Jahsealya Johnson was among the more than 200 keen fishers who cast their lines in search of the big ones for the annual Motueka Memorial RSA Fishing Competition. Although just 11 years-old Jahsealya is a veteran competitor of the renowned competition and says “it was rather hard” reeling in this second-placed 2.6kg Kahawai at the Motueka River mouth. Further photos on page 13.
Enveloped by love, Motueka’s highly-respected John Krammer was farewelled by his Te Awhina Marae whanau and members of the local community on Wednesday, 5 February as he moves to Nelson’s Enner Glynn where he’ll be with his daughter Debs, son-in-law Ciprian, & grandson Stefan.
Affectionately referred to as ‘Papa John’, together with those at the farewell, he was regaled with people’s memories of him, as a continuous flow took to the whare Turangaapeke floor to reminisce of John’s time in the community.
The common theme was one of gratitude. Gratitude for John’s unwavering support, loyalty and love for his community.
Motueka Community Board chairperson Brent Maru spoke on behalf of the community, wishing him well for his next journey in life.
“I’d like to acknowledge you John, on behalf of the community for your lifetime of service. We’ve been blessed to have you for your service to Motueka,” said Brent.
John, now in his eighties, was brought up in Pah Street by parents who, as mayor and mayoress in the 1970’s, were prominent members of the Motueka community.
A Nelson College Old Boy, John remains a staunch supporter of the school, particularly their First XV, even
determinedly battling atrocious conditions just last year to support his beloved team on the sidelines. The keen sportsman left a lasting legacy at the school when he created a sports endowment fund in his name to assist those showing promise that lacked the financial capacity.
It was a display of his real passion - that of the people.
“He’s one of those guys that stirs the pot if it needs stirring, and shakes it if it needs shaking,” said a friend.
“He always stood for the people,” said another.
With a knack for reaching out to council and “people in higher places” John was, among many other things, a respected Grey Power president, a JP until only a year ago, an active member of Civil Defence, a devoted unionist who as a “well-known” shearer changed conditions in the shearing industry and he was also primarily responsible for successfully shifting the then Court House to Decks Reserve, where expansion was necessary due to its popularity, and today as the Community House
it homes 16 social groups.
John, a loyal Labour supporter, was gifted a red rose by Damien O’Connor’s representative, Cecelia O’Connor, symbolic of socialism throughout the world and on Wednesday it was as a symbol of all the efforts he’d made for the Labour party, including his fundraising initiatives.
A tenant for the past 13 years at Te Awhina marae, his tireless work there was acknowledged, particularly his relentless pursuit for sustainability which resulted in the
planting of fruit trees onsite. “We’ll be forever thankful to you for all your mahi,” said a Marae representative.
Renowned for his conversational skills where he’d share his wealth of wisdom, John was even known to rark up daytime dwellers of a local pub, telling them to “bugger off to work”.
But for now, it’s time for John to move on, to leave the embrace of one whanau to another.
“It’s time now for Dad to come to us. I thank you all for the part you played in Dad’s time here,” said Debs.
It won’t just be the adults having fun at this weekend’s Nelson Wine and Food festival with Blast Entertainment providing a variety of bouncy castles to keep children entertained.
With Nelson’s Blast Entertainment setting up at least seven bouncy castles and a mini-mechanical train, the children’s zone is guaranteed to keep them well occupied during the 2020 Nelson Wine and Food Festival this Sunday at the Richmond A&P Showgrounds.
Owner operator of Blast Entertainment Phil Wright says his company will be blowing up a wide-variety of bouncy castles to suit all ages that includes a jungle castle, a ‘super-mega’ obstacle course, a more than 7-metre tall fire engine slide and a smaller slide for the younger children.
“The idea is to give the kids a good place
to have fun and blow off some steam,” says Phil.
The thought of children under your feet at a Wine and Food Festival can often be enough of a deterrent to keep parents from enjoying festivities, but the Richmond Rotary Club has it covered with the nominal kids zone entry fee of $5, for unlimited all day entry, and no Festival entry fee for those 12 and under.
Allowing parents to join their fellow festival-goers at the 46 food and wine stalls that will each showcase various specialities from craft beer to fine cheeses and natural juices.
While sampling the renowned Nelson
wines, ciders, craft beers and famed local food specialities, a sensational musical line-up will keep revelers entertained.
Well-known local bands Kramit, Sonaraw and Medicine Woman will be joined by the New Zealand Army Band and aspiring young talented singer and song writer Brooklyn Scott.
Performing since 6-years-old, Brooklyn took to the streets of Nelson successfully busking as a 10-yearold. Writing and per forming her own songs, the 16-year-old Garin College student won the 2017 regional Smokefree Rockquest competition, making it into New Zealand’s top ten acts.
This year’s Festival will also see the introduction of a silent auction where all the funds raised will go directly back into the community.
Organisers would like to remind everyone the event is smoke and vape free, no BYO food or alcohol, and pets to be left at home please.
Bays Dentures is the only dental clinic in Richmond whose entire focus is on creating high quality, well- tting dentures and you can talk directly with the designer – Daniela Steenpass who is a German trained dental technician and New Zealand registered Clinical Dental Technician. “My patients like the private, friendly atmosphere at Bays Dentures; it is also modern and clean with easy access.”
Popular local band Kramit will entertain revellers while the bouncy castles (below) are guaranteed to keep children entertained.
Daniela has 25 years’ experience and has a reputation for crafting high quality dentures. All her dentures are professionally hand crafted and manufactured on site in her modern dental clinic.
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190 High Street Motueka Ph 528-6689
“Yes, I will be celebrating but just not sure how yet.”
“Absolutely. I’ll probably give the wife flowers.”
The Motueka Music Group are “delighted” to present ‘Young Motueka Musicians in Concert’. The concert will feature a “wonderful line up of talented youth performing” say the Group.
“In the Motueka district we are fortunate to have regular concerts from professional musicians from all around the world. This next concert is special because we can hear the young musicians at the beginning of their journey.”
