Golden Bay marked Anzac Day with services of remembrance in both its major townships. Well-attended gatherings were held both at dawn, and later in the morning, at Collingwood cenotaph and in Tākaka Memorial Gardens.
In a prelude to the 9am Tākaka service, to the sound of marches played by the Tākaka Citizens Band, the Tākaka Mounted Rifles group set off from Junction Green and made its way along Commercial Street to the Memorial Gardens, where hundreds of people had gathered. The horses, riders and foot soldiers were followed by a parade of veterans, current service personnel, emergency service representatives and community leaders.
Noel Baigent, president of the Golden Bay Returned and Services Association (RSA), explained that the service would begin immediately after a scheduled flypast. At precisely 9am, three minutes after flying over Collingwood, the Royal New Zealand Air Force
Boeing P-8A Poseidon from No. 5 Squadron flew low across the blue sky directly above the Memorial Gardens.
As the aircraft powered on towards its next appointment – 9.15am over Trafalgar Street, Nelson – Noel formally opened the proceedings and invited all to stand and sing “God Save the King” with accompaniment from the Tākaka Citizens Band.
The order of service continued with prayers led by pastor Rodney Watson, followed by a hymn and the laying of wreaths.
Noel then handed over to two guest speakers from Golden Bay High School –Aliana Bowden and Lucy Muir.
Both students delivered thoughtful and moving addresses about the personal sacrifices made by combatants, highlighting the importance of honouring the individuals who fought for a better world. (For full text versions of these speeches, see page 7.)
Aliana recounted the story of her relative,
Flight Sergeant Terence John Soper, who died in 1943 when his bomber aircraft was shot down by a German U-Boat off the coast of North Africa. Aliana said his story was “a reminder of the incredible courage ordinary people are capable of in extraordinary circumstances”, adding that Terence’s actions demonstrated values of “selflessness, unity and an unwavering commitment to what is right”. She closed with the words: “In honouring Terence, we honour all those who have laid down their lives in service of others.”
While she was speaking, two fantails fluttered above – a spectacle that elevated the poignancy of the moment, and something that members of the congregation later commented on.
Lucy followed with her thoughts on war and her hopes for a peaceful world. She lamented how, as time goes by, personal testimonies are being lost.
Tasman District Council is currently seeking public feedback on its future management of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services.
The consultation is part of the Council’s response to the Government’s Local Water Done Well (LWDW) programme which it introduced after it scrapped "Three Waters" legislation in February 2024.
LWDW is intended to ensure users pay cost-reflective prices for water services, that those services are delivered to an acceptable quality, and that water services providers invest properly in infrastructure. To that end TDC is required to prepare a Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) which sets out how water services will be delivered in a sustainable way and meet future health, economic and environmental regulations over the next 30 years.
The plan also needs to specify a suitable governance model. TDC’s current preferred option is an in-house business unit managed separately from other operations which TDC says “would be independently monitored to ensure high environmental and customer standards”.
The two other options being considered both involve setting up a Water Council Controlled Organisation (CCO), each governed by an independent board, models that TDC says may offer operational efficiencies and cost savings over the long term, but will deliver similar financial outcomes over the short to medium term.
In parallel with the current consultation, TDC continues to explore the future possibility of a multi-council CCO with Marlborough and Buller District Councils.
Submissions close on 23 May 2025. Council must then submit its WSDP to the Department of Internal Affairs by 3 September, with implementation scheduled for November.
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The Collingwood Anzac parade sets off on the short march to the cenotaph. Photo: Jo Richards.
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Almost all the actors are portraying different characters, some as many as four. But it’s a challenge they proved capable of pulling off in last year’s production.
Director, Ronnie Short, is also including her Kidztheatre group as an opening support act performing a 20-minute version of “Pandora’s Box”. Older members of Kidztheatre are acting as Greek Chorus in Mythunderstood.
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Refreshments will be available, cash only please. Tickets are available online from Humanitix. com. Adults, $15; children, $10.
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Holding the space for peace
The Golden Bay Peace Group has been a strongly committed advocate of peace for many years. Back during the nuclear free movement, they were considered naïve and out of touch with reality. Long-term member Helen Kingston said that some people still think they are a lunatic fringe.
“But one of the important things is bearing witness,” she says. “They’re saying the same things right now about how many frigates we need to defend ourselves. Judith Collins tells us there was an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) in the middle of the Pacific and we need to double our defense budget. Well, do we? Do we actually need a defense budget? Are we not sensible people if we stand up and say, “have you thought about this?”
The Peace Group holds a vigil every few months as a stand of solidarity with the victims of war and all the war zones across the world where democracy is being shattered.
“We have to hold onto our democracies, because they’re so fragile,” says spokesperson Peni Connolly. “Our main kaupapa is to ask the right questions and to speak truth to power. In the States at the moment, people who are feeling they don’t have political power, or social or cultural power now have someone to blame, because Trump says it’s all because of the immigrants. Populism takes hold in economic recessive times like it did in fascist Germany. We have to keep the argument honest and speak the truth. We mustn’t jump in and think militarism is
the answer.”
Amongst topics discussed over the vigil was the horror and futility of war amongst our young people, the unfair stance of our government towards Māori and the rainbow community, the television news being too painful yet critically important to watch to decipher the truth, and frustration at being unable to offer tangible help in war zones.
“Our role is to hold the place, not to be put off, hold the kaupapa of peace and do it collectively,” said one person. “Whatever we do in our own community adds to the collective power of the kaupapa.”
Another shared the words of her peace activist mother: “It is better to light a small candle than to curse the dark.”
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Organisers of the Anzac weekend peace vigil on Tākaka's Village Green. From left: Billy, Beth, Ginnie, Helen and Peni. Photo: Anita Peters.
LETTERS
Unfortunately, we experienced a critical breakdown in our delivery chain which resulted in the majority of readers not receiving their copy of last Thursday’s GB Weekly until Monday this week.
