The Guardian - 5 May 2021

WEDNESDAY 5 MAY 2021

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Motueka Steiner School’s farm campus opens

Students of Motueka Steiner School head down the hill to welcome guests to their opening ceremony on Saturday.

The School says they enjoyed a “fabulous turnout of people who have been involved right since its conception”.

Those attending enjoyed speeches and a shared lunch with activities for the children later on.

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Career and Training Fair at Library Are you looking for work, a career change or wanting to upskill?

If you answered yes to any of those questions then the Motueka Library on Wednesday, 12 May would be a good place to pop along to between 11am-2pm.

Our Motueka Library is hosting a Career and Training Fair to let locals see what opportunities exist for them.

“The Library has partnered with such a variety of providers to enable the community to have this opportunity to gain more information and knowledge,” says local Librarian Janine Gillions.

As a way of supporting the Covid-19 recovery response, there will be plenty of assistance available for those looking at changing careers and needing help with the direction.

Tasman Libraries Digital Learning and Digitisation Specialist Teresa Besley will be on hand offering a range of services free of charge. These include helping to pre-

Tasman Libraries Janine Gillions and Teresa Besley are excited to be hosting the Career and Training Fair next Wednesday at the Motueka Library. pare CVs, cover letters, online applications and how to prepare and present oneself for an interview.

She can also provide information regarding online learning opportunities with some sites provided free through the Library.

“It’s all about empowering people to take control of their own destinies.

So if you’re thinking of moving into a different field you might think you can’t but with a little assistance you absolutely can,” says Teresa.

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Some of the industries that will be on hand are MSD, Yes Programme, Connected, TDC cadet programme, NMIT, Go Horticulture, Primary Industries, Primary ITO, Workbridge, Te Rito Maioha, Nurse Maude, Talley’s and

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the Tertiary Education Commission.

With a number of stalls and exhibits set up refreshments will also be available.

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Trapping milestone in the Abel Tasman National Park

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Trapping in the Abel Tasman National Park. Photo: Ruth Bollongino.

Predator control is increasing the chances for native species to survive and thrive in the Abel Tasman National Park with a trapping milestone reached recently.

The 2,000th stoat was trapped in the national park in March.

Figures show that as of March; 2018 stoats, 42,465 rats and 344 weasels have been trapped in the last eight years.

The trapping networks in the park are a partnership between the Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust, Project Janszoon, Department of Conservation and Air New Zealand.

“This milestone demonstrates the scale of the challenge we have to protect our native species from introduced predators,

and it’s also a testament to what we can achieve when we work together,” says Project Janszoon director Bruce Vander Lee. The hard work from DOC staff and community volunteers to trap predators has made it possible for vulnerable species like kaka and pateke to be returned to the Abel Tasman.

Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust coordinator Abby Butler says they are proud to be part of the team removing so many predators from the Abel Tasman ecosystem.

“Statistics like this (and also removing 42,000 rats) makes us realise that we are having a big impact on predator numbers in the park. That is a lot less mouths to feed,” she says.

A kaka in the Abel Tasman National Park.

Photo: Ruth Bollongino.

“Stoats are deadly and relentless hunters who don’t just kill to survive – they kill everything in sight and store surplus food for later. Every one trapped provides more chances for native species to thrive,” says DOC senior biodiversity ranger Jim Livingstone.

Stoats prey on native birds, rats, rabbits, hares, hedgehogs, lizards and insects like weta so they have a significant impact on ecosystems. They are such a devastating predator because they can climb and swim, and have good eyesight, hearing and a strong sense of smell. They also have big families.

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Do you agree with the High Street trees being cut down as part of the Street’s upgrade?

Kathy Bailey

Neil Rabone

Whangarei Mapua “I’d rather see “Definitely don’t them stay, I like cut them down, trees.” they add character and have been there a long time.”

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Rhys Rudman

Motueka Motueka “They need to stay, “Absolutely go. keep the trees, this They’re messy and is a country place.” a distraction and the root systems will wreck drains etc.”

Nelson Tasman Hospice appoint new CEO The Boards of Nelson Tasman Hospice are very pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Gray as their new Chief Executive Officer.

Tony will succeed Frans Dellebeke, who announced in January that he wished to step down once a suitable successor had been identified.

Tony is a very experienced senior executive, who will be well known to many in the Top of the South for his successful leadership of NMIT, a role he left in 2017 to take

up the position of Chief Executive at Ara Institute of Canterbury, where he is regarded as having transformed Ara “with his efforts resulting in a more collaborative, inclusive and agile operation”.

John Peters, Chair of Nelson Tasman Hospice says, “Tony is a very experienced and well-respected Chief Executive with an exceptional record.

We are delighted that Tony will be able to build on Frans’s successful nine years in the role, and bring his proven leadership, strategic capability,

Tony Gray has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Nelson Tasman Hospice.

innovation and ongoing focus on improving outcomes to us here at Hospice.

It gives us great pleasure to welcome Tony to Hospice, and to welcome him back

to Nelson”.

Tony Gray says, “I’m very excited about my new role and the opportunity to be part of the team at the Nelson Tasman Hospice.

John Peters added that “a start date will be announced in the near future, in the meantime the Board is grateful to Frans for continuing in his role as Chief Executive”.

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WEDNESDAY 5 MAY 2021 5

Annual Quilt show returns

Local quilters Rose Rodgers and Sue Hayward display the quilt up for grabs as a raffle prize.

Local quilters are frantically finishing and putting final touches on their quilts in preparation for the annual Motueka Quilting Connection Quilt Show that will be held from 14-16 May at the Motueka Recreation Centre on Old Wharf Road between 10am4pm daily.

Last year’s show was cancelled due to Covid-19, and this year visitors are assured of seeing new and original works as none of the quilts have previously been shown in the area.

Adding to the flavour is an optional Challenge for members. This year the inspiration was “From a Magazine Page”.

Members were given a brown paper bag containing a mystery magazine and everyone had to choose Page 52. Their quilt could be inspired by anything on that page whether a word, a colour, an illustration etc. The page will be shown with each quilt so viewers can see how they were designed. Organisers guarantee there will be some interesting creations.

Two guest exhibi-

tions are included in the show with one a special showing of lovely quilts by the late Jenny Broadhead who was a member of the group until her death last July. The other is a travelling suitcase of quilts from Aotearoa Quilters “Journeys”.

Entry to the show is $5 which includes tea or coffee and baked goods.There is a raffle with prizes of a sewing machine, quilt and basket of goodies associated with the Show where part of the proceeds are donated to charity. This year they are supporting the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter.

Raffle tickets will be sold at New World from today until Friday, 7 May as well as at the show itself. Since 2008, $17,050.00 has been donated to local community groups and projects. This does not include the many quilts also donated to charities, groups and individuals.

Motueka Quilting Connection always love to welcome new members into their group. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the

Motueka Band rooms in Old Wharf Rd from 9 – 3. A wide range of quilting takes place and often there are visiting tutors to teach a particular class or skill as well as mini classes and demonstrations by club members. As well as hands on quilting, club members are involved in a number of charity initiatives. Quilts are

made for the NICU at Nelson Hospital where parents can choose a quilt for their baby. If you would like to join them, head along and have a chat at the show!

