The success of the very first NBS Appeal Month for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust (NMRHT) have both the NBS team and the NMRHT crews flying high.
The final figure raised for the helicopter rescue service was $50,475.53.
NBS’s CEO Tony Cadigan says the community response was outstanding, and NBS was incredibly proud to be involved and witness the total ticking up first-hand.
“I think this shows two things really clearly,” says Tony.
“One, that our community is extremely generous, and two, that they understand the huge importance of the rescue helicopter service and they want to back that.”
The month-long Appeal was part of NBS’s ongoing sponsorship of the service, a venture which aims to shine a light on the Trust’s critical work and boost public support – a goal Tony says the Appeal has contributed to significantly.
The NMRHT is only
partially government funded for the 500+ missions they fly every year, making donations absolutely vital to their operations.
So far in 2020, the helicopter has averaged 10 missions per week, at an average cost of $3,500 per mission.
In September and October the crew completed 81 missions, adding to the total of 408 lives they have played a critical role in saving this year.
NMRHT General
Manager Paula Muddle says the donations from the Appeal will help the trust to meet crucial costs, including keeping the crew safe on every mission.
“Making sure our team is safe during their dangerous work is high priority for us,” says Paula.
“Safety gear for pilots and crew, which includes fire retardant clothing, all-terrain boots, flight suits, personal locator beacons, life vests and night
vision goggles, adds up to around $35,000 each for the crew.
Additionally, ensuring that the highly skilled team - trained in navigating obstructive environments, water rescue, high altitude, day and night winching, and bush, snowline and avalanche survival - meets regulatory requirements costs approximately $120,000 a year.
“It was so great to have the NBS staff on-board during the Appeal, whether it was
wearing their customised helicopter polos or liaising with customers, there was a real sense of engagement,” says Paula.
“The generosity of NBS’s clients during the month was incredibly humbling, it makes me so proud to live in the community that we do.”
Tony Cadigan says the entire NBS team is honoured to continue being a major sponsor of the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust.
The Motueka Guardian has been approached by a couple of readers regarding an application for a new offlicence in Motueka that was lodged with the Tasman
District Licensing Committee on 28, October.
The application has been made by Sharma Holdings (Motueka) Limited in Porirua, known as Black Bull Liquor, for the premis-
es situated at 79 High Street.
The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is that of a bottle store.
The days on which alcohol is intended
to be sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday 9am-10pm.
Anyone wishing to inspect the application may do so during ordinary office hours at the office of the Tasman District Licensing
Committee at 189 Queen Street, Richmond. The objection period closes Wednesday, 18 November. Read a ‘Letter to Editor’ on page 21 regarding this.
Golden Bay’s multi award winning children’s musician
Levity Beet is about to release a new album, inspired by climbing trees at dusk with his son to get him moving after a bit too much screen time.
Little Beets is an album of heartfelt, catchy tunes for younger children, based on popular playground and back home themes, says Levity.
The Takaka-based musician was three times Apra NZ children’s song of the year winner and 2018 Tui Children’s Musician of the Year winner.
During the winter of 2019 Levity wrote [the song on the album] ‘So let’s climb trees’ as his son had “recently clocked the idea that streaming kid’s-oriented content or playing video games was a pretty cool thing and he was keen to do a lot of it”.
“I’m aware that growing brains require diversely moving bodies and was also aware that my son loved climbing anything and particular-
ly trees. I used tree climbing adventures daily to redirect the attention to digital devices onto something that required and developed strength, balance, problem solving, confidence and connection with nature.”
“We spent winter evenings in the dark with head-torches up the bay trees along the boundary of Takaka Primary School and during one of those nocturnal perches I came up with the title ‘So let’s climb trees’. I think the opening lyrics - ‘We’ve been sitting down too long - so let’s climb trees’ was the line I used that evening to get us out of the house.”
Little Beets is gathering momentum on Spotify and radio stations worldwide.
“So far half the tracks on the album have been picked up by the Spotify editorial team and feature on editorial playlists, where most recording artists of any genre are hoping to have their music land,” he says.
Levity has also been sending the tracks
Award-winning Golden Bay musician Levity Beet is preparing to release a new album.
around the world to radio stations and podcasters that have kids shows.
This has helped grow his fan-base in the USA and Australia where he regularly features on Funky Kids Radio (AUS) and Radioactive (on Ashville and North Carolina) plus other stations.
Here on home ground he’s often on BFM and Suzy Cato’s radio show.
Levity also works as
a composer for TVcurrently composing and producing music for ‘Darwin and Newts’ which plays on TV2 and Maori TV.
He works as a recording and mixing engineer for other people’s music projects and recently has been taking on more of a producer’s role in some of these.
To listen to Levity’s music on Spotify go to: https://open.spotify.comartist/1j776bT giPHNyTNFa4hARh
Gardening guru Grant Douglas will be sharing his wealth of knowledge over two community courses.
Renowned Motueka gardener Grant Douglas is preparing to host two community horticultural courses at Motueka’s Community House.
“These courses are being held as a response to the wellreceived Netflix series “Kiss the Ground” and the increase in interest in vegetable growing since the Covid outbreak,” says Grant.
The first workshop, on this Saturday, 14 November from 1-5pm will cover the topic of maintaining and improving your soil’s health. It will include subjects such as soil science, soil life, plant nutrition, cover cropping, composting and
Hindus are seeking public holiday in New Zealand on Diwali, the most popular of their festivals; starting 2022.
soil water content including irrigation.
On Saturday, 28 November from 1-4pm the topic will be plant propagation.
This will cover the topics of seed sowing, pricking out, growing on and propagation from cuttings.
“This second workshop will have a large practical component, where participants will be able to take home the plants they have propagated,” says Grant.
The Plant Barn in Wildman’s Road has generously donated the materials for the propagation course.
Entry for both workshops is by Koha please.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA), says that it was not fair for the New Zealand Hindu community as they had to be at work/school on their most popular festival while there were public holidays on other religious days.
Rajan, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, suggested that New Zealand government needed to revisit its public holiday policies as the New Zealand demographics had changed making it a multicultural society and Hindu populations were continuing to grow. He urged GovernorGeneral Patsy Reddy and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to seriously
examine this issue of fairness.
New Zealand has 10 public holidays in 2022; including Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.
Rajan Zed stated that it was important for Hindu families to celebrate Diwali day together at home/temple.
Public holiday on Diwali would ensure that and it would be
“a step in the positive direction”.
Rajan noted that awareness about other religions thus created by such holidays like Diwali would strengthen cohesion and unity in the overall New Zealand citizenry and make them wellnurtured and enlightened citizens.
As an interfaith gesture, Rajan Zed urged Roman Catholic Cardinal
John Atcherley Dew, Anglican Archbishop/Primate Philip Richardson, Presbyterian Church General Assembly Moderator TaimoanaifakaofoKaio to come out in the support of Hindu brothers and sisters for Diwali holiday.
