While new TV shows pop up as often as one changes channels, there is one coming that’s sure to grab the attention of all of us here in Motueka.
‘Just Below Down Under’ shot their pilot episode at Muses café on Friday, 16 July. It’s the first of what will be many say those involved.
Produced for Apple TV, the show, primarily a comedy show focusing on all our region has to offer particularly in the field of tourism, aims to showcase our local businesses to the world.
“We’re promoting local businesses and tourism through humour and positive content,” says Evan Price of Ova Productions NZ.
Evan says they’re aiming to not only broadcast Just Below Down Under on Apple TV but also Roku TV and Amazon Fire, while the Discovery channel could an option later on.
“Once we distribute it to a US Network it hits a global audience. It’s a new way of doing
things and there’s a big group of companies in the industry doing just this,” says Evan.
With an end goal of making the show more efficient and affordable to get the stories out there, Evan says their company aims to teach locals how it’s done to leave them with a skill set that will enable the future employment of further people.
The pilot show, hosted by local Greg Jones, and complete with a panel of wellknown locals, was an epic success says Evan.
“It was that funny on Friday night, people were constantly running off to the toilet!”
The production team says the idea is is to make it more affordable for businesses to tell their stories resulting in attracting more traffic through their doors and not just online.
Partnered with a major player in the production industry in Hollywood, Cassandra Cooper, who during her career has released
use Motueka as a template.
“We’d like to show how we can get a community on the global stage. How quickly the community of Motueka
got on board with what we’re doing proved to us we selected the right location. It’s really exciting and just so different.”
Aiming to shoot 13 seasons with 7 episodes in each season, the pilot show is currently in post-produc-
Local identities involved in the pilot episode, back from left, Greg Jones, Tessa Hogge and Sarah Hogge. Front from left, Claire Hutt, Brendan Horrell, Alex Dreaver and Adele Lockwood.
tion with it likely to take a month to edit and add special effects, before the crew hopes to see it broadcast in around six weeks.
“We’re really grateful to the Motueka community for all their support so far, we’ve been so impressed.”
The Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) have teamed up with three of New Zealand’s largest fisheries – Sealord, Sanford, and Talley’s, to launch a campaign to help fill hundreds of jobs in the seafood industry.
The collaboration is an extension of the successful ‘Pick Nelson Tasman’ campaign which reached tens of thousands of people across the country and helped fill a shortfall of jobs in the horticultural sector during their critical harvest period. The regional recruitment drive is part of the Project Kokiri Covid-19 recovery programme which was launched in the region in June 2020.
“We have the largest fishing port in Australasia and over 70% of New Zealand’s aquaculture is located here in Te Tauihu, the seafood sector is a critical economic driver for our region,” says NRDA Regional Development and Attraction Manager Hannah Norton. “With our borders remaining closed, there’s a shortage of workers for both seasonal and permanent work.
Through Project Kokiri, we’ve ensured that our economic response has been both flexible
and collaborative, so it was a natural extension to partner with the seafood sector to support their recruitment drive on behalf of the region.”
The campaign, which has a strong social media and digital focus, utilises the same fun and unique vibe of Pick Nelson Tasman to promote what the seafood industry has to offer. This includes a range of entrylevel jobs and career opportunities. Jobs are available in Nelson, Motueka, Blenheim and Havelock.
Hannah added, “We know that many people in our community and further afield have been displaced from work due to Covid-19 and so we’re putting the call out to say there are boatloads of opportunities on offer here in Te Tauihu and that our primary sector, which has underpinned our recovery, has secure employment pathways for people seeking job security. Seas the opportunity and catch a job – it’s never been easier.”
Job Seekers can apply for roles through www.catchajob.nz and after filling out a quick and easy application form, will be contacted directly by employers with suitable opportunities.
When a group of local artists saw the old red apple shed by the estuary stood empty, they knew it was a perfect space for their new collaboration.
Zappekin was formed in October 2020 as a community of artists and allies who work together in one space instead of working alone.
“It all came together quickly,” says founding member Nina van der Voorn. “It really was zapped into
existence.”
A winter art market this Sunday is the focal point of the season with artists from the collective and those from the wider region displaying their art.
“The market will hold an enormous selection of artists from Nelson Tasman region, with many from Motueka,” says Kate Kininmonth.
After sustaining two concussions that meant she was unable to work, Kate shifted to Mapua to live with her grandmother Mary. After Mary taught Kate
to sew, she began making custom pieces to express her gratitude to those who were generous to her.
Kate says it’s important to find opportunity in obstacles.
She is fairly new to the collective and working on a publication project pulling together a ‘women in art’ zine based on creative exchange. She has reached out to artists and poets who submit their work to the zine and in return she creates for them a piece of custom clothing.
This time last year
The Salvation Army was meeting unprecedented demand from people in need of food.
The nearly five-week restrictive Level 4 lockdown resulted in job loss, reduced income, and fear for the future.
We innovated: When we couldn’t see people face-to-face, we set up drive-through foodbanks. Distance visits to our social housing tenants and Skype meetings with our addiction clients.
What a difference a year makes.
In 2021, we are digging deeper to offer long-term solutions for the challenges poverty brings.
Our holistic approach means hungry bellies are fed, first and foremost. But our support goes so much deeper. From financial mentoring and counselling, to addiction services, supported accommodation, and Positive Lifestyle Programmes, The Salvation Army develops comprehensive support addressing the whole experience of each person.
The first step to a hopeful future is opening up possibilities and these can come from unlikely sources.
Richard and Asina were living in their car, scared and alone. It all changed one night when they spotted a Salvation Army poster in a bathroom.
“I walk into a bathroom and then there’s this sign on the wall in front of me. It’s The Salvation Army advising people if you need a shower or if you need some shelter to call this number,” says Asina. Enter Salvation Army street outreach worker John.
“I thought he was an angel,” Asina says.
John spent time hearing about the couple’s challenges and strengths. He helped find them stable accommodation. A year on, John and The Salvation Army continue to support the couple. Their lives are unrecognisable.
“The weight of our situation has just lifted and it’s like we can breathe,” says Asina.
With the Army’s ongoing support, they are now developing a programme to help others who, like them, face uncertainty and fear.
The Salvation Army’s mission to care for people, transform lives and reform society provides the impetus behind everything we do.
Our work depends greatly on the generosity of our donors. We know that life has become financially tough for many in Aotearoa. Some of our donors may even be asking for help for the first time ever. Covid-19 has forced many of us to adapt to lower incomes or even unemployment. We’re asking you to dig deep, as we are, to offer hope for the future to your community.
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Sunday 15 August 1-5pm
3 Wood Loop Tasman
“Working alongside other artists increases your own creativity exponentially.”
