Mountain-biker Luke Born is all concentration during the Enduro event at the Kaiteriteri Big Bike Weekender at the Kaiteriteri Mountain-bike Park over 17 and 18 April. Hundreds of riders took part in the popular annual event that raised funds for the Park. Read more on page 5.
Members of the Motueka Districts Neighbourhood Support Society are celebrating after receiving two awards.
Scooping the Tasman District Award for “Project of the Year” for their series of free Resilience Training Workshops
in the community they organised throughout the region in 2019 and 2020, the workshops had presentations from all of the Emergency Services.
In 2020, at the request of previous attendees in 2019 an additional topic ‘Scams and Internet
Security’ was added to the programme. These subjects were presented by Senior Constable Grant Heney and Motueka Westpac bank manager, Louise Busson.
Hilary CarsonCampbell was presented with a certificate for her organisa-
tion and participation in these workshops. Her nomination for “Project of the Year” now goes forward to be considered at the National Awards.
While Anna Simpson, a group contact person for street has been awarded the Neighbourhood
Support District Champion’s Award. This award is for an individual who has worked hard to promote and support the Neighbourhood Support message. Like Hilary, Anna’s award will now go forward to be considered for a national award.
By Bree Arnott.
We had an amazing four days from 6 – 9th April for Te Kupenga Rangatahi Wananga 2021, as rangatahi from our Manaaki Tapoi programme were inspired to continue their journey in Te Ao Maori through workshops, inspiring speakers, collaborative art and collective performance.
The idea for the wananga was conceived, developed and then coordinated by some of our Manaaki Tapoi graduates who were keen to continue their Manaaki journey, with assistance from WIO. The leadership team successfully applied for funding from RUIA, a partnership between organisations and government (Rata Foundation, Te Putahitanga and MYD) to support rangatahi wellbeing.
“Thanks to funding from RUIA the stu-
dents were able to contribute to the design & development of the event. It took a lot of effort to coordinate and was a valuable learning process for them,” says Nettie Stow, the Projects & Funding Lead at WIO.
The wananga started with students spending a day preparing for the arrival of manuhiri and preparing the venue. The following day the students took a central part in a mihi whakatau at Whenua Iti Outdoors before departing for Moutere Hills Community Centre (MHCC) where the engaging workshops took place. Students had the opportunity to learn Mau Korari, a contemporary form of Maori stick fighting, from Tanemahuta Gray – a leading Aotearoa bi-cultural choreographer. He was impressed with the students who attended.
“The Maori youth that attended the conference provide me with wonderful confidence that our future community connectivity is in safe hands,” said Tanemahuta after the event.
Other highlights for the students included learning from Ronald Petley, a local artist & carver who led a collaborative art piece, Kiwa Denton, an exManaaki student, facilitating an Oku Moemoea (dreaming) workshop and Sean Delany, from Te Awhina Marae, who led the students in Oku Whainga goal setting.
“It is important to provide opportunities for Maori youth that support their continued learning in Te Ao Maori.
The wananga aimed to connect students with inspiration for their future and we hope more opportunities like this can be created,” says Mark Bruce-Miller, General
Manager at WIO.
Linda Heath, who helped organise the event from WIO, felt the event was a real success for the students who attended.
“We were thrilled with the opportunities this event generated for our students”, says Linda.
“It was amazing to watch our leadership team step up and run the event – I’m so proud of all of them.”
What is your favourite winter food?
Don
Bensemann
I love all food, it’s hard to choose a favourite.
Kahurangi remain top of the division one table after a bonus-point, 46 to 17 win over Waitohi on Saturday. The eight try win was built on a dominant performance by the Kahurangi forward pack that seems to be getting better with each outing. Waitohi were worthy and willing opponents but were largely overrun in all aspects of the game.
The Kahurangi front row of Josh Te Hira, Qori Gucake and Sam Matenga were in peerless form, dominating almost every set-piece, mauling powerfully, running strongly and providing exactly zero change in defence.
Sam Matenga is a modern-day rarity, a prop who will play the full 80 minutes with the same sting from minute 1 to minute 80.
The fact hooker Qori Gucake has not been called into the Mako setup is one of life’s great mysteries. Josh
Te Hira did an excellent impression of a raging bull throughout
My favourite winter food is a sausage casserole with plenty of mashed spuds on the side.
his try-scoring, manof-the-match performance. This was a statement match by Te Hira who has now set a lofty standard for himself.
If Waihoti were expecting any respite when Kahurangi began to bring on their substitutes, they were to be mistaken.
Eighteen year old centre Isi Saumaki ran strongly and distributed well in his strongest performance to date for Kahurangi.
Replacement second-rower Tamu Mausii cleared one breakdown with such force more than one of the residents in the houses around Endeavour Park mistakenly phoned GeoNet to record a seismic event. Liam Petrie would have also been pleased with the impact and energy he added as a late replacement. Veteran Kane Mcleod showed once again he is still as competitive and combative as he ever was.
Shaquille Rangi put in his slickest performance to date at halfback with crisp distribu-
Kahurangi dominate a scrum during Saturday’s game.
tion and some incisive running, bagging two tries. Stein Schreiber scored another brace as did fellow winger Jan Lammers, one of which came from a pinpoint Willy Havili cross-kick. Tristan Griffith was rock-solid at fullback and linked well with his fellow three-quarters.
Of the few negatives from a Kahurangi perspective, there were a handful of instances when players were guilty of forcing some passes that ended up in Waitohi hands when the better option would have been to go to ground.
The coaching staff will also be looking closely at the frantic final 10 minutes of the match when the game lost its shape and Waitohi were able to score two tries. However, by far the greatest negative from the game was the broken cheekbone suffered by mid-field linchpin Mike Wells.
With captain Manu Parkin and regular fullback Culainn Stringer already in the casualty ward, Kahurangi’s player depth will be tested over the coming weeks.
The Kahurangi Colts fell to their first defeat of the season last
Wednesday night, losing to Nelson College’s 2nd 15 by 17 points to 12. Kahurangi failed to capitalise on its opportunities in what was a very evenly contested game. There are two more games in the three match series so the Colts will be looking to bounce back in the next match.
The Kahurangi Colt’s next game is this coming Saturday, 15 May at 1.15pm against Takaka’s Division 2 side. The match will be played at Sportspark Motueka before Kahurangi’s Division One clash against Stoke at 3pm.
The Kaiteriteri Big Bike Weekender returned over the weekend of 17 and 18 April with hundreds of riders joining in the fun. More than 220 riders competed in the 6-hour while 110 rode in the Gone Burgers Enduro and 20 showed off their skills in the Gravity Nelson Whip Off. “It was fantastic, heaps of families turned up and had lots of fun. The whole weekend was amazing,” says co-organiser Lis Cleland.
Together with Nettie Stow, the pair organised another successful event for the Kaiteriteri MountainBike Park that raised more than $10,000 for the much-loved Park. Appreciating the “great support” from the Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve and numerous other supporters, the event attracted plenty of talent.
With a turnout on par from previous years, bar of course last year when the event was cancelled due to Covid-19, Lis says
with the uncertainty of level changes running up to the event they were ‘stoked’ to have the numbers they did.
“It’s absolutely fantastic to be back. We’re already planning next year’s event!”
Coppins Fancy Dress was taken out by the ‘Weekend Warriors’ who brought along stage makeup and got progressively worse ‘wounds’ as the event unfolded, giving the organisers and other competitors a fright from time to time.
Champion biker
Greg Buckett together with his team ‘Talley’s Mixed Mussels’ won the corporate mixed 6-hour team event by a “very” clear margin.
“It’s such a good fun event to be at and the organisers do such a good job of running it. It’s good for the area and good for the people,” says Greg. “We had an excellent day, especially watching some of the antics, and it was great catching up with a whole lot of other people who love mountain biking too.”
Hi All,
It is with great pleasure I am able to report a relatively crime free week for the Motueka area, with very few burglaries reported.
