The Guardian - 18 September 2019

WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2019

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Pet-day magic at Mahana

Dakota and Sienna Archibald with their pet duckling, Chirp, at Mahana School’s annual pet day last Friday.

Chirp was one of the smaller creatures on show with other pets taken along including dogs, lambs, horses, chickens and turtles.

The students also created sand saucers, recycled models, vegetable sculptures and decorated muffins and cupcakes.

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Artists embrace ‘walk of life’ philosophy Motueka ‘Eye to Eye’ art show Motueka Art Collective members invite the public to the opening of a spring art show upstairs at the Motueka Sprig and Fern from 5pm7pm on Tuesday, 24 September.

“The art collective – known as the ‘ArtHug’ – has been going for several years.

It’s a supportive circle where we encourage each other’s creative potential,” says member Suze Wansbone.

While some of the

members are art school graduates, others are self-taught and still emerging.

“Exhibiting is an important part of the process. We are being brave by putting it out there and not hiding our work away. Thanks to the kindness of proprietors Peter Fry and Sue Bloomfield, we have been granted the upstairs room where we display paintings, ceramics and mixed media,” says artist Pam Wood.

Motueka art collective members prefer to work at a deliberate

pace rather than being career focused.

“The walk of life approach may take more time than ‘careering’ (implying barrelling towards a goal). You may arrive a bit later, but you will have enjoyed the landscape and most likely be more mature,” says Suze.

Nine artists contributing to the exhibition are: Pam Wood, Helena Morris, Joyce Griffin, Karin Lummis, Suze Wansbone, Lizzie Yockney, Abby Butler, Dani Hedges and Liz Mahoney.

ArtHug member Suze Wansbone.

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Motueka Lions Club members get stuck in at one of their kindling working bees.

Motueka Lions Club members have just completed their 22nd consecutive Fertiliser Drive - another successful project, which will raise nearly $7,000 towards local and regional worthy causes.

However, they’re not standing still, continuing with another regular project. This produces bags of kin-

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dling and small blocks, with a working bee for members each Saturday morning throughout the winter.

Thanks are due to Hermann Seifried of Seifried Wines who generously provide space and sheds for the Lions Club to use for the project, where the processing, bagging and storage of kindling takes place.

and are always in high demand throughout the colder days of winter. While Motueka Lions have seen a number of new members in recent months, there is always a warm welcome for any locals who would like to join, get involved with these and other activities, and help contribute to our great local community.

This gives coverage for the various stages of ripping, sawing and chipping the donated offcuts of timber, and means that rain or shine, the work can carry on. Even the mid-morning smoko can take place under cover! These bags of kindling are sold locally, thanks to BP Motueka and Rogers Garage in Riwaka,

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Children’s Literacy Festival on Friday

Nearly 700 children and their teachers from schools around the district will spend Friday experiencing the Mapua Community Library Children’s Festival.

Established as a companion event to the weekend’s VOLUME Mapua Literacy Festival, the children from years 1-4 are sure to be engrossed by the morning’s ‘Theatre’ programme with renowned improvisation artists.

Glenn Cousins, Fleur Jackson and Gina Foley are part of CUSP, a new ‘improv’ troupe based in Nelson. They are storytellers from way back, along with Lisa who is directing and Dan Allan, who love stories so much they started the Nelson Fringe Festival. Gina has also just written her first book, Wonderful Girls.

With a programme set to celebrate the many forms good lit-

eracy communication comes in, four workshops await the year 5-8 children.

Barbara Glass and Mike Howell will host ‘Illustrating My Story’, Eirlys Hunter and Geoff O’Malley Map-making, Julia Ludbrook and Melanie Drewery Screenwriting.

The fourth workshop will offer an audio-visual talk by Jon Tucker.

It was a number of years ago when Jon and his wife gave up their teaching jobs, loading up ten boxes of school books and together with their five sons, sailed into the South Seas.

The adventures that befell the family provided the inspiration for his ‘Those Kids’ series of books. The latest of which, ‘Those Sugar-Barge Kids’ is one of three finalists in the Australian Environment Award for Children’s Literature.

Jon’s passionate on the topic of climate change and his great adventure books for

Adventurous mariner Jon Tucker will undoubtedly enthral children with his family’s tales of sailing the high seas. children, based on their exciting boating and camping lifestyle, have an environmental slant.

Another of Jon’s books ‘Snow Petrel’ is the true story of his time as cabin boy for two of his sons once they’d grown up and

set sail in a small home-built yacht to the world’s windiest place, a hut in Antarctica 3000km south of Tasmania.

If the children of Dovedale, Mahana, Mapua, Tasman, Tasman Bay Christian and Upper Moutere

Parklands School Kapa Haka group perform at The Warehouse in Motueka last Thursday.

Schools find themselves inspired to embark on the life of a mariner it’ll be understandable, and after such a varied and stimulating festival they’ll no doubt be illustrating, mapping, writing and acting out their tales too.

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Will you be watching the Rugby World Cup and can the All Blacks make it a three-peat?

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Tokongawa “Possibly watching it. There’s a very good chance for the All Blacks.”

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Snells Beach “Of course I’ll be watching. I think the All Blacks will win though they won’t be easy games.”

Margaret Fidler

Motueka Valley “No I won’t watch but the All Black’s should do a threepeat.”

New Zealand Male Choir Gala Concert

Members of the Nelson Male Voice Choir who are also in the New Zealand Choir Doug Evans, Norman Philips and John Masters.

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Around 60 male singers will show all the power of their voices on Saturday, 28 September at the Nelson College for Girls.

The New Zealand Male Choir Gala Concert will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the group whose members come from Bluff to Northland – including Nelson.

“When the first NZ Male Choir was formed, from the core Nelson Choir, before they left the shores to go to Wales on a tour, one of the things they did was visit the Marae for a Powhiri and we decided, with the twentieth anniversary, to do the same,” says Nelson member Norman Phillips.

The presentation

Concert will start at 7:30pm with guest artists from the Nelson Male Choir, Allison Cormack (soprano) and Douglas Couchman (cornet).

Tickets are available at www.ticketdirect.co.nz and at the Theatre Royal in Nelson, for $30. On Sunday, 29 September the group will also demonstrate their voices for the

Nelson Community at the Christ Church Cathedral steps. The presentation will be part of the church’s regular morning service and they will also perform some pieces from their own repertoire. “Joining services at The Cathedrals and churches is something that we’ve done traditionally and when we go up there we sing

and perform in locations such as Napier for Art Deco, where we also sing in the Cathedral. It’s also a tradition that when we do the entertainment, we normally go to the Church and we sing as a part of the service. It’s open to the public, anyone can go there listen as we sing as part of the service,” says Norman.

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Visual story-telling that belongs to everyone Maeve Allen is the local artist who created the ‘Arrivals and Departures’ art installation that is to be officially blessed and presented to the Motueka community on Saturday, 28 September, at Port Motueka.

When commissioned by the Arts Council to design the sculpture, Maeve took the concept of ‘arrivals and departures’ literally and, as she recounts, was overcome by the need to write what is now the prose on the back of the sculpture. “As an artist I wanted to contribute something tangible to our society through creative storytelling.

“Every culture has its own stories or narratives which are shared as means of entertainment, education, cultural preservation or instilling moral values,” says Maeve.

Maeve’s gift of artistic flair is underpinned by an energy hugely influenced by nature, imagery and symbolism.

“Over time I learnt to accept this gift, this overpowering urge to honour my birthright and give back, whether we are born in this beautiful land of the long white cloud or whether we arrived upon these shores tossed from lands afar,” says Maeve.

“There is no ownership, we are all here to be caretakers of

Above: Maeve balances above her work on a specially constructed diving board.

Below: Preparing the site at the Motueka Marina.

Mother Earth: we are all here to learn, grow and contribute.”

Maeve elaborates upon the elements of her creation. “The waka reflects the enduring pilgrimage navigated by Maori to these shores guided by the whales as told in Maori mythology. The screeching seagulls indicate the closeness of the whenua (land), and, while the whale is often deemed tapu

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to Maori, I purposely designed the waka hull to flow into the whale’s tail but have subtly divided the link to the European sailing ship hull by way of a wave to respect the sacredness of Maori cosmology.

“The narration mosaicked upon the waka sail is responding to the vastness of Maori migration.

This includes a topographical view of the

Motueka harbour, the stylised New Zealand map, and the seagulls indicating the closeness of the whenua.”

The mosaicked narration upon the sailing ship sail illustrates the four seasons that represent the comings and goings of itinerant workers, holiday makers and working generations that have supported Motueka in the past, present and into the future.”

Delivering More For Motueka Issues & Projects for the Next Three Years • Construct the new library • Upgrade our stormwater systems in central Motueka • Resolve traffic safety issues especially on High Street • Introduce and act on climate change measures • Retain the Pensioner Cottages in Council’s ownership and management.

