The Guardian - 11 September 2019

Mayhem in Motueka

Saturday night saw the first Roller Derby match played in Motueka when the Nelson Bays Roller Derby’s B team, the ‘Shipwreckers’, went up against the Queenstown Roller Derby women.

Queenstown took the win 87-79 but it’s fair to say the four Motueka women from Sirens of Smash who jumped ship and played for the visitors; Crunch, Pushy, AngieSeptic and Helta Skelta, were instrumental in their win. Photo: Michael Donald.

Making up for Cancer

Following the success of last year’s event Bay Pharmacy is set to once again host their ‘Make Up Wake Up’ event on Friday, 27 September from 5.30pm.

Tickets are $10 each with 100% of the proceeds going to the local Cancer Society.

“Most of us have been touched by cancer either through family or friends or will be at some point, and obviously here at the pharmacy we deal with it. The benefit of doing it here is all the money raised from here stays here. The more money ploughed into it, the more research they’re able to do,” says Bay Pharmacy’s owner manager Emma Williams.

The evening will include a live makeup demonstration and discussion, demystifying makeup, what to choose and why, DIY – how to apply, and tips and tricks for stun-

ning results.

The Revlon representative will be delivering a presentation that Emma says will be “fun and informative” and be around to answer any questions afterward, while the Avene specialist will also be on hand to advise those with sensitive skin on product choices.

Fifth generation

beekeepers from Brightwater are attending to share knowledge on their range of products, Bees Brilliance.

“The aim is to get a bunch of ladies together and have fun. Everyone will be greeted with a glass of bubbles and the entire evening will be a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs

The Great Ciggy Butt Challenge

Tasman Bay (and the rest of our planet) has been used as a giant ashtray, any cigarette thrown anywhere will eventually be moved by water, into our waterways and end up in the sea.

A survey we conducted recently removed 331 cigarette butts from a small area on Tahunanui Beach alone.

rette butts.

All you need to enter is a good attitude, a pair of gloves, a container and a cell phone.

of makeup in a relaxed setting,” says Emma.

For those unable to attend on the evening, support can still be given by purchasing a raffle ticket for the numerous prizes up for grabs totalling more than $1000.

“We’d love to smash the $1000 we raised last year so grab your girlfriends and come for a fun night.”

We are trying to break the butt chucking culture so let’s band together and stop the butts from ending up on our beaches and even worse on our dinner plates.

On Sunday, 15 September Tasman Bay Guardians is running a competition between the hours of 10-11am to see who can pick up the most ciga-

Simply count the butts you collect, take a photo of them and email your entry along with an image to jeremy@emr.org.nz.

Remember to include your name, phone number and where you collected the butts from.

The winner of the competition will win a boat trip for two with Abel Tasman Eco Tours to spend an interactive day in paradise, experiencing nature.

The data we collect will be used to bring

attention to the issue and hopefully stop butts ending up in our oceans. You could cheat and just empty your ashtray to win the prize, but you would have totally missed the point, however it might give you an idea of how many cigarettes you are smoking.

Who’s going to get the big numbers and win the prize? Good luck and look forward to seeing you on the hunt! See Tasman Bay Guardians Facebook page for event updates https://www.facebook.com/Tasman. Bay.Guardians/

Tracey Clemett, Emma Williams, Jill Macklin, Carolyn Payne and Hayley Watson of Motueka’s Bay Pharmacy are looking forward to their Cancer Society fundraiser.

Film festival to hit Motueka

The Top of the South Film Festival is coming to Motueka with a special edition and an even bigger celebration on its 5th year anniversary.

The celebratory event will see the red carpet rolled out to our local filmmaking talents, a chance to share food, drinks and to mingle with the celebrities, before premiering the 2019 ‘Gold Reel’ selection of the 16 best short films created in the Top of the South.

The home grown Top of the South Film Festival continues to expand in quantity and quality. Sixteen short films are in competition this year with two screenings scheduled over September 13 and 14 at Nelson’s Suter Theatre and on Sunday, 22 September the screening at Motueka’s State Cinema.

Over the last five years the Top of the South Film Festival has established themselves as one of New

Zealand’s most promising up and coming festivals. The festival brings together the best and most promising filmmakers and offers them an opportunity to showcase their films on the big screen as well as spotlight some of New Zealand’s most promising actors and

Police seek Joshua Mears

Tasman Police are asking for the public’s help locating 31-year-old Joshua Mears (pictured right), who has a warrant for his arrest. Joshua is believed to be in the West Coast area.

He should not be approached, but anyone who sees him should dial 111 immediately and quote file number 190903/5647.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

actresses, boasting amazing on-screen performances.

They are regionally focussed and only accept film submissions from the Top of the South region, including Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough and Kaikoura. Their long-term goal is to establish a thriving film

production industry and provide employment opportunities to local filmmakers.

The festival is a fundraiser for the Top of the South Film Production Society with all proceeds used to operate the society, including financially supporting and nurturing filmmaking in the region, ena-

bling filmmakers the opportunity to make even better films!

Catch the Film Festival in Motueka

Sunday, 22 September State Cinema 5pm – 8.15pm

Tickets $15

Motueka’s Patsy Burke (middle) is co-director of this year’s entry “Lipstick Kisses” and also a producer and president of the Top of the South Film Production Society.

Schools in Australia have started banning cell phones, should NZ follow suit?

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Renowned solo pianist to perform

Born in China, New Zealand pianist Tony Chen Lin’s first encounter with music came at the age of 12 with keyboard lessons before advancing to piano the following year. He made his concerto debut at 14 after winning the Christchurch Junior Concerto Competition. Since then he has won the 40th New Zealand National Concerto Competition in 2007, second prize and the Best Classical Sonata Performance Award at the 2008 Kerikeri International Piano Competition, 2nd at the 2011 Lepthien Piano Competition in Germany, is a multiple recipient of the Dame Malvina Major Foundation Arts Excellence Award, and has received support from the Farina Thompson Charitable Trust, the Anne Reid Memorial Trust, Kiwi Music and Keith Laugesen scholarships.

After receiving his Bachelor of Music in piano performance and composition with Péter Nagy and Gao Ping at Canterbury University in 2009, Tony moved to Europe

where he completed his Master of Music under Gilead Mishory and Andreas Immer at the Hochschule für Musik in Freiburg, Germany. In 2015 he graduated from the Konzertexamen (Soloist Diploma) programme with Distinction. He studied with Balázs Szokolay at the Liszt Academy

in Budapest, and has benefited immensely from the mentorship of Chilean pianist, Edith Fischer.

Tony regularly performs in New Zealand and Europe, notably at the Semaine Internationale Piano & Musique de Chambre festival in Switzerland where he also gave masterclasses,

and as soloist with the Stuttgart State Orchestra as part of the “Rising Stars!” Festival. Other highlights include performances of Bartók’s First Piano Concerto, performing with Michael Houstoun and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra at the re-opening of the Christchurch

Town Hall, a solo tour with Chamber Music New Zealand, and serving as an adjudicator at the Royal Over-Seas League ARTS Chamber Music Competition. Tony has received masterclasses from renowned pianists such as Paul BaduraSkoda, Ferenc Rados, Leon Fleisher, Andrzej Jasinski, Jorge PepiAlos, Dmitri Bashkirov, Robert Levin, Lilya Zilberstein and JeanMarc Luisada.

Tony’s debut solo album DIGRESSIONS was released in April 2018 on Rattle Records and reached No.1 on the Radio New Zealand Classical Chart. He currently resides in Budapest but next Wednesday he’ll be performing in Motueka at the Chanel Arts Centre, presented by Motueka Music Group in association with Music Up Close.

See Tony in concert at Chanel Arts Centre Wednesday, 18 September 7.30pm Tickets available from Floral Affaire or Door Sales Adults $25, Students $5

Ana Crosbie Motueka “No.

More for safety reasons I think kids should have them.”

John Grieve Motueka

“We generally follow Aussie anyway, but yes I think we should ban them.”

Steph Christoffersen Motueka

class time yes.”

John McKenzie Motueka “I

actually don’t really care.”

Tony Chen Lin is performing in Motueka on Wednesday, 18 September.

High StreeT

Students set for MASSIVE

Like their peers at other schools around the area, Brooklyn School’s year 7 and 8 students have been enjoying working on their costumes, props and dance moves as the MASSIVE performance nears.

Brooklyn’s students have embraced this year’s theme, Discover, and will reveal to the public their interpretation of ‘The Discovery of Anne Frank’.

“I really like the way Anne Frank inspired people by not giving up and she was brave through the whole thing,” says CJ Smith.

While discovering Anne’s history, and working on their performance the students have also relished discoveries of themselves.

“I’ve discovered that I’ve become confident at painting and also really enjoyed connecting with my friends

more. I’m also a lot better at dancing than I thought I was,” says Ethan Johnstone.

“It’s also been really interesting to learn about the history of Anne Frank. I really like how she was straight up honest about everything.”

The students are looking forward to showcasing their dance moves when they take on the part of individual countries to ‘Dance around the

World’.

Tickets are a bargain at $10 and are available from Whitwells on High Street. There will be door sales but it is highly recommended that you purchase beforehand so as not to miss out. Schools have been split into two groups performing on two different dates each with a matinee and evening show.

Showtimes and performing schools are as fol-

lows; Tuesday, 17 September, Motueka Town Hall, 3:30pm and 7:00pm is Group

1: Dovedale, Lower Moutere, Mahana, Motueka South, Parklands and Saint Peter Chanel Schools.

Thursday, 19 September, Motueka Town Hall, 3:30pm and 7:00pm is Group

2: Brooklyn, Mapua, Riwaka, Tasman and Upper Moutere Schools.

VAN AND A MAN

Aria Powell, Sheyana Godsall, Ella George, Jethro Dalton and Harper Kelly look forward to MASSIVE.

CJ Smith and Ethan Johnstone work on Brooklyn School’s prop for the upcoming production.

Nelson Marlborough District Health Board

Nelson Marlborough District Health Board

I have Chaired NMDHB since 2010, in this time we have provided more health care each year and improved our services and outcomes for Maori and vulnerable people. ere is still much to do.

I have Chaired NMDHB since 2010, in this time we have provided more health care each year and improved our services and outcomes for Maori and vulnerable people. ere is still much to do.

I enjoy the challenge this role has given me and my passion for health and my community drives me to continue to try and make a di erence.. e future of healthcare in the Top of the South is positive. We have wonderful, talented and caring sta who are well motivated to provide top quality care.

I enjoy the challenge this role has given me and my passion for health and my community drives me to continue to try and make a di erence.. e future of healthcare in the Top of the South is positive. We have wonderful, talented and caring sta who are well motivated to provide top quality care.

Yes, Health is big business and can be challenging - new technologies, an informed public, an aging population and always a tension of nancial constraints, maintaining buildings and ensuring our workforce are innovative and up-to-date. We are planning a new Nelson Hospital that will provide modern care in facilities that sta and patients deserve. If re-elected I will use my energy and expertise to maintain momentum on this 50 year project, ensuring we have a facility we will all be proud of.

Yes, Health is big business and can be challenging - new technologies, an informed public, an aging population and always a tension of nancial constraints, maintaining buildings and ensuring our workforce are innovative and up-to-date. We are planning a new Nelson Hospital that will provide modern care in facilities that sta and patients deserve. If re-elected I will use my energy and expertise to maintain momentum on this 50 year project, ensuring we have a facility we will all be proud of.

