The Guardian - 13 November 2019

Motueka kids get Clued Up

Firefighter Amy Devlin is there to greet Parklands students Jacob Gough, Melefehi Vaitaiki and Niyah-Lau’relle Takao as they exit the mock house during the Escape Challenge as part of the Clued Up Kids event held in Motueka from Monday to Thursday last week. The multi-agency programme of Clued Up Kids teaches primary school-aged children confidence and life skills to help them stay safe in a range of real-life scenarios. See more on page 11.

Long-serving midwife retires

Being able to “empower women” has been a highlight of retiring midwife Helen Waugh’s lengthy career that has included the previous 18 years in Motueka.

Helen arrived in Motueka from Invercargill and continued her midwifery with a focus on home births.

The highly experienced and skilled midwife was honoured by her colleagues on Friday, 1 November at the Motueka Maternity Unit.

Charge Midwife Manager Tracy Botica says she was grateful to have crossed paths with Helen. “Helen’s had many years of

midwifery in the community and I’ve really enjoyed the energy Helen’s brought into the unit. She’s always been all about women and whanau. We’re honouring her straighttalking and great wit too.”

Her colleague and long-time friend Janice Hayes says she’ll deeply miss working with Helen. “We’ve had lots of fun births and lots of laughs over the years.”

Helen’s knack of finding awkward locations and her almost innate ability to “sniff out the amniotic fluid” was fondly discussed.

There was the birth on Westbank Road with a driveway difficult

to navigate in perfect conditions let alone at 2am in a howling gale. But navigate Helen did, before finding her way to the labouring woman’s home in a yurt devoid of electricity and running water.

But for someone of Helen’s calibre, it was all in a night’s work and despite a number

of “difficult” locations and situations the outcomes were always positive, her experience reigning supreme.

Fellow midwife Rachael Peek says she’ll forever be appreciative for Helen. “She was so welcoming, kind and knowledgeable about everything

when I arrived. Helen touched so many people. I’ll always be thankful for what she’s given and shared with me.”

Debbie Fisher, the DHB’s associate director of midwifery and operations manager cited Helen’s ability of always respecting and valuing women’s

choices on where they wanted to birth as an invaluable asset for a midwife. Over the years Helen has imparted her skills and wisdom to numerous student midwives and says she has always been passionate about her career. “When I finished training I remember thinking if I win the

lottery I still want to be a midwife, I was so dedicated. I revelled in it, just loved it.” Now though it’s time for Helen to spend time in her garden, caring for her animals and enjoying croquet. “And I want to sleep. It’s nice going to bed and knowing I’ll be staying there.”

Helen Waugh, centre (white) surrounded by colleagues and children she delivered.

Local businesses scoop awards

Three local businesses scooped awards at the 2019 Nelson Pine Industries Chamber of Commerce Business Awards on Friday, 1 November.

A record number of 560 people from the region’s business community attended the evening’s awards dinner with Ali Boswijk, CEO of the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce, describing the evening as “a fabulous showcase of local organisations doing great things in the region”.

Marahau-based Abel Tasman EcoTours won the Small Business Award with the judges paying tribute to what the organisation is accomplishing and commenting that what they’re wanting to accomplish is “really exciting”.

“EcoTours were thrilled to have accepted the Chamber of Commerce small business award. It feels great to have created something from nothing and been given recognition for our hard work.

We are so grateful to everyone who believed in us from the start, the special folks who gave us a leg up in business, our families, friends, the Abel Tasman community and most of all the Tasman Bay Guardians team, without which we probably wouldn’t have won the prize,” says Stew Robertson of EcoTours.

Whenua Iti Outdoors won the Medium Business Award with the judges saying the company demonstrated a strong focus on their social impact and their reason for being.

“This is a reflec-

tion not only on our dedicated team and the Whenua Iti Board, but most importantly all the incredible support we get from our partners and funders who enable us to keep delivering experiential learning programmes to effect positive change in our community,” says Whenua Iti.

The Community Impact Award went to Hearing Nelson for delivering practical services as well as a variety of educational programmes to local communities. The judges say it was apparent that Hearing Nelson does an excellent job of providing services from Golden Bay to Nelson, delivering practical services as well as a variety of educational programmes to local communities. Their move into cross generational learning areas was impressive – from tradies to teenagers, primary school to old school, everyone is affected by the noise of new technology.

“Hearing Nelson are delighted to have been awarded the Community Impact award as it recognises the important work we are doing in the community to improve the lives of the 1 in 6 people living with compromised hearing.

It also acknowledges the value of our hearing loss prevention programmes,” says Tracy Dawson, Education and Communications manager.

The Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce is a notfor-profit membership organisation that has been supporting businesses and commercial activity in the region since 1858.

Above members of Whenua Iti’s staff. Back: Liana Crofskey, Terressa Zwart, Amy Dalton, Bree Arnott.

Front: Ruth Barnett, Mark Bruce-Miller, Ross Morton, Charlie Martin.

Below: Hearing Nelson staff, Cathy Gutschlag, Tracy Dawson & Connie Charlton .

EcoTours Fay McKenzie and Stew Robertson.

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Classical pianist to perform on Saturday

Catch Louis in concert. Chanel Arts Centre. Saturday, 16 November 7.30pm.

$20 Adults. $5 Students. Tickets available at the door.

it.”

Top of the South Brick Show 2019

For more than half his life Motueka’s Louis Lucas-Perry has devoted himself to the piano. “I started playing at ten years though my Grandma taught me earlier. Then at 13 years I discovered classical and that was it from there,” says Louis. “Classical’s more complex, it’s a bit more interesting than modern music.”

On Saturday, 16 November Louis will perform a concert at Motueka’s Chanel Arts Centre at 7.30pm.

With a number of performances under his belt including several with the Nelson Symphony Orchestra, and also accompanying the Nelson Male Voice Choir, he’ll be playing ‘classical’ genre that includes Romantic and Baroque and Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata.

“It’s coming back in favour, classical’s trending back to pop through people like Lang Lang,” says Louis.

Lang Lang and Yuja

Wang are classical pianists that Louis looks up to in terms of showmanship, while for playing he looks toward Martha Argerich.

Louis attended Victoria University in Wellington and during his time was awarded the NZSM Director’s Scholarship and also won the Expressions Piano Trust prize which led to a wellreceived concert in Upper Hutt.

“I love the diversity of the dynamics and

virtuosity involved in playing piano. There’s a lot more going on with piano than other instruments in terms of the amount of notes.”

Now taught by Nelson’s Richard Mapp, Louis says he’s “learning a lot” from him and those who attend Saturday’s concert can expect to “be entertained and listen to lovely classical music”.

“Some of it’s quite dramatic and there’s some easy-listening stuff as well.”

Some of New Zealand’s best brick-built creations will be on display this weekend in Motueka’s Memorial Hall.

The 2019 Top of the South Brick Show will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 9am5pm for a $2 entry fee.

Members of the Community

Swimming Pool committee will be manning a sausage sizzle outside and all profits from the Show will support the Motueka Technology Education Centre (MoTEC).

The Show, which alternates between Motueka and Nelson each year attracted more than 1700 visitors two years ago in Motueka.

With creations from

shops to fairgrounds, animals and trains there’s something for all ages to marvel at and be inspired by, say organisers.

In 1949 LEGO became the leading brand for construction and building toys due to their concept for a form of interlocking plastic brick and since then its popularity continues to grow.

Gerda Bruinsma Motueka

“I play golf and do Zumba and I’m biking.”

Jozef Van Dijk Motueka

I’m not into sport at all.”

Suzan Goldschmidt Germany “I like hiking very much and also Zumba.”

