The Australian company seeking to mine gold at Sams Creek in the Cobb Valley has applied for a permit to establish open pit and underground mines and a processing plant.
Siren Gold Limited lodged its Mining Permit Application (MPA) with New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZPAM) on 21 March. The company formally announced the news to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on 3 April.
As with February’s resumption of exploratory drilling operations, the Golden Bay community was not informed of this significant development by Siren Gold, but found out about it from the company’s website.
Siren Gold’s permit application is an indication that the company, outwardly at least, has confidence in the findings from its exploratory drilling operation,
notwithstanding the fact that its Mineral Resource Estimate remains “inferred” or “indicated” rather than “measured”. The departing CEO Victor Rajasooriar nevertheless presented a positive business case for the project in the ASX announcement. “The findings from the scoping study at Sams Creek drive home the regional significance of the project and provide additional confidence that both an open pit and an underground operation are potentially financially viable.”
But the CEO admitted that uncertainty over the resource precluded any detailed estimates being made public. “…the company is not currently able to release forecast production and financial information under ASX listing rules.”
By submitting a MPA, Siren Gold can continue drilling operations, despite its exploratory permits having expired, until NZPAM makes a decision, which could be up
to 12 months from receipt of the application. The continuing drilling operation may or may not add to what, in global terms, is a relatively meagre resource but it should help to clarify the viability of a mining operation.
As part of the MPA, the company completed open pit and underground mine designs, along with a waste rock stack (WRS), tailings storage facility (TSF), processing plant and other infrastructure requirements.
The ASX announcement details two mining options:
Option A: Comprises a small open pit at the SE Traverse [a location close to the Tākaka River] and a large open pit at Main Zone, followed by an underground mine. The underground mine would be accessed through a portal to be constructed near the base of the Main Zone pit. Underground stopes [mine tunnels] would be backfilled...
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Council bins services
In a bid to trim soaring expenditure, Tasman District Council has implemented cuts to some of its most basic services.
At the recent full council meeting, elected representatives voted to reduce the frequency of street sweeping and servicing of public toilets, defer shrub maintenance, restrict roadside mowing to safety-critical locations, and remove rubbish bins and dog poo bag dispensers from reserves.
The cost saving measures also include minimising routine monitoring of water and wastewater activities without compromising regulatory compliance.
The latest cost-cutting measures are expected to save around $150,000 over the final quarter of the current financial year and help to head off a projected $3million overspend on the council’s community infrastructure budget.
TDC published news of the service reductions on its Facebook page the day after the council meeting and, so far the post has attracted over 700 comments, almost all of them critical of the move.
The most common grievance aired on the social media backlash focused on the council cutting basic services while at the same time increasing rates, fees and charges significantly. The removal of dog poo bag dispensers was singled out as being particularly perverse given the upcoming large hike in dog registration fees.
In response to an inquiry from The GB Weekly, a TDC spokesman confirmed that all bag dispensers and bins are to be removed from Golden Bay reserves. He also explained that there are currently just two toilet facilities in Golden Bay – Willow Street and Collingwood – that are cleaned twice a day, and this is only for the period between Labour weekend and Easter. For the remainder of the year they are serviced once a day but, going...
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Siren Gold has applied for a permit to establish open pit and underground mines at Sams Creek. Photo above shows OceanaGold's large open pit mine at Waihi. Inset depicts approximate location of Main Zone and SE Traverse – potential sites for open pit mines at Sams Creek. Images supplied.
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New songs at Live Poets
This month, Golden Bay Live Poets Society presents Nick Feint singing a couple of new songs. “And all my hits,” he grins tongue in cheek.
Singer/songwriter Nick Feint will guest at Acid on the Microphone – the monthly gathering of Golden Bay Live Poets – on Thursday 17 April. This will Nick’s last gig for a while as he will soon have a new baby in his hands rather than a guitar.
At his performance Nick will unveil a couple of his new songs, perform his single Shadow to Light and present material from his album Next Exit From Babylon. And for this Acid on the Microphone gig, Nick will be joined by a lineup of special musical guests.
“It is going to be another boomer of a night,” says live poets spokesman Mark Raffills. “Nick always lights up his lyrics with some stunning music, creating song-poems that are a joy to listen to.”
Is everybody talkin’ ’bout this local guy, this singer/ songwriter? You bet.
“Bearing traces of Billy Bragg, Nick’s musical mix of wordplay makes for a strong and satisfying set,’ says one. “He touches on life’s moments big and small,” says another. And another, “His songs are extraordinary; it’s not just listening to music, it’s meeting the man.”
The regular open microphone session for poets and musicians will run from 7.30 to 8.30pm. The open mic always throws up some unexpected treats as new and established performers present their work. Participants can put their names on the performance list on the night. Musician alanjahjah will kick the evening off from around 7.15pm with some moody dinner music.
The Mussel Inn, Thursday 17 April. $5 on the door.
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...forward, this will now be the case all year round. Unrelated to the latest service reductions, the toilet at Waitapu which TDC maintained during the summer season, is likely to be closed shortly as per council’s December 2024 Cor
The “emergency” cost-cutting measures initially apply until the end of June. In the longer term, service levels will be considered as part of the Annual Plan 2025/26 deliberations later this year when the public will get to have its say.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman
Local singer/songwriter Nick Feint will perform his new songs at Acid on the Microphone. Photo: Submitted.
The toilet facility at Waitapu is to be removed shortly as planned but other basic council services are being cut to save costs. File photo.
Siren seeks mining permit
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...with cemented aggregate [mine tailings and waste rocks processed into cement-bound aggregate].
Option B: Comprises a small open pit, followed by a larger underground mine. The larger underground mine would be accessed through a portal to be constructed near the base of the SE Traverse pit and would mine out the Main Zone. With the portal being located close to the processing plant, paste filling of the underground stopes could be considered, thereby reducing the size of the TSF.
No details were provided by the company regarding the size of the "small" and "large" open pits, neither was there any indication of where the WRS or the TSF would be located.
Using flotation and leaching techniques, Siren Gold anticipates that up to 1.25million tonnes per annum of ore could be processed on site into a concentrate which would be transported to a third-party facility for gold recovery.