I have served on the Nelson city council as Mayor for 9 years, deputy Mayor for 6 years and represented Local Government NZ at a national level. I also have extensive community experience and am currently a Board Member of the Nelson /Tasman Cancer society, Chair of the Tahunanui Business Association and a Trustee of Te Matau, a proposed Marine Educational Centre.

I have served on the Nelson city council as Mayor for 9 years, deputy Mayor for 6 years and represented Local Government NZ at a national level. I also have extensive community experience and am currently a Board Member of the Nelson /Tasman Cancer society, Chair of the Tahunanui Business Association and a Trustee of Te Matau, a proposed Marine Educational Centre.

I believe I can bring that experience to the Nelson/ Marlborough District Health Board.

I believe I can bring that experience to the Nelson/ Marlborough District Health Board.

I have a history of connecting policies and people, ensuring a pathway to a successful conclusion.

I have a history of connecting policies and people, ensuring a pathway to a successful conclusion.

e health sector has many new and demanding issues to face including an ageing population and increasing diversity of cultures and lifestyles. One of our major challenges is to unite the wider health sector, share available resources and deliver a better outcome for all.

e health sector has many new and demanding issues to face including an ageing population and increasing diversity of cultures and lifestyles. One of our major challenges is to unite the wider health sector, share available resources and deliver a better outcome for all.

I look forward to your support to ensure we have an experienced senior voice at the table.

I look forward to your support to ensure we have an experienced senior voice at the table.

I feel extremely fortunate to live the NMDHB area. I am proud of the health system we have which delivers great services but there is more to be done to continue to meet the increasing needs of our community.

With the prediction that demand will outstrip our ability to meet the healthcare needs of our community, we need to support innovation within and beyond the DHB. e people living in our district hold the key to solutions that will ensure we all live well, stay well and die well. We need to work with local service providers, our iwi and members of our community to address inequity, make it easier for people to make healthy choices for themselves and their whānau, and create a safe environment for us to work, play and live in.

I feel extremely fortunate to live the NMDHB area. I am proud of the health system we have which delivers great services but there is more to be done to continue to meet the increasing needs of our community. With the prediction that demand will outstrip our ability to meet the healthcare needs of our community, we need to support innovation within and beyond the DHB. e people living in our district hold the key to solutions that will ensure we all live well, stay well and die well. We need to work with local service providers, our iwi and members of our community to address inequity, make it easier for people to make healthy choices for themselves and their whānau, and create a safe environment for us to work, play and live in.

As a lawyer, quality advisor and improvement scientist, I have spent most of my adult life improving the experience of, access to and quality of healthcare services. I want to use my experience and skills to support our DHB to meet the future.

As a lawyer, quality advisor and improvement scientist, I have spent most of my adult life improving the experience of, access to and quality of healthcare services. I want to use my experience and skills to support our DHB to meet the future.

I have lived in the Top of the South since 1973. Prior to settling in Nelson in 1990, I lived in Blenheim for many years. I am passionate about ensuring people who live in the Nelson/Marlborough DHB region have good health and wellbeing. My background is in emergency rescue and air ambulance, most recently as CEO of Life Flight (Air Ambulance and Rescue Helicopter) Trust. Having been closely involved with medical professionals in the emergency air ambulance sector I have gained valuable knowledge of the clinical pathways that provide best patient outcomes. I continue to be involved with the emergency sector as a Trustee and board member and have integrity, experience and knowledge. New Zealand has a great health system but improvement is needed due to stress in the system and inequities of access, especially for Maori, Paci c Island and rural communities. e current Health and Disability Review will present signi cant challenges for DHBs in implementing change. I am pleased this review is addressing important areas such as identifying those people not accessing proper care and focussing on wellbeing. Our DHB has an important part to play in improving access to primary health care and thereby reducing hospital admissions.

I have lived in the Top of the South since 1973. Prior to settling in Nelson in 1990, I lived in Blenheim for many years. I am passionate about ensuring people who live in the Nelson/Marlborough DHB region have good health and wellbeing. My background is in emergency rescue and air ambulance, most recently as CEO of Life Flight (Air Ambulance and Rescue Helicopter) Trust. Having been closely involved with medical professionals in the emergency air ambulance sector I have gained valuable knowledge of the clinical pathways that provide best patient outcomes. I continue to be involved with the emergency sector as a Trustee and board member and have integrity, experience and knowledge. New Zealand has a great health system but improvement is needed due to stress in the system and inequities of access, especially for Maori, Paci c Island and rural communities. e current Health and Disability Review will present signi cant challenges for DHBs in implementing change. I am pleased this review is addressing important areas such as identifying those people not accessing proper care and focussing on wellbeing. Our DHB has an important part to play in improving access to primary health care and thereby reducing hospital admissions.

OPEN HOME

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Kaiteriteri 1 Portland Place

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This sun-kissed section with views of the glistening Tasman is located in the heart of Little Kaiteriteri. A wonderful opportunity exists here for purchasers who are looking for prime real estate that's within easy walking distance to the shoreline. No covenants registered on title so use your flair and vision to create your coastal haven. The 616sqm land is slightly elevated and fully serviced. Call us today to find out more. bayleys.co.nz/4051361

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Golden Bay Pohara Beachfront Motel

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Pohara Beachfront Motel is ideally located near to local cafes and restaurants. Patrons come and relax in the comfort of one of the 12 beachfront units, all fully self-contained and adjacent to Pohara beach.

• Land comprised of three separate titles

• Mix of apartments sized from studio units to two bedrooms

• Golf course a short walk down the beachside track or a two minute drive

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Police Report

Hi All,

Another busy week with family harm incidents unfortunately…we are up to 10 since last Thursday already!

A couple of burglaries in town – Eginton Street house and compressor from a yard in Batchelor Ford Road.

The house was unlocked. I keep saying it – make sure you lock your house and car. You never know when someone dishonest is wandering around

Take care out there!

S/Constable Grant Heney

Family Harm/Community Motueka

Occurrences:

Burglary Batchelor Ford Rd - Silver compressor with red honda engine stolen

Burglary Eginton Street - cash and jewellery stolen

Tables damaged at St Peter Chanel School High Street

Search warrant in Motueka- 38 yr old Mot male arrested for cultivation of cannabis

10 x family harm incidents

1 x minor accident Tudor Wilkinson Street

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Society and Business (Level 5)

If you want to understand artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential, this programme is for you. You will learn about the three main techniques used in AI today and how to apply them in a wide range of contexts, including your specific industry or interest area.

> Duration: 10 weeks, a total of 50 hours

> Intake: every 2 weeks

> Online course with tutor support

> Open entry

> Available nationwide

> Final task is to create a presentation on the potential of an AI product in your area of interest or business.

0800 422 733

WHAT’S HAPPENING atourlibrary

- Motueka Library - 12 Pah Street - Phone 03 528 1047 -

I SPY…with my little eye!

1 September – 31 October

Motueka, Richmond, Takaka & Murchison Libraries

Pick up your “I Spy” reading card and super sleuth your way to I Spy completion. For adults, teens and children. Lucky Dip “I spy” reward for all who complete the reading card.

2019 Kia Kaha Te Reo Maori at Motueka Library

Celebrating Te Reo Maori Language week

Discover library books to help you learn Te Reo Maori

Lymphatic self-care workshop at Motueka Library

Thursday 12 September, 5.30pm-7pm

With Liz Van Beek, a Holistic Health Practitioner and Clinical Reflexologist.

$10, Manuals included

Book Cafe at Motueka Library

Monday 16th September, 11am-12.30

Topic: What do you consider are ‘core’ books for a Library?

Discuss and debate over coffee and cake

NZ Conservation Week at Motueka Library

Wednesday 25 September

The Weka Story for pre-schoolers & parents, 10 am Rock wrens, 11 am

Join Flo from the Department of Conservation for these informative talks

NMIT’s ‘bite-sized’ quali cations to address critical skills shortages

NMIT is partnering with industry on new bitesized quali cations aimed at addressing skills shortages in the workforce and empowering people to retrain quickly and cost-e ectively. Micro-credentials are small, stand-alone qualications that certify the achievement of speci c skills or knowledge.

“ ese short courses are designed to help learners acquire the skills they need, when they need them,” says NMIT Executive Director, Customer Experience and Excellence, Sue Smart

A micro-credential can help people attain industry-speci c skills to enter the workforce quickly. ey can also help employers to retrain and upskill sta in response to changes in the workplace. Micro-credentials are much shorter courses than traditional programmes, typically running for just a few weeks. ey can be created with exible learning options to make them suitable to t study around work or family commitments.

NMIT is looking to partner with businesses to develop micro-credentials to help address critical skills shortages.

“Partnerships ensure that NMIT’s micro-credentials are focussed on what New Zealand workplaces need now and into the future,” says Mrs Smart.

“Businesses can use micro-credentials to get current sta up-tospeed with changes in the industry, to anticipate technological developments in the future, and to quickly train new recruits for speci c roles.”

NMIT’s rst microcredential is Introduction to Arti cial Intelligence for Society and Business. It’s a 10-week programme where students learn the three main techniques used in AI today and how to apply them in a range of contexts. e micro-credential is NZQA quality assured and is recorded on graduate’s Record of Achievement.

To learn more, visit nmit.ac.nz/AI Business Update. Adv.

Motueka 2020 Calendar celebrates our town

For the fourth year in a row, Keep Motueka Beautiful (KMB) has produced a Motueka calendar, this time for 2020, of course.

Copies are on sale ($10 each) at Motueka i-Site, TOAD Hall, and Muses Cafe, and KMB will also have sales days at New World supermarket on 21-22 September (EFTPOS will be available). KMB has printed 900 of the A4-sized calendar this year, and on past experience expect that they will sell out before Christmas –so don’t leave it too late! Calendars may

also be ordered from the KMB Secretary by emailing pandi.mosley@gmail.com.

This year the whole of Motueka Ward is covered, not just the township. There are images of Kaiteriteri, Riuwaka resurgence, the ridge leading to Mt Arthur, and other places outside town, as well as images of Motueka Quay, the Janie Seddon, Starlight Parade, and other sights in the town. Several are taken from drones, and give a view of the town and its surrounds that is only possible

from the air. KMB appreciates the contributions of several local photographers, as well as Melissa Gray of Specialised Print, who skilfully designed the calendar.

“We think the calendar is at least up to the standard of the usual commercial calendars showing New Zealand scenes, and it’s a great way of showing friends and relatives what a beautiful district we share,” says Isobel Mosley, Chair of KMB. “KMB’s aim is to promote our town and district to a wider audience, and particu-

larly the activities and events that we enjoy.”

However, any profits will help KMB to maintain the gardens and walkways they have created, install hanging baskets in High Street, and take on new landscaping projects. “If you have ideas for projects that KMB might undertake, come to the AGM on Monday, 16 September, 7:15 pm at the Council meeting room at Hickmott Place,” says Isobel. “We would welcome new Committee members and project leaders.”

