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Friday 16 April 2021

Students call for climate action

Pupils on parade: Students led by Imogen Harris (fluoro vest) march along Commercial Street in last Friday’s Strike 4 Climate protest. Photo: Ronnie Short.

RONNIE SHORT

Last Friday, despite drizzling light rain, a procession of Golden Bay High School students marched the length of Commercial Street to protest against the Government’s lack of action on climate change.

Holding banners and chanting via megaphone, Imogen Harris and Briget Williams led the call.

“What do we want? - climate justice: When do we want it? - now,” and - “Hey, hey, ho, ho – climate change has got to go!”

The young demonstrators made their way to the Junction Green where a makeshift stage bearing the sign “School Strike Climate” awaited their arrival. Musicians Stella Molloy (vocals, guitar), Phoebe Potts (vocals, guitar) and Rhys Williams (bass guitar) were ready to perform two Billie Eilish numbers, My Future and Burnout, the lyrics pouring out a powerful message.

Alfie Langford delivered a short, sharp speech, opening with, “Who wants to listen to a silly 11-year-old boy?” He spoke about how he wants to be a marine biologist one day, asking the question, “But how can I do that

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With the very clear message of “Less talk – more do” from this punchy speaker, Alfie closed by thanking listeners.

Danni Gruher was next to sing, followed by Briget and Stella, until Imogen called things to a halt due to the increasing intensity of the rain.

Organiser for the second year running, Imogen thinks the march is worthwhile.

“Having the Zero-Carbon Bill passed in Parliament was due to the last one, because it drew a lot of attention…I just think it’s one of the most important issues right now, because my generation will be fighting for our entire lives.

“Because we can’t vote, I think it’s really important to have some kind of voice.”

She takes responsibility for getting fellow students involved, and organised the sound system loaned by David Hutchinson from the Brigand, the flat-deck trailer “stage” from Chris Pomeroy and the gazebo from her own home to protect all the musical gear.

Alfie Langford: “We need to wake up and realise what’s happening right now.” Photo: Ronnie Short.

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Community Board – April JO RICHARDS

April’s meeting of the Golden Bay Community Board focused heavily on Tasman District’s future – specifically the Tasman Environment Plan (TEP) and the new 10-year Long Term Plan (LTP).

Public forum But before embarking on a discussion of the future, public forum tackled the present.

First to speak was Chris Bennett with good news about progress with the Golden Bay Affordable Housing Project.

“The first two houses should be built and occupied by the end of May.” He acknowledged the support from council in expediting the necessary consents.

“Thanks to TDC staff for being incredibly helpful.” Chris provided an overview of housing and land options and current offers from landowners to host dwellings.

In addition to the two initial dwellings, seven accessible/pensioner flats are pencilled in for completion by September, provided consent is granted and funding is available. Chris said the commercial sector was contributing generously. “There is huge support from many businesses.” But funding remains the biggest challenge.

“The Government doesn’t have funding for affordable housing.” He is looking to establish a trust and asked that TDC appoint a delegate to the Board of Trustees.

This was subsequently discussed by the Community Board who agreed that a further discussion with Chris was necessary before proceeding.

Chair of Pakawau Community Residents Association Nigel Lloyd raised three issues, beginning with the proposed seawall.

“We are moving in the right direction,” said Nigel, who asked for a date to be scheduled for a pre-lodgement meeting with TDC planners, and for the seawall to remain a live item on the Community Board agenda. TDC’s environment and planning manager agreed to organise a time for the pre-lodgement meeting.

Nigel then spoke about the lack of notice of recent road maintenance work on the Collingwood-Puponga Road and the poor standard of work, which had garnered “a number of complaints”. His complaint about excess gravel to TDC had been followed up promptly, he said, but the road remained in a barely-improved state.

Finally, Nigel explained that the PCRA would be “actively engaged in the consultation process” for the LTP and TEP and suggested a public meeting be held...

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Paddy Brennan was concerned about TDC’s temporary activity rules which had allowed the Easter motocross event to go ahead at Motupipi. She said that the event wasn’t properly advertised and flouted noise regulations, challenging the defence that it was “agricultural noise”. But it wasn’t just about one-off events. “The return to routine practice is a big concern to local residents,” said Paddy, who asked GBCB and TDC to Support a request to scrap the temporary activity rule.

A subsequent board discussion concluded that the issue would be dealt with as apart of the TEP review.

The felling of a stand of large blue gum trees on Rototai Road was questioned by Brent Hineman. “TDC said they were dangerous, but was there an arborist report?... and what happens to the firewood?” Dennis agreed to follow up.

The threat to Golden Bay’s shorebirds was the subject of Cynthia McConville’s two speaking slots. First, on behalf of Forest and Bird, Cynthia referred to the Government’s latest report on freedom camping and asked that the board and TDC made a submission during the consultation period that would recommend safeguards for shorebirds were incorporated into the revised national legislation.

The board agreed to hold a workshop to prepare a draft submission.

Switching hats to head of the Mohua Blue Penguin Trust, Cynthia provided an update of the trust’s work at Port Tarakohe.

“We have 150 penguin nesting boxes and all are tagged and numbered…” She explained that Professor John Cockram had visited recently and pronounced the birds in excellent condition. However one penguin was found dead in a nesting box with injuries consistent with a dog attack. “This happened in a dog-prohibited area,” said Cynthia, before asking the board to request that dogs be banned from port land.

Dennis suggested that the board took advice from TDC staff as to what could be done regarding dog controls.

At this point, Community Board regular Reg Turner was due to make a contribution to public forum, but problems with the Zoom link meant that, while he could be seen, he could not be heard.

Tasman Environment Plan The first of two planning presentations opened with TDC environmental policy manager Barry Johnson providing a run-down of the TEP, which he described as “a rule book and policy guidance”. He listed the four key drivers, “biodiversity and biosecurity; freshwater; population growth; and climate change and natural hazards”. The process is complicated by the upcoming wholesale revision of the Resource Management Act, but the schedule remains in place. The first round of engagement which ran last year produced around 5,000 submissions, while the second round, now underway, will explore issues and options for the remainder of this year, before working on a draft plan in 2022. Round three, in 2023, involves public consultation on the draft plan, which will be subject to the legal process of hearings, decisions and appeals in 2024.

Barry encouraged people to visit the TEP dedicated website and made a promise to ratepayers. “We have a commitment to communicate and be transparent.”

Tasman 10-Year Plan Working to a much tighter timetable, the LTP is due to come into effect on 1 July this year. Tasman mayor Tim King delivered a concise summary of the plan including the four key areas; housing, Waimea Dam funding; the proposed corporate model for Nelson Airport and Port Nelson; and council’s response to climate change. Associated with each of these areas are a number of options from which submitters can choose when providing submissions.

Highlighting projected 10-year cumulative spending of $1.8b, the mayor quoted some big numbers, including $58m on community projects, $124m on growth projects, $271m on maintaining and improving levels of service, and $225m on renewing assets. “We need to get as much feedback as possible, at least on these key issues,” said Tim. One of the major unknowns, apart from RMA reform, is the Government’s “Three Waters” programme which could have significant implications for communities and councils. “It could take water out of local councils and run it through central government entities,” said Tim. “It could involve a huge transfer of assets, but so much is unclear.”

On opening questions to the floor, board member Averill Grant highlighted the “appalling” state of some of the Bay’s rural roads, which in some cases presented a serious hazard to users. “Pupu Valley Road is dangerously narrow and there have been accidents; two weeks ago a bus came off the road and people had to be rescued.”

TDC transportation manager Jamie McPherson said that while funds were available from central government for cycling and walkways, there was less emphasis on roads. “We have asked for a 30 per cent increase in our road maintenance budget, but we’re not sure NZTA will respond to the request.”

Staying with the subject of roads, Joan Butts was critical of the lack of progress improving the link between Pohara and Ligar Bay. “It’s under pressure and is fragile.” There is a review currently underway looking at options, Jamie explained.

Action Sheet During a review of the board’s action sheet, topics raised included Golden Bay Promotion Association providing input to Nelson Regional Development Agency’s application for post-Covid Government funding, a request to allow the board to make decisions on Easter trading, and funding for Takaka’s Christmas lights.

The meeting closed with Dennis reciting a karakia, but he didn’t have the last word – that honour went to Reg, who having rediscovered his audio link, piped up saying, “I will contribute to the next meeting”.

Long Term Plan drop-in session Immediately following the Community Board meeting councillors and staff including CEO Janine Dowding and financial chief Mike Drummond attended a public drop-in session to answer queries on the LTP.

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The Living Wood Fair springs to life tomorrow morning. From the moment the gates at Totara Whenua swing open at 9am, visitors will be able to explore and experience all things wood – from artisanal demonstrations and exhibitions, to hand-on workshops and expert discussions.

Two years in the making, this year’s fair is bigger and better than ever with a wider range of activities on offer. Tickets for general admission and for individual workshops are available online – but only until 1pm today, after which payment must be made onsite. “People can buy tickets on the gate - $30 for a day ticket,” says the fair’s co-founder Liv Scott, who advises everyone to bring some cash. “Although we are working on having EFTPOS at the gate there is intermittent reception so cash is best.” She urged anyone who hadn’t already booked their workshops to be quick off the mark. “If there are any workshop tickets left they will be available from the Info Tent in the Main Arena but drop by early in the day as they will be snapped up quickly.”

Speaking on Monday, Liv was happy with the way preparations were proceeding. “Things are moving at a steady pace the whenua is looking beautiful lots of natural land art and woven gateways, and this week all the structures go up.

We have 3 traditional timber frames - one will house the Lil Roots Bar - plus several marquees, then there is all the seating and decor so it will be a busy week.”

She says many hands are making light work. “We have a fantastic crew staying onsite and a few locals that drop in to help for a day here and there. We have been very blessed with the help we have received; it truly is a community event created by the community.”

