Members of the Keep Motueka Beautiful group braved the chilly temperature on Saturday morning to plant 500 native trees in Motueka’s Thorp Bush.
The group partakes in 4-5 working bees each year, during Autumn and Spring, and welcomes anybody to join.
With New Zealand under lockdown, unless you were an essential worker, you no doubt found yourself with time on your hands.
Local barista, New Zealand men’s netball representative and artist extraordinaire behind ‘Twigg’, Jamie Brown, put his newfound time to good use for the benefit of the entire community by creating an impressive sculpture on Motueka’s sandspit.
“I was inspired to do something and I like making big works. And of course I had time on my hands,” says Jamie.
It was around ten years ago when
Jamie, a trained florist, began playing with natural materials including grapevine, willow and driftwood.
“I started playing around with materials then people started asking me to make stuff for them and it just grew from there. I find making sculptures quite therapeutic and using my hands comes naturally to me.”
Walking down the sandspit on a daily basis during lockdown, Jamie would collect driftwood each time and cut to size for his evolving sculpture.
“I really enjoy making pieces on the landscape and incorporating that element. I’d actually like to get
into doing more public pieces.”
The piece, titled ‘OffWhite’, has attracted many positive comments and is appreciated by those who frequent the sandspit, while Jamie appreciates Guthrie Bowron’s donation of ‘Off-White’ paint for the sculpture.
“It’s cool how things evolve, I do it for myself but then others like it which is great.”
To see more of Jamie’s impressive works visit his Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TWIGG. JAMESBROWN/ or pop into Toad Hall where a great selection are on display.
Every year the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter responds to over 500 missions throughout the Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough and Buller regions. It’s a service vital to all who visit or reside here and with the impacts of COVID-19 far reaching, the Rescue Helicopter has also been hit hard financially.
A number of the Helicopter’s fundraising events have been cancelled prompting the service to think outside the box to increase their revenue.
In order to keep the crew compliant with CAA and regulatory requirements to provide a world-class service, the Trust must fundraise approximately $700,000 every year. The crew is trained in underwater helicopter escape, water rescue, bush survival, snowline survival, avalanche survival, high altitude and night winching among others. It’s this training that keeps them highly-trained in our rugged and isolated environment and saves vital lives in our community.
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter’s general manager Paula Muddle says as they realised the severe impact of the border closures on our tourism industry they wanted to do something that would be mutually beneficial.
“We wanted to do something that benefitted both parties as more often than not, their visitors might require our life saving services as they participate in the activities. We knew the local community would want to support our own tourism industry first,” says Paula.
So now they’re encouraging locals to get out and about and explore our remarkable environment with the creation of the ‘Backyard Passport’.
The passport, a compilation of activities enabling holders to $10,000 worth of deals for only $50, is designed to support local businesses while raising funds for the Helicopter.
“Gone are the days of collecting stamps
in your passport when you travel internationally and now that we are going to be travelling locally, we thought it would be a great memento for individuals, couples or families to work their way through the Backyard Passport, collecting ‘stamps’ as they participated in the activities,” says Paula. “It’s a nice keepsake to look back on to see what you did to support your local community.”
With world-class tourism operators in our region, there is no better time to stay local, spend local and enjoy local.
Backyard Passport holders will be entitled to restaurant deals, 20% off a one-night stay at Awaroa Lodge, 20% of kayak rentals with R&R Kayaks, 10% off skydives, a buy one get one free deal with Abel Tasman Canyons along with a plethora of other great deals.
Rohan Haskell of R&R Kayaks says, “I think the idea of the Backyard Passport is great and a great way to think outside the box for fundraising while also offering the businesses donating for it a benefit also”.
From accommodation to fine dining and adrenalin activities there’s something for all tastes with incredible savings to be had, all the while supporting our Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter.
“We like many businesses and organisations have been hit incredibly hard by COVID-19 with funding sources drying up for a while, community donations down and many businesses having to put their support on hold. We have remained a constant throughout the pandemic and now we are at Level 2, our missions have increased and will continue to do so as people get back out into the outdoors and sadly, there has been an increase in medicals due to stress related events. We need community support now more than ever to try and get us through and are incredibly proud that the region see us as a vital life-saving service,” says Paula.
You can purchase the backyard Passport online – www.helirescue. co.nz/backyard or by visiting your local NBS Branch.
The Green Party has announced Steve Richards as its candidate for the West Coast Tasman electorate.
Steve Richards was born and bred in the Tasman district and has a lifetime of enjoying and caring for our special place.
Since 1991 Steve has become well known as owner/co-creator of Jester House Cafe.
“I thank the Party for nominating me for the West Coast Tasman electorate and I’m excited to have this opportunity to represent the Green Party in this area,” says Steve.
“Community means everything to me and I want to live in a fair and equitable society where every person’s contribution is valued. For too long, with our reliance on fossil fuels and our focus on unending economic growth, our living standards and our environment have suffered. We need to
strengthen and build on the great work done by the Green Party in the last three years ensuring equality in housing and education, providing green jobs and getting crossparty agreement on Climate action.”
“With a strong Green team in coalition with the Labour Party, we can go further and faster to address inequality, protect our environment, arrest climate breakdown and truly move to a low-carbon society as is so desperately needed.” Steve has always been interested in walking lightly on the earth and living as sustainably as possible. His professional interests and expertise include earth and light straw clay construction and biodynamic agriculture.
The launch of Steve’s campaign will be held on Saturday, 20 June, 4.30 - 6pm at Jester House Cafe, Tasman.
Locked down in Golden Bay together by chance, Robert Zielinski from Western Australia and Rennie Pearson from Golden Bay have had a lot of time for music.
“It’s been amazing to be locked down here, it could have happened anywhere and I might have been stuck in a high rise apartment in the middle of a city, so I’m very grateful to have been in beautiful Golden Bay,” says Robert.
The pair will showcase their talents next Thursday, 18 June when they perform Robert’s Torbay Suite at Motueka’s Chanel Arts Centre.
The Torbay suite is a 50 minute original composition inspired by the pristine Torbay inlet near where Robert lives in Western Australia’s remote South Coast.
