The Guardian - 11 May 2022

Connecting Rangatahi through Matauranga

Maori and the simple act of being together

Lining up and talking to health experts is not every teenager’s idea of a good time, but in a fresh approach to hauora the conversations have been flowing.

Thirty tamariki and rangatahi, many with their whanau, gathered at Kaiteretere in the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park on Friday, 29 April for an event aimed at not just talking about health, but providing youth with an opportunity to connect to te ao Maori, matauranga Maori and a more holistic view of issues that might be affecting young people’s health.

The wananga, named Tihei Taiohi, was a collaboration between cultural development experts Hawaiki Kura, Whanau Ora commissioning agency Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu, Maori primary health provider Te Piki Oranga (TPO) and Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu Trust.

“It’s a fresh approach to talking about some of those issues that

are out there,” says Lydia Mains, clinical co-ordinator with Te Piki Oranga. “We know our tamariki and rangatahi are pretty tired of hearing repetitive messages about Covid-19, about vaccinations. That’s not to say those things are not important – they

absolutely are – but we felt we also had to change up the conversation and have the opportunity to listen, to connect with some of our rangatahi on a closer level and in a way rangatahi can relate to.

“Teaming up with Hawaiki Kura has

helped us enable that, and in a way that is fitfor-purpose and which suits our people.”

Hawaiki Kura are well known for delivering rangatahi empowerment and cultural development wananga throughout Te Tauihu and their innovative wananga are popu-

lar among rangatahi. The event on Friday was a family effort, with teenaged sisters Te Ao Marama Nepia and Mareikura Nepia delivering the wananga, supported by their father Kiley. “Our wananga are all about reconnecting our rangatahi to te

A Healthy Head Start.

The time to start training for the marathon is not when you’re standing on the start line. The time to start saving for a house deposit is not when you’re at an auction for your dream home and the time to start thinking about health insurance is not when you’re staring down the barrel of a difficult diagnosis.

Yet all too often, that’s exactly what happens. Health insurance isn’t sexy. It isn’t fun and, like making a will or going to the dentist, it’s one of those jobs you know you should do but it’s all too easy to keep putting it off.

Castle Trust Financial Adviser Kathryn Alborough’s advice is to get in early – ideally before any health complications have occurred.

“The reason for this is what’s covered by a health insurance policy is dependent not only on the type of policy but also on any pre-existing health conditions at the time the policy is written. Quite often pre-existing health conditions won’t be covered - which is why it makes sense to take out health insurance while you’re young, fit and healthy.

“We want to encourage people to get themselves and their children in early - before medical circumstances arise,” she says.

While the New Zealand public health system and ACC are largely very good, sometimes time is of the essence and you might want or need to go private – which is where health insurance kicks in,

giving you access to private medical services in a timely manner.

For fit and healthy mother of three Katie, a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of thirty-two came as a huge shock. “I had just literally finished a half marathon the weekend before I was diagnosed,” she says.

For Katie and her family having health insurance with nib meant that at a stressful time, there was one less thing to worry about.

“The fact we were insured, it was amazing really. We were able to eliminate one stress in the whole situation. It was awesome just having one person to deal with. They knew our case, knew us, knew what we were going through, the treatment we needed. I personally feel like it was the best care I could have gotten… You felt like everyone actually really cared about you and you weren’t just a number being shuttled through the system,” she says.

Now thirty-five and with treatment behind her, Katie says if people ask her whether to get health cover, she says: “Yes, do it, sign up with nib it’s so worth it. It’s made the world of difference really, being covered. I can’t imagine what it would have been like if we hadn’t.”

If health insurance is something you’ve been thinking about, give the friendly team at Castle Trust a call for a free, no-obligation chat on Ph 03 528 4184 or email info@castletrust.co.nz.

ga for some time, but it was the first time they had partnered with health agencies.

“I think it’s been really beneficial for everybody. You know, when you have new partners there is always that aspect of the unknown. Will this work? Can we still do it our way and put tikanga first while balancing the needs of public health. But it was a natural synergy and I think, though a te ao Maori lens, rangatahi really took in the messages we had to share and importantly, we also listened.”

Pouarahi for the Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island, Helen Leahy, is delighted to invest in this initiative.

ao Maori and promoting holistic wellbeing,” says Te Ao Marama Nepia, 17. “We’re all about reminding our rangatahi that they are a seed born of greatness.”

Kiley Nepia said he and his family had been running cultural development wanan-

“Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu is proud to support Tihei Taiohi, yet another initiative from Hawaiki Kura that will deliver meaningful outcomes for rangatahi Maori. Their approach is the epitome of by Maori, for Maori, and in this case, by rangatahi, for rangatahi.”

Local youth at the Kaiteretere event, from left; Mattix, Ohomairangi, Tametame, Elania, Vahlondra, Nikora and Kaiel.

Kathryn Alborough, Financial Adviser

Wakefield Country Players do Freaky Friday

Wakefield Country Players are performing the Disney musical Freaky Friday from May 13 – 21.

The show follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies and have just one day to put things right again.

Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional.

By spending a day

in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another’s struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.

Directed by Hugh Neill the show is based on the novel Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers and the Disney films, with book by Bridget Carpenter, music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkie.

The 18 actors are excited to be back on

the stage with this the Wakefield Country Players first performance since March last year, due to Covid restrictions.

Hugh says the show is “absolutely” coming together.

“It’s looking really good. It’s such a committed group of young and older cast members,” says Hugh.

BYO picnic (food, drink and cutlery) at the Wakefield Village Hall, Whitby Way, Wakefield 7.30pm on the 13,14,18,20 & 21

May and a Matinee at 2pm 15 May.

Tickets $20 Adult, $10 Child.

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Above: Mel Stewart and Lillie Prestidge (playing Danielle and Louise – along with various other roles).