We sincerely apologise to all our readers, advertisers and delivery agents for the delay which resulted from the printers’ stand-in dockway supervisor failing to load our consignment onto the overnight delivery truck which transports the papers from Christchurch to Nelson.
Everyone connected with The GB Weekly, including our advertisers, pulled out all the stops to meet last week’s early deadline, so we were extremely disappointed that a simple error effectively undermined all that effort.
Our printers have since responded, apologising for the mistake and have assured us that they are “adding in extra checks and balances” to ensure the error is not repeated.
Once again, we apologise for the late delivery and thank you for your understanding.
Jo Richards, Editor
Enough is enough?
You can fool some of the people...
TDC has outdone itself by voting in favour of the new, socalled user pays increases in order to save money. In addition they intend to minimise routine monitoring of water and wastewater.
On the very same page of the Newsline publication, they state that their preferred Local Water Done Well solution, is to set up a whole new business unit that will be managed separately from other council operations.
Clearly, the money they claim will be collected so that our rates aren't increased by their preference for double figure percentages, means nothing when compared with the additional staff, vehicles, office space and equipment that will be needed, and will come from whatever is left after any extra money goes to paying for the damn dam, and will be charged to the ratepayers.
When does enough really become enough for voters?
Gary Thorpe
Laying groundwork for genocide
I've been reading the three books written by compassionate French journalist, Jean Hatzfeld in the mid 1990s on the Rawandan genocide. Into The Quick Of Life – being interviews with survivors, The Time For Machetes – being interviews with perpetrators and The Strategies Of Antelopes about the state of the relationships between Hutus and Tutsis in the late 1990s.
In the middle book he goes into the conditions and climate that led to this catastrophe and that of the genocide of the Jewish people in Europe.
The first and foremost condition is the government approval given to others for the denigration of minorities.
So this coalition government is against woke policies and considerations, notably the fair treatment of Māori and recognition of the needs of the rainbow community. They are wanting to impose their narrow mindsets and ignorance on us in law by changing equality already gained and raising fears in our minority citizens in the process.
Bullies are always ready to step forward with the tacit nod
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from authority having been given, not to mention the fact that this is laying the first step toward the unthinkable cruelty of genocide. Sounds unlikely in NZ? Even so, it's foolish to condone the laying of the groundwork. All in all a very ill thought-out policy leading to a country of unease
Is this plotted for, or woeful ignorance? Either way, don't buy into it.
Karen Brookes
The Canton can-do model
According to Google, central government spending went up to about 40 per cent of GDP last year, whilst local councils spent less than 5 per cent of GDP.
How about we create an open and transparent financial system on the lines of the Swiss Canton model and reverse the above stats?
If local accountability can successfully take responsibility for prioritising and meeting local needs in Switzerland, why not here? For example, when we had the slip on Tākaka Hill several years ago, instead of the work taking about three years and costing over $40 million to complete, perhaps we could have accepted the Sollys offer to get it sorted in four months at a cost of $15 million?
Clive James
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Classic Cinema - coming soon!
ALISTAIR HUGHES
The Village Theatre’s Classic Cinema seasons began in 2021, when local cinephile Peter Barker decided to test launch a collection of four films. Now into its fifth year with ten classics screening mainly fortnightly from next Sunday, the popular mix of romance, comedy, musicals and thrillers is present and correct.
On Sunday 11 May at 4pm the late Dame Maggie Smith appears in her prime, in 1969’s The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie On its release The New York Times wrote: “Miss Smith’s performance is a staggering amalgam of counter-pointed moods… all of which are perfectly right. ” This is preceded by a special Mother's Day complimentary afternoon tea – doors open at 3pm.
Multiple Oscar winning Cabaret screens on Sunday 25 May, and of the best actress winner, Peter says “Liza Minnelli’s performance as Sally Bowles is one of the great performances of musical cinema”.
Alfred Hitchcock films have proven to be consistently popular throughout all the Classic Cinema runs, and this year’s should be no exception. Notorious from 1946 screens on 22 June, starring Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant, is a stylish WWII espionage thriller with typical Hitchcockian psychological overtones.
June 29 sees one of the most famous dance sequences in cinema, unexpectedly involving an uptight, white-suited Englishman and a passionately demonstrative middle-aged peasant on a Cretan beach. Zorba the Greek (1964) might even have you rushing to book your next Mediterranean holiday.
Marilyn Monroe proved to be a huge hit last year and is back on 13 July for Gentlemen prefer Blondes. Featuring the song “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” and an unforgettable entrance by Monroe and Jane Russell at a high society nightclub, it is described as ”a very clever story with cheeky humour – sophisticated entertainment”.
A complete change of tone takes place on 27 July with The Innocents, the acclaimed film version of Henry James’s creepy story The Turn of the Screw. A masterclass in suggesting the uncanny and supernatural without overused modern techniques and excesses.
On 10 August, Oscar and Bafta winning All About Eve (1950)
comes to our big screen. Often called Bette Davis’s greatest, (and most autobiographical) role, this story of the challenges facing an ageing Broadway star remains as relevant to today’s society as it was 75 years ago.
Burt Lancaster’s personal favourite performance can be seen in The Leopard, (1963) screening on 24 August at the earlier time of 3pm. “It is a sweeping epic,” says Peter, “magnificent, rich and beautiful.”
One of cinema’s truly timeless milestones screens on 7 September: The Grapes of Wrath, starring Henry Fonda. The New York Times summed it up as “Just about as good as any picture has the right to be”.
This year’s Classic Cinema season concludes on 21 September with Two for the Road (1967). This love story starring Audrey Hepburn with music by Henry Mancini is described by Peter as “great performances, beautiful locations and an honest interpretation of a married relationship”.
The perfect way to spend a wintery Sunday afternoon, Classic Cinema is back better than ever.
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Thank you to all those who donated to the recent Annual Poppy appeal and thank you to the businesses who allowed us to put collection boxes on your front counters - your support is really appreciated.
My grateful thanks also to those who honoured our fallen by attending the ANZAC Services in Tākaka and Collingwood. The crowds get bigger each year which demonstrates that those who paid the ultimate sacrifice are never forgotten - Lest we Forget.
