When local sculptor, Arthur Hawke created and donated the “Mapua Cup” for the 2019 regatta it created lots of interest around the boat club and local area with around 70 boats participating and over 200 spectators. One of the highlights of the regatta is a race between a Mapua Boat Club team and a team from the local Tamaha
Sea Scouts, rowing traditional cutters from the seaside village’s wharf to Rabbit Island and return. Last year the winners were the “oldies” from the Mapua Boat Club, so the game is on to find out who will be this year’s winners. The Mapua Boat Club was formed in 1987 to save the Mapua Wharf from
being demolished. Today there are more than 100 members. In 2015, restricted vehicle access to the increasingly busy area made the boat ramp inaccessible. However, there is ongoing work with the council and councillors to remedy this situation, there is a perfect spot for a new ramp and eventually, there will be a new
ramp built to serve the boating community. The Mapua Boat Club Regatta will be held on Saturday, 21 March and is open for entry to kayaks, dinghies, stand-up paddleboards and small yachts. Registration is open on the day from 1pm, entry is $2 per event and racing commences from 2pm onwards.
With one in five youth showing signs of hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices, Hearing Nelson’s education and communications manager Tracy Dawson says education is paramount.
Hearing Awareness week took place from 1-7 March with the focus on preventing hearing loss, and thanks to the generosity of local Motueka businesses, school students in our area were educated on hearing loss prevention through onehour workshops, ‘Dangerous Decibels’.
The interactive workshops focussed on: what is sound, the anatomy of the ear, what are dangerous decibels, what does hearing loss feel like, the relationship between decibels and listening time. In-particular; You can listen at 85dB for 8 hours, something at 100dB (top of the volume of smart phones) 15 minutes and if you are standing by a speaker at 115dB you get 15 seconds before the delicate hair cells within the inner ear are damaged. The importance of self-regulation and safe listening guidelines was taught as was how to recognise signs of hearing loss and taking personal responsibility for reserving hearing. Also to develop social conscience by com-
municating effectively and speaking with clarity and presence to those people who are hard of hearing.
With no government funding, Hearing Nelson, which was established in 1953 to improve the lives of those people living with a hearing loss and to prevent hearing loss, is required to fund their Dangerous Decibels workshops by gaining individual workshop sponsorship. With a cost of $100 plus GST for each classroom workshop, Tracy says Hearing Nelson is grateful for support from Murray Thorn Suzuki, New World, Hays Plumbing, Mitre 10 and Stonewood Homes which enabled them to deliver seven workshops to students at Motueka South and Parklands Schools.
“I am delighted that the Motueka business community I have approached has seen the value in the preventative educational programmes we are implementing,” says Tracy.
Hearing Nelson runs community clinics in Motueka and if people would like to have their hearing aids cleaned, they can pop along and do so for $10.
Members receive the service free.
Call (03) 548 3270 for further information or to book an independent screening hearing test for $20.
Further business sponsors are invited to enable Tracy to offer more workshops for other schools in the area during winter.
“If any businesses would like to sponsor a workshop that would be very much appreciated, and so great for the kids,” says Tracy.
190 High Street Motueka Ph 528-6689
As the top of the south’s hub leader for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award programme, Whenua Iti Outdoors (WIO) has scheduled a meeting for Award participants and those interested in signing up to the renowned Award.
Taking place onsite at WIO next Wednesday, 18 March, it kicks off at 5pm with drinks and nibbles provided at 6pm and the opportunity to chat with other attendees.
Jessica Zanetti from the Duke of Edinburgh head office will be there offering information about the Award as will other Award Unit Leaders and Adventurous Journey providers. Attendees will hear about new developments including the Kakariki Journey, find out how to set up their own Award Unit and receive information on the Online Record Book. There will also be a chance to ask any questions about the Award.
As hub leader WIO helps connect local schools, community and potential participants with more information on getting up and running with the Award as a school or for students who would like to do it independently.
The meeting is open to anyone interested in the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award including providing the Award or taking part.
Meeting - Wed 18 March 5pm at WIO
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“We feel that music is healing and uplifts the soul, invoking a sublime feeling of peace throughout the entire being,” say father and son music duo Monk Party.
Pragunya and his son Nelson MyersDaly are influenced by many cultures and traditions which have shaped their music to a wide variety of sounds having similarities to African, Indian, Middle Eastern and Jazz music. The foundation of their music is from their spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy who has written countless short mantric songs in Bengali and Sanskrit.
Coming off a small tour in the south playing in Timaru, Oamaru, Dunedin, Alexandra, Queenstown and Christchurch, they’re travelling to our region to perform in Takaka at the Village Theatre on Wednesday, 18 March at 7.30pm.
Pragunya and Nelson’s lifestyles can be likened to that of urban monks in the modern western world, as they share some
similarities in their spiritual practice to those monks, seers and sages of the East.
They run daily or perform similar exercises to create a healthy body-temple surcharging it with dynamism and energy and meditate twice daily in the morning and evening to create peace in the mind and an expansion of the heart: the spiritual heart. This is their humble journey as they share enthusi-
asm for music and the spiritual life.
They have been extremely fortunate to be able to perform in North America, Australasia and perform regularly at events.
The duo use their life of meditation in harmony with these meditative songs as their foundation, creating a fount of inspiration and performance.
The purpose of these meditative
mantric-like compositions is to encourage our spiritual awakening, stimulate our deepest aspirations and nourish our inner existence. Their music has structure but also has the element of improvisation.
Monk Party Takaka Village Theatre
Wednesday, 18 March 7.30pm
Ronald Arthur Edgar died peacefully in his Tricare home in Kawana, Sunshine Coast on Wednesday, 12 February at 9.40pm. Ron is survived by his children, Tracy, Kelly and Jai and by his Granddaughter Ashley and her children Harvey and Willow. Ron was the fourth son of long time Motueka residents, Frank and Joan Edgar now deceased. Ron’s younger brother, Snow and his wife Rita still live in Upper Moutere. A man of great energy and determination, Ron built a successful drilling business based in the fabulous mining town of Charters Towers, Queensland. His company “Leanda Drilling” launched in 1968 became a byword around the town. Ron would drill anywhere and everywhere. At its peak, 50 locals were on the payroll as “Leanda’s” drilling sites became more numerous and more widespread throughout the North and interstate.
Ron was born in New
Zealand but left home at 16 as a passionate supporter of the 1956 All Black team. He could not complete the tour. When his pockets were empty, he gained employment at Radium Hill in South Australia. In the sixties he worked for McFar Geophysicists. Mining by this stage was in his blood. Leanda started small with some basic secondhand rigs but, being a man with a compelling vision he persisted. His ability and reliability were soon recognised by the industry. In the early seventies his company boasted 4 rigs. By 1988 the fleet had grown to 20. They included an Ingersoll-Rand T4, a Long Year 44, a Schramm percussion, 4 UDR 650’s and 2 UDR 1000’s. He took pride in his work and always looked after his crews and their families. His ‘Igloo’ in Harris Street was a town landmark and testimony to his leadership in the industry.
He loved the town and its rich heritage
of mining and rugby union and was keen to contribute to its bright future. A lasting tribute to his generosity, belief in the community and his rugby passion is the ‘Charters Towers Bulls’ rugby club which can now be considered one of the best on the Queensland rural rugby scene. This year sees its 40th anniversary. Ron will be fondly remembered as the Club’s second patron. It can truly be said that without his foundation efforts and his financial generosity, the club would not have grown as quickly and as strongly as it has.
He derived many rewards of course. To see the junior ranks grow was a great thrill but to be a regular tourist as a ‘Golden Oldie’ with the ‘Knackered Bulls’ was surely his crowning glory. In his spare time, he ran with the Hashouse Harriers!
Ron was a diligent businessman, highly organised, efficient and innovative. He brought these skills to the man-
agement of the club and to the ‘Charters Towers Country Music Festival’ of which he was their second president.
He will be long remembered as a man
Clearing the pest vines out of Golden Bay and around the Abel Tasman National Park is the aim of Project De-Vine and on Saturday, 21 March all are welcome to attend a working bee from 9.30am to 1pm.