Top right: Loren Martin and Sarah Ching (who play Ellie and Katherine) are members of the Wakefield Country Players who are performing the Disney musical Freaky Friday from May 13 – 21.

Students increase awareness of safety in a variety of context

Local woman Sue Fraser and her guide dog Rylie visited Lower Moutere School’s classes recently.

Chatting and sharing her experiences as a member of our community with low vision Sue enthralled the students. (right)

Sue has been actively supported by Blind Low Vision New Zealand, and has renewed confidence to be safely out and about within Motueka as a pedestrian and active contributor. She shared with the

children the intensive training that Rylie has been through to keep her safe and to know what to do when she is on duty to keep Sue safe. Rylie responds to simple commands and was an absolute delight for our students to share.

While on the visit Sue was able to answer questions from the students, allowing all to make connections with their learning over the term about being aware of personal and group safety in a variety of context.

Generous gift enables launch of a new ‘Nelson Tasman Youth Development Fund’

Top of the South Community Foundation is excited to announce the launch of a new ‘Nelson Tasman Youth Development Fund’.

This fund will support young people to stay in school and to continue their education, or to assist with their transition into the workforce. Distribution of funds will be via local Secondary Schools who will have an opportunity to apply to the Foundation every year to access funding.

Gavin Larsen, Executive Officer of the Top of the South Community Foundation says the

new Fund is another example of people throughout our region making active decisions to support their community.

“This exciting new endowment fund has been established thanks to seed capital from Pam Holyoake, who wanted to establish a legacy in remembrance of her late husband, Peter Holyoake.”

“We sincerely thank Pam for her generosity and vision,” says Gavin.

Peter and Pam lived in the Tasman region for many years and Pam wanted to give back to the wider community, with a focus

on supporting young people.

“Initially I wanted to set up something that supported apprenticeships in the building industry, as Peter was a painting contractor. Following discussions though with Gavin at the Foundation, I’m very happy that Peter’s and my donation will make a difference to local young people in need,” says Pam.

The first school to benefit from the Fund will be Motueka High School. John Prestidge, Principal of Motueka High School says, “There is a need currently to employ resources that focus on our year 10-12

students some of whom are at school one day, and then simply do not return.

There can be a variety of reasons why this occurring, from family needs to them simply losing motivation to study. We want to get them back to school and that often takes a lot of quite intensive and personal inter vention”.

John gave exam ples of initiatives that would be fund ed including paying for a NMIT course or practical on-theground industry training to enable a transition into the workforce.

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Howie Timms (NBS Commercial Manager), John Prestidge (MHS Principal), and Gavin Larsen (Executive officer, Top of the South Community Foundation). Inset: Peter Holyoake.

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Thursday 19 May, 10.30-11.30am

Come and see our new website with resources that reflect our region’s past & recent history too. A great resource for teachers, students and family historians.

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Friday 20 May,10am-12pm

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We have 3 winners of $50 Gift baskets from our ‘Join the Library or use your Library card during opening week’ competition.

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Letters

Dear Editor,

Hello Motueka.

FANTASTIC NEWS!!! We can now take orders for the following vehicles that have previously been out of stock.

LandCruiser 70 Series, Rav 4 Hybrid, CH-R Hybrid, Yaris Cross Hybrid, Yaris Hybrid and more. Toyota are also adding the option on Toyota Hiace for Barn Doors on the rear which was something many customers have asked about. Delivery times are different for all models and orders are necessary to secure one of these vehicles. Please get in touch and i can let you know the availabilty. Until next time. Cheers

My fellow ratepayers, you may not have seen the Tasman mayor’s statement, saying that the council has to increase our rates from up to 5.51 to 7.7%, because they are suffering from the worst inflation in 30 years, and that this has caused higher costs in materials, and fuel prices to council vehicles, also one of his “fellow ilk”, says they have to implement major works, because it would not be right for future

council members, to face the problems that have been caused by them not doing these costly events now.

Well Mr Mayor and “ilk”, we are all hurting from inflation, fuel and food price hikes.

We as workers, are not able to get a pay hike, to offset council’s money grab, for the drones in council, to pretend they are doing important work, so the next councillors will not have to worry about not being able to support more bike tracks, sports fields, art, and other such self-indul-

gent fairy stuff.

This council should be preparing for the next, over budget blowout from the now “White elephant Waimea Dam”.

What was the latest over budget blowout Mr Mayor? $20 million above the previous budget blowout, you should be getting ready, cutting costs to ratepayers, waiting for the next $5 to $10 million blowout on this dam project, that ratepayers opposed in their hundreds.

You need to remember, council is sup-

posed to serve the wishes of the ratepayers, not a mass of peasants that have to dig deeper into their income to pay for things they do not want, and don’t need.

The call for submissions on this rate hike is window dressing, council has already said they are going to put rates up. So why bother with this charade?

Regards, P. Milner

Closures for maintenance on Takaka Hill overnight, from this week

People who drive over Takaka Hill (SH60) at night should be aware that prewinter maintenance begins this Sunday night, 15 May. The highway will be closed from 8pm at night until 5.30am the next morning through until Friday morning, 20 May (five nights).

“These night-time closures will occur about four times a year to ensure this highway is in as good a condition as possible,” says Andrew James, System Manager Top of the South for Waka Kotahi, NZ Transport Agency. “As well as repairs to the road’s surface, vegetation, drainage and water channels’ maintenance will be carried out to avoid future delays.

“We will have a 1am opening on each of the nights and emergency vehicles will be managed through the work sites at all times. This first five nights of work will help us to work preventatively ahead of winter weather to ensure the road is in good shape.

“We will continue to advertise each of these night-time closures, times and dates as early as we can and ensure local stakeholders and those who regularly use the road are in contact with the right people and understand the open-

ing schedule.”

