The cost of the Boxing Day hail storm that desecrated orchards, caved in roofs and flooded both businesses and homes continues to be tallied, with the storm widely believed to be one of the worst our country has experienced.
Long-time local orchardist Richard Horrell says it was a storm of “unprecedented proportions”.
“I’ve never seen anything like the hail that came through and covered so much of the area. Usually it hits in narrow strips and not the entire district,” says Richard. “All in all it’s very serious for the district.”
With more than two million trays of kiwifruit knocked out, some orchardists are dealing with losing their entire crop. Apples, hops and various vegetable gardens also suffered inconceivable damage.
The hail fell for more than half an hour hitting Lower Moutere and Motueka the hardest, with it punching
through residential conservatory roofs, tearing down gutters and challenging grower’s mental health.
With the damaged fruit still required to be removed from vines and trees, the workload remains but the value of the crops has been shrunk to virtually nothing.
Zespri’s chief grower and industry and sustainability officer
Carol Ward says the hail storms which hit Motueka and the Bay of Plenty are the worst to hit the kiwifruit industry in 20 years.
“The full extent of that damage is still being assessed but a number of orchard crops in Motueka have been written off, with the impact expected to extend into next season as well. In total around 7,200 tonnes
of fruit is estimated to have been lost from this year’s crop,” says Carol.
“An industry delegation visited the affected areas in Tasman to meet with growers last week to discuss next steps and to support affected growers.
The storm is clearly taking a toll on them and the risk of further adverse weather events remains but
the kiwifruit industry has a strong record of addressing challenges.
We’ll continue to do that in this case as we work together to fully understand the impact and decide on next steps.”
Carol says the lost trays will not affect Zespri’s ability to meet market demand in 2021 which is again expected to be strong.
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Four residents of Motueka’s Woodlands Rest Home and Village were acknowledged on Monday for their contribution to the nursing profession.
Pat Heckler, Norma Freeth, Arena Bosch and Marcia Gibbons are among the 140 former nurses residing in Oceania Healthcare nationwide.
The leading aged care provider is celebrating the International Year of the Nurse by thanking the former nurses for their immeasurable contribution towards modern nursing by presenting them with a custom-designed commemorative pin.
Among the former nurses who now call Oceania home are those who looked after soldiers who returned from the frontline of WWII and the Vietnam War, cared for polio and TB patients, looked after patients being treated with the iron lung and were witness to the first open-heart surgeries at Greenlane Hospital, Auckland.
To commemorate the selfless work of these dedicated women, Oceania commissioned Sutcliffe Jewellery to design a one-off silver pin featuring the symbol of The Oil Lamp – the significance of which dates back to the
service of Florence Nightingale, otherwise known as The Lady of the Lamp, during the Crimean War.
Dr Frances Hughes, Oceania Healthcare General Manager of Nursing and Clinical Strategy, says the commemorative pin for residents is about giving back to and valuing those who gave so much.
“Every generation hopes to pave a better path forward for the next and these nurses certainly did just that,” she says.
“They worked in incredible times and that resilience and experience has gone on to inspire and educate thousands and thousands of nurses –no matter how tough it was, they never gave up. They are true role models.
“We always celebrate what’s happening today, but we haven’t celebrated our treasures, our taonga as we should.”
Frances believes without these women and their peers, the profession of nursing may not have survived.
She says it is only fitting that their work is recognised during 2020, which has been endorsed by the World Health Organisation as International Year of the Nurse.
2020 was selected to be the celebratory
year as it marks the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.
It’s also fallen in a year when the hard work and dedication of nurses is on display as the world battles the Covid-19 pandemic.
Many of the former nurses being celebrated by Oceania experienced working through outbreaks and epidemics themselves, including Polio.
However, unlike today’s nurses, their working conditions were very different, uniforms were less user-friendly, PPE was limited, sterilising was more difficult and the hospitals themselves were ill-equipped to manage isolation of unwell patients.
Outside of work on the ward, nurses lived in quarters at the hospital and had to relinquish their work if they got engaged or married.
Master craftsman Brent Sutcliffe, of Sutcliffe Jewellery, leapt at the chance to design and make the pins as he is married to a nurse, and has seen firsthand the extra mile nurses go day in, day out.
“I am honoured to be involved in this project to give back to our nurses and say thank you for their service.”
The conditions these former nurses worked in are a stark change from nursing today, and Oceania Healthcare’s own nurses feel privileged
to now be caring for those who paved the way.
What has been the highlight of your festive season?
“Getting back into
“Having time to relax and enjoy family and friends.”
It wasn’t until the last game of the day that the sun chose
to make an appearance but despite the unseasonal coats and scarves, spirits were high and enthusiasm wasn’t dampened. All eight rinks were in operation and the four games of the day were interspersed with tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes provided
by the busy kitchen crew.
At the end of play when the scores were totted up, it was a close run thing but the final result was:
First Place, a combined Motueka/Nelson team, Warren Burrows, Alan Darneford and
Arron McCorkindale.
Second Place , Takaka, Rangi Westrupp, George McGeady and Murray Foskett.
Third Place, Stoke, Mary Orbell, John Orbell and Mike Carter.
Very well done to the three winning teams and thank you to all the players from far and wide that made this tournament such a successful day. The members of Mapua Bowling Club are extremely grateful to the Mad Butcher for the fun and support.
For more than 40 years Jo Hillerby and Jeanette Booth dedicated themselves to the teaching profession with Tapawera Area School predominantly benefitting from their wealth of experience.
Providing exceptional stability for the school and making a huge effort for the school’s community over their tenures, Jo and Jeanette were reluctantly farewelled at the end of last year.
It was back in 1977 when the women began at Tapawera with Jeanette’s first position in a junior class which was taught in the back of the old school hall, now the music room.