There was one report of a bike being stolen from outside the Salvation Army in broad daylight. However, it was later located down Greenwood Street.
The bike had been left unlocked and it reminded me of an e-bike, which was stolen recently from outside a hotel and had also been left unlocked.
I’ve seen several bikes left unlocked outside supermarkets and shops because riders are just popping in for a few minutes, but in those few minutes a dishonest person could walk past and the bike is sitting there for the taking.
Please make an effort to secure your bike. The theft of bicycles is often an opportunistic theft and taking the time to secure your bike is often the best way to prevent it being stolen. It just takes a few seconds and can prevent you a lot of anguish, financial expense and from walking home.
We recommend a solid D-lock for securing your bike, as some smaller bike locks are easily cut through.
When applicable, store your bike in a secure area off the street.
Last week, the Motueka police also dealt with a male who was stopped for disqualified driving and drink driving. His car was impounded as a result.
There were six family harm related incidents reported, a male arrested for an assault and a television reported stolen from a property on Whakarewa Street. Keep safe out there everyone, Community
Constable Grant HeneyVolleyball Boys 2nd, Girls 1st
Football Boys 3rd, Girls 2nd
Tech Challenge 1st
Touch Girls 1st
Basketball Boys 2nd, Girls 3rd
Top Chef 2nd
Playball 3rd
Badminton Boys 3rd, Girls 2nd
Art Challenge 2nd
Golf 1st
Chess Boys 3rd, Girls 1st
Wearable Arts 3rd
Photo Challenge 2nd
Obstacle Course 1st
Team Skit 3rd
Ki-O-Rahi 1st
Ultimate Frisbee 3rd
Rogaine 2nd =
Bowls 2nd
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to trial for the July NZ Area Schools Nationals in Dunedin:
Tomas Girodo –Volleyball
- Motueka Library - 12 Pah Street - Phone 03 528 1047 -
Career & Training Fair@Motueka Library
Wednesday 12 May, 11am-2pm
Looking for work? Looking for a change? Want to upskill? For the Young and Young at heart. Come and talk to our Exhibitors about opportunities waiting for You.
Music at Motueka Library for NZ Music Month
Motueka Library is hosting talented music students from Motueka High School.
Friday 14 & 28 May, 1.15pm-2pm
Special Thanks to Hilary Sinclair the Head Music teacher for organising these concerts for us.
Kapa Korero! At Motueka Library
An informal, co-created te reo Maori conversation space. Fridays, 11am-12pm.
Autumn Aussie Surprise Reads at Motueka Library
27 April – 14 May
BookCafe at Motueka Library
Monday 17 May, 10.30-12pm
Topic: Book Chat
Law for Lunch@Motueka Library
Wednesday 26 May, 12pm-1pm
Kaye Lawrence will explain Employment Relations
Rosa Cameron –Volleyball, Netball
Flynn Morgan –Rugby, Ki-O-Rahi
Sarah Jones – Ki-ORahi, Volleyball, Basketball
Ryan Jones –Rugby, Volleyball, Basketball, Ki-ORahi Nivan Jelinek
– Basketball
Grace Mytton –Volleyball, Netball
Janette Chetham –Volleyball, Football
Lacey Burnett –Football
Kaya Hura – Rugby Trials will be held at Rangiora New Life, 16 and 17 May.
If you’re a local female looking for fun, friendship and fellowship in your retirement or semi-retirement years the Motueka Ladies Probus Club would love you to join them.
The Club provides the opportunity to meet with fellow retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities, all in the company of new friends.
Our Motueka Club has enjoyed speakers such as Richard Horrell of the Community Board and an Antarctica traveller, while talented singers and musicians have also entertained the group. Meeting on the second Friday of each month in the Motueka Bandrooms on Old Wharf Road from 10am-12pm local committee member Yvonne Hawken says the friendships she has formed since joining the Club have been “magic”.
“I really enjoy the people and I also
enjoy the interesting speakers we get along,” says Yvonne.
Established more than thirty years ago, the Motueka Probus Club initially met in Motueka’s then Swan Hotel, where McDonald’s now stands. At the Club’s 30th birthday celebrations in 2019 Foundation president Ruby Aberhart had the honours of cutting the cake.
With the Club all about friendship, fellowship and fun in retirement they encourage healthy minds and active bodies through social interaction and activities with our community’s retirees. The Club doesn’t conduct any fundraising, an appealing aspect say the members who welcome others to join them and share new ideas.
To join in the fun head along to the Bandrooms at their next meeting this Friday, 14 May from 10am-12pm or phone Ann 0210671077.
As recently reported in The Guardian, the Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust (NTCTT) is setting up a Coastal Corridor Bus Service - a minibus link between Motueka and Richmond, via Tasman and Mapua. The Trust is now looking for local volunteer drivers (no special licence required).
It is hoped that the Motueka Coastal Bus will run a few times a week.
Would you like to
help your community? Would you like to gain new skills?
Would you like to boost your confidence & wellbeing?
Please contact the Service Co-ordinator, Rachel Mason, if you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver, registering interest to book onto the bus or in joining our support group.
Email: coastalcorridorts@gmail. com / Tel: 022 6822
Support group members extend a huge thank-you to Ted at The Gecko for the wonderful fundraising evening he held and the financial support it has given our group.
Ted always extends generous hospitality to our members in making The Gecko available for a film in the school holidays and as an occasional treat for our grandparents.
We extend our gratitude to The Kite accommodation in Marahau for their generous support in matching funds raised by The Gecko.
Life is challenging raising grandchildren fulltime and this funding enables us to finance such help as Bridge Valley holiday
camps for the grandchildren which in turn gives a grandparent a few days of respite time to organise Waka outings with Waka Abel Tasman, a Christmas lunch and extras that are needed from time to time.
Thank-you for your support.
Regards, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group
Dear Editor,
I noticed in the latest Guardian that there appeared to be something of an orchestrated campaign to keep the current Elm trees in High St Motueka.
They are quite attractive at certain times of the year but
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I would be surprised if those who wish to keep them have shops in High St or live anywhere near the Motueka town-ship.
The shedding from these trees is pretty horrific and gives the shop operators a big job keeping the footpaths and gutters clear while nearby homes get swamped in the seeds. They get into every nook and cranny of houses and roof spaces.
There is also a bit of a safety issue with the current siting of the trees. The shadow effects from the trees can make it difficult to see people stepping out onto pedestrian crossings at times.
I think the idea of replacing the trees with less messy varieties is a good one and hopefully they will be a bit careful about the siting relative to crossings.
I also noticed that two of the four people on Street Talk were from out of town, one from Whangarei and one from Mapua and therefore of less relevance to how locals feel.
A point has been made about them having been there for 30 years. I’m not sure that this is particularly significant amount of time for trees.
They could be replaced by some reasonable sized young trees that would very soon be effective replacements.
Regards,
Laurie Hope Motueka
(See above photo)
Did you see the 2nd pedestrian? All clear now? Thank goodness that wasn’t a child about to step out.
If an employer had this crossing in a work environment, WorkSafe could be advised of the hazards to their employees using the crossing. The trees would be gone. The bollards would be gone. The seating would be gone. The rubbish bins would be gone. Anything
obscuring the motorist’s view of employees potentially using the crossing would go. Any delays in doing that would incur substantial punitive action from WorkSafe. Any employee failing to advise their employer of such workplace hazards could be fined and potentially jailed. Move the pedestrian crossings or remove the trees and the other items endangering our pedestrians. No excuses.
Regards, Malcolm Macleod
The SeniorNet, Top Of The South (TOTS) regional meeting was held on the April, 12 at the Motueka SeniorNet rooms, 42 Pah St. There were 34 members present representing Learning Centres from Nelson, Motueka and Golden Bay. Each Learning Centre gave a report on their activities for the past year which proved to be a valuable sharing experience. Roger Pittman of Nelson was elected to be the Regional representative to the National Federation for the next two years.
