The Tinkle Tonkle Troupe made up of year-10 drama students of Motueka High School wait backstage during Thursday’s heats for Motueka’s Got Talent. This Friday, 14 August finalists will take the stage at Motueka High School at 7pm. All are welcome, with tickets available from the School’s office and Unichem Pharmacy. Adults $10, students $5, pre-schoolers free.
Abel Tasman Lodge has earned the top ranking as Number One Small Hotel in New Zealand, on Tripadvisor as 2020 Travellers’ Choice –Best of the Best, for the second consecutive year.
The Tripadvisor placings are awarded annually to those businesses that qualify as ‘Best of the Best’, earn excellent reviews from travellers, and are ranked in the top one percent of properties worldwide.
This year’s awards didn’t include a separate New Zealand category, so Abel Tasman Lodge was up against other accommodation providers across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
This indication that the reputation of the Marahau business owned by Jocelyn and Scott Hendry continues to grow is particularly gratifying coming on the back of challenges caused by COVID-19.
“We are so happy that our guests are having such a great experience with us that they choose to rate us so highly,” says Jocelyn. “That gives us added confidence as we rebuild bookings and seek to attract New Zealand visitors while tourists from outside the country aren’t able to come here.”
“Abel Tasman Lodge is a perfect location to use as a base to explore Marahau and the Abel Tasman National Park,” says Scott. “Visitors can do either walking or kayaking day trips or they can take a water taxi into the park and then return to the Lodge in the evening to socialise and wind down.”
This year’s Tripadvisor accolades come after the Lodge won top spot as the 2019 Number One Small Hotel in New Zealand, second place ranking for Best Hotel for Service in New Zealand and third place for Best Hotel for
Service in the South Pacific.
“We have an authentic focus on sustainability in the business that customers really respond to,” says Jocelyn, “and we have made significant changes to reflect our passion for running the Lodge in the most ecofriendly way we possibly can.
“Dotted throughout the Lodge, guests can see our ethos of ‘keeping the beautiful, beautiful’ in action. We
believe in using local people, products and produce; reducing, reusing and recycling; and implementing sustainability into the running of the Lodge wherever we can.”
“Staying at our Lodge is ideal for those that crave a bit more comfort than tramping huts can offer. In the off-season, the Lodge can accommodate group bookings and provides a communal lounge area for groups to socialise in.”
Recent renovations, including a new spa area and massage offering give guests that little extra bit of luxury, he says.
“We never get complacent about providing a great experience for our guests and looking after this magical part of New Zealand where we are fortunate enough to live and work. Recognition such as the Travellers’ Choice awards tells us we’re on the right track.”
Two local artists, Anna PickersgillBrown and Karen Joost, are part of the ‘Five Artists Four Walls’ exhibition that opened at the Nelson Suter Art Society McKee Gallery on Monday. The exhibition runs through until Sunday, 30 August.
The exhibition is a compilation of current creations by new members of the Nelson Suter Art Society. With works from five Nelson/ Tasman artists, the artists are presenting
selected pieces from their chosen field of work ranging from traditional representative art through to photography and fine woodwork.
Motueka’s Anna Pickersgill-Brown works in a variety of mediums capturing scenes and ideas from around the south island and her travels overseas. Anna has been an avid artist since her formative years and enjoys a variety of styles depending on the medium she is apply-
ing to her subjects. While Tasmanbased pastel artist, Karen Joost, specialises in remarkably soft creations. Her aim is to connect the viewer to the landscape at a feeling level, so that they can imagine stepping into that place and time. Karen studied art in Santa Monica, California and in Fairfield in Iowa.
With around six paintings from each of the five artists in the exhibition, it’s sure to be diverse with their art including marine
art, refined wood art, pastels, acrylics and photography.
Anna and Karen are joined by Nelson’s Debra Cole and two Richmond artists, Jonathan Truslove and Paul Deacon.
Paul is one of New Zealand’s leading marine artists whose works are represented in select galleries, and Jonathan is renowned as an exceptional fine woodwork craftsman skilled in designing and making furniture and creative wooden artworks.
Good quality information is crucial to the community’s ability to judge the likely benefits and disadvantages of the proposal for a Local Board in Golden Bay, Tasman Mayor Tim King says.
On Wednesday, 5 August the Tasman District Council released its submission on the proposal for Tasman residents to view.
Tim says the Council’s submission outlines some concerns with the information and analysis the Local Government Commission has provided to the
community about the Local Board option.
“The Council is not taking a position but believes it is important that as much information as possible is made available, including advantages, disadvantages and costs, which should be considered carefully by those making a submission.
“We’ve released our submission publicly to the community now to add to the information that has been provided already.
We believe Tasman residents need the opportunity to consider some of the topics we have raised as they are making their own judgments about
the proposal.”
In preparing its submission, Tasman District Council looked to the experience of Auckland, which is currently the only place in the country to have local boards.
In doing so, the Council identified potential costs, processes and decision making capabilities that should be taken into account in the proposal for Golden Bay.
Tim says because this was the first proposal to implement local boards outside of Auckland, there was an element of experimentation by the Local Government Commission.
“We acknowledge the difficulties this can pose to the process, but the implications of the decision on this proposal will be felt for a long time. It is important to identify all the issues when people are considering their submission to the Local Government Commission.”
He says the Council hoped its submission was seen to contribute to a fuller discussion and help enable a robust debate in the benefits and appropriate cost of a Local Board for Golden Bay.
If you could acquire any talent and take it to the stage what would it be?
November sees the return of the Motueka District Toy Library annual fundraiser – the popular Garden Trail.
The event is organised by the voluntary committee and attracts visitors to the area from as far as Marlborough and the West Coast.
Money raised by the event goes towards purchasing new and replacement toys for the Toy Library.
As well as selling tickets for the Garden Trail, the committee normally runs a multidraw raffle over the weekend, filled with prizes donated from our wonderful local business community.
This year however, the Toy Library committee has decided to support the businesses who have supported them over the years.
The committee will not be asking for raffle prize donations this year, rather they will be purchasing prizes/ vouchers from local businesses to raffle during the Garden Trail.
“We are aware that COVID-19 has, and will continue to impact our local businesses.
They have been super supportive of our community group and we want to ‘be kind’ back to them,” says committee vice-chair, Elise Vollweiler.
The Garden Trail usually has around 20 gardens that are especially open to view for ticket holders over the weekend.
This year, the Garden Trail will be on November 7 & 8.
If you are interested in having your garden on the Garden Trail, please contact the Toy Library on motuekadistricttoylibrary@gmail. com or pop in during the open hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.
More information about the Garden Trail, including purchasing tickets, will be announced in October. Keep an eye out on the Motueka District Toy Library Facebook page for updates.
Motueka Toy Library Garden Trail Saturday, 7 and Sunday, 8 November
Right: Youngster D Rock Cullen enjoys the toys.