Special thanks to the Tākaka Citizens Band, the Volunteer Fire Brigades, NZ Police, Tākaka Mounted Rifles, Pastors, Guest speakers, Flag bearers, Caterers and all those who marched and laid tributes at both venues. I was personally grateful to have the RNZAF P8 Poseidon aircraft flyover exactly on time to commence our 9am Civic service – a tribute to those aviators from our district who served with distinction during WWII. Noel Baigent, President Golden Bay RSA
Golden Bay remembers
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“Being part of this younger generation, and trying to find someone who was in a war, or find someone who knew someone, is getting harder and harder.”
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She said that soldiers were seen as a group, rather than individuals, but she now realised war is about “real people”.
After paying tribute to the fallen, Lucy ended on an optimistic note. “It is my hope that in my lifetime, we can learn how to live together without the need for military interference, but we can only do that by appreciating the lessons learnt from the past.”
RNZN Rear Admiral (retired) Jim Gilmour was not wrong when he said of the two previous speakers, “That is a hard act to follow”. But the military veteran provided an additional perspective that encompassed sacrifice at both a national and local level. “It is now more than a century since the end of the First World War and nearly 80 years since the end of the Second World War. The sacrifices made by New Zealanders in those conflicts, and in more recent wars, however, do not diminish with the passing of time.
“Cruel too, how so many Golden Bay families lost more than one son, proportionately higher than any other rural region in the country.”
Jim named some of Golden Bay’s sons who died at Gallipoli and on the Western Front and urged everyone to remember their sacrifice. “When you look at the names of the fallen on our war memorials and elsewhere, think about what these men and women and their comrades who were lucky enough to survive endured. Think about the pain suffered, the lives cut short, the dreams unfulfilled and the grief of those left behind.
“I would like to conclude with the words inscribed on the Tākaka Memorial: They died that we may live.”
The traditional Last Post prefaced the Ode of Remembrance (read in Te Reo by Tākaka Police senior constable Ray Clapp and in English by RNZN Warrant Officer Jason Sage) and a period of silence followed by the Reveille and the raising of flags. All present then stood for the singing of the Australian and New Zealand national anthems and the benediction, after which the crowd dispersed.
Shortly after the service, the Tākaka Mounted Rifles troupe put on a display at Junction Green in front of an appreciative audience.
Later in the morning, at 11.30am, Collingwood RSA president Paddy Gillooly welcomed the those gathered in Collingwood Memorial Hall to the township’s 110th Anzac service of remembrance. He reminded the congregation that the purpose of remembrance was not to glorify war but to pay tribute to those who suffered and died during conflicts.
The service followed a similar order to the Tākaka commemoration, with a rendition of God Save The King, a period of silence, and a hymn before pastor Brandon Sparrow led the scripture reading and prayers. Guest speaker, RNZAF Warrant Officer Rob Chee started by thanking Paddy for taking
on the RSA presidency. He then spoke about the long and lasting legacy of the fallen, saying “the passing of time has not diminished what they did”, before highlighting the importance of the United Nations in reducing conflicts. “The UN is far from perfect but it has made the world a safer place,” said Rob. “But the system is now under strain… What can we do to uphold law, freedom and human rights?”
After the singing of the national anthems, the congregation filed outside where a parade of veterans, current service personnel, emergency service representatives and community leaders set off on the short march to the cenotaph accompanied by the slow beat of a single snare drum from the Tākaka Citizens Band. Once the congregation had reconvened at the cenotaph, the traditional ceremony including the Last Post, the Reveille, and a recitation of The Ode of Remembrance in Te Reo by Collingwood Area School (CAS) student Lily Challis proceeded.
After the formalities concluded, those assembled returned to the hall for refreshments prepared by CAS students.
RNZN Rear Admiral (retired) Jim Gilmour speaks at the Anzac Day service of remembrance in Tākaka.
The Tākaka Mounted Rifles troupe makes its way along Commercial Street to the Memorial Gardens. Photos: Jo Richards.
at services in Collingwood and Tākaka
Transcriptions of the Anzac Day speeches made by two Golden Bay High School students at the Tākaka service of remembrance are published below:
Aliana Bowden
Ladies and gentlemen, friends, and family, welcome, and thank you to the veterans here with us today.
Thank you for your service, your courage, and your sacrifice. Your presence here is a powerful reminder of the legacy of those who served before you and the values that continue to guide and protect our freedom. It is an honor to speak in front of you today.
We gather here today not only to remember but also to honor and pay tribute to our fallen soldiers. An estimated 30,170 New Zealanders have given their lives in service during overseas conflicts, spanning both World Wars and numerous other military engagements. Among them, over 18,000 died in the First World War and 11,928 in the Second World War.
Before these past few weeks, I thought I didn't have much connection to the war; I've grown up only going to a handful of ANZAC Day services, but after I mentioned giving a speech today to my family, I learned about my uncle Terry. Flight Sergeant Terence John Soper was only 21 years old when he gave his life in service to a greater cause. Born and raised in Tākaka, son of Algernon Leslie Soper and Jean Winfred Soper. From these humble beginnings, he rose to serve with distinction as a part of the Royal Air Force's 200 Squadron during the West African campaign of the Second World War.
On the 11 August 1943, Terry flew aboard a B-24 Liberator, a multi-engine heavy bomber, as part of an air crew led by Flying Officer Lloyd Trigg. That day, they encountered the enemy, German U-Boat 468, off the coast of Dakar, North Africa. An enemy U-boat was a huge prize, so Flying Officer Lloyd Trigg wasted no time in preparing for a daring, but high-risk, attack before the submarine had time to dive and disappear.
But war is never simple.
As the Liberator approached, it came under intense fire from the U-boats' two 20-millimeter cannons. The first salvo tore through the aircraft at a distance of 2000 meters and set the plane on fire. Yet even as their plane was mortally wounded, there was no hesitation. Flying Officer Trigg and his crew pressed on, and so did Terry.