In response to the ASX announcement, Sams Creek Collective (SCC) – a group formed last year by Golden Bay community members to counter the threat to Tākaka’s surface and ground waters from the mining operation – released its own statement. One of SCC’s chief concerns expressed in the statement is the risk of contamination from “arsenic-laden waste” pumped into the underground stopes and/or stored in a TSF. “Both the Main Zone and the SE Traverse are not only well within the marble aquifer catchment area but are adjacent to the Tākaka River. Flooding could see this toxic sludge washed into the river and on into the aquifer. In addition, it is directly in the path of the Cobb Dam deluge path, should the dam fail – for example, in the anticipated AF8 Alpine Fault earthquake.”
If and when a permit is granted, before mining operations can begin, Siren Gold will still need to jump through additional hoops, including obtaining the necessary resource consents from TDC, and securing access to Department of Conservation (DOC) land.
Prior to lodging its resource consent application, Siren Gold is required to collate information about proposed activities and their potential effects on environmental and social values. An Assessment of Environmental Effects, which details the available measures to avoid, remedy or mitigate any adverse effects, must also be submitted.
Siren Gold currently holds resource consents covering its exploratory drilling operations but, when those expire or do not provide adequate scope of the works, it will need new consents. And therein lies a potential major obstacle to the company’s ambitions. Since the current consents were granted, a Water Conservation Order (WCO) has come into force. While nothing in the WCO can affect or restrict any resource consent granted before its start date, a TDC spokesman confirmed that new consent applications would need to consider the legislation along with other policies. “We will work through the requirements set out in the Te Puna Waiora o Te Waikoropupū Springs and Wharepapa Arthur Marble Aquifer Water Conservation Order 2023, the Tasman Resource Management Plan and any other relevant national direction with any new resource consents lodged with the council.”
Access to DOC land at and around Sams Creek is another area of uncertainty. Siren Gold currently has an agreement with
DOC which allows access to the project area for exploration but the company will need a further agreement for its mining operations, as noted in the ASX announcement: “It is the intention of Siren to negotiate an access arrangement with DOC for mining activities, subject to conditions consistent with similar operations in New Zealand. It should be noted that while there is no certainty that this is possible, there are mines in New Zealand operating within DOC administered land.”
SCC are urging DOC to refuse Siren Gold’s request for access.
“We are dismayed that the open pits, tunnel entrances and processing plant will be on land controlled by DOC, in an area known for its high conservation values. We call on DOC to deny access to Siren Gold to protect this taonga.”
Lobbying landowners is one of many tactics that SCC says it intends to employ in its campaign to protect the catchment.
“We will continue to oppose a gold mining operation which would see toxic chemicals stored at the head of our waterways, which are the lifeblood of our beautiful region, community, and pristine Te Waikoropupū Springs.”
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ANZAC Day, 25 April, a public holiday when we remember those who put their lives on the line to ensure peace for our nation. A day to also remember those veterans who have served since the world wars, in conflicts such as Vietnam, Afghanistan, East Timor or peacekeeping operations around the world. Right now the NZ Navy is leading a task force in the Middle East where seaborne smugglers with thousands of kilos of heroin and other drugs are regularly captured. Today there are young New Zealanders on recruit courses who have pledged their allegiance to Crown and Country and will soon be ready to deploy to places of conflict if directed by government. These people will eventually become veterans, as are the almost 70 ex-NZ servicepersons currently living in the Bay who previously served in our Armed Forces. Our Returned Services Association helps provide support to these veterans and families and your donations on Poppy Day (today) help us maintain this service.
If anyone needs a reminder about the suffering our troops endured in WWI, the Village Theatre, in conjunction with the RSA, is holding a free screening of the very sobering documentary They Shall Not Grow Old (directed by Peter Jackson) on Sunday 13 April – details on page 15 of this issue.
On ANZAC day itself, the street parade will once again include a reenactment of the Tākaka Mounted Rifles – a group of riders on horseback dressed in WWI period costume.
So please donate generously today and as you enjoy your day off on the 25th, how about attending one of our parades to commemorate and reflect on those who gave us our freedom. Timings for the Collingwood and Tākaka services will be in next Thursday's GB Weekly. Lest We Forget.
Noel Baigent, President Golden Bay RSA Hands off Greenland
Greenland was probably of little interest around the world until Donald Trump sought to buy or take it from the Greenlandic people. They are predominantly Inuit in the 60,000 population with some Danes and others. I was surprised when I visited for a UNESCO conference at Nuuk, that other Māori had been there before me in the form of Ngāi Tahu Fishing who were working with the state-owned fishing company – Royal Greenland. Greenland had already allowed the US to put a military base inside the Arctic Circle at Pituffik, many years ago. The tiny Inuit population there was pushed out by the base. I doubt VP JD Vance met any Inuit during his visit and that he gained little understanding of the country except that it was cold. What Trump wants is a large kingdom and Greenland is large geographically. Pituffik already provides US with military security and Denmark and Greenland allow mining within environmental limits. There are at least two Australian mines operating there. I for one am not sure Trump won’t get a very large island for his empire, but I do feel for those Inuit who have lived against the odds for centuries on their own land. It’s not Danish and it should not be American, it should remain forever Greenlandic.
Morris Te Whiti Love “Road” not fit for purpose?
I read your front page article (GBW, 4/4) with interest.
In that story you omitted the most relevant fact: there is no legal road from the corner of Pōhara Valley Road to part way round Limestone Bay. A Tasman District Council (TDC) GIS map clearly shows that the private land in that area stretches right to the water
I have attempted off-and-on over the last 30 years to persuade TDC to acquire the land on which the traffic way was built (apparently by the local authority) early last century, and maintained at council’s cost ever since – but with no success.
