The Guardian - 12 October 2022

Daffodil Day raises over $16,000 in Motueka

Daffodil Day coordinators Jan Riley, Maree Satherley and Megan Strong (pictured right to left) would like to thank all the volunteers, the businesses that hosted a stall, the schools and early childhood centres that participated and everyone who donated towards this very worthy cause. With over 100 volunteers helping in the lead up to the big day, local Daffodil Day organisers are thrilled to let their supportive community know that this year we raised over $16000 in Motueka alone. This includes sales of fresh daffodils prior in the lead up to the street appeal on the day. While many of us noticed the street itself was relatively quiet on Daffodil Day, the total raised was topped up by participating local schools and early childhood education centres who outdid themselves with their support.

Tasman District Council 2022 Triennial Elections - PRELIMINARY RESULT

The preliminary result for the Tasman District Council elections held on Saturday 8th October is as follows.

Mayoralty

KING, Tim 11,949

HARVEY, Mike 2,882

CLARK, Maxwell

2,647

COOK, Aly NZ

Outdoors & Freedom

Party 2,178

OSMASTON, Richard Money Free Party

New Zealand 234

INFORMAL 21

BLANK VOTING

PAPERS 392

Motueka Ward (3 vacancies) Votes

Received

MARU, Brent 2,990

WALKER, Trindi

2,082

DOWLER, Barry

1,865

PALMER, Ian

Independent 1,649

BROWN, Richard

Independent 1,353

HUGHES, Nick

Putting people first

915

GRAHAM, Terina

Upholding Integrity

817

LEWANDO, Barbara

573

INFORMAL 13

BLANK VOTING PAPERS 42

Motueka Community Board (4 vacancies)

Votes Received

* MARU, Brent

(Withdrawn) 3,277

ARMSTRONG, David

2,142

HUGHES, Nick

Putting people first

1,703

HUTT, Claire 1,511

GRAHAM, Terina Community Minded

1,211

CARTER, Dana 1,181

CORBETT, Tania 974

LEWANDO, Barbara

Independent 762

URWIN, Maureen 632

MCCALLUM, Margaret Independent 532

KAMPHUIS, Ellie 469

PETEREIT, Charmaine 337

INFORMAL 3

BLANK VOTING PAPERS 91

(* Preliminary result only - Withdrawn as potentially elected at ward)

Golden Bay Ward (2 vacancies) Votes

Received

HILL, Chris 1,646

BUTLER, Celia 1,588

LAKE, Quinn 498

WOLFEN-DUVALL, James 466

SMITH, Phil 50

INFORMAL 2

BLANK VOTING

PAPERS 31

Lakes-Murchison

Ward (1 vacancy)

Votes Received

BRYANT, Stuart Gordon 708

MCNAMARA, Dean

No to 3 Waters and irresponsible debt 326

ROGERS, Sharon 252

OSMASTON, Richard 87

INFORMAL 2

BLANK VOTING

PAPERS 33

Moutere-Waimea

Ward (3 vacancies)

Votes Received

MACKENZIE, Christeen 3,455

SHALLCRASS, Dan 2,599

KININMONTH, Mike Independent 2,359

TROLOVE, Jono Local Democracy & Public Service 2,024

WOODLEY, Kelvin

1,425

ROBINSON, Dan

Common Sense 1,371

INFORMAL 4

BLANK VOTING

PAPERS 153

Richmond Ward (4 vacancies) Votes Received

MALING, Kit Independent 4,072

ELLIS, Jo 2,475

GREENING, Mark

Sensible, Ethical and Open 2,223

DAIKEE, Glen 2,130

TOMSETT, Joni 2,082

STEVENSON, Rachel

2,008

CLARK, Maxwell

1,937

GRIFFITH, Ray

Community focused governance 1,538

TYLER, Tim 1,513

TERRILL, Adele

Common sense local governance 1,323

INFORMAL 10

BLANK VOTING

PAPERS 136

The voter return was 48.87%, being 20,303 votes, excluding special votes.

Inequity in retirement savings

By Elise Vollweiler

It is a universal truth that when your job involves being a stayat-home parent, you get to be completely and unashamedly biased about the end product of your hard work. It’s also common knowledge that when you are a stay-athome parent, the pay is terrible.

In the short term, you are giving up your income. Your household feels the effects of this immediately, and you adapt as best you can.

However, there is a longer-term consequence here too, and many people don’t give it much thought.

Your KiwiSaver balance. When you stop your paid work, you are also sacrificing the ongoing contributions to your retirement fund. Thirty years or so down the track, this will matter hugely, as it is money that did not have a chance to exponentially grow to feather the nest of your retirement.

Women get the raw end of the deal. Statistically, if a family has a stay-at-home parent, it is the mother. About 20% of women who are not in the workforce list their primary occupation as childcare. This compares with 3% of nonworking men.

The common scenario is that the man continues with fulltime work, while the mother takes some time out of the workforce to stay at home with the kids. As Castle Trust Financial Planning’s Glyn Lewis-Jones points out, this creates an imbalance in retirement savings.

“The father’s KiwiSaver contributions are usually based on his earnings, but he wouldn’t be able to achieve those earnings if the mother wasn’t at home with the children.”

Due to this time out of the workforce, as well as the lingering pay inequities between men and women, the latter’s earning ability is generally worse, and this is amplified over time, resulting in a huge disparity in KiwiSaver balances.

“It is the woman who faces more of a problem with their long-term financial future,” Glyn says.

New Zealand Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson recently discussed the fact that the current average KiwiSaver balance for men is 20% higher than it is

for women.

“The data is clear, and the reasons are obvious,” she said. “We earn less over our working lifetimes, we spend more time out of the workforce, we bounce back less successfully after financial life shocks, like divorce, and we live longer.”

Glyn’s solution is to help his customers make an individual, target-based plan. “If each partner has their own target, it is relatively easy to work backwards and look at the contribution rates necessary to hit those targets.”

If your relationship flourishes, and you are paying for your joint retirement from the same pool of money and with the same financial mindset, in theory it doesn’t particularly matter whose account it comes from. If, however, your relationship ends before you climb to the top of the retirement hill, or you and your partner have differing ideas about controlling the purse strings, your journey down the other side could quickly go from “comfortable descent” to “slippery slope”. For people who are not in relationships, the same method successfully applies. Glyn urges singles and couples alike to seek help setting their targets and working out how to achieve them.

To future-proof your retirement savings, call in to see the team at Castle Trust Financial Planning on Motueka’s High Street.

NZ Cider Festival ‘bigger and better’ for 2022

Nesting Time for Little Blues

Cider lovers will be getting excited for the upcoming New Zealand Cider Festival at Founders Heritage Park on Saturday, 12 November.

The annual pilgrimage of cider lovers to the New Zealand Cider Festival is looming and 2022 is set to be the biggest festival yet. A record number of cider producers are set to arrive in Nelson on Saturday, 12 November and once again serve up the very best of New Zealand Cider at Founders Heritage Park.