With sculptors, ceramicists, screen painters, illustrators, writers, and fashion designers there is a trading of skills in the collective.
Some of Kate and Nina’s work will be on display at their space this Sunday along with many other artists from the region. The market this Sunday 15 August is at 3 Wood Loop, Tasman from 1pm to 5pm.
It’s absolutely fantastic. We’ve been waiting many years for this and I’m thrilled it’s finally going ahead.
How do you feel about the High Street safety improvements and upgrade?
If it makes High Street safer then I’m all for it.
As a driver I’m looking forward to the improvements, especially on the Greenwood/High St intersection.
Anything that stops people from being run over will be fantastic. We can always plant more trees.
Late last year 6 Motueka locals took on the lease for an abandoned apple shed, aiming to create a hub for artists and allies in the community to connect. In its first year of life this previously unused space has functioned as a shared art studio and gallery, and provided a focal point for people in Nelson Tasman to meet, collaborate on creative projects, purchase art, attend free workshops and rent affordable studio space.
At its heart this is an initiative run by the community for the community. With the gallery closed to the public through the winter months, the collective met to discuss how they might make best use of their space and continue to
support local artists. The result has been a flurry of activity, with the members putting out an open call to creatives all over Nelson Tasman.
On Sunday 15 August over 25 artists from the region are banding together to spread some cheer locally, with the creation of Zappekin’s first mid-winter market. A $5 door charge will help to fundraise for the space to remain open into the summer months, with free hot drinks on arrival and some of New Zealand’s most exciting creatives selling their wares and original work. It’s been a spectacular journey so far, and we are all very pleased that this old apple shed continues to provide entertainment and a nexus for the community throughout the winter.
When the Motueka Music Group committee saw an article in the Guardian in May about Helping Hands, a project set up by Mitre10 Motueka to offer practical assistance to local charities and community groups, they were
immediately interested and got in touch with Mitre 10 Motueka.
The Music Group organises concerts at the Chanel Arts Centre and although posters advertising the concerts were displayed around town there was no way to display
posters to passers-by at the Chanel. The committee had experimented with a cheap plastic cover fastened to a post at the front near the footpath, but it just got blown away by strong winds.
So, the committee asked Helping Hands
if they could help with a more permanent display board and were excited to learn that theirs was one of the projects chosen. The new display board was put in place recently by a member of the Mitre10 team Motueka, Glenn Ross.
Ginger Dynamite is the café with the best pie in New Zealand. And they have proof, having won the Gold Award for the Café Boutique section at The Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards.
Owner and Chef Brad Dalton won for his lentil and potato curry pie. It isn’t the first win. He won in
2016 with his smoked fish pie. Because each person is only able to enter one pie at a time, Brad looked to enter something out of the ordinary.
“It was so satisfying. I went in with the intention of a top 10 place so coming away with the win was pretty exciting.”
The pie has been on the menu for about a
year. Prior to the win, they were selling abut ten a day but the award has boosted sales and they are now selling 60 plus a day.
“When you win something, people hear and want to try it.”
Brad was flown to Auckland last week for the awards dinner at the Hilton.
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The hops have been picked, the beers have been brewed, and now the trucks are chilling down for the final step in the return of Fresh Hops at New World –when the very freshest of beers will hit shelves again in this month.
Eight of New Zealand’s top breweries – Baylands, Behemoth, Epic, Garage Project, Liberty, Parrotdog, Sawmill and Urbanaut – are working with New World to give supermarket shoppers access to a limited edition range of beers brewed using freshly-picked New Zealand hops.
The beers’ superfresh origins mean they are available in very limited quantities and for just a short time each year, but are fast becoming one of the most anticipated releases on the beer calendar.
Chris Anderson is the merchandise manager for liquor at Foodstuffs and part of the team bringing fresh hop beers to New World supermarkets nationwide – something that has only been made possible over the past few years.
“Timing and temperature are critical to
the recipe, and part of New World’s commitment is to transport the fresh beer from each brewery as soon as it’s ready to more than 140 stores around the country through a constantly cold supply chain. This ensures
Essentially, we are extending the care usually shown to fragile produce to the beer category, and everyone from the hop growers to the brewers, to the in-store liquor managers, have an important role to play.”
From early March, brewing teams raced to top hopgrowing regions like Nelson, sometimes with just a few days’ notice, to collect their chosen hop cones as they were picked fresh from the bine.
Many then airfreighted their precious cargo back by chartered plane within mere hours of harvest, as it’s essential that the fragile, and often volatile, hops are kept pristine to get the very best of their flavours and aromas.
“It’s no secret I’m a fan of brewing for big hop flavours. At Epic, we typically source our hops from the United States, but our local farmers are doing a phenomenal job developing the New Zealand hop industry with some amazingly unique and aromatic varietals available right in our own backyard.
“We only get one chance a year to harvest, so it’s a huge exercise to fly the hops up fresh from Nelson, and keep them consistently chilled the whole way to the brewery, ready to use within 24 hours of picking.”
Receiving the fresh product into the brewery, and finally getting them into the tank, sees many smiling (and relieved) faces. “It’s easily a favourite time of year for many of our team.”
fresh hop ingredient, and factoring in that more of the liquid volume is lost in fresh hop brewing compared to brewing with the dried and pelletised hops used year-round.
The Fresh Hops at
New World beers have proven very popular in recent years, and more and more shoppers are discovering their love for the fresh hop taste. So those wanting to taste-test their way through the
range will need to get in quick!
More information on the full Fresh Hops at New World range can be found at www.newworld.co.nz/discover/ beer/fresh-hops
Garden Gurus
Tuesday 17 August, 10.30-12pm
Seeds & Propagation workshop at the Plant Barn
Killer Cover letters
Wednesday 25 August, 10-am-12pm
Learn how to tailor your cover letter to specific jobs
Book in for this free computer workshop, (03)528 1047
Take & Make Postcards
11 August – Victorian theme
18 August – Egyptian theme
Pick up your “Kit” and decorate a postcard with a historical theme, Write a message on the back & give or post to a friend or family member. Free for Adults.
Kids Seed Discovery
every brew reaches the beer chiller shelves in perfect condition.
“Our brewers, and their fans, demand quality and it is important to get the logistics spot on at every step of the way with these delicate beers.
The continued growth in popularity of New Zealand hops, and consumer excitement around fresh hop beers, makes it an exciting time for the New Zealand hop growing industry and brewers, says Luke Nicholas, founder of Epic Beer. So much so, the Epic team have made their first fresh hop beer in five years.
Once the super-fresh beers are canned and ready, the New World cold-chain kicks into action using a trusted delivery team and temperature-controlled network to keep the beers chilled fresh from the brewery until the moment they are snapped up by eager shoppers in store.