Rajan further says that Hinduism is rich in festivals and religious festivals are very dear and sacred to Hindus.
Diwali, the festival of lights, aims at dispelling the darkness and lighting up the lives and symbolises the victory of good over evil.
Diwali falls on Monday, October 24, in 2022.
Hinduism, oldest and third largest religion of the world, has about 1.2 billion adherents and moksh (liberation) is its ultimate goal.
Roast lamb, minted peas, mash and kumara with all the trimmings would have been something men at war could only dream about as they fought so many miles from home, but on Tuesday at the Motueka RSA nearly 60 people enjoyed the traditional roast, followed by a peach and nutmeg shortcake for dessert.
Nelson, Richmond and Motueka veterans who served in World War II, Malaya, Borneo, Korea and Vietnam were in attendance for the annual Motueka RSA veterans’ luncheon with partners, friends and wives.
“These guys saw and did things some of us can only imagine. It’s nice to be able to honour them in this way,” says Motueka RSA president, exRoyal NZ Airforce and Richmond’s community constable, Kyle Abbot. “We live in a society now where young ones believe they’re owed something. The only thing
we owe is our veterans for their sacrifice and what they did for us.”
Alan Vincent served with the British in Egypt and the Sudan and was in Japan when he and his comrades received instructions to head to Korea.
“It was a totally different atmosphere from Japan to Korea, it all of a sudden got very serious. We were sent up to the front line and told to just keep our bloody heads down,” says Alan.
Serving at night-time in order to be more discreet, Alan and his fellow troops would sleep during the day before waking at 4pm to begin their shift launching into unimaginable horrors.
“One of the toughest things was the water restrictions we had, we were limited to one bottle each per day for all our water needs. I still appreciate being able to fill a glass so easily nowadays.”
Acting as a machine gunner, Alan says he was heavily reliant on his number two as he
was him.
“We knew what each other was doing.”
Immigrating to New Zealand from his native Britain nearly 60 years ago, Alan moved to Motueka 19 years ago and says he loves the town for its “individual atmosphere”.
Attending the inaugural veterans’ lunch last year, Alan says it was so enjoyable he wouldn’t have missed this one, relishing the opportunity it provides to catch up with others who shared similar experiences.
“There were 32 Korean vets in the Nelson area, now there’s only six of us. We know we’re getting few and far on the ground now.”
The luncheon’s also become an annual highlight for Rob Leathley who was a member of the first New Zealand infantry company to go into Vietnam.
It was 1967 when Keith and his fellow servicemen were in Malaya and Prime Minister Keith
Holyoake decided to commit them to Vietnam.
“When you look back things come flooding back.
We lived in tents and shared so many things together being beside one another all the time.
There were definitely some fairly tough times but I have fond memories of the comradery between us,” says Rob. “Although alot of us suffer now from health problems because of the very toxic environment we endured.”
Motueka’s RSA has around 1,300 members of which approximately 300 are exservices.
Uniting veterans from the wars, the RSA also recognises those who served without being deployed as they were prepared to sacrifice, making them all equals say the RSA.
“It’s an honour and privilege to be in the same room as these veterans and I have much-respect for all,” says Kyle.
Hi All,
The evenings are getting warmer in our region and it’s great to see you all out and about enjoying the longer days.
What’s not so great is that as more people are out and about, Police are seeing an increase in vandalism and damage in Motueka.
The hanging flower baskets which have recently been hung in High Street have already been repeatedly damaged.
Fortunately, we have CCTV footage of one of the incidents and Police are making enquiries to identify and locate those involved.
If you have any information which could assist, please let us know by calling 105 and asking to speak to Motueka Police.
Meanwhile, out at Little Kaiteriteri, we’re seeing a lot of damage being done where there are new sections being built.
People have been trespassing and holding gatherings in the area.
Cars have been skidding on the grass, and people have been leaving rubbish and empty bottles over the weekends – one weekend over 60 bottles were collected.
If you come across one of these gatherings in the Little Kaiteriteri area, give us a call on 111. It’s better to respond to these incidents as they occur than to clean up the mess afterward. Finally, a reminder to take care out there on the roads.
Across the country Police dealt with a number of road deaths over Labour Weekend and while none of them were in the Motueka area, we would like to keep it that way through summer.
Be respectful of other road users, wear your seatbelts, don’t drive while impaired and put your mobile phone away while you’re driving.
Regards,
Hamish Chapman
Senior Sergeant, Prevention GroupNelson Bays Police
Bookcafe
Monday 16 November, 10.30-12pm
Art Workshop
Monday 16 November, 1.30-3.30pm Perspective simplified.
Advanced Care Planning
Tuesday 24 November, 2pm-3pm
Start a conversation about your future health and advance care plan. Those close to you need to know what matters to you, your values and beliefs. Find out how to make a plan with Carla Arkless, Nurse Practitioner and Nelson Tasman ACP Facilitator.
Lifestyle Group
Friday 27 November 11am-12pm
Topic is Travel
Scrabble
Every Wednesday, 1.30-4pm
Do you enjoy this word game?
Bring a friend or meet new people.
Textured Stitches Workshop
Thursday 3 December, 1pm-3.30pm
Join Chris McGuigan to make a lavender bag featuring different stitches & beading.
Bookings essential, ph. (03)528 1047 $20 for lesson & kit
Building Bricks Club contest at Motueka Library
Take part in our Halloween and Christmas themed Building Bricks contest!
Prizes to be won. Email up to three images of your entry to adbarbour@gmail.com or Janine. gillions@tasman.govt.nz By 6pm on Friday 27 November. Free.
After narrowly avoiding total loss in the February 2019 Pigeon Valley fire, Eves Valley Scenic Reserve, a precious lowland beechpodocarp forest remnant, is growing again.
The edges and hillslopes of the 28-hectare reserve near Nelson were burnt by the fire that spread over 2400 hectares. Nearly two years later, valley floor plantings of native species form a protective buffer for the main reserve area popular for its meandering 20-minute bush walk, birdsong and many picnic areas.
Department of Conservation ranger Dan Chisnall says while it is small in area, tucked away in a corner of the Waimea Plains, the reserve is a nationally important fragment of our natural heritage.
“Eves Valley Scenic Reserve represents the last vestiges of the formerly extensive Waimea forests. The reserve is highly regarded by botanists for its assemblage of lowland plants. Had it been lost it would have taken hundreds of years to regrow to its current state.”
DOC staff held their breath as the fire threatened the reserve. It was initially feared that it had been entirely lost.
Once it emerged that only the edges of the valley floor forest were damaged, DOC developed a plan to establish a buffer area with more than 6000 low flammability native plants.
Tasman Pine Forests Ltd offered
an area of their land adjacent to the reserve to support the initiative. Once mature, the plantings will help the long-term security of the reserve in the event of a future fire.
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) trainee rangers had adopted the reserve before the fire and have done much of the restoration planting with DOC staff. As part of their programme, the trainee rangers collected seed to grow some of the seedlings for the project.