Festival Director, Shelley Haring says, “At this stage we have 24 cider producers coming from all over New Zealand, with a few more to confirm. This is the most producers we have had at a festival yet which we are so excited about, especially after having to cancel the 2021 festival”.

“The cider industry is exploding in popularity, there is a huge range of New Zealand cider makers out there producing innovative and tasty products.

New Zealand’s climate, in particular its long summers, is per-

fect for growing apples that are world famous for their quality. The list of cider varieties is long and forever growing – still, medium, sparkling, sweet, dry, apple, pear, ice, barrel fermented, low/ zero alcohol, there’s something for everyone. All of these styles and many more will be available for tasting at the New Zealand Cider Festival in November.”

Carmen Gray, owner of Elemental Cider in Otaki says, “I cannot wait to bring our Cider to the Festival, after last year’s event having to be cancelled there is a lot of anticipation for the industry to get together again and celebrate cider!”

The Nelson festival will coincide with the annual New Zealand Cider Awards, festival attendees will be the first to try the 2022 award winning ciders and also join cider workshops with industry professionals, learn how to create cider cocktails and see who is crowned Amateur Cider Maker of the

Year.

Main stage will have you dancing all day, with well-known Nelson-born Phil Madsen jetting in from Auckland, where he will be joined by a line-up of local bands – Brazilian Social Club, Minor Celebrity, DJ King B and youth duo Kahu & Alyahna.

The festival is a celebration of all things cider and is an event

for the whole family. Pair your cider with local artisan food and relax within the beautiful setting of Founders Heritage Park, it’s a Cider Lovers dream.

Tickets on sale now, $45 (under 18yrs free with guardian)

The New Zealand Cider Festival

Saturday 12th November 2022, 1-7pm www.nzciderfestival.com

The nesting season for little penguins/ korora has begun with a flourish with the first eggs being logged by the monitoring team.

The local nesting habitat of Little penguins/korora encompasses the bays from Tapu Bay, Kaiteriteri and bays north into the Abel Tasman National Park as well as around the Nelson port area.

Typically a pair of little blues will lay

two eggs per nesting season which take approximately 35 days to hatch. It takes a further eight weeks of constant feeding by the parents before the chicks fledge.

“It’s particularly important over the next 3 months that nests and burrows are undisturbed,” says Linda Jenkins of the Tasman Bay Blue Penguin Trust. Locals and visitors can help by keeping to formed pathways

at beach access points and walking the beach near the water rather than in the dune and vegetation areas. This reduces the chances of accidentally crushing a penguin burrow. Low tide flats and estuary areas which are breeding and feeding habitat for shorebirds should also be avoided. Keeping dogs on leads at all times in habitat areas helps to minimise disturbance.

Chris Day Cremator Operator

A Little Blue Penguin at home in a nesting box.

600 native trees planted in Thorp Bush

as an “acutely threatened” ecosystem.

Since 1977 sporadic efforts have been made to restore the bush and fill in some of the clearings with appropriate native species and the forest is now considerably denser than in 1950. The clearings allow in light, heat, wind and weeds, which compromise the health of the bush. So KMB has

concentrated on filling in grassy clearings and restoring some of the understorey species.

“The people of Motueka are privileged to be able to experience walking in a native forest, accompanied by warbling tui, right in the middle of town,” says Isobel. However, KMB asks folk to stay on the footpaths, as trampling in the bush is preventing

natural regeneration, as well as damaging some of KMB’s recent planting. There has also been some deliberate vandalism, which is very disappointing to all the volunteers. Nevertheless, it is encouraging to see some trees planted four years ago that are now three or four metres high.

Volunteers get stuck in during a planting day in Thorp Bush

Keep Motueka Beautiful (KMB) has recently completed the planting and mulching of over 600 trees in Thorp Bush/ Te Maatu.

TDC removed the ugly, disintegrating asphalt turning circle and KMB planted up the area with ecosourced native trees. The work was delayed because much of the area was waterlogged after the wet winter and it took a number of working bees. Fifteen

KMB volunteers, clad in gum boots, waded through mud to complete the work.

Over the last four years KMB has been working, with the support of TDC, to restore Thorp Bush and has planted over 1700 native trees and shrubs. “This will certainly help to soak up CO2, but that’s not the main reason for doing it,” says Isobel Mosley, Chair of KMB.

Tall forest like Thorp Bush used to cover

the floodplains of the Motueka and Waimea Rivers from Riuwaka to Richmond, interspersed with areas of swamp along the water courses. By the 1840s much of the forest had been cleared by Maori settling in the area. However, “Te Maatu”, the Great Wood still covered an estimated 350 hectares. Clearance increased with European settlement and in the 1950s cattle were grazed under the trees, almost

totally destroying the understorey. Today less than 1% of the original forest remains in the district. Thorp Bush is down to 4.6ha, but is still the largest remnant of alluvial podocarp-hardwood forest left in the district. So, although it is much modified, Thorp Bush has immense ecological value. It also contains some trees that are now uncommon in this area, such as white maire and pokaka, but it is classed

Despite recent vandalism volunteers are encouraged by trees thriving that were planted a few years ago.

MOTUEKA / GOLDEN BAY

October Open Day for Moutere Artisans

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Just 30 kilometres outside Nelson you’ll find the historic village of Upper Moutere. Established in 1842 the village is now home to some of New Zealand’s finest artists and artisan food producers.

A number of these clever creators banded together to form the Moutere Artisans. Today it is an unmissable destination.

Twice a year, the artisans open their gates so you can visit, taste, sip, discover and learn. On Sunday, 23 October, participating artisans open their

doors for their Spring Open Day and invite you to join them. Grab a map at the Moutere Hills Community Centre on the day. You’ll find it between Upper Moutere village and Neudorf Road. It all kicks off at 10am.

A suggested start is on Neudorf Road…. Thorvald, a star of the New Zealand cheese scene, are producers of hard and soft rind, sheep and cows’ milk and addictive yoghurt. Just up the road is The Sausage Press with smoked fish, pork and fennel sausages and

perfect salami. Also Neudorf Olives: small batch producers of fine olive oil grown on a magnificent site overlooking the valley. And Neudorf Mushrooms grow slippery jack, birch boletes, saffron milk caps and supply fine dining destinations throughout New Zealand.

Neudorf Vineyards has been making memorable Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for 40 years. Neudorf Black Garlic is an experience. Produced by cooking garlic for a long time at a low temperature it adds a unique flavour boost to so many dishes. And just down the road from them is Moutere Strawberries – growers of the region’s best strawberries and producers of excellent jams and real fruit ice-creams. Experience some of these culinary delights before or after a sourdough pizza at North Eatery near the Upper Moutere village. Onto something to pour alongside your new Moutere products – Flaxmore Vineyards offers memorable vineyard walks as well as delicious wines and an excellent art gallery. Gravity Winery also has a gallery, as well

as an excellent restaurant and a large range of wines.