By: Michael Donaldson courtesy of www.brewsnews. com.au
With a bold sideways step, NZ Hops has launched the highlyanticipated Nectaron, a hop they believe will take the brewing world by storm.
The hop, previously known as Hort 4337, is described as “oozing” ripe tropical fruit.
NZ Hops chief executive Craig Orr said Nectaron was the “first of many new brands and personalities” the company would release in coming years. Its release comes off the back of NZ Hops rebranding and strategic change of direction.
The hop is a tribute to Ron Beatson, principal scientist (Hop Breeding & Genetics) at Plant and Food research. He has spent a lifetime breeding hops and has seen Hort 4337 emerge over a 16-year period.
Craig says the name is a marriage of Nectar of the Gods, and Ron’s first name.
“We wanted to pay homage to Ron. Plant and Food Research and the New Zealand hop industry have really put New Zealand on the map globally. So, in the twilight of Ron’s career, we’ve used to him to blend into the trademark.
“It’s a nice legacy, a way to honour him for the hard work he’s done over the years.”
Craig says the hop will be in huge demand globally.
“In its advanced trial stages, it has usurped the interest around Nelson Sauvin. We think it’s a quite significant threat in terms of the profile you see in American hops like Citra and Mosaic – it’s
an absolute candidate to take over from those guys especially in its own backyard.”
The name veers away from NZ Hops’ recent naming protocol, using towns and villages in the wider Nelson hopgrowing region such as Motueka, Riwaka, Waimea, and it comes with what Craig calls a “funky” trademarked logo.
Ron is chuffed to have the newlylaunched hop named after him.
“It’s grown on me and it does roll off tongue – it’s nice they wanted to acknowledge the work I’ve done,” says Ron. He and his team bred Nectaron in 2004. It took the best part of a decade after that to see how it performed in the field and how it compared others being trialled at the same time; having great aroma is one thing but it had to grow
well, produce a decent yield and then work in brewing trials that started in 2013 on a 50-litre kit at Plant and Food’s Motueka base.
Tracy Banner of Nelson’s Sprig & Fern made the first beer released using the trademarked name, creating Nectaron Pale Ale.
“It’s going to take the world by storm,” says Tracy.
“It’s truly amazing aromatic hop, just fantastic. We’ve late-hopped and dry hopped with it and it oozes stonefruit – it’s just peachy.
“I haven’t experienced anything like this hop since Nelson Sauvin came out. It should make a big international impact.”
Andrew Childs of Behemoth is another who loves the pungent fruitiness. He’s used it under its trial name in eight beers, including the recently released Reeferendum, which
won the Smith’s IPA challenge in Queenstown earlier this month.
“It is the next big New Zealand hop,” says Andrew. “It’s got a really ripe fruit character that smells very close to real fruit. It has characteristics –tropical, really ripe, big and punchy – that I really enjoy.
“It’s good by itself, but I like to pair it with Mosaic or Nelson Sauvin.”
Craig says Nectaron will be available only in New Zealand, Australia and the United States initially and his organisation hoped to deal direct with many breweries wanting it, if only to ensure they understand Nectaron is a trademarked name.
“If they use the word Nectaron we want to see it acknowledged. Like any other brandled business we want to be able to value our brands.”
Members of the community have seized the opportunity to create and have displayed 3D works of art that have been hung along the High Street corresponding with the theme ‘Lighting up Motueka’, as part of the Motueka Arts Council’s ‘Swinging Art on High’ winter project.
The announcement of the National Party’s list has seen MP Maureen Pugh, based in West Coast-Tasman, shoot up twenty places to number 19, and acknowledged on television over the weekend by leader Judith Collins as one of her hardest working and loyal team members.
From her campaign in the Tasman district, Maureen said that her promotion would, if anything, make her more determined to win the West CoastTasman electorate seat.
determination to work in New Zealand’s longest electorate –it’s over 730 kilometres between Jackson Bay and Collingwood, so you have to like driving.”
dren and grandchildren. At about $1125 per second currently being borrowed, my focus will be firmly on policies that grow business and deliver more jobs.”
“The economic landscape now, and what it could be like by Christmas, is a worrying prospect with 450,000 people predicted to be out of work.
“It takes a lot of
“But what really matters is that I will never shy away from any of the tough issues which affect the future of this electorate, and in the last three years we have been confronted by a lot of costly idealogy,” she says. “And this brings me to the biggest issue facing us, the future debt burden that will be faced by our chil-
Ph.
The stark economic reality is that the key to our future means that only steady, experienced management will get us through this.”
Do Not Feed the Kea Book Launch at Motueka Library
Thursday 13 August, 3.30-5pm
Hear author Carol Duffy and illustrator Bailey O’Malley talk about their new picture book. Colouring competition winners will be announced. Books for sale $20
BookCafe at Motueka Library
Monday 17 August, 10.30-12pm
Topic: What animal best represents you? Why do humans have pets? What is the most effective way to save endangered species?
Stitching Bee at Motueka Library
Tuesday 18 August, 10am-12pm
Bring your Quilt piece & join Kim Lawrence to get started or get tips. This Community Quilt project celebrates the incredible effort we made together under Covid-19 Lockdown. Free of charge.
NZ Conservation Week Talk at Motueka Library
Thursday 20 August, 11am-12pm
Sally Leggett discusses “getting out into Nature with day walks & overnight tramps”
Jacqui Irwin shares her experiences volunteering as a camp host in Abel Tasman Park. Free of charge
Art Workshop at Motueka Library
Monday 31 August, 10am-12pm
What colour is blue? With Marian Painter. Explore artistic elements of ‘blue’ and create your own blue picture. Cost:$10, bookings essential
When Scruff and Linda Richards sixyear-old grandson Mitchell popped a package into the post in Darfield, west of Christchurch, he never anticipated it would take a ticky tour to the other side of the world. But that’s exactly what happened to his package containing a letter, a drawing and four lollies.
It was back at the end of April when
Mitchell dutifully handed the package into his local NZ Post.
“He kept asking us has it arrived yet, has it arrived? We’d have to tell him no, and then after a while we just gave up on it, thinking it was well lost,” says Scruff.
Just a couple of weeks ago much to Mitchell’s Pa and Nan’s amusement the package was in their letterbox.
The Ministry for Primary Industries is providing an extra $3 million to the New Zealand Landcare Trust to improve New Zealand’s waterways and promote sustainable management practices.
The funding from the Productive and Sustainable Land Use Programme will help the NZ Landcare Trust to employ up to seven new staff, to provide vital services across the country to clean up waterways and promote more sustainable practices.
“This new funding will increase the Trust’s national coverage and enable them to employ a new team of regional coordinators to work with the farming community to integrate sustainable land and water management practices into their farming systems,” says MPI’s Deputy DirectorGeneral Agricultural and Investment Services, Karen Adair.
The new funding continues the Government’s support to farmers and others to help them make environmental and freshwater improvements.