Motueka Quilting Connection Quilt Show 14,15,16 May from 10am-4pm Motueka Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Rd

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- Motueka Library - 12 Pah Street - Phone 03 528 1047 Hi All,

Career & Training Fair@Motueka Library Wednesday 12 May, 11am-2pm Looking for work? Looking for a change? Want to upskill?

For the Young and Young at heart.

Come and talk to our Exhibitors about opportunities waiting for You.

As the days get shorter and mornings colder, we’re starting to see the first frosts in some areas. Every winter we attend collisions caused by people skidding and losing control after hitting a patch of ice. Please take extra care when driving in the early morning.

On a positive note, a couple of weeks ago I spent some time focusing on cell phone use by drivers on High Street. During the time frame I was monitoring traffic, 200 cars went past, and nobody was on their phones. Well done!!

Sensory Space for Children and Caregivers@Motueka Library Saturday 8 May, 1pm-2pm A calming, inclusive sensory time for the Special Needs community.

The infringement fine for using a cell phone while driving has now increased from $80 to $150.

New Zealand Music Month at Motueka Library Motueka Library is hosting talented music students from Motueka High School.

Friday 7, 14 & 28 May, 1.15pm-2pm Special Thanks to Hilary Sinclair the Head Music teacher for organising these concerts for us.

There were a spate of thefts from cars in Mapua last week. On Monday night four cars were entered into on Moreland Place and Toru Street in Mapua. All cars had been left unlocked. The items stolen included a wallet and cash, A Dewalt brand planer and skillsaw and a Makita brand multitool.

Kapa Korero! At Motueka Library An informal, co-created te reo Maori conversation space.

Fridays, 11am-12pm.

Mapua was the target for similar offending six weeks ago so if you have any information that can help us locate the people responsible, please contact us on 105.

Autumn Aussie Surprise Reads at Motueka Library 27 April – 14 May

Our message remains simple – please lock your vehicle and remove your valuables. If you can park it in a garage or enclosed yard – do so.

Autumn Booksale@Motueka Library Preloved books at bargain prices

An opportunist broke into a car on the corner of Thorp Street and Harbour Road during the day recently while the driver was assisting an injured family member nearby. Items stolen included an Apple iPad model 10.1, clothing and medication.

Garden Gurus Monday 10th May, 11am-12.30pm

If you have any information that can help us find out who was behind this vehicle break-in – please contact Police on 105.

Grant Heney Community Constable

Border Collies and their owners had a “great day out” at Rough Island on Sunday, 11 April. Around 40 Collies went along and enjoyed the supersized playdate complete CROSSWORD No. with a sausage scramble.

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Stacey Morrison is encouraging local residents to host a Pink Ribbon breakfast in May to raise money for breast cancer.

Top tips for hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast “Food, friends and fundraising. These are all the ingredients you need to host a fabulous Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May,” says Stacey Morrison as she calls on people in the Tasman region to take part.

Registrations are now open for Pink Ribbon Breakfast, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s biggest annual fundraising campaign.

Thousands of New Zealanders will invite their friends, family or workmates to breakfast to raise funds for breast cancer research and patient support.

“A Pink Ribbon Breakfast is always fun, heart-warming and special. Keep it simple or make it flash, whatever makes you happy. Get together with the people you cherish for a wonderful cause,” says Stacey, an Ambassador for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. As the face of Pink Ribbon Breakfast for the third year running, Stacey has long been a passionate advocate for breast cancer awareness. It’s a way of honouring her mum Sue, who passed away from breast cancer in 2002.

“A hard time was made even harder for breast cancer patients in the last year, thanks to Covid-19. These women have been so brave and they need our support. At the

same time, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s funds have taken a huge hit, so I’m really hoping Pink Ribbon Breakfasts will be the boost everyone needs,” says Stacey.

Around 115 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the Nelson Marlborough DHB area every year, and around 25 will die from it. Proceeds raised from Pink Ribbon Breakfasts will go towards supporting Kiwi families affected by breast cancer and funding pioneering research by some of NZ’s top scientists.

“Pink Ribbon Breakfasts are a fun way to come together for good, knowing that the money you raise will help to change lives,” says Evangelia Henderson, chief executive of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. “Covid-19 has caused us to lose much-needed income, but we’re determined to keep supporting women going through breast cancer and pushing for the latest scientific advances.

Getting involved with Pink Ribbon Breakfast is easy and every effort will make a difference towards our goal of zero deaths from breast cancer.”

For more information and to register to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast, visit www. pinkribbonbreakfast. co.nz

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Brooklyn School’s Big Dig Day at Stephens Bay on Thursday, 8 April.

Left: Lukas McEnroe and Keanu Potaka.

Right: Nakau Cullen, Mason Keane and Asher Fowler.

Left: Sala Robertson and Amy Wassell.

Right: Tyler Gifkins and Dom Mew.

Gabriel Linder, Luis Middelhauve, Taylahlee Hohapata and Emelia Strong.

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Timo Hicks on his way to securing an impressive 4th place in the New Zealand Junior Shearing Championships. Inset: Timo Hicks.

Tapawera teen shearer claims 4th at nationals Tapawera teenage shearing sensation Timo Hicks travelled to north Canterbury recently where he competed in four shearing competitions.

The competitions were at the Amuri, Cheviot, Sefton and Methven shows. The events doubled as an opportunity to accrue points that would help him gain entry into the Marlborough/ Canterbury development team, for which they selected two juniors and two intermediates. Timo’s skills and scores led to his selection as a junior to take part in a sponsored event promoting future quality shearers.

Travelling to Te Kuiti with fellow competitors and a manager, Timo took the stand at the New Zealand Shearing Championships. With the Golden Shears cancelled this year for the first time due to Covid-19 the Championships were a much-anticipated event for our nation’s shearers, wool-handlers and pressors to compete for New Zealand ranked placings.

Qualifying 10th in his heat for the junior semi-final, bad luck bestowed Timo that evening when he cut his hand whilst watching another event, requiring stitches.

Despite the likelihood of the injury ruining his chances, nothing could prevent him from

competing.

With his bandaged hand posing challenges “adrenalin kicked in” and as his manager said “he shore his heart out”. Qualifying in 6th place in the semi-finals landed him a spot in the finals and after a very respectable effort he placed 4th overall in the New Zealand juniors. His fellow junior teammate secured 1st so it was a win-win for the team. In the event the Marlborough/ Canterbury team placed 1st and 4th against the North Island development team.

The majority of shearers Timo competes against work fulltime and are years older which proves somewhat challenging with shearing practice and financially.

Grateful for the support and sponsorship from friends, family and the Tapawera community, Timo was able to partake in a further development course while in Te Kuiti, managing to pay for some of the experiences not provided in his prize package.

Now Timo is back home and “chomping at the bit” to continue his passion of shearing, and after his experience on the national stage school is proving hard to settle back into, but he says he’ll finish this year and then lookout wool will fly!