Living Wood Fair is on Saturday 17 April-Sunday Sunday 18 April, 9am-6pm, at Totara Whenua, 646 East Takaka Road.

General admission: Weekend $40; Single-day $25; Concession $15; under-16 Free. Workshops: $25-50. (Online booking fees apply) Day and weekend tickets include entry to all areas including demonstrations, presentations, market and Kids Makers Space and Bushcraft Zone. Workshops are optional and can be purchased once day or weekend tickets have been selected.

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11.00 Hazel Peg Making Gregory Quinn 12.00 Carving Meditation Beads - Kuva Zakheim 1.00 Chair Leg Turning Gregory Quinn 2.30 Tī Kōuka String Making - Diana Duncan 3.00 Chair Making Gregory Quinn

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9.30 Blacksmithing Workshop - Workshop zone 10.00 Biochar burn Workshop zone 11.00 Wainui Fire display Workshop zone 11.30 Storytelling, Mr Shapes - Kids zone 12.00 Chainsaw Maintenance - Glen Page stall 12pm Community Forest Discussion Yurt 1.00 Resin Pour demo Wood n Paua stall 2.00 Milling Alternative Timbers - Discussion Yurt 2.00 Blacksmithing workshop - Workshop zone 2.00 Storytelling, Mr Shapes - Kids zone 2.00 Philip Simpson: walk & talk - Info tent 2.30 Wainui Fire display Workshop zone

10.00 Chainsaw Carving - Warwick Lilley

10.00 Tī Kōuka Basket Weaving - Diana Duncan

11.00 Horse Logging Rob Thomas

10.00 - 2.00 Flower whittling free workshop, Deborah Walsh - Green Woodworking zone

12.00 Chainsaw Carving - Warwick Lilley 12.00 Horse Logging Rob Thomas 1.00 Chainsaw Carving Warwick Lilley 2.00 Horse Logging Rob Thomas 5.30 Closing Poroaki Karakia

11.00 Carving Meditation Beads - Kuva Zakheim 12.00 Chair Leg Turning Gregory Quinn 1.00 Chair Making Gregory Quinn

TAHI 9.30 Timber Frame Joinery - Graeme Scott 1.00 Musical Woodworking Phill Jones 3.30 Greenwood Work and Spoon Carving: the next level - Sam Keer

RUA 10.30 Light Earth Building: convert your shed to a warm habitable space - Steve Richards 1.00 Earth Building - Kerry Mulligan

1.00 Silviculture - Erik Wardrop 2.15 Ecosystem Management - Sol Morgan 3.30 Ngā Taonga Puoro - Brian Flintoff & Bob Bickerton: Taonga Puoro Wānanga

2.30 Deliciously Wild: Foraging and Cooking - Annika & Levi

10.00 GalanJAH Roots Music 11.00 Luke Becker Jazz Pop 11.45 Morris Dancers 12.00 Paul Simon Grey Folk Rock 12.45 Te Hā o te Ao Tūroa

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2.00 Nick & Theo Feint Folk Rock & Rap 2.45 Morris Dancers 3.00 Saru G Conscious Rap Closing Poroaki Karakia

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10.00 Mycorrhizal Fungi - Don Graves

10.00 Friction Fire Levi Harrison

9.30 Blacksmithing Workshop - Workshop Zone 10.00 Biochar Burn Workshop Zone 11.00 Wainui Fire Display Workshop Zone 11.30 Storytelling, Mr Shapes - Kids Zone 11.30 Dance Collective Mohua - roaming 1.00 GB Sustainability Strategy 1.30 Dance Collective Mohua - roaming 2.00 Blacksmithing Workshop - Workshop Zone 2.00 The Sound of Creation, Bob Bickerton - Kids Zone 2.30 Wainui Fire Display Workshop Zone 3.00 AUCTION! Near Workshop Zone

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10.30 Living Green Buildings & Regeneration: Our Challenge to Sustain Ourselves - Jerome Partington 11.45 Let the Forest Remain: Continuous Canopy Forestry - Rachel Rose 1.00 Emissions Trading Scheme - Steven Cox, Te Uru Rākau 2.15 Building Forum 4.30 Retrofitting Earthen Materials - Verena Maeder

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10.00 Farming 2030 - Debbie Pearson & Wayne Langford 11.15 Emissions Trading Scheme - Steven Cox, Te Uru Rākau 12.30 Forestry Forum 2.45 Mexican Oaks, Potential Plantation Timber Species for NZ - Eric Cairns

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9.30 Making Kōauau and Porotiti - Taonga Puoro Wānanga 12.00 Working With What’s to Hand Alexander Wright 2.30 Greenwood Work and Spoon Carving: the next level - Sam Keer

10.30 Light Earth Building: Building for bugger all - Steve Richards 1.00 Earth Building Kerry Mulligan

10.00 Woodworking Friends: Shared Experience Woodworking Friends Collective 11.45 Designing & Building with Straw Bales in New Zealand - Sarah and Sven Johnston, Sol Design 1.00 Druidism: Living Nature/ Tree Based Spirituality - Ian Brown 2.45 Building with Hemp for a Regenerative Future Antoine Fitzgerald, Kohu Hemp

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Marine farming noise research

In response to Hugh Cropp’s letter (GBW 9/4) about the noise research proposed by the Marine Farming Impacts Group (MFIG). The MFIG focuses on the adverse effects of marine farming and works with various stakeholders to reduce or eliminate these effects. The adverse effects from other activities such as recreation is not within our group’s kaupapa.

There were 200 responses to the marine farming vessel noise survey the MFIG conducted last year. The survey showed that 41.5% of respondents were frequently affected by mussel industry noise, and 30.5% said that they were affected sometimes. 28% of respondents stated that they were never affected. This means that 72% (144) of the respondents were negatively impacted.

Sound travels further in seawater than in air with less attenuation which means that the noise we generate on the sea has a far greater effect on marine life.

Dr Matt Pine specialises in anthropogenic noise disturbance within the marine environment. He suggests that auditory masking caused by vessels is the most pervasive noise impact.

This is important because long-term changes to noise exposure has accumulative effects.

We all gain when ecosystems are healthy. It’s important to recognise how noise can interfere with our lives and the lives of other creatures. We need to find ways to reduce adverse effects on our environment and each other.

Rod Barker, Marine Farming Impacts Group

The rewards of cultural enlightenment

Larry Petterson’s letter (GBW 9/4) on his attitude to cultural difference is enlightening. His opinions formed “many years ago” (his words) are no longer taken for granted by most of society.

Colonial attitudes of “my way or the highway” which were accepted as the norm by sheer weight of encroaching numbers are fortunately changing. There’s a gradual and necessary acceptance of positives in founding Maori principles from which many have been disenfranchised due to inequities of colonial actions and attitudes over generations.

Each person, born into their own culture, has an innate right to respect from those of other cultures. Difference can be welcomed as opportunity to drop fears of the unfamiliar and instead to learn, grow and make new friendships based on deeper understanding. Alienation, based on cultural grounds, rather than acceptance, divides families and peoples, curbing aroha that grows secure young people and adults who are our future.

Increasing numbers of New Zealanders are choosing to enquire, rather than to live in ignorance alongside what has been unfamiliar, and are finding the strengths of enlightenment, forthrightness and inclusion amongst new found friends who have strong understanding of their roots.

People have said to me, ”Wouldn’t it be great if Larry did attend a session?” That will be his personal choice.

Unfortunately lack of knowledge is the big divider. This, combined with righteous arrogance, led to the mosque attacks that any thinking New Zealander abhors.

Karen Brookes

Growth and the Long Term Plan

In reply to Paul Bensemann, (GBW letters 9/4), on the topic of “growth” and the Long Term Plan, the population increase and need to plan for housing is not sought after by TDC. It is one big headache trying to keep up. There is a housing shortage for those who live and work in the region, and a migration in from elsewhere including Nelson. If a “Stalinist plan” said no more houses, the prices would go further out of reach of those who need them (eg, forestry and hospitality workers) because our open market is beyond Council’s control and the region can’t be locked up as some would wish. I contend that this does not meet the definition of “growth” as intended in the letter. Also, the Government’s Policy Statement on Urban Development actually requires councils to provide for new houses, and contributes funds towards this.

TDC has strict rules on sediment control in developments which is included in the building inspections. In the consultation booklet, development of the Lower Moutere Hills is actually indicated as not the preferred option of TDC, which I also agree with. The Tasman Environment Plan, yet to come, will be the vision. As regards the Nelson Museum, this Long Term Plan does include funding towards the desperately needed new storage facility. Agreed, the “preferred option” for climate change is inadequate. I want more action and see the alternative option B as the minimum possible. Feedback on the Long Term Plan is not limited to the options provided for convenience; all comment on any topic is good.

Celia Butler, TDC councillor

Code curtailing criticism of councillors?

After we elect our councillors they are subject to all sorts of legislation that restricts their ability to truly represent our wants and needs. One piece of legislation, the “Code of

Conduct“ prevents them criticising each other in public or in Council. Members of Parliament cannot criticisse each other in press media but can in the House. This is called Parliamentary Privilege. When one tunes into the live TV broadcast of MPs behaviour in chambers, and witnesses the criticisms and opinions against their opposing member, it is very very public.

The names and criticism they shout at each other in Parliament often leads to the expression, ”I challenge you to say that outside this house“.

Last week, I was harshly critical of one of our Golden Bay councillors in a letter to The GB Weekly, regarding their representing our region and district over the Waimea Dam. It was not printed.

I was reminded that the letters page is for the exchange of views and not a forum for making personal criticisms. However it is my opinion when one stands for public office it is open season to publicly shame or criticise councillors when they fail in their service by making bad decisions or serious mistakes, especially when they breach their campaign profile and the TDC’s Code of Conduct.