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Police Report Hi all, Pleasing to be able to report that the last week has been relatively crime free…let’s hope that continues. A local 20-year-old was arrested for damaging the hanging baskets on High Street – he was intoxicated and was identified using the town security camera system. He is the 81st person to be identified in 2 years since those cameras went in and they have made a huge difference to the safety of people in the central Motueka area and a big decrease in the amount of damage being done. Thank you once again to the local people and companies that provided the money to install that system – the whole community thanks you. Well done.

S/Constable Grant Heney

Occurrences: • Theft from an unlocked car in Michael Meyers St (off Poole St).

Cash stolen.

• 28 yr old female driving whilst disqualified. Car impounded.

• 20 yr old Motueka male arrested for wilful damage.

• 29 yr old Nelson male arrested for failing to stop and disqualified driving. Car impounded.

• 2 domestic incidents.

• 1 mentally unwell person dealt with.

• 1 suicidal person dealt with.

• Outdoor furniture (2 small wicker style chairs and a small table) stolen from Ngapiko Place off Parker Street over the weekend.

Big 4 Team Winners of ITM Riwaka Hunting and Fishing 2019 competition - Kiwi Craypists; Gordan (Kelly Country), Alistair (ITM Motueka), Richie Ayers (winner) , Keiren Hall (winner), Rikki Brown (winner), Dean Reynish (winner) , Simon Fowler (president). Absent – Cam (Spika), Lenny (Coppins Outdoors).

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Voting System Poll, 2019 Tasman istrict ouncil voted to eep PP irst Past the Post However, voters have the right to decide what voting system we use: FPP or STV (Single Transferable Vote).

STV is considered to e a airer system oters are a le to ran their choices and are not restricted to one tic The goal is to elect a Council which looks more like the communities it represents.

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Motueka Library - 12 Pah Street Phone 03 528 1047 Building Bricks Club for children 23 September, 3.30-5pm Join our Building bricks club and make amazing creations at the Library.

Adrian Barbour, a local Bricks enthusiast facilitates this group. The bricks are generously supplied by the Christchurch User group.

NZ Conservation Week Wednesday 25 September 10 am - The Weka Story for pre-schoolers & parents 11 am - Rock wrens in Tasman, a conservation talk for adults Join Flo from the Department of Conservation for these informative talks

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FACTS about the 2019 Tasman District FPP/STV POLL • The process and options are covered y New ealand local government legislation •

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• T is eing adopted y a growing num er o New ealand councils including arl orough and all health oards ore in o rom this o cial site www.stv.govt.nz •

ecause electors appoint and employ their council representatives it is appropriate that the electors should choose the voting system

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will mail out the poll voting papers with the other voting papers

Kiwi and Pacific foodie flavours Friday 27 September, 11-12 noon Join us for tastings, trivia and recipe books.

Bring recipes to swap.

Spring Booksale at Motueka Library 30 September – 5th October NZ Chocolate Week Wednesday 2 October, 10am-11am Join us for chocolate trivia, tastings, a quiz and word game and Sweet Surprise Reads with hidden golden tickets.

Koha, please.

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Dick Lelong, John Jones, Brendan Jones, Mike Treanor & Colin Eggers received Long Service and Good Conduct medals at the 2019 Tasman Rural Fire Force awards.

Five members of the Tasman Rural Fire Force were recognised for their service on Saturday, 7 September at their annual awards function at Motueka Fire Station.

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Fire Brigades’ Long Service and Good Conduct Medal is a meritorious and longservice award for operational uniformed members of recognised fire services in New Zealand who have completed 14

years of service and whose conduct is of such good standard to warrant the coveted medal.

A clasp to the medal may be awarded for each additional seven years of service subsequent to that for

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Dick LeLong and John Jones were both recognised for their 21 years of service, Brendan Jones for 20 years, Mike Treanor for 19 years and Colin Eggers for 16 years.

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“Last Night of the Proms” About the same time as the BBC Proms draws to a close in the Royal Albert Hall in London with the traditional Last Night of the Proms, the Nelson Symphony Orchestra will present its own version conducted by Nigel Weeks.

This concert will feature three young soloists performing with the orchestra.

Well known local pianist Louis Lucas - Perry will perform the first movement of Grieg’s famous piano concerto.

Violinist Juliet Ayre will play the beautiful Meditation from Thais by Massenet.

Singer Ben Kubiak will perform the famous Toreador Song from Carmen by Bizet and If I Were A Rich Man from Fiddler on the Roof.

Other pieces in this popular programme include: Overture Carnival

Jessica Tibbs Congratulations Jess for winning the Titans of Tunes.

Titans of Tunes was an event run by the Playhouse cafe and theatre as a regional songwriting/performance competition. Competitors had to perform 3 original songs at an evening event judged by 3 local musos. Although up against stiff competition Jess was the “clear winner”.

Her prize package included $500 and a free recording session in a professional studio.

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Louis Lucas-Perry at the Chanel Arts Centre, Motueka.

Elgar J e r u s a l e m Charles Hubert Parry Country Gardens Percy Grainger Salut d’Amour Edward Elgar English Folk Song Suite Vaughan

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Last Night of the Proms is conducted by the Nelson Symphony

Orchestra’s Director of Music, Nigel Weeks at the Nelson Centre for Musical Arts, Nile St on Saturday, 21 September at 7.30pm with a repeat performance on Sunday, 22 September at 2pm.

ARFNZ offers expert advice on ‘Vaping Facts’ The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) commends the Ministry of Health on the creation of their ‘Vaping Facts’ website, but maintains that this is still the beginning of a long process.

ARFNZ Chief Executive Letitia O’Dwyer says that the Foundation fully supports the development of new methods of smoking cessation for those struggling to quit, but that vaping alone won’t help most people to give up smoking.

“It is important to note that there no easy answers when it comes to quitting smoking,” says Letitia.

“We, along with the European Respiratory Society, the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, the American Lung Association, and many other medical societies, recommend that

robustly tested, scientifically proven therapies be tried first, in conjunction with wraparound-services and support.”

ARFNZ Medical Director Dr Stuart Jones agrees on the importance of increasing resources and accessibility, but cautions that research has shown clear effects of vaping which are understated on the Vaping Facts site.

“To say that there is no evidence that vaping is harmful to human health is misleading.

There are multiple studies, including the recent NASM report, indicating that not only is vaping ineffective as a sole cessation method, but could have serious health effects in the long-term.”

Recent deaths in the United States attributed to vaping have resulted in vape bans.

A UK report published at the end of

last year showed that widespread access and availability of e-cigarettes in the UK has had no significant impact on their smoking rates over the last decade.

“If we are going to use vaping, we need to use it in a smarter way, as part of a smoking cessation program, and push for more funding of culturally appropriate and accessible programs.

Studies in nicotine replacement therapy show that widespread access without wraparound smoking cessation counselling actually leads to reduced rates of quitting.

The only study that has shown some benefit from e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool used it as part of an intensive support program.

“We note that these risks are stated on the Vaping Facts web-

site, but would suggest that the website also update to reflect that there is some evidence that vaping can be a gateway to smoking in youth, which has been clearly demonstrated in overseas experience.”

Letitia reiterates that improved respiratory health is the common goal of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation and the team behind the Vaping Facts website. ”The position of the Foundation is that nothing but clean air should enter the lungs, unless there is a clear and proven benefit to respiratory health,” says Letitia.

“The research simply doesn’t support that this is the case with vaping; it’s not a magic bullet.

“We’re in the business of healthy lungs; not just for this generation, but for all generations to come.”

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Letters Dear Editor, Make STV your choice.

Local government elections are here - for mayor, councillors and community board, and the District Health Board (DHB). This year Tasman electors also have the opportunity to vote in a poll choosing which voting system to use for elections in the future.

The poll options are First Past the Post (FPP), currently used for council elections, or Single Transferable Vote (STV), a preferential system required for all DHB elections and already used by some local authorities, including our neighbour Marlborough District Council.

When your voting papers arrive this month you’ll vote for councillors and community board members using FPP, and District Health Board members using STV. You’ll also have another vote to choose if you want both votes to use STV at the next election, or continue to use 2 different

voting systems.

It’s simpler and makes more sense to use the same voting system for Council and DHB elections. STV has been shown to result in Councils which look more like the communities they represent. STV is easy and means that every vote counts.

There will be sessions at the Richmond library in the week beginning 23rd September where you can find out more and have your queries answered.

Make the most of this opportunity and vote STV in the poll.

Liz Thomas Takaka

Dear Editor, What an impressive line up of candidates for Mayor, Motueka Ward and Motueka community council that attended the meeting at Marahau on Thursday night. We are so lucky to have such talented people putting themselves forward to represent us.

The diversity among them was good to see with more younger candidates than for a while and some very experienced ones too, a combination that bodes well for the next council. The passion and energy displayed by all candidates, young and not so young, female and male was great. Sadly Pasifika and recent immigrants are still not represented, hopefully that will come.

