The Guardian - 14 August 2019

Mucking in at Tasman School

It was a hive of activity at Tasman School on Sunday as more than 40 people from the school’s community got stuck into their working bee.

Organisers estimate that the support resulted in around $6000 being saved. Money which will now be spent in different ways to help the learning of the children.

The school say they are “very grateful” to all who gave their time to help out.

Youth parliament an eye-opener for Youth MP

Despite feeling “like a fish out of water” at the commencement of Youth Parliament last month, local student and Youth MP May Takahashi hit her stride and went on to enjoy the experience of a Select Committee and also speaking in Parliament’s Debating Chamber.

One of 120 Youth MPs and 20 Youth Press Gallery members, May says the two days at Parliament on July 16 and 17 were “really interesting”.

Every three years young New Zealanders on the Youth Parliament programme have an opportunity to be heard and actively work on topics and issues they’re passionate about. It’s a valuable opportunity to learn first-hand about New Zealand’s democracy and to influence decision making. Youth Parliament replicates

the real Parliament as closely as possible.

“We ran through question time and got to question actual MPs,” says May, who used the opportunity to talk about the problems of waste disposal nationally.

“When I first started researching the topic I knew Zealand wasn’t top notch but the more I researched I realised we’re actually quite primitive with our waste disposal.”

Born and raised in New Zealand by Japanese parents, Japanese culture plays a pivotal role in her life and May found their methods of waste disposal “quite advanced”. She says we could learn a lot from broadening our view and modelling ourselves off a country such as Japan who is successfully implementing waste disposal methods.

Keen on pursuing a

career in international public relations May says during the Youth Parliament there were times when she was “genuinely moved” by fellow speakers.

“There were so many amazing topics and amazing speakers.”

With a love of languages and different cultures May is currently learning Korean and once she has that mastered says her sights are set on Mandarin.

“There are so many implications behind words because of their meanings and history.”

Her experience at Parliament has left her with “a whole new respect for MPs”.

“It blew me away the level of responsibility they have, and especially locally as the West Coast Tasman is a huge electorate, with such a diverse group of people to represent.”

Youth MP May Takahashi with MP Maureen Pugh in Parliament’s Grand Hall.

Free Modern Jive class

The easy-to-learn partner dance style of Modern Jive is proving to be popular in Motueka and now due to the increase in dancers, teacher

Stefan Miller has been forced to move classes from Imagine Theatre to the larger space of Memorial Hall.

To celebrate the move everyone is welcome to attend a free class on the night of Tuesday, 20 August from 7.30pm in their new location, with the beginner class from 7.45pm-8.35pm and social dancing afterward until 9.45pm.

With smooth and simple footwork the Modern Jive appeals to all ages from teens to adults and it can be danced to a diverse range of music from old classics to today’s hits. Taking influence from many dance styles including Jive, Salsa, Tango, Ballroom and Rock & Roll, Stefan with the assistance of Joanna Copedo has been teaching Modern Jive classes in the region for the past three years.

Stefan’s instructing style is to create a fun, welcoming and upbeat class, all while dancing to various music. He enjoys teaching the basics to build a strong dance foundation while also adding styling, musicality and adapting moves so that you can take your dancing to the next level.

“Come along to class and share my enthusiasm and passion for dance,” says Stefan.

While it is always great to bring someone along with you, partners are not essential and classes are rotational, so that

you get to dance with dancers of all levels.

“Rotating around the class allows you to learn faster and make new friends.”

Stefan says three moves are taught during a class as well as how to join them together. This means that by the end of the evening you will be able to repeat them continuously, so you will be able to dance to an entire song after just one lesson!

After class music is played and freestyle dancing takes place allowing socialising and the opportunity to practise the dance moves just learnt.

Manager & Funeral Director Anna Loach

Stefan Miller and Joanna Copedo have been teaching Modern Jive in the region for three years.

Top right: The popularity of Modern Jive classes has led to the group relocating from Imagine Theatre to the Memorial Hall.