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10 WEDNESDAY 5 MAY 2021

Letters Dear Editor,

body that deals with Motueka’s Townscape is our local council, and TDC has little jurisdiction over a State Highway, the final look and feel of our town’s Main Street is in the hands of an authority whose priorities are safety and traffic flow, not the environmental character of Motueka for locals, visitors and tourists.

As part of their safety project NZTA will cut down all the big trees on the High Street

It is with grave concern that I bring to your notice an urgent issue.

NZTA are soon to start their safety upgrade of Motueka High Street. They have done a great and much-appreciated job in planning for a safer road.

Unfortunately, as a department concerned with traffic they place a much lower priority on street-scaping.

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leaving a barren and unwelcoming atmosphere.

Their only concession to our townscape is a sentence at the end of their information leaflet saying “We are looking at what low maintenance greenery we could plant.”

This is simply not good enough for our Town!

We need a properly planned programme of large tree planting, to take full advantage of the many and well-

researched benefits of large trees in streetscapes.

These studies prove that street trees boost economies, remove pollution and actually improve safety.

Now is a time for being smart, and for making choices based on long term solutions.

I urge NZTA to work with TDC and make choices that will create a townscape for Motueka that we can be proud of.

Yours sincerely, Sarah Keogh

Dear Editor, The trees in High Street Motueka were planted in the 90’s!

Maybe in response to our town being voted the ugliest town in NZ! The trees are at least 30-years-old. Their removal by NZTA will return us to that age once again.

Nelson town centre has many large trees and considerable traffic but the large trees slow the traffic plus create welcome shade and make it an attractive town to shop in.

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We believe that the NZTA are planning a new and wider bridge across the river.

Planned for 20272031.

Will this replace the existing one? (what a disruption!) Or are they looking at the possibility of a by-pass via an extension of Victoria St to connect at Woolshed Corner on the Riwaka side thereby removing the likelihood of heavy traffic through our town centre?

Obviously the land holders on that route will have strong opinions.

We query the need for NZTA to cut our Elms down!!!! Can they not try to do the admirable traffic calming proposals they have for the main street and hold on to the removal of these gorgeous trees? Then, if the bypass is completed Motueka can further enhance its attractiveness to locals and visitors alike.

It seems that the NZTA’s decisions for improvements are principally based on their research and survey of user’s concerns in 2017. Their concerns then had no reference to these trees!

This looks as though it was slipped into the new scheme with no consultation?

Regards, Philip Kennedy

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Please do not cut down our beautiful Elm trees. These were planted before NZTA took control of our traffic management here in Motueka and many other towns in NZ. We understand that the planned safety improvements to be made to the main street of Motueka will make a big difference.

The roundabout and traffic lights will make the pedestrian crossings and side road traffic into High St easier and safer.

The plans for these improvements have been based on feedback done in 2017.

In these 2017 NZTA documents it is clearly stated these above mentioned improvements but NO mention of removing of trees.

NZTA have financed the IMPROVEMENT of other towns in NZ with a strong reaction from the locals.

For example NZTA’s ‘Innovative Streets “Tactical Urbanism” coming to a town near you! (Check this out!!)

NZTA are also planning in (2027 - 2031) to build a new and wider Motueka River bridge.

This would indeed make the bridge safer for everyone BUT NOT to reroute the highway to bypass Motueka.

This issue has been on many locals minds for a long time. This would allow and give Motueka a chance to become a quieter, safer place to be.

I would then strongly suggest we as a community take ownership of the town planning with the council together and improve the streetscape and make it more intimate.

So my point is that we embrace these beautiful Golden Elms and enjoy their seasonal colour and the shade and sheer beauty they give to our town. Further landscaping to the town by a professional landscape architect would enhance this place even more.

Planting large trees all along our High Street would be of great benefit to unify the length of its building streetscape especially where there are big gaps of shop fronts interrupted by large car parks lining High Street. Many cities of note have had the forethought to plant lots of large trees to humanize cities to enhance pedestrian experiences. For example Nelson which has a number of beautiful large trees and so much better for it too.

To conclude please have professional and trained experts to help build our town into a better place for us all.

Regards, Anneke de Leur Dear Editor, Thank-you for always popping a newspaper in my letterbox, and free of charge no less.

I have to commend you on delivering our local news and giving such great coverage to our locals who make us all proud.

I particularly enjoy reading about the youngsters achieving success, it makes me feel good for the future of our community.

Regards, Margot Theed

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WEDNESDAY 5 MAY 2021 11

Mountain bikers gear up to ride the Heaphy Track

Mountain bikers can ride the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park from 1 May to 30 November.

The Heaphy Track is seeing growing popularity and with its mountain biking season getting underway on 1 May, the Department of Conservation is reminding people that for a safe and enjoyable trip they should plan ahead and be well prepared.

Mountain bikers can ride the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park from 1 May to 30 November.

DOC Golden Bay Operations Manager Dave Winterburn says the Heaphy Track offers stunning mountains to sea landscapes but it’s a tough ride through remote backcountry and people tackling it should be fit, experienced and have good equipment.

“The weather on the Heaphy Track is changeable at any time of year and as the mountain biking season starts, we go into colder winter months with the possibility of extremely cold temperatures, rain, wind and sometimes snow.

People should carry warm and waterproof clothing and sufficient food.

“Mountain bikers should also carry equipment and spare parts for repairs and maintenance to bikes.

“Huts and campsites must be booked beforehand, and peo-

ple should stay in the huts they’ve booked.

We’ve had instances of people staying in different huts to those they booked and this can cause overcrowding.

“With growing numbers on the track, we’ll have hut wardens on the track more regularly during the May to September winter season to assist visitors and checking people have the required booking confirmation.”

Heaphy Track hut and campsite bookings show more people making and planning trips on the Great Walk. At the end of January this year,

bednight bookings for the track in the 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 year were up 51% from the same time last year. At 31 January, 29,119 bednights were booked compared to 19,347 on 31 January last year. New Zealanders accounted for 95% of the bednight bookings.

The 78-kilometre track is a Grade 4/ Advanced standard mountain biking track and is a 2-3 day ride, depending on riders’ experience.

Mountain bikers are asked to travel at safe speeds and show consideration for walkers. They also need to

watch out for takahe and giant land snails on the track. Riding is not allowed at night to protect nocturnal wildlife including the snails and roa/great spotted kiwi. The Lewis Hut on the track is closing from 27 April and will be removed and replaced with a shelter.

The track’s six other huts are available for overnight stays.

People planning to mountain bike or walk the Heaphy Track are advised to read the detailed information about the trip on the DOC website www. doc.govt.nz so they know what to expect and what to take.

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12 WEDNESDAY 5 MAY 2021

Lower Moutere couple open Goldbeard Guitars Goldbeard Guitars – one of New Zealand’s few guitar and ukulelemaking schools, which also builds, manufactures and repairs guitars and ukuleles – relaunched with instrument making courses in Brightwater in March after operating from a base in Wellington for almost a decade.