If anyone has not yet attended a Meet The Candidates event, make the effort, it is a lively event and with the enthusiasm of the candidates you won’t fall asleep!

Many thanks to all the candidates for putting themselves forward, doing impressive preparation and in many cases fitting the meetings into a busy work day.

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Dear Editor, Voting system--Have your Say Our Tasman District voting papers will arrive soon and, as before, two of the five wards will vote for Community Board representatives as well as for councillors and a Mayor.

There’s also an extra important decision for all Tasman electors, whichever ward they live in. Together we will choose which voting system will be used from 2022. The voting system is the foundation stone that underpins our democratic elections. We the electors must choose it.

Thanks to the legislation governing all councils, we will choose between the First Past the Post (FPP) and the numbered preferential Single Transferable Vote (STV) systems. A leaflet enclosed with the voting papers will compare them, but it’s a good idea to start thinking about the choices now if you haven’t been to one of the candidates’ meetings.

Thanks to nearly 2,500 Tasman voters who signed a petition, we have this special opportunity to make an important decision for our district. It’s the first time in 17 years. Please make sure you vote.

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yard provides plenty of off-street parking or working space in front of the 3-bay shed.

All this set on a private, fully fenced rear 1273m2 section, 5 minutes walk to town.

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"As a Board member, I will continue to support community projects, voluntary groups and Council to make Motueka a stronger and more vibrant town into the future."

View my policies on my Facebook page: "David Armstrong - Motueka Community Board" Authorised by David Armstrong, 19 Te Maatu Drive, Motueka

The Nelson Lakes feature on newly released postage stamps.

New Zealand postage stamps celebrate Te Araroa trail Six iconic Te Araroa trail locations were immortalised on postage stamps on Wednesday, 4 September, with the release of an NZ Post stamp series celebrating some of the stunning locations found along New Zealand’s national walking trail.

The stamps feature photos that will bring back fond memories for anyone who has walked the 3,000 km trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

The North Island locations shown on the new stamps are Ninety Mile Beach in Northland, Karamu Walkway in Waikato, and Tongariro Alpine Crossing on the Central Plateau. The South Island stamps depict Nelson Lakes in Tasman, Stag Saddle in Canterbury, and Lake Hawea in Otago.

Te Araroa Trust chief executive Mark Weatherall said it was “humbling” to see the trail appear on stamps issued by New Zealand’s national postal service.

“They say you’ve made it if you’re on a postage stamp, so this is a great honour for Te Araroa trail,” says Mark.

“We were thrilled to be approached about this new series and we’ve enjoyed working with NZ Post to suggest featured locations and provide informa-

tion about different trail sections.”

NZ Post Head of Stamps and Coins Antony Harris said it was a privilege to work with Te Araroa Trust to bring the annual scenic stamp issue Te Araroa Trail to life.

“Through NZ Post’s scenic stamp issue Te Araroa Trail we showcase New Zealand’s longest trail that stretches the length of Aotearoa - from Cape Reinga to Bluff. The stamps feature some of the beautiful landscapes encountered on this spectacular 3,000km long journey.”

The Te Araroa Trail stamp series was designed by NZ Post’s Hannah Fortune using photos generously contributed by Te Araroa walkers Amos Chapple, David Lemaire, Jay Conlon, Dylan Moron, Annika Ananias and Helen Olmas.

The stamps are available in $1.30, $2.60, $3.30 and $4.00 denominations.

Their release comes in the lead-up to the start of the 2018-2019 walking season, which begins on Tuesday, 1 October.

In the 2018-2019 season more than 1,100 people walked the length of Te Araroa trail. Tens of thousands more walked individual sections after work, during the weekends, and in their holidays.

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Left: Woodlands resident Heather Grimshaw serves afternoon tea.

A Conversation with Emma DAVID - Hello Emma. How are you today? Could I have a flat white and one of those fluffy scones, please?

EMMA - Hi David. I’m fine. We are busy. How’s your election campaign?

DAVID - It’s always difficult to judge. We’ve had three candidates meetings, plus all the advertising. The voting papers go out on September 20th and there is a three week voting period until October 12th.

EMMA - Has there been any decision on the new library yet?

Motueka’s inaugural Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Day was so successful organisers say they are already looking ahead to plan next year’s event.

“There are so many people to thank.

Much kindness was given and received and seeds from RAK day were planted and watered. Many thanks to the many individuals who contributed in numerous ways to raise the kindness,” says organiser Jane Hobday.

New Zealand’s National Kindness Day began in 2005, making it the first country worldwide to have a national RAK Day and now it’s embraced in every corner of the country on September, 1 each year.

Motueka Sunday Market visitors were recipients of red envelopes given out by some stall holders at

random which created a “great atmosphere”.

The envelopes contained a voucher to spend at the market.

One woman described the pleasure of being able to buy some earrings for her granddaughter completely unexpectedly.

Also many businesses gave vouchers or products to surprise people with at the market. Hair products, baking moulds and café vouchers were among those received with delight and surprise.

In the Day’s lead up children at Greenwood Street Kindergarten made wee gifts with their parents to gift to others, while at Riwaka School’s assembly on the Friday, RAK cards were given to students to take home.

Cookies were also delivered anonymously into unsuspecting mailboxes and shared with people near the

coffee cart on Monday.

Residents from the local IDEA home and DSS house enjoyed a “wonderful” afternoon tea at Woodlands Village.

Many more random Acts of Kindness took place around the event, including emotional generosity, which saw ‘smiles’ cards handed out at random and MHS students encouraged to compliment one another, all helping to cement Motueka as a town of kindness.

DAVID - Yes, in general terms. There’s a $5 million budget approved and the selected site is for a 1100m2 building on Decks Reserve, between the Japanese Kiyosato Gardens and the Information Centre.

EMMA - Were there many in support of a redevelopment of the existing library on its current site, like I was.

DAVID - As you know, the council held a public consultation with 70% preferring the Decks Reserve site.

EMMA - That’s pretty straight straightforward, but who’s paying for this?

DAVID - That’s a good question. 90% is coming from the general rate across the district. The balance from the reserves funds of Motueka and Waimea-Moutere.

EMMA - And you haven’t solved out High Street problems yet?

DAVID - You are teasing me now, Emma! There was

$6 million set aside for High Street improvements with traffic lights, pedestrian lights and a round-a-bout in the programme. Along comes a major policy change and the David Ogilvie funding for Motueka has gone, to be spent on safety issues elsewhere. I’m still hopeful that a round-a-bout at the Clock Tower corner will be constructed as a result of our loud protests.

EMMA - Could we have a Heavy Traffic Bypass, for the logging trucks, heavy vehicles etc?

DAVID - Some people suggest Thorp Street, but that would be a total “no-go” with residents there. Queen Victoria Street is likely but getting access through Parker Street or Poole Street would be impossible, as they are narrow and residential. State Highway 60 on our Main Street will continue for some time, I expect.

EMMA - Climate Change is another issue. What’s your Council doing about that.

DAVID - Quite a lot, really! The Council has written and supported a Climate Change Action Plan for the next ten years, and beyond. With huge emphasis on the next three years. And as you know, the public consultation on Climate Change and Coastal Management closes for submissions on September 27th. You heard Dr Bob Bell last month. Have you written your submission?

EMMA - No, not completely yet.

DAVID - Are you going to vote for me Emma?

EMMA - Do you want cream or yoghurt with your scone?

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263 HIGH ST, MOTUEKA

Ignite your soul with magic Open the door to the Crystal Shop and you will find an eclectic blend of hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered. From ancient crystals to spiritual books, stunning mosaic lamps to locally crafted antiquities there is a unique blend of curiosities and fascinating items to uncover. You can find whimsical fairies and guardian dragons, or maybe you would prefer to create your own necklace from a gorgeous selection of crystal beads.

Whether you are looking for a distinctive gift or a mystical delight, the Crystal Shop is well worth exploring.

“It’s magic, I see magic happen here every day.

Reconnecting, helping and healing people is what the Crystal Shop is all about.” Jules is passionate about her venture and the energy she is infusing in this iconic High Street store.

Hannan Gallery Featuring the art of Linda Hannan The Crystal Shop on High Street is overflowing with magic. Gazing through the glass at the whimsical window display will ignite your imagination, but stepping inside this iconic store will ignite your soul.

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One of the exceptional objects the Crystal Shop stocks are the highly coverted crystal singing bowls. These incredible tools are crafted from powdered quartz crystal which has been heated to 4,000 degrees then moulded into a bowl. With the use of a special wand or baton, one can play a musical note that resonates right through your body.

Jules is a third-generation Motueka local who has recently taken over ownership of the iconic Crystal Shop in High Street. She had imagined owning the store for a long time and would often park her bus outside and daydream of doing so. While living overseas Jules felt the call to come back to Motueka and now her dream has become a reality.

