The Guardian - 13 April 2022

54 years of romance

Layne Olsen and Jannine Timms celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary at Kina Beach on March, 30.

The couple who say they prefer their own dining set-up to that of restaurants, enjoyed salmon and salad, washed down with a glass of bubbles, before a dessert of fresh fruit salad.

Each year they choose a scenic spot and create their own dining experience, last year they took a boat to Haulashore Island for the occasion.

They say the secret to a long and happy marriage is “communication, lots of love and having fun”.

Motueka Hospice Shop celebrates 20th year alongside original volunteer Shirley Lunn

On April 9 in 2002 the store opened in the building that is now ‘Saville’s’ with Jan Riley as manager and a team of volunteers, Maureen Harris, June Cumming, and Shirley Lunn. This week the store is celebrating 20 years of ‘turning second-hand goods, into first-class care’ for Nelson Tasman Hospice.

Shirley turns 93 this year and remains a volunteer at the shop. Maureen Harris and June Cumming have, up until recently, been at the shop and Jan Riley continues as an integral volunteer celebrating 30 years of service last year.

Shirley started with Hospice on day one and talks about how she loves to support Hospice and always has a fun day while she’s there. In the beginning, she oversaw ironing all the clothing and remembers it was a hot job in a small room with no windows. Today she is on the counter meeting and greeting locals

and friends and loves to meet new people passing through. Shirley really is an inspiration to everyone in the shop.

Shirley has many stories to tell of her life so far, as you would at 93. Her father passed away while she attended primary school, she then worked hard to become the dux at high school. Being the eldest of four children, her mother had to ask her to leave school at 16 and go to work to support the family.

She started work at the local petrol station and car dealership in Lawrence, Otago. Shirley recalls being allowed to drive a new Ford to deliver the banking, despite not having a licence.

In 1953, Shirley’s husband took up a teaching job in Motueka. Shirley was pregnant when they moved their young family from Otago to Tasman. She soon became involved with the community; working in orchard

packhouses, being involved with the PTA, pony club, and becoming a secretary for a local painter.

Shirley still drives and is an active member of the Motueka community. As well as volunteering at the Hospice Shop, she

also volunteers at the Motueka museum, and the Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital where she plays cards every week, and often takes clothing to patients from the Hospice Shop.

“The volunteer community has,

since our inception over 30 years ago, been an integral part of the Nelson Tasman Hospice team. Volunteer colleagues provide over 40 diverse roles that support the work of hospice, with some 200 volunteer colleagues

Don’t compare apples to pears.

By Elise Vollweiler

People often start thinking about life and income insurance when they buy their first home.

When you buy insurance from your bank’s metaphorical fruit bowl, it’s worth noting what’s in the bowl to begin with. When it comes to insurance that protects your mortgage, life, or health, banks tend to have a single product in each category, which may or may not be the best fit for your situation – and one size does not fit all.

Anna-May Martin of Castle Trust Financial Planning says ‘You’ve heard about comparing apples with apples. And it’s also good to know when you’re trying to compare apples with pears’.

This means that they are not comparing apples with apples. They only have one apple to offer you, and it may not be very juicy.

Once you buy a home there’s no taking a break from your mortgage – come sickness or death, the mortgage needs to be paid. The bank wants to protect its risk as well – so when you take out a mortgage, that’s also the time the lender is likely to offer you insurance cover to protect that mortgage. Unfortunately, few bank staff can advise on which policies suit or how much a person needs.

Here’s the thing: there’s a whole orchard of coverage out there. A financial adviser knows exactly what is available to you and your totally unique situation, and they will help you to cherry-pick the coverage that fits best. There are a lot of moving parts to consider when sorting out insurance – your finances, values, dependents, and life goals, to name a few – and

the experts know the benefits and limitations of the policies offered by a whole range of companies. In a nutshell they compare the marketplace for you, looking at product features, benefits and price and recommend the best product for you.

Life ebbs and flows, and it’s worth thinking of your insurances as dynamic, rather than set-and-forget strategies.

“We walk our customers through regular reviews of their insurance policies,” says Anna-May Martin, a Financial Adviser with Motueka’s Castle Trust Financial Planning.

“This is as simple as coming into the office every year or so and sitting down over a cuppa to discuss any changes to your situation or plans, so that we can make sure that the money you’re paying for those premiums is absolutely best spent.”

In the short term, it may seem more convenient to buy your insurance at the same place as you hold your mortgage, but as Anna-May points out, if disaster strikes and you are dealing with inconvenience on a vast, life-altering scale, it’s a huge relief to know that you talked to the experts to make the best, mostinformed decision.

“One of the most humbling parts of our job is to swing into action when our clients need to call on their insurances,” Mel Riley, Client Support says. The Castle Trust team pride themselves on advocating fiercely for their customers, working hard to alleviate stress and getting the best results for them when life throws a curveball.

in our four shops being integral to their operation. Simply put their dedication and commitment allows us to raise approximately $1.5million of the $3million funding shortfall the service has each year,” says chief executive Tony

Gray. “Having people like Jan, Shirley and Maureen as part of our community is something that is not only vital to their operation but a really special and cherished aspect of the Nelson Tasman Hospice”.

There is no charge for establishing your insurances through a financial adviser as they work through a commission-based model. It’s also worth noting that the Castle Trust team use comparison software to find the best product and price available – they are also impartial about which options it offers, as they are interested only in achieving the best result for their clients.

To start the conversation about your insurance needs, pop in to see the Castle Trust team on Motueka’s High Street.

Dedicated volunteers; Maureen Harris, June Cumming, Shirley Lunn, and Jan Riley.

Castle Trust Financial Planning: Kathryn Alborough, Glyn Lewis-Jones, Anna-May Martin, Stuart Pope & Melanie Riley

Last set of traffic lights switched on in Motueka

The safety improvements project on High Street, Motueka, is complete with the last set of traffic signals –at the High and Tudor Street intersection –switched on this week.

The $6.8 million, SH60 project is funded through the Government’s Covid19 Response and Recovery Fund, which is delivering safety improvements around the country. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency began the Motueka works in August.

“This final set of traffic signals, along with those recently installed at the Pah/ Greenwood/High Street intersection and the pedestrian signals on High Street will make it safer for everyone driving,

biking, or walking around Motueka’s busy town centre,” says Emma Speight, Director Regional Relationships for Waka Kotahi.

“We are pleased we have been able to complete this project on schedule ahead of winter and we thank everyone in the community, the business operators and people driving through Motueka for their patience while this work has been underway.”

The traffic signals started flashing amber around 11am on Tuesday, which alerted people to the activation underway. Once activated, all signals went red, stopping everyone. Then the phased sequence allowed traffic to flow.

Cycling Santa Claus aka World Travellers Motueka’s Jeremy Matthews was the first to go through the new lights in December.

The traffic signals at the Tudor and High Street intersection also have lights for people walking across the road. People will need to press the button which signals that someone is waiting to cross.

Grey paint at the roundabout being monitored

Waka Kotahi has been monitoring the new roundabout at the High Street/Old Wharf

Road/King Edward Street intersection to ensure it is working as designed, including reviewing the grey painted areas near the pedestrian crossing.

While this review is underway, the crew will be installing warning signs to alert people that this area could be slippery when wet and placing a temporary reduced speed limit of 30km/h at the roundabout.

Pomona Rd reservoir completion a watershed for works programme

The completion of the Pomona Rd reservoir project has signalled the end of a large programme of water and wastewater upgrades for Mapua and Ruby Bay, providing reliable infrastructure while also allowing for future growth in the area.