The Morton Trio to perform locally on Tuesday

Three emerging Kiwi professionals make up the Melbourne-based Morton Trio who are performing in Motueka on Tuesday, 20 August at 7.30pm in the Chanel Arts Centre.

Arna and Alexander Morton hail from Christchurch, and Liam Wooding from Whanganui. All three have been good friends for a number of years and are currently studying at the Australian National Academy of Music and the University of Melbourne, as well as working as musicians in Australia.

The Morton Trio’s special bond imbues their performances with sensitivity and sizzle, and they’re all extremely passionate about engaging communities through their performances. Their programme is full of lush works that explore the rich sonorities possible when a horn replaces the cello in piano trio.

Arna completed her Bachelor and Masters

in Violin at Wellington’s New Zealand School of Music under Helen Pohl of the New Zealand String Quartet. This year, Arna’s role as Concertmaster of the Melbourne University’s Symphony Orchestra also includes mentoring emerging leaders through the Faculty of Fine Arts & Music’s newly-founded Concertmaster mentorship Programme.

Alex Morton is

in demand across Australia and New Zealand as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. He thrives on a variety of genres, from baroque to the bleeding edge of modern music, and especially enjoys performing the music of Richard Strauss, Mahler, and Stravinsky in orchestral settings.

Liam is committed to the cultural preservation and advocacy of New Zealand music,

he has performed works by the majority of New Zealand’s leading composers and last year received the Encouragement Award for Most Promising Pianist at the Wallace National Piano Competition.

Tickets for The Morton Trio, presented by the Motueka Music Group, available from Floral Affaire. $25 Adults, $5 Students. Door sales also available.

Debbie Baker Golden Bay “I do

Sutherland

Tania Lawrence Upper Moutere “I

Nathan Baker Golden Bay “No, I don’t dance, but I do when I’m drunk.”

Stephen Roberts Funeral Director Shelley Dixon Funeral Director

The Morton Trio; Alexander Morton (horn), Arna Morton (violin) and Liam Wooding (piano).

Three decades of dedicated volunteering recognised

VAN AND A MAN

Motueka’s Jan Riley has volunteered for the Cancer Society over the past 30 years, her devotion was celebrated at a morning tea last week.

Cancer Society volunteers, supporters and survivors and thrivers came together on Friday at Motueka’s Community House to celebrate long-serving volunteer Jan Riley.

While raising three young children with her husband on a dairy farm in Collingwood, Jan nursed her cancer-stricken mother for 18 months with no help, apart from what

they received from their local GP.

It was then Jan decided that she’d help others in a similar situation, and for the past 30 years she’s done just that, making an incredibly positive impact on the local community.

“I do what I do because I love doing it. There’s never been a moment in those 30 years that I’ve ever

wanted to give it up,” says Jan.

Centre manager Michelle Hunt presented Jan with a certificate of appreciation, a bunch of flowers and an impressive cake.

“Jan’s dedication that she puts in all year is amazing, we couldn’t do all we do without her or any of our volunteers,” says Michelle.

For the past 26

years Jan, along with help from others, has run Daffodil week, and now the local society has 50,000 planted locally, which Jan has been instrumental in achieving.

“As long as my health will allow me, I’ll continue on,” says Jan. “It’s a real pleasure to work with daffodils, they’re just happy and smiley and exude so much goodness.”

Buller’s Birds exhibition on now at Museum

Over 140 years ago, two men created what remains New Zealand’s most famous book on native birds. First published in the early 1870s, the book ‘A History of the Birds of New Zealand’ combined the passion and knowledge of ornithologist Walter Buller with the talents of artist J G Keulemans.

Now the illustrations that were produced for Walter, and the books he published on the birds of New Zealand alongside selected bird taxidermy specimen are on display in Motueka’s Museum until September 30.

“The book is amazing and to actually get to see them here in Motueka is really cool,” says assistant curator Heather Whittaker.