The Paper Rain Project, a Pictonbased clothing company, sold t-shirts to raise just over $4000 to purchase more plants for the project.
“We’re so stoked to have been able to support such an important cause” says Indigo Rowe from the Paper Rain Project. “A huge thanks to the passionate Paper Rain customers who hopped on board to help see so many native trees replanted in the wake of the fire.”
Forest & Bird volunteers donated $1000 and led a planting day.
They were joined by members of the Nelson Hard Park and Sound Off Car Club, who also contributed $300 for plants to offset carbon from air flights.
Dan Chisnall says, given the importance of the Eves Valley reserve, DOC is very grateful to the groups, businesses and volunteers who have helped build the buffer planting to reduce the risk from future fires.
Tasman Bay Christian School’s (TBCS) new principal, Tim de Vries, has long been passionate about primary education and is determined, despite the uncertainty Covid has unleashed, to create a consistent school environment where the students feel safe to learn while fostering their individual talents.
“It’s important to have a secure environment here at school so that once the students are here, they know it’s a place to develop and grow themselves,” says Tim.
Born and raised in Auckland, Tim completed a Bachelor of Applied Theology at the Carey Baptist College before moving south to Rangiora at 22 to complete a graduate diploma in teaching, where his now wife lived.
Going on to teach around Rangiora, Tim and his young family spent two years at Okains Bay on Banks Peninsula where he was principal and teacher in sole-charge of 10-14 students.
Now with a 9-yearold twin boy and girl,
and also a nearly 7-year-old son, Tim says this is the first time in their school lives he has not been at school with them, after even teaching the twins last year.
Passionate about working with young people, teaching runs through Tim’s blood with a number of his extended family teachers.
“It’s normal for me to be around teachers. And in my teens I was involved with intermediate and high schoolers through my affiliation with the Mount Roskill Baptist Church.”
Now members of the Richmond New Life Church, Tim says he and his family haven’t looked back since moving to the region at the beginning of 2019.
“Moving to this place has been a great fit for our family. When my wife and I both applied for jobs up here within a week of each other and both got them we thought well we guess God’s telling us to move to this region.
We enjoy being in New Zealand’s premier holiday destination and having everything on
our back doorstep. We have the beach, forest and mountains and enjoy connecting with people as well.”
A keen footballer, Tim’s career has been side-lined to allow him to focus on nurturing his children’s passions, and this year he coached Nelson Suburbs 9th grade team. He’s also keen on music and known for playing a guitar and bass in church.
Acting Tasman Bay Christian School principal last term, before stepping into the permanent role at the beginning of term four, Tim came from the Nelson Christian Academy where he was associate principal since January 2019.
The communityfocused Tasman Bay Christian School currently has 37 students with room for up to 85.
“We develop children that are discerning and have a level of wisdom, unique to us as a Christian School, and how we respond to things as well as the practical of putting learning into
action. It’s not all about being excellent at academics, special character is very important to us. People here really like the community feel of our school and we want to keep nurturing that and having the children feeling part of an extended whanau.”
With a supportive board and proprietors Tim says looking ahead to 2021 they’ll have five “great” teachers on the team, including himself, and excellent support staff from the caretaker to the receptionist.
With children from all different churches, there are also spaces for those that don’t attend a church “who believe in what we do”.
Next year the school is excited to introduce the theme of turangawaewae, looking at their place and how they fit into the local community, nation and our world.
“We’re a tight school community and I’m definitely excited for the future.”
Five local women are preparing to bravely tell stories of their breast cancer journeys next Tuesday, 17 November at the Motueka Community House.
With Covid-19 causing many disruptions this year, many of the health information evenings at the Community House have had to be shelved, so organiser Rae Dozell says it’s particularly pleasing to be hosting this ‘information sharing evening’.
It’s bittersweet for Rae, who was herself diagnosed with breast cancer in July this year,
one of 3,300 women in New Zealand to be diagnosed annually.
“This evening is for all breast cancer survivors to come along too as well. It gives hope to those newly diagnosed or going through treatment to meet those who have come out the other side,” says Rae.
While October was Breast Cancer Awareness month, Rae says it’s important to realise that it doesn’t simply end in October and by continually creating awareness further lives may be saved.
“It’s important for people to know their
bodies and be aware of any changes.”
Undergoing regular wellness checks and enjoying the feeling of good health, Rae was suitably shocked upon her diagnosis this year.
“I just could not believe it was happening to me. I keep really healthy and really well. It just didn’t sink in.”
Undergoing a unilateral mastectomy, a month later Rae began the tortuous journey that is chemotherapy for her ‘invasive and aggressive’ form of breast cancer.
“I’m so supported by wonderful friends and family and I’m also very open about the
journey I’m on. I know some people find it hard to open up about their cancer journey which is a shame as they miss out on all that support.”
Join Rae and four other local women on Tuesday, 17 November from 6.30pm at the Motueka Community House.
Free supper will be provided and the evening is supported by Mary Woodford Breast Cancer Nurse Nelson Hospital and the Nelson Tasman Cancer Society.
*Registrations are encouraged, please phone 528 0404.
A local group, Businesses for Climate Action, is holding its official launch in conjunction with the Sustainable Business Network annual awards in Nelson on Thursday, 19 November. Florence
Van Dyke, co-founder of the group, says that this will be a great opportunity to learn about how businesses can play a vital role in combatting climate change. Those attending will also learn about the group’s goal for this region to be a leader, nationally and globally, in adapting to the opportunities and challenges of climate change.
Why businesses?
And why in Te Tauihu, the top of the South Island? Florence explains, “Last year huge numbers of people marched for greater action on climate change, across Te Tauihu and around the world. Mayor Rachel Reese declared a State of Climate Emergency in Nelson. Aotearoa is committed to achieving ‘net
zero’ carbon emissions within 30 years.
‘Business as usual’ is no longer a viable option,” she says. The group plans to build a movement of committed business leaders who are helping our business community transform.
Chloe Van Dyke, cofounder of the group (and owner, with Florence, of Nelson company Chia Sisters, a producer of sustainable, nutritious beverages), says they decided to form Businesses for Climate Action after they had measured and reduced emissions from their solar-powered juicer, and found the process easier and more worthwhile than they had expected. “We wanted to share this with other businesses and encourage them to start this journey,” she says. “We know that the biggest impact that we can have is to work collectively to reduce emissions by sharing lessons and learnings.”
The group’s vision for Te Tauihu is:
local businesses leading the way for a net zero carbon Aotearoa; and a resilient, sustainable local economy that adapts well to the opportunities and disruptions of climate change.
Businesses for Climate Action has worked with over 200 businesses locally, in workshops to encourage the measuring and reduction of emissions, she says. From these workshops, groups have formed in tourism, fleet management, and food and beverages, and the groups are sharing ideas, resources and solutions so that ‘carbon hotspots’ can be reduced in each industry. Where the answers don’t yet exist, sectors are collaborating to develop solutions that can be tried here, and if successful could be used globally.
