Sandie Burn, Jemma Burn and Sue Clark truly ran a very busy sausage sizzle for the Classic Car rally held at Marchwood Park on the 2nd January. So busy in fact that Barry Dowler had to be the runner to bring in more supplies! Fred Hickling did all the setting up and taking down so it was a good team effort.
New World Motueka very kindly donated $100 towards the food costs and the Motueka Pool Fundraising Group took in $556 - that’s a lot of sausages sizzled! Food costs have yet to be deducted but we will have made $300 for the Motueka pool fund raising account.
A very big thank you to New World Motueka and our volunteersSandie Burn and her daughter Jemma Burn.
Sandie Burns (left) and Sue Clark sizzling sausages to raise funds for the Motueka Community Pool.
Motueka has been included in the latest group of projects to benefit from the Government’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF).
A new wastewater main, stormwater upgrades and a new roundabout will be supported by funding of $1.2 million to enable a housing development on Maori-owned land.
It is expected this funding will accelerate the delivery of around 200 new homes in Motueka, which could include affordable, public and papakainga housing.
A green belt with a wetland and native vegetation are among proposed plans for the Motueka West development.
Tasman District Council Chief Executive Leonie Rae says the funding announcement would not only boost housing opportunities in a growing part of the district, but also assist with infrastructure within Motueka.
“We are mindful that sufficient yet appropriate development outcomes that meet the needs of our community will be vital in the years ahead. Thanks to the combined effort of Tasman District Council, Kainga Ora and Wakatu Incorporation, we are able to plan with more certainty to ensure these outcomes are achieved.”
Wakatu Inc. CEO Kerensa Johnston says, “This is a critical project for Wakatu, focused on our community, and creating a vibrant and diverse place to live in the Tasman region - we are really pleased to see it progress.”
As well as Motueka, the second tranche of IAF funding sees $192 million supporting critical infrastructure projects in Lower Hutt, Nelson, Rangiora, Ngaruawahia, Hastings, Whanganui and Lake Hawea, enabling around 11,500 homes over the next 10 – 15 years.
Administered by Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities, the IAF was launched by the Government in June 2021.
The IAF is a contestable fund of approxi-
mately $1 billion, open to territorial authorities, developers and iwi and designed to allocate funding for infrastructure to enable housing development – such as transport, three waters or flood management.
Marlborough-including career pathways, sport, recreation and coaching and hospitality have been launched this year.
In recognition of our commitment and partnership with akonga, Te Pukenga (trading as NMIT) has launched eleven new scholarships for 2023.
With over $90,000 in scholarships now available, many have been generously funded by external sponsors, businesses, and community organisations to support those wishing to study.
The scholarships offer financial support to purchase equipment, professional development, and fees to akonga enrolled in NMIT.
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investment in students, plus strong linkages with business partners and employers, helps support the skilled workforce needed in Te Tauihu as we recover from COVID-19.
“While the benefits to recipients are obvious, businesses also benefit from investing in scholarships.”
New Foundation Skills Scholarships
Three new scholarships offered exclusively for foundation programmes in
The successful scholarship recipient enrolled on a full-time foundation skills programme will receive a $1000 one-off payment towards course costs and equipment for their next year of study.
Pam Wood, Curriculum Manager on the Marlborough Campus, says the foundation scholarships are designed to help get young people started on the study ladder.
“A successful scholarship application helps supports a learner and sets them on the path towards their chosen career path or employment. The more we can do to encourage Marlborough young people, to stay, study and work in the region, the better,” she says. These scholarships
give akonga a hand up, not just by giving them free fees, but also enables them to get the equipment they need, such as computers, uniforms or help with appropriate clothing or transport to and from study.”
There are also two Foundation Skills Scholarships available at the Nelson Campus.
Study and Career Preparation scholarships After successfully completing a Foundation Skills programme, akonga can apply for one of three new Study and Career Preparation scholarships.
These provide a $1000 one-off payment towards costs and equipment to akonga enrolled on either the Bachelor of Nursing programme; Paetahi Tumu
Korero Bachelor of Counselling or the Bachelor of Social Work; or the Diploma in Interior Design or Bachelor of Computer
Generated Imagery. NMIT scholarships
New $3000 NMIT scholarships are also available for students enrolled on the Bachelor of Computer Generated Imagery (CGI), Bachelor of Information and Technology, and the Level 5 Adventure Tourism programmes. Two $1500 scholarships are available to Sports and Fitness students to enable them to complete the Bachelor of Sports and Recreation.
There are also a range of industry partnership scholarships for Nelson and Marlborough.
Our school and community liaison staff, and Te Puna Manaaki (Maori learner Support Services) are available to assist with scholarship applications.
A full list of scholarships for 2023 can be found on nmit.ac.nz/ scholarships
Tasman District Council has made some pleasing progress on Phase Two of our Lower Motueka River stopbank refurbishment project in 2022, with four of the five sites now essentially complete in providing over 3km of flood protection measures.
Thanks to the joint efforts of the Council and Taylors Contracting Ltd, construction of the latest stage started in March 2022 and involved work at River Rd, Lyndhurst Drive, Parker St and Douglas Rd.
Repair work has involved adding compacted clay-fill to the front face and top of sections of the existing stopbank that need refurbishment. The aim is resolve two types of issues:
• Raising the crest of the stopbank in areas where it is no longer high enough to provide protection from a 1-in50 year flood event.
• Repairing the stopbank in areas where it might have weaknesses that could cause it to fail in a large flood event.
Despite challenges presented by a wet winter, particularly the significant weather event in August 2022, we have been able to reach the finishing stages of these four locations, while work is moving towards completion at the fifth site –an extension of work at the end of Whakarewa Street.