The reasons for the new night-time maintenance schedule centres on worker safety and efficiency, says Andrew.

“Given the narrowness of this extremely winding highway, it is hard to keep our crews safe alongside live traffic lanes. Using the night-time hours and full closures when traffic volumes are small provides a window to keep our people safe and also means they can get the work done much more efficiently.

“Most of the drainage clearing will occur in winter with resurfacing in the warmer summer months. There will be some daytime work on top of this, but much fewer delays for most road users overall,” he says.

Aaron Creek Road –road closure point for Motueka-bound traffic.

Road users wanting to travel over Takaka Hill on the 1am opening, please be at this location by 12.30am/ half past midnight.

Riwaka Valley Road - road closure point for Takaka-bound traffic.

Road users wanting to travel over Takaka Hill on the 1am opening, please be at this location by 1.00am.

This work is weather dependent so if it does rain, it will be postponed until the following Sunday, 22 May.

The map shows where work is taking place on the Takaka Hill.

Popular Quilt Show returns next weekend

Motueka Quilting Connection Annual Quilt show will be held 20, 21 and 22 May at the Motueka Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Rd, Motueka between 10am and 4pm each day.

Members are delighted to be able to hold their show again this year. It was by no means a certainty while they watched and followed the Covid numbers and restrictions over the last few months. Their show, starting in 2003, highlights the work of its 29 members. Visitors to the show are assured of seeing new and original works as none of these quilts have previously been shown in the area. Adding to the flavour is an optional Challenge for members. This year the inspiration

is “Animals”. This offers a huge range of options and interpretations and it will be fun to see what the members have come up with. There will be two guest exhibitors. They have a travelling suitcase of quilts from Aotearoa Quilters titled “Reflections” and are very pleased to be able to display the Hoffman Challenge as well.

Entry to the Show is $5. There is a raffle with prizes of a sewing machine, quilt and basket of goodies associated with our show where part of the proceeds are donated to charity. This year they are supporting the Cancer Society. Raffle tickets have been sold at New World and will be available at the show itself. Since 2008, more than

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Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the Motueka Band rooms in Old Wharf Rd from 9 – 3. A wide range of quilt-

ing takes place and often there are visiting tutors to teach a particular class or skill as well as mini classes and demonstrations by club members. As well as hands on quilting, club members are involved in a number of charity initiatives. Quilts are made for the NICU at Nelson Hospital where parents can choose a quilt.

If you would like to join them head along and have a chat at the show!

Motueka Quilters from left; Helen Hodgkinson, Lesley Conning, Shirley Cooper, Kay Palmer, Rose Rodgers (front), Yvonne Fraser (rear), Sharon Kennedy and Judy Lamberts.

Plenty of Rugby Drama over the Weekend

By: Brendan Alborn

Anybody harbouring pessimistic thoughts about the state of senior club rugby in these parts clearly was not present at Riwaka’s Cooks Reserve on Saturday.

In warm, sunny conditions a large crowd was treated to three games of high quality senior rugby that were full of physicality, slick handling and in two of the games, results that went right to the wire.

In their very first competition game the Kahurangi Women were beaten in the final act of the match when Waimea kicked a penalty goal to take the victory by 23-22. The Riwaka Men’s Division Two team looked to have their game well under control with ten minutes to run only for Marist to score and then convert a breakout try with only moments remaining in the match to take the victory by 24-22. With two near identical last grasp losses for the home teams

the omens were not looking great for the Kahurangi Men’s side in their Division One game against Waitohi. Luckily for both the frayed nerves, and whatever remained of their fingernails, the mood of the home fans was lightened when Kahurangi recorded a convincing 39-12 win to kick-start the Tasman Trophy competition. Meanwhile, across town at Sportspark Motueka, the Huia Hawks recorded a 40-7 victory over Waimea Old Boys.

In further good news for local rugby fans, this Saturday, 14 May is Riwaka’s club day with junior rugby in the morning and then all three of the club’s senior sides playing in the afternoon. The Kahurangi Women take on Marlborough’s Moutere at 1pm before the Kahurangi Men face off against Nelson at 3pm. The Riwaka Division Two team will round out the action at Cooks Reserve with their game against Takaka kicking off at

5pm. The Huia Hawks are also at Sportspark Motueka again this week for their Division Two match against Nelson with kick-off at 1pm.

Despite the Kahurangi Women’s one point loss on Saturday, coach Chris Binns would have been thrilled with the attitude and forti-

tude displayed by his young team. Indeed, Kahurangi built into the game nicely and stretched the bigger Waimea side when they managed to distribute crisply along their backline. Having conceded two Waimea tries in the first half, Kahurangi dominated the third quarter with four of their own tries

before Waimea used all of their gnarled experience to claw their way back for the victory in the final moments.

The quality of Riwaka versus Marist Division Two game was anything but B Grade with the intensity, physicality and skills on display all top quality. Despite their

heart-breaking loss against Marist, Riwaka will be genuine contenders at the pointy end of the season if they can maintain their current trajectory.

The Kahurangi Men were a lot more clinical for longer periods of their match against Waitohi than they have been in recent games. Although Kahurangi put pressure on themselves with some botched exit plays and there were periods when handling fumbles seemed to beset the side, they were far too slick for a committed Waitohi team.

Kahurangi again started strongly, notching up three tries inside the first 13 minutes before Waitohi built into the match, scoring a try of their own to be 5-17 down at the end of the half.

Kahurangi began the second stanza as they had the first with two tries, the first of which saw Shaquille Rangi record a hat trick to underline arguably his most authoritative game at fullback to date. Waitohi contin-

ued to defend strongly as well as hitting back with a try of their own before the score line blew out to 39-12 when Kahurangi’s Christian Kelly and Will Schmetz both scored tries out wide.