Meet at the Moss Scenic Reserve, Riwaka Valley Road off State Highway 60, Riwaka.
of vision, determination and generosity. Vale to a big-hearted New Zealander. Rest in Peace
Text supplied by Tom Hardy (Ron’s son-in-law)
Drive through Riwaka (if coming from Motueka) continue along State Highway 60, turn left onto Riwaka Valley Road, off the main road up to the start of the Takaka hill, just before the traffic lights. Drive up Riwaka Valley Road for about 3kms. They will assemble at the Moss Scenic Reserve car park.
This is a great chance for the many landowners in this area to meet and work with the
team, as they will be visiting many properties over the next three years as contractors for the DOC Community Fund Grant that Tasman Environmental Trust is administering. It does not matter how much you know as you will be teamed up with those that know the pest vines. The reserve is easy to walk around on, with occasional scrambles & maybe a few climbs for those so inclined! Please bring sturdy shoes, gloves & secateurs, loppers or retractable hand saws (best - if you have one) for the big ones. Please bring your own water. Snacks will be provided at the tea break with some cool drink options. For more details or last-minute queries: phone Mark 027 283 5866 or mark@ projectde-vinetrust. org.nz
This year’s head students of Motueka High School, Tagan Stringer and Christopher Davis embody the school’s values of strive to learn, manage self and have respect.
“We’re excited to be leaders of the school,” say the pair.
Following last year’s announcement of their position, which is split between a student and staff vote, Tagan says she was “pretty chuffed”.
“Getting the position means you’re liked so that makes you feel good. It also means other people think you’re good for the role,” says Tagan.
Christopher is aiming to bring a greater emphasis on mental health for the school’s students.
“I think within male teenagers there’s a lack of the importance of good mental health. Mental health is often put behind physical health when really it’s just as important if not more so. It actually applies to all stu-
dents, not just males, and especially around exam time,” he says.
Christopher and Tagan were primaryschooled at Mahana and Parklands schools respectively and in year-10 the pair did junior theatre sports together, which they say created a “bond” that is serving them well in their new roles.
With expectations to deliver quality speeches, they are grateful
for their “strong and confident” voices.
“I really enjoy singing and that’s how I get my speaking confidence,” says Tagan.
The role requires speeches from them during the school’s powhiri - welcoming ceremony, prize-givings, assemblies and ANZAC day among others.
Also a keen netballer and touch player, Tagan is unsure of
plans next year though travelling and playing music in Australia could be on the cards.
Christopher, a member of the Motueka Waka Ama Club, currently has his sights set on studying law at Otago University.
With more than a dozen new teachers at the school this year, Christopher and Tagan say it’s testament to the school’s reputation and “how good it is”.
- Motueka Library - 12 Pah Street - Phone 03 528 1047 -
Celebrating Race Unity at Motueka Library
Check out our Pop up display on “French cookery” this week. Read Around the World Reading Challenge for adults
Tasman District Libraries challenge you to read at least one book by authors from 4 different countries. Pick up your passport between 2 March – 30 April.
BookCafe at Motueka Library
Monday 16 March, 10.30-12pm
Discuss thought provoking topics. Topic: bring something which has ”meaning” for you, eg a quote, photo, book, postcard etc
Writing your own Story Workshop at Motueka Library
Wednesday 18 March, 10am-12pm
Join Malin Bengtson and get started writing about yourself. Bookings preferred, $10
Our time in Sri Lanka” at Motueka Library
Thursday 26 March, 11am-12pm
Join us to hear Joan and Peter Minchin talk about their amazing time spent in Sri Lanka. Celebrating Race Unity
Lifestyle Group at Motueka Library
Friday 27 March, 11am-12pm
Discuss Lifestyle topics and meet new people. March Topic: Health Enjoy a cuppa.
Jesse, Graeme, Dan and Chris from IDEA Services with community support worker Rob Owens (front) take a breather from picking up rubbish in Motueka’s Thorps Bush. The group, The Motu Community Volunteer Rubbish Team, began picking up rubbish from around various parks and streets within Motueka in 2011. Spending every Monday afternoon on the job, they estimate they fill a council rubbish bag each week. They also clean out a few discarded campsites around the bush and in the past have found all manner of items including wallets and pushbikes which they’ve taken to the Police Station.
Supported by Beryl Wilkes of the Tasman District Council, the group has afternoon tea provided and also use gloves and fluro vests supplied by council. “It’s just a really good way for us to give back to the local community by getting out there and doing this,” says Rob.
More capability, less noise and the ability for patients to listen to music are all benefits of the new Siemens scanner for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) installed at Nelson Hospital.
The new Siemens 1.5T Sola MRI system was installed last year and is a technological progression, with clearer images, faster scanning and the capability of undertaking more specific imaging than the previous scanner, for example breast MRI.
The new suite is not only a $2.8 million investment by Nelson Marlborough Health, it is also a step forward for the radiol-
ogy team with modern technology, ease of patient placement, and more space for other clinicians and clinical equipment if required to obtain the MR image.
The previous scanner was co-owned with Pacific Radiology and access was shared. Now NMH owns the scanner outright, General Manager Clinical Services, Lexie O’Shea, says it affords greater flexibility and more sessions to deliver more scanning.
“The new MRI system has enabled us
to significantly reduce the time patients are waiting and breast imaging patients no longer have to travel to Blenheim, this is great news for our region,” she says.
The new scanner has a wider bore and better lighting which offers patients’ greater comfort, especially as they can be in the scanner for anywhere between 20 minutes and an hour and a half.
The inpatient area has also been improved, with preparation and recovery areas, better visibility for staff and better
changing facilities for patients.
The new images created by the scanner have also found favour with the radiologists due to their clarity.
Lead MRI Technologist Phil Taylor says the change to a Siemens system has seen a steep, challenging, yet immensely rewarding learning curve for the MITs.
He says staff completed intensive MRI cardiac and breast imaging applications training on the new platform and continued support for training is showing in the rapid development of our service capabilities.
Installation of the new scanner began in July 2019 with building work completed in midNovember.
Fish Mainland is now established as a non-profit organisation to coordinate, represent, and promote the interests of the South Island marine recreational fishing community, says Jim Crossland, Chair of the group of South Islanders and Stewart Islanders who designed Fish Mainland.
Its purpose is to restore and sustain fisheries resources to maximise recreational fishers’ experiences and opportunities. To achieve its purpose, Fish Mainland will support local initiatives to improve recreational fishing and maintain a healthy marine environment that is crucial to the wellbeing of all fishers and interests.
This means that Fish Mainland is designed to support existing fishing clubs, boat clubs and related organisations in achieving their own outcomes.
As important, Fish Mainland is designed
to provide non-club affiliated recreational fishers the means to raise issues and have input into fisheries management processes, if they choose to do so. Fishers can then turn attention to what is important to them, knowing that Fish Mainland is looking after their interests.
Jim says, “Fish Mainland has a clear advocacy role in providing a unified voice for South Island and Stewart Island recreational fishers to Government and others.”
“However, for Fish Mainland’s voice to be effective, it must demonstrate the ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with the Government, Iwi and the other fishing sectors and interests to find workable solutions to challenges in shared fisheries that provide the best public outcomes,” says Jim.
“Shared fisheries are those where com-
mercial, recreational and Maori customary fishers have a shared interest, and they value their share quite differently,” explains Jim.
Fish Mainland was incorporated 6 January, and its website www.fishmainland. nz went live March 2.
The level of support for Fish Mainland shows that its establishment is long overdue. Fish Mainland has the support of several South Island fishing and boating clubs, many individual fishers and the Marine Guardians of Fiordland and Kaikoura.
The South Island Iwi and commercial fishing interests also recognise the benefits of having an organisation that is mandated to represent recreational fishers’ interests. Fish Mainland has the inprinciple support of all nine South Island Iwi, along with the support of the commercial representative organisa-
tions that will directly engage with Fish Mainland on shared fisheries challenges.