Formerly located in Wellington’s Lyall Bay, the company – which first began manufac-

turing guitars in 2011 – took a brief hiatus in 2020 while owneroperator Dave Gilberd moved with his family to Lower Moutere and reopened local vehicle mechanics workshop Brightwater Motors.

Goldbeard Guitars is now situated in a specially kitted out workshop at Brightwater Motors on Ellis Street, Brightwater, and is running courses, with a July school holiday

ukulele-making course for parents/caregivers and teens (13+) now open for bookings too.

Players of Goldbeard guitars include international musician Sinéad O’Connor and local legend Warren Maxwell, and over 150 students have graduated from one of Dave’s guitar and ukulele-making classes since they first became available in early 2013.

Above: Dave Gilberd of Goldbeard Guitars is now offering his guitar and ukulele making courses in Brightwater. This July Goldbeard Guitars is offering a school holiday ukulelemaking course for parents/caregivers and their teens (13+). Bookings are now open through their website www.goldbeard.co.nz “I started teaching people guitar and ukulele-making as a result of the huge number of requests I kept receiving, despite our commercial focus on manufacturing at the time” says Dave. “I could see people had a real appetite to learn the craft, and I could understand that!”

Interest really escalated after New Zealand’s Covid19 lockdown last year, adding impetus to Dave’s plans to relaunch the

Goldbeard workshop in the Nelson Tasman region. “I needed to get Brightwater Motors humming before I could consider setting up the Goldbeard workshop again, but we’re finally there and I’m really excited to be bringing the business to our new home in this incredible region.”

A defining aspect of a Goldbeard guitar is that it is designed in consultation with the customer and tailormade to fit their body and playing style.

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Students of guitar and ukulele making are also given the freedom to personalise their instruments, through the choice of wood and the design of key components such as the head-stock, fretboard and bridge.

“Most of my guitarbuying customers are looking to treat themselves, but my students come for all sorts of reasons” says Dave.

“Some are looking to get out of the rat race, others are wanting to

get into something new.”

Dave is currently working with the New Zealand Centre for Fine Woodworking, based in Nelson, to offer guitar-building courses through their programme as well as through Goldbeard Guitars, as he did with the Community Education Centre in Wellington, and he continues to take commissions for custommade guitars from all over New Zealand and internationally.

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Paines Ford to Tākaka speed review

SAFER SPEED REVIEWS

PERMANENT SPEED LIMITS TASMAN A permanent speed limit has now been set for a stretch of State Highway 60 (SH60) from Paines Ford to Tākaka.

From 5 May 2021, the permanent speed limit is:

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From 100m southwest of Paines Ford Bridge to 270m south of Motupipi Street.

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The setting of the permanent speed limits follows public consultation. We thank everyone who provided feedback.

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Kahurangi win big against Renwick 24/4/21

Jan Lammers offloads to Shaquille Rangi in the game against Central on 17 April.

By Brendan Alborn.

Kahurangi blitzed Renwick in their division one match on Saturday, 24 April claiming the maximum 5 competition points and elbowing their way into second spot on the table. At the top of the table Waimea Old Boys are currently 5 points ahead of Kahurangi but have played one more match.

After struggling to get to grips with the official’s breakdown interpretations and also the rulings at scrum time for the first 20 minutes, Kahurangi adjusted their approach and never looked back. After trailing Renwick 5 to 7 in the first quarter, Kahurangi went on to score eight unanswered tries, all of which were converted by Willy Havili and then Mike Wells who took over the kicking duties late in the match. The final score was a 61 to 7, nine try hammering.

With the Kahurangi tight forwards dominating the setpiece and supplying a mountain of quick ball, the backs did not squander the opportunities this provided. For the second competition match in a row, winger Stein Schreiber scored a hat trick while Culainn Stringer joined the party from the other wing contributing two tries himself. Late in the match young winger Tristan Griffith came on as a replacement and promptly scored two tries of his own to keep the scorers busy.

With their tight forwards more than adequately taking

care of the nitty-gritty, loose forwards Willis Scott and Manu Parkin ran strongly and were influential throughout the match.

Fellow loosie Luke Nicholson came as a replacement and left his mark on the match with some nice touches and physical defence.

Regular midfield back Kenny Eggers did not look one bit out of place when he replaced dynamic hooker Qori Gucake late in the match. Having already proved his utility value last season when he filled in at number 8 as injury cover, Eggers brings the same abrasive approach and impact to his game regardless of the number on the back of his shirt.

The video review of the match will have been a somber affair for Renwick who may still be wondering how things went so horribly wrong after a promising start.

On Friday, 23 the Kahurangi Colts secured their fourth win on the bounce, overcoming a determined Waimea Combined team by 15 to 10.

In division two action Abel Tasman AquaTaxi Riwaka lost to Waimea Old Boys 68 to nil while New World Huia lost to the Valley Stags by 25 to 3. Huia fielded a number of veterans in their match, including local legends Will Snowden and Bevan Iorns.

Rumours have circulated that somebody even tried to calculate the combined age of the Huia side only to give up on the task when the total surged past 1,000.

NBS Motueka Golf

Motueka Bridge

Saturday saw the completion of the clubs championships semi-final. While this was proceeding the men played a drawn partners Russian Roulette. This was won by Roger Harman and Bernard Walsh with a very good score of 74. (It pays to be drawn with a partner who is in form doesn’t it Bernard!)

Second was Graham Shaw and a visitor Grant Webster on 66.

The top individual prize went to Roger Harman after his excellent 42 Stablefords.

The Ladies played their monthly LGU; A Grade was won by Jacquie Martin on 71 from Donna Mitchell on 72.

B Grade was won by Lois Cocks on 73 from Joyce Bullock on 75.

Lower Moutere Store Closest to the pin was won by Shona Johnson and Murray Hamilton.

Four twos were scored by Kevin Armstrong, Murray Hamilton, John Hewitt and Brian Miller.

To complete an excellent day Roger Harman also won the Bay Pharmacy hidden holes!

Championship 4 Open Results North/South 1st Pamela Dravitski & Kathryn Brookes 62.59% 2nd Brian Field & Diana Whitten 61.01% 3rd Carol Gatenby & Mary McCallum 60.14%

Ladies Golf

Tuesday, 27 April 18 hole ladies played a nett round. 19 started. Anne Lawrence 72 Penny Brown 72 Rhonda Heckler 72 Dot Noordijk 72 Jane Adams 75. Closest to the pin Helen Dryden. Nett eagles B Simpson and Penny Brown.

East/West 1st Ruth Field & Barbara Wilson 58.14% 2nd Linda Thurow & Faith Jackson 57.95% 3rd Lois Cocks & Maureen Anderson 53.98%

Tasman Smallbore Rifle Shooting 26.4.2021 John Greenhough 98.6 Barry Fickling 97.5 Krystal 95.3 Emily Greenhough 95.2 Bradley Gale 93.2 Bailey Ewers 91.3 John Gibbs 91.1 Shay Hamilton 89.1 Temaru 89.1

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Nurses are the heart of healthcare

International Nurses Day is a global celebration that acknowledges and celebrates the commitment and bravery of nurses around the world. This fantastic event is coordinated by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to ensure that the invaluable contributions of nurses to the health of people globally are recognised.