Delivering More For Motueka

Issues & Projects for the Next Three Years

• Complete the new library

• Improve our stormwater systems

• Resolve tra c issues on High Street

• Introduce and act on climate change measures

• Retain the Council’s Pensioner Cottages

• Progress the new domestic water supply in Parker Street

• Focus on footpaths, walkways and cycleways

• Advance the swimming pool project

I Will Demand More For Motueka

BUT your vote and support are needed

by David Ogilvie, 7 Goodman Motueka

• Continue the Rivers’ Management Programme Authorised

Isobel Mosley, chair of Keep Motueka Beautiful (KMB), displays the Motueka 2020 Calendar on the Inlet Walkway boardwalk, a KMB project.

Winter retreat a huge success for Mapua Creative Fibre Group

Creative folk from Blenheim to Hokitika descended on Brightwater’s Teapot Valley Camp from Friday, 9 August until Sunday, 11 August to take part in Creative Fibre’s Winter Retreat hosted by the Mapua Creative Fibre Group.

It was the group’s inaugural hosting of the annual event and those in attendance agreed the group set the bar so high, next year’s event in Westport will have a lot to live up to. “It was a huge undertaking to even ask us to do it. We’re just a small group of 12 members,” says Mapua Creative Fibre’s Barbara Turnbull.

Expecting around 50 attendees, the group had 87 registered participants and say the feedback has been “excellent and very positive”.

Indigo and Shibori dyeing were on the agenda this year with travelling tutor Liz Wilson from Tauranga offering her expertise

on the subject during three classes each of three hours. “The classes were very popular, Liz was absolutely fabulous.”

The dyeing was accompanied by a wide range of workshops on offer this year that included felting, knitting, crochet, weaving and spinning using different techniques. With two evening speakers also on hand, Nelson-based basket weaver Belinda Plange, and Helena Morris an Upper Moutere encaustic artist, attendees were spoilt for choice. The weekend’s wet and miserable weather didn’t affect the crafters and they say the venue and catering was “excellent”.

To celebrate Creative Fibre’s 50th anniversary, 50 knockers - breast prosthesis, were successfully knitted in the lead up to the event.

“The entire weekend was a huge success, and most enjoyable.”

Above: Nelson-based basket weaver Belinda Plange spoke to the group of enthusiastic crafters during Creative Fibre’s winter retreat. Left: Crafters enjoy creating during the Creative Fibre’s winter retreat.

The Little Kaiteriteri - Our Neighbourhood Facebook group was all action last Friday during another of their Beach Litter Clean Ups. They once again collected sample litter for the Sustainable Coastlines national database.

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Speed limit survey results may lead to consultation

Earlier this year close to 2000 Tasman and Nelson residents shared their views on safe and appropriate speed limits across our region through our joint Tasman District Council-Nelson City Council speed survey.

The survey results show that there is a high level of support and understanding for reduced speed limits on some of our roads, including narrow sealed rural roads and residential roads around schools. For example, 76% of respondents think we should have a legal speed limit that is safe and appropriate for the road type, rather than the historic blanket 100kmh rural and 50kmh urban speed limits.

The outcomes of the survey, the Government’s speed management guidance, a review of requested changes to road speed limits and the need to have consistent implementation of speeds across our roading network

means we are planning to propose a range of changes to speed limits across our District.

At a meeting on Thursday, 12 September the Council will decide whether to begin consultation on changes to our Speed Limits Bylaw in order to implement the proposed new limits.

Key survey results

81% think we should have a speed limit less than 50kmh on our busy residential/ school roads.

81% think we should have a speed limit less than 100kmh on our narrow sealed rural roads.

91% think we should have a speed limit less than 100kmh on our unsealed rural, narrow, winding roads.

87% think we should have a speed limit less than 100kmh for unsealed rural, straight roads.

68% think 50kmh remains appropriate for our main urban arterial roads.

Motueka winner for Mitre10

Above: Motueka

Mitre 10 store manager Glenn Ross presents Susanna Thompson with a $1000 Mitre 10 gift card.

Susanna was this month’s national prize winner of Mitre 10’s ongoing ‘Voice of the Customer – My 10 cents worth’ promotion. The promotion requires customers to complete a survey which then qualifies them for the monthly random draw.

For over 40 years Mitre 10 has

been helping New Zealander’s improve their homes, they say it’s a real privilege and to ensure they’re getting it right, they require customer’s 10 cents worth.

“I think any opportunity the customer gets to have their say, good or bad, is important for our overall service,” says Glenn.

Susanna says she’s a regular at the store and is happily browsing garden furniture which she’s likely to spend her winnings on.

SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENTS

Jade Heath-Keen - Otago University Advanced School Science Academy.

Thomas Pearson - Rotary National Science and Technology Forum in Auckland and Otago Science Quiz - Merit

Isabella Cranshaw - The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science in Adelaide and 2nd equal in the Otago Science Quiz.

Letters

Dear Editor,

Many thanks to the people who purchased my short story book “Happy Days” for Cancer Research N.Z. A very healthy contribution has been sent

to Cancer Research N.Z. and every little bit helps toward a cure for cancer. I must also say, that the bright yellow daffodils were just beautiful, on display all around Motueka township, well done all con-

cerned.

Grateful thanks everyone, and have a nice day!

Grace Turner Kaiteriteri

6 Edgewood Crescent, Motueka

Open plan spacious villas in a friendly, close-knit community.

Minutes away from Thorp Bush and the shops.

Dear Editor,

Freedom camping to TDC

Instead of using your WMD weapons of mass displacements against Motueka residents would it not be better to put this awful legislation to some good use and fix the freedom camping problem overnight in our region? The change of ownership form will prove length of stay and instant infringements and evictions, notices to fix could be written out en masse by your already keen consents team. You could also pay a bit of your massive debt off by saving having to pay contractors to clean up after them.

And a further benefit you could rent the land you were wanting to put aside for these tourists to people in tiny homes, a win-win for all!

Nick Hughes Motueka

Woodlands revisits 70’s

Marije Laarakker, Frances Neumann, Jo Hill and Barbara Howcroft enjoy being ABBA fans at Woodlands Rest Home. Daffodil Day at Woodlands Rest Home was celebrated with a joyful trip down Memory Lane during an ABBA special performed by Woodlands volunteer and singer Jo Hill. Staff and residents were invited to dress up for this Happy Hour of sing-a-long, clapping and dancing. Disco lights and a disco ball brightened up the packed main lounge where several residents, staff and family members hit the dance floor.

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From left to right: Jade Heath-Keen, Thomas Pearson and Isabella Cranshaw.

Zumba superstar ready to dance in Motueka

Emma Paaka of EJ Zumba is bringing high-energy instructor Marlex Pagalunan to Motueka.

Inset: Marlex Pagalunan will instruct a Zumba Master Class in Motueka on Saturday, 28 September.

Latino beats will be pumping from Motueka’s Memorial Hall on Saturday, 28 September when local Zumba instructor Emma Paaka of EJ Zumba hosts Marlex Pagalunan for a Zumba Master Class, an ‘amped up’ routine. With crazy talent, infectious energy and an easy to follow

teaching style, Marlex, one of the top Zumba instructors, will be taking the stage at 5pm.

“He’s not only a Zumba instructor but an entertainer as well. It’s going to be heaps of fun, there’ll be lots of laughter with his high energy class,” says Emma.

Marlex’s passion for Zumba sees him travel

around the world sharing his energy with dancers from America to Korea and Australia.

“I’m so stoked to be able to get him here and hoping it’ll encourage more men to classes,” says Emma.

Early Bird tickets have sold well and further tickets can be purchased from Emma via her Facebook

page, EJ Zumba, with it recommended to purchase sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.

Door sales will be dependent on prior sales and Emma says she’s very conscious of ensuring those attending have enough space to move and dance comfortably.

Dolphin plan deeply flawed says Seafood NZ

The government’s proposed Threat Management Plan (TMP) for Hector’s and Maui dolphin will put hundreds of small fishermen out of business and hundreds of millions of dollars will be lost from regional economies – and may not save one dolphin.

Not one Maui dolphin has been confirmed caught by a commercial fisherman since 2002 and, while recognising Maui are critically endangered, the TMP itself claims toxoplasmosis, a cat-borne disease that enters waterways, is the main threat to Maui. It also concedes that set netting may capture an estimated one dolphin every 10 years and in the trawl fishery one in 50 years.

The Hector’s dolphin meanwhile is numbered at around 15,700 and the science shows the numbers are increasing.

Seafood New Zealand chief executive, Tim Pankhurst, says the current restrictions on fishing in dolphin waters around New Zealand are already significant, with 15,000 square kilometres of ocean already closed.

“The seafood industry has devoted a great deal of time, effort and money into reducing risks to marine mammals and will continue to do so.

“However, any further restrictions must be based on sound science, unlike the current proposition. This is no longer about dolphins. It is an environmentally-driven, anti-fishing agenda that gives no consideration to the livelihoods of fishermen and their families.

“Yet the proposal has no socio-economic analysis. What about the wellbeing of our fishers?” asks Tim.

The paucity of science behind the current proposals was highlighted recently at a meeting attended by Fisheries NZ and

around 200 locals at Kawhia (August 2).

The proposed set net ban for all west coast harbours from Maunganui Bluff to New Plymouth threatened to close those fishermen down, yet no Maui dolphin had ever been seen in the Kawhia Harbour.

“The fishermen affected by this proposal are not large corporates. They are the people who supply your local fish and chip shop.

They are fishing small, inshore quota, many the result of Treaty settlements. All of these fishers are committed to protecting the environment and biodiversity. They hate the thought of catching a dolphin and their fishing practices reflect that.”

The consultation paper dispassionately states that hundreds of fishers will be ‘affected’.

“That means wiped out,” says Tim.

“There is no discussion in the document on human impacts, compensation or tran-

sitional assistance. What’s proposed in the dolphin TMP is simply to close down vast areas of the coast to fishing and forget about the fishers, their families, the processing facilities and the wider communities they support, right across New Zealand.

“Seafood New Zealand strongly supports efforts to save the Maui and to further protect their more numerous close relative, the Hector’s dolphin.

We support the appropriate extension of scientifically based exclusion zones, the use of dolphin deterring technology, the enhanced use of observers and the current camera trial.

“What we cannot countenance is the obliteration of small fishing operators and what amounts to theft of property and Treaty rights,” says Tim.

We are all global kaitiaki of nature say Parklands

Senior students of Parklands School have challenged themselves to raise environmental awareness and help fund their school camp with an Art Exhibition on tomorrow from 5.30pm at MoTEC.

Year 4-8 students at Parklands have discovered that our local bird populations act as critical indicators of our national biodiversity and wildlife. By raising awareness and gaining insight about our birds we can help enhance these populations and in turn stop the global decline of bird species. Ultimately this will help protect and enhance our biodiversity.

We challenged our students to create paintings, sculptures, stone carvings and

jewellery all inspired by our diverse local wildlife. All materials have been recycled, repurposed or sourced locally and reflect our inquiry process through taking positive action; we hope our art will inform and move others towards stopping the decline of our native species, locally, nationally and even globally. Students have researched species that are threatened with extinction and have discovered some alarming facts;

- 80% of our New Zealand native birds are threatened with extinction

- Introduced threats such as possums, rats and stoats are one aspect that is threatening our biodiversity - 56 spe -

cies of bird have become extinct in New Zealand since human settlement

- 77 species of bird are threatened with extinction

- 25 million native birds are killed every year by introduced pests

Our school C.A.R.E. values are also in the forefront of our learning through this. Our senior students are aware of responsible protestors who care about our world, such as NZ’s own Pat Hanly and recently, teenage environmental activist, Greta Thunberg and her plight against global warming internationally. Our students have learned in the process that they have a voice through

their art - they have a way to protest – to raise awareness and inspire us all, and as Kaitiaki, we are all obliged to care for nature, for our future.