“I left for a break when my first two boys
were born from late 1979 through to 1983, only coming back to relieve with the baby in a playpen in the classroom,” says Jeanette.
Replacing Mrs Knox in the role of Home Economics and Sewing teacher, Jeanette also released teachers on the primary side, which was her first love of teaching.
With her third son born in 1988, and the downturn in farming of that decade, Jeanette was back in the classroom soon after.
“I got the opportunity to teach the new entrants and I loved it. I also taught art at one time, that was interesting as I am certainly not an artist.”
In 2000, together with her family, Jeanette left Tapawera
for Canterbury for five years.
It was a “great experience” and she was able to use her Speld and Reading Recovery skills there.
While Jeanette had no intention of returning to teaching in Tapawera she was welcomed back at the beginning of 2005 in the Home Economics room, where she remained until last year’s retirement.
“I have made great friends and with other staff members, some of whom I’ve taught and people from our incredible community. Our library is amazing and one of my favourite places and I’ve enjoyed seeing the effort our librarians have put into it,’ says Jeanette.
Along with Jeanette, Jo has also been farewelled by the school previously. After initially doing day to day relief, she made the decision to take time away and focus on her two “energetic” boys.
When the youngest was due to start school Jo was asked to help out with a year 8 class before doing a term in year 6.
Farewelled in 1986, she returned in 1988 as a reliever in the new entrant room, it was this that led to her embarking on Reading Recovery training.
“I am still using the skills I learnt there today,” says Jo.
The opportunity to work in different areas which saw Jo a Home Economics teacher, a Home Room teacher,
careers advisor and a coordinator for the Correspondence School’s courses was one of the reasons she enjoyed her time at Tapawera so much.
“I wouldn’t have enjoyed my time at school without the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff both past and present that I have been privileged to work with. As a teacher, my reward is seeing our students living their lives, using their talents, doing their best and caring for their families and others around them,” says Jo. “I will miss our great students but I do look forward to spending more time with my grandchildren. I would like to wish the staff and students a happy holiday.”
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5-29 January
Make a work of art out of an old Library book. Pick up your entry form
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11-23 January
Pick up your entry from at the Library and look for 20 books in shop windows along High Street.
Return your entry form by 5pm Monday 25 January. Free fun for all ages.
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19 January, 10am-11.30am
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26 January, 10am-11.30am
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Miles Falwasser is Motueka Maternity’s first baby born for 2021. He was welcomed into the world at 12.04pm on January 1. The third son for parents, Timea Rose Stebbings and Devontea Falwasser, Miles shares his birthday with his older brother, who was preparing to celebrate his first birthday on the day Miles arrived.
With boat sales skyrocketing as Kiwis stay home this summer, Maritime NZ is urging boaties to get to grips with safety before heading out on the water.
The NZ Marine Industry Association is seeing record boat sales and Maritime NZ says harbourmasters are already reporting many new boaties on the water this season.
Peter Busfield of NZ Marine Industry Association says sales have doubled over the last quarter.
“Boat sales from July to November have doubled on last year and order books are filling up production for 2021.
“Manufacturers and their retailers are experiencing record sales and this is backed up by the increase of apprentices signed up over the last four months - 170 in the four months to November 2020 compared with 40 in the same period last year.
“So in addition to record boat sales we are seeing record employment of apprentices to build the boats that are being sold.”
Maritime NZ Manager Sector Engagement and Collaboration Baz Kirk, says there is already a noticeable increase in boating activity from last year, with more people exploring their own backyards due to COVID-19 restrictions.
“The spike in new boaties has been marked, and we’re hearing that many have only owned their
boats for a couple of weeks.”
“Research shows there’s now 1.7 million Kiwis out on the water every year – including people on jetskis, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.”
Baz says with more new boaties hitting the water this summer, it’s vital everyone – no matter how experienced - makes sure they know, understand and follow the rules.
“If you’re heading out, you need a plan – no matter how experienced you are.
That means wearing lifejackets, carrying two forms of waterproof communication such as a distress beacon, VHF radio or a cellphone in a waterproof case, checking the weather and avoiding alcohol.”
“I’d also urge people to do some training –Coastguard offers a great Day Skipper course which covers all the basics.
This course helps recreational boat users avoid getting into difficulties by helping them understand the maritime environment, the capabilities of their water craft, the rules of the sea, and what to do in an emergency.
“Above all else, we’re asking everyone to follow the Boating Safety Code and remember the ‘Prep, check, know’ mantra: prep your boat, check your gear, know the rules.” For more information about how to stay safe on the water this summer, check out the Safer Boating website.
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By Kahlani Cassidy (Year 6) and Luana Nicholson (Year 6).
Whether it was flying through the air or zooming through the water, St Peter Chanel students experienced thrills and adventures, over two days of extreme fun.
“Ahhh! This is so high!” I screamed as I was lifted up by my team on the Flying Kiore at Whenua Iti
Outdoors.
Whenua Iti Camp was the best! We had fun and learnt heaps.
Despite it raining on our Beach Safety Skills Day at Kaiteriteri, it was still a great experience and well worth it.
The Year 4,5,6 students from St Peter Chanel School went on a two-day, one night
Camp at Whenua Iti in late November.
On our Adventure Skills Day the activity challenges were the Obstacle Course (this was a challenge that tested many skills including speed, coordination, agility and balance), the Low Ropes, Flying Kiore, and the Trapeze.