The guest Speaker for the meeting was Heather Newell, the CEO of the
Federation. She spoke of what had been achieved in the past year in spite of Covid-19 and she gave us an indication of the new initiatives the Federation is planning for the future.
After a finger food lunch Heather continued with a question and answer session. She faced some robust questions, but this allowed her to share some background with us on broader issues.
The meeting concluded about 3pm and members went away, very happy to have renewed some friendships and with fresh ideas for the year ahead. See ‘Out &About’ section for photos.
Kei ngā pātaka pupuri kōrero o te motu, tēnā rā koutou katoa.
Nau mai rā ki Te Kaiaotanga o Te Reo, he hui whakarauora reo Māori ka tū nei ki Te Tauihuo-Te-Waka-a-Māui. He mea manaaki tēnei hui e ngā iwi e rua nei, e Ngāti Apa ki Te Rā Tō me Rangitāne o Wairau. He tino tuatahitanga tēnei momo hui ki roto i tēnei o ō tātau kāinga kua hia whakatipuranga nei e ngaro ana te reo Māori. Heoi anō, arā tonu ētahi mahi e taea nei e tātau katoa.
Some of the greatest known te reo Māori exponents in Aotearoa will gather in Te Tauihu o te Waka-ā-Maui (the top of the South Island) this month for the region’s first ever Māori language revitalisation symposium.
Organisers, Te Tauihu iwi Ngāti Apa ki Te Rā Tō and Rangitāne o Wairau, hope the event, Te Kaiaotanga o Te Reo, will inspire not only whānau and those already working at the coalface of language revitalisation efforts, but also the wider community.
“Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui is one of many regions to have experienced the devastating loss
of Māori language,” says Jeremy Tātere MacLeod, Pou Arataki Ahurea at Rangitāne o Wairau.
“We all have a role to play in normalising te reo Māori and bringing it back - into our everyday lives, into our workplaces, into our homes. It’s a big job, but if we can inspire people and help spark that flame, then it all helps.”
Sir Tīmoti Kāretu (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu), who named Te Kaiaotanga o Te Reo, is one of several key speakers. Sir Tīmoti is one of Māoridom’s most respected linguists. He was the first Māori language commissioner, between 1987 and
1999, and then was executive director of Te Kohanga Reo National Trust from 1993 until 2003. In 2003, he was closely involved in the foundation of Te Panekiretanga o te Reo, the Institute of Excellence in Māori Language, and served as its executive director.
In 2019, Tīmoti translated nine songs from English to Māori language for the album, Waiata/ Anthems, which peaked at No. 1 on the New Zealand album charts in September 2019.
Other speakers in the line-up include radio and TV broadcasters and wellknown Māori lan -
guage champions Stacey and Scotty Morrison, stars of popular Māori Television kids’ show Te Nūtube Te Haakura and Atareta (Te Arawa), human rights lawyer and advocate Annette Sykes, author and te reo Māori lecturer Hēmi Kelly, and Tukiterangi and Renata Curtis, of Ngāti Rongomai in Rotorua, founders and co-principals of Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai. Te Kaiaotanga o Te Reo is to be held in Blenheim on May 19 and 20, 2021. Tickets are now available – visit www. tekaiaotangaotereo. co.nz.
Players and family members from Auckland, Whanganui, and New Plymouth descended on Motueka for the Easter Roller Hockey Tournament. The Motueka Recreation Centre was prepared and ready for 17 teams to play over the 3-day tournament. The new scoreboard installed at the rink made the scoring easy and kept supporters and viewers well informed throughout all of the games.
Players and supporters alike were treated to some spectacular team play and individual skills across all divisions. The Motueka teams have prepared hard for the event - committing to extra training during the Christmas break as well as supporting numerous fundraising initiatives.
Our small Club wish to acknowledge the support of our community at fundraising events as well as local businesses; New World Motueka, Fairfield Orchards, Ginger Dynamite, Hop Federation, Left Branch Cider who sup-
Above and top right: Motueka roller hockey teams, in the black and yellow, were among the 17 teams at the Easter Tournament.
plied products which were utilised as prizes at the tournament.
Strengthening the Roller Hockey family was a priority over the weekend as well. All games were played in good spirit, and with fierce competition.
Motueka’s junior members also arranged a Easter Egg hunt in Goodman Park for the 30-plus junior players. Many players went home with a number of bruises and aching muscles knowing they had played well. One player with a broken nose - from his own stick!
In the premier divi-
sion the Motueka Mako’s finished the tournament in 3rd place.
In Division 2 Motueka Mischief 4th place and Motueka Magic winners of this division. This game was won 4-3 during extra time against Taranaki. Our under-14 juniors Motueka Dolphins 3rd place.
Three Motueka players had to play for Taranaki in this division so they had enough players to enter. They played hard in yellow, placing 2nd against the dynamic Whanganui Lightning.
With the New
Zealand Roller Hockey community present at the tournament, the New Zealand women’s coach was able to run a Possible and Probable game. Two of Motueka’s youth are part of this training squad, Lila Scholes and Serena Curren.
The Club are currently working on a design for a new uniform. Thank you to Motueka High School who lent a set of uniforms to the Club.
The players were also training hard for a tournament in New Plymouth, before going on to Auckland for Queen’s Birthday.
Teamwork over trys?
Parents reveal the real reasons for encouraging kids into sports
MILO launches Pitch Your Club Competition to help grassroots sports clubs reach their goals this winter, as its revealed parents still use skills they learned on the field as children
According to data released today, just 31% of parents consider mastering a chosen sport as a main motivator for encouraging their child to play in a sports team. Instead, Kiwi parents have revealed that learning soft skills (67%), taking part in physical exercise (60%) and meeting new friends (57%) are the top reasons for encouraging kids to take part.
The research, commissioned by MILO as part of its ongoing commitment to children’s sport, also found that a whopping 94% of parents believe that being a member of a sports club can teach children valuable soft skills. Ability to work within a team came out top as the
most commonly identified skill (65%), while learning to overcome obstacles (53%), the importance of physical exercise (53%), as well as learning about commitment and goals (53%) were also listed as skills and benefits of club sport.
While the research revealed a strong association with the perceived benefits of sports clubs and their positive connections in the community, concerningly four in five (80%) felt that more funding should be available.
In a bid to keep fuelling Kiwi kids in sport, MILO has teamed up with New Zealand’s sporting greats, Dame Valerie Adams, Scott Barrett and Katrina Rore, to announce MILO Pitch Your Club. The competition offers teams and sports clubs across New Zealand the opportunity to win a share of $50,000 in cash and sports equipment plus the opportunity to feature in a Rebel Sports advert*.
Sports clubs of any size or sporting code,
with players of any age can enter themselves, family and friends are encouraged to nominate their favourite club too. The club will go in to win a share of equipment or cash to help them meet their goals, with winners chosen by a judging panel including Dame Valerie, Scott and Katrina.
Findings also uncovered the potential long term value of sports clubs, as 90% of parent respondents feel that skills they learned playing club sport when they were younger are still valuable today. Half still use the teamwork skills (51%) and improved social skills (50%) they developed, whereas two in five believe it improved their listening skills (43%) and helped them become a more gracious winner or loser (39%).
While additional funding may be required on the field, off the field the research reveals parents are some of the biggest investors of club sport, with their time. Kiwi parents
value being a part of a sports team so much they are spending an average of 145 hours a year, or six days, supporting their child’s sporting ambitions! The average 2.8hrs a week are spent on everything from driving their children to practice and watching games, to skills practice and washing kit.
Parents also admit to personal benefits they receive from their child’s involvement with club sport, with 43% revealing that it has provided an opportunity for them to bond over a mutual interest. Nearly half (45%) have made friends with other parents through their child’s sporting endeavours and 17% have learnt a new skill through volunteering as manager or coach for their child’s team.