The refurbishment work improves the integrity of the stopbanks, which are weak in parts due to the sandy nature of the existing fill material, and degradation caused by stock grazing, rabbit burrows and weathering
It also provides safer access for Tasman District Council and its contractors to provide ongoing maintenance requirements.
The Motueka stopbanks were constructed between 1951 and 1956 by the Nelson Catchment Board to accommodate the 1 in
50 year design flood, protecting the town of Motueka and surrounding highly productive horticultural land from flooding.
Under the 1941 Soil Conservation and River Control Act the Council is responsible for managing the stopbanks for the benefit of the whole community. The Lower Motueka River stopbanks are Council maintained.
Funding of $10M has been made available for refurbishment of the stopbanks to improve their condition and to improve to provide additional climate change resilience. More intense and frequent storms are anticipated with climate change, resulting in higher flood risk.
The project has received $7.5 million of funding from Kanoa - Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit. This funding contributes towards projects that build more resilient river communities.
Phase 1 was completed in late 2021 and included work at the end of Whakarewa Street, at Blue Gums Corner and at Old Mill Rd, adjacent to the Brooklyn Stream.
Development of the scope for Phase 3 was carried out throughout the year and includes an extension of refurbishment work at the end of Whakarewa Street, refurbishment work adjacent
to the Plant and Food Research Centre on Old Mille Road, and repairs and refurbishment work to the stopbanks on Peach Island.
We are also working in partnership with iwi to identify opportunities for rejuvenation of the riverbank environment as part of Phase 3.
We expect this work to begin in early 2023, with all sites scheduled for completion by the end of summer 2024.
We want to thank landowners and occupiers of all affected land/riverbank areas for their support and understanding during this project.
Summer Reading Programme for Children: Books Take you Everywhere
Pick up your Pack and have a super Summer with books. 16 Dec – 10 Feb Read in a Tent in the library for one of your reading spots.
Summer Book Bingo for Adults, read one book in each of the 9 categories
Return your Bingo card and go into the draw for a voucher, 1 Dec – 31 Jan
Teen Poetry contest, 4 Jan-1 Feb
Ages 13-19 are invited to submit poems inspired by the Latin phrase Audaces Fortuna Juvat – Fortune Favours The Bold. Pick up your entry form at the library.
Games and Bricks for children
Thursdays 5 Jan – 2 Feb
Gather some friends or come along and make new ones, pop in to play games and build bricks.
Classic Board Games for adults
16 Jan & 23 Jan
Adults are invited to bring a friend or meet new people while playing classic board games in the Library. Catan, Chess, Scrabble, Yatzee, Risk etc
New Year Booksale, 9-28 Jan, Bargains galore for all ages.
Arts & Crafts for children
Tuesdays 10-31 Jan, 11am-12pm
Dungeon Dwellers
Friday 13 Jan & 20 Jan, 4pm-6pm
If you enjoy dungeon and dragon adventures, this is for you, a fantasy role playing game suitable for teens and adults.
The Ministry for Primary Industries is encouraging recreational fishers to follow the fishing rules this summer and “take only what you need for a feed”.
“Summer is a great time for people to be out enjoying time together on the water. We want people to be able to enjoy kaimoana for generations to come so it’s important to take a little time before dropping a line in the water to familiarise yourself with the rules in your area,” says MPI director of fisheries compliance, Niamh Murphy.
MPI has launched a campaign to encourage people to know the rules and only take what they
MPI are encouraging all fishers to only take what they need for a feed
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need for a feed.
“From time to time, rules do change and could be different outside your local area, so the best advice is to download the free NZ Fishing Rules App. It’ll give you all the latest rules about catch limits, fishing methods, and restrictions in your area so you never get caught out. It’s easy to use and will work even if you are outside a coverage area.
“A number of the rules fishers relied on last year have changed. Our advice is to check the rules or catch a fine,” Niamh Murphy says.
Keep an eye out this summer for our advertisements on TV, digital and social media featuring well known kiwi celebrity Pio Terei, who will tell you why downloading the free fishing
rules app before you head out to catch some kaimoana will keep our fisheries sustainable into the future.
We’ll also be going where the fishers go, so you’ll see our ads at wharves, fishing gear shops, coastal dairies and places where you get your weather and tide information for your day out fishing.
“We can all do our part in looking after our local fishery or fisheries we visit this summer by following the rules. To find out how, download the NZ Fishing Rules App wherever you get your apps from and protect our kaimoana for future generations,” says Niamh Murphy. NZ Fishing Rules App
If you become aware of any suspicious fishing activity, call us on 0800 4 POACHER (0800 47 62 24) or email ncc@mpi.govt.nz.
ANNIE Ryman ResidentNew Zealand and emergency management
- Russell Postlewaight (Porirua)
- Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand
- Brendan Butler (Waipawa) - Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand
- Maurice James Cowie (Omarama)
- Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to Search and Rescue
- Trevor (Mike) Crosbie (Ngaruawahia)
- Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand
of hard mahi these people have undertaken to provide for Fire and Emergency and their communities.”
“On behalf of everyone in Aotearoa, I would like to congratulate them on receiving this very special honour,” says Rebecca Keoghan.
Mrs Eileen Margaret Jean HARVEY-THAWLEY
Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) For services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
has led efforts for the preservation and housing of a 1948 heritage fire appliance, which was Mapua’s first fire truck and is used by the brigade at community events.
Eileen Harvey-Thawley has been awarded a Queen’s Service Medal for her decades of historical research in the Moutere Hills community and for her continuing support role with the Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade
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New Zealand Board
Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated six firefighters and support personnel from Blenheim, Porirua, Waipawa,
Ngaruawahia, Mapua and Omarama who have been recognised in the 2022 New Year’s Honours list.
