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Motueka athlete makes history GORDON PREECE Maria Voigt was “really proud” of herself to be the first female athlete aged over 60 to cross the Longest Day finish line in its 37-year history at Aotearoa’s eminent multisport event.

The 61-year-old Motueka administrator and recreational endurance athlete, ran, paddled and cycled the Kathmandu Coast to Coast’s “intense” 234km course from Kumara Beach to Christchurch’s New Brighton Pier in 16 hours

and 46 minutes on 10 February.

After reigning supreme, also in the Vintage 60 plus category, in the two-day event in 2023, Maria says the Longest Day was her next mountain, and her focus was not the finish line, but making the numerous, and often tight dead-

lines which participants must meet to proceed.

“The paddle is 70km [down the Waimakariri River] and along the way there’s a couple of cutoffs in there and if you don’t make them, they take you off the river because of the safety aspect,” she says.

“The last cutoff there was eight minutes I had to spare, but there was still 15km of slower river to go, that was the only time I had a few doubts maybe that I might not make it, and especially when

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Consent work underway for Mohua Menzshed MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

The Mohua Menzshed may have been granted a lease on which to build a new shed, but their work is far from over.

“We’re still working with the council on a number of things. The next thing is the permission for the activity up at the showgrounds before we apply for resource consent,” says chair Dave Myall.

Tasman District Council approved the lease at the Golden Bay Recreation Park in June 2023 and gave the Menzshed five years to gain the relevant consents before the lease could be uplifted.

The charitable organisation was formed about four years ago and not having a purpose-built shed available

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Menzshed members Richard Price, John Pearce, Chris Udell, Des Molloy, Mike Weir, Dave Myall, Nick Farr, Gordon Stevenson, Peter Bodley, and Jim Mackie are trying to build their own shed. Photo: Savannah Smith.

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Kahurangi takes wing with air ambulance GORDON PREECE A name denoting Nelson’s weather, a local national park, and the meaning of ‘precious’ as the plane, patients, and crew was chosen for the city’s New Zealand Flying Doctor Service plane.

The air ambulance was welcomed to its Nelson Airport base with a water arch salute and a blessing by Archdeacon Emeritus, Harvey Ruru, on 15 February, and its new name, Kahurangi, was unveiled.

A public competition was held for the new plane name which received

about 100 submissions, and Nelsonian Naomi Johnson’s idea had soared.

“I thought that with the blue skies being Kahurangi [blue], Kahurangi National Park and then looking up the meaning of Kahurangi, the threefold message was appropriate for the naming of this precious plane,” she says. “I was surprised and thrilled [my name was chosen]… and I hope that the plane has safe flights and looks after its precious cargo in every journey it takes.”

Harvey Ruru also noted the name Kahurangi was significant because

it’s also a rare blue gemstone, and indicated the “treasured possessions” at Kahurangi National Park.

“The Flying Doctor Service look after this beautiful possession and the taonga that it is,” he says.

Kahurangi is a $3 million Beechcraft Super King Air B200 air ambulance and is the newest aeromedical plane in the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service fleet, which has two other Christchurch-based Beechcraft Super King Air B200C planes. The Nelson service will enable patients to be transported from the area to larger hospitals for treatment.

Nelson Bays Primary Health cardiac rehabilitation and diabetes coordinator, Naomi Johnson, was “surprised and thrilled” her name was selected. Photo: Gordon Preece.

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FROM PAGE 1 has been a limiting factor for the group.

They have about 12 regular members and are able to use some of their private sheds for their projects and meetings, but with more than 30 people eager to join, the Menzshed needs a space that can accommodate everyone.

The Menzshed struggled to find a suitable existing building in Tākaka and so have opted for a new build.

However, that comes with a cost of at least $250,000 and the group is now preparing for “high-level fundraising” to raise needed funds.

“It’s not something we are too worried about,” says vice-chair Des Molloy. “Like anything, you just keep going until you’ve got the money.”

They hope that by designing the facility as a multipurpose space which isn’t gender-exclusive, that could help attract significant funding from “big players” like the Rātā Foundation as well as contributions from the wider community.

An artist rendering of what Mohua Menzshed hope their new space could look like. Photo: Supplied.

He adds that the granting of the lease gives the group legitimacy “but it does mean we have to step up to the plate and start on the hard stuff, which is... the nitty gritty of the resource consent”.

Despite not having an adequate space, the Menzshed members are still out in the community, working on various projects for the council, Project De-Vine, Project Rameka and others, for which they’ve built “anything from picnic tables to large plant-

ers to predator traps.”

Menzshed is an international organisation that provides a place where older men can gather to be useful with their hands and chat, while providing a community service and combating isolation at the same time.

“There is a collegial feeling that you get together, you’re often from disparate backgrounds.

They always say that the most important tool in the Menzshed is the jug or the tea pot,” Des

says.

In the meantime, the Mohua Menzshed is seeking a temporary, powered facility near Tākaka that they can use for a few years while the new facility is planned and constructed.

If you can help, you can contact the group through their website at mohuamenzshed.nz, or you can donate to the new shed at givealittle.co.nz/org/mohuamenzshed.

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Stacks of snapper and filleting frenzy at RSA fishing competition ELISE VOLLWEILER There was plenty of competition for fish in the Tasman Bay waters over the weekend, but Bruce Rentoul wasn’t just competing against the other fishers who had their eyes on the Motueka RSA fishing competition prizes.

Casting from his kayak about 4km off the beach in Kina, Bruce found himself whipping in his line to wrestle a snapper out of the mouth of a sizeable bullshark.

Bruce was completely unruffled when retelling the story as he weighed in his fish at the RSA fishing competition.

He brought in six snapper – one with the shark’s toothmarks still clearly visible – as well as a kahawai and his first kayak-caught trevally.