Reg Turner

Waimea Dam investigation

Last week, the case for an investigation gained traction after Grant Robertson refused Mayor King’s request for a Government bailout, with Robertson stating “the cost overruns...[from] geological conditions... was an identified risk ..that TDC is contractually liable for... any further funding... to be borne by TDC”.

Robertson, as Finance Minister, is not only in charge of the Government’s purse-strings, he also heads Crown Irrigation Investments Limited (CIIL), the Crown entity responsible for taxpayers’ investment in irrigation schemes. CIIL’s purpose is to foster irrigation by buying shares in schemes deemed “in the economic interests of New Zealand”. However, CIIL not only refused to provide this equity funding for the Waimea Dam (which would have made CIIL liable for a portion of cost overruns), they also refused debt funding unless repayment was guaranteed by Tasman ratepayers, highlighting CIIL’s concerns that the “identified geological risk” made the dam too risky for taxpayer investment.

Roberston has now made it clear that TDC were also well aware of this risk, contradicting numerous public statements made by King.

King’s argument against an investigation is that it will not help the dam be built for any less. However, not only do Tasman ratepayers deserve to know if TDC misled councillors on the expected cost of the dam, a Commission of Inquiry and any subsequent legal action now seems to be Tasman ratepayers’ only option to get the other parties in this fiasco to share in the expected hundreds of millions of dollars of extra costs.

Tony Lawton MCom, Dr Roland Toder A copy of Grant Robertson’s letter is posted on The GB Weekly Facebook page - Ed

Minds open and closed

Since the subject has been broached here in this publication I thought it might be interesting to further the discussion with what strikes me as a relevant observation.

This lauding of the virtues of “open mindedness”’ which is so rife here in the Bay (perhaps most particularly here in the Bay) has an intriguing element. It seems to me that all those who so tout an open mind only have an open mind to that which their mind has already closed upon.

This, of course, is not so surprising. One thinks one has an open mind but we all believe something - whether subjectively or objectively. Those who take pride in an open mind these days do so because they adhere to the current post-modern, relativistic consensus.

But take note - their minds are closed to most tradition. Like say, Christianity.

I have recently written a book. It’s called The Main Game and it’s about theism, naturalism and the compelling nature of the Judeo/Christian paradigm. I wonder just how many of those who pride themselves as having an open mind would have a mind open enough to even contemplate the idea of reading it?

I won’t hold my breath.

Larry Petterson

Historical myth busting

A laudable aim in teaching history is debunking myths about the past. Almost inevitably, however, one myth will be replaced by another, because it’s not just about laying out the facts, an underlying narrative is also always present. Larry Petterson’s views (GBW 19/3 and 9/4) may tend to breathe new life into the myth about Europeans bringing only beneficent civilisation to Maori. Hopefully the Prime Minister’s push at getting more of us learning our own history through the school curriculum will help to dispel some very persistent, false and hurtful myths. Maori wiping out a supposedly separate earlier New Zealand-wide Moriori people is one such myth which was widely believed decades after the theory had been disproved.

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LE T TERS I heard a former governor of the Reserve Bank repeat this myth in recent years on Radio New Zealand. Petterson mentions distasteful practices in pre-contact Maori society, but many of us with names starting with Mac and O or ending in -son or -sen should remember that our forebears lived in clan societies that behaved in some very similar ways a millennium ago. Postcontact with new ways and technologies, all these societies utterly transformed themselves, so that nowadays when I am welcomed onto our local marae I am greeted warmly only with waiata, karakia and pepeha. Similarly, when I visit a Viking village open-air museum in northern Europe I’m greeted only with smiling faces and people in period dress and not with a battle axe to my head.

Marcus Benecke

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Huge thanks to the organisers and volunteers who planned and manned the Quest Out West event. Hours and hours of work must have gone on behind the scenes. What a fun afternoon we had at Kaihoka. The course was excellent and the weather great and there were heaps of keen competitors.

Heartfelt thanks also to our community spirited farming families, the Wyllies and Fergusons who allowed access to their land and very kindly turned off the electric fences for the afternoon.

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I am appealing through your column to all those casual users of the Senior Citizens’ Hall who have not returned keys after use. This leaves Golden Bay Coachlines with only one key to give out, and if it is not returned promptly after use, there will be none to hand out if someone wants the hall, which is used extensively. If that key also goes missing we will be in dire straits for hiring out the hall to casual users. If you have hired the hall in the past months would you please check your pockets, handbags, cars or whatever to make sure you are not sill in possession of a key.

Dot Scott, secretary, Senior Citizens Assn

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A ceilidh is a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering, usually involving dancing and playing Gaelic/Celtic folk music.

Next Saturday, 24 April, at the Pohara Hall everyone is invited to join Footloose, a new band from Nelson and Riwaka, along with caller Anne Molloy, in Golden Bay’s very own ceilidh.

Two left feet and can’t dance? You won’t be alone, and it doesn’t matter because the idea is to have fun, you don’t even need to bring a partner. All of the dances are explained and the moves are called as you dance – what could possibly go wrong.

Footloose are a new band from Nelson and Riwaka, bringing real energy, enthusiasm and expertise in playing to support Anne Molloy’s Irish-inflected calling of the moves.

Band members are: Tamsin and Sophie on fiddle, Phoebe on guitar, Sue on whistle, and Neve on bass. After their first public performance in Nelson many of the revellers were enthused enough to enjoy them again the following night.

All profits will go to Mohua Social Services for the community food bank.

The event is also an introduction to the Folk Dance Group that meets on Monday nights at Kotinga Hall. Dancing has been commended as great support for exercise, mental stimulation, social interaction, and fun. Folk dances from many parts of the world make the evenings varied and no experience or regular commitment is necessary. At $5 per night (children free) it’s accessible to all. Ph 027 510 7483 for further information.

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CORRECTION In last week’s article “Bay’s young farmers scoop awards”, regarding Clay Paton moving to Rockville to farm for Brent Riley: Paragraph 5 - it was in fact Clay, Joy and family who moved, not the Rileys. Editor’s mistake - apologies for any confusion.

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From this week, unvaccinated staff working at managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) facilities are being moved to low-risk jobs, following a case of a worker who missed vaccination appointments and then tested positive for Covid-19.

The recently announced ban on arrivals from India underscores an important point: even once all border and health staff have been vaccinated, vaccination does not provide 100 per cent protection.

Last month, a MIQ worker tested positive almost a week after receiving their second vaccine dose. This case shows that, occasionally, even fully vaccinated people can still carry the virus in their throats and therefore potentially spread it.

Small risk of infection remains Clinical trials of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine show 90-97 per cent efficacy which means most fully vaccinated people will not get sick, and the small number who do are very unlikely to develop serious disease.

The vaccine reduces the ability to contract and pass on the virus, but not always completely. It takes the sting out of Covid-19’s tail, because it particularly reduces its ability to cause serious illness or death.

In last month’s case, the vaccinated worker remained asymptomatic, which likely reduced the spread of the virus to others. The risk of spread is higher from sick people because they have a higher load of the virus, and therefore more to spread, and they are more likely to spread it, particularly with coughing.

Data from use in several countries suggests the vaccine has some effect in reducing an infected person’s ability to pass the virus on to others, but as this example shows, vaccinated people can still carry and spread the virus, albeit at much lower rates.

Herd immunity feasible, but challenging The combination of a vaccine’s ability to reduce illness – and therefore spread of the disease – is good news, but it’s not foolproof. Should New Zealand consider opening its borders beyond the current travel bubble with Austalia (due to start 19 April), it’s likely this would allow people with Covid-19 into the country.

If the majority of New Zealanders are vaccinated, we can be confident that very few people will get sick. But whether this would be enough to stop spread through the community remains unclear.

New Zealand could aim for herd immunity, which would mean vaccinating enough of the population to stop the virus from spreading, should it enter a community. The ability to stop spread would depend on the proportion of the population that is immune (either following infection or through vaccination), whether immunity is spread evenly across the population, and the infectivity of the virus.

With measles, for example, a population requires up to 95 per cent immunity before the virus can stop spreading. But measles is more highly infectious compared to Covid-19 so the level of immunity required to achieve herd immunity would likely be lower.

New variants complicate the picture While it is possible to calculate a magic number needed for herd immunity for Covid-19, there are several variables that prevent us from doing so accurately. These include the recent

more contagious mutations and the lack of data on precisely how effective the vaccine is against asymptomatic spread.

Also unhelpful in a quest for herd immunity is that we cannot yet vaccinate children under 16. Clinical trials are underway to determine the efficacy of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children and preliminary results are promising. But until trials are completed and the data scientifically reviewed, New Zealand’s vaccination programme excludes just under a quarter of New Zealand’s population.

Even with an excellent vaccination programme, vaccination is not evenly distributed. There are groups and communities with lower coverage, which means there will be gaps across the population.

We have seen this with the 2019 measles outbreak in New Zealand. Even with high vaccination rates of over 90 per cent across most of the population, and a highly effective vaccine, the disease affected communities or age groups with lower immunisation coverage.

Disease control instead of elimination As long as Covid-19 continues to spread internationally, further border openings would import new cases and challenge New Zealand’s ability to maintain its elimination status.

A partial response may lie in aiming for the highest possible rates of immunisation, alongside ongoing public health measures that have worked well so far, including contact tracing.

One possible option would be to only allow vaccinated people into the country, because they are less likely to be carrying disease. But are we going to wait until vaccination gets to all countries, and to all age groups, before opening our borders?

Another option is to open the borders and support the vaccination of any unvaccinated people on arrival in New Zealand. This could be a feasible strategy once children are able to be vaccinated.