“To me, Torbay is a very special place, where the natural world and its rhythms remain largely intact. At the time I was mak-
ing my fiddle and visiting the inlet every day. When I finished the fiddle I had the Suite, so it feels a bit like each was made for the other. The Torbay Suite comes from the country of the Minang people, who have lived there for thousands of generations. The Suite is divided into Day and Night, and maps Torbay through these phases. It sounds strange but I really didn’t write the piece, it was already there. The fiddle is the main storyteller, and represents a character that goes on a journey into the unknown. The Day piece travels from dawn to dusk at the inlet and the night time piece was inspired by the realisation that although we think we can see during the day, we are blinded by the sun and the day’s activities. Whereas night time is when we really see as the day distils. The aboriginals say that night time is the only time you can see out through
the holes in the blanket (the stars),” says Robert.
The Torbay Suite was recorded in the Perth Concert Hall on the 19 December, 2019 and is due for release in July. This is a rare opportunity to hear the Suite in its
entirety and the pair of talented musicians can’t wait.
“We’re really looking forward to getting back on the road. Just to play live again is going to be awesome,” says Robert.
Robert and Rennie are planning to tour
for the Tasman District Council Community Grants opened on Friday, 1 May and will close on 31, July 2020.
They want to hear from anyone who has an exciting community project in the pipeline or who may be planning an event for when we are allowed to get together again. A Community Grant could help to make those plans happen.
sources as well.
Grants are available for projects that fit into the following categories:
Community and Economic Development Initiatives
Arts/culture/heritage/museums
Festivals and events
Youth and children
Social services
Environment Emergency services Sports and recreation facilities.
Australia after their South Island tour, once restrictions are lifted.
The Torbay Suite will be performed on Thursday, 18 June at The Chanel Arts Centre, Motueka 7.30pm $30, concession
Funding is available for Tasmanbased projects that meet a community need and have community support.
Priority is given to projects that can show financial support from other
To apply: Visit www.tasman.govt.nz/ link/grants to download the Community Grants from Rates application form
With the country entering full lockdown at midnight on Wednesday, 25 March, Sophie and Marcus Dobson were forced to make a decision on the location for the impending birth of their second child, due on April 6.
“Initially we were planning on going to hospital but our midwife fell into the highrisk category so we had to rethink and contemplate what we really wanted to do,” says Sophie.
With a strong desire to have Motueka midwife Wendy Cotter deliver her baby, Sophie says they opted to birth at the Motueka Maternity Unit.
“We consciously made the decision to stay away from the hospital and I’m glad we did. It was a huge decision for me to go without all the pain relief options I had with my first labour but I really wanted Wendy as my midwife and am so glad I had her,” says Sophie.
Going into labour at 2am on Sunday, 5 April, Sophie had no regrets of the couple’s
A jobseekers programme for the creative sector and four new funds have been set up by the Government to help our arts and music industry recover from the blow of COVID-19.
Thousands of jobs will be supported through the $175 million package in a crucial economic boost to support the arts and creative sector, which contributes nearly $11 billion a year to GDP, employs 90,000 people and supports the wellbeing of communities.
employment opportunities, build skills, knowledge and resilience, protect Maori knowledge and artforms, and continue to provide inspiration for all New Zealanders.
“A healthy cultural sector has many positive flow-on effects for other important parts of our economy, such as technical production, hospitality, venues and domestic tourism,” says Jacinda Ardern.
try and our communities. It makes absolute sense to put a plan in place that is focussed on sustaining their ability to work and remain employed.”
The first wave of funding becomes available from July 2020.
decision.
“Motueka Maternity was really good, the room was very comfortable and I used the new birthing pool for a bit which was so helpful. There was also somewhere nice and comfy for my husband to sit.”
Olive Chantal Dobson was delivered at 8.30am weighing 7
lbs 11 oz, a baby sister for 7-year-old Grace.
“Grace is enjoying hanging around Olive and watching everything.”
Opting to forgo the available aftercare at the Unit as due to COVID-19 Marcus would have been unable to stay, the couple with their new baby were back home
in Upper Moutere’s Sunrise Valley at 11am.
“Being my second baby I was more comfortable going straight home and I had Grace there too to think about.”
Baby Olive was one of six to be born at Motueka Maternity Unit during the lockdown.
“The arts and music sectors have been decimated by COVID-19. Modelling based on Treasury forecasts suggests that without government intervention, the cultural sector will be hit roughly twice as hard as the rest of the economy, and 11,000 jobs could be lost within a 12-month period.
“This suite of initiatives will help protect cultural sector jobs and create new
“As we saw after the Canterbury earthquakes, creativity and culture creates jobs, drives economic recovery and enhances social wellbeing,” says Associate Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Grant Robertson.
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni says, “During lockdown so many artists and cultural organisations were innovative in how they could continue to share their talent and work with their communities across New Zealand.
“Artists contribute so much to our economy, the fabric of our coun-
“We know many of our creatives get income from multiple sources and it is an ongoing challenge to piece together the gigs and commissions to earn a livelihood,” says Jacinda.
“These initiatives will provide hundreds of opportunities for creatives to earn income and rebuild their careers, and at a time when we have all been reminded of the importance of our creative industries,” says Jacinda.
Full details of the funding are available at mch.govt.nz
Better protection for seabirds is being put in place with a new National Plan of Action to reduce fishing-related captures, Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced on Wednesday, 27 May.
The National Plan of Action for Seabirds 2020 outlines their commitment to reduce fishing-related captures and associated seabird deaths.
The new plan follows wide public consultation launched in November last year.
“The plan focuses on innovative solutions and education to reduce seabird bycatch.
It seeks to ensure fishing operators know how to avoid catching seabirds and take the appropriate steps to do so,” says Stuart.
“Aotearoa/New Zealand is a global hotspot for seabirds, including iconic albatross and petrel species that fly thousands of kilometres across the world’s oceans. The actions we take to look after them in New Zealand have a global impact,” says Eugenie.
“Seabirds are among the most threatened groups of birds globally.
Fisheries bycatch is one of the greatest threats to many of them, along with invasive predators, disease, pollution, a changing climate and associated environmental change. That’s why the focus of the Action Plan is to reduce seabird deaths from fishing bycatch,” says Eugenie.
“The new National Plan of Action for seabirds plan will support all fishing interests to develop new bycatch mitigation practices and improve practices already in use.
These include birdscaring lines, weighted longlines, fishing at night, avoiding areas important to seabirds, and reducing discharge that attracts birds to fishing boats,” says Stuart.
“Some innovative solutions are already being used. Many current measures have come from industry, who have the technical knowledge needed for workable solutions,” he says.
“The Action Plan has a vision of New Zealanders work toward zero fishing related seabird mortalities.