For Kahurangi, Mike ‘The Wall’ Wells, who was back in the starting side after an injury break, demonstrated yet again his value to the team in terms of his decision making in both defence and attack. Louie Chapman was again accurate with the ball but also seemed to take his defensive play up a notch in this match with a series of perfectly executed chop tackles. In the forwards, number eight ET Viliamu was awarded his second MVP for the season with another performance hinting strongly that he will be headed for higher honours this year.

Kahurangi will be looking to maintain their clinical edge for even longer patches when they face Nelson at home this Saturday.

Kahurangi players ET Vilimanu, Mike Wells and Manu Parker in action on Saturday.

Boosters are the best way to keep Omicron out of your whare.

If your kura aged tamariki are yet to be vaccinated, bring them along so you can all get protected together.

They can be used for an office, a hobby space, a gallery, workshop, ‘she shed’ or ‘man cave’, additional accommodation, a space for the teenagers, a bach and of course a home.

No matter their purpose, size or configuration one thing is certain, these builds are smart. With that in mind, let’s now refer to them as ‘smart builds’, because they are so much more than ‘tiny homes’.

Building Smarter

How smart are these builds? Some might say genius level, let’s find out why.

Configuration

It’s impressive just how much thought goes into planning the layout of a smart build, every centimetre of space is utilised and considered. You may find a staircase that is also a set of functional drawers, a hidden folding table or a secret bedroom loft.

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Smart builds can be as technology savvy as you like just like any new build. What makes smart builds intelligent is their use of energy and water, it’s the perfect solution for off grid living. Think solar panels, rain water collection and an eco-toilet.

Comfort

Double glazed windows along with good insulation make a substainsial difference to our comfort in both the winter and the summer. Combine that with having a smaller space to heat or cool and you are living the dream.

No more moments of hesitation when it comes to turning on the heat pump because you are mentally calculating the power bill. You can acclimatise your space in no time and relax in comfort.

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As soon as you start to live smaller you begin to make an environmental difference for the better. Smart builds are often crafted with the most environmentally friendly materials possible in order to reduce ones carbon foot print.

Small builds take up less space and require fewer materials to construct which is great for the environment and one’s pocket.

It’s even been said that it takes as much energy and materials to build five smart builds as it does to build one house.

Cost

One of the greatest benefits of a tiny home is the cost savings. Because the space is so much smaller than the average house, you’ll have lower electricity bills and lower upkeep costs. On top of that, the house will cost less to buy upfront.

If you are looking for more information or are considering a smart build, one of the best places to start is in our own backyard. We are lucky enough to have a number of local and national businesses that support smart builds, also known as tiny homes.

Ruru Homes

Award winning Ruru Homes creates outstanding homes on a tiny footprint.

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Building a kitset log cabin: What you need to know.

When you buy a kitset from SheShed, it will come on a pallet with full building instructions so you and a friend can build it over a weekend, or hire a builder. If you want to add lights/electricity, make sure to use a registered electrician, and add a smoke alarm if anyone will be sleeping in it.

If you intend to add plumbing or cooking facilities, this classes it as a dwelling, so you’ll need to get council building consent.

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Eco-accommodation at the northern end of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.

Leisurebuilt

Leisurebuilt is one of New Zealand’s largest manufacturer of transportable, trailered homes. With over 30 years in the industry and well over 2000 units in place, Leisurebuilt has a solution to your accommodation requirements. From their popular Duplex range to the classic Caravan Annexe, Leisurebuilt is renowned for quality and reliability. Their design team will work with you to ensure you get the right unit to fit your lifestyle, site needs and budget.

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Think Water Tasman Bay

The team at Think Water Tasman Bay are warm, friendly locals with a reputation of reliability. They listen to your needs and provide services and solutions that meet your needs, rather than just selling another product. They care about WATER, our environment, our people and will go out of their way to introduce innovative and sustainable practices.

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Laser Electrical Motueka is an award winning local business and specialises in all aspects of residential electrical wiring, including new builds, renovations, security, such as alarm systems, gate alarms and sensor

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We offer design and build services for natural and combination (natural/ conventional) builds, as well as the pre designed small spaces shown on our website we can work with you to design and build a bespoke home of your dreams.

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When Nature Calls

A big thank you to all of the RSE Workers across our region and all over New Zealand for helping to harvest our fruit and add value to our economy during a global pandemic.

A brief history of apples in New Zealand

Apples and pears have been grown in New Zealand since Europeans first settled in the country. The missionary Samuel Marsden introduced the first apple and pear trees in 1819, and one pear tree from that original planting was still growing in Kerikeri in 2008.

Although the fruit were initially grown for domestic consumption, pipfruit growers were quick to realise the export potential. The first export apples were sent from Christchurch to Chile in 1888, and exports to the UK began in the 1890s, although quantities were small.

The term ‘pipfruit’ refers to apples and pears, because of the small hard seeds (pips) in the centre of the fruit.

In 1915 an advertisement for land in Nelson promised a bright future for apple growers: ‘The new industry which assures profit, pleasure, health and happiness.

Fruit growing is the best paying branch of farming. Growing apples for export is the best paying branch of fruit growing.’ Many people speculated in orchards around that time. Not all were successful, but Nelson did become one of the main areas of pipfruit production. In 1966 it contributed about two-thirds of New Zealand’s apple exports.

Since then, there has been considerable expansion in Hawke’s Bay. In 2008, over half the national export crop came from Hawke’s Bay and one-third from Nelson. The other main areas were Central Otago and Waikato.

If it wasn’t for our incredible RSE Workers, we would not be able to grow or export so many apples in the Tasman region.