“The assistance from the government to support both economically
“Mitchell was so happy, just thrilled when we told him. He doesn’t understand why it took so long,” says Scruff.
But the telling Canadian post stamps revealed the letter’s reason for tardiness and its trip across the world. However the delay didn’t have any negative consequences for the lollies and they have “absolutely” been eaten.
and environmentally sustainable farming practices is very encouraging and a strong endorsement of our work with the primary sector,” said the Trust’s Chief Executive, Dr Nick Edgar.
“This is a critical time for farmers to up their game and have a lasting positive impact on our freshwater ecosystems. The funding will effectively double the Trust’s on-ground network of regional coordinators supporting farmers across New Zealand,’’ says Nick.
Karen says New Zealand’s food and fibre products were in demand globally because of their high quality and our strong farming and growing credentials.
“Producing and exporting highvalue products will be vital to New Zealand’s recovery from COVID.
By putting more resources into helping our farmers and growers to integrate more sustainable practices, we can clean up our waterways, and also create jobs and boost our agriculture export and tourism offerings,” says Karen Adair.
They came, they wagged and they got captured.
‘They’ were the animals that talented artist Claire Rose came across at Golden Bay’s Pakawau Beach Camp during this year’s COVID-19 lockdown.
A plethora of animals including a cat, fish, dogs, birds and dairy cows are among the visitors Claire has immortalised through her drawings and subsequently compiled into a children’s book.
‘Animal Tails of Golden Bay’ is Claire’s first foray into writing.
“It’s a complete oneoff that I didn’t even think about doing.
It just sort of materialised while spending lockdown in the campground,” says Claire.
A keen artist with “a big portfolio of drawings”, Claire, a mother of seven, filled her lockdown days by sketching animals around the campground, before it occurred to her they could form the basis of a children’s book.
Writing stories connected to the individual animal drawings,
the engaging book contains educational information and history on each of the 21 featured animals.
“I just love drawing and meeting the people and getting the stories from them. There’s some real characters out here.”
Upon completion Claire sent it off to a publisher based in America and was “excited” by their positive reaction, and has been encouraged to produce further volumes such as animals in the bush and sea creatures.
“It’s very exciting. It’s been a huge learning curve because I haven’t done it before, so it’s been a real eyeopener.”
Although English originally, Claire and her family reside in Canterbury and while on holiday, parked up at Pakawau two weeks prior lockdown, before opting to stay on for lockdown’s duration.
“We just love the sea, the countryside.
I feel a lot happier here, my mental wellbeing is so much better.”
New Zealand’s tohora, or southern right whales, are considered a remarkable conservation story and as their numbers increase, these whales are returning to the waters around our mainland.
However, little is known about where these gentle giants go outside their sub-antarctic refuge and how their migration is being affected by climate change.
To help boost this knowledge, scientists from the University of Auckland, in partnership with marine conservation charity Live Ocean, are asking the public to report sightings of southern right whales, and sightings of all other whales, to the Department of Conservation hotline 0800 DOCHOT (0800 362 468).
These sightings are likely to include southern right whales, humpback whales, blue whales and sperm whales which are the most com-
mon around mainland New Zealand in the winter months from June to October. This link https://liveocean. com/wp-content/ uploads/2020/07/ LIVE-OCEANWHALE-SIGHTINGGUIDE.pdf will help people identify the type of whale they have seen.
The data from the public will help increase knowledge of whale distribution and movements around the country and bolster the satellite tracking programme, which will begin when researchers visit the Auckland Islands, which lie almost 500km south of the South Island, in August this year.
Dr Emma Carroll, lead researcher from the University of Auckland and Rutherford Discovery Fellow says, “Over the next few months southern right whales can literally be seen anywhere along Aotearoa New Zealand’s coastline. Every sighting helps us understand
what areas are important to the whales and how we could protect them in the future. We need the public to tell us what they’re seeing out on the ocean.”
A recently published pilot study involving researchers from across Australia and New Zealand showed two tracked whales went to the west of New Zealand up towards Australia, rather than to the east as expected. This appears to be a startling change from the whaling era.
Southern right whales were hunted almost to extinction in the 1800s. Whalers considered them the ‘right’ whale to hunt because they are slow moving and docile.
By 1920, there were thought to be only 40 whales from the original estimated population of 30,000.
An international hunting ban and establishment of a marine reserve in the Auckland Islands allowed the whales
to recover to approximately 2,000 whales by 2009. The reserve provides a safe space for breeding and raising calves during winter which has been vital to their recovery. Sightings from the mainland have become more common, such as Matariki, who captivated Wellington locals in 2018 with his acrobat-
ics in the harbour. A key part of the campaign is how to record the details including the number of whales and calves, the direction they were travelling and how to take photographs or videos using identifying marks. It also aims to educate the public on how to be whalewise at sea. How to be whale-
wise at sea:
Check your distance
• keep 50m away (or 200m if the whale is with a calf)
• Keep a ‘no wake’ speed within 300m
Check your position
• Always come from a direction that is parallel and slightly from the rear
• Do not circle whales or obstruct their path
• Don’t box whales in (against the shore)
• If a whale moves towards you, slow down and stop or carefullymanoeuvre out of the whale’s path
Be kind
• Avoid loud or sudden noises
• Never cut through a group or separate mothers from calves
• Don’t feed or swim with whales
We need YOU to help support our region. Share what you love and you’ll go into the draw to win a slice of the $30,000 prize pool.
TO ENTER:
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2. Or email us your submission wevegotthis@nelsontasman.nz
Over seventy people attended the Action On Housing and Poverty forum, in Motueka on Saturday, 1 August. The forum was chaired by Steve Richards, Greens Candidate for West Coast Tasman, who introduced the speakers: Marama Davidson MP, Co-leader of the Green Party; Lisa Lawrence - current Kaiwhakahaere of Motueka Family Services Centre, Ella Evans - a whanau social worker.
Lisa Lawrence spoke first using an example of one of the many homeless families to give an overview of the myriad of housing and poverty problems in Motueka:
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In partnership with our friends at Mitre 10 Mega Nelson, join NMIT for a series of Women in Construction events.
Tuesday 18 August 6pm - 9pm NMIT Carpentry Barn
Saturday 22 August Building site tour in Richmond
At each event you will have the opportunity to
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“…A working single mum of three and homeless for two years – ‘couch- surfing’ at friends, sleeping in their car in a friend’s driveway, sleeping on the living room floor of their grandmother’s single bedroom flat and staying in a tent when available. That’s not living, that’s surviving,” she said.
“How can a parent provide when the housing rentals simply aren’t here, there’s far more need than supply…No matter how well my organisation manages things, the material challenges for families in this district have not changed… We need to change the narrative of ‘ Eat up, there are kids starving in Africa’ to’ Eat up, there are kids starving down the road’ because that’s the reality,” said Lisa.
