The Guardian - 13 July 2022

Antarctica work recognised

For more than 20 years Kaiteriteri’s Ali Dean has been frequenting Antarctica and while she admits it probably makes her crazy, she still “absolutely loves” it.

Considered one of Australia’s most experienced station leaders, Ali’s incredible deployments to the frozen continent have earned her a prestigious Australian Antarctic Medal.

“The most amazing thing for me in receiv-

ing this medal was all the email messages from friends and people I’ve worked with in Antarctica,” says Ali.

Humbled by the many messages all in support of the recognition she received, Ali says it was “heartwarming to hear what they thought of me”.

The medal is rarely given out to nonAustralians but with Ali having worked with various nations in Antarctica over the past two decades, the

medal may be awarded to people who are not Australian citizens but have given outstanding support to Australia’s Antarctic endeavours.

Ali has served as Station Leader at all of Australia’s four research stations in Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic.

During this time she has provided exceptional leadership in building strong and resilient communities and leading teams

through a number of high intensity operations, not only to the expeditioners on station but more broadly to the Australian Antarctic Program.

“The buck stops with me. I’ve got to do the job and keep everyone safe. It’s a lot of responsibility and mostly dealing with people. It’s got the whole spectrum of human behaviour, management and leadership. A lot of my job is talking through

issues with people and finding a way for everyone to live amicably.”

Ali was awarded the medal in 2020 but with Covid disruptions was just awarded it this May at Tasmania’s Government House.

Ali plans to return to the frozen continent in 2023 and says “every time is different”.

“It’s wild, it’s raw and I love the dynamic of people working together. People that you normally wouldn’t rub shoulders with.”

Ali Dean at the Australian’s Casey Research Station. Inset: Ali Dean with her Australian Antarctic Medal.

“Six” - The New Members’ Exhibition at the Nelson McKee Gallery

The Nelson Suter Art Society is delighted to announce the New Member Exhibition being held at the Suter Te Aratoi o Whakatu McKee Gallery from 4 to 24 July 2022. The exhibition, called “Six”, features six artists with distinct bodies of work. The artists, including one ceramic artist, are all experienced in their fields.

They all have a distinct and unique style with bodies of work that makes for a gallery installation where threads can be drawn and dialogue enabled that makes visiting this exhibition a particularly enriching experience.

Kerry Males is a Blenheim-born artist with a degree in Fine Arts from Massey University. He has a strong interest in abstract expressionism and his paintings explore expression through gestures that portray honest human emotion.

Carolina Gartner was born and brought up in Chile and has been painting in oils for over 25 years. She defines her art as contemporary impressionism. She is inspired by the sea, the countryside and the desert and her paintings reflect this. She has a Diploma in Creative Arts from The Learning Connexion and is also a qualified art tutor. Her studio is in Mariri, Tasman.

Rebekah Hall is originally from the UK and is based in Marlborough. She has undertaken studies in sculpture, design and life drawing at Hungry Creek Art School, Puhoi and a Diploma in Ceramic Art, Auckland Art Studio Potters. Her inspiration comes from pattern, texture and the colours found within the landscape of the Marlborough Sounds and she works in a range of clays. Her studio, The Kauri

Tree, is in Picton.

Pauline Watts is originally from the UK and a graduate of the Bath Academy of Art. After a career in nursing she has been gradually moving into the art world. She paints in acrylics, pencils, pastels and collage and her landscapes are inspired by The Cobb and Farewell Spit. She has had residencies in Golden Bay and her studio is in Collingwood.

Anneke de Leur takes an experimental approach to her art that she calls “mucking” with paint. She also uses collage and paints that are from the refuse centre. She is inspired by tidal

water flowing over sand or mud, leaving cracks when dry. She has a Diploma in Fine Arts and a Teaching Diploma.

Gail Barth is a landscape painter working in oils and pastels. She grew up in the US and received her art training at the University of California then spent her working career in Australia as a horticultural scientist. Her paintings reflect the landscapes experienced living in three countries and extensive travel throughout her working life.

She is drawn toward impressionism and plein air

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Above and right: Some of the work that will be on display at the exhibition.

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Woodlands raise money for Age Concern

Family, friends and residents of Woodlands Retirement Village and Rest Home raised an impressive $608.80 for Age Concern NelsonTasman through raffles.

Motueka’s local business community generously donated

raffle items that included Lanna Thai Cuisine and Simply Indian vouchers and Motueka State Cinema tickets. A basket of goodies with items donated by Woodlands residents and wine was also up for grabs. “We’ve had wonderful support from

staff and families who come and visit and the residents of both the rest home and village,” says Guest Services manager Gertrudes Vendelbosch. “When it was suggested that we raise money everyone was all for it. Age Concern does such a

great job.”

Age Concern Nelson-Tasman love bringing people together to connect, share stories and laugh. Their vision is that all older people live a meaningful life in an inclusive society. They help people

know what their rights are and how to access services they need. And they provide free, confidential, independent information and advice to anyone. The not-for-profit organisation provides a variety of services to older people.

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Above left: Woodlands resident Denise Martin looks on as fellow resident Norma Westrupp draws lucky winners. Above right: Woodlands Guest Services manager Gertrudes Vendelbosch hands over the money raised to Age Concern Nelson-Tasman’s Kate Miller and Mal Drummond.

Celebrating Matariki with Healthy Food and Learning

It was a busy and enthusiastic lunchtime at Brooklyn School on Friday, 1 July as they celebrated Matariki with healthy food options. The celebration opened with Kapa Haka Roupa, the Brooklyn Haka and some Matariki songs. And then the feast of healthy food began.

There were twenty different food stalls set up in the courtyard. Tacos, dumplings, smoothies, fresh fruit kebabs, toasties, apple crumble and Harry Potter platters to name just a few. Year5/6 teacher Emily Robinson says:

“Each child has a set amount of money to buy their own food giving them the experience of using money, giving change and overall growing their literacy skills.” For parents, extended family, teachers and other community members, food could be purchased with Brooklyn dollars obtained from the office for a donation.

The students have been following a PREP programme of planning and budgeting for small businesses. Prior to the day, students from year one to eight had all

been involved deciding what healthy food options to make, what to gather or buy with mini markets, taste testing, price pointing, and marketing, as well.

“The day is tied in with the celebration of Matariki and taking the opportunity to get the community together after two long years of covid lockdowns”, says Emily.

”It’s a day of celebrating food and community with Matariki and the significance of the new calendar year, “says Chris Kemp, principal.

“There’s an emphasis

on Brooklyn school being an enviro school and ensuring that everything must reflect our environmental ethos.” Students brought their own plates and bowls to reduce waste with dishwashing stations set-up around the area.

Kate Robinson, Year eight student who was selling Apple crumble and ice-cream, says: “It was really fun being able to cook and learn recipes, and interesting to learn about sticking to budget.” Sala Robertson agrees and adds: “…and it was fun to be cooking a big batch.”

Above: Kate, Sala and Molly serving Apple Crumble. Below: The Tacos sold out with Kasey and Zsalea.

Harry Potter would love these platters – Rose, Maia, James, Frankie and Hugh.

Sushi loving penguins inspire new book

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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

School Holiday Activities@Motueka Library

Flight themed craft – make colourful creatures that fly, flap and flutter.

Tuesdays 19 July, 11am-12pm, 8+

Thursdays 14 & 21 July, 11am-12pm, 8+

Battle of the Books

9-24 July

Cast a vote for your favourite Young Adult books

Youth Stitch with us

Golden Bay author

Linda Jane Keegan has released another book, ‘Korora and the Sushi Shop’. It was back in July 2019 when a little blue penguin (korora) was removed twice (the second time with a friend!) from beneath a sushi store near the main railway station in Wellington and returned to a nesting box on the waterfront. Their adventure provided the inspiration for Linda Jane’s humorous story.

Written in rhyme and rhythm, children are enjoying the story about the daring korora and the efforts of the local police and DOC to escort them to somewhere more appropriate for pen-

guins.

Beautifully illustrated by one of NZ’s top children’s illustrators, Jenny Cooper, it includes fascinating back matter with facts about korora, also known as fairy penguins.

Jenny has been illustrating children’s books for over 20 years and in 2015 she won the Mallinson Rendell Illustrator’s Award. With dozens of children’s books to her name, Jenny is perhaps best known for her hilarious illustrations for the Topp Twins’ sing-along books, as well as her war stories with Glyn Harper.

Linda Jane, a keen outdoors woman has a

background in ecology and outdoor education. Linda Jane’s first book with Scholastic, ‘Things in the Sea are Touching Me!’ was shortlisted for the NZCYA Book Awards and selected as a Storylines Notable Book.

Now she’s looking forward to entertaining children with her story of the penguins who took a liking to a local sushi shop. After all what better place is there for a penguin to waddle across the road then to a local sushi shop, lured by the smell of delicious seafood?

‘Korora and the Sushi Shop’ will be launched at the Motueka Library this month.