Katrina Kidson, coleader of the group and local contact person for Sustainable Business Network (SBN) which operates nation-wide,
says the opportunity for the two groups to work together, to celebrate sustainable business champions in Te Tauihu, was too good to miss. Some local businesses are finalists in the SBN awards and the results will be live-streamed to Nelson, to be celebrated simultaneously at centres throughout New Zealand, she says. Local finalists include NZ King Salmon, Whenua Iti Outdoors, Meat the Need, and Yum Granola.
The event will take place from 4.307pm on Thursday, 19 November at the Mahitahi Colab, at NMIT in Nelson, with drinks, snacks and great networking opportunities provided. There is no entry fee but bookings need to be made in advance on https:// events.humanitix.com/ sustainable-businessawards-2020.
Event details: 4.30 Networking drinks
5.00pm (sharp)
Businesses for Climate Action launch and update
5.45 Awards begin and networking continues
7pm Awards finish and more networking until 7.30pm Location
Mahitahi COLAB, NMIT Campus, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010
For further information: Katrina KidsonEmail: kk@katrinakidson.nz
03 546 4455
41 Washbourn Drive, Richmond
The weather is warming up and no doubt many of us will have been enjoying time in the garden. We spoke to Motueka Mitre 10’s gardening genius Sue to find out her latest gardening advice.
Now is the ideal time to be planting, after all the rain we have had and when the weather is warming up.
We have everything you need for getting your summer vegetable patch sorted.
Now in stock we have a great range of tomatoes, capsicums, herbs and all your summer salad vegetables. We also have edibles ready to plant now. Including avocado, berries, citrus, tamarillo and passionfruit plants.
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When planting tomatoes, make sure you stake them as you plant them. Staking tomatoes later on can disrupt and damage their root system. Mitre 10 has a variety of stakes and structures to help support your tomatoes as they grow. Just like tomatoes, capsicums need full sun, rich, well-drained soil and regular fertilising in order to thrive.
There are plenty of plant foods and plant protectors to keep your fruit and vegetables strong and healthy.
Houseplants – New stock is arriving every week, you’ll also find a stunning selection of pots and containers in store to choose from. Check that your current houseplants are happy, they may need a bigger pot, a top up of potting mix and some fertiliser to ensure lush contented plants.
We have lots of instant colour in store now for adding to your garden, pots and hanging baskets. Get them planted early so they can get established before the summer heat.
Come in and see our new release roses, lavenders and perennial petunias that are arriving in our garden centre every day.
We are your one stop, garden shop.
So for free advice and for all your gardening and landscape needs to get your back yard flourishing, see us at Mitre 10 Motueka.
‘Inspiring’, ‘practical’, ‘enjoyable’ and ‘we got a lot of ideas’ are typical of the feedback Motueka Greens received following ‘Walking the Talk - Local Solutions for Carbon Reduction’ that was held over September and October. Groups of around 20 people toured eight properties
in Motueka, Atamai village, Ngatimoti, Tasman and Lower Moutere over three days, escorted by site hosts who showed and described a range of activities and lifestyles that illustrate low carbon living. Tours followed an earlier programme outlining the problem of greenhouse gas emissions
exceeding earth’s capacity to absorb carbon, resulting in the climate changes we are seeing more and more frequently.
All sites featured trees, either fruit and/ or timber, with emphasis on trees’ role as carbon support sinks. Systems of pest management and ecosystem protection were
highlighted, particularly for management of old man’s beard. Biochar productionan engineered support sink - was featured at three sites, and water management was emphasised at several, in relation to efficient irrigation and low energy methods of moving water around.
Tours were charac-
terised by inspiring, friendly hosts who generously shared a huge amount of knowledge. All within a relaxed atmosphere that enabled open sharing and conversations; a good deal of feedback addressed these points.
Organisers were particularly delighted to get the following com-
ments - ‘By pointing out positive ways of doing things these tours were a very nice way to speak about transitioning to a lower carbon carbon life’, ‘The Motueka Greens’ and hosts’ team have done the community an amazing service by making these tours available and so affordable.’. And as a
future pointer from one person, ‘The young woman in Motueka (who has converted her entire property to food production) was the standout for me. If the world changes it will need to be in the subdivisions as well as in the eco-communities’.
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Nelson Provincial Museum is reviving a lifetime of Kiwi memories this summer as it presents its latest exhibition about the world famous Dunedin Study – Slice of Life – from Friday, 13 November.
Developed by the University of Otago Te Whare Wananga o Otago and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, the exhibition features a carefully chosen collection of era-specific objects – toys, posters, furnishings, technology – and four erathemed rooms from the 1970s, 80s, 90s and 2000s.
Together, these give a nostalgic glimpse into the lives of the 1000+ members of the Dunedin Study. It also includes a number of hands on interactives designed to enable visitors to connect with the Study’s findings in a deeply personal and engaging way.
Known in full as the ‘Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development
Study’ the Dunedin Study, which began in 1975, was originally designed as a shortterm project to explore how birth events affect later health. A growing interest in the results, however, enabled continuation of the Study, and today – 45 years on – it has become renowned across the world as one of the most significant projects of its kind. Participants are considered to be the thousand most studied people in the world.
“The Dunedin Study has been hugely influential, producing over 1300 publications and reports –many of which have informed policy makers in New Zealand and overseas”, says Sean Hogan, Cohort & Assessment Manager for the Dunedin Study and curator of the exhibition. “One notable example would be the result of Study findings around criminal behaviour in youth seeing a policy change in the US which spared the
lives of 70 people on death row.”
Key to the Study’s success has been its high retention rate – 94 per cent of the living Study member cohort are still involved after 45 years, a feat no other study in the world has managed to achieve. The exhibition celebrates the commitment of these Study members, and enables people to better understand the methods, major findings and importance of the Dunedin Study.
Visitors are invited to participate in a lighthearted study of their own bodies through the use of hands-on equipment and an ‘ageing’ machine. They’re also encouraged to remember their own experiences of the past four decades – from starting school to heading off on the big OE, learning to read through to learning to drive, maybe experimenting with sex, drugs and alcohol, and settling down with children –
through the aid of collected historical material and décor from the 1970s to the 2000s. Associated research findings also give visitors an insight into how their early lives may have influenced who they are today.
“The Dunedin study shines a light on how seemingly small events can shape our future”, says Nelson Provincial Museum CEO Lucinda BlackleyJimson. “This is such an important message from a Museum perspective, and the
Slice of Life exhibition demonstrates this in a powerfully engaging way.”
Although the exhibition concentrates on Study findings from the 1970s through to the 2000s, work on the Dunedin Study has continued, with hopes for the next assessment to be conducted around 2024. Tests cover almost all aspects of a member’s physical and mental health – including cardiovascular health, dental, respiratory and sexual and mental
health, psychosocial well-being, and the impact of relationships, behaviour and family.