Quantities of each beer will be extremely limited, given the prized nature of the
Tuesday 17 August, 3pm-4.30pm
Decorate seed packets and take some seeds home to sow
BookCafe
Monday 16 August, 10.30am-12pm
Topic: Which books do you remember from your childhood? Friendly discussion and a cuppa
Sensory Space for Adults & Caregivers
Saturday 28 August, 1pm-2.30pm
A calming, inclusive space for the special needs community
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A group of fishermen are returning the goodwill they have experienced from local farmers by helping with the clean-up from recent floods.
Nelson Marlborough Fish and Game employee Jacob Lucas says they often rely on the goodwill of farmers for access to the rivers they use to fish and hunt. Now they are returning the favour with working bees on several farms that were damaged in the July floods.
About 15 to 20 staff and
Due to the recent heavy rainfall and slips on Takaka Hill, there will be overnight closures of the hill route connecting Golden Bay to Riwaka, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
The closures start on Monday 9 August, from 9pm to 5am the next morning, and run right through the week to the following Sunday night, 15 August.
Urgent repairs are needed as a result of the storm damage in a number of places.
Despite the recent damage, the Takaka Hill repair team working on the five deep sites are aiming to have the highway back to two lanes by Christmas. The aim of the night closures is to ensure the work remains on track to achieve this, as well as for safety and to minimise daytime disruption to road users.
“Emergency services will be able to use the road at all times,” says Waka Kotahi Journey Manager Tresca Forrester.
Recent emergency repairs underway:
• In the event of bad weather, these works will be carried out on the next fine night so check here for updates or changes: https://www.journeys. nzta.govt.nz/traffic/are-
awarnings/202314
• More ni ht closures are programmed for culvert installations and pavement: from 23 August for seven nights and 6 September for seven nights. There may be one more in October. These works will take place in the live traffic lanes, so the road has to be closed for everyone’s safety.
• If ou are a night shift worker or must travel over the hill, please email takakahill@nzta. govt.nz or call Kane Reihana on 027 886 4508.
• atest newsletter on this project and photos after the recent slips: https:// createsend.com/t/t950E4BBC6BF4E7D82540EF23F30FEDED
Plan ahead for a safe, enjoyable journey. Keep up to date with:
• raffic updates: journeys. nzta.govt.nz/traffic
• aceboo facebook.com/ NZTAsouthisland
• witter op of the South: twitter.com/ WakaKotahiTotS
• ourne planner: journeys.nzta. govt.nz
Phone: 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)
volunteers from Nelson Trout Fishing Club, Fish and Game and fishing guides from NZ Professional Guides Association have been involved with the clean ups.
“It is amazing how many hands do indeed make light work,” says Jacob. “Initially it looked daunting.”
A lot of the work has been removing debris from fences and reinstating those that have been flattened. There is also a lot of work with native plants that were swamped
and surrounded by silt. They have been dug out and replanted with guards around them.
They have been working alongside the Rural Support Trust and still have a few farms lined up to help.
Farmer Graeme Orange was overwhelmed that the group helped clean up his farm, mostly helping with fences.
“After the flood it was quite traumatic,” he says. “But it was brilliant that they helped.”
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Equipping parents with tools to have hard conversations with their children was the aim of a recent course run by sexual health and wellbeing nurse Tracey Pickworth from the Motueka Family Service Centre.
Tracey is passionate about educating and empowering the community to increase safety on-line.
“We won’t escape porn, and we are not trying to eradicate it, but to empower our children to know what to do when they see it,” she says.
Tracey encourages parents to have age-appropriate conversations with their children, and the recent course was aimed at parents of 8 to13 year olds. She stresses the importance of parents needing to be safe people their children want to talk to.
“We need to hide the shock and horror when they share anything,” says Tracey. “Never
shame them.”
She says that filters on computers are helpful, but they can be likened to locking doors and windows in a home. That makes it harder to keep burglars out, but they may still get in.
“We have to have the conversations because if children do break through the filter, they need to know why what they are seeing isn’t helpful to make them a better person.”
She says we can’t expect our children to be safe on computers with what they see if we haven’t shared our perspective.
Children are curious and it’s normal to expect that they will be curious about pornography.
“That’s okay, we don’t shame them because of this, we use these opportunities as teachable moment’s,” says Tracey. “If a child tells you about something they’ve come across online, thank them for telling you even if you’re freaking on the inside!”
The interactive workshop looks at the seven messages children should know about sexuality by age seven.
Tracey is also connecting with Motueka South, Riwaka and St Peter Chanel schools to see
how she can support their school families. She is available to meet one on one at Motueka Family Service Centre.
To register for Tuesday 24th August or go on a waitlist please email receptionmfsc@xtra.co.nz
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us help keep your homes and businesses warm and cosy in these colder months as well as ready to cool you down this summer!Tracey Pickworth is running parent courses on online safety for children. She looks at the seven things children need to know by age seven. Photo supplied.
Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust (NTCTT) aims to create sustainable transport options for Tasman communities.
The NTCTT runs the Wakefield Community Bus and helped to set up and run Mapua Willing Wheels voluntary drivers’ service. Following the results of the resident survey the NTCTT is now setting up a Coastal Corridor Bus Service - a minibus link between Motueka and Richmond, via Tasman and Mapua.
It is hoped that the Motueka Coastal Bus will run at least three times a week, leaving Motueka in the morning and returning after lunch. The timetable and fares are still to be finalised but a return fare from Motueka to Richmond will be in the region of $10.00. Seats will need to
be pre-booked. We will be setting up a trial run soon to finalise our timetable and work out the safe places to stop. We hope to be operational in September!
Trust Vacancy - The Trust is looking for
more members and would value local voices if you are interested in representing the Motueka community on their board, contact the co-ordinator for further details.
Please contact the Service Co-ordinator,
Rachel Mason, if you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver, registering interest to book onto the bus or in joining our support group.
Email: coastalcorridorts@gmail.com / Tel: 022 6822 373
A ‘Knit and Natter’ group has been set up to benefit the community and bring together knitters every Wednesday from 10-12.30pm in Motueka’s Senior Citizens Hall.
Established a few weeks ago by passionate knitter Deb Petterson, the group is currently focused on knitting for premature babies and newborns in our area by using their skills to make hats, booties and singlets in 100% baby wool to donate to the maternity unit.
The group would appreciate any donations of baby wool in 2, 3 and 4 ply, and would love to welcome new members too.
While the group is entirely casual and you’re welcome to turn up every week or once a month or whenever you can, current members say the social aspect is fulfilling while the physical nature of knitting is great for your hands helping to keep ailments such as arthritis at bay, while also providing therapeutic benefits.
Deb who “loves knitting” is also keen to establish a teaching group on Sundays.
“I just want to be able to get people knitting. People need not be put off by the fact our group meets at the Senior Citizens Hall, you don’t have to be old, all ages are welcome,” says Deb.