The talented youth will be performing at Motueka’s Chanel Arts Centre next Saturday, 22 February beginning at 2pm.
With instrumentalists playing in quartets and duos, violinists and cellists, solo guitarists and pianists, there will also be brass ensembles, singers and song writers performing.
“All our performers vary in age and stage of their musical learning journey. They are all from the Tasman district and represent the wide range of tal-
ent and musicality we have in our region.”
The Music group would like to welcome one and all to
head along and enjoy what’s sure to be a “fabulous” concert and support the up and coming musicians of
our district.
Young Musicians in Concert Saturday, 22 February
Doors open 1.30pm, Concert begins at 2pm. Gold coin donation.
“I’m not sure yet, probably though.”Gary McGregor
with a bottle of wine back home.”Jo Henderson Dunedin Pete Wallis
Motueka Councillor Claire Hutt resigned from the Tasman District Council on Friday, 7 February after receiving “devastating news” in November which she is “finding extremely hard to cope with”.
“I am of course completely gutted as I worked really hard to obtain a seat around the Council table, along with friends of mine who gave up their time and skills to support the campaign. But I have to put my family first,” says Claire.
“I have contributed a lot in the short time on Council, so much so in fact one of the Richmond Councillor’s has offered to champion some of the ideas I have put forward, especially around the environment.
I plan to still advocate for our community by attending the public forum community board meetings each month, I have an ongoing list and have already been contact-
ed by residents asking me to speak on their behalf.”
The Acting Chief Executive Dennis Bush-King received Claire’s resignation which took effect immediately and creates a by-election opportunity for the Motueka seat.
Under the Local Electoral Act the Council has no choice but to hold a by-election and the process will begin once the Council’s Electoral Officer has been given
formal notification of the resignation.
Mayor Tim King says while Claire only had a short time on the Council, she was a noted contributor on the Motueka Community Board with the community at the heart of all her work.
“Decisions like this are never easy for whatever reason and in this situation they are hers alone. However, I respect the action Claire has taken to ensure Motueka residents get the rep-
resentation she feels they deserve. I, as I am sure my fellow councillors do, wish her well and I am just as sure Claire will continue to play an active role in the Motueka community,” says Tim.
The Council electoral officers will announce an election date for the postal vote as soon as possible.
Nomination papers will be available from the Council’s Motueka office and library or online from www.tasman.govt.nz
Hailing from Australia, Ian Coulls is Motueka Live Poets first guest for 2020 and the very first poet to be hosted at their new venue of the Motueka Yacht Club.
Ian is a self-professed “very strange person” who distinguishes himself from many other musicians and songwriters by not wearing caps backwards and by not making ‘significant gestures’ with his hands or fingers.
He is sickeningly
modest, although under torture he may admit to playing music in England, France, the United States and New Zealand as well as three tours of the eastern states of Australia.
He has published three chapbooks of poetry, Danse macabre, Words and On the Road to Somewhere Else, and three books of short stories including Where the Hell is Heaven?
The new venue of the Yacht Club will allow those attending
to relax in comfortable chairs to spend an evening enjoying spoken or sung poetry.
And although there is no bar or restaurant like the previous venue of Armadillos, you are welcome to take along your own cold drinks and snacks.
There are also coffee and tea making facilities.
Ian Coulls Wednesday, 19 February 7pm Motueka Yacht Club, Ward St.
Ultra-Fast Broadband is on its way in Takaka and to help people get connected Chorus is holding a public information session.
Experienced drama teacher, Rachel Howard, is offering three classes for children and teenagers at Imagine Theatre.
Giving students the confidence to be silly around others is one of drama teacher Rachel Howard’s main goals.
“Drama connects us to being able to express yourself,” she says. A long-time piano teacher, it was seven years ago when Rachel was offered an opportunity “too good to turn down”.
Taking up a teaching position at Wellington’s internationally renowned Helen O’Grady School
of Drama, Rachel says she soon realised just how important drama is. “It absolutely helps you in mindfulness as you become totally connected to the moment in time. Plus your imagination really is the best place to live!”
Having run drama classes in Wellington, Rachel drew on that experience to help design her own curriculum, which she is rolling out this term in Motueka at Imagine
Theatre.
Establishing Fun Creative Co. Rachel’s classes are held on a Wednesday, with Little Creatives for 5-8 year-olds held from 3.15-3.50pm, Rising Creatives for 9-12 year-olds 3.50-4.50pm and Soaring Creatives for 13+ from 4.505.50pm.
Those attending will enjoy script fun, plays and snippets, mimes and creative improvisation, stage awareness, breathing tech-
niques, performance tools for production and speech and vocal coaching.
With a massive focus on “fun”, Rachel says kids love her classes. “They come out absolutely beaming.”
With limited spaces available and a family discount for siblings, if you’re interested please enrol or enquire by contacting Rachel via email Rachel@funcreative.co or phone 0273221101.
Experts will be on hand to answer questions in Takaka at Wholemeal Café in Commercial Street, from 3pm to 6pm on Thursday, 13 February, and all are welcome.
Following build completion this year, more than 500 homes and businesses in Takaka will be able to connect to world-class fibre broadband.
“We are bringing world-class connectivity to Takaka and generally connecting is free,” says Andrew Carroll, Chorus General Manager of Customer and Network Operations.
“Fibre provides
the broadband equivalent of an autobahn right to the door of homes and businesses, and it will futureproof Takaka for the continuous growth in data consumption that we expect to see for generations to come.”
The entire UFB programme covers about 1.3 million houses, businesses, schools and medical centres and as of January this year, average data usage across the nation was 302GB with an average connection speed of 150Mbps.
The benefits of fibre have already been widespread throughout New Zealand, enabling improved patient care, allowing better access to educational online resources, and boosting commercial productivity.
As more people are realising the benefits of fibre, demand has increased substan -
tially.
“Fibre, together with streaming now the norm as well as the boom in online gaming, has transformed customer behaviour.
“It’s now common for homes to have several connected devices going at any one time.