John Fitchett
Port's commercial users should fund cycleway
Given the considerable dangers at times that already exist for cyclists on Abel Tasman Drive between Port Tarakohe and the Pōhara end of the cycle track, and the truly frightening numbers of truck movements projected with completion of the port expansion, may I suggest a possible solution to the apparent indifference of the Tasman District Council to the potential unforeseen human costs of this "development". The companies involved that will benefit from the port expansion, and the use of a large part of Golden Bay itself presumably in perpetuity, ought, I believe, fund the full cost of a safe, shared pathway along this relatively short stretch of highway. Work to do so should begin immediately so that the path is completed before the existing dangers get worse. Some of the money thus saved from what ought to be an automatic duty to its citizens and ratepayers of the council could then be spent on restoring the existing shared pathway between Pōhara and Tākaka to a safe condition, which it certainly is not at present.
Bryan James Winter matinee movies
Following my plea to the Village Theatre it has offered to show films at 2pm on Saturdays, on a two-month test, starting 12 April, to see if there is an improved attendance of elderly and
restricted driving people. But people like to choose their own films. They may not appear on a Saturday. To many elderlies a Sunday film is a special treat. In a two-month test there may not be enough quality films to appeal to a discerning audience on a Saturday, hence the two-month attendance test would fail us. Retired people can attend a film on a week day. Surely that has market value? From research I have done, not only the elderly but others prefer films at 2pm in winter, to enable them to drive or walk home safely, and not to return to a cold house in the dark. A majority vote at the recent Friendship Society meeting made this clear.
Some members hadn't attended a single film since they started showing at 4pm. Please make your views known.
Robin Robilliard
Grubby gold diggers
Is it really so important to rip every bit of gold out of Mother Earth? The highly detrimental practice of mining needs to be questioned before we recklessly destroy more of our precious land and contaminate our water, which is arguably more precious than any metal.
Certainly letting overseas mining companies into NZ needs to stop immediately or have we learned nothing from the Pike River tragedy?
Peace and love,
Victoria Davis Biolab ban
We were surprised and dismayed to learn that Nelson now has its own biolab located near Nelson Hospital and opposite a primary school. Given the devastation wrought by Covid-19 –which some suspect was man-made in a biolab in Wuhan, China and that the pandemic was caused by a leak from said biolab – we are extremely concerned about a biolab being placed right in the heart of Nelson. We are calling for the immediate closure of this lab.
Sunshine Appleby
Honesty the best policy?
I see that Winston Peters, the renowned reptile impersonator, has sacked Phil Goff (Labour) for er... telling the truth, ie pointing out that Putin's puppet – Donald Dump – is a serial liar. How scandalous. A politician speaking the truth! No wonder he had to go.
Nice to see the government keeping up with its excellent record on doing the worst thing possible.
Mark Doyle
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Pest watch Golden Bay – brought to you by Tasman District Council
We’re continuing our series to outline some key weeds and pests we’re trying to keep tabs on in Golden Bay as well as highlighting landowner responsibilities regarding them under the Tasman-Nelson Regional Pest Management Plan.
This week: Update on the Tasman-Nelson Regional Pest Management Plan
In 2024, we formalised the partial review of the Tasman-Nelson Regional Pest Management Plan 2019–2029, with the Tasman District Council adopting the recommended amendments. This review focused on specific changes to the management of the following pest species:
• Pampas grass – Cortaderia selloana/Cortaderia jubata (North of Collingwood)
The updated plan took effect on December 1, 2024, in compliance with the Biosecurity Act 1993. Following early engagement with stakeholder groups, we sought public feedback in February 2024, receiving over 100 submissions on various topics.
The species included in the plan are recognised as economic and environmental threats and have caused issues in other parts of the country. Our goal is to keep these pests out of Tasman!
We encourage everyone to familiarise themselves with the species listed in the Regional Pest Management Plan. If you spot any of these pests, please notify our Biosecurity team at Biosecurity@tasman.govt.nz
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Feral cats
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Mediterranean fanworm
Vietnamese parsley and Water celery Pampas grass
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SOL MORGAN
As the colder months get closer, having food crops that store well, are nutritious and versatile for cooking is such a bonus, and pumpkins are exactly that. Part of the Cucurbitaceae family, pumpkins, (also known as winter squash), have three main species: Cucurbita maxima, C. moschata and C. pepo. Their close relative C. argyrosperma includes cushaw squash and gourds. Commonly grown varieties of Cucurbita maxima are Crown pumpkin, Queensland Blue, Buttercup squash and the mammoth pumpkin Atlantic Giant. Next up, Cucurbita moschata includes Butternut squash, Musquee de Provence and the lesser known Long Island Cheese. Lastly, Cucurbita pepo includes the winter types: Acorn, Spaghetti, and Delicata squash, along with what are known as summer squash – or zucchini, crookneck, and scallopini squash.
Pumpkins are one of the oldest domesticated crops, having been cultivated for around ten thousand years. Originating in Central and South America, they provide a flavourful source of storable carbohydrates, vitamins and beta-carotene. Due to their versatility, pumpkins have since spread throughout the world and now more than 20 million tonnes are grown worldwide (UN FAO, 2022).
Growing
Pumpkins prefer a sunny warm sheltered position to grow, although with large leaves they also handle semi-shaded conditions, such as under corn, which provide some shade. Pumpkins keep the soil moist for both corn and pumpkin roots. Adding beans like my favourite Mexican pole bean Pepe de Zapallo forms “the three sisters”. This companion planting guild was established five to six thousand years ago by the peoples of Central and North America. Due to pumpkins' rambling nature they are best grown in big patches. For this reason at Fertile Ground we moved the pumpkin patch away from the rest of the row crops into a sheltered corner. Prior to this, they grew over paths and into other crops.
Pumpkins can also be trained up and along fences, increasing your garden space by going vertical. Sheep fencing or 665 mesh works well. Arches also offer another option for these climbers.
They grow best in fertile, free-draining loamy soils. In heavy soil situations, creating a large mound full of good composted soil works best. Pumpkins are heavy feeders so add plenty of well-rotted manure, compost, and worm castings, along with lots of organic mulch. At Fertile Ground we dig a deep trench down the middle of two 10-metre raised beds, and fill it with a sack of horse manure per metre. Soil is replaced along with lots of grass clippings and hay. Then strip irrigation laid and finally weed mat on top. This enables easy watering to the root zone. Pumpkins are best watered this way, rather than overhead sprinklers if possible. Make sure they are watered well during the season especially once flowering begins.