When we were on the Flying Kiore, everyone was fairly terrified, as you flew through the air, propelled by your team-mates. This meant you had to challenge yourself to believe that you would be safe. On the Trapeze, you had to gain trust in your teammates and yourself, as
they were the ones who powered the force that allowed you to rise-up and hit the target, high in the sky. We also did team-building activities where you had to listen and talk with your teammates. Another challenge was the Low Ropes course where you had to trust your team that they
would watch and look after you, also belief in yourself was key in this challenge. On our Beach Safety Skills Day, we went kayaking. There were two groups - one group stayed on the sand and they had to fill up a bucket with water that had tiny holes and the other
group went off kayaking and played Sponge Tag, Follow the Leader and had kayak races - then we swapped over. It was amazing fun and we learnt so much about ourselves and our classmates! Thank you Rachel and Garrick from WIO, our teachers and the parents who could come.
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New rules to protect and restore New Zealand’s freshwater passed into law last year.
Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture
Minister Damien O’Connor welcomed the gazetting of the new national direction on freshwater management.
“These regulations deliver on the Government’s commitment to stop further degradation, show material improvements within five years and restore our waterways to health within a generation,” says David.
This includes the new National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management (NPSFM), National Environmental Standards for Freshwater (NESFW), stock exclusion regulations, and regulations in the measurement and reporting of water takes.
Significant policies that now have legal backing include:
Requiring councils to give effect to Te Mana o Te Wai by prioritising the health and wellbeing of our waterways
Halting further loss of natural wetlands
Setting higher health standards at swimming spots
Putting controls on high-risk farm practices such as winter grazing and feedlots
Setting stricter controls on nitrogen pollution and new bottom lines on other measures of waterway health
Requiring urban waterways to be cleaned up and new protections for urban streams
Preserving and restoring the connectivity of New Zealand fish species’ habitats
Requiring mandatory and enforceable farm environment plans
Making real-time measuring and reporting of data on water use mandatory.
Some of the new rules will take immediate effect (from 3 September), while there is a longer timeframe for others.
Supporting the changes is the faster planning process for regional councils to speed up implementation of the NPS-FM, made law in June through the Resource Management Amendment Act.
The new national direction complements
the Government’s $1.1 billion Jobs for Nature package in the 2020 Budget. Recently, the Prime Minister announced 23 projects to be funded from this programme.
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says the regulations and stimulus funding will deliver jobs and environmental benefits, and support the value of our primary exports.
“Our farmers and growers play a vital role in New Zealand’s rural communities and economy and will do for the foreseeable future.
“Our long-term future and brand is linked to the health of our waterways. This is because overseas consumers increasingly want greater assurances that the food and fibre they buy is produced in a sustainable way – and they’ll pay a premium for it.
“Farmers get that and many have done a huge amount of work to improve their practices over the last 20 years. Some of them are leading the way in restoring our waterways.
Our farmers understand that putting the hard yards in now will protect our waterways for many generations
to come.”
The Government has confirmed special provisions for areas of Pukekohe and Horowhenua, where the growing of fresh vegetables is critical to national supply.
Councils will be allowed to maintain water quality below some national bottom lines while ensuring that improvements are made. These provisions will expire after 10 years, or earlier if a tailored legally binding solution for these areas can be reached.
“The Government will be working with councils and relevant iwi and hapu to achieve this, so that contaminant loads can be reduced and bottom lines met over time, while safeguarding the domestic supply of vegetables.
Unquestionably, water quality in these catchments needs to improve substantially,” says David.
“This policy will help retain local jobs and businesses but it will also provide an incentive for vegetable growers and other land users to use nitrogen more efficiently, and to explore the use of alternative ways of reducing nutrient discharges,” says Damien.
Training dogs to sniff out the highly infectious bacterial disease American Foulbrood (AFB) in beehives could save New Zealand’s beekeeping industry several million dollars a year.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is contributing $50,000 through Sustainable Food & Fibre Futures (SFF Futures) towards the one-year, $95,000 project.
The project aims to develop a scientific methodology for training detection dogs to reliably detect AFB, by creating a ‘scent picture’ of the disease.
It’s led by DownUnder Honey, in partnership with Pete Gifford from K9 Search Medical Detection Training Centre and Massey University researchers.
“A big part of the project is trying to come up with a pure form of the disease that can be grown in the lab, with no possibility of other scents in the
mix,” says Jason Prior, owner of DownUnder Honey. “This will be introduced to the dogs through a clinically sterile environment.”
Jason explains that it’s not the first time dogs have been used to detect AFB but previous methods have led to inconclusive results in the field.
“When bees have AFB they often have other diseases,” he says. “Previously dogs were trained on infected colonies without isolating the target scent. This project aims to overcome this issue, and produce more reliable detection dogs.
“The new training will focus on detecting actual AFB spores and other relevant AFB bacteria that have come directly from a laboratory.”
Overseas, AFB has been managed through use of antibiotics but the disease has developed resistance over time. New Zealand has always treated the disease
through destruction of hives and hive equipment, which has a significant cost to industry. New Zealand’s apiculture industry currently pays over $2 million in annual levies for beehive inspections.
“There’s almost a million beehives registered in New Zealand but we’re only physi-
cally inspecting around 4000 hives a year,” says Jason.
“Unless we get some new tools like dogs to rapidly find the disease it gets more and more expensive to find that last five percent of the disease out there.”
The industry’s ultimate goal is to eradicate AFB, which would
be a world first. Dogs can inspect an apiary of 20 hives within two minutes, whereas an inspector could take at least 90 minutes. Dogs can also be used to inspect stored equipment, allowing other sources of infection to be identified and destroyed.
MPI Director Investment
Programmes Steve Penno says this project could be a gamechanger for New Zealand’s apiculture industry.
“Being able to detect the disease early would reduce lost production and the need to destroy hives. If successful, we’d be the first country in the world to use dogs
to detect AFB. The detector dogs could be commercially available to farmers as a service.”
The project is also supported by the Southern North Island Beekeeping Group and the Honey Industry Trust, which have contributed funding and will help with fieldwork.
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Chances of visitors to the Abel Tasman National Park spotting a rare native duck have increased, with over 50 of the endangered species released recently.