The Motueka Family
Ella Evans gave her own personal rental experiences and her insights into working with people in our community who are experiencing poverty and homelessness: “The gap between rich and poor is huge and in this town they literally exist beside each other. I work with families who will be struggling in all aspects of their lives and two doors down from them will be some of the richest people in our society…we all have a responsibility not to put our heads in the sand and say that’s not my problem, it is all our problemwhat affects the poor in our society affects all of us, and what’s good for the poor and vulnerable is good for all of us too,” says Ella.
After Lisa and Ella’s local perspectives, Marama responded clearly and from the heart:
“As a politician, I’m absolutely accountable to urgently fix the things that Lisa and Ella have so lovingly and articulately laid out for us. Every single politician is accountable to fix what we know we can actually fix, and every one of us is collectively responsible for making sure we do not continue down this current pathway.”
Marama spoke with conviction about an Aotearoa where we can agree and understand that everyone is doing their best. An Aotearoa where housing is considered a public good and a fundamental human right, not just a commodity to make a few people incredibly wealthy while others are struggling to find an affordable place to live; where we have a social safety net so that everyone can have the help they need in times of trouble; and where every single child born to their whanau is worthy of getting support no matter what.
Marama stressed that:
“…until we are looking after each other, can make sure that everyone is living with dignity and a sense of hope, and can dream and feel in control of their lives, we will not be able to take that broad collective grassroots action to ensure we have a stable climate to leave for our grandchildren, and that we’re nurturing, protecting and restoring our living systems and environment for them. All of those issues are interdependent and connected, and rely on each other.”
“The Greens know that we must take urgent action for a stable climate, and to ensure everyone has what they need and we are looking after each other. The values of the Green Party are the values of most New Zealanders. People deserve a fairgo, people should be
able to have a healthy, affordable, warm, secure place to live, enough income to pay bills, healthy kai and to be able support our families. And New Zealanders also understand how important it is to protect and restore the health and beauty to our waters, our rivers, our ocean, our soil.”
For local solutions, Marama referred to the Green Party’s Think Ahead vision for Aoteroa - a range of policies to protect our environment while taking care of each other e.g building more solar-powered, energy efficient state houses, sharing energy costs with neighbours; increasing public housing and emergency housing; comprehensive warrants of fitness for rental properties; a progressive home ownership rent-tobuy scheme which includes working with iwi and hapu to be able to provide homes for their whanau; and better design of public housing.
Marama outlined the Poverty Action Plan and the Housing Policy.
“We know that we have to go further and faster with action on poverty and housing. We also know that voters don’t want one party with all the power…with the support and political will we can be the most progressive government possible.”
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women in the industry and connect with employers and current apprentices, all while snacking on tasty bites and maybe winning a spot prize or a double pass to Pink
There is a word that has been used a lot recently: unprecedented.
A global pandemic, staying at home to save lives, and closing our borders to the rest of the world as the virus spread were all unprecedented.
There was no playbook for how to respond to COVID-19. But there are lessons we can learn from previous economic recoveries.
New Zealand has seen downturns before. They don’t have to leave people behind and cause large-scale unemployment and inequality.
That’s why our plan for recovery puts people first. It has five points, and we’re already rolling it out.
First, we’re investing in our people.
Right from the start of tackling COVID19, we put people at the heart of our plan. We introduced the wage subsidy before the country went into lockdown, and it has now supported over 1.6 million jobs. We increased incomes for the most vulnerable New Zealanders to help them through the crisis. And we’ve made all apprenticeships and targeted trades training free, so people can get the skills they need for new jobs in industries like construction.
Second, we’re protecting and creating jobs.
Our plan is getting Kiwis back to work after the lockdown. We’re creating almost 11,000 new jobs to protect our environment. We’re investing in shovel-ready infrastructure projects all over the country, creating over 20,000 new jobs. And we’ve introduced changes so projects can be fasttracked, delivering more jobs sooner.
Third, we’re preparing New Zealand for a post-COVID future.
The investments we’re making in infrastructure aren’t just creating jobs – they’re
also tackling our longterm challenges in areas like housing and climate change. We’re funding an extra 8,000 public and transitional houses, building infrastructure to reduce emissions and deal with our waste better, and investing in hospitals so they can keep up with our growing population.
Fourth, we’re backing small businesses. Our COVID response supported businesses to keep their employees on during the lockdown, and now we’re continuing to support them through the recovery. We’re giving businesses interest-free loans of up
to $100,000 to help them weather the storm. Our targeted Tourism Recovery Fund is helping keep tourism assets open until we can reopen our borders. And we’ve delivered tax refunds of over $3 billion to help with business cash flow.
And fifth, we’re positioning ourselves globally.
Our plan positions us globally to take advantage of the head start we have, now that we’ve reopened our economy.
We’re giving practical support to businesses to export to the world. We’re negotiating free trade agreements with the
United Kingdom and European Union. And we’re rolling out our plan to boost the primary sector to grow export earnings. We’re making sure New Zealand is a great place to trade with and, eventually, visit again.
That’s our plan –and it’s already under way. We’ve all sacrificed so much to get us to the position we’re in now, and we’re not going to squander that advantage.
Now’s not the time to put the brakes on our progress. We’ve got to keep rolling out our plan, and keep up the momentum. So let’s keep moving.
The Bay Landscapes
Nelson Fringe Festival 2020 is bursting at the seams with all things creative. More than anything else, it is comedy that shines through in this line-up. 23 shows are set to find a way to make you smirk, chortle and openly and unashamedly guffaw your heart out. But who are these comedians and where do they hail from?
Some are locals. The People’s Republic of Improv train together weekly. They are a bunch of improvisors who are based in Nelson but collectively come from the United States of America, England and Aotearoa. Their style is playful and melodramatic and their series of soap operainspired shows have been incredibly popular over the years. This company brings Sliding Doors to the Fringe. If you’ve seen the movie of the same name, then you’ll get the gist of this show. One character, two possible futures, fun
times ensured. Some are children. Cre8 Theatre Company, under the direction of improvisor and teacher, Nikkie Karki, have hit on a winning formula. Basically, their improvised comedy show has a cat in it. Anything involving a cat, has to be good.
City Life of Cats is an original show format that follows Pebbles the Cat as she gets up to mischief. This group of young people bring their imaginations, incredible listening skills and their ability to tell a story on-thespot to Fringe, for you. Some we can claim.
Ben ‘Tito’ Caldwell grew up in Brightwater. Now based in Fielding, he’s a father of five, a husband of one and committed to developing Manawatu’s comedy scene. Tito’s storytelling is insightful, friendly and entertaining. He’s not afraid of being the butt of his own joke and people shouldn’t be surprised at how personal his material gets. Tito
brings Fringe a brand new show that he created during lockdown, Social Distancing. Some we can’t. Matt Powell cut his comedy teeth in Christchurch. He was a key player in the University of Canterbury’s Comedy Club and was part of the ‘new wave’ of Court Jesters who were taken on to relaunch Scared Scriptless at the Court Theatre in 2002. Matt currently calls Wellington home and he is very active in the vibrant improv scene there. He brings two shows to Fringe, The History Boy and ¡ESCÁNDALO! Both promise high-quality improv from an improvisor who has decades of performing and teaching under his belt.