Patrick Marek Motueka “I’m playing summer soccer and I really like

This weekend will see Motueka Memorial Hall full of impressive Lego creations.

Blue Moon given nod by Cannes

By popular demand

Motueka’s State Cinema will again screen local movie, ‘Blue Moon’, that has taken the international film scene by storm.

Since its release in August 2018 Blue Moon has screened in more than 20 International Film festivals around the world including Ravenheart International Film Festival Oslo Norway where it scooped the 2019 Best Film Award, Houston International Film Festival winning Best Low Budget Feature Film 2019, Sydney SF3 Smartfone Flick Fest winning Best Feature Film 2019, Mozimotion iPhone Film Festival Netherlands taking out the Grand Prize for Best Film 2019 and the Sydney Indie Film Festival 2019 when

editor Judd Resnick was awarded Best Editor.

Now the film is destined for the pinnacle of festivals, the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2020 where it is an ‘Official Selection’.

The annual film festival previews new films of all genres, including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, the invitation-only festival is held in May at the Palais des Festivals et des Congres.

Additionally, given massive media exposure, the non-public festival is attended by many stars and is a popular venue for film producers to launch their new films and to attempt to sell their works to the distributors who come from all over the globe.

Blue Moon is the third feature from local writer/director Stef Harris, who used his years as a police officer as inspiration.

The film features renowned actors Jed Brophy and Mark Hadlow, telling the story of a gas station owner who finds himself held up by a robber, while other talent and extras were drawn locally, including nine

of Stef’s police colleagues.

The 85-minute crime thriller feature was shot entirely on an iPhone and critics have said the final product has all of the polished quality you’d expect in a traditionally made film.

Catch Motueka’s final screening of this acclaimed film on Sunday, 24 November at 6pm.

A used box of fireworks sits abandoned on Motueka’s sandspit last week. Discarded near nests of the Banded Dotterel and Oystercatcher, the box and its mess was picked up by a “disgusted” local, only fuelling the call to ban fireworks.

A final Motueka screening of Blue Moon will take place at State Cinema on Sunday, 24 November at 6pm.

Blue Moon’s writer and director Stef Harris of Dark Horse Films.

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Local lads create RTD

There’s been a lot of testing to achieve the result of a palatable RTD, gluten free and less than 2% sugar while being free of artificial flavours and preservatives, but it’s a feat a couple of guys from Motueka Valley have accomplished.

Jamil Eisele and Sam Bulman launched their vodka-based RTD’s earlier this year and they’re excited to be approaching their first full summer with their range of Seltzers on offer. Fellow school mate of the pair, Gijs Deblauw, designed the website and is responsible for snapping some great promotional photos.

“We really wanted to make something that tasted nice while being natural and not full of sugar,” say the duo.

Determined to bring the “best-tasting” drink possible to the marketplace, Seltzers come in three flavours; West Indian Lime, Raspberry and Lemon, Blood Orange.

With Seltzers predominantly a summer drink, they say this summer will be their true test and with a

number of liquor stores, including all in Motueka, stocking the refreshing RTDs, the future’s looking bright for the ex-Ngatimoti and Motueka High students.

“We’re especially grateful to Sue from Liquorland who was the first to stock us and has been really supportive during the whole journey.”

It was their upbringing in the Motueka Valley that the guys say instilled an awareness of responsibility to look after the planet.

“Our goal is to bring

you the best tasting drink we can. But while we do this, we’re determined to make a positive difference in New Zealand and further from home. That’s why we’re putting 10% of profits into saving our oceans and marine life.”

Together they’re “carefully” selecting different projects throughout their journey and focusing on areas where they know their time and money will be making “real” change.

“It’s a well-known issue, but we continue

to pollute our oceans with rubbish and harmful chemicals. Beaches are being strewn with litter, reefs destroyed and animals becoming extinct.”

So if you’re looking for a refreshing summer drink, that has even converted the most devoted beer drinkers, head along to your friendly liquor store for a pack of Seltzers and know while you’re enjoying your drink you’re also helping the environment.

Find them on Facebook, Seltzernz.

Ex-Ngatimoti students, Gijs Deblauw, Sam Bulman and Jamil Eisele enjoy a Seltzer or two, a vodka-based RTD created by Sam and Jamil.

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Mapua School’s Mask Parade –Wednesday, 30 October at Mapua Wharf Left:

Carissa Hannah and Lysh Andrew.

Right: Nyssa Archibald and Netty Hine.

Left: Katherine Kingdon and Mary Wilson.

Right: Saramea Waterman and Kate Cobb.

Back: Luca Prestidge, Charlie Wilson, Bryn Thurlow, Riley Hammond, William Randell and Jack Trott.

Front: Tilio Barbier, Jay Neal and Fienney Gamble.

Locals join Tuia 250 voyage

A flotilla of six vessels are currently sailing New Zealand’s waters as part of the Tuia 250 Voyage. The journey of national significance is showcasing the Pacific, Maori and European voyaging that brought us together and acknowledging the first onshore encounters between Maori and Pakeha in 1769-70.

More than 400 New Zealanders, including nominated secondary school students, are sailing aboard the flotilla, on voyage legs lasting from one day to two weeks.

Local Motueka grandmother Sheila Budgen, a long standing Spirit of New Zealand volunteer, is taking part on three voyages and last month returned from a Gisborne to Whitianga voyage that two Tapawera Area School students, Zac Hughes and Jack Higgs, also took part in.

“It was just great, it’s been amazing it really has. I’m looking forward to the next one,” says Sheila.

Affectionately referred to as ‘Grandma’ aboard the tall ship ‘Spirit of New Zealand’, Sheila says the students on board were “a real mixed bunch’ who relished the opportunity to connect with Maori culture.

“The kids were getting a lot out of it. It was great hearing Maori spoken so much on the boat. It’s good for youngsters who don’t have much contact with Maori culture.”

The ten-day trip had the crew high-tail it around the East Cape to beat weather, which inevitably saw a few

seasick, an occurrence that Sheila says isn’t unusual.

The sailors went ashore at Tolaga Bay to the local marae where they were greeted by an enthusiastic Maori welcome.

“You can see why there were misunderstandings all those years ago. When they did the challenge they frightened the life out

of me,” says Sheila.

And an opportunity to have a look around a replica waka proved eye-opening for those sailing on the tall ship.

“We were impressed with how far they travelled on relatively flimsy looking vessels.”

With all technology removed from the students possessions, Sheila says they were reliant on talking to

one another and soon bonded.

Arriving in Whitianga they celebrated the end of their voyage with a hangi lunch before returning to their homes.

For Sheila she’ll be back on board taking part in a commemo rative journey around the Bay of Islands fol lowed by a Tauranga to Picton voyage.

Locals aboard the Spirit of New Zealand as part of the Tuia 250 voyages, Zac Hughes (Tapawera), Harriet Allen (Nelson Girls), Sheila Budgen (Motueka), Jack Higgs (Tapawera), and Steve Bull (Captain, from Nelson).

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Clued Up Kids comes to Motueka

For the first time Clued Up Kids has come to Motueka schools and one student from Riwaka School has already proven how effective the programme is.

When Kalia Sharp returned home with her goody-bag from the event, she set about creating a ‘safe’ place for the family to meet in the event of a fire. And upon checking her home’s smoke alarms instigated the installation of a couple courtesy of local Fire and Emergency NZ’s Ross Bailey.

“It’s exactly what we wanted people to do,” says Ross.

Kalia was one of more than 360 students from the local area to benefit from the safety skills course for 9-11 year-olds.

Clued Up Kids is a multi-agency programme teaching primary school-aged children confidence and life skills to help them stay safe in a range of real-life scenarios.