Tickets can be purchased for $5 each from Parklands School Office during office hours or door sales on the night and include light refreshments and live music from ‘The Few’. All artworks will be available to purchase.

Art Exhibition –senior students of Parklands School

Thursday, 12 September from 5.30pm

Tickets $5

Parklands Year 8 boys – Sam Maley, Tieke Reuben-Falwasser and Cooper Symes who will be selling artworks like this Pat Hanly inspired collaborative painting they created on a re-purposed canvas.

Pretty pest must be removed

A call to action: Let’s keep measles out of the Top of the South

It may be pretty, but it’s now officially a pest. Taiwan cherry (Prunus campanulata) can no longer be propagated, sold or planted in Nelson or Tasman.

The new TasmanNelson Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) for 20192029 came into force on July 1, and Taiwan cherry now has eradication status in the plan.

Tasman District Council Biosecurity and Biodiversity coordinator Paul Sheldon explains this means landowners must report the presence

of Taiwan cherry and its cultivars on their land within five working days of sighting it, and must organise its removal.

“Our biosecurity staff will be out and about helping residents stop this pest tree from taking over our landscapes. It’s been spreading through the Richmond Ranges and other areas of scrubland. It’s a pest because it forms dense, long-lived stands that choke out our native vegetation,” Paul says.

Taiwan cherry is also known as bellflowered cherry or

Love the Choice

Formosan cherry.

“It is very pretty and in the past people have been able to buy these trees.

For those who have planted them as specimens, our biosecurity staff will provide replacement trees up to the value of $135 once we’re satisfied the pest tree or trees are gone. We’re also willing to consider a financial contribution towards their removal on a case by case basis.”

To report the presence of Taiwan cherry, phone the Tasman District Council on 543 8400.

Summerset Richmond Ranges - selling* now!

Development of Summerset’s new village in Richmond is progressing well. Its central location in a tranquil Hill Street setting o ers beautiful views of the ranges. Once complete, our village will o er fantastic private recreational facilities, a range of two and three bedroom villas, one bedroom serviced apartments and support up to hospital level care.

The first of these new homes are available now and selling fast. Come along and view our new Show Homes at our Open Day on Thursday 12 September. We will take you through village plans and pricing and answer any questions you may have. We would love to see you there!

If you would like to get some information prior, you can call in and visit us anytime at our on-site Sales O ice at 1 Hill Street North, Richmond - we are open 7 days.

*License to occupy.

To find out more call 0800 SUMMER.

While increasing numbers of people are hospitalised with measles in Auckland, and more cases are confirmed in South Island cities, the disease has not yet been confirmed in any Nelson, Tasman or Marlborough residents.

Let’s keep it that way, says Dr Andrew Lindsay, Medical Officer of Health with the Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service.

“This is the biggest outbreak in more than 20 years, with more than 800 cases to date. This is a serious, lifethreatening disease that is very, very difficult to contain –as we’re seeing in Auckland.”

“Measles is an

incredibly infectious disease – the virus can spread through the air. If we are to stop measles spreading freely around our community we must protect by vaccination and isolate all confirmed cases and suspected cases as soon as possible.

“Immunisation is your best protection against measles and the MMR vaccine is available free for children, and people under the age of 50 who are not fully immunised. “

Parents should check their children’s Well Child immunisation record (the ‘Plunket book’) to see if their child is immunised.

If in doubt, they should call their GP or practice nurse to check their immunisation status.

“Children and adults

need to have had two doses of the MMR vaccine to be fully immunised, but one dose of MMR provides 95% protection. So if you have delayed or declined your child’s vaccination please book them in for that important first dose,” says Andrew.

“Some parents may perceive measles to be a rare, or lowrisk illness. The current outbreaks in New Zealand, as well as frequent outbreaks overseas, prove this to be a misconception.

“Measles is a serious, life-threatening disease. It is important that we all do our part to protect ourselves and those around us. There are babies too young for vaccination and others with conditions where vaccination is not possible.

The rest of the community has a respon-

sibility to protect these vulnerable people, as well as themselves,” says Andrew.

“The MMR vaccine is safe and effective.

If you have any questions about the vaccine, contact your GP, practice nurse or the Immunisation Advisory Centre on 0800 IMMUNE. ” Get immunised before travelling to Auckland.

The MMR vaccine is usually given to children at 15 months of age with a booster shot at 4 years.

People planning to travel to Auckland or overseas with children under 15 months should ask their healthcare provider about earlier vaccination.

Claim your slice of our celebratory community sculpture via auction

On Saturday, 28 September one of the biggest events on the arts calendar in Motueka will be taking place at the waterfront. After four years of hard work, the fabulous “Arrivals and Departures” installation will be unveiled, blessed and presented to the community.

In anticipation of this occasion, a silent auction has been set up to raise funds for the installation and lighting, as well as provide a unique opportunity to be the proud owner of a distinctive objet d’art.

The two artworks for the silent auction were originally samples created by Maeve Allen, a professional glass mosaic artist, sculptor and poet. These were constructed in order that the Motueka Arts Council members could appreciate the range of colours of the Italian glass tiles and just how intricate the mosaicked details would be.

On a much bigger scale, Maeve’s 9.6m long and 4.6m high sculpture “Arrivals and Departures” acknowledges the diversity of arrivals and departures in our community: from people to migratory shore birds, fish, and sea mammals.

Historically, water has been our highway here in Motueka since pre-European times, and this is reflected in various elements of the giant art installation to be unveiled at the Motueka Powerboat Club’s marina later this month.

The sculpture represents the “nga taenga mai me nga wehenga” – the ins and outs of

our community: the arrivals and departures – plus the diversity of artistic endeavours, skills, and knowledge that has enriched Motueka’s art culture over the years.

For more than 30 years, the Motueka Arts Council has promoted, delivered and endorsed art in this region. The two art pieces for the silent auction are on display at Whitwells Menswear until 11 October, so put in your bid now for one (or both) of these unique, never-to-be-repeated artworks created by Motueka’s very own professional glass artist, Maeve Allen.

Our Optometrists pride themselves on ensuring that every patient leaves confident they are seeing better, looking better and feeling better. For personalised service, clinical expertise, and attention to detail

One of the artworks that will be auctioned (silently) is this circular piece displayed by Maeve. Her artworks are characterised by an imaginative vitality and uniqueness.

Colette Read BSc.Hons MCOptom

Alice Jackson B.Optom (Hons), TPA

Steve Hanson B.Optom (Hons), TPA

Above: The second artwork for the silent auction.

Extinction Rebellion Motueka highlight urgency to act on Climate Change

On Thursday, 5 September around 30 concerned parents and school children under the banner of Extinction Rebellion Motueka delayed High Street traffic on six occasions to bring attention to the fastapproaching threat of sea-level rise to our community and the surrounding districts of farmlands and orchards.

While drivers waited for the protesters to clear the zebra crossing they were handed flyers inviting them to Extinction Rebellion’s Hui about Climate Change on Thursday, 12 September from 7-9pm at Imagine Theatre.

“We are causing disruption today for our children and grandchildren and for all living things. We rebel with love in our hearts. We want governments and all people everywhere to acknowledge the urgency of the climate crisis and to take meaningful action in every way possible,” said the group.

Decked out in a variety of sea-related outfits including wetsuits, lifejackets and mermaid costumes the group received very

little negative reaction from the public. They say they chose the action as a result of the letter the Tasman District Council sent out to 5500 properties in the district letting them know that their property is at risk to sea level rise in the future.

By “Making a Wave” and to “Draw a Line” Extinction Rebellion Motueka amplifies the latest climate science research data, in order to raise the alarm and bring more awareness publicly and politically in order for all to understand clearly that Climate Change is real and the group says “it will bite us increasingly harder and harder in the next ten years to come”.

“Unfortunately, we all need to start to adjust and prepare asap for a dramatic sea-level rise and not just for a rise of a few centimetres or inches, but for a one, two or even more metres rise within the next ten to thirty years. Catastrophic hurricane type storm surges could then well reach up to six metres. It’s time to wake up and act,” says Extinction Rebellion’s Rien Acterberg.

All are welcome to join Extinction Rebellion at their Hui about Climate Change. The evening will include a presentation, time to share about how people feel about climate change, as well as what can be done about it.

WHEN: Thursday, 12 September 7-9pm (6.30pm meet, tea and coffee)

WHERE: Imagine Theatre 1 Woodland Ave, Motueka (next to New World)

Members of Extinction Rebellion Motueka at last week’s protest.

SPECIALISTS IN THEIR FIELD

Tasman Canvas are your local specialists for shade and shelter. Their award-winning business began in 2000 with a focus on specialist canvas tents made for festivals and exclusive luxury camping accommodation. An early start on the glamour camping movement of the present day, glamping.

They are well known around the local area for their marine canvas fabrication. This includes crafting canvas for trailer boats, yachts, launches and various tourist operators. Their custom shade sail projects include a fantastic compilation arrangement at Motueka South School. They also create tension membrane canopies such as the roof at Mrs Smiths in Riwaka. Currently, they are working on a project at Jester House. Another highly complex and specialised area Tasman Canvas cover is caravan awnings, which each require individual design and construction.

Tasman Canvas were the first company in New Zealand to obtain build ing consent for Yurts (a structure originating from Mongolia). More recently they have designed a new product dubbed a ‘Roundhouse’. This arrange ment offers the benefits of a modern dwelling built to NZ building codes whilst encompassing the unique beauty of a classic structure.

Coming from a caring profession, putting people first is second nature to me. My client-focused approach is at the centre of my work. Taking time to understand what you really need is an essential part of my service to you.

Then it’s down to working hard and working smart - this is where Bayleys excels – with an extensive reach and a superior reputation. I’ll be your advisor and advocate, and we’ll get the best result possible for you, to help you move forward in your life.

I also make it my business to know how the property market is moving. When it comes to decision time, you’ll have complete and up to date information so you can make better choices. I want you to be informed and comfortable from start to finish.

Keep your eye open for my regular property snippets in The Guardian, where you can stay updated with what’s new in your local property market. And of course, contact me for any real estate matter. I’d love to help! aurora.august@bayleys.con.nz - 027 2487381

Chambers and Jackett Ltd have been meeting the contracting and cartage needs of our region for more than 50 years. Alan, Denis, Cindy and Bryce Chambers have all grown up in Motueka, giving them a clear understanding of our local environment and the types of earthwork challenges that clients may face.

Civil construction is the main division at Chambers and Jackett and recent projects have been completed in Motueka, Richmond, Mapua and Stoke.

Entrances and driveways are also areas of expertise. They can provide you with a complete service; taking care of the traffic management, preparation work and finishing. They also specialise in land drainage using their ditch witch machine to dig trenches, pull in cable and certain types of pipe.