“Quite simply, we’re using far more data and requiring faster, more dependable broadband that isn’t subject to data constraints. Only fibre can offer this,” says Andrew.
Once the build work is complete, a postcard will be delivered to every property explaining how to connect.
Residents should then call their provider and ask for fibre.
For the month of February Jester House is aiming to put some positive energy into the world with their ‘Sending Love’ project.
Mapua School children have played an important role in the project after being invited by Jester House to create artworks that represented Sending Love.
“Our purpose is to honour those we care about and to take a moment to let them know.
The month of February has been dedicated to creating a space for people to connect with those they love but may not have told recently. There is nothing nicer than getting an unex-
pected postcard in the mail from your friend, daughter, mother, brother, father, aunty or others,” says Jester House’s Judy van den Yssel-Richards.
Twelve artworks were selected, each is unique and encapsulates the Sending Love message. They’ve been printed as postcards for guests of
Six-year-old Sophie Cobb posts a sample of her “Pony Love” into the specially crafted letter box at Jester House.
the café to purchase, along with a stamp and then send out into the world, as a vehicle for sending messages of love to their loved ones.
“Send a message of love to someone important in your life and bring more expressions of love into the community,’ says Judy.
Cobey Allan, D’Zaiyah Rangi, Aaron Stevens and Lily Webby pull up a pew at Oasis Education Centre. Cobey’s parents Bridgette and Jamie Allan of JB Allan Builders Ltd donated the table to the pre-school.
“It’s very useful and great when we have parents coming for afternoon tea. It’s also good for the kids to get used to full-sized tables. The whole idea is to encourage the social gathering,” says Kevin Rodgers, head teacher of Oasis Education Centre.
Motueka Bridge Rock Job
I cannot believe what I am seeing with the council spending/wasting our money on river work. At this rate you would believe that they had an endless supply of money – yes, our rates, and this is why they increase each year.
If they didn’t do the rock work above the bridge but shifted a little gravel the trees below the bridge would not have fallen over and they would still be standing.
As a district we want value for money for our rates, we don’t want to see it wasted. What was the cost to the rate payer for this work to be carried out?
What has the rock work done to the river? What is going to happen over when the river rises? Will it protect us from flooding?
If gravel was taken in the correct places at periodic intervals this would protect the area from flooding. If we the ratepayer could remove the gravel from certain problem areas this would save us mega $$$ in future.
The council does not have the ability to look ahead to foresee problems that may arise if they do work on the wrong side of the river now.
Looking at the bridge that washed out down the west coast is another example of river maintenance not being done correctly, it appeared to be running hard on the left side instead of the centre and look at the damaged caused and the amount of time spent to replace the bridge.
This is the same as the rubbish tip that washed out – lack of river maintenance and had gravel been moved in the right place this would never have happened and look at the hours spent to clean up the mess.
This is an example of what will happen to our Motueka River if we are not careful and river maintenance is done wrong or not at all.
If they can do river protection in other parts of the country correctly why can’t they do it here? Is this just the start of the bulls**t going on or the lack of experience?
Another question for council is why do we see major firms doing the work when we have able contractors in our district that can do the same job for possibly less? You can’t beat the locals who have the knowledge for the area and the experience to do the job well.
Neil Jackson Motueka
As a trained biologist, I feel I must respond to John Middleton’s ill-considered letter (29th January) about the Janie Seddon. He talks about the ecological impact of the rusting ship with absolutely no evidence of what that is. On the contrary to what he suggests, the ship has been providing home for crabs and other sea life for years.
If tourists and locals want to explore the Janie Seddon at their own risk, the nanny state should not be preventing them from having a bit of fun on this well-loved landmark.
Elizabeth CummingsA person was killed on Sunday, 9 February at 2am in a fiery crash on The Coastal Highway (SH60). Emergency services were called to the two-car crash, where both vehicles caught fire.
Road closures were put in place between Apple Valley Road and
Gardner Valley Road while the Serious Crash Unit was on the scene.
The scene examination is now complete however enquiries around the deceased person’s vehicle are ongoing.
The occupants of the second vehicle were treated by St John.
Amsterdam-based Dutch-Kiwi trio MY BABY are currently touring New Zealand with ten shows scheduled and Motueka’s firmly on the map.
Celebrating the release of their new live album, MY BABY will take to Motueka’s Memorial Hall stage on February 23.
“It’s so good to be back in New Zealand, we’ve come six times on the trot now, and this is perfect timing in summer,” says kiwi member Daniel Johnson.
Daniel grew up in Timaru and says he frequented this area on family holidays.
“It was one of our favourite spots to go to, I always look forward to being back.”
With a formidable reputation as a live act, MY BABY’s rootsdriven hypnotic dance music has taken the world by storm.
Their sound is informed by gospel and blues with ancient folk melodies.
Added to that is the rawness of 70’s funk, African desert blues, Moroccan gnawa, Indian raga and a touch of EDM. It’s all live instrumentation without a computer or sample in sight.
Daniel’s on guitar, Joost Sheik van Dijck drums and vocals and Cato van Dijck the lead singer and guitar. The trio has been spreading their psychedelic blues-trance rave to the approval of audiences worldwide since 2012. Playing at some of the world’s biggest festivals including Glastonbury, Isle of Wight, Sziget, Fusion
and Exit they’ve had tons of requests to capture the magic of their live show, which they’ve now delivered in the form of the album LIVE.
It’s always a challenge to put long live jams on a record, but the band has achieved the exact sound they were aiming for.
This tour to New Zealand has been welcomed by Kiwi fans who the group says have become ‘dedicated and loyal’. Their reputation was further reinforced when they performed at WOMAD 2018 to rave reviews.
“With their blend
Experience chamber music, up-close and at its very finest when The Adam Summer School returns to Nelson to enthral audiences with two spectacular Final Concerts.
of dance-orientated roots, blues and funk with touches of world music they come across as a confident well-oiled machine that is obviously the product of constant touring,” said RNZ.