Friday 22 July 2.30-4pm

Embroider, paint or sew a quilt piece, for Young Adults, 12+

Linda-Jane Keegan’s Book Launch “Kororã and The Sushi Shop”

Thursday 21 July, 2pm Craft & stories, Book sales.

Digi Drop in

Thursdays 11am - 12pm

Learn tips and tricks on your device.

Bookcafe

Monday 18 July, 10.30am - 12 noon

Building Bricks Club

Monday 25 July, 3.30pm - 5pm

Scrabble Friendly games every Wednesday, 1pm – 4pm

Letters

TL1590

Dear Ross Loveridge, Thank you for you

complete summary on the pool committee’s progress, many locals I talked to before my

letter had no ideas on the pool progress so far and now they will know.

Regards, Vicki Cirne

Linda Jane Keegan has released a new book - ‘Korora and the Sushi Shop’. Inset: The book’s cover.

Free car mechanics workshops for youth

There are two upcoming opportunities for our local youth to partake in a free car mechanics workshop organised by the Top of the South Neighbourhood Support team.

“We look at things the community wants and then we provide them. We’re also open to sugges-

tions for other workshops,” says Marie Dunlop of Top of the South Neighbourhood Support.

The ‘Know your Car’ workshops are being held on Friday, 22 July and Saturday, 30 July from 10am-12pm, with refreshments provided.

Retired mechanic Eddie Frans who used to have the Lower Moutere Garage is

B&B Roadshow

Bed and Breakfast operators are being invited to ‘create connections’ at a roadshow series specifically designed for hosted accommodation around Aotearoa New Zealand throughout July and early August. There will be nine locations and the nearest local event for Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough is at Trailways Hotel, Nelson on Friday, 29 July from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

All hosted accommodation providers are invited to attend.

The roadshow is about connecting with each other, the industry and guests. Donna Brooke, Bed and Breakfast Association New Zealand President, says “The annual Bed and Breakfast conference for 2022 was cancelled but many hosts were keen to meet in person”. So the Association has teamed up with a digital marketing company and Association sponsor, Tomahawk, to provide these events for upskilling and networking to hosted accommodation providers in their own regions. The roadshow will also

providing his expertise, while Repco is also helping out.

The workshops have generated a lot of interest and numbers are limited so book your space today by emailing barbara@neighbourhoodsupport.nz

Right: Two workshops are being offered locally for youths interested in car mechanics.

include updates from Tourism New Zealand and the local regional tourism organisations on international, national and regional marketing trends and information. Donna Brooke says, “Hosted accommodation businesses are a niche but important part of the tourism, industry. They offer personalised and exclusive experiences to visitors, whom they are looking forward to welcoming back as the tourism industry rebuilds. The Roadshow is a first for us and we are extremely excited to be teaming up with Tomahawk to bring this day of networking and education specifically designed for hosted accommodation. For us as an Association, it is all about the people and we look forward to connecting with B&B hosts at the Creating Connections Roadshow 2022.

It will be a superb opportunity to both upskill and network with other accommodation hosts in each area”.

For more information or to book your

Ripper Rugby Tournament at Motueka’s Sports Park on Tuesday, 5 July.

Left: Eden MacDonald, Elena Krammer and Logan Bolton.

Right: Hadley Parish, Carter Cullen and Oakley McEnroe.

Left: Hugh Robinson, Nakau Cullen and Rua Davis.

Right: Louie Dalton, Riley Stevens and Ben Hailes.

Back from left; Riley Simkin, Jarred Khan, Charlize Steinmetz, Jane Buenz, Zara Beaumont and Max Everton. Front; Abel Frampton and Tadhg Bolger.

Let’s talk about… putting healthy kai on the table this winter

Lauren Ensor

Health Promotion Manager

Food security is a key issue for the health of New Zealanders. While rates of food insecurity have been of concern in New Zealand for a long time, COVID-19 and the associated increases in the cost of living have further exacerbated the problem.

Food Security is defined as sustainable access to affordable and nutritious kai. Approximately 14% of New Zealand are ‘Food Insecure’, making putting healthy kai on the table each day a significant challenge and needing assistance.

Food Insecurity & Health Outcomes: Food

insecurity is associated with detrimental health outcomes such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and micronutrient deficiencies. The New Zealand Health Survey 2020/21 found that 1 in 3 adults were classified as obese (34.3%), up from 31.2% in 2019/20 a massive 9% increase.

Food Security in New Zealand: The 2008/09 New Zealand National Nutrition Survey indicated that only three out of five households were classified as almost or fully food secure. Households in neighbourhoods with higher levels of deprivation were less likely to be food secure, as were Māori and Pacific households.

Feeling unwell?

Omicron continues to circulate in our community and open borders are bringing new COVID-19 subvariants, as well as flu and other respiratory illnesses. All these factors are putting additional significant pressure on our health system.

Our healthcare teams are part of the community, too, which means they are also vulnerable to COVID-19 and winter illnesses and this has an impact, with some staff absences, making for some challenging conditions.

What you can do to help

• Empower yourself this winter. Health Navigator is a good place to start to learn about what symptoms can be managed at home and what requires medical attention. Information on Health Navigator is reviewed by New Zealand health professionals.

• If you are worried, reach out via phone. If you or your whānau are unwell but you’re not sure if you need to see a doctor, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free health advice 24/7 from registered nurses. For COVID-19 health advice, call 0800 358 5453 anytime. For COVID-19 vaccination advice, call 0800 28 29 26 (8am8pm 7 days a week).

• Talk to your pharmacy. Pharmacists can help you treat many minor ailments with over-the-counter medicines. They can help you put together a Winter Wellness Kit before you’re unwell. Many pharmacies also offer immunisations, including flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. Seek advice from your local pharmacist today.

• Know when to escalate care. GP

Dr Elizabeth Wood says some of the common reasons to seek help include, sudden deterioration in condition, being unwell for 3-4 days and getting worse, increasing shortness of breath, chest pain or severe headache, cough with large amounts of coloured or blood-stained phlegm/ sputum/ spit, Unable to drink / not passing urine / persistent vomiting, Increased confusion, Skin rash that does not disappear when pressed on, Babies taking less than half their usual feeds

• Know where to escalate care. For after-hours or for urgent health concerns, visit an urgent medical centre such as the Medical and Injury Centre in Nelson. such as the Urgent Care Centre in Blenheim. If a life is at risk call 11 or go to the hospital emergency department.

What is Food Stress?

Food stress occurs when a household needs to spend more than 25% of its disposable income on food. Most families on low incomes will need to spend a much higher percentage of their income to purchase ‘basic’ healthy foods and many will experience ‘food stress’.

Initiatives & Support Available: Community-based food projects such as community gardens, food cooperatives, and fruit and veg swaps have the potential to impact food insecurity at a local community level. They offer the opportunity of healthy food at a lower cost to those in

need, particularly if they are part of a comprehensive population-based approach to improving food security and issues of sustainability are addressed. There are several great examples across Te Tauihu of community-led food initiatives and further support is needed in this space alongside continued advocacy for policies and system changes to make putting healthy kai on the table every day achievable for all.

For more resources and tips on healthy kai this winter, visit www. nmdhb.govt.nz/winter and look in the healthy kai section.

What is the future for Mapua?

Response from Jim Vause to Opinion Piece by Barry Johnson, TDC Environmental Policy Manager.

Issue July 6, page 11.

Mr Barry Johnson’s (TDC Environmental Manager) opinion piece “What is the future for Mapua” highlights some important problems with the TDC’s planning, namely the data, the interpretation of that data and the logic of the planning decisions based on that interpretation.

Time is everything. Mr Johnston compares a need for 1000 houses in the next 30 years with there being “only room for 600 houses in Mapua”. That is AT THE CURRENT TIME. 30 years versus now. The council revisits its

planning zones every three years. That is ten times in 30 years, ten opportunities to address the housing need. This is an invalid comparison, a strawman argument that is a basic logic flaw.

Indeed the flaw of focusing on a housing prediction 30 years hence is highlighted in the very research that the TDC uses for its population predictions, from whence Mr Johnson’s housing prediction is derived. The population research by Prof Natalie Jackson (formerly of Massey University) shows that, in 30 years time, the population of Tasman could be anywhere between 61,000 to 94,000. This is an enormous range and the TDC’s interpretation, its take home

message, should be that their choice of 77,000 people in Tasman for 2053 is very uncertain. Indeed a key line in Prof Jackson’s report is “Net migration is the major contributor to the district’s growth under all three variants, and increasingly offsets negative natural increase. Even under the high variant, natural increase becomes negative between 2033 and 2038.”

I.e. without immigration into our province, the population of Tasman will drop after 2033.