The Motueka-based Talleys worker was also one of the generous fishers who donated his catch, which was then auctioned off as a Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter fundraiser.

More than 70 snapper were entered into the competition, and plenty of these fish, as well as gurnard, kingfish, kahawai, and a select few blue cod, groper, and

Bentley Hovenden, 7, scooped the prize for the average-weight kahawai at the RSA fishing competition. Photo: Elise Vollweiler. crayfish were bid on by the crowd outside the RSA on Sunday afternoon, raising almost $4000.

Some fishers, such as Tākaka’s Carolyn Rose, as well as the Sixtus family, had been out to collect bins of fish just to donate to the

cause, which organisers Devon and Daniel Hovenden describe as “absolutely amazing”.

A filleting station, run by some hard-working and deft-handed volunteers, meant that fishers and buyers could take their fish

straight from the RSA carpark to their home fry pans.

This venture brought in a further $300 in donations.

The RSA’s office, which overlooked the filleting station, still had a film of fishy residue on the windows and snapper scales scattered across the floor when The Guardian visited earlier this week to gather more information about the annual competition’s results.

The event was the club’s best yet, says Daniel, with 173 adult entries, as well as 75 entries in the children’s category.

Blaire Stilwell won the grand prize for the biggest snapper with his 8.85kg fish, fetching him a Yamaha outboard, lifejackets, grab bags and apparel, donated

by Marahau Marine and Yamaha.

Chevron Davies’ 33.45kg monster took out the groper category, and Sarah Fisher topped the kingfish category for her 12.9kg kingfish.

Keaton Fry’s 4.88kg crayfish was big enough to win him the top prize there.

The organising committee is hugely grateful to Burnsco as well as all of the event’s other sponsors, who between them donated more than $20,000 of prizes, including $4000 in children’s spot prizes alone.

“We work really hard to make sure that the kids are cared for in the event,” Devon says.

“They are our future generation of fishers, so we’ve got to look after them.”

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Most speeds could drop under proposal option MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

Just over a week remains for Nelson Tasman residents to have their say on how they want speed limits to change across the region.

More than 1100 people have submitted, but more responses are being sought as the potential changes will affect everyone.

Of the current respondents, about 63 per cent are Tasman residents while the other 37 per cent are Nelsonians.

A range of four different options are being consulted on – the most significant of which would see most urban roads drop to 30kmh and the end of almost all 100kmh limits in the countryside.

The lower speed limit options for urban and rural areas are the ‘Safe and Appropriate Speeds’ identified by Waka Kotahi – New Zealand Transport Agency.

These lower speeds would see the main connector roads in urban areas – for example Waimea Road in Nelson, Salisbury Road in Richmond, and Tudor Street in Motueka – drop down to 40kmh unless cycleways separated by a physical barrier were present, allowing them to remain at 50kmh.

All other urban roads would drop to 30kmh.

The lower speed options in rural areas would see 100kmh local roads disappear. The speed outside rural schools would be low-

Option D

Proposed 30kmh limit Proposed 50kmh limit Variable 30/50kmh limit

Option D would see the most drastic changes to speeds. Image: TDC. ered to 30-60kmh, rural residential areas would fall to 50kmh, most narrow, winding, unsealed, and high-risk roads would fall to 60kmh, leaving all other sealed rural roads to fall to 80kmh.

Existing speed limits lower than the proposed reduction will remain. The higher speed limit options would see no reductions

except for in areas around schools.

Speeds on State Highways will go through their own process which is expected to occur in the near future.

The expected maximum cost of lowering speed limits across both districts, accounting for both signs and supporting infrastruc-

ture, is about $21.5 million.

The review of speed limits was enacted by Labour Government.

The new National-led Government has overturned the requirement and opposes blanket speed limit reductions.

However, both councils are continuing to ask for public feedback to determine whether there are

specific areas that need to see speed limit reductions.

Several local rural communities, like those in Ngātīmoti, Lower Moutere, Tasman village, and Tapawera have indicated they want to see lower speeds through their areas, and it is hoped the consultation will reveal other locations where people are calling for reductions.

Lower speed limits reduce both the likelihood and severity of crashes. Pedestrians hit by a car driving at 60kmh has a 95 per cent chance of dying. That risk drops to 10 per cent if the vehicle is going at 30kmh.

Reduced speed limits on SH 6 between Nelson and Blenheim and on SH 60 in Appleby have also reduced the number of serious crashes, including those resulting in death, of about 94 per cent and 67 per cent respectively.

However, reduced speed limits are likely to result in increased travel times depending on distance travelled on affected roads.

Surveys by Waka Kotahi in 2017 indicated a 20 per cent reduction in speed limits in rural areas saw travel time increase by about 5 to 8 minutes per hour of travel, but reduced fuel consumption by up to 15 per cent.

Submissions will close on 29 February.

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The World Naked Bike Ride has attracted hundreds of domestic and international riders to Tākaka since 2004. Photo: Supplied.

Low laundry bill for 20th revealing cycle GORDON PREECE Just like the late Queen in 1992, Tākaka motorists may soon experience an ‘annus horribilis’.

The World Naked Bike Ride, which is held in 80 other global cities as well as at Waihī Beach and Dunedin, was first revealed in the Tasman town two decades ago to bolster positive body image, eco-friendly travel and a message for motorists to constantly be wary of cyclists.

Organiser and 11-time participant Bryan Badger, who has steered the Tākaka course for the past six or seven years, says the 2 March event was introduced to Tākaka by Golden Bay resident, Victoria Davis.

“There’s no one to stop anyone in New Zealand starting a ride, but I think Tākaka is

recognised as the capital of New Zealand for alternative lifestyles, so the place was one that attempted things like [a naked bike ride],” he says.

