The Guardian - 16 June 2021

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Female aviators descend on Motueka

Margaret Wright in a Cheetah aircraft prepares to take flight from Motueka. Margaret was one of nearly 150 female aviators who arrived in Motueka over Queen’s Birthday for the annual rally of the New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation (NZAWA) and is the Association’s new president.

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Mapua boat ramp receives welcome funding in Tasman’s 10-Year Plan

Water users will soon have access to a new boat ramp in Mapua.

A new boat ramp facility at Mapua’s Waterfront Park is one step closer after Tasman District Council agreed to allocate $700,000 towards the project over the next three years.

As part of deliberations on Tasman’s 10-Year Plan 2021-

2031 and the Coastal Asset Activity Management Plan (Section 14), Council agreed to funding for a new Tasman Bay boat access facility.

The funding allocation is $50,000 in 2021/2022, $50,000 in 2022/2023 and $600,000 in 2023/2024, and

will be funded from the MoutereWaimea Ward Reserve Financial Contributions account.

The resolution noted that Council’s contribution towards the boat ramp is capped at $700,000 (excluding inflation), or at two-thirds of the total project cost,

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Council noted that under Section 80 of the Local Government Act 2002 the decision is inconsistent with the Mapua Waterfront Area Masterplan.

However, the reason for the inconsistency is to respond to community requests and

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that Council amendments to the plan will be considered at the next review.

Staff will now engage with stakeholders, including the local Tamaha Sea Scouts concerning their future requirements and how they may be incorporated into this project.

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Annual rally of women aviators in Motueka tinged with sadness Almost 150 pilots descended on Motueka aerodrome during Queen’s Birthday Weekend for the annual rally of the New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation, the AWA. Saturday was competitions day with 40 women competing in 17 events, from precision landing to navigating skills.

Motueka Aero Club member and rally coorganiser Simone Boult says it’s one of the biggest rallies in years.

“This year we had about 150 people who registered to attend.

That’s about double the usual number.

We also have about 40 new AWA members, and for many of them, this will be the first AWA rally they’ve attended. It’s very exciting to have all these young women coming through.

They’re the next generation who will carry the torch in the future for recreational aviation in this country.”

There are 200 members in the association, including six honorary and associate males. This year marks the 61st rally, making it the country’s longest-enduring aviation event. The AWA has no home base, but each Queen’s Birthday weekend, members gather at a different aero club around New Zealand.

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Grid competitions were held during the weekend.

While the women are fiercely competitive, the event is also marked by lots of hugs and affectionate reunions as the pilots don’t see each other much between rallies.

This year’s gathering, however, was tinged with sadness after the president of the Motueka Aero Club, Kevin Foster, passed away suddenly last month.

“It’s such a tragedy that he couldn’t be here this weekend,” says Simone.

“He was so excited that Motueka Aero Club was hosting the rally this year and he got others equally

excited and involved.

“It’s a testament to his enthusiasm that we have had so many aero club members volunteering to help out in the background.

We even had the club patron helping to lay the table for Friday’s dinner!”

The event was once again supported by Airways, that as part of its commitment to the event, Airways waived the cost of some 35 aircraft movements and continued its long-standing Visual Flight Rules Enroute Competition award which was presented to the winner on the Sunday.

The event’s 60’s dress up at Toad Hall on the Saturday night.

Airways CEO, Graeme Sumner, says the company is delighted to be supporting the NZAWA in its mission to foster women’s interests in all aspects of aviation.

“The NZAWA’s annual rally really is a fantastic display of all the Association does to bring women aviators together. It’s not just about the competition, but about friendships, having fun and inspiring others who might be interested in the fascinating world of aviation,” says Graeme. “I’m very pleased to be offering Airways’ continued support this year.”

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Original women’s cappella piece Motueka women Vicki Knegt and Barbara Morris are members of the Nelson Bays Harmony Chorus who have joined forces with composer Jessie Leov to create an original cappella piece for women’s voices that will take you on a voyage through sound and rhythm.

This special premiere event is taking place at the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts this Saturday, 19 June at 7pm. In addition to the premiere of this piece, Nelson Bays Harmony have also

recently returned from a successful National Barbershop Contest in Christchurch and are now preparing to being their award-winning performance to a local audience as part of this concert.

The audience will also be treated to special guest performances by trio Jackson, Katie Ben (harpist) and Imani-J (singer/ songwriter).

Tickets are $25 adult, $20 students/ seniors, plus booking fees. Tickets available at the NCMA box office or via www.ncma.nz/ events

Barbara Morris and Vicki Knegt are performing this weekend with the Nelson Bays Harmony Chorus.

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New wrap for mobile classroom

Top right: Ngatimoti school children during Life Education’s recent visit.

Above: The new graphics.

Life Education’s mobile classroom that visits all the schools in Nelson and Tasman has a shiny new wrap.

Made possible by funding from Nelson Lions and the Mainland Foundation, the existing 13-year-old wrap was removed over a weekend thanks to volunteers from Nelson Lions and friends and family with Fitzgerald Construction allowing use of their covered yard, alleviating any weather concerns.

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schools to educate and inspire children and young people to make positive choices. They provide programmes focused around health and wellbeing, delivered through interactive learning experiences in schools. Their specialist educators provide engaging and memorable lessons in the mobile classroom using unique technology and resources educating and empowering children to make healthy choices so they can live full and healthy lives.

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Revised funding option confirmed for Waimea Community Dam overruns

A contestant at the Nga Manu Korero event hosted by Motueka High School on Friday, 21 May. Nga Manu Korero is regarded as the most significant event on the Maori education calendar for nurturing the oratory skills and providing the stage for young people to express their views and to lay down their challenges to an admiring and critical audience of peers, parents, whanau and judges.

Construction at the Waimea Community Dam.

Tasman District Council has resolved to proceed with funding the Waimea Community Dam overruns through a revised option agreed by the partners.

The decision was reached at a full council meeting on June 4.

Revised Option A provides for a more favorable impact on the general ratepayer than the option A consulted on.

That initial option preferred by Council would have seen the general ratepayer funding a portion of the irrigator CROSSWORD No. share of overruns until no longer required.

Revised Option A limits the period to 5 years with an estimated aver-

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age cost to residential ratepayers of $5 a year.

The Council had initially resolved to proceed with the Revised Option A during Tasman’s 10-Year plan deliberations in May, subject to the formal agreement of the other parties by 4 June.

Revised Option A means some of the Council debt and all irrigator debt to fund the overruns will be held in Waimea Water Ltd (WWL), a joint venture company of the Council and Waimea Irrigators Ltd (WIL).

Part of the interest on that debt will be paid through WWL water charges to the Council, and the rest by water charges to Irrigators

through WIL. At the same June 4 meeting, Council also decided to initiate an independent investigation into events leading up to and including the decision to proceed with the dam in November 2018.

Council chief executive Janine Dowding recommended that the Council proceed with the investigation saying that it would provide transparency around decision-making for the dam project.

“The cost overruns have been hugely disappointing.

If we could have better anticipated them, then we need to learn from that.

“Those lessons

would likely be valuable for other large Tasman projects as well as districts that are looking at water security solutions.”

The review will focus on the quality of the information and advice provided to the project governance board and the Council up until November 2018 when the Council made the final decision to proceed with the dam.

The investigation, estimated to take 3 months, will be undertaken under the oversight of the Audit and Risk Committee.

The investigation does not change the Council’s contractual obligations relating to the dam project.