Mulching with weed mat or black plastic enables a crop of pumpkins to be grown in weedy situations like with convolvulus and couch grass. Good amounts of hay or straw will work too but make sure seedlings are mature when planting to minimise slug and snail damage. Reducing weed competition also helps insects find flowers for pollination.
Seeds can be saved from your favourite pumpkin but as pumpkins are insect pollinated, they are likely crossed so you won’t get the original. Good news is this new progeny will be edible, and may even be fabulous. This is why so many varieties exist. There are loads of amazing pumpkin varieties available from online seed merchants in New Zealand and locally through Golden Bay Seed Savers group. Hybrid seed often produces high yielding uniform crops but seed saving isn’t recommended.
sized seedlings, before planting out once soil temperatures reach around 16°C. However, the best plants seem to come by being direct sown or self-seeded. Direct sow a couple of seeds per hole and select the best. Cover with a plastic bottle or cloche to help with germination and early growth, and frost protection.
Spacing varies depending on variety, (some are clumping, others trailing) and how fertile the soil is, but in general plant between one and three metres apart. Raised mounds with a dip in the centre helps warm the soil up and holds water.
Once seedlings get established, a weekly liquid fertilising beginning with a nitrogenous rich brew like fish or manure will boost growth. Then use seaweed and comfrey to help flower and fruit production. Side dressings of fish meal or blood and bone help too.
Later in the season old leaves start to die off, so protect fruits from sunburn with cloth or old leaves. Check fruit and shift to make sure they are not rotting on moist soil. Put a board underneath if necessary. Harvest fruit as they mature when both the stalk and associated tendril go brown. Use secateurs to cut the stalk. For best results, store for a few weeks in a dry spot before eating. Check them regularly for rot and provide rodent protection.
Everyone has their favourite pumpkin varieties, mine is
Some of the Fertile Ground pumpkin harvest with Queensland Blue in the foreground, Crown Prince F1, Buttercup squash, and Courge Olive Verte at the back. Photo: Sol Morgan.
Where beauty is more than skin deep
Triss Habgood has opened the doors to her new Pōhara salon: Mystic Beauty Body & Soul. With a professional background in operations – a field traditionally dominated by men – Triss has made the courageous decision to pursue her long-standing passion for beauty and skincare.
After spending 30 years in environments filled with hard hats and steel-capped boots, Triss felt a longing for the more nurturing aspects of femininity and community. “I really missed female company,” she admits. This desire led her to train as a nail technician in Tauranga, where she launched a home manicure business, but her passion for skincare soon took centre stage. “I realised I wanted to make people feel confident in their own skin,” she says, which prompted her to train in skincare therapy.
The journey to open Mystic Beauty was not without its challenges. Juggling a demanding work schedule – 50 hours in her day job and another 30 in the beauty business – Triss faced a health scare that compelled her to reconsider her priorities. “That experience made my husband and me rethink what is important in life,” she reflects. Together, they made the decision to relocate to Golden Bay and create a business fuelled by Triss’s passion.
The name “Mystic Beauty” was inspired by Triss's appreciation for the natural world and her affinity for organic elements. “I’ve always been someone who collects shells and feathers on the beach,” she shares. At Mystic Beauty, Triss aims to offer a range of treatments, including spray tans, teeth whitening, body contouring, bespoke facials, hydro and micro-dermabrasion, chemical peels, and collagen induction therapy. Her focus is not just on aesthetics but on instilling confidence in her clients. “Some people don’t smile because they don’t like their teeth or feel self-conscious in their clothes. If I can help with that,
I’d love to.”
Triss emphasises that her salon is welcoming for everyone. “It’s not just for women; all of our services are for men and women,” she says, making a point to highlight the inclusivity of her offerings.
Mystic Beauty also features a membership programme designed to make regular self-care accessible. “These beauty memberships are like gym memberships but for your skin,” Triss explains. Various packages are available, offering different treatments and exclusive discounts to help clients achieve the results they desire within their respective budgets.
To learn more about Mystic Beauty or schedule a complimentary consultation, visit mysticbeauty.net or contact Triss directly. With ample parking available and a warm welcome awaiting each visitor, Mystic Beauty is ready to help you on your journey to self-care and confidence. As Triss puts it, “The salon is for anyone who wants to leave feeling better than they did when they walked in.”
ROSA VOLZ
Triss Habgood is pursuing her long-standing passion for beauty and skincare at her new salon Mystic Beauty Body & Soul.
Photo: Rosa Volz.
Aesthetician
The newly opened exhibition at Art Vault, Fabrica 2025: Roots and Renewal, highlights the rich cultural heritage of traditional fibre art as it intersects with contemporary practices. Now in its fourth year celebrating the diversity of fibre art and basket making in Golden Bay, gallery owner Grant Knowles says this exhibition has now gained Golden Bay a national reputation. It began as an accompaniment to the popular Go Wild with Weaving (GBWW) event held annually in Collingwood. Attendees to GWWW benefit not only from the teaching expertise of local, national, and international tutors but through the exhibition can also experience their personal work, plus other accomplished fibre-based artists from around the country, each with their own unique experience and style.
There are 13 artists in Fabrica 2025 including the six tutors from Go Wild with Weaving 2025. The diversity of woven forms in this show encompass everything from traditional utilitarian willow baskets to contemporary fibre art practices, including “quite outrageous and wild conceptual work”.
Grant says the region has long held a reputation for producing outstanding craft in the form of pottery, loom weaving and other fibre art, much of which is now experiencing a revival. The re-emergence of the “slow craft movement” values the concept of mindful creating that promotes a deeper connection to materials and the craft itself and honours the process, sustainability and the diversity of craft traditions.
“I think Golden Bay is pretty high up there in New Zealand as far as taking a leading role in the revival of contemporary crafts,” says Grant. “So this is just an extension, that kind of cyclic thing, of bringing people and things together. I think Golden Bay has that, all the different people coming
into the Bay getting woven into the fabric of the community.”