Another path is to let go of the concept of elimination and focus instead on disease control. We know with great confidence that this vaccine is effective at stopping severe disease and death.

I recommend we put all our efforts into vaccinating everyone we possibly can, particularly more vulnerable individuals and communities. Then, when we do open the borders and the disease comes into New Zealand, we will see predominantly mild and asymptomatic disease. This will be manageable.

This strategy will require an effective vaccination coverage that doesn’t leave out those most in need. We must offer the vaccine equitably to everyone, with the best possible informed consent approaches, care and thought. There will still be those who choose not to vaccinate, but with a well communicated immunisation programme, this group should be a very small percentage of the population.

If we have a high rate of immunisation coverage, alongside traditional contact tracing, we can minimise the risk to these individuals and maintain an approach that relies on education and support rather that the heavy hand of mandatory vaccination.

Professor Nikki Turner is Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre, University of Auckland. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence.

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Golden Bay football is surfing the worldwide wave of enthusiasm for the women’s game. And, with New Zealand cohosting the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the excitement is set to build further.

Currently on the crest of a local wave, Golden Bay’s senior women’s team – the Shield Maidens – are about to kick-off a season full of promise, according to new coach Phil Smith. “There is a revolution in women’s football in Golden Bay; these talented ladies are going to take this revolution to the next level with great things for them and football in the Bay.” The women are already high-achievers; last season, under then coach Dave Lewis, the Falcons, as they were called, brought home Golden Bay Association Football Club’s only silverware – the Women’s Division 2 Cup. Having taken over the reins from Dave, Phil’s aim is to turn the Maidens into a team of invincibles.

He’s certainly got the pedigree. In his youth he trained as a goalkeeper in the All Whites development squad and even travelled with the team to the 1998 FIFA World Cup, but now he’s bringing his talents to grass-roots level sport.

On a damp Tuesday evening Phil’s energy and enthusiasm is infectious as he watches over a regular afternoon training session on Golden Bay High School’s pitch. “Drag the ball back using the top of the ball,” says Phil to one group, before turning

his attention to the other “Dribble between the cones and shoot.

Mix up using both feet.”

While his squad are enjoying the drills, Phil explains that football is not just about improving touch and technique. “It’s about confidence and developing life skills.”

He’s already seen improvements. “It’s good to see how the team has grown.” And he believes his young side is capable of competing at the highest level in the Nelson Bays League. “I think they can hold their own in Division One,” says Phil, pointing out that results aren’t measured in goals alone. “I’m not too concerned about the score; it’s the performance that’s important.”

A few minutes into the session, new club president Anju Ejima arrives pitch-side, full of praise for the senior women. “The Shield Maidens are awesome,” says Anju. “They are a great inspiration for other players coming up through the ranks.”

Part of Phil’s football revolution is securing new sponsors for team and club, something he’s been able to achieve quickly.

“Big ups to the sponsors; we‘ve even had some contacting us,” says Phil.

With a talented young squad, plus solid support from club and sponsors, the Maiden’s coach is clearly happy to ride the wave.

“The future of women’s football in the Bay is exciting.”

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Village Milk owners Mark and Phillippa Houston. Photo: Rosa Volz.

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Mark and Phillippa Houston are thanking all of their loyal customers and friends for their support of Village Milk, which recently closed.

They say: “It has been a hard call to stop, and we have been humbled by the comments and the gratitude of our community.” Milk sales ceased on Friday 9 April.

The goal for starting the business was to test and prove that the raw model would work “to produce milk safely, consistently and over a sustained period” with the benefit of “making raw milk available to serve our community”. Nearly 10 years later the couple believe that the model works, but unfortunately the volume of milk sold has been insufficient to sustain the business.

The benefits of raw milk are appreciated by the couple and community members. “Raw milk prepared properly is a really safe product,” says Mark.

The couple have previously approached the Government regarding the possibility of placing a milk dispenser in Takaka township, with the belief that this may have helped the volume of milk sold to increase. The response was “No – it is too risky”.

Mark and Phillippa have loved running their operation, in particular “watching little people grow up with us”.

They are proud of the service that they have provided the community, but they are now ready to spend more time with grandchildren and building a new home.

Rosa Volz has joined The GB Weekly team of reporters.

Grant Knowles, gallery owner, and Nicola Basham, convenor, at the opening of the Go Wild with Weaving exhibition. Photo: Ronnie Short.

RONNIE SHORT

A plethora of woven art alerts the eyes as you enter the Art Vault’s latest exhibition, “Go Wild With Weaving”, which features local, national and international weavers.

“Thousands of dollars” in sales had reportedly already taken place on opening day, Easter Saturday.

Nicola Basham, describing herself as “weaver-together” of the exhibition, is also convenor of the annual Wild Weaving weekend workshops based in Collingwood. “Which are now in their eighth year,” she says. “This is the third exhibition and is bigger and better than ever.”

She and gallery owner Grant Knowles are thrilled about the immediate sales and the world-class calibre of the exhibition.

Curators Christine and Erhard Wingels succeeded in displaying each artist’s works to their best advantage, using three spaces and including the old bank vault itself.

“Due to input from very well-known artists nationally, the standard is higher than many might expect,” stated Christine.

The 16 contributing artists are Nicola Basham, Bronwynn Billens, Ruth Castle, Jasmine Clark, Tamar Guse, Philly Hall, Yvonne Hammond, Sarah Hornibrooke, Vivian Keenan, Sally

Mason, Ann McMahon, Anita Peters, Debra Price, Lee Van der Geest, Christine Wingels and Judy Zugish.

The materials used include both natural and man-made fibres. There are functional items and pieces simply to enjoy – “and all are art” said Nicola. “Golden Bay is absolutely a special hub for weaving art.”

All of the exhibiting weavers have been tutors of the weekend workshops – past, present “and future,” says Nicola.

Included are prior students Sally Mason from Nelson and Tamar Guse from Canterbury. “It shows how following your passion can lead you to excellence,” says Nicola.

Christine Wingels, who sold three of her pieces, is two-time winner of the Nelson Contemporary Fibre Art award. Describing the materials she uses, Christine explained, “It’s a mix of wire mesh, fishing nylon and packaging materials, with a little bit of felt and special wire mesh from Germany, and lollipop sticks.”

Grant summed up, “I am grateful that Nicola chose the Art Vault because it’s a world-class exhibition that could have only really worked in here. This is a really rare treat for the people of Golden Bay.”

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Following a Covid-hit 2020, senior rugby bounces back this weekend as the first of the new season’s fixtures kick off across the region.

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1 May Nelson Trafalgar Park experience, made up of new and returning players.

“We tend to lose players after under-12s, which is our highest 8 May Huia who explains Collingwood ” says Anthony, how the club encourages “A few young guys in their early 20s have come back, and we grade, young players to continue. “The under-14s and above also have a few under-17s that are okay to play at senior level. keen 15 May Riwaka Cooks Reserve A lot of the older ones have disappeared but we’ve gained a go over the Hill to play for Motueka High School, and we have 22 playing May for Tapawera few in their 30s. A few guys who haven’t played for a few years four the Kahurangi ColtsCollingwood in the under-19 grade. have got their boots on.”

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Collingwood hooker Tyler Jones charges ahead for the home side in the 2020 season opener against Nelson. File photo.

Collingwood Rugby Football Club coach Graeme Miller is equally optimistic about his team’s prospects. The 25-strong squad is in good shape and eager to get stuck in, says Graeme.

“We started in early February with six weeks’ training at Bay Fitness and most are looking pretty fit.”

Just like their rivals up the road, the Black and Gold have had a bit of a shake-up, with players leaving and new ones joining.

“We’ve lost four Takaka boys to Takaka and one or two are playing over the Hill,” says Graeme. “But we’ve had a few local boys come back – Mark Heuvel and Jayden Strange – and we’ve got some new ones, including Steven McLellan and two farm workers.”

There’s also the promise of a little star quality. “Daniel Dixon, the ex-Nelson College captain is just out of college and may well play for us this season.”

The historic club is fortunate in owning its own ground, which Graeme says has been spruced up in time for tomorrow’s

opening game against the Wanderers. “We’ve had a tidy-up; the old club rooms have been pulled down and the field is ready to go.”

Despite the complications of Covid restrictions, Graeme says CRFC is in a healthy position.

“The club is good at the moment. We came out of last year financially okay; we had a calf-run instead of the food fair.”

While feeling positive about the new season, Graeme says Proud to support our rugby team it’s premature to assess the strength of opposition they will face over the next 11 weeks, and he expects some stiff competition.

“We don’t know what sort of teams they will field, but Senior B rugby is a strong division; it’s strong social rugby.”

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requirements is proud support our local requirements isisproud to support our local requirements proud to to support our local rugby team. rugby team. rugby team.

Wishing them all best the season Wishing them thethe best for the season Wishing them allallthe best forfor the season ahead. ahead. ahead.

Collingwood Fixtures Date 17 April 24 April 1 May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29 May 5 June 12 June 19 June 26 June 3 July

Opposition Wanderers Takaka Nelson Huia Riwaka Tapawera Waimea Colts No Match Stoke Waimea Marist BYE

Venue Collingwood Takaka Trafalgar Park Collingwood Cooks Reserve Collingwood Collingwood

Collingwood General Store, 12 Tasman Street, Collingwood. Ph 03 5248221 Collingwood General Store, 12 Tasman Street, Collingwood. Ph 03 5248221

Collingwood General Store, 12 Tasman Street, Collingwood. Ph 03 5248221

Greenmeadows Collingwood Trafalgar Park

Kick off 1.15pm. All home matches played at CRFC ground.