Key to the Study’s high retention rate is in the way it engages with its members by arranging travel from wherever they are in the world to the purpose-built research centre during study periods.
“We’re 45 years into the Study so far and it’s feasible we could go for another 45 years, there’s just still so much to discover”, says Sean. “With our Study members now
in their forties we’re starting to gain insights into how we age, for example, and why some people age better than others.”
Slice of Life opens at Nelson Provincial Museum on Friday, 13 November this year, and will run until Sunday, 25 April 2021. You can find out more about it on the Museum’s website here: www.nelsonmuseum.co.nz/ current-exhibitions/2020/slice-oflife
We all know how fantastic Muses Café is and it’s the larger than life personalities that keep people smiling just as much as the delicious food and friendly hospitality. Sarah and Tessa, owners of Muses Café next to the Motueka District Museum in High Street are celebrating six years in their legendary café.
At The Guardian we asked the dynamic duo about their year, including lock-down, to discover how these remarkable ladies maintain their infectious sense of humour.
“It was the first holiday Sarah and I have spent together for 15 years and we loved it,” says Tessa with her trademark cheeky grin.
“We painted the house, slept in, went on four hour dog walks and drove the teenager crazy with our music.”
Wow, four hour dog walks? These ladies are fit. Sarah laugh’s and explains more.
“We would take the dog for a walk and end up stopping at just about every driveway. Friends and customers would call out so we would stop for a chat. We love to talk. So yes, our dog walks would take a bit longer than usual, but it was great to see so many friendly faces even if it was from a lock down distance.”
How did they get paint for the house? Tessa and Sarah were fully prepared, the day before lock-down they headed across the road and stocked up on paint. Apparently there was no tint left as others had the same idea, so the ladies settled on an ‘off white’ colour.
“Our painting skills increased with every room, the house looks great,” Tessa says proudly.
And what about the music, what were they playing to drive a teenager to brink of insanity? Kenny Rogers and The Little River Band were the artists in question. Life at Tessa and Sarah’s sounds like a great deal of fun and a sense of humour makes it even more so.
What’s in store for the rest of the year?
With Christmas coming, the girls catering and Christmas function bookings are fast filling up. But they still have places available. If you are looking at having your function at Muses Café or intend on making the most of their catering services, don’t delay, ring them to book in today.
They have a range of function options for you to choose from including tasting tables, platters and buffets. The team at Muses are more than happy to work with you to ensure you have a memorable event. Do get in touch and discuss your needs with them, they are only too happy to help.
One of Motueka’s favourite cafes
Sitting outside Muses Café with Sarah and Tessa, every few moments another customer comes over to say thank you or wave a friendly hello as they head inside for their coffee fix and a bite to eat.
It’s no wonder Muses Café is a Motueka favourite. The food is delicious, always popular are their Keto and Gluten free choices. It’s important to them that as many tastes and dietary requirements as possible are catered for.
Yes they still have their incredible value for money $12.50 and $15 lunches on offer. Locals rate Muses Café cheese scones as some of the best they’ve ever eaten. There’s a variety of goodies in the cabinet including savoury and sweet treats as well as their diverse menu on offer. One thing is for sure, you won’t go home feeling hungry or disappointed. But don’t take our word for it, head into Muses Café and taste it for yourself.
With a relaxing courtyard and a variety of outdoor seating dining al fresco is an easy choice. Children are well looked after too, with a play area to keep the younger ones occupied. Inside you’ll find both communal and more intimate dining spaces. A number of local groups make the most of the space for catch up’s and meetings.
Sarah and Tessa want to say a big thank you to their loyal staff and many customers for all their hard work and ongoing support this year. It’s because of you that Muses Café continues to be one of the most popular café’s in Motueka. Find out more about Muses Café and follow Sarah and Tessa’s ongoing adventures via Facebook www.facebook.com/Musescafe
Give them a call today to make a booking or discuss your next function, phone 03-528 8696.
“Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders”
We the people of Motueka really need your help to keep Motueka a great place to live.
Are you aware that there is an application before the TDC for a New Liquor Licence at 79 High Street Motueka next to the Fire Station, it was posted on their website on 28, October?
Objections to this application must be received by the 18 of November, yours would be a great help.
We CAN stop more liquor stores coming to Motueka.
More stores will create more harm in our community they will lower the price of alcohol in Motueka and as you would already know we have enough alcohol related problems in Motueka.
Objections can be made on the TDC website under the Alcohol Licensing notices – go to Black Bull application at the bottom of this go to online objec-
tion or write a letter about your concerns.
We have just spoken to TDC Liquor License Dept.
They said that people do not have to object by using the form.
They can object with –
An email to regulatory.admin@tasman. govt.nz
A letter to TDC
A phone-call to TDC and put a service request into object.
A petition.
Grounds for objections of the licence are as follows…..
This will be the 6th off-licence in a space of 1.7km on High Street, Motueka. We do not need another liquor store in our town, alcohol is more than adequately provided, we do not need more.
There have been studies detailing evidence that an increase in liquor outlets go hand in hand with an increase of alcohol harm in the community
along with the lowering of alcohol prices effecting vulnerable people in the community for reference see report in New Zealand Journal of Public Health volume 36, issue 1.
The applicant’s company name is Sharma Holdings Motueka Ltd, the directors are Prince Sharma and Sahil Sharma they are based in Sanson, Palmerston North.
The applicants have no knowledge of the local community and its demographics they just see an opportunity to make money with little regard to our community.
They will not run the shop themselves, they will employ family from elsewhere in New Zealand to run the store. Do not be fooled they will not create jobs for local people if anything they will reduce employment for local staff employed at the three locally owned stores.
In the towns that have Black Bull stores they do not donate or support local sports
groups and community projects like our local operators do.
Prince Sharma has been a shareholder and director of several other companies that have been denied liquor licence throughout New Zealand. He was denied a license in 2018 in Stoke after 150+ residents objected and submissions from the Police, local health authorities, schools, and churches in the area asked for the licence to be declined.
Prince Sharma is the owner of the Black Bull group, he has also been denied licences in Dannevirke, Johnsonville, Gisborne, Rangiora and Woodville in recent years. These towns stopped him due to the amount of objections they had, this type of information can be found by google searching “Prince Sharma NZ Liquor”. Motueka does not want this type of operator in our town.
The site is right next to the fire station with the proposed drive through access being within meters of the
fire station emergency exits.
This part of town already has 3 bars, 4 restaurants, a RSA and a liquor store within a 200 metre space.
People who are often intoxicated congregate in this area in the evenings and leave empty bottles and cans on the street, a new liquor store will only intensify the issues and add to the trouble in this area.
There is also further concern as to how a garden bar belonging to a hotel sharing the boundary with this proposed business will regulate their patrons from obtaining liquor from the bottle store and consuming it in an area that is deemed for on licence drinking.
The chain Black Bull is well-known for their deep cut prices on liquor, they especially target premixed drinks that appeal to the younger drinkers and they will no doubt start a price war in Motueka.