“The basic thinking behind it hasn’t changed, we’ve done different routes… and the idea is to encourage people to use bikes, be less reliant on cars, feel comfortable in their own skin and also the nudity helps us stand out, so drivers don’t forget cyclists are on the road too.”

Bryan says the event attendance had never been ‘bare all’ with 60 to 70 domestic and international riders descending on Tākaka for the event each year.

He says the course is 9km long from Tarakohe to the Kiwi Spirit Distillery at Motupipi, and an additional night ride from Autumn Farm through

Tākaka had also been added this year to mark two decades.

“Most people around Tākaka know about us… people are usually pretty patient over here, there’s no tooting to say, ‘get off the road’, they toot but that’s ‘saying hello’,” he says.

Being naked is not an act of indecency, and now most cops accept that, we don’t have any controversy.”

The World Naked Bike Ride New Zealand is open to anyone who can competently and safely ride a bicycle, e-bike or tricycle on the road. Bryan says prizes would also be up for grabs for the oldest and youngest participants, the rider who had travelled the furthest distance for the event, and the best decorated bike and body.

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Tasman council risks breaching $250m debt cap MAX FRETHEY

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Tasman District Council will likely have to reprioritise its work for the rest of year or risk breaching its debt cap.

As of 31 January, the council’s net debt is currently sitting at $229 million. The council’s self-imposed net debt cap is $250 million.

“We typically haven’t run this close to the cap at this point in time in the financial year,” group manager finance Mike Drummond warned elected members last week.

“We will need to watch the capital works programme, in terms of the borrowing to support capital works. We will need to watch our operational expenditure as well, making sure we do all the things a normal business does to improve and maintain our cash flow.”

Capital works are large projects that typically involve building or renewing long-term infrastructure assets.

He added that staff are working behind the scenes to ensure the council remains under its debt cap.

“Neither the staff nor the [chief executive] want to see a breach of the $250 million.”

The quicker-than-expected approach to the debt cap has been largely driven by increased borrowing costs as interest rates remain high.

The council’s current cost of borrowing is 4.794 per cent of total debt, compared to a budgeted 4.4 per cent.

As interest rates and council’s debt increase, so does the portion of council’s income that must be allocated to service that debt.

However, that higher borrowing cost is a particular concern this year because the council is progressing well on its capital works programme. Capital projects are typically funded by debt.

Finance manager Matt McGlinchey told elected members

The Golden Bay Rodders had their own display at Moutere Hop held at the Moutere Community grounds over the weekend. Locals Ken Read and Jamie Hovenden attended with other club members. Ken, pictured left, is halfway through his barn find build of a 1928 Plymouth from Dovedale. “When I saw it was pretty much a wreck but look at it now, it’s on its way to driving on the local roads again” he says. Photo: Steve Page.

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that, as of the end of January, the council’s capital expenditure this financial year so far is around $40 million, which doesn’t include the costs from Tasman’s joint ventures with Nelson in sewerage and landfill.

“Last year, we actually spent $49 million across the whole 12 months, so we’re certainly a long way ahead. Historically, the last five months are also the biggest months… so we could be looking up to a $75-80 million capital spend.”

Elected members will be presented with forecasted figures for the remainder of the financial year in March with options on how it could avoid breaching its debt cap.

Councillor Christeen Mackenzie suggested that the council could choose to reprioritise some activities to enable high priority projects to be completed within their original budget, rather than scaling all projects back.

“There are always choices to be made.”

Not meeting its capital works programme has been a “perennial” problem for the council, and so such a strong performance in this financial year is good news, thought Mayor Tim King.

“Getting those capital projects completed and spending the budgeted amount is something that will be positive despite the fact that it, in an ironic sort of way, pushes us closer to the debt cap,” he says.

“Both good news and potentially a challenge that comes with it.”

The upcoming consultation on the council’s draft 2024-34 Long Term Plan will include a proposal to lift the council’s net debt cap.

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Wednesday 21 February 2024

Motueka movie screening to raise funds for Ukraine The Tautoko Ukraine Charitable Trust is organizing two charity events in Motueka in order to raise funds for and commemorate the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The first event is a film screening of “War of Chimeras” at Gecko Theatre on Monday, 26 February. The movie revolves around the Battle of Ilovaisk, which marks an important moment in the conflict that unfolded in Crimea in 2014.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with the Ukrainian filmmakers, Mariia and Anastasiia Starozhytska, where audiences will have the chance to meet them personally.

The second event is a poetry reading and documentary screening at the Motueka Library on Tuesday, 25 February. Members of the public are invited to reflect on poetry written by Mariia Starozhystka and watch a documentary about how the Ukrainian band “Antytila” members turned medics during the war.

The Tautoko Ukraine Charity has supported Ukraine with humanitarian aid for two years and urges everyone to “unite to continue to support Ukrainians in defending democracy and peace everywhere”.

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Balancing beauty and social consciousness ELISE VOLLWEILER

Vicki Cowling was one of 23 artists to display their wares at Motueka’s Twilight Art Market last weekend. Motueka’s second annual Twilight Art Market attracted a large crowd on Saturday night, who enjoyed perusing the artworks and purchasing some dinner from the event’s stalls. Live music played throughout the evening, which was held in the Mitre 10 carpark, and organiser Dani Hedges says that the musicians were “just brilliant”. “Everyone just loved the summery vibe they set.” She was delighted with the event’ turn-out, particularly as it was an eventful weekend around the region.

Photo: Elise Vollweiler.

A local woman is out to prove that she offers more than just a pretty face as a semi-finalist in a South Island pageant.

Cordelia Heaven is one of 14 finalists in the Miss Canterbury 2024 competition, which is open to South Island entrants. In midMarch, the top five finalists will be chosen, and the ultimate winner will go on to compete in the Miss New Zealand competition.