The completion of the reservoir project was acknowledged on 25 March, with council and contractors Fulton Hogan celebrating a job well done which will benefit residents for years to come.

The new 2500 cubic metre reservoir saw the creation of a new concrete tank, replac-

ing the previous timber tank which leaked and lacked earthquake resilience. Additional capacity was included to support residential and business growth.

The total allocated budget for the project is $4.6M, which also included the Stagecoach reservoir upgrade completed last year, and the water pump station upgrade as part of the overall project.

It is one of six projects funded under the Crown Infrastructure Partners (CIP) programme which also included the installation of

emergency storage tanks at pump stations, the Richmond West Trunk Watermain and Mapua reticulation.

The programme also included replacement water and wastewater trunk main in Mapua and Ruby Bay and wastewater upgrades – also to support growth and prevent overflows –and a new trunk main over the Best Island and Rabbit Island to replace the existing

brittle pipe and provide for growth. Other projects to be completed in the broader wastewater and water programme include upgrades of the source water bores, Mapua Water Treatment Plant.The programme also created increased storage capacity at Stagecoach Road reservoir. Upgrade work also occurred at Aranui and Higgs Rd as well as Stafford Drive.

It is important anyone crossing the road crosses at the designated pedestrian crossing points on the white pedestrian crossing lines, and drivers and cyclists obey the temporary speed restrictions at this intersection.

For further information on this project, please visit www.nzta. govt.nz/sh60-motueka-safety-improvements/

What do we do after the funeral?

At the Funeral Home we are often asked about the difference between slightly different but similar roles. Hopefully, here is some useful information.

People will have often appointed family members or friends to various roles. These are:

The EPOA or Enduring Power of Attorney. This role is important in the years and months prior to a death, but will cease at point of death. An EPOA is a person appointed to make decisions in the interest of someone who is unable to make their own choices. This is usually for medical or financial matters. Often an EPOA is shared between separate people with one looking after medical and the other managing financial responsibilities. When the role of the EPOA ceases the responsibility for decisions is in the hands of the family or executor.

The Executor. The Executor and Trustees of a will are appointed to make sure that the instructions in a will are carried out. The Executor applies to the court to be granted ‘probate’ so they can collect assets, pay debts, and distribute the funds from the

estate according to the deceased’s instructions.

The Trustee. The Trustee is the person(s) who holds assets on behalf of someone else who is a beneficiary of the estate, for example a minor or young child who is not able manage the assets. Some people die without a will. This is referred to as being ‘intestate’. The family may have to apply to the court for the estate to be administered. The Court can appoint Trustees to administer the estate.

If you need assistance with these matters, there are several very good law firms in Motueka who will be able to assist you with these matters. The Public Trust is another source of help with these matters.

Stephen, Kirsty, and the team at Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services.

Downton Abbey 2 to screen for Motueka’s Community Pool

As Lady Crawley says, ‘there’s never a dull moment!’ And on Thursday, 28 April the State Cinema Motueka is bound to be chocka as Downton Abbey 2 hits the big screen as a fundraiser for the Motueka Community Swimming Pool.

It’s the first movie fundraiser for the pool in about a year due to Covid restrictions, so the committee is looking forward to a full house.

Downton Abbey follows the lives of the Crawley family and their staff in the English countryside in the early 1900s. Julian Fellowes and the entire cast are back with Simon Curtis joining the team as director.

After the original series, which screened from 2010 to 2015, aired its finale, fans immediately started clamouring for a film. They got their wish in September 2019, when the first Downton Abbey movie debuted. During the film, the Crawleys prepared to greet the most important visi-

tor they’d ever hosted at their ancestral home: King George V and Queen Mary (the future grandparents of Queen Elizabeth II).

The first movie raked in more than $237 million at the box office and earned two nominations at the 2020 Critics’ Choice Movie awards.

In this sequel the Downton staff prepares for the family’s journey to Europe. The teaser clip also hints at a wedding, though it’s not clear who’ll be tying the knot. One possibility is Tom Branson (Allen Leech), who started a romance with Lucy Smith (Tuppence Middleton) in the first film.

Lesley Nicol who plays Mrs Patmore says this new film is “absolutely jampacked full of stuff”.

“There’s so much going on. I mean it’s funny. I laughed out loud a lot. There’s stuff that made me cry because there’s some romance and stuff you don’t expect. I suppose that’s what I also love about it. I mean,

I know what happens, but there’ll be stuff that the audience couldn’t possibly foresee,’ says Lesley.

To ensure you get a

seat, buy your tickets now from the Motueka Community Store, no door sales as it’s always a sell-out! $16 per adult.

Tickets include entry into two raffle draws. Doors open 7.30pm with movie beginning at 7.45pm on Thursday, 28 April.

Em-On Thomas Kaiteriteri

“I live in Kaiteriteri so I’m already on holiday!”

Janet Adlington Tairua

“I think we’ll be in Hanmer Springs in our motorhome.”

Jemmah Shelling Stephens

Bay “I’ll be working at the Beached Whale.”

Marilyn Rawlinson Tairua “With

The much-loved cast of Downton Abbey is back with their latest film which will be screened at the State Cinema Motueka as a fundraiser for the Motueka Community Swimming Pool on Thursday, 28 April.

Do you have sensational photos of Motueka?

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The call is out now for photos to be featured in the Motueka 2023 calendar.

Keep Motueka Beautiful (KMB) are now on the hunt for photos for the Motueka 2023 calendar. The profits from KMB’s 2022 calendar paid for the High St hanging baskets, and they’d love you to contribute. The non-profit group undertakes beautification projects, environmental restoration and has developed walkways around Motueka. They need images from which to select 13 (plus 4 smaller ones for the inside front cover). The Selection criteria are:

Motueka

size. High definition required for the final image (i.e. above 5 MB).

2. Not previously published.

3. Locations in Motueka Ward (which extends to Torrent Bay in the north and up the Motueka Valley to the west, including Mt Arthur at a pinch!)

welcome.

5. Images taken from the ground and from the air (drones) both work well - no preference.

6. It’s nice to see folk “doing stuff” that is characteristic of Motueka - horse-riding, walking along the beach, etc.

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Two bedroom unit in a great location

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4. See earlier calendars for the type of scene that we have found purchasers like to see - attractive views of preferably recognisable features, not necessarily “artistic” -- and not too many sunrises over Tasman Bay or the Janie Seddon! One or two images of buildings would be

every amenity you could wish for, this sun-drenched 1970's stucco unit really does represent a great investment or solid low maintenance home. With two bedrooms, versatile living area, functional kitchen and excellent indoor/outdoor flow ensures you have everything you need. bayleys.co.nz/4051595

Situated in a handy location close to every amenity you could wish for, this sun-drenched 1970's stucco unit really does represent a great investment or solid low maintenance home. With two bedrooms, versatile living area, functional kitchen and excellent indoor/outdoor flow ensures you have everything you need. bayleys.co.nz/4051595

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7. We have found that images that have been worked on with editing software tend to look out of place in comparison with the other “natural” images in the calendar, so it’s best not to do too much work on them.

to go out, with the criteria in mind, and get imaging! Or, of course, select from your files. If you send images to Paul Mosley at pandi. mosley@gmail.com or David Armstrong at davidmotueka@gmail. com, they’ll compile them into a file for the selection committee to view.

Include your own name in each file name. We’ll delete everything after the selection has been made.

Motueka 42/53 Parker Street

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Images are needed by the end of May, so you have some time

As this is a public service for the Motueka community, and any profits support KMB work, they aren’t able to pay for the use of images.