Curator Hahna Read says this exhibition celebrates “the roots of our cultural heritage while embracing renewal and innovation”.
The exhibition runs for three months until the end of June. Fabrica 2025: Roots and Renewal at the Art Vault, 57 Commercial Street, Tākaka from 11 April – 27 June 2025. Hours: Monday – Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, closed Sunday. Winter hours: Monday/Tuesday 11am-3pm, Friday/Saturday
Master basket maker Peter Greer with Scottish basket weaver Elaine Bayes bringing their traditional willow baskets to the Fabrica 2025 exhibition at Art Vault. Background paintings by Sienna Ammon (left) and Lorraine Polglase. Photo: Anita Peters.
Architect a man with plan
Registered architect Ben Allinson grew up in Golden Bay and has returned to set up his own firm after a long journey gaining knowledge, experience and overseas adventure. Ben completed six years of study in Wellington to gain a Bachelor of Interiors and then a Master’s degree in Architecture. This was followed by an overseas exchange which saw him study in Germany under the first of several influential mentors: Italian architect Mario Cuchinella.
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“We would see who could make the biggest tower out of pieces of spaghetti with a hot glue gun. Some reached five metres tall, then we explored 3D printing, which is gaining a lot of traction in architecture today.”
After that, Ben returned home to work for another huge name, possibly New Zealand’s best known architecture firm: Warren and Mahoney. “I was based in Auckland, with about 80 people in that office alone. I worked for two years there, met some great people and was exposed to a whole range of architecture projects.”
At this point, Ben took what might seem a surprising diversion to some. He took the first of two trips to Byron Bay in Australia, where he'd mix working in architecture and construction. He worked for four years under an experienced architect well known in the area, and undertook a range of exciting local projects. Covid hit during this time, but Ben laughs that Byron Bay was a great place to be stuck in,
Although he enjoyed the experience, he also began to formulate a goal for himself. “I've always wanted to start up a local business here in Golden Bay, so I formed the company Allinson Architecture at the end of last year. It's an exciting experience going out on my own. But I'm really looking forward to offering my skills in the place where I grew up".
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SHOP ONLINE: https://store.pggwrightson.co.nz/ Ts & Cs apply. See online catalogue for full details and dates.
ALISTAIR HUGHES
Architect Ben Allinson has taken a roundabout route to establishing his own business in Golden Bay, but gained invaluable experience along the way. Photo: Al Hughes.
Rats on the move – time to trap!
As the temperatures drop in autumn, rats are seeking warmth and food, creeping ever closer to our homes. Now is the perfect time to take action to protect our wildlife and properties. Friends of East Mohua (FOEM) are making it easy for property owners between Motupipi and Wainui Bay to get involved in predator control by offering tunnel rat traps (funded by Predator Free NZ) to the community. These traps are kea-proof, effective, and easy to use. A koha for the traps would help us cover costs, supporting not only trapping efforts but also FOEM’s wider conservation work, including weed control, planting days, freshwater monitoring and more.
FOEM records predator catches on trap.nz, contributing to a larger community-driven conservation effort. If you're already trapping, you can join our trap.nz project (https:// trap.nz/node/21147263) to be part of this shared initiative. Need help with logging your catches? We can assist you in getting started on the system!
By working together, we can create a stronger, more connected trapping network that benefits the entire region. If you're interested in getting a trap, recording your catches, or joining our mailing list for updates and working bees, get in touch. Email: friendsofeastmohua@gmail.com or phone 027 365 4038.
A big thank you from Rural Women to everyone who supported the call out for "Project Uplift" and donated bras and knickers. A grand total of 236 beautiful bras of wonderful colours and sizes, plus 113 nice new knickers and 10 swell swimsuits were collected. Lots more were delivered to the Rural Women conference in Nelson and many boxes are now on their way to ladies in the Pacific Islands. A great effort from our community and we appreciate PGG Wrightson being the drop-off point and gathering them over the weeks before conference. Even though we are not collecting any more now, Project Uplift is always looking for donations. Again – thank you.
Easter recipe: Simnel cake
Easter is often celebrated with food like hot cross buns and chocolate eggs. Another traditional recipe is Simnel cake. My Aunt gifted me a recipe book called Cooking is Fun, way back when I was 10 years old. It was quite modern for the time with photos, even though they were black and white. It helpfully listed all the utensils required and measurements were in pounds and ounces which I have converted to metric.
This Easter treat is fiddlier, sweeter and more expensive than my usual basic baking, but Easter happens only once a year. It is full of almond paste including 11 small balls on top. (11 traditionally symbolises the number of loyal disciples remaining after Judas had betrayed Jesus. Alternatively, almond icing chicks can be created in recognition of new life).
Simnel Cake
Ingredients
620gm bought almond paste
375gm currants
125gm sultanas
100gm mixed candied peel
250gm flour a pinch of salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
190gm butter
190gm castor sugar
3 eggs milk to mix.
Method
Grease a 20cm cake tin. Line with greaseproof paper and grease again. Heat oven to 150°C.
Place currants and sultanas into a sieve. Sprinkle over 1 tablespoon of flour. Shake well over a plate so any stalks and bits are removed. Put fruit and candied peel into bowl and add flour, spices and salt.
Cream butter and sugar until pale, soft and fluffy. Break eggs into a basin and whisk lightly with a fork. Add 2 teaspoons at a time to creamed butter and sugar, beating well each time. Leave a few teaspoons of egg in the basin. Fold in flour and fruit mixture with a spoon and add a little milk to make a soft mixture that drops easily from the spoon. Divide almond paste into three. Take one portion and roll it out into a round to fit the cake tin.
Put half the cake mixture into the tin, smooth it and cover with the round of almond paste. Put remaining mixture on top. Bake for 1 hour at 150°C then reduce heat to 140°C and cook for 2 hours until cake is golden brown and firm to touch. Cool in the tin before removing.
Take another third of the almond paste and roll into a round to cover the top of the cake. With the final third make 11 small balls and place them around the edge of the cake, or decorate with little chicks instead. Brush the paste with the leftover beaten egg and brown under the grill.