The importance of labour mobility

Regional labour mobility benefits both New Zealand and the Pacific region. Through temporary employment in New Zealand, Pacific workers can learn new skills and earn higher incomes. These earnings support families and communities back home – paying school fees, investing in community projects, building houses and starting businesses in Pacific Island countries.

New Zealand businesses can supplement their seasonal labour needs with a reliable workforce in industries where there are not enough local workers. This has supported the expansion of our horticulture and viticulture industries, which in turn, has also created more job opportunities for New Zealanders.

COVID-19 travel restrictions have impacted on regional labour mobility. Once travel restrictions are lifted, labour mobility can play a role in helping PACER-Plus countries recover from the economic impact of the pandemic.

The success of New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme demonstrates the potential of Pacific labour mobility. In 2018/19, 11,168 Pacific workers came to New Zealand under the RSE. Pacific seasonal workers in New Zealand remit over NZ$41million in remittances a year.

The economic benefits for New Zealand and our Pacific neighbours

Primary industries such as horticulture have been essential providers of food during the lockdown and will also be key industries in the post-pandemic recovery.

The latest Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) survey of employers in the RSE scheme found that 96% agreed that the benefits of participating in the scheme outweighed the costs. Employers also continued to rate RSE workers highly in terms of dependability, productively and enthusiasm.

The RSE scheme has been described by the World Bank as the “one of the most effective development interventions for which rigorous evaluations are available”.

The World Bank estimates that Pacific RSE Workers remit $40m to the Pacific each year, an important source of foreign exchange. In Samoa and Tonga, for example, total remittances account for approximately 20% of GDP.

Per capita income of households in Tonga and Vanuatu that participated in the RSE scheme were found to have risen by 30 per cent in comparison to other households.

This increase in income was associated with increased saving and home improvement, indicating that the RSE scheme was having a long-term positive impact on participating countries.

The RSE scheme also provides an opportunity for Pacific workers to access training while in New Zealand, through industry training organisations and bespoke training programmes funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme. Developing Pacific workers’ skills, for example in horticulture, basic trades, small business and leadership, provide an important contribution to economic development in the Pacific.

The scheme is a win win for all countries’ economies involved in this venture. And what greater feeling than returning home knowing one has earned enough money to build a house for one’s family.

Locally here in Motueka, not only do our RSE support our local economy, but they also improve the well being of our town. Their warm smiles, friendly faces and positive attitudes make our town a better place.

Supporting RSE Workers through Vakameasina

Vakameasina is a programme focusing on English language literacy, numeracy, financial, digital literacy and life skills funded by the New Zealand Aid programme of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Beyond core modules focused on food and nutrition, health and safety, money management and digital technology, workers are asking for more knowledge and skills that will improve their life back home.

Evidence shows that Vakameasina is helping workers to develop the basic skills necessary for negotiating life and work in New Zealand. It brings added value, providing a safe space for workers to learn about New Zealand and discuss issues. As a result of participation in the programme, workers improved their literacy, numeracy and communication skills leading to improved confidence.

Other ways in which Vakameasina has proven helpful back home is in the area of communication skills. In one leadership programme, topics such as conflict management and effective communication were taught. Following which has been third party feedback from people in the Islands who have witnessed people using these techniques to solve problems.

thank our RSE employees for their 15 years of service, it is greatly appreciated.

Keeping locals safe on the road

There’s a wonderful team of people at the Motueka Vehicle Testing Centre who are helping to keep us safe on the road. Alistar Hart has recently taken over the business and is thoroughly enjoying his new venture. back under the bonnet as the new owner of Motueka vehicle Testing Centre.

Last November after spending 28 years working as a pilot in the aviation industry and due to changes that took place because of the pandemic, Alistar set about making some new career decisions. Calling on his skills as an automotive engineer he made the move to get

Here at The Guardian we decided to call in for a visit. After receiving a warm welcome from the wonderful Chrissy Taylor, who runs the front desk and as Alistair say’s “really knows her stuff and organises the boys”, we

were told more about what’s involved in vehicle inspections.

At the Motueka Vehicle Testing Station they are dedicated to carrying out Warrant of Fitness (WoF) inspections and issuing the corresponding document. A warrant of fitness is a regular safety check to ensure your vehicle is safe for driving; it is illegal to drive a vehicle without a WoF, unless you a taking it to be repaired or for a WoF inspection.

Left to right - Alistar Hart the new owner of Motueka Vehicle Testing Station alongside team members Murray Brown, David Bloomfield and Chrissy Taylor.

In order to issue a warrant of fitness you have to either be a qualified mechanic or have five years’ experience in the trade, and then you carry out further training to become a vehicle inspector. With that in mind, vehicle inspectors Alistar Hart, David Bloomfield, Murray Brown, Alan King, Tavis De Smit and Daniel Hovenden have an enormous amount of knowledge between them, as does Debbie Monaghan who assists in the office parttime

Because the team is so highly skilled at what they do, it only takes around 15-20 minutes to inspect your vehicle. In the meantime you can relax on a chair outside in the sun, kick back in the waiting room or even leave your vehicle with them and collect it later in the day.

What does a WoF check for?

In order to keep your family, yourself and everyone else safe and secure on our roads a WoF inspection checks for the following:

• Tyre condition

• Brake operation

• Structural condition

• Lights

• Glazing

• Windscreen washers and wipers

• Doors

• Seat belts

• Airbags

• Odometer

• Steering and suspension

• Exhaust system

• Fuel system

What you can do to prepare for a WoF

• Check that your window washers are keeping your windscreen clean without smearing .

• Ensure your tyres have adequate tread and are inflated to the correct PSI (you can find this on the side of your tyre). Your vehicle will also need to have a spare tyre, if this is located in your boot, to make sure it’s easily accessible it’s a good idea to clean out your boot.