We expect to see all fishers and the industry doing as much as they can to achieve this,” says Stuart.
“The new Action Plan will prompt species-specific actions where there is particular concern about threats to seabird populations.
This has occurred already for Antipodean albatross and black petrels and is being done for hoiho (yelloweyed penguin),” says Eugenie.
“The plan requires
all fishing vessels at risk of accidentally catching seabirds to create risk management plans for protected species.
These plans will be audited and regularly monitored against government standards” says Stuart.
New Zealand is a global centre of seabird diversity with about 145 of the world’s 346 seabird species using New Zealand waters and 95 species breeding here. New Zealand has more endemic breeding species than any other country in the world. 90% of them are threatened with, or at risk of extinction.
Mycoplasma bovis eradication reaches two year milestone in good shape
New Zealand’s world-first plan to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis is on track the latest technical data shows, says Agriculture and Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor.
“Two years ago the Government, DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand and industry partners made a bold decision to go hard and commit to a 10-year, $880 million programme to eradicate M. bovis to protect our most important sector and the economy.
“Recent events have shown what an important moment this decision was for our economy.
“Had we thrown up our hands and said ‘it’s too hard’ and left this disease to run rampant, I’m not sure our dairy and beef sectors would have been able to weather the economic storm of COVID-19 and the challenges of drought conditions as well as they have.
“Beef and dairy export prices have held up. In fact, there was record demand for our meat. In March total red meat monthly exports topped $1 billion for the first time. This shows that these sectors are wellplaced to lead us out of this economic crisis.
“As we have with our response to COVID19, this Government showed leadership, made a tough decision and have managed this eradication effort with discipline and focus, because we knew we were doing it for the economic and social good of the country.
“We’ve also shown, again, that we’re able to do what others countries have not in terms of disease erad-
ication efforts. That’s something our farming community should be really proud of. I’m certainly very proud of them.
“One key measure of success, the Estimated Dissemination Rate (EDR), shows strongly that we have M. bovis firmly in our sights. If the EDR is greater than one, then the disease is growing. If it’s below one, we’re shrinking the disease.
“The EDR is now at 0.4, which is down from over two at the start of the outbreak, so we are looking harder to find fewer infected animals. This tells us that M. bovis is not endemic in our national herd.
“We currently have 17 active properties and 232 that have been cleared of the disease. We’ve culled 154,788 cattle.
Damien says other key measures showed the programme was working:
Genetic testing shows only one strain has been identified, which links all infected farms.
Bulk milk testing is timelier and research is under way to improve testing further.
A beef surveillance programme is up and running.
Compensation processes have improved for affected farmers.
Use of NAIT, the national animal tracing system, is improving.
DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel says there’s no question M. bovis has had a huge impact on the sector, particularly those affected farmers and their families.
“While there’s still work to do, farmer feedback has been heard and processes improved. We are seeing more farmerfocused processes and shorter turnaround times for farms under movement restrictions,” says Jim.
“From here, we want to continue speed-
ing up the process so farmers are moving through the programme as quickly as possible. M. bovis has been one of our biggest biosecurity incursions and it has highlighted how crucial biosecurity is for New Zealand.”
Andrew Morrison, chairman of Beef + Lamb New Zealand, says farmers deserve a lot of credit for their efforts in helping to free New Zealand of this disease.
“Although there is still a long way to go, the sector can be proud of its contribution. We are encouraged by the increasing number of farmers meeting their NAIT obligations but we are still short of where we need to be.
“It is vital we continue to lift this compliance, otherwise we will remain vulnerable to diseases. As the response to Mycoplasma bovis has found, there is a significant cost to the sector if farmers do not comply with NAIT. It’s also vital farmers maintain complete and accurate NAIT records for the speedy tracing of animals and ultimately to protect the industry.”
Damien says the priority over the next 12-18 months continues to be finding and eliminating the disease.
“This ‘delimiting’ phase is expected to end in 2021. After that, background surveillance testing will continue for around seven years.
“We will get another technical advisory group report in the coming months, but two years into a 10-year effort, I’m pleased by the progress made.”
To view the most recent M. bovis facts and figures visit https://www. mbovis.govt.nz
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Launching the Predator Free 2050 Strategy - ‘Towards a Predator Free New Zealand is a major step forward to save thousands of threatened native species and give nature a helping hand, Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage said earlier this year.
“Without a plan, a Predator Free Aotearoa is only a dream. This strategy will help us go further and faster to give nature a helping hand and save more than 4000 of our native plants and wildlife that are threatened or at risk of extinction,” says Eugenie.
“To do this we need to permanently eradicate their biggest threat: rats, mustelids like stoats and possums.”
“The Strategy sets out a structure to achieve the Predator Free goal in the next 30 years, and the action plan describes what we need to do over the next five years.”
The Strategy has three key phases of work “Mobilise, Innovate and Accelerate”
Mobilise - to engage people and resources
Innovate - create or improve predator eradication tools and methods for across rural, urban and natural landscapes, and Accelerate – rapidly deploy and effectively manage predators throughout the country.
“The Predator Free 2050 Strategy was developed by the Department of Conservation in consultation with iwi, and with input from technical experts, scientists, environmental groups, communities and the public. It draws from matauranga Maori, derived from generations of interactions between people and te taiao, and expertise gained through decades of successfully removing pests from 117 of New Zealand’s offshore islands.”
“Predator Free 2050 is a world first – there is no map to guide us, and it is an iterative process.
The Strategy values learning by doing from large landscape scale projects such as are happening with Tiakina Nga Manu, on offshore islands, on
Taranaki Maunga, in Hawke’s Bay, and in the Mackenzie Basin through Te Manahuna Aoraki.
It involves changing what we do as we learn more and improve existing tools and methods.
“We have a biodiversity crisis around the world and in New Zealand. In 2018, this Government delivered the biggest boost to Department of Conservation funding since 2002 –which enabled DOC to undertake its biggest ever predator control programme ‘Tiakina Nga Manu’ over more than 800,000 ha. of conservation land to ensure our unique native birds can thrive.
In 2018, the Government approved $81.28 million over four years to suppress predators in specific areas, protect and increase biodiversity on offshore islands, and develop better predator control methods and tools.
In 2019, through the Provincial Growth Fund, the Government invested a further $16 million in Predator Free 2050 Limited to expand predator con-
trol in regional New Zealand, and a further $3.5 million to fund development of new products which reduce the need for repeated 1080 use.