Sporting hero and Pitch Your Club judge, Dame Valerie Adams, commented, “Growing up and participating in sport has shaped me into the person I am today. Most people know me as an individual athlete, but I also played on bas-
ketball, netball and rugby teams in my younger days. There are so many lifelong skills you learn in sport – it’s taught me how to overcome challenging situations, provided me with amazing opportunities and most of all lifelong friendships.
I’m so pleased to be involved and give back to grassroots clubs and support the next generation, so budding Kiwi athletes of all ages can have the opportunity to participate too.”
MILO spokesperson Fraser Shrimpton commented; “MILO has been fuelling Kiwi kids on and off the field for years and we know what an important role sport plays in the lives of so many. Regardless of what sport, or what level people are playing at,
having the opportunity to be a part of a team, get active, have fun, socialize and learn new skills shouldn’t be taken for granted, so we wanted to give a helping hand to the people that make it possible.
“MILO Pitch Your Club is calling on Kiwis to let us know what they need for their sports clubs to be in the running to win cash or new equipment. From the leaky roofs and new goal posts, down to new balls or kit, we want to hear from you!”
MILO Pitch Your Club invites clubs across the country to apply to win equipment or cash to help them meet their goals plus the opportunity to feature in a Rebel Sports advert. Clubs can be from any sporting code, with players of any age.
To pitch your club, head to milo.co.nz/ milopitch. Entries opened on 19 April 2021 and will close on 10 June 2021 and deserving clubs contacted from 18 June 2021. Terms and conditions apply*.
*Open to NZ residents 15+ (if under 18, obtain parent/guardian’s consent). Entries judged between 11.06.21-18.06.21. Beneficiary of all prizes will be winner nominated NZ local sports club who is registered with SportsNZ and has been approved by the promoter. Cash prizes include 1 x $10k, 2 x $5k and 10 x $1k plus 10 x $2,000 Rebel Sport Vouchers. Total prize pool up to $50k + money can’t buy experience. Promoter is Nestle New Zealand Limited.”
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Totara Picnic area on Rabbit Island came alive on Saturday 8, May, as 92 participants, their supporters and the Event Team prepared for the Family Friendly Trail Races on the Island. The 19 keen children ran a 3.5km circuit, while the adults had a choice of 7kms or 10kms. Everyone started together, with the adults providing lots of support and encouragement to the children. The children peeled off from the Great Taste Trail at Barnicoat Road, while the 7km runners peeled off at Coopers Road. The 10km course continued around the Island’s
coastal track turning into Bird Road and returning via Cooper Road.
Participants commented on the great variety of scenery, good signage out on the courses and a great Event Crew.
Well done to all participants, but notably to the following: Zoe
Bonny and Nicholas Newberry, first girl and boy respectively in the 3.5 km course, Ian Morrison and Amber Bonny, first and second placed runners in the 7.5km course and Eileen Beattie the fastest walker. Matthew Bowen and Hayden Squance battled it out at the front of the 10km
field while Angela Leck convincingly took out the women’s race. David Martin and Ros Smyth put in a great effort to lead the walkers’ home. We now look forward to the very popular ‘Wallace Shield’ cross country races at Rabbit Island, starting this Saturday, 15 May.
Motueka Squash teams are off to a good start in the Nelson and Bays Interclub competition. Both the men’s and women’s teams recorded victories but it was only after points count-back. In the women’s team Motueka have teamed up with two Nelson players but it was the Motueka players of Keren Barcas and junior, Lili Fitzsimmons that led the charge with 3-1 victories over their
respective opponents. In the men’s event, two victories and one loss meant that newcomer junior, Calver Wiffen, had to score 9 points against his opponent to secure a team win. With 8 points in the first two games he rallied around to get a further 8 in the last game and a team win. The league runs for 9 weeks before the finals.Results: Keren Barcas (B2) beat Jazmine Palmer-Bensemann
(B2) - 15/12, 15/9, 13/15, 15/13. Elisabeth Fitzsimmons (J2) beat Brigitte Landry (E) - 16/14, 15/9, 9/15, 15/9.
Nick Wiffen (A2) beat Mike J. Amai (B2) - 15/3, 15/3, 15/3. Alastair Byrne (C2) beat Eddie Allnutt (C2) - 15/12, 15/4, 15/7. Paul Harrison (D2) lost to Devin Golub (D1) - 7/15, 9/15, 8/15. Calver Wiffen (J2) lost to Stephen Calder (D1) - 5/15, 3/15, 8/15.
The weather held off nicely on Saturday for the large field who competed in the Open Foursomes.
This tournament is one of the most popular on our calendar and is kindly sponsored by Cederman Bros, Nathan and Kylie Binns and Quaystone. We are really appre-
ciative of their support!
The men’s event was very close with Nathan Binns and Rob Guild winning on countback from Andy Tasker and Tyler Cederman with both teams scoring 143.
3rd Bernie Hedges and Pete Tudberry on
144
4th Richard Bullock and Geoff Park on 149
5th Ralph Meikle and Grant Thorn on 151
6th Ian Buchanan and Lloyd Goodall on 152
7th Dennis Wright and Ian Rowling also on 152
8th Bernard Walsh
and Peter Taylor on 153
Men’s best Gross was won by Paul Bailey and Hadyn Morgan on 152
Second Brent Thomson and Peter Neil on 167
Ladies best Nett was
won by Grace Latimer and Kerry McConchie on 145
2nd Tania Appleman and Donna Mitchell on 148
3rd Shona Johnson and Sharon McGeown on 154
4th Dianne Strong and Betsy Hill also on 154
5th Jane Adams and Shirleen Miller on 160
Ladies best Gross was Emily Greenhough and Keriana Scott on 192
2nd Sally Jones and Jan Overall on 206
There were closest to the pins on all Par
3’s which made for a lot of prizes to reward good shots! Thanks once again to our sponsors and especially to Kylie Binns who assembled such an impressive prize table!
It was a fun tournament, thoroughly enjoyed by all the players!
Brent Guild has been appointed Executive General Manager, New Zealand, by OneFortyOne. Brent Guild replaces Lees Seymour, who resigned from the role in late 2020.
“We are very pleased to confirm Brent’s appointment,” says OneFortyOne Chief Executive Officer, Andy Giles Knopp.
“Brent has been
working as General Manager Forests for OneFortyOne New Zealand since 2019 and as one of two acting leaders for the New Zealand team for the past several months. In this role he has made a significant impact on the business, particularly during a difficult 2020.”
Brent says that he is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities offered by the role.
“Our industry is an important contributor to the Nelson Tasman and Marlborough regions. We have very committed teams in both the forest and the mill, and I am looking forward to working with them and better understanding the aspirations of our stakeholders,” says Brent. Brent Guild’s appointment as Executive General Manager, New Zealand, was effective from 1 March 2021.
On Wednesday, 7 April Maureen Pugh, National List MP based in West Coast-Tasman called on Minister of Tourism, Stuart Nash, to scrap the idea of yet more consultation and adopt her Members’ Bill as a Government Bill.
“Sensible, practical freedom camping legislation is in the ballot and ready to go,” says Maureen.
“Freedom camping has long been enjoyed by Kiwis and overseas visitors alike but as the volume of visitors has increased, so has the pressure on tourist infrastructure and some errant campers are leaving much more than just footprints in their wake.”
“Freedom camping is and will continue to be an important part of New Zealand’s tourism industry and must be managed well.”
“This bill updates freedom camping legislation across New Zealand to make it easier to crack down on some of the poor behaviour and make the rules consistent and easier to follow. It retains the current definition of freedom camping but imposes conditions to ensure it is well-managed.”
“Restrictions would include confining freedom camping which isn’t self-contained to within 200 metres of toilet facilities, empowering more government organisations to
limit freedom camping on land they control and provide stronger enforcement of fines for rule-breakers.”
“The implementation of these restrictions will ensure that as we re-open our borders to a post Covid-19 world, we are striking a practical balance between the very real economic benefits of freedom campers, but also the mess that some freedom campers leave behind.”