“It is a privilege to have such public-spirit-
ed and dedicated New Zealanders offer their time and skills to serve their communities and Fire and Emergency New Zealand,” says Rebecca Keoghan.
The recipients are:
- Richard (Mac) McNamara ( Blenheim)
- Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to Fire and Emergency
- Eileen HarveyThawley (Mapua)Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
“This is a welldeserved recognition that reflects the years
Mrs Eileen HarveyThawley has volunteered with the Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade since the mid1990s, including as Operational Support Officer since 2004 and Treasurer since 2006.
Mrs Harvey-Thawley continues to respond to emergency callouts at age 83, providing operational support at the station and waiting until crews return. Eileen helps with Mapua Brigade’s risk reduction activities and
The dedicated local has received two Tasman District Council civic awards, most recently in 2021, recognising her community contributions in the region over 30 years. This has included the obtaining and restoration of a settler’s cob house and its ongoing preservation and collating the enlistments for World War One in Nelson province. She has been a Board member of Moutere Hills Cemetery since 1990, helping with the recognition of sites of historical significance in Mapua and Moutere.
Eileen and her husband donated a significant parcel of land at the entrance to Mapua to the QEII Trust for local ecological preservation. Mrs HarveyThawley has helped organise historical displays at Mapua Wharf and in Upper Moutere.
Tasman District Council has received approval for $5.64 million to benefit the wider community and iwi outcomes through tranche one of the Government’s Three Waters Better Off Support Package.
This funding is part of a $22.55 million total allocation to the Council and the Tasman community in recognition of the significant transfer of responsibility for three waters service delivery.
Tasman Chief Executive, Leonie Rae said the funding represents “a meaningful investment that will make Tasman an even better place to live, work and play through the delivery of initiatives, with projects spread across every ward.”
Earlier in the year, a series of council workshops and discussions along with one-on-one meetings with community boards, Te Tauihu Iwi, Nelson City and Marlborough District Councils helped identify the projects that the top of the south would most benefit from as a collective.
Among the projects set to benefit from the funding in Tasman are investigation and design work on the proposed Motueka Community Pool and new community facilities at Waimea and Tapawera. Design work and improvements to recreation facilities at Kingsland Forest Park, Moturoa / Rabbit Island, Murchison and Takaka are also included.
The funding provides exciting opportunities to support Te Tauihu Iwi, including the trial of a Council/iwi cadetship programme to help grow iwi capacity and build capability to contribute to Council’s work programme and decision making.
Contributions will be provided to support Te Awhina and Onetahua Marae and the development of a business case for a Tasmanbased Whai Oranga Wellbeing Centre.
“The approved projects will have differing timelines for delivery but we are aiming to kick off this programme of work in early 2023, once the funding agreement has been signed with our funder the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and programme monitor Crown Infrastructure Partners,” Leonie said.
A summary of the 19 work initiatives receiving Better Off funding is provided below;
1. Community Spaces in Tasman – investing in community facilities ($735,000)
Waimea Community Facility
Feasibility work and detailed design
$200,000
Motueka Community Pool Detailed design $100,000
Te Noninga Kumu / Motueka Library
Complete basic landscaping
$70,000
Tapawera Community Hub Feasibility work, community engagement and detailed design
$50,000
Moutere Hills Community Centre New changing rooms and sanitary services
$140,000
Whai Oranga Wellbeing Centre Contribution to Te Kotahi Charitable Trust’s development of a business case
$75,000
Marae contributions
Te Awhina Marae and Onetahua Marae
$100,000
2. Play in Tasman – supporting recreation activities ($1,290,000)
Takaka Youth Bike and Skate Park Feasibility study, community engagement and detailed design
$50,000
Murchison Pump Track & Playground Upgrade bike track and install basic play-
Moutere Hills Community Centre is one of many local projects to receive funding
ground equipment at Rec Centre
$250,000
Moturoa / Rabbit Island Delivery of recreation and cultural priorities from the management plan
$435,000
Kingsland Forest Park Increase native planting, a new toilet, seating and a water refill station
$555,000
3. Get moving in Tasman – active and public transport projects ($1,740,000)
Transport Choices (Waka Kotahi co-funded) Programmes in Motueka and Richmond
$717,000
Streets for People (Waka Kotahi cofunded) Programmes in Mapua and Richmond
$333,000
Pohara and Kaiteriteri shared pathways (MBIE co-funded) Design and construction of new shared pathways
$490,000
Motupipi Street footpath extension Construction of a new concrete footpath extending to Fonterra Corner
$200,000
4. Te Tauihu Iwi
Capability Building – an iwi/Council cadetship scheme ($300,000)
5. Urban Development Agency – investigation study, jointly with Nelson City Council ($75,000)
6. Water Services Act 2021 – work to meet the new requirements ($1,000,000)
7. Programme management – supporting project delivery and reporting ($500,000)
The establishment of a Joint Nelson Tasman Regional Transport Committee is expected to offer a united approach to transport across the Top of the South, while also increasing efficiencies and reducing complexity in future decision making.
Tasman District Council voted unanimously to establish the committee at a full council meeting on November 17, following an earlier resolution by Nelson City Council on November 10.
The Committee will
be responsible for the preparation of the following, which will then be presented for adoption by the partner councils;
A joint Regional Land Transport Plan and any variations
A joint regional pas-
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These will be developed over the coming 18 months and will involve public consultation.
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The committee will consist of two members from each of the two councils as well as one representative from Waka Kotahi.
Tasman Deputy Mayor Stuart Bryant and Councillor Barry Dowler were nominated as Tasman’s members of the Joint Committee, with Councillors Celia Butler and Jo Ellis named as alternate members.