Students from St Peter Chanel, Tasman Home Educators, Tasman School, Riwaka School, Motueka South,

Brooklyn, Ngatimoti School, Parklands and Upper Moutere took part.

The hands-on activities included a ‘shaky house’ for practising what to do in an earthquake, a smoky fire simulation teaching children how to react during a house fire, as well as demonstrations on water safety, interacting with dogs, road safety, quad bikes, truck and cycle safety, as well as first aid.

The agencies involved included the Tasman District Council, District Health Board, Nelson Bays Primary Health, Police, Fire and Emergency NZ, Civil Defence, New Zealand Red Cross, CET Landskills, and Neltech.

Motueka, Richmond and Nelson Rotary were aboard volunteering for the week, and the Motueka Lions Club also provided volunteers. The children enjoyed fresh fruit

generously supplied by Golden Bay Fruit as they moved around the two-hour interactive programme.

“The children are of an age where they’re becoming increasingly independent and therefore more likely to encounter situations where there may not be an adult around to tell them what to do. Clued Up Kids gives them the tools to keep themselves safe,” says Clued Up Kids coordinator Jo Perrett.

Enchanting and amazing

Stacey is absolutely passionate about floral design, this talented woman is the owneroperator of Valley Bloom, a stunning new floral design studio that’s recently opened right here in Motueka.

Valley Bloom is quite simply enchanting. It is filled with unforgettable floral designs and an exquisite collection of unique handcrafted gifts. From the rustic brick floor to the thoughtfully laid out floor plan, Stacey has injected her own exceptional artistic flair into her new business. With the help of her extremely supportive family and clever husband Sean who fitted out the studio, she is thrilled to finally have Valley Bloom open for business.

Stacey caters for all manner of occasions whether it be a wedding or a simple bouquet of fresh flowers. She pays attention to the finer details, listening carefully to your needs and working with you to make sure your chosen arrangement is eye-catching, expressive and befitting of the occasion.

What makes Valley Bloom unique is Stacey’s talent for creating forever floral designs as well as fresh flowers. Her arrangements look absolutely stunning in all manner of locations. Whether it be a corporate reception area or your own home, forever flowers are both captivating and long-lasting. Stacey’s forever flower creations are made from your choice of dried or artificial flowers but the results are the same, absolutely spectacular!

For a distinctive gift idea, a visit to Valley Bloom is a must. Among the treasures there you’ll find an impressive selection of Pip and Lottie hair accessories. These gorgeous pieces are made by hand and make beautiful unique gifts. There’s a range of gift ideas to choose from with many locally made products on offer including a range of creative handmade cards, perfect for any occasion.

You can find Valley Bloom conveniently located in the New World car park, ensuring that parking is never a problem. And yes they do delivery! Go and visit Stacey today or find out more online by checking out Valley Bloom on Facebook and Instagram.

Left: Kalia Sharp of Riwaka School helps firefighter Ross Bailey install a smoke alarm at her family home.

Cade Hassall, Khloe Kaka, Sadie Hikuroa from Parklands School partake in an earthquake drill in the ‘shaky house’.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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Book Launch for Grant Douglas at Motueka Library

Friday 15 November, 7pm

Grant will be launching his stunning new photography book called “Hunter of Beauty”. Books can be purchased at $65 each Light refreshments

Book Cafe

Monday 18 November, 11am-12.30pm

Topic: Would you like to be famous?

The nature of fame, is it overall a positive or negative thing? Discuss and debate over coffee and cake

Salads and Barbecues

Friday 22 November, 11am-12pm

Join our friendly Foodie group, exchange recipes and trivia.

Motueka Library Building Bricks Club for children

25 November, 3.30-5pm

Join our Building bricks club and make amazing creations at the Library. Adrian Barbour, a local Bricks enthusiast facilitates this group. The bricks are generously supplied by the Christchurch User group.

Chess & Yahtzee Do you enjoy a game of Chess or Yahtzee? Games available at Motueka Library on Thursday afternoons

2pm-4pm, or anytime that suits you. Bring a friend or meet new people.

Police Report

Hi All,

Great to get some decent rain over the weekend.

I’ve been talking to a local shop keeper who was telling me about his vaping products. He said he doesn’t sell a lot of vaping gear and that he thought the amount of tobacco he sold hadn’t changed since vaping started. A 50gm pack of tobacco now costs $100….next year it will be $110. What a huge amount of money that is taking from people’s budgets – if they had a family imagine how much food could be bought for $100!!

We had great success recently using the town security cameras to locate and identify a male who threw a shopping trolley against a plate window and broke it. That will be an expensive lesson about drinking and doing stupid things. Also a young lady he was with from Nelson decided she would like to take one of the hanging flower baskets home – so she is being followed up as well.

Once again alcohol “won” on the night. Take care out there!

S/Constable Grant Heney

Occurrences:

Burglary Poole Street - EB games and play station stolen

Hay Making grate stolen Westbank Rd - Zeewyers brand hay tedder rake coloured orangy/red with a yellow flapgate

Unregistered white Nissan ute stolen Hau Road

30 yr old Mot male drink driving/ limit 2540 he blew 547 mgr/l

2 youth apprehended doing damage at Parklands School. Youth aid follow up

21 yr old Motueka male apprehended for wilful damage High Street

This weekends big event !

At the Brooklyn Book Fair you’ll discover a variety of craft market stalls coming to sell their wares. If you have Christmas shopping to take care of, it’s the perfect place to find a gift while also supporting local craft people. Some of the stalls you’ll find at the Brooklyn Book Fair include Poke Poke Play-dough, Golden Apiaries, Kara Kawa Natural Skin Care Products, Totally Huggable crafts, Woodturning, Jewellery, Cards, Calendars, Bird Art, Goat Milk Soap, Felted Fairies, Funky Sox and that’s just for starters!

Brooklyn School students have been working hard creating for the fair. The Junior Syndicate have been busy planting vegetable and flower seedlings while carefully watching them grow. The juniors have also made a range of stunning ‘Kokodamas’ which will be for sale at the Schools own fundraising plant stall.

This coming Saturday, 16 November starting at 4 pm there is going to be an amazing community gathering and school fundraiser. Brooklyn Schools’ annual book fair has evolved and everyone is invited to join in the festivities. It’s the perfect place to grab a bite to eat for dinner on your way home after a Saturday afternoon at the beach or the river.

This year the festival starts at the new time of 4 pm, ending at 8 pm, just as the sun is starting to set. The new time of twilight is to encourage people to come out, browse through some books and enjoy delicious food while relaxing in Brooklyn Schools picturesque grounds. Make the most of the atmosphere and listen to live entertainment including the highly talented Elisha Hobbs, popular Motueka band Lemongrass and crowd favourites the Te Awhina Kapa Haka Group.

The middle Syndicate have been creating crafts including ‘Shrinky Dinks’, Christmas decorations, and painted rocks. These students will also run the stall where their crafts will be for sale. Meanwhile, the Senior Syndicate are currently learning about ‘Enterprising Businesses’ and are coming up with ideas on services they can provide for the fair, how much they need to spend and how much they need to charge to make a profit. The Brooklyn Book Fair is not only the schools’ major fundraiser but it’s also a wonderful learning opportunity for the students.

Students have been busy crafting Kokodamasto’s

An amazing team of parents is helping behind the scenes called FOTS (Friends of the School). A big thanks to the FOTS for all the work they have put into this event. The Brooklyn Book Fair has been going now for over 12 years and is well known for their superb range of books. All of the fabulous reading material has been generously donated from Golden Bay to Richmond. Brooklyn School really appreciates all of the support these donations give to both the school and the students. A big thanks also to Andre at Alpha Precasts for donating a container to organise the books in as busy parents sort them into categories.