“Minister of Tourism Stuart Nash has previously made comments around targeting only wealthier tourists because of their high value to the economy. This is a very blunt approach to a complicated issue. He is quite clear that the government is looking for a sustainable solution to this issue and my bill would achieve it.”
“New Zealand is primarily a touring destination, and freedom camping is one of the many ways that people choose to experience our country. But there are a lot more people freedom camping than there used to be and this has created issues.
My bill will go some way to mitigating these so that, once we are reopened, New Zealand can continue to be a destination for all and I invite Minister Nash to put aside party politics and adopt my bill.”
The dynamic friendly couple have spent the last 12 years living in France. Lilian, with his background in the hospitality industry had a dream to one day open his own café in New Zealand. Along with his Kiwi wife Selena, they began to make plans to return to New Zealand and live out their dream.
In-between raising their two amazing girls, working, renovating their house and reflecting on their dream, a global pandemic hit. It was a challenging time for Selena and Lilian, they had sold their house and were now stuck in transit juggling young children, cancelled flights and temporary accommodation. By chance a friend offer them a holiday home until they made it back to New Zealand, whilst there the couple formed some new friendships, one of those was with a Nelsonian.
A warm welcoming atmosphere sets the scene as one meanders through the gate at Riverside Café. Entwined living dragons crafted from manicured shrubs greet visitors as they wander up the garden path, past the fish pond and through the door of a 160 year old homestead to enter the magical tranquility of this legendary local café.
Yes Riverside Café has reopened its doors with Selena and Lilian Raynaud at the helm. Their friendly smiles, delicious food and inviting atmosphere are delighting locals and winning hearts whilst satisfying hungry tummies in the process. Welcome to the next generation of the Riverside Café in Lower Moutere.
There are times in our lives when occurrences seem to flow together during the most unique circumstances. This is exactly what happened to Selena and Lilian in their journey to becoming the new operators of the legendary Riverside Café.
Finally Lilian and Selena made it back home. After a stint in quarantine, they set about searching for a café to call their own. Journeying around the country looking for the right place to call home, they decided to visit Nelson and catch up with their friend. Whilst in Nelson another friend mentioned to them Riverside Café was up for lease. The couple had a peek online, fell in love with the café and discovered the last year of challenges lead them to fulfill their dream. Every cloud has a silver lining and for locals, the re-opening of Riverside Café is a wonderful outcome.
If you haven’t visited Riverside Café before then you are in for a treat, it’s a wonderful experience. A safe place for children to enjoy whilst adults relax, a stop off whilst exploring the great taste trail, a lunch time treat and a place to catch up with friends and loved ones.
Gorgeous gardens surround the café, filled with a variety of interesting flora and fauna along with a unique cacti garden. Succulent lovers will be impressed with a wonderful barrel cacti which is possibly the largest of its kind in New Zealand. Succulents are also for sale on site, a precious memento from Riverside Café to take home and nurture.
An undercover veranda sweep’s around the side of the café, delicate vines trailing down the wooden columns. Another veranda is found at the front of the café, with a much loved playground nearby. The tranquility of enjoying a coffee and a bite to eat whilst ones youngsters’ are
are occupied playing on a giant turtle is welcoming experience for any parent. The front garden is also the perfect spot for those walking their canine companions to come for a refreshment. Yes dogs on leads are welcome in the front garden.
Everything is made by scratch at Riverside Café where possible, marinated capsicum, hummus and even chips. Yes, Veda organic potatoes are crafted into chips and the resulting taste is phenomenal. It’s a pleasure to see a healthy, tasty kids menu too.
Coffee lovers rejoice! Rabbit Island coffee is the brew of choice at Riverside Café. Milk lovers will be thrilled, bottles of Oaklands Milk are lined up in the fridge ensuring creamy rich delicious lattes, flat whites and hot chocolates are always available. Tea drinkers can be sure of choice, there’s traditional tea along with a range of other flavoursome blends such as orange and turmeric. Other refreshments include a variety of beverages and local drinks including Chia Sisters and Pete’s Naturals.
Inside Riverside Cafe the renovated homestead is full of imagination, old world charm, gleaming wood work and glorious art. Selena explains when their family returned to New Zealand they had four suitcase packed, three for the family and one full of artwork to place in the café they had dream of creating. Prints by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec that Selena and Lilian brought with them grace the walls next to unique cooper sculptures by one of Riverside Communities talented artists and grower of cacti.
Next time you are going out for a bite to eat or to socialise with friends, make sure you head to Lower Moutere and visit Riverside Café. Selena and Lilian along with their outstanding staff are looking forward to seeing you, meeting more of our wonderful local people and making you feel special at their unique, inspiring location whilst enjoy some of our region’s best food. And yes, parking is a breeze should you come by car, bike or even by horse. Riverside Café is set to become the social hub of Lower Moutere.
Find out more about Riverside Café via their social media, facebook.com/RiversideCafeNZ or their website riverside-cafe.co.nz
They are located at 289 Main Road, Lower Moutere. Come and experience the magic of Riverside Café for yourself!
A piano kindly gifted by the Steiner School waits to be played. Selena warmly invites any budding pianist’s to have a play while they are at the café. A wood burner ensures guests will be kept warm during the cooler months, whilst wrought iron candle holders lay in wait for imminent evening dining. Keep an eye on Riverside Café’s social media, evening dining is set to be coming soon.
The menu Lilian and Selena have created utilises the freshest local seasonal ingredients infused with European flair. Bacon and cheese gourgere with a crisp garden salad, gourmet platters, steak a la Marco (a nod to the restaurant where they met working together for the first time – called Chez Marco), leek, onion and spinach quiche and croissant croque are some of the choices for hungry diners. Naturally the menu will be changing over the colder months as Lilian harnesses the delicious seasonal winter vegetables on offer.
seen challenges recently including the Boxing Day hailstorm and of course a global pandemic. However on an international scale Covid has impacted everyone’s lives. Our RSE workers have taken it all in their stride with their positive attitudes paving the way for better things to come. We can learn a lot from them and the way they have handled such unique challenges.
We stopped in at Cederman Brothers Orchard and spoke to Kerupi and Steve, two RSE workers from Samoa about their work amid a global pandemic.
“It’s been rough”, said Steve.
“But it has been good having a job. This opportunity is everything for us. Being able to stay and provide for our families, even though it’s a long stay, it is worth it. We are all missing our families, but are focusing on providing for them, which is the reason we came here.”
Research on RSE workers in the horticulture and viticulture industries shows a Samoan worker’s income supports more than 10 people on average in their home country.
Steve has now been here since November 2019 and is thoroughly looking forward to reconnecting with his family at the end of the month.
Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers are part of the spirit that creates our incredibly diverse region. They not only support our orchardists but they add an immense amount of value to our town. Their happy smiling faces, warm personalities and melodic singing voices uplift not only Motueka, but also our hearts and souls. Our region is a better place because of them. This week we are celebrating 14 years of the involvement of RSE workers in our community.
Picking fruit is both a physically challenging and a skilled job. It is not easy to find staff capable of the rigours of the task, and young Pacific Islanders with high levels of fitness and strength are an invaluable resource at picking time.
The horticulture industry has experienced a few unfore-
He goes on to explain the benefits of his long stay, in true island style he is always looking on the brightside.
“I have learnt so much since I have been here. I’ve made so many new friendships and enjoyed working as part of a team. We have become like brothers, we are able to understand each other’s feelings and support one another.”
Kerupi nods his head in agreement. He has been coming to New Zealand to work at Cederman Brothers Orchard for some time now.
“Cederman’s have been a great family, we really enjoy working here,” explains Kerupi.
It’s fantastic to know our valuable RSE workers are being looked after so well especially during such challenging times.
HortNZ Chief Executive, Mike Chapman is full of praise for New Zealand’s wonderful RSE Workers.