The Opposition Courthouse Date Venue Café Collingwood 17 April Marist Takaka 24 April Collingwood Takaka 1 May Waimea Colts Jubilee Park 8 May Wanderers Brightwater 15 May BYE 22 May Riwaka Takaka 29 May Stoke Takaka GO BLACK & GOLD! 5 June No Match THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 16 APRIL 2021 12 June Tapawera Tapawera 19 June Huia Motueka

Hosts Brent and Barbara Bright wish Collingwood a very successful season Collingwood’s Brett McKay ready to release the ball. File photo.

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HAIR SALON Call Arendie on 524 8551

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POLICE REPORT AGM NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

GREY Power Golden Bay AGM, Thursday 22 April. 1pm, Takaka Bowling Club. Guest speaker on retirement villages.

TAKAKA Drama Society AGM, Sunday 9 May, 2pm at The Playhouse. All welcome.

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Kia ora whanau, Alcohol is the theme of this week!

1 April: A car was reported damaged on Commercial Street after two people were seen jumping up and down on its roof. Police are investigating.

3 April: A 58-year-old local male was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis.

3 April: Police are investigating a complaint of unlawfully entering a building which occurred in Kaiteriteri.

6 April: A historic breach of protection order was reported and is being investigated. The offence occurred in Christchurch.

11 April: An18-year-old Motueka male was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon following an altercation in Feary Crescent where he presented a machete. A 16-year-old local male has been referred to Youth Aid for assault with intent to injure relating to the same incident. Alcohol has played a significant factor in this silliness that has lead to two young men being in serious trouble with Police and one male requiring hospitalisation with possible permanent damage.

Parents need to stop allowing their underage children to drink excessively. You young people (and some not so young) need to look after each other better and stop encouraging/inciting violence and stupidness.

12 April: A 32-year-old British national was issued with a $200 infringement for driving with excess breath alcohol. He was also forbidden to drive until he obtained a current licence having been driving on his international one for over a year.

Local LandSAR were put on standby for a couple of incidents during the week, one at the Cobb and one near Lonely Lake hut. Both were resolved prior to them being deployed into the field. Great having these competent trained volunteers ready to go at a moments notice.

Local road workers are concerned about cyclists ignoring the traffic signals at their worksites. Cyclists, if the light is red, you too have to stop. The fine for not doing so is $150 but worse than that you might get squashed.

12 April: A 46-year-old local male was arrested and charged with two counts of assault following an incident at the Telegraph Hotel. He is trespassed for two years and appears in the Nelson District Court on 19 April.

12 April: A 50-year-old local male has been warned for careless driving after crashing on the Takaka Hill. No other vehicle was involved.

Found: Takaka Police are holding a number of items of found property including a small child’s bicycle, a scooter left at the skate park, a surf kite bar, a handheld radio with “TM104” scratched on it, and a battery-powered impact driver.

School holidays are upon us. Kids - have a great break.

Don’t do dumb stuff. Look after each other. Drugs and alcohol are bad for your developing brains. Parents – know where your kids are and who they are with. No cellphones/internet after 10pm isn’t unreasonable and may stop silliness and promote healthy sleep/rest.

Ka kite.

SPORTS RESULTS / Hua tākaro BRIDGE 7 April. Pohara Pairs: N/S: K Van Der Struys/D Sarll 61.15%, P Taylor/J Pemberton 55.40%, C Mead/T Packard 49.28%; E/W: H Curtis/A Telford 57.56%, S Van Wijngaarden/J Harper 56.72%, B Burdett/P Panzeri 56.67%; h/cap: N/S: K Van Der Struys/D Sarll 68.70, P Taylor/J Pemberton 62.90%, C Webster/D McDonald 55.71%; E/W: H Curtis/A Telford 64.96%, B Burdett/P Panzeri 64.47%, S Van Wijngaarden/J Harper 63.92%.

9 April. Individual session; Howell: C Mead/D Perreau 57.50%, T Packard/J Morgan 53.75%, A Foreman/L Scurr 52.50%; h/cap: A Foreman/L Scurr 65.70%, C Mead/D Perreau 63.90%, T Packard/J Morgan63.05%.

GOLF 6 April. 3rd Qualifying Rd (nett): S Rosser 72. Closest to pins: 3/12 B Miller, 9/18 L Jerram. Twos: S Rosser.

7 April. Stableford: B Osmond 44, R Westrupp 39, R Young 38. Closest to pins: 3/12 C Reynish, 4/13 R Westrupp, 8/17 W Collie, 9/18 J Garner. Twos: G Bradley, N Barnes, R Westrupp (2). Best gross: W Collie 76.

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Golden Bay Toy Library AGM Thursday 6th May, 7pm Brigand New members are very welcome - we really need more people to help so we can keep the Toy Library open Please contact us at goldenbaytoylibrary@gmail.com for further information

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free only if emailed to admin@ gbweekly.co.nz

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake HODGKINSON, Mike. Sheralyn, Toni and Alistair, Camryn, Riley, Reid and Steph wish to express their sincere thanks to the many people who conveyed their kindness in many ways following the passing of Mike, dearly loved husband, father and grandfather. Special thank you to ITM for the afternoon tea. Pleases accept this as a personal acknowledgment. Golden Bay Funeral Directors www.gbmfs.co.nz

Come and talk to us.

We are located in Nelson and available for appointments in Golden Bay.

03 546 7786 Dr Carsten Hallwass Licensed Immigration Adviser (Number 200900212)

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

www.new-zealand-immigration.com

GB WEEKLY: Paradise Entertainment, Takaka and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents. Or email us: admin@gbweekly. co.nz. Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm.

FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation on our website freshfm.net is tax deductible. Email Maureen: takaka@freshfm.net or ph 525 8779, 027 335 1395.

NEED help writing your personal or family story? Contact Charlotte Squire and her team for help with all aspects of writing and publishing. Ph 027 525 7455, charlottesquirecoms@ gmail.com

SOLLYS

Contractors

Providing Transport, Construction and Earthmoving services since 1928

EARTHMOVING & CONTRACTING: House sites, driveways Culvert installations

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous. If you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop we can help. Meeting Thursdays 7pm, Catholic Church Hall. Ph 0800 229 6757.

Drainage

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

Ph 525 9843

MORE people would be welcome to social bowls on Monday afternoons in the Senior Citizens’ Hall. Fun, fellowship, exercise and a “cuppa” all for a nominal fee. Enquiries ph 525 9301.

Land development Farm maintenance

FOR ALL YOUR CARTAGE NEEDS: General Freight Storage

ONEKAKA Hall working bee, Saturday 24 April, 9.30am.

Bulk Cartage

AUDITIONS for Takaka Drama Society’s lastest production of The Raft to be held this Saturday 17, 3pm at The Playhouse, Park Avenue. Cast and crew required. For more information ph Zara 022 021 7355.

Livestock

Phone 525 9843

SUPPLIER OF: Stock Feed Fertilisers Spreading: Spreadmark certified with GPS mapping Aggregates Compost, garden bark, landscape gravels Pea straw

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TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends.

Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.

AFFORDABLE Carpentry Service. Ph 027 919 1326.

APPLIANCE and whiteware repair. 12+ years’ experience servicing all brands. Ph Luke 022 602 8118.

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.

GREENREAPER. Property maintenance, landscape and garden designs. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364. References available.

SURVEYING: topographical survey, construction and building set out, boundary location. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364.

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

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Chris 027 444 5334 or John 027 647 4913.

LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Takaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com

LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

NGANGA picture framing, Collingwood, enquiries ph 021 107 6312, 524 8660. Expert framing by a professional artist.

ORANGE Rentals have rental cars, trailers and a furniture trailer available for hire. Ph 027 337 7147.

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.

BRICKLAYING/ blocklaying. KRW Contracting for all your masonry needs. 25 years’ experience. No job too small. Ph Ken 021 307 019.

PORTABLE BANDSAW MILLING. Ph Tim 524 8997, 027 714 4232.

CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply).

Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

RURAL NEW BUILD? FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEM? Wastewater Design, Onekaka-based services. AES system specialists - no ongoing costs, 20-year guarantee.

Ph Rowena or Natascha 524 8222.

CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726.

CHIMNEY sweep. Puponga-Takaka Hill. Query or quote ph Steve 021 0810 1146.

COMPUTER and smartphone sales, repairs and solutions.

Supporting all Windows and Apple products. Conveniently located at 65 Commercial Street or available by appointment on 027 831 4156.

ELECTRICIANS. Fuse Electrical Golden Bay. Ready to solve all your electrical needs. Ph Thomas 525 9300, 027 788 8500.

ELECTRONICS repairs: Cell phones, computers, radios, TVs, HiFi and more! Ph 027 246 2432.

FREEVIEW satellite TV. Ph 027 246 2432.

FRUIT pruning (stone and pip fruit), garden advice, design and development, soil testing, orchard work. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

FUNERAL directors, Matuku Funerals. Cremation, regular and eco-burials. Professional, caring and budget conscious with exceptional customer service. Proud member of the FDANZ. Laura and Mark Manson, East Takaka, ph 525 7399, 027 777 4738, 027 525 7399.

GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 524 8795 or 027 434 5405 GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684.

GOLDEN Bay Storage, Takaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Rob and Marg 525 9698, 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com

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

TAKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs.

Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.

TAKAKA Self Storage, Commercial Street. Units and containers.

Secure yard with cameras. Ph 525 6181.

TILING. KRW Contracting for all your tiling needs. No job too small. Ph Ken 021 307 019.

WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

Monumental

Masons

monuments.co.nz

Rose Slow P 035259213

STORAGE /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Takaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991.

Doug Smith

Land wanted to buy, suitable for Dairy Grazing

Real Estate Sales Consultant M 027 543 2280

40-60ha run off for a client Please call Doug Smith www.pggwre.co.nz

douglasjcsmith @pggwrightson.co.nz Helping grow the country

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under the REAA 2008

KRW CONTRACTING Ken Westerhoud

BLOCKLAYING | BRICKLAYING | TILING Ph 021 307 019

kenwesterhoud@gmail.com

Green Grass Accounting - Chartered Accountant.