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Moutere Pioneers book to launch this month

When Graeme Tyree’s daughter was doing a school project on her family tree, Graeme began to realise some branches had a lot more information than others and this became the catalyst for his book, Moutere Pioneers, that will be launched on Thursday, 24 June in the Upper Moutere Community Centre at 1pm.

“It has been a very enjoyable project and shown me insights into what was happening in society at the time,” says Graeme.

The 300-page historical book about 17 families who settled in the Upper Moutere and Neudorf areas includes 106 photographs and has already received good feedback.

“I’ve had input from people’s relatives that I’ve written about and they’ve confirmed an accurate portrayal of events.”

One of Graeme’s

grandmothers was Dorothea Sophia Frederika Bensemann who lived from 1891 to 1954. Her grandfather was Johann Diedrich, born in 1801, the older brother of Cordt Bensemann who was the man who built the first part of what became the Moutere Inn. The Bensemanns were very prominent in the Moutere community for a century and their family details make up twenty percent of the book.

“I have included some details of the first two or three generations of sixteen other immigrant families, with a focus on the pioneering era,” says Graeme. “By crosschecking two or three sources, and doing very careful editing, I am confident that this book is set to become a very useful reference volume for those tracing their ancestry.”

During his research Graeme also

Graeme Tyree displays the cover of his book, Moutere Pioneers, which is launching locally on Thursday, 24 June.

Above: A relative of Graeme’s helped build the historic Moutere Inn. unearthed an un- tively common, as named report which fathers sought to protalked about the hard vide a step-parent for economic times suf- their young families. fered by his ancestors Several men married after the New Zealand their interim houseCompany collapsed in keeper.”

August 1844. It was Accidents while six years later when a bush felling claimed small degree of pros- the lives of several perity commenced young men while and land titles became typhoid, diphtheria, available, after a meningitis, tuberculoseven year delay, and sis and bronchitis also this prompted the main claimed a number of thrust of the Moutere lives. settlement.

Graeme will have “In researching fam- copies of his book ily records, it was clear available for purchase that life in pioneering at the launch for days was quite haz- $65.50. The launch is ardous.

Numerous open to all and coinwomen died in child- cides with the Moutere birth, and second History Group’s meetmarriages were rela- ing.

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Parklands School Street Race/ Fun Run on Wednesday, 9 June.

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Back from left: Heleene Surbano, L.A Dalluay, Liam McMurray, Kobe Fry and Nathanael Spencer.

Front from left: Junior TekaniSpooner, Wickliffe Tafia and Sifa Pongi Pongi.

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Now open to the public Tuesday - Saturday

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“From small beginnings it has organically bloomed,” she laughs.

The Nursery’s online plant catalogue offers up a who’s who of the native plant world. The extensive collection includes Totara, Matai, Rimu, red and white Kaka Beaks, Kowhai (including the dwarf variety) and Metrosideros excelsa ‘Maungapiko’, a cross between a Rata and Pohutakawa.

There are a substantial array of grasses including the popu-

lar red and silver tussock along with sedges, toe toe and numeous others. There are hedging plants, flax, ferns, pungas and exotic trees and currently a great special on olive trees. The plants keep the staff very busy. “We love the variety,” says Jo. Due to The Nursery’s strong commitment to sustainability, many plants are grown in recycled plastic root trainers. “This makes them very affordable and we give great discounts for big-

ger quantities too,” Jo explains.

“Team member Lou Peat’s specialty, landscaping, is a bonus”, she adds. “We are very happy to give advice on planting projects anyone has in mind.”

Proud of its involvement with the Moutere Catchment Restoration project, The Nursery has provided thousands of native plants.

If you are planting out a garden sanctuary and want to attract native birds or after a beautiful

specimen tree that will bring joy for many generations to come, a visit to this nursery hideaway is a must. It is also the place to go if you are planning a native restoration or riparian project.”

“We would love to see you,” says Jo. “You will be assured of a warm and friendly welcome.”

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Opening hours can be found on their new website www.thenurs ery.nz.

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Now that winter is here, planting season is in full swing. Tucked away in Horton Road, Tasman, The Nursery at Tasman Bay is a hidden gem which, over the last three years, has produced over one hundred thousand plants, mostly grown from local ecosourced seed.

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Waiuta to commemorate 70 years since mine closure

This year marks the 70th year since the closure of the Blackwater mine and township of Waiuta which will see friends, families and supporters coming together on Friday, 9 July for a series of events over two days.

When the mine closed in 1951, the close-knit community quickly moved on to new jobs and towns, and now the ‘Friends of Waiuta’ group are hoping for descendants and friends of Waiuta town folk to join them this year on the important date.

Waiuta, often referred to as the West Coast’s “best ghost town”, was the location of the third biggest mine in New Zealand and the largest producer of gold on the West Coast. Its mines produced close to 734,000 ounces of gold, which today would be worth $1.6 billion.

More than 600 people lived here in its heyday, a close-knit community of people

from diverse backgrounds. Due to its isolation Waiuta had many of the services and facilities that were the envy of much larger towns. Sporting and social events created a strong sense of community and identity that former residents and descendants continue to maintain to this day.

Mining was challenging with the narrowing gold bearing quartz reef plunging to great depths. Ingenuity and tenacity, including the sinking of New Zealand’s deepest shaft to nearly 900m (264m of which were below sea level), all created a highly successful and productive mine.

Much of the town’s history was captured on film by miner and keen photographer Jos Divis who captured countless images of the town and people, providing invaluable material. The ‘Friends of Waiuta’ are interested in finding people who lived in and knew

Jos in Waiuta. After the mine’s closure, Jos lived on there and a number of folk used to visit him and take him supplies until 1963.

It was Jos’s photographs that would prove so useful for Riwaka’s Robyn Janes. Robyn, the writer of the film ‘Whispers of Gold’ which tells the story of Waiuta from its beginnings to current day showcases the colourful characters, stories, and the gold that kept its heart beating.

“I’ve been blown away by how many people have a connection with Waiuta.

There are other ghost towns in New Zealand but this one seems to have something special,” says Robyn.

‘Friends of Waiuta’ say the success of ‘Whispers of Gold’ is an indication of the widespread interest in goldmining history and now the team behind the film, including Robyn, are looking ahead to a follow-up documentary on the

life and photography of Jos Divis.

But for now their focus is on the upcoming remembrance celebrations that will begin at 11am on Friday, 9 July with tours of the town of Waiuta and the birthday reef.

Official speeches will precede Jim Staton’s book launch ‘Of Mice and Men’; the story of Alborn’s coal mine.

While the Waiuta School reunion and dinner at Dawsons will also take place on Friday.

Saturday, 10 July will also provide an opportunity to enjoy a screening of ‘Whispers of Gold’ at the Reefton theatre and a Reefton historical tour.

If you’d like to attend the commemoration on Friday, 9 July, please RSVP to Margaret Sadler, ‘Friends of Waiuta’ president by emailing margsadler@ xtra.co.nz ‘Friends of Waiuta’ would also appreciate hearing from anyone with stories or photos to share.

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Book released in response to climate change

The Nelson Tasman Climate Forum has released ‘The Climate Action Book’, an elegantly drafted response to the problems of climate change, how it affects our region and what we can do about it.

The book aims to bring all the pieces of the climate puzzle together and help our communities identify what they can do to help. Broken down into seven sections, the book takes a holistic approach to practices around: What we grow and eat What we make, buy and waste How we get energy Where we live and work How we move ourselves and our stuff around How we support nature and store carbon How we stay healthy and connected Each section provides practical guidance to our communities in Nelson Tasman - from a governance level, through business and local community organisations, to the individual at home.