Project Janszoon and the Department of Conservation released 20 pateke/brown teal at Totaranui – the largest number of pateke ever released in the holiday hot spot.
Another 35 were released at Hadfield Clearing near Awaroa Estuary.
Two whio/blue duck were also freed in the Falls River, inland from Torrent Bay.
The ducks came from the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust facility in Christchurch.
They were blessed by representatives from Ngati Rarua, Ngati Tama and Manawhenua ki Mohua. Motupipi School children helped release the pateke into the Awapoto River.
Visitors to the park may see whio in the Wainui or Falls River’s during the day, while pateke are more often spotted at dawn and dusk.
However Project Janszoon ornithologist Ron Moorhouse says
as pateke numbers grow they will become more visible during the day. 337 pateke have now been released into the Abel Tasman.
The ducks, their ducklings and eggs are very vulnerable to stoats so have only been able to be returned to the park because over 90% of the Abel Tasman is now stoat trapped. Air New Zealand funds traps around Totaranui which join up with Project Janszoon, DOC and the Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust’s trapping networks throughout the rest of the park.
An innovative scheme will supercharge efforts towards Aotearoa New Zealand becoming Predator Free by 2050 and provide training for up to 51 apprentices, Minister of Conservation Kiritapu Allan says.
Supported by $4.5 million of Jobs for Nature funding, the scheme is designed and delivered by the Predator Free New Zealand Trust. It will increase the number of experienced predator control specialists by funding apprenticeships across the country through partnerships with specialist pest control companies, eco-sanctuaries, and large landscape scale projects. Support staff will also be employed to coordinate the programme.
“The Predator Free apprentice scheme is a fantastic example of how the programme can help to protect nature, create nature-based jobs, and deliver a lasting conservation legacy in communities,” says Kiritapu.
It is expected apprentices will come from a range of backgrounds and experiences, and jobs will be targeted at those who are looking for work and wishing to re-train in predator control and conservation.
They will be placed with experienced practitioners to undergo a two-year training programme with the aim of establishing a career in animal pest management.
During their apprenticeship they will complete the NZQA Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3),
various other industry qualifications, and learn directly from experienced pest control specialists. They will also provide local on-the-ground support to conservation community groups, landowners, and other projects.
Predator Free New Zealand Trust’s General Manager Jessi Morgan says that New Zealand has the highest rate of threatened species in the world.
“We formed the Predator Free NZ Trust too encourage, support and connect New Zealanders in their efforts to control and remove introduced predators (including rats, possums, mustelids and feral cats) from Aotearoa so our native species can thrive.”
In addition to apprentices, up to four support roles will be created to oversee the programme delivery.
“This is a really exciting initiative,” says Kiritapu. “It is about helping local economic growth and providing much-needed career opportunities in our post-Covid world.”
“By increasing the number of predator control specialists in the field we can supercharge the important work already being undertaken by other agencies, community groups, and individuals.”
Apprenticeships will be advertised locally by the host organisations. Some candidates will also be identified through local networks in affected communities. Jobs in the support team will be advertised through the Predator Free New Zealand Trust.
The big guy in the suit made another appearance at the Tasman Memorial Domain during the Christmas period.
No, not that big guy. It was the always entertaining Duck. He breezed around hi-fiv-
ing children and adults alike at the annual Christmas in the Domain: a free community event put on by Tasman Church.
Other yearly staples included carols by the Motueka District Brass Band, giant bouncy
castles, crazy bikes and a Mainly Music session for preschoolers.
The Newborn King’s Homeschool Choir performed, and live music was played by the Tasman Church band, led by Grant
Norsworthy. And there was, of course, plenty of food.
Ruth Russ, one of the organisers, says, “It was fantastic that so many locals showed up. We want to do this for them, and this year
especially has been a tough one for people. I’m really grateful for the local businesses who donated prizes for the event, and for everyone who worked so hard to prepare for this.”
When asked why
Tasman Church runs this event free of charge every year, Pastor Greig Caigou commented, “Our Christian faith motivates us to serve and bless others, and we look forward to being able to continue to be
active in our local area, providing a venue for community activities and organising events such as Christmas in the Domain, Harvest Time concerts and programmes such as Mainly Music for young families.”
Golden Bay’s A & P show is a true country style, family friendly show with lots to see and do. Get up close to the prize winning goats and sheep – cheer on the horse riders, wood choppers and shearers. Browse the stunning displays of baking, flowers, handcrafts, photography, art and craft in the display booth.
Visit the huge array of Trade stands to get close and personal with large machinery, farm implements, agricultural equipment, top quality local merchandise and sample stuff or seek helpful tips and advice on everything ‘country’.
Have fun entertaining your family by visiting the well-known Sturgeons Amusements sideshows or see the all-day free kids stuff at the entertainment hub and children’s play area.
Local musician Laura-mae Parker will entertain in this area too. Don’t miss nationally acclaimed magician and illusionist ANDRE VEGAS performing his wizardry.
Enter a team in the Horse Pantomime contest or challenge your friends to a Giant Game. Check out the vintage machinery display or maybe enter the Digger operator competition. And don’t forget crowd favourites - the much acclaimed Takaka Citizens Band, the Motueka Pipe Band and the main event - The Grand Parade - in the early afternoon. The ‘Vaulties’ gymnastics on horseback will also entertain you.
The Golden Bay A&P show has something for everyone! There’s even a huge LEGO table in the booth for kids to build stuff.
Golden Bay A&P Show organisers appreciate how much effort it takes to bring little children to the show and keep them happy throughout the day. So in addition to Sturgeons Amusements, BLAST Entertainment will be providing lots of fun in the FREE PLAY ZONE from 10.30 AM.
Discover an awesome climbing wall for children and teenagers, an obstacle course and a bouncy castle. There’s face painting for the small children and giant games for the adults.