That the TDC chose Prof Jackson’s unit to conduct the predictions is to be complemented but it is important to note that her population modelling does not consider

how issues such as brain drain, pandemics, housing prices, interest rates and government financial, urban development and immigration policy impact upon the numbers. Such real world issues are very hard to predict and applying them to a population model would inevitably blow out the range of any population predic-

tion. Contrast this with the scientific research TDC uses to predict the environment of our future, data such as sea level rise, land subsidence, climate change and carbon emissions. This data has undergone significantly greater testing and validation on a significantly larger scale which poses the question: Why

Too much development for small coastal community

A recent proposal by a developer to build high density housing in and around a sensitive coastal wetland area between Ruby Bay and Mapua has sparked debate among the local community.

Last week the newly-formed Mapua Action Group held a well-attended public meeting to discuss the future of their small coastal village. Mapua’s population is less than 3000 people. The meeting was intro-

duced by Jim Vause, who emphasised the point that: “We are not anti-development, we are about sensible and well-informed development”.

Presentations were made by members of Nelson Tasman 2050 who questioned the need for more houses that would be allowed under new zoning changes proposed in Tasman District Council (TDC)’s Future Development Strategy. They emphasized the need for TDC to fol-

low local and national guidance on future housing and development, showing both national and international housing alternatives.

Engagement between the community and the Tasman District Council in previous years resulted in a high-level document (Mapua Ruby Bay Structural Plan 2010) outlining the town’s proposal for future development.

“Over the intervening years this plan has

been largely ignored by a Council hungry for new ratepayers,” says Annette Le Cren, Mapua resident and Mapua Action Group member.

There are already 482 new dwellings zoned for the small coastal community of Mapua-Ruby Bay, over and above the number in the new subdivisions like Mapua Rise.

“This poses the question: “Why has Mapua been chosen to be a ‘growth area?” says Annette.

For further information and videos of the Mapua meeting: Video: https://tinyurl. com/yc8ejtmh

Powerpoints: https:// www.facebook.com/ MapuaWetlands

https://nelsontasman2050.org. nz/?page_id=335

Other information

Mapua Action Group www.mapuaaction.nz

For further information contact Annette Le Cren (021 2024814) Jim Vause (021 301649)

does the TDC, in its planning, place such emphasis on the population modelling and seemingly ignores the more reliable environment science?

As evident from his opinion piece, Mr Johnston, as the TDC Environmental Manager, is clearly focused on housing development and fails to mention the environment impact of devel-

Mapua is under the spotlight with development plans sparking debate among residents.

opment. Perhaps the title “Environmental Manager” is Orwellian newspeak?

Ultimately I have empathy with our Councillors. Digging down into Professor Jackson’s population prediction report is mind numbing. Should we expect them to have the requisite statistical and scientific skills to grasp how TFRs impacts upon ERP/CURP ratios? No. That falls back on council staff.

A proposal to build high-density housing in Mapua has sparked debate among local residents.

John Bertrand Collectables Buying in Motueka and the Tasman Region Next Week

Once again the buyers from Wellington based company John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd are coming to Motueka and the Tasman Region next week. Mr Tony Grant from the company says “This is a great time to bring along those unwanted items you’ve sorted out during the lockdown period and turn them into cash”. Particularly wanted by the buyers are Gold and Silver (in any of its forms) and Collectables such as Old Coins and Banknotes, War Medals, Old Wind-up Watches and other interesting Old Collectables.

“We are keen buyers, especially of the items in the list below” said Mr Grant.

“I’m sure everyone has unearthed something we want in the past few weeks and we would like to see it!

Nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy to buy one item as we are buying 1,000 items”.

The buyers will be in convenient locations in Motueka and the Tasman Region next week (see details below). As Tony Grant says “if you are in any doubt about any items you wish to sell, take them along for an instant appraisal”

Gold & Silver At Very High Prices

During these uncertain times we have seen a sharp increase in the price of precious metals.

The gold price in New Zealand is still at a high level so gather up all your unwanted items and take them along to the buyers.

Tony Grant says “We can buy old gold items in all forms, including Jewellery (Rings, Chains, Brooches etc), Coins (Sovereigns and the like), Alluvial (River Gold), virtually anything, even Gold Teeth! We also need all Sterling Silver including Cups, Tea Services, Cutlery and Old Coins” he said.

Interesting Small Collectables Wanted

The buyers from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd, visiting Motueka and the Tasman Region next week, are happy to look at any interesting items, for example vintage pocket and wristwatches such as Rolex, Men’s Omega, Breitling and gold watches etc. Also wanted, pre 1950’s picture postcards, Maori and Pacific artefacts, old fountain pens and other small antique or historical items.

“If you have something unusual which you would like to sell, please bring it into one of our venues, we would like the chance to at least have a look at it” said Tony Grant, buyer for the Company. “We will consider anything which may be of interest to a collector” he said.

Some Big Dollars in Early Banknotes

EarlyNew Zealand Banknotes dated before 1932 are currently fetching big money! This is according to Mr Tony Grant, author of the John Bertrand New Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue Mr Grant is in Motueka and the Tasman Region next week on a buying trip for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd and would be very keen to see any of these issues. “We will pay at least $300 for any undamaged Ten Shilling or One Pound

Collectors Need War Medals

Currently, throughout NZ and the world there is a big demand by collectors for war medals. These cover all wars right through from the New Zealand Land Wars and the Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later Korea and Vietnam conflicts. New Zealand Servicemen and Women first served overseas in the Boer War in South Africa around 1900 and the war medals awarded for this service are needed by the buyers, as are any other Medals from early New Zealand and the New Zealand Wars.

General service medals from both the First and Second World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined these were awarded in fairly large numbers. “If a group of medals has any special award for bravery such as the Military Medal, Military or Flying Cross or other medals for Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service, these can add great value to a group” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “Many families have old medals, some dating back to early Imperial days, that they are not sure what to do with. These are better off in the hands of collectors who will look after them. We will be happy to look at any war medals whatsoever, just bring them in to venues” he said.

Old Coins Can Toss Up a Rarity

banknote from a New Zealand trading bank dated 1932 or before.

Denominations of five pounds and higher would be worth from $700. “Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000” said Mr Grant.

Also purchased are any Reserve Bank of New Zealand pre-decimal issues, especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas banknotes are also wanted, especially early Pacific Island issues.

I n lockdown when you sorted out your drawers and cupboards you may have come across some old coins. You just never know what rarities may be lurking there. The advice of Tony Grant from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd is to bring them in to the venues and have them appraised. “We want to see any old foreign coin accumulations. We are quite happy to go through your coins on the spot and give you an idea what we can pay. You just never know what can turn up. We are also particularly keen to buy pre 1946 New Zealand Silver Coins for at least 10 times their face value” he said.

WAR MEDALS ETC

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WATCHES

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*No Quartz or Battery Operated Watches Please*

COINS • All old & ilver oins • old overeigns • old alf overeigns • N ilver oins & efore at least times face value • Also wanted N & orld oins after • Australian ilver oins to • English ilver oins to • N “ aitangi rown” • A oins up to • Old ollections & Accumulations of orld oins • Modern ollector s oins & ets • N eserve an ets *No Pennies or Halfpennies Please* COLLECTABLES • Albums & Accumulations of Pre s Postcards used or unused • Old ountain Pens • Maori & Pacific Artefacts TOKENS • N & Australian “Tradesmen s” To ens • N Transportation To ens • ailway Passes • Tram To ens not unedin Tramways • Presbyterian hurch ommunion To ens • read To ens • Theatre, afe, iscount To ens etc • Any other to ens relating to early New ealand WRIST & POCKET

GOLD & SILVER • acing ups • A&P how up • ports ups • Presentation eys & Trowels • how Pieces • terling ilver Tea ets • terling ilver utlery • crap old & ilver *No EPNS or Silver Plated items Please* No item too small for our consideration BANKNOTES • N & Australian “Trading an ” Notes pre e.g. an of New outh ales, an of N etc • eserve an of N Pre ecimal Notes • Any , or Notes • ong ong & Malayan an notes • Australian Pre ecimal Notes • Australian “ tar” Notes • Early i ian and amoan an notes • N Traders Promissary Notes s • N overnment ebentures • N an notes overprinted for use in i i, oo slands etc • Postal Notes • All other orld an notes JOHN BERTRAND (COLLECTABLES) LTD OUR BUYERS ARE IN YOUR AREA NEXT WEEK WE WANT TO BUY –CASH-IN NOW PLEA E espite general perception, we do not attract large crowds to our buying days, usually only a handful of people at any one time. NOTE: Our staff are fully vaccinated, we will be observing the applicable Traffic Light Levels and we may be required to sight your “My Vaccine Pass”. Please wear your mas . Than you. John Bertrand (Collectables) Limited T: 04 232 9832 • E: info@bertrand.co.nz Level 1 Harcourt’s Building, 215 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington 5028 PO Box 323, Wellington 6140 John Bertrand The Trusted Name In Numismatics Since 1965! ALSO AT STOKE Mon uly aptist hurch ellowship entre, Main oad am to noon NELSON Mon ulyMaitai oom, Trailways, Trafalgar treet pm to pm ATAWHAI Tues uly t Peters hurch oyer, Atawhai rive treets . pm to . pm RICHMOND ed uly lub aimea, ichmond oom, Lower ueen treet am to noon BRIGHTWATER ed uly rightwater Public all, Lord utherford oad pm to pm MOTUEKA Tues ulyMotue a Memorial all upper oom, Pah treet am to noon

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Military Medals

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HISTORICAL MEDALS

• A&P how old, ilver & ron e Medals

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NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

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Winner announced for $5k Vehicle overhaul

Ford enthusiasts will be chuffed to hear that a 1989 Laser GTX will soon be brought back to life with a little help from a couple of Motueka locals.