“Its simplicity is its strength. There is no jargon. Just sensible, realistic solutions that are well within our grasp. Governments across the world are now making bold commitments, including in Aotearoa, and local actions everywhere are needed to make them a reality. The Climate Action Book is a good place to start thinking about what you can do at home, at work and at play. Even more importantly, it helps us to figure out how we can work together to do it more quickly and easily,” says Julie Nevin, Forum Chair.

The book comes from a year-long collaboration between hundreds of people across the region, including active professionals from across multiple disciplines. Key contributions were made by geologist Dr. Olivia Hyatt, retired scientist and educator David Ayre, Climate Forum

Chair Julie Nevin and retired physician Dr. Joanna Santa Barbara.

Insights are drawn from across our local communities, specialists, business and farming communities.

“No one can do everything,” says Joanna Santa Barbara, “but everyone can do something. There are lots of ideas in the Climate Action Book. We’re hoping parents will sit down with their kids and work out their household Climate Action Plan, and schools, organisations and businesses will plan with everyone involved.”

The Climate Action Book is an initiative from a wider project, the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum, a community-driven group established by Zero Carbon Nelson Tasman with support from people from academia, business, primary industries, and both Nelson City and Tasman District councils. The Forum is now also actively supported by several local iwi.

Anyone can access the book by scanning the QR code on the posters dotted around town or visit them on their webpage. It will be updated as new knowledge and experience comes to hand. In keeping with the groups zero emissions goals, the book will be available for download with limited printed copies available.

The Nelson Tasman Climate Forum is available to speak to any organisation, business, school or group about climate change, its impact and possible solutions. They understand that the treatment of such a complex problem requires up to date, reliably sourced information that can be challenging to prepare on top of a normal workload.

The Forum has already done the hard yards in this respect and is on-hand to share useful knowledge. If you would like to book a speaker or organise a workshop please contact community@ nelsontasmanclimateforum.org

Above: David Ayre, Olivia Hyatt, Louise Perzigian and Joanna Santa Barbara worked together to produce The Climate Action Book.

The forum and book is live online at www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.org and anyone wishing to work with them can sign up there and find out where to go to meet them face-to-face.

This popular Art Class* is now here in Nelson.

“Perhaps you have never picked up a brush since your school days, even if you are completely new to art, we welcome that, very much.

We will look after you & teach step-by-step techniques to uncover your hidden skills...” *From small beginnings back in 2009, this step-by-step art class for beginners has become incredibly popular and has grown to over 150 branches in the UK and teaches over 6,000 new artists every week.

Heiko & Susanne Rieber, operator of the Seasons Art Class Tasman/ Nelson believes the success is down to the professional quality of the curriculum, nothing has been left to chance and the students get real value, as well as a great experience.

settle into their creative mode through our well organised classes which are 3 hours each, running over 14 sessions, along with refreshments, so that students can really take time to explore their new found skills.

Now You Can Paint & Draw People, Pets & Places.

Especially Designed For Beginners.

The Seasons method of teaching takes you from the very basics up to an intermediate level and the tutors are extremely supportive, everyone is encouraged to follow their own style of expression.

The other thing we focus on is the value of time, making sure our students have t i m e to

Over the 3 month course students explore four different media: Drawing, Painting with Watercolour, Acrylics, and Oil Pastels.

Discover how to paint faces, figures, friends, family and stunning landscapes. You’ll also learn the artists’ secrets to create beautiful pieces of original art.

Imagine the delight when you present your loved ones with personal portraits, or the pleasure of capturing your own pet’s image on canvas.

One thing is for sure,

The curriculums allow you to discover and grow your talents like you wouldn’t believe.

your friends and family will be absolutely amazed and delighted at what you’ve achieved.

Step-By-Step Easy Lessons • • • • • • •

Fun, sociable, part-time course 14 session course (13 weeks) 3-hour classes, once a week Morning or afternoon sessions Beginners to improvers Fun, easy, social event Everything is supplied for you in-class

We Make It Easy For You.

Even if you have never picked up a brush before, we will guide you through to make it easy and fun!

This is an extremely enjoyable way to develop your creative side, and really enjoy the next few months.

It’s A Great Way To Meet New People.

One of the fantastic things about the course is that you get to meet people who have the same interests as yourself.

By week two, you will be drawing this horse! Yes, believe it because all our students get to achieve this. We can assure you will be surprised!

It doesn’t take long for people to form bonds with each other and in a short time, we have teams of new friends organising to either complete assignments together or have a social trip out to art galleries and such.

Our beautiful venue, Fairfield House.

Art Is Good For The Soul.

There is now a worldwide acknowledgement that taking time out to learn new skills, focus and contemplate while being in a supportive environment is vital for wellbeing - Art classes are recognised as ideal past-times and at the forefront of this healthier life choice.

As documented recently, it’s all to do with living a more satisfying and well balanced lifestyle that aids longevity as well as life satisfaction and stimulating healthy mental agility.

Places Are Limited.

“To maintain a high standard of tuition, our classes are kept small, averaging 20 students per class, so available places are strictly limited,” Heiko says, “Don’t miss out, call us for a friendly chat today, we’ll answer your questions and have you finding your creative side in no time at all.”

Fairfield House 48 Van Diemen Street Don’t Miss Out! Call Now to Book.

021 278 1280

www.seasonsartclass-tasman-nelson.com

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Matariki: Te Tau Hou Maori

One of these star groups is Matariki, the Maori name given to Pleiades, an internationally recognised star cluster that can be seen all over the world. The rise of Matariki in the winter skies above Aotearoa is an important time in the Maori calendar, as it signifies the start of the Maori New Year.

Historically, new year celebrations provided the opportunity for communities to come together to acknowledge the year gone by and make plans for the year ahead; to celebrate with kai, korero, rituals and entertainment.

Today, everyone in Aotearoa has the opportunity to celebrate the unique places we live in, show respect for the land we live on and to share and grow together, with traditions continuing in Matariki Festival celebrations each year.

Matariki in Motueka Te Awhina Marae For Maori ancestors, astronomy was interwoven into all facets of life. Experts would observe the sky, making notes on star and planet movements, the relationship of those stars and planets to the moon and sun, while noting what was happening around them on land and in the oceans, lakes and rivers. All these celestial objects were given Maori names and their stories were woven into the history of the people.

Te Awhina Marae in partnership with Tasman District Council and Te Runanga o Ngati Rarua are opening Matariki on Saturday 3rd July 2021 at Te Uma Urupa in Motueka. A panui and facebook post will be circulated including registration details. For further information, please contact Te Awhina Marae 03: 528 6061.

Motueka Library Motueka Library will be running a series of free events including take and make craft kits for children and adults, a scavenger hunt, Matariki poetry, and a Matariki celebration for tamariki and their whanau.

Matariki Take & Make Stars Monday 21 June - Saturday 10 July Pick up your free craft kit and make paper stars for Matariki in the comfort of your own home.

Matariki Poetry Monday 28 June - Saturday 10 July, 1.00pm Write a poem to celebrate Matariki: Te Tau Hou Maori - the Maori New Year. Write your poem in English or

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TE UMA URUPĀ

Friday 2 July

Transport via bus only, registration essential.

Visit tasman.govt.nz/events

Te Uma Urupā. Photo courtesy of Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust.

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te reo Maori with an English translation. For all ages.

Submit your poem at Motueka Library or email to janine. gillions@tasman.govt.nz Matariki Celebration Friday 2 July, 3.30pm-4.45pm Celebrate Matariki: Te Tau Hou Maori - the Maori New Year, with stories, kai and craft in our Tamariki Zone.