Immaculately maintained and superbly positioned, this sun-soaked, low-maintenance unit is perfect if you are looking to downsize and start enjoying your more senior years. Double-glazed for extra comfort and warmth, open plan living, two spacious bedrooms, bathroom and a separate toilet. Outside, the garden offers enough to keep those with green thumbs entertained plus enjoy the luxury of the onsite caretaker to look after the lawns. bayleys.co.nz/4051605

Immaculately maintained and superbly positioned, this sun-soaked, low-maintenance unit is perfect if you are looking to downsize and start enjoying your more senior years. Double-glazed for extra comfort and warmth, open plan living, two spacious bedrooms, bathroom and a separate toilet. Outside, the garden offers enough to keep those with green thumbs entertained plus enjoy the luxury of the onsite caretaker to look after the lawns. bayleys.co.nz/4051605 2073

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Boosters are the best way to keep Omicron out of your whare.

If your kura aged tamariki are yet to be vaccinated, bring them along so you can all get protected together.

Barrel of laughs for Red Hatters

Above right: A few of the Motueka Pacific Roses and the Red Hat Ladies, from left; Countess Lynley, Lady Dawn, Queen Barbara Twinkletoes, Lady Lorraine, Countess Marilyn, Lady Anna, Dame Eileen and Duchess Beverley.

The Motueka Pacific Roses and the Red Hat Ladies were spotted outside the new library enjoying each other’s company and a cuppa recently.

Part of the worldwide organisation, The Red Hat Society that was founded in America in 1998, their signature red, purple and pink hats symbolize a movement of women determined to celebrate every stage of life.

There are chapters in many countries including Argentina, Austria, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Wales and down-under.

It’s all about “growing old disgracefully” say our local ladies who dress in purple and red while enjoying friendship and fun.

There is no fundraising involved, just a whole lot of interesting activities from Waka Ama paddling to riding Harley Davidson’s with the Ulysses Club and line dancing.

“We even took lunch for the Ulysses boys since they were game enough to take us old tarts on their bikes,” says Queen Barbara Twinkletoes.

“We hope when we’re out in a group we put a smile on people’s dials.”

The nearly 20 members pride themselves on supporting local and enjoy monthly coffees on the first Friday of each month.

Welcoming new members, you can contact Barbara Goodman on (03) 5289803 for further information.

Dear Editor,

Front page news on last Saturday April 2nd’s Nelson Mail about apartment development over the Buxton Square carpark is such good news. Why stop there?

The massive carparks in Richmond are exactly the places to replicate sunny, warm, well-designed and eco-built apartments. Will the TDC please sit up and take notice and stop covering a single metre more of flat land?

Yours, Steph Jewell.

Dear Editor,

I refer to letter of 6/4/22 from C Bleakley

and T Wardell. Thank you for taking the time to reply and give your point of view.

The reason our first letter was written was because we were not told on day one, by anybody, about the possibility of a worker with covid.

It was unfortunate that one of you was not proactive enough to isolate immediately, which resulted in coworkers and families becoming infected. Many were quite ill, including us.

The risk to vulnerable people with health issues is great. It is a shame you were not aware of the very infectious nature of this disease. We did not get it from fairydust. Such diligence to work is commendable but

did you not consider the consequences of businesses relying on those who had to isolate?

Your belief that anti vaxers are treated with discrimination and contempt is misguided. The issue here is the fact that two people possibly had covid and did not take the appropriate action of isolating immediately. Vaccinated or not, our contempt would be the same. Disclosure is the key here, and you not tell us straight away.

The request for an honest conversation in NZ regarding children and grandchildren is interesting. Such a shame you did not think to have an honest conversation with your work mates.

A lot of unpleasantness, stress and illness would have been avoided.

As for your comments regarding Pfizer, of course you are entitled to your opinion but 95% of vaccinated kiwis would disagree. Thousands of people died prior to a vaccine. We are so fortunate to live in a country where we have been shielded from such horror.

Other comments from your anti vaxxers perspective are not worth replying to. Just more squeals emanating from the rabbit hole. For us, the damage is done and the matter is now closed.

Regards, A and S Johnston

A local youngster takes on a bouldering challenge at one of Canaan Downs many rock formations amidst stands of ancient beech trees. The hilltop scenic reserve has plenty of great tracks to explore including the famed Harwoods Hole.

Have you visited the new library yet?

Check out the beautiful magazine display. We have some new titles including My French Country Home, NZ memories & Trout Fisher.

Kapa Haka Performance@Motueka Library

Wednesday 13 April, 11am

Students from Parklands school will be celebrating the new library with a Kapa Haka performance.

Take & Make Kits

We have a range for you to choose from. Email a photo to Janine.gillions@tasman.govt.nz

Haiku Competition@Motueka Library

21 March – 30 April, Entry forms at the Library. The theme is “Celebrating the new library.”

Garden Gurus@Motueka Library

Monday 9 May, 10.30-12pm

Bookcafe@Motueka Library

Monday 16 May, 10.30-12pm

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These great views were enjoyed by some local hikers up Mt. Campbell on a sunny Sunday.

This characterful vintage residence is a must-view. Two acres of lush grounds with mountain views are rurally located just a short stroll from the Motueka River.

New faces to make a Festival for changeable times

He toi whakaaro, he mana tangata. The making of art enriches the wellbeing of us all.

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The above whakatauki sums up the core belief at the heart of their planning as the Nelson Arts Festival team is getting ready to bring our community a plethora of unmissable arts experiences this October - a Festival that reflects this very particular moment in time. What is certain and uncertain?

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“One of our biggest learnings from the last two years is to plan for, roll with, and celebrate uncertainty and the creativity that exists there. So while a few things may look different this year, we will as always be focused on our vision to champion the arts, deliver exceptional events and celebrate community and diversity in our region,” says Executive and Artistic Director Lydia Zanetti.

After a year of dreaming big and starting high, and once again being reined in by Covid-19, the Festival is starting fresh with an (almost) all new leadership team to create a festival crafted for this moment that creates unmissable arts experiences for, and with, our region.

Lydia Zanetti now sits at the heart of the organisation as

Executive & Artistic Director, leading on realising the Trust’s vision and continuing to create programmes to excite, inspire, challenge and connect our community through and with the arts.

Rose McGrannachan joins the leadership team as Head of Business & Operations, bringing a huge amount of logistical and event management experience to the festival.

Originally from Tairawhiti, Rose returned home after honing her skills at the likes of Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Film Festival and Dark Mofo, and took on the programme management for the amazing Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival. Rose is a fan of all art forms, particularly when they intersect to create something new, and there is no doubt that in her skilled hands, the Nelson Arts Festival will be able to continue to be an exceptional and necessary part of Whakatu’s arts calendar.

Annie Pokel is expanding on her marketing role to lead as Head of Creative & Communications, driving the visual arts programme and our engagement with our community, artists and partners. Combining her background in visual arts and her appreciation of different art forms coming together to disrupt, ask

questions and inspire, Annie has contributed widely to Whakatu’s arts community over the past four years, from programming central city arts activations and her work as Arts Council Nelson trustee to delivering the inaugural Night Vision event and coproducing Te Ramaroa light festival.

“The Board is elated to have been able to recruit two amazing talents to the Festival leadership team. We were humbled by the quality and quantity of applicants but both Annie and Rose shone through both in the quality of their skills and in their connection with the festival values and Kaupapa,” says board chair Brent Thawley. “The Festival has a rich history of inspired leadership giving it a strong foundation to spring forward into this next phase of our development and moving forward with our vision to champion the arts in our region.”