MY BABY Motueka Memorial Hall
Sunday, 23 February
Presales $30 + booking fee www. ticketmaster.co.nz
Limited door sales $40 cash only
Doors open 6pm, Music 7pm.
Special guests –Rabbit Hole
The concerts will showcase New Zealand’s talented string and piano students in performance and with the bar raised each year, concert goers are in for a treat.
For 30 attending students these concerts are the culmination of a week’s intensive tutoring by the internationally acclaimed New Zealand String Quartet and guest pianist Diedre Irons. The Adam Summer School is regarded as a career launch pad for our generation of young chamber musicians. Around 340 students have attended the School in its 26-year history, with many
having furthered their studies overseas to pursue chamber music on the world stage.
Generously sponsored by the Adam Foundation the students have benefitted from world-class coaching by New Zealand’s best chamber musicians while being inspired by an intense period of music-making. Relishing the opportunity to work with the best of their peers from throughout the country, the students have participated in daily masterclasses
and two-hour group coaching sessions each day.
Opportunities for individual instrument tuition from the tutors was also built into the daily schedule.
Now the result of the eight days of intense chamber music-making will ring out in the NCMA (Nelson Centre of Musical Arts) Auditorium on Sunday, 16 February with the two finale concerts taking place at 3.30pm and 8pm.
Motueka’s branch of the Nelson Hospice Shop is appealing to the woman who dropped these coats off to pop back into the store.
Manager Jacinta
Olykan is keen to reunite the owner with items discovered in the inside pocket.
The items were found in the coat on the right, an XL men’s leather coat, Australian brand Stavros.
It was the first ride the Sturgeon family ever acquired with George’s father purchasing it from the West Coast in 1945 and nowadays the original merry-goround is only brought out for special occasions.
And on Saturday, Murchison will be the scene of a special occasion when they celebrate the centennial of their annual A&P Show, where the merry-go-round will be onsite in its full glory to delight young and old show goers. It particularly appeals to the older generation who appreciate the ride’s old music with the likes of Jim Reeves, Hank Snow, Roy Orbison and Cliff Richards belting out.
With Murchison cel-
ebrating the Show’s centennial, Sturgeon Amusements was inspired to take the iconic ride south.
It’s a ride always guaranteed to invoke nostalgia only rivalled by the Ferris wheel.
“The merry-go-round is old and it’s historic, there’s not too many of the historic ones still going. It goes reasonably fast and you can swing the horses on it,” says George.
“I used to ride the sh*t out of it when we were young fellas.”
The family and their staff are also taking their other rides and George says the last time the merry-goround featured at the Show was around 1965.
“It’ll definitely be an occasion, all the oldies will be keen to ride it.”
itemsfound within a pocket of the leather coat with its owner.
Babbling Books Book group at Motueka Library
Thursday, 13 February 1pm-2pm
Enjoy an informal discussion about what you are reading. Find out what has others enthused and share your favourite titles.
Bookcase at Motueka Library
Monday 17 February, 10.30-12pm
Topic: What’s something you think every person should experience in their lifetime?
Elizabeth Knox at Motueka Library
Wednesday 19 February, 5.30pm
Creative Writing Workshop at Motueka Library
Wednesday 26 February, 10am-12pm, $10
Get inspired to start Creative writing with language, creativity and playful exercises to give you a good flow.
In a bid to encourage more commuters to ditch the car for a bike, Tasman District Council is once again driving the ‘Go By Bike Day’ initiative, along with two other events on this Saturday and Sunday.
While they encourage every day to be a ‘Go By Bike’ day, the event is scheduled for today, Wednesday, 12 February.
Two extra ferries between Mapua and Rabbit Island have been added with one at 7.15am and another at 6pm.
The annual event compels thousands of kiwis to forgo cars and buses and rely on pedal power for their daily commute. Motueka’s Museum is the location for
Today’s commuters have had extra ferries put on for them.
today’s free breakfast that is supplied to those commuting on bikes along with free bike check ups and spot prizes.
On Saturday, 15 February an E-bike Cycle Safety session will be hosted by Easy Street Cycling NZ. It’s a perfect class
for those wanting a confidence boost or a refresher on skills and a chance to get to know your bike better in a comfortable, guided setting.
While on Sunday it’s fun for the whole family with the Family Fun Bike Ride kicking off at the park near
Motueka’s Saltwater Baths from 10am. With an opportunity to test skills on the bike ramp, a bike rogaine and a slow bike race it’s a great day out for the entire family.
The fun event is open to all and is all about celebrating and enjoying cycling.
Locals and visitors alike were treated to a rare sighting of Arnoux’s beaked whales over the first weekend of February, when they surfaced in the Abel Tasman National Park, after earlier enthralling spectators in Nelson Harbour.
Identified by The Cawthorn Institute,
the pod of five whales were monitored by the Department of Conservation, Project Jonah volunteers and the Harbourmaster, while all shipping in the area was advised of their presence.
While little is known about the Arnoux’s beaked whale, they are only found in the Southern Hemisphere
and generally live in waters over 400 metres deep.
Despite being ‘rare’ there have been regular sightings around Fiordland, Tasman Sea and the Cook Strait over the years.
The visit has left whale experts questioning whether warmer oceans are changing patterns of their
behaviour. With a distinctive bulbous forehead, the Arnoux’s beaked whales are one of more than 20 species found in our waters.
Right: Sandra Alborn of Abeltasman.com snapped photos of rare Arnoux’s beaked whales.
Did you know that 80% of learning is visual? Vision problems have a strong link with learning di culties and children failing to reach their full potential. It can be di cult for a child to recognise that their vision is not ‘normal’ and sadly, one in four children in New Zealand is affected by undetected vision problems. is can o en present as a child being a ‘problem learner’ caused by the frustration or inability to maintain focus due to their poor vision. While your young learner may have own through the B4 School Health check, this is primarily focused on testing their distance vision. Schoolwork, and importantly learning to read and write, relies heavily on good near vision so it is crucial to also have this checked.
Parents and caregivers are o en the rst to become aware of the signs that their children may need their eyes examined by an Optometrist.