Alternatively, coat the top of the cake with glacé icing made by mixing 3 tablespoons of icing sugar with a little cold water until it coats the back of a spoon.
Easter blessings to you.
JOYCE WYLLIE
Bra-vo ladies!
JOYCE WYLLIE
Simnel cake is a traditional Easter recipe. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.
PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake
KISSELL, David John. Wendy, Maree, Stephen, Shanon and families wish to acknowledge the love and kindness shown to us following the passing of our much loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and brother-in-law. The expressions of sympathy through cards, internet, visits, flowers, attendance at the celebration of David's life both at All Saints and through the live stream has been very much appreciated. Thank you too for the many donations to the Nelson Tasman Hospice. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.
PETE Mitchison: Pete's family thank the community, Te Waka Kura o Mohua (GBHS) and Matuku Funerals for the heartfelt service. We are really moved by your messages, baking, gifts and flowers. We also wish to thank all the staff at Golden Bay Community Health. Your compassionate care of Pete was amazing and most appreciated.
at 2pm, at the GB RSA. All friends welcome.
Donations to RSA in lieu of flowers.
CLASSIFIEDS
GOLDEN Bay Gun Club AGM, Wednesday 16 April at Laser Electrical 6pm. Ph 027 681 0040 or 027 412 7176.
ROCKVILLE Bowling Club AGM, Wednesday 16 April at 7pm, Collingwood Hall.
RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei
ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free if emailed to admin@ gbweekly.co.nz
MOHUA MenzShed 2025-2026 officers elected are: Chairman: Gordon Stevenson. Vice-chairman: Des Molloy. Secretary: Nick Farr. Treasurer: Kirstie McLeod. Funding manager: Jim Kennard. Workshop project manager: Chris Udell. Members: Dave Myall, John Pearce, Jacquot Mackie, Mike Weir. PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
TĀKAKA Village Green Special General Meeting, Golden Bay Community Centre, Friday 2 May, 1.30pm. Business to be discussed: dissolution of the society.
CURIOUS ABOUT QUAKERS? Come and check us out. Ph Jude 524 8291. www.quakers.nz
TAKAKA Golf Club would like to thank the following for their sponsorship of the Golden Bay Open 29-30 March 2025: Total Golf, Ping, R and B Miller, B Win, F Ladds, First National and NBS. Their support was much appreciated.
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.
Allsorts Collingwood CLOSING DOWN - 50% off EVERYTHING
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.
FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? Check out our website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible.
Formal welcome from Principal Richard Washington
Meet the team
Enjoy a tour
DEADLINES DEADLINES DEADLINES
Please see our advert on page 3 for full details of next week's early deadlines. Thanks, The GB Weekly team
William (Bill) Fishley’s Memorial Service will be held Saturday, 19 April,
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.
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.
INTRODUCING Glow Electrical Services. Friendly local sparky committed to a high standard of work and excellent customer service. Ph Dylan 021 250 4959.
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
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.
ROOF spraying and waterblasting. 26 years' experience. Ph Darren Webb Painters Ltd 027 265 0349.
SCAFFOLDING on wheels for hire. $30 per day per unit. Ph Renford 020 4078 9258.
SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.
SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.
STARLINK supply, installation, and WiFi extension. Ph 020 4084 9238.
STUMP grinding specialist. Tree care and property maintenance. Ph Carl 027 263 5353.
SURVEYING: GPS and drone surveys. Topo, building setout, boundary location. Mohua Uenuku Surveying, ph Alexis 021 023 91 364.
TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.
TILER. Professional wall and floor tiling and design. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Ph 027 576 1620.
WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.
Refrigeration & Air
Heat pump supply, installs, servicing. Commercial installations. Cool room supply and service. Vehicle Air Conditioning.
*Available on selected products purchased between 3/2/25 – 31/3/25. Minimum order quantities apply. Full T&C’s available at flooringxtra.co.nz
HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora
APOTHECARY, medical herbalist, iridology, reflexology, reiki. Lisa Williams, ph 027 451 9797, www.goldenbayiridology.com
HEARING. The Nelson Hearing Association Hearing Aid Clinic on Thursday 17 April from 1pm will be held in Room 3, GBWorkcentre Trust. Ph 021 928 455. MASSAGE. Ph Willem 022 134 1726. PSYCHOLOGIST, Collingwood. Abbi Vandeskog, ph/txt 027 263 2471. NZ registered, MNZCCP. Experienced clinical psychologist offering confidential therapy services for individuals and couples, tailored to your specific needs and strengths. Areas of focus: Personal growth and development; relationships and emotional wellbeing; stress, conflict, trauma; mental health, anxiety and depression.
NAME FLOORING XTRA
Street, Suburb
The National DBT Service in Takaka is NZ’s ONLY residential Mental-Health programme (six beds) providing intensive D ialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
We are seeking flexible & open- minded individuals who are astute, empathetic and good listeners for casual or part-time shift work (various shifts 4- 8hrs during day/evening/night and weekends) Check out our webpage w w w tw m or g nz /ca r e e r s for the full job description We would like to hear from you if you are looking for a meaningful & exciting job with an above-average hourly pay rate (applicants will need a NZQA level 4 in mental health or a willingness to do the required courses)
If you are considering applying but unsure of some details, please contact us directly at 03 525 9624 TWM will invest in DBT training for the right candidate! Please forward your complete application (Cover letter, CV and our
CHURCH SERVICES + EASTER SERVICES
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 gathering (fellowship, songs, prayer and bible study) 6 and 27 April; Palm Sunday 13 April, worship services; 10am at Tākaka and 4.45am at Collingwood. Saturdays (during Lent), 7pm at Tākaka, worship and word in the chapel. SACRED Heart Catholic faith community - Easter timetable: Palm Sunday, 13 April, Service of the Word 9.30am; Good Friday, 18 April, service 3pm; Easter Sunday, 20 April, Mass 5pm. No service 26-27 April.
St Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us Sunday at 10am for a time of worship, fellowship, and communion with Rev Rhys Pearson.
Maundy Thursday:
A Watchnight service will be held 17 April at 7pm with Rev Rhys Pearson. We extend a warm welcome to all who would like to join with us for worship and fellowship.