Throughout our district Chambers and Jackett drive orchard, hop and house piles. Both 13T and 6T machines “rattle” posts in where ever they are needed, be it on the farm, a new house or up the bay – yes they put excavators on the barge to get to the bach!

Contact their office to discuss your project needs and arrange for a quote.

Greg and Donna Bradley’s foray into the Laser Group began in 2006 when Greg was training as an electrical apprentice. They made the big decision to purchase the business outright, making Laser Electrical Motueka 100% owned and operated. The team consists of ten full timers and two part timers - eight field staff (electricians and service repairmen) and four in the admin and operations team.

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 lighting, new and retrofit air conditioning units and positive air pressure units such as Smart Vent. They have secured a number of long term industrial and commercial customers in the Motueka and surrounding areas, including cool stores and major employers in Motueka.

Laser Electrical Motueka provides appliance repair services for clients across the Motueka, Mapua, Tasman, Moutere, Riwaka and Kaiteriteri areas. They have a number of appliance repair specialists to support you with all major brands of washers, dryers, fridges, dishwashers, stoves and cooktops.

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Real estate is a service. I’m here to sell your house… But really it’s my job to help you move forward with your life, getting you the best result possible, with the least amount of stress. You can be sure I’m working for YOU, when you choose me as your property agent.

Nature needs us, what will you do to help?

Conservation Week is celebrating fifty years!

This year many clubs, organisations and individuals are joining with the Department of Conservation to reflect on five decades of amazing people who have saved species, restored habitats and inspired the next 50 years of protecting our native taonga.

Conservation Week runs from 14-22 September. With the theme “Nature Needs Us”, DOC is encouraging people to get involved in conservation-related activities during the week.

New Zealand’s wildlife is still in crisis with more than 4,000 of our native animals and plants threatened or at risk. This Conservation Week we want you to join us and do something, whether big or small to create change.

People can support conservation this Conservation Week by giving time, a donation or in other ways to support a community conservation group. Cleaning up waterways, protecting marine habitats, getting rid of weeds and planting native species are other actions people can take to help protect our biodiversity.

Taking action can be big or small, when we pull together, we can make a big difference. Be part of the solution this year and join us doc.govt.nz\conservationweek

Thousands of New Zealanders will be getting involved in local, family friendly and fun conservation events hosted across the country. Join in one of our activities during the week. It’s a chance to learn more about New Zealand’s unique biodiversity and what people can do to help it.

The Motueka Library is hosting a talk on weka for preschoolers during Conservation Week, and local organisations are also planning events and activities.

Check out conservationweek.org.nz for ideas and more information.

Conservation Week - Events

There are so many events happening around our region for Conservation Week 2019. From Golden Bay to Nelson, get involved and be inspired.

Photographic Scavenger Hunt

Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, 600 Brook St, Nelson Friday 13 Sept – Sunday 15 Sept 10:00am – 4:00pm

Photographers: Come for a walk in the Sanctuary and take part in a photo scavenger hunt! You will be looking out for ten subjects to try to collect an image of.

We are encouraging you to be as creative as possible with the subject matter. There will be prizes for the best photos.

Pick up your subject list from the Sanctuary’s Visitor Centre between 10 am and 4 pm on any of the above three days.

Email your photos to murray.neill@brooksanctuary. org to enter.

Forest & Bird Pearl Creek Working Bee

Pearl Creek, Appleby end of Cotterell Road

Saturday 14 Sept 9:00am – 12:00pm

Meet at the end of Cotterell Road, Appleby at 9 am. Cutting back tree lucerne, releasing plants etc. Bring morning tea, garden gloves and spade and if you have secateurs/loppers or pruning saw that could be handy.

For info contact Malcolm - m.hugman@hotmail.com

The Great Kereru Count Native Tree Giveaway

Montgomery Square, Nelson

Saturday 21 Sept 9:00 am

Help the kereru – plant a tree! Nelson Nature will be giving away native trees at the Saturday market to remind people how important kereru are to our native forests. Pick up a free native tree that will feed kereru and other native birds, and information on how you can take part in the Great Kereru Count 2019.

Cawthron Scitec Expo 2019

The Trafalgar Centre, Paru Paru Rd, Nelson Tue 24 Sept and Wed 25 Sept 10:00am – 4.00pm

Come and visit the Scitec Expo for free and be inspired by the home-grown young competitors and maybe even leave a bit wiser than when you arrived!

Discover more at https://cawthronscitec.org.nz/

Sycamore Seedling Hunt Competition

Payne’s Ford Reserve, State Highway 60, Takaka Sunday 29 Sept 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Bring your trowel and/or strong back for a 2-hour competition to see who can pull out the most sycamore seedling trees!

Registration opens at 1 pm, safety briefing 1.20pm

Competition time - 1.30 till 3.30pm

Free BBQ (for participants), prize giving 3.30 till 4 pm

Contact Andrew Lamason on 027 203 5168

The Great Ciggy Butt Challenge!

Sunday 15 Sept – 10 am – 11am

On the 15th of September Tasman Bay Guardians is running a competition between the hours of 10 and 11 am to see who can pick up the most cigarette butts. These can be from anywhere, streets, parks, beaches, it’s up to you. Simply count the butts you collect, take a photo of them and email your entry along with an image to jeremy@emr.org.nz

Remember to include your name, phone number and where you collected the butts from. Then safely dispose of your catch in the bin.

The winner of the competition will win a boat trip for two with Abel Tasman Eco Tours to spend an interactive day in paradise, experiencing nature.

The data we collect will be used to bring attention to the issue and hopefully stop butts ending up in our oceans. You could cheat and just empty your ashtray to win the prize, but you would have totally missed the point however it might give you an idea of how many cigarettes you are smoking.

The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary - Guided walks

Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, 600 Brook St, Nelson Sunday 22 Sept 2019 10:00am – 1:00pm

During Conservation Week, we are offering the opportunity to take a guided walk in this special area of native bush and find out how the sanctuary project is progressing and what exciting developments are coming next.

There are two walks to choose from: An easy one-hour guided walk around the valley floor of the Sanctuary, or a three-hour guided tramp to parts of the Sanctuary that visitors do not normally have access to.

Guided walks are by reservation only. To book a place, email ve@brooksanctuary.org

Passionate

A New Energy!

Claire Hutt

for Motueka Ward Councillor

• Promoting Motueka

• Family focus

• Improved infrastructure

• Environmental changes

NZ Conservation Week at the Motueka Library

Wednesday 25 Sept - For pre-schoolers and parents

The weka story - 10 am Rock wrens - 11 am

Join Flo from the Department of Conservation for these informative talks

WHAT

IS FISH & GAME?

Fish & Game manage trout, salmon and game birds to provide healthy recreation for Kiwis. We work to protect the environment that anglers and hunters have enjoyed as a tradition for over 150 years.

• Caring inclusive community

Find out more at motuekasharewithclaire.co.nz

Authorised by Janis Ord, ‘MOTropolis’, 31 Wallace St, Motueka

Conservation week coincides with the Governments just released Action for Healthy Waterways discussion document.

This document summarises proposed future steps intended to both quickly stop freshwater quality getting worse, and set us all on a path to healthier freshwater within a generation. This is a once in a generation opportunity to secure a healthy future for Aotearoa’s waterways, and Nelson Marlborough Fish and Game urges anyone with an interest in this area to take a look and consider providing feedback via the following link: https://www.mfe.govt.nz/consultation/ action-for-healthy-waterways

Para wetland, located between Blenheim and Picton - a 100 hectare ecosystem scale wetland restoration project part-funded by gamebird hunting licence fees via the Gamebird Habitat Trust.

www.breathebetterseptember.co.nz

Learn how to breathe better

Breathe Better September is a national campaign to raise awareness of respiratory conditions in New Zealand. The campaign encourages all Kiwis to show their support for better breathing and healthy lungs and to start thinking about how they can improve their respiratory health.

Asthma and respiratory diseases are two of the leading causes of sickness and death in New Zealand.

In New Zealand, over 597,000 people take medication for asthma –this includes an estimated 1 in 7 children and 1 in 8 adults. For children, asthma is one of the most common causes of hospital admissions. In 2015, 87 people died from asthma in New Zealand.

Currently there is no cure for asthma, however, there are lots of things you can do to manage it better so that it doesn’t impact on your life too much. The first step is to learn as much as you can about the condition and the steps you can put in place to control it.

What is asthma?

People with asthma have sensitive airways in their lungs. The airways may tighten, partially close up, swell inside, and make more mucus when faced with certain triggers. This makes it hard to breathe in, and even harder to breathe out.

We don’t know why so many people have asthma, but we do know that it is most common in English speaking countries like New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States.

It may be related to ‘modern living’ – perhaps to changes to the environment, our diet, or different exposure to some infections. It is likely that all of these things have an effect, and hopefully in the future researchers will come up with a way of preventing people from getting asthma.

Although asthma cannot be cured, there may be ‘good’ times in your life when you think it has gone away. Most of the time, with the right information, education and attitude, you can manage your asthma so that you can go about day-to-day life without symptoms.

• One in six people have a respiratory disease.

• It’s the third most common cause of death.

• One in seven children suffers from asthma.

Rare ducks see out “twilight years” at Totaranui

The mindfulness of breathing

As its name implies, the ‘Mindfulness of Breathing’ uses the breath as an object of concentration. By focusing on the breath you become aware of the mind’s tendency to jump from one thing to another. The mindfulness of breathing is a good antidote to restlessness and anxiety, and a good way to relax: concentration on the breath has a positive effect on your entire physical, emotional and mental state.

Find a relaxed, comfortable position. You could be seated on a chair or on the floor on a cushion. Keep your back upright, but not too tight. Hands resting wherever they’re comfortable.

Notice and relax your body. Try to notice the shape of your body, its weight. Let yourself relax and become curious about your body seated here—the sensations it experiences, the touch, the connection with the floor or the chair. Relax any areas of tightness or tension. Just breathe.

Tune into your breath. Feel the natural flow of breath— in, out. You don’t need to do anything to your breath. Not long, not short, just natural. When one breath ends, the next breath begins.

You might notice that your mind may start to wander. You may start thinking about other things. If this happens, it is not a problem. It’s very natural. Just notice that your mind has wandered. Gently redirect your attention right back to the breathing. Stay here for five to seven minutes. Notice your breath, in silence. From time to time, you’ll get lost in thought, then return to your breath.

After a few minutes, once again notice your body, your whole body, seated here. Let yourself relax even more deeply and then offer yourself some appreciation for doing this practice today.

On Thursday, 22 August a pair of aging pateke/brown teal were released in the clear waters and golden sands of Totaranui to see out their “twilight” years.

It’s the first time Project Janszoon and the Department of Conservation have translocated pateke to the popular Abel Tasman camping spot. A further 32 juvenile pateke were also released just over the hill, in the lower Awapoto River, at Awaroa’s Hadfield Clearing.

The manu (birds) were blessed by a representative of local iwi Manawhenua ki Mohua. Abel Tasman Youth Ambassadors and students from Motupipi Primary and Lower Moutere School were on hand to help release them into the wild.

DOC biodiversity ranger Dan Arnold says the pair released at Totaranui were part of the captive breeding programme. The birds are leaving their north island breeding facility to make room for a younger, more productive pair.