• Make sure all seatbelts work and aren’t frayed or ripped.

• Turn on your lights including indicators and brakes to see if any bulbs are blown and give your lights a clean to ensure they shine bright enough.

• Give the interior of your vehicle a quick clean.

How often is a WoF required?

Vehicles first registered anywhere in the world on or after 1 January 2000 will need annual WoF inspections for their lifetime.

For new vehicles, after an initial inspection, another WoF inspection won’t be required until the 3rd anniversary of their first registration. The length of time a WoF is issued for is calculated based on the vehicle’s date of first registration in New Zealand or overseas. You can find out more details via www.nzta.govt.nz

If your vehicle doesn’t pass an inspection, you have 28 days to rectify the issue. Once the repairs have been remedied you can take it back for a follow-up inspection at no extra cost. During this 28 day period, you can only drive your vehicle to a repairer or to be re-inspected.

Sometimes all that is needed is a new light bulb or set of window wiper blades. The good news is you’ll find a range of bulbs and wiper blades at Motueka Vehicle Testing Station. Better still their friendly team are happy to fit them and quick at it too, getting you back on the road in no time. Should other repairs be required the helpful team will let you know and explain a bit more about what’s required.

Next time your vehicle requires a WoF, support local and head down to the Motueka Vehicle Testing Station.

You’ll find them at 25 Huffam St, open Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm and on Saturdays 8am to 1pm, just look for the red and black sign.

Warm hospitality in the heart of Tapawera

Have you been to the Tapawera Hotel lately? It’s well worth a visit, especially to come and meet the new owners. Shara, Brendon and their team are some of the warmest, most friendly people you could ever meet. Their hospitality is legendary and they are thoroughly enjoying looking after and being part of the Tapawera Community including sponsoring both the local rugby and netball clubs.

For some time Brenden and Shara had been looking for a family business to invest their time and skills into. Shara has a background in hospitality and nursing. She’s worked in many high end hotels including The Hyatt and the Park Royal, one thing is certain, Shara knows how to look after people and she does it well.

Brenden has a wonderful vision for the future of the Tapawera Hotel and is excited about all the new developments that have been taking place.

The Tapawera Hotel is part of the hub that makes up the Tapawera Community because it’s so much more than just a hotel. Located on the Main Rd in the centre of town with ample parking for both bikes and cars, the Tapawera Hotel is also situated along the Great Taste Trail.

Outside this establishment you’ll discover generous wooden tables strategically positioned to bask in the winter sun. Local’s fest on the delicious food produced on site, tucking into generous burgers while sipping steaming mugs of coffee on a stunning winter’s day. It’s obvious they have a reputation for great food, their customers smiling faces is evidence of this.

Inside there is a welcoming log burner to keep patrons warm during the cool evenings. It’s spacious with a relaxing atmosphere, a classic pool table, dart boards, juke box and a big screen TV.

Tapawera Hop Bar

In the Hop Bar they serve great local beers from The Hop Farm Brewery, New Zealand’s first hop farm brewery.

Hops have been grown in the Rakau area towards Tadmor for about a hundred years, and hop growing has boomed in recent years near Tapawera. There are now hop gardens all along the Motueka Valley Highway between the township and Kohatu and beyond going westward. And in the other direction from Tapawera heading towards Motueka, and up the Tapawera-Baton Road – it’s a great area to enjoy a local craft beer.

The Hop Bar also has a bottle store and fills riggers so you can take your favourite tipple home with your fish and chips.

Tapawera Hotel Restaurant

The Tapawera Hotel’s kitchen produces great Kiwi pub grub including fish and chips, burgers, pizzas, BBQ ribs and steaks. Not forgetting their all day breakfast and ‘cake-of-the-day’. You’ll find they use as many locally sourced ingredients as possible and offer a ‘Taste of Fiji’ curry for those looking to spice up their life.

Choose from a variety of locations to eat, either in the bar, a quiet table in the restaurant or if it’s a nice day make the most of the weather and dine el fresco. Blackboard specials are on offer as are takeaways.

Welcoming accommodation

The Tapawera Hotel has eight accommodation units, all with en-suites, located behind the hotel well away from any road noise – not that it’s a busy road anyway!

There is a family room with a double bed, bunk beds and a spacious WC/shower room. Also available are five double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms. You’ll find room to park your vehicle outside your unit and a place to sit outside and enjoy a glass of Nelson wine or a local beer.

Did you know that Campervans can park for free? However do make the most of the restaurant and take some time to pop in and enjoy a beverage as well as some legendary hospitality.

Make the most of Tasman’s Great Taste Cycle Trail

Tasman’s Great Taste Trail starts at the Nelson Airport or the Nelson i-SITE and offers panoramic coastal and mountain views over Tasman Bay, Waimea Estuary and the Western Ranges. The rail route section of The Great Taste Trail runs from Richmond to Brightwater (10km), Brightwater to Wakefield (8km), and up the Motueka River Valley to Tapawera (34km).

When you get to Tapawera you will need a refuelling break for a cold beer and a bite to eat, you’ll find everything you need at the hotel including a place to rest your head. It’s the perfect place for cyclists to refuel and recharge.

Next time you are in the town make the most of the warm hospitality, local brews, tasty food and comfortable accommodation at the Tapawera Hotel.

Find out more online at www. tapawerahotel.nz or keep up to date with their latest news via their facebook page. To make a booking phone (03) 522 4414.

Inaugural memorial cup contested

Motueka Bridge results

Individual 3

Open Results

1st Carol Gatenby & Kathryn Brookes

67.26%

2nd Janet Howell & Chris Sutton

54.17%

3rd Gillian Treadwell & Marjorie Boult

53.57%

Handicap Results

1st Carol Gatenby & Kathryn Brookes

64.53%

2nd Gillian Treadwell & Marjorie Boult

56.82%

3rd Janet Howell & Chris Sutton

53.49%

Junior Individual 3

Open Results

1st= Lois Cocks & Maureen Anderson

The winning Riwaka Croquet team above left with the Richmond Club team members.