You’ll find shade gazebos where parents can sit and relax while their little children play. Inside the nearby Secretary Office show organisers have thoughtfully provided a Mum’s feeding area.
The local LEGO Users group will be setting up their LEGO table in the booth for the kids to get creative and build stuff. This will be ready to use after the booth opens at 11.30am and while there take in the beautiful sounds of Jochen Maurer on keyboard.
Acclaimed Magician and illusionist Andre Vegas will be performing at this year’s Golden Bay A&P Show, this is a performance you won’t want to miss. He is skilled performer who dazzles, amazes and baffles his audience on a regular basis. Andre has performed all over New Zealand and overseas and is well known nationally with numerous TV appearances including ‘Breakfast’, ‘Good Morning’ Cadbury Dream Factory” and ‘New Zealands got talent”.
Andre’s show promises to be entertaining for the whole family, from the “kids through to the big kids, who are the adults”.
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Singer/song writer Laura-Mae will delight attendee’s with her indie-pop style. Hailing from Golden Bay, Laura May has performed original songs on National TV (Maori TV), sung at Wellington’s annual festival Gardens Magic plus, competed up to the bootcamp round in XFactor NZ.
Laura-Mae draws lyrical inspiration from Stevie Nicks and Maggie Rogers whilst structuring the rhythm to that of Robinson and King Princess. This rising singer is an upcoming NZ musician to watch. After releasing ‘Betsy’ in May, and ‘Rug of Numbers’ August 7th, Laura-mae will be performing at the Golden Bay A&P Show on Saturday.
8am - 5pm
9am – 2pm
9am – 5pm
9.30am
9.30 – 11.00am
and Pony events in Main ring and rear field
shearing competitions
chopping events
closes for judging
horse jumps (West of Grandstand) 11.00 – 11.30am
judging 11am – 1.00pm
11.15am – 12 noon
11.30am
competition at the TG Contracting site (see Map)
Citizens Band perform under their gazebo
12 noon Stihl v Husqvarna chainsaw competition at Wood chops site
12 noon – 12.45pm Andre Vegas - Magician & illusionist
12.45 – 1.00pm
1.00pm
1.45pm
horse race (main arena)
Parade
Vaulties’ – gymnastics on horseback
Visit the Booth [NBS Stadium] featuring old favourites such as photography, wine, beer, cheese, floral arrangements, vegetables, crafts and home cooking. Also LEGO interactive creation table and Jochen Maurer playing Keyboard.
The Wood Chopping competitions feature over 20 local and national axemen and women who will be competing.
Over 100 Trade Stands featuring old favourites plus many new local and national exhibitors and long time show supporters ‘Sturgeons amusements’ .
Kids free play zone – Bouncy castles, climbing wall, obstacle courses, face painting, Tiny tots train, Giant games, Surfs up and live music by Laura-mae Parker around lunch time!
Not to be missed is talented illusionist and magician Andre Vegas performing at 12 noon.
124th Golden Bay A&P Show
Saturday 16 January 2021
8am – 5pm
Golden Bay Recreation Park, Takaka Valley Highway.
FREE parking in paddock opposite the park entry gate
Tickets are $10.00 pre-show from NBS Bank Takaka
Gate sales $15.00 on the day. Under 15 FREE
• First Aid is available at the ‘St John’ building located at the top of the hill.
• The Secretary’s Office is located in the Keith Page Hall.
• A mobility rest and baby feeding area is available in the Secretary’s Office.
• Eftpos for ‘cash out’ is available in the Recreation Facility.
• The Association, or agents acting on their behalf, may take photographs of anyone attending the Show as well as exhibits and livestock to use for any reporting or promotional media at their discretion.
• NO DOGS allowed on site - this is a Tasman District Council regulation.
• No alcohol may be brought into the venue. Alcohol pu chased from the licensed bar or provided by sponsors must be consumed within the area where purchased or served.
The Golden Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Association operates the show under the guidelines of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 which requires all persons on site to comply with this Act and its amendments. A full copy of the Health and Safety plan is available from the Secretary office located in the Keith Page Hall.
• COVID – QR codes will be posted at all entrance ways. Sign-in sheets and sanitiser will be available at the Rec Centre and the Secretary Office.
• Please abide by all safety rules and signage at the venue.
• In event of an emergency, follow the instructions of show staff or Fire Brigade personnel and keep clear of buildings and structures.
The success of the Golden Bay A&P Show would not be possible without the dedication of the many volunteers and sponsors.
A big thank you from the Golden Bay A&P Committee to all of the businesses and individuals for their generous support in making this iconic event possible.
Saturday, 19 December saw our closing day after what has been a momentous year in so many ways. Our Centennial Year, which we had been so looking forward to, was completely over shadowed by that nasty little word called “Covid”.
However we had a wonderful turnout, the second in two weeks, to enjoy the fun. We were also blessed to have the big man in the red
suit arrive to brighten up the day.
The format was Hidden Holes Stableford where five random holes are selected and the winners are those who have the best combined scores over those holes.
Ray Marsden came out on top with a score of 18
2nd Andy Tasker.
15
6th Bryan McKay
14
14
7th Maurice Collins
8th Mark Carrington 13
9th Mike Inwood
13
13
10th Jean Hodson
In line with the spirit of Xmas, everyone in the field received a prize!
Saturday, 19 December was another full day of Cricket for the Wanderers Sports Club at Brightwater with the Premier Wanderers-Motueka combined team hosting the visiting Marlborough Dolphins.
Dolphins batted first and were dismissed in the 32nd over for 104 with Logan Ogilvie particularly impressive taking 4 wickets for 29 runs off his 8 overs. Logan was well supported by a very effective bowling attack of Alex Brogan, Boe Bamford, Andrew Beatson and Brooklyn Wilson, who backed up his 6-wicket haul from the previous week with another 2/18 off five overs. A feature of the attack was the marked reduction in extras conceded, indicating an improved disciplined plan, supported by some excellent fielding also.