As the Liberator flew low over the enemy, its bomb doors opened, and six depth charges were released, exploding just behind the U-boat's bridge and dealing it a fatal blow. Damage to the U-boat was catastrophic, and water was entering at several points. The engines and motors were torn from their beds, as well as the transformers and the bilge pumps. The fuel tank above the diesels, containing about 65 gallons of fuel, crashed down. Within a few minutes, the U-boat was filled with clouds of chlorine gas. Men immediately began to suffocate and could not get to their life belts. There was some panic, and only about 20 men succeeded in reaching the deck and jumping overboard. The U-boat sank on an even keel within 10 minutes. Many of the men swimming in the water were suffering from the effects of the chlorine and
were soon killed by sharks and barracuda. The Captain, Lieutenant, and Engineer Officer kept the fish off by submerging their heads and "roaring."
As for The Liberator, too damaged to stay aloft, it crashed into the sea about 300 yards ahead. All eight members of the crew were lost, five of whom were New Zealanders.
It is important to note the extraordinary aftermath of this battle. The only surviving witnesses to the attack were the enemy. The U-boat commander, Klemens Schamong and six of his men were spotted in a dinghy the next day by the navigator on an RAF Sunderland, and picked up by a Royal Navy ship. Under interrogation, the U-boat captain praised the Triggs' bravery in the face of “certain death” and said, "such a gallant fighter as Trigg would have been decorated in Germany with the highest medal or order."
Flying Officer Trigg was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. During World War II, a total of 181 Victoria Crosses were awarded. These were the highest and most prestigious awards for gallantry in the face of the enemy within the British and Commonwealth forces. This remains the only time in World War II that a VC was granted solely on the word of an enemy.
His story is not just a chapter in history books; it is a reminder of the incredible courage ordinary people are capable of in extraordinary circumstances. Terence Soper’s legacy is one of loyalty, duty, and quiet heroism. He never lived to see the peace that followed. He never came home. But he helped make that peace possible.
As we remember him today, let us also remember the values he stood for: selflessness, unity, and an unwavering commitment to what is right. In honoring Terence, we honor all those who have laid down their lives in service of others.
Kei wareware tatou, lest we forget.
Thank you.
Lucy Muir
Kia ora i te whānau, e huihui mai nei i tenei ra. Ko Aoraki taku maunga, Ko Waipara taku awa, Ko Te Tai O Mahaanui toku moana, Ko Te Waka Kura O Mohua toku kura, Ko Lucy Muir taku ingoa.
When I was given the opportunity to give this speech, and when I started to think about what I wanted to talk about, I immediately thought of my family, and asked about who in my whakapapa had been involved in any of the wars we are here to remember today. It turns out that the information surrounding this was either lost, or would take more than a few weeks to find. It was then that I realised that this speech was going to be a lot harder than I thought it would be.
Being a part of this younger generation, and trying to find someone who was in a war, or find someone who knew someone, is getting harder and harder. And that scared me, because how are we supposed to remember people we did not know even existed and why should they be important to us now?
At school when I was younger, whenever we would talk about Anzac day we were always taught that it was about remembering the soldiers that died for us, that gave us everything that we have today, yet not one soldier was ever named. And to be honest, I don't think I could name one even now.
At school we focussed very much on learning about the war. The conditions, the weaponry and events, rather than focussing on the impact of war on a soldier. This in itself shows that soldiers are seen as a group, not individuals.
Last year in English, we watched a film called All Quiet on the Western Front, about a young soldier in World War 1. Watching a film that focuses on the personal experience of one soldier, helped me refocus what war is actually about. Real people.
These real people believed in a better world.
These real people fought because they believed that was the way a better world could be achieved for everyone.
I wish that these types of sacrifices did not need to be made, I wish that war was not necessary. However that does not mean that I do not respect the sacrifice soldiers made and continue to make in the pursuit of a better world.
So yes, I will try my absolute hardest to learn about the men in my whakapapa who were soldiers in these wars, however more importantly, I will do everything that I can to honour their intentions.
It is my hope that in my lifetime, we can learn how to live together without the need for military interference, but we can only do that by appreciating the lessons learnt from the past.
Kia whakatōmuri, te haere whakamua. A whakatauki that means "I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past".
No rera, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena tatou katoa.
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Lani off to Europe
Golden Bay’s orienteering star, Lani Murray, is set to embark on an exciting journey to Europe at the end of June. She will first travel to Trento, Italy, for a public event linked to the Junior World Orienteering Championships, where hundreds of young athletes will compete.
Following the warm-up event, Lani will head to Czechia to represent New Zealand in the European Youth Orienteering Championships, in the W18 grade (18 and under). Competing in long distance, sprint distance, and relay formats, Lani will join three fellow female orienteers from New Zealand, showcasing the strength of NZ talent.
Lani earned her place on the national team based on her impressive performance at the Oceania Orienteering Championships earlier in the year. Dressed in the team’s black uniform featuring the silver fern, she aims to navigate the challenging mountainous terrain over four days of competition.
Reflecting on her goals, Lani stated, “I just want to try and have a clean run with minimal mistakes. I’m not worried about where I will place; it’s just really exciting to run in Europe!”
To support her journey and cover expenses, Lani is fundraising by selling dry gum firewood, delivered by the ute load. She is also open to sponsorship opportunities.