With the priority at the moment on knitting garments for the youngest members of our community, Deb says she “hates seeing babies without hats in winter”.
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Hello Motueka. 2022! This is when the Govt is looking to include hybrid vehicles into the Clean Car Discount rebate programme. Now, as probably a few of you know, there can be a bit of a wait for a new Toyota at the moment. This is because we have had an unprecedented amount of orders on new Toyota's, in fact, we have 13,000 cars on back order currently. This however means that pretty much all new hybrids that are ordered from now on fall into the new Govt scheme. If you would like more information regarding this, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Until next time, Cheers.
Habitat for Humanity
New Zealand is part of Habitat for Humanity, an international not-forprofit which begin in the United States in 1976. We work towards the Habitat mission in New Zealand through our network of Habitat affiliates, each committed to delivering shelter outcomes that:
• improve hous-
• partner to increase shelter access
• inspire action to end poverty housing.
Habitat for Humanity
New Zealand is a Community Housing Provider and a Registered Charity that is deeply committed to meeting housing need locally and around the world.
We undertake our work to demonstrate the love and teachings of Jesus, acting in all ways in accord with the belief that God’s love and grace abound for all, and that we must be “hands and feet” of that love and grace in our world. We believe that, through faith, the miniscule can be multiplied to accomplish the mag-
nificent, and that, in faith, respectful relationships can grow among all people.
Habitat has an open-door policy: All who desire to be a part of this work are welcome, regardless of religious preference or background. We have a policy of building with people in need regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds. We work with people of all faiths and people of no faith.
Every whanau needs a foundation to build a future
Habitat for Humanity is proud to serve thousands of whanau across New Zealand, in nations of the Pacific and further abroad every year.
Worldwide, Habitat has helped more than 35 million people access safe and decent housing, along with access to water, sanitation and hygiene, and other shelter-related training and education.
Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families build a better tomorrow – today. Through shelter, we empower.
Habitat for Humanity in Aotearoa New Zealand
Habitat for Humanity was formally established in New Zealand in 1992, following the efforts of founding director, Ian Hay.
Ian had travelled to visit Habitat International in Americus, Georgia to meet the original Habitat founder Millard Fuller – as he put it, to “see the colour of his eyes.”
On learning of Millard Fuller’s intention to visit Australia in March 1993, Ian persuaded him to divert to New Zealand to officiate at the dedication of the first Habitat house in New Zealand. He went on to travel through New Zealand, with wife Linda Fuller.
Pukekohe was chosen for the first build site, because there was a good groundswell of Habitat supporters from that community. At the time, all materials and services were donated.
One story about a would-be donor from Ian, describes how she asked Ian how much it would cost to provide the nails for the first house. Ian didn’t have a clue but guessed at $80, which she promptly donated, mentioning that whenever she would drive past the house to be built, she would know that it was her nails that held the house together.
Over the coming years, Rick Hathaway – who most recently was Director of Habitat Asia Pacific – would come to New Zealand to get the organisation up and going across the nation.
• Habitat’s first National Office was established in Greenlane with significant assistance from Dulux (an old villa leased off Greenlane Christian Centre for a very modest rent). Some renovation was needed using working bees to get it painted inside and out and also new fixtures and fittings.
• In March 1999, Habitat in New Zealand broke the World (Habitat) record for speed of building a house – a new record in 3 hours, 44 minutes and 59 seconds.
We are installing tra c and pedestrian lights at intersections and at an existing crossing along High Street to make sure everyone can get to where they are going safely.
Night work timings:
Sunday 8 August to Thursday 12 August from 6pm–4am each night
We will be working at the Pah/Greenwood/High Street intersection. Sunday 15 August to Thursday 19 August and Sunday 22 August to Thursday 26 August from 6pm–4am each night
We will be working at the Tudor/High Street intersection and by the existing pedestrian zebra crossing on High Street, north of Wallace Street.
What will be happening
We will be digging trenches under the road to install cabling for the tra c lights. During the night work there will be some noise. We will be using diggers, compactors and Hydrovac truck (contains a water blaster unit) to complete the work.
Parts of High Street will be down to one lane, with stop/go tra c management in place. There may be delays of up to 5 minutes. A temporary speed limit of 30km/h will also be in place.
Emergency services will be able to use the road at all times. This work is being completed at night to minimise disruption and to ensure safety for people driving through High Street and businesses on High Street. We are also undertaking construction work during the day from Monday to Friday. By working during the day and at night, we will be able to complete this work before the busy summer season.
We appreciate there may be some inconvenience and we thank you for your patience while we get the job done.
If you need further information or would like to contact someone about the night works, please email SH60motueka@nzta.govt.nz or call Hamish Lewis 027 456 7654, or visit the project information site at 175 High Street
Sabin Thapa is thrilled to celebrate his first year as owner of Simply Indian.
Simply Indian are open Monday to Saturday for lunch 11am – 2pm and dinner 5pm from 5pm until late. Their lunchtime specials are great value for money at only $11. They also offer the convenience of takeaway orders should you prefer.
You will find Simply Indian at 130 High Street, close to the Museum, phone 03 528 6364 to book a table or place a takeaway order.
To explore their menu and find out more visit their website www.motuekaindian.co.nz
Sabin Thapa is one of our towns most loved identities, this warm caring individual is well known for his outstanding hospitality, vibrant personality and also as the owner of Simply Indian in High Street. Sabin has recently celebrated his first year as owner, having previously worked at Simply Indian for over seven years and he couldn’t be happier.
“It’s been beautiful,” say’s Sabin with his cheerful smile. You can see the happiness sparkling in his eyes as he describes just how much his first year as owner has meant to him.
“I would like to thank all of the wonderful local people who I consider my second family for their support and the incredible feedback and warmth we receive from our customers.”
Sabin is full of praise for his valuable team.
“Everyone who works here has been so amazing and supportive as I’ve made the transition from Manager to Owner. Our Chefs, kitchen staff, wait staff (both full time and part-time) make me feel so proud to own Simply Indian. This last year has really exceeded my expectations, it’s been wonderful.”
“Thank you to everyone who has made it possible, especially my beautiful wife Sushma Dhital Thapa, for her love, strength, inspiration and continuous support.”
During the last year Sabin has worked hard to update and upgrade the restaurant. There is plush new carpet on the floors, freshly painted walls, a new ceiling and of course fresh art work to admire. Simply Indian is looking fantastic!
From the infinite diversity of culinary creations throughout India, Sabin and his dedicated team have chosen to present some of the more characteristic yet legendary Indian dishes just for you. There are many reasons that Simply Indian is one of Motueka’s most loved restaurants; the atmosphere, tasty Indian cuisine and of course some of the warmest hospitality you may ever encounter.