Don’t forget to pick up some raffle tickets at the Brooklyn Book Fair. You’ll find a variety of incredible prizes to be won, generously donated by local businesses (a big thanks to our prize givers for their support). Be tempted by the likes of Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle, Abel Tasman Eco Tours or Ngarua Caves passes. One of the schools awesome engineering Dads has donated a Brazier ready for those summer nights, which is worth over $300! You may even win a trailer load of firewood to prepare for next winter. The raffles are fantastic so do make sure you enter.

There will be EFTPOS on-site running from our office to help make life easier. For younger family members there are a variety of activities to participate in, including a bouncy castle and the very popular pony rides.

For hungry tummies, there’s plenty of variety to satisfy all manner of taste buds. Take the opportunity to enjoy a fabulous meal while you are there, there’s even a ‘Dessert Café’ to tempt those with a sweet tooth. Brooklyn Book Fair is aiming to be a Zero waste event and you are encouraged to bring re-usable bags, boxes, re-useable cups, plates and cutlery.

• Tasty hot food

• Fresh sushi

• Flavoursome Japanese curry

• Old fashioned whitebait sammies

• Italian lasagne

• Bacon and egg butties

• Traditional sausage in bread

• Finger-licking hot chips

• A mouth-watering ‘dessert café’

• Indulgent sweets

• Coffee and tea

• Delicious refreshments

Doesn’t it sound like an awesome fair to come and visit? On Saturday 16 November, make sure you keep the later part of the afternoon free, the team at Brooklyn School looks forward to seeing you all at 4 pm.

Meals delivered to your door Letters

Dear Editor, CHOICE

The people of New Zealand should definitely have their say on this very important issue, concerning, a person’s right to live or die.

There is nothing so disturbing, as witnessing a loved one suffering and under difficult circumstances, for many years, and not having quality of life. There are many survivors in this world, who have beaten the odds, and lived a full and active life. There are many, many people who have just been blessed and slipped away quietly in their sleep.

To live or die is a personal choice, and should not be made by anyone, but the person themselves, and how they wish to end their lives, and that is then, the person’s responsibility, and the peace they wish.

Grace Turner Kaiteriteri

Dear Editor, UNITY

Mobile Meals deliver delicious home-cooked food straight to your door with a cheerful smile. And yes they do deliver to Motueka and everywhere else in between. Alice and her team can assure you of a sensational meal packed full of flavour, you’ll savour each bite.

The November menu is in full swing with the salad season upon us. Be tempted by a delicious fresh salad with your choice of ham, corned beef or chicken drums. Yum! Also on offer is a wonderful range of tasty fresh vegetables.

Try a meal of succulent roast lamb or flavoursome crumbed dory – you won’t be disappointed. Portions are plentiful and ingredients are locally sourced as often as possible.

You can choose if you would like your meal on a porcelain plate ready for you to heat and eat. Or if you prefer they can package your meal in a takeaway container ready to pop in the freezer for another day. It’s particularly helpful to have a frozen meal on hand especially for new parents, busy people, the elderly or those who may be ill. In fact, Mobile Meals are for anyone and everyone. To top it all off their prices exceptionally good value.

Discover more about Mobile Meals, their latest menus and specials via their website mobilemeals.co.nz or on social media facebook.com/www.mobilemeals.co.nz Mobile meals are home-cooked and brimming full of flavour. All of their dishes are lovingly made and their friendly service is second to none.

To place an order, simply give Mobile Meals a call on 03 546 8963 or contact Alice on 027 311 5516 Alternatively, you can also email through your order to alice@mobilemeals.co.nz Mobile Meals will deliver your meal straight to your home or work address, what could be easier?

Have a break and let Alice along with her fabulous team cook for you and deliver a meal straight to your door! Mobile Meals makes life easier for you, giving you more time to do the things you love.

It was more than a win for South Africa, as they showed that black and whites can play a game in unity, and win! It was a game of pure rugby, clean, fast, and wonderful sportsmanship, on behalf of South Africa. Humble and appreciative of the support from 57 million people in South Africa, and so they danced!

It was a remarkable address given by the South African Captain, the best ever said at a Rugby World Cup match. The South African team were on the world stage, and received acclamation from all rugby nations. Congratulations South Africa, and to the loser England, there maybe another time for you, so wear your silver medal with pride, for yourselves, and England.

Grace Turner Kaiteriteri

Motueka Ladies Probus group turns 30

The Motueka Ladies Probus group celebrated their 30th birthday on Friday, 8 November. Probus incidentally had its beginnings the Wednesday of that week, 45 years prior.

Foundation president Ruby Aberhart was in attendance and had the honour of cutting the birthday cake.

Ruby reminded the group they began in Motueka’s then Swan Hotel, where McDonald’s now stands.

The Probus group is all about friendship, fellowship and fun in retirement and encourages healthy minds and active bodies through social interaction and activities with retirees in the community.

Foundation president Ruby Aberhart cuts the group’s birthday cake.

Your trusted local specialists

As a qualified Diesel Mechanic, Alan brings over 10 years of heavy diesel knowledge to the table. The heavy diesel side of the business continues to grow with two qualified diesel mechanics on site. Their field service is exceptional - they will have you back up and running in no time!

The engineering side of the business is well known for manufacturing horticultural equipment, but did you know they also specialise in steel structures as well? From large scale construction projects to built-in pergolas, the options are endless. They are able to not only build steel structures but they also will sandblast and paint in-house, and then install for you with their own crane!

If you are looking for hydraulic solutions or just a hose and fitting, Diesel & Engineering is the place companies such as Komatsu and Volvo, they are expanding their range and will be offering a mobile on-site service.

Sandblasting is another service available at Diesel & Engineering. In fact they are the only business who offer a container shelter for their crew to carry out safe sand blasting in. Their sandblasting is dustless and you can be sure of an outstanding finish. They also offer hire service should you need any heavy equipment for a job.

At the start of August this year, long-standing local company Knapp Engineering was sold to young couple Alan and Alice Gare. Offering the same wide range of quality engineering services as before, they now also offer heavy diesel mechanical repairs, and have rebranded the business to ‘Diesel & Engineering’.

While there have been some changes around the place, there are still familiar faces carrying out their highly skilled engineering services. Previous owner Nookie is still on board sharing his extensive knowledge with new owners. Since taking over, a new computer system has been introduced, allowing more streamlined processes and efficiencies within the business. With Alan at the helm you can look forward to some really progressive changes and a range of new products and services, with even more improvements to come.

When you require any heavy diesel or engineering services give Al and his team a call. Diesel & Engineering are your trusted specialists. They offer creative and innovative thinking leading to better solutions for all your projects. Give them a follow on Facebook to stay in the loop!

Nookie hands over the reins to Alan

Over the last five years Muses Café have fed thousands of people, yes one of Motueka’s most popular café’s is celebrating their fifth birthday and it just keeps getting better. Local personalities Tessa and Sarah sure know how to put a smile on your face and spring in your step with their upbeat style and delicious food.

Muses create fantastic food their $12.50 lunch menu is extremely popular and excellent value for money. The team at Muses are well known for their mouthwatering home-style cooking, from delectable roasts to moreish sweet treats there is a wide variety to choose from. Stop in and pick up a fluffy muffin for your morning tea and top it off with a delicious hot coffee, yumo!

There is plenty of shade to keep you cool in the summer with a wonderful outdoor dining area or should the weather turn you’ll find loads of space inside as well. At Muses Café they have a range of eats for all tastes, including keto, gluten-free and vegetarian options. It’s good kiwi food at its best.