“The primary reason for this unprecedented level of support is the recognition that the recreational voice is the missing link in addressing the inevitable challenges in shared fisheries. With Fish Mainland established as intended, Iwi and the other fishing sectors and interests will know who to go to,” says Jim.
The Fish Mainland website allows individuals and groups to sign up as members for free. It also provides for members and non-members alike to make donations, with the assurance that your donations will go towards ensuring sustainable use of the marine environment and its resources.
The website also seeks members’ preference for funding Fish Mainland.
“At this early stage,
Fish Mainland needs your show of support, especially while we work with Government and others on the best
way to secure adequate long-term funding.”
Fish Mainland
Public Meeting
Thursday, 19 March 5.30pm at the Motueka RSA. All welcome.
Motueka’s highly-respected librarian Sandee Boyd was farewelled recently with an afternoon tea at the Library.
Sandee Boyd has always been good with people, after all she’s been told that repeatedly all her life, and it’s these skills that will see her sorely missed from Motueka’s Library.
On Friday, 28 February Sandee retired from the library after a 40 year tenure with colleagues acknowledging her “sense of humour and incred-
ible knowledge”.
“I’ve enjoyed all of it and met some amazing people through here,” says Sandee.
Her long-standing relationship with the Motueka Library began in 1979 when she was employed for a 6-week stint typing catalogue cards on her own portable typewriter.
Then, in 1980 when one of the two fulltime staff headed overseas,
Sandee was offered a fulltime position which she held for the next four decades.
“I have especially enjoyed helping the public and get immense satisfaction out of helping them find what they want. There’s quite a technique for reference interviews to figure out exactly what people are after when they may not even know themselves!”
A keen crafts person, Sandee makes a variety of cards and is looking forward to spending more time on this hobby and as an avid reader of non-fiction, particularly biographies and travel, no doubt she’ll be frequenting the library and enjoying it from the other side of the desk.
“I just love this library.”
Rutherford Healthcare welcomes
Rutherford Healthcare, at 132 Collingwood Street is Nelson’s only dedicated accredited day surgery facility and welcomes the addition of Dr Jane Strang who will expand its services to include Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy and other General Surgical procedures.
Rutherford Healthcare is well established and known for its provision of high quality and reasonably priced surgical care and is currently installing top quality endoscopy equipment to enable Jane to lead this expansion of procedures provided.
This exciting new service will be available from April this year through direct referral from your GP. Phone 027 541 0388
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Takaka Hill rebuild team begin work on five complex repair sites at the same time, from mid-March.
From this week, people who use the hill road will notice a change in how the single lane traffic is managed ahead of a new position for the top traffic light which controls vehicle movements.
This signals the second stage of the repairs needed to SH60, the only road access to Golden Bay, after ex-tropicalcyclone Gita caused extensive damage in February 2018.
This work will continue all this year, aiming to reopen to two lanes by the end of 2020.
Since 2018, road access between Riwaka on the Motueka side of the hill, and the top of the Takaka Hill, has been controlled over the one-lane sections with traffic signals. A timer shows people how long they have to wait.
“For our crews to get to the slip site at the top of the hill, the road must be reduced to one lane, and we need to shift the traffic lights by 700 metres to include this area,” says Principal Project Manager Chris Robertson.
This will add two minutes to wait times at the lights, increasing the total wait time to up to 14 minutes at each end of the stop points.
“We plan to start moving the lights on Monday or Tuesday (9 and 10 March), weather permitting. This shift will take about two weeks to complete so during this time manual stop/ go traffic management will be used. We thank all Takaka Hill and Golden Bay drivers for being patient while this next stage is safely installed,” he says.
Retaining wall designs have now been completed at the five significantly damaged sites on Takaka Hill with construction underway from mid-
March.
“The remaining five sites are all significant pieces of work with geotechnical risks, and there’s been a huge amount of planning work needed before this work could safely get underway,” says Chris.
Repairs to the ten less complex sites were completed in 2019.
This new stage of work will be carried out by Downer on behalf of the Transport Agency. Night closures to come
Before on-site works get underway in March, the safety barriers around the five major sites need to be replaced, taking around ten nights.
The road will be closed to do this work, with an opening for essential travel.
“The night closures will increase safety for maintenance crews, significantly reduce the number of day time disruptions on Takaka Hill road and enable better quality maintenance and slip
prevention work,” says Chris.
Access will be available for emergency services throughout the night closures.
Cyclists avoid the hill if you can “For safety reasons, we ask cyclists to avoid travelling over the hill while con struction is underway between mid-March and October 2020. There will be heavy construction plant operating nearby and the road width will be significantly reduced,” says Chris.
Early April catchup in Takaka, Saturday morning
The Transport Agency’s project team will meet with locals and answer any questions about the Takaka Hill road repairs on Saturday, 4 April, 9am to 11am: Takaka Village Market, 49 Commercial Street, Takaka.
For more information on the SH60 Takaka Hill repairs project, contact takakahill@nzta. govt.nz
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On Thursday, 5 March a Combined Districts Community and Whanau Meeting was held at St Thomas’s Church on Motueka’s High Street. With a number of our local community workers in attendance the day was one of collaboration and connection.
“We have had some absolutely awesome folk come along and share information. These community workers are the least paid and probably do the most voluntary hours of those in our community,” says Rae Dozell Motueka Community House coordinator and the day’s organiser.
Lead tutor of Manaaki Tapoi Cultural Tourism course, Mike Elkington, gave an insight into the course and how it celebrates the importance of Cultural (indigenous) Tourism. Learning focuses on key elements of Maori culture and how they are interpreted in cultural tourism experiences, and NCEA credits can be achieved.
Youth Services Staff from Motueka and Golden Bay explained their services and funding opportunities while Kaye Latham from Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective talked about what their services can provide for youth workers in the district.
An important aspect
of the meeting focused on how community workers connect with rural members of our community, as suicide amongst this sector continues to alarm.
Wayne Langford a Golden Bay farmer who suffered from depression spoke of his family’s YOLO attitude – You Only Live Once, and the challenges facing rural folk.
Rural Women NZ talked of their challenges with an aging volunteer group and Henry from the Top of the South Rural Support Trust spoke of their responses in times of rural emergencies such as after the fires last year.
“It was a very inspirational and positive day with wonderful guest speakers who spoke from the heart. The audience were deeply affected by the wide range of emotions and experiences shared by the speakers and they all benefited from the many networking opportunities,” says Rae.
Organisers are grateful to the sponsors who donated funds to provide the venue, catering and vouchers for the guest speakers: Motueka Community Store, Tasman District Council, Nelson Building Society, Nelson Bays Primary Health, New World, Countdown and Whenua Iti Outdoors.
Bronwyn
Geddes, a born and bred Nelsonian, has a reputation for sculpting sounds and words while skilfully playing with rhythm and working with spatial concepts, and on Wednesday, 18 March the Motueka
Live Poets will host her at the Motueka Yacht Club.
The evening kicks off at 7pm and will begin with walk-ups. Everybody is invited to read or recite your own or others poetry or enjoy being part of the audience. Koha entry.
Anyone seeking positive action about climate change will want to check out ‘Walking the TalkLocal Solutions to Carbon Reduction’ in March and April.
‘Walking the Talk’ is a series of events that showcases examples of carbon reducing activities in and around Motueka and Ngatimoti. ‘Walking the Talk’ offers two tours in April of urban and rural properties highlighting practices that sequester carbon and/or reduce greenhouse gas emissions – all as part of everyday, practical living for tour host families. Proceeding the tours there will be an evening programme of background information and a virtual tour of examples in the Tasman region.
Central to this event is ‘Drawdown, The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming’, edited by Paul Hawken. The book (and associated website) brings together an international group of researchers and scientists to offer
a set of meticulously researched, realistic, and in some cases startling, solutions to climate change. One hundred effective techniques and practices are put forward, each solution ranked in terms of the total amount of greenhouse gases it can potentially avoid or remove (‘drawdown’) from the atmosphere by 2050. There are many examples to be seen in our region, some of which can be seen through ‘Walking the Talk’. Solutions that can be seen at each tour site are identified and explained in Drawdown terms.