The batting was led by the youthful brigade in the team with 15-year-old Sasha Gaffikin steadily accumulating early runs before the 18-yearolds, Boe Bamford and Alex Brogan combined in an unbeaten stance to hit the winning runs, contributing 28 n/o and 14 n/o respectively.
This was another fine team effort and confirms the progress being made by the young side which
played again without the services of injured Harsh Visavadiya, although he was present in a coaching capacity urging and encouraging the young players.
Over at Victory Square the Taylors Wanderers 2nd Grade side played Wakatu Gold for the second time this season and provided a much better contest than the season’s opening encounter. Although an opening stand of 92 by Wakatu did place pressure on the Wanderers bowlers, wickets then fell regularly to eventually limit Wakatu yo 227/8 in the 40 overs. Wanderers can only wonder how much better that score could have been if some of the discipline shown by the Premier attack could become a feature of the 2nds, as 46 extras were conceded and not a single Wakatu batsman was able to better that figure.
Nathan Della-Bosca had the best figures of 3/47 off his 8 overs.
At 71/2 after ten overs, Wanderers was ahead of the run rate and definitely in the contest but during the middle stages of the innings the wily experience of Greg Du Feu turned the game in Wakatu’s favour, taking 4/47 and eventually dismissing Wanderers
for 140, recording an 87-run victory for last year’s champions.
After all play on Saturday the teams retired to Taylors Wanderers Sports clubrooms and finally held the prizegiving for last season which had been cancelled due to lockdown and was then re-scheduled as a combined Prizegiving and Christmas dinner.
Cricket club Chairman and NCA Board member, Andy Leonard welcomed everyone and acknowledged the great commitment from both Wanderers and Motueka cricket clubs in getting the combined team back in the top flight and it was very satisfying to see a number of young players among the award’s recipients.
Wanderers acknowledges all the wonderful work carried out by coaches and volunteers in selflessly devoting hours of time to promote and encourage participation in cricket during the year.
2019/20 season award winners:
Seniors – Tony McQuade trophy -Highest runs scored –Hayden Ingham
Bashford Motors – Bowling Trophy Most wickets –
Max Mannering
Tom Rees Cup – Most Improved player – Jackson
Harris
Wakefield
Fire Brigade trophy –Most promising player
– Logan Ogilvie
Ian Inwood
Spoon – Special award
– Harsh Kansara Best placing Shield – T25
3rd Grade
Neil Rogers
All Round Trophy –Max Mannering
Goldpine
Senior Managers Trophy – Max Mannering
2nd Grade
Kevin
Leonard Trophy – 2nd grade batting aggregate – Alex Campion
Mal Irvine trophy – 2nd Grade bowling – Nathan Geddes
3rd Grade
Brightwater
wrecking – 3rd Grade
Most Improved player
– Josh Schroder
David
Leonard Cup – 3rd Grade batting trophy –Calder Low
Hayden
Ingham Cup – 3rd Grade bowling –Nathan Russell
3rd Grade College
Craig
Hocking Cup –College grade batting
– Cameron Maclean All
Accounts Matter Cup – College grade bowling – Ra Royal
3rd Peter Neil 15
4th Lloyd Goodall 15
5th Allan Barbara 15
Lower Moutere Store closest to the pin were won by Donna Mitchell and Kevin Armstrong.
Results of the Nelson Pine Industries and Aporo Energy sponsored Two Day Open Triples bowling tournament held on Saturday and Sunday 2-3 January 2021.
This year the host club was the Riwaka Bowling Club. On day one the 24 teams that entered were split into two 12 team divisions, one division playing on the Riwaka green, the other on the Motueka green. On day two the competition was split into 4 divisions of six teams, the top two divisions played at the host clubs green and the bottom two divisions at the Motueka green. The results of day one decided which teams played in which section.
The team with the highest score from both divisions on day one was a Stoke team of Jamie Hoult, Graham Crowcott, Ray Burbourgh.
Results from Day Two:
Division 1
1st Bill Gray, Graeme Prince, Lynne Rosewarne from the Motueka Club with
3 wins, 24 ends, 46 points
2nd Jamie Holt, Graham Crowcott, Ray Burbourgh from the Stoke club with 2 ½ wins, 20 ends, 37 points
3rd Mary Orbell, John Orbell, Bevan Grant from Stoke club with 2 wins, 22 ends, 45 points
4th Craig Fowler, Tony Fowler, Sheryl Riordan from the Motueka club with
2 wins, 20 ends 35 points
Division 2
1st Graeme Davey, Doug Haywood, Lenne Alred from the Riwaka club with
3 wins, 24 ends, 44 points
2nd Wayne Tibble, Barry Yeatman, Sue Yeatman from the Motueka club with
3 wins, 22 ends, 42 points
3rd Monica Kennedy, Russell Stephens, Helen White from the Richmond club with 3 wins, 22 ends, 39 points
Division 3
1st Trevor Hodgkinson, Peter Cromwell, Abraham Van Wyk from the Motueka club with
3 wins, 21 ends, 44 points
2nd Jimmy Prior, Greg Edwards, Fiona Edwards from the Motueka club with
3 wins, 20 ends, 40 points
3rd Maurice Dodsworth, Barry Chinnery, Allison Brett from the Richmond club with
2 wins, 25 ends, 49 points
Division 4
1st Justine Cowman, Snow Grooby, Daryl Knapp from the Motueka club with
4 wins, 25 ends, 45 points
2nd Colleen Lankshear, Steve Fergusson, Olive Fergusson from the Motueka club with
3 wins, 22 ends, 36 points
3rd Leslie Morris, Les Morris, Rae Peterson from the Stoke club with
2 wins, 22 ends, 44 points
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AGE CONCERN Tea & Talk. 24a Tudor Street. The Shed- Every Wednesday 10 am. More Info phone 027-9214074.