Lower-Mouterebased Dave Gilberd, owner of Brightwater Motors, recently partnered up with Motueka’s Chevve Farrington Fry of Spectrum Panel & Paint and the team behind Nelson’s Sky Automotive to launch a competition to revive an old car in need. The prize of a $5,000 vehicle overhaul includes mechanical and body work, new tyres, deep cleaning and professional detailing.

Dubbed ‘Revive My Ride’ the competition was won by Grant Wilkins of Toi Toi in Nelson, whose Ford Laser won the hearts and minds of a group of expert judges, including representatives from MoreFM and Repco Richmond, and a public panel over the course of a five-week voting period. “I’m just stoked,” says Grant.

The rare 1800 turbo 4x4 version of a classic brand has immense sentimental value to its owner. ‘Little Red’, as Grant calls it, was the first

car he bought when he was in his late teens, and has been with him for almost 21 years.

Owing to its four wheel drive capacity he’s driven it hard across dirt, gravel and fords – never getting stuck – on numerous backcountry tours with his daughter, Maddison, when she was younger.

Following the expansion of Grant’s family, and the introduction of a larger vehicle, the Laser was lent out to his mum by way of a long-term arrangement, who subsequently lent it out to her friends and other family members before finally handing it back to Grant again. In between loans the car sits on the side of the road outside Grant’s house, waiting for its next adventure.

“Every time I’ve walked past her lately I’ve felt like I can see her slowly dying,” says Grant, who sadly admits that the car has been at the bottom of a priority pile.

“I’m stoked she’s going to get a new lease on life. I’ll be a bit more picky about who borrows it after this!”

Dave and Chevve say they have been

blown away by the deep owner/vehicle connections evident in the steady stream of entries received over the weeks since the competition first launched. Stories imbued with nostalgia and sentimentality tell of cars being passed down through generations, special family holidays, learner driver exams, hay in boots and mountain bikes on racks. Marks of age are evident in jammed doors, leaky roofs and dog-chewed upholstery. Many of the vehicles have names.

Some are upheld as ‘trusty companions’ and, even, ‘lifelines’.

“We Kiwis love our cars,” says Dave, whose interest in vehicle mechanics as a teenager led to a career in aircraft and commercial engineering prior to his purchase of Brightwater Motors. “As a car fan myself I can understand that.”

Chevve Farrington Fry, from Motueka’s Spectrum Panel & Paint, was a car man from an even earlier age. As a kid he spent hours working with his

car-mad dad to buy, fix and sell on second-hand vehicles for pocket money.

“I was knocking out dents before I even had a chance to make them!” he says.

Dave and Chevve, in partnership with Sky Automotive, form the ideal team of

highly skilled craftsmen required to give Grant’s Ford Laser a new lease on life.

Photos and videos of progress will be shared on Brightwater Motors’ Facebook page over the next three weeks with a reveal planned for around the end of July.

“She’s a bit of a collector’s item” says Grant, who recently changed his will to request that the car never be sold.

“Just the other day someone walked in off the street wanting to buy her. I think I might have to put her in the garage after all this!”

SENIORS “WE WANT YOU BACK”

Your community Strength & Balance classes welcome you back

• How is your leg strength & balance these days?

• Do you avoid situations because you might lose your balance?

• Falls can be prevented by doing appropriate exercises

• Regular exercise will build leg strength, improve your balance & mood

• Re-establishing your exercise routine is a step back to normality since covid

• All health & safety measures are in place

• ACC approved, experienced instructors

• Returning & New participants 1st Class FREE (participating classes only)

The Motueka crowd involved, from left; Chevve Farrington Fry, Grant Wilkins, Dave and Natalie Gilberd.

Does your home have working smoke alarms? FENZ are here to help

It’s time for us to come together as a community to prevent any more devastating fires. When we work together, anything is possible. This week we explore fire prevention and would like to encourage our readers to look out for their extended family members by checking to see if there are working smoke alarms installed in their homes and an escape plan. This is an important activity that the whole family can get involved with, a fantastic project for kids during the school holidays and it may well save your life or the lives of those you love.

The impacts of a fire are heart-breaking and have long lasting consequences for those involved, including our brave fire fighters. Especially if there has been loss of life or injury, yes our firefighters carry these memories

too. Sadly we’ve had a number of devastating fires in our region over recent years, many of which could have been avoided by having working smoke alarms installed. Every house should have working smoke alarms

FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES IN YOUR HOME

installed in the correct location. If you need help in doing so, we’ve got some great news for you. Our local fire and emergency services are here to help, and are more than happy to visit and install free smoke alarms in your home.

They are a great team of people, non-judgmental, friendly and welcoming, they don’t mind if your housework isn’t done, all they want to do is help save lives. If you are unsure that your smoke alarm is in the correct location or should you not have a working smoke alarm installed, do give them a call to arrange a visit.

The Guardian caught up with Craig Davies, Group Manager, Nelson Marlborough District, for Fire and Emergency NZ and Darren Crawford, Senior Advisor, Community Readiness and Recovery, Nelson Marlborough District, to find out more. Both of these men are passionate about saving lives, they understand how devastating fires are, and do not want anyone to experience such tragedy.

Craig works with 12 fire stations around our district; Murchison, Tapawera, Ngatimoti, Tasman, Mapua, Motueka, Kaiteriteri, Marahau, Upper Takaka, Takaka, Collingwood and Wainui. Craig is on a mission to ensure every home has a working smoke alarm and needs our help. Let’s get onboard and make a difference.

Early detection and warning of a fire alongside a preplanned escape route offers you the best chance of surviving a house fire.

• Ensure clothing, tea towels and curtains can’t make contact with a heater

• Turn off your electric blanket before you get into bed

• Keep yourself and clothing, textiles at least one metre from a heater

• Ensure you have your chimney cleaned and dispose of ash in a metal bucket

• Avoid overloading electrical outlets

• Clean the lint from your clothes dryer every time Working smoke alarms save lives. Modern alarms have a 10 year battery life and are less susceptible to accidental activation, so consider up-dating your alarm if you suspect it is the old style. If you are not sure, contact FENZ and we will come and advise you.

smoke alarm installed.

House fires get real fast

Modern furnishings and textiles mean that house fires are burning faster and hotter than ever. Today a house and its contents will be destroyed within 2-3 minutes, in the 1950s it took 10-15 minutes to reach this stage. When a house is ablaze temperatures quickly reach 1100 degrees.

Fire facts

• Half of the people who died in fires were careless with cigarettes, matches or lighters.

• Over half of all fire-related deaths occur in homes while people are sleeping

• Alcohol is a contributing factor in many fatal house fires

• In 80% of house fires Fire and Emergency NZ attend, smoke alarms were either not installed or not working

To prevent a fire in your house

• Don’t leave cooking unattended

• Keep your kitchen and oven clean

An important consideration when thinking about your smoke alarm is can you hear it when you take your hearing-aids out at bedtime? A simple test will help you identify this, take your hearing aids off, stand behind a closed door, get someone to activate the test function on an alarm in another room to see if you can hear it.

WOFs

Darren Crawford and Craig Davies from FENZ are on a mission to ensure every home in our district has a working

If you have whanau or mokopuna living in a home that you think needs a smoke alarm, please get in touch so we can arrange a confidential visit to put one in.

PREVENTION

IN YOUR HOME

If you can’t hear it, it won’t alert you to a fire so you will require the Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) alarm option. The HAT system has strobe lights and a vibrating pad placed under your pillow to wake you when an alarm activates. Contact our community risk team via 0800NZFIRE (0800693473) for advice and assessment.

Escape planning is an important tool to help us to escape a house fire. Consider a first and second escape route. Fire spread is slowed significantly when internal doors are closed, closing doors before bed allows you more time and can reduce the extent of damage and harm. Escapemyhouse.co.nz is an excellent resource for planning your escape, it takes only a few minutes and automatically sends you a hard copy of your plan that can be placed in a visible place, such as on the fridge door.