Some are Australian. Jim Fishwick is Australian. He was living in Australia when we went into lockdown here. This was a problem for him because his wife was living in Kirikiriroa/ Hamilton. He jumped on a plane, sorted immigration
out quick smart and the long and short of it is that Fringe gets a lovely slice of Jim Fishwick’s creativity to share. Jim’s shows are Museum Of This Morning and The Saboteur. The former is a delightful invention of a novel museum based on things that happened earlier in the day. The latter is a devilish show, where one player is trying to sabotage the whole thing- but who is The Saboteur and can you figure it out before it’s too late?
With one week, one venue and 31 shows... Fringe 2020 is one
sure-fire way to warm up your winter.
Book tickets at www. eventfinda.co.nz. View the full programme at www.nelsonfringe. co.nz.
Thanks to Fringe sponsors: Nelson City Council/ NRDA, the Rata Foundation, Bay Landscapes and Garden and our other wonderful supporters.
Bay Landscapes
Nelson Fringe Festival 2020
14 – 22 August |
Tickets from $13 + fees @ Eventfinda
Venue: NCMA, Nile Street, Nelson
We are inviting any teacher who is hungry to learn mindfulness for themselves and potentially for their classrooms to join us at the beautiful Shambhala Retreat Centre in the term three school holidays, and better still…here is $200 toward the retreat.
Opening Minds has been developing and offering mindfulness workshops and retreats in our local area for over a decade. “A private sponsor in our local community values the work we are doing, especially with young adults and children. Teachers do an incredible job, often taking them to the edges of burnout and exhaustion. It feels good to offer teachers the tools and resources to touch and grow islands of calm, clarity and creativity. There are fifteen $200 scholarships for teachers to attend this mindfulness training happening in Golden Bay in the school holidays,” says Jaime Howell, director of Opening Minds.
Our aspirations are to create an easeful mindfulness retreat using awareness exercises in meditation and movement, nourishing food, good human connections, fostering an appreciative connection to the natural world of Golden Bay. The treat part is also having Nilguen Kupe come to share the gift for storytelling, stories that give nudges to the deep intuitive wisdom that lives in each of us, reigniting the passion
to teach. Four days to pause all demands and expectations to nourish the nervous system, the heart and intentions. A pause to refresh and re-energize teachers and the craft of teaching and learning.
“It turns out that neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to change in response to experience — abounds, and nonjudgmental, agendaless presence is the soil in which healing and meaning grow,” says Bonnie Badenoch Neuroscientist supporting Mindful Education.
If you are a school teacher who is interested to know or deepen your mindfulness practice and know how it can bring calm clarity and creativity to your teaching and the children in your classroom get in touch with Jaime 02102644351 or visit www.openingminds.co.nz
This is the last year the funding is available from this particular sponsor, Jaime is very welcoming to any other organisation who feels moved to help this project continue.
“Mindfulness is changing the lives of teachers and students around the world, it is changing the lives of children, families and teachers in our community too,” says Jaime.
Dates 5-9 October
Facebook search Nourishing the Heart of Teaching.
Local Manawhenua iwi and DOC are inviting people to see Te Puna o Riuwaka (Riuwaka Source) through new eyes with a Riuwaka Rediscovered guided tour on Sunday 23 August. It’s an opportunity to learn about the significant biodiversity and cultural values of this special place.
Tours will leave from the Riuwaka Resurgence carpark, Riwaka Valley Road at 10.00am, 11.00am, 12.30pm and 1.30. Only 60 people in total can take part so anyone wishing to join a tour is asked to email motueka@doc. govt.nz stating their two preferred times for the tour and the number of people in their group.
People are being encouraged to look at nature through new eyes during Conservation Week 2020, 15 to 23 August. Department of Conservation Operations Manager Mark Townsend says Conservation Week this year is focused on the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature.
“After the COVID-19 lockdown, many of us look at life and our world with different perspectives.
“Nature hasn’t changed – but we have. We’ve slowed down and taken time to reflect on the most important things in our lives. Take a little time in nature for your wellbeing, and if you can, give a little back to nature for its wellbeing.”
DOC is hosting activities for locals to take a closer look at the natural world during Conservation Week.
People are also invited to a free talk at Motueka Library on being a volunteer camp caretaker and getting kids into nature. It will take place on Thursday 20 August at 11 am, with the same talk at the Richmond Library at 3 pm that afternoon.
“Spending time in the natural world will make you feel good and reflect how fortunate we are to have it around us – so that’s our push for Conservation Week 2020.”
For more information www.conservationweek.org.nz
Grand prize winner
Canon’s EOS RP 26-megapixel full frame camera with 4k video capabilities will be awarded to the winner. They will also receive lenses perfect for wildlife action shots and a carrier bag.
Grand prize pack:
Canon EOS RP
RF24-240mm travel lens
RF35mm macro lens
Canon twin lens bag
This set-up has a current retail value of $4,599.
Runner-up
A Canon EOS 850D with 24.1-megapixel capture and advanced image sensors will be awarded to the runnerup. They will also receive a lens for all-round photography and one for macro details, and a carrier bag.
We’ll announce the winner on our website and on our social media channels on 27 August 2020.
Once announced, we’ll be in touch to send your prize.
Appreciate the little things and capture a macro nature photo to win a Canon camera and accessories worth over $4.5k thanks to Canon NZ. Competition closes 23 August 2020.
Our #NatureThroughNewEyes Instagram competition for Conservation Week is all about capturing the little details in nature and appreciating what surrounds us.
To be in to win, take and share a macro photo on Instagram showcasing New Zealand’s nature by 23 August 2020. A macro photo is a close-up that captures the detail of the subject. You can take this with a camera or smartphone.
Upload your image to Instagram using the hashtag #NatureThroughNewEyes and tag @docgovtnz.
Who can enter
You must be a New Zealand resident and have an Instagram account to enter. You can enter the competition as many times as you like.
You need to be at least 13 years old to join Instagram, however parents or guardians can enter on their children’s behalf.
What you can win
A Canon prize pack of a premium camera, two lenses, and a carrier bag will be awarded for the best picture and to one runner up. Both prizes have been generously provided by Canon New Zealand.
Runner-up prize pack:
Canon EOS 850D
18-55mm all-round lens
EF-S60mm macro lens
Canon twin lens bag
This set-up has a current retail value of $2,399.