At the Old Post Office in the village, you will find two creative women; Tanya Doty will be showcasing and selling her handmade baskets, garden sculptures and more made from natural fibres such as willow and rattan. London trained jeweller Stacey Whale uses gold, silver and semiprecious stones - her work is modern with a feminine twist. Across the road Katie Gold and Owen Bartlett work magic with clay to create both domestic and collectible artwork. Their gallery is in one of the oldest homesteads in the village and surrounded by a garden abundant with bloom.

Also in Upper Moutere village, oozing history and hospitality is the iconic Moutere Inn, offering great food and drink.

Open from 10am until 4pm on Sunday, 23 October, you will be warmly welcomed and leave feeling stimulated and satiated.

Follow the Moutere Artisans on Facebook or Instagram, or for more information see www.moutereartisans.co.nz

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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- Motueka Library - 32 Wallace Street - Phone 03 528 1047Holiday Programmes

Scavenger Hunt – Find 10 posters to keep your mind and body happy Children’s Mindfulness activities, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am - 12pm, for ages 4+ Youth – Friday 14 October, 2pm - 4pm

Gather and engage in an activity that focuses on the present, 13+

Mauria Te Pono: Believe in yourself - Under 25s Art Exhibition until 15 October

Conversation Circle for non-English speakers, 12 October, 10am-11am Scrabble, Every Wednesday, 1.30pm-4pm

Bookcafe, Monday 17 October, 10.30am-12pm

Crochet Workshop, Tuesday 18 October, 3pm-4.30pm Community Seed Swap, Wednesday 19 October, 4ppm-5.30pm

Digi Drop In & TeleHealth, Thursdays, 11am-12pm Learn tips and tricks on your device. Telehealth will explain how to talk to a health provider online without an in-person office visit.

Rapua te Mãrama, Sunday 16 October, 11am@Motueka Library

Te Arai research team are presenting whanau portraits about life, death, tangihanga and bereavement during Covid-19 Lockdown.

Learn English Paper Piecing with Chris McGuigan@Te Noninga Kumu Tuesday 18 October, 1pm-3pm, $15, register at the library or ph. 528 1047

Neudorf Mushrooms grow slippery jack, birch boletes, saffron milk caps and supply fine dining destinations throughout New Zealand.

Landmark agreement

for Maori fisheries celebrates 30th year

The 30th anniversary of the Fisheries Deed of Settlement is a time to celebrate a truly historic partnership that has helped transform communities, says Parliamentary UnderSecretary to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Rino Tirikatene.

“The agreement between the Crown and Maori righted past wrongs, delivered on the Crown’s treaty obligations, and set a platform for Maori to realise the potential of their fisheries taonga,” says Rino Tirikatene.

“In addition partnering in managing New Zealand’s fisheries, Maori are now key players in fisheries, owning approximately 40 per cent of commercial fisheries, 100 per cent of customary fisheries and making up a good proportion of the recreational fishing sector.

“The agreement is unique in the world in that it recognises Maori rights to manage their customary fisheries and as partners in the management of New Zealand’s fisheries. We can look back over many successes in the past, and recognise this is an enduring relationship, one that will continue to grow and evolve over time,” says Rino.

Negotiations on the fisheries settlement coincided with the sale of fishing company Sealord, providing an opportunity for Maori to acquire a part of this business and its quota as part of the settlement.

In addition, the agreement delivered:

• Regulations to enable tangata whenua to autonomously manage their customary fishing activities;

• Recognition of the

special relationship between tangata whenua and important customary fishing grounds;

• Allocation to Maori of 20 percent of all new species entering the Quota Management System for commercial fishing;

• Representation of Maori on statutory fisheries entities; and importantly

• An ongoing relationship between Mãori and the Crown in the management of fisheries;

• Changes to legislation to require the input and participation of tangata whenua into fisheries sustainability processes.

The agreement has had a transformative effect on communities by enabling iwi and hapu to manage their own fishing rights.

“It will leave a longlasting legacy for future generations to enjoy the traditions and way of life of their tupuna. Not only does this create jobs in our communities for both Maori and nonMaori, it also contributes to Aotearoa New Zealand’s seafood exports worth more than $1.5 billion to our economy annually.

The introduction of customary and kaimoana regulations that followed, have resulted in more than 700 kaitiaki managing customary fisheries nation-wide.

“It is my privilege as the current Parliamentary UnderSecretary to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries to continue the mahi I have been previously involved with and build on this relationship. I look forward to how this evolves as we work together to protect and enhance fisheries for the future.”

Community Seedling Swap for spring garden inspiration

The idea is based on the kaupapa of Welcoming Communities: improving connectedness and making our communities more inclusive and resilient.

Ph. (03) 548 1478

Ph. (03) 548 1478

Ph. (03) 548 1478

It’s an opportunity to meet others who are interested in gardening and gather some spring garden inspiration.

Tasman District Council’s Welcoming Communities Officer Birte Becker-Steel says a few conversations were had with different community members as well as our local libraries about the various benefits of gardening, especially ‘social gardening’.

“Being a gardener myself I know that you always have a few spare things growing in spring. Getting together with others who are interested in gardening is usually very helpful to share resources as well as some tips,” says Birte. “Newcomers often need some advice about local

growing conditions and aren’t always that well-resourced. I am in the same situation: six months after moving here I’m still figuring out where to source mulch, seedlings, and other things locally.”

And thus the Community Seedling Swap was created to provide the opportunity to meet others, share some tips, ensure surplus seedlings will find a home and hopefully plan some future activities while supporting sustainability and increasing self-sufficiency.

New and established community members are invited to join in, even if you don’t have much to share and those with spare seeds and/or seedlings are asked to please bring them.

“Hopefully everyone will leave the event with some new connections.”

Our economy and the case for optimism

Tasman

When we look around the world, there is no doubt that things are getting gloomier.

You’ve probably seen the headlines about Europe’s energy crisis, worldwide supply chain issues, and inflation in the United States. While there will be some challenges ahead for us too, there are many reasons for New Zealanders to be optimistic about the future – and I wanted

to share some of them with you here.

Together, we’ve ensured that our economy has pulled through the pandemic better than the Global Financial Crisis. Debt is low, GDP is up, our exports are in demand, and we’re seeing more people in work, with higher wages, which makes both Tasman families and our economy stronger.

We’re starting the next phase of our economic recovery in a stronger position

than many, despite facing the same global headwinds. That’s because we’ve built unique advantages that give us reason for optimism. For example, securing New Zealand’s clean, green brand has boosted exports, tourism and business investment.

All of this means that we’re able to move forward with our plan to build a high wage, low emissions economy that gives economic security in good times and bad.

While the fundamentals of our economy are strong, we know that things are tough right now for many families. That’s why we’ve taken action to ease cost of living pressures, including with our fuel tax cut.

Just as our Government is right alongside New Zealanders in tough times, we will continue to be right alongside people here in Tasman as we take the opportunities that lie ahead.

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Next Wednesday, 19 October all are invited to a Community Seedling Swap at the Motueka Library from 4-5.30pm.

Tasman District Council’s Welcoming Communities Officer Birte Becker-Steel is looking forward to providing some spring gardening inspiration at the Community Seedling Swap next Wednesday.