The Trust is also welcoming Natalie Gousmett to the team, and proud to have Kerry Sunderland continue her leadership of the Pukapuka Talks programme: Natalie Gousmett has joined the team as Development Manager to drive the organisation’s fundraising efforts. A specialist in the community sector, Natalie has held various manage-

ment, fundraising and financial roles with inspiring organisations such as Wellington Rape Crisis, Women’s Refuge, The Wilderness Canoe Trust and Cawthron Institute, and will apply her rich skillset to the Festival’s sustainable organisational growth.

Kerry Sunderland is returning for her fifth year with the Festival to take on an expanded role as Pukapuka Talks Programme Manager. She will continue to lead the development of the readers and writers events and grow the Festival’s engagement with Aotearoa’s leading authors, thinkers, spoken word performers and the publishing sector. Kerry plays an integral role in holding space for inspiring voices and was the driving force behind the digital talks and Writing Home offering last year.

The 2022 Nelson Arts Festival will run across 11 days, from 20 - 30 October, with the full programme launching in early August. For updates, keep an eye on the Nelson Arts Festival website and their social media channels, or sign up to their newsletter.

5 August Full programme announced 20 - 30 October Nelson Arts Festival 2022 www.nelsonartsfestival.nz

The mask carnivale is a popular aspect of the Nelson Arts Festival.

Changing Threads Contemporary Textile & Fibre Art Awards

Changing Threads

2022 exceeds all expectations of a contemporary textile exhibition: innovation, expertise, conceptual prowess and humour. The works embrace a myriad of twists and takes on traditional quilting, embroidery, and twining techniques through to contemporary art practice. The materials continue to push the boundaries of textile art - including 1000s of wooden coffee stirrers, and the ribbons from flower bouquets sent in response to the 2019 terrorist attack in Christchurch. There are many stories within the works: a forgotten grandmother; an attempt to repair a broken bloodline; the discovery of a beached whale; and commentary on identity, the environment, and societal issues.

Changing Threads is an annual contemporary art award and exhibition that showcases fibre and textile art. In 2022, the prize

pool is over $8,000, making it the country’s premiere textile award.

This year there were 135 works submitted from 70 artists, whittled down to 49 works by 35 artists in the exhibition.

Creative Director Ronnie Martin has an unwavering passion for the exhibition.

“I’m always enthralled by the works that are entered. Every year we have a fantastic mix of return and new entrants from around the country,

but just because an artist has been a previous finalist doesn’t guarantee them a spot in this year’s exhibition. It’s very competitive,” says Ronnie.

“We’re incredibly pleased that Changing Threads is one of Art Council Nelson’s most popular exhibitions. It’s testament to how textiles have such a broad appeal, and their power to encompass stories and commentary, as well as the sheer beauty of technique and artistic

excellence.”

The Awards were announced at Refinery ArtSpace on Friday, 25 March. The 2022 judges were Creative Director of Changing Threads Ronnie Martin; Dunedin-based internationally recognised printmaker and multimedia artist Lynn Taylor; and Nelsonbased furnishing and textile designer, Gillian Saunders.

Over the years, artists from all around the country have entered the exhibition

and award with works ranging from the spectacular to the sublime, often using materials not usually seen on art gallery walls. Changing Threads allows and encourages contemporary fibre and textile artists to explore a variety of possibilities, pushing pre-conceived ideas of the limits of the medium.

The 135 works are able to be viewed at the Refinery ArtSpace, 114 Hardy Street, Nelson until April 23.

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Right: Jeanette Verster’s ‘Hollow Words’.

Left: Claire Ellery with her work, Strata.

CRAIG’S CARS OF THE WEEK

Anglers reminded to stick to the rules

The Clean Car Discount/Rebate scheme is now in full swing, and we have seen a lot of people now choosing to go ahead with their decision to make the change to a low Co2 emitting vehicle. There seem to be a lot of questions surrounding this new bill that came into effect on April 1 this year. If you have any questions regarding the rebate or the emissions tax, please don't be a stranger. Stop in and i will endeavour to answer any questions you may have. Until next time... Happy Easter.

Close to one in ten anglers checked by Central South Island Fish & Game are noncompliant with the sports fishing regulations. With over five months of the sports fishing season completed, the Central South Island Fish & Game Council (CSI Fish & Game) is disappointed with the 8% non-compliance that its Ranging team has encountered.

Since October 2021, 592 anglers have been interviewed by Rangers, with 48 offenders encountered. The most common offence detected was fishing without a valid sports fishing licence. Other offenc-

es were: using more than one rod, fishing out of season, being more than 15 metres from their rod, fishing for sea-run salmon without salmon endorsement, failure to produce sea-run salmon endorsement when salmon fishing, exceeding the daily bag limit, causing injury to released fish and using illegal bait.

CSI Fish & Game Compliance Coordinator Hamish Stevens says, “8% non-compliance is higher than we would normally expect to see, and it is disappointing that this many anglers are not sticking to the rules. Regulations are put in place to protect

fisheries and ensure that the harvest is sustainable so that future generations of anglers can enjoy the fishing experience.”

All anglers who target trout, salmon, perch and other sports fish in freshwater are required under the Conservation Act 1987 to hold a valid sports fishing licence and adhere to the sports fishing regulations.

Anglers need to check their regulation guides and ensure they adhere to the rules, which can differ between waterways.

The sports fishing regulation guide is available on the Fish & Game New Zealand website and at various

sports stores around the region.

Anglers who have further queries on regulations should clarify them by contacting their local Fish & Game Office.

Hamish says, “Anglers who choose to fish without a licence or otherwise break the rules can expect to have their gear seized and end up in court. So it’s not a risk worth taking, and it is much cheaper and less stressful to simply get a licence and follow the rules.”

CSI Fish & Game rangers look forward to meeting plenty of compliant anglers enjoying their fishing this autumn.

Central South Island Fish & Game Compliance coordinator Hamish Stevens displays some of the equipment and catch seized from anglers this fishing season.

Innovation leading Aotearoa’s arts and culture recovery

Te Awhina Marae has been awarded $500,000 for a project to revitalise knowledge base for the restoration of Nga Toi Maori in Te Tauihu, foster an inter-generational succession plan, protect regional matauranga Maori, and create recognised pathways for visual and practical arts communities as part of the government’s groundbreaking Covid-19 recovery programme Te Urungi: Innovating Aotearoa.

The programme is continuing to revitalise arts and culture through innovation in more regions across the country, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Carmel Sepuloni says.

“Covid-19 has been enormously challenging for Aotearoa’s arts and culture sector, particularly in our regions where the smaller-scale population base and local economy is harder hit by the impacts of the pandemic.

“In recognising this, the Government are funding 41 arts,

culture and heritage projects across the Hawkes Bay, Waikato and Nelson regions, following the latest round of Te Urungi: Innovating Aotearoa events,” says Carmel.

“Ensuring a vibrant and resilient arts and culture sector is critically important to our wellbeing and our local sense of identity. The Government recognises that we must protect what we have, and support our arts and culture sector to develop the tools they need to survive and thrive. Championing innovation across the arts and culture sector is an essential part of this work.

“Te Urungi recognises both the economic value and the critical importance of arts in our everyday lives, and fosters new ways of thinking and creating that will drive the recovery and resilience of our arts, culture and heritage sector.

“The arts and culture sector contributes approximately $10.9 billion to the New Zealand economy, making up about

3.4 percent of GDP.

Arts and culture also contribute positively to the wellbeing of people and both these aspects mean the sector is critical to our country’s postCovid recovery.

“This is why the Government has committed nearly a half billion dollars to the arts and culture sector, firstly through the $374 million Arts and Culture Covid-19 Recovery Programme announced in May 2020, and more recently with the $121 million Omicron support package for the arts and culture sector.”