Alcohol will become easier to obtain and cheaper in Motueka. Alcohol harm in the community will increase especially
in at-risk groups and lower income homes as people will be able to get more alcohol for a lower price.
What message is this sending to our community about our beautiful town?
When unemployment is high and families are hurting financially due to the impact of Covid19 and our council is going to consider an out of town operator come to our town and set up a cut price liquor store at one of the entrances to our town to make money and take it from our community. We need to act NOW if we are going to stop this going ahead. Please share this with your community groups, friends and neighbours. We DO have the power to stop this.
Submissions must be at the TDC by the 18 November.
Regards,
A concerned parent and resident of High Street
On Sunday, 22 November, all motorsport enthusiasts are invited to the First Kohatu Motorsport Park Open Day. This is the very first time that access to the 500acre Kohatu Park site has been made possible. To comply with regulations, all visitors must be members of the Kohatu Park Supporters Club; if you haven’t yet signed up as a member, you can do so on the day FOR FREE.
Nelson Car Club will be running the
November round of the Club’s Autocross series, on their recently completed 1.5 km track. Watch some exciting action with over 25 cars competing.
This is a chance to view the stunning location of Kohatu Park, separated from the Motueka Valley Highway and hidden from public view over a ridge. A coffee cart will be on site, and a sausage sizzle, with all proceeds going to the local Tapawera School, who will also
be there. There will be a guided route around the Park, so that you can appreciate the size and scope of this project.
View displays from local motorsport clubs of grass karts, rally cars, motocross bikes, off-road racers and drag cars.
“Because of fire restrictions, this may be the only Open Day we can hold this summer, so do take this opportunity,” says Kohatu Park chairperson, Garry Adcock.
To get to Kohatu
Park, just take the Motueka Valley Highway towards Motueka from the Flat Rock Café on SH6. After 1.2 km, there will be a Kohatu Park sign at the junction of Oliver’s Road – turn right and you’re almost there! Follow the signs for 3km.
This access to the Park will be on gravel forestry roads, so do come in an appropriate vehicle.
The First Kohatu Motorsport Park Open Day will start at 10am, continuing till 1pm.
Motueka faced off against Wanderers at Mapua Recreation Reserve and upon winning the toss opted to bat first on the artificial pitch.
Sam Sturks (64) and George Lockhart (43) started steadily and put on 88 for the opening stand. Corey Pascoe (85 off 63 balls) and Liam Hobbs continued the good work, Liam blasting his 69 not out, off just 33 balls. It was a hard day in the sun for Wanderers. Their
bowling was a mix of good and not-so-good (41 extras including 33 wides) and their fielding was in the latter category, giving the Wekas a few let-offs. Motueka amassed 313 for the loss of just 3 off their 40 overs.
In reply Wanderers did not start well, losing both their openers early but former Motueka players Nathan Della-Bosca (35 off 27 balls) and Jeremy Parata (17) combined to give them hope.
Once they were removed however the rest struggled to score
with only three other batsmen making it to double figures. Motueka in general bowled and fielded much better than their counterparts.
Justin Hobbs took 3 for 18 and took an amazing diving catch at cover while son Liam couldn’t stay out of the game, taking three sharp catches at slip. The writing was on the wall for most of the innings and Wanderers were all out for 119 in the 32nd over.
After many years of trying to find a suitable venue unaffected by tides, weed, or irrigation requirements, the Radio Yacht Squadron Nelson (RYSN) in collaboration with Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit and sponsors Goldpine, Lydia Heyward – Bayleys
Real Estate, Trinder
Engineering Nelson, Wine Lord Nelson, Smart Engineering Services Wakefield, Fulton Hogan Nelson, Higgins Concrete Nelson, Tasman District Council and McCashin’s Brewery
Stoke have developed a home base on recently purchased
Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit land on Best Island.
This gives the club the ability to confidently plan not only its own sailing programs and competitions, but major regattas such as South Island and New Zealand Championships on behalf of the New Zealand Radio Yachting Association.
Radio Yacht Squadron Nelson consists of 33 members from throughout Tasman and Nelson and are now looking to grow the numbers through use of the new venue.
RYSN members cur-
rently sail International One Metre Class Yachts but with the introduction of smaller cheaper RG65 model yachts, the sport has become one of the fastest growing in the world. We now see the formation of a RG65 fleet as a natural progression for our club.
It is a sport for young and old and if you have any model of Radio Controlled yacht, or would like to try it, contact either: Ken 027 299 5505, Basil 021 842 5809, or Denis 027 53 1444 for more information. We can arrange a yacht for you to try.
Yachts can be bought new or second
hand or home built as many of our members have done. Club members are willing to assist and advise with home builds.
The club held a small opening ceremony onsite on Saturday, 10 October followed by the Inaugural Best Island regatta.
Radio Yacht Squadron Nelson is extremely proud of their new venue and sincerely thank Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit and sponsors above for their help, enthusiasm, and belief in their project.
www.radioyachtingnelson.com
great sailing at their new venue.
New Zealand’s premiere adventure event and the world’s largest expedition adventure race GODZone has received Government funding to ensure the events viability as the race pivots into a new supported delivery format.
GODZone was a successful applicant in the recent Domestic Events Fund (DEF) round to support the delivery of the 2021, Chapter 9, event following assessment by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and a regional panel.
The DEF has supported a number of key events across New Zealand after the Government established it in the 2020 Budget in response to widespread COVID-19 related impacts on the event industry due to reductions in sponsorship, trust funding and Alert Level restrictions.
GODZone Event Director Warren Bates says the funding was critical for the highprofile adventure race that will be held in the Rotorua district from the 4th – 13th March 2021.
“It has been a very
challenging time for events and event organisers across the country.
Uncertainties over travel, border closures and the need to be pro-active in managing social distancing and contact tracing has necessitated innovative and significant changes; many of which have come with increased costs and reduced revenues. The support from DEF has gone some way in ensuring that this premier event can be delivered and that a myriad of flow through benefits for Rotorua and the wider district can be realised.”
“The event was originally planned for November 2020 but was postponed to March 2021 once the magnitude of COVID became apparent.
It was hoped that international borders would return to some form of normality by the end of the year, but that eventuality has looked increasingly remote as time has gone by.
The absence of overseas travel will be very disappointing for our international teams and has had a major impact on the
event.”
“To receive support from the New Zealand government through the DEF at this time is significant for both us and for Rotorua, the host location, and signifies the importance and recognition given to this iconic adventure event that we are very grateful for.”
Bates says GODZone remains the largest expedition race in the world with 70+ Kiwi teams racing and the introduction of a ‘supported format’ now allows other Kiwi based competitors the chance to gain a race spot.
“To ensure GODZone can happen if we are in a Level 1 or Level 2 restriction next year we have pivoted the event to a ‘supported’ style race that is in line with historic adventure races such as the Southern Traverse and the newly revived Eco Challenge that recently aired on Amazon Prime.”