Step 1: Take a macro nature picture
Take a picture with a camera or your smartphone. Images will be judged on how interesting, creative and technically well-executed they are. So, consider your image’s use of:
• colour
• perspective
• and composition (how the elements of your image work together)
Step 2: Upload your image to instagram
Once you have your image, use the instragram app to upload it. For your image to be included in the competition, you must:
• use the hashtag Nature hroughNew yes
• tag docgovtn
• have uploaded your image between the August 2020
The placing of the 1980 and 2020 Time Capsules at St Peter Chanel School in Motueka on Friday.
As the echo of a fire siren reverberates across Motueka, an incredible team of dedicated individuals respond to Station 36. The Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade lead by Fire Chief Mike Riddell are some of the most selfless and hardworking people you will ever encounter. They are our unsung heroes, co-responders, life savers, rescuers, risk reducers, community protectors and educators.
Being part of the Fire Brigade is not just about fighting fires. Fire service volunteers attend motor vehicle accidents and assist St John at medical emergencies, go to schools to educate our youth and offer support and advice to keep people safe. In fact only half of their call outs are to attend fires.
We’ve had a number of devastating fires in our region over recent years and it’s heartening to know the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade are there to help in some of our most desperate and terrifying situations.
The Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade have recently had their fleet updated with two brand new fire trucks. Adorned with the poutama (stairway to heaven) design and blessed by Ngati Rarua Atiawa, these new appliances are a welcome addition to the fleet.
Through their employer recognition scheme a list of businesses is written on the side of the new trucks, recognising the local support these business offer the Motueka Volunteer Fire Service. There’s a strong sense of community in our local Fire Brigade, encompassed by the diversity of its members.
Katie Clark is one of Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade’s newest recruits. A personal trainer with two young daughters, Katie manages to pack volunteering in as well.
Katie joined the brigade in May last year and while there have been challenges along the way, she’s passed her recruits course and has her eye set on the qualified firefighter course for early 2021.
“I wanted to help the community and I wanted to show my two girls that you can do these things – [firefighting] it’s not just a male oriented world. I’ve found my first year to be challenging but also interesting.”
Katie pushed hard to do the seven-day recruits training in Christchurch sooner than most – taking four months to prepare for it rather than the usual six months – and being supported by other brigade members in the process.
“I was lucky to have one of the guys come down to the station to help with extra training so I could prepare properly for the course. You’ve got to have the commitment, the determination and the motivation to do that. That’s something I say to my clients. This time I’ve had to use it for myself.
“We’re doing the Sky Tower Firefighters Stair Challenge in November. I’ve been working on my strength to get ready. A part of that is also making the guys in the brigade aware that they need to give me the chance to do things first before they try to step in.
“You’ve got to be able to trust everybody with the situa tions we go into. I think we’re a close-knit team. In some ways the brigade is like a family, but it does take work. There are some really good people there and we’re lucky to have them.”
Katie says the support of her ex-husband and parents has meant volunteering has been possible – along with having a job that means she’s available to respond to callouts at times that others can’t.
“You need the support of your family to volunteer. But it’s also an amazing way to develop new skills and to grow your confidence.”
“I’d encourage people to come down to see what it’s like on a Wednesday night when we train. It might be your thing, or it might not. Either way, it’s always worth coming to have a look.”
About 85% of Fire and Emergency personnel in New Zealand are volunteers. In fact, most fire brigades outside of the main centres rely entirely on volunteers. Fire and Emergency volunteers are highly respected within their communities. Without them, there would be no local fire brigades responding to emergencies outside of our major population centres. That’s why the support of the people and companies that employ our volunteers is every bit as important as the volunteers they employ.
Volunteers also fill important non-operational roles, helping ensure we can respond quickly when there’s an emergency. The Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade are currently looking for volunteers, do you have what it takes?
Volunteer firefighters respond to a range of incidents and are often the first to the scene of an emergency. Fires make up about a third of call-outs with most incidents being medical emergencies and motor vehicle accidents. Volunteers will also search for and rescue missing people and deal with dangerous substances, weather events and natural disasters.
All our volunteer firefighters are trained as medical coresponders, and to do their jobs safely and effectively. As well as technical skills, they are taught other valuable skills such as teamwork and leadership.
People who volunteer solely as medical first responders are a very small part of our volunteer workforce. We have fewer than 40 volunteers in this specialist role and they are trained to focus on medical emergencies only. Motueka is a co-response station only.
Operational support volunteers respond to emergencies by supporting firefighters and medical first responders at incidents. They carry out tasks to help keep our Fire and Emergency people and the public safe at an incident. For example, managing traffic and pedestrians, closing roads, transporting equipment and providing lighting and refreshments. Operational support volunteers receive relevant training on the station. Some are also trained as medical co-responders.
Some operational support volunteers do not belong to a volunteer fire brigade. Instead they could be part of a standalone operational support unit or a composite station.
Operational support units support nearby fire stations. We have units in Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Whanganui, Palmerston North, Wellington and Christchurch.
Composite stations have operational support volunteers co-located with career firefighters. There are 37 composite fire stations located in smaller metropolitan centres such as New Plymouth, Hastings and Nelson.
Not all volunteers respond to incidents. Brigade support volunteers are key to the success of their brigade, they complete administrative tasks and other duties that keep the brigade running smoothly. They may also work with communities helping them to reduce the risk of fire in homes. Volunteering in brigade support may be ideal for someone who wants to be involved but doesn’t want a frontline role.
To find out more about becoming a volunteer go to fireandemergency.nz or better still come to a training night at the Motueka Fire Station on a Wednesday night 7.30 – 9pm. Please don’t be shy, all kinds of volunteers are needed.
If you like the idea of giving back to your community, learning new skills and being part of a team, then why not consider volunteering with your local volunteer fire brigade?
There are different roles available: volunteer firefighters and operational support volunteers attend callouts, and brigade administration volunteers help make the brigade run smoothly.
As a minimum, you need to:
• e aged (or with permission from a parent or guardian)
• ass police vetting
• e physically fit (for firefighter and operational support roles)
Visit fireandemergency.nz/volunteer to find out more and register your interest. Or text or call Kyle Silcock
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Did you know a house fire can kill you in less than five minutes?
In a fire, you’ll probably be scared and disorientated. Toxic smoke might make it hard to breathe and see clearly. You will only have 1 or 2 minutes from the sounding of the smoke alarm to when your life is seriously threatened by fire or smoke. That’s why it’s essential to have an escape plan in place, to practice it regularly, and to know how to get to safety quickly.
Follow these fire safety tips to help keep yourself and your family safe, no matter the season.
• ire moves incredibly fast a house fire can kill within three minutes. Keep your smoke alarms in working order by pressing the button to check.
• emember the ‘heater metre’ rule keep flammable materials at least one metre away from any heat sources. And it’s one heater or larger appliance per plug no more. Never cover heating appliances or store objects on top of them.
To build your escape plan, we will ask you to think about:
• moke alarms in your home
• ow you will make sure everyone in the household gets out.