Solutions within the Drawdown sectors of Materials, Food, Energy, Buildings and Cities, Coastal Wetlands, Water Distribution and Transport are illustrated in ‘Walking the Talk’ tours.
Food solutions attract a huge emphasis in Drawdown, from food waste and a plant-rich diet to the agricultural practices that sequester carbon and minimise carbon emissions in food pro-
duction.
Included are hugely productive gardens and orchards that support one or more families, are managed by crop rotation, companion planting, compost and home-grown liquid fertiliser, efficient irrigation and other aspects that site hosts may identify. Beyond the home garden, rural properties illustrate Drawdown solutions of farmland restoration, silvopasture, multistrata agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, afforestation, biochar, and water management / irrigation. Plantrich foods, recipes and resources will be available at the lunch sites of each tour.
Solutions shown from the energy sector of Drawdown are a variety of rooftop solar systems and solar water heating (with associated monitoring technology), clean cook stoves and instream hydro. There’s a big focus on recycling, from building materials and other materials, food waste to compost or animals, upcycling clothing and repurposing of materi-
als.
It’s hoped that tour participants will leave ‘Walking the Talk’ motivated to assess their lifestyles from a perspective of ‘what have I learned that I/we could do now to reduce my/ or emissions or draw down carbon?’ Any
of the features seen could be a start of an individual’s or family’s progression, a building block, towards climate change reversal. And of course, as James Renwick and many other climate scientists regularly say ‘Talk about it, at every
opportunity’.
‘Walking the Talk’ is a Local Matters event, organised by the Motueka Branch of the Green Party of Aotearoa.
The introductory evening programme is on Monday, 23 March at the Mapua
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of the top floor will be able to design their own floor area and fit out in conjunction with the developer.
The new building will have a high profile in a rapidly expanding community, it will be of top-
Community Hall, 7.30 pm. Entry is $10; students with ID, free. Site tours are Saturday 4 and Saturday 18 April; further details will be available and registration will open at the March, 23 event. Contact Heather: 03 522 4458.
quality design, and have a high earthquake resistance rating. The building is complemented by a generous car parking area, with over 30 parking spaces and a dedicated drop off and pick up bay.
high profile and highly successful Lower Queen Street Health Centre is to be complemented by a 1000 metre square 2 story additional building on an adjacent site in Lower Queen Street.
new building, Lower Queen Street Health 2, will have a Day Stay Operating Theatre on the Ground Floor and around 450msq of space on the top floor, the latter is well suited to Professional Rooms. Tenants
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It’s exciting for the Motueka High Rugby Club to have an U18s team running for two consecutive years.
Already this season we are seeing a dedicated group of young men making up our U18 squad. They have been training hard for the past few weeks already. (Tuesday’s and Thursdays 5:30 pm at the Sports Park for any new players interested).
We are very fortunate to have some incredibly skilled, experienced and dedicated coaches on board for the season. Tito Elisara as our coaching coordinator, Vai Akafalau training our forwards, Aaron Coe working with our Backs and our long term coach Dion Iorns who has been the backbone of this team right from JAB rugby.
We are very excited about the potential this group has and are extremely privileged to have coaches prepared
Motueka High School Rugby Club serves Motueka and wider community. Players are predominantly from MHS, however, we welcome other rugby players to play for our club. We draw from a range of clubs in the hope to mature and develop players who will again serve our local rugby community once they leave school. As well as those who move beyond the U18 age grade and players who will go on to represent the Tasman region.
To ensure all age grade players wanting to participate in rugby are captured, the Motueka High Rugby Club is thankful for the support of the Friends of Motueka Rugby, Huia and Riwaka Rugby Clubs. Last season, Motueka High School Rugby Club appointed Jo Griffith as their administrator. As a club, we strongly believe in keeping our youth involved in sport and saw the benefits of having Jo aboard last season so are happy to have her involvement again for the upcoming season. Motueka High Rugby is pleased to have a secondary schools girls team, and three age-grade male teams; Under 14, 15 and an Under 18 team representing the club again this season. We welcome new players in all grades and any inquiries can contact Jo Griffith 027 235 9029.
Last season 3 of our teams placed in the TRU’s Fair Play competition. We are extremely proud of our teams and club for continually displaying fair play towards one another and toward the game of rugby. TRU’s Fair Play competition is where each team is marked out of 5 on four areas of their sportsmanship-Team behaviour, coach behaviour, sideline behaviour and Field setup/ compliance
We have a group of excited young boys waiting to join and start Age Grade Rugby at Motueka High School. These players have come from the supporting local clubs and are looking forward to joining to make up the U14 team.
Currently, we are seeking new players to join this team along with some positive coaches keen to support these young lads! We are currently confirming some skills and development sessions for this team.
If you are interested in playing or supporting these guys please contact Jo Griffith 0272359029.
This year is shaping up to be an exciting year for our girls with a lot of interest and new players coming along to give rugby a go. Training for 15s has started last Wednesday with another 5 sessions aimed at developing our local U18’s girls delivered by Joe Wineera from Soulutionz Sports Trust.
We welcome any age grade girls interested or keen to give rugby a go to come along. Meet by the gym/ on the field at Motueka High School 3:30 - 4:30 each Wednesday. We are very fortunate to have Joe Wineera commit to being our girl’s coach this season with Kath Saunders returning as manager. We look forward to watching these girls and this team grow. A huge thank you to the many people who have dedicated their time and skills over the years to support girl’s rugby in Motueka.
The Under 15’s are excited to get their season started after an outstanding season last year. The majority of this team have been together for many years and are always welcoming to any new players who want to join a great group of young fellas.
Grant Inglis is returning as coach, he has been supporting and developing these rugby players right through JAB until now. The support of Kelly and Tony Atkin is also hugely appreciated by this team. Kelly is this teams hands-on, super amazing manager!!! This enthusiastic group are all looking forward to the season ahead.
This year will be an exciting year for this age group as they will be heading to Invercargill in Sept to take place in the Rural Livestock tournament!
Training will be starting Thursday 19 March at MHS at 4:30 - 5:30 pm and this group of young boys can’t wait to begin the season!
The Tasman premier club rugby competition kicks off across the top of the south on Saturday. Sports reporter Jonty Dine previews the upcoming season.
Marist
2019 - Tasman Trophy: Champions. Sub-union: Runners up.
Coach- Gavin Briggs
Captain-Jacob Norris
Marist had a stellar season in 2019, breaking its decade long Tasman trophy hoodoo in a thrilling final against Waimea, winning 32-29 in extra time before being pipped at the death in the Sub-union final by their rivals.
The side is riddled with experience with a healthy dose of young talent including Nelson College first five Niko Barton and Tom Thornalley. Returning to the ranks will be the likes of Mako wider squad members Taina-Fox Matamua, Sam Briggs and of course inspirational skipper Jacob Norris.
Prediction- Champions.
Having retained the core of its squad, the green machine will again be a force in the competition and the defending champions take the favourites tag into 2020.
“We’d certainly set goals for another strong season but we need to put in the work to get the results.” -Liam Boshoff, Marist midfielder.
Waimea Old Boys
2019-Tasman Trophy: Runners up Sub-union: Champions
Coach- Dion Mytton Captain- Ben Eder
Waimea formed one half of an epic rivalry with Marist in 2019 with the sides requiring extra time in both the sub-union and Tasman Trophy finals to find a victor. Though Waimea went down in the Tasman Trophy, the side avenged the extra time loss in another 100-minute thriller to claim the Nelson championship 25-23. Waimea have lost Alex Coventry from the midfield while winger Mitch Amberger will be sitting out the season due to concussion.
The side has gained the services of Mitch Barry from Nelson RFC as well as the dynamic Daniel Rogers out of Nelson College.
Ones to watch: Sharp shooter Campbell Parata brought a strong reputation from across the ditch and young first five did not disappoint in 2019, leading the competition points tally with 136 nailing 19 penalty goals. Vice captain Michael Stringer will surely be pushing for Mako selection should he duplicate his form of 2019 while blockbusting number-eight Taya Brown will be looking to make his mark on senior rugby following a successful college career.
Prediction: Third.