“They are not quite at retirement age, so they will probably still produce a clutch of duckings each year for the next 5 - 8 years. As pateke are territorial it made sense to release the pair at Totaranui where there’s only 2-3 resident brown teal who have migrated from Hadfield Clearing,” he says.

Project Janszoon and DOC have now released 178 pateke in the Abel Tasman National Park, 176 of those

at Hadfield Clearing where they have been successfully breeding in the wild. The Abel Tasman is one of only two pateke sites in the South Island.

“Hadfield Clearing is a really successful pateke release site with extensive predator control. We are now seeing them spread their wings with sightings at Anchorage and even Kaiteriteri so we have great hopes the Abel Tasman pateke population will become self-sustaining,” says Project Janszoon Director Bruce Vander Lee.

There are an estimated 2,000 – 2,500 pateke left in the wild. Pateke Recovery Group captive coordinator Kevin Evans says the average life span of a pateke in the wild is only 6-8 years, in captivity the oldest recorded pateke duck was 22 with the average age around 15-18 years.

“The national captive breeding program only has limited aviary space across all the facilities so we try to maximise our breeding potential. Captive pairs can produce three clutches a year so can really have an impact on the population,” says Kevin.

The juvenile ducks were bred at captive breeding facilities around New Zealand and spent time at the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust facility in Christchurch for pre-release conditioning.

Air New Zealand flew the birds from Christchurch to Nelson. They then travelled by helicopter to Hadfield Clearing.

Tasman receives grant from Responsible Camping Fund for 19/20 summer

The Tasman District Council has received $168,080 through the Government’s Responsible Camping Fund grants for the 2019-2020 summer.

Announced on Saturday, 31 August the funding will enable the addition of temporary toilets, more waste bins, greater signage and more monitoring and enforcement over the upcoming summer period. We are perennially one of the nation’s favoured spots for ‘freedom camping’ holidaymakers says Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne. “With the numbers increasing every year the infrastructure within our popular destinations such as Golden Bay and Motueka comes under severe pressure. The funding recognises the financial pressure councils and their ratepayers come under as a result of this growing form of tourism.

Pateke are carried carefully from their flight into Hadfield Clearing.

out&about

MHS celebratory morning tea for Bob Wilson’s 50 years in education.

Left: Judy Thorp, Julie Tideman and Trish Arends.

Right: Andrew Dell and Alison Grant.

Left: Kylie Beckers and Paul Blackbeard.

Right: Stacey Fry and Kasia Ogilvie.

Riwaka Croquet Club members Jo Day, Aynslee McMillan, Lyn Powell, Alison McRae, Cindy Joughin and Lynne McConachy.

Sun shines on Motueka to Mapua relay for 20 teams

Fly Casting clinic

Twenty teams from Waimea Harriers, Nelson Athletic and Marlborough Harriers enjoyed the fine sunny weather on Saturday for the annual relay on the Great Taste Trail from Motueka to Mapua. While the relay course is divided into four laps of approximately 6.5kms and the majority of the teams had four walkers or runners, there were some two person teams and even a few solo runners. Athletes appreciated the opportunity to run an ‘off-

road’ event, particularly one with such a variety of stunning scenery from the sections of the trail on the side of Tasman View Road, Harley Road and the coastline at Mapua. While the focus of the relay is on participation, enjoyment and camaraderie, there is always a competitive element in any event that Harriers take part in. The winning team, ‘Karl Malones’, as the name suggests was made up of local ‘posties’. Craig Harford, Rick Miller,

Motueka Bridge

Championship Session 8

Open Results

North/South

1st Carol Gatenby & Julia Armstrong

56.48%

2nd Anne Cegarra & Mary McCallum

54.63%

3rd Mary Hamilton & Vicki Adnams

54.40%

East/West

1st Brian Field & Diana Whitten

61.57%

2nd Lorna Wilson & Dawn Bensemann

55.56%

3rd Barbara Wilson & Maxine Carrington

55.32%

Brad Richards and Gary Marshall demonstrated their level of fitness on Saturday by completing the course in 2.01.27hrs, five minutes ahead of their nearest rivals, ‘Jo Plodders’ from Marlborough.

The ‘Waimea Wanderers’ of Alan West, Simon Biss, Elaine Llewellin and Suzanne McIndoe must have ‘wandered’ fast as they were the first walking team over the finish line at the Mapua Sports field in 3.38.46hrs.

The Nelson Trout Fishing club is proud to again host its annual public Casting Clinic on Sunday, 15 September 2019. The event will be held at Saxton Field on the corner of Salisbury Road and Champion Road in Stoke. Entrance and parking is through Garin College. Last year the event attracted over 80 participants says club president Barry Howell. It is open to the public and led by international professional Fishing Guide and Nelson Trout Fishing Club member Tony Entwistle, this annual event has proven very popular and successful.

If you are a seasoned fly fisherperson and just want to brush up on your casting skills before the new season or you are interested in learning fly fishing, this opportunity is ‘too good to miss’ Barry says.

Tony is assisted by a number of seasoned fly casting mentors from the Nelson Trout Fishing

Club. Participants can either bring their own rod and reel or use the club’s gear on the day.

Entry is $10 per head with proceeds going to The Youth Fishing Trust. The event starts at 9.30am sharp, the later start is to allow for the abatement of any early morning wind.

The event will be followed by a river skills day with BBQ on Sunday, 22 September 2019 at Appleby. Then on Sunday, 13 October, Tony will host a First Steps Course.

The river skills and

NBS Motueka Golf Club results

Saturday saw a Russian Roulette Stableford.

This was drawn pairs with the two players scores being multiplied.

A very testing format where both players need to perform. 3 points multiplied by zero is not the sort of result that you want!

In first place were Ray Marsden and Harry Bell on 84 points.

Second Bernard Walsh and Geoff Blois on 80.

Third John Frater and Roger Hall on 76.

Seven twos were struck on the day with Mike Malone winning the jackpot having scored two twos.

Lower Moutere Store closest to the pin was won by Kerry McConchie and Ian Shirley.

Bay Pharmacy hidden holes was won

by Mike Inwood and Geoff Blois.

The ladies played an LGU.

Winner of the Silver Grade was Kerry McConchie with a Nett 77.

Winner of the Bronze 1 grade was Shona Johnson also with a Nett 77.

Winner of the Bronze 2 grade was June Patching with a Nett 79.

first steps course is for club members but new members can join the club prior to that date and receive the full benefits of these programs. Annual subs are $40 for individuals or $60 for families. Membership of the Nelson Trout Fishing Club will give you access to mentoring and lessons in the art of fly fishing, club trips, competitions and access to fishing trips. The club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Fish and Game rooms at

66 Champion Road in Stoke. There is a packed program for the remainder of the year finishing with the club Christmas BBQ and fly casting competitions in December. For further enquiries about the Casting Clinic or joining the Club phone 03 5476432, email secretary@ nelsontroutfishingclub.com or visit them on Facebook or online www.nelsontroutfishingclub. com

Runners set off under sunshine for the relay.

Photo: Pete Marshall.

Tony Entwistle demonstrates a cast to participants at last year’s clinic.

ITM Riwaka Hunting and Fishing Competition results 2019

Entries

Adults – 285 Junior

– 84 Teams – 30

Weighed in Pigs – 102

Deer – 81 Fish – 178

Club Member

Biggest Pig for the year (not including the competition)

Name - Matt Bolton

Weight= 162 pound

Club Member Most animals in the chiller

Name – Matt Bolton

Wife - Sarah Bolton

Prize Giving 2019 - Junior

Fishing Longest Spotty

Name - Liam Greaney

Length= 270mm

Average Length Spotty

Name – Lilly Noakes (233mm)

Longest Herring

Name - Cameron Allan

Length= 323mm

Average Length Herring

NameHector Griffith (286mm)

Heaviest Kahawhai

NameShania Greaney

Weight= 1.95kg

Average Weight Kahawhai

Name – Braxdyn Ray (1.727kg)

Heaviest Blue Cod

Name - Josh Birchfield

Weight= 2.349kg

Average Weight Blue Cod

Name – Amelia Bryan (1.104kg)

Heaviest Snapper

NameJosh Birchfield

Weight= 3.4 kg

Average Weight Snapper

Name – Jade Bryan (1.679kg)

Heaviest Gurnard

NameCharlotte Smith

Weight= .758kg

Average Weight Gurnard

Name - Tessa Smith (.489kg)

Junior HUNTING

Heaviest Possum

NameMadeline Soper

Weight= 5.2kg

Average Weight Possum Name –Madeline Soper (3.5kg)

Heaviest Hare

Name - Josh Birchfield

Specialists

Weight= 4.37kg

Average Weight Hare Name – Zahli Greenhough (3.55 kg)

Heaviest Rabbit Name – Lucy Barrier

Weight= 2.3 kg

Average Weight Rabbit Name - Noah Noakes (1.67kg)

Heaviest Pig

NameWilliam Barnett

Weight= 52.7kg

Average Weight Pig Name - Ashleigh Stevens (26.3 kg)

Adult Fishing

Heaviest Blue Cod Name - Micheal Topp

Weight= 2.9kg

Heaviest Crayfish

Name - Zac Coot

Weight= 4.98kg

Heaviest Gurnard Name - Ryan Mitchell

Weight= .96kg

Heaviest Kahawhai

NameAdam O’Fee

Weight= 2.12kg

Heaviest Kingfish

NameDoug Clifton

Weight= 20.9 kg

Heaviest Groper

NameKohan Roe

Weight= 9.5kg

3rd Heaviest Snapper

Name - Ford Whalan

Weight= 7.12kg

2nd Heaviest Snapper

NameEthan Ruben

Weight= 7.98kg

Heaviest Snapper

Name - Pete Connolly

Weight= 8.52kg

Average Weight Fin

Fish

Name – Kurt Anderson 2.98kg

Adult Hunting

Best Stags Head

Name – Kyle Gribben

Best Tusks

Name – William Barnett

Average Weight Sow

Name – Jody Stow 32.6kg

Heaviest Deer

Name – Kieran Hall

Weight=129.3kg

3rd Heaviest Boar

Name - Alistair Eggers

Weight= 68.4kg

2nd Heaviest Boar

Name - Richie Ayers

Weight= 72.3kg

Heaviest Boar

Name - Dave Molloy

Weight 88.1kg

Average Weight Deer Name – Carl

Le Frantz (57.4kg)

Average Weight Pig Name Scott Reid (43.8kg)

BIG 4 TEAM PRIZE WINNERS

Valued at $5,000.00 +

Winning Team Name Kiwi Craypists

Team Members

1 Dean Reynis

2 Rikki Brown

Riwaka Croquet Club

Seven members of the Riwaka club met in Nelson to play in Nelson Hinemoas season opening day on Saturday, 7 September.

The mayors of Tasman and Nelson opened the day’s play by each making a “first hoop”.

Players from all three clubs, Nelson, Richmond and Riwaka enjoyed a full day of play in perfect spring conditions, a welcome respite given the recent inclement weather.

next year is of great interest and the area is to be congratulated in achieving this world event. We look forward to more interclub games as the season progresses and warmly welcome anyone interested in playing croquet locally. Club days are Mondays at Riwaka.

3 Kieran Hall

4 Richie Ayers

Total Points Scored – 357.4 points

This was a relaxing fun filled day with new and experienced players intermixed and a great introduction to the sport that has a long history in the area.