Developed and toured nationally by Te Papa Tongarewa the exhibition was installed by the Nelson Provincial Museum

after strict conditions were adhered to, including humidity and temperature levels.

“We had to manipulate our programme for the year to make it work, but we’re so lucky to get it,” says Heather. “It’s a good opportunity to have it

here and hopefully if it’s well-received and supported we’ll get more of these exhibitions.”

With all information accompanying the pieces in both Te Reo and English, more than 25 people visited during last week’s

opening day.

Heather says the timing has “worked out well” with three schools already expressing interest due to students studying native birds this term.

“I just love this exhibition and think we’re really lucky to have it.”

4,200 Swiss francs toward new classrooms

Luca and Marzia Beti came from Switzerland with their two children to experience New Zealand for a year. They chose Motueka because of the Steiner School for their children. A highlight so far was the school community meeting held at Te Awhina Marae. The meaning behind the carved figures was explained during the welcome. The interior carvings and protocols of the meeting were a unique and special

cultural experience for the family. That evening the community was discussing their plans to build a new school campus. The next stage is to build six classrooms on the farm site and this came with a fundraising target of $1.5M.

Luca and Marzia have been inspired by the vision of integrating a Steiner School into a biodynamic farm. “The farm is a wonderful classroom where children can have nature time every day,” says Luca, who wondered how he could help

and decided to ask his friends and family back home to sponsor him to run the Christchurch marathon. He invited them to accompany him, virtually, and each kilometre was up for sponsorship. One franc for the first kilometre, two for the second, three for the third and so on. In just over four weeks he received pledges totalling 4,200 Swiss francs. It was game on.

Luca completed the marathon in June and his supporters made good their promises.

The 4,200 Swiss francs converted to NZ$ 6,500 and was donated to the school building project. And the news gets better. Currently, another supporter is matching all donations dollar for dollar so the school will receive NZ$13,000 for Luca’s efforts. The fundraising campaign has raised $226,000 so far and must get close to the $1.5M total before building contracts can be signed.

Assistant curator Heather Whittaker says the exhibition is “amazing”.

Luca Beti presents the money raised to the Steiner School community.

OPEN HOME

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Kaiteriteri 8 and 10 Inlet Road

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8 Inlet Road is home to Kaiteriteri Beach Lodge

Accommodation & The Beached Whale, an 80-bed backpackers with bar and restaurant. Next door at 10 Inlet Road is a three bedroom home. The lease is fully negotiable with the business owners enabling the purchaser to sit back and enjoy ownership of these amazing two properties while receiving good income. Land and buildings only on both properties and to be sold contemporaneously. bayleys.co.nz/4002218

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This 102ha property runs between Cozens Road and Eden Valley Road. There is a network of farm tracks that provide access to the property. These tracks take you through native bush, around ridges and through steep hill grazing land. There are lovely views looking over the Dovedale Valley. Please phone us in relation to the boundary lines. bayleys.co.nz/4020389

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Mid-winter swim & duck race this Sunday

The Riwaka mid-winter swim and duck race will take place on Sunday, 18 August at Kaiteriteri with mid-winter swim registrations opening at 11am, swim taking place at 12 noon and duck race at 1pm before the 2pm prize-giving.

Meet the candidates

Everyone is invited to attend a ‘Meet the Candidates’ evening hosted by Our Town Motueka at the Motueka Golf Club on Wednesday, 21 August from 6pm.

The candidates for Motueka Ward Council and Mayor will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and provide a brief bio. Questions from the floor will be welcomed and the bar open.

Terrible conditions for Dovedale Hill race

Book Cafe at Motueka Library

Monday 19 August, 11am-12.30

Topic: Books that were made into films. Do films reflect the original books?

Discuss and debate over coffee and cake

Opportunities Beyond School: Lynda.com

Motueka High School Library

Wednesday 21 August, 11.30-12.30pm

Discover amazing online courses on Lynda.com on topics like 3D animation, game design, photography, graphic design etc Bring your Library card to access Lynda.com and enjoy snacks.