Discover crystal singing bowls at the Crystal Shop Allow Jules to guide you and uncover the magical world and hidden powers of crystals. Energy is everywhere and crystals are the perfect conduit. In fact, the vibrations of crystals are known to change depending on the energy surrounding them, so every stone has a unique and different effect on each individual. When it comes to crystals, it is believed they heal and renew the energy that naturally flows inside of you, which in turn, is said to heal your physical body.

Crystals are structured in such a way that they respond to the inputs of all different energies around them, so they oscillate, emitting specific vibratory frequencies. The way they are balanced, the frequencies they emit, and their ability to store a tremendous amount of information makes crystals essential to modern technologies. This is why there are crystals in computers, TVs, cell phones, satellites, and so on.

It has long been said that one doesn’t choose a crystal but rather a crystal chooses you. Like a magnet drawing you in, crystals pick up on your energy whilst emitting their own. The selection of crystals at the Crystal Shop is vast and interesting, which crystal will choose you? facebook.com/crystalshopmotueka

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Bee Aware Month launched by Minister for Agriculture Damien O’Connor Agriculture Minister, Hon Damien O’Connor, has officially launched the 10th annual Bee Aware Month, a nation-wide celebration of bees and their importance to our ecosystem, food chain and economy.

Damien inspected the Prime Minister’s beehives based at Premier House in Wellington on Thursday, 29 August to mark the beginning of Bee Aware Month.

He told young beekeepers from Te Aro School that bees were the most important animal in the world and needed our protection. “Without bees we wouldn’t have pollination, and without pollination we wouldn’t have food. If we look after the bees then they can look after pollination.”

Bee Aware Month is coordinated by Apiculture New Zealand, and the theme this year is: ‘Love our Bees’.

New Zealanders are being asked to show their love by taking some simple steps to improve bee health such as: planting beefriendly plants like wildflowers, providing clean water for bee rehydration, choosing bee-friendly pesticides and spraying safely.

Bees also provide the much-loved sweet treat; honey, and Bee Aware Month is also an opportunity to celebrate of the wide range of delicious and unique honeys produced here in New Zealand.

Apiculture New Zealand chief executive Karin Kos is asking New Zealanders to support our hardworking bees.

“We are lucky to have a healthy bee population in New Zealand, but we can’t be complacent.

Bees need our help to stay healthy and Bee Aware Month is all about encouraging people to do those small, but vital things that make a real difference.”

Bee Aware Month is possible with the generous support of sponsors DeWinkel, the Environmental Protection Agency, Mitre 10 and Ecrotek.

The EPA’s acting General Manager of the Hazardous

Your electricity discount is on its way Network Tasman’s consumers will receive a discount credit on their September or October power bill.

$5.7m of discounts to be provided to consumers

Agriculture Minister Hon Damien O’Connor inspects the Prime Minister’s beehives at Premier House with young beekeepers from Te Aro School. Bee Aware Month started on Sunday, 1 September.

Substances and New Organisms group, Clark Ehlers, says, “Bee Aware Month is a great opportunity to remind people of the importance of keeping our pollinators – including bees – safe.

“We help protect bees and other pollinators, such as moths, butterflies, and birds, by setting the rules around when, how and where insecticides should be used.

It’s vital that anyone using insecticides follows the rules, to pro-

tect our pollinators.”

Events to celebrate bees will be held across New Zealand, with a growing list of events available on the Apiculture New Zealand website.

Kiwis are also encouraged to hold their own ‘Pollinator Parties’ through the month when they gather friends together, share some kai and plant bee-friendly plants in an unused area of garden or berm.

The annual Bee Aware Month Schools’

competition is well under way with students busily creating videos of two-minutes or under on the theme ‘Love our Bees’.

Twenty-five councils around the country have signed up for Bee-Friendly Council Garden Challenge.

Apiculture New Zealand supplies these councils with wildflower seeds so they can transform civic spaces into bee havens or share the seeds with their communities.

Network Tasman will credit a total of $5.7m to consumers’ September or October power bills. Consumer ownership and a focus on cost efficiency has enabled Network Tasman to credit $178 million of discounts back to consumers in the region since the discount scheme’s inception in 1994.

“Network Tasman expects to credit $11.9m in discounts back to consumers in 2019/20 —$5.7m this Spring and $6.2m next Autumn,” says CEO Oliver Kearney.

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The next 3 years will present Tasman District Council with a series of unprecedented challenges which will test the abilities and resilience of the elected councillors as never before.

So, having highlighted some of the issues facing the Tasman District what relevant skills and qualities can I bring to the Council chamber to address these issues?

This may sound alarmist but let’s look at the issues.

Firstly, I will bring passion and integrity to the job. I’ve lived in the Tasman region for about 35 years but my wife Jenny was born in Motueka and two of our granddaughters are eighth generation Motueka residents. My greatest motivation is for them to live and thrive in the greatest place in New Zealand which will provide a clean environment, affordable housing, a safe, supportive community and a prosperous regional economy offering them employment opportunities.

We have embarked on the $104m Waimea Community Dam project which has the potential to be the greatest investment the region has ever made provided it delivers on its key environmental, amenity and commercial objectives.

With reward also comes risk and Council will need to implement robust measures to ensure that the project is delivered on time and within budget.

The region is also facing a number of severe social issues with a housing crisis at the top of this list.

TDC’s corporate vision is ‘thriving communities enjoying the Tasman lifestyle’. This vision is unrealistic for many families and individuals who do not have a place to call home. There is a dire need for more social housing in the Tasman District and it’s unrealistic to expect central government to come to the party. Community based problems need community based solutions.

Families who have insecure or substandard housing have worse outcomes with regard to health, employment, education and youth achievement, drug use, crime and social disengagement. The Tasman region needs to have some hard conversations about how we prioritise the investment of ratepayer’s money and what criteria we use to measure the rate of return on community owned assets.

Everybody is jumping on the environmental bandwagon, particularly as regards freshwater. I believe the Tasman region has done pretty well meeting freshwater quality standards but gets a ‘fail’ on water quantity issues. Ecological flows are at risk in our most important and precious catchment – the Motueka River. We just don’t know how climate change will impact on the region – more extreme weather events and droughts can be expected – so I don’t believe historical river flow data can be relied on to justify increased water allocations when we just don’t know how secure that supply will be into the future.

I am also deeply concerned about the damage being done to our rivers, estuaries and sea bed by siltation and the deposition of exotic forestry slash onto private and public lands following alltoo-frequent adverse weather events. In his iconic song ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan asked “…how many years can a mountain exist before it’s washed to the sea?’ Well if that mountain is in the Separation Point granite belt of the Tasman region then the answer is ‘Not very long’. We won’t see scallops back in Tasman Bay until the siltation problem is fixed.

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Secondly, I have over 25 years corporate governance experience in a statutory public entity environment. To be effective at the Council table you need to understand the respective roles of governors and management. I have a lot of ideas about how Council can, and must, improve the quality of its decision making and how it can better manage risk and integrity issues.

Thirdly, I have a successful background in both private and public sectors in leadership and management roles, supported by a degree in finance and economics. My early career was in the banking industry where I became a specialist agri-business manager. In August 2004 I was admitted as a Senior Associate of the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance. Subsequently, I was appointed as a Deputy Registrar at Nelson District Court and I have a great regard for those agencies who strive to make NZ a safer place to live – Police, Corrections, Courts and Judiciary. More recently I have just retired after 12 years working at Inland Revenue, latterly in a business advisory and tax education role.

During breaks between ‘career’ appointments I worked in the region’s main primary industries where I picked a few trailer loads of tobacco, filled a few hundred bins of apples, worked at the fish factory, did a bit of bush work and even tried possum trapping. These experiences have kept me well- grounded and increased my connection to the region.

Lastly, I have some serious credentials as a conservationist. I was elected for 8 terms to the Nelson/Marlborough Fish and Game Council and during this time we secured some great outcomes for the environment including the gazettal of Water Conservation Orders on the Motueka and Buller Rivers. I feel a deep, almost spiritual connection to the Motueka River. It is my Awa. For 4 years I was also the region’s appointee to the NZ Fish and Game Council based in Wellington where I obtained valuable insights into the workings of Central Government and gained a nationwide perspective on how regional councils addressed their water quality, biodiversity and Resource Management Act obligations.

I have recently retired so I can devote myself full time to being a TDC councillor.

I have no business interests which might result in a conflict of interest. I have a proud history of serving the local community including Parklands School PTA Committee, Motueka Land Search and Rescue, and membership of several clubs and societies including executive roles. I played rugby locally (Motueka United of course) and represented the Nelson/Tasman region in target shooting. I enjoy a variety of outdoor sports including fresh and saltwater fishing. I am a keen pig hunter and I have published a book on this subject – it’s in the Motueka Library.

Thank you for taking the trouble to read this candidate profile. I hope that I have been able to convince you that I have the skills, integrity and ability to represent your interests in the Council chamber. These are challenging times and TDC must do better for its residents, for businesses and for the environment.