Something you may not know about Muses is they do bike hire. In fact, they are the only eatery in town to offer such a service.

Their bikes are modern and in excellent condition, and the prices are so reasonable for both half and full-day hire. Start or finish your bike ride with a bite to eat at this fabulous café and you have the makings of an amazing day.

Did you know that the team at Muses are catering extraordinaires? These ladies cater for the largest functions. During the recent New Zealand Darts Tournament, Muses Café took care of the catering, feeding 500 people a day over seven days. Now that takes planning and talent, both Tessa and Sarah are skilled in taking on such events. They are able to cater for large and small events, either at Muses Café or your own venue. If you are thinking or planning for your Christmas function, give them a call they are fully licensed and can help you to create a memorable occasion.

You may have noticed Tessa out and about on a Thursday with her pram stocked full of treats. She visits around 25 business, allowing busy workers to grab a bite to eat without even having to leave the office. But did you know that Tessa is a boxer? In fact this amazing lady recently won a boxing match and her team could not be prouder.

To run such a popular café it takes fantastic staff and both Sarah and Tessa are full of praise for their crew. “We couldn’t do it without them” says Tessa. Sarah agrees and add’s “They are an amazing crew, just fab!”

Muses Café also are massively supportive of our local community and schools. Often you will find them helping out with fundraising by selling raffle tickets. Currently they are raising money for Tessa’s daughter’s dance team to compete in Australia by offering tickets to a special screening of Frozen II at the movies. It sounds like it will be a stellar movie evening, head into the Muses Café and pick up some tickets. Ruby is selling raffle tickets for the Brooklyn School Book Fair and the prizes are fantastic!

You’ll find Muses Café next to the Museum in High Street, next time you are in neighbourhood do go and pay them a visit and discover why they are one of Motueka’s most popular eateries.

Jessica Tibbs Proxime Accessit

Thomas Pearson Dux

Isabella Cranshaw Top All Round Student Massey University Scholarship Otago University Scholarship

May Takahashi Kina Beach Scholarship

Layla Sudol Kina Beach Scholarship Otago University Scholarship Sir Wallace Rowlingnominee

Heather SinclairWentworth Kina Beach Scholarship & Soroptimist Trust

Kimberly MacLean Kina Beach Scholarship Sapphira Harrington Kina Beach Scholarship McKee Trust - nominee

Jade Heath-Keen Shirley Hobson Riwaka Scholarship Otago University Scholarship

Orienteering and Adventure Racing Team ITM Sports Award

Jody Stow Jill Bell Memorial Trophy

Stephen Hamilton Prime Ministers Vocational Excellence Award

Charlie Thain Manoy Trust

Alex Brogan Safe & Sound Scholarship

Ryan Patrick A.H Dawson Trust

Laura Bowdler A.H Dawson Trust

Joseph Bartholomew Pethybridge Scott Rotary Youth Trust for Apprentices

Fynn Roberts Pethybridge Scott Rotary Youth Trust for Apprentices

Neo Park Pethybridge Scott Rotary Youth Trust for Apprentices

Libby Norgate NMIT School Citizenship Award

Isaac Bunn NMIT School Citizenship Award

Shannen Smith ITM Sports Award

Jacob Brooks ITM Sports Award

Wayne Martin

15,000 horses stampede in Richmond. Well close to 15,000 horsepower anyway, with the inaugural PTS Superstock Stampede kicking into gear this weekend at the Milestone Homes

Top of the South Speedway. is meeting, bought to you in association with Barclay Engravers, sees some of the best Superstock drivers in the country converge here in Nelson to contest the PTS Superstock Stampede Trophy and the large amount of cash that’s on o er to the winner. is event has cost the local club around $20,000 to host and it all helps to attract the high-calibre eld of drivers and cars to en-

tertain what should be a large crowd.

Add to that we will be hosting the 900hp re-breathing Sprintcars as we host a round of the award winning Hydraulink War of the Wings and then, to add to that again, we are hosting the Youth Ministock best pairs with competitors travelling from all over the country for this one as well. So, all in all this is a huge show with something for everyone.

e local speedway fans will be out in force for this big show as it’s been a season or two since we have had a big eld of Superstocks doing laps around the local track and the sound alone of a full eld of these monsters

chucking the local Moutere clay around is something you just don’t forget.

Local drivers to watch out for are the 95N of Alex Hill and the 48N of Brett Nicholls who have both shared the spoils locally this season while the 32N car of Phil

Krammer has really impressed a er only moving up to the class last season.

e locals however will need to be on their ‘A’ game to be in with a chance in the ‘winner takes all’ feature race as they will be hotly pursued by the likes of ex New

95N Alex Hill leads the pack on opening night.

Photo: BM Photography.

TOP OF THE SOUTH

SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER PRESENTS SUPERSTOCK

SPEEDWAY

Zealand champions Malcom

Ngatai, Jared Wade, Wayne Hemi and William Humphries; while there are guys like Lance Ashton, Paul Vazey, Mitch Vickery, Tony Wootton,

omas Stanaway, Asher Rees, Jordan Dare and Jayden Ward who all have the ability to win the big race or decide who won’t win it as they all have teams racing experience under

STAMPEDE & WAR OF THE WINGS

their belts. Around thirty plus cars are expected for the rst of what will be an annual event, which is a fantastic number of entries for the rst show of this new promotion.

If you can’t make it to the big show on the 16th November then don’t fear as we will be livestreaming this event through e Pits Media at a cost of $25.00 per stream. is is the only event this season that we will be streaming here in Nelson, that is mainly because it will have a large amount of interest both here in New Zealand and internationally. e link to the stream can be found at our PTS Superstock Stampede Facebook page or through our website: nelson speedway.co.nz

We have T-shirts and hoodies available for this event, so get to the souvenir shop on Turn One on the night and grab yourself a piece of Nelson speedway history or head to the PTS Superstock Facebook page to order online. ese have been designed and made locally so it’s great to support the local businesses that support us.

As mentioned, we are also hosting the Hydraulink War of the Wings

for the Sprintcars, which means it’s a two-for-one show for our dedicated speedway fans. is award-winning series will see around sixteen of the South Islands best Sprintcar drivers here to contest what is the fastest class in New Zealand speedway with locally contracted driver 75N Slamming Sam O’Callaghan sure to be a frontrunner, while Alicia McLauchlan will have her elbows up to show local fans and sponsors what she can do with the addition of the bigger engine in her car. ese guys and girls will be worth the price of admission alone. Gates open at 5.00pm racing starts at 6.00pm with the quick time laps being held by the Sprintcars at 5.30pm. Tickets available at the kiosk in the Richmond Mall or there are gate sales on the day. For more info visit nelsonspeedway.co.nz or check us out on our Nelson Speedway Association Facebook page. is is one show you won’t want to miss. See you all there.

Sam O’Callaghan a local favourite for the War of the Wings title. Photo: Tom Laney, Imagepress.

BACK or NECK PAIN?

Then try a Teeter

Because in most cases it works! Inversion Therapy is the oldest recorded medical cure for back issues, rst recorded by Hippocrates in 400 BC, otherwise known as spinal traction. Traction was used by modern hospitals for many years however because it is a slow process and ties up hospital beds for many weeks, they recently stopped using the treatment.

Inversion Therapy is gentle and relaxing if done properly and has many other bene ts apart from relieving back pain, it helps realign the spine and pelvic area, loosens up tight muscles, increases oxygen to the brain, stimulates circulation and the lymphatic system and has many other bene ts.