On their extensive menu, Sabin explains the gastronomic delights of Indian dining as follows:
“Showers of hot sun and the lap of the Sea Lord have endowed southern India with fish and various spices from which to make a hot, spicy curry. This meal, when eaten with rice, helps the
people to sweat, to cool their bodies on hot sunny days. “
“The magnificent plains of north India are bestowed with the four seasons of Mother Nature, making them the grain bowl of India. Here, cuisine is influenced by the rich Mughlai style of cooking, tandoori kebabs and kormas.”
You’ll find the menu at Simply Indian is vast with many flavour options depending on your tastes. There’s all manner of curries on offer, delicious appetizers, Indian breads, desserts and of course vegetarian tastes are well catered for. Simply Indian also offers many gluten free, dairy free and vegan options too.
Chefs Dhanprakash Nautiyal and Laxman Chand love to create your favourite Indian dishes.
Having worked as a therapist for many years, I always enjoy learning more about people’s needs. This has led me to further training, using more in depth processes for change. I incorporate hypnosis, a scientifically backed therapy. I also am a trained Massage Therapist and Reiki Practitioner. 354 High Street is a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and I look forward to working with you. Please contact me for more information about how I can assist you, by phone 022 324 1832 or email transformyou.live@gmail.com
Emerge Acupuncture is a new business to come to the Top of the South. Providing holistic health care in both Motueka and Nelson. To nurture and restore health through Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxabustion, Tuina (massage). This comprehensive health care system was developed in China over 2500 years ago. I work with both Chinese and Japanese style treatments.
Hi I am Kim. I am a fully qualified (BHSc 2020) and registered clinician who has great life experience. Living in Motueka since I was 14, working as both a Kindergarten Teacher and within elderly care. Alongside raising 3 (now grown up) sons. I have loved working in Acupuncture clinics, both in Wellington and in Nelson. Getting to know people and helping them on their healing journeys. From sore/damaged shoulders, knees, backs and other musculoskeletal issues to menopause, depression, insomnia, anxiety, cancer recovery, just to name a few! I am fully registered with Acupuncture New Zealand, and an ACC treatment provider. To contact Kim or make an appointment, go to www.Emergeacupuncture.nz
Lomi lomi is a healing massage originating in Hawai’i that uses fluid, rhythmic motions of the forearms and hands, with long, continuous, flowing strokes – like gentle ocean waves moving over the body, washing and cradling -creating an endless flow of energy in both body and soul.It helps to
reach a state of physical, mental and spiritual cleansing and healing. The massage tones muscles and relieves pain throughout the body. Lomi lomi is especially good for reducing stress, balancing blood and lymphatic circulation, cleans the muscle toxins, speeding recovery from illness.
“Lomi lomi therapists send the flow of love from their heart through their hands, connecting with the soul of the person receiving the massage.”
Book your session now with Hajnalka, 021 269 2155
When painting, drawing or moulding clay, we use our creative forces. Art Therapy purposely uses these forces as a tool to delve deeper into our emotions, illness, unhealed trauma or grief; it can also focus on pain of a psychological or a physical origin.
In suggested therapeutic art exercises, using paint, pastels, crayons, pencils or clay, the client is invited to embark on a journey of discovery. Artistic exercises assist the exploration of underlying discomfort, disease or illness and help in finding ways how to cope or heal. Art Therapy is beneficial to young and old and doesn’t require experience with art. It’s all about the healing journey and not so much about creating a piece of art. Marije Laarakker has worked as an Art Therapist in the Netherlands for ten years before moving to New Zealand a decade ago. She is also a qualified colour-energy healing practitioner. Go to labyrintharttherapy.wordpress. com to find out more.
Keltica
Richmond and mobile appts to release that sore and restricted body. You and your pets are my priority. For
Feetopia
Reflexology, is my favourite to receive and to share with those on their wellness journey. I have 10yrs of knowledge to offer and share.
It absolutely fascinates me how our body works when we are confronted with illness, disease, daily and life stresses and how one person can recover from an illness and another cannot. There is no right or wrong healing method, it’s finding the one that works best for you. As well as Reflexology I also offer Access Conscious Bars, Universal Energy Healing, and I have just started as a student with ConTact C.A.R.E and Flinch Lock Release method. Look them up on the internet or come and talk to me at 354 High St.
Wakefield
Naturopath, Herbalist, Massage Therapy, Hair Intolerance Testing, Flower Essences
Like many others in the health care industry, personal experience had led Christine-Jane to treating quite specific health conditions. Being diagnosed with coeliac disease, in combination adrenal fatigue, anxiety and infertility, has given her insight into assisting others with these conditions.
Christine-Jane Naturopath is passionate about supporting people with balancing their hormones at any age or stage of life and supporting anyone who is experiencing fatigue and burnout to find their energy and vitality again. She works with a combination of traditional naturopathy and western herbal medicine along with some nutrition and lifestyle guidance to help you on your way to a better body balance. She loves working as a massage therapist assisting people with physical symptoms to give an overall “wellness” package.
Flower Essences give another layer of balancing as does doing Hair Intolerance Testing, which offers an insight into foods, environmental substances and additives that could be contributing to you not being your best self.
Inner design coaching and healing
I’m passionate about health; supporting, motivating, and seeing my clients succeed in pursuing their dreams. How? By finding a balance between outer achievement and inner fulfillment. As a certified Life & Wellbeing coach I help my clients raise confidence, self-esteem and selfcare routines.
Theta Healing and Reiki integrated with coaching help clear energy blocks and traumas while providing deeper relaxation, stimulating body’s natural healing processes, and improving emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.
Available programmes:
1. Health, Energy & Well-being
2.Weight-Loss
3. Dreams and Goals
Our body is a vehicle that helps us to live a fulfilled life. Looking after it well with self-love, creating new habits and beliefs creates energy to get us from where we are, to where we want to be. Book your in person, distance session or programmes with Nataliya: 0210 245 1717
Whetu
Maori Spiritual Healing, Matakite, Mirimiri, insights into the spirit realm
Soul Foundation is a wahi tapu (sacred space) where you can discover and explore your wairua (soul). Wairua connects us to something bigger than ourselves; and reveals the truth about our relationship with oneself, the environment and each other.
Kia ora my name is Hiwaiterangi Whetu and I am a sophisticated architect of indigenous consciousness. I would love to work with you to realise and release your fears, reclaim your confidence and restore your love using Wairua Healing Therapies. Step out and put yourself first. Contact Hiwaiterangi Whetu on 0221 070 685 or email hiwaiterangi@protonmail.com to find out more.