• A safe place where everyone will meet
• hat are your best and alternative ways out
• ake five minutes now to create your escape plan now so you can escape then.
• Discuss and practice your escape plan
Everyone who lives in the property needs to know the best ways out in the event of a fire. Make sure you all practice your escape plan every 3 - 6 months.
• Always keep keys in deadlocks on doors and windows
• Don’t leave the room when cooking If you need to remember to switch off before you walk off.
• lean chimneys and flues before you light the first fire of the season and use a fireguard with an open fire.
• Always empty ashes and ashtrays into a metal bin and pour water over them before disposal emember that ashes can take up to 5 days to cool.
• Keep matches lighters and anything else that can create fire out of reach of children.
• eplace your electric blanket every 5 years with newer heat protected models which are safer orn and old electric blankets can cause an electric shock, fire and possibly even death heck your electric blanket is in good working order before you use it and turn it off before you go to sleep.
Sport and Recreation
Minister Grant Robertson has awarded grants to 59 individuals and organisations to increase the participation of young people in Para sport.
The focus of the Minister’s $44,000 Discretionary Fund is decided by each Minister of Sport and Recreation.
“Participating in sport is an important part of a Kiwi childhood, however, for some kids with disabilities and their families the costs associated with Para sport are a real barrier to participating and competing,” says Grant.
“Many of the successful applicants are aiming to represent New Zealand at the Paralympic Games one day and this fund will help them with this journey,” says Grant.
The iconic Dovedale Hill Race, a Waimea Harrier Event, proved as popular for Nelson/ Tasman athletes on Saturday as at its inception 44 years ago, in 1976. In excellent conditions, 85 competitors took on the challenging course, which started in the heart of the historic village of Wakefield and followed the Pigeon
Valley Road up to the Dovedale Hill Summit, a distance of 11.1kms.
About 25 competitors were ‘first timers’ and for many, it was the most difficult event they had undertaken. There was a great sense of elation as runners and walkers ‘made it’ to the finishing chute at the summit, very pleased with their achievement.
Some of the seasoned runners and walkers were out to better their times from previous years and so there was a very competitive spirit in the front ranks of the field.
The ‘enthusiastic buzz’ at the prize-giving after the event indicated just how much everyone enjoyed the event.
Medals were pre-
sented to the fastest male and female runners, Glen Lilley and Klaartje van Schie, and the fastest male and female walkers, Steve Pauling and Gwen Connor.
The trophy for the first male Waimea Harrier competitor home went to Dan Busch, with Klaartje, taking out the woman’s trophy.
For the last two years it has been distributed in partnership with Paralympics NZ providing individuals and organisations with an opportunity to secure funding for Para sport related activities that they have not been able to obtain from other sources.
“Almost half of the funds went to assist with attending competitions, covering a variety of equipment like racing and rugby wheelchairs, sprint blades, and Para athletics and Para cycling equipment.
The rest went towards to applications for kids to help them reach their sporting goals, including help towards coaching costs and supporting athletes to attend national Para sport competitions and the Halberg Games.
The Minister for Sport and Recreation’s Discretionary Fund distributes grants to young people aged 12 – 18 with an impairment eligible for Para sport, or organisations supporting them who couldn’t otherwise obtain funding to fund equipment, subscriptions, access to facilities, coaching, camps and associated fees.
*The Fund will be open again in 2021.
By Brendan Alborn
Kahurangi confirmed their credentials as genuine contenders for the Division One title with a comprehensive 43 to 21 win over Stoke on Saturday.
Kahurangi now head into the final round of the Tasman Trophy in top spot, two points clear of Marist, with a final round-robin game against Waimea Old Boys to be played in Richmond this Saturday, 15 August at 3pm. With a semi-final spot now assured, Kahurangi will be looking to secure another win to ensure their semi-final match takes place at home.
Earlier in the afternoon, Huia New World secured the Battle of the Bridge Trophy over Riwaka Abel Tasman AquaTaxi by 23 to 12. Riwaka’s
Cooks Reserve was at near-capacity for both matches with cars parked in every available space across more than one postcode.
With their set-piece functioning like a well-oiled machine, Kahurangi’s first three tries all came from set-plays with two tries to the backs and one resulting from a perfectly executed lineout drive. With former Otago Highlander and Tasman Mako stalwart Alex Ainley adding bulk and experience to the tight-five, the most lethal backline in the competition made hay while the Riwaka sun shone. Even when Andrew Knewstubb, Kahurangi’s most prominent attacking threat, was forced to retire hurt after twenty minutes, replacement fullback Culainn Stringer simply picked
up where Knewstubb had left off, hitting the line with intent, breaking tackles seemingly at will and then throwing pinpoint passes to his three quarter team mates. Kahurangi wings Jakob Dabinett and Stein Schreiber did not squander the quality ball either with both players scoring tries with their pace and power.
Of course, none of this three-quarter wizardry is possible without the Kahurangi forwards first getting the job done up front. Luca Inch and Qori Gucake were prominent in the tight stuff but were also willing and effective ball runners in the loose. Kahurangi’s forwards offloaded repeatedly in the tackle to put support runners into space, leaving the Stoke players often chasing shad-
ows. Will Schmetz becomes more effective and comfortable with every match he plays at openside, almost inevitably being the first at the breakdown and also being on-hand out wide for a well-deserved try.
Receiving quality service from Aaron Coe at halfback, first five eighths Willy Havili controlled the game expertly, the only blip being an attempted chip kick going directly into the hands of a Stoke player who simply caught the ball and ran under the post to score. This was, however, simply a small blot on an otherwise masterful display from Havili who’s game management, distribution and kickpasses were almost entirely on point. Kahurangi centre partners Michael Wells and Jan
Lammers also made perfect decisions to run or distribute each time they touched the ball.
Two players making comebacks from injury, Vito Lammers and Hana CorbettBurrows, also made meaningful cameos later in the game with
Lammers scoring a late try. Now both players are back to full fitness the Kahurangi coaches will be forced to make some difficult decisions as to which players to start next weekend. What has become evident in recent weeks, is that Kahurangi’s bench
has increasingly become stacked with players who can enter the game and create an impact.
Well the weather was certainly turned on for Championship Finals Day. A cloudless day was the back drop for some excellent golf!
Please note: One team each week will play twice to eliminate a BYE.
and equipment to be removed from court as soon as game is finished please
In a fantastic senior men’s final Nick van Leeuwen prevailed over Chris McGeown to secure his twelfth senior title, an amazing achievement! Emily Greenhough also captured another ladies senior title for herself having fended of Sandy LePine.
The Intermediate men’s final saw James Lillington win his first title after holding off Richard Bullock.
The ladies intermediate final was won by Allison McMillan after a very close game with Jacquie Martin.
Allan Barbara managed a close win over Ian Shirley to win the Junior B final.
The ladies junior title was won by Jackie Hall over Faith Jackson.