In March 2021 the Riwaka Croquet Club lost one of their valued members, Jo Day, to a long fight with cancer. Her family generously donated money to the club and it was decided to purchase a cup and play it against the Richmond Club as she

was also a member there.

They have now played the inaugural competition which involved one day played at Riwaka and one at Richmond Club. There are four players making up the team from each club in the

Intermediate Grade as that is the grade Jo played in. It was played in a competitive but friendly and fun atmosphere resulting in two great days of croquet. Riwaka were the overall winners taking out the cup for 2022.

Harlen Brunt wins Youth Ministocks

Nelson Speedway’s Harlen Brunt had to do it the hard way in winning the CTRA (Circle Track Racing Assoc)

NZ Youth Ministock

Title at Ashburton Speedway over the first weekend of May, he had failed to finish the last qualifying heat on Saturday meaning he had to get through a repercharge on Sunday to qualify for the finals later in the meeting, Harlen has had some top finishes of late, 2nd at the Easter Champs in Nelson and 5th at the King of the Coast in Greymouth a week later, he has raced most weekends over the summer months, regular trips Blenheim, Christchurch and Greymouth when not racing in Nelson.

The Motueka-based racer will be looking forward to competing at another NZ championship meeting in a week’s time

at Oxford Speedway in North Canterbury, four Nelson drivers went south to compete, Harlen, his sister Elizabeth Brunt, Deegan Broker and Conley Webley, unfortunately a couple of others were unable to make it due to Covid.

Harlen placed 2nd the repercharge to go through to the finals, in his first championship heat before a 4th in heat 2 and picked up the chequered flag and race win in Heat 3, it was enough to win the CTRA NZ Youth Championship by a point over Cromwell’s Clay Dawson in 2nd with Hanmer Springs

Cole Phillips 3rd overall, Conley Webley finished 11th with Broker coming in 15th, Elizabeth finished 11th in the development group, she is just starting out racing.

The Nelson Speedway Club have been saddened with

several drivers passing away over the past few weeks, Stephen Penn was involved in a race incident in Palmerston Teams Champs a fortnight ago, the Nelson Tigers and club send their condolences to the friends and family involved. After a short illness with cancer, Blenheim Speedway club stalwart Patrick (Paddy) North passed away last weekend, Paddy was a Nelson sponsor, great competitor and good friend to many at the Nelson Speedway club, the popular driver raced in the Super Saloon, Saloon and Sprint car grades, the red 46e truck was a familiar sight in Nelson over many years, he will be greatly missed by his many fans, he was a true ambassador of Speedway around New Zealand and even more so in the Upper South Island, R.I.P Paddy North….

They are pleased to announce that Riwaka will hold the Jo Day Memorial Cup for the coming year and will host the 2023 Round 1 match.

Riwaka won the Inaugural round 1, 10 games to 8. Richmond won round 2 on a

count back of net hoops (both teams won 9 games).

The final result put Riwaka ahead by 2 games - 19 to 17.

Congratulations to the Riwaka team; Angela, Helen, June, Lyn & Nini.

56.35%

1st= Rosie Bowie & Alison McMillan

56.35%

3rd Elizabeth Bartlett & Anthony Clarke

54.76%

Handicap Results

1st Elizabeth Bartlett & Anthony Clarke

62.82%

2nd Lois Cocks & Maureen Anderson

61.30%

3rd Rosie Bowie & Alison McMillan

58.99%

Pickleball for all people

Pickleball is quite possibly the fastest growing sport in the world just now. And it is certainly growing in Tasman, with clubs in Takaka, Motueka and Richmond. In Motueka the main

club session is at 6pm every Wednesday evening at the Rec Centre, pictured here with all five courts fully occupied recently. A cross between tennis, badminton and table tennis (or ping pong), pickleball is played

on a badminton doubles-sized court using paddles and a hollow plastic ball with holes –also known as a wiffle ball. The net is slightly lower than a tennis net and it is almost always played as a doubles game. This is a game

that appeals to all ages; particularly because it relies on hand-eye coordination and shot selection, rather than athleticism, allowing all ages to compete with each other.

CLASSIFIEDS 03 528 2088

Community Notices

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BETTER BREATHERS CLASS MOTUEKA is bck on!

Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Wharf Road, Mondays at 11.30am – 12.30pm. $5 per class. Contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 03 544 1562 or email asthma. nelson@xtra.co.nz

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

GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com

KNIT & NATTER Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St. 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 027 336 6300

MOTUEKA 50+ WALK IN G G ROUP www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Walks every Thursday - meet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Road for a prompt 0900hrs departure. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com

MOTUEKA COASTAL BUS service, operates on behalf of Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust 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 DISTRICT BRASS You don’t have to own an instrument to belong to Motueka District Brass, it is provided. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 021 022 33244

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd and 4th Thursday every month 12.30-3pm. Motueka Community House Docks Reserve. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

MOTUEKA HEART SUPPORT Our next meeting

is on Wednesday 18th May at 10. 30am . Held at the Elevation Cafè we are a small social group who support others who have suffered a heart event. All welcome Janet 528 9442

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Ever thought of joining the MenzShed? Check us out. Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9am-12pm

MOTUEKA SENIORNET Come and learn about different countries & cultures in our interest group. Thursday 2 - 4 pm. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka. org.nz

NELSONSOCIALDANCE Social dance, 14th May, Club Waimea, 7:30pm - 11pm. Paradise Dance Band. New dancers very welcome. Entry $10 members, $15 non-members. Vaccine pass required. Phone Chris 021 160 1358

NELSONRAILWAY Founders Park. The Railcar will be running Saturday & Sunday between 11am and 4pm weather permitting. Updates on Facebook.