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Allied Health Professions Day

This Friday we will be celebrating Allied Health Professions Day, a chance to recognise the people working across more than 50 professions that make up the Allied Health workforce in Aotearoa and to show our appreciation for how these professions contribute to our health and disability sector.

What is Allied Health?

If you or your whānau have used the health system in Aotearoa, it’s likely you will have come into contact with our Allied Health team. This remarkable group includes a diverse range of roles covering more than 50 different professions, making up roughly a third of our health and disability workforce. Quite often, they’ll be the first point of contact for patients or others using our health system.

Some examples of Allied Health professions include:

• Physiotherapists

• Occupational therapists

• Social workers

• Speech and language therapists

• Dietetics

• Audiologists

Step into Spring

Promoting the benefits of walking for wellbeing

Throughout the Nelson Tasman region during October, a monthlong collection of safe, guided walks will take place covering a range of themes and purposes for a variety of audiences. Walking is easy and fun! We hope Step into Spring will spark interest, foster community spirit, and support people in developing meaningful connections. Events and activities will be hosted by community groups, organisations and individual experts. We want to make it easy for the community to get involved, so there will be a variety of activities for various activity levels, durations, and in various places. Find out how to get involved at www.stepoutnelsontasman.co.nz

• Psychologists

• Dental and oral health therapists

• Hauora Māori workers (Māori Health workers)

• Pharmacists

• Medical imaging technologists (radiographers)

• Anaesthetic technicians

• Physiologists

• Medical laboratory technicians

• Phlebotomists

• Orthotists

• Vision and hearing testers

• Health and community support workers

We encourage you to take a moment this Friday to say thank you to your Allied Health Professional for all they do to support the health and wellbeing of our community.

Can you help our Special Olympians?

minutes at meetings, prepare notices and general admin all on a provided laptop. The group say these roles only take around 4 hours each month and they’ll have 6/7 committee members supporting them.

Retirement fun with like-minded women at Probus

It means so much to the athletes, being able to partake in regular sporting activities with their friends and the prospect of winning ribbons and medals causes their faces to light up. And now the group of Motueka Special Olympians need another couple of volunteers to ensure they can still have these opportunities.

If you can spare just a few hours a month to either be the group’s sports coordinator and/ or secretary it’d mean the world to them.

The committee meets every six weeks at IDEA Services as part of the world’s largest sports organisation for children and adults with intellectual dis-

abilities and physical disabilities.

In summer the athletes are busy honing their skills in the pool with swimming popular amongst them.

Ten Pin Bowling takes place every fortnight in Richmond while Indoor Bowling is held locally at the Bowling Club on Pah Street.

On Tuesday’s the group plays Bocce on our local courts by the Saltwater Baths, weather permitting.

The group of around 25 athletes enjoy a winter party and summer picnic together and while equestrian has also been popular in the past they are now seeking a new coach for that discipline.

Ribbon Days are held twice each year for every sport and these include groups from outside of our area. Regional sports days also take place and every four years are the national summer games, taking place in Hamilton for 2022.

A number of fundraising activities are undertaken with a couple of quiz nights coming up, Bacon sales courtesy of Pestells and Honey sales which our local Elevation café helps with.

Requirements for the sports coordinator are great organisational skills and relative computer literacy while the secretary will be expected to take

My favourite the door! at knock

“The biggest thing for these Olympians is getting the medals and ribbons, it’s all about participating and they get such a thrill hearing their name called out,” says chairperson, Colin Rush.

Committee member Jeanette Garrett says it’s exceptionally important that the group continues.

“It’s surprising how many people in this area need activities to go to. Special Olympics has given them the opportunity. With 15 keen swimmers in summer it’s really important to us to keep pushing for the Community Pool so we have a year-round heated option,’ says Janette.

If you’re able to help our Special Olympians please phone Colin 0272240995 or Jeanette (03) 7441248.

The Club provides an 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 Sheila Budgen of Spirit of Adventure and St John’s Heather Kelling while the Jiggery Folkery group has kept them entertained on occasion.

Meeting on the second Friday of each month in the St Andrew’s Church Hall (near the Motueka Police Station) from 10am-12pm the group has welcomed new president Karen Stevens.

“I joined for fun and

friendship and it’s a great way to meet people. I’d retired and was keen to meet more people,” says Karen.

Established more than thirty years ago, the Motueka Probus Club initially met in Motueka’s then Swan Hotel, where McDonald’s now stands.

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. Their activities include the monthly coffee mornings, movie dates, walking and cycling groups, birthday celebrations and a midwinter Xmas party.

The Club doesn’t conduct any fundraising, it’s an appealing aspect say members who welcome others to join them and share new ideas.

To join in the fun head along to their next meeting on Friday, 14 October or phone Karen 0278182901.

If you’re a local female looking for fun, friendship and fellowship in your retirement or semiretirement years the Motueka Ladies Probus Club would love you to join them.

Probus women enjoy a morning tea at Toad Hall. From left; Philippa Harman, Joyce Mackay, Karen Stevens, Jennifer Goodhall, Jan Robinson, Yvonne Hawken, Janeen Rogers and Vonda Stemmer.

Motueka Special Olympians during a trip to the capital.

Nelson

New Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway president, Wayne Russ, has his sights set on a bumper season of racing a er several years of Covid disruptions. He and the Nelson Speedway committee have been busy over the winter months planning a for a big season ahead.

ere're plenty of new cars and drivers ready to spin some laps, while a couple of iconic drivers have switched cars and classes. e return of SNZ championships will see four South Island titles contested over the season while a few old favourites like the Coca-Cola reworks, Demolition Derby and Kids bike race also appear in the calendar.

e club have been busy behind the scenes, online ticket booking now an option via the club website, an easy and convenient way of purchasing tickets prior to race night. Junior memberships are again on o er with plenty of fun events being planned throughout the season. e new race recording system has been installed, MyLaps is an international race system that everyone can access with live timing or checking individual driver results from around the country. e “Speedhive” web page has an encyclopaedia of information that drivers and fans can use, lap times, fastest laps and driver history at your ngertips. e season will start with the A D Bridge and Sons “Trackman Trophy night” on October 15th, all grades con-

testing their respective trophies, it's always very competitive to claim honours on opening night.

e Coca-Cola reworks night on Nov 5th is supported by Hearne racing, it's Nelson’s only major reworks display and it continues to dazzle up the night sky. e “Racing for the Kids” Child Cancer Foundation night is also part of the evening’s events with the Kids bike race a chance to pedal a lap around the Clay Oval. GTR Developments Stockcar Summer Slam will provide a chance for the boys and girls to test out their bumpers. Former Production Saloon driver Zoe Connolly makes her club debut in her 17n machine, Riley Eathorne could be another as he started to entertain the crowd last year in his debut season.

e Express Lube 30-lap Streetcar race always has a surprise or two. e Collision Centre Sprint Car Sunshine Classic will be the club's rst double-header weekend, on December 9th and 10th. “War of the Wings” champion Connor Rangi will have his work cut out with a couple of new drivers making their debuts, former 2nz Super Stock champion and o -road racer Dale McKenzie in behind a Kevin Freeman car, and former T.Q. driver Cambell McManaway in his Cando Fishing Sprint car, along with Alicia Hill and Steven Taylor. A local car on the podium is looking very good once again.