At the first sight of a fire

• Do not attempt to put it out yourself get out fast

• If others are in the house shoutFIRE - FIRE - FIRE

• If a fire is well underway get on your hands and knees and crawl out of the house

• Always keep your keys in the door deadlocks

• o to a neighbour get them to call 111

• Never re-enter the house ever

• If you are unable to escape close the door to the room you are in and put towels under it to prevent smoke entering o to the window and yell FI E - FIRE -FIRE

We are here to help, for a free Home Fire Safety Visit contact us by either calling 0800 NZFIRE (0800693473) or contact your local fire station to make an appointment.

www.fireandemergency.nz has more detailed information to keep you safe from fire.

In 80% of house fires Fire and Emergency NZ attend, smoke alarms were either not installed or not working

FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES IN YOUR

Families working together to keep safe

It’s a good idea to talk to your children about fire safety, how to avoid starting fires, and what to do if there’s a fire in your home. Children as young as five can learn what to do in a fire emergency. This is lifelong learning that they will take into adulthood. Children also need to understand that fire can be dangerous.

Talking about what to do in an emergency

If a fire starts in a room, a person has about 3 minutes to get out before the room is engulfed in smoke or flames that will kill them.

Teach your children to get out and stay out if there’s a fire. If they see a fire or hear a smoke alarm, tell them to: Get out of the house FAST, using your escape plan

Shout “Fire Fire Fire!”

Go to the safe meeting place

Talking about fire

When talking about fire, children might ask about people dying in fire emergencies. You should provide truthful answers without making the child afraid.

You can tell your child about firefighters and how they rescue people in fires. However, sometimes firefighters might not arrive in time to rescue everyone. A fire can also be burning so fiercely that it’s not possible to rescue people. That’s why it’s so important to have smoke alarms and an escape plan to know what to do in a fire. Remember, get out and stay out.

Fire wise school holiday activity

It’s so important for families to work together, with that in mind, get your youngsters involved by asking them to prepare a fire and emergency plan for your home. Not only will it help everyone in the house keep safe, it will also give youngsters an activity to do during the school

holidays. Ask them to inform everyone about the plan and then practice it.

One evening, after its dark, turn off all the lights in the house and pretend there is a fire. See if you can make it out of the house in the dark and get to your designated meeting place as fast as possible. But don’t walk out of the house, crawl, because that’s what you would do should there be a real fire.

You can find more information and a range of fun activities for younger family members online, check out www.getfirewise.org.nz/getfirewise

We’ve a high percentage of fires in our region, but together we can change that. Let’s help Craig and Darren with their mission and work together to ensure every home has a working smoke alarm installed in the correct location. After all, the safest way to deal with a fire and possible loss of life is an early warning system that works.

Babington

Motueka, or ‘Mot’ as many of us call it, lies on the small Motueka Plain near the Motueka River mouth on the western shore of Tasman Bay. We are the third-largest settlement in the Nelson region after Nelson city and Richmond. To the west are the Arthur and Pikikiruna ranges, and to the south the Moutere Hills. Motueka is 48 kilometres from Nelson and 57 kilometres from Takaka.

We are primarily a rural service centre, sheep and cattle are farmed, and hops, fruit (especially apples) and vegetables are grown. Motueka used to be New Zealand’s tobacco-growing centre.

There’s a seasonal component to our labour force, with a large number of wonderful RSE orchard workers who are an important part of our horticulture industry. Port Motueka is home to the deep-water fishing company Talley’s, and the nearby tidal foreshore features a saltwater swimming pool.

To find out more about the history of Motueka, a visit to the Motueka Museum is encouraged. Or you could follow the Motueka Historical Association on Facebook who post some fantastic photos and items of interest.

We are a very community minded town, a great way to get to know new people is to become involved in one of the many community groups in Motueka. You can find out more about various groups in the Community Notices at the back of The Guardian. A number of organisations are housed at Community House in Decks Reserve, or check out the notice boards at the entrance of our local supermarkets.

You’ll find a thriving rugby and netball following in Motueka, with many local clubs. For a small town we punch above our weight and have produced many sports people who have gone on to represent our country on the world stage. Biking has become more popular over

recent years with cyclists making the most of the Great Taste Trail. Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park is another much loved resource our biking community enjoys.

Because we are a horticultural region fresh vegetables and fruit can be found to purchase at roadside stalls. It’s always a good idea to have some cash on hand for such moments, especially during the warmer months when cherries and berries are in season.

Every Sunday the Motueka Market is held at the Deck’s Reserve carpark, this is another great place to find fresh fruit and vegetables among other treasures. There’s a range stalls, from cheese makers to legendary bratwurst sausages as well as all manner of cuisine alongside artists, makers and antiques. It’s well worth a visit and a great place to meet new people and catch up with old friends.

One of our towns most loved places would have to be our new Motueka Library, our local library so much more than books. It also houses art displays, get togethers and a vareity of activities for all ages. Each week The Guardian publishes a list of events happening at our library.

Motueka is rather diverse for such a small town, we’ve many different cultures here and it’s heart-warming to feel the sense of belonging which comes from such inclusivity. Kapa haka groups regulary perform at community tevents and occasions. Our Maori community is centred on Te Awhina Marae in Pah Street.

As a popular tourist destination our region swells with visitors especially in the warmer months. If the beaches too full, or you can’t find a quiet spot at the river, do ask a local. There are a few fantastic hidden swimming spots where you can find some peace during the busy summer season.

When it comes to festivals and events, you will be spoilt for choice, from the iconic Ngatimoti Festival to our towns very own Kai Fest; and of course in December both the Motueka A&P Show and the Starlight are held. This coming summer should be a treat for events.

There is a valuable resource for Motueka that is well worth mentioning. The ‘Love Motueka’ app is a free smartphone app where you can find local cafés and eateries, accommodation and things to do in our fabulous town! The App also keeps you up to date with local events and news. Go to https://www.lovemotueka.com/ to find out more.

Should you be new to town, welcome! If you are looking for products or services do support local as much as possible, we’ve some incredible businesses in our town run by super friendly, helpful community minded people. Don’t forget to check out the advertisers supporting this weeks feature.

Celebrating MHS Girls Rugby - Part two

The leadership displayed by the senior members in the squad coupled with the new exciting talented girls who have joined the team all contributing to the success already experienced and also providing a foundation for an exciting future for the Mot high school girls team in the coming years.

With the experience of playing High School Rugby and the steep learning curve these girls go through with this team the question that can be asked is where can these talented girls go from here?

As we have seen with many players who have come out of the Motueka framework and gone on to success such as Risaleaana Pourri-Lane this only comes with hard work, dedication and continually pushing yourself to the highest standards.

The girl’s game has come a long way in the last four years growing from the strengths of our New Zealand Black Ferns successes. This with a Domestic competition as well as becoming a Super Rugby competition this year, the Womens Six Nations in Europe and of course the Womens Rugby World Cup here to hit our shores towards the end of the year. This will hopefully see more girls playing and a much bigger following and support for the girls game.

The nature of the Womens rugby game is the speed it is played at. Not only does this make it an absolute joy to watch as a spectator but makes fitness absolutely crucial.

Talented coaching from the likes of Mark, Vai, Joe, Dion, Leeon, Steve and all the dedicated coaches, management and supporters from around the region have helped pave the way for these girls. As well as past coaches including highly regarded Joe Lepaio-Wineera and legendary manager Kath Saunders. Kath managed the team for many years, even carrying on for several years after

Over halfway through the rugby season and with every game the Mot High girls play you can see the improvements made across the park. With the team currently 2nd on the table to Nayland separated only by points for and against this team is set for a great finish to the League.

her own daughter left school. Kath has also stepped back in to manage the team many times this year when Di has been unavailable to support them.

Once the girl’s move on from High School the future will be dependent on how far the individual wants to go and how much she is willing to push herself to get there, but we can be sure our local rugby clubs and MHS have given them a good start.

How do our girls feel about their sport?

Yes the love for rugby is strong in Motueka we asked some of our girl’s rugby players) how they feel about their sport and the journey ahead.

Momo Garnett – Captain and Lose Forward.

I have been playing rugby for five years now. I love playing rugby and being part of the team. I can’t wait to see where this season take us and looking to uphold our victory from last year.

Maria Randell – Flanker

This is my first season with the MHS girls. I was quite nervous at first but all the girls have been really supportive and have really built my confidence. I knew I loved Rugby when I first started playing for my Huia team.

Since then my life has evolved around rugby. Joining the Motueka Girls has been the next step for me. I love playing with this bunch of girls and am so happy rugby is a part of my life. Let’s bring on the next few games!

Ashleigh Wood - 1st five

I’ve played rugby for 10years, first with Huia and now with Motueka high school and Kahurangi. Rugby has always played a part in my life with 3 older sisters also playing and going through the Motueka high school team and now I am proud to play with my younger sister Lauren.

Because of my sisters I have been around the team a long time and it has been exciting to watch players like Risi Pouri-lane. I am proud to play and be part of the Motueka high school girl’s rugby team.

Bridie Dench - Wing/Centre

When I joined MHS Girls Rugby I had just moved to Golden Bay, from North Canterbury. Last year was my first year of rugby. I played for the boys in Takaka as well (Flanker/Centre/Wing) and really enjoyed playing for the Motueka Girls.