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.

RADIOCONTROL 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 CROSSSHOP Shop open 10-2pm Mon-Fri. All welcome. Donations much appreciated.

RUMMIKUB Thursdays 1 - 4pm friendly group 50 plus includes refreshments. 10 Pah St. Mavis 526 8796 Keith 027 4516422 All welcome.

THEDOCTORS 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 WALK 4 HEALTH Every Wednesday 10.00am at Community Gardens - 30 minute walk at your own pace - any fitnessand size. Contact 027 930 5310 or wellontrack@gmail.com

ALL TREE C ARE

Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 or 027 494 8028

antiques

$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 0274484430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

ANT I QUES

Collectables etc 6 rooms to browse inc eral estate. Lots SellBuy-Value. Open 6 days, Souchebys

Antiques (The Castle) 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond Ph 544 0723 www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz

chimney sweep

CHIM NEY SWEEP

Booking, quote or query Phone Steve 021 081 01146

dentures

N EW DENTURES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

for sale

DRY FI REWOOD for sale 3m3 Trailer load. Free delivery in Motueka. Ph. 021 228 5025

storage

FURN I TURE Musical instruments, rugs, mirrors etc. Souchebys

Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd

STORA GE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

PARKER STREET

garage sale Rec Centre, Old Wharf Road statecinemamotueka.co.nz

TASMAN Storage units available from $6.20pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

HANDYMAN Storage. Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available.

wanted to buy

CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY VINTAGE / QUALITY TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING PH TIM GLADSTONE T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235

wanted to rent

LON G TER M RENTAL for father and son. 2 bedroom. Motueka/Riwaka area. References Ph Jon 022 642 7519

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AGM for Branch 24 NZART. To be held 2pm, 22nd May 2022 at SARS building behind Motueka police station.

MOTUEKA PISTOL CLUB AGM

Motueka Pistol Club AGM will be held on Wednesday 25th May 2022 at 7.00pm.

Email:

secretary.motuekapistolclub@outlook.co.nz for further details

We would like to sincerely thank the wonderful Club members of the Motueka RSA for their time they gave for Poppy Day, also all of the various locations that the Poppy Boxes were left. We had a very successful Poppy Day and your e orts are much appreciated. Also special mention to say thank you to the Motueka Golf Club, Sprig and Fern Motueka and the Lioness Club of Motueka for their generous donations.

We would also like to thank the following:

Once again without your donations and sponsosrship our Anzac Day would not be the success that it always is.

New Zealand Aged Care, Elderly Care & Home Care Support, Live In Care, Family Respite Support New Zealand

Positions available | In-home support

Looking for carers to support people living in their own homes. Motueka | Blenheim | Picton | Nelson

Looking for carers to provide daytime support with an immediate start

Clients reside in their own homes and require companionship and daily living support. Requires experience with supporting dementia suffers and the elderly.

The Good Companion values life/work balance - choose your clients, days and hours. Become a care support companion today!

hr@thegoodcompanion.co.nz

Project

Motueka

Special Olympics AGM

IDEA House 55 High St, Motueka Everyone Welcome

Wednesday 1st June 7.30pm

Project

Environmental Trust

We are looking for conservation workers in the Tasman area. You will be tasked with cutting vines, assisting with identifying and eradicating pest plants, planting and all aspects of con-servation work involved with restoring our native flora.

The ideal candidates will possess a good attitude, be willing to learn, be able to work in a team, be fit and love the outdoors.

Please send your enquiries or CV to mark@pdvet.org.nz

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combination of pain relief therapy and easy tools to improve your health AB-Health Tasman clinic Motueka 25 Greenwood St

Kevin Hackwell

situations vacant

KEEP WARM & COSY THIS WINTER

‘All-inJunior Rugby Academy’ Kicks off another season of winter sport!

On Friday, 29 April SoulUtionz Sports hosted the All-in-Junior Rugby Academy for U6-U13s. This is an annual event that happens in the second week of the school holidays at Sport Park, as an affordable pre-season skills and game preparation holiday program.

With support from Tasman Rugby Community and local talent, Terina, and Joe (SoulUtionz Sports directors) were pleased with another successful event for youth in the region.

“Our Kaupapa is providing inclusive, positive, and empowering opportunities and experiences for our community,” says Terina. “With so much uncertainty and interruptions over the past two years, it’s important to make the most of moments where you can do the things that bring you joy.”

Friday kicked off their first event for 2022, since Novembers ‘Free Friends & Whanau Touch Day’ another successful event bringing community together for an active day of fun and games.

SoulUtionz Sports

‘All-in-Academies’ embrace the posi-

tive aspects of an ‘Academy’, that inspires the participant to be their best version; ‘All-in’ refers to inclusivity, that everyone can be part of learning and progressing in their love of sport.

All-in-Academies follow core elements as their program.

Whenua (Earth) = foundation skills such as Run Catch Pass for Rugby.

Ahi (Fire) = focuses on defence components.

Hau (Air) = layers the importance of communication, strategy and for Rugby included kicking.

Wai (Water) = Attacking principals. Space, timing, and game scenarios.

SoulUtionz Sports would like to thank Sponsors and inkind supporters, Bidfoods, Talleys, New World Motueka, Sanitarium and Tasman Community Rugby, Huia Rugby, Harcourts, NBS, MHS and Birdhurst. Keep an eye on SoulUtionz Sports Facebook page for upcoming events or contact Connect@ SoulUtionzSports.nz to be kept in the loop. https://www.facebook. com/SoulUtionzSports

Practising the art of a ball grab.

Enthusiastic participants during the Academy.