The Doctors Motueka, employ nine nurses. Some of the team are pictured here (left to right). Catherine Appleby (Nurse Lead), Caroline Jones (Registered Nurse), Irene Minchin (Nurse Practitioner), Amelia Way (Registered Nurse and their newest team member)

motueka We are celebrating International Nurses Day on May 12, recognising our wonderful team of nurses and the commitment they show every day.

Flu vaccines available from Monday 17 May - to book yours with one of the team call now on 03 528 8358 27 Wallace St, Motueka

Operated by nurses and leading nursing internationally, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all and sound health policies globally. The ICN has set the theme for International Nurses Day 2021 as ‘nursing the world back to health’, with a focus on the ‘true value of nurses to the people of the world.’ Annette Kennedy, the ICN President, has said that, ‘This global COVID-19 pandemic has shown the world the important role that nurses play in keeping people healthy across the lifespan’ and so the day will be focused on the future of healthcare.

Florence fact file:

International Nurses Day has been celebrated by the ICN since 1965. However, it wasn’t until 1974 when 12th May was chosen to celebrate this day to coincide with the anniversary of the birth of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale.

• She was fluent in English, French, German and Italian

Nurse Nightingale once said; “I am of certain convinced that the greatest heroes are those who do their duty in the daily grind of domestic affairs whilst the world whirls as a maddening dreidel.”

Fewer prescient words have been uttered, and Nightingale’s admonition is particularly striking in light of a global pandemic. She had a strong will, a soaring spirit, and a powerful voice that still echoes today.

She was that light in the darkness that provided hope, guiding the nursing field to a new era. When Florence Nightingale said that the real heroes are those who do their duty while the world is spinning out of control, she was referring to nurses, and we see that today as they show up to care for patients on the frontlines.

• Florence Nightingale was born in 1820, in the Italian city of the same name • She lived in Derbyshire, Hampshire and London throughout her life • Her elder sister was called Parthenope, her father called William, and her mother called Frances

• She refused to get married • Received Order of Merit in 1907 aged 87 • She became known as ‘The lady with the lamp’ because of her treatment and care of soldiers throughout the night • She died in 1910 • COVID-19 pandemic temporary hospitals named ‘Nightingale Hospitals’ • Over 100 years on from her death, Florence Nightingale is still a leader in standards and her perseverance to protect and improve human life remains relevant.

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beds and desperately needed oxygen.

These scenes are distressing, and I am sure I speak for all the world’s nurses when I express my solidarity and support for the Indian Nurses Association, and for all of the nurses of India, and elsewhere, as they tackle this grave ongoing situation.

Nurses and others in the healthcare workforce are continuing to work hard in extremely difficult conditions as they battle against the ravages of Covid-19.

Like everyone else, I have watched with sorrow and alarm as the virus has spread around the world. But seeing the reaction of nurses has filled me with great pride in our profession.

I know that this work is taking its toll, and I know that nurses are making enormous sacrifices to ensure that their patients get the care and treatment that they need.

Many of our colleagues have paid a high price for their willingness to put their patients’ needs first, and tragically, many have died.

To all nurses, I would like to say I am proud of each and every one of you, whether you are on the frontline fighting this dangerous virus or providing the everyday care that must continue, despite the onslaught of the pandemic.

Golden Bay Community Health’s nurses Sharon Morrison, Victoria Hingaia, Gabrielle Harvey-Smith, Linzi Birmingham, Paula Finnigan and Della Schroder. Inset: International Council of Nurses President Annette Kennedy.

A message from Annette Kennedy ICN President Annette Kennedy has sent a message of solidarity and support to nurses around the world as they continue to battle against the effects of the COVID19 pandemic.

She highlighted the plight of nurses in India, where some hospital and healthcare services are being overwhelmed by the demands for treatment from patients with the virus.

Ms Kennedy spoke during an ICN webinar on the COVID Effect and the global nursing and healthcare workforce, which included contributions from the International Labour Organisation. The President described the difficult situation in India and thanked the many Indian nurses who have travelled abroad to nurse in foreign countries.

“We want to share our deep sympathy and solidarity with all the nurses of India,’ Ms Kennedy said. ‘For those who have come to our countries to help us, it must be very difficult to watch what is happening and to know

that they have friends and colleagues in India at this time. I send my sympathy to them and thank them for being with us in different countries throughout the world: they have given us such great support and helped us by working very hard, and this is very difficult time for them.”

After the webinar, Ms Kennedy issued the following statement: The Covid-19 pandemic is still causing havoc as it continues to surge around the world. We have all seen on TV the desperate situations that nurses in some countries are facing, most recently in India, where the number of cases is soaring, and there are serious shortages of

The pandemic has shown the world that nurses are an indispensable source of hope during sickness, and that they continue to care, even when they are confronted with problems that seem insurmountable.

So today I am sending good wishes on behalf of the International Council of Nurses, our board members and all the world’s 20 million nurses as they carry on doing the everyday miracle that is nursing.

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Kahurangi Colts notch up another win By: Dion Iorns.

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Vikings / MHS 10 Gold Geri S / MHS 9 Town Tui Cook / Marcela B Steph / Lou

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: Games will be 2 x 10 minute halves with 2 minute half time.

The Kahurangi Colts took another big step forward on Friday night against a determined Valley Stags team. Up against the biggest pack they have played to date, the Colts again showed huge defensive tenacity to withhold the Stags’ momentum for long periods of the game.

Once they were able to get their hands on

the ball, Kahurangi utilised some of the attacking threats they have throughout their backline, scoring some great team tries in their 36 to 24 win.

While the physicality of the game did take its toll on the young Kahurangi forwards, evergreen 49-yearold Bevan Iorns was on hand to bolster the front row in the second half. Even with (r)aging Iorns’ trademark phys-

icality the Kahurangi forwards were forced to dig deep to remain staunch as a defensive unit.

Casey Iorns and Charlie MacLennon, two players who are converted backs now forming the lockingcombination, were standouts in the forwards. Other strong forward contributions came from Miro Sochoon and Chris Oakley. In the backs,

Brodie Maru, Justin Davies and Kodie Dodson ran with purpose setting up and scoring some excellent tries.

Kahurangi’s coaching staff were grateful to the Valley Stags for providing the match during their bye week. The Kahurangi Colts’ next game is today, Wednesday, 5 at 6.30pm in Riwaka against Nelson College second 15.

Kahurangi sit atop of division one after four rounds By: Alborn.

Brendan

Kahurangi have leap-frogged Waimea Old Boys to sit atop the division one table following their hard fought 26 to 7 win over Wanderers on Saturday. The match marked the 50th game for Thomas Robinson who made his debut for Kahurangi in 2016.

Early in the game Kahurangi were guilty of kicking away too much possession and also of running the ball from deep in their own half while under pressure. Eventually though, Kahurangi’s forwards began to dominate both the setpiece and in the loose.