e festive season will provide a bit of Xmas

bash, the Burson Logging Demolition Derby on December 29th will see plenty of carnage until the last car going wins the prize - can last year’s winner magician Andre Vegas conjure up another win?

e Super Saloons get to make the clay y in the A.T. Electrical Xtreme Dirt Series on January 21st with some of the best cars in the country including 7x South Island title holder Ian Burson who is hoping to do well at his home track. It is the nal round of the series which will be raced over a busy two weeks of racing around the upper South Island. Local pride is at stake with the Polar Fishing Gear club championships on February 11th - getting one-up on your mates is always key in the club rooms a erwards, plus you get to be on next season’s calendar.

e rst of the four South Island Championships kicks o with the Harper Building Super Stock title on February 18th. Brett Nicholls has purchased the Anthony McKenzie car, can he add to his two titles or will Alex Hill steal the show a er winning here last time. Former NZ Stock car champion Ben Smith might be too good in the new Higgins/Smith/Frost machine.

elin Construction presents the South Island Super Saloon title on February 25th, this will be Ian Burson’s last chance to grab a record 8th title before retiring, it’s the one he really wants but there are plenty of top drivers who will test him to the limit. It’s a big year of Super Saloon racing in the South Island. e mayhem on March 4th could be the Trinder Engineers South Island Stockcar title, which is always brutal in the nal heats, teamwork and alliances are tested, taking the title home to your home club means everything, being runner-up isn’t an option.

e PTS Super Stock Stampede was o the charts last year, a moving of dates for this double-header weekend to March 17/18 should free up a few more cars. e epic win by Brett Nicholls last year had the crowd on the edge of their seats and top names from around the country should make the weekend a must see along with Scott Smith Transport Ministock Mania it’s the only place to be on that weekend, bigger than Bathurst!

e Tasman Auto Electric South Island Street Stock Title could be one of the biggest events of the season, e NZ title is in Blenheim at Xmas, this title on April 1st isn’t for fools, it’s just as important to many of the drivers as the NZ title. A chance to settle some old scores or putting your car on the line to back up a club-mate, this meeting will have more twist and turns than a grandmaster’s chess match.

e season wraps up with the Stuart Drummond Easter Extravaganza on Sunday 9th April, a last chance to spin some laps, grab a trophy or sneak one of those paybacks in, you never know what will unfold, an earlier start at 5pm.

Race meetings kick-o at 6pm with public gates opening at 5pm. You can visit the drivers before and a er meetings, many have posters and shirts for sale plus the club runs the track Shack II which has a variety of products for sale plus junior membership forms. ere’s plenty of food to choose from and you can tune into the commentary if you have an FM radio device at the track.

e club have le the ticket prices unchanged, from last year with everything else going up, its great to see the cost of seeing speedway hasn’t. You can contact the club by their website, www. nelsonspeedway.co.nz or the Facebook page Nelson Speedway association.

A D Bridge & Sons Builders presents Trackman Trophy Night

14N Martin Racing presents Coca Cole Fireworks & CCF Racing for the Kids

GTR Developments presents Stockcar Summer Slam

Collision Centre Sunshine Classic

Demolition Derby

Black Baldy Cattle Co Xtreme Dirt Series

Club Championship Night

Harper Builders South Island Superstock

Championship

Thelin Construction South Island Super Saloon Championship

Trinder Engineers South Island Superstock Championship

Plus: War of the Wings Sprintcar Series

PTS Superstock Stampede

Plus: Ministock Mania

Tasman Auto Electrics South Island Streetstock Championship

Easter Extravaganza

Always the entertainers are the Streetstocks.

Planting forests that are good for nature, climate, and the economy

Feedback is invited on Government plans to improve the way New Zealand manages forestry to ensure it works for nature, the climate, local communities, and our economy.

The consultation is a step toward delivering the Labour Party Manifesto commitment to empower local councils to decide which land can be used for plantation and carbon forests through the resource consent process.

Proposals including broadening the control by local authorities over the planting of exotic forests in their districts, including whether to widen the scope of the regulations to include permanent exotic afforestation (exotic carbon forests), with the opening of public consultation on the National Environmental Statement for Plantation Forests (NES-PF).

“This consultation supports the Government’s aim to balance the type and scale of afforestation happening across New Zealand – to get the right tree in the right place,” Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor said.

”We are addressing concerns about the impacts to the environment and on rural communities from the potential conversion of productive farmland to exotic carbon forests.

“The forestry sector makes an important contribution to our economy, communities, and the environment and it is vital that the sector grows in a way that is productive and sustainable. This step helps build a high value, high wage and low emissions future for New Zealand,” Damien O’Connor said.

“We are seeing greater investment in forestry due to the significant increase in the carbon price, forestry’s role in reaching our emissions reduction goals, and demand for wood products,” Minister of Forestry Stuart Nash said.

“However, large-scale change in land use for exotic carbon forestry, if left unchecked and without any management oversight or requirements, has the potential for unintended impacts on the environment, rural communities, and regional economies.

“The proposed changes include local government having more discretion to decide on the location, scale, type and management of plantation and exotic carbon forests.

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“We’re seeking feedback on options for giving local councils more control over which land can be used for afforestation including both plantation and exotic carbon forests, through the resource consent process. Councils would be able to decide based on social and economic factors which are specific to their areas and communities,” Stuart Nash said.

“Uncontrolled planting of permanent forestry undermines the sustainability of rural communities. That’s why the Government has expanded Labour’s Manifesto commitment, and want to give local councils the ability to determine where and to what extent exotic carbon forests can be planted across all land classes,” Associate Minister of Local Government Kieran McAnulty said.

“Local councils know their communities best, and I encourage everyone, rural and urban, to submit to allow their council to permit exotic carbon forestry in a way the community wants.”

Minister of Climate Change James Shaw added that it is crucial to make sure the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry and the Emissions Trading Scheme work together to deliver Government priorities on climate action and biodiversity.

“Planting trees is no replacement for reducing gross emissions. Even so, the NES-PF and the Emissions Trading Scheme still have to work together to make sure the settings are right for restoring and replanting native forests. It will take some time to get this right, but that is what we are working to achieve.

“Right now, the rules put in place by previous Governments are not working. A rising price for carbon credits has created a strong financial incentive to establish new exotic forestry plantations. At the same time, the NES for Plantation Forestry doesn’t apply to permanent exotic forests.

“Now we have Aotearoa New Zealand’s first ever plan in place to cut climate pollution in every part of the country – backed with $4.5 billion of investment –we need to make sure forestry is done in an environmentally sound way. The forestry sector needs to contribute to emissions reduction, better environmental outcomes, and a resilient rural economy,” James Shaw said.

expected levels of exotic carbon forestry,” Stuart Nash said.

A group of Maori and other technical forestry experts will help redesign the settings of the ETS permanent forestry category so it better supports long-term indigenous carbon sinks.