Relief and support for adults and children with anxiety, stress, pain, depression, grief, ADD, ADHD
Marije Laarakker (BA)
Labyrinth Art Therapy, 354 High St, Motueka
Hajnalka Kunerth 021 269 2155
Assists:
• Healing, body release & alignment
• Calming of the nervous system
• Relief from pain, injury & trauma
• All ages - adult, child, mother & baby
Attune Centre thanks 354 Health for their work supporting the community well being (By appointment only)
Tina Mortensen Attune Centre 021 130 5051 www.attunecentre.nz
Hayden Squance blitzed the field of 90 runners and walkers in the iconic Dovedale Hill race on Saturday. Starting in the last wave of runners, he made his way through the field to finish in a very fast time of 43.26 minutes. Running strongly in second place was Dan Busch, with Caleb Hill in third place. The fastest woman was Josie Wilcox, in an equally impressive time of 44.53 mins
with Robyn Deane the second woman home. Tania Gardner was the fastest of the walkers, in 1.18.54 hrs, with Steve Pauling just 30secs behind her. The 11 km race from the centre of the historic Wakefield village has been held annually since 1976. It is a challenging course, gradually uphill for the first 5.5kms on the seal and then a steeper ascent on clay and shingle for the remaining 5.5kms. Despite
the significant rainfall in the area of late, the road was in much better condition than the runners expected and apart from a blustery wind in places, weather conditions were also favourable. A number of athletes have competed in this race many times over the 45 years it has been held, with Stuart Watts, donor of the Dovedale Hill Climb Trophy, completing his 36th race on Saturday.
We won! Little old Tapawera Area School won this fantastic opportunity to host a world-famous Moto X rider Josh Coppins Racing in our school.
Josh came and spoke of how his Moto-X journey had unfolded and what he learnt about himself along the way.
Parent Karen Jones was one of a few parents that had entered Tapawera Area School’s name in the #TeamAltherm competition. Thanks heaps Altherm Window Systems for this amazing opportunity you have given our school.
All they had to do to enter the competition was tell why the school is the one which should be picked to host Josh Coppins Racing
team. The requirement was that you had to be a local school in the Nelson/Tasman area. There also was a similar competition happening in Waikato. One winner for each Island.
Parent Karen Jones who won, wrote, “Tapawera Area School-My kids even created a Moto-X track when in lockdown last year in our paddock. It would be awesome to have you visit our country kids who are inspired by seeing what Josh has achieved.”
Tanya Snackers, TAS DP, wrote, “Tapawera Area School-Wow what an opportunity this would be for our students to see and talk to one of their role models that
they kook up to. Our students out here live and breathe Moto-X, and this would be amazing for them to experience.”
Josh had all ears and eyes glued to him for near on an hour with him sharing insights into motocross as a sport and career path. Josh also talked about how his goals, aspirations, and challenges have helped him develop as a rider and as a person.
The primary students raised some straightforward questions, like when did he start riding, what age did he first race. Many questions were fired at Josh, but he took them easily in his strike and had the facts, dates readily available.
Some were techni-
cal questions. Kobi Mitchell Year 9, was interested in how he started a race off in second gear. Josh answered that it was complicated, but it was a case of juggling and controlling the throttle, which wasn’t easy as it sounded.
Sarah Jones, Year 10, commented, “today was a great experience with Josh Coppins. We were able to ask many questions, and he gave us great answers. Having him tell us his story about riding was awesome and inspiring to many of us. When I found out that he had a bike since he was four, but he had his first race at eleven to head over to Aussie to race at thirteen, I was amazed. Hearing that
he did this proves that anything is possible as long as you set your goals high. Josh also told us that he didn’t think that his goals were high enough, and he wished that he did do that now. It was awesome to be picked to wear his gear when he went through the safety aspects of the gear. It was awesome also learning about what they do to the bike after each race. Overall I had a great time and got some pictures with Josh and his signature. Thanks, heaps Josh got visiting our school and sharing all of your knowledge with us.”
Flynn Morgan Year 12 was keen to know how often the bikes were rebuilt. It was a surprise to many
that it was stripped and rebuilt after each event. Not always necessary, but allowed peace of mind as to the readiness for each race.
Flynn reflected on the time Josh was here and commented, “It was terrific to have Josh come in and talk about his pro motocross career and what he has learnt over the years. It was fascinating how much they rebuild their engine and how much the bike cost. I’d never think it would cost $25,000. And that each rider had three bikes was unreal. I learnt always to think bigger than reality if you want to become what you want to become.
Katey Gillespie Year 10, “I came away with
the understanding that the biggest challenge in moto-X and most sports is your emotions, and you need to learn to control and release them before a race.”
A big highlight was when Josh bowed to pressure by under 200 voices requesting that he started up the Yamaha motorbike. It was loud but the student’s voices were louder after he killed it with their applause of appreciation.
Josh spoke of having a goal years ago to be the best biker, but he’s leaving advice was to dream big and give everything you have.
Many thanks for your visit Josh and photographer Henry Jaine.
Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. Notices for businesses and organisations who charge for courses or events cost $12.50+gst. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices. We regret if your community notice ad has not made this week’s column, it is due to the popularity of this column and inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.
DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY
“LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition Show”
Where:Motueka Library Time:2nd August to 14th August 2021 Photograph: Peter Bear
AGE CONCERNTEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street, The Shed - Every Wednesday 10am, Phone 027 921 4074
BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGED WORKERS TRUST
(BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 4444708
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson. org.nz
COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP , Cancer Society Nelson, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
COPD? ASTHMA? Free Motueka Pulmonary Rehab course starting November. Improve your quality of life and manage your shortness of breath. Phone your medical centre ask for “Pulmonary Rehab course referral” or Nelson Asthma Society on asthma. nelson@xtra.co.nz
GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING. The Shed is a Mental health day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka
GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com
INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am -12pm
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Services Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.
LUNG CANCER CONNECT Meet and Greet Morning Tea – Monday 2nd August 10am at our Centre Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.
MAPUA LIVE POETS Wednesday 18 August 7pm, Mapua Boat Club, Mapua Wharf. Guest Poet Tim Heath from Auckland. All welcome to read, recite or as audience, koha entry, enquiries 027 6435 123
MOTUEKA 50+ WAL KING G R OUP : www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Walks every Thursday - meet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Road. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@ gmail.com
MOTUEKA COMMUNITY PATROL. Would you like to join a group of local volunteers being eyes and ears for Police. A Friday or Saturday night once a month. Please contact motueka@cpnz.org.nz
MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Doing anything on Tuesday evenings? How about joining Motueka District Brass and spend the evening making music with us Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or ph 02102233244.