MYOB Partner and Xero Certified. Local accountant providing business and personal accounting services.

Ph Robert 029 775 6459 or email robert@greengrassaccounting.co.nz.

Takaka

FRIENDLY ∙ QUALITY WORKMANSHIP ∙ LOCAL

FULL WORKSHOP FACILITIES SCAN TOOL WOF CARS, MOTORCYCLES, TRAILERS BRIDGESTONE AND KUMHO TYRES

PHONE 525 9419

Interior ∙ Exterior ∙ Residential ∙ Commerical Ph 022 086 1842 for a free quote

Your Locally Owned and Operated Glass Specialists Retrofit Double Glaze Splashbacks Insect Screens

Ballustrades & Pool Fencing Fencing Louvre Roofs ... and much, much more!

Awnings Showers Pet Doors

OUR NEXT VISIT TO GOLDEN BAY IS WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL

CONTACT US FOR A FREE MEASURE & QUOTE: Call: 03 544 8189 E: sales@richmondglass.co.nz FB: RichmondGlassNZ W: www.richmondglass.co.nz THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 16 APRIL 2021

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HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora 027 483 5865, ph 525 8544.

COMPLETE Healthcare with NIS by Neurolink, using euroscience principles to achieve optimum health. 2020 Masters series. Practitioner Anne Michell. Ph 525 8733 or 027 751 7970.

ERICA van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy, Golden Bay Community Health. ACC and private visits. Ph 027 776 6111.

INTUITIVE Tarot readings with Djura. Ph 027 957 7834.

JAN Jackson, emotional health specialist. Stress, anxiety and trauma release for lasting transformational change. Ph 021 194 8870.

LISA Williams, registered medical herbalist, iridologist, Reiki master, reflexology, herbal apothecary. www. goldenbayiridology.com Ph 525 6150, txt 027 451 9797.

MASSAGE and Bowen therapy. Ph Thomas 022 160 9101.

MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate).

First one-hour treatment - $35 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.

MASSAGE: relaxation, sports, deep tissue.

Lymphatic drainage for detox, immune support, oedema.

26 years of experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334.

REFLEXOLOGY - helps relieve stress and anxiety, boosts energy levels and improves circulation and nerve function.

Ph/txt Ariane Wyler 021 0260 7607 or email happyfeetflex@ gmail.com SIMON Jones: Counselling, mediation, coaching. 28 years’ experience. Member NZAC. Ph 525 8542.

Chiropractor Inga Schmidt

MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA

021 180 7789

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St

www.healthfocus.co.nz ACC registered

T.H.R.I.V.E Therapies:

Naturopathy, Colon Hydrotherapy, Hair Analysis Testing, Herbal Medicine, Reflexology, Iridology, Detox & Rejuvenation Programs, 8-week Microbiome Reset Protocol

Scaffold Solutions Edge Protection Site Fencing

Shanti: 021 056 7548 or at Aroha Spa 525 8870 thrive.therapies@gmail.com | www.thrivetherapies.co.nz

Golden Bay Scaffold Ltd 027 569 6483

SHOWERS & TOILETS local plumbing supplier as your local plumbing supplier, we can supply you with a range of bathroomware - toilet|shower|bath|basin|vanity along with all the tapware, fittings, and replacement parts. come see the team

11-13 Buxton Lane - Takaka (03) 525 9482 www.pipeworx.co.nz 027 432 0873 shop@pipeworx.co.nz HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora ACUPUNCTURE: Japanese style, gentle and effective for a range of health needs. Private and ACC Registered.

Cosmetic acupuncture also available.

Lynne Cooper, 54 Commercial St, Takaka, ph 027 221 0045.

ANEL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Takaka.

Ph/txt for an appointment 021 053 4337.

AROHA Health Spa. Massage: deep tissue, relaxation and clinical; structural bodywork, myofascial release, infrared sauna, spa bath, facials, holistic health and more. Open from 9.30am onwards. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 792 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara. Ph 525 8870.

Healing with Grace Lolly Dadley-Moore RCST, PACT Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Specialising to optimise health, resolve pain, trauma and injury. Working with individuals, children and babies.

www.inbodyhealth.co.nz ꟾ info@inbodyhealth.co.nz

Ph 027 338 9504

Grace Shields 021346642 ♥ 5258106 BTSM, RMT MNZ

Vouchers Available Grant Gift Watson

Manipulative Physiotherapist

Collingwood Health Centre at Collingwood Area School

Mondays, and Thursday mornings Ph: 027 370 6472 Email: wattie18@outlook.com

Healing with Grace &

021 346642 ♥ 525 8106

BRUCE DOOLEY, MD. Private consultations for complex health issues. Monday, Thursday, Saturday. Bayridge Integrative Medicine, ph 525 7125, health@drdooley.co.nz

Readings with Master Reader Nate

CAROLYN Simon, Craniosacral therapist, naturopath, medical herbalist. For appointments or flower essences text

Reiki Master: healer

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FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

WANTED / Hiahia

GARAGE sale, Saturday 17, 9am-12pm, 656 East Takaka Road.

GARAGE sale, Saturday 17, after 9am, Bishop Road. Boat, Mac360 with 30hp Parson. Trailer, 20 hours use, with accessories and scuba gear.

RIDE-ON lawn mower, Italian-built Castelgarden with catcher, $1500. Ph 027 698 7066.

DRY manuka firewood. Ph 021 0220 7728.

BEE equipment: three full-depth and three three-quarter boxes; smarm box, wax foundation and wooden frames, lids, bases, excluders, tools, bee suit, smoker, Varroa stuff etc.

Complete set to get started, minus bees. Less than half priceat $450. Ph 525 9020.

BOAT, trailer and tractor. Aqualite 535RV with Honda 90hp, Yamaha 8hp auxilliary. New Lowrance GPS. Regularly serviced Fordson Dextra tractor. Ph 525 6071.

KHAKI Campbell ducks. Young birds and prolific layers. Ducks $25 each and drake $20. Ph 027 269 6460.

FIREWOOD: Douglas fir, beech and gum. Delivering now. Also kindling. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

WILTSHIRE ram, eight months old. Well muscled and easy care.

Perfect for a lifestyle block. $250. Ph 027 269 6460.

MACADAMIA MADNESS!!

Large grade plants Cropping and pollinators Strong and hardy In store now!!

SEEDLING trays, more than 30 cells. Nursery pots. Ph Frank 027 528 3239.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea CALF rearers and/or relief milker needed for next season. East Takaka. August-November approximately. Job share a likely possibility. Please ph Mark 027 525 7399.

Ph 525 9868 or 027 928 3314 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com

HYLINE PULLETS

Warehouse Opportunities

FOR SALE

16 weeks old, ready to lay $28 each, free delivery

We currently have permanent and casual warehouse roles available (Shift Co-ordinators and Warehouse Assistants).

Ph/txt Trev 027 282 4014

Our Warehouse in Collingwood operates 6 days a week (Sunday to Friday), two shifts per day (6.30am to 3pm and 2.30pm to 11pm)

14” runabout, 50hp Yamaha, trailer, tanks, covers, plus extras.

Price includes full bait freezer. $6250 ono. Ph 021 063 6940.

You will: • have operations experience • like being part of a team • have a focus on achieving high service standards • be a good problem-solver • be physically able • be comfortable using systems, processes and data

LUCITANICA (Mexican Cypress) and Eucalyptus nitens.

Locally grown. Various grades. 12 months’ air dried ready for machining to order into floor, wall, ceiling and soffit linings.

Ph Andy Clark 027 228 1503.

SPLASHBACKS and shower glass. Custom made by Golden Bay Glass, 96 Commercial St. Ph 525 7274.

MAZDA Premacy, 2008, $7000 ono. Very good condition. Ph 027 698 7066.

If you are interested in being considered, please send your CV with a cover letter, along with an indication of which shifts you would be interested in, to: recruitment@healthpost.co.nz

SLASH your electricity bill. Install a grid-connect PV system.

Professional design and install. Ph Paul Stocker, Azimuth Renewables, 525 6019.

Applications close Monday, 26th April 2021

MILLIE the goat, rising two years and ready for her new home.

Half Toggenburg, quarter Saanen and quarter Boer. Ready to be in kid so lined up to be a wonderful nanny-goat. Respects fences well. $80, good home only. Ph 027 338 9504.

Deputy Principal/Junior School Teacher We are looking for a fun, enthusiastic team player to join us at Motupipi School in Term 3. If you are a highly skilled educator and are seeking the next step in your leadership journey then we would love to hear from you.

We’re your local

We have a good range of heating options and fireplace accessories in store Keep warm this season

Sort all your ELECTRIC FENCING needs with

Our new deputy principal will be an excellent classroom practitioner. He/she will be friendly and approachable with a knack for getting the job done while bringing others along with them. Excellent communication skills are a must. Strengths in sport, te ao Māori and environmental studies would be an advantage. There is a possibility of this position being .08 if the candidate chooses. See the Gazette for more information.

Please send a CV and cover letter, along with three references to lisa@motupipi.school.nz by 3pm on Monday, 3 May. Visits welcome.

Financial Capability Mentor

PGG Wrightson See the display in store for details

OPENING HOURS:

Buxton Lane, Takaka | 525 7891

We are looking for Financial Mentor for 10-12 hrs/wk 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:

• Previous experience working with people from a wide range of backgrounds

• Familiarity with personal financial management • Previous community/social work experience would be a plus

• Experience using tikanga and bicultural practice • Collaborative approach to work in a small community.

For an information pack call 525 9728 or email to manager@mohuasocialservices.org.nz.