“For decades, successive Governments have tried to deal with our biodiversity and climate crises separately. But the reality is, neither will be successfully resolved unless both are tackled together. This is why we need to make sure we are genuinely reducing emissions, while also enabling restoration and replanting of our native forests, in which our indigenous wildlife can thrive – and that we are doing so in a way that works for tangata whenua,” James Shaw said.

These changes are intended to come into effect from 1 January 2025.

Ministers also confirmed that the Government will maintain its long-term goal of enabling permanent forests to transition to natives over time. Further work will need to be done to determine the best way to achieve this. To allow time for this work to be completed, and following consultation, the permanent forest category will remain unchanged for now and come into effect on 1 January 2023.

“Exotic afforestation is a key component of New Zealand’s response to climate change. However, increasing carbon prices in the NZ ETS may lead to higher-than-

Ministers encourage anyone involved in forestry or with an interest in the primary sector to provide feedback through the consultation process.

Find out more about the consultation and have your say at https://www.mpi.govt.nz/consultations/nationaldirection-for-plantation-and-exotic-carbon-afforestation

Find out more about the next steps for the NZ ETS permanent forest category at https://www.mpi.govt.nz/ consultations/managing-exotic-afforestation-incentives

Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor

Better for climate does not mean sacrificing quality

entists - supported by the industry through the Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium (PGgRc) and Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics, and the government via the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre (NZAGRC) - proving that some sheep naturally emit less methane as a product of their digestion, and that this trait can be bred for and passed down through generations.

After three generations of breeding, the lowest emitting sheep in a research flock produced close to 13 per cent less methane than the highest emitters, per kilogram of feed eaten.

However, questions have remained about whether this low methane trait means sacrifices for the health or quality of the animals, including quality of the meat that is derived for export around the world. AgResearch senior scientist Suzanne Rowe says research now published in a series of papers available here - https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/24065/reducing-the-environmental-footprint-of-livestock-through-genomicselection#articles - provides a valuable insight into what the implications for breeding for lower methane are.

ane, and the physiological changes we see in these lower emitting animals, do not negatively affect meat quality or those things meat producers are looking for in the animal carcass. The story has some complex biology behind it as we saw that low-emitting animals have different eating behaviours, tending to be grazers rather than gorgerseating more feed than their high-emitting counterparts, even though the high emitters had bigger stomachs. This ‘little and often’ approach seems to favour laying down muscle instead of fat under the skin, whilst keeping the healthy fats that provide flavour, so meat quality is retained along with the reduced emissions.”

“We think the low-emitting animals may in fact have even greater economic value through decreased fat and increased meat yields.”

“This is critical because farmers need to know that if they are committing to breeding their animals for lower methane, that they are not going to go backwards in their productivity and earnings. This knowledge provides greater incentive to make changes on farms that contribute to New Zealand’s methane reduction goals, and to climate change globally.”

Farmed animals bred for less impact on the climate are as healthy and produce meat quality just as good, if not better, newly published results of longrunning research suggest.

New Zealand has been a world leader in the recent development of breeding sheep that belch out less methane – a relatively short-lived but potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. The progress stems from more than a decade of research by AgResearch sci-

“Once we knew we could breed for less methane, we set about determining what the impact on the animal might be from birth through to parenthood,” Dr Rowe says.

“The work was carried out in flocks across New Zealand using thousands of measures over several years to demonstrate that low methane emissions can be included into breeding goals without sacrificing other key health and performance traits.”

“What we have found is that breeding for lower meth-

Research relating to the health of the sheep also suggests that breeding for low methane is unlikely to affect issues such as internal parasites (as demonstrated by faecal egg counts), the fertility of adult ewes and the survival of lamb litters. When it comes to wool, low methane breeding was favourable to fleece weight, while it was also favourable to the weight achieved by the animal before slaughter and its body condition.

The science is now enabling sheep breeders in New Zealand to breed for this low methane trait. Similar research is also now underway in New Zealand to achieve something similar in cattle, building on what has been achieved in sheep.

More research in this area is needed, researchers say, but these just-published findings are important for the ongoing science effort, for sharing with the industries, and for decision-making around climate change mitigations.

Every day, nine women in New Zealand are diagnosed with breast cancer, so it’s likely that someone in your workplace will be diagnosed, has had breast cancer in the past, or is supporting someone with breast cancer. The right support can make a huge difference. This October take the time to talk about and support Breast Cancer Awareness.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand women. Most breast cancers occur in women over 50 but young women (and sometimes men) get it too, although the risk is much lower. Most people with breast cancer have no close family history of the disease.

Know how your breasts normally look and feel from age 20 so you’re more likely to notice changes. Breast cancer’s highly treatable if it’s diagnosed early. If you notice any new or unusual changes, even if you’ve had a mammogram recently, show your doctor.

• A new lump - Or thickening of the skin in the breast, armpit or collarbone area

• nusual pain

• Breast pain which won’t go away

• Nipple change

• A newly inverted (pulled in) or retracted nipple

• Skin change - A change in the skin of the breast, e.g. colour, dimpling, puckering or reddening, or flaky, scaly skin on the nipple or areola

Shape change

• A change in the breast shape or size

• Nipple discharge - A discharge from the nipple that occurs without squeezing

For real breast cancer images go to www.nzbcf.org. nz/anychanges

Check for changes

Check your breasts often so you know what’s normal for you. Some women notice changes which may be cancerous. Look for changes in front of a mirror.

Place your hands at your sides or your hips. Press your shoulders and elbows forward. You’re looking for any new or unusual changes.Feel for changes in the shower or bath. Glide over each breast with the fingertips of your three middle fingers.

Cover all your breast tissue from just under your collarbone to under your breast, and from your mid-chest to your ribs at the side of your chest. Also, with each arm by your side, press your fingers firmly up into each armpit.

Getting older increases your risk. A screening mammogram is the best method for detecting breast cancer early as it can look for tiny tumours well before a lump can be felt.

The Foundation recommends screening:

• 40-49 years: every year

• 0 years onwards: every two years

BreastScreen Aoteoroa provides free screening mammograms to women aged 4 -69 every two years. This programme is for women with no symptoms, so if you have any concerns, show your doctor. To enrol, phone 0800 270 200.

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Also discuss with your doctor risk factors you can’t change like breast cancer in your close family, your past or radiation treatment to your chest when young.

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Volunteer for this year’s Pink Ribbon Street Appeal

This October 28 & 29 we will be holding our annual Pink Ribbon Street Appeal. Thousands of Kiwis get together in support of those who are impacted by breast cancer. Breast cancer has an effect on not only those diagnosed, but their friends and families too.

By volunteering just 2 hours of your time, you can help make a difference by raising money to help fund breast cancer research, support breast cancer patients, and fund education and awareness around the New Zealand. Find out more at www.pinkribbonvolunteer.co.nz

About Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand

Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand is a not-forprofit charitable trust who rely entirely on donations from the New Zealand public including personal donations, fundraising events and corporate partnerships for our work. We believe that one day, no one will die of breast cancer

Breast cancer will probably still exist, but we’ll catch it early, and treat it better to prevent it spreading (breast cancer rarely kills unless it spreads beyond the breast). And if it does spread, we’ll have treatments and support to keep people alive for a very long time – just as now

happens with HIV, diabetes and several other conditions that used to be a death sentence but which are now manageable over the long term.