These signs include: • The appearance of one eye being turned in or out (Lazy Eye.) • Tilting of the head or covering of one eye when
reading. • Squinting or rubbing eyes when reading. • Complaints of headaches, especially at the front of the head or around the eyes. • Complaints of burning, itchy, red or sore eyes.
• Trouble focusing on tasks or a short attention span. • Loss of interest in reading. When your child reads or writes, you may notice that they:
• Lose their place often or frequently omit words. • Reread or skip lines.
• Hold books close to their face. • Reverse letters and/or words when writing.
• Complain of ‘not being able to see’, blurriness, or seeing double. • Write on an angle or overlap lettering.
If you or your child’s teacher are concerned or have noticed any of the above characteristics, please do not hesitate to bring your child in for an eye examination.
Any children aged 15 years and younger whose family holds a valid community services card are entitled to a free eye examination and spectacles (if needed) at Matthews Eyewear Eyecare through the Enable subsidy.
Business Update. Advt.
It’s been described by Sir Bob Charles as a ‘hidden gem’ and next month the Motueka Golf Club will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary. There is a range of events lined up to mark the occasion, including a weekend full of celebrations from Friday 20 March – Sunday 22 March, and you are invited to join in the festivities. The Motueka Golf Club Centenary Committee would especially like to encourage past members to join in and celebrate this milestone event with them.
The Motueka Golf Course is an award-winning picturesque delight with sea views, lush grounds and groves of tall established trees. Known for being the friendliest golf club in the country, the Motueka Golf Club was proudly named New Zealand’s Golf Course of the Year in 2018. This wonderful golf course really is a hidden gem and is part of what makes Motueka such a special place.
The Club is thrilled to be celebrating its 100th Anniversary. We have a wonderful course and we owe a lot to the fore bearers of the club for the hard work they put in over the years establishing the course. The magnificent trees we now have is a credit to their planning.
I would like to think that we are continuing the legacy for those still to come. We maintain the course in excellent condition and we continue to plant trees, mainly natives to compliment the many exotic trees we already have. The course is also the home to many and varied birdlife and we have an active pest trapping program which certainly helps maintain the bird numbers.
The club has a strong membership base that has grown over the last few years and we are in a good financial position. We pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming and this is supported by our great Greenkeepers, clubhouse staff and the enthusiastic group of volunteers who assist in so many ways.
We see our club as an important part of our community and we know that we attract many visitors to Motueka which is good for us and also our town. We are also very grateful for the wonderful support we get from our sponsors and we reciprocate whenever we can, both as a club and from our members.
Our highlight in recent years was being awarded the NZ Golf Club of the year in 2018.
This was judged by an independent panel who assessed clubs over seven categories. There are just on 400 clubs throughout NZ so we are very proud of this achievement!
Another really important success factor for our Club is the “She/He Loves Golf” programmes we run throughout the summer. These are for folk new to our wonderful game; 5.30 to 6.30 Monday for ladies and 5.30 to 6.30 Thursday for men. Coaching and clubs are provided and there is absolutely no charge to attend. For anyone interested just turn up at our clubrooms on the day and we will make you very welcome!
We recently substantially reduced the subs for junior members. This was so well received that we have now reduced our subs for all members under thirty. Once again we have had a very positive response and it makes it easier for new players to become involved in the club.
To those attending our centenary celebrations we look forward to hosting you, whether you are playing or attending the social events, I am sure you will have a great time.
Peter Johnson President Motueka Golf Club
The weekend will include a welcome function, 18 hole and 9 hole tournament, Gala Dinner, and a fun Ambrose.
If you know of any past players, former members or friends that would like to join us in marking this milestone in our club’s history, please do pass on the details of the event.
For those who are computer savvy, you can register online at motuekagolf.co.nz on the Club Centenary page.
Alternatively, you can pick up a registration form from the Motueka Golf Club.
Friday evening, 20 March starting at 4.30 pm at the Motueka Golf Club, Harbour Road, Motueka.
To begin the weekends’ festivities there will be a Welcome Function at the Motueka Golf Club from 4.30 pm. This will be a wonderful time to catch up with old friends and make some new ones. No doubt there will be many stories shared and laughter aplenty.
Saturday 21 March, Tee off times are either 8 am or 12.30 pm for both 18 and 9 hole players. Motueka Golf Club, Harbour Road, Motueka.
Enjoy a picturesque day playing golf while enjoying good company on this outstanding golf course.
The tournament is open to all amateur golfers, both those who are members of affiliated Golf Clubs, and nonaffiliated players who have a previous connection with the Motueka Golf Club.
Tournament entries close on Friday 13 March 2020.
Saturday 21 March, 6.30 pm, Memorial Hall, Pah St, Motueka
Organisers are thrilled to announce that Martin Snedden will be the guest speaker at the Gala Dinner on Saturday night.
As a cricketer, Martin played 25 tests and 93 onedayers for New Zealand and of course played in the infamous ‘underarm’ test, where his brilliant diving catch was ignored by the Aussie umpire! He became NZ cricket’s Chief Executive in 2001 and left in 2007 to lead the company running the 2011 Rugby World Cup. He is a qualified lawyer and was awarded the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2012.
Martin is renowned as an after-dinner speaker and is sure to entertain the audience with his captivating, friendly, anecdotal storytelling style.
The Gala Dinner will be held in the Memorial Hall. Space is limited so please don’t leave it too late. The event will start at 6.30 pm. Seating is in tables of eight. If you wish to arrange your own table please have one of your group ring Shona on 021 041 2890 so she can update the seating plan, or if you have any questions.
There will be secure car-parking available for the Gala Dinner at Parklands School in Pah Street opposite the Memorial Hall. Security will be on-site to look after Gala attendees vehicles.
Sunday 22 March, 9.30 am Motueka Golf Club, Harbour Road, Motueka
This will be a fun event played under the normal Ambrose rules.
The Ambrose Tournament will be followed by a prize giving and light food.