Golden Bay Anglican Parish Easter Services: Good Friday April 18th: 12noon at Epiphany, Takaka. Easter Saturday April 19th: 7pm – Worship and Word in the chapel, Takaka. Easter Sunday April 20th:
• Sunrise Service at Parapara, 6.45am – on the beach at Parapara (we are joining with Kahurangi Christian Church for this service).
• Worship Service, 10am at Epiphany, Takaka.
• Worship Service, 4.45pm at St Cuthbert’s, Collingwood.
Sunday services 10am Monthly worship service–4th Sunday @ 7pm ALL WELCOME Jesus said, “Blessed are those who believe in me and have not seen me”. John 20: 29 HE IS THE GOD WHO DIED AND ROSE AGAIN! Pastor: Rodney Watson www.coctakaka.co.nz Ph: 525 9265 I 93 Commercial St
Kahurangi Christian Church
Sunday 13 April
10.30am, Onekaka Hall
All welcome
Contact Robin/Lauren Swafford, 022 604 9678
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.
GOOD AS GOLD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open Monday-Friday, 7am4pm. Ph 525 8193.
LANGFORD STORE, Bainham. Perfect scones and more. Open 6 days, 9am-4pm. Closed Fridays. Ph 524 8228.
MOLLY B’S, Pōhara. Open from 3pm Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday-Friday, from 10am. Weekends open at 9am for brunch. Ph 525 7678.
NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. Open 7 days, 8.30am to late. Bookings ph 03 970 3992.
O’SHA. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 11.30am-2.30pm and from 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117.
THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am. THE WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ. Open 7.30am-3pm daily.
RESULTS
BRIDGE: 2 April. Upper Takaka Hi-Lo Session 2. N/S: P Panzeri/B Burdett 59.50%; J Harper/R Smith 52.50%; L Field/J Edmondson 48.50%; E/W: H Curtis/J Hannan 58%; P Nelson/L Scurr 54.50%; R McDonald/A Bradnock 49.50%.
UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere
FRIDAY 11 APRIL
DROP INTO THE TĀKAKA LIBRARY over the next two weeks and complete a craft activity to be added to our ANZAC community wreath.
POPPY DAY. Please support our veterans by donating and obtaining a poppy at FreshChoice and Paper Plus Tākaka and On the Spot Collingwood.
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, 11 and 12 April, 7.30pm Playhouse Theatre, 9 Park Avenue. Door sales $20. R18.
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
PUBLIC TALK WITH GESHE JAMPA THARCHIN. “ Exploring What Happens After Death”, 10am to 11.30am at the Sandcastle, Haile Lane, Pōhara. By donation. All warmly welcome. www. chandrakirti.co.nz
SUNDAY 13 APRIL
GOLDEN BAY RSA presents a freescreening of They Shall Not Grow Old at the Village Theatre, 1pm. See Village Theatre flyer and adverts on the next page for details.
BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 6.45-8.45pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
DISC GOLF: 6.30pm, Park Ave. All levels welcome, disc hire $2.
MONDAY 14 APRIL
SCRABBLE FUN FOR YOUTH with Murray Rogers. Tākaka Library, 10am-12pm.
GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: today, for the Thursday 17 April issue. We have two early deadlines this week, see Thursday's heading for details of the deadline for the 24 April issue. Email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz.
TUESDAY 15 APRIL
BALFOLK SESSION. Learn circle, group and partner dances made new, with live music. 5pm-6.30pm, Senior Citizens' Hall, Tākaka. Koha.
DISC GOLF: 5.30pm, Park Ave. All levels welcome, disc hire $2.
WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL
CUPPA AND A CHAT at The Wholemeal Café, 60 Commercial Street, Tākaka, 1.30pm to 3pm, third Wednesday every month. An opportunity to meet others and chat about activities in the Bay. Ph Karen 022 655 9725 for more info.
O NEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
THURSDAY 17 APRIL
DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All
welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
GB WEEKLY EARLY DEADLINE: today at 12pm for the Thursday 24 April issue. Email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz.
LATER EVENTS
ROCKVILLE MUSEUM STEAM UP, Easter Sunday, 10am-3pm.
EXPLORE THE BALFOLK BUZZ: FROM FRENZY TO FLOW, Sunday 20 - Thursday 24 April. Dance workshops and live music over five days. Fun, connections and improvisation. Visit Balfolk Golden Bay Collective on Facebook for more info.
The Mussel Inn Coming Up...
Every Monday! SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with CRAIG DENHAM,7pm. All welcome.
Wed 16th ALI WHITTON - singer songwriter $10 door.
Thu 17th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE/LIVE POETS with special guest NICK FEINT. 7pm, $5 koha
Sat 19th THE RIWAKA HIGHROLLERS. $15 door. Wed 23rd AURUM TRIO - flute cello harp. $30 tickets at eventfinda, $35 door.
Thu 24th QUIZ NIGHT, 7.30pm. All welcome.
Sat 26th GB BLUEGRASS. $10 door.
MAY
Sat 3rd MUNDI (world music) + MANDENG EMPIRE (African drumming). $20 door.
Sun 4th JACKIE GOES PRIMA DIVA (AOTNZ) $25 tickets at eventfinda, $30 door.
Thu 8th QUIZ NIGHT, 7.30pm. All welcome. Sat 17th SASSAFRAS - Bluegrass from Nth Carolina.
Thu 22nd QUIZ NIGHT, 7.30pm. All welcome.
Sat 24th THE EARLY BOBS - Celebrating Bob Dylan’s birthday. for
see www.musselinn.co.nz
Please support our Veterans and families by making a donation at ‘FreshChoice’ and ‘Paper Plus’ Takaka or ‘On the Spot’ Collingwood.
REMEMBERING THE ANZACS
in conjunction with the Village Theatre presents a FREE screening of Peter Jackson’s documentary film
(RP16 Graphic content - meaning children under 16 can attend if accompanied by an adult)
WWI documentary featuring digitally coloured B&W footage with voices of the men involved, the film explores the reality of war on the front line; their attitudes to the conflict; how they ate; slept and formed friendships, as well their lives away from the trenches during periods of downtime.