‘Pacific workers are an integral part of the horticulture industry’s seasonal workforce, particularly for harvest and winter pruning. They make up the shortfall in New Zealanders while at the same time, enabling the horticulture industry to grow and employ more New Zealanders in permanent positions.”
‘Over the past decade, the New Zealand horticulture industry has grown by 64% to $6.49 billion while in 2019, before Covid struck, more than $40 million was returned to Pacific economies through the RSE scheme.”
In Lower Moutere, we caught up with Barry Wratten of Wratten Orchards. Barry is another grower who is full of praise for his valuable RSE workers.
“We haven’t got a business without RSE workers,” states Barry.
Barry goes over to Samoa to recruit his workers. However he focuses on recruiting from small farming villages, as they are the communities who need the most help.
“When our RSE workers return home they are able to make big changes to their lives, such as putting in plumbing, water tanks, running water and flush toilets. Such developments are life changing for these small villages. “
“Our RSE workers are incredibly productive and hardworking. At our peak we have around 70 RSE workers.”
“It’s an absolute pleasure to be in the paddock with them, they are wonderful happy people,” say’s Barry with a smile.
About the RSE scheme
The Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme came into effect in April 2007. The policy allows the horticulture and viticulture industries to recruit workers from overseas for seasonal work when there are not enough New Zealand workers.
There is an administrative limit or cap on the number of RSE places that can be taken up in any one year. This cap was set at 5,000 places when the scheme
Some of the fantastic RSE worker’s from Wratten’s Orchard, pictured here with young Ana Wratten-Pickett (Barry Wratten’s grand-daughter) was established in 2007, but the success of RSE has led to increased demand from employers. As a result the cap has swelled over the years to 14,400 places. Unless employers can show they have pre-established relationships with workers from other countries, they may only recruit workers under RSE policy from the following eligible Pacific countries:
• Fiji
• Kiribati
• Nauru
• Papua New Guinea
• Samoa
• Solomon Islands
• Tonga
• Tuvalu
• Vanuatu
The addition of our valuable RSE workers has allowed the New Zealand horticulture sector to grow and develop over the years. The employment offered to our pacific neighbours has uplifted not only our economy but also that of the Pacific Islands.
Official RSEs’ rated their new Pacific workers significantly higher than they did their new workers from other sources. For example, 98% rated them positively for their enthusiasm compared with 10% of new workers sourced from Work and Income.
Our RSE workers make the most of the opportunities provided to them and are highly valued by their employers as well as our community for their hard work dedication and enthusiasm.
The New ealand pple and Pear Industry has the world s highest productivity at metric ton per hectare, 48% higher than our nearest competitor and % higher than the world average for apples and pears. It’s thanks to our valuable S wor ers that the scale of productivity within this sector is so impressive.
An important component of being an RSE Employer is practicing pastoral care. Under the RSE scheme employers are required to ensure a variety of best practices are taking place, for example:
• Providing a wor induction programme to help worers settle in
• rranging somewhere for wor ers to live at a fair price. In fact, our local orchardist’s Investment in accommodation supports our S wor ers while alleviating any toll on residential housing in our communities.
• xplain how and where they can get medical insurance, access banking services and send money home safely.
• Transport to and from wor
• Translations of health and safety instructions
• pportunities for recreation and religious observance.
Some of our local orchardists utilise a wonderful educational programme called Va ameasina which is funded by the New ealand id programme of the inistry of Foreign ffairs and Trade. This programme enhances S wor ers lives by teaching valuable s ills including English language literacy, numeracy, financial, digital literacy and practical life skills.
Vakameasina focuses on topics selected by learners and employers. Beyond core modules focused on food and nutrition, health and safety, money management and digital technology, wor ers are able to gain nowledge and s ills that will improve their life bac home.
“Our fantastic RSE staff do a magnificent job in our orchards and their happy faces light up our community.” Motueka Fruit Growers Association President Richard Clarkson
new system is now available to help wor ers in the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme send their earnings to their home countries.
It follows a successful pilot of the S emittances and Superannuation project last year. Run by Immigration New ealand and the inistry of Foreign ffairs and Trade, and private financial services provider ppello
Services imited the project allowed participating S wor ers to ma e payments into superannuation schemes in their home countries, as well as send remittance payments home.
A review of the pilot found:
• It met its targets
• It was simple, secure and easy to use for both wor ers and employers
• It allowed wor ers to send money home more cheaply than if they used traditional wire service providers.
As a result of these findings, it has been decided the scheme will be rolled out to all S wor ers in New ealand. The new approach provides a safe and secure pathway for wor ers to ma e voluntary superannuation contributions and send money home in a way that is convenient and cheap. It is also compliant with New ealand s obligations under anti money laundering laws.
Results of the Tradies sponsored Open Mixed TwoDay Triples bowling tournament held on Saturday, 1 & Sunday, 2 May 2021.
A large field of 30 teams from across the Nelson & Tasman regions competed with glorious weather making it an enjoyable two days of lawn bowls.
Adding to that success was the generosity of six Motueka trade companies who sponsored this tournament. Those companies were; Think Water, TR Builders, Flooring Xtra Motueka, Christoffersen Painting & Decorating, Bartholomew Plumbing and Electrical Worx.
The Motueka Bowling Club would
like to acknowledge and thank them all, for their support of our club.
Results from Day Two:
Division 1
1st Marty Hammond, Linda Sisterson, Di Holland from the Nelson Club with 3 ½ wins, 20 ends, 47 points
2nd Paul Bakin, Jo Trenker, Susie Dodson from the Stoke club with 3 wins, 22 ends, 33 points
3rd Wayne Tibble, Rae Inglis, Ron Inglis from Motueka club with 3 wins, 20 ends, 41 points
4th Lloyd Bellis, Rhonda Bellis,
Barbara Thomason from the Stoke club with 2 wins, 22 ends 36 points
Division 2
1st Dave Parata, Carolyn Keenan, Christine Henton from the Stoke club with 4 wins, 24 ends, 59 points
2nd Jamie Hoult, Malcolm Chalmen, Rae Petersen from the Stoke club with 3 wins, 21 ends, 40 points
3rd Allan Grifith, Mike Carter, Janis Reynolds from the Stoke club with 2 ½ wins, 21 ends, 32 points
Division 3
1st Barry Chinnery, Maurice Dodsworth, Ali Brett from the Richmond
club with 4wins, 26 ends, 52 points
2nd Lorraine Arnold, Anne Curtiss, Mike Turnball from the United club with 4 wins, 25 ends, 57 points
3rd Barry Yeatman, Sue Yeatman, Peter Fitzwater from the Motueka club with 4 wins, 25 ends, 52 points
4th Trevor Hodgkinson, Hugh Douglas, Dotti Holgarth from the Motueka club with 3 wins, 26 ends, 54 points
5th Peter Cromwell, Ken Spencer, Yvonne Spencer from the Motueka club with 2 ½ wins, 22 ends, 48 points
When Golden Bay dairy farmer Phil Smith took over the coaching in March of Golden Bay’s female football team, the Shield Maidens, he did so with the intention of raising the profile of women’s football.
A talented footballer himself, Phil has played and been involved in the game he “loves” since the age of four.
“I found football for me was something I was really good at, I wasn’t much good at rugby. With football you don’t have to be overly fit to be good, it’s more of a strategy game. I just love everything about it.’
Fortunate enough to spend time under legendary New Zealand footballer Wynton Rufer gleaning invaluable knowledge, Phil used his connection to secure a Bay visit from Wynton, a three times winner of the Oceania Footballer of the Year.
“I really want to build up the profile of women’s football and get amongst it,” says Phil. “But it’s not just limited to football it’s all about encouraging
those even if they’re not playing football into finding a sport and enjoying it.”
Contacting Wynton to see if he’d bring his skills to share in Golden Bay, Phil was delighted upon receiving a positive response that sees Wynton in the area next week.