They are so friendly, hardworking and fun. I loved winning the finals last year under such hard conditions and coming from behind in the score to win! This year we have new coaches and it’s great to learn different team moves and being part of this awesome team. Go Motueka!

Kerah Lusty – 2nd five, Hooker, Wing

Rugby has been a huge part of my life over the past three years. I came into the game not having a clue in the world of what to do, I was very shy and scared. Playing for Motueka High School has definitely made it a lot easier on me.

This is my third and final year playing for MHS, definitely a sad moment but the team has helped make me the player I am today. The relationships I have formed are amazing, the girls are family. The coaching has been the best! So supportive and helpful on and off the field.

We have such a good attitude towards the game, it’s the environment that I want all young girls to be able to grow up in. The talent is amazing as well, it’s so cool to watch the young ones come up and grown and develop as individuals and team players.

There’s so much potential in our team and I’m looking forward to spending my last season with this team.

Rose Thomas - Loose Forward

I love rugby because it brings people together. In my time playing for MHS girls U18s I’ve never felt left out once. The seniors, the juniors, old players, new players, coaches and managers have always gotten along. MHS girls’ team has a lot of character throughout it every season.

We always have a good laugh at trainings but that doesn’t mean the girls are unmanageable. They manage to have fun, listen and learn all at the same time. Our team has always had the smallest players since I’ve been playing but that’s one of the qualities that helps us get along so well. We definitely have our obvious leader’s amount the group but they’ve always been seen as role models and motivation.

Our team has always been a family. Our girls laugh together down the school halls. We converse and help one another with homework. We always involved with one another in positive ways. Boots on OR off, we are a team. For me I love rugby because of the connections and relationships

MHS Girls v’s Marlborough Girls game

Dion’s thoughts on their latest game

It had been two weeks since our last game and some of the senior girls were unavailable for the game. Marlborough Girls had made big improvements since the

first game; they are a very big side and put us under a lot of pressure.

It was fair to say the girls were a little rusty as the team looked to get back in the groove, but what was not rusty was the girls’ hearts as they again showed their commitment to work hard for each other.

In the forwards Number 8 and Captain Momo Garnett led from the front with some strong carries and loose forwards Lauren Woods and Maria Randell working hard on both attack and defence. But these girls were not alone as the whole forward pack had to work hard together against a much bigger pack.

With some girls absent it was a reshuffled back line that would have learnt plenty from the game. Keira Lusty standing in at first five defended well all night creating some crucial turn overs and Bridie Dench running some great lines providing some good go forward for the team.

MHS Girl’s Rugby came away with a 27 – 7 win in a game they would have learnt plenty from and it was great to see the whole team work hard together and the younger girls show what they are capable of.

Vai’s thoughts on their latest game

Yeah, it was a tough game. Marlborough Girls did play well and put us under lots of pressure but the girls managed to hang on. We had a few leaders (senior players) away which make it tough but it’s good to have those situation for our young girls to learn to play without those leaders. It’s only good for their development. They have to develop pretty quick that night otherwise it will be a long trip back to Motueka.

Really pleased with how they hanging on and never give up because those Marlborough girls keep on coming, a totally different MG team compare to the team we played in the first round, they improved a lot which is good for girls rugby but our young girls also step up and get the job done for us. Really happy.

To all of the people who have supported MHS Girls’s Rugby, you know who you are, a massive thank you, they wouldn’t be where they are today without your support.

Where are the girls heading in their rugby journey? All opportunities are open and there are NO limits! Wishing

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WISHING MHS GIRLS

RUGBY ALL THE BEST FOR A GREAT SEASON!

Tasman Golf Club

9 hole Ladies Tournament Results - Thursday, 30 June

A pristine day up on the Kina Peninsula overlooking the stunning Tasman Bay, saw a field of 27 players (some from as far away as Alexandra & Arrowtown) compete on the tricky, but beautiful, hilly course.

Thanks for prizes donated from our generous sponsors:- Total Golf Nelson, Kina Beach Beauty, Mapua 4 Square, Sprig & Fern Mapua, Golden Bear Brewery, Jester House, Blackenbrook Wines, Kina Cliffs, Tasman Store, Matrix Hair & Beauty Mapua, Mapua Pharmacy.

Results - A Grade

Overall Winner - Best Gross - Astrid Tudberry / Runner Up - Judy Waugh.

Best Nett - Pam Robert / Runner up - Allison McAlpine

Stableford - Jill Gillan / Runner Up - Marijan Slappendale

Nearest Pin - Melva Webby / Longest Drive - Jill Gillan

B Grade

Overall Winner - Best Gross - Val Docker / Runner Up - Cyndy Jenkinson

Best Nett - Jennifer Duff / Runner up - Rae Hanford

Stableford - Jos Bradley / Runner up - Helen Byrne

Nearest Pin - Rae Hanford / Longest Drive - Jos Bradley

Christian Kelly scoring the first of his two tries during Kahurangi’s semi-final on Saturday. See page 28 for report.

Above and below: Kahurangi’s Shaquille Rangi on the burst.

Progressive route for young footballers

Each year we see the junior players from Motueka AFC move up the grades, they learn the fundamentals of football and expand their knowledge of the game. They move from First Kicks to Fun Football, onwards to Junior football, Youth and in due course play

Senior football for a club. At both ends of this learning ladder is a coach with a newly formed junior team, both playing for Motueka AFC. Ben Kerry plays midfield for the ITM Motueka men’s first division team. But before he commits to his senior team on a Saturday

afternoon, he spends his morning coaching the 9th grade Hawks, a newly formed junior team at the heart of grassroots football. As well as this Saturday commitment, Ben coaches these budding football stars on a Wednesday after school hours. He has coached early teenagers before, but this is his first, full time junior team. The Hawks comprise of 10 boys turning 9 this year, who have moved up form Fun Football at Goodman Park to learning positional play within a team now moving around the top of the south. They

have had a mixed bag of results with the final scores being draws or losses, but this Saturday saw their first win for the season, at home against Waimea Plains. This win for the Hawkes has inspired both Ben and his team just like a rainbow, promising good things and a positive outlook for the up-coming season.

Results:

Motueka Angels have moved their game against the Huskies to the end of the season.

ITM 1st XI Vs FC

NBS Motueka Golf

Nelson: Won 3-1

POD: Jack Troughton

Taste of Turkey

2nd XI Vs FC Nelson NMIT: lost 1-3

POD: Julian Woodhead

Wolves Vs FC Nelson U17 development: won 10-3

POD Kalab Kampjes

Stingers Vs Nelson Suburbs FC Tigers: Won 4-0

Pod: Merak and Kahu

Vipers Vs FC Nelson Academy: FC Nelson defaulted, giving Vipers the win.

Titans Vs FC Nelson Blazers: won

POD:

Wasps

POD:

POD:

Sports Codes Chats connect sports across the Top of the South

Saturday, 2 July saw the start of the Rowling trophy for men, a pairs’ event on handicap played over four weeks.

The rest of the field played a Stableford comp which was won by Bill Agnew on 37.

Closely followed by Mike Mansfield and Lloyd Goodall both on 36.

Lower Moutere Store closest to the pin was won by Brent Thomson and Donna Mitchell.

It was obviously a rather easy day for twos with eight players succeeding!

The Ladies played a Nett round in grades

A Grade

1st Sue Park 71

2nd Sandy Lepine 72

3rd Joyce Bullock 74

B Grade

1st Shona Johnson 76

2nd Jackie Hall 80

3rd Sandra Ilton 80

On Tuesday the 18 hole ladies a Nett round.

A Grade was won by Fiona McKenzie 77

2nd Jenny Ferrier 81

B Grade

1st Jacquie Martin 77

2nd Jan Overall 78

The 9 hole ladies played a Stableford round.

1st Diane Enoka 19

2nd Jackie Paterson 17

3rd Shirley Drummond 16

Tuesday, 5 July

Pink Ball 3 BBB

Winners - Melva Webby, Carolyn Bolland, Diane Enoka

Sport Tasman’s monthly online gettogethers for sports codes in Te Tau Ihu (Top of the South) started as a way to help sport clubs and organisations navigate through Covid and lockdowns.

They are now the place to go for anyone in sport for the latest news, with regular contributions from Sport NZ and Sport Tasman.

The chats have continued to evolve since they began in 2020 and are now led by Sport Development Lead Ryan Edwards.

“These sessions are an opportunity for codes to come together once a month, ask questions and hear from leaders in the sector,” he says. “

“It’s a fabulous opportunity to create conversation across the sports sector. Local problems can be solved by local solutions. It’s also an opportunity for them to let me know what they want on the call. For example, someone might want to hear from a physio about recovery for athletes – we make that happen.”

The Sports Codes Chats really are all about connections, and tie in very well with other work Sport Tasman does connecting people with sport and recreation, and helping organisations implement Sport NZ’s Balance is Better philosophy, which puts athletes at the centre of all decision-making.