ART - MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.
BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGEDWORKERSTRUST
(BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 4444708
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
CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family Encourage-Hope-Share. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
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
GATEWAY to your Wellbeing. The Shed is a Mental health day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka.
GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com.
INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.
LIVE POETS Our “Hot “ Summer program recommences in earnest February 17 th and we are back ‘on shorebase’ Motueka Yacht Club with Guest poets to tempt our Thespian Taste Buds. More to come.
MOTUEKA GRG S U PPORT GR OU P Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.
MOTUEKANEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.
NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Nelson, Richmond, 6 monthly subscription $25 + mileage. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 / mapuawheels@gmail.com
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137
RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Contact Peter 0275443923 for further information and times.
RUMMIKUB starts this THURSDAY 14th from 1-4pm at Motueka Senior Citizens Hall 10 Pah St Contact Dylis 5288960
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS. If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
VAST Art and Craft Exhibition and Sale. Shedwood Hall Main Road Tapawera. Opening night Friday 22nd January 7pm. Thereafter 23rd Jan to 1st Feb 10am -5pm. Guest Artist Natalie Chaplin.
WAIMEA HARRIERS - Wakefield Roaster 10k & 5k running/walking event. Saturday 23rd January. Registration outside Wakefield Police Station from 3pm $5 Entry Fee Spot Prizes 10k Walkers & Slower runners 3.30pm and 10k runners & all 5k competitors 3.50pm Queries 0276731145
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FRASER, Gordon Stanley
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Sunday, January 3, 2021, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Joycelyn Fraser (nee Limmer), loved brotherin-law of Noel Limmer, loved father and fatherin-law of SuzanneMaree and David, Roland and Sharlene, Bruce and Cassandra, Jamie, Peter and Melanie, Julie and Clint Griffith. Loved grandfather of his 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Special thanks goes out to the District Nurses and Hospice, Motueka and Nurse Maude for their professionalism and kindness over the past year.
FRY, Jean Eleanor
Peacefully at Nelson Hospital on Friday 1 January, 2021; aged 85 years.
FRY, Jean Eleanor (nee Stuart)
Peacefully at Nelson Hospital on 1st January 2021. Loved wife of the late John Fry. Dearly loved eldest daughter of the late Myrtle and Alex Stuart. Sister and sister-in-law of Colleen and Neville Kearns, Margaret and the late Reg Collins. A special Aunt and Great Aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Will be sadly missed but not forgotten.
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been There is a trail of beautiful memories.”
GROOBY, Colin
RHIND, Glenys Jeanette (nee Andrew)
On Thursday, December 31st, 2020. Deeply loved wife and friend of Bill Rhind and adored mum of Karen and Warren, Paul and Stevee, Belinda and Ant, Sally and Andrew. Loved by her precious grandchildren whom she adored. Mums natural beauty, kindness and sense of fun was captivating. Heartfelt thanks to GP Collette Pienaar, MND Association, District Nurses and staff at the Jack Inglis Hospital. We will never forget your precious and loving care of Mum.
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Dearly loved wife of the late John Fry. Loved mum of Greg and Pen. Loved grandmother of Kayla and Tom, Adam and Tiana. Proud great grand-mother of Carter, Mason, and Nicco. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Colleen and Neville Kearns, Margaret and Reg Collin. Sister-in-law of Lesley and Rex Fry, Joy and Vic Field, Phyllis and Sonny Close. A huge thank you to all of the caregivers that looked after Jean for many years and allowed her to stay in her home, which pleased her immensely - Thank you. Also thanks to hospital staff and all those that were involved in her care during the last few months.
“A dedicated mum who gave all she had to give, thank you mum”
As per Jean’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to: 215 Umukuri Road, Brooklyn, Motueka 7198
Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services
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Colin passed away peacefully at Grey Hospital Greymouth with family by his side on Tuesday 22nd December 2020, aged 87. Dearly loved husband of the late Jeaneane , loved father and father-in-law of Lindsay, Evan and TerriAnne, Lloyd and Rose, Alison and Michael and Mark and Renata , loved grandad of Ethan, Adam, Cameron, Felix and Lukas, brother of Terry Grooby, Carolyn Hoy and the late Shirley England (nee Crowe) Cedric Grooby (aka Eruini) and Ngaire Grooby, brother-inlaw of the late Ian Thompson and Gwen and David Clark and a loved uncle cousin and friend. The family would like to acknowledge the staff of Grey Hospital and Granger House for their wonderful care and support. Messages to 29 Marlborough St Greymouth 7805. Private cremation has taken place.
Anisy Funeral Home Greymouth.
Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 25 December, 2020.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Ron. Much loved mother and mother-inlaw of Steve and Luk, Vickie and Frank, Joy and Paul and Mark and Jodie.
Treasured Nana of Lisa, Tammy, Fane, Shellie, Jarrad, Daymon, Danielle, Monique, Tayla and Marley Dog.
A loved Great Nana of her great grandchildren. A private service has been held.
Forever in our hearts.
Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services
www.gbmfs.co.nz
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Jack Inglis Community Hospital.
A service to celebrate Glenys’s life has been held at Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Centre, on Friday 8 January.
Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services www.gbmfs.co.nz
SMITH, Ethel Joyce (nee Rumney)
Sadly passed away at Glenbrae Rest Home Rotorua on 10Jan 2021 aged 96 years. Dearly love wife of the late Eddie, Mother and Mother in law of Yvonne and the late John Stevenson, Shirley and Barry Lane, Jan Smith and Allan Smith. Loved Grandma of Todd and Kim, Kirsty and Bradley and Great Grandma of Ben and Lara and Jayden and Tristan. As per Ethel’s wish, a private cremation has taken place.