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith and Deputy Mayor Rohan O’NeillStevens have been appointed as Nelson’s members of the Joint Committee with Cr Mel Courtney and James Hodgson as alternate members.
meetings as stakeholders when required. Stuart said having a joint committee would help ensure transport planning across both regions is linked up.
“Road users don’t often consider our respective boundaries when making their journey but still expect the same standards to be evident wherever they are - we need to make sure our transport infrastructure and services consider people’s trips from beginning to end.”
aspects like speed management.”
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says the economies and communities of Nelson and Tasman are so interlinked it makes sense to work in partnership.
“We will get a better result managing our state highways, local roads, bus services, cycleways and walkways working together.”
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Representatives from iwi, partner organisations or community groups may be invited to attend the quarterly
“We are looking forward to working alongside Nelson in progressing roading outcomes across the region, particularly in terms of refining
“The linkages are reinforced by our sharing a common port and airport. There is also a benefit for Nelson and Tasman when competing for funding with much larger centres like Auckland and Wellington, by advocating with one voice.”
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Although the early New Year is set to bring rain to many areas, severe marine heatwaves are forecast for the bottom of the South Island where sea surface temperatures will reach a whopping 4 degrees or more above average. This is according to MetService oceanographer Dr Joao de Souza, who is tracking marine heatwaves as part of the Moana Project.
Dr Souza explains, “Sea surface temperatures are rising rapidly at the moment along the West Coast of the South Island, in Fiordland, around Stewart Island and
expected to reach a new high Wednesday, with coastal patches off the West Coast forecast to reach 4.7 degrees above average for this time of year. Fiordland will also experience high water temperatures around this time, and around Stewart Island extending towards the Otago Peninsula we’re expecting a ‘severe’ marine heatwave later on in the week, on 5-6 January. Then, surface temperatures are forecast to reach 18.4 degrees, compared to the 13.5 degree average – a difference of almost 5 degrees.”
This will be good news for holiday mak-
cause more rainfall on land. “A warmer sea heats the air travelling over it and because warmer air can mean more moisture, we can get more rain,” adds Dr Souza.
He also cautions that persistent marine heatwaves may cause problems for marine life.
“Abnormally warm sea temperatures can potentially harm marine life,” continues Dr Souza. “Last year, a similarly warm marine heatwave in Fiordland reached great depths and caused widespread bleaching of sea sponges, and
The 7-day forecasted sea surface temperatures and how they differ from the 25-year average (called the temperature anomaly) for New Zealand’s ocean can be explored on SwellMap, the free MetService marine forecasting website. Users can zoom in to areas of interest and click on the map to get the exact temperature or difference from normal.
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already been tagged to projects and financial tools that in themselves hold a value. Essentially there is an inherent value on the Council’s books; it is not cash or other funding that can be used to offset other spending but it does have a positive influence on the Council’s financial position.
the Council’s financial position the Annual Report is an important tool for reporting on the community outcomes and reflects the level to which we have met these objectives during the 12-month period.
The Council fully or nearly achieved the majority (73%) of its performance targets.
ervoir upgrade, providing additional capacity to support residential and business growth in Mapua
• The new Tasman Wastewater Bylaw came into force
Tasman District Council’s Annual Report was adopted at a full council meeting held on 22 December 2022, ensuring the council met its statutory deadline despite auditing resources being stretched nationally.
The report, with a clean audit opinion,
outlines its overall performance for the year covering 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.
The Council’s credit rating is ‘AA with a stable outlook’ (Standard and Poor’s). This rating reflects the strong financial management, budgetary flexibility, liquidity, and low contingent liabilities; and enables funds to be
borrowed at more favorable interest rates. Total Council net assets now total $2.14 billion, which is an increase of $375.8 million since 2021.
Total rates revenue for the year was $82.31 million, and revenue from all other sources totalled $170.40 million.
There was an
operating surplus of $23.5m against the budgeted surplus of $19.8m. The Council’s accounting surplus is $92.6 million. This is $68.5 million higher than the budget. The accounting surplus is predominantly driven by growth-driven vested land and assets and increased valuations of those, development contributions that have
Growth in the District created more subdivisions, and therefore an increase in land under roads, roading and three waters assets being vested in the Council. This has resulted in a significant increase in other revenue. General rates revenue has increased slightly as a result of growth in the District being higher than expected for the year.
This higher-thanbudgeted position has enabled the Council to record a lower total net debt position than budgeted, being $212.5 million against the Annual Plan budget of $217.0 million.
As well as reporting
The year in review:
The 2021/2022 year has seen some significant challenges. We have had to grapple with the ongoing impact of a pandemic, supply chain issues, and responding to and coming to grips with far-reaching government reforms, all while delivering our usual services and continuing to adapt to a fastchanging world.
• The new Motueka Library, Te Noninga Kumu, opened at Decks Reserve
• An upgrade of the Salisbury Road water pipeline
• Pomona Road res-
• Moutere-Waimea Ward Reserve Management Plan finalised, guiding the management of parks and reserves for the next 10 years
• Walking and cycling improvements across Tasman include the Baton River cycle bridge and off-road paths at Richmond West
• Our new Welcoming Communities Officer will help make settling into Tasman easier for newcomers by providing welcoming activities, guidance and support
• Motueka Town Catchment Management Plan adopted, providing long term direction for the management of stormwater
and World-Class Event Riders rated No.1 and No.2, gave the prizes. Jonelle, who grew up in Motueka attending Motueka High School, and Tim who grew up in Oxford, North Canterbury, have come over from their home in Wiltshire, United Kingdom to spend Christmas with their families and friends.
Pony club members were very fortunate to be able to ask questions and hear advice from Tim and Jonelle about their experiences with cross-country and eventing. “It’s a state of mind”, Tim says, “Keep everything in perspective with what horse your riding…being methodical and quiet in your approach,”
Trophy and Awards for 2022.