The 20-year-old, who attended Tasman School and Motueka High School, says it is her first pageant, and she decided to enter to push herself out of her comfort zone. Cordelia has lived in Christchurch for the past two years, having moved there to study interior design. She now works as a kitchen designer.

Part of the pageant involves demonstrating eco-friendly choices in her day-to-day life, which she is doing by promoting the use of thrift stores, re-useable bags, rubbish clean-ups, and shopping locally.

She is also holding a fun-run to raise money for the competition’s chosen charity, I Am Hope, which is a non-profit organisation that provides mental health support for youth across New Zealand.

Cordelia Heaven is a Miss Canterbury finalist, and she is asking for support for her upcoming fun-run at Rabbit Island. Photo: Supplied.

The 5km walk/ run event is taking place at Rabbit Island on Sunday, 3 March. The event is non-competitive and costs $10 to enter, with spot-prizes available.

“We have had some fabulous support from local businesses in the Nelson/ Tasman area, including the team at Kimi Ora who have kindly donated two day-passes to

their resort as spot prizes for the event,” she says. She would welcome a local club or sports group to set up a sausage sizzle at the event if they wanted a fundraiser for their organisation.

For entry details or to follow her pageant journey, search for Cordelia Heaven – Miss Canterbury 2024 on Facebook.

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Family members from left, Aaron Bensemann, Sarah Peacock, Chris Budgen, Isaac Bensemann, Sheila Budgen, Ryan, Nicola and Rick Bensemann joined crew and volunteers to celebrate Sheila’s time on the Spirit of New Zealand. Photo: Alexandra Konitz.

Sheila signs off the Spirit SARA HOLLYMAN A woman who has devoted much of her life to helping young people succeed is stepping back from her role with the Spirit of Adventure Trust.

Motueka-based Sheila Budgen has spent more than 1000 days at sea on the Spirit of New Zealand over the better part of three decades. Her efforts were celebrated with a morning tea when the ship docked in Nelson last Friday.

Her husband Chris lovingly says it’s been the great pleasure of his life to be married to Sheila and a widow to the ship.

Sheila’s passion for the trust, and

what they do, was born when her daughter Nicola sailed a voyage in 1985. Sheila then became involved as a volunteer and has since created a local trust, Spirit of Tasman Bay, to help fund local youth to be able to sail on the Spirit of New Zealand.

Since then, three of Sheila’s four children and seven of her eight grandchildren, have sailed on the ship.

Sheila’s children speak of their mother going into ‘Spirit Mode’ when she was around the ship, and they recall having Christmas Day lunch on the ship while Sheila was on watch.

Last Friday, crew members affec-

tionately described Sheila, who is known by most on-board as ‘Grandma’, as a “superhuman” with a heart for young people who is someone who “makes everything that little bit better”.

Sheila usually arrives for a voyage with jars of lemon honey and her famous tiramisu, and a hand-made ‘quillow’ – a quilted bedspread made for the ship beds that folds down into a pillow, for each new crew member. She learnt te reo Māori to encourage and inspire youth to share their mihi, which she noticed some were too nervous to do. She regularly opens up her home for any crew or students who need a bed.

Spirit of Adventure Trust head of philanthropy and fundraising, Nicola Garland, said at the celebration that they had tried to work out exactly how many voyages Sheila had made.

“This woman has done around 80 ten-day voyages and countless day-trips which have added up to well over 1000 days at sea,” recalls Nicola. “And that’s not to mention the hours on board, the port contact, the fundraising, the advocating, roping the family in, the list goes on.”

Sheila says youth seemed to gravitate towards her as the ‘Grandma’ figure and share their stories with her, both good and bad.

“Even the ones you don’t think you’ve had an effect on whatsoever, you just don’t know what impact you’ve had on their lives at all. It’s always the same, you don’t know what a few words to somebody in any situation is going to be like to change their lives and do things. I think that’s the magic about this is you can just take people off to sea, take their phones off them and talk to them and interact with them.”

The crew finished the thanks to Sheila with one of her favourite sayings: “‘Ageing is inevitable, growing up is optional’, we hope you never grow up Grandma.”

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Aria McNamara, Matai Kelsall, Natasha Wells and Cam Grooby Ayesha, Janette, Lucky and Luis Fadrequilan Byron Charles with Phoebe, 7 Nivaeh Uerata, 11, Tamanui Uerata and Chace Howden, 11 Willow, 4, Ollie, 5, and Charlie Pascoe

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Joan Coppell, Bill Coppell and Jackie Morrison Lucas Osmond, 14, and Cameron Tee, 12 Ru Collin and Gayle Farrell Scarlett, 5, and Finley McLaughlan, 6 Stephanie Gray and Grant Osmond

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Very interesting. I thought it might have been more popular than those numbers. It is hard to know if there just isn’t the demand or if people didn’t know about it? The price is reasonable, although one service a day might be a bit limiting for some.

Scott Donaldson Why not start in Nelson, pick up in Stoke, Richmond, Māpua, and Motueka? Then during the day offer a service for Kaiteriteri campers to take the bus shopping in Motueka (say 11 - 14.00). With good advertising it should be a winner!?

Paul Jonkers I think this service is worth persevering with next summer. But make sure it’s widely and vigorously publicised, and compare fare costs with car running costs. Car running costs aren’t just fuel. Even an older, higher-mileage car works out at $0.30/km or more. So, from Nelson to Kaiteriteri return that’s a good $35-$40. So, use of the bus removes some of the car congestion and brings Kaiteriteri within affordable reach of those who can’t or don’t drive or own private cars. Has to be

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Awesome stuff John and the team.

Great to see investment in the region’s growth. Keep up the great work.

Roydon Weston Great news and required a lot of courage I’m sure. Wishing you all the best.