This provided good quick ball for first-five eighths Willy Havili who used his footwork to score after 30 minutes before converting his own try. With Kahurangi again hot on attack moments later Wanderer’s fullback Jayden Woolley snatched an intercept to run 78 metres to score. After a successful conversion from out wide, the teams went to the break tied up at

7 all.

In the second half Kahurangi’s forwards used their lineout drive to great effect and were able to put pressure on the Wanderers scrum, including a couple of important wins against the feed.

Kahurangi’s Willis Scott, Manu Parkin and Harry Curtis were dominant figures at the breakdown, achieving turnovers to spoil several promising passages of play for a Wanderers side that showed plenty of grit throughout. Luke Nicholson, when he came on as a substitute, was into everything and was particularly strong over the ball, winning one particularly crucial turnover on his own goal line.

Centre Vito Lammers, who was making his comeback from injury, may have been slightly tentative early in the match but was anything but as the game progressed.

Lammers put in some of his trademark bonerattling defensive hits and also distributed well. Younger brother and fellow back Jan was equally as domi-

Vito Lammers in action over the weekend. nant with his own defensive work putting in one memorable hit that jolted the ball free and yet again killed some good Wanderers momentum.

Industrious hooker Qori Gucake scored from a lineout drive early in the second spell and then supersub Kenny Eggers snaffled an intercept to send winger Stein Schreiber in for the first of his two tries.

Late in the match Willy Havili again used his footwork and acceleration to create a break,

offloaded to Mike Wells in the tackle who then threw a pinpoint wide pass to Schrieber who dotted down for the eighth time in just three games. This final try gave Kahurangi the bonus point and top spot on the ladder through a superior points difference over Waimea.

Kahurangi is building towards another torrid encounter this Saturday, 8 May, this time against Waitohi at Picton’s Endeavour Park with kick off at 3pm.

AFC Football kicks off for the 2021 season Saturday, 24 April saw the last of the men’s football cup rounds.

Green Acres Motueka 2nd XI went down to Nelson Suburbs FC Development team in a battle at Saxton Field. The full-time score was 2:3, to Nelson Suburbs.

Despite this loss, the Motueka team is at the top of the table, along with Sprig and Fern Tahuna 3rd XI. With both teams sit-

ting on 6 points each, there will be a battle for the cup to come.

Results from 17 April: Green Acres Motueka 2nd XI played Richmond Athletic AFC, with a full time score of 7:1 to Motueka.

ITM Motueka 1st XI played FC Nelson 1st XI, with a full time score of 1:3, with Motueka going down to FC Nelson.

The Motueka Angels travelled to Golden Bay on April,

17 to compete against the Shield Maidens in the first of the annual cup competition. The ladies fought hard against a young team, hungry to win, and won the battle with a victorious result of 4:3 to the Motueka Angels.

Goals were scored by Rose Kenning, Aria Petzold and two goals for Jacinda Bache.

The cup will be presented to the ladies, when the Angels take on the Shield Maidens in the Nelson Bays

league.

ITM Motueka 1st XI played Fresh Choice Richmond 2nd XI, at home on Saturday, 24 April. Once again the Motueka supporters were out, chanting the team to a well-earned victory over Richmond. The full-time score was 6:1 to Motueka. ITM Motueka 1st XI are second on the cup table with 6 points, behind FC Nelson 1st XI who are on 9 points.

Saturday, 1 May, was the official opening games for the 2021 NBF competition.

All senior men’s teams, Junior, youth, first kicks and ladies games are underway.

Good luck to all the Motueka AFC teams.

ITM 1st XI Man of the match April, 17: Brady Richards Man of the match April, 24: Zak Blackham

Results for Saturday, 1 May ITM Motueka 1st XI won 3-1 against FC Nelson 1sts POD Ben Monaghan

Greenacres Motueka 2nd XI, drew against NMIT 2-2 Vipers won 4-1, against Mapua Rangers POD Harry Blackham.

13/14 grade: Wolves 8-1 win against Mapua Magic.

POD Locky Kenyon.

Falcons Vs Waimea Plains, lost 9-0 11/12th grade: Stingers played FC Rebels 3 - 1 win POD Sterling Griffin Wasps played Waimea Plains for a draw 1-1 POD Eve Cane 10th grade Stormers Vs Nelson Suburbs FC Tigers, won 2-1 9th grade Lightning Vs Nelson Suburbs FC Sharks, lost 14-0

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Dedicated cricketer nationally recognised at ANZ Awards For more than three decades Mark Simkin (pictured) has been dedicated to the Motueka Cricket Club and at the ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards on Tuesday, 13 April, his dedication was recognised.

Mark was “pleasantly surprised” to receive the prestigious Sir Jack Newman Award recognising his role as an outstanding cricket administrator who has volunteered his services to the development of the junior game in New Zealand.

The Award, named after a man who epitomised that kind of service, the late cricketer and transport icon Sir Jack Newman, has given Mark great pride and he feels it’s “good recognition for the entire club”.

“I also feel this award is as much for my wife Kara as it is for me.

She does a lot behind the scenes. As far as I’m concerned, it’s really a joint award,” says Mark.

Taking up the sport of cricket when he moved to Motueka as a ten-year-old, Mark has been involved ever since, and after retiring from playing 8-9 years ago, he took on coaching roles.

“You either love cricket or you don’t. I love it, it’s all about getting out on a Saturday with your mates and playing the game you love. It’s an interesting game and can be rather individual but it’s still very much a team sport.”

Sir Jack Newman would have been especially thrilled

to see this season’s recipient hailing from the Nelson-Tasman area, for when Nelsonborn Newman made his debut for New Zealand in 1932, he had become the first ‘Blackcap’ to reach test cricket directly from provincial cricket, as a proud Nelson representative. Newman went on to become a Test selector and president of the New Zealand Cricket Council.

Mark and Kara have given up countless Friday evenings to run Motueka Friday night junior cricket, both contributing a huge amount to the game, with their commitment set to continue.

“I just love the game, the friendships from it, and our Motueka Club.”

Riwaka Croquet update The Riwaka Croquet Club has had a very busy summer with members taking part in competitions both local and away.

The Club also had a competition for local businesses with eight teams involved in a Round Robin in December and March, this is an annual event and hotly contested.

Club coaching by Mike Speak was wellattended and appreciated, due to the interest this may well be ongoing for new members keen to sharpen their skills.

Regrettably, the scheduled coaching session in Nelson by the National coach was postponed due to the death of his long-time friend, Paul Skinley. Paul was an icon of National standing in the croquet world.

Competitions that involved club members were: Hill-Manoy plate.

A GC teams handicap event won by Lyn Powell and Mike Speak.

The Atkins cup annual competition between Richmond and Riwaka won by Riwaka.

The Marlborough GC doubles in Blenheim won by Wayne and Nini Wooff.

Wayne and Nini also represented the Nelson area at the South Canterbury GC Vets competition in Ashburton. This was the 2nd time Wayne had participated as he and Mike Speak had previously won this event.

Nick Ferrier represented the Riwaka Club in Nelson in the GC graded regional competition.