RESULTS
BRIDGE: 16 April. Pōhara Pairs Session 2. P Panzeri/J Harper 59.52%; A Gray/J Edmondson 57.14%; R McDonald/R Smith 56.35%; D Sarll/L Field 56.35%. H/cap: P Panzeri/J Harper 58.36%; A Gray/J Edmondson 57.94%; D Sarll/L Field 57.40%. 23 April. Pōhara Pairs Session 3.N/S: A Bradnock/R Smith 60.50%; J Harper/P Panzeri 58%; J Massey/H Curtis 47%. E/W: J Wedderburn/L Scurr 52.50%; C Webster/J Hannan 51.50%; B Burdett/A Telford 51.50%. H/cap: N/S: A Bradnock/R Smith 62.89%; J Harper/P Panzeri 56.84%; J Massey/H Curtis 46.22%. E/W: C Webster/J Hannan 54.71%; J Wedderburn/L Scurr 51.95%; G Hope/C Christiansen 51.51%. GOLF: 16 April. Stableford: P Solly 37, M Shannon 36, S Kerr 35. Closest to pin: 3/12 R Dyce, 4/13 W Collie, 8/17 W Collie, 9/18 M Dixon. Best gross: W Collie 79. 22 April. 3rd Woods (stableford): C Gilbert 34. Closest to pin: 9/18 B Miller. 23 April. Stableford: A Bradnock 36, D Win 35, C Hadler 35. Closest to pin: 3/12 L Thorn, 4/13 D Win, 8/17 D Win, 9/18 S Kerr. Twos: L Thorn, A Bradnock, C Hadler (16). Best gross: D Win 79. 26 April. Strokeplay R3: P Solly 70 on c/b, G Allen 70, G Bradley 71. Closest to pin: 3/12
R Miller, 4/13 W Collie, 8/17 W Collie, 9/18 G Rowe. Twos: R Miller, R Dyce, G Rowe. Happy wanderer: S Ransley. Best gross: W Collie.
Shield Maidens share the honours
After the Easter weekend washout, football was back on the region’s pitches last Saturday.
At Tākaka’s Rec Park, Golden Bay Shield Maidens hosted Nelson Suburbs FC Women's Development team in a Women’s Premiership clash.
Although this was only the second round of the competition, there was little sign of early season rustiness; both sides began as they meant to carry on – playing a hard-fought, high-tempo game.
The Maidens have lost some key players from last season’s team sheet, but the addition of several new members has significantly bolstered the squad.
The newbies have clearly integrated well with the strong, experienced core of players that includes Stacey and Jess Currin-Steer, Lani Murray, Marina Profendiner, Isla Foulds and Mazarine Fitzgerald. The refreshed squad also has a new coach – the GBAFC stalwart Pew Singh who has taken up the reins from another of the club’s loyal servants, Richard Price.
In their opening match of the season the Maidens notched up a 3-0 victory over Mapua Cougars. But it was clear from early on that the net would be harder to find against Suburbs. Equally, the visitors, who came into the match on the back of a 9-0 thrashing of Motueka Angels also struggled to score, thanks to the home side’s solid defence and steely midfield.
For the first 20 minutes, the visitors shaded the possession stats but failed to carve out any viable chances. So it was arguably against the run of play that the Maidens opening the scoring after the Suburbs’ keeper mis-kicked a clearance straight to Mazarine Fitzgerald who gratefully accepted before calmly netting with a low, hard finish.
For the remainder of the first half, neither side really threatened the other’s goal, but the Maidens’ new recruit Jannika Roubos caused no end of problems for the Suburbs’ defence every time she marauded down the right wing. At the other end of the pitch, the home side’s back line led by the tireless Lani Murray were supported by a combative midfield including newcomers Isa Singh and Freya Burton whose combined efforts helped to protect the Maiden’s 1-0 lead going into half-time.
That narrow advantage came under threat, mere minutes into the second half, when Suburbs were awarded a penalty for a handball infringement. As the Maidens and their supporters looked on anxiously, keeper Stacey Currin-Steer prepared to face the spot-kick. When it came, however, the ball soared harmlessly over the crossbar leaving the home side’s lead intact.
As the half wore on, Suburbs laid siege to the Maidens’ goal forcing the home side to retreat back into their own territory. Time and time again the visitors were denied with the Maidens making more than one last-ditch clearance from their six-yard box after a goalmouth scramble. With Suburbs’ frustration
building, the game became increasingly physical – occasionally excessively so – but the Maidens refused to yield.
As the referee checked his watch, the home side’s resolute defending appeared to have secured all three points. But football is a game of late goals – it’s part of what makes it such a compelling sport. In a moment, seconds from the full-time whistle, Maidens’ three points turned to one when a speculative cross/shot from the right flank evaded their keeper to level the score.
Speaking immediately after the match, Suburbs’ coach Dave Capstick gave a brief analysis of the tie. “It was a hard fought game. Golden Bay were happy at 1-0 and sat back.”
Pew summed up his feelings about the last-minute equaliser. “Football is a cruel game.” But he paid tribute to his players and was not unhappy with a single point. “I’m very proud of them. It was a great game, very physical. A draw’s a good result.”
Final score: GB Shield Maidens 1 vs Nelson Suburbs 1.
The result puts the Shield Maidens in third place in the table after two rounds.
Meanwhile, Golden Bay’s senior men’s team, the Mountain Goats lost 3-2 to FC Nelson 2nd XI at Neale Park but stay in third spot in the Division 2 competition.
JO RICHARDS
Goalmouth scramble: Shield Maiden Marina Profendiner clears the ball in last Saturday's match against Nelson Suburbs.
Photos: Jo Richards.
Jannika Roubos causes problems for the Suburbs’ defence.
Homes sought for Easter kittens
ANITA PETERS
The inundation of kittens at Golden Bay Animal Welfare over Easter was quite a worry for shelter manager Carol Wells.
“I had about 12 cats; six kittens, two half-grown kittens, two speyed females all ready for homes and nobody much around. Two today have thankfully just gone to Riwaka. People keep saying they want a cat, and they’ll come and look, but they forget that those cats are growing up. Kitten season always used to finish about April, but it doesn’t anymore. That’s about the only thing I can blame on global warming. So, it would be really nice if people can give them a home now when they’re at their best, because they really need it.”
Animal Welfare occasionally offers free de-sexing when funding is available. Otherwise, they offer 50 per cent off normal de-sexing costs for any kittens that go through the shelter. Many kittens older than four months might be already de-sexed when they go out, but little kittens can still benefit from the subsidy. They are also microchipped when they’re speyed or neutered, the cost of which is added to the adoption fee.