Since May 2021,

146 innovative projects across Aotearoa New Zealand have been supported to bring their innovative ideas to life.

“The potential of these projects for transformational impact is very exciting. Many of them have found innovative ways to safeguard and transmit Matauranga Maori. Some are going to make an impact locally through providing better access to our stories. Other projects are developing solutions that many practitioners and institutions can use,” says Carmel.

WHITWEL L’S for beds

WE ARE BACK! And for us, and especially for you, the race fans, it’s better late than never.

With all the Covid restrictions in place over the last few months for outdoor events it’s been a tough old time for the team here at the Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway. With little to no crowd able to attend the speedway a lot of the meetings were cancelled, and a handful were raced mainly to give our competitors somewhere to race during these hard times, albeit with no crowd which is the club’s main source of income.

Now that the government has relaxed the rules on outdoor events, we get to host the Easter Extravaganza over two days of the long Easter weekend, and you are all welcome! is includes non-vaccinated and vaccinated fans so it’s business as usual for the last meetings of the season.

Gate prices have been kept the same and tickets are available from the kiosk at the Richmond Mall, or you can buy them at the speedway turnstiles on the night. Adults - $20.00, Children 5 - 15 years$10.00, Children under 5

years – Free, Family pass $40.00 (2 adults and up 3 kids under 15), Members and Pensioners $15.00. Please note the earlier start time of 5.00pm so make sure you get there early as the main gates will open at 4.00pm.

We have some good numbers in most of the classes including the Stockcars, which are seeing a resurgence in numbers of late, Streetstocks, ree-quarter Midgets, Production Saloons, Superstocks and Sidecars, while both our youth classes, Quarter Midgets and Youth Ministocks have good num-

bers entered as well. All these classes will race both nights (16th April & 17th April) while on rst night the Historic Stockcars will be putting in some laps.

en on the second night we nish with the Demolition Derby which is always one of the crowd favourites.

It has been near impossible to get any North Island competitors here due to ferry restrictions, but we do have a lot of visiting drivers and riders from all over the South Island including Christchurch, Blenheim, and Greymouth, which make the on-track action hotter than ever.

ere are even a handful of Derby cars heading up from Christchurch to compete in the Demolition Derby. Now that is

commitment to a tee!

All classes will race over two nights for their Easter championships except for the Superstocks who will compete for the open club championship one night and the Easter Championship the next.

With all classes racing for championships this will ensure that the ontrack competition will be as erce as ever. For more information head to www.nelsonspeedway.

co.nz/ or get in touch with us through our Facebook page where you can also go in to win one of two family passes to these last meetings of the season. Lastly, the club would like to thank all our volunteers, fans, competitors and especially our loyal sponsors, who have stuck with the Nelson Speedway Association over these tough times. See you all there as we “DO IT IN THE DIRT” over Easter!

Demolition Derby is always a crowd favourite.

Is your home ready for the winter months?

It’s a stunning time of year, our days are still filled with sunshine and blue skies, harvests are in full swing, daylight saving has ended and our evenings are cool enough to enjoy a good night’s sleep. Watching the leaves changing colour into glorious autumn hues of orange, red and gold, nature is reminding us that winter is coming.

While winter is a favourite time of year for some of us, one thing we can surely all agree on is that being cold is not the most pleasant experience. This week we explore a variety of ways to assist you in keeping warm over the upcoming cooler months.

Insulation is key

Before we go into the variety of heat sources on offer there is one key element to consider in order to retain heat in your home, insulation. In New Zealand healthy homes standards introduce specific and minimum standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drain-

age, and draught stopping in rental properties. You can find out more about these standards for tenanted properties at www.tenancy.govt.nz/healthy-homes

The benefits of insulation are immense from saving money on heating costs to avoiding winter illnesses.

Should you be looking at large scale insulation such as underfloor or ceiling you may be able to receive some financial assistance to do so through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority’s (EECA) Warmer Kiwi Homes initiative. Those eligible could receive:

• 80% of the total cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation.

• 80% of the cost of an approved heater. This could be a heat pump or an efficient wood/pellet burner for the main living area. Heater grants are capped at $3000 including GST.

For eligibility requirements and more information go to https://tools.eeca.govt.nz/warmer-kiwi-homes-tool/

Windows and doors

Double glazing

For most houses, windows typically account for 10% of total heat lost. But the good news is there are many ways to avoid such costly heat loss.

Double glazed windows and glass doors are a wise choice and the benefits are impressive. Double glazing works by trapped air between the two panes of glass acting as an insulator, reducing heat loss.

Winter curtains

Hanging curtains that not only fit well but suit your environment will make a considerable difference in keeping your home warm. Winter curtains should form a seal around your winter to prevent heat loss. However some curtain tracks may protrude from the wall allowing a gap above the window where cold air can enter the room.

The best solution to eliminate this problem is to install a pelmet. Make sure your curtains fall all the way to the fall to also prevent unnecessary draughts. If your curtains don’t reach the floor consider placing a draught stop sausage along the window sill to form a seal.

Ideally winter curtains should be made of a thick warm fabric and thermal lined if possible. Consider removable linings to add an extra layer of warmth.

If you are on a budget you could always pick up a pair of preloved curtains and use them as a lining for your present curtains. Attaching light weight blankets using cloth pegs to your current curtains are another option.

Take care of draughts

Weather stripping is the process of sealing openings on doors and windows and most commonly involves applying adhesive foam strips to seal any gaps. It’s a quick, easy and inexpensive solution.

You can test for draughts using a stick of incense. First, ensure curtains, blinds, or anything else that might be flammable is out of the way. Light an incense stick and carefully hold it close to the edge of the window running it around the perimeter. Watch the direction the smoke goes to discover any draughts. This test can also be carefully done with a candle instead.

An easy way to check for draughts around doors is to wait until its dark, turn the light on in a connecting room, close the door and see how much light shines through between the door and the frame.

A door sausage, also known as a draught stopper or door snake, is almost a necessity in some homes during cold or windy weather. Essentially it is a long roll, often made of fabric that blocks cold air from entering via gaps underneath doors.

You can buy one however they are simple to make, and could make for a fun activity during the upcoming school holidays.

Using efficient double glazing can reduce the heat loss from windows by over 50%. The other benefits of double glazing include les condensation, noise reduction and less UV damage to your home furnishings.

For windows that do not open, you may prefer to use another type of sealant such as silicone. The process you use will depend on the window frame material, so if in doubt call in the experts.

How to make a door sausage – Sew a tube of fabric slightly longer than the width of your door, leaving one end open. Stuff your door sausage with what you have on hand such as old rags, or the stuffing from and old pillow. Sew the end shut and you’re done.

Double glazing can make a considerable difference in your home energy costs.

Choosing the right type of heating

Due to network losses, the use of natural gas and LPG in the home is typically more energy efficient than electricity generated by burning fossil fuels. However, their combustion still produces greenhouse gas emissions and any gas appliance should be flued or well ventilated when used.

Sustainably sourced wood and electricity generated through renewable sources such as hydro, wind and solar produce the lowest net greenhouse gas emissions.

Heat Pumps

Did you know that using a heat pump with 4 stars on the energy rating label generates 55% less emissions than a similar heat pump with only 1 star?

A warm home is vital for your comfort and health. The World Health Organisation’s recommended minimum indoor temperature is 18ºC in living areas and 16ºC in bedrooms. Recommendations for babies and elderly people are even higher.

In New Zealand heating is expensive (typically accounting for about 30 per cent of a household’s annual energy consumption). As energy prices rise and houses are getting bigger it is likely to cost even more.