Rob Pooley Trees vandalised at Hoddy Estuary Reserve Definitely done with intent! Who is going to benefit from them not growing in that area? Whose view will they hinder? They will be the guilty party.

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What’s On Open Mic Night Thursday, 22 February, 8.30pm, Roots Bar, 1 Commercial Street, Takaka Bring your songs, instruments, and dancing shoes. Or just hop in for a social and be entertained by some talented locals and travellers.

Ruby Coast Arts Trail Saturday, 24 and Sunday 25 February, 10am – 4pm Various Locations Open Studio Days for the public to view and purchase their artwork. Brochures can be found at Motueka i-Site and Nelson Visitor Centre. This is an established art trail with well-known artists and a high level of expertise.

As part of the establishing board who planted these trees it is very disappointing. Fortunately we have cameras set up, so likely we will get the culprits.

Simon Jones That’s sad to kill a living thing like that.

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Tasman Bay Guardian Thalassa Kawachi, top right, gives a briefing to participants before they enter the water. Photo: Rick Field.

Connecting communities with their local awa ALEANDRA KONITZ A community event aimed at teaching attendants about the importance of protecting and preserving local awa (rivers) saw guided groups drift dive the Motueka River earlier this month.

The Guided Snorkel Day on Sunday, 11 February engaged participants through fun activities at Mcleans Recreation Reserve, giving them a sense of ownership and inspiring them to help

protect the Motueka River.

Tasman Bay Guardians hosted the event in collaboration with Motueka Catchment Collective, Tasman Environmental Trust and Fish and Game NZ. Both locals and visitors were able to get an understanding of the Motueka Catchment, as well as the ecosystem in and around the river.

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One of the main goals of the event was to emphasize the importance of protecting the Motueka River.

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Motueka athlete makes Coast to Coast history FROM PAGE 1 the wind came up it was hard going.

“Even during the last bike ride anything could go wrong,” Maria says. “The last ride was in the dark and it was raining, so it was a bit of a task getting home, but I was pretty stoked to complete it.”

Maria, who was the only competing female in her category alongside nine other male competitors, of which three finished, says the Longest Day started at 6am and she finished at 10:45pm.

She says her previous triathlons, trail runs and marathons had prepared her for the Coast to Coast rigours, but she had to learn to pad-

dle, and went on to gain a required certificate from the Murchison-based New Zealand Kayak School and join Motueka Paddle Sports Group.

Maria says she’d also entered next year’s event in one of the team categories.

“I love a good challenge, it’s really good outdoorsy fun, and I thought it would be really fun to put a team together and have a good fun race.”

Race director, Glen Currie, says Maria’s historic win was “truly inspiring”.

“Her determination and tenacity exemplify the spirit of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast, showcasing that age is no barrier to conquering challenges and achieving greatness,” he says.

Maria Voigt set a new record after nearly 17 hours racing from the South Island’s west to east coast. Photo: Marathon-Photos.com

Roasting in Māpua for first bowls tournament of 2024 It was a roasting hot day for the Māpua Bowls Culb’s first tournament of the year on Monday, 12 February.

It isn’t just the bowls that makes this a popular tournament; bowlers come to enjoy the lunchtime meal of roasts and salads described as Margie Dillon’s ‘fa-

mous carrot salad’, Barbara Adcock’s ‘astounding broccoli salad’, Di McBride’s ‘delightful bean salad’, and Karen Clark’s ‘flavourful coleslaw’.

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Winning teams: First Place: Allan Griffiths, Mike Dickie and Tom Carpenter from Tāhunanui

Only one team won all four of their games, but four teams won three games each and placings were then decided on

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Third Place: Barbara McGregor, Kristine Greany and Dianne Potts from United Māpua is grateful to Bowater Toyota for sponsoring the event and to Four Square Māpua for roasting all the meat.

Second Place: Bruce Smith, Geoff Litt and Stu Peterson from Richmond

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Nelson Knights team named for State of Origin JODY SCOTT Nelson Speedway’s Streetstock Team will be represented with a formidable line-up, led by NZ placegetters 2nz Cody McCarrison and 3nz Steve Soper.

They will be joined by Ryan Musgrove, Perry Soper, Matt Watson and Richard Bateman who will head to Christchurch on 2 March for the annual State of Origin to compete against other South Island teams.

Their two biggest rivals will be the Canterbury Cobra’s and Dunedin Bulldogs, both teams will not be easy to beat with the former NZ champion in the

Cobra’s team while the new NZ champion will line-up for the Bulldogs.

Shane Harwood was runner-up in the South Island Super Stock title in Christchurch last weekend.

Over in Greymouth, an elated Jonti Austin won the West Coast T.Q. champs, with Vaughan Cornelius winning the Production Saloon title.

Connor Rangi has some major repairs to do after being involved in a crash after the checkered flag at the North Island Sprint Car title.

It was the first meeting at Western Springs since the cyclone

last year, not ending well for Connor.

He has just six days to fix the car to return for this weekend’s NZ title.

He will be joined by Alicia Hill.

It could be the last chance to race at the iconic venue with a strong hint that Speedway will be kicked out, with the Auckland Council to decide what the venue’s future is with major repair work still to be done.

The Nelson club will be running their “Best Pairs” meeting at Nelson Speedway on Landsdowne Rd in all grades this weekend, the racing returns to a 6pm start.

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While Nathan Fa’avae and Sophie Hart used the race for training for the Yukon1000 in July, they still came away with the win in the doubles contest. Photo: Ian Trafford.

A smooth success for Queen and King of the Bay NATHAN FA’AVAE AND KATE WEST The 16th edition of the Queen and King of the Bay Ocean Surfski Race saw two Christchurch racers retake their crowns.