“Each team is now required to bring a support crew with them to move their gear around the course and help keep each team in their own bubble. The response from competitors to this
new twist has been very positive and will make the event even more special.
It’s like going back to the original days of expedition racing.”
“This allows entries to open again for more Kiwi teams to race.
We have waived any late entry fees to assist this to happen and all the entry details are online at www.godzoneadventure.com.”
Bates says the support from the Rotorua Lakes Council and Rotorua Economic Development Board for the event has been outstanding given the difficult circumstances.
“Events are important at a community, regional and national level, providing both economic and social benefits.
Rotorua Lakes Council Sports Development Manager Steve Watene and Events Attraction & Development Manager Jason Cameron and their respective teams have been with us every step of the way on this journey to Chapter 9 and we are all working extremely hard to deliver the ultimate edition of GODZone in 2021.”
Congratulations to Jessie Fa’avae who was awarded the Supreme Sporting Award—
Year 13 Best all Round Sportsperson 2020 at the recent sports prizegiving.
Some of Jessie’s achievements throughout the year have been: 1st—MHS Senior Girls Cross Country, 1st MHS Cross Country Fastest time, Captain Senior Adventure Racing team that won the Hillary Challenge, 3rd 9hr Spring Challenge, NZ Schools Orienteering Champs
Australia—1st in W16 Oceania Relay, 1st TSS Triathlon and member of the School Sports Committee
Saturday was the Sponsors Ambrose Tournament. This is the day when we acknowledge and thank our loyal sponsors.
We had a great turnout of members and sponsors and a lot of fun was had on the
day. We were also very lucky with the weather!
The favoured team of Mike Inwood, Bruce Miller, Bernie Hedges and Stu Dixon prevailed with a very good score of 56.1
Second, and losing out on the bragging rights, were
Jake Mellors, Regan Chambers and Peter and Shona Johnson on 56.9
Third Wayne and Keren Barcus and Brent and Jocelyn Thomson on 58.1
Fourth James Campion, Andy Tasker and Peter and Tyler
Cederman on 58.4
They say timing is everything and Peter Cederman found that out on Saturday. He managed to leave a couple of minutes before his name came up in the members draw.
Hard luck Pete!
Championship Round 9
Open Results
North/South
1st Diane Stuart & Jenny Silvermoon
58.14%
2nd Carol Gatenby & Julia Armstrong
54.36%
3rd Justine Thompson & Martin Thompson54.17%
East/West
1st Gillian Treadwell & Marjorie Boult
65.15%
2nd Ruth Field & Barbara Wilson
64.77%
3rd Diana Whitten & Brian Field
57.77%
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BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGED WORKERSTRUST (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 3037 or Heather 027 4444708
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz
CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family Encourage-Hope-Share. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com.
INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday
1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.
LIVE POETS will be warmly hosted at ‘FRIENDS’ Loung Bar @ 121 High Street on Wednesday 18th 7.00pm - 9.15pm. Visiting Guest Poet to entertain one and all. Koha entry.
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 S U PPORT GR OU P 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 HEART SUPPORT Next meeting is on Wednesday 18th November at 10.30am at the RSA. We are a small social group giving support to people and carers who have had a heart support. Janet 5289442
MOTUEKA MENZSHED Retired, time on your hands, want something to do? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm
MOTUEKANEWCOMERS New to Motueka?
We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.
MOTUEKA SENIO R NET members enjoy discounts, make new friends and keep their minds active. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz
MOTUEKA TEXAS NO LIMIT HOLD’EM POKER Fridays at the Bridge Club. Phone Barbara 027 4545 185. Registration from 7pm.
NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Nelson, Richmond, 6 monthly subscription $25 + mileage. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 / mapuawheels@gmail.com
NELSONCAMERACLUB meets 2nd and 4th Mondays most months. Up Stairs Netball rooms, Saxton Field @ 7/30pm. We welcome all photographers from beginners to experienced. Programme on www.nelsoncameraclub.co.nz
Contact 021 2360 847.
NELSON SUN CLUB Open Day. Come and explore what a healthy family-friendly naturist lifestyle has to offer. Saturday 28th November, www.nelsonnaturally.co.nz. Everyone will be clothed from 10am till 2pm.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137
RADIO CONTROL SAILING at 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.
RUMMIKUB every THURSDAY 1-4pm at Motueka
Senior Citizens Hall 10 Pah St. All new players welcome. Contact Mavis 5268796
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS. If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
YOGA for people who have or have had cancer, Tuesday morning, Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings. Register info@ cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137
entertainment
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).
church services
CROSSWORD RESULTS #1593
carpet cleaning
TA SMAN CA RP ET
C LEANIN G - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.
chimney sweep
C HI M NEY S WEE P Marahau-MotuekaTasman-Moutere and surrounding areas. Free quote or query. Phone Steve 021-081-01146.
dentures
N EW D ENTURES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.
death notices
Passed away on 6 November 2020 in Motueka, with family at his side. Dearly loved husband of the late ‘Nancy’. Adored Dad of Greg, Denise, Colleen, Debbie, Lindsay, and Rochelle and their partners. Treasured Grandad of Hannah, Renae, Brendon, Jared, Carrie, Terri, Logan, Troy, Quintin, Stevie, and Estella; and special Great Grandad of Max, Lyra, Lukarn, Malaya, Kaya, Millar, and Eden. Correspondence to the Whitwell family c/- 6 McCarthy Crescent, Motueka. A funeral service to celebrate ‘Maldy’s’ life will be held in the Huia Rugby Club Rooms, Whitwell’s Carpark, High Street Motueka on Saturday 14th of November 2020 at 11am.
Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services
www.gbmfs.co.nz
Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.
garage sale
28B POOLE ST not before 9am. Saturday 14th November. Plenty of bargains. If wet cancelled till 9am Saturday 21st.
1 EGINTON ST R EET Saturday 14th, 10.30am - 12.30. Guitar music, theory books, general household goods.
health
LABYRINTH AR T T HERAPY at 354 High Street Motueka. Saturday 14 Nov 10:30am – 1:30pm. Come in for a chat, try the finger labyrinth or book a therapy session with Marije labyrintharttherapy@ tutanota.com
funerals
funerals
public notices
public notices wanted
public notices
property wanted
P RI VATE CASH
BUYER wanting to buy a rural property in the Motueka area. With house and land. Anything considered. Please contact Maria Ph 0276316319
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. stump grinding STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
trades
TASMAN BL ASTING SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nz or office@tasmansodablasting.co.nz Ph. 0225288159
wanted
CARS WANTED Dead or alive pick up free buy some models 02041671519
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
window cleaning
WINDOW CLEANING service. Good rates. (per hour), Indoors and Outdoors. Police vetted. Reliable. Brian @ CLEANAWINDOWS. 021 0225 1221
Application deadline is 22 November 2020.