Sport Tasman’s Codes Chats’ database now includes some 400 contacts, with up to a quarter of them attending the online monthly meetings, with minutes sent out to everyone

afterwards.

The monthly meetings are held online on the second Tuesday of every month.

With continued positive feedback from the sector, Ryan is keen to keep running the online meetings and is asking anyone involved in sport who wants to attend the meetings, or who has a request for a specific subject to be discussed at the meetings, to get in touch with him via email - ryan.e@ sporttasman.org.nz

8-2

Nikau Henderson

Vs Waimea Plains: lost 1-2

Asha Gyton Hawks Vs Waimea Plains: Won 2-1

POD: Lucas Falcons Vs Waimea Hawks: won 9-3

Ali Kelly and Sam Hailes

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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

AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street The Shed- Every Wednesday 10 am More Info phone 027 921 4074

ART WORKSHOPS across July and Aug various workshops in Motueka including music, animation, sculpture, craft, visual art. Book now online at bit.ly/ motuekaart or email winterartmotueka@gmail.com

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

BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGED WORKERS TRUST (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.

BETTER BREATHERS CLASS MOTUEKA 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

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

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING Wellbeing is important for all of us to thrive. The shed is a safe place to meet new people in a supportive and caring environment. We also can connect you with other agencies for the right support needed. Ph 027 921 4074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka admin@ght.co.nz

HUB QUIZ Friday July 8th 1pm, 10 Pah St, Motueka Seniors Hub. Chris 021 251 4359. A fun lighthearted quiz to keep us mentally active! All welcome.

INDOOR BOWLS at Mapua Hall, the 3rd and last Fridays of the month. Bowls at 2pm followed by “bring a plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcomed. $3. Mapua Friendship club. Contact, Val 03 540 3685

INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.

KNIT & NATTER Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Seniors Hub. Chris 021 251 4359 All Welcome.

MOT UEK A 50+ WALKING GROUP www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Walks every Thursday - meet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Road for prompt 0900hrs departure except last Thursday of month – meeting 0930hrs RSA Mot. Information 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 COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB DAY Municipal Band Hall, Old Wharf Road Motueka Sunday 17th July 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm. Phone Chris 022 680 0988

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Do you fancy a new challenge? Learn a brass instrument and join the 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

antiques

health

storage

MOTUEKA HEART SUPPORT

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 20th July at 10.30am at the Elevation Cafe. We are a small friendly social group who support others that have experienced a heart event. All Welcome. Janet. 528 9442

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Ever thought of joining the Menzshed? Check us out. Join Menzshed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at Menzshed, Marchwood park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm

MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Jana 528 4355

MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB next meeting, Friday 15 July at the Bandrooms at 10.00, Interesting speakers and good fellowship. All welcome. Phone John Croxford at 027 408 2206.

MOTUEKA SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm, Lower Moutere hall. Fun and social, supper after. Beginners and newbies welcome. For more info ph Fay 03 543 3650

MOTUEKA SENIORNET The iPad/iPhone interest group meets this Friday 15th July 2.00pm. To join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB Day walk to Holyoakes Clearing this Sunday 17th July. Members see your trip list for contact details. Not a member? https://www. motuekatrampingclub.org/ for details on how to join. NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). Contact 022 6822 373 to book a ride / mapuawheels@gmail. com, 24hrs notice required.

NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. The Railcar will be run Thurs Fri Sat 14th 15th 16th, weather permitting. The train will operate Sun 17th. Both start 11am.

RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Contact Peter 0275443923 for further information and times.

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

RUMMIKUB Thursdays 1 - 4pm friendly group 50 plus includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Seniors Hub. Chris 021 251 4359

SAKURA KAN JIU JITSU Women’s Self Defense Course to be run each Wed in August, 7:30-9pm, at Rec Center Judo Dojo. Five classes for $50, ages 16+. Contact Adrian 027 599 8845.

SARAU WINTER SALE The Moutere’s Annual winter fundraiser is on the weekend 30-31 July 11am-3pm. Sales of thousands of books, pre-loved clothing and a pop-up cafe. Fundraising for Sarau Trust.

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.

TAOIST TAI CHI Take control of your health and build resilience with Taoist Tai Chi™ practice. New Introductory Course starts 5 July, 10.00-11.30am. Senior Citizens Hall, 10 Pah St, Motueka. nelson@ taoisttaichi.org or 027 867 7977 for information.

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA 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

THE MALE ROOM IN MOTUEKA Free service for male survivors. Peer support. where: 24 a Tudor Street Wednesday and Thursdays and other days by appointment. Call Carl on 0224524215 or email steppingstone4@gmail.com www.maleroom.co.nz

TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA Toastmasters Motueka meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St, Motueka. 6.45pm start. Gain speaking confidence, friendly environment. More info, phone Tam 021 0873 8996.

WALK 4 HEALTH Wednesdays, 10am Mot Community Garden, 30-60 min at your own pace - any fitness level. Contact Well on Track 027 930 5310

$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 0274484430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

arborist

A LL T REE CARE

Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 or 027 494 8028

death notice

CHARLES Keith

Peacefully passed away at Jack Inglis Aged Care Home, July 9, 2022, aged 83. Father of Dean and Waheeda, Dale, Lisa (deceased), Jacque and John. Grandad of Saul, Jesse, Samantha and Jessica. Great Grandad of Ella (Missy).

We would like to thank all the wonderful staff at Jack Inglis Aged Care for brightening Keith’s time there with lots of banter which he loved. A private family service will be held at a later date.

dentures

NEW DEN T URES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

for sale

DRY FIRE W OOD for sale 3m3 Trailer load. Free delivery in Motueka. Ph. 021 228 5025

health

HEALTH COACHING

For the 45 plus.

Concerned about: your heart health? Low on energy? High blood pressure? Weight gain? Pre-diabetic? Inflammation? Anxious & stressed or simply wanting to be better prepared for retirement & later age? Achieve your well-being goals & improve your health through lifestyle & behaviour adjustments, with the support & guidance of a cert. Health Coach Call/txt: 027 9305310, www.wellontrack.nz

TA I CHI S ENIOR S Beginners Adapted for health benefitsstrength - balance - forms. Lorraine 021 027 81695 li.cox@xtra. co.nz for info

in memoriam

KRAMMER

Ian Frank

A year has passed since you left us. In loving memory, your presence we miss, your memory we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never. Much loved husband of Shirley, father of Kevin, Maree and the late Neil. Cherished Poppa to all his grandchildren.

STOR A GE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

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

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

trades

TASMAN BLASTING

SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nzor email office@ tasmansodablasting. co.nz Ph. 022 528 8159

wanted to buy

$$$ TOP PRICES $$$

50AITKIN S STREET Sat 16th July, 9.30 to 2.30pm. Downsizing home, lots of bargains.

public notice

Abbey�ield House

Motueka

AGM

Thursday, 14th July at 4pm 9 Anzac Way, Motueka

Everyone welcome

HOTEL MOTUEKA

FAWLTY’S

SOCIAL CLUB

AGM 31 July 2022

1.30 at Hotel Motueka

Estate, Downsizing & General Cleanouts

Tools & Fishing gear

Old shipping items Coins Watches Clocks Oil & Petrol Items

Large NZ Photographs

Coloured Glassware

Old Tobacco tins & signs Plus much much more Fernleigh Trading Steve ph 027 5380020 or 03 5380020

CASH PAIDFOR OLD WRISTWATCHES

SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY

VINTAGE / QUALITY

TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS

GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS

COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING

PH TIM GLADSTONE

T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235

wanted to rent

www.motuekasundaymarket.co.nz

GARAGE SALE

SPECIAL $10

Every Sunday until the end of August

pet wanted

WA NTED S MALL

BREED, non expensive puppy to be my fun, furry companion. Phone Jasmin on 03 929 7125 or text 020 408 44464

snow services

S NOWBOARD/SKI

S ERVI C ING Waxing, edge tuning, base repairs etc. Snowboard & Boot hire Ph Chris 027 569 8524

LONG T ERM REN TA L for father and son. 2 bedroom. Motueka/Riwaka area. References Ph Jon 022 642 7519

Notice to all Advertisers:

By placing your advertisement

you agree with the terms and conditions of the Motueka Golden Bay Guardian Ltd.

Namely, payment by the 20th of the following month, or in the event of non-payment, the recovery of any debt and its costs will be charged to the customer. This includes all costs and commissions paid to a debt recovery service.

Should you require any further information please phone the newspaper on 03 528 2088.