There’s little to suggest Waimea won’t be every much the force it as in 2019. Some smart recruitment helps offset some of the player losses and Waimea look a good chance to go one better in the 2019 Tasman Trophy.
“I think it might be a bit tighter this season but we are ready for a good one.”- Dion Mytton, Coach.
Stoke
2019-Tasman Trophy: Ninth Sub-union: Fourth
Coach- Brad Allam
Captain- Blair Prinsep
After a disappointing 2019 campaign Stoke has recruited heavily in the off-season and boasts one of the strongest squads in the competition. The bulk of the 2019 side will be joined by some serious young talent with New Zealand U20s prop Matt Graham Williams, promising utility back Riley Cormack and lock Antonio Shalfoon all moving north form the Canterbury rugby factory. Also joining the side will be stars of the Nelson College 1st XV Fergus Hughes and Levi Carew. First five Taine Robinson has joined the Eagles from Marist while Max Nalder and Jack Grooby will have an intriguing battle for the starting nine jersey.
Ones to watch- Isei Lewaqai and Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta wreaked havoc on defences last season and will no doubt cause plenty more nightmares in 2020. The pair will form part of a powerful pack led by skipper Blair Prinsep up front. The Eagles have plenty of flair outwide as well with the likes of Charlie Chambers and the electric Joey Scott.
Prediction- Runners up.
With so many new players Stoke may take a few games to find the right combinations but all signs point to a revival at Greenmeadows.
“We have a young squad but we will put our best foot forward and are confident of a strong season.”- Kyle Whiting, Club Captain.
Nelson RFC
2019-Tasman Trophy: Sixth
Sub-union: Fifth
Coach- Kade Heke
Captain- Isaac Salmon
The country’s oldest club will be looking to bounce back from a miserable 2019 seaosn, winning just half its Tasman Trophy games and failing to make the playoffs. In its 150th year, Nelson will have plenty to play for. Nelson will again be without a number of its stars for majority of the season as David Havili, Ethan Blackadder and Quinten Strange have cemented themselves in the Crusaders squad. Winger Tima Faingaanuku is also likely to be absent with the Highlanders. That leaves the likes of number-eight Isaiah Miller and Kershawl SykesMartin needing to take on leadership roles. The solid midfield combination of Nick Foxley and Chris Kerslake will again provide the backbone of the backline with Saul Lewis adding some dazzle out wide. The third brother in the Faingaanuku family Ben, will also make his club rugby debut. Prop Isaac Salmon will captain the side for 2020.
Ones to watch- All eyes will of course be on young superstar Anton Segner. The German born loosie was a standout in his college years, twice being named in the New Zealand Schools team and leading Nelson to its first UC Championship in 13 years. Nelson’s fortunes will also rely heavily on the form of young first five Riaihe Rangihaeata from Auckland who replaces incumbent Willy Havili.
Prediction- Fourth.
Nelson simply possesses too much class to produce another season like it did in 2019. The 150th anniversary of the club should reinvigorate the seven time champions to make a serious run to the finals.
Our mindset this season is championship or nothing and we know that as a team, we’ve got the potential to do that.” Anton Segner- Nelson RFC debutant.
Wanderers
2019-Tasman Trophy: Third Sub-union: Third
Coach- Glenn Grant Captain- Fletcher Matthews/Gabba de Kock
The boys from Brightwater were the surprise package of 2019 and having retained the core of its squad will again be confident of knocking over some of the power clubs. Wanderers have signed on powerful prop Sione Mau from Wellington as well as utility back Tayne Lockwood from Motueka and half back Stace Forbes from Collingwood. However, the club is struggling for front rowers compounded by a pre season knee injury to Jake Goeddert.
Ones to watch- Schoolboy star Apetone Vaka will play his second season for Wanderers and will form a bruising combination with another new recruit in El-nino Peniamina of Wellington. Danny MacLauchlan will lead the front row while veteran Fletcher Matthews will run the ship from ten. Flanker Chris Hala’ufia was a member of the St Peter’s College First XV that won the National Top four in 2018 and even scored the winning try in the final against Napier Boys’ High School, a strike later voted the Sky Sport try of the year.
Prediction- Fifth.
While Wanderers have some exciting new prospects, they will struggle to match it with the city clubs however as they proved last year, Wanderers can beat anyone on its day.
“We have a good young team looking forward to having a crack and playing some exciting rugby.”
-Glenn Grant, head coach.
Round one: All games at 3pm Saturday March 14
Waimea Old Boys v Stoke at Jubilee Park
Nelson v Wanderers at Neale Park
Kahurangi v Marist at Sports Park
Renwick vs Waitohi at Renwick
Central vs Moutere at Lansdowne Park
We are excited to kick off the 2020 rugby season and our player registration process is well under way. This year our JAB rugby will be managed by Sam and Melissa Cullen.
Our Division 2 team have started their preseason training, this year the team is managed by Brynn Harris and coached by Sam Hannen and Peter Grant.
Riwaka Rugby Club Division 1 players will be a part of the Kahurangi team which is managed by Dean Walker and coached by Brendan Smith, Mark Kelly and Tito Elisara.
We are always happy to invite any new players to our Club. If you are still wanting to get involved or register a player then head to www.sporty.co.nz or message our Club secretary at admin@riwakarugbyclub.nz.
It’s that time of the year again, JAB Rugby kicks-off at Riwaka Rugby Club!
We held our registration day last Saturday and already have around 100 children for our upcoming 2020 season. We begin the season with an ‘Introductory to Rippa’, for 5 and 6-year-olds who are interested in playing this year. These introductory sessions will be run by Sam Cullen from the Riwaka JAB team and are a great way for kids and parents to see what happens at training and on the field in a Rippa game.
We welcome any new players who are interested in playing Rippa, to come along on Saturday 21st March, 10-11 am at Riwaka Rugby Club grounds.
We will also continue to run our JAB Disco for all our players, which was another highlight of last season - keep your eyes peeled for the 2020 disco date. After running a successful Under 7’s Tournament last year, we are excited to have been given the rights to run the Under 9’s Tournament this season.
Kotahitanga is alive and well at Riwaka Rugby Club, with a 2019 season highlight being the involvement of our Senior B players within our JAB teams.
Our JAB players and parents are grateful for our senior players who came along to training, games and helped out in the kitchen for JAB functions during the season. This has fostered a feeling of ‘togetherness’ within the club and has been a major highlight for our wee players.
Another 2019 highlight was working together with our major sponsor Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi to enter a float in the Christmas Parade, along with all our JAB players, our Senior B Tuakana and with support from Promote You, who provided our magnificent banner.
We would like to extend our gratitude to all of our wonderful JAB families that help support our club each year through fundraising, coaching, managing, washing jerseys, bringing the oranges and supporting our amazing kids on the sidelines every Saturday; without all of this support, our kids would not have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful game of rugby. We look forward to seeing you all on the sidelines again this season.
If you are thinking of registering for the upcoming season, please get in touch with Melissa Cullen, melissakenning@rocketmail.com, Mobile: 021 237 6433. Information about the season will be sent to all players soon. This season, all JAB players will also receive a free beanie at their first training session.
Another season of rugby is fast looming upon us. For the hard-working and dedicated committee of the Tapawera club, it has been well underway since the beginning of February.
We are extremely lucky to have Brad Fenemor on our committee, (a skilled builder) who has upgraded our changing sheds and showers. This was made possible through the generosity of the Nelson Motor Caravan Association, and their members who attended the ‘Music
During the festival, our Rugby club opened up the showers and toilets, for an honesty box donation. We also put together a Sunday lunch which helped to bring in some much-needed funding as well. This was a successful start to the year.
We are now planning and organising the Tapawera Div 2, 10’s tournament. This takes place on Saturday 21st March, at the Tapawera Club grounds.
Last year was a brilliant tournament, although the grounds were dry, all teams had a great day. This year is very dry as well, so we have put irrigation on the main field to get a cover of grass before the competition.
Tapawera Rugby recognises the importance of our children, in building our rugby pathway to the seniors.