This animal shelter runs on kindness, goodwill and voluntary labour. The kittens are in-house celebrities, each remembered for their uniqueness. Until they find homes, they get the best
of care and love but if Carol
IN BRIEF
Mundi music at the Muss
SUBMITTED
Filled with joy and exuberant energy, Mundi Trio has captured hearts across the land and far-flung seas, touring and performing extensively. Their performances are mesmerizing – weaving together the two oldest instruments in human’s history – flutes and percussion – into a sizzling array of duelling Brazilian/African percussion with hypnotic guitar, pulsing bass and vocal melodies soaring above and interlaces stories through music of our interaction's with nature and ourselves. With local drum group Mandeng Empire to open, prepare to be transported.
Mussel Inn, Saturday 3 May, 8pm.
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Heat pump supply, installs, servicing. Commercial installations. Cool room supply and service. Vehicle Air Conditioning.
Chanteuse coming to the Bay
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Jackie Clarke is touring the South Island in May, turning her powerhouse vocals, wicked humour and maverick entertainment style to the songs of the 20th and 21st Centuries’ most legendary divas. She pays homage to Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee, Streisand and more. Don’t miss this rollicking show of bravura song styling, dazzling frockage, pin-drop moments and plenty of laughs.
Mussel Inn, Sunday 4 May, 7.30pm. Tickets from Eventfinda, $25 or $30 on the door if available.
Elliott, grandson of Golden Bay Animal Welfare manager Carol Wells with four of the kittens he has befriended during the school holidays that are now awaiting new homes. Photo: Anita Peters.
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Windows of opportunity
ALISTAIR HUGHES
Microsoft is officially ending support for its current and most popular operating system, Windows 10, on 14 October this year. This will leave those who can’t or won’t upgrade to Windows 11, (which may involve buying a new personal computer in some instances) vulnerable to viruses and online personal data attacks. The Windows 10 software will continue to run, but will no longer be protected by the free and automatic technical support and security updates provided by Microsoft up to that point.
SeniorNet held a workshop last Thursday morning at the Rec Centre St John rooms titled “Life after Windows 10”, to outline some of the options available to PC users when the operating system becomes unsupported.
The first option discussed was to “do nothing”, and continue to use Windows 10 without security updates. But with the perils of online attack and data theft repeatedly emphasised, this was not a recommended choice.
It was explained that online security can be purchased for US$30 per year, but clearly this is only a temporary fix.
Alternatively, if your PC doesn’t meet the requirements for a Windows 11 upgrade, other software is available to bypass this and effect a "fake upgrade". This will allow unofficial installation of Windows 11, but there is no guarantee that future security updates will work in this fudged scenario.
Switching to alternative operating systems including Apple was also examined. The presenter’s opinion was that although this is a valid solution, a steep learning curve might be required to become familiar with their use.
From changing software, new "hardware" was then looked at, weighing the pros and cons of using a tablet, Chromebook and even your phone as your primary device. Disadvantages
here include their strong dependance upon a safe internet connection.
“Stations” were helpfully set up around the room to allow attendees to experience alternative systems and devices after the presentation.
Upgrading or buying a new machine which allows a straightforward transition to Windows 11 did appear to emerge as the safest option. However, hesitancy over the teething issues which can occur with any software upgrade and the possibility of this entire dilemma re-emerging if and when the next version of Windows appears, was also discussed.
Ultimately it would appear that the choice a Windows user makes before October will very much depend upon their own particular circumstances, level of confidence and personal requirements.
Two-stroke riders smoke the trail
Last Sunday, Golden Bay hosted the fourth Blue Smoke and Pedals event. The rally kicked off from lower Commercial Street, Tākaka, stimulating olfactory, auditory and visual senses as the posse of two-stroke riders hit the trail.
Rounding the Mobil garage corner into Motupipi Street they rode to the end and hung left into Meihana Street, then on to Rototai Road’s scenic route, popping out onto Abel Tasman Drive from where they headed to Molly B’s in Pōhara. Returning to town via Glenview Road, through Central Tākaka, down the highway they finished at the Roots Bar.
Yet again there was a good turnout of about 60 bikes, including riders from as far afield as Barrytown, Christchurch and Waikouaiti. Supportive spectators gathered along the route, one such group enjoying a roadside barbeque as they watched the two-strokes pass.
Organiser, Des Molloy said, “Primarily it is a celebration of the old and feeble”. He explained that after World War II the demand for cheap transport for the masses spawned a huge number of small “clip-on” motors that people could add to their bicycles. To be light and simple they were almost all two-stroke, requiring oil to be added to the petrol in order to lubricate the engine bearings. To resist engine seizure the oil was mixed in a 20:1 ratio. Consequently all two-strokes of the era smoked when that
mixture was sparked and ignited in the combustion chamber.
“This, and the fact that some of the offerings were a replacement wheel which incorporated a small engine, led also to the derisive term ‘stinkwheel’. Later, the cyclemotors and autocycles morphed into ready-to-ride mopeds produced by companies like Velosolex, Mobylette, DKW, Puch, Zundapp, Ducati, BSA, Raleigh, Norman, Philips and others, before the influx of small Japanese ‘step-through’ motorcycles in the 1960s.”
Prizes were provided by TradeZone, Mobile Mechanical, Golden Bay Motorcycles, BP Tākaka, Kahuku Publishing, Molly B's, Roots Bar, Repco as follows:
Overall Bike of the Day winner – Spike Lauria from Nelson for his 1950s German Zundapp moped; Best Costume of the Day – Ru and Maia Kraal; Best Moped – Dennis Richards of Motueka’s 1958 Deluxe Phillips Gadabout; Most Epic Ride –Murray McLean who rode from Onekaka on a one horsepower Velosolex with his dog AJ on the back; Most Dramatic Arrival went to Wattie Watson on his 1951 Bantam, which he first rode one month before his birth, (his mother was pregnant with him at the time), later inheriting the bike from his uncle.
“Also notable was a turbo-charged Honda 50,” reported Des. Steph Molloy drove the back-up truck as usual, but this year there were only two breakdowns, one being her daughter Kitty who pulled out when the Mobyletta she was riding on the return route developed a worrying front wheel wobble.