The upcoming World Croquet competition being held in Nelson

House Li ers can raise beachfront homes using specialist equipment

House Li ers Ltd was initially formed to assist with li ing, sliding and re-levelling buildings a er the Christchurch earthquakes and the company soon gained a reputation for providing unique, engineered solutions to complex problems. House Li ers now works on residential projects throughout New Zealand.

Directors, Stuart Moore and his son Rod Moore, have a wealth of construction experience; from new homes and renovations to multi-level commercial construction projects including Christchurch International Airport.

“Our ingenious mechanical jacking systems are recognised internationally for pinpoint accuracy – earning our reputation for having the best team in New Zealand,” says Stuart. “We have been very active in Christchurch and have now begun to diversify our work. We have a huge range of li ing equipment which enables us to li everything from houses to thousand tonne buildings. With the number of low-lying beach front properties in Nelson, we can li these up to ood plain level and repile homes to overcome potential ooding and insurance prob-

lems.”

Stuart says they have been li ing more and more properties in Auckland as people realise they should act now rather than later, to keep their insurance going.

“ e alternatives are: we can move your house out of the way, li it up three metres and pile it; or go underneath with diggers and put a basement underneath; or li it quite low at around one and a half metres and put new piles underneath. Your house is your biggest asset so it’s worth spending money on to give it another 50 years which you can sell at a later date.

House Li ers Ltd uses a computerised system which works to the millimetre and a unied system in which a series of jacks are placed under your house so when one jack moves, they all move. “ is is so we don’t bend, twist and damage your house – we try to li it as one, do the work, then sit it down.”

“We will give you an appraisal plus several solutions to overcome any problems and will organise everything including the engineering work. You will end up with a substantially better property than you have now.”

in lifting and levelling

CommunityNotices

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DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY. Please send to: guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

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CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details

COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS MOTUEKA

If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz

YOGA FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER

Thursdays 5.15pm Register info@cancernelson. org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details

MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION

For people affected by and/or supporting someone with cancer. Tuesdays 1pm Fairfield House $3 donation to Cancer Society phone 539 1137

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

BLOOD CANCERSUPPORT GROUP

Meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 2636 or Lloyd 544 2636

DOYOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM?

Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.

BOOMERANG BAGS MOTUEKA

Sewing bees take place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at MoTEC (9 Pah Street - side door) between 1 and 3 pm. All skill levels welcome. More information from 027 528 4563

KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THEPEACE

Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.

MOTUEKAAIKIDO

Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 021 205 0143

MOTUEKA CAMERA CLUB

Meets 1st Monday of month, 7.30pm, in the SeniorNet Rooms, 42 Pah Street, Motueka. All levels of experience welcome. Contact. Cushla 5286548. www.motuekacameraclub.nz

MOTUEKA RED CROSS IN COMMUNITY HOUSE

Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.

MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER CLUB

Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor Street

Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details

SOCIALBOWLS Every Monday & Wednesday 1:15pm - 3pm. Motueka Senior Citizens, 10 Pah St, Motueka. Come along and have some fun. Phone Terry 528 7104 for more info.

NEW 2 MOT New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.

FUN, FITNESS & FRIENDSHIP Leisure Marching. Motueka Veteranettes. Join us for practices, coffee and occasional travel. Contacts Carole 528 9048 or 027 325 1968 / Betty 528 6901 or 021 120 9248.

MOTUEKA COMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING

ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

for small group meetings – very reasonable rates. Please contact Rae or Gaile on 03 528 0404 or drop in and see us Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm.

TEA & TALK FOR THOSE AGED 65+

Morning tea is provided. Every Wednesdays at The Shed, 24a Tudor Street, Motueka and every second Wednesday in the Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Takaka, from 10am to 11.30am.

JUSTICE OF THEPEACESERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.

NELSON TROUT FISHING CLUB

7pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, Fish and Game Rooms, 66/74 Champion Road, Stoke. Seasoned trout fisher or getting started. , the club offers something for everyone. Phone 035476432, Email secretary@nelsontroutfishingclub.com or visit www.nelsontroutfishingclub.com

MOTUEKALADIESPROBUS will meet on Friday 13th September at 10am in the Band Rooms, Recreational Centre . Why dont you come and join us for fun, friendship and fellowship. Our guest speaker will be John Birt on Astronomy. A very interesting speaker. Contact Alice Milligan, 03 5289997

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN NELSON BRANCH

Meets 1 – 3 on Wednesday 18 September Methodist Church meeting room Neale Ave Stoke “Voice of Women’s Rights “ Prospective Members welcome E nelsonncw@gmail.com Ph 03 545 1210

MOTUEKA 2020 CALENDAR Available from i-Site, Muses Cafe, TOAD Hall. High quality photos, A4 size, locally produced, envelope included, $10. Great Christmas gift. Proceeds support Keep Motueka Beautiful projects.

MOTUEKA HEART SUPPORT Next meeting is on 21 st September at 10 30 am . Venue Smoking Barrel. We are a small social group who support others who have had a heart event. Janet 0211678262

SENIORNET MOTUEKA

Non members can participate in SeniorNet Motueka courses. Take advantage of cheaper fees and join Seniornet. Phone Maureen on 021 02600 432 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

RUMMIKUB EVERY THURSDAY 1.00-4.00PM

Contact Dylis 5288960

DRAWING GROUP EVERY FRIDAY 10.00-12.00AM

Contact Shirley 5287104.

ACTIVITIES THIS FRIDAY 13TH 1.15-3.00PM

Contact Mavis 5268796

MOTUEKA STEINER SCHOOL invites you to its magical Spring Fair, Sunday, 22 September, 10am to 4pm, 165 Robinson Rd, Lower Moutere. There’s food, fun, and fairies for everyone! www.facebook. com/MotuekaSteinerSchoolSpringFair

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING The Shed is a day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 03-5284120 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor street Motueka

ME/CFS/FMSUPPORT NELSON BAYS

Find support with others who understand. Come and join our small informal group, Tuesday 17th September 2019, 11am-midday at MOTUEKA COMMUNITY SERVICES 15 Courtenay Street. strengthtogethernelson@gmail.com - Miriam 027-243 7124 local contact.

MOTUEKA DISTRICTBRASS

Join the Motueka Distric Brass and make music and many new friends. Come along and try us out. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244

NELSON CAMERA CLUB meets 2nd and 4th Mondays 7/30 pm Netball Pavilion, upstairs Saxton Road, Stoke. We welcome all photographers from beginners to experienced. Contact 021 2360 847. www.nelsoncameraclub.co.nz

LIONESS CLUBOF MOTUEKA & DISTRICTS

One day Jam, Sauce and Pickle Stall at New World. Thursday 3 October.

MOTUEKA Wednesday 18 Sept, 7pm Function Room, Armadillo’s High St. Open-Mic. Koha entry. Enquiries Maggie mzbrown@slingshot.co.nz

death notices

MELVILLE, DAVID SYME

passed away peacefully at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital on 2 September 2019 in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 65 years. Loved son of the late Jean and Thomas Melville. Loved father and father in law of Julie and David, Glenys, Julie and John and the late Chris. Loved grandad of Jackie, Richard and Nicki, James and Rachel, Kate and Regan and great grandad to Oliver. Loved brother of the late Thomas and Isobel, brother in law of June and a special uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A private cremation service for David has been held. A memorial service to celebrate David's life will be arranged for a future date (to be decided). Forever loved.

death notices

COWDREY, BUELAH

GLASSEY

Wife of Charles Edwin Cowdrey "Win" passed away at Woodlands Resthome on 5 September 2019 in her 90th year. Cherished Mum and Mother-In-Law of Viv & Ross McNabb, Richard & Chris Cowdrey, Ned Cowdrey, and Megan and Russell Gordon. Much loved Nana of 8 grandies and 9 great grandies. A celebration of her life to be held at a later date. Greatfull thanks to all the car ing staff of Woodlands Resthome.

carpet cleaning

TAS M AN Carpet Cleaning - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.

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 9am4pm).

ANTIQUES , furniture (desks, bookcases, chests of drawers, tables, chairs, chaise lounge, wardrobe, mirrors, rugs etc). Collectibles, paintings, toys, books, records etc. Sell, buy, value. 6 rooms at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond ph 544 0723. Open Mon-Sat. www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz

firewood

for sale

RIMU hutch, display cabinet Pine, chest of drawers 5, Small beer fridge, gascraft BBQ 3 plate, Sinemaster generator 1G 1000 Kipor. Ph 0274 202 545

found

CHILLY BAG found in Whakarewa Street, Tuesday 3 September. Txt 027 314 2028

church services

public notices

MOTUEKA COMMUNITY PROJECTS 2019 –

2020

The Motueka Community Board has an annual budget for special projects. For the 2019 – 2020 year it is $53,000.

What should our priority be?

The Board is seeking guidance from Motueka residents as to the projects listed.

property maintenance

PRO P ERTY

MAINTENANCE

Hedges, Tree work, Shrubs, Odd jobs. Local references. Matt 0212613501 :)

properties wanted

MOTUEKA near new 3 or 4 bedroomed houseon East side of town. Cash buyer. No agents please. Phone 528 9366

raffle results

VETERANETTES

Marching team raffel drawen under Police supervision. Winners have been notified. Thank you all for your support.

What is your priority ranking 1-11? (Please number in order or preference)

Skate Park upgradeContinued development of the Motueka Skate Park, concept designs have been submitted by key users and can be viewed at the Motueka Service Centre. This project is currently being youth-led and supported by Council.

Safe access-Poole Street Install safe access to the Poole Street footpath adjacent to the Memorial Park walkway, suitable for mobility scooters. A raised crossing at kerb has been recommended by staff, which would also provide a speed reducing intervention

Pedestrian RefugeThorp Street, north of the intersection with Totara Park $5,000

Woolshed Café Cannan Request for a “Recycle Waste Bin” at the Woolshed Cafe $5,000

Cycle Lanes Pah/Grey/Whakarewa Street

Shared Cycle/ Walk way High Street

$10,000

Funding to create a shared cycle/walk path High Street (Whakarewa to Monahan Street) $5,000

Footpath Martin Farm Road Contribution towards additional footpath along Martin’s Farm Road, Kaiteriteri.

Public SeatingThe Board received a presentation on social seating. Funding towards increasing the “social seating” within Motueka.

Tudor Street/ High Street Pedestrian refuge

Memorial Park Gymshade sail

$10,000

$10,000

Funding towards a pedestrian refuge at Tudor Street / High Street intersection. $10,000

Funding towards the installation of a shade sail over the new outdoor fitness equipment located at Memorial Park

$10,000

Please deliver this priority form to the Motueka Council Service Centre, Hickmott Place before 5.00 pm on 27 September 2019. Alternatively visit tasman.govt.nz/feedback to complete online.

Name:

public notices to

ITM Riwaka

Hunting & Fishing Competition 2019

The Riwaka Hunting and Fishing Club would like to thank all the sponsors that made the ITM Riwaka Hunting and Fishing Competition of 2019 possible. Without sponsors this competition would not happen. Please support those who support us.

Big thankyou to all the helpers on the day. It was wet, but you got it done and you did an amazing job. To all the entrants. Well done. Without you this competition would not be a success either. Keep an eye out for next years dates. Onwards and upwards we reckon……..