“New Zealand now has 117 islands which have been declared predator free, thanks to committed work by conservation staff,
scientists, and support from philanthropic organisations and volunteers. With 2019 the most successful breeding season for kakapo ever, it is important to develop more safe, predator free areas as homes for kakapo and to enable so many other of Aoteroa’s unique
birds, insects, wildlife and plants to thrive.
“A future Aotearoa, flourishing with abundant native wildlife and forests, is the bold vision that has galvanized thousands of New Zealanders to get stuck in and work towards a Predator Free New Zealand by 2050.
“Not everyone can roll up their sleeves and get involved on the ground doing the predator trapping or aerial control but everyone can support healthy indigenous nature by recognising the need to control and eradicate pests such as possum, stoats and rats,” says Eugenie.
Staff (right) and students (above) of Motueka High School donned orange clothing on Friday to raise money for New Zealand’s largest youth fundraising event, the World Vision 40 Hour Famine, back for its 45th year and held from Friday, 5 to Sunday 7 June. This year’s funds will go toward supporting climate vulnerable communities in Malawi who are experiencing the chaos caused by extreme weather events, like droughts, cyclones and floods that are resulting in food shortages, hunger and malnutrition.
Due to bridge joint repairs on SH60 Motueka River Bridge, the bridge will be closed overnight from Sunday, 14 June to Tuesday
16, June between 9:00pm - 5:30am. A detour will be in place.
Plan ahead, allowing extra time for your journey.
Organisations that support women are invited to apply to a new $1,000,000 fund as part of the Government’s COVID19 response.
“We know women, and organisations that support women, have been affected by COVID-19. This new money will ensure funding for groups that support women and women’s rights,” says Minister for Women
Julie Anne Genter.
“Issues related to gender equality can take a backseat during emergencies and crises, and this results in worse outcomes for women and girls. Greater loss of income, increased instances of domestic violence, and increased caring responsibilities all impact on women.
“Many NGOs that support women have reduced income and volunteer numbers due to the impacts of COVID-19, and at the
same time, they have many more people needing their support and/or services.
“I particularly want to encourage groups that work with wahine Maori to apply. We welcome applications to improve outcomes for women and girls which have not been covered by other government funds. This may include initiatives such as opening a community centre for an additional day in order to provide extra services, or supporting a women’s centre to deliver counselling services.
Organisations will be able to apply for funding to support the government priorities
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“This funding supports NGOs and women’s organisations to be sustainable and make the difference we need in communities to empower women and girls in Aotearoa New Zealand,” says Julie Anne Genter.
Applications are available for the fund from the Ministry for Women, and will close on Monday 15 June. More information on the fund can be found at https://women.govt. nz/news/covid-19and-women/covid-19community-fund
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This Banksy-esk piece of street art popped up on Motueka’s High Street. It’s a copy of one of the anonymous England-based artist’s works. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stencilling technique. His works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, and bridges of cities and art displays throughout the world and now, though highly-likely to be a copy, have made it to our town!
If you have a dog aged three months or older it must be registered and microchipped.*
Current registered dog owners will have received their registration letter in the post by now. You can register your dog in person, by mail to any Council service centre, or you can pay online. If you have not received your letter, please contact the Council on 03 543 8400.
The fee for dogs that have not been registered by 1 August will increase by 50% on top of the standard fee.
Free microchipping sessions
Tasman District Council are offering free microchipping sessions from 9.00am – 10.00 am on Fridays at the Richmond Dog Pound, 121 Beach Road, Richmond. Please phone 03 544 3207 to make an appointment.
For more information visit tasman.govt.nz/dog-registration
* Working dogs exempt from microchipping
Award-winning Sprig & Fern Brewery has added another success to its growing list of accolades with the announcement on June 1 that it has won a placing in the 2020 New World Beer & Cider Awards Top 30 beers and ciders list.
Sprig & Fern Brewery’s Scotch Ale is the brew that won the favour of the judges, described by the judges as having “Great depth and complexity” and “sweet with lovely, subtle smoky character”.
More than 600 beers and ciders produced by 100 breweries from around the world were entered, making this year’s awards the most hotly contested
yet. The 2020 New World Beer & Cider Awards were judged by a panel of 25 independent experts using criteria including technical excellence, balance, mouthfeel, and most importantly, drinkability.
The competition was tough and New World says that judges commented on the stunning quality of entries across the board.
Sprig & Fern Brewery Sales & Marketing Manager Zoie Bryce says that winning an award like this again is just incredible. “We were just jumping with excitement when we heard the news, to win once is great but twice! It’s such an achieve-
ment for our Sprig & Fern family and we couldn’t be any prouder,” says Zoie.
“Producing high quality and enjoyable beers and ciders consistently for our customers is at the heart of what we do,” says Zoie.
“We’re so thrilled that our products will be showcased in this way in New World stores around New Zealand.”
Sprig & Fern Owner and Master Brewer Tracy Banner says she is absolutely over the moon with the award.
“The bar raises every year and the quality and calibre of entries continues to improve” says Tracy. She credits Sprig &
Fern Brewery’s success to the consistent and excellent work of her brewing and packaging teams.
Now in its sixth year, the New World Beer & Cider Awards attracts entries from local and international breweries, large and small.
With a unique consumer focus, a key criterion of entry is the ability to supply minimum volumes in order to satisfy the interest and thirst of New World shoppers throughout 135 stores across the country.
The Top 30 beers and ciders, including Sprig & Fern Scotch Ale is available in all New World stores across New Zealand, while stocks last.
Are you aged from 12–24 years and keen on photography? If so, the Tasman District Council is inviting you to submit photographs for a contest dedicated to the Matariki Celebration.
The star cluster Matariki appears in our skies in the month of Pipiri (June-July), marking the start of the Maori New Year. This year local stars, heroes and heroines are being celebrated.
The contest has two categories; take a photo of someone who is a ‘star’ in your life or people who have had a significant impact on your personal life or people who you admire and respect.
The second category is for ‘General Matariki’ which allows for your creative interpretation of the Matariki Celebration, the Matariki star cluster and the Maori New Year.
Entry is free and open to all from 12-24 years currently living in Tasman. Artists may submit up to three entries. Work must be the artist’s own design and execution and not include elements that may violate copyright law.
Work will be select-
ed on originality, creativity and quality of the work and in meeting the themes of the competition. Selection will be made by a panel of judges whose decisions will be final and discussion will not be entered into. Tasman District Council reserves the right to exclude any entry it deems inappropriate for any reason, at its own discretion.