A special licence allows for the sale of alcohol at special occasions or events. They are normally used to licence one-off events where no licence is currently held, such as a food and wine festival or a quiz night. A special licence can also be used to extend the hours or area of a licensed premises for a special occasion or event. A special licence is a temporary licence. How to apply: Visit tasman.govt.nz/special-licence for more information and application forms.
Submissions are invited until 16 November on some proposed amendments to the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2017. The proposed changes include the removal and addition of designated camping areas and some alterations to existing ones.
You can read the full statement of proposal online at tasman.govt.nz/feedback or see a hard copy at Council offices and libraries in Tākaka, Richmond, Motueka and Murchison. This also includes details on the options for giving feedback.
Remember submissions close at 4.30 pm Monday 16 November 2020.
The draft Saxton Field Reserve Management Plan review is available for public submissions until 10 December 2020.
The draft plan sets out the vision, policies and methods for enhancing Saxton Field’s recreation, sport, landscape, natural and cultural values. The draft plan does not propose any significant changes to how Saxton Field is developed or managed, however, we are proposing some key changes, which we are keen to hear your feedback on.
The draft plan and details on how to make a submission are available on the website tasman.govt.nz.
Printed copies are available at Tasman District Council offices and public libraries in Richmond, Motueka and Tākaka.
Recent rain has meant there’ll be a delay on completing the construction of the new path on Māpua Drive. As some of the contractors now have other commitments, we expect the work to be fully complete in the second week of December. The temporary bus stops and arrangements for Māpua students who catch the buses will remain in place. Please remember to slow down and take care around the work site.
Take advantage of our dog microchipping clinic – it's free for dogs registered in Tasman District. Microchipping is a legal requirement for most dogs, and it’s also the best tool we have for reuniting lost pets with their owners.
Motueka: Saturday 21 November, 8.30 am – 9.30 am, Council Service Centre, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka. • Tapawera: Saturday 28 November, 8.30 am – 9.30 am, Tapawera Recreation Reserve (on Matai Crescent).
From Tuesday 17 November 2020, the speed limit on sections of Māpua Drive, Seaton Valley Road, and Stafford Drive (as shown in yellow on the map) will change to 50km/h. The change was confirmed following the public consultation carried out in 2019. This new limit will make it safer for everyone living in and passing through this area. Signs will be installed to remind everyone of the change.
Event activity: Jet Boating NZ Event (river flow dependant)
Date and location: Between now and 1 February 2021, Upper Motueka River, (Tapawera Bridge –Janson Bridge)
Event activity: Waka Ama Racing. Area reservation and uplifting of 5 knot speed rule applies.
Date and location: Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November, Kaiteriteri.
Event activity: Jet Boating NZ, Giant Slalom
Date and location: Sunday 22 November, Waimea River
Further details for these and any new events may be viewed at tasman.govt.nz/maritime-events. The Harbourmaster has granted authorisation for this event under the provisions of the Navigation Safety Bylaw 2015.
The Positive Ageing Expo will be back in 2021, showcasing the recreational, health and social services available in Nelson Tasman to make ageing a positive experience. The next expo is on Friday 16 April 2021 from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm at the Headingly Centre, Richmond. Stallholder registrations are now open until Sunday 21 March 2021. If you are a community group, agency or organisation that can make a positive impact on our ageing population, register for a stall now and make your presence felt at the Positive Ageing Expo. Head to tasman.govt.nz/ positive-ageing to book a stall, or contact Community Partnerships Coordinator Gary Alsop, email gary.alsop@tasman.govt.nz or call 03 543 8980.
for Tasman Tasman District Council staff and councillors will be out and about this spring seeking your views on our environmental and development issues and opportunities, as we begin work on Aorere ki uta, Aorere ki tai – the new Tasman Environment Plan. Come along to be part of the conversation about how we should protect and restore our environment, build community resilience, and provide for appropriate development of Tasman’s towns, local centres, rural areas, and coastal places.
• Riwaka: Thursday 12 November, 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm, Riwaka School, 20 School Road
• Tapawera: Tuesday 17 November, 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm, Tapawera Community Centre, 95 Main Road
• Motueka: Wednesday 18 November, 3.00 pm – 7.00 pm, Council Service Centre, 7 Hickmott Place
The Tasman Alliance will be starting the annual road resealing maintenance programme for the season from next week. Resealing will be happening in different areas all over the district. It’s important work as it renews the waterproof layer that provides skid resistance, improving the safety of the road surface. If work is happening in your area, we’ll let you know by way of a letter drop or door knock before work gets underway. Thanks for your patience when we’re working in your area. We always aim to get it done as efficiently and safely as possible.
Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond. Access to meetings will continue to be available via Zoom video conferencing for those who are unable to attend in person. See tasman.govt.nz/ meetings-calendar for details.
Saxton Field Committee
Tuesday 17 November, 9.30 am. Saxton Netball Pavilion. Public forum
Community Grants
Tuesday 17 November, 9.30 am. No public forum
Joint Shareholders Committee
Tuesday 17 November, 1.30 pm. Nelson City Council, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson. Public forum
Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
Tuesday 17 November, 4.00 pm. Nelson City Council, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson. Public forum
Motueka Community Board
Tuesday 17 November, 4.00 pm. Motueka Service Centre, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka. Public forum
24 HOUR ASSISTANCE: MOTUEKA 03 528 2022
This year marks the 20th anniversary for “Waka Te Tasman”, a national event hosted by the Motueka waka ama club. On November 13 and 14 they will welcome waka ama paddlers from all over Aotearoa to Kaiteretere to paddle on the beautiful coastline of Te tai o Aorere (Abel Tasman). As waka is a key part of our history, paddlers alongside the competitive aspect of this sport aim to
uphold the tikanga (customs) as they collectively connect to the environment and to their waka.
Representatives from Te Awhina marae will hold the space of welcoming paddlers to the area. Paddlers will then compete in multiple races over the two-day event with age categories ranging from 12 years to over 70 years of age!
Waka truly is for everyone, the events for the Double and
Single Waka will start on Friday afternoon and then the six-person waka events will be all day Saturday.
If you wish to come and spectate these races a good view point would be from Te Pa o Kaka just north of Kaiteretere or on the beach at 11am Saturday to watch the novice and rangatahi (teenagers) complete one or two laps around the bay and to Toka Ngawha (split apple rock). This
year’s event has attracted many local paddlers as well as kaihoe from as far north as Whangarei to as far south in Dunedin. With a great looking forecast and the lack of not being able to compete this year, it’s all shaping up for a great time on the water and at the beach.
The Motueka Waka ama Whanau would like to say Nga mihi nui (big thank you) to all current, previous paddlers, support-
ers and to their sponsors for this and past events, Wakatu incorporated, Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve, Waka Abel Tasman, NBS Community, Bays Boating, Abel Tasman Eco Tours, Aqua Taxi, NMIT, Abel Tasman sailing adventures, The Beached Whale, Kitesurf Nelson, Anchorage Wines, Oliver Webber photography, Ian Trafford photography, TDC Harbour Master and Water Safety NZ.