Geoff Mann took out the main award last year for his 1940s 98cc James autocycle. “It’s all good fun,” he said.
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RONNIE SHORT
The Blue Smoke and Pedals procession was led by a tiny Austin car on Sunday. Photos: Ronnie Short.
Organiser of Blue Smoke and Pedals, Des Molloy, resplendent in his SuperHero outfit, disembarks his two-stroke Honda after the ramble.
AGM NOTICES
EAST Tākaka Hall AGM, Thursday 15 May, 7.30pm at the hall. Speaker: Mr Robin Manson. Our Hall is under threat - please attend. Supper to follow.
FRIENDS of Mangarakau Swamp AGM, Tuesday 6 May, Collingwood Memorial Hall, 11am. All welcome.
GOLDEN Bay High School Home and School AGM will be held in the school library at 7pm on Wednesday 21 May. All members of the school community are welcome.
PROJECT Rameka AGM, Thursday 8 May, 7pm at Senior Citizens' Hall.
TĀKAKA Drama Society Inc AGM, 2pm on Sunday 4 May, at the Playhouse. Tea/coffee to follow.
THE Golden Bay Alpine & Tramping Club AGM will be held on Tuesday 20 May, 7pm at the St John's centre, adjacent to the Recreation Centre. Guest speakers Chai and Tammy will tell us about their 1200-mile trek from the south to the north of the UK. Nominations for new committee members are called for. All welcome, supper provided.
RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei
ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free, email: admin@gbweekly.co.nz
PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
TO Graham and the team at All Paint and Wash, thank you for transforming our church at 16 Motupipi Street into a masterpiece. We salute you. From the Tākaka Christian Assembly folk. GERARD Hindmarsh will present “Random Thoughts and Speculations”– pivotal moments, sad and humorous ones too, during 37 years of international journalism. Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 9 May, 10.30am. All welcome. Non-U3A members a gold coin koha, please. Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant.
NARCOTICS Anonymous Golden Bay meeting, Mondays 6pm, 42 Commercial Street, hall behind church. All welcome. GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.
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SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea
VACANCIES
Heartlands Services Coordinator & Financial Support Assistant 15-20 hours per week (some hours may be flexible)
This unique, combined role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to both the Heartlands Services and the Financial Administration of Golden Bay Workcentre Trust. You will play a crucial role in supporting local whānau through the Heartlands Service, offering administrative support, community engagement, and ensuring effective communication with government and community agencies. Additionally, you will provide reliable financial assistance to the Trust, including invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities: Provide reception and administrative support for Heartlands Service Centre
• Assist with community services (form filling, referrals, etc.)
• Manage meeting room bookings and community events
• Prepare invoices, payments, and perform reconciliations
• Provide financial admin support to the Golden Bay Housing Trust
About You:
Organised, self-motivated individual with a passion for supporting your local community and an eye for detail in financial tasks. You will have excellent communication skills and thrive in a busy, dynamic environment where you can manage multiple responsibilities with a positive and solution-focused attitude. Experience in either a community-based or financial role is highly desirable (training will be provided for the right candidate).
Please email manager@gbwct.org.nz for more information.
CASUAL RECEPTIONIST
Are you an experienced, friendly, and motivated individual looking for a dynamic role in reception and administration? We are seeking a dedicated person to join our Heartland Service Centre team.
Do you want to: Supplement your current lifestyle with flexible, casual work? Make a difference in your community by helping others?
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above, we would love to hear from you!
We are expanding our pool of casual reception and administration team members to cover scheduled absences. The role is ideal for someone who is personable, enjoys working in a professional setting, and has strong administrative skills.
MASSAGE. Ph Paul Frika 027 772 7334. 30 years of experience. MASSAGE AND REIKI, Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). Ph: 027 487 2639. www.ameliorate.nz.
NATURAL NAILCARE STUDIO: MAY SPECIAL
$20 off all pedicure services (except express pedicure) during the month of May. High quality, non-toxic nailcare, using Dazzle Dry polish system. Specialising in pedicure services. Let me transform your feet! Ph, text or email Amy: Amy.naturalnailcare@gmail.com, 020 4079 0646.
Please email manager@gbwct.org.nz for a job description and more information.
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.
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. CHIMNEY sweep and firebox maintenance. GB Chimney Cleaning ph 027 458 7679.
CLEANER. AJ's Cleaning Services. Visit ajscleaning.co.nz for more information.
COURIERS. TG Couriers delivering between Golden Bay and Nelson five days a week. Ph 027 717 7188.
ELECTRICIAN. Rameka Electrical Services. Registered and licensed electrician and inspector available for all electrical work. Ph 020 4126 5338.
FLORIST. Place your order online www.goldenbayflowers. co.nz or ph 027 758 1138. Teresa Brough Designer Florist. FREEVIEW TV, radio, HiFi, WiFi, electronics. Ph 027 246 2432. FRUIT pruning, sustainable property advice and management, edible landscaping, soil testing, garden mentoring. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.
GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684.
GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tā kaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com
HELPING HANDS ph 525 6226. Te Whare Mahana
Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window cleaning, house moves. How can we help?
KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019. No job too big, no job too small.
LUXAFLEX, blinds, blinds, blinds, "Beauty is in the detail". Ph Tracey at Imagine designs 027 440 0071, showroom 96b Commercial St, Tākaka to view our Luxaflex blind stand. MOHUA Glass and Glazing. Ph 027 410 9105, mohuaglass@ gmail.com
PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.
PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.
PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.
PICTURE framer. Ph Anna Quartly 027 543 4357.
ROOF spraying and waterblasting. 26 years' experience. Ph Darren Webb Painters Ltd 027 265 0349.
SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.
SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.
SHEERS, curtains, liners, roman blind supplies, duette and roman blind repairs, quality strong curtain tracks. View our vast range fabrics at Imagine designs, 96b commercial St, Tākaka. Curtains and sheers made locally.
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.