MacKenzie Neame;
Best Turn Out Pony : ‘Splash’, Certificate: ‘Luca’;
Most Improved
Junior Rider : Nina Russek, Certificate: Tamsin Clark and Sykla Johnson
Most Improved
Immediate Rider: Samantha Borcovsky, Certificate: Mille Fellows and Izzy Claringbold
Most Improved
Senior Rider : Tasmin NelsonKnauf, Certificate: Yeshe Partington and Caprice Hovenden;
Best Pony Club
Mount: ‘Shiloh’, Certificate: ‘Moonie’;
Most Accomplished
Rider: Amy Wassel, Certificate: Johnny Carter;
Tasmin NelsonKnauf Showjumping, Riley Nelson-Knauf Showjumping, McKenzie Knapp Games; Linda Carter Games;
Holly Clark
Dressage & Jumping;
Most Helpful Rider: Yeshe Partington, Certificates: Celia Davies, Caprice Hovenden, McKenzie Knapp, Samantha Borcovsky, and Skye Bradford;
Most Helpful Adult –Alexandra Partington, Certificate: Ben Clark;
Sportsmanship : Bridget Peter, Certificates: McKenzie Knapp, Samantha Borcovsky;
Motueka Pony Club Prize giving with Olympic Medalists Jonelle and Tim Price ful behaviour at rallies and events over the year.
Friends and family gathered to share kai at Marchwood Park for Motueka Pony Club’s Christmas break-up and prize giving on Wednesday
14th December.
Motueka Pony Club has 30 riding members aged between 4 and 18 years, with 30 adult members. Cath
Peter, President, gave her speech and thanks to the committee and members, making special note of how well the members are considered for their help-
Tim and Jonelle Price, New Zealand Olympic Equestrians
Attendance : McKenzie Knapp and MacKenzie Neame; Best Turned Out Rider : Sophie Cobb Certificate:
High Achiever’s Certificates:
Samantha Borcovsky
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The transition from NMIT to Te Pukenga this year marks another key moment in the evolving history of tertiary education in Te Tauihu.
In 1904 the Nelson Technical Institute began teaching classes in cookery, woodwork, craft, engineering, plumbing and secretarial in a building on Hardy Street, known
today as B Block on the Nelson Campus.
The institute merged with Nelson College in 1930, but by 1964 the college’s council of governors operated it as a technical college with its head reporting to the Nelson College Headmaster. After much lobbying, finally the Nelson Technical Institute ceased to be a branch of Nelson College, and in 1971 Nelson Polytechnic officially became a place of learning in its own right.
Our Polytech: a 25-year history of Nelson Polytechnic 1971-1996 written by Greg Hurrell was published in 1996 to ‘capture the flavour of the 25 years that Nelson Polytechnic has been in existence’.
It documented the growth of the organisation through the 70s, 80s and early 90s as it expanded, developed new programmes, and negotiated the ever-changing education environment.
In 2000, the name changed from Nelson Polytechnic to Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, to better reflect the organisations status as the largest education and training provider in Te Tauihu. The Institute has continued to develop and offers over 100 qualifications from certificate through to master’s level with specialisms developed in areas such as aquaculture, maritime, marine, viticulture and wine, and aviation engineering.
In October 2022 NMIT became part of Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
Now it is time to document the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology period in the history of tertiary education in Te Tauihu.
It is fitting that Alec Woods has been commissioned to write the history of Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology as he literally grew up on the Nelson Campus.
His father’s GP
practice and family home of 20 years was in a two-storied wooden house located at 326 Hardy Street. The house was acquired by Nelson Polytechnic in 1974 and over the ensuing years the ‘Woods’ House’ was home to various departments including the Community Education Service, the Community Studies Department, and the School of Fisheries.
Alec is looking forward to gathering the history of NMIT-the developments, the successes, the staff, the students, the stories and the highs and lows of Nelson Marlborough region’s largest education and training provider.
He hopes to draw on the whakatauki, Ka mua, ka muri which means ‘walking backwards into the future’ or the idea that we should look to the past to inform the future.
“I hope the resulting book will give people a sense of pride in what the institute has achieved as we move forward into the next phase of tertiary education delivery in our region.”
Alec says he is lucky that many of the sources of information are still accessible, such as the Chief Executives from 2000 to 2022 and the previous Board Chairs.
“I am not exactly sure what format it will take yet but I will look at the physical changes on our campuses, the education changes and the effect on NMIT, our business and iwi partnerships, as well as the history within each programme area and department.
“Alec is hoping to identify someone from each area as a key contact person.
Anyone wishing to share stories, photos, information, or any material please contact: Alecwoodsnz@ gmail.com or 021 248 2644
As COVID-19 case numbers climb again and are anticipated to peak over the festive period, it is important to be prepared and know how to keep safe while on holiday or when reconnecting with family and friends.
As a Medical Officer of Health I am passionate about community health and wellbeing, and for me this summer, that means staying safe while heading away, receiving visitors, or attending large events.
In all of those situations, maintaining those healthy habits we’ve developed will go a long way to prevent infection in the first place: keeping up good hygiene; coughing and sneezing into elbows; avoiding or limiting time in crowded spaces. Masks are best worn in indoor situations where there are strangers, or in crowded and poorly ventilated spaces. Summer hopefully means we can spend most of our time outdoors!
Even if an event is outdoors please don’t take part if you are sick, have symptoms of COVID-19 or test positive for COVID-19. I know it’s not an easy ask if you’ve paid for and booked into an event you’ve looked forward to. However, large events have the potential for being super spreader situations. Even if you were to come off lightly, someone else may be highly vulnerable and develop serious complications.