Inversion NZ have been teaching people how to use this treatment for over twelve years, it is an amazing process with most people getting o the Teeter pain free for the rst time in years or with their pain substantially reduced. The relief usually lasts around 30 minutes to three hours and as the pain returns you use the machine again, after using this method of treatment, in a few weeks the relief increases, which is the discs starting to retain more uid, muscles starting to loosen up and the body coming back into alignment. In our experience most people are pain free in around three months, then the Teeter is used daily to maintain the health of the body.

WHY TEETER?

The biggest issue with inversion tables is there is no safety standards that need to be met. Because of this, other brands use mild steel for 100% of the metal involved. Mild steel is great for static loads, in other words things that don’t move such as chairs, tables etc, however with Inversion Therapy there is considerable movement and this movement causes mild steel to ex. Because it always exes in the same place it eventually causes metal fatigue and can result in failure.

All Teeters are manufactured for extreme safety. Heat treated high tensile steel has been used in all areas subjected to stress. High tensile steel is far stronger and most importantly does not ex. This means Teeters are the strongest and safest tables on the market today.

IT IS P UR E LOGI C AS TO HOW THE TEETER TABLE WORKS

Discs: It uses gravity to apply traction, the traction gently opens the discs and as they open up they create suction, this suction draws uid from the surrounding tissue back into the discs, re-hydrating them. This is the key! Discs do not have their own blood supply, they rely on trans fer of uid from the surrounding tissue to keep them healthy and hydrated and over the years as discs get thinner with age, they lose the ability to take on uid (just like squeezing a sponge) and they start to de-hydrate.

De-Hydrated discs are less exible, they are harder, more prone to injury, they interfere with nerve roots creating pain and ultimately the de-hydration causes degen eration. The Teeter Inversion table slowly and gently brings the hydration back into the discs, plumping them up. It separates the nerve roots far more e ectively and returns quality of life

Muscles: A lot of pain is muscular, when muscles are stressed they become tight which restricts the ow of blood and lymph through the muscles so toxins build up, Co2 and Lactic Acid. Traction opens up the muscles, Rhythmic Traction, is a gentle rocking motion that stimulates circulation and encourages blood ow through the muscles, which clears the lactic acid into your lymph system where it stimulates lymph ow and deals with it. Most people with serious neck issues see a large improvement after only one treatment.

Posture: Poor posture is one of the major cases of pain and is a major contributor to the deterioration of the body with age. A di erence in leg length causes most of the hip and k nee issues, as they continue to place uneven loads on the joints; similar to the wheels out of alignment on your car.

Trying to correct posture is extremely di cult due to muscle memory, as it constantly pulls the muscles back to where they were. At a level of 40 degrees or more on the Teeter, the muscle groups open up and eventually come back into alignment, using the table daily, does not allow the muscle memory to pull them back out of alignment and slowly the muscles start to lose their memory and go with the ow, allowing the body to come back into correct posture. Then using the table once a day will ensure it is kept there.

This is pure logic, if a machine is out of alignment it does not last long, the only di erence between the body and a machine is that the body is constantly repairing itself, however if the wear and tear on the body is greater than the body’s ability to repair itself, it is a slow decline. The Teeter slowly brings the body out of its decline and allows the body to repair itself, resulting in a far healthier life.

If you are serious about investing in your health and really sorting your issues out, come see us at one of our local roadshows, you have nothing to lose and chances are, a lot to gain.

Our Back Pain Expos

We host a number of back pain expos throughout the country almost every weekend, these expos are a way for people to try out a Teeter Inversion Table and feel the bene ts for themselves in a way that is instructive and informative.

It is also a great way for people who already own a Teeter to come along and get a refreshment course on the use and operation of their Table and clear any questions they have about it.

Sessions run continuously from 11am to 4pm and there are no bookings required, just come along at a time that suits you. There may be a wait during certain times and in these instances chairs are set out for anyone waiting for a turn, or anyone who just wants to ask us a few questions.

We strive to cover the entire country and always try to book the most accessible venues we can. All our upcoming shows in the region are listed in the red bar below, otherwise check out our website for more

www.inversionnz.co.nz/agenda

Frank Harwood (84 at time of picture) using his Teeter, Frank’s been Inverting for over eleven years and has found it keeps him young

Let Frans take care of all your water needs

Even if you’re connected to the mains water supply, you may want to consider using rainwater for your garden or for other household uses. By doing this, you may be able to reduce your demand on mains water supply and in some areas water charges.

Frans is very knowledgable and able to help you with all of your rainwater tank questions, simply pick up the phone and give him a call, ask him about his water tank specials while you are there.

If you need your water filtered, you will require a filtration expert and guess what? Frans is your man, he is highly skilled in water filtration as well!

Did you struggle last summer to keep your garden going through the worst of the heat? Perhaps it’s time to think about installing an irrigation system. Once again, Frans is the man to help with your irrigation needs.

There are three key benefits to an irrigation system:

Save time – there’s no need to get up early in the morning to water the garden.

Frans is a filtration and irrigation genius! Yes this talented man is able to help you with all your water, filtration and irrigation needs. And with summer on our doorstep it’s time to consider your water options for the summer season.

Rainwater tanks are the perfect solution over summer. Installing a rainwater tank is relatively simple and inexpensive, and the benefits are ongoing. Rainwater is a good source of water for using on your garden. It can also be used for washing your clothes, flushing the toilet, and – if it’s properly treated – for drinking and other household uses.

If your property isn’t connected to a mains water supply or is located a long way from your mains water supply, rainwater may be the most viable water supply.

Save water – correctly installed and operating irrigation systems will deliver the right amount of water at an appropriate rate.

Happier plants – plants will receive a consistent amount of water that allows for strong growth, flowering and fruiting. Far better than the “feast or famine” that often occurs with manual watering.

Make that four benefits to an irrigation system, the children will love you for having any lawn irrigation installed, it makes for so much fun during the summer heat.

MOTUEKA TOUCH

Week 5 14/11/2019

Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5 Field 6 Field 7 Field 8 Field 9

Riwaka Rugby Club Kids Touch club rooms grounds 1,2,3

Year 1,2 at club rooms for drills ,skills and game 30min session

NBS Motueka Golf Club

Saturday saw both the men and women compete for the Presidents Trophies.

The competition of the day is the President’s choice and this year the trophies went to the players with the best Stableford scores in the field.

Allan Barbara won the Men’s trophy with an excellent score 43 points while the ladies trophy was won by Shona Johnson with an equally impressive score of 40 points.

The field also competed in a combined Stableford event where the partners were drawn.

First on a score of 75 points by countback were Andy Tasker and Ralph Meikle on 75 points.

Second were Rex Edwards and James Campion on the same score.

Lower Moutere Store closest to the Pins were Sally Jones and Glenn Fitzpatrick.

Twos were scored by Kevin Armstrong, Ralph Meikle, Glenn Fitzpatrick, Andy Tasker and James Campion.

This is a 10 week round .

Year 1,2 starting 24th for 8 weeks

No METAL SPRIGS ,All CHILDREN MUST WEAR FOOTWEAR NO SHOES NO PLAY!! Club rooms fields are 1,2,3 Cemertaty fields are 4,5, 6,7,8,9

Ladies Golf

Results for 5/11/19

18 hole ladies played an Irish stableford

1st Robyn Frater 75

75

2nd Joyce Bullock

3rdAnne

Lawrence74

4th AlisonMcMillan

74

29/10/19

Closest to the pin: Rhonda Heckler on 11 and 14

Nett eagles: Rhonda Heckler on 11 + 14,

Motueka Cricket Club - Second Grade Vs Waimea Toi Toi United Black 09/11/2019

Motueka defeated Waimea Toi Toi United Black at home on Saturday to make it three wins from three games so far this season. The game was in doubt after some morning rain with more forecast for the afternoon, however both teams were eager to play and Memorial Park was quickly drying out.