A collaboration between the Motueka Public Library and the Motueka High School Library & School

Poetry Creation Station at Motueka Library

Friday 23 August is National Poetry Day. Unleash your poetry talents by creating a poem with words from magazines.

The Poetry Creation Station is available on 23 August

Chocolate and Nuts at Motueka Library

Friday 23 August, 11-12 noon

Join us for tastings, conversation and fun chocolate facts. Bring recipes to swap and enjoy library books.

New Zealand representative mountain runner Angela Leck was first woman home in the 44th annual Dovedale Hill race on Saturday. Angela, completed the 11.1km race in 49m 17s, finishing first woman and sixth overall. Angela, from the UK, added an increasingly international flavour to the Nelson running scene with Australian Kate Morrison finishing second woman in 57m 54s and Canadian born Liz Coke coming home third a further two minutes back.

New Zealand national standard distance triathlon winner Hayden Squance won the men’s race in 45m 20s. Despite tiring near the summit he

held off second-placed Brian Kemp by seven seconds.

Another newcomer to the Nelson running scene, Agha Naqshbandi, from Afghanistan, finished 12th overall in 55m 10s.

Atrocious conditions greeted the runners for the race which started in Wakefield and headed up Pigeon Valley Rd for 5km before the road turned to gravel and climbed steadily for the next 6km to finish at the summit of Dovedale Hill at 326 metres. Now in its 44th year, the race has a proud history. Every competitor’s running or walking time has been recorded and stored since the opening event in 1976.

Congratulations to the following for achieving 100% graduation for Terms 1 & 2: Back row Left to Right: Moeka Koyama, Jade Sundbye, Ai Takahashi.

Middle row: Ruby Botica, Tiana Knoef, Riley Smart, Nicole Gray. Front row: Anoushka Van Boekhout-McKenzie and Amber Wastney. Absent: Ande Martin and Jayden Gibson.

Hack ‘n Stay invite all to Sunday’s 5th birthday celebrations

This weekend the team at Hack ‘n Stay in Golden Bay will celebrate their 5th birthday and you’re invited!

The popular horse riding and accommodation business is dedicated to those who want to enjoy great horses and balanced riding on either their own horse or one of the Hack ‘n Stay’s team.

The birthday celebrations kick off on Sunday, 18 August at 11.30am at their Takaka location of 22 Grant Rd with the opportunity to meet the hacks before a vaulting display at 12.30pm. Equestrian vaulting is most often described as gymnastics and dance on horseback, and its origins stretch back at least 2000 years.

“We’re really looking forward to our Open Farm Day and would love people to come along and explore. It’s our way of celebrating with everybody,” says owner Baerbel Hack.

A trek voucher will be up for grabs dur-

ing a Hack Quiz and pony and Clydesdale rides will be available as will the opportunity to explore the farm, while soup and cake will also be provided. Raffles will be running

with horse-themed hampers up for grabs.

Employing local guides Baerbel says they teach riding by going places, and that includes bare back along the golden

sands, swimming with the horses in the sea or crystal clear rivers, beach, mountain and river trail rides with short & long day or multiple day rides available.

“Five years is a bit of a turning point for a business really, we’re looking forward to the next stage of establishing the business some more, ” says Baerbel.

Looking for a smarter

This weekend marks five years of business for horse riding and accommodation provider Hack ‘n Stay in Takaka.

The finest baking in town

The Little Red Coffee Cart is a destination of retro delight. You’ll find Lisa in the Decks Reserve Car Park along with the finest speciality baking in town, delicious Café L’affare Coffee, mouth-watering smoothies and flavoursome delights.

Just over a year ago Lisa decided to branch out on her own, created the popular Little Red Coffee Cart and hasn’t looked back. Assisted by her partner Mick her business has gone from strength to strength.