“We’re going to go around our Golden
Bay schools promoting football and just as importantly self-belief.
It’s so good for Golden Bay.”
The anticipation of Wynton’s visit has resulted in the Shield Maidens acquiring further sponsors, which Phil says makes a huge difference to the team and will enable them to travel to Christchurch
at the end of the season for a competition.
The team is “rapt” to have Latitude Homes, Wholemeal Café and Outback Spraying supporting them this season. Aside from visiting the schools on Friday, Wynton will train with the Shield Maidens on Thursday, enjoy a fundraising dinner at the Wholemeal
Café on Friday and on Saturday, 22 May will take to the sideline and watch the Shield Maidens play the Tahuna Blue Birds at Takaka’s Rec Park Centre.
“It’s so great to be able to have some focus on women’s football, it’s always been there but is generally tucked in the corner.”
Ferns 3pm Tasman Diamonds Fundraising Raiders
3 Festival Fun Day All teams – players and coaches to meet at court 3.
1 Ngatimoti Ferns UMO Emeralds Meyah G / Lily J
2 LMO Diamonds Riwaka Goal Getters Sophie M/ MHS Mapua/Moutere
1 SPC/Brooklyn MSS Yellow Lucy S / Carly G
2 LMO Hot Hearts Tasman Bullets Ella G / MHS Town
1 Parklands Whetu Riwaka Hot Shots Samantha / MHS 9B
Year 7 & 8 and Senior Games
3 Brooklyn Stars LMO Stars Char / Mel
2 Ngatimoti Diamonds LMO Galaxy MHS 10 Gold / Sheree G
3 MHS 9 Country MHS 9 Mapua/Motueka Tui C / Vikings
4 ROG Blue Rogue Raiders Steph / Mel
1 MSS B Parklands Mako MHS 9B/ Madison W
2 MHS 9 Town Rebel Raiders Lani R / Marcela B
3 MHS 10 Black Huia Wairua Trish R / Sheree G
4 Huia A Huia Mauri Raelene / AJ
1 Tasman Sapphires LMO Galaxy Hayley R / Geri S
2 MSS A UMO Gladiators Bridget L / Carly G
3 MHS Snr B Huia Ora Violet / Jess K
4 ROG Royal Huia Mana A J / Raelene
1 Tasman Diamonds RIwaka A Ashlee / MHS Snr B
2 MHS 9 B MHS 10 Gold Lou / Jess King
3 ROG Social Vikings Violet / Abby
4 Huia Kaha Huia Manawa Rochelle / Emma G
5
Opening Day was a great success for the Waimea Harriers and Athletics Nelson Clubs Winter Programme.
There was a family picnic atmosphere at Botanics on the afternoon of Saturday, 1 May as runners and walkers, young and old gathered for the Opening Event of Waimea Harriers and Athletics Nelson’s 2021 Winter Running Programme.
On a bright sunny afternoon, 56 adults and 18 enthusiastic children took off from the grassy field up into the trails around the Centre of New Zealand.
The children peeled off from the adults after running together initially, and had their own 1km course, which older children went around twice. The adults continued on into the Maitai Valley and up the relentlessly climbing, wind-
GRADES = One Intermediate A team will play two games each week to eliminate a BYE in the draw. Please check carefully GRADE 1 & 2 will be combined for Presidents Round, this is due to each grade having 4 in it and to encourage a better competition. Grade will be split for Championship and Handicap rounds.
ThisÊSaturdayÊ15thÊMay,Ê3pmÊonÊCourtÊ4.
All interested players for Under 14, 16 and 18 complete sign in form at the office during the day and please be at court 4 by 3pm, warmed up.
Results of the Krammer Holding sponsored Open TwoFour-Two Pairs bowling tournament held on Saturday 8, May 2021
Once again, this tournament was well supported with 30 teams of pairs participating.
Both greens needed to be used to accommodate this large number.
The competition was split into two sections with each section playing 4 games of 75 mins each. Fortunately, the rain held off allowing all games to be completed.
The Motueka Bowling Club would like to acknowledge and thank Krammer Holdings for their generous sponsorship.
The Krammer family have a longstanding relationship
with the Motueka Bowling Club. One of the greens is name after Mick Krammer and daughter Kaye Brougham still plays bowls, competing in the Tournament and supplying afternoon tea.
Kerry Krammer, Mick’s son and also a member of the club, kindly put up the sponsorship.
Results from Section A (artificial green):
1st Neville Scott, Di Potts from the United Club with 4 wins, 23 ends, 56 points
2nd Maurice Dodsworth, David Walker from the Richmond club with 3 wins, 24
ends, 60 points
3rd Abraham Van Wyk, Ron Mathews from Motueka club with
3 wins, 22 ends, 38 points
Section B (Cotula green)
1st Murray Foskett, Selwyn Kotua from the Pohara club with 4 wins, 22 ends, 53 points
2nd Justine Cowman, Darryl Knapp from the Motueka club with 3 ½ wins, 24 ends, 40 points
3rd Trevor Hodgkinson, Hugh Douglas from the Motueka club with 2 wins, 25 ends, 55 points
ing track to the top. They were rewarded with a downhill section before starting to climb up again for their second lap.
While all participants are to be congratulated on their effort, a few athletes deserve special mention.
Andre Bonny was the fastest male run-
ner and Angela Leck the fastest female in respectively fast times of 28.52 and 32.08 mins. The fastest walker was John Llewellen. Mia Townley, a junior, who chose to run the adult course finished in a very commendable time of 32.55 mins.
Charlotte Lawlor led
the 1-lap runners home with Bella Cain Townley the fastest of the 2-lap runners. The participants were looking forward in anticipation to the next Saturday’s Event, Trail Running at Rabbit Island, with distances to suit all ages and abilities, walkers and runners.
Saturday mornings, at 9.30am, sees a group of enthusiastic kids getting together at Goodman Park, to play football. This is Motueka AFC Fun Football. These young footballers, aged between 5 and 8 years, are keen to get on in and learn the skills required for playing the game.
De’Anne Fraser coordinates these games each Saturday, with her knowledge, encouragement, and a fantastic approach to young football.
De’Anne plays herself, as part of the Motueka AFC Woman’s team, The Angels, and so has knowledge to give for both on and off the pitch. The mini pitches are set up with popup goals and children are divided into teams according to their age. The teams have 7 aside and game time is for 20mins each
way. One group is for children turning 5 or 6 this year and focuses on ball skills, learning to play as a team and encouraging confidence. The next age group is for the children turning 7 or 8 this year and builds on these football skills, encouraging more team awareness, playing of the ball and learning skills that they will need for the next football stage, of 9th grade. The main emphasis is for these children to have fun playing the game of football and interacting with their peers. Parent help is always encouraged and appreciated. Practice for Fun Football is taken by De’Anne at 3.30pm on Wednesdays, at Goodman Park. If you think your child would like to play, pop on down to practice to say hi and see what it is all about.
Round
North/South
1st Mary Hamilton & Vicki Adnams 60.63%
2nd Karen Hawker & Mary Pupich 56.25%
3rd Carolyn Gatenby & Mary McCallum
East/West
1st Julia Armstrong & Ray Cannell 62.50%
2nd Barry Simpson & Clive Thomas 58.86%
3rd= Bet Glengarry & June Tippett 58.41%
3rd= Malcolm Macleod & Katrina Mataric
Results from Motueka AFC
Saturday games:
Motueka Angels played Golden Bay Shield Maidens at Memorial, Motueka winning 3-0
Taste of Turkey Masters Vs FC Nelson Masters, Motueka lost
2:8
Green Acres 2nd XI Vs Richmond
Hornbills, Motueka lost 0-1
ITM 1st XI Vs Nelson Suburbs FC Development team, Motueka won 3-2
POD: Marvin Strub
Vipers Vs FC Nelson International, Motueka lost 0-7
POD: Julian Woodhead Wolves Vs Suburbs, Motueka won 6-2
POD: Harry Kemp Titans Vs Mapua Magic, Motueka won 5-0
Motueka Wasps Vs Golden bay Pumas, Motueka lost 2-3
POD: Jacob Robertson
Falcons Vs Mapua, Motueka had a hard game with a loss on the scoreboard.