Motueka Search and Rescue (Mot SAR) AGM

Wednesday 27th July 2022 7:30pm

MotSAR HQ grounds of Motueka Police Station, 64 High Street. All current and prospective membrs welcome All enquiries email ken.adams@motsar.nz

Let each morn be better than its eve and each morrow richer than its yesterday. Man’s merit lieth in service and virtue and not in the pageantry of wealth and riches... Guard against idleness and sloth and cling unto that which profiteth mankind, whether young or old, whether high or low -

BEEKEEPING LABOURER

Seasonal Position

• Motueka Based

Must have/be:

• No bee allergies

• Physically strong

• Reliable & Trustworthy

• Available 40+ hours per week

Prefer Full driver's licence. Text 0210547601 with full name, licence and last/current job.

Recreation Reserve

KAITERITERI RECREATION RESERVE REQUIRE STAFF

A Grounds Supervisor and cleaners. These positions are immediate start. for more details contact Den on 021 324 452

TEACHER AIDE

We are looking for that special someone to work with a Year 9 student who has high and complex behaviour and learning needs. Someone who has skills and credentials in the outdoors (conservation and/or outdoor education) is desirable.

Part-time, possibly up to 15 hours per week however dependent on funding. Applicant must hold a current and clean drivers licence. Applications close at 4.00pm – 22 July 2022

Job description and application form can be printed o from our website www.motuekahigh.school.nz, “Vacancies” or by phoning the school o ce -03 528 9050. or by email –nicki.saundersloder@motuekahigh.school.nz

Application forms must accompany all CVs and covering letters.

NEWSLINE UPDATES

This reduction is the result of our decision to assume funding $500,000 of the additional costs of implementing the Water Services Act 2021 through the Government’s ‘Better Off Funding’. Through this Annual Plan, we have also made efforts to minimise rate increases through;

Reductions in the budgets for consultancy

Lower budgets for maintenance and operations

Higher forecast revenue from fees and charges

Deferral of projects in the capital programme

Find out what it takes to stand for

Tasman

Nominations for those wanting to stand for Tasman in this year’s local body elections open on Friday 15 July and we’re running a special information session so you can find out what it takes to be a Councillor. Arguably, there has never been a more important time in our history to get involved by standing for election.

Our Council and two community boards play a critical role in supporting the resilience and prosperity of Tasman.

Our special candidate’s information evening is at 5.30 pm on Thursday 21 July in the Council Chambers on Queen Street, Richmond. If you can’t make it in person, we will also be presenting it live online. You can register for the online event on our website.

Candidate nomination forms are available from our service centres or libraries or download one from our website, tasman.govt.nz, and return it before midday Friday 12 August.

Ensure you’re ready to vote

If you want to have your voice heard in October’s election, you need to be enrolled to vote. You can check your electoral details or sign up by going to the website vote.nz.

If you are not able to enrol online, you can enrol or update your details by calling 0800 36 76 56 to arrange for forms to be sent to you directly. Voters who live in one area and pay rates on a property in another area may qualify to vote in both areas. To do this, you need to be registered on the Ratepayer Roll. Check your eligibility at votelocal.co.nz.

Council adopts Annual Plan for 2022/2023

We have adopted our Annual Plan for the 2022/2023 year, enabling rates to be set and outlining our projects and services for the next 12 months.

Several changes have occurred following feedback from public submissions and new information emerging since we consulted on the draft Annual Plan. The final rates income increase is 5.05%. This is lower than the 5.51% increase signalled in Option 2 in the consultation document.

Continues

Library overdue nes written o

As part of the adoption of our Annual Plan 2022/23, from 1 July 2022, overdue fines on adult memberships have been removed from all Tasman District Libraries. Previously, overdue charges were put in place to encourage the return of library materials, however there is no evidence that these charges are effective in ensuring the prompt return of borrowed materials. Overdue charges for children’s material were removed from 1 July 2021.

Deferral of $2 million of the digital innovation work. As well as continuing to provide essential services and infrastructure, the Annual Plan budget has included a number of new social and environmental projects for 2022/2023. These include;

Taking advantage of Waka Kotahi funding to improve walking and cycling infrastructure

Making improvements to Port Tarakohe

Early efforts to start work on delivering the Motueka Stormwater Catchment Management Plan

Additional funding for community organisations. Changes to the schedule of fees and charges from July 1 2022, were also adopted.

Burning of prohibited items fanning the ames of environmental harm

We’ve recently taken action against individuals or companies for continually breaching environmental rules by burning prohibited items outdoors. Prosecution is seen as a last resort, however, the action underlines our commitment to reducing environmental harm in our region and promoting good burning practices.

A Lower Moutere man was sentenced to 150 hours of community service in May, in relation to charges laid against him and his company for burning contaminated material and contravention of an abatement notice at his property.

The offences took place in 2020 and 2021, and were in breach of Tasman Resource Management Plan rules and the Resource Management Act. Although the defendant had undertaken outdoor burn-offs for which he had a permit, the addition of prohibited items led to action from us. Prohibited materials found alight included household waste, treated timber, tyres and plastics, causing noxious smoke effects in the local area. Charges have also been laid against two companies and an individual as director for outdoor burning offences in Motueka. They are scheduled to appear in court this month.

The primary driver of any action taken is a need to prevent environmental harm as well as create a deterrent to those thinking of burning nonpermitted material outdoors.

We expect people to show due consideration when carrying out burn-offs. When people see smoke, it’s not necessarily going to be a breach – but as a land or property owner, you have a responsibility to ensure that you only burn green waste and not other contaminants. More tips are available at tasman.govt.nz/ outdoor-burning.

Despite Covid-19 lockdowns and other restrictions, indications are that issues of children’s materials and the number of new and renewed children’s memberships have increased.

Public Libraries of New Zealand and the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa support the removal of overdue charges to ensure that all residents have equitable access to the information, learning and reading resources held in libraries.

Tasman Libraries Manager Glennis Coote says it’s expected that removing overdue charges will increase positive interactions with library staff, remove barriers to the use of the library, and increase membership and use of library materials while encouraging longterm use of the library by our community.

“We know that fines can create a barrier for some people. Library fines particularly affect those who cannot afford to pay, and they prevent their use of libraries.”

“We’re looking forward to seeing customers who have been put off from using the library due to having library fines return and enjoy our facilities and resources.”

All existing overdue fines will be written off, but we will retain lost and damaged books charges.

COUNCIL HUI

At Orange, meetings will take place in person and via Zoom. Public forum presenters can speak in person if they wear a mask, follow one-metre distancing, and attend one at a time. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link.

Chief Executive Officer Review Subcommittee

Friday 15 July, 8.30 am

Nelson-Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit

Friday 15 July, 9.30 am

Full Council

Friday 15 July, 1.30 pm

Motueka Community Board

Tuesday 19 July, 4.00 pm

Regulatory Committee

Thursday 28 July, 9.30 am

Tasman Creative Communities Subcommittee

Tuesday 2 August, 10.00 am. No public forum

Saxton Field Committee

Wednesday 3 August, 9.30 am

Kahurangi into Tasman Trophy Final

By Brendan Alborn

For the second year running Kahurangi have earned the right to contest the final of the Tasman Trophy and will be aiming to go one better this year after suffering an agonising two point loss to Marist in last year’s final. Kahurangi were victorious over Renwick in their home semifinal by 29-20 over the weekend so will now travel to Blenheim to face Central, who beat Marist in their own semi-final, at Lansdowne Park this Saturday, 16 July.

Although Riwaka and Huia suffered losses in their final Division Two roundrobin matches over the weekend both local sides could still make it through to the semi-finals. At the time of writing the two Waimea Old Boys sides were yet to play their postponed match which, if the Waimea Colts are to win with a bonus point, could conceivably tip Huia

out of the playoffs. The permutations as to which teams will make it into the Division Two knock-out phase have become so complicated it has necessitated the creation of a multivariable regression analysis model which includes variables such as the height and weight of the players and their favourite colours.

Kahurangi’s semifinal win over Renwick was another intensely physical battle between two willing adversaries who had played out the same result the week before in their final regular competition match. In this second encounter both teams had tidied up the areas of their games which would have been focus

points in the lead-up to the semi. Renwick, having conceded a whopping 19 penalties last week, were the much more disciplined outfit this week, only being penalised four times, while Kahurangi conceded 13 penalties. Unlike their match the week before when Kahurangi players were more determined to take the contact, on

Saturday the Hawks effected some sublime offloads and were generally much more successful in using space to run in four tries to Renwick’s two. The match was closely contested throughout with Renwick pegging the margin back to 13-17 with 30 minutes of the game to run. Kahurangi centre, Christian Kelly, who

had a strong game in defence and attack, ran in his second try to swing the momentum back his team’s way before a fantastic multi-pass interchange resulted in Ben Johnston scoring under the posts to seal the result with only minutes remaining. Culainn Stringer provided further proof of his versatility with an authoritative outing at second-five, while full-

back Shaquille Rangi had another confident display from fullback, chalking up another series of scorching line breaks. Like they have all season, Kahurangi’s forward pack defended as if their lives depended on it and this will be entirely necessary again this Saturday if Kahurangi are to bring the Tasman Trophy back over the Whangamoa Saddle.

Luca Inch scores Kahurangi’s first try.