Entries close on Sunday, 28 June with judging taking place from June 30 – July 10. Winners will be announced on the Tasman Youth Hub website https://www. tasmanyouthhub. co.nz on July 13. Further details as well as submission forms are also on that website.
All submitted images will be displayed on the above website in the Gallery section. Selected images will be used to create a digital projection that will be displayed during the week of Matariki while images will also be printed for a display on Richmond Library’s front wall.
The winner of each category will receive a $100 Prezi card and spot prizes are also up for grabs.
Remember to register your dog by 30 June
The Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust (NTCTT) was established in October 2018 and is volunteerrun. NTCTT received funding in 2019 and started a trial service with the Wakefield Community Bus last August, which is administered and managed by NTCTT.
The aim was to provide a range of affordable, reliable, accessible transport services across Tasman and Nelson, and now its success has led to a Motueka and Mapua service being proposed.
NTCTT vision is of efficient, accessible and sustainable passenger transport services in the Nelson Tasman region which is particularly beneficial to people living in the outlying settlements.
And their mission is to (1) provide an affordable, accessible and sustainable transport service for people in the Nelson Tasman region to access employment, education, recreation and medical appointments; to (2) reduce the community’s dependence on private car travel and on fossil fuels. Raise public awareness of environmental damage caused by carbon emissions; to (3) enhance social connectedness by enabling people to take part in community activities.
The scheduled service conveniently integrates with the bus public transport system that can take you up to Nelson.
The NTCTT received support and a grant from the Ministry of Social Developmentoffice for the seniors, as well as the Tasman District Council to help with identifying the transport needs for the youth population of Tapawera, Mapua and
Dear Participants,
Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey. The Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust (NTCTT) is conducting a study to assess the needs for transport in the Tasman community, particularly Motueka and surrounding area and Tapawera. Last year, the trust established a service between Wakefield and Richmond to help people without a means of transportation to reach out further within their area or to Richmond.
Our vision is of efficient, accessible and sustainable passenger transport services in the Nelson Tasman region which particularly benefit people living in the outlying settlements.
To establish a useful service, we need you to tell us in this short survey what will be the key criteria and places that would most efficiently get the service you deserve and need within your area.
Motueka.
Mapua has successfully identified a need within their community, and it is hoped they can link the communities throughout a transport network along the coast to Richmond.
They aim to partner with local organisations and businesses to embed the service within the local communities, to facilitate access to social activities and to enable connections throughout the Tasman.
COVID-19 has changed some of our perceptions and now that we are reopening our activities, we have the opportunity to include those new visions in a future community transport service.
Following this process, we would like to invite you to participate in a community conversation on either the 24, 25 or 27 June at the Community Hall in Motueka or 24 and 25 June at Tapawera School (limited places - contact us to book your place or leave your details at the end of the survey), that will help to shape the service in more details, with opportunities to voice your ideas and concerns.
Please note, these details will be kept safe within our trust for the purpose of this study. If you would like more information about this survey or register for the focused conversations in Motueka and Tapawera, please contact Nathalie at admin@ntctt.org.nz, or message us via our Facebook page@ NT CommunityTransport, by phone/ text on 0204 196 0553 or every Tuesday between 10.30 am to 1.30 pm at Motropolis - Wallace street - Motueka. We will also be present at the Motueka Market on Sunday mornings until June, 21.
Please return the surveys to I-Site Motueka, The Motueka Guardian, or in the reception area of the Tapawera School by the 22nd June 2020.
The Nelson Tasman Community Trust is trying to find out what would be the best service to help you to travel and to access other activities in Motueka, Richmond, Nelson and within their area.
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1. What mode of transport are you currently using?
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2. If you depend on others for any of your trips away, what sort of public or community transport system would you like to see in your area?
5. Please indicate what time you would likely need/ use the service? (approx. departure and return time)
9. Would you rather book: Mark only one.
5 By phone
5 Through an online booking system
5 Other:
10. To adapt our pricing and affordability, could you please indicate an approximate amount you spend/ can spend per week on your transport choice?
3. Where would you want to go?
6. What is the main purpose of your transport needs? Tick all that apply.
5 Social/ interests group
5 Sports activities
5 Shopping
7. Would you rather buy tickets or pay a subscription ( i.e monthly/ quarterly) to use the service?* Mark only one.
Mark only one per row.
up to $15 up to $25 up to $35
1 - 3 return trip/ week
4 - 7 return trip/ week
Less than 2 trips/ months
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5 5 5
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11. If you wish, please provide any further information about gaps in local transport services, comments or suggestions.
4. How often would you need it? Mark only one. 5
8. How would like to pay for your trip?
5 Buy tickets/ subscription from an outlet/ shop (I-site, Supermarket...)
5 Booking site/ app using debit/ credit card
5 Online banking/Direct bank transfer
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12. Could you tell us* Mark only one. Male Female Other Gender 555
13. Location: Please tell us the area where you live Mark only one.
14. Could you tell us your age?* Mark only one.
5 14 - 17 Skip to question 1
5 25 - 49 Skip to question 1
5 50 - 64 5 65 -79 5 80+
Carving Oamaru stone that was kindly donated to the school by Tasman’s Phillip Leith, the girls’ works are looking impressive.
Thousands of children will have healthier lungs after the Government’s ban on smoking in cars with kids becomes law, says Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa.
This comes after the third reading of Smokefree Environments
Carrying Children)
Amendment Bill passed unanimously on Tuesday, 26 May.
“This law makes it an offence to smoke in a motor vehicle carrying anyone under 18 years old.
We’re doing this because children are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of second-hand smoke due to their smaller lungs, higher respiratory rate and more immature immune systems.
“We know that second-hand smoke can accumulate in vehicles, even with the windows down.
That presents an unacceptable risk
to kids who never asked to be exposed to second-smoke, and deserve a fighting chance at a life of healthy, clean lungs.
“Our Government wants to make New Zealand the best place in the world to be a child.
We’re making progress towards that goal by putting the interests of kids first.
“When the bill becomes law, Police will have discretion to issue on-the-spot fines of $50 for those who smoke in cars with children, or to issue warnings or refer people to cessation support services.
This is consistent with our health
approach.
“New Zealand joins Australia, Finland, the UK, most Canadian provinces and some US states, in banning smoking in cars with kids.
This progressive new legislation continues our work towards New Zealand’s aspirational goal of Smokefree 2025.