The National Tobacco Cup was won by Mike Speak in the GC singles round robin.

Mike has also been nominated for a 3rd term as Vice President for Croquet Nelson.

The Rowling Rosebowl H.C. Doubles won by Wayne and Nini Wooff.

Alison McMillan and Mike Speak also participated in the A.C.

Lyn Powell and Mike Speak show off the Hill-Manoy plate they won.

Competition in Nelson.

It is with sadness the Club notes the passing of Jo Day a valued member of both Riwaka and Richmond clubs.

A Memorial Day’s play for members of

Riwaka club was held on Friday, 23 April.

Riwaka croquet also welcomes our local business houses and clubs who want to entertain their members with a fun social croquet game.

Please make yourselves known to us to as equipment and support is available.

Our next fundraiser is a Quiz evening at Sprig and Fern Mapua on June, 2.

South Island Orienteering Championships 2021

Zefa Fa’avae from Motueka also took second in the U20 Men’s elite at this year’s South Island Orienteering Championships.

The Dunedin Orienteering Club hosted almost 300 orienteers at the championship event held in Central Otago over ANZAC weekend. The seven South Island clubs had strong representation throughout all grades to provide some close and exciting racing.

Day one of the championships was the long course event on Earnscleugh Station with courses up to 18km. The station which is positioned above Lake Roxburgh near Alexandra features rocky outcrops scattered throughout the iconic Otago station. Matt Ogden of Nelson placed second in the elite men’s race and 16-year-old Zefa Fa’avae from Motueka also took second in the U20 men’s elite.

The second was a sprint focus with two events at Dunstan High School and Molyneux Park. The dash around the buildings and parks tests running speed more than navigation

in a race where every second counts. This time Ogden clocked the fastest time to win the elite mens. Zefa Fa’avae continued his consistent form in the U20 elite with a third place. Anya Murray from Golden Bay also scored a third in the U20 women’s elite. Jodie Fa’avae was second in the W40 and Fleur Murray was second in the W50. Following the sprint competition there was a social relay event to conclude the day.

The final day was the technical middle distance event at the Alexandra Airstrip forest. With the courses approximately 5km, the challenge was intricate navigation and moving fast. The terrain was some open land in thyme fields and steep loose hillside in forest, all ridden with rabbit holes. Ogden completed a successful championships with a second place, Zefa Fa’avae earned second in his grade, and Tide Fa’avae had a superb run to win the W16 elite race.

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INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 5 EGINTON STREET. Saturday 8th May. Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.

Household goods, clothing, BBQ, Battery JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Free JP Lawnmower, Fish Tank & Stand services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High 60 TAKAKA HILL HIGHWAY, RIWAKA Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon. this Saturday from 8am. Bikes, Books, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is Toys, Clothes, Many other household available free at Motueka Community House on items.

Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.

TARRANT PLACE Saturday 8th. Lots of MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP: www. bric-a-brac, books, toys, games, garden motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Walks every stuff, succulents and more. Signs out Thursday - meet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre 8.30am. car park Old Wharf Road. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com 34 VOSPER STREET Saturday MOTUEKA COMMUNITY PATROL Would you like 10am-3pm. In and out of house furniture, to join a group of local volunteers being eyes and toys, clothing, DVDs, CDs, tools, dog ears for Police. A Friday or Saturday night once a blankets = heap items. month. Please contact motueka@cpnz.org.nz MOTUEKA GRG SUPPORT GROUP Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge must be either emailed or brought into the office 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & by 10am Tuesday. Phone calls not accepted. supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.

Businesses will incur normal charges.

MOTUEKA HEART SUPPORT The Heart Foundation invites you to a free session about heart garage sales medication.

Speaker John Dunn Pharmacist Date Thursday 13th May 10.30 am.— Noon. Venue Community House Please register AverilW@ heartfoundation.org.nz Ph 035457112 MOTUEKA LADIES PROBUS meet on the second Friday of every month at the Band Rooms, Recreation 1616 Junior crossword Centre Motueka at 10.00am. Visitors welcome.

Come and join us! Contact Ann Devey 0210671077. www.motuekasundaymarket.co.nz MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.

MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB Next Coffee and Chat will crossword results #1616 be at The Village Cafe on Friday May 7th at 1.30. all 1616 welcome. Enquires John Croxford 0274082206.

Junior crossword Standard crossword NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 to book a ride, 24hrs notice required / mapuawheels@gmail.com 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

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

Plus quality restoration & reproduction service.

Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 0274484430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

ANTIQUES, Furniture, Collectables. 6 rooms, huge selection with recent estate lots inc toys, car & house, lamps, paintings, silver, jewellery, china, cameras, records, marine, small & large furniture, etc, etc.

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arborist ALL TREE CARE Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming.

Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426.

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ROBERTS Mal Passed away suddenly at home on 29th April 2021, aged 67. Much loved husband and best friend of Tanya.

Wise dad and mate of Tate and Fynn. A high achiever who lead an action-packed life and had many poorly told stories. We will miss him greatly.

A gathering to celebrate Mal’s life will be held at the Riwaka Bowling Club on Friday 7th May at 4.30.

THOMAS-HARVEY Patricia Joan Passed away peacefully aged 90. Dearly loved wife of the late Milton, and the late Brian; much loved mother of Marg, Brian, and Russel, Clive and Jenny, Clara and Lars, Trevor, Martin and Kesa; She enjoyed and tressured her grandchildren, Melanie and Emanuel, Angie and Grant, Rocehelle; Sarina, Carl and Andrea, Glen; Laurel, Eric, Diana, Sydney; Rachael; Rose, Alex, and Nikko; and Great Grandchildren, Jayden, Brecon, Harmony, Reagan; Harper, Ali, Jakira; and close sister of Marg and the late Tom, and Terressa.

The funeral service to celebrate Particia’s life will be held at St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 243 High Street, Motueka, on Friday 7 May 2021 at 1pm.

Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services www.gbmfs.co.nz

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PERMANENT & FIXED TERM NURSERY WORKER POSITIONS Fixed term contracts (starting rate $20): Contract lengths are negotiable with work available until the end of August 2021.

Permanent contracts (starting rate $22): For continuous fulltime employment.

Both contracts will be Monday-Friday from 7.30am -3.45pm with 40 hours per week guaranteed! We have multiple positions available for our winter season for tractor operators, outdoor workers or inside graders. All positions will have a base hourly rate plus the opportunity to earn piece rate, put simply work fast and get paid more!

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NEWSLINE UPDATES KEEPING YOU INFORMED ABOUT NEWS AND EVENTS IN THE TASMAN DISTRICT

5 MAY 2021

No more cheques

2020 lockdown quilt

Second Hand Sunday is back on 16 May!

From Monday 31 May 2021, we will no longer accept cheques as a method of payment.

Our amazing community quilt is now hanging up for everyone to see at the Motueka Library. This extraordinary community project was the result of dozens of local stitchers, from school children to octogenarians, responding to the call to stitch a piece of fabric with a word or image relating to their experience of Level 4 lockdown. Local textile artist Christine McGuigan joined all the pieces together into a gorgeous quilt.