This year the Tasman Rugby Union is once again running the Mini Mako in schools at Tapawera. This happens on 25th March, 1st April and 8th April.
teams for the Under 7’s and Under 8’s, with all the other children join ing in our combined age group sides under the’ Valley Stags’ brand. This was a huge success with the kids, after all the hard work put in by the committee to get it organised.
Tapawera Rugby Sponsors. We hope we did you proud and gave you plenty of exposure last year and look forward to our continued relationship.
one. Players, Parents, Coaches, Managers and Administrators. All the volunteers who do a great job for New Zealand grassroots rugby.
The Huia Rugby Club is a prominent sporting club in our Motueka Community which prides itself on being a welcoming club to all in our community. If you would like to get involved come along and join one of our teams.
Relocating from our current clubroom location to Sports Park Motueka has been a long-term project for the Huia Club. The Huia committee members have been working tirelessly to make this vision a reality and are making great progress towards reaching this goal. We would like to thank all the Community Groups and businesses that have provided us with support towards this project.
A big thank you to all our club sponsors and supporters for their continued support.
Huia JAB registrations were held on the 7th March and again have seen steady numbers join the ever-popular club, having teams in all grades.
As always, the Huia club have amazing volunteers that are our wonderful coaches, managers, referees and first aiders that contribute a huge amount of time, knowledge and skills supporting, developing and nurturing our young players. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with our club please let us know.
The season does not start until the start of May so if you are interested in joining one of our teams please feel free to contact us.
Our Division 2 team has been training hard. With a pre-season game in Hanmer and the upcoming Tapawera 10’s tournament they are looking well prepared for the 2020 season.
This year sees Andrew Curtis return at the helm of the team along with assistant coach Siaki Afioga both dedicated in supporting this team to reach their potential. The team had a very encouraging season last year winning the Country round and taking out the Motueka 7’s title. This year the team have a number of exciting players. Both new and senior players are looking forward to a solid season. They will continue to grow their positive team culture and cohesion between senior and junior rugby.
The Div 2 competition kicks off on the 28th March and we are always looking for new committed players to join the team.
The 2020 season is looking very well supported with a good number of volunteers being involved providing a strong well-balanced committee backed up by coaches, managers and general helpers making for a well-prepared club. The club is spoilt with support from the very generous sponsors through to the side-line motivators, showing us rugby is a big part of the community.
Senior B grade
The Senior grade has lost a large number of its young talented players from 2019 who have left the bay predominately for tertiary education. This has put huge pressure on the club’s ability to field a team for 2020.
Faced with ever-increasing challenges from a lack of age-grade teams to limited career opportunities and the demands of employment have meant no younger players are coming through.
If anyone is sitting on the fence or knows someone who could play please get in touch with the club.
The team is well managed with a new head coach Bradley Edmonson supported by Dan Darwin and Mike Shinkle with wisdom provided from John Hills.
Richard Houston will be the team manager again and strong senior playing group headed by Hamish Hills who are doing an exceptional job trying to get a team together.
The club has a strong junior base of players starting with the U/6 – U/8 who play amongst themselves every weekend. It’s always exciting to see the skill levels of these young boys and girls grow as the season goes on.
U/9 – U/12 compete against teams throughout the Motueka and Nelson area. Although they are often far smaller than the urban counterparts, they certainly make up for it with some country courage.
Watching the passion and love for the game from the junior grades is always a pleasure and a reflection of what fantastic role models our coaches are to these kids.
The club would like to thank all the coaches, managers, parents and players who offer their assistance throughout the season, it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed. We would also like to invite the public to come and enjoy some superb grassroots rugby and be apart of our community-driven club.
Collingwood Rugby Football Club has been preparing for the 2020 season with a six week fitness preseason.
With a large squad mainly consisting of last years team, a hand full of new faces and a few returning from a stint at A’s and an overseas adventure, the team numbers are good and we look ready for the start of the 2020 season.
The team is ready for another strong hit out in the competition. We know that the standard of B grade rugby has been high over the past few years, and we will need to be at our best to have a chance at the playoffs later in the year.
Collingwood RFC would like to thank families, supporters and sponsors for there ongoing support as well as the support we receive from Roz Aaron and Michelle on game day.
This year the team is coached by Graeme Miller with support from Ryan Mckay. There is always assistance from senior players with playing ages from 16 to 50 making a great family environment.
It’s that time of year again, yep, the club rugby season is fast approaching and the Motueka United Club is looking forward to another successful year. This year, Motueka United will concentrate solely on JAB grades again. The club fielded teams in most grades last season and will be looking at doing the same again in 2020.
The club has a long history in the town and has built a great reputation over the past few seasons with their friendly attitude and effort in developing all the player’s skill levels.
The season is set to begin early May with training to begin soon. The club has already had their registration days but no worries, there is still time to register for the season, we cater for all children aged 5-13 years.
If you would like more information about the club, teams, training days etc, please contact Stephen StoutClub Captain (0274 582 381) and he will be able to help you out.
The Motueka United Club had a superb 2019 season and are looking forward to an even better 2020.
The Kahurangi Division One team’s season is well underway. Newly appointed Head Coach Brendon Smith, Forwards Coach Mark Kelly and Backs Coach Tito Elisara have been focussing on recruitment, player numbers and for players to put in the mahi to earn their positions.
Taylan Gate-Cropp has plenty of support as he heads upfield in a match for Motueka United last season. Supporting him are, Tomas Fraser, Alex Stevens and Ezra Cockburn-Samson (left to
Kahurangi are pleased to announce new players to the fold this year, Sam Matenga with three caps for the Mako, Brad Coulsen from King Country and Luca Inch from Nelson College.
There is a great mixture of youth and experience, with three players, Kane McLeod, Stein Schreiber and Hana Corbett -Burrows all expected to play their onehundredth game this season.
Kahurangi, who are led by Manu Parkin, have played two pre-season matches with one win and one loss. Their first game of the Round is this Saturday at Sports Park against Marist at 3 pm.
The team would also like to acknowledge the unconditional support of its founding clubs Huia and Riwaka and also the generous support of its major sponsors Motueka New World, Aqua Taxi and Talley’s.
Motueka High School was well-represented at the 2020 Absolute Wilderness Adventure Race on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 February at Mokihinui Domain on the West Coast with 5 teams from their adventure racing squad entered.
They joined another 91 teams for the event, held north of Westport and directed by our local adventure race legend Nathan Fa’avae.
On Friday, their first challenge was a prologue, the ‘Iron-moki’ relay sprint triathlon which saw swimmers gather at the river’s edge for a 200metre swim leg before tagging their bikers who completed 3 laps of a 1.5km circuit, then onto the runners for a 1km leg along the beach and river stop bank. The actionpacked event had the winning team cross the finish line in just 17 minutes.
With most teams camping at Mokihinui or Gentle Annie it created a “brilliant atmosphere”.
Nathan warned teams at a briefing for Saturday’s event to expect course changes as an intense rain front was approaching. Lead course designer
Mark Rayward had built bad weather contingencies into the race.
“We were watching the front approach all week, so we had to expect and prepare for the worst,” says Nathan.
The front arrived and in true coast styles bucketed down, clearing just before sunrise.
With competitors bused to the start, the Mokihinui River was discovered to be in huge flood but their rafting guides were champing at the bit so they were soon on the rafts, with an adrenaline filled, pumping raft trip through giant standing waves and river features lying ahead.
“It set the tone for the day, a wild adventure on the west coast!”
Rafting, mountain biking and hiking were the core disciplines with a strong flavour of navigation stirred in as 3 person teams competed in either 3, 6 or 12 hour races.
Pre-race it was the junior teams that were expected to lead the way after featuring in the top placings in the prologue, they were set to go fast, and they didn’t disappoint with the three fastest times in the 6-hour event going to junior teams.
Catering for female, male and mixed teams, the premiere race is the mixed category. After some close racing and lead changes, it was Motueka High School team DJ Snakes that won the mixed race in 5.05, seven minutes clear of second place getters.
The Motueka High School junior boys team ‘Invisible Gorillas’ took out the fastest time for the 6-hour race in a lightening quick 4.41.