MOTUEKA HEARTSUPPORT. You are invited to an information session with Hearing Therapist Sharon Webber on Wednesday August 18th 10.30am at Community House. Free RSVP averilwheartfoundation. org.nz All Welcome. Janet ph 5289442
MOTUEKA LADIES PROBUS CLUB meets on the second Friday of every month at the Band Rooms, Recreation Centre, Motueka at 10.00am. Visitors welcome. Come join us! Contact Ann Devey 0210671077.
EMAIL ONLY guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nzMOTUEKA MENZSHED Want to get out from under your wife’s feet? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm
MOTUEKANEWCOMERS 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 528 4531
MOTUEKA SENIORNET Seniornet Motueka has interest groups devoted to Countries & Culures, Android, iPads, Mac and genealogy. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz
MOTUEKA WINTER ART WORKSHOPS Across July & August, Embroidery, Printmaking, Weaving, Figure Drawing, Oamaru Stone Carving, Spoon, Pottery, Sing, Children messy art, Teen Painting Contact: 0211851581 Online Booking : bit.ly/Motueka
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
NELSONSOCIAL DANCE CLUB Social dance, 14th August, Club Waimea, 7.30-11pm. Band - NIght Shift. New dancers very welcome. Entry $10 for members, $15 non-members. Phone Chris 0211601358
NEW WEEKLY Better Breathers Motueka class, Brass Band hall Old Wharf Rd Monday at 11.30am starting from the 26th of July. $5 per class. Contact Sue at the Nelson Asthma Society 035441562 or email asthma. nelson@xtra.co.nz
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137
RADIO CONTROL SAILING AT BESTISLAND on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Contact Peter 0275443923 for further information and times.
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS - If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Contact Gateway Housing Trust, email: housing@ght.co.nz or phone 03 545 7100
ee otue a Beauti ul Annual General eeting
Monday 23rd August, 7.00pm
Tasman District Council Service Centre, ickmott Place, Motueka
To be followed by a meeting of the MB Committee, then refreshments
ALL ARE WELCOME
N TICE F ANN A GENERA EETING
TH RS A N SE TE BER - . m
death notice
SINCLAIR
Passed away after a short illness on 4 August 2021, in Motueka, aged 86. Loved husband of Nerrette; much loved father and father-in-law of Julianne and Keith, Charlene and Tony, Kellie and David. The funeral service to celebrate Scott’s life has been held.
Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services www.gbmfs.co.nz
funerals
antiques
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. Sell-Buy-Value. 30 years experience @ Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond (Ph 544 0723) www.antiquesnewzealand.co.nz
antiques
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 0274484430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).
arborist
A LL T R EECARE
Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426.
KRAMMER Ian
Words cannot express how deeply we appreciate all of the love, kindness and support shown to us over the past few weeks as we celebrated Ian’s life. We are incredibly thankful and it will always be remembered by Shirley and family. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the amazing caregivers, doctors and nurses who have helped Ian over the past few years.
counselling
I’VE BEEN THERE
Let’s talk substance abuse, depression, anxiety, feeling lost. Direct personal experience and practical tools to rise above. Guided higher self connection. Steve Welch Facilitator Ph. 021-258-6194, email phineous26@gmail.com
dentures
NEW DENTU R ES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.
wanted to buy
SHED ITEMS, garden tools, wheel barrow, estate, house clearout/ downsizing items. Ph Matt 021 178 2346
for sale
CARAVAN FOR SALE
2015 Eldiss Avante 540
Near new. Seperate shower and Toilet. Solar panel. Satellite dish. Double wardrobe. Double bed. $46,000 Ph: Chris 0276075807
FURNITURE all sorts. Recent stock both large & small. Lasting quality. Local free delivery on most items @ Souchebys Antiques,75,Gladstone Rd, Richmond.
GARDEN SLEEPERS
chimney sweep
CHIMNEY SWEEP Query or quote phone Steve 021-0810-1146
firewood
5025
situations vacant
Nelson Marlborough and West Coast
Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai
About us
At Primary ITO we provide meaningful, high-quality learning experiences to grow the capability of people in the primary industry. We understand that people are the key to ensuring a prosperous and sustainable New Zealand. The Agriculture and Horticulture team plays a vital role in supporting the organisation to train over 20,000 learners every year.
About the role
Due to strong regional growth, we are looking for an additional team member to facilitate programme training and assessment for the Fruit Production sectors in Nelson Marlborough and the West Coast regions. They will assist employees and trainees to select the most appropriate learning path for their needs, conduct course evaluations, connect trainees with employers, and provide a high level of customer service while delivering on annual performance targets.
This role would be home office based in Nelson Tasman area. This role is also part of nationwide growth, with increased demand for training in the primary industry and Training Advisers progressing into lead roles.
About you
We are looking for someone with the following:
A tertiary qualification NCEA level 4 or above, or equivalent experience of eight plus years
• Industry and sector expertise
Computing skills including the use of Microsoft Suite and Customer Database
stamps-coins
STAMP AND COI N CO LLE CT IO NS, Do something with your old stamps and coins collections - advice and purchases - Nick 021688243
trades
TH E B OARDS MITH -Snowboard/Ski service & repairs -Skateboard parts, sales & service -Surfboard/SUP repairs
Ph Chris (Motueka) 027 569 8524
wanted to buy
CASH PAID FOR
OLD WRISTWATCHES
SCRAP GOLD & SILVER
OLD COINS & JEWELLERY
VINTAGE / QUALITY
TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS
GENERAL ANTIQUES
ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS
COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING
PH TIM GLADSTONE
T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235
situations vacant
Management Systems
Excellent time management and organisation skills
An ability to relate to people from all walks of life and deliver impeccable customer service
Our ideal candidate would hold Unit Standard 30421 and have a minimum of a Level 4 Horticulture Production qualification.
About the benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, health insurance, a company vehicle, home office allowance, full training, and the mentorship of a senior and experienced staff member.
Click ‘apply now ‘ to submit your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Sunday, 15 August 2021.
For more information about this role please review the position description.
situations vacant public notices
FREE GRAZING
Free grazing Ngatimoti area 1.5 hectares of good pasture, well fenced and ponds for sheep
grazing only! No more than 15 sheep.
Permanent arrangement!
Contact Malcolm on 027 589 9262
60’s Theme 64th Birthday Party
Friday August 27th 2pm
Motueka Seniors Hub 10 Pah St Motueka
All welcome R.S.V.P. 20th Aug
Doors open 1.30pm
Featuring Paul Bond and ‘Ukulele Krazee’
motuekaseniorspresident@gmail.com
021 2514359
Customer Services NZ Post/Kiwibank
Monday Friday 8am 4.00pm
This is a new position within our retail team.
Applicant must have:
• proven customer service experience of 2 years or more is preferred
• comprehensive computer skills
• additional rostered Saturday morning
• a full clean current NZ drivers license
• be able to begin within the next month
All applicants will be required to complete an application form, full Police and security check. This is an initial guideline for the skills and attributes we are looking for.