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Drawing group enjoys fun environment For the artists of the Senior Citizens Drawing Group that meet every Friday from 10-12pm in the Senior Citizens Hall on Pah Street the focus is as much on fun as it is art.

“We’re a group of people who wanted to find somewhere to get together and just draw. We share what knowledge we have with each other,” says the group’s facilitator Judith Brown.

The class began at the end of June with the intention of running for five weeks but it was so enjoyed the group opted to continue.

“We have a lot of fun in our class. It’s not a formal art group,” says artist Melissa Allen.

Melissa was a keen artist as a teenager but after a lengthy hiatus she’s revisiting the hobby and on Friday was engrossed in a water colour painting using Nancy Tichborne’s Cat book as a template, while trying to find her own style.

“It’s very relaxing and a great stress relief,” says Melissa.

The group was established after Judith discovered there wasn’t a group catering for people who “wanted to get together and just draw”.

Although Judith did enjoy the Motueka Art Group, and says she learnt a lot from them, she felt out of her comfort zone as they’re all established artists.

“There’s no great expectations, we’re just growing with each other. People can learn and improve and do what they wish.

We’re a very happy and relaxed group of people who enjoy coming,” says Judith.

The group welcomes anybody who used to draw or thinks they’d like to, in a comfortable environment.

They’re also starting a Thursday afternoon class from October 3.

Anybody interested in joining the new Senior Citizens Drawing Goup is urged to contact Shirley for more information, and to sharpen their pencils in anticipation of this fun, low pressure hobby. 5287104 or tsfrater@xtra.co.nz

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Above: Gordon Dixon and Judith Brown draw alongside one another. Below: Melissa Allen finds the Drawing Group “relaxing”.

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Sunday, 22 September, 10am - 4pm 165 Robinson Road, Lower Moutere

A magical fairyland awaits On top of the hill, play amazing old-fashioned games.

Conquer the medieval challenge by completing five of the following fun games; try your hands at sling-a-nut, joust against a friendly foe, duel a mate at bolster bash, take the Mount Arthur challenge, hit the archery target, or see how high you go with stack-a-crate. There will also be some lovely ponies for any younger family members to ride and enjoy.

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When it’s time to refuel, head over to the many food stalls surrounding the spring pole. Visit the pop-up café in the Moroccan tent for some seriously good homemade baking and cups of hot tea. For lunch, fill up on a tasty curry, choose from an array of nutritious homemade salads, wood-fire-baked pizza, sweet or savoury crepes, outstanding sausages with onions and sauerkraut, handmade sushi served with a smile, and the ever-popular patatas. Finish it all off with an irresistible ice cream!

Each year on a very special Sunday in September around the time of the spring equinox you are invited to venture into a magical land in Lower Moutere.

Here, the Motueka Steiner community transforms its farm school into a delightful fair for children of all ages and children-at-heart.

The Motueka Steiner community warmly invites you to join them Sunday, 22 September, 10 am to 4 pm, at 165 Robinson Rd, Lower Moutere, for their Spring Fair.

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Kids of all ages love visiting Fairyland, the highlight is meeting the Fairy Queen. Then, you may like to chat with the clucky hen and receive a surprise, or go fishing, and dig for pirate treasure. Don’t miss out on having your face painted or having henna done. Petting and feeding the guinea pigs is always popular and be sure to follow the jester up the hill to the large tent and take in the puppet show.

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Sunday, 22 September, 10am - 4pm 165 Robinson Road, Lower Moutere Entertainment Schedule 10.00am

Mia Cole

10.15am

Bellissimo Bellas

10.25am

The Plinkers

11.00am

Steiner Samba Spring Ensemble

11.10am

The Honeys

11.55am

Steiner Choir

12.00pm

Holly’s Hat Trick

12.45pm

Elisha Hobbs

1.30pm

Zambuko Marimba

2.15pm

Teatree Collective

3.00pm

Morris Dancers

3.10pm

Mia Coldicott

A special and unique attraction of Motueka Steiner School fairs is the stall hosted by The Midnight Elves.

The elves transport you into their beautiful world of intricately handmade felt animals, people, crowns, and so much more. Each fairy, dragon, and unicorn is made with love, to be cherished by both children and adults.

Images by Oliver Weber Photography

Springtime at the farm school can be mucky, so pull on your gumboots, dab on the sunscreen and slap on your hat, pack your reusable shopping bags and water bottles, and load the family into the car. You will find ample free public parking in a large paddock (west of the farm school) off Robinson Road, with a short walk to the venue. To assist, parking will be signposted and staffed by wardens. Due to safety for all, parking along Robinson Road will not be allowed.

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Tickets for games and crafts will be on sale, at $1 per ticket, with games and crafts costing one to four tickets.

Food and stall items are paid with cash. Eftpos will be available all day. The event is low waste, avoiding single-use dishes by serving food on and in reusable crockery and using reusable cutlery, all kindly donated.

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Come and enjoy this family event, that connects Motueka Steiner to the wider community, whilst raising funds to help the school, kindergarten, and playgroup.

For fair updates and related information: facebook.com/MotuekaSteinerSchoolSpringFair To learn about Motueka Steiner School, visit: motuekasteinerschool.nz/ and facebook.com/Motueka.Steiner.School

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out&about The annual ecumenical gathering for women on Tuesday, 10 September at St Thomas’s Anglican Church Auditorium.

Left: Alice Milligan and Gaile Murray.

Right: Colleen King and Ivy Smith.

Left: Marie Kilgour and Helen Jarvie.

Right: Dot Strong and Renate Suso.

Pat Moses, Liz Waugh, Bev Dyke, Lt Colonel Susan Daly and Ngaire Kendrew.

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More than 600 Kiwi men will die this year from prostate cancer – mates, fathers, sons, brothers, husbands, uncles, cousins, grandfathers – if you haven’t been directly affected by prostate cancer, you’re bound to know someone who has. Blue September is a month-long event held to raise awareness of this deadly disease.

Every cent raised during Blue September helps us to provide support, campaign for greater awareness, advocate for better diagnosis and treatment outcomes, and fund vital research.

Early detection is key. With one in eight men getting prostate cancer, early diagnosis and effective treatment saves lives. Don’t wait for symptoms, many men don’t have them when they are first diagnosed. Mostly, men don’t know how dangerous this disease is, they don’t talk to their doctor about it, their doctor doesn’t talk to them about it, or they simply don’t know they may have it as they have no symptoms and don’t feel unwell.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation receives no government funding, relying instead on your generosity to help spread the message for men to get regular checks, to fund research that will improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes, and provide support for those who need it the most – the men and their families living with prostate cancer every day.

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Symptoms of Prostate Problems Many men begin to have problems with their prostate as they get older. Most problems are caused by simple enlargement of the prostate, but a few are caused by cancer. To get checked for Prostate Cancer consult with your GP. Usually, the first sign of trouble is with passing urine. A man may notice one or more of the following symptoms:

Early Detection & Prevention

• Trouble getting the flow of urine started, espcially if in a hurry

The exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown, however, current risk factors for prostate cancer include:

• Trouble stopping the flow of urine ( dribbling ) • The stream of urine is weak, or it stops and starts

• Age: The risk of prostate cancer increases with age.

• Needing urgently to pass urine at any time

• Race: African American men are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and to die from the disease.

• eeling a need to pass urine more often during the day, even though not much comes out •

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• Genetic Mutations: Inherited mutations of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes raise the risk of breast, ovarian and prostate cancer in some families.

• Pain and or burning when passing urine this may be a sign of infection

• Diet: Studies indicate there may be a link between diet and the cause or prevention of prostate cancer.

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• Firefighter: Recent studies show that firefighters are at a 28% greater risk to develop prostate cancer compared to the general population.

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• Family History: Men with a family history of prostate, breast, ovarian, colon or pancreatic cancers may be at an increased risk of prostate cancer.

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Cancer of the Prostate In New Zealand, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, around 3,000 registrations each year and about 600 deaths from prostate cancer each year (based on the statistics from the Ministry of Health 2007 – 2009 which show an average of 3082 registrations and 602 deaths).

Men who develop prostate cancer are mostly over the age of 65. It rarely occurs in men younger than 55.

About one in 13 men will develop prostate cancer before the age of 75. In very elderly men, prostate cancer often grows very slowly and may cause no symptoms.

Some men are more at risk of getting prostate cancer than others, but the most important risk factor is ageing. Men with a family history of prostate cancer have a higher risk; that is, if the father, an uncle or a brother has had prostate cancer.

Symptoms may then start, such as difficulty in passing urine. As the same symptoms can be caused by other problems, difficulty in passing urine does not always mean that prostate cancer is present.

A growing cancer can affect cells close to the prostate.

At the same time, cancer cells may get into the blood and spread to other parts of the body, especially the bones. A man may not have any symptoms during the early period of cancer spread.