“It’s been a decade since the Maori Affairs Committee recommended that New Zealand should investigate banning smoking in vehicles carrying children, and it is this Government who delivers.
“Vaping in cars with children will also be banned
once the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Bill is passed by Parliament.” says Jenny.
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A well-insulated home will provide year-round comfort, and cost less to heat and cool. Insulation also helps to reduce noise levels and condensation. Not only is a wellinsulated house more comfortable, it can be cheaper to heat, have less mould and mildew, and be less conducive to allergy-aggravating dust mites.
Nearly 600,000 households rent in New Zealand, and New Zealand based research tells us that our rental stock is poorer quality than owner occupied homes. Research shows a link between cold, damp and mouldy homes and negative health outcomes, particularly for illnesses such as asthma and cardiovascular conditions.
This week we will be exploring some of the best ways to keep yourself and your environment toasty pie over the winter months. From long term investments for home owners to some of the most costeffective ways to keep warm over the cold months. Winter is coming, but fear not, there are some rather creative ways to ensure you won’t freeze this year.
By improving the quality of rental homes, New Zealanders who rent will experience improved health, as well as lower medical costs and lower levels of hospitalisations. Warmer and drier homes are also less likely to have issues with mould or mildew damage, better protecting a landlord’s investment.
There are many insulation options to choose from depending on your situation and your budget. Check out www.building.govt.nz and enter ‘insulation’ into the search bar for more information and recommendations for homeowners.
If you are a landlord or renting, it’s important to know the new guidelines, head to www.tenancy.govt.nz to find out more.
Why is my house losing heat?
Heat behaves in a predictable way, it flows from warmer to cooler areas until there is no longer a difference in temperature. For a home on a cold day, this means that warmth is constantly moving from heated areas to unheated cooler areas - inside your walls, attic, floors, even directly outdoors through your window glass.
An uninsulated home can lose up to 30% more heat than a properly insulated one.
Insulation doesn’t create heat - it acts as a barrier to heat flow.
Let’s use your body as an example. You eat foodfuel - which your body converts into energy to create body heat and keep you functional. When you get cold, you put a couple of layers of clothes on to keep that heat close to your body.
Your home is really not much different. You can turn on your heat pump or light a fire which creates heat, but that heat will rapidly dissipate and your house will still be cold.
You need to add some insulation to your home to keep the warmth in!
Choosing a heat source for your home
World Health Organisation guidelines recommend a minimum temperature of C in houses, or higher for more vulnerable groups like children, the elderly and people who are ill. This recommendation applies to all occupied rooms in your house.
Before looking at heating options, it’s important to sort out your insulation - you’ll be able to use a smaller heating system and your home will be cheaper and easier to heat.
Heating takes two forms; appliances that heat only one area, or systems that heat more than one area. Storage based heating.
Storage based heating uses the floor slab or walls to gently radiate heat inside the house. These systems take some time to come up to temperature, but once there, they are very effective at heating a home and are extremely comfortable to live in.
Nightstore heaters are also a form of storage based heating. Storage based systems tend to suit those who spend a greater portion of the day in the home, however the increased comfort that these systems offer are attractive to most home owners no matter their lifestyle.
Instantaneous/rapid heating Instantaneous or rapid heating systems are able to change the temperature of a room more quickly. These units can be, gas fires and heaters, log fires, heat pumps, water radiators, electric heaters or ducted hot air systems.
For larger rooms that you want to heat regularly, like a living room, it’s worth paying a bit more upfront for a fixed heater with lower running costs and more heat output than a small electric heater can provide. This could be a modern wood or wood-pellet burner, an energy efficient heat pump, or a four-star qualified flued gas heater.
Electric heaters may be enough for smaller rooms and rooms you only heat occasionally, like bedrooms. Avoid unflued gas heaters (with pipes fixed to the walls or portable) which release toxic fumes and moisture, and open fires which are draughty and inefficient.
Heater size
Match the size of your heater to the space you want to heat. An oversized or undersized heater will struggle to heat your room effectively, and can cost more to run.
tips
• Be aware of ‘roadside’ supply
If you choose to purchase firewood from a ‘side of the road’ source, you may get caught out with a green load.
When wood is difficult to burn, it does not produce as much heat as dry wood, it will be extremely smoky, reducing cost effectiveness and will clog your flue with creosote, and become dangerous quite quickly.
Many homes in our region have a log fire as their heat source. This can be extremely economical especially if it is a wetback system, allowing your hot water to be heated at the same time.
One of the most important aspects of having an effective fire is to ensure your chimney is swept regularly. Chimney fires are caused by a build-up of creosote in chimneys when wet wood is burnt or wood is burnt at low temperatures.
A dirty chimney can start a house fire, and potentially render house insurance invalid if homeowners haven’t kept up with the amount of suggested cleans in the insurance policy. It is recommended that you chimney is swept once a year.
Just as important as having a clean chimney is to only burn dry seasoned firewood.
• Collecting your own firewood
If you have cut down a tree, stack it and allow it to season for 12 months before burning. Split wood dries faster. Cut into suitable sized lengths in a variety of sizes for your wood burner as well. Chunks that are too large will not burn properly, meaning less heat and more smoke. Cut enough kindling to help with starting your fire.
• Do not burn treated timber!
Timber treated with preservatives such as CCA (copper chrome arsenic treatment) must never be burnt.
Burning treated wood exposes yourself and your family to its dangerous chemicals and the ash also causes long term issues in the environment. Arsenic is released into the atmosphere when treated wood is burnt.
You should also avoid burning painted timber. Some painted timber still has paint that contains lead and the lead will also enter the air you breathe through the smoke.
Curtains and double glazed windows will help to insulate your home and keep you warm. They trap pockets of air between your home and the outdoors, slowing heat escape.
Some curtain fabrics come with a ‘thermal coating’ which will block out light, but will not contribute much to keeping your home warm.
Adding a layer of lining to your curtains make them far more effective by creating yet another pocket of air. If you are on budget, you could also consider lining your present curtains by pegging wool blankets to the back of them
It’s important that your curtains cover the entire window and fit snugly to the window frame. Because the more air you trap, the more effective they will be.
Blinds may fit the aesthetic of your home, but they create no air seal and will not help to keep your home warm.
Lined drapes will make a big difference to the warmth in your home.
Winter warmth on a budget
Here’s a list of tips and tricks for those on a budget to help keep warm this winter.