All the details about the Centennial Weekend’s events are on the Motueka Golf Club website. Should you have any queries please contact The Centenary Committee, via email; president@motuekagolf.co.nz
When the Motueka Golf Club first started, volunteers, came together to remove all the rocks which littered the site by hand. Their dedication cleared the path to create the magnificent course that today’s players enjoy.
The very first clubhouse was a small shed on the edge of Thorp St, it was a 9 hole course back then. Note the outstanding fashion of the day, diamond socks and plus four’s teamed with patterned knitwear and caps. Circa 1920’s
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In preparation for such an important occasion, a wonderful group of people have been working extra hard compiling a centennial book to mark the milestone anniversary.
Irene Fell, Verna Drummond, Julia Armstrong and Penny Vincent have spent many hours producing a fascinating book, full of history, information and a variety of stunning and interesting photographs.
There has been an enormous amount of planning involved in marking this very special occasion possible. The Centenary Committee comprising of Shona Johnson, Sharon McGeown, Rex Edwards, Penny and Robert Vincent, Bryan McKay and Sue Park have all worked incredibly hard to prepare an amazing weekend of events.
A big thank you to all of the business and individuals who have over the years supported the Motueka Golf Club
An excerpt from the book:
“Between the years of 1899 to 1907 golf had begun in Nelson. In 1914 a meeting was held in Motueka for those interested in forming a golf club. Over thirty keen and well-known residents passed a resolution that a Club called the “Motueka Golf Club” be formed. The Chairman, Mr A McKee reported a possibility of leasing land called “Parker’s Island” from Mr E Parker and developing an early nine-hole course at the western end of Parker Street.
There are no historical documents found to disclose why these plans never eventuated but the most probable reasons were the effect of the 1st World War and the flooding of Parker’s Island because of its proximity to the Motueka River.
On 16 March 1920, there was a formal formation of the Motueka Gold Club with land leased from the Thorpe Estate on the southern side of Harbour Road.”
The centennial book committee wishes to express their sincere thanks to everyone who contributed towards this official historical record, especially those at the Motueka Museum. And a big thanks to all of the past and present members of the Motueka Golf Club for sharing their stories, memories and knowledge to help make such a wonderful publication.
Mark the importance of this occasion and pick yourself up a copy of the book during the Centennial celebrations.
Don’t forget.... Non-players are most welcome to join the club for all centenary events.
Centenary products to mark the occasion will be available for purchase throughout the weekend.
For more information got to motuekagolf.co.nz
THURSDAY
Meat raffles
King of Dice
Ace of Spade
Jug Club
(New members welcome, we are making new jugs)
FRIDAY
Meat raffles Money in the Bag (10 bags - 5 prizes)
Jailhouse Karaoke
SATURDAY
TAB Syndicate
$50 TAB Bet
Voucher Giveaway Night Club Open from 9pm-close
This weekend the Riverside Community Trust will host their popular Music Festival. The theme this year is Climate Emergency and the event will feature artists and activities supporting positive action in response to the Climate Crisis.
The festival will be a multimedia, multicultural extravaganza, welcoming some of the best local, national and international musicians on stage. Many amazing artists will share their talents in dance, theatre, poetry, singing, magic, video, physical theatre and circus.
There’s an incredible line up of bands playing this year including; Kallidad from Australia, Rabbit hole from Nelson, Soul Kitchen from Greymouth, Tillerman and Lemongrass from Motueka and many more great acts including young musicians like Jess Leigh, an ex Motueka High school student and fabulous singer/songwriter. In the evening, there will also be a visual component, showing interesting and relevant footage on a big screen next to the stage.
The Riverside Music Festival is an inclusive and familyfriendly event with many fantastic activities for children such as our famous waterslide, environmental art activities, circus, games and pony rides. Through interactive workshops, music and theatre, young people will have the chance to reflect on the issues our planet is facing and explore ways of getting involved to make a positive difference.
This years event is supported by Extinction Rebellion who are bringing activities and workshops to the festival, to raise awareness of the challenges we face and show opportunities for involvement in helping to create change and build community resilience.
Explore the ‘Community Resilience Market’ featuring local initiatives, artists and businesses who are sharing their products and skills. Discover the ‘Tent of the Future’, a space to find out more about local Climate initiatives and action plans.
All food and craft stalls will focus on products made from local resources and the vendors will give people the opportunity to learn about their philosophy and the choices they are making in relation to the Climate Emergency.
A variety of healthy, nutritious and delicious food made from sustainably sourced ingredients will cater for different dietary options.
The Riverside Music Festival 2020 is a unique event in the heart of New Zealand’s oldest intentional community. It’s a celebration of the power of people working, creating and having fun together. Through music and art, we hope to make connections and strengthen networks to inspire collective and individual action for Climate Change. Let’s have a great party to help the planet; together we can make a change!
Riverside Music Festival
Sunday 16th February 2020
Midday - 11 pm - Gates open at 11:30 pm 289 Main Rd Lower Moutere
For tickets go to - www.riverside.org.nz
If you are interested in doing some volunteer work in exchange for a free festival ticket please contact Verena 021 144 9513
Running conditions were excellent for the 38th Buller Marathon and Half Marathon on Saturday, 8 February which is renowned as the most scenic marathon in New Zealand.
As the athletes in the marathon made their way up the valley from Hawks Crag to Berlins, with the mist rising above them to reveal the splendour of the Buller River and the Native Bush, they would have endorsed that statement. For all competitors, the undulating course down the lower Buller Gorge beside the magnificent Buller River was also stunning.
A large contingent of Nelson/Tasman run-
ners took part in the event again this year with many achieving podium finishes and seven taking out first place in their respective age groups.
Tania Gardner put in a superb effort to take out 1st place in the marathon walk in 5.03.23hrs, Colette Read came 2nd in the half marathon in her very competitive age group of women 45+ years and Bevan Cook was 2nd in the over70’s half marathon walk.
In the half marathon, David Francis was the first Nelson runner home, finishing 1st in his 50+ age group and 6th overall, in 1.20.50hrs. Ryan
Martyn ran the race of his life, coming home in 1.25.01hrs to win the U20yrs age group and 15th place overall in a field of over 500 runners.