Most people use electricity, gas or wood to heat their homes. Newer heating systems are more energy efficient and can reduce your power bills, while simple actions can make your existing heating options more efficient.

Remember, insulating your home reduces the amount of heating you need to keep your home at a comfortable temperature.

All forms of heating have effects on the environment, so it is important to consider these issues when you are looking at the different options available.

Coal, gas and oil-fired (collectively ‘thermal’) generation of electricity typically make up about 20-25 per cent of New Zealand’s total annual electricity supply – a process that produces greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change.

If you are considering purchasing a new heat pump for winter, now is the time to do it. Now is also a good time to have your current heat pump serviced before the winter months descend on us.

Tips for making the most out of your heat pump

• se the ti er to ar the roo ust before ou get home and switch off when you don’t need it.

• et the ther ostat to above 8 to co bat da p and mould) but below 21ºC (to save power).

• et it to heating ode auto can a e the heat pump waste energy by constantly changing between hot and cold.

• hen it s reall cold set the fan to auto . o and ‘quiet’ won’t give you full blast.

• Heat pu ps so eti es blo cold air during ver cold weather, to defrost the outdoor unit. This is normal, and it should be back to heating in a few minutes.

• lean the filter ith a vacuu cleaner or ar ater every couple of weeks.

Firewood

Now is the time to ensure you have a good supply of fire wood for winter. Try and choose a Good Wood supplier, you can find a list of these suppliers on the Tasman District Councils website. When you choose a Good Wood supplier, you’re opting for a trusted source of dry firewood that will burn well, helping to keep your home warmer and our air cleaner.

Clean your chimney each year

Remember to clean your chimney annually too. Not only is this important to help prevent chimney fires, it will also help your wood burner run more efficiently.

Ensure your wood is dry and seasoned

Burning firewood with a moisture content of more than 25% is banned in Tasman and Nelson. Green wood that has recently been cut or wood that has not been stored properly or for long enough will have a higher moisture content and will not meet this requirement so should not be used for burning.

Alternatively, you can buy green wood in time for it to be seasoned before winter. Wood will take between 4 and 12 months to season. Ensure that any green wood purchased is stored so that the air can circulate freely and is sheltered from rain.

Be aware of ‘roadside’ supply

If you choose to purchase firewood from a ‘side of the road’ source, you may get caught out with a green load. When wood is difficult to burn, it does not produce as much heat as dry wood, it will be extremely smoky, reducing cost effectiveness and will clog your flue with creosote, and become dangerous quite quickly.

Collecting your own firewood

If you have cut down a tree, stack it and allow it to season for 12 months before burning. Split wood dries faster. Cut into suitable sized lengths in a variety of sizes for your wood burner as well. Chunks that are too large will not burn properly, meaning less heat and more smoke.

Do not burn treated timber!

Timber treated with preservatives such as CCA (copper chrome arsenic treatment) must never be burnt.

Burning treated wood exposes yourself and your family to its dangerous chemicals and the ash also causes long term issues in the environment.

Stack your wood correctly

Stacking firewood may seem like a pretty simple thing, but how and where you stack it is more important than you might think. When you’re looking for a place to stack your firewood you want to find a location that has great sun exposure. You want your firewood to dry throughout the summer so that it will burn well in the winter.

Stacking your firewood where it will have full sun exposure will help this process move more quickly.

If at all possible, you should stack your firewood at ten centimeters off of the ground. Stacking firewood directly on the ground can allow moisture to wick up from the ground into your wood. This moisture can lead to mold or fungus and speed up the decaying process.

Stack your firewood loosely rather than trying to pack it tightly to save space. This will to allow air to circulate between each piece of wood and cause it to dry more quickly and evenly.

Try and stack your firewood with the cut ends exposed. These cut ends are where most of the moisture is released, keeping these ends exposed will help your wood season properly over the summer..

Are you burning Good Wood?

Wet or green wood makes more smoke and less heat, so if we burn dry wood from a Good Wood supplier our homes will be warmer, the fire will be cheaper to run and the air quality will be healthier for everyone.

Council approved Good Wood suppliers will ensure you get dry wood and can give you good advice on storing wood for the following winter. Check out the full list of Good Wood suppliers at tasman.govt.nz/good-wood

To celebrate our first birthday and the opening of our new service centre, Electroscoot Tasman are giving you the chance to win one of two Vemo Folding E-Bikes.

Entry is easy, simply come in store and say hi and meet the friendly team, fill in an entry form and you are in the draw. Or purchase any Vemo E-Bike, fill in an entry form and you are in the draw. The E-Bike give away runs from the 9th of April to the 8th of May 2022 and will be drawn on the 9th of May 2022. Winners will be notified via their contact details.

Just to add to the excitement from the 14th of April to 21st of April 2022 we will be running a spin the wheel, every spin wins! Simply make a purchase in store and spin the prize wheel for the chance to win a prize which includes a Bluetooth Speaker, Solar Power Charger, Bike Service Voucher, Taste of Turkey Vouchers, Vouchers from the Rolling Pin Bakery and lots more!

Electroscoot Tasman would like to thank the Nelson and Tasman community for their support over the last year. We are looking forward to another exciting year.

I was very pleased to help Phil, Tania and family find High Street Motueka premises for electroscoot tasman

Doesn’t time just scoot by.

Electroscoot Tasman’s mechanic Ryan with a range of Vemo E Bikes and other goodies.

Try something new these school holidays

Action Centre

Action Centre is one of our region’s most popular family entertainment centres. Located close by in Richmond, it’s the place to go where you’ll find action and entertainment for everyone.

From Tenpin Bowling, Inflatable World, a Spacewalk Playground, to an American diner, virtual golf, mini golf and an arcade. Action Centre is the perfect venue to host a birthday party, work function or family get together; they have you covered.

Discover Action Centre at 30 McPherson Street in Richmond, open 7 days from 9.30am during the school holidays.

Give them a call on (03) 543 8222 or visit their website to find out more www.actioncentre.co.nz

Farewell Spit

Farewell Spit Nature Reserve is a bird sanctuary and wetland of international importance, being more strictly protected than a national park. Your children will love to explore places such as Cape Farewell, Fossil Point, the Wader Watch area, the sand dune environment, the lighthouse and the gannet colony at the tip of the spit.

Open the windows, enjoy the sea breeze, sit back and experience a fascinating journey into sand country!

Come with us to this special place, where you can view the historic lighthouse and explore its intriguing reserve. The Farewell Spit Tour, departs from Collingwood to visit Cape Farewell and Fossil Point.

Find out more at www.farewellspit.com

Abel Tasman Waka Tours

Treat yourself and your family or friends to a new adventure that’s as old as civilisation itself.

Feel the breeze on your face, the drag of the water against your paddle and the hugely rewarding sense of working together as one. Paddling waka connects you to a rich cultural heritage but it’s also great fun. Prepare to get hooked!

We begin and end all our trips with a blessing (karakia) for protection. You will learn the etiquette (tikanga) associated with waka before becoming familiar with the boat and embarking on our journey (haerenga).

Come join us for a truly unique cultural experience that’s suitable for all ages.

www.wakaabeltasman.nz

Farewell Spit

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles are your local transport and adventure tourism operators in the Abel Tasman National Park. They specialise in taking clients into the Abel Tasman National Park by boat with their customised fleet of ferries and with their sea kayak company, Kaiteriteri Kayaks.