You’ll be making a manu iti (kite), and having other family fun. Suitable for 4-12 year olds. Free.

Matariki Take & Make Friday 2 July - Saturday 10 July Children - celebrate Matariki: Te Tau Hou Maori - the Maori New Year, when you choose a free craft kit and make beautiful paper stars to celebrate Matariki at home.

Matariki Scavenger Hunt Friday 2 July - Saturday 10 July Collect your entry form, discover nine Matariki stars hidden around the library, then enter the lucky prize draw. For 5-12 year olds. Free.

Weave a Star for Matariki Wednesday 7 July, 3.00pm-4.30pm Weave a whetu (star) from harakeke (flax) to celebrate Matariki. Drop in any time between 3.00pm and 4.30pm.

Matariki Poetry Reading Monday 12 July, 5.30pm

Matariki in Golden Bay Takaka Library Tuesday 13 July, 10.00am-12.00pm Weave a whetu (star) from harakeke (flax) to celebrate Matariki. Drop in any time between 10.00am and 12.00pm. All materials provided. Free.

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Mohua Matariki Light Festival 2021 Friday, 9th July 2021 - Saturday, 10th July 2021 Over two nights the Takaka town centre will come to life for the Mohua Matariki Light Festival. Come and join in the festivities, warm and light up the village, gather and connect, and honour Matariki, the Maori new year when the stars of Matariki (a.k.a. The Pleiades) become visible again in the pre-dawn sky.

Friday 9 July 2021: 5.30pm - Lantern Parade. Anyone who would like to carry a lantern, dress up, and procession along Commercial Street with us is welcome to meet from 5pm, venue TBA Manawhenua ki Mohua will meet us at the Village Green and welcome the community in, followed by an evening of music and dance, honouring our loved ones who have now passed on, a fire show and light installations to check out around town.

Saturday 10 July 2021: 5:30 - 9 pm: Come on back to the Village Green for an evening of projection magic! Performance, play and participation alternate throughout the night. Dance Collective Mohua returns with exciting new dance and projection collaboration with James Flynn and the homeschool group who are cooking up something really special for this night!

Experience “The Glowzone” a play space for kids of all ages, will provide LED stuff to dance with and painting under UV light with glow paints to make a community art piece.

Keep an eye on the Golden Bay Community Arts Councils social media https://www.facebook.com/gbcacnz for more information.

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This August come and celebrate with us Netball is an integral part of New Zealand’s dynamic sporting culture especially right here in Motueka.

On any given Saturday our local netball courts are a hive of activitiy, it’s one of Motueka’s most popular sports. This coming August a monumental celebration is taking place, 75 years of Motueka Netball.

Past and present players and participants are warmly invited to join in the festivities and encouraged to register now for this very special occasion.

Steeped in history, netball was introduced to New Zealand as ‘women’s basketball’ in 1906 – a nine-a-side game played on grass, with baskets tied to posts at either end of the court.

With a high profile, strong viewership and love for the game in New Zealand, Netball New Zealand’s events and competitions provide the opportunities for Kiwi’s to connect with the game. Netball is embraced by a wide cross-section of New Zealand society, both urban and rural, children and adults. Although played predominately

by women and girls, Men’s Netball is also growing in stature.

It’s one of the few sports to engage all cultures, making it a key contributor to the wellbeing of these groups in our communities.

The growth of Netball worldwide is also a reflection of New Zealand’s dedication to helping develop the strength of the sport outside our borders, and a determination to see Netball succeed around the globe.

Right - Motueka Netball President Ronnie Wilkins has been involved with the sport for 50 years. She’s pictured alongside one of their amazing sponsors Bruce Miller of New World Motueka

We spoke with Ronnie Wilkins about the upcoming 75th Jubilee. Ronnie started netball playing in 1970 for Riwaka and is currently the President of Motueka Netball.

“Back then we used to play in our grey gym frocks with black stockings, white shirt and a tie, it wasn’t until later on that we were able to play in netball skirts or a proper uniform.”

“We would play at Motueka High School courts, until we had our very own dedicated netball courts built at the Motueka Recreation centre in 1986.”

“Netball has always been popular in our region, I’m incredibly proud of how well we have done for such a small centre. Part of our success is the dedication shown by everyone involved in Motueka Netball, whether they are players, participants, supporters or our amazing sponsors.”

“We are very fortunate to have such a good team at Motueka Netball. They are committed and the young are just as passionate about the game as the senior players.”

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How to join in the festivities Motueka Netball will be celebrating the significance of 75 years of netball in Motueka, by holding a weekend get together on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st August 2021.

Get ready for a wonderful weekend with past and present players and participants. There are two fantastic guest speakers and it’s shaping up to be a truly memorable occasion.

the team won a Gold Medal at both the Commonwealth Games and the World Championships in 2003 and 2006 and a Silver Medal at the same two competitions in 2002 and 2007. She is a former Silver Ferns Captain and ViceCaptain and won the World Championships as a player in 1979 and 1987. She also coached the Mainland Tactix from 2012-2014.

Friday 20th August - Meet and Greet evening with graze table - 5.30pm to 8.30pm - $10.00 per person.

Shaped by a series of strong role models from her own Silver Ferns and Canterbury playing days, Gibbs was another who embraced the athlete-centred coaching philosophy where athletes were encouraged to make decisions through solving on-court problems for themselves.

Saturday 21st August - Visit to the Motueka Netball courts with invitational game and morning tea - Free

Guest Speaker - Shannon Saunders (nee Francois)

Saturday 21st August - Dinner, Guest Speakers and Band - doors open at 5.30pm - $65.00 per person

Shannon Saunders started her netball career playing for Riwaka. She is now captain of the Southern Steel and a Silver Fern.

Friday and Saturday night events will be held at the Moutere Hills Community Centre where there will be a bar available to purchase drinks from and there is free parking available. On Saturday night we will also be providing a courtesy shuttle from the Centre back into Motueka.

Shannon’s netball career gained traction when she headed to Otago University, finding her niche with a young Southern Steel team and going on to become an integral member since joining them in 2012.

Named in the Silver Ferns team for the Australian leg of the 2013 Constellation Cup, Shannon earned her first Test Cap, against the Diamonds, in the Third Test Match in Adelaide.

A group of young players 50 years ago at Motueka Netball’s 25th Anniversary Could each person who has been involved with Motueka Netball Centre please fill out their own form for us to get a true record. Do let anyone and everyone you know who has been involved in netball in Motueka at any stage of their life - spread the word!

Please confirm your interest via the online form www.sporty.co.nz/motuekanetball/75th-Jubilee-celebrations or contact Netball Administrator Stephanie Christoffersen by phone 027 4463916 or email - motueka.netball@gmail.com Guest Speaker - Leigh Gibbs Leigh Gibbs, ONZM, Gold Medalist, and World Champion as a player and a coach for the Silver Ferns, will be the new Centre Manager for Nelson Netball Centre from early 2021.

Mrs Gibbs served as Assistant Coach for the Silver Ferns when

In 2014 Shannon toured the UK with the Silver Ferns and was duly selected for the Silver Ferns team for the Commonwealth Games, held the same year in Glasgow, Scotland. The team went on to win the silver medal.

Shannon competed in the Commonwealth Games again in 2018.

One of the highlights of Shannon’s netball career would have to be, being part of the 2019 Netball World Cup winning squad in a thrilling final matching against long term rivals Australia.

A massive THANK YOU from the Motueka Netball Centre to their incredible sponsors for their on-going support!