DIY Draft Stoppers – It’s surprising how much cold air pours in through the bottom of the door. The fastest way to solve that problem is to roll up a towel to cover the gap. Or you could to make your own draft stopper, it’s a great way to keep the kids occupied for a few minutes.
Gather up some old pantyhose, tights, leggings etc. Stuff one of the legs with old newspaper, fabric scraps, plastic bags, old clothes etc. Check that your stuffed fabric tube will fit across the doorway, then secure the ends with a rubber band or some string.
Bubble wrap window insulation – This technique works on the principles of a double glazed window.
All you do is cut some bubble wrap to the size of your window pane. Lightly spray the window with water then press the bubble wrap to it (bubbles against the glass, flat side facing you) it should stick. It may look a bit odd, but it really does work.
The larger the bubbles in the bubble wrap, the clearer visibility through the window. Try ringing around local businesses that use a lot of packaging, they may have some leftover bubble wrap they could give you for free.
Up to 50% of heat loss can be saved by insulating single glazed windows with bubble wrap and it’s easy to do. Another great project to keep the kids busy. Bubble wrap windows will make a considerable difference in a caravan whilst giving privacy, it’s a win, win.
If your feet are cold, chances are the rest of your body will feel cold, too. Try and make sure that everyone in your family has a pair of slippers to wear.
Dry feet - Rub a candle on your shoe until you’ve coated it in wax, then have at it with your blow dryer until it melts, creating a thin, waterproof layer on your shoe!
Fill up a rubber hot water bottle while you’re doing the dinner dishes and seal it tightly. Slip it between your sheets to preheat your bed, or keep it on your lap, and you’ll feel warm all evening. Preheating children’s bed’s with a hot water bottle helps to settle them down to sleep.
Sneak an extra blanket under your bed sheet. This little trick will keep you snug as a bug: place a wool blanket on the mattress before adding the fitted bottom sheet.
Wool is really the best material use because it has air gaps between the fibres which traps body heat and prevents it from dissipating into the surrounding cooler air.
Researchers have shown that core body temperature can be controlled by the brain. Excuse us while we daydream about summer.....
Despite a gloomy prediction of Saturday’s weather, it was warm and sunny for the first of the three Wallace Shield cross country races at Rabbit Island.
The atmosphere was buzzing with an
excited and cheerful crowd of adults and children.
This was a ‘run without your watch’ race.
The 78 competitors estimated their time to run or walk around one, two or three 1.8 km laps of beach and
track.
The person closest to their estimated time ‘won’ the race, and this year it was Hayden Squance, only 9 seconds off his estimated time.
Nicola Hodges was 2nd, and Kim Woollett,
3rd, 19 and 20 seconds respectively off their estimated times. The race was still very competitive, with Andre Bonny recording the fastest time of 18.57mins, just 10 seconds ahead of Hayden.
All three Wallace shield races are ‘points races’, where the winner receives 1 point, 2nd place 2 points and so on up to a maximum of 20 points. The winner of the Shield is the person with the lowest number of points
over the three races.
In this Saturday’s race, points will be awarded on the basis of the improvement participants make over their first race.
The third race will be a handicapped one, giving runners or walk-
ers of all abilities equal chance of winning the Event.
We look forward to having an enthusiastic crowd back at Rabbit Island again on Saturday, with the weather as stunning as it was last week.
On Monday afternoon, nearly 100 people turned up to a peaceful rally in Motueka’s Decks Reserve held in response to the ‘Black
Lives Matter’ movement that began in America.
The calm and peaceful rally attendees walked single file, abiding by the then
necessary 1-metre spacing rule due to level 2 of the Covid response, to the Museum’s forecourt. A few short speeches were made before the
procession returned to Decks Reserve and concluded.
While on the High Street a number of cars tooted horns in a show of support.
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BRAVE HEARTS, re-connecting our local support group for family members who support loved ones with substance addictions. Venue for Thursday
June 11th St. Andrew’s Church lounge @ 7pm.
Details: Linda 0274 476 435.
CANCER SOCIETY All local support groups and programmes are postponed due to Covid-19. Please contact us for more information phone (03) 539 1137 info@cancernelson.org.nz
MOTUEKA GRG SUPPORT GROUP Welcomes
Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.
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MOTUEKA LADIES PROBUS -Ladies are you ready to get back into some fun, friendship, and fellowship? Is so come along to an informal meeting at RSA, High Street on Friday 12th June for cup of tea and a chatter. Be good to see everyone again. Contact: Alice 528 9997
NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. Our workshop has now reopened and we require volunteers for track work, restoration work and general workshop duties. If interested, ring Bob 027 221 8083 or 03 545 0849.
REBUS CLUB MOTUEKA Our first meeting after lockdown will be our normal day in JULY. Great speaker and fellowship. Coffee and Chat will also start in JULY. See you then. All enquires John Croxford 027 408 2206.
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Delivered per trailer load (3m3). Free delivery in Motueka. PHONE 021 228 5025
flat wanted
QUIETFEMALE seeks one bedroom flat in Motueka, close to town. Excellent references provided. phone Anna 027 908 3916.
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FIRST AID KIT on Flora Rd, Graham Valley. Ph 021 023 88965.
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Tasman-Moutere and surrounding areas. Free quote or query. Phone Steve 021-081-01146.
entertainment
Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.
garage sale
THORP S T Saturday 13th at 8.30am. Clothing size 10 and up. Boys/ Girls. Also toys.
antiques
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).
carpet cleaning
TASMAN Carpet Cleaning - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.
WEST BANK ROAD, PANGATOTARA . Sat 13th June, 8am, signs out. Household items, tools, clothes, toys.
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storage
HANDYMAN Storage. Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available.
STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
stump grinding
STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
The single best source for the latest information on COVID-19 and the current Alert Level restrictions is the all of government website – covid19.govt.nz
Please keep doing the right thing:
• If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.
If you have symptoms of cold or u call your doctor or Healthline and get tested.
Wash your hands. Wash your hands. Wash your hands.
• Sneeze and cough into your elbow, regularly disinfect surfaces.
• Keep track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen.
2021 – 2031
Feedback closes Friday 12 June 2020 so act now.
What we should be focusing on over the next ten years?
What projects or activities do you want to see included in this Long Term Plan? Check out the pre-engagement document, 2020 Vision for Tasman – Whakakitenga Ruamano Rua Tekau on the website tasman.govt.nz/feedback and tell us what you think.