“It was noticeable how many quality junior teams were at the event, they were not only participating they were skilled and competitive. It’s really healthy to see the enthusiasm in so many youth, it’s great for them and the sport. The teams were really thrilled to be racing in the Mokihinui, there is incredible diversity in the landscape in such a small area, a rich blend of nature and history,” says Nathan.
The event is sponsored by Absolute Wilderness Freeze Dried Meals, Merrell, Sea to Summit, Juliana, RAB, Wicked Rogaines, Kawatiri Coffee, BUFF, Gentle Annie, Em’s Power Coookies, Tineli and Stoke Beer.
While many people have benefitted from the myriad of opportunities available in Nelson’s Summer Running Programme, it has been a life changer for a Nelson mother of four, Rebecca Glen (right).
Rebecca had not run since childhood, so when a friend asked her to go to the Honest Lawyer 5km Fun Run starting early November, she had to decline, but in her mind decided she did want to run to get healthier and stop smoking.
She decided to get
out in the evenings to see if she could actually run. While she was exhausted and feeling sick within a short distance, she persevered every second evening until she got up to about 4kms.
At that stage she decided to take the plunge and go to the Honest Lawyer Run.
Rebecca admits to being very nervous, having to push herself to complete the distance and collapsing in a ‘sweaty panting mess’ at the end.
Over the next month she improved her time over the 5km distance
and then started out on the Saturday Pub Runs of about 7 kms.
With persuasive encouragement from her teenage son, Rebecca entered the New Year’s Day Monaco 10 km race, took short walks on 3 occasions, but kept going and did it!
She went on to do the 6am Zumo 5km races, unable to believe people got up for FUN to race at 6am! However, the feeling after completing the runs was amazing and she felt so much more productive afterwards.
By the second week of January, Rebecca had drastically reduced the number of cigarettes she was having, certainly not feeling like smoking after running, and felt she was now ready to quit completely.
Rebecca had her last cigarette on January 14, has never felt fitter or healthier in her life, has met some lovely supportive people through running and will never look back!
Her new addiction has led her to other races in Nelson’s Summer Running
Programme such as the Eddyline 5km Series and longer runs, including the epic 20km Mt Robert Mountain Run. Rebecca has just entered her first halfmarathon which she will run in May this year! This story has not ended, it is just the beginning!
Rebecca intends to keep running and encourages anyone else to give running a go to help quit an unwanted addiction and to realise their capacity to push through difficult situations in their lives.
Open Medley Boys
Girls
1. Chiko Burger, Ngatimoti
2. Nikau Traut, Mot South
3. Theodore Berryman, UMO
FreestyleBoys 8 and under
1. Beau Burger, Ngatimoti
2. Rua Davis, Brooklyn
3. Tui Prouting, Ngatimoti
9 years
1. Winston Palmer, Tasman
2. Bronco KennettMacDonald, Tapawera
3. Sifa Pongipongi, Parklands
10 years
1. Chico Burger, Ngatimoti
2. Morgan Jelfs Berry, UMO
3. Gus McKenzie, Riwaka
11 years
1. George Aerakis, Mapua
2. Lex Appleby, Mot South
3. Olly Davies, Riwaka
12 years and over
1. Luan Ritschny, Riwaka
2. Brecon Jelfs Berry, UMO
3. Eli Johnson, Tasman
BackstrokeBoys 8 and under
1. Beau Burger, Ngatimoti
2. Liam Dunbar, UMO
3. Rua Davis, Brooklyn
9 years
1. Winston Palmer, Tasman
2. Ashen Will, LMO
3. Sam Chapman, Brooklyn
10 years
1. Chico Burger, Ngatimoti
2. Jude Sutherland, UMO
3. Hunta Davis, Mapua
11 years
1. Cedric Harvest, Riwaka
2. Jacob Horner, Mapua
3. Theodore Berryman, UMO
12 years and over
1. Josh Birchfield, LMO
2. Zac Woods, Riwaka
3. Ashley Cole, Mapua
Butterfly 11 years
1. Nico Trout, Mot South
2. Noah Hanson, Riwaka
3. Theodore Berryman, UMO
12 years and over
1. Zac Woods, Riwaka
2. Josh Birtchfield, LMO
3. Ollie King, Mapua
Breaststroke10 years and under
1. Gus Easton, LMO
2. Chico Burger, Ngatimoti
3. Morgan Jaspberry, UMO 11 years
1. Lex Appleby, Mot South
2. Georgi Aerakis, Mapua
3. Nico Traut, Mot South
12 years and over
1. Conner Simkin, Mot South
2. Brecon Jelfs Berry, UMO
3. Theo Hanson, Riwaka
1. Hannah Urquhart, UMO
2. Brooke Perry ,UMO
3. Zaria Kenyon, Mapua
Girls 8 and under
1. Amelia Banks, UMO
2. Lily Nicholas, Riwaka
3. Lucy Johnstone, Tasman
9 years
1. Vianca Patrick, Riwaka
2. Harriet Palygins, Mapua
3. Macey Holden, Riwaka
10 years
1. Hannah Urquhart, UMO
2. Zoe Bonny, Mapua
3. Kate Robinson, LMO 11 years
1. Zaria Kanyon, Mapua
2. Frankie Palmer, Mapua
3. Sienna Mairaropi, Mot South 12 years and over
1. Maddy Wallace, Tapawera
2. Mia Willson, Riwaka
3. Brooke Perry, UMO
Boys 8 and under
1. Amelia Banks, UMO
2. Lili Partridge, UMO
3. Lucy Johnstone, Tasman 9 years
1. Vianca Patrick, Riwaka
2. Harriet Daly, Mapua
3. Madalink Harvist, Riwaka 10 years
1. Hannah Urquhart, UMO
2. Kate Robinson, LMO
3. Lucy Tirrill, UMO 11 years
1. Zarriah Kenyon, Mapua
2. Frankie Palmer, Mapua
3. Emma Fraser, Tasman 12 years and over
1. Tawn Riley, Ngatimoti
2. Maria O’Connor, Mahana
3. Laquinn Mairaropi, Mot South
11 years
1. Zaria Kenyon, Mapua
2. Emma Fraser, Tasman
3. Tayla Richards, Riwaka 12 years and over
1. Hannah Roborgh, Mot South
2. Mardy McKenzie, Riwaka
3. Maria O’Conner, Mahana
10 years and under
1. Hannah Urquhart, UMO
2. Zoe Bonny, Mapua
3. Jess Perry, UMO 11 years
1. Zaria Kenyon, Mapua
2. Grace Palmer, Tasman
3. Frankie Palmer, Mapua 12 years and over
1. Brock Perry, UMO
2. Emmalia Hobbs, Brooklyn
3. Isabelle Schwarzenbach, Tasman
This week saw two divisions in the men’s field playing an Irish Stableford.
Division One was one by Martin Bevan with an excellent 85 points.
Second Daryl Graham on 84
Third Mike Inwood on 83 Division Two was won by Jake Mellors with an outstanding score of 103. A continuation of the excellent form Jake has been showing recently!
Second Rob Guild 84
Third Allan Barbara 83
Lower Moutere Store Closest to the Pin; June Patching and Heath Sherrock. Bay Pharmacy hidden holes; Mike Inwood, Lloyd Goodall, Peter Cederman and Jake Mellors. The Nett Eagle was struck and shared by Bob Valle and Ian Shirley. The ladies played an LGU round. In a closely run event the top three ladies shared Nett 71’s. With a countback being applied Shona Johnson came first winning the monthly mug.