When you develop your holiday list, include hand sanitiser, masks, enough of your usual medication to see you through, and RAT tests. Ideally, bring 5 RATs per person, that way if you or someone you are travelling with becomes unwell you can test immediately.
The isolation period is seven days, so have a plan for where to isolate if you get sick while away from home. Returning home is possible if you have a private vehicle, can get home with no overnight stays, and without a flight, ferry, or other public transportation. Otherwise, you must isolate somewhere without shared facilities. Talk to your accommodation provider ahead of time. If you are travelling to stay with friends or family, discuss if there is a part of their home you can stay in without putting them at risk.
We’ve all worked hard and want to unwind, and let’s do so knowing that we are keeping ourselves and everyone else around us safe.
If you are a visitor, we hope you have a great time while you are here and take away wonderful memories of our little piece of paradise.
Pharmacies and urgent care centres (Marlborough Urgent Care, Golden Bay Urgent Care and the Medical and Injury Centre in Nelson) remain open. To find opening hours and locations visit www.HealthPoint.co.nz
The Motueka Pony Club held an incredible end of year event, where a raft of awards were handed out to club members by Olympic Equestrian medallist’s Tim and Joelle Price. In the latest FEI world ranking’s Tim is currently placed at first and Jonelle at second.
Numerous scientific studies show that supplements made from the fungus also have anti-carcinogenic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
The mushroom is traditionally collected from forests or grown on farms, but Alpha Health Care (New Zealand) Limited applied to cultivate the organism in industrialsized fermentation vats, or bioreactors. No mushrooms or spores develop during this process. Only the relevant molecules, called fungal polysaccharides, will be extracted, purified, and dried for use in health products.
“The EPA ensures new organisms entering the country are safe and won’t have significant adverse effects on people or the environment,” says Miriam Robertson, New Organisms Manager.
“Our risk assessments found it is highly improbable the fungus could escape and harm people or the environment - given the strict containment conditions and the rules put in place. We have also identified potential economic benefits from cultivating this organism.”
The health supplements produced will be for domestic consumers and exported, to tap into a global market for supplements made from the fungus that is worth more than $3 billion.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a fungus known as the mushroom of immortality for cultivation in New Zealand.
For more than 2,000 years, Ganoderma sichuanense has been harvested and used in traditional Chinese medicine for health benefits that include boosting the immune system and helping treat depression and high blood pressure.
“It has been absolutely distressing to witness the living conditions, exploitative practices and the apparent disrespect on the mana, collective and cultural identity of the workers that are coming from the Pacific to work in our industries here,” said Sumeo.
“We know there are systemic human rights issues that need to be addressed under the RSE scheme,” she added.
Over the past year, the Commission observed and heard about potential violations of the workers’ human rights under the RSE scheme through exploitation, unreasonable deductions from their pay, denial of personal and cultural freedoms and grossly inadequate housing.
protections within the RSE scheme, employers are able to exploit workers with few consequences if they wish.”
These potential human rights breaches are relevant to the right to equality and freedom from discrimination, right to just and favourable conditions of work, right to freedom of movement, right to privacy, right to culture, right to freedom of association, right to an adequate standard of living and right to health.
“The Government has the responsibility to ensure adequate monitoring and enforcement of employment and living conditions and the overall protection of workers’ rights – regardless of whether they are temporary workers or citizens.”
The Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Commissioner today handed a summary of her observations of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, along with a comprehensive list of recommendations to be included in the Government’s review of the scheme.
EEO Commissioner Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo has repeatedly called for a meaningful review of the RSE scheme with explicit respect for human rights, and our special relationship with our Pacific Island whanaunga, upon whom some of our industries are reliant for economic viability and long-term prosperity.
Other issues were related to the tying of visas to employers, fears of visa cancellations due to employer over-reach and exploitation, warnings against joining a trade union and inadequate access to health care.
“Our engagements with RSE workers have revealed serious gaps in the scheme, which may enable a systemic pattern of human rights abuses throughout the country.”
“What’s become quite clear is that due to a lack of oversight, regulation, enforcement, and human rights
“While I acknowledge and welcome the Government’s assurance that a review is taking place, I urge the Government to incorporate my observations from this past year as captured in this report into their review.”
“I am urging the Government to immediately apply a human rights lens to this review and implement a rightsbased scheme as soon as possible.”
The EEO Commissioner is also encouraging employers to take up their responsibility to respect and uphold human rights in their conduct.
“I would like to see business leaders be part of peoplecentred and human rights solutions to stamping out exploitative practices and consider how they can contribute to safer and productive workplaces.”
“Businesses should adopt, implement, and integrate a human rights policy applicable to their company’s operations and supply chains.”
“I’m hopeful that the recommendations in our report will be considered by all stakeholders involved in defining and reviewing policy and legislation relevant to the RSE scheme,” she added.
“After all, we all want the RSE scheme to be sustainable and beneficial for everyone, including the seasonal workers who contribute hugely to our economic and social wellbeing and prosperity.”
Read the full report: The RSE Scheme in Aotearoa New Zealand A Human Rights Review
• We have been providing Transport, Construction and Earthmoving Services since 1928.
• Our modern fleet of trucks comprise of everything from Bulk Tippers, Curtainsiders, Flat Decks, Livestock units and more.
• We have a complete range of Contracting Machinery that can tackle anything from Subdivisions to Quarry work.
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People baling hay need to make sure the hay is ready before baling and storing. National Wildfire Manager Tim Mitchell says the reminder is to try and head off preventable haystack fires. Hay must be completely dry before it’s baled, stacked and stored for use as winter feed. Any moisture deep inside a bale can decompose and heat up enough to cause a fire.
“Right now around the country, conditions are not great for baling because of the frequent rain some areas are getting and overcast conditions. It’s really important in baling that the moisture content is right and they’re not rushing the process.”