Starting from 1 July we’ll only be collecting plastics that can be recycled in New Zealand – these are the ones labelled with 1, 2, and 5.
These three plastics are the most common, representing around 85 – 90% of the plastics we use. Most of the containers that you use will still be recycled: soft drink and water bottles, clear plastic meat trays, plastic milk bottles, bathroom, kitchen, and laundry products, and ice-cream, butter and takeaway containers.
The plastics that we will not be collecting from 1 July are plastics 3, 4, 6 and 7. These plastics are used in some food and product packaging like single serve yoghurt pottles and most sour cream containers. These cannot be recycled in New Zealand and are very di cult to nd an overseas market for. There is also concern that some of these plastics may not be recycled appropriately.
So please start thinking about the plastics that you buy now, reduce plastic where you can, start checking the number and aim to buy only 1, 2 and 5 ahead of the changeover date on 1 July.
In conjunction with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Tasman District Council is o ering a free service to remove hazardous trees from rural roadsides.
The aim of this project is to improve the safety of our roads and redeploy workers from all industries a ected by the COVID-19 response.
We’d like to know about any problems in your area, particularly:
• Overhanging trees or branches that could fall onto the footpath or road.
• Overgrown trees that reduce road users' views of the road.
The deadline for applications for a rates rebate for the 2019/2020 rating year is 30 June 2020.
Rebates are based on your household income, the amount of your rates, and the number of dependents you have. You can estimate if you’re eligible for a rebate using your income for the tax year ending 31 March 2019 at dia.govt.nz – search ‘rates rebate’.
You can apply for a rates rebate if:
• You pay the rates on the address that you live at; and
• You were living at the address at the beginning of the rating year (1 July); and
• Your name is recorded in the Rating Information Database (RID) as ratepayer.
You cannot claim a rates rebate if the property is used mainly for commercial purposes such as farming or business.
Application forms and more information are available at Council o ces or online at tasman.govt.nz.
You’ll need to provide income information so your rebate can be worked out. Check the website for details of the documentation you need to supply or give the helpful customer services team a call on 03 543 8400.
• Roadside trees that are interfering with overhead power lines.
Fill in the online submission at tasman.govt.nz (search = tree hazard), or email us at projects@tasman.govt.nz, with your name, contact phone number, the location of the hazard and a brief description of the problem. If you can, please provide photos.
If you know of someone who you think deserves recognition for all their hard work, you can nominate them for an Outstanding Community Service Award. These awards recognise the unsung heroes who add so much to our communities. They are aimed at acknowledging those who have volunteered for 20 years or more. It’s a way to make sure they are rewarded with the thanks they deserve for their long-term commitment, generosity, dedication and outstanding service. Nominees must be residents of the Tasman District to qualify. More information and nomination forms are available on the Council website, tasman.govt.nz and search “community awards.” You can email your completed nomination form to gabrielle.drummond@tasman.govt.nz. Nominations must be received by 30 June 2020.
Young people (aged 12 – 24) are invited to submit their photographs for a contest dedicated to the Matariki Celebration. Entries are invited until 28 June. There are two photo categories to choose from – general Matariki or local heroes (tuahangata/tuawahine). There are $100 Prezzy Card prizes to be won in each category as well as some spot prizes too. Find out more at tasmanyouthhub.co.nz.
Do you have an exciting community project in the pipeline? A Community Grant could help to make it happen. Applications for our Tasman District Council Community Grants are now open until 31 July 2020. Funding is available for Tasman-based projects that meet a community need and have community support. Grants are available for projects that t into the following categories:
• Community and economic development initiatives
• Arts/culture/heritage/museums
Festivals and events
• Youth and children
• Social services Environment
• Emergency services
• Sports and recreation facilities. To apply and get more information, visit tasman.govt.nz/link/grants.
While some elected members will attend meetings in person, public access to meetings, including participating in public forums, is available via Zoom video conferencing. See the meeting calendar on the website for access links.
Thursday 11 June, 9.30 am. Public forum
Nelson Tasman Regional Land ll Business Unit
Friday 12 June, 9.30 am. Public forum
Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit
Friday 12 June, 1.30 pm. Public forum
Motueka Community Board
Tuesday 16 June, 4.00 pm. Public forum
Operations Committee
Thursday 18 June, 9.30 am. Public forum
A new study on rock wren/ tuke in Kahurangi National Park confirms predator control using 1080 strongly benefits these small alpine birds. Department of Conservation (DOC) researchers tracked 13 rock wrens, for the first time using tiny radio transmitters, through an aerial 1080 operation in the OpararaGrange area of Kahurangi last year and all survived the operation. The research aimed to answer questions remaining after previous monitoring in 2014 was disrupted by heavy spring snowfall and 22 rock wrens/tuke were unable to be found, says DOC Principal Science Advisor Graeme Elliott.
“We know rock wrens abandon nests and sometimes die in snowstorms, but we wanted to test whether 1080 posed a risk to these birds. We tracked the rock wrens for nearly three weeks after the predator control operation and none were killed by 1080.
“We are now confident that our use of 1080 to control predators such as rats and stoats will strongly benefit our threatened rock wren populations,” says Graeme. The radio tags were carefully attached to the birds just prior to the 1080 operation using lightweight harnesses. This method gave greater certainty of finding the rock wrens, which often hide in rock crevices and can be difficult to find in the steep terrain they inhabit.
Previously they were monitored by sight.
A field team led by DOC Science Technician Tristan Rawlence monitored the 13 birds near Lake Aorere for 20 days after the predator control operation on 22 November 2019. All birds were alive ten days later. After 20 days, 10 were alive with two dying from other causes and one unable to be tracked due to
a flat transmitter battery.
One bird was found dead on its nest but post-mortem testing by Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research found no 1080 present. The transmitter of another bird was found in a pile of feathers and is likely to have been a victim of a falcon attack.
Stoats and rodents pose the greatest threat to rock wrens, which nest and feed on the
ground, and are also weak fliers.
Predator control increases rock wren survival and nesting success with research showing only 10% of nests were preyed on the year after a 1080 operation compared to 85% nest predation in areas where 1080 is not used. In the two breeding seasons following predator control, 3-5 times more rock wren chicks were produced than the
non-treatment area.
Rock wrens are only found in the South Island mountains and live in the harsh alpine environment all year around. They are nationally endangered. Trapping and aerial predator control through DOC’s Tiakina Nga Manu programme is a focus of rock wren conservation at sites throughout the Southern Alps/Ka Tiritiri o te Moana.