It’s an exciting maritime environment and their team take pride in teaching their guests about the area, including the history, landscapes and creatures within it. Make a booking and find out more about Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles online and don’t forget to check out their specials page.

abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz

Freephone: 0800 732 748

Anatoki Salmon

Catch your own food and eat it on the spot! Situated on the banks of the Anatoki River, you can relax and catch your very own premium Chinook Salmon at Anatoki Salmon Fishing & Café. Enjoy your catch hot smoked ready to eat in our cafe, or take away fresh for the BBQ.

You don’t need any fishing experience, and you get to spend as much time as you like catching your salmon while enjoying the farm atmosphere. Plan your visit today, find out more online. anatokisalmon.co.nz

Cable Bay Adventure Park

Cable Bay Adventure Park is Nelson’s adventure playground. Located just 15 minutes’ drive from the centre of Nelson, it is home to a wide range of adventure activities with something to cater for everyone. Set in 400 hectares of magnificent native forest with views over the stunning Cable and Delaware Bay.

From the Skywire, Quad bike tours, E-bike hire, a climbing wall and petting zoo and amazing MTB trails with free access the Cable Bay Adventure Park has it all! At the end of your adventure, why not top it off with a treat from their licensed café.

Start planning your experience today.

www.cablebayadventurepark.com

Motueka Library

Come and visit your new library.

Enjoy the Greedy Cat features including wall art, bookmarks and cushions. Select a Greedy Cat Booklover’s notebook and colouring in. Pick some great books and relax on the deck. Check out the amazing art throughout the library.

There are a variety of Take & Make kits for you to choose from including Easter and ANZAC themes and growing seeds to acknowledge Earth Day. For all ages and especially teens, free your imagination and assemble some whimsical altered art paper figures.

Pick up a special bookmark to commemorate our onemonth Anniversary.

We are starting to get back into events. We will be welcoming Joy Cowley and Robyn Belton, the author and illustrator of Greedy Cat in the library in the near future.

During the holidays come and play some giant games, board games and put together jigsaw puzzles. Bring a friend and enjoy a friendly game of Chess.

We look forward to seeing you in our sparkly new spacious library.

Shantytown

Shantytown is one of New Zealand’s premier cultural and heritage attractions. A faithfully recreated 1900s pioneer town, born out of, and stimulated by, the great West Coast gold rushes of the 1860s.

Nestled amidst regenerative native rain forest, Shantytown provides a real sense of what it was like to live in New Zealand then and what it means to be a New Zealander now. Allowing you to be both participant and observer in this most dynamic period of its post-Maori colonisation. Shantytown is located approximately 10km south of Greymouth. Find out more shantytown.co.nz

Pakawau Beach Park

Pakawau Beach Park is found at the northern end of Golden Bay. We are surrounded by natures wonders and beauty. Walk over the most northern farm park to the famous Archway Islands of Wharariki Beach. Pillar Point with amazing views of Farewell Spit. The wilds of the West coast and many other local attraction.

Pakawau Beach Park sits on the beach front enabling you to enjoy the sound of the waves meeting the shore, waking to amazing sunrises over the sea. Come pitch your tent, park you Camper van or stay in one of our beach front cabins.

Pakawau Beach Park, 1112 Collingwood-Puponga Main Road, Pakawau 7073. Phone 03 524 8308.

Buller Gorge Swing Bridge

Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park is a must-see tourism destination, located just hours away from Nelson and Picton, Westport and the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, and Christchurch.

It is a place of excitement and adventure, where visitors can feel the rush of the Cometline Ride, experience the thrill of the Jet boat, walk the heights of New Zealand’s longest swing bridge, pan for abundant gold treasure, or simply relax and view some of New Zealand’s best native flora and fauna on one of the many nature walks.

Whether you can spare five minutes or a few hours, they’ll be well spent in the Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park. Find out more online bullergorge.co.nz

Edens Edge

A picturesque accommodation situated amongst beautiful vineyards and orchards, Eden’s Edge lies on the Great Taste Bike Trail between Motueka and Kaiteriteri Beach. It’s the perfect spot for peace and quiet with easy access to both town facilities and Abel Tasman National Park.

A small cozy lodge with ensuite rooms, a shared common lounge and large kitchen, BBQs, gardens, and off-street parking. Free wi-fi and continental breakfast included.

Find out more at edensedge.co.nz

Xscape Room

Fancy robbing a bank, heroically recovering precious stolen art, or breaking out of prison (you were wrongfully convicted, of course)? Then Xscape Space has got you sorted, with mind-boggling puzzles and clues being the name of the game.

Xscape Space - Nelson’s Premier Escape Rooms offer something fun, outside-of-the box and challenging. Escape Rooms are a great activity for a family outing, a friends’ catch-up, a team-building exercise, that special (or impossible to buy for) birthday, or the ultimate stag or hen night, or even a different date night experience.

They offer seven themed rooms with two sets of raceoff rooms for those with a competitive streak: Get your mind thinking outside the box with puzzles and clues that will boggle it, while racing against the clock with your work team or other families.

Business Owners Lindsay and Genie Bradley say our spacious venue can accommodate up to 45 people per hour, there is plenty of free off street parking. We offer private bookings for larger groups by arrangement. If you are curious and would like more information, or to book your session, contact the friendly team today.

Xscape Space – Nelson’s Premier Escape Rooms

2a Estuary Place (off Lower Queen St), Richmond. Phone 021 972 221 bookings@xscapespace.co.nz

www.xscapespace.co.nz

Kahurangi make it two from two

By Brendan Alborn

Kahurangi overcame an intensely physical and determined Wanderers side by 29-20 in their Division One Nelson Trophy match on Saturday at Riwaka. There will be no rest for the wicked however with Kahurangi set to face Marist, under lights at Trafalgar Park, this Thursday, 14 at 7pm.

With eight of their squad unavailable for the match against Wanderers due to a mixture of players contracting Covid-19 and injuries sustained in their first-round win over Waimea last week, Kahurangi were forced to dig deep into their available player pool to name a full 22-player squad.

The 2022 season is set to be characterised by disruption with the pesky virus ever-present and also because the four additional competition rounds this year com-

pared to last, are likely to increase player attrition.

Saturday’s hardfought win confirmed that a number of the younger members in the squad are more than ready for Division One rugby. This was particularly evident in the Hawk’s forward pack with Junior Seuteni, Hunter Leppien and ET Viliamu all more than meeting the physical challenge presented by a much larger Wanderer’s pack. Hunter Griffith, in just his second game, and playing out of his regular frontrow position at blindside, proved true the old adage that it is not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog. Stand-in captain Josh Te Hira and prop Thomas Robinson were dominant forces in the scrums and also put in massive shifts in general play. Kahurangi was also able to call up veterans Kenny Eggers,

Hana Corbett-Burrows and Kane Mcleod, with a combined total of 286 games for the Hawks between them. All players came on as replacements in the second half and slotted straight back into the side seamlessly. However, the match against Wanderers was another somewhat frustrating, stop-start affair with both sides making a number of basic errors and displaying an inability to adapt to the referee’s interpretations at the breakdown. This resulted in a high penalty count against both teams and a lack of flow to the game in general.

Wanderers scored two tries in the match, both the direct result of errors by Kahurangi. The first, only six minutes into the match, resulted from the ball spilling loose from a Kahurangi maul while the second came from a kick chargedown that bounced directly into the hands

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of Wanderer’s captain and second five Fletcher Matthews who ran in to score unopposed.

Having scored three well-worked tries from driving mauls, Kahurangi still found themselves trailing Wanderers with only five minutes of regular time remaining. In their attempt to exploit an overlap out wide Wanderers first five

Luca Roden threw a long skip pass only to watch in dismay as Kahurangi’s Tristan Griffith snatched an intercept, running 50m to score under the posts.