Application closes 30 April 2021

Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm Saturday 9am-1pm

Ph 525 7265 │ 7 Commercial Street, Takaka 16

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42 Pohara Valley Road, Pohara Valley

Need Us

Call Us

New Listing /Open Home For Sale: TENDER: Closes 1pm, Tues 11th May 2021 - Will not be sold prior Open Home: Saturday 17th April 11.00-11.30am 21st CENTURY BEACH HOUSE - Don't be fooled by this one, behind the 1940's façade is a 21st century beach house with all the modern comforts of home. Rarely is a local bach renovated to this standard! The kitchen is an absolute joy, and with open plan living spilling out onto a covered deck at the back there's oodles of space to gather the clans. Check out the virtual tour on our website, better still come and view, I know you will love this one!

180 Excellent Street, Collingwood

Open Home For Sale: Tender: 1pm 6th May 2021, Will not be sold prior Open Home: Saturday 17th April 2.00-2.30pm HEAVEN ON EARTH - For those seeking absolute privacy and serenity this undeveloped 43.5 acre beachfront property is, quite literally, heaven on earth! Situated at the very end of Excellent Street, nestled beside Milnthorpe Park Scenic Reserve, this is wonderful place to escape to!

170 Excellent Street, Collingwood

Open Home For Sale: Tender: 1pm 6th May 2021, Will not be sold prior Open Home: Saturday 17th April 2.00-2.30pm EXCELLENT VIEWS OF GOLDEN BAY - Proudly offered for the first time to the market, this multi storey 223m2 home sits on over 7.5 acres of mostly bush cloaked land, with a creek, drive on access to the pristine coastline between Milnthorpe and Collingwood. Without a doubt the views of the Bay are Excellent!

Billy Kerrisk 0276085606 Sam Goffriller 0273014209

120 Excellent Street, Collingwood

Open Home For Sale: Tender: 1pm 6th May 2021, Will not be sold prior Open Home: Saturday 17th April 2.00-2.30pm A SEASIDE WILDERNESS - You have asked us to find an undeveloped site for your dream home and here it is! Here are the sea views you've asked for, the creek meandering down the hillside and over 26 acres of lush regenerating bush. There's even an acre or so of fenced pasture down by the beach. Take a look at the drone footage on our website.

Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | Facebook @RaywhiteGoldenbay | 03 525 7219 I 027 608 5606 | www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz | Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation.

Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710.

PROPERTY or land, maximum 7ha, within 30 minutes’ of Takaka. Private, sunny, distant views. dth@slingshot.co.nz SECTION in Collingwood on elevated site, to buy. Ph 03 526 6178.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea PARK space available for suitable person in a mobile home in Onekaka area. Sun, views, power, WiFi, waste connection, vege garden, own facilities room. Must be garden maintenance competent/enthusiastic. Negotiable rental. Ph 021 525 923.

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē ANATOKI SALMON fishing and cafe. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 10am. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz BRIGAND - see advert on this page for our new weekly dinner special deals.

COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. 11am-7pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-late, Friday and Saturday. Live music - check out our Facebook page for details.

COURTHOUSE CAFE, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-4pm.

Pizzas on Fridays, 5-7.30pm. Ph 524 8194.

CURRY LEAF. Open 7 days, 12-8pm. Chef-made food, takeaway prices. Order online thecurryleaf.co.nz or ph 525 8481.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, MondaySaturday, 9am-8.30pm. Closed Sunday. 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.

We can support you

Ray White Golden Bay Property Management DID YOU KNOW? Tenancy Agreement requirements Part 1: Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 - Section 13A requirements to be included in tenancy agreements - if not met the Landlord could be liable to infringement fee to the crown between $500 - $2000.

- An insulation statement - A Healthy Homes Statement of Intent - A Healthy Homes Statement* - An Insurance Statement * Fixed tenancies renewed/granted before July 2021 do not require Healthy Homes Statements For further information on this and more contact Jenna Bowden - 027 525 7229 - jenna.bowden@raywhite.com

KORORA’S NEST, Pohara.

Open Wednesday-Monday for because we support each other! coffee, lunch, snacks, drinks and dinner. Weekdays, 11am- late; weekends, 9am-late. Ph 03 970 3291.

NUGGET CAFE Mangarakau, open 11am-4pm, Friday-Sunday.

Ph 524 8051.

OLD SCHOOL CAFE, Pakawau. Open 4pm-late Thursday, Friday; 11am-late Saturday, Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Ph 524 8457.

O’SHA, open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-9pm. Ph 525 6117.

STAY AWAKE CAFE (formerly MAD Cafe), where only the best will do. 8am to 8pm every day except Mondays. Ph 021 107 6312.

THE MUSSEL INN. Open from 11am.

TOTALLY ROASTED, Pohara. Open 5 days from 8.30am, closed Monday, Tuesday. Ph 525 9396.

TOTOS CAFE & PIZZERIA. Open 10.30am-4pm, weather permitting. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Totaranui hill, ph 039 707 934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com.

WHOLEMEAL CAFE, open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.

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UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

LEARNING / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi

MAD Art Classes. Those interested in a short intensive four- week art course with NgAngA to FRIDAY 16 APRIL create from the magic within please ph 021 107 6312 or email ngangart@gmail.com. See how Thursdays, 1-3.30pm suits, using pastels and doting painting. Be pleasantly surprised with POPPY DAY COLLECTIONS at FreshChoice and Take Note in Takaka or On the Spot in Collingwood. your creations.

SATURDAY 17 APRIL

G O L D E N B AY W O R K C E N T R E T R U S T

YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMME

2021 LIVING WOOD FAIR, 17 and 18 April. Find us on Facebook and www.livingwoodfair.co.nz

2021

We are pleased to share with the community our new FREE youth education programme/s for learners (aged 12 to 24 years) to help them stay engaged in their education journey.

THE RAFT AUDITIONS. 3pm, The Playhouse, Park Avenue. Cast and crew needed.

A Takaka Drama Society production. Ph Zara 022 021 7355.

NO SATURDAY MARKET until further notice.

SUNDAY 18 APRIL GOLDEN BAY GUN CLUB offer the annual pre-season Duck Shooter’s Eye Opener. 9.30am, at the club grounds, Pupu. Ammo available. Non-members welcome. Questions, ph 027 412 7176 or 027 525 8304.

TUESDAY 20 APRIL BADMINTON, GBHS GYM, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

M o d u l e s i n d i v i d u a l / g r o u p All modules will be based on NZQA unit standards, interwoven with activities. The group learning modules will incorporate mahi and problem solving as a group, and all modules will have integrated literacy and numeracy skills, including IT literacy. Please see gbwct.org.nz/youtheducation for more info.

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays, if space is available. Paradise Entertainment and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents. Or email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz. Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. You can also find details of advertising prices etc on our website www.gbweekly.co.nz. Past issues of the paper can also be read online with the new paper appearing bright and early every Friday morning.

WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL COSTUME HIRE. Playhouse, Park Avenue, 7-8.30pm. After hours ph Diane 525 8097, evenings.

N C E A L e v e l s 1 2 & 3 16+ post secondary education to improve young people’s transition from school to further study, training and employment. Our programmes focus on numeracy and literacy development and other complementary courses based on personal strengths and interests to maximise learner achievement.

12 – 15 16 – 24

Please talk to your current education provider about how your child or young person may attend Workcentre learning programmes.

Call the Workcentre today on 03 525 8099 to discuss your education options.

03 525 8099 | yeti@gbwct.org.nz | gbwct.org.nz NZQA Registered

ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

THURSDAY 22 APRIL DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

LATER EVENTS GO WILD WITH WEAVING EXHIBITION. Contemporary fibre art. Art Vault, Takaka, 10am-4pm, to Wednesday 28 April.

LIVE CELTIC BAND FOOTLOOSE, AND CEILIDH. Saturday 24 April, 7pm, Pohara Hall.

Adults, $20; under-16s, $5. Funds to Golden Bay Food Bank.

MOTUPIPI HALL SOUP AND DESSERT LUNCHEON, $15. Saturday 24 April , 12pm.

SUSTAINABLE GB HUI - cultivating resilient communities. 1-2 May, 10am-5pm. Panel discussions and interactive presentations on pertinent topics. Free event. GB Sustainable Living Centre/Community Gardens.

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them each Sunday, 10am at Takaka and 4.45pm at Collingwood.

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass at 5pm each Sunday. All welcome.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church invites you to join with us for morning worship at 10am. Harvest Festival. Margaret Fricker.

Takaka Church of Christ

Blessing and glory and wisdom, thanksgiving, honour, power and might be to our God for ever and ever Amen Revelation 7:12

All Welcome ☺

GOLDEN BAY RETURNED & SERVICES ASSOCIATION (INC)

POPPY DAY TODAY

Please support our veterans and families by making a donation next Friday at FreshChoice or Take Note in Takaka or On the Spot in Collingwood

152 High Street, Motueka Ph 027 528 7205

Sunday Service 10am

Pastor: Rodney Watson 027 51 14266 93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org Ph: 525 9265

Kahurangi Christian Church Celebration Sunday: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays each month,

10:30am at Anglican Hall, Haven Rd, Collingwood. Ph Robin & Lauren Swafford 524 8498.

Community Connection: 2nd & 4th Sundays in various

Sustainable GOLDEN BAY HUI Cultivating resilient communities

formats & localities. Ph Rowan Miller 021 106 8461.

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga FAIRHOLME Gallery brings 20 established artists celebrating wood to the exhibition Forest Treasures to coincide with the Living Wood Fair. Opens this weekend 17 April, and from thereon for three weeks, Friday to Monday, 10am-4 pm, closing Sunday 9 May. Ph 525 9373.