Crucially, Motueka won the toss and chose to bowl first.

The pitch was spicy and our opening bowlers were on the money

from the get-go. Blake Barrett (4 for 27 off 8 overs) took a wicket in the first over and removed two more of the top order in his first spell. Waimea were struggling until Luke Devine (53) stabilised the middle order but only three other batsmen reached double figures. Ranbir Singh (3 for 12 off 4) also bowled well to help wrap up their innings for 144 from 34 overs.

The pitch still contained some demons but once again opening batsmen Corey

Motueka Croquet

Pascoe (39) and Sam Sturks (29) got Motueka off to a good start with a 70 run partnership, scoring at better than a run a ball. After they were gone R Burns (4 for 26 off 6) took another couple of wickets but Waimea were running out of bowling options at the other end and Justin Hobbs (43 not out off 21 balls) smashed anything short to the boundary. Motueka (146 for 4) easily reached the total in the 20th over, winning by six wickets.

On a hot Friday the club held the Rowling Rose Bowl competition at the Memorial Domain. Six teams participated over five games before the dynamic duo of June Ferguson and Lynne McConachy swept in as winners having won all five games.

1st runners up were

Sandra Ilton on 11 + 14, Helen Dryden on 11.

Closest to pin : Fiona McKenzie. Nett eagle: Grace Latimer. 9hole ladies played Par. Group 1: Helen James +1 Meredith Rayner -1 Group 2: Lois Brooks +2 Joy Bawtry all square.

Motueka Bridge

Individual 7

Open Results

North/South

1st Linda Thurow & Mary Fraher

60.71%

2nd Carol Gatenby & Mary McCallum

59.82%

3rd Richard Olykan & Janet Howell

54.17%

East/West

1st Sebastian Mataric & Clive Thomas

62.50%

2nd Julia Armstrong & Mary Hamilton

61.31%

3rd Barbara Wilson & Ruth Field

58.33%

Handicap Results

North/South

1st Linda Thurow & Mary Fraher

65.21%

2nd Carol Gatenby & Mary McCallum

57.33%

3rd Richard Olykan & Janet Howell

54.41%

East/West

1st Sebastian Mataric & Clive Thomas

65.67%

2nd Barbara Wilson & Ruth Field

61.91%

3rd Ron Tippett & Faith Jackson

61.22%

Lyn Powell and Cindy Joughin. 2nd runners up Eileen Wilkins and Helen Waugh. Thanks to Mike Speak as referee and Helen for organising this first of several competitions. The day finished with afternoon tea and presentation of the Rose Bowl to June and Lynne.

June Ferguson, Helen Waugh (club captain) & Lynne McConachy.

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NEW 2 MOT 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.

MOTUEKAAIKIDO Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children

5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 021 205 0143

MOTUEKA RED CROSS IN COMMUNITY HOUSE

Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.

MOTUEKA CAMERA CLUB Meets 1st Monday of month, 7.30pm, in the SeniorNet Rooms, 42 Pah Street, Motueka. All levels of experience welcome. Contact. Cushla 5286548. www.motuekacameraclub.nz

CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS MOTUEKA If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details.

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

MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER CLUB

Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor Street Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details

FUN, FITNESS & FRIENDSHIP Leisure Marching. Motueka Veteranettes. Join us for practices, coffee and occasional travel. Contacts Carole 528 9048 or 027 325 1968 / Betty 528 6901 or 021 120 9248.

MOTUEKA DISTRICTBRASS Do you fancy a new challenge? Learn a brass instrument and join the Motueka District Brass. Email motueka.brass@ gmail.com or phone 02102233244

SOCIALBOWLS Every Monday & Wednesday 1:15pm - 3pm. Motueka Senior Citizens, 10 Pah St, Motueka. Come along and have some fun. Phone Terry 528 7104 for more info.

TEA & TALK FOR THOSE AGED 65+ Morning tea is provided. Every Wednesdays at The Shed, 24a Tudor Street, Motueka and every second Wednesday in the Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Takaka, from 10am to 11.30am.

MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB welcomes you to our next meeting on Friday 15th November 10.00 at the band rooms. Good speaker. Great fellowship. All welcome.

NELSONRAILWAY Founders Park. The Railcar will be running Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th, weather permitting, between 11am and 4pm. Adults $6 Children $4 Under 3 years free.

MOTUEKA 2020 CALENDAR Available from i-Site, Muses cafe, TOAD Hall. High quality photos, A4 size, locally produced, envelope included, $10. Great Christmas gift. Proceeds support Keep Motueka Beautiful projects.

FULLPOWER WORKSHOP - TAKAKA. Awareness & Self Protection Training. Learn essential skills relevant to adults of all ages. Monday 21st November. 10.30am – 1pm. Entry: $5 Koha. Registrations essential by 3pm, 21st Nov: admin@empowermenttrust.nz or (03) 543 2669

ONE-DAY FLAX WEAVING WORKSHOP Saturday 16th November 2019. Ngatimoti Community Rooms $80 for the day. Contact Ali at alibrownweaving@ gmail.com or ph 03 5268786. All info at www.alibrown.co.nz/workshops.html

KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THEPEACE

Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.

MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION For people affected by and/or supporting someone with can cer. Tuesdays 1pm Fairfield House $3 donation to Cancer Society phone 539 1137

AGE CONCERN Tea & Talk every Wednesday 65 and over 24a Tudor Street ph 035284120 GateWay

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

BLOOD CANCERSUPPORT GROUP Meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 2636 or Lloyd 544 2636

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

DOYOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM? Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.

NELSON TROUT FISHING CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, Fish and Game Rooms, 66/74 Champion Road, Stoke. Seasoned trout fisher or getting started. , the club offers something for everyone. Phone 035476432, Email secretary@nelsontroutfishingclub.com or visit www. nelsontroutfishingclub.com

RUMMIKUB every THURSDAY 1-4pm great numbers game Contact Dylis 5288960. CRIB every 2nd TUESDAY Contact Judy 5284260.

YOGA FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER Thursdays 5.15pm Register info@cancernelson. org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details

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

BOOMERANG BAGS MOTUEKA Sewing bees take place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at MoTEC (9 Pah Street - side door) between 1 and 3 pm. All skill levels welcome. More information from 027 528 4563

OPEN DAY You are warmly invited to visit the Wangapeka Retreat Centre. Sunday November 17th 10.30 - 3.30pm. Bring family friends and a picnic. Guided tours and time to relax. See www. wangapeka.org. Contact Brooke matarikivalley@ gmail.com

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING. The Shed is a day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 03-5284120 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka.

COME TO OUR BARN DANCE! Friday, 15 November, 6-9pm, Riverside Hall, 289 Main Road, Lower Moutere. Fundraiser for Motueka Steiner School new-campus project. Family $20, individuals $8. Potato-pie supper, cakes, drinks for sale.

SENIORNET MOTUEKA Have one on one help sessions with their computers etc. To join Seniornet Motueka, Phone Maureen on 02102600432 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

MOTUEKA COMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE for small group meetings – very reasonable rates. Please contact Rae or Gaile on 03 528 0404 or drop in and see us Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm.

church services

Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.

TOTARA PARK AVE Sat 16th Nov 9am. Household and garden items.

death notices

Passed away peacefully at Nelson Hospital on Saturday, 9th November 2019, aged 80 years young, with her beloved Terry by her side. Loving mother and motherin-law of, and legend to, Phil and Vanessa, Paul (deceased), and Kim (deceased); grandmother of Scott, Logan, Tara-Lee, and Fabian; greatgrandmother of Ava; loved sister and sister-inlaw of Molly and Roger Davies; aunt and great aunt to her numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service to celebrate and remember Shirley’s life will be held at Motueka Memorial Hall, 19 Pah Street, Motueka, on Thursday 14 November at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and these can be made at the service.