Our job at BCFNZ is to do all we can to bring that day forward. That’s where we need your help. Thanks to your generous donations, we are aggressively pushing for new frontiers in early detection, treatment and support.

We’re promoting breast awareness and early detection to all women and men; we’re helping break down the barriers that stop every eligible woman getting her mammogram; and we’re actively encouraging the development and testing of new technologies for early detection.

Towns and cities across Aotearoa New Zealand will once again be lighting up their landmarks and prominent buildings in pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.

More than 40 sites are participating in the Global Illuminations campaign this year, including the Nelson Clock Tower. They’ll all be helping to raise awareness about the most common cancer for NZ women, and honour those touched by the disease.

We’re funding the latest technologies and equipment for our hospitals, ensuring Kiwis have access to new treatments as early as possible, and training our doctors and nurses to use them. We’re supporting clinical trials, and lobbying for wider access to trials of new drugs.

We’re urging the government to introduce powerful new drugs faster. We’re funding world-class Kiwi researchers to develop new treatments, including a vaccine that could prevent cancers spreading beyond the breast. We’re actively supporting patients recovering from treatment and those living long term with breast cancer, to improve their quality of life and extend survival.

Painting Nelson Pink

“Newbies” ready to Rock at Nelson Speedway

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Top of the South Speedway sprang back into life as the new season beckons, free of Covid constraints that have affected meetings and crowds over the past few years, its all go with a new bunch of drivers ready to start their racing careers in the Youth Ministock grade.

The “Super 7” have attended the practice meetings to get to grips behind the wheel and go through Speedway’s “Mentor Program” in order to gain the necessary skills and requirements to be able to race competitively and travel to other tracks.

The “Super 7” have 6 girls making their debuts, Jayden Vibert

the sole lad racing his 46n machine, there will be a couple more making their debuts throughout the season as they wait to turn the “magic” age of 12 to be able enter the Youth Ministock grade.

Motueka’s Elisabeth Brunt steps into her brother Harlen’s car, he has aged out of Youth after claiming the CTRA NZ Youth title in his last few meetings last year. Aimee Burson joins her brother Jack in the grade while Father Ian waits for vital race parts on order from America for his Super Saloon. Kayla Musgrove is another that joins brother Andre in the grade while Father Ryan Musgrove has a huge season ahead with the NZ Streetstock

title at Blenheim in the New Year.

Morgan Robinson has brother Kynan racing in the Stock car grade, the Ministock was sitting in a shed getting dusty so out it came. Skye Yates is racing under Steve Cooper Racing Banner, who used to race Stock cars while Skye Hogarth has several generations of family history with the Nelson club. Jayden Virbert moved to Nelson from Wellington a couple of years ago, Dad used to race Productions Saloons and was involved within the Wellington club for many years, Jayden got the bug after watching speedway and wanted to get into racing himself.

The season begins

on October 15 so last minute touchups and a bit of fine tuning before family and friends get to

see them line-up for their debut meeting at Nelson Speedway. The parents are likely to be just as nerv-

ous as the kids are strapped in behind the wheel as the green flag drops, but hopefully with their

Global brand partners with GODZone

with the sport, having been supplying clothing to the world’s best adventure racing team – Avaya – for several years, so it’s fitting to have them partner with the world’s best expedition adventure race.”

Over the past decade, GODZONE has established itself as one of the planet’s toughest expeditionlength races. This year the event was announced as the inaugural Expedition Racing World Championship for 2023.

and varied course through New Zealand wilderness areas.

first meeting under the belt its onwards and upwards, one of these talents could be the next SVG….

A new premier partnership between GODZONE and outdoor clothing and equipment supplier Rab will see the outdoor brand become the official apparel supplier of the event.

Hundreds of adventure racing competitors from around the world and here in Tasman, will compete at GODZONE Chapter 11, hosted in Fiordland - the south-

west New Zealand World Heritage Area, in March 2023. Entries for the event open on 1st July 2022.

GODZONE Event

Director Warren Bates says the new partnership with Rab marks a significantly increased investment into the event and the sport of adventure racing.

“We are thrilled this global brand has stepped forward to partner with

GODZONE and support the competitors, volunteers and crew who all form a critical function at the event.

Rab has developed a long-standing reputation as an internationally recognized outdoor brand for delivering world-class, sustainably sourced products, which completely matches our event ethos.”

“Rab has an established relationship

“In an age of influencers and social media, it can be hard to filter through the real and the contrived, but the GODZONE experience runs deep and can be uncompromising at times,” says Warren. “Outdoor brands are increasingly looking to cut through the crap and align themselves with real people and experiences, and this partnership is a true reflection of that.”

He says Rab’s rugged, high-performance mountain clothing and equipment will benefit GODZONE competitors as they race an exhilarating

“Most athletes have a favourite pair of shorts, top or socks they like to race in - there is something eminently comforting and secure in using a piece of clothing you trust to do the job in the great outdoors. Rab clothing has been tested all over the globe in all sorts of conditions, and I’ve personally used it for racing over many years, for ski touring, and of course when scoping out GODZONE coursesit is superior.”

The New Zealand distribution company for Rab is Outfitters of New Zealand. Neil Stichbury says they are proud to partner with GODZONE as the official apparel sponsor.

“Rab has been making durable, sustainable outdoor gear for 40 years, and our passion for the outdoors and adventurous spirit sets the foundation for everything we do. Many GODZONE competitors have used Rab gear from Chapter 1 through to Chapter 10, and we expect to continue to keep

them warm, dry, and comfortable through Chapter 11 next year and beyond.”

A new premier partnership between GODZONE and outdoor clothing and equipment supplier Rab will see the outdoor brand become the official apparel supplier of the event.

For several years Rab has been supplying clothing to the world’s best adventure racing team – Avaya, of which Motueka’s Nathan Fa’avae is a member. We’ll have more on this in an upcoming issue.

The next generation of Speedway racers, from left; Jayden Vibert, Elisabeth Brunt, Skye Yates, Aimee Burson, Morgan Robinson, Kayla Musgrove and Kody Hogarth.

Stu Lynch, Motueka local Nathan Fa’avae and Chris Forne of Team Avaya at GODZone Chapter 9.

Outdoor clothing and equipment supplier Rab has become the official apparel supplier of GODZone.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices. We regret if your community notice ad has not made this week’s column, it is due to the popularity of this column and inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

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

AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street The Shed- Every Wednesday 10 am More Info phone 027-9214074

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 444 4708

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

COMMUNITY HOUSE Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings

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

DANCE CLASS Fun, social dance class. Starting Wed 19th Oct 22 1-2.30pm. Ballroom, Latin and Salsa. Phone Kim 0273301028

GATEWAYTO YOUR WELLBEING The Shed is a day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment.

Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka

GREYPOWERMOTUEKA 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

HOUSIE Saturday 15th & 29th. Bring your friends for a fun afternoon followed by a cuppa. 1pm at Motueka Seniors Hub 10 Pah St. Doors open at 12.30 Chris 021 2514359

INDOOR BOWLS Monday & Wednesday 1.15 - 3pm. All Welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Seniors Hub 10 Pah St.

JOURNALING Rewriting our life by Writing Friday 7th Oct 10am to 12noon, 10 Pah St Motueka Seniors Hub Booking essential Gabi 021-112-6804

JUSTICE OF THEPEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Cafe, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am - 12 noon

KNIT & NATTER Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Seniors Hub. Chris 021 2514359 All Welcome

MOTUEKA LIONESS CLUB Jam stall 20th October, at New World Motueka, One day only

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Want to be involved in one off community projects? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9am-12pm

MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS 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 Jana 528 4355

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd and 4th Thursday every month 1-3pm. St Andrews lounge. 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Do you want to be part of a fun, social and competitive band, who make players welcome? Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244

MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOYLIBRARY Motueka District Toy Library on 44 Pah st. Open 10am11:30am Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturday 10am - 12pm. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages

MOTUEKA LIONESS CLUB Jam stall 20th October, New World, 1 Day only.

MOTUEKA SENIOR CITIZENS Indoor Bowls every Monday and Wednesdays, 1.15pm - 3pm all welcome. Contact Brian 5285492. Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street

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MOTUEKASENIORNET The iPad/iPhone Interest Group meets on Friday 21st October 2.00pm. To join Seniornet Motueka, phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go

to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

MOTUEKA SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB

Meets every Wednesday at 7:30pm, Lower Moutere Hall. Fun and social, supper after. Beginners and newbies welcome. For more info phone Fay

035433650

MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB Daywalk of easy Golden Bay walks this Sunday 16th October. Members see your trip list for contact details. Not a member? https://www.motuekatrampingclub.org/ for details on how to join.

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP Walks every Thursday. For information contact our Secretary at secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com 0212640403 and check our website www.motueka50pluswalkers. org.nz

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). Contact 022 6822 373 to book a ride / mapuawheels@gmail. com, 24hrs notice required.

NELSON ASTHMA SOCIETY Better Breathers Class Motueka is back on! Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Warf Road, Mondays at 11:30am - 12:30pm. $5 per class. Contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 03 544 1562 or email asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz

NELSONSOCIAL DANCE CLUB Social dance, October 8, Club Waimea, 7:30pm - 11pm. Night Shift band. New dancers very welcome. Entry $12 members, $17 non-members. Phone Chris, 0211601358

NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. The railcar will be running on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week, weather permitting. Start time 11am. Check our facebook and website for updates

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.

RED CROSSSHOP Shop open 10-2pm Mon-Fri. All welcome. Donations much appreciated.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Felicity Hart, Clinical Dental Technician

Dentures By Design NZ Ltd will be closed for 1 week. From Tuesday 17th October and reopening Tuesday 25th October. Due to being on a training course.

59A College St, Motueka | 03 970 5180

Mon to Thu 9am - 5pm

SITUATIONS VACANT

Customer Services Retail –

Is this for You?

If you are seeking a retail sales role in the Outdoors sector on a part time basis with friendly team in our newly renovated store, then a position at Coppins Outdoors may be the opportunity you are looking for. You will be sharing your practical fishing, camping, tramping, and cycling knowledge with likeminded customers.

You will be able to work at least 2 days per week until 1st November, then full time until the end of March

April onwards you will continue through the year with Saturday work (5 hrs day) and relieving while staff take their Annual Leave.

Being Retail, you will be required to work some public holidays.

Coppins Outdoors

Please Apply

Email: coppinsoutdoors@xtra.co.nz

Phone: (03) 528 7296

I wish to contact an old friend, Mr. CHRIS BROWN, an Englishman. I last heard from him when he married his New Zealander girlfriend, SUSAN, in the garden of her parents' house in Montueka on 17 December 1994. They apparently moved to England soon after and had a child in April 1995. I would be very grateful for any help in contacting them or their families. Please contact me at patrickgoddard@hotmail.fr

Brooklyn School would like to thank the following local business and whānau for supporting the annual Brooklyn School Book and Country Fair for 2022:

Cederman Bros Ltd is looking for a cleaner to start mid October for around 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. Start time negotiable, start rate $23.50. Job requires a licence, job is located in Brooklyn cleaning RSE Accomodation. Person must be able to self manage and have some level of tness, must be good at organising and thinking ahead, must be reliable and trustworthy, and have some references.

For further information please contact: Melissa 021 237 6433

Motueka New World, Motueka Countdown, Knowles Timber and Machining, Mac Hops, Rolling Pin Bakery, Sals Pizza, Ngarua Caves, Woolshed Café, Vodafone Motueka, ITM, Gun City, BINGO Skip Hire, Hotel Motueka, Riwaka Rugby Club, Muses Cafe, The Grind at Tasman Store, Westbank Natives, EJ Zumba, local RSE entertainers, Lyn and Tyeisha from Motueka High School, Motueka High Rock Band, Garth Dawson, Paul and Jeanette Marlow, Cedermans Brothers Orchard, Clint and Ashley Grooby, Talleys, F45 Motueka, Pienaar Dental, Tasman Crop Protection, CJ Industries, Kris Hamilton, Josie Moriarty, and to all of our Brooklyn School whānau for donations and helping out on the day - ngā mihi nui kia koutou!

Thank you to all that came to visit us and to support our wonderful school, we look forward to seeing you all in 2023!

Accomodations

SELF CONTAINED BACH 54 sq meters. Basic furniture & utensils. Next to the Ngatimoti School. 02-526-8113. 021-148-4023

Arborist

ALL TREE CARE Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming.

Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 or 027 494 8028

Storage

HANDYMAN Storage. Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available.

STORAGE SYSTEMS Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

TASMAN Storage units available from $6.20pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

BLAIR Louise Joan Lulu passed gently at Nelson Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Sunday 9 October, 2022. A farewell for Lulu will be held at Motueka Cemetery on Friday 14 October at 11am with a service for her friends and family. Please join us if you would like to. A huge thank you to everyone who has loved, cared for and laughed with Lulu in her life. Messages to The Blair Family C/- 8 Inglis Street, Motueka, 7120.

Garage Sale

ANNUAL MONSTER GARAGE SALES

Pakawau Memorial Hall Fundraiser Labour weekend

22/23rd 10-1pm

Lots of new and used treasures+ local products Info & table bookings 0275248202.

26 BROADSEA AVE MAPUA

Wanted to Buy

Steve Lawson ph/txt 027 538 0020

Funerals

Saturday October 15th, 9am - 3pm. Household goods, furniture ect.

TAHI STREET, MAPUA THURS 6THSUN 16TH OCT (School Hols) From 9am till DUSK. Signs Out, Rain or Shine.

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

Antiques

Dentures

NEWDENTURES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, (weekdays 9am - 4pm).