Warm woollen blankets are draped over comfortable chairs, ready to wrap around any chilly bodies should the weather change. Colourful umbrellas decorate smooth wooden picnic tables providing plenty of room and shelter to sit and enjoy the surroundings.

On a Sunday you’ll discover live music at the Little Red Coffee Cart, it’s the place to relax while taking in the hum of the Motueka Market.

Lisa prides herself on quality and consistency. Her authentic home baking is legendary around our region. She also creates gluten-free and dairy-free options ensuring everyone is able to enjoy her scrumptious treats.

Having spent at least 25 years in the hospitality industry, Lisa understands the importance of customer service. Her friendly personality and warm disposition keeps happy customers coming back for more.

Next time you are looking for a comforting coffee, creamy hot chocolate or a mouth-watering smoothie head to the Little Red Coffee Cart. Don’t forget to choose a tempting treat from Lisa’s array of fabulous home baking.

Discover the Little Red Coffee Cart in Decks Reserve six days a week from 8 am – 3 pm it’s a well-loved meetup place for locals. Kick back, take a break and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

Ten down, five to go for Takaka Hill repairs

The Transport Agency’s Tasman Journeys team has almost completed work on the first of two stages of work. Ahead of the completion, the project team with representatives from the Transport Agency, Beca, Fulton Hogan and Tasman Journeys completed a walkover of the ten initial sites to inspect the job and check off any last remaining areas that need attention.

Project manager Reece Foster says the huge effort by the project team has been helped immeasurably by a hugely understanding and patient community.

“When we first saw this site immediately after Gita, everyone was wondering how on earth we were ever going to get the road repaired and reopened. I’m really proud of the work that the team has

accomplished, and the enthusiastic and professional way that they’ve gone about the job. We know we’ve still got a big job ahead of us, and we’ll be doing everything we can to get the hill back to normal as quickly as we can.”

Work on the five remaining sites, which are significantly more damaged, will be starting shortly.

It was School of Rock for a group of

Golden Bay High School students who recently got a firsthand look at what goes into repairing the cyclone-damaged Takaka Hill. The students braved wind and rain to check out one of the major slip sites and hear about the interesting rock formations discovered through the investigation work. They’ll use what they learned to complete a geology research project.

Korowai gifted by talented & generous local woman

Local woman Sandy Hayes (pictured) has spent a collective total of over four years creating her distinctive crochet and tassel Korowai (Maori cloak) and gifting them to local schools and community organisations.

To date she has given eight Korowai away including to Brooklyn, Parklands and Motueka South School and Motueka Family Service Centre (pictured).

Sandy was taught to crochet by a family member back in her 20’s and hasn’t looked back. Each cloak takes six months to create and Sandy gets her wool from donations, thrift stores and wool shops. She’s a friendly face around town volunteering at Habitat Restore Op Shop, visiting at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital but most would recognise her from her cycle and trailer and high-vis gear.

Thank you Sandy from the community!

Students inspecting rock formations at one of the Takaka Hill sites.

Breathe life into your lawn

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of lush grass between your toes, it’s a sensation that never gets old. Imagine if you will, an expanse of picturesque green grass, soft and gentle under your bare feet. Do you desire an incredible lawn, a green oasis where you can lay back, relax and read a book? Do you dream of a safe place for the family to play a game of croquet? Somewhere to enjoy a picnic or stretch out and watch the clouds dancing in the sky. It’s time to make your dream a reality. Ivan loves lawns and can help your lawn look and feel incredible.

It’s only been a year since Ivan set up Lawn Rescue and already he has rescued over 200 lawns. His services have been so popular that he has taken on more staff and expanded the range of machinery. Lawns provide a place to play, to relax, to connect. Big or small, they play a huge part in our quality of life outdoors. Ivan can breathe new life into your lawn.

The four main ingredients for a healthy lawn are feeding, weeding, mowing, and the lesser known dethatching and core aerating. Feeding, weeding, and mowing you are more than likely familiar with; however, dethatching and aeration is a very specific process.