With the successful conversion taking the score out to 26-20 in their favour the Kahurangi side seemed to click into a more clinical mode by playing structured

but attacking rugby. In doing so they worked their way back into the Wanderer’s redzone to earn a penalty which Kahurangi fullback Shaquille Rangi dully slotted to take the result beyond doubt.

Vito Lammers ran and defended with characteristic aggression and accuracy. While fellow midfielder Keaton Fry was also solid he also earned

his second yellow card in two games. At this current rate of cards, and with the team’s internal fine system, Fry may find himself funding Kahurangi’s end of season party entirely from his own wallet. First five eighths Culainn Stringer was composed and largely accurate throughout the match in this MVP performance.

It was Mug Medal day again on Saturday, ran in conjunction with the Bevan Grooby Memorial.

The Bevan Memorial was won by Mike Malone with a Nett 65 and Grace Latimer with a Nett 66.

The Mug Medal was won in a putt off by Mike Rodgers over Mike Malone having both scored Nett 65’s.

A Grade

Best Gross

Reinhardt Van Zyl 73

Best Nett John

Saulbrey 69

2nd Nett Ralph

Meikle 72

B Grade

Best Nett Michael

Versfeld 68

2nd Nett Peter Tudberry 72

3rd Nett Graham Shaw 73

C Grade

Best Nett Mike Malone 65

2nd Nett Rudi

Aldworth 67

3rd Nett Alan Barbara 70

D Grade

Best Nett Alan McKenzie 66

2nd Nett Ben Baty 67

3rd Nett Kevin

Beach 68

Lower Moutere

Store Closest to the pin; Donna Mitchell and Larry Moses Nine twos were scored on the day.

On Tuesday the nine hole ladies played a Par round in two divisions:

Division One

First Raeleen Donaldson plus 5

2nd Helen James plus 3

Division Two First Diane Enoka plus 2

2nd Helen Hughesy plus 1

ET Viliamu carries with support from Hunter Leppie on Saturday.

Sam Harman (above left) was the top female swimmer competitors in the Rylock Sea Swim Series, held in Nelson every Thursday evening from mid-November. She was teamed with Ralph Hetzel (above right) for the final relay in the series last month.

Photo: Kay Sneddon.

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BETTER BREATHERSCLASSMOTUEKA is bck on! Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Wharf 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

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

CHILDREN’S AIKIDO Tuesday-Thursdays 5.15pm - 6.15pm Ages 8+ Contact Monica 027 527 8290 or Julie 021 205 0143

COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP , Cancer Society Nelson, 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

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

INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday

1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.

JUSTICE OF THEPEACE 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.

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

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.

MOT UEK A 50+ WA LKINGGROUP www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Walks every Thursday - meet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Road. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@ gmail.com

MOTUEKA COASTAL BUS service, operates on behalf of Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, leaves Motueka i-SITE at 9.30am to Tasman & Mapua, then Richmond CBD & the Aquatic Centre, returns 1pm. Return fare Motueka to Richmond CBD $10. Pre-booking essential via Motueka i-SITE 03 528 6543

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Teenagers and young people have a place in Motueka District Brass. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 021 022 33244

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren.

2nd and 4th Thursday every month 12.30-3pm. Motueka Community House Docks Reserve. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

MOTUEKA HEART SUPPORT Our next meeting is on Wednesday 20th April at 10.30 am at Elevation Cafe. We are a small social group who support others whom have suffered a heart event. All Welcome.

Janet 528 9442

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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 5284355

MOTUEKASENIORNET Seniornet Motueka. Take advantage of the interest groups offered and join Seniornet. Phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz

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NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. The Railcar will run daily over Easter and School Holidays, weather permitting, between 11am & 4pm . Sunday 24th the Train will run. Follow us on Facebook 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.

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THE DOCTORSMOTUEKA WALKINGGROUP

Meeting on Thursdays at 9AM by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 min, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people! Phone: 03-528 8358

WALK 4 HEALTH Every Wednesday 10.00am at Community Gardens - 30 minute walk at your own pace - any fitnessand size. Contact 027 930 5310 or wellontrack@gmail.com

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death notice

JOUGHIN

Peter Trevor

Unexpectedly while out cycling with mates on Thursday 7 April, 2022; in his 86th year.

Dearly loved husband of Cindy. Loved father and father-in-law of Rachel and Patrick, David and Alicia. Adored grandfather of Flynn and Anna.

Peter will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

As per Peter’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Gardens Of The World, 95 Clover Road East, Hope on Thursday 14 April at 2pm.

Messages to the Joughin Family c/-14 Nile Street East, Nelson 7010

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Barbara Edith

Peacefully at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital, Motueka on 4 April 2022.

Dearly loved wife of the late James Smith. Much loved mother and motherin-law of Meredith and Mark Graham, and Cameron; Nana of Ayden. Loved daughter of the late Mona and Tom Haines and sister of the late Ian. Loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie to many.

Messages to the Smith family, 12 Rore Street, Motueka, 7120.

According to Barbara’s wishes a private memorial service has been held at St Thomas Anglican Church, Motueka.

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Peter Denis

Passed away on the 28th March in his 72nd year. Treasured husband of Alva, cherished Dad to Hamish, Jonathan and Sarah. Much loved Granda to Nikita and Tana. A private cremation has been held. The family would like to thank the staff at Woodlands Rest Home who cared for Pete. Forever in our hearts RIP Pistole Pete

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

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

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TAS Athletics a roaring success

Tapawera

Area

School’s Sarah Jones had her mind set on a couple of goals when the school’s athletics day rolled around. One was the discus throw and the other javelin.

And despite not being overly happy with her efforts in the practice rounds, she came through when it mattered and managed to set new records in both disciplines for the U16 age group.

“I’d been practising for these, and that’s all I wanted to achieve. So breaking them both was awesome,” says Sarah of Tadmor House. Sarah broke her own record in the javelin with a throw of 25.92metres and in the discus managed to topple a 16-year-old record with her throw of 22.61metres beating Melissa Shaw’s 2006 record of 21.42metres.

“Breaking the discus record was pretty cool, but I was not happy with my throw injuring my practice. I was throwing another 5m on that. But it was still a good achievement,” says Sarah. “For javelin, it was excellent, as I had broken my record by a suitable 4metres and was happy about that. I was pleased with my throw as I was not doing that well during practice.”

Despite Covid restrictions, the full athletics house competition went ahead

on a warm and sunny Wednesday. A small group of students had taken part in the 3000m, triple jump and 1500m, which was dominated by Tadmor, with a bit of help from James Snackers in the colours of Motupiko.

“There were several fine performances on the day, mainly from James and Zoe Dixon in the middle distance runs and Bronco Kennett-MacDonald in the sprints. There was a good attitude shown by many students in their effort and support, and encouragement,” says Stephen Haunch, event organiser.

The 4 x 100m Relays were well-supported and were competitive. Tadmor won the girls’ event whilst Motupiko won the boys’ race.

In terms of the House Competition, this was dominated by Tadmor, who won both the Participation and Performance points with ease—finishing ahead of the Motupiko House, which had been so dominant in the swimming event.

“Honestly, athletics was such a fantastic day. I was so proud of Tadmor and was incredibly proud of how well every one of our house members did. It was great to see everyone trying their most challenging and enjoying themselves,” says senior Tadmor leader, Cheyenne Phyn.

Left: Tapawera Area School’s Sarah Jones set two new records at the school’s 2022 Athletics day. Photos: Cheyenne Phyn.

Students Hunter Page and Riley Hook.