Paula Canning, 1.26.23hrs and Yvonne West, 1.47.32hrs, once again dominated the women’s fields in their respective age groups, 45+ and 65+yrs. Peter Hague, 2.25.15hrs and Alan West, 2.26.48hrs finished 3rd and 5th overall in the half marathon walk and retained the respective age group titles they won last year.
A full set of results can be found on the Buller Marathon website.
Motueka was up against Waimea Toi Toi United Black in a low-scoring affair at Memorial Park on Saturday.
It was a must-win game in order for them to secure a berth in the final and winning the toss and opting to bat was a good start. Things went well initially and at 59 for 2 there was no reason to panic.
Corey Pascoe scored 29 but
unfortunately that was the highlight of the innings. The pitch looked like a good batting wicket but it was drying out and cracks were appearing. The Wekas’ middle and lower order struggled to score against tight bowling from Toi Toi with FR Robertson doing the most damage for them with 5 for 23 off 8 overs.
Motueka only managed 136 all out in their last over which did not feel like any-
where near enough.
Toi Toi probably thought they had the match in the bag and indeed all that was required was to be patient and push the ball around. Instead they opted to hit the ball in the air trying to go big and at 15 for 3 after 4 overs must have been regretting that course of action.
The Wekas were taking their catches this week and wickets continued to fall regularly. At 57 for 5 Toi Toi
may have still had a chance but no one in their lower order made doublefigures and they were all out in the 24th over for 88. Motueka bowled well with the wickets shared around, Liam Hobbs doing the most damage with 3 for 11 off 4 overs.
They face Wanderers at home next week before the grade final the following week.
The Ladies 2020 season got off to a swinging start with Irene Fell and Lynne Bixley simultaneously hitting the opening balls off no. 1 tee to the count of three by all the other 35 ladies present. This was to signify a new decade of golf and continued inclusiveness within 9 and 18 hole ladies golf. The match of the day was a 3BBB (+ one 4BBB team) Stableford with a 9 hole player and two 18 hole players in each team.
1st c/b Christine Horridge, Helen Dryden and Grace Latimer 24
2nd Karen Hawker, Jacquie Martin and Allison McMillan 24
3rd Geraldine Taylor, Linda Ujihara and Kate Priest 23
NZ National Masters GamesMembers from our local croquet club travelled to Dunedin and took part in both the single and double croquet competitions. These were held over three days at the Leith, Tainui and Forbury clubs. Although the weather deteriorated with each day the results didn’t. In the single graded event both June Ferguson and Lynne McConachy won a gold and bronze medal respectively.
However, in the doubles games neither of our teams medalled although they did win games, just not enough. Also in January, Lyn Powell and Peter Joughin competed in Blenheim clubs handicapped competition winning 2 of their 4 games. Players from St Martins Christchurch, Richmond, Riwaka and both Blenheim club’s participated making for an excellent day’s play with fierce competition.
Handicap Results
North/South
1st Brian Field & Diane Stuart 64.53%
2nd Carol Gatenby & Vicki Adnams 61.98%
3rdDoug Elliott & Clive Thomas 59.37%
East/West 1st Jenny Silvermoon & Barbara Clark
62.49%
2nd Mary Fraher & Linda Thurow 60.18%
3rd Pamela Dravitski & Kathryn Brookes 57.31%
Saturday saw the running of our very popular Anchorage Wines Stableford Tournament.
A great field of nearly 90 golfers competed on another lovely day and the scores certainly lived up to the conditions.
The best overall Stableford was scored by Justin Hall with an absolutely outstanding 48 points. Best Men’s score was John Inglis with 44.
Best Ladies score was Shona Johnson with 36.
Men’s Division One;
First Todd Hamilton 38
Second Hamish McNeill 36
Third Andy Chew 35
Men’s Division Two;
First Brent Thomson 42
Second Glen Fitzpatrick 40
Third Barrie Walker 38
Men’s Division Three;
First Murray Hamilton 37
Second Ian Buchanan 37
Third David Thomas 36
Men’s Division Four;
First Harry Bell 43
Second Lloyd Goodall 41
Third Peter Taylor 41
Ladies Division One;
First Sharon McGeown 36
Second Jocelyn Thomson 35
Third Melva Webby 34
Ladies Division Two;
First Sandra Ilton 36
Second Liz Hall 36
Third Pam York 34
Lower Moutere Store closest to the pin; Melva Webby and Daryl Graham.
The Club is very grateful and appreciative of the terrific support we get from Anchorage Wines.
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church services
BLOODCANCERSUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 3037 or Lloyd 544 2636 in memoriam
BRAVE HEARTS confidential support group for family who are close to someone with an addiction. Next meeting is Thursday 13 February @ 7pm Family Service Centre, Motueka. Details Linda 0274476435
BREAST CANCERSUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy St, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
COLORECTAL CANCERSUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
DIABETES MOTUEKA SUPPORTGROUP next meeting Thursday 13th February 10am at community hospital room’s Courtney Street Motueka. Heather 5289689
DO YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM? Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.
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.
INCREDIBLE YEARS PARENTING PROGRAMME for parents who want to respond in a positive way to their child’s challenging behaviour. Starting 4th March Wednesdays 9.30am-12.30pm 15 weeks. Register interest @ 538-0234 Motueka Family Service Centre.
INDOOR BOWLS Every Monday & Wednesday 1:15pm - 3pm. Motueka Senior Citizens, 10 Pah St, Motueka. Come along and have some fun. Phone Terry 528 7104 for more info.
JUSTICE OFTHE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.
KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OFTHE PEACE
Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.
LIVE POETS NIGHT Koha meet on Wednesday 19th February. New location is Motueka Yacht club 6.45 for 7.00pm. All welcome to share Poetic Prose and BYOP welcome Bring Your Own Prose.