Last week Peter Cederman played Geoff Park for Junior A title with Peter winning to claim his second title in recent years.
In the 9 hole division Sue Park prevailed over Meredith Raynor.
Congratulations to all our worthy cham-
pions!
The rest of the men’s field played a hidden pairs Stableford.
This was won by Keith Dowie and Richard Deighton on 69 points.
Second Barry Riordan and Tony Louis 68.
Third Kevin Beach and Geoff Blois on 67. Lower Moutere Store closest to the pin; Jean Hodson and Andy Tasker. The ladies played a Nett round which was won by June Patching from Jocelyn Thomson on countback, both having scored 74.
Results Tuesday, 4 August. Hudson Cup par round. Yvonne Stevenson 3up. Penny Brown 2up. Jenny Van Heerden 2up Penny Vincent 1up Helen Dryden and Sandra Ilton all square. Closest to pin Emily Greenhough. Twos Penny Vincent. 9 hole results. A grade Meredith Rayner 36. Bev Bradley 38. B grade Helen Hughes 37 Geraldine Taylor 39 =
Results 3.8.2020
Congratulations to Heather and Meyah
Mana Huia A AJ Binns / Adele
1 Riwaka A Tasman MMT Vikings / Huia kaha
2 UMO Avos MSS A Huia Mana / Huia A
3 ROG Blue Rangers Social Rochelle / Mel
4 Huia Warriors MHS Senior B Trish R / Raelene
1 Ngatimoti Sapphires MSS B Huia Warriors / MHS Senior B
2 MHS 9 Black MHS 9 Gold Sheree G / Jess K
3 Huia Diamonds MHS Senior Gold Mel / Rochelle
4 ROG Royal Rangers Orange Bryn B / Raelene
: Tasman & MSS A = To be able
Intermediate has been regraded based on points and game scores, into a grade of 6 & 4. This is to try accommodate competitive play.
Grade
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AGE CONCERN Tea & Talk. 24a Tudor Street. The Shed- Every Wednesday 10 am. More Info phone 027-9214074.
ALZHEIMERS NELSON Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 18 August 2020, 1-3pm (12.30 tea) at Stoke Baptist Church. Guest Speaker: Wendy Strawbridge, Health Action Trust - Topic: Mental health and well-being is everybody’s business. For general enquiries call 03 546 7702
BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGED WORKERSTRUST
(BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 3037 or Lloyd 544 2636
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy St, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
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
END OF LIFE CHOICE REFERENDUM? What will it mean to you? Free non-political public presentation by Suzy Austen. Fairfield House, Van Diemen Street, NN, Sunday August 16, 2pm. Information: 543 2602
GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING. The Shed is a Mental health day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka.
INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5495 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.
MENZSHED Retired, time on your hands, want something to do? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm
MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS No fees/subs charged. Instruments available for loan. ALL players welcome at any time. Email motueka.brass@gmail. com or phone 02102233244
MOTUEKA GRG S U PPORT GR OU P Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.
MOTUEKA HEART SUPPORT Our next meeting is to be held on Wednesday 19th August at 10 30 am Venue RSA. We are a small social group who support those who have suffered a heart event.
Janet 5289442
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
RUMMI KU B every THURSDAY 1-4pm at MOTUEKA SENIOR CITIZENS HALL 10 PAH ST
All welcome Contact Mavis 5268796
SARAU WINTER SALE Moutere Hills Community Centre - Pre-loved books and clothing, 11am - 3pm Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th. Cosy cafe and entertainment! Fundraiser for the Sarau Community Trust, and Moutere Country Kids Childcare.
SENIORNET MOTUEKA For just $25 a year be a member of the friendliest club in Motueka. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Maureen on 02102600432 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details.
THE NELSON TASMAN CLIMATE FORUM invites anyone interested in learning about the Forum’s work to attend our free community events. Join our mailing list: www.nelsontasmanclimateforum. org/ to stay updated.
YOGA for people who have or have had cancer, Tuesday morning and Tuesday evenings. Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137
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death notices
POTTINGER, Brett Richard (late of Upper Hutt and Motueka): Passed away at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim on Monday August 10, 2020, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Aged a young 48 years. Much loved and admired Dad of Tori and Josh, fatherin-law to Dillon and fabulous Grandad to Damon and Billy (all of Wellington). Much loved eldest son of Bev and Richard Pottinger. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Craig and Tania (Rarangi), and Kelly and James Wallace (Wellington). Terrific uncle to Jayden, Isabella, Matilda and Freda. Great friend to so many. Painter and plasterer extraordinaire, and ace drummer. A huge thank you to the Hospice Marlborough team, the team at Warwick Street, Wairau Hospital and Dr Walton for your wonderful care of Brett. A donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. Brett’s funeral will take place at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 2.30pm on Friday August 14, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.
Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T
SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz
John Peter Peacefully at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital on Friday 31 July, 2020; aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Janice. Loved father and father-inlaw of Terry and Donna (England), and Chris and Kerry (Brisbane) and Grandad of their late daughter Sophia. John was loved and respected by all his family and friends. A special thank you to the caring team at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital for there genuine care and compassion to John. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at a later date when international travel restrictions ease.
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in memoriam BOURKE, Suzanne Clare (Sue) 9/11/44 – 14/8/17
In our hearts your memory lingers Always tender, fond and true; There’s not a day, our dear Wife, Mum & NanNan, we do not think of you. Always in our hearts Love Peter, Rose, Julie, Linda and families xx
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Motueka AFC has two 10th grade mixed junior teams. These teams comprise of children who are 10 years old or turning 10 this year. These competitions within the Nelson Bays Football competition are cluster games and the scores are not recorded. It is a 7-aside competition that encourages football skills, team participation and adaptions to the youth/senior rules to
encourage growth on the football pitch. One of these teams is called the Motueka AFC Wasps. The Wasps have 9 players, 4 of which are girls. But don’t be deceived by these girls’ long hair and girlie ways, they transform into mean football players once they step onto the pitch. Two in defense and two up front, they keep the boys in the team in their positions and working
hard. The 5 boys in the team bring great football skills and a humorous dynamic which keeps coach, parents and team mates on their toes at all times. While this team has not had a very successful competition year, they are a close group with incredibly supportive parents that make this team’s football journey easy and successful in other ways.
Other results from the week-
end include:
Green Acres Motueka 2nd XI, Vs Golden Bay AFC 1-1
Man of the match Liam Kenyon
U12 blue division
Motueka Tatitans, Vs FC
Nelson Tornadoes 1-5
Man of the match Max Roberts
Motueka AFC Wekas Vs Waimea Plains 6-2
Green Acres Motueka 2nd XI
Had a draw against Golden Bay AFC
Motueka Vipers V’s TUA Girls, won 3-0
Man of the Match was Julian Woodhead.
Motueka Missiles Lost against Suburbs FC 2-5.
Player of the Day Sam Maley