Carly Keys (nee Tyler) etched her name into the trophy for the second time, ahead of Alexandra Martin and Shirley Erie to round out the podium, after pre-race favourite Danika Mowlem was forced to withdraw just one day before the event.

The King’s race field was not short of depth, with four previous winners on the starting line, including eventual winner Ben Keys, who added to his previous two race wins in 2022 and another in 2023.

The victory makes Ben the first person to earn four wins in the coveted competition under the iconic Nelson sunshine and the sparkling clean waters of Tasman Bay. “We had a light following sea which went a little to the east towards the end, which put us all in the pain cave coming into the Māpua finish,” he says.

The Double contest was won by Sophie Hart and Nathan Fa’avae, who are training for the Yukon1000 in July and using the ocean races as part of their buildup.

They pulled away from the start and paddled unchallenged to the finish, recording the third-fastest time on the course for the day behind Ben and Gene Prato.

Daniel Bremner and Claire Sykes were the second mixed double pair across the line, while Elora

Hallett and Morgan Moore were the first women’s double.

Day two started and finished in Kaiteriteri, with the 18km Abel Tasman Island race.

This event has more of a social theme but holds the integrity of a race, with many of the top paddlers switching to double surf skis for the race into the National Park.

Gene Prato and Garth Spencer broke the finish tape first, with Toby Brooke and Liam Lace finishing a close second. Ben and Carly Keys were the first mixed double and third overall. Reid Forrest and Hadyn Lockie took third in the men’s double. Daniel Bremner and Claire Sykes were the second mixed doubles, while Sam Millson and Alexandra Martin were third mixed double. Sophie Hart was the first female single ski to finish, and Fred Tear was the first single male ski over the line.

Over 50 paddlers enjoyed a fun, safe, and dynamic event in a stunning location. The camaraderie and culture within the event and the participants are very special, making it a rewarding and memorable weekend. The sport blends skills, challenge, health, and enjoying the ocean.

Race Director Nathan Fa’avae was thrilled to deliver two days of ocean racing in what he considered to be pretty good conditions.

“Surfski paddlers seek wind and waves, and typically in Tasman Bay in summer, there are regular afternoon waves and wind breathing into the bay, of varying strengths. While it wasn’t strong winds for the racing, it was pretty good.”

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WOULD YOU LIKE A BIKE? Bike Hub Nelson accepts donations of good used bikes, fixes them up and gives them away for a small koha. 142 Saxton Rd. Mon, 5.30-7pm. For other opening times and a map E: bikehubnelson@gmail.com.

MOTUEKA BETTER BREATHERS, Mon, 11.30am, Motueka Recreation Gym ‘Functional Fitness Room’, Old Wharf Rd. A 60-minute series of guided exercises done seated or standing, specifically designed to help those with breathing difficulties. Ph: Jess 0275467675.

MAPUA FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Indoor bowls, 1st & 3rd Mon. Mapua Bowling Club rooms. 2pm, Bring a plate of afternoon tea. Lots of laughs. Ph: Val 035403685.

TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY MOTUEKA BRASS, Tues evenings. Discover your musical talent with us! Join our lively brass band for an unforgettable experience To join Ph: 021728168 or come along.

MOTUEKA ARTS COUNCIL office at Community House, Decks reserve. Wed, 11-3pm. Inquiries about art activities; funding for Art; Art ideas for Motueka. Ph: 0210589388.

KNIT & NATTER Wed, 10-12pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub, 10 Pah St. Friendly group for all ages. Includes refreshments. Ph: Roz 027415636.

All welcome.

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TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA meet 1st & 3rd Wed of month. Resumes 7 Feb, 6.45pm start, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hosp, Courtney St. Gain speaking confidently, friendly environment. More Info Ph: Peter 0277468311.

new people. Ph: 035288358.

MOTUEKA G.R.G 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1-3pm, St Andrews lounge, 64 High St. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/ supporting grandchildren. Join us for a confidential relaxed and supportive time with others. Ph: 0211337299.

SENIORNET MOTUEKA, The Genealogy Interest Group meets 2nd Fri, 2pm. Ph: Allan 0279711100 or visit www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

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MEDITATION, Weekly meditation sessions open to all. Thurs, 12.15-12.45pm, Te Noninga Kumu - Motueka Library. During term time. No registration needed. Just come along. More info: Ph: Louise Petzold 0278789240.

NELSON BAYS HARMONY CHORUS, (women’s choir), is seeking new members to join our happy group. Thurs evenings, Club Waimea, Richmond.

Ph: Carole 0274360910.

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP every Thurs. More info Ph: 0212640403 E: secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com, or www.motueka50pluswalkers.co.nz.

RUMMIKUB Thurs, 1-4pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Club, 10 Pah St. Friendly group, includes refreshments. All welcome. Ph: Keith 0274516422.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thurs of the month, 1.30-3.30pm, Broadgreen House, 276 Nayland Rd. Ph: Bill 035448635 or 035391137.

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA – Walking Group, Thurs, 9am, by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 mins, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Sat, 10-12pm, Motueka Library. Free services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available.

GENERAL GROUPS MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Do you want to be part of a fun, social and competitive band, who make players welcome? E motueka.brass@gmail. com or Ph: 021728168 MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka?

We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. More info Ph: Jana 035284355.

INDOOR BOWLS, Mon & Wed, 1.15-3pm, Motueka Over 50s Hub, 10 Pah St. All abilities welcome. Ph: Jude 0273244226 RIWAKA CROQUET CLUB, do you and a group of friends/family/workmates want to spend a fun few hours learning to play croquet? You need a minimum of 8 players, $10 each, all equipment provided and someone from our club to help you learn the game. Full access to the clubhouse kitchen. For info Ph: 0276308910.