EARTHSEA GALLERY. 76 Boyle St, (Golf Course Rd) Clifton, Takaka. Ph 525 7007. Open most days, 10am-5pm. Fine landscape paintings and reproduction giclee prints. www. earthseagallery.com

PA N E L D I S C U S S I O N S L O C A L F O O D / S U S TA I N A B L E A N D A F F O R D A B L E H O U S I N G / M E N TA L A N D E M O T I O N A L W E L L B E I N G / G E N D E R R E V O L U T I O N

I N T E R A C T I V E P R E S E N TAT I O N S including

M O H U A 2 0 4 2 S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y S T R AT E G Y, R I PA R I A N P L A N T I N G O N FA R M S , I M P O R TA N C E O F P L AY, G O L D E N B AY T I M E B A N K …

Healthy local organic lunch and drinks

Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre 24 Waitapu Rd, Takaka

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“Covid-19 Vaccines in New Zealand – What You Need to Know”

U3A welcomes one of NZ’s experts in this field, Dr Nikki Turner, Director, Immunisation Advisory Centre (University of Auckland) to share her knowledge on the safety and effectiveness of the Covid vaccines that are already being administered In Golden Bay.

Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 23 April, 11am All welcome – non-members a gold coin please.

Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant

SELF DEFENCE CLASSES

Fri Sat

Private women’s only and kid and parent self defence classes now also available through AirBnb.

Sun Mon

34 years of experience.

Tue Wed

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

Thu

Friday 16th April

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EJ Barrett // Vikae // 10:32

Tom & Jerry (G) 2021 Animated Comedy Mick Fleetwood & Friends (M) Music Concert Raya and the Last Dragon 3D (PG) The Courier (M) Drama, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes!

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (G) Cousins (PG) NZ Drama Tom & Jerry (G) Stars Chloe Grace Moretz Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) Disney animation Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (G) « Treat Tuesday » Nomadland (M) $11 Raya and the Last Dragon 3D (PG) The Courier (M) Stars Benedict Cumberbatch Matinee: Nomadland (M) (Final) Tom & Jerry (G) Fun for the whole Family!

Cousins (PG) Based on Patricia Grace’s novel Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) Godzilla vs. Kong (M) USA, Action, Science-Fi

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NEO-SOUL, FUTURE-JAZZ, INDUSTRIAL POP, SOULFULL LOOPS

Saturday 24th April

no broadcast Saturday 8th May

TRUTH

Sunday 9th May

Estère

Bookings phone 525 8453

Estère plays 'electric blue witch-hop', as she calls her dimensions of electronic, folk and R&B. The N.Z Herald called it “a beautiful mix of everything the music world is lauding and lusting after right now.”

Film information may be found at www.villagetheatre.org.nz

TICKETS THROUGH: UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

Saturday 15th May

tempo schmempo

TWOTOTANGO // CHRIS B // LAMBI KITTY

R A F F L E S

Gourmet food & burgers, Open fire, Good beer, Good people

www.rootsbar.co.nz

The Mussel Inn

HUNTING COMPETITION S 10th ANNIVERSARY FINAL WEIGH-IN SUNDAY– 3PM WILD GAME AUCTION – 4.30PM All proceeds to the Collingwood Rugby Football Club

SPIT ROAST – 5.30PM $20 for non-entrants

Heaviest BOAR

2nd Heaviest BOAR Average Weight Longest Tusks

Sat 17th CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY, cool music from the hot house of Finn Sholes, $15

Children’s Section (12 & under) FREE to enter but please register Most Hares $20 Heaviest Hare $20 Longest Goat Horns $20 Heaviest Possum $20 (Does not include spit roast)

$500

$200 $150 $150

Heaviest STAG $500 Pig Carry Competition

Thu 22nd QUIZ, 7.30pm

Junior Football

P O T

30th APRIL - 2 MAY 2021

Prizes include:

Coming Up...

SPORT / Hākinakina

Fun non-travelling football for 4 to 8yr olds

Starts Saturday 1st May 9am at Rec Grounds

P R I Z E S

For more info email: amy.farrow@hotmail.co.uk Extra coach still needed - email me if interested

Shield Maidens vs The Motueka Angels

Saturday 17 April, 10am, Rec Park

Conditions of entry: • Entry $50 per team of 2 or $30 for single entry • Register by Thursday 29th April 6pm (Collingwood Tavern, PGG Wrightson Tak or collingwoodtavern@gmail.com) • AMAZING Spot prizes drawn for those at judging • All pigs to be over 25kg and offal removed • JUDGES & ORGANISERS’ DECISION IS FINAL

Sat 24th THE ELECTRONS, $10

MAY Sat 1st MILES CALDER, $15 + bf tickets online

Takaka Basketball Association

Thu 6th QUIZ, 7.30pm Thu 13th THE CLIMATE LOVE TALKS

Men’s and Women’s competition

Sat 15th TIM ALLEN AND THE TWO, $10 tickets available online Thu 20th QUIZ, 7.30pm Sat 22nd BOB DYLAN turns 80 - we celebrate with 80 songs in his honour. Open mic from 5pm

Sunday: Westerlies prevailing. Isolated showers along western coasts, fine and cloudy intervals elsewhere.

Monday: Westerlies easing. Isolated showers over Kahurangi. Fine and becoming mild elsewhere.

Tuesday: Light winds, tending northerly. Mainly fine although some cloudy areas in the west later.

Sollys Contractors are proud sponsors of this weather forecast.

Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843 Disclaimer: This forecast is a personal interpretation complied from public information provided by NZ Metservice and other public sources.

It is a local forecast and no liability is implied or accepted.

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NEW STOCK ARRIVING DAILY

Proudly sponsors Golden Bay Tide Watch

2 Commercial Street, Takaka ꟾ Ph 525 7305

Valid from Friday 16 until Tuesday 20 April

Saturday: Cool southwesterlies, gusty at times. A few showers over Kahurangi. Mainly fine elsewhere.

If you would like to enter a team or are looking to join a team you can contact us via our Facebook page or call Shaun on 027 448 2399.

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

Golden Bay weather forecast Friday: Northwesterlies freshening. Mainly fine although showers over Kahurangi, spreading elsewhere in the evening.

Commencing mid May.

Read the paper online www.gbweekly.co.nz

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PRIVATE HEADING OASIS IN PŌHARA

Ph: (03) 525 8800

ONE OF THE BEST HEADING - ONE OF THE LAST!

OPEN HOME Sunday 1.00 - 2.00pm

3B WATINO PLACE, PŌHARA

DEADLINE SALE: 1PM 04.05.21 (NSP)

With the call of being close to the grandies, the Vendors are bringing their beautiful home to market. Situated at the end of a shared driveway, you come across a private oasis. A very private setting with native bush directly behind & well-established native plantings on the section. 3 bdrms, ensuited master, open plan living & fantastic indoor/outdoor flow. See you at open home Sunday 1.00 - 2.00pm. Ref: GB3835

Sarah-Jane Brown 0274 222 577 or sarah@goldenbayproperty.com

14 WATINO PLACE, PŌHARA

DEADLINE SALE: 12PM 15.04.21 (NSP)

One of the last available sites on the flat in Pōhara? The site is ready to go, all that is left is for you is to call your builder! Services are provided to the boundary. Be quick to secure this prime section in Pōhara where the beach and cafes are just a short walk away…. and just a few minutes drive to the golf course or the boat ramp. Call me for an info pack so you won’t be disappointed!

Ref: GB3831

James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

YOUR ‘GREAT OUTDOORS’ HEADING GET-AWAY!

LET THIS WIN YOU OVER! 90 MATATA RD, PARAPARA

• Elevated, private & great views • Beautifully est. gardens • 3bdrm/2bthrm home on 13.8ha • Completely energy self sufficient • Built in 2009, well maintained Ref: GBC3833 $1.4m Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

MAKE YOUR MEMORIES HERE! 44 TŌTARA AVE, PĀKAWAU

2bdrm holiday bach Nestled on 688sqm Spacious living & timber features Overlooking the Estuary & just a short stroll to main beach Ref: GB3828 P.O.A. Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

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A GEM IN SOUGHT-AFTER CLIFTON

ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN…..

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• Modern, 3 bdrm/2 bthrm/2 storey • Beautiful, park-like grounds • Sweeping driveway to x2 dbl gge • Privacy a given!

• Call me for your private viewing Ref: GB3754 P.B.N. Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

• Modern 4 bdrm/2bthrm home • Well est. easycare gardens • Great entertaining inside & out • Lots of awesome sheds • 2.187ha close to all amenities Ref: GB3827 P.O.A. Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

COURTYARD CAFÉ

43 COMMERCIAL ST, TĀKAKA

29 COMMERCIAL ST, TĀKAKA

• Prime location in CBD • 596sqm site • Well maintained inside & out • 2 secure tenancies • Own bore water supply Ref: GBC3825 $585,000+GST(if any) Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com Sharon McConnon Sales Manager 0275 258 255

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Paul McConnon Salesperson 0275 042 872

Annie Telford Salesperson 0272 491 408

$550,000

The perfect ‘Great Outdoors’ base to enjoy your fun activities from! With surfing, hunting & fishing all close by. This 2 bdrm/1 bthrm cottage is light & sunny, with open plan kitchen, dining, lounge area heated by a logburner. Access to the large decks via French doors from the living area. The perfect holiday home or permanent residence. On two titles of 662 & 667m2, making lots of room for the ‘extras’. Call me for info. Ref: GB3821 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 or paul@goldenbayproperty.com

Sarah-Jane Brown Salesperson 0274 222 577

• Strong local & tourist trade • In the heart of the CBD • Asian & Kiwi classic cuisine • Inside & outside dining • Financial stmts available Ref: GBC3819 $88,000+SAV+GST Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

James Mackay Principal/AREINZ B.Com 027 359 0892

Belinda J Barnes Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840

Bryony Tesar Salesperson / B.Com 021 819 124

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