GARAGE sale. Saturday 3 May, 9am-1pm, Church of Christ car park, 93 Commercial Street.
ROMNEY cross two-tooth sheep, one wether, three ewes, ideal for breeding/freezer. $160 + GST each. Clifton. Ph 021 106 8461.
AUTOMOTIVE, marine and deep cycle batteries in stock now at Steve Prince Auto Electrical. Ph 027 616 5211.
PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea
STUDIO room attached to garage, for rent. Suit individual who wants to live by the sea and enjoys nature. Studio has own bathroom and toilet. Share kitchen with owner. Ph 027 491 4419. A two for one! Cute, fully-furnished long-term cottage for rent and combined cleaning job available in beautiful Parapara. We are looking for a trustworthy person who wishes to take on a long-term rental of a cute two-bedroom, fully-furnished cottage only one house back from the beach for $350/ week. Includes power and internet. The ideal person we are looking for will also be paid $120 per clean to take care of the beachfront two-bedroom cottage in front of your home. This beachfront house is rented out 12 months of the year on Airbnb and will provide the right person with steady income year round. Please email us with your interest and background at: parapararental@gmail.com
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. Closed for a break, back 5 June.
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-5pm. 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.
TOTO'S CAFÉ PIZZA. Still open Sundays 4 and 11 May, weather permitting, 11am-4pm. Winter break: from mid-May to mid-July. totoscafegallery@gmail.com, ph 03 970 7934.
CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS
GOLDEN Bay Anglican Parish warmly invites you to join them on Sunday, 10am at Tākaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa). Fellowship gathering (fellowship, songs, prayer and bible study) held 11 and 25 May; worship service (with a speaker) held 4 and 18 May.
SACRED Heart Catholic faith community winter timetable: Mass, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 4pm. Service of the Word with communion, 2nd Sunday, 9.30am, followed by a cuppa. All warmy welcome. No service 4th weekend.
ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us at 10am for a time of worship and fellowship, with Rev Rhys Pearson.
Kahurangi Christian Church
10.30am,
Includes Kids Zone Contact Lis Pedersen, 027 686 3362
UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere
SATURDAY 3 MAY
ONEKAKA HALL WORKING BEE, 10am-12.30pm. All welcome.
O NEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
THURSDAY 8 MAY
GOLDEN BAY SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING in the hall at 2pm. Speaker: Mr Jonathon Hall.
DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
CROP SWAP GOLDEN BAY. Swap your garden surplus with others. Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Tākaka. Every fortnight. 10am start, 10.30am finished. Koha for hall. Ph Karen 022 655 9725 for more info.
BOARD GAMING AT ONEKAKA HALL, 12.30pm to 5pm. All ages welcome. Koha. See the Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay", or ph Karen 022 655 9725.
SUNDAY 4 MAY
MOHUA MENZSHED FUND RAISING CAR BOOT SALE at Park Avenue Shed grounds, 9am to 1pm. Please pre-book site by email to funding@mohuamenzshed.nz, no vehicles can sell from Park Avenue. Sausage sizzle and hot coffee. Further details and rules at https://mohuamenzshed.nz/car-boot-sales/
BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 6.45-8.45pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
DISC GOLF: 2-4pm, Park Ave. All levels welcome, disc hire $2.
TUESDAY 6 MAY
BALFOLK SESSION. Learn and explore circle, group and partner dances made new, with amazing folk music. Experienced or new to Balfolk, all welcome. 5pm-6.30pm, Senior Citizens' Hall. Koha appreciated.
DISC GOLF: 4.30pm to 6-ish, Park Ave. All levels welcome, disc hire $2.
GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly. co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679.
WEDNESDAY 7 MAY
KOKALITO WINTER TRADING starts on 30 April, when we are back on the Village Green in the morning, every Wednesday.
WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 1.30pm-3pm, Tākaka Library, Tākaka. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz, ph 03 546 7681.
GOLDEN BAY JAZZ GROUP next meets 7pm at the Anglican Church Hall, Commercial St, Tākaka. Experienced and less experienced musicians are invited to a Jazz Jam. A keyboard is available. We will begin with a group discussion around the table. Can you bring $4 to cover expenses please. The song list is available on the Community Notice Board obtained by computer. Any problems ph Adrienne Squire 022 139 3413. Come and enjoy yourself. See you there.
Tākaka Library
Threading Connections Community Quilt
Workshop
Christine Richards
TIME TO THINK ABOUT... - yes, we deliver!
The Mussel Inn Coming Up...
Sat 3rd MUNDI (world dance music) + MANDENG EMPIRE (African drumming ensemble). $20 door. 8pm.
Sun 4th JACKIE CLARKE GOES PRIMA DIVA (AOTNZ) $25 tickets, $30 door. 7.30pm.
Mon 5th SINGALONG ‘round the piano with CRAIG DENHAM,7pm. All welcome.
Thu 8th QUIZ NIGHT, 7.30pm. All welcome.
Mon 12th SINGALONG ‘round the piano with CRAIG DENHAM,7pm. All welcome.
Sat 17th SASSAFRAS - bluegrass from the Blueridge Mountains of North Carolina. $20 door.
Mon 19th LAST SINGALONG ‘round the piano with CRAIG DENHAM,7pm. All welcome.
Thu 22nd QUIZ NIGHT, 7.30pm. All welcome.
Sat 24th THE EARLY BOBS - Celebrating Bob Dylan’s 84th birthday. $15 door. for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz
Ph 525 9868 or 027 306 9508 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com
Events to Celebrate
New Zealand Music Month
Friday: Southerlies gradually dying away. Cloud and early rain areas clearing to mainly fine by afternoon
Saturday: Light winds, tending northerly for a time. A few cloudy areas at first, otherwise fine and briefly mild
Sunday: Light winds. Mainly fine and mild for a time about midday
Monday: Light winds, tending northerly later. Continuing mainly fine and tending milder
Tuesday: Northerlies freshening about Farewell, lighter winds elsewhere. Some high cloud otherwsie fine
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