Trainee Stationery Buyer/ Retail Assistant
Monday Friday 9am 5.15pm
Our existing Stationery Buyer will be retiring so we are looking for a replacement.
Applicant must have:
• full comprehensive computer skills including - data entry and invoicing
• purchasing and stock management experience
• proven customer service experience of 2 years or more is preferred
• additional rostered Saturday morning
• a full clean current NZ drivers license
All applicants will be required to complete an application form, full Police and security check. This is an initial guideline for the skills and attributes we are looking for.
Inwards goods data processor
Monday Wednesday 8am 11am
This is a new position within our back-office team.
Applicant must have:
• full comprehensive computer skills including - data entry and invoicing
• purchasing and stock management experience
• a full clean current NZ drivers license
• be willing to be trained in additional areas of the business
• be able to begin within the next month
All applicants will be required to complete an application form, full Police and security check. This is an initial guideline for the skills and attributes we are looking for.
All applications open on 6th August and will close on 15th August 2021. Applications in confidence to: motueka@paperplus.co.nz
Please write which position you are applying for in the subject line
We have an opportunity for an administrator for our club. This role will involve: Administration and communication pertaining to both secretarial and treasury role (ie agendas, attending committee meetings, taking of and distribution of minutes, payment of accounts, maintaining good accounting records. Estimated time per week 10-15 hrs.
This is a paid position.
Please forward cover letter and CV to huiarugby@gmail.com
situations vacant
We have a permanent full time Leading Hand role based in Riwaka. With key emphasis on growing top quality apples; you will ideally have proven experience in all aspects of orchard operations.
Bach style accommodation is available for rent to the suitable candidate. Must have clean full driver’s license & be able to pass drug, criminal check.
For full job details and to apply, please refer to our careers site at: www.tandg.global/careers - key word ‘Riwaka’
Alternatively contact our office: Email: rachel.cederman@tandg.global Phone: 03 528 8959 Monday - Thursday 9am- 3pm
We are seeking an experienced, independent, voluntary chairperson to lead the Māpua Waterfront Masterplan Working Group.
The Working Group is made up of community and Tasman District Council stakeholders with the role of implementing the actions within the Māpua Waterfront Masterplan.
The Masterplan focuses on the waterfront area and provides a plan for its development and use, including the Māpua wharf area, Waterfront Park, council-owned remediated land and Grossi Point. For more information about the chairperson role please email richard.hollier@tasman.govt.nz.
Applications close Friday 20 August.
It's a fun way for Nelson and Tasman residents 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.
Register online before 10.00 am this Friday to make sure you're on the list of addresses for the day. For those just wanting to fossick, the address list of participants will be published on our website at 12.00 pm this Friday, 13 August.
Visit tasman.govt.nz/shs for more information.
A hundred years ago there was a single wharf exporting fruit and flax. Now Māpua and nearby Te Mamaku / Ruby Bay have grown into a thriving and highly desirable rural and residential community with a population of around 2,800 people. However, development has taken off at such a rapid rate over the past decade, that services struggled to keep up with demand. The infrastructure required to make the community livable could not always cope and problems arose. There were wastewater overflows and odours at pump stations, the drinking water supply worked hard to cope with demand and at times stormwater systems were overwhelmed. These issues forced us to introduce a moratorium and for the past two years there has been strict constraints on development in the Māpua area. But now with the investment of more than $15 million, that moratorium has been lifted. The way has been paved for more than 300 new houses that are forecast to be built in Māpua and Te Mamaku / Ruby Bay during the next 10 years.
Join the Battle for the Banded Rail community planting efforts.
Sunday 15 August, Rabbit Island South Coast, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm. Park at 98 Ken Beck Drive, just over the Rough Island to Rabbit Island bridge. Sunday 22 August, Reservoir Creek Embayment, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm. Park at the Aquatic Centre and walk through the highway underpass to the estuary.
Please take gloves, a spade if you have one and drinking water. Wear solid footwear and clothes suitable for the weather conditions. Morning tea is provided. For more information email bandedrail@gmail.com.
Often the unsung heroes of Tasman District fly under the radar, working tirelessly in the background keeping the wheels of numerous community groups and organisations turning. Now is the time for these fabulous people to be officially recognised in our annual Outstanding Community Service Awards. Nominations are now open for this year’s awards. Nominees must be residents of Tasman District and have been involved in a range of voluntary activities that have benefited their community for 20 years or more.
Nomination forms are available on our website and at all our service centres and libraries – please use them when nominating someone for an award. Nominations close Tuesday 31 August. Visit tasman.govt.nz and search 'community awards'.
Do you realise if you discover a water leak on your property you may be entitled to a refund of some of your bill? To ensure water is used efficiently, we are offering an incentive to get people to fix leaks on their properties, both commercial and residential, but the rules have changed slightly.
The best way to check if there is a water leak at your home is to turn off all appliances in your house that use water, like dishwashers and washing machines and check your water meter. If the meter continues to spin, then you could have a leaking pipe somewhere on your property.
You will need to call a registered plumber to find the problem, repair it and check that there are no other leaks, then contact us for a refund on the amount of water that has leaked.
Commercial and industrial water users need to record their water use monthly, for inspection by the Council on request, in order to apply for a rebate. All applications must be made within six weeks of the most recent water invoice.
Visit our website for more information.
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Football teams named the ‘Shield Maidens’ and ‘Bogans’ don’t seem like the most charitable of organisations but the two teams helped raise more than $11,500 for special Olympics football.
The two sides, drawn from the Nelson
Bays Football’s womens’ second division and the mens’ fifth division, played the charity game at Jubilee Park on Sunday with the official final score 1-1, although the respective goal keepers were each beaten at least half a dozen times.
The Shield Maidens
hail from Golden Bay, while the Bogans play for Richmond Athletic.
The game was the brainchild of Phil Smith, the coach of the Shield Maidens.
“I saw a post on the Mainland Football’s Facebook page saying they were raising money so the
Canterbury special Olympics football team could go to nationals.
I thought about that and then bumped into someone wearing a Richmond Bogans top in the Richmond Mall.
I thought that sounded like a great bunch of guys and we need to get a game going,
the two then merged – play a fundraiser against the Bogans.”
Phil then went about raising the funds with a target of $5000 set, after just a couple of days he’d hit that so went for $10,000. He says it was a lot of work but he’s thrilled with the outcome. “Today
was about more than football, it was great to see two great clubs come together for a wonderful cause.”
The Nelson special Olympics team weren’t in a position to attend nationals this year but Phil hopes to make it an annual event with all money going to the
local team where possible.
The game itself started with flurry of goals, some questionable tackles and plenty of laughs. Players as young as five took the field with the Shield Maidens taking home the trophy.