New World Motueka Whitwells Menswear Motueka RSA Lower Moutere On the Spot Bay Pharmacy The Cheesecake Shop

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The importance of our four legged friends There is a growing global trend to consider pets as part of the family. In fact, millions of people around the world love their pets, enjoying their companionship, going for walks, playing and even talking to them. And there is evidence suggesting that attachment to pets is good for human health and even helps build community.

Research shows that children who grow up with a pet develop higher levels of empathy and lower stress levels.

More and more often, animals are included in family events and become important to all members of the fam-

ily. This can be particularly significant in single-parent families, where a pet can be an important companion to children. Children with pets may have higher levels of empathy and self-esteem compared to those who do not have pets. Spending more time caring for a pet increases attachment to that animal which in turn reduces stress in owners.

Zooeyia (pronounced zoo-AY-uh) is the idea that pets, also known as companion animals, can be good for human health. In fact, pet owners in Germany and Australia were found to visit their doctor 15 per cent fewer times annually than non-pet owners.

Healthy, emotional connections They are many health benefits to humans occur when there is an emotional attachment to pets. And we tend to care the most for animals that live with us Sharing your life with a pet has been associated with a decreased risk of coronary artery disease, a reduction in stress levels and increased physical activity (especially through dog walking). The presence of a pet during stressful activities has been shown to lower the blood pressure of couples taking part in a stressful task. In fact,

levels of beta-endorphin, oxytocin and dopamine, among other markers, increased in both humans and their dogs during caring interactions, demonstrating that time spent together is physiologically beneficial for both species.

The bond between humans and animals is not just good for human health, it can also help build community. People with pets often find that activities with their companion animal creates connections with other people. Social networks that are developed based on shared concern over the welfare of animals can lead to increased human-human interaction, as well as activities involving pets (e.g. dog-walking clubs). Walking a dog gets people out of private spaces, which can be isolating, and into public areas where interactions with neighbours and other walkers are possible.

Recognising the ways that companion animals enrich human lives, and understanding the depth of the affection between many humans and animals, may be the key to not only better health, but to improving the welfare of society as a whole.

It’s time to register your dogs Register your dogs by 30 June 2021. In Tasman, it only costs $50 to register an urban dog or $30 for a rural dog, however penalty fees will apply for late registrations.

Register in person - Use the form mailed to you or download one from our website and bring it in to any Council service centre to make payment.

Register by mail - Post your completed form and payment to any Council Service Centre: • 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050 • 92 Fairfax Street, Murchison 7007 • 7 Hickmott Place, PO Box 123, Motueka 7143 • 78 Commercial Street, PO Box 74, Takaka 7142 Register online - You can fill out your registration forms on our website. Use your dog owner number as reference.

You can pay your registration fee by: • Bank transfer to account 12-3193-0002048-03 • Online with a credit card (fees apply) If any of your details have changed, such as your address or the number of dogs you own, you need to let us know.

Visit tasman.govt.nz/dog-registration for more information

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Celebrating our incredible volunteers !

National Volunteer Week 2021 runs from June 20-26.

This year’s theme is ‘Recognise, Connect, Reimagine’.

Join us this National Volunteer Week to share stories of volunteering, and help reshape mahi aroha for the future. #NVW2021 Choose to volunteer, connect and create change in your community Volunteering is any activity that involves putting your unpaid time, energy and skills to work for the greater good.

New Zealand is a leading nation in the contribution made by volunteers. Statistics New Zealand’s latest quarterly Labour Market Statistics, highlights New Zealanders contribute a total of around 159 million hours of formal volunteer labour each year.

National Volunteer Week Te Wiki Tuao a-Motu honours the collective energies and mana of all volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy. More than a million people across Aotearoa say they volunteer for an organisation, contributing around $4billion annually to the economy. Much more happens within communities and between people, and increasingly, in different ways.

The landscape of volunteering is changing, in some cases exacerbating the changes we were already seeing, in others creating another shift entirely. Change presents different challenges across the sector, but also highlights unique opportunities for reshaping and

improving the practice of volunteering. Volunteering New Zealand continues to develop its expertise in acting as the champion of mahi aroha.

Through volunteering, Mahi Aroha and social action individuals can create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support development – the list is endless. The good one can do by becoming a volunteering in one’s local community is literally life changing.

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About Volunteering New Zealand Volunteering New Zealand is the kaitiaki of Mahi Aroha, empowering volunteers to enrich Aotearoa New Zealand. Their aspiration is that volunteering is valued as part of who we are as a nation. The organisation is enriched by the goodwill of volunteers in every community. Volunteering New Zealand strives to ensure that local and national volunteer’s contributions and impact is both recognised and supported.

Find out more about Volunteering New Zealand and read stories about how volunteers change people lives go to www.volunteeringnz.org.nz Volunteering locally Volunteers contribute significantly too many community organisations and community-run events. The time, energy and skills they donate help make the Tasman District the special place it is. In the Nelson Tasman region last year approximately 3,000,000 hours were volunteered - without this support many of the services and facilities that we all take for granted could not be provided.

You might want to meet new people and socialise, gain some work-related experience or give your experience and skills back to the community. Either way, it’s a winwin situation; both you and the community benefit.

To find out more about volunteering opportunities look on community noticeboards like those at the supermarket or library, search online via Volunteer Nelson or Seek Volunteer. Ask at your local school, early learning centre, sports group, rest home or church.

Here are just a few examples of local groups who rely on the generosity of volunteers

COULD BE THERE? Our volunteers are amazing people who

choose to be there for people coping with crime and trauma. We thank them for all they do in the community.

Volunteers are needed in your Community now!

Comprehensive training and supervision is provided.

FIND OUT MORE Phone 0800 842 846 Or apply online at;

victimsupport.org.nz/volunteer

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Animal welfare charities, eg SPCA, Riding for Disabled

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Counselling and support services, eg Women’s refuge, Hospice

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Public safety services, eg Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Community Patrol, Neighbourhood Watch

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Health organisations, eg Cancer society

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Religious organisations and churches

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Youth organisations, eg GirlGuiding New Zealand, Scouts

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Conservation organisations, eg Department of Conservation (DOC), Project Janzoon, Tasman Environmental Trust (TET)

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Connecting volunteers Community House is based at Decks Reserve in Motueka is home to many local agencies in our area.

They also have knowledge of our local volunteer organisations. Do stop in and see them and ask if they know of any organisations that are looking for volunteers.

Volunteer Nelson offer a wide range of services to the Nelson Tasman community check out their website https://www.volunteernelson.org.nz or alternatively you might like to call them during opening hours (weekdays 9am – 4pm) phone (03) 546 7681.

Most importantly, find out what the organisation you wish to volunteer for expects from you and tell them what you expect from them. Both you and the organisation need to be comfortable with the arrangement. A clear understanding from day one makes the volunteering experience better for everyone.

One of our many valued local volunteers Jake Walker (pictured) is a current member of The Salvation Army National Youth Brass Band.

He represented NZ in January 2019 at the Rose Bowl Parade in America.

Jake also is the principal solo Cornet player for the Motueka District Brass Band, he is known for his playing of the Last Post, this years ANZAC day he played at the dawn parade, the Riwaka, Upper Moutere and Ngatomiti services.

Jake volunteers at the weekly Body and Soul (Community Meal) which The Salvation Army provide.

He also participates and helps out in many other community events, The Motueka Mem Hall, High School Balls and other events, He is a valued member of the community says Mark Wentworth from State Cinema.