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MOTUEKA MENZSHED. Come and have a yarn, a cuppa or so a project. E: secretarymotmenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, College Rd, Wed or Thurs 9-12pm.

MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB, would you like to go walking on the weekends but are not sure where to start? Start with your local club: www. motuekattrampingclub.org.

RED CROSS MOTUEKA BRANCH Fundraising shop, open Mon – Fri, 10-2pm. Community House, Decks Reserve. We sell clothing, household linen and books. Donations of sellable goods are appreciated.

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS, if you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer, come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Ph: 035391137 or info@cancernelson. co.nz for info or to reg.

MULTICULTURAL MOTUEKA welcomes migrants and refugees every Tues & Fri, 8.30 -1pm, Community House, Decks Reserve. We provide connection and practical assistance for newcomers to our region as well as support for all cultural activities happening in our community. Ph 027 5286744 or sez@multiculturalnt.co.nz.

MOTUEKA TENNIS CLUB. INC. Every Tues & Thurs, 9-11.30am. Courts behind the Memorial Hall Pah St. Racquets available to borrow for new Members. All welcome.

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING, Wellbeing is important for all of us to thrive. The shed is a safe place to meet new people in a supportive and caring environment. We can connect you with

other agencies for the right support needed.

More info Ph: 0279214074, E: admin@ght.co.nz or pop in 24a Tudor St, Motueka.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Ph: 0800aaworks, 08002296757.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, If you have or have had breast cancer, come along to this friendly atmosphere. 102 Hardy St, Nelson. Reg: 035391137 or E: info@cancernelson.org.nz.

SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust. Info E: housing@ght.co.nz or Ph: 035457100.

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). To book Ph: 0226822373 or mapuawheels@gmail.com. 24 hours’ notice required.

NELSON HOSPICE The Motueka shop needs volunteers! If you would like to volunteer for us, please enquire at the shop or Ph: 035281178.

RADIO CONTROL SAILING Wed and Sun, 1pm onwards, Best Island. Weather permitting. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New members welcome.

More info Ph: Peter 0275443923.

MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOY LIBRARY, Tues, and Thurs, 9-11am, and Sat, 10-12pm, 44 Pah St. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages.

GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve on Wallace St. for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Ph: 035289076 or E: greypowermot@gmail.com.

Community notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising only. For classified ads and public notices please call 528 2088.

Due to the popularity of this column, while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

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Across 1 Morbid fear (6) 4 Conclude pleasingly (5,3) 9 Excursion (6) 10 Abstaining from alcohol (8) 12 Transitory (8) 13 Rectangular in shape (6) 15 Ready to be harvested (4) 16 Helpless (4,3,3) 19 Spoilsport (3,7) 20 Measure taken (4)

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Classifieds

Wednesday 21 February 2024

Classifieds PUBLIC NOTICE

SITUATIONS VACANT

Avalon Manor Motels

PUBLIC NOTICE

Thu 30th Mar - Wed 5th Apr 2023

AGM

AIR 2hrs Wed 5.45pm THE SUPER MARIO BROTHERS 1hr40min Wed 3.55pm

THE PORTABLE DOOR 2hrs Thur 1.00pm Fri 5.55pm Sat 2.15pm Sun 2.40pm Mon 2.40pm DOUNGENS AND DRAGONS (HONOUR AMOUNG THEIVES) 2hrs20min (M) Thur 7.50pm Fri 3.30pm Sat 11.50am & 8.45pm Sun 10.00am Mon 4.45pm Tue 8.10pm Wed 1.30pm

JOHN WICK (CHAPTER 4) 2hrs50min Thur 3.00pm Fri 8.00pm Sat 4.15pm Sun 8.15pm Mon 7.30pm Tue 2.50pm Wed 7.45pm

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME Membership forms available at door

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE THURS 7TH MAR 5:30PM SUN 10TH MAR 10AM THURS 14TH MAR 5:30PM MOTUEKA NETBALL COURTS (REC CENTRE) PAST, PRESENT & NEW PLAYERS ALL WELCOME

Riwaka Old Girls NETBALL 2024 TRIALS Questions? Call Ronnie on 021 528 872 or message us on Facebook

Thur 6.00pm (SOLD OUT) Fri 1.45pm Sat 7.10pm Sun 4.40pm Mon 1.00pm SHAZAM (FURY OF GODS)

Rec Centre, Old Rec Old Wharf WharfRoad Road statecinemamotueka.co.nz statecinemamotueka.co.nz

Died 06/02/2024 Gordon Morris wants to thank everybody who sent cards etc. Country Music Club. Jaguar Club. Bowls Clubs, Cards and Housie, Greenwood Health

Please request your AGM PACK from our netball administrator at Motueka.netball@gmail.com

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LIVING 1hr50min (PG) Thur 11.00am Fri 11.50pm Sun 6.15pm Tue 1.00pm

Penny MORRIS

Tuesday the 5th of March 2024, 7pm At Motueka Netball Centre Netball Office All welcome

RED, WHITE AND BRASS 1hr30min

2hrs20min (M) Sun 12.20pm Tue 5.45pm

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Annual General Meeting

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of West Coast-Tasman Electorate 1.30pm Saturday 2 March, 2024 Ashley Hotel, Greymouth

PUBLIC NOTICE

Motueka Netball Centre

MOTEL CLEANERS REQUIRED Part time, Morning 2-3 Hours will include weekends and School holidays Rostered daily shifts.

Apply to: 316 High St Motueka Entertainment Phone 03 528 8320

ENTERTAINMENT

PH 528 2088

guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

TO LET

FUNERAL

WANTED

CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES Scrap gold & silver, old New dentures, reliners, repairs. Phone Daniela at coins & jewellery, vintage / quality, tools, military & Bays Dentures 546 4455. firearms items, general antiques, also buying STORAGE WANTED estate & shed items, collection & downsizing Tasman Storage units Ph Tim Gladstone available from $6.20pw Ph T&B VINTAGE Insurance approved.