ME/CFS/FM SUPPORT NELSON BAYS Find support with others who understand. Come and join our small informal group, Tuesday 18th February, 11am-midday, at Motueka Community Services Centre 15 Courtney Street. strengthtogethernelson@ gmail.com - Miriam 027-243 7124 local contact.
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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
MOTUEKA AIKIDO Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 0212050143
MOTUEKA RED CROSS IN COMMUNITYHOUSE
Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.
MOTUEKACOMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING ROOMAVAILABLEFOR HIRE for small group meetings – very reasonable rates. Please contact Rae or Gaile on 03 528 0404 or drop in and see us Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm.
MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Join the junior band to learn and progress to the senior band. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244
MOTUEKA HEART SUPPORT Our next meeting is February 19 th 10 30am ——12 noon. Venue RSA Guest Speaker Counsellor Peter Brunt. Subject Understanding and managing Stress and Anxiety. Free. Pleaseregister.Emailaverilw@heartfoundation.org.nz.
MOTUEKA LADIES PROBUS meeting is on Friday 14th February at 10am. We meet in the Band Rooms, Rec Reserve, Old Wharf Road. Why not come along and make new friends. Contact Alice, 035289997
MOTUEKA LIVE POETS Wednesday 19 Feb 7pm, Motueka Yacht Club, Ward Street, Port Motueka. Koha entry. All welcome.
MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EMPOKER CLUB Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor St Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details.
NELSONLIVEPOETS Tuesday 18 Feb 7pm, Prince Albert Hotel, Nile Street, Koha entry. All welcome.
NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. The Railcar will be running on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th, between 11am and 4pm, weather permitting. Adults $6 Children $4 Under 3 years free.
NELSON TROUT FISHINGCLUB 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, Fish & Game Rooms, 66/74 Champion Road, Stoke. Seasoned trout fisher or getting started, the club offers something for everyone. Phone 035476432, Email secretary@nelsontroutfishingclub. com or visit www.nelsontroutfishingclub.com
NEW 2 MOT New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.
PROSTATE CANCERSUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137
RUMMIKUB every Thursday 1-4pm Contact Dylis 5288960 ACTIVITIES AFTERNOON starts on Friday 14th 1.30-3pm Contact Mavis 5268796 CRIB starts on Tuesday 18th 1-3pm at Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah St.
SENIORNET Take advantage of the many courses offered and join Seniornet. Phone phone Maureen on 02102600432 or go to www.seniornetmotueka. org.nz
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details.
TEA & TALKFORTHOSE 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.
TOOLS FOR PARENTS a free, relaxed, nonjudgemental parenting course. For all parents with children aged under 9. Starting 25th February Tuesdays 9.30am-12noon. Register interest @ 528-0234 Motueka Family Service Centre.
YOGAFORPEOPLEAFFECTEDBY CANCER
Tuesdays 9.30am and 5.15pm Register info@ cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
BUTLER JIM (JOHN)
RAF 578790 1942-1955
NZRAF 77627 1955-1970, Peacefully on 6/2/2020 in his 95th year. Loved husband of the late Beryl. Cherished father and father-in-law of Lindsay and Kevin (Hamilton), Mary and Michael. Treasured and devoted Grandad. He was a great and generous man who was involved with many groups in the Motueka community.
The family would like to thank all who have been friends of Jim and have supported, cared and enriched his long and lucky life. In particular; Motueka RSA, Muses Cafe,Community House, the wonderful District Nurses, Doctor Sophie Mace, the Nurse Maude carers, and the care team at Jack Inglis, and to everyone he would meet when he was ‘out and about’ on his mobility scooter. A memorial service will be held later in the year.
ODENTHAL PATRICIA IRIS (nee Knox)
07.03.1959 – 24.01.2020
Loved only daughter of Kath and Alan Knox. Loved only sister of Chris, Ian and Michael. Beloved mother of Shani and Talia. Aunty to Brodie, Tyler, Sean, Paul, Max and Georgia. Triciy loved to travel and now is travelling free. A service was held in Brisbane.
JILL WILLIAMS
Please join us for a celebration of Jilly’s life Saturday 15 February 2020, 2.30pm at the Motueka Band Rooms.
Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.
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12 JOCELYN AVE, M OTUEKA This Saturday from 9am. Massive down sizing. Something for everyone.
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TASMAN BLASTING SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nz or office@tasmansodablasting.co.nz
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antiques
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).
ANTIQ U ES, art, furniture (desks, bookcases, chests of drawers, tables, chairs, chaise lounge, sideboards, mirrors, rugs, etc). Collectables, paintings, toys, books, records etc. Sell, buy, value. 6 rooms at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond Ph 5440723. Open Mon-Sat. www. antiquesnewzealand.co.nz
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.
STO 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. Ph 528 0071.
TASMAN Carpet
Cleaning - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.
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For the past year a trio of Motueka’s dedicated pole fitness girls have set their sights on their first competition that will see them jet across to Australia where they’ll compete in the Australian Pole Championship series in Melbourne.
Tayla Richards, Isabella Link and Mackenzie Wright are taught by Phoebe Guthrie-Riordan who will accompany them to the competition along with members of the girls’ families and supporters.
No stranger herself to competing, Phoebe with a background in dance, circus and burlesque says pole fitness was a natural progression for her and subsequently established Motueka Dance and Pole Studio in Greenwood Street. Competing twice last year Phoebe was a finalist in both.
Combining dance and acrobatics centred on a vertical pole, the sport requires significant muscular endurance, coordination and flexibility.
“I just like doing it because you feel the strength and movement in the moves you do,” says Mackenzie. “My favourite trick is the star-gazer, it was a move I got straight away and I like the fact I’m hanging upside down.
The girls have been members of Phoebe’s studio for around five years and with no junior competitions held in New Zealand the decision was made
to venture across the ditch.
“I’m just a little bit nervous,” says Isabella, who as a recently turned 11-year-old just qualified for the 11-17 year-old’s competition.
Required to perform 2.5 minute routines, the trio have been training twice-weekly and
vow to do their best when they line up against other international competitors on March 20 at Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The entire studio has rallied behind the girls with fundraising efforts that have included quiz nights.