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Motueka Angels at top of table Motueka Bowling Results of the Milnes Beatson sponsored Open Triples bowling tournament held on Saturday, 12 June 2021.

This tournament was well supported with 22 teams participating. 12 teams were from outside clubs and 10 teams drawn from the Motueka club members. Both greens were in use. The overcast grey day allowed four timed games to be played.

The Motueka Bowling Club would like to acknowledge and thank Milnes Beatson for their generous sponsorship.

Results: 1st Alan Griffith, Justine Cowman, Mike Carter from the Stoke Club with 4 wins, 27 ends, 61 points

A few of the Motueka AFC Angels watching the ITM Motueka AFC 1st XI, from the balcony of the clubrooms at Memorial Park.

Another day of competitive football was played at Memorial Park on Saturday.

After two weekends without games, players were excited to take their positions on the football pitch. Many of the youth and Junior teams played at away pitches in the Nelson/ Richmond areas, but two of our senior teams played on home turf at Memorial Park. The Motueka Angels played Tahuna FC Blue Birds at 1pm.

Thankfully the weather held off, enabling the ladies to play a strategic game of football. A

spectacular early goal from Nina Mitchison got the team fired up, followed by a late goal from Aria Petzold, securing the winning points for the Angels.

This sits the Motueka Angels tied for first place with Suburbs FC Swans.

ITM Motueka 1st XI played Rangers AFC Blenheim at 3pm on the main pitch. ITM Motueka played hard against the defending 2020 first division champions on a wet pitch. This year sees the Motueka team in NBF first division men’s competition.

Motueka fought hard to hold off a very strong Blenheim team, only conceding 5 goals to finish on a score of 5-1 to Blenheim.

This sits the team in second place on the NBF standings, behind the Rangers AFC Blenheim team.

In true Motueka style, supporters were watching the game with cheers and banter for the home team.

Other results below.

Motueka Angels Vs Tahuna FC Blue Birds, Motueka winning 2-0.

POD: Nina Mitchison.

Taste of Turkey Masters Vs Sprig and Fern Richmond Masters, Motueka lost Green Acres 2nd XI Vs FC Nelson NMIT, Lost 0-3 ITM 1st XI Vs Rangers FC Blenheim, Motueka lost 5-1.

POD: Jimmy Lattimer.

Vipers Vs FC Richmond FC, Motueka drew 2-2 POD: Tyler Boyd Wolves Vs FC Nelson Tournadoes, Motueka Won 6-3

POD: Barney Lynch Motueka Wasps Vs Richmond AFC, Motueka lost 3-2 POD: Reagan Thomas Falcons Vs Rangers Mapua, Motueka lost 2-6 Motueka Stormers V’s Richmond AFC Thunderslam, Motueka lost 3-8

2nd Robbie Reed, Paul Baken, John Hanton from the Stoke club with 4 wins, 18 ends, 52 points 3rd Robin Doherty, Barbara McGregor, Di Potts from United club with 3 wins, 24 ends, 39 points The highest place for drawn teams from the Motueka Club Sheryl Riordan, Di Fairhall, Phil Macquet / Barbara Howcroft with 3 wins, 18 ends, 34 points.

Motueka Bridge Club

Motueka Stingers V’s Mapua Rangers (1), Motueka won 2-1 POD: Orion Griffin

Geni from Netball Mainland presents Motueka Netball Centre’s administrator Steph Christoffersen with a framed Silver Fern dress signed by the 2020/21 squad.

The dress was awarded after Motueka Netball Centre was selected as being one of the top five most engaged centres during the Cadbury Volunteer of the Month initiative during the 2020 season.

“Thanks to everyone who nominated people during our netball season last year, you all contributed to Motueka Netball Centre winning this stunning prize,” says Steph.

Motueka Handicap North/South Mary Fraher & Mary Hamilton 63.10% Anne Cegarra & Mary McCallum 57.14% Carolyn Gatenby & Ray Cannell 53.27% East/West Janet Howell & Malcolm Macleod 60.12% Brian Field & Marjorie Boult 57.44% Clive Thomas & Karen Logan 57.14% North/South Mary Fraher & Mary Hamilton 63.74% Anne Cegarra & Mary McCallum 53.19% June Tippett & Bet Glengarry 49.66% East/West Janet Howell & Malcolm Macleod 57.08% Brian Field & Marjorie Boult 56.68% Clive Thomas & Karen Logan 56.44%

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Week 5 – 19th June Duty Officer

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Steph

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Raelene

Umpire Officer Desk Duty Court Duty Fundraising

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Nola ROG Royal

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Anne ROG Blue LMO Stars

Riwaka Hot shots & Ngatimoti Stars

Parklands School

Junior Netball

Ngatimoti Stars

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Kahurangi win Nelson Club Trophy and secure home semi for Tasman Trophy

Please note these games 5v5 now happen over 2/3rds of the court.

Games by Buzzer 8.45am – warm up 8.50 - Skill Session – Week 3 9:05 Transition to game. 4 x 8 minute quarters * 9:07 start game. First ¼ 9.15 * 9:17 Second ¼ - 9:25 half time * 9:27 third ¼ - 9.35 * 9:45 fourth ¼ - 9.45 finish and move from the court

All hoops and equipment to be removed from court as soon as game is finished please

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Please note these games 5v5 now happen over 2/3rds of the court.

Games by Buzzer 9.50 am – warm up 9.55 - Skill Session – Week 3 10.10 Transition to game. 4 x 8 minute quarters * 10.12 start game. First ¼ 10.20 * 10.22 Second ¼ - 10.30 half time * 10.32 third ¼ - 10.40 * 10.42 fourth ¼ - 10.50 finish and move from the court

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Ngatimoti Ferns SPC/Brooklyn

Riwaka Hot Shots Riwaka Goal Getters

Shania G / Cori M / Tessa S Sophie M / Meyeh G

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Parklands Whetu LMO Hot Hearts

Tasman Bullets LMO Diamonds

Ella G / Ruby J / Fianna L Sophie M / Meyeh G

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MSS Yellow

UMO Emeralds

Ellie V / Ashley T

Kahurangi’s Mark Kelly, Brendon Smith and Tito Elisara.

Bottom left: The jubilant Kahurangi team celebrate their success.

Year 7 & 8 and Senior Games 2 3 4

Brooklyn Stars LMO Galaxy Huia Kaha

MSS A Ngatimoti Diamonds ROG Blue

Tasmyn N-K / Madison W Hayley R / Lily J Steph / Adele

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MHS 9 Country

MHS 9 B

Abby B / Sheree G

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UMO Gladiators Huia Wairua Huia A

Tasman Diamonds Huia Ora Rogue Raiders

Carly G / Lani Steph / Adele Raelene / A J

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Tasman Sapphires MHS 10 Gold MHS Snr B ROG Royal

Ngatimoti Diamonds Rebel Raiders Vikings Huia Mauri

Amy S / Char Bridget L / Marcela B Mel / Violet Raelene / A J

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LMO Stars MHS 9 Town ROG Social Huia Mana MSS B

RIwaka A MHS 9 M&M MHS 10 Black Huia Manawa Parklands Mako

Tui C / Ashley F Lou / Jess K Violet / Trish R Stacey / Emma G Amanda S / Danielle B

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Please return all trophies to the netball office.

We are trying our hardest to accommodate draw requests, but this year I have had more requests than usual, therefore will not always be able to accommodate everyone every week. Apologies in advance.

By: Alborn.