1pm Sunday 13 April – doors open 12.30
Complimentary tea, coffee and ANZAC biscuits provided / Koha for Poppies
Friday: Westerlies about Farewell, variable winds elsewhere. A few cloudy areas over Kahurangi otherwise fine
Saturday: Westerlies about Farewell, easing later and tending southeast. Some cloud in the west, mainly fine elsewhere
Sunday: Southeasterlies about Farewell, light winds elsewhere. Mainly fine and mild for a time
Monday: Westerlies developing. Fine at first but cloud increasing later with some rain likely at night
Tuesday: Southeasterlies freshening. Some rain at first, clearing to mainly fine weather by afternoon
Presentation on Te Waikoropupū Springs Monitoring Review
Tuesday 15 April, 7.00 pm, Golden Bay Rec Park Centre, 2032 Tākaka Valley Highway, Tākaka
Join us for a presentation by Murray Close, Senior Science Leader at the Institute of Environmental Science and Research, on the independent peer review of the monitoring programmes associated with Te Waikoropupū Springs. This review aims to enhance protection of the Springs following the establishment of a Water Conservation Order in October 2023.
This is an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in protecting Te Waikoropupū Springs.
All welcome.
MON NIGHT Buffet Night
Gold Card Fish ‘n Chips
Beers and Burger
Something will happen. Keep watching! Curry Night! 11th April: Vindaloo with roti and poppadoms, plus LIVE MUSIC ?? Roasts with FREE pavlova. Gold Card discounts
Saturday 12th
WE HAVE A JAM PACKED EASTER WITH LIVE MUSIC AND SPECIALS
TEATREE are playing from 7pm
Saturday 19th
BUFFET BREAKFAST 8:30- 10am
GYPSY PICKERS together
“Last of the summer Gin” (cocktails)
Sunday 20th
JASON MCIVER playing from 6pm AND it’s ROAST NIGHT
Monday 21st
BUFFET BREAKFAST 8:30- 10am
Thursday 24th
LIVE COMEDY AND DINNER Rubber Gloves and a 2-course dinner $50pp. Limited number of tickets available, to book ph 03 970 3992
Anzac Day 25th
Late opening at 10:30am $20 PIZZA SPECIALS (dine-in only). That evening we have the RIWAKA HIGH ROLLERS booked. It will be the last time for 3 months …..
Affordable supported independent living for elders
OPEN DAY
Easter Monday 21 April from 1pm to 4pm 162 Commercial Street, Takaka Come along and see who and what we are
A RARE OPPORTUNITY IN CLIFTON!
This 4-hectare Clifton lifestyle property, available for the first time in 50 years, features a 1982-built 4-bedroom home with sea views. The fertile land offers options for farming or grazing, while the large garage, sheep yards, & old woolshed add charm & functionality.
With Pōhara nearby, this property is a prime location & won’t last long. Call today to find
Viewing by
James Mackay 027 359 0892
FABULOUS SEAFRONT BACH
This stunning seafront property, nestled in the tōtara forest, offers expansive views from Puponga to Farewell Spit. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises & sunsets from the large deck. The renovated front dwelling features a bespoke kitchen, oak floors, & a sea-view bedroom. A 35 sqm Min Hall treehouse behind the bach offers a bunkroom & a spacious bathroom. Call me to view.
Clifton Road, CLIFTON
BARE BLOCK IN CLIFTON ROAD
Yes, that’s correct: this bare 2.8ha block is offered for sale, a rare find in the area! The block is fenced & has been used for beef grazing up until a few months ago. Call your builder & investigate what you could build on this lovely block.
With Pōhara & all it offers just a short walk away; this is a great spot! Call today to view.
Viewing by appointment
James Mackay 027 359 0892
WHY WAIT? THIS HOME IS READY! Be prepared to fall in love with this charming home, blending character with modern upgrades. The wellappointed kitchen, light-filled living areas, & seamless indoor-outdoor flow with covered deck make it perfect for entertaining. Enjoy year-round warmth with a wood fire, heat pump &
transfer system. Ready for immediate possession.
12 Sunbelt Crescent, TĀKAKA
SUNBELT CHARM
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this sunny home plus separate studio is just a short walk to Tākaka township. Featuring open-plan living, heat pump, renovated bathroom, & a fully fenced section with a garage & storeroom. Don't miss this opportunity with lots of potential. Call now or come to the open home. $685,000
Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840
$774,000
50 Pōhara Valley Road, PŌHARA
CHARMING RETREAT IN PŌHARA VALLEY
This renovated home in soughtafter Pōhara Valley is just a short walk to the beach, local cafes, & shops. The sunny kitchen retains its original charm. With open plan living/dining, plus two sunny decks. Set on a spacious section, the garden offers plenty of room for a boat or caravan.
Call for more information.
Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840
PRIME LOCATION...
This tidy two-bedroom house is conveniently located near the Recreation Park, Hospital, & Town. Very low maintenance & internal access garage, & a sunny conservatory. The landscaped grounds offer privacy. If you're looking for a nice tidy home in a good area, 10A could be for you. Call to arrange a viewing.
1091 Cwd-Puponga Rd, PĀKAWAU
LIFESTYLE BLOCK IN PĀKAWAU
Subject to issue of the new title, this 5800m2 block is in a prime location, set back from the road but just a short walk to the Beach, dairy & a well-regarded café & bar. The large private section has power to the boundary & a well-formed driveway for access. Title is expected in the next few months. Blocks of this size in Pākawau are rare. Contact me for further details.
James Mackay 027 359 0892
SPACIOUS RETREAT NEAR TOWN
This charming semi-Lockwood home offers a welcoming atmosphere with three bedrooms, a spacious lounge, and a sunny west-facing deck perfect for enjoying the outdoors. The detached sleepout, double garage and two carports provide plenty of space for all your needs. A viewing is a must to truly appreciate all that’s on offer—contact us today to make this your new home!
2 Clifton Road, CLIFTON
CHARMING CLIFTON VILLA
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. Call for a viewing.