Prostate cancer tends to spread to lymph nodes, bones (especially ribs and bones around the hip and lower back), liver and lungs. Cancer cells that have spread to other parts of the body will grow, causing symptoms such as bone pain, one of the most common problems.

Doctors do not know what causes prostate cancer.

They do know, however, that the growth of cancer cells in the prostate is stimulated by male hormones, especially testosterone. Most prostate cancer growth is influenced by testosterone.

The speed at which prostate cancer grows varies from man to man. In some men cancer grows very slowly; in other men, it grows more rapidly.

Cancer is often very hard to find when it is located only within the prostate. This is because it may not cause symptoms and may be too small for a doctor to feel during a routine rectal exam.

A man with slow-growing prostate cancer may live for many years and die of other causes, without ever having symptoms of prostate cancer. If cancer grows too much, however, the prostate usually squeezes the urethra, which it surrounds.

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Awareness The Prostate Cancer Foundation has a significant role in promoting public awareness of this disease. With over 3000 New Zealand men being diagnosed each year, and with early detection leading to better outcomes, it is important that men are aware of the signs of potential disease and also of the checking and screening tests that are available from their doctor.

Each year Blue September focuses on prostate cancer awareness. We actively encourage businesses and community groups to join in with their own promotional activities as part of this campaign.

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Blue Do! Wednesday 25th September, 11.00am – 2.00pm

Join Farmlands Motueka for their Blue Do Silent Auction!

Place your bid in-store any day leading up to the auction then join us on Wednesday 25th September, when we will draw the winners of the auction.

All proceeds donated to Blue September. For more information, visit www.farmlands.co.nz

Farmlands Motueka 393-395 High Street (03) 528 1100 motueka@farmlands.co.nz

Lunch is on us, we will have the BBQ fired up!

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Peer Support There are 36 support networks across New Zealand, providing valuable support and resources to prostate cancer patients and their families.

These groups are coordinated, mainly by trained volunteers, and meet monthly, or bi-monthly, and provide opportunity for discussion and input from professionals involved with prostate cancer patients.

0800 4Prostate (0800 477 678) Helpline is available to those who have questions and concerns about any matters related to prostate cancer.

The lighthouse on the Boulder Bank is lit up for Blue September.

Advocacy One of the main goals of PCF is to educate people about prostate problems and prostate cancer in particular. ‘We know that those diagnosed with prostate cancer have special needs. We know because “we have been there”!

Men with prostate cancer have to make vitally important decisions about types of treatment. They may also have to make important choices and adjustments to enjoy a full life. To do this they need relevant and current information to help them make the decision that is best for them. It is not our role to give medical advice, but we will provide the most appropriate information available.

There are many different treatments for prostate disease and people need information about their choices so they can make decisions that are best for them. Their role is to help those recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, and survivors of prostate cancer, to lead productive and full lives through shared counselling and discussions.

Often these calls will be referred to a person with some experience of prostate cancer or will provide information on where professional advice may be available.

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Host your own blue do Blue September is about getting the word out. If you hold a Blue Do, buy a ribbon, paint your face blue, donate money or simply share information with others, you will be directly helping to eliminate death and suffering from prostate cancer.

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Paul Hawkes (pictured far right) and the rest of the team from Auto Super Shoppe are doing their part to support this worthy cause.

Go and see them this Friday, there will be a sausage sizzle in return for a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going towards Blue September.

Every year around 3,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in New Zealand and more than 600 will die.

That’s about the same number of women who die from breast cancer.

Creating a Blue Do is quick and easy, simply complete an online form. You’ll be sent you a FREE Blue Do Pack containing everything you need to know plus some bits and bobs to add colour and flavour to your Do – like an ideas sheet, Brett McGregor recipes, balloons, ribbons and bunting. blueseptember.org.nz/get-involved

Why not host your own Blue Do this month and help this important cause.

Any Blue will do, big or small, Blue September is about getting out there and having fun to help raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer.

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Motueka Netball Wintry weather no deterrent for runners Prizegiving 2019 Twenty six runners braved the cold blustery wind and driving rain to compete in the annual Bayview Harrier Race on Saturday. This Race starts at the Milton Street Sprig and Fern, goes up Bayview Road, across the top ridge and back to Milton Street via the Centre of New Zealand. There are normally fantastic views out over the Haven and Nelson City from the top ridge, but not on Saturday.

Instead, low cloud engulfed runners and the tracks were slippery. This race, held annually, is very popular with local athletes, and normally about 60 runners would be taking part in it. Despite the inclement weather

conditions, one of our top local runners, Alan Bryson still managed to complete the course in 42.55 mins, 2 minutes ahead of Chris Sharland, who is also a very strong off-road runner. Klaartjie van Shie continued her winning form from the Dun Run last Saturday to win the woman’s race in 47.25mins, with Carys Colman in second position. This race was excellent training for the Queen Charlotte relays next Saturday and the Abel Tasman Coastal Classic the week after.

Runners have prepared themselves for any weather conditions they may face on the road from Picton to Havelock and in the Abel Tasman National Park.

Deportment Intermediate B: Te Awhina Tray - Riwaka A Intermediate A: Westrupp Shield - LMO Stars Grade 3: McHardy Cup - MHS Bee Grade 2: Margaret Collins cup - Chanel Grade 1: Erice Overton Cup - Huia Green

President Round Intermediate B: Bourke Family Trophy - Riwaka A & MSS B Intermediate A: Jane Palmer Trophy - MSS A Grade 4: Motueka Floral Studio - Brooklands Grade 3: Loadstone Trophy - Kahurangi Homes Huia Diamonds Grade 2: Nelmes Family Trophy - Chanel / Huia Green Grade 1: Jo Hay Trophy - ROG Royal Championship round Intermediate B: Leona Blake Cup - Riwaka A Intermediate A: Laura Ingram Cup - MSS A Grade 3: MAAC-MLBBC Cup - Brooklands Grade 2 Runner up: Judy Drummond Trophy - Huia Warriors Grade 2: Sally Goodall Cup - Chanel Grade 1 Runner up: Laura Ingram Trophy - Rangers Orange Grade 1: Moss Family cup - ROG Royal

Runners finishing the race down Milton Street. Photo: Pete Marshall.

Motueka Netball wraps up another successful season

Winners of year 5 & 6 Lower Moutere Hot Shots. Eve, Rosa, Tahla-Jay, Heidi (coach), Amber & Jenny.

Another success- Player was awarded ful year of Motueka to Lily Rose King.

Netball has come to Top Team Trophy a close, and one of games were played the highlights was on Finals day of the Junior Rainbow Senior Netball from all Tournament held over Grades, these games the last two weeks are for the two top which all players just teams in each grade “loved”. of Championship to All Junior Teams challenge each other played several short- for Top team of the ened games through- day, showcasing out the two days and some great netball to points added each end the season on. week, the winners Five Life Members from Year 3 and 4 were in attendance for were Riwaka White, Prize-giving this year.

M o s t and year 5 and 6 Miss Jess McHardy, Promising were Lower Moutere Mrs Ruby Aberhart, Player was Hot Shots. Junior Mrs Elizabeth Bartlett, awarded to Lily Prize-giving followed Mrs Bev Clementson Rose King. and Most Promising and Ronnie Wilkins.

Handicap round Grade 2: Jo Howard Cup - Rangers Social Grade 1: K&J Krammer - Rangers Orange Top Teams Intermediate B: Shelley Drummond Cup - Tasman Fireflies Intermediate A: Latimer Cup - MSS A Grade 3: Donaldson Family Cup - MMT Vikings Grade 2: Gibbs Cup - Chanel Grade 1: Ross Cup - ROG Royal Centre trophies: Highest Goal Average: The Wilkins family trophy - with an average of 39.5 goals per game - ROG Riwaka Least Goals Scored against: Glenda James Cup - with only 67 points against them - MSS A U14 rep player: Collins-Treanor cup - Jordan Richards U15 rep player: Rochelle Roberts U15 Cup - Rose Cantrick U17 rep player: Nelme Family U17 trophy - Alana Wilson Most promising primary player: Irene Fell Cup - Renee Huxford Leadership Skills (Primary) The Aberhart Trophy - CJ Smith Most promising Junior Umpire:Toby Clementson Trophy - Samantha Stobie Most improved umpire: Jan Wellington Trophy - Angela Bush Contribution to Netball: Anouschka Bloomfield Memorial Trophy - Lou Betts and Steph Christoffersen Contribution to Netball:Gaye Milnes Trophy - Shinade Hamilton

Year 3 & 4 winners Riwaka White. From left: Caydee and Ellie-Jay from Parklands, Brodie, Harriet, Amelia and Eva from Riwaka.