Aeration is by far one of the best things you can do for your lawn. It involves perforating the soil of your lawn with small holes to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots of your grass that compacted soil prevents.

When you have compacted soil, it can be extremely difficult for gardens, plants, and even grass to grow in your yard. Compacted soil can be caused by several factors and can create many problems for your lawn, fortunately, it can be remedied by aeration. Ivan believes there is no lawn that can’t be rescued, allow him to work his magic on your lawn today.

How can I tell if my lawn is compacted?

Often, you can tell your lawn may be compacted simply by looking for the signs. For example, if you’ve noticed that your grass stops growing in the heat of summer, it may be an indication that the soil is compacted.

• Puddling of water in low areas of your lawn.

• Water running away from high areas of your lawn.

• Trees with shallow roots.

• Thin, patchy areas of grass.

• Bare dirt areas where not even weeds will grow.

• Heavy clay soil.

• Soil so hard a shovel can’t pierce it.

If you’ve noticed any of these signs in your lawn, the odds are it’s compacted, especially after a long, hot summer. When your lawn is compacted, the best thing you can do is aerate it!

What are the benefits of core aeration?

Core Aeration involves perforating the soil of your lawn with small holes to allow the air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots of your grass that compacted soil pre vents.

• Produces results, giving you a healthier lawn

• Roots grow deeper, become stronger.

• Produces thicker, healthier grass.

• The grass will grow easier with less resistance.

• Helps to rid thin and bald patches on your lawn.

• Gives room for the grassroots to stretch out.

Lawn Rescue covers the top of the South Island, from over the Bay to Blenheim and beyond. Ivan is passionate about lawns and the incredible feedback he receives totally backs up his dedication to creating beautiful lawns in our region.

“Awesome service, prompt at responding to our enquiry and provided friendly, honest, professional and competitive service. Would highly recommend Lawn Rescue to our family and friends.” Michelle

Tukana, Mapua

“You truly have the most amazing work ethic, knowledge, top notch gear and the patience of a saint. My lawns and I are incredibly grateful” Diane Strong, Mariri

“We first met Ivan when we engaged him to help us with our landscaping project. We found Ivan to be invaluable, his expertise, knowledge and hard-working ethic helped us immensely and we would thoroughly recommend Ivan for any job - big or small. We will be glad to engage Ivan again in the future.” Anne and Geoff

Hunter, Kina

Week 7

HEARTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

Your bathroom is one of the most utilised rooms in your home. An updated renovated bathroom will breath new life into your home and enjoyment into your daily life every time you use it. Some people only update their bathrooms when they are considering selling their home. But why wait? Wouldn’t it be nicer to update your bathroom for you to enjoy? We think so. In fact, the team at Hays Plumbing in Motueka have combined with other local businesses to show you how easy and affordable it is to update your bathroom.

Here are our top tips for renovating your bathroom on a budget

Use low-cost lookalike materials

Retaining and refurbishing your existing materials is always the best option for saving money. But if you must swap out materials, inexpensive alternatives often can look just as amazing as the real thing. For example, instead of real wood plank flooring, try luxury vinyl flooring.

Today’s vinyl flooring looks far better than earlier iterations. Innovations such as luxury vinyl flooring and plank vinyl can even fool the eye from a distance. Highdefinition laminate countertops and quartz countertops now vie with granite for the look of authentic natural stone. Faux-stone ceramic and porcelain tile backsplashes can mimic the look of travertine and marble. Replace your existing bathroom vanity

If your bathroom is beginning to show signs of wear and tear, this simple upgrade will revitalise the space and give the impress of a fresh bathroom makeover.

One of the most used fixtures in your bathroom – and one that tends to show wear and tear before anything else is your vanity. Whether it’s because of knocks and bumps, sagging cabinetry doors, rough edges or a chipped basin, your vanity is the prime decorative item in your bathroom or ensuite.

If you’re looking for an affordable bathroom renovation, replacing just this can make it appear you’ve done an entire bathroom remodel.