Brendan

Kahurangi secured both the Nelson Club Championship and a home semi-final for the Tasman Stuff Trophy on Saturday with a 83 to 19 drubbing of Nelson at Trafalgar Park. With a bye next week in the last round of the regular season, and with first spot already assured, Kahurangi will face the yet-to-be-decided fourth place qualifier at Sportspark Motueka on Saturday, 26 June.

While the Kahurangi players and supporters were able to celebrate bringing the Nelson Trophy back to the area for the first time since 1993 when Riwaka took out the division one competition, the focus remains squarely on adding the Stuff Tasman Trophy to the cabinet.

Kahurangi’s 13-try dismantling of Nelson, in a competition round that saw rivals Waimea Old Boys and Marist both suffer upset losses, gave the local side good cause for optimism that it can do something no other Kahurangi side has managed in the team’s nine year history. The coaching team of Brendon

Smith, Tito Elisara and Mark Kelly have crafted a cohesive unit that plays fast-paced, fluid and precise rugby when it sticks to its structures. With player depth unlike anything they have had in the past, Kahurangi is also a team with a fantastic culture as evidenced by the way the players support each other even when errors are made during matches.

A number of selection headaches now loom for the selectors with players such as Willis Scott, Mike Wells and Dylan Monopoli available for the playoffs.

In the match against Nelson on Saturday, the Kahurangi lineout secured a mountain of quick, clean ball for its backline both on its own throw and with Hana CorbettBurrows and Manu Parkin stealing many of Nelson’s throws.

Openside Luke Nicholson celebrated his 50th match for the side with a strong performance and a classic flanker’s try as he ran the perfect support line. Thomas Robinson’s work rate and physicality both in attack and defence seems to climb to new heights with every outing. He was again the biggest and meanest physical presence on

the park.

Louie Chapman put on a flawless exhibition from halfback with crisp distribution, accurate box kicks and calm, authoritative comms to his pack.

Operating off this clean platform, first five eighths Willy Havili had a field day, scoring a try himself, and distributing strongly to his backline buddies who Nelson found impossible to contain.

Vito Lammers, a late inclusion in the runon side, scored two tries while his midfield partner Levi Aumua broke tackles and left a trail of destruction in his wake each time he touched the ball.

Wingers Jan Lammers and Stein Schreiber used the time and space well both touching down for tries.

For the Nelson RFC, which recently celebrated its 150th anniversary, 2021 has been a year of rebuilding as they have struggled to cope with a number of injuries to key players.

In his after-match speech captain Manu Parkin talked of how Kahurangi has faced these challenging situations in seasons past and offered words of encouragement for next season and beyond.

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DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz AGE CONCERN Tea & Talk 24a Tudor Street. The Shed- Every Wednesday 10am. More Info phone 027-9214074 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757. AA meeting in the Family Service Centre, 27 Talbot St, every Wednesday 7pm.

ART - MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.

BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGED WORKERS TRUST (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 4444708.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz CALL OF THE OCEAN Jessie Leov and Nelson Bays HArmony Chorus with special guests Trio Jackson, Katie Ben and Imani-J. 19 June 7pm Nelson Centre of Musical Arts. Tickets available at the NCM Box Office or visit www.ncma.nz/events CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family.

Encourage-Hope-Share. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS Hear about the hope given through Barnabas Aid in poor countries, with friendship and morning tea. This Friday18th June 10:30am at Tasman Church. For more information: Jane 5266709 GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING. The Shed is a Mental health day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka.

GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests.

Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP: www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Thursday 24th June Meeting 1000hrs at the Mot RSA followed by lunch at the Waimea Club. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com

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MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS It’s cool to wear a uniform and belong to Motueka District Brass. Come along and try us out. Email motueka.brass@gmail. com or phone 02102233244 MOTUEKA GRG SUPPORT GROUP Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren.

2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.

MOTUEKA MENZSHED MenzShed has a variety of projects. Come and see for yourself. Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail. com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.

MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB next meeting will be at 10.00 at the Bandrooms on Friday 18th June. Great speakers and fellowship. All welcome. Enquires John at 0274082206.

MOTUEKA SENIORNET have one on one help sessions with their computers etc. To join Seniornet Motueka, phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 to book a ride, 24hrs notice required / mapuawheels@gmail.com NELSON SOCIAL DANCE CLUB June 19, Club Waimea, 7:30 - 11pm, Night Shift. New dancers very welcome. Entry $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Ball tickets will be available. Phone Chris 0211601358 OPERATION COVER UP Open Day at St Thomas Church Hall. July 5th. New times. 10.00am to 1.00pm.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137.

RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc.

New Members welcome. Contact Peter 0275443923 for further information and times.

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS. If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or ph 539 1137 for details.

THE MALE ROOM in Motueka. Free service for male survivors. Peer support. where: 24a Tudor Street Wednesday and Thursdays and other days by appointment. Call Carl on 0224524215 or email steppingstone4@gmail.com Website www. maleroom.co.nz WAITAKI GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL BOARDERS REUNION. 17th & 18th September 2021.

Registrations of interest to wghshostel100@ waitakigirlshigh.school.nz or WGHS Boarder Reunion, PO Box 42 Oamaru. 9444 Nelson contact 027 673 1145

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antiques

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$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery.

Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 0274484430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

arborist ALL TREE CARE Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426.

carpet cleaning

flatmates required

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$120 PER WEEK for own room share expenses. Wilkinson St, backs onto Deck’s Reserve right in town.

Share with carpet layer + builders apprentice.

Seeking respectful, quiet, non-smoking, clean-tidy applicant.

Contact Hayden: haydenwordsworth@ gmail.com

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chimney sweep CHIMNEY SWEEP Marahau - Moutere Tasman and surrounds.

Query or quote please phone Steve 021-08101146.

dentures NEW DENTURES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

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C A N Y C O M R ID E O N B R U S H C U T T E R / M O W E R Selectable 4WD, Excellent condition, 2011 Recently serviced, low hours $10,000.00 plus GST 4 0F T C O N T A I N E R Excellent condition, light ivory. Pick up Richmond. $7,500.00 plus GST Approx 130m to 190m Diameter and 2.0m to 2.7m long.

Pick up Richmond $750.00 plus GST Any questions or to view telephone Granville on 021 423 899

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ANNUAL WINTER ART EXHIBITION OPENING 5.30pm Sunday 20 June Refinery ArtSpace 114 Hardy St, Nelson Exhibition runs Mon 21 June - Sat 3 July, 10am - 4pm

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trades THE BOARDSMITH -Snowboard/Ski service & repairs -Skateboard parts, sales & service -Surfboard/SUP repairs Ph Chris (Motueka) 027 569 8524

trades TASMAN BLASTING SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nz or office@tasmansodablasting.co.nz Ph. 0225288159

wanted ROUND bale feeders Wanted. 03 522 4233

wanted HARE HUNTING for food source. I will pay $10 for each hare I get.

I am 58 years old and I am honest and careful, and I have the names and phone numbers of many landowners who will confirm this. Please ph 027-2486754

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Advertising Sales Consultant

wanted to buy CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY VINTAGE / QUALITY TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING PH TIM GLADSTONE T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235

The Guardian Newspaper is looking for an Advertising Consultant to sell advertising features.

We need someone who is well organised, strong organisational and people skills, a self-starter who can seek out opportunities with a good phone manner.

This is an exciting position to work with a privately owned leading newspaper.

If you are looking for a new challenge, we’d love to talk to you.

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Please apply in writing with CV to: Guardian Motueka Newspaper 19 Wallace Street, Motueka or email: guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

wanted to buy SHED ITEMS, garden tools, wheel barrow, estate, house clearout/ downsizing items. Ph Matt 021 178 2346

storage

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HANDYMAN Storage.