24/7 access. Ph 528 0071 0800 653 935 or 548 5235

RSA CHARITY QUIZ Bring your friends for a fun evening.

Tuesday 27th February at 7pm Motueka RSA. All proceeds for Community Patrol. $3 entry. 6 members per team.

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Great raffle prizes. Meals and bar available.

GARAGE SALES

FUNERAL

SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY 8AM

Flexible Funeral Plans Available

DENTURES

TOWN END WHAKAWERA ST Camping gear, odds and ends, tiles tvs, rowing machine etc

03 929 5145

SATURDAY 24 9AM - 1PM

03 528 7787 8 Inglis Street, Motueka gbmfs.co.nz

ANNA LOACH Dip FD Reg. FD (FDANZ)

nelson.simplicity.co.nz

Manager & Funeral Director

Workshop and garden tools, household items 496 HIGH STREET MOTUEKA

It’s all on the app

Are you?

Download the Nelson App for free sales@nelsonapp.co.nz

Classifieds

Trades&Services APPLIANCE REPAIRS APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Wednesday 21 February 2024

PH 528 2088

guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

BIN HIRE HIRE BIN

BUY IT

BUILDERS BUILDERS

MOTUEKA BIN HIRE

Fast, Friendly, Experienced

PHONE: 022 4568 068

DRUMS - SKIPS - WHEELIE BINS PHONE 528 9346

BUILDERS

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New Homes & Additions  Renovation Specialists

All work guaranteed

Call Andrew 027 446 0739 eggersbuild@ts.co.nz andreweggersbuilders

CLEANING

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25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm

HOME TO QUALITY & SERVICE Order online or call

Ph: 03 528 8311

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STUMP GRINDING STUMP GRINDING

Motueka Stump Grinding Services Stump Grinding | Tree Felling Site Clearance 16 Years Experience

Call Andrew 021 081 82 123 www.stumpgrindingservice.co.nz

FIND IT

Need a hand around your property? I can help with a bit of everything in the Motueka area, for example:

- Firewood - Gardening - Renovations - Etc.

- Building services - Weedeating - Property cleanups

WHITWELL’S for beds BEAUTYREST

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MATTRESS & BASE Don’t hesitate toMAZON give me a call for MATTRESS & BASE

KING SINGLE Visiting Podiatrist @ Motropolis QUEEN Every Tuesday KING

anything that you might need a hand with.

$1899 SINGLE $2240GST registered and insured. DOUBLE $2650 QUEEN

Combo discount available for: Johan Wahlgren Couples/friends/family 027 763 5871 Accredited with Veterans Affairs NZ SLEEPMAKER & BASE MAZON Home visits available uponMATTRESS request LIFESTYLE MATTRESS ONLY Photobiomodulation therapy Cherry Homestead Ltd available for treatment of chronic pain Motueka Valley SINGLE Greig Price - BHsc (Pod) KING SINGLE $1150 KING SINGLE johan@cherryhomestead.nz QUEEN $1350 QUEEN To make an appointment email info@mobilepod.nz KING $1650www.cherryhomestead.nz KING

or message/call 022 419 0205

WINDOW CLEANING

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$30 +gst pw

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$1075 $1250 $1350

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Buying or selling everything from property to pets, cars to clutter.

Whether you need to sell, announce, buy or rent.

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Sport

Premier cricket enters business end JACK MALCOLM

Joseph O’Connor’s red hot form continues in local cricket as he picked up 121 runs in Wolves (Wanderers/Motueka) over Stoke/ Nayland in a top of the table clash. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.

It was a weekend of high scoring action in local premier grade cricket as teams fought for their spot in the one-day finals.

The lowest score of the weekend was 204 runs as every team had nail-biting finishes to their games on Saturday.

It was Wolves’ (Motueka/ Wanderers) Joseph O’Connor who was standout batsman over the weekend, scoring a century against Stoke-Nayland.

At the Botanics, Nelson College came out trumps over ACOB with a last wicket stand of 39 runs by George Aerakis (41*) and Charlie Wilson (27*) to get over the line in the final over.

In a top of the table clash at Marsden Recreation, Stoke-Nayland fell 40 runs short of the Wolves’ (Motueka/Wanderers) 265/7, using every ball of their 50 overs in chase after a massive 121

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Wakatu won by one wicket at the death over WTTU at Jubilee Park, with a 40-run last wicket partnership by Aidan Clark (25*) and Noah Hassan (20*) as they chased 244/7.

With seven half centuries and Joseph’s century, it was the best weekend for batsmen of the summer.

At the bowler’s end, Nelson College’s Charlie Wilson and WTTU’s Paul Elmiger were the best of the bunch with four wickets apiece as six local bowlers picked up three wicket bags or better.

With three rounds of oneday competition left in the season before the finals on Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24, there’s still a chance for things to change on the leaderboards.

The Wolves have all but guaranteed their spot in the weekend with a perfect seven win record, but can still

be upset from the top spot.

With the result not going their way over the weekend, Stoke-Nayland can still advance straight to the finals but will have to rely on results going their way if they want the direct path.

Wakatu are third on the table with four wins, but with a 2v3 semi-final they are still squarely in the hunt of their first title of the season.

ACOB and WTTU are on two wins apiece and remain outside chances of playing on finals weekend if other results also go their way, while Nelson College are out of the hunt despite earning their first one-day win of the season over the weekend.

In the two-day competition, the finalists have been found as Stoke-Nayland and the Wolves are set to take the field at Saxton Oval on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17 to decide a winner.

See the full match report on

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