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NBS Motueka Golf Shredding like a girl Results for 10/9/2019 results 18 Hole Ladies 2 day Eclectic 1st : Penny Brown 67 2nd: Anne Lawrence 68 3rd: Elizabeth Martin 70 Closest to the pin : Jane Adams 9 Hole Ladies Played Beverly Moss Trophy 1st: Jackie Patterson & Helen Hughey 63 2nd: Judith Brown & Verna Drummond 61

Motueka Bridge Championship North/South Janet Howell & Karen Logan 62.96% Ruth Field & John Trotter 57.94% Carolyn Gatenby & Julia Armstrong 56.08% East/West Lois Cocks & Maureen Anderson 67.26% Dianna Whitten & Brian Field 63.39% Clive Thomas & Malcolm Macleod 59.23% Motueka High School’s 16-year-old Maddie Bryan (pictured) on her way to second place in the ‘Shred like a Girl’ enduro mountain bike race on Saturday, 7 September.

Maddie’s school mate Maya Gavalas also achieved well at the event with a third placing in the under-19’s age group.

Inset: Maddie Bryan on the podium in her second-place spot (far right).

Monday 30 September to Friday 11 October

Motueka Bowling Club Inc results

8.30 - 4.00 pm

Results of the Lion Nathan Open Fours bowling tournament held at the Motueka Bowling Club last weekend September, 15.

This event is normally a 2-day tournament but due to bad weather the first day was cancelled and the event reorganised to run over one day, that being Sunday. The 28 team entry was split with 14 teams each playing a separate competition on different greens. Division one was played on the cotula green and division two on the artificial green.

The good entry of 112 bowlers from local clubs, Blenheim and Golden Bay clubs, showed how popular this tournament is. The sponsorship from Lion NZ makes it so.

Results from Division 1 1st C. Fowler (s), D Currie, P Smith, Helen Douglas ends, 57 points

4 wins,

2nd P. Cromwell (s), J Prior, R. Mathews, K. Spencer ends, 48 points

3 wins,

3rd A. Dannefeard (s), W. Burrows, Alan, Barney wins, 26 ends, 53 points

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Lucky Team drawn:- Jennie Vaile, Leslie Morris, Bruce Smith, Les Morris Division 2 1st D. Thomason (s),B, Thomason, R .Bellis, L. Bellis 4 wins, 26 ends, 67 points 2nd M. Foskett (s) G. Richards, S. Kotua, R. Westrupp 4 wins, 24 ends, 48 points 3rd M. Eams (s), J. Hall, D. Hall, T. Eames wins, 29 ends, 58 points

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Lucky Team drawn:- B. Yeatmann, S. Yeatman, M. Peacey, P. Fitzwater

$36 per day Monday 30 September

Monday 7 October

Pot plant decorating, wind chimes and sand sources.

Sculpture making, clay painting and dream catches.

Tuesday 1 October

Tuesday 8 October

Bring your walking shoes for a walk to Tinline then we are off to Kaiteriteri for lunch.

Test your limit with challenges that will test your ability. Fun for all ages.

Wednesday 2 October

Kiwiana

Garden Creations

Able Tasman Adventure

Healthy Kids

Healthy snack making, kids boot camp and fitness activities.

Thursday 3 October

Clay Creations

Fear Factor

Wednesday 9 October Kiwiana food, arts and activities.

Thursday 10 October

Out and About

Upcycle Creations

Come and create upcycled creations with wearable art making in the afternoon.

We are off to Tahunanui. We will be visiting Natureland, playing minigolf and doing activities on the beach. (please bring spare clothes)

Friday 4 October

Friday 11 October

Science Alive

Come along and make some science experiments. (please wear old clothes)

Movie & PJ Party

Party games, Pizza making and a Movie on the BIG screen.

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Phone 03 528 2088 Email guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

CommunityNotices

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

Plus quality restoration & reproduction service.

Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am 4pm).

Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. Notices for businesses and organisations who charge for courses or events cost $12.50+gst. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices.

DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY. Please send to: guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz We regret if your community notice ad has not made this week’s column, it is due to the popularity of this column and inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group.

Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, 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 SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS MOTUEKA If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz

TEA & TALK FOR THOSE AGED 65+ Morning tea is provided. Every Wednesdays at The Shed, 24a Tudor Street, Motueka and every second Wednesday in the Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Takaka, from 10am to 11.30am.

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.

YOGA FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER Thursdays 5.15pm Register info@cancernelson. org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION For people affected by and/or supporting someone with cancer. Tuesdays 1pm Fairfield House $3 donation to Cancer Society phone 539 1137 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 BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 2636 or Lloyd 544 2636 DO YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM? Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.

BOOMERANG BAGS MOTUEKA Sewing bees take place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at MoTEC (9 Pah Street - side door) between 1 and 3 pm. All skill levels welcome. More information from 027 528 4563 KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.

MOTUEKA AIKIDO Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 021 205 0143 MOTUEKA CAMERA CLUB Meets 1st Monday of month, 7.30pm, in the SeniorNet Rooms, 42 Pah Street, Motueka. All levels of experience welcome. Contact. Cushla 5286548. www.motuekacameraclub.nz MOTUEKA RED CROSS IN COMMUNITY HOUSE Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri. MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER CLUB Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor Street Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details SOCIAL INDOOR BOWLS Every Monday & Wednesday 1:15pm - 3pm. Motueka Senior Citizens, 10 Pah St, Motueka. Come along and have some fun. Phone Terry 528 7104 for more info.

ALZHEIMERS MEMORY WALK takes place on Saturday 21st September at 11am to 12 from St Barnabas Anglican Church in Stoke. Wear purple to show support for people affected by dementia.

NEW 2 MOT 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.

FUN, FITNESS & FRIENDSHIP Leisure Marching.

Motueka Veteranettes. Join us for practices, coffee and occasional travel. Contacts Carole 528 9048 or 027 325 1968 / Betty 528 6901 or 021 120 9248.

MOTUEKA COMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE for small group meetings – very reasonable rates.

Please contact Rae or Gaile on 03 528 0404 or drop in and see us Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm.

NELSON TROUT FISHING CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, Fish and Game Rooms, 66/74 Champion Road, Stoke.

Seasoned trout fisher or getting started. , the club offers something for everyone. Phone 035476432, Email secretary@nelsontroutfishingclub.com or visit www.nelsontroutfishingclub.com SENIORNET MOTUEKA Take advantage of the many courses offered and join Seniornet. Phone Maureen on 021 02600 432 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

BURNSIDE HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ TOUR Awardwinning bands from Christchurch performing free at Mapua Wharf at 5pm on Wed 25th, and at the East St Cafe at 12pm, Vic’s Brew Bar at 1pm and at the Honest Lawyer at 7pm on Thurs 26th.

MOTUEKA STEINER SCHOOL invites you to its magical Spring Fair, Sunday, 22 September, 10am to 4pm, 165 Robinson Rd, Lower Moutere. There’s food, fun, and fairies for everyone!

LIVE POETS GOLDEN BAY Thursday 19 Sept 7.30pm Mussel Inn. Open-Mic. Koha entry.

Enquiries Sacha getrealconnection@gmail.com NORDIC WALKING FREE TASTER 27/09 at 10:30

by REC Centre in Motueka and 29/09 at 10:00 by Ben Cooper Park in Richmond. For all fitness levels. Poles provided.

MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB Welcomes you to our next meeting at 10.00 on Friday 20 September at the Bandrooms.

Great speakers and warm fellowship. All welcome.

Contact John Croxford 0274082206 NELSON RAILWAY FOUNDERS PARK. The railcar will be running Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting from 11am.

Adults $6, Children $4, Under 3 free. Remember Artisan day in Founders Park on Sunday.

HOUSIE this FRIDAY 20 Sept, 1.15 - 3.00pm Contact Ethel 5287703. DRAWING GROUP meet 10-12 am on FRIDAY Contact Shirley 5287104.

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Imagine Theatre AGM Thursday 3 October, 7pm at Imagine Theatre hall, Woodlands Ave. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Motueka Top 10 Conference Room

Tasman Bay Promotions Association operating Motueka i-SITE Everyone is welcome to attend drinks & nibbles after meeting A Free Booking Service: abeltasmanisite.conz Ph 03 528 6543

MOTUEKA SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION 10 Pah St Motueka

AGM

Friday 27 Sept 2019 at 2.00pm All Welcome

NELSON CAMERA CLUB meets 2nd and 4th Mondays 7/30 pm Netball Pavilion, upstairs Saxton Road, Stoke. We welcome all photographers from beginners to experienced. Contact 021 2360 847. www.nelsoncameraclub.co.nz

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING The Shed is a day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 03-5284120 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor street Motueka AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK every Wednesday 65 and over 24a Tudor Street ph 035284120 GateWay

TASMAN Carpet Cleaning - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.

Notice of AGM 10 Oct 7pm

Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Have you ever played a trombone? Come and have a go at the Motueka District Brass. Email motueka. brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244

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entertainment

AORERE SPRING FLOWER SHOW at Pakawau hall on 5 October. Entries to hall 11am on Saturday.