It’s a fun way to declutter and re-home unwanted household goods for free – anything from chairs, books, clothing or leftover bits and pieces from building projects – and a good chance to scour the region’s streets looking for pre-loved treasures.

We have many other ways for you to pay your council bills. The easiest and most convenient way of making or receiving a payment is electronically. There are multiple options, including via direct debit, automatic payment, direct credit, telephone banking and online credit card payment available on our website. You can also continue to pay in person at any of our service centres with cash, EFTPOS or credit card.

If you need help with making the move to electronic payments, please contact your bank in the first instance. You can also speak with a member of our customer services team in person at your local service centre, by emailing info@tasman.govt.nz, or by phoning us on 03 543 8400.

Next steps for the 10-Year Plan At the close of consultation for Tasman’s 10-Year Plan, over 1,500 submissions were received.

While feedback centred on the four key issues identified in the consultation document; housing, the allocation of costs for the Dam, a company model for the airport and port and the Council’s response to climate change, submitters took the opportunity to have their say on a wide range of issues. Other matters included support for a swimming pool in Motueka, a regional boat ramp and a focus on essential infrastructure.

We are hearing submissions between 4 – 7 May and will then deliberate and decide what changes will be made to Tasman’s 10-Year Plan between 17 – 21 May. Council is scheduled to consider and adopt the final 10-Year Plan on 30 June.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to contribute by considering the plan and offering their views.

Keep updated on the process at LTP.tasman.govt.nz.

Funding drop-in sessions Come along and find out about the funding and resources available from Tasman District Council, Department of Internal Affairs and Rātā Foundation to support your community group or organisation.

• Thursday 20 May, 11.00 am – 1.30 pm, Motueka Library • Friday 21 May, 11.00 am – 1.30 pm, Tākaka Library • Monday 24 May, 11.30 am – 1.30 pm, Richmond Library • Tuesday 25 May, 11.00 am – 1.30 pm, Murchison Rec Centre

Kapa Kōrero Mondays 10.00 am – 11.00 am, Richmond Library.

Fridays 11.00 am – 12.00 pm, Motueka Library.

Nau mai haere mai! Connect with others and practice te reo Māori in a relaxed setting at your local library.

Whether you are just setting out or a fluent speaker, all levels are welcome and encouraged to join in. It's free, and anyone interested in practicing their te reo is welcome.

Three Waters project starting

This is a joint effort between Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council so you can pick up treasures all over the region. The event will take place rain or shine. Visit tasman.govt.nz/shs for more information and to sign up.

Thorp Street, Motueka – water main replacement

Youth Week starts this Saturday

This project includes the replacement of approximately 2.1km of water mains, along with associated rider mains in Thorp Street, between Old Wharf Road and Fearon Street. The current water main is at the end of its useful life, with breakages occurring more regularly, causing ongoing water supply outages and risk of contamination. The tender has been awarded to CJ Industries, and work is about to start, with the aim of completing it by the end of the year. This project has received funding from central government through the Three Waters Stimulus and Reform Fund.

A fun-filled week for youth begins on 8 May with plenty of free, engaging activities for people aged 12 – 24. No matter what your interest, there’s something to do.

Now’s your chance – tell us what you think of us!

There will be a mountain biking adventure at Moturoa/Rabbit Island, a sign language session at the Richmond Library, a pop-up library and BBQ in Tākaka, a youth music performance in Richmond, a skate and paint session in Motueka and youth escape rooms at the Motueka and Richmond libraries. There are also some events designed specifically for girls such as a fitness session, yoga, hip-hop and boxing.

Most of these events require registration, so check out tasmanyouthhub.co.nz to find out everything you need to know and register.

The annual survey of Tasman residents’ satisfaction with Council is happening from 1 May until 31 May. This survey will gather feedback from residents about the services we provide and the decisions we've made. We have commissioned Research First to carry out the survey on our behalf. This year, participants will be contacted by both landlines and cellphones.

Participants will be randomly selected from residents living in our communities. If you are contacted by Research First about this survey, we would appreciate it if you would take the time to participate. Your feedback is very important to us and it will help shape the future of the services and facilities we provide to the community.

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

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

Regulatory Committee Thursday 6 May, 9.30 am. Public forum.

Long Term Plan Hearing Thursday 6 May, 1.30 pm.

Although the results of the survey are made public, individual survey respondents’ details are confidential.

Long Term Plan Hearing Friday 7 May, 9.30 am. Motueka St Johns Hall, 15 Courtenay Street, Motueka.

Get funding for your community project

Operations Committee Thursday 13 May, 9.30 am. Public forum.

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

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

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

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

Commercial Committee Friday 14 May, 1.30 pm.

Deliberations – Long Term Plan Monday 17 May, 9.30 am.

Deliberations – Long Term Plan Tuesday 18 May, 9.30 am.

Motueka Community Board Tuesday 18 May, 4.00 pm. Motueka Service Centre, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka. Public forum.

Deliberations – Long Term Plan Wednesday 19 May, 9.30 am.

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Locals finish well at MTB orienteer event The national mountain bike orienteering championships took place in Central Otago from April 18-20.

Approximately 160 riders from around the country participated in the championships, which is held alternately between the North and South Islands.

Eight members of the Nelson Orienteering Club took part in the event.

Day one featured the long distance event in the scenic Naseby Forest, the terrain included forest tracks and intricate trails through gold mining remains. Tide Fa’avae won the U16 grade on a 6.4km course.

The distance stated is the direct line between the 16 controls points so the total distance depends on navigation and route choice, it’s typically 2-3 kilometres longer than the stated distance.

Tide won the event in 57minutes and 35seconds, nearly 7 minutes ahead of second place. Jodie Fa’avae

finished second in the W40 category on an 8.9km course, in 1hour 33minutes.

Day two was the middle distance event at Chatto Creek which was a departure from the usual mountain bike orienteering maps.

The terrain tested how you could ride on bearings and use map features over a rural rocky landscape with barely any tracks.

The long grass, steep terrain, rabbit holes and deep ruts added another rugged element to the riding.

Tide Fa’avae made it two from two winning the U16 again on a 4.9km course in a time of 40minutes and 20seconds.

Jodie Fa’avae won the W40 grade in 1hour and 8minutes, Zefa Fa’avae finished second in the U20 on a 9km course in 53minutes and 31seconds.

Nathan Fa’avae placed 5th in the open men’s division.

The final event of championships was

Jodie Fa’avae in action during the Sprint event. Inset: Tide Fa’avae during the event. the sprint event at the Ngapara Ponds near Alexandra, a tight and technical map that demanded accu-

rate navigation. Zefa Fa’avae earned his first national title at the 3-day event comfortably winning the

U20 men’s in 25minutes and 22seconds, Jodie took 2nd in W40 in 33minutes and 50seconds, and

Tide placed 3rd in U16 in 27minutes and 4seconds.

The orienteers had three rest days

before competing in the South Island Foot Orienteering Championships also in Central Otago.