Second June Patchin
Third Jacque Martin
Tuesday, 3 March, played LGU Best Gross 87 – Kathy Elliot Best Nett Lorraine Moorhead 69, Sandy Lepine 71, Jacqui Martin 71, Shirley Drummond 73. Closest to Pin – Rhonda Heckler
Championship 1
Open Results
North/South
1st Brian Field & Diana
Whitten57.31%
2nd Mike Howell & Warren
Keith 54.42%
3rd Bet Glengarry & June Tippett53.27%
East/West
1st Rebecca Osborne & Jana
Bott 67.69%
Relay
2nd Janet Howell & Chris Sutton65.38%
3rd Linda Ujihara & Karen Logan56.54%
Motueka’s strong season in the 40-over format culminated in a home final against Wakatu Gold at Memorial Park which was well supported by spectators on an initially beautiful sunny day. Wakatu won the toss and chose to take the ball. Their opening bowlers started well, especially Sachith Pathirana who showed why he is the leading bowler of the competition, reducing Motueka to 3 for 2 after six overs. Aaron Martin was waiting for the bad ball and three in the seventh over were dispatched to the boundary, releasing some pressure. He showed the way to score, cutting and cover-driving the ball beautifully along the ground. When he fell for 40 in the 16th over the Wekas were 62 for 3. Liam Hobbs (30) and father Justin (38) continued the fight but wickets kept falling just when partnerships were starting to get somewhere. The middle order worked hard but Wakatu continued to bowl tightly, restricting their run rate and Motueka finished their innings on 164 for 8, about 30 runs lower than they wanted to be.
In reply Wakatu started aggressively taking 15 runs off the first over, however the Wekas tightened things up and one search for the boundary too many resulted in the first wicket falling for 23 in the sixth over. The other opener Jim Morrison
formed the backbone of Wakatu’s innings with a steady 41 and the 75-run partnership he was part of wasn’t broken until the 24th over. Motueka were bowling well apart from conceding too many wides for defending such a low score and were frustrated by a few umpiring decisions not going their way.
The skies were getting dark and eventually a shower spilled over from the hills, halting play after 26 overs with Wakatu 101 for 3. Skipper Troy Stevenson slipped and rolled his ankle whilst coming off the field and could take no further part in the game. The pitch was hurriedly covered and both teams waited for the rain to clear. With the outfield still wet the game looked like being called in Motueka’s favour with them ahead on run rate, however under pressure from Nelson Cricket and Wakatu, and with the spirit of the game in mind the Wekas collectively chose to give them another chance and at a very late 6:30pm the game resumed. Motueka got three more wickets in the remaining overs and it was looking to be a close finish but a calm knock of 37 not out from Roy Gautam saw the visitors home in the 39th over with 4 wickets still in hand to take the final.
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AGECONCERN TEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street
The Shed- Every Wednesday 10am. More Info phone 027-9214074.
BLOODCANCERSUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 3037 or Lloyd 544 2636
BRAVE HEARTS support group for family who are close to someone with a substance addiction. Theme: Enabling and Loving. Thursday 12 March @ 7pm. Family Service Centre, Motueka. Linda 0274476435.
BREAST CANCERSUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy St, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
CEILIDH 2nd May, 7.00pm hosted by Motueka Scottish Country Dance club in the Lower Moutere Memorial Hall, come and have fun dancing and listening to Scottish music and singing.
COLORECTAL CANCERSUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, 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
DO YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM? Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.
END OF LIFE CHOICE ACT? What will it mean to you? Free non-political public presentation by Suzy Austen. Fairfield House, Van Diemen Street, NN, Sunday March 29, 2pm. Information: 543 2602.
FLAX WEAVING WORKSHOP Saturday 4th April 2020. Ngatimoti Community Rooms $80 for the day. Contact Ali at alibrownweaving@gmail.com or ph 03 5268786. All info at www.alibrown.co.nz/ workshops.html
GATEWAY TO YOURWELLBEING The Shed is a day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 03-5284120 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka.
INDOOR BOWLS Every Monday & Wednesday 1:15pm - 3pm. Motueka Senior Citizens, 10 Pah St, Motueka. Come along and have some fun. Phone Terry 528 7104 for more info.
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.
KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.
MAHJONG GROUP at the St Andrew’s Church Lounge, High Street every Wednesday. Come along at 1pm if interested. Friendly group. Contact Kathy Brewer 5284604.
MINDFULNESS, For people who have/have had cancer or are supporting someone through cancer. Weekly $3 donation to Cancer Society. Contact the Centre (03) 539 1137.
MOTUEKA SPCAFUNDRAISER Summer Sale at the Op Shop starts Thursday 19th March. Bargains galore on clothing. Special late night open until 6.30pm.
MOTUEKA HEARTSUPPORT Next meeting Wednesday 18th March at 10.30am at RSA. Please use the back entrance. We are a small social group who support those who have suffered a heart event. Janet 5289442.
MOTUEKA AIKIDO Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 0212050143
MOTUEKA CAMERA CLUB meets 1st Monday of each month at 7.30pm in St John Hall, 15 Courtney Street, Motueka. All welcome. Contact www. motuekacameraclub.nz or Cushla Ph. 5286548.
MOTUEKACOMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING ROOMAVAILABLE FOR HIRE for small group meetings – very reasonable rates. Please contact Rae or Gaile on 03 528 0404 or drop in and see us Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm.
MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS We need YOU to join the Motueka District Brass, make music and have fun. Come along and try us out. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244
MOTUEKA GRG SUPPORT GROUP Welcomes
Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.
MOTUEKA REDCROSS OP SHOP IN COMMUNITYHOUSE Hours - 10am to 2pm MonFri. Donations of clean clothing, books, kitchenware & bedding accepted with thanks.
MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EMPOKER CLUB
Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor St Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details.
NATIONALCOUNCIL OF WOMEN NEL BRANCH Meets 1 – 3 Wednesday 18 March. Methodist meeting room Putaitai Street, Stoke. “Voice of Women’s Rights” Prospective Members Welcome. Phone 03 5451210. Email ncwnn@gmail.com
NELSON RAILWAY at Founders Park. The Railcar will be running this Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, between 11am and 4pm. Adults $6 Children $4 Under 3 years free.
NELSON TROUT FISHING CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, Fish & Game Rooms, 66/74 Champion Road, Stoke. Seasoned trout fisher or getting started, the club offers something for everyone. Phone 035476432, Email secretary@nelsontroutfishingclub. com or visit www.nelsontroutfishingclub.com
NEW 2 MOT New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.
PROSTATE CANCERSUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137
RUMMIKUB every THURSDAY 1-4pm Contact Dylis 5288960. ACTIVITIES AFTERNOON this FRIDAY 13th 1.15-3pm Contact Mavis. CRIB next TUESDAY 1-3pm Contact Terry 5287104
S ENIORNET M OTUEKA members enjoy discounts, make new friends and keep their minds active. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Maureen on 02102600432 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details.
TEA & TALK FORTHOSE AGED 65+ Morning tea is provided. Every Wednesdays at The Shed, 24a Tudor Street, Motueka and every second Wednesday in the Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Takaka, from 10am to 11.30am.
YOGA FORPEOPLE AFFECTEDBY CANCER
Tuesday morning and Tuesday evenings. Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details.
church services
antiques
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).
antiques
ANTI Q UES, art, furniture (desks, bookcases, chests of drawers, tables, chairs, chaise lounge, sideboards, mirrors, rugs, etc). Collectables, paintings, toys, books, records etc. Sell, buy, value. 6 rooms at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond Ph 5440723. Open Mon-Sat. www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz
carpet cleaning
TA S MAN Carpet
Cleaning - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.
$2250
sudoku results
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chimney sweep
CHIMNEY S WEEP
Marahau-MotuekaTasman-Moutere and surrounding areas. Free quote or query. Phone Steve 021-081-01146.
entertainment
SUDOKU RESULTS
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storage
HANDYMAN Storage. Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available.
STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
stump grinding
STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
TASMAN BL ASTING SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nz or office@tasmansodablasting.co.nz
Ph. 0225288159
wanted to buy public notices
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
Tapawera Area School divided all their students into teams made up of 5-18 yearolds recently for their annual Tabloid games.
The purpose of the day is to promote leadership for the older students as well as engagement with the junior students.
A new event was added this year which required students to get their team around an obstacle course as quickly as possible. For added difficulty seniors had to carry a
fellow senior, which added some hilarity.
Another event saw students in the pool where they had to brave splashing from the opposition and be dragged or carried by a senior while the junior student carried an object to build a tower all while on the clock.
The waterslide was once again a firm favourite, especially with the teachers keeping it well-lubricated!