Motueka's newest most secure storage unit.

Security cameras.

Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available.

$$$ CASH PAID $$$ Estate Lots or Downsizing Or just a minor cleanout Top Prices Paid For Tools Shed & Fishing Gear Vintage Household Items NZ Pictures & Postcards Records Books & Coins Vintage Comics & Toys Scrap Gold & Silver Plus Much Much More Large or Small Lots Steve Lawson 027 5380020 or 5380020 ( Nelson Based )

storage STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6.20 a week. Ph 528 4060.

storage TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw.

Clean, dry, secure units.

Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

THE QUEEN AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1964 Halifax Street, Nelson

work wanted CLEANER needing work.

Experienced.

Ref available. Full licence. Own car.

Reliable. Honest. Ph 0212771221

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Register your dogs now

Youth leadership opportunities

It's time, register your dogs by 30 June 2021. In Tasman, it only costs $50 to register an urban dog or $30 for a rural dog, however penalty fees will apply for late registrations. You can register your dog online, in person or by mail. If any of your details have changed, such as your address or the number of dogs you own, you also need to let us know. Fill in the Dog Registration Update Notification form on our website and drop it in or post it to us. Visit tasman.govt.nz/dog-registration.

We have partnered with the Lions Club to bring you another two $500 grants for young people aged 15 – 20 in Tasman to participate in youth leadership opportunities. This can be used for activities such as The Spirit of New Zealand, Outward Bound, Festival for the Future, Whenua Iti Outdoors and other experiences, conferences and workshops.

Free car seat checks in June Did you know that over 80% of car seats in New Zealand are not installed correctly? A seat that is not installed correctly cannot perform adequately in a crash. As part of our commitment to road safety, we have partnered with Nelson City Council and Baby On The Move Nelson to provide free car seat checks and fittings in June.

Lower Queen Street works The Tasman Alliance is utilising additional funding from Waka Kotahi to complete asphalt surfacing on Lower Queen Street at the intersections of McShanes Road, Headingly Lane and Berryfield Drive.

Work will start this Sunday 20 June and is expected to take five nights to complete the three intersections depending on weather. Work will happen from 6.00 pm – 6.00 am. Night work is required to take advantage of the lower traffic volume.

Any car seat bought from any shop can be taken to Baby On The Move and they will check it and help you to achieve a safe and compliant installation.

Thank you for your patience allowing us to undertake the work quickly and safely.

Bookings are essential. To book please call 03 547 2555, email nelson@babyonthemove.co.nz or send a Facebook message to Baby On The Move – Nelson.

Moturoa Rabbit Island – Nelson Marlborough Fish & Game pheasant hunt Public access to the eastern half of Moturoa / Rabbit Island will be closed for three organised game bird hunts this winter. The closure will include all of the beach front at the eastern end. The second of these hunts will take place on Saturday 19 June, 8.30 am – 3.00 pm (Sunday 20 June reserve day).

If 2021 is the year to challenge yourself, you can find out more and apply on our website. Visit tasman.govt.nz and search 'youth leadership grant'.

Tell us your amazing art idea Our Creative Communities Scheme has funding available to help groups and individuals running arts projects in our area. Creative Communities provides funding to support community involvement in the arts – whether it’s music, theatre, festivals, mural painting, outdoor sculptures, art in public spaces, kapa haka, singing, art workshops or something else.

Funded by Creative New Zealand, the Creative Communities Scheme is designed to support opportunities for communities to participate in the arts. There is a focus on art projects that have a broad community involvement, involve young people or support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities.

Applications are open until Saturday 10 July 2021.

Visit tasman.govt.nz/creative-communities for more information and to complete an application form.

For more details contact Jacob Lucas at Nelson Marlborough Fish & Game on 03 544 6382.

Battle for the Banded Rail community planting

A keen group of volunteers have been working on restoring Robson’s Scenic Reserve in Eighty-Eight Valley near Wakefield. The final push is being made this Saturday 19 June with a community planting day from 10.00 am. The Wakefield Bush Restoration Society will be planting 3,000 trees, half of which are being supplied by Tasman District Council with the remainder coming from an extremely generous donation from a Wakefield resident.

Bring a picnic, a spade and sturdy footwear and get your hands dirty for a great community asset. If the weather’s wet the planting will be postponed until Saturday 26 June.

Do you qualify for a rates rebate?

If you’re a low-income earner, you can have some of your rates credited to your rates account. You have until 30 June 2021 to apply for a rebate for the current rating year. If you aren’t sure if you’re eligible, call us on 03 543 8400 and we can check for you. For more information visit tasman.govt.nz and search ‘rates rebate’.

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They have a community planting day on Sunday 20 June at Bronte Peninsula North from 9.00 am – 1.00 pm and you are all invited to join.

Please take gloves, a spade if you have one and drinking water. Wear solid footwear and clothes suitable for the weather conditions.

For more information, email bandedrail@gmail.com or phone Kathryn on 03 544 4537.

Get funding for your community project Do you have an exciting community project in the pipeline? Community Grants help get some of our most valuable community projects off the ground, and the next round of funding is open for 2021.

Funding is available for projects that are either Tasman-based or will benefit Tasman residents, meet a community need and have community support.

Priority will be given to projects that align with our community outcomes and can show financial support from other sources as well.

Visit tasman.govt.nz/grants for more information and to apply. Applications close 31 July.

COUNCIL HUI Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond.

Access to meetings will continue to be available via Zoom video conferencing for those who are unable to attend in person. See tasman.govt.nz/ meetings-calendar for details.

Accessibility For All Friday 18 June, 10.00 am. Community meeting.

Operations Committee Thursday 24 June, 9.30 am. Public forum.

Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit Friday 25 June, 9.30 am. Public forum.

Tasman Regional Transport Committee Tuesday 29 June, 9.30 am. Public forum.

Full Council Wednesday 30 June, 9.30 am. Public forum.

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Restoration planting at Robson's Reserve

Battle for the Banded Rail is a Tasman Environmental Trust community conservation project. The group works with volunteers, Tasman District Council, the Department of Conservation and landowners to restore birdlife to the Waimea Inlet by trapping introduced predators and restoring habitat around the estuary margin.

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Gritty cross country course delights runners

Runners and walkers set off on their first lap of the Scarecrow Scamper.

A real ‘old fashioned’ cross country course delighted the field of over 90 runners and walkers as they competed in the inaugural ‘Scarecrow Scamper’ course at the Bonny’s farm in Tapawera on

Saturday.

Both the shorter 1.75km per lap course for the children and the longer 3.25km per lap course for the adults proved very challenging with streams to cross, hills to

climb, slippery areas of mud, cow pats to navigate around and generally rough terrain.

However, the parents, grandparents and friends supporting from the sidelines, gave great

encouragement to the 27 children and adult participants alike.

Line honours in this Event went to: 1st Junior 1 lap, Rachel Brown; 1st Junior 2 laps, Isaac Bonny; 1st Senior 2 laps,

Noah Lausen, 1st Walker 2 laps, Alan West; 1st Senior 3 laps, Matt Ogden.

Despite the difficult terrain, runners and walkers enjoyed the challenge this course provided for them.

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ated the variety in the scenery during each lap, from the cow paddocks to running up the farm track giving a great vista over Scarecrow Gully below, through the trees, past a historic hut and around

the pond.

Overall, everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable day out in the pleasant country atmosphere, ensuring this new event a permanent spot in the annual Winter Running Programme.