“I know it’s tempting at this time of year - we all want to get things squared away before Christmas,” Tim Mitchell says.
“This can put pressure on people to get the work done quickly and miss some crucial steps. But getting bales into the shed before they’re completely dry is a recipe for all the bales going up in flames. Sometimes this happens and people lose the shed as well, and everything else in it.”
Every year Fire and Emergency is called out to fires started by hay bales which spontaneously combust. Most hay bale fires start between two and seven weeks after storage, so Tim Mitchell says this is when people should be checking their bales.
The summerfruit season has started well, with plenty of high-quality fruit available and the workforce to pick it.
‘Cherry, nectarine, peach and other summerfruit growers are reporting a positive start to the 2022-2023 season,’ says Summerfruit New Zealand Chief Executive, Kate Hellstrom.
‘Fruit quality is good plus there are more people than last year available to pick the fruit. This is due to the attraction and retention campaigns that the industry has been running for the past few years, and the fact it is easier to enter New Zealand now our borders have been freed up.
‘Having enough people to pick and pack is vital. There is nothing worse for a grower than fruit being left on trees
and going to waste, which is the situation some of our growers have been in during recent years.’
Kate says the summerfruit workforce is made up of young and older New Zealanders, as well as Working Holiday Visa scheme holders and workers from the Pacific.
‘It is heartening that things are looking more positive for this season. Now all we need is the weather to play ball and there to be no bad weather events like hail over the next few weeks. In early 2020, the Otago export cherry crop was badly affected by rain and cold temperatures, and we do not want that again.’
Summerfruit export volumes are expected to be higher than last year, but this is subject to a number of factors, especially the weather.
“Use a steel rod to check the hay is not overheating,” he says. “Hay should be stacked loosely to improve airflow and keep the bales cool. Ideally store them away from things that could feed a fire after it starts - such as sheds, hedges and trees.”
There are also warning signs to look for if your hay is in a shed, such as steam condensation on the roof, mould growth on or inside bales, and acrid fumes or hot humid air at the top of the stack.
“It’s better not to get to that point,” he says. “If everyone takes the extra time to dry the hay out properly, hopefully we’ll see far fewer haystack fires this summer.”
Motueka will be hosting National Championship racing for the Noelex 22 class of yachts over Waitangi Weekend. The fleet of about a dozen boats will be sailing races in the early afternoon over three days, 5-7 February, outside the Motueka Sandspit.
Motueka Yacht & Cruising Club are the host club; the Power Boat Club and Peninsula Marina Society also will be making their facilities available.
The Noelex 22 is a popular class of trailer yacht, 6.8 metres long, designed for both rac-
ing and cruising. Port Motueka has several in residence, and quite a few others visit us in summer, to cruise along the Abel Tasman coastline.
The Motueka boats have been practicing for several months during the usual Yacht Club races, and aim to give visiting yachts a run for their money. Local knowledge of the wind patterns, sea conditions, and tidal currents offshore from the Sandspit should help!
Courses will be laid well beyond the entrance to the chan -
nel into Port Motueka, to avoid clashes with other boat traffic. Spectators are very welcome, but should keep well away from the sailing area defined by the red buoys.
The organizer of the regatta, Neil Clifton – who also is Past-Commodore of Motueka Yacht & Cruising Club – commented “this is a great opportunity for Motueka yachties to measure themselves against crews from around the country.
We certainly plan to put Port Motueka on the yachting map this year!”
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 444 4708
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
COMMUNITY HOUSE Beneficiaries and 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
INDOOR BOWLS - Monday & Wednesday 1.15 - 3pm. All Welcome. Contact Jude 027 3244226 Motueka Seniors Hub 10 Pah St.
INDOOR BOWLS at Mapua Hall, the 3rd and last Fridays of the month. Bowls at 2pm followed by “bring a plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcome. $3. Mapua Friendship Club. Contact Val 035403685.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Cafe, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am - 12 noon
KNIT & NATTER Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359 All Welcome
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 0273366300
social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Jana 528 4355
MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd and 4th Thursday every month 1-3pm. St Andrews lounge. 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299
MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOY LIBRARY Motueka
District Toy Library on 44 Pah st. Open 10am11:30am Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturday 10am - 12pm. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages
MOTUEKA COASTAL BUS service operates Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, leaves Motueka i-SITE at 9.30am to Tasman & Mapua, then Richmond CBD & the Aquatic Centre, returns 1pm. Return fare Motueka to Richmond CBD $10. Pre-booking essential via Motueka i-SITE 03 528 6543
MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP Walks every Thursday. For information contact our Secretary at secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com, 0212640403 and check our website www.motueka50pluswalkers. org.nz
81 8 13 98
NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). Contact 022 6822 373 to book a ride / mapuawheels@gmail. com, 24hrs notice required.
NVC PRACTICE GROUPS (2) starting in Motueka
Thursday October 2022 – 1pm contact Vikki Lee at vikkijlee@gmail.com and 7pm contact Margaret McCallum at margaret@margaretmccallum.com. Koha for use of space
MOTUEKAELYSIUM FOR WIDOWS & WIDOWERS
meets Monday 9.30am at Muses Café High Street for coffee & chat, friendship & support. Ph Noela 5288374 or Carol 5285027
MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a
Arborist
ALL TREE CARE
Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming.
Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 or 027 494 8028
Death Notice
REBUS MOTUEKA Next meeting will be Friday 17th
Febuary 2023
RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island 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.
RED CROSS SHOP MOTUEKA Community House, Decks reserve. We sell clean clothing and household linen. Open 10-2pm Mon-Fri. All welcome. Donations much appreciated. CLOSED from December 20th untill 9th January
RUMMIKUB Thursdays 1 - 4pm friendly group includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359
RUM MORRIS DANCERS. Light hearted musicians and dancers. 7pm Tuesday at the Lower Moutere Scout Den. Embrace your inner unicorn with these delightful people. rummorris@gmail.com.
SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust, Contact us today. Housing@GHT.CO.NZ, ph:03-5457100
SURVIVORS ANDTHRIVERS - 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.
THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKING GROUP
Meeting on Thursdays at 9AM by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 min, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people! Phone: 03 528 8358
This month it will be an informal social get together.
TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA Resuming 1st Febuary
ALLINCAMCOOK, passed away peacefully in his Kaiteriteri home surrounded by family, on 28 December 2022. A celebration ceremony was held with close friends and family to honour him. He is lovingly remembered and his family wish to thank all those who had a positive effect on Cam’s life.
Dentures
NEWDENTURES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.
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LIST your AGM notice in The Guardian Classifieds. Ph 528 2088 or email: guardian. motueka@xtra.co.nz
Wanted to Buy
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
Antiques
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, (weekdays 9am - 4pm).
STORAGESYSTEMS Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.
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TASMAN Storage units available from $6.20pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
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Trades
TASMAN
See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nz or Ph. 022 528 8159
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NEIL KRAMMER
3.9.1956 - 11.1.18
If we could visit heaven even for a day, maybe for a moment the pain would go away. We’d put our arms around you and whisper words so true, that living life without you is the hardest thing to do. No matter what we do, no morning dawns or evening falls when we don’t think of you. From your loving family, Wife Viv, children Daniel, Hayley & partner Steve, and Grandson Jack. Tight lines & keep on truckin.
2023. Toastmasters Motueka meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St, Motueka. 6.45pm start. Gain speaking confidence, friendly environment. More info, Ph Sierra 027 844 4765 or Peter 027 746 8311 Flexible
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
Funerals
Situations Vacant
The Doctors Motueka
We are a busy rural general practice with a dynamic extended care team.
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our friendly pro-active team. We have position(s) available 3 days a week up to 1.0 FTE with negotiable hours / days of the week for the right candidate(s).
You will have at least 3 years post-grad clinical experience, a can-do attitude, willingness to learn and work together as part of a team and a passion for provision of high-quality healthcare in a primary setting. A current NZNC APC is essential.
Bene ts of working with us include: Newly renovated practice setting Supportive environment for extension of RN scope Opportunity to undertake Post Grad education Competitive renumeration.
To Apply: For more information or to apply please email CV & Cover Letter to jennifer.cederman@mo.thedoctors.co.nz
Moana Orchard is looking for enthusiastic people to join our team for the upcoming Apple harvest season. With seasonal work available from the middle of February through to May/June.
We have positions available for Orchard work:
• Tractor drivers
• Bin shifter drivers
• Orchard QC
• Apple pickers
And packing shed positions:
• Grading
• Tray lling
Also:
• Truck Driver
If you would like to apply for any of these positions or to nd out more information, please email moanaaccounts@xtra.co.nz or text 0274401212.
Moana Orchard is looking for an experienced Truck driver for the upcoming apple harvest season. This contract runs from approx 14th February 2023 to 23rd June 2023.
Between 40 to 65 hours per week at peak times, Monday to Friday, some Saturdays required. Driving a truck and trailer between Motueka and Nelson. There is the possibility of ongoing orchard/machinery work if wanted.
The successful applicant will have:
• Full drivers licence with endorsements. Class 5
• A good understanding of Health and Safety.
• Reliable with Good time management skills.
• Be willing and able to work the whole season.
Enquiries to Moanaaccounts@xtra.co.nz
Oliver 027 4401212
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Takaka Rameka Creek Road
Located in East Takaka bordering the northern end of the Rameka mountain Bike Track (part of the Canaan Downs mountain bike tracks) sits this unique 75 hectare property covered in stunning native bush. Situated in a clearing smack in the middle you'll discover a beautifully executed single room cabin nestled in amongst the ferns and trees. bayleys.co.nz/4051791
75.7167ha 1
For Sale
View by appointment
Matt Galvin 027 768 6288
matt.galvin@bayleys.co.nz
VINING REALTY GROUP LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED REAA 2008
Motueka 43 Kerei Street
Located in the popular Tana Pukekohatu subdivision, this modern low maintenance home is completed with easy care gardens and is conveniently located close to town and within walking distance of schools and childcare. The perfect home for either families, investors or retirees. bayleys.co.nz/4051796
400sqm 3 2
For Sale offers invited over $699,000
View by appointment
Matt Galvin 027 768 6288
matt.galvin@bayleys.co.nz
VINING REALTY GROUP LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED REAA 2008
Motueka
Jocelyn Avenue
Just a short walk to the township of Motueka. This is a well designed, high spec three bedroom home which has very recently been completed and is looking seriously sharp. An absolute must see in person. Only a short distance away from bars, restaurants, parks, doctors and supermarkets. Convenience is key.
bayleys.co.nz/4051707
bayleys.co.nz
447sqm 3 2 2
Asking Price $895,000
View by appointment
Matt Galvin 027 768 6288
matt.galvin@bayleys.co.nz
VINING REALTY GROUP LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED REAA 2008
Artist's impression
Mapua 108 Iwa Street
Sleek, versatile, spacious
Have you been thinking about building? Are you worried about the process? Are you wanting a sleek, versatile and spacious threebedroom home to call your own close to the Mapua Village and Wharf? Then look no further. This package has been diligently crafted to optimise bang for your buck while not sacrificing a thing. bayleys.co.nz/4051759
3 2 2 2
Asking Price $1,250,000
View by appointment
Matt Galvin 027 768 6288
matt.galvin@bayleys.co.nz
VINING REALTY GROUP LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED REAA 2008