Messages for the Smith family may be sent to B and S Lane 31 Sumner Street Rotorua.
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in memoriam
In loving memory of Neil Krammer
03.09.1956 - 11.01.2018
They say there is a reason, They say time will heal. Neither time or reason, Will change the way we feel.
Gone are the days, We used to share, But in our hearts, You are always there. The gates of memories Will never close We miss you more than Anybody knows. Love and miss you everyday, From your loving family, Wife Viv, Children Daniel & Hayley & her partner Steve and your number one grandson Jack. Tight lines & keep on truckin.
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We're proposing to classify reserves located within the Moutere-Waimea Ward (207 separate parcels of land in total), to give them a specified purpose. Submissions close on 15 March 2021. Find out more at tasman.govt.nz/feedback
Tasman District’s alpine lakes have some of the cleanest and clearest water in New Zealand and we would like to keep it that way.
We monitor a range of sites throughout summer so we can be assured of good water quality for swimming and water sports. However, there can be issues at times, especially following heavy rain when there is a chance of contamination from run-off. To play it safe, you shouldn’t swim in discoloured water or for at least the first 24 hours – and preferably 36 hours – after heavy rainfall. See local water quality information on our website, tasman.govt.nz/link/swimming-water.
We also keep a close eye on rivers for toxic algae (which could be harmful to pets or children if eaten) during the summer months and post results to our website. See tasman.govt.nz/link/toxic-algae. You can help us keep on top of it by reporting large mats of algae when you see them. Email trevor.james@tasman.govt.nz with a photo of the algae attached, or call us on 03 543 8400.
The Kaiteriteri/Riwaka water supply will be chlorinated again this summer. The consequences of a water-borne illness outbreak in Kaiteriteri over summer would be serious and difficult to contain, especially with large numbers of people camping in close proximity. The chlorination programme is underway and will continue through to March 2021, covering the peak visitor period.
You can reduce the taste and smell of chlorine simply by:
• Using a filter jug
• Chilling the water in the fridge first before drinking
If you have pet fish, we advise de-chlorinating the water before topping up tanks. You can get a neutralising agent from pet stores.
For more information about why we chlorinate water supplies, visit the website, tasman.govt.nz and search on chlorination.
Extra collections are happening over the summer until Sunday 14 February 2021 in Kaiteriteri.
• Rubbish bags will be collected daily from 7.00 am. Recycling will be collected every Monday from 7.00 am.
Additional clean recycling can be taken to the large recycling bin in the Kaiteriteri reserve carpark.
Tasman District Council, the Department of Conservation, Ministry for Primary Industries and Fish & Game New Zealand are working to combat the spread of the microscopic algae (Lindavia intermedia) that causes lake snow. Please help us to limit the spread of this algae in our lakes.
Lindavia intermedia is present in many of New Zealand’s low nutrient lakes, including lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa, in Nelson Lakes National Park. Much like the infamous Didymo (rock snot), this organism produces submerged clouds of mucus-like algae called lake snow. Although it’s not toxic to humans or animals it creates a nuisance for those using the lake as it sticks to everything.
It only takes one droplet of contaminated water or one small piece of the ‘slime’ to infect a new water body. We can limit the spread by being vigilant. Check, clean and dry any wet or damp items and be especially cautious before entering a different lake or waterway. Spray infected gear with a 5% solution of dishwashing detergent, a 2% bleach solution, or nappy cleaner. Get more information on the website doc.govt.nz/stopthespread
Event activity: Lake Rotoiti Jetboat Family Fun Day
Date and location: Saturday 23 January, Lake Rotoiti
Event activity: Tata Titanic Cardboard Boat Race
Date and location: Saturday 23 January, Tata Beach
Further details for these and any new events may be viewed at tasman.govt.nz/maritime-events. The Harbourmaster has granted authorisation for this event under the provisions of the Navigation Safety Bylaw 2015.
Tasman’s Freedom Camping Ambassadors are out and about again this summer. Their role is to visit the popular freedom camping sites around the region and help holidaymakers to understand our rules and restrictions and to camp responsibly. Thanks to a grant from the central government Responsible Camping Funding, the Ambassadors will be working more hours per week and will be available right through until the end of March. While carrying out their role, which includes promoting caring for the environment, helping campers to find appropriate camping sites, and explaining the rules around freedom camping in our District, the Ambassadors get to meet a wide variety of visitors to our region. The majority are committed to doing the right thing and looking after our beautiful environment. For more information about responsible camping, visit the website tasman.govt.nz.
Now is the time to start collecting or purchasing your firewood so you can dry it in time to use in your wood burner next winter. Green wood will not burn efficiently, leaving you with a cold house and a smoky fire which contributes to air pollution. How you store your firewood is important – keep wood off the ground to avoid moisture seeping up from below, make sure air flow can reach the sides of the pile, and cover the top of the pile to keep rain off. Good Wood suppliers are a trusted source of dry firewood and can provide either green wood for drying, or seasoned firewood suitable for immediate use. Head to tasman.govt.nz/good-wood for a list of suppliers.
The Positive Ageing Expo is back in April this year, showcasing the recreational, health and social services available in Nelson Tasman to make ageing a positive experience. It’s happening on Friday 16 April 2021 from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm at the Headingly Centre, Richmond. You need to make sure that you register to be a stallholder by Sunday 21 March 2021. If you are a community group, agency or organisation that can make a positive impact on our ageing population, register for a stall now and make your presence felt at the Positive Ageing Expo. Head to tasman.govt.nz/link/positive-ageing to book a stall, or contact Community Partnerships Coordinator Gary Alsop, call 03 543 8980 or email gary.alsop@tasman.govt.nz.
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