PLATINUM

Library Assistant - Motueka

Full-time

If you enjoy helping people as much as you enjoy reading and talking about books, this is the perfect role for you!

Based at the Motueka Library, this is a full-time position responsible for sta ng the library service desk and assisting library users. You will be the rst point of contact for many of our customers so having a can-do attitude and providing excellent customer service is a must. We are seeking a warm and friendly person who has a strong commitment to team work and customer service, and who has good general knowledge and an interest in books. You will also have strong attention to detail and be con dent in using computers, the internet and mobile devices.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

stump grinding

STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.

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.

S TO RAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Phone 528 0071.

trades

CHIMNEY SWEEPPhone Steve 021 0810 1146.

trades

Tyre General Burnett Auto Electrical

The Car Company Farmlands ENGEL

New World Matthews Purina

B RON ZE

ABEL ELECTRICAL MOTUEKA

ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION LTD

INFIELD ENGINEERS

WHITWELLS MENSWEAR

LOWER MOUTERE STORE

ARCHITECHTURAL ALUMINIUM

MOTUEKA TYRES

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

GREANEY PLUMBING SERVICES

J & M CONCRETING

LASER ELECTRICAL MOTUEKA

NELSON TILE AND SLATE CENTRE

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles

Aqua Taxi

Beefair Butchery

Firestone Tyres

Floral A air

Farmlands Motueka

Franks Trees

Fruitfed

Ginger Dynamite

Hooked on Marahau

Hop Federation

Knapp Engineering

Left Branch Cider

Life Pharmacy

Marahau Lodge

Thomas Brothers Motueka Plumbing Motueka Farm Machinery

Marahau Sea Kayaks

NS Rogers Ltd

Old McDonalds Farm & Holiday

Park

Quaystone Signs

R N R Kayaks

Scott’s Hire a Bin

Smoking Barrel Restauraunt

Summit Real Estate Motueka

Super Liquor Motueka

Talley’s

The Beached Whale Restaurant

The Vet Centre Motueka

Westrupp Jewellers

Wilsons Abel Tasman

Tyre Shop Motueka

World Travellers Motueka

Matthews Eyewear Eyecare

NPD Takaka

Astrolabe Fashions

BTK Contracting

Liquorland Motueka

Multiparts Direct

Total Mechanical Wrightsons

Closes Wednesday 18 September 2019

Online applications can be submitted on our website www.tasman.govt.nz and further information can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Team on (03) 543-8393

trades

wanted

TOP CASH PAID for Records 1950-1995 Rock, Beat, Soul, Funk, Punk etc. O3 525 8812, 021 296 3289

Can-Am/Sea

Doo

NEWSLINE UPDATES

KEEPING YOU INFORMED ABOUT NEWS AND EVENTS IN THE TASMAN DISTRICT 11 SEPTEMBER 2019

It’s time to meet your candidates!

The nominations are in and time is ticking down until the 2019 Council and Community Board elections – it’s time to meet the candidates so you can vote in the place that you love. Date

TimeVenue Event organiser

Thursday 12 September7.00 pmMārahau Community Hall/Fire Station

Friday 13 September Motueka Ward candidates

Saturday 14 September Moutere/Waimea ward and Mayoral candidates

Earthquake-prone buildings – have we assessed your building?

Mārahau/Sandy Bay Ratepayers and Residents Association

John Ayling: marahau.sandybay@gmail.com

1.00 pmCommunity House, Decks Reserve, MotuekaGrey Power Motueka

9.30 amMāpua Hall carpark

11.30 amBrightwater Hall carpark

1.30 pm Wake eld Village Green

Sunday 15 September 2.00 pmCollingwood Memorial Hall

John Kelly: johnkelly@bookcreation.net

Richard Johns: rcjohns@gmail.com

Golden Bay Rural Women John and Carolyn McLellan: balmac@xtra.co.nz

Sunday 15 September 7.00 pmGolden Bay Senior Citizens Hall Golden Bay Rural Women and Golden Bay Grey Power, Commercial Street, Takaka Michael Delceg: m.delceg@xtra.co.nz

Tuesday 17 September Mayoral and Motueka Community Board candidates

1.00 pmCommunity House, Decks Reserve, MotuekaGrey Power Motueka John Kelly: johnkelly@bookcreation.net

Wednesday 18 September7.30 pmCommunity Room, Ngatimoti Motueka Valley Association

Greg Mason: greenjag@actrix.co.nz

Irma Jager: irma@jager.co.nz

Thursday 19 September7.00 pmMoutere Hills Community Centre Moutere Hills Residents Association Matthes Bender: secretary@mhra.org.nz

Wednesday 25 September7.30 pmDovedale Hall Dovedale Residents Committee

Thursday 26 September Mayoral Debate – Thoughts on Sport and Recreation

Sue Rewcastle: manaroa11@gmail.com

7.00 pmBoardroom Sports House, Saxton Field Sports Tasman Kirsty Scammell: kirsty.s@sporttasmanorg.nz

Top of the South Film Festival coming to Motueka

The Top of The South Film Festival will celebrate its 5th birthday with a special event in Motueka on Sunday 22 September.

Local lmmakers will walk the red carpet before the premiere of the 2019 “Gold Reel” selection of the best short lms created in the Top of the South.

The evening will unfold from 5pm with:

• Red-carpet gala from 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm with food and beverages

• 2019 “Gold Reel”, screening the best 15 local short lms selected by an expert panel of judges

• People’s Choice vote and awards presentation

Event details

Sunday 22 September, 5.00 pm – 8.15 pm

State Cinema Motueka

Tickets $15 from State Cinema Motueka

Contact info@tots lmfest.org or nd more information at TOTS lmfest.org.

Collingwood camp update

The Council-owned Collingwood Campground has been undergoing renovation to make it safer, work that has been needed for a long time.

There have been unexpected delays since the original announcement that it would be reopening in mid-August because the campground is a signi cant archaeological site. We want to ensure we respect cultural and heritage sensitivities, so we are working with our iwi partners and Heritage New Zealand to address these carefully, which takes extra time.

Managers have been keeping local business and holiday park customers informed of the project’s progress, and once works are fully underway we should be able to provide a new opening date. We believe the result will be worth the delay.

Climate and coastal hazards consultation extended

We’ve extended the closing date for feedback on how we should deal with climate change and rising sea levels –submissions will remain open until 27 September. We need to prepare for long-term change. We’re working on a project to enable our Tasman Bay / Te Tai o Aorere and Golden Bay/Mohua communities to work towards long-term adaptive planning for sea level rise and coastal hazards. While the rate and magnitude of future sea level rise is uncertain, we do know that rising sea levels will have increasing implications for development and infrastructure in coastal areas along with environmental, cultural and societal e ects.

In September we will engage with the District’s young people on this project. It’s important that we get youth feedback as the decisions we make today will a ect them, their children and future communities. We’ve extended the feedback period until to enable younger members of our community to have their say. Survey participants who are 24 years old or younger will go into the draw to win a UE Wonderboom bluetooth speaker. Head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback for more information.

Cycle race – expect minor delays

The Tasman Wheelers will be conducting the Calder Stewart Cycle race across Tasman District roads on Saturday 28 September 2019.

The race will include stop-go tra c control at the following locations. Drivers should expect minor delays on the following roads:

• SH6 Wake eld

Eighty-Eight Valley Road

• Totara View Road

Quail Valley Road Stock Road

• Wai-iti Valley Road

In 2017 new legislation came into force requiring every Council to identify any potentially earthquake-prone buildings in their area. It’s important the buildings we use on a daily basis are safe, and the new rules are intended to help protect people’s lives should an earthquake strike. We’ve begun working on identifying potentially earthquake-prone buildings in Tasman District by checking buildings in the parts of Tasman that are classi ed as a high seismic risk area. That area includes St Arnaud, Murchison and south of Foxhill and Tadmor, including Belgrove, Kohatu and Motupiko.

The law doesn’t require us to assess most single-story residential buildings (except some speci c types, such as hostels), farm buildings, or retaining walls, fences and the like.

If you are the owner of a building that we have assessed, you will have received a letter letting you know whether your building is considered earthquake-prone or not. We’ve done our best to check every building in the high-risk area – but we know it’s possible we’ve missed some. If you own or are a tenant in a building within the high-seismic risk areas and you don’t think we have assessed your building, please get in touch to let us know. Remember, most single-story residential buildings and farm buildings do not need to be assessed. Find out more on our website, tasman.govt.nz (search phrase: earthquake prone).

We want to make sure buildings in Tasman District are safe and strong for those who live, work or play there.

Contact us: If you think we may have overlooked assessing your building(s), please contact us:

By phone on 03 543 8400

• Email info@tasman.govt.nz

By post 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond, Nelson 7050 or at any Council o ce

COUNCIL MEETINGS:

Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond.

Full Council Meeting

Thursday 12 September, 9.30 am. Public forum

Note: Due to the large number of topics, it is likely public forum slots will be limited to 3 minutes.

Nelson Tasman Regional Land ll Business Unit

Friday 13 September, 9.30 am. Ruma Marama, Nelson City Council. Friday 13 September, 9.30 am. Public forum

Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit

Friday 13 September, 1.00 pm. Ruma Marama, Nelson City Council. Friday 13 September, 9.30 am. Public forum

Positive Ageing Forum

Monday 16 September 1.00 pm.

• Valley Road

• North Road

SH6 Korere

Korere-Tophouse Road

• Kerr Hill Road

For details of our current consultations, head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback.

Motueka Community Board Motueka Service Centre, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka.

Tuesday 17 September, 4.00 pm. Public forum

Audit & Risk Committee

Tuesday 24 September, 1.30 pm. No public forum

Teen rider receives national award

Golden Bay teenager Maia Schinkel has been riding horses since her pre-school years and with a fierce passion for the sport there’s no chance of her hanging up the reins anytime soon.

Over the years Maia has enjoyed numerous achievements

competing and on Friday, 30 August she was awarded the New Zealand Pony Club Association’s Young Rider Achievement Award.

“I was shocked and pleased. It was very exciting, I really didn’t expect it,” says Maia.

With a love of event-

ing, which sees horse and rider compete across the three disciplines of dressage, cross-country and show-jumping, Maia says there’s nothing quite like being on a cross-country course.

“When you’re out there with your horse and it’s just the two

of you, it’s super nice, you just have this complete trust between you, it’s really special.”

Most of Maia’s weekends are spent competing and a few times each year with horse in tow Maia and her mother make the journey south to Christchurch.

“I really must say thank-you to my Mum. She’s been a very big supporter of everything I’ve done and drives me everywhere.”

President of the Marlborough Nelson West Coast Area Pony Club Colette Barrow says the award’s welldeserved.

“Maia’s a good kid. She’s been riding a long time and come up through the ranks, now she’s having a crack at national level. She’s dedicated and puts the hard yards in and gets the rewards,” says Colette.

With her focus currently set on the

Equestrian Sport New Zealand competition in Christchurch next month, Maia is also looking ahead to moving to the UK next year.

“It’s at the heart of eventing and that’s where I want to be. I want to see where it takes me.”

Above: Maia Schinkel on Zulu Warrior competing at Springston ODE in Christchurch at 110cm. Above right: Maia has received the New Zealand Pony Club Association’s Young Rider Achievement Award.