Shooting Results
3.5.2021
Emily Greenhough
100.7
John Greenhough
99.4
Barry Fickling 98.4
Ethan Martin 97.3
Krystal96.3
Heather Adams 95.3
Viv Tibbs 95.3 97.4
John Gibbs 95.2
Meyah Greenhough
94.287.1
Pete Walker 91.2
Zahli Greenhough
85
Bailey Ewers 79 92.1
Blake76.1
Lynk 6458.1
Callum Soper 55
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The Shed- Every Wednesday 10am More Info phone 027 921 4074
ART - MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.
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BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 4444708
BONANZA BARGAIN BOOK SALE Mapua Library, Aranui Road, Mapua. Sunday 16th May. 9am - 2pm Look for the balloons!
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
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KNIT AND NATTER every WEDNESDAY New group meet on WEDNESDAYS 10.30-12.30 Bring knitting Share ideas Learn and Chat $3 includes a cuppa.
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.
GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com
INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 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
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.
MOTUEKA COMMUNITY PATROL. A Friday or Saturday night once a month, looking for new volunteers to join us, can you help. Please contact motueka@cpnz.org.nz
MOTUEKADISTRICT BRASS Teenagers and young people have a place in Motueka District Brass. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244
MOTUEKA GRG SUPPORT GROUP 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.
MOTUEKALIVE POETS, Wednesday 19th May, 7.00pm, Motueka Yacht Club, Ward Street, Motueka Wharf. Open Mic for Poets. All welcome, share your poems or be part of the supportive audience. Koha entry. Enquiries Maggie, mzbrown@slingshot.co.nz.
MOTUEKA MENZSHED Ever thought of joining the MenzShed? Check us out. Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm
MOTUEKANEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.
QUILT SHOW Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Rd, Motueka May 14-16. 10-4pm. Admission $5
MOTUEKA SENIORNET Hear all about Mauritius in our Countries & Cultures Interest Group this Thursday at 2.30pm. Phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz
NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 to book a ride, 24hrs notice required / mapuawheels@gmail.com
NELSON SOCIAL DANCE CLUB Social dance, May 15, Club Waimea, 7.30pm - 11.00pm, Band - Night Shift. New dancers very welcome. Entry $10 for members, $15 non-members. Ph Chris 0211601358
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137
RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Contact Peter 0275443923 for further information and times.
RUMMIKUB every Thursday 1-4pm at Motueka
Senior Citizens Contact Dylis 5288960
SANCTUARY PONDS WORKING BEE, Old Wharf Road, Saturday 15th May from 9.30am. Join Keep Motueka Beautiful volunteers planting trees, shrubs and wetland plants in this beautiful park. Wear gum boots and gardening gloves and BYO spade if you can, but we will have some available. Refreshments provided.
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS. If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or ph 539 1137 for details.
SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust. Contact us today housing@ght.co.nz ph: 03 5457100
THE HEART FOUNDATION is offering the public the opportunity to come and learn about Medications for the Heart – what they are; what they do; and how to take them etc. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. Our speaker is local pharmacist, John Dunn. Thursday May 13. 10.30 – 12.00. Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve.
THE MALE ROOM in Motueka. Free service for male survivors. Peer support. Where: 24a Tudor Street. Wednesday and Thursdays and other days by appointment. Call Carl on 0224524215 or email steppingstone4@gmail.com Website www. maleroom.co.nz
THE RADIO YACHT SQUADRON NELSON invites all owners and interested parties to an Open Invitation Day for DF 65 radio control yacht owners to be held on Sunday 23 May 2021 at Best Island commencing at 1 p.m. This is a chance for DF 65 owners to get together and sail competitively. For further information contact Basil on 02108425809.
TIKI TOUR TUESDAY 11th May 10am-3pm. Going to Tapawera Cafe. Bookings essential. $3 bus. Pay for own lunch. Contact Chris 0212514359
WAIMEA HARRIERS RACE 1 Wallace Shield. Saturday 15th May Registration at 1.45pm by the flag at the Old Domain Picnic Area at Rabbit Island. Briefing 2.20pm everyone starts 2.30pm. Estimated time race no watches allowed. All abilities welcome including Juniors. Queries 0276731145
The family of Ross “Tooth” McNabb wish to thank you all for the flowers, messages of condolences, baking, support and love. And express our thanks to the Mot District Nurses, the Drs and St John’s following his recent passing 18th April 2021. Wiith love we remember.
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 0274484430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).
ANTIQUES, Furniture, Collectables. 6 rooms, huge selection with recent estate lots inc toys, car & house, lamps, paintings, silver, jewellery, china, cameras, records, marine, small & large furniture, etc, etc. Sell-Buy-Value. 30 years experience @ Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond (Ph 544 0723) www. antiquesnewzealand.co.nz
arborist
ALL T R EE CARE
Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426.
death notices
FREETH, Norma Earlien
Passed away on the 9th of May 2021. Aged 87. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert Freeth. Dearly loved mother of Christine Freeth. Friends are welcome to attend a service for Norma, held at the Motueka Cemetery on Friday the 14th of May at 10:30am.
dentures
NEW DENTU RES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.
GORRILL, David Alan 17.5.1929 - 11.5.2019 and Dorothy D. 22.2.2011 Sadly missed. Your loving family.
funerals
Flexible regional enrolment opportunities e ealand s leading pro ider for specialist education uniquely for girls.
For more information contact the school 03 544-8119 or principal@salisbury.school.nz www.salisbury.school.nz
public notices
Open Day for Enrolment Enquiries
22 May 10am - 2pm
Flexible regional enrolment opportunities
New Zealand’s leading provider for specialist education uniquely for girls.
For more information contact the school 03 544 8119 or principal@salisbury.school.nz www.salisbury.school.nz
chimney sweep
CHIMN EY S WEE P Marahau - MoutereTasman and surrounds. Query or quote please phone Steve 021-08101146.
carpet cleaning church services entertainment
Selling for health reasons. 027 2245 045.
GARDEN SLEEPERS 10 pack Eucalyptus 200 x 100 x 1.8m ‘SPECIAL’ $250 Ph. 021 228 5025
FURNITURE, all sorts. Recent stock both large & small. Lasting quality. Local free delivery on most items @ Souchebys Antiques,75,Gladstone Rd, Richmond.
public notices
properties wanted
CASHED UP BUYERS
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Expertise is having the right answers.
With 140 years of helping New Zealanders with their legal and financial matters, there’s almost no situation we haven’t studied or solved. From wills to family trusts, we can o er expert advice and tailor made solutions to any family situation.
The team at Public Trust Nelson can visit your home in Motueka, or meet you at Morrison Square, Level 1, Suite 3/244 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010. Give us a call on 0800 371 471 to book an appointment or for more information. publictrust.co.nz
garage sales
www.motuekasundaymarket.co.nz
SAPPHIRE & ZIRCONIA
3 rings joined together. Reward. Please phone 0274737272
firewood
5 EGINTON STREET. Saturday 15th May. Household goods, clothing, BBQ & lots more. 9am start (NOT before)
Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office by 10am Tuesday. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.
situations vacant
Looking for property in Mapua / Tasman / Kina area. Somewhere to build our next home. Large section 1000mt2 to 8,000 mt2 Or if you have a modern 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom home. We want to hear from you email pix & description and address to jo@poshpaws.co.nz
public notices
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.
STORAG E Systems
Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6.20 a week. Ph 528 4060.
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
wanted to buy
CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY VINTAGE / QUALITY TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING PH TIM GLADSTONE T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235
SHED ITEMS, garden tools, wheel barrow, estate, house clearout/ downsizing items. Ph Matt 021 178 2346