Golden Bay Funeral Directors

www.gbmfs.co.nz

GRAINGER, Keleve Uvon

10/2/72 - 9/11/19

Mother of Eric, eldest daughter of Craig and Charmaine sister of Hollee, Verity, and Opal. Special friend and companion of Glen. Service 11am 20th November 57 High Street Motueka. Fly free dear girl.

NEWPORT, Russell James

Passed away peacefully on 6th November at Nelson Public Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Joclyn and loved father of Emma, Kenneth and Spud. Dearly loved son of Joy and late Ken Newport. Brother of Gary and Daryl Newport. A private cremation has taken place. A celebration of Russell’s life will be held at a later date.

SMITH, Roderick Leon (Eddie) 2nd NZ AMN.coy Reg no 231160 sadly passed away at Glenbrae Rest Home Rotorua on 8 Nov 2019 aged 98yrs. Dearly loved husband of Ethel, father and father in law of Yvonne and the late John Stevenson, Shirley and Barry Lane, Jan Smith and Allan Smith. Loved grandfather of Todd and Kim, Kirsty and Bradley and great grandfather of Ben and Lara and Jayden and Tristan. As per Eddie’s wish, a private cremation has taken place. Messages for the Smith family may be sent c/- B and S Lane 31 Sumner Street, Rotorua.

TALBOT ST 9am start. No early birds. 1st of 2 garage sales. House clearance. Cancelled if wet. GOODMAN DRIVE 16th & 17th Nov. Old kitchen unit. Moving. Signs out 9.00am. 162 THORP ST Saturday 16th Nov. If wet, Sunday 17th Nov. Start 0830hrs

tribute

SHIRLEYFRATER

You gave us magic memories of family holidays, cockling and beach walks. Great laughs and stories to remember. An open home to a nephew’s worldly friends. Giving everything, expecting nothing. Always loved and now dearly missed.

Our thoughts are with Uncle Terry and family. Rest easy Aunty Shirley, What dreams and imagination you have inspired in us all.

Your loving Nephew and Family, Shane, Susana, Clara and Sofia.

10am Sunday | Pastor Bruce & Kay Mumm Chanel Arts Centre, Cnr High & Fearon Sts

Nau Mai Haere Mai All Welcome Enquiries to 0210 244 8235

FRATER, Shirley Mary (nee. Hartshorne)

Phone 03 528 2088 Email guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

situations vacant

MITS U BIS HI

MULTIDRAWER s/s refrigerator/freezer; been in storage 4yrs

antiques

$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am4pm).

ANTIQUES , furniture (desks, bookcases, chests of drawers, tables, chairs, chaise lounge, wardrobe, mirrors, rugs etc).

Collectibles, paintings, toys, books, records etc. Sell, buy, value. 6 rooms at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond ph 544 0723. Open Mon-Sat. www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz

carpet cleaning

TAS M AN Carpet

Cleaning - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.

property maintenance

PRO P ERTY MAINTENANCE

Hedges, Tree work, Shrubs, Garden cleanups, Odd jobs. Local references. Matt 0212613501 :)

storage

public notices for sale

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

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

TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

stump grinding

$750. Queen bedhead –dark stain pine; marked in transit $75. Retro Masoncraft card table $125. Ph: 035259429. CASH PAID FOR

STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.

public notices

situations vacant

situations vacant

window cleaning

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE. Good rates. (Per hour), Indoors and outdoors. Police vetted. reliable. Brian @ CLEANAWINDOWS. 02102251221

to let

1 BEDROOM private furnished bach, Riwaka suitable for full time worker. No Pets. $250 per week. Enquiries phone 0211812473

trades

TAS MAN BLASTING

SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nz or tasmansodablast@clear.net.nz Ph. 0225288159

wanted to rent ONE OR TWO B/R cottage/flat Nelson or Motueka needed a.s.a.p. for reliable single woman. Ph:021268-2585

property for sale

19 SAXON ST, MOTUEKA Develop or Renovate. 3 Bdm home on 971 sqm subdividable section, fully fenced. Renovate and live in it. Rent it out or subdivide and build new. Offers over $510,000 OPEN HOME Sat 2pm. Ph 0274389250

South Island Title for local karter

Mapua’s Bo Hill, a year-9 student at Waimea College, first took up go-karting as a seven-year-old and has raced out of KartSport Nelson for a number of years.

“I love setting up, testing and tuning the kart to each specific track. All karts are pretty much the same so it is the minor set up things that can keep you ahead. I love the adrenaline and the speed of the kart and how technical they are to drive,” says Bo.

Racing his Rotax Max 125cc Kart, Bo has had a “very successful” year that culminated in winning his first KartSport South Island Sprint Championship Title over Labour Weekend in Dunedin.

“It feels amazing to finally win a Title. I have always wanted to win a national title and to date we have been very competitive but have had disappointments in finals due to technical or track issues.”

Bo was the former 3NZ back when he

was racing in the Cadet ROK class. Now in the Junior Rotax class the competition is tough but Bo has never given up and is racing harder and better than ever before says fellow karter and Kartsport Nelson committee member Kevin Barker.

Earlier this year Bo won the Sunbelt Sprint Champs and took out the McLaren Racing Mainland Series title, a 26-race championship that was contested at three major iconic karting events on five different tracks across the South Island between June and September.

“This year has been pretty good.

Finally all our hard work is paying off. Special thanks to Mark Butchart our mechanic who has helped Dad and mentored me over the past year,” says Bo.

But it was his recent South Island Sprint Championship Title over Labour Weekend that takes the cake.

Qualifying and two heat races were held

on the Saturday and the pre-final and final on Sunday.

Bo managed to claim pole position by 0.04 of a second over former 2 x 1NZ driver Jacob Douglas from Christchurch.

Despite Jacob win-

ning the first two heats and the pre-final, Bo went on to lower the KartSport Dunedin lap record twice and then went on to win the Final which was an all or nothing race to claim his first South Island Title.

He’s now focused on the KartSport NZ National Sprint Championships which are scheduled for next Easter in Christchurch. “After that maybe I’ll move into Formula Ford and more karting.”

Youth touch teams to represent this weekend

This weekend Motueka/ Riwaka teams will compete at the Tahunanui Youth Touch Tournament competing against teams from Nelson, Canterbury, West Coast and Marlborough.

The Tournament focuses on development for U12s and U14s in preparation for higher level competitions such as Inter-ProvincialSeries and Touch Nationals.

Terina and Joe Graham-Wineera from http://www. soulutionzsports.

nz came on board this season to assist with youth touch.

Several months ago they created a youth rep subcommittee to the Motueka Riwaka Touch association and have since:

• held the regions first local youth development tournament for

10-13 year olds

• appointed qualified coaches and managers and are providing them with adequate campaign support

• gained sponsorship for bespoke designed representative tops for four teams

• conducted group trainings to improve skills and instill comraderysense of belonging and empowerment

Now the couple are encouraging the community to cheer on the four teams representing us this weekend in Tahunanui, the U12 Girls, U12 Boys, U14 Girls and U14 Boys.

“Local youth touch players have shown such great commitment and continue to achieve on the field, it’ll be great to have Motueka’s support on the sideline, the players will thrive,” says Terina.

Above: Mapua’s Bo Hill shows his winning form and below, with some of the prizes he’s scooped lately.