Sales table, afternoon tea & 2nd hand books.

Open 1pm - 4pm. Phone 035248359

LIONESS CLUB OF MOTUEKA & DISTRICTS One day Jam, Sauce and Pickle Stall at New World.

Thursday 3 October.

ANTIQUES, furniture (desks, bookcases, chests of drawers, tables, chairs, chaise lounge, wardrobe, mirrors, rugs etc).

Collectibles, paintings, toys, books, records etc.

Sell, buy, value. 6 rooms at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond ph 544 0723.

Open Mon-Sat. www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz

The public is invited to the first AGM of the Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust on

Thursday 26 Sept from 5.30pm at the Church of Christ library 59 Croucher St (north end) Richmond

Speaker: Carolyn Hughes on

"Regenerating Community" Light refreshments will be served RSVP to Kate Malcolm (03) 539 0016

by Monday 23 September

Thu 19th Sep - Wed 25th Sep 2019 TOP OF THE SOUTH FLM FESTIVAL TBC Sun 6.00pm DOWNTON ABBEY PG • 2hrs 10min Thu 12.30pm; 4.15pm; Fri 12.45pm; 4.30pm; Sat 4.20pm; Sun 3.30pm; Mon 6.05pm; Tue 12.45pm; 4.30pm; Wed 12.45pm; 4.30pm ANGRY BIRDS - PG • 1hr 40min Sat 11.40am; Sun 10.00am ABOMINABLE - G • 1hr 40min Sat 10.00am; Sun 11.40am AD ASTRA - M • 2hr 05min Thu 6.25pm; Fri 8.30pm; Sat 6.30pm; Sun 1.25pm; Mon 8.15pm; Tue 8.30pm; Wed 6.40pm IT” (CHAPTER 2) R16 • 2hrs 55min Sat 1.20pm; Mon 1.20pm AMAZING GRACE G • 1hr 35min Thu 2.40pm; Wed 2.55pm DAN CARTER FILM PG • 1hr 35min Fri 2.55pm; Tue 2.55pm Last Session RAMBO: LAST BLOOD TBC • 1hr 40min Thu 8.30pm; Fri 6.45pm; Sat 8.35pm; Sun 8.25pm; Mon 4.20pm; Tue 6.45pm; Wed 8.45pm

Rec Centre, Old Wharf Road motueka.statecinemas.co.nz

for sale COLT Oxy / Acetylene Torch, Guages and Hoses. Offers. Ph 027 484 7739

for sale AMSTRAD Computer (1980's) Never Used.

Offers. Ph 027 484 7739

for sale RED Mobility Scooter in good condition $450 ono. Phone Louise 0272 765 294

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MOTUEKA CRICKET CLUB Est. 1857

MOTUEKA JUNIOR CRICKET REGISTRATION NIGHT

Friday 20 September 4:30 – 5:30pm Memorial Park Cricket Pavilion, Motueka

YEAR 1 – 10 PLAYERS WELCOME All Junior Cricket enquiries Phone Kara Simkin 021 1767472

church services

https://www.facebook.com/motuekajuniorcricket/

Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office.

Phone calls not accepted.

Businesses will incur normal charges.

COMMUNITY Wide Garage Sale at Moutere Hills Community Centre this Saturday 21st September 9am-12pm, rain or shine.

GENERAL house hold items, kitchenware and appliances, toys. 9 York Street. 10am to 1pm, NOT earlier thanks.

Nau Mai Haere Mai All Welcome 10am Sunday | Pastor Bruce & Kay Mumm Chanel Arts Centre, Cnr High & Fearon Sts Enquiries to 0210 244 8235

Charity Quiz at the RSA

health

TEECE Drive, Motueka Sunday 22nd from 8-12pm

raffle results

Movement for Life

MOTUEKA Community Pool BIG RAFFLE DRAW NO 1 Congratulations to the winners. Ticket Number: 407 $500, 721 $200 772 $200, 465 $100

INTRODUCTORY COURSE

property maintenance

Starts Thursday 17 Oct 2019 10.30am & 7.00pm

P R O P E R T Y MAINTENANCE Hedges, Tree work, Shrubs, Odd jobs.

Local references. Matt 0212613501 :)

public notice BEGINNERS Crochet Classes. 6 week course beginning 25 Sept. For details contact Caroline 021 138 6283.

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VOTE

gender balance for diversity in Council

10 Week Course

Your investment $140

Maximum 12 per class, bookings required

Onebodi Pilates 021 245 9955 info@onebodi.co.nz www.onebodi.co.nz

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A great opportunity to support local charities. Come with your friends and have some fun. Last Tuesday of each month at the RSA Club, High Street Motueka

Next Quiz on Tuesday 24 September at 7.30pm Supporting Motueka Inner Wheel $3 per person entry, max 6 per team Great Raffle prizes and Quiz prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place All welcome, bar and meals available.

situations vacant

Administrator/Receptionist We are a busy Chartered Accountancy firm based in Motueka, who are looking for a professional and energetic person to work in our reception area.

If you have exceptional people and computer skills and are looking for a busy role, then we would like to hear from you.

The role will be based at the front desk and involves: • eeting and greeting clients • nswering and trans erring calls • Organising diaries • Editing con guring nancial reports • aintaining client data ases • an ing • eneral administration duties including: word and data processing; mail and filing Applications close Thursday Sept 26, 2019 Please send your confidential application and CV to: The Business Manager, Milnes Beatson Ltd, P O Box 37, Motueka Or email to john@mba.net.nz

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Phone 03 528 2088 Email guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz situations vacant

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Graphic Designer The Guardian Newspaper requires an enthusiastic, self motivated person to join our team.

PART-TIME WORK

We need someone who is computer literate in Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign, and has an excellent creative flair for designing adverts.

We are looking for part-time workers on our Free Range Egg farm in Upper Moutere.

Must have a driver’s license and be available to work on weekends.

Please apply in writing with CV to:

Contact Sharon on 027 330 7755

Guardian Motueka Newspaper 19 Wallace Street, Motueka or email: guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

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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.

STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.

STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw.

Clean, dry, secure units.

Insurance approved.

24/7 access. Phone 528 0071.

A vacancy exists for a trustee on the Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust Board. This voluntary position would enable you to help design transport services for your town and would give you the satisfaction of creating transport options that are less harmful than our current dependence on private cars. Our vision is of efficient, accessible, affordable and sustainable transport services in our region to particularly benefit people living in outlying settlements.

MOTUEKA We are looking for 2 staff for the busy summer season. Shifts will include some night and weekend shifts.

1st position requires the applicant to have had experience in the service or hospitality industry and hold or be able to apply for a managers certificate this could lead to a permanent position.

CHIMNEY SWEEP Phone Steve 021 0810 1146.

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to let RIWAKA 2brm house for Rent. Private large backyard and vege garden area. $330 pw.

Suit working tenants.

References required.

Please email miromcnabb@hotmail.com

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Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust TRUSTEE NEEDED

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Can-Am/Sea Doo Specialists & Stockist For all your maintenance and repairs on Sea Doo Jet skis, ATV and Side by Sides.

On farm servicing/repairs @ $1 per km there and back.

wanted TOP CASH PAID for Records 1950-1995 Rock, Beat, Soul, Funk, Punk etc. O3 525 8812, 021 296 3289

If you’re interested in knowing more, please phone Kate on 020 4195 8866 or email secretary@ntctt.org.nz

2nd position would be suitable for a student over the age of 19 looking for a summer job.

All application’s to be address to Sue at manager.motueka@liquorland.co.nz

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WIO a perfect hub leader for top of the south Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award participants Based on their 2019 NZQA External Evaluation and Review Report, Whenua Iti Outdoors (WIO) is the ideal location for a hub leader of the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award.

With an ‘excellent’ performance rating in supporting students and programme design and delivery, WIO is perfectly placed to enable youth to embark on the world’s leading youth achievement award.

Since its launch over 60 years ago, the Award has inspired millions of young people to transform their lives and is open to all 14-24 year olds regardless of their background, culture, physical ability, skills and interests.

Participants in the Award are encouraged to register with WIO which will enable them to attend monthly onsite meetings where they’ll be assisted toward reaching the Award requirements.

Taking place on the first Thursday of each month, the meetings are not compulsory once registered but their benefit cannot be undermined.

With an opportunity to have any questions answered, the group also shares skills and take part in an activity at the base which can include team-building skills and high ropes.

WIO say they’re hoping as time goes on, experienced students on the Award will share their skills with newcomers.

A directory is also being constantly added too, an advantage to Award participants who may be looking for people with specific skills, with a juggler recently included.

A break is taking place over the next school holidays so the next Award meeting will be on Thursday, 7 November at 5pm.

Meetings are free, but WIO requests you please register to ensure enough tutors are assigned.

Duke of Edinburgh Award tutor Kathryn Bunckenburg in action on one of the many activities available to Award participants at the Whenua Iti Outdoors base.