Update your look with fresh paint

One of the quickest ways to update any room is to give it a fresh coat of paint. You may consider changing the colour dramatically or perhaps you just want to freshen up the walls. Make sure you use the correct type of paint for a wet area. If in doubt, contact a professional for their advice before you start.

Change your light fittings and fixtures

Lighting can do wonders for any room. Basic lighting is a must of course, but think about how you can highlight the special features of your bathroom with lighting. Replacing your existing lighting can instantly update your bathroom especially if you make it a design feature with a stunning new light shade.

Install new taps or improved shower fittings

Consider replacing your taps or shower fitting to instantly modernise your bathroom. This can be an easy upgrade that gives your bathroom a new look, not to mention could save you money in the long run. Older tapware may not have water-saving features. When choosing tapware, look for options that make the most of water efficiency.

Update your bathroom and create a retreat that you can enjoy every day. Drop-in and see any of the advertisers in our bathroom feature for the best advice on renovating your bathroom on a budget.

out&about

Jan Riley’s morning tea celebration for her 30 years of dedication to the local Cancer Society.

Michelle Hunt, Maree Satherley & Megan Strong.

Colleen Kearns & Anne Lawrence.

Christine Davidson, Jan & John Crammond.

Eileen Brooks & Pat Frater.

Carolle Oram, Julie Nicholson, Helen Girvin & Joan Wassell.

Since opening 5 years ago the Moutere Hills Community Fitness Centre has grown from strength to strength. The facility was developed due to incredible support from the local community. This support continues today and contributes significantly to its success. Located at the Moutere Hills Community Centre, this light and airy gym boasts state of the art equipment and a friendly dynamic. Ensuring you have a rewarding experience in a motivating environment.

Top of the line equipment

Hoist Fitness equipment is well known globally as one of the top brands for fitness and weight training apparatus. Dedicated to providing world-class equipment, Hoist Fitness sets the benchmark for excellence and results. At the Moutere Hills Fitness Centre, you will discover a range of cross trainers, treadmills, exercise bikes and weight training machines. You’ll also find swiss balls, yoga mats, free weights, and everything else you need for both strength and resistance training.

Katrina McLean - Facility Manager of the Moutere Hills Community Centre.

Get into shape, not just for summer, but for life.

Regular physical activity promotes general good health, reduces the risk of developing many diseases, and helps you live a longer and healthier life. For many of us, “exercise” means walking, jogging, treadmill work, or other activities that get the heart pumping.

But often overlooked is the value of strength-building exercises. Once you reach your 50s and beyond, strength (or resistance) training is critical to preserving the ability to perform the most ordinary activities of daily

living — and to maintaining an active and independent lifestyle.

The average 30-year-old will lose about a quarter of his or her muscle strength by age 70 and half of it by age 90. Just doing aerobic exercise is not adequate. Your body needs resistance too!

Unless you are doing strength training, you will become weaker and less functional. Become stronger, look and feel better, the team at the Moutere Hills Fitness Centre will help you to improve your strength and as a result your overall health.

Do you have diabetes or another illness?

If you have diabetes — or for that matter, nearly any other chronic illness — exercise is one of the most powerful tools that can help you control your weight and blood sugar. And it can help you feel great, too.

The list of exercise benefits is long. Exercise helps control weight, lowers blood pressure, reduces harmful LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, raises healthy HDL cholesterol, strengthens muscles and bones, and reduces anxiety.

Exercise can help regulate blood sugar and increase the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Both are important for people with diabetes.

The team at Moutere Hills Community Fitness Centre can guide you in your quest for wellness via exercise. Remember if you are in doubt do contact your health professional first for their advice and assurance regarding exercise.

The jewel in Moutere’s crown

Developing community driven, owned and used facilities.

Meet the team

Katrina McLean - Facility Manager

Katrina McLean is the Facility Manager of Moutere Hills Community Centre. With her vibrant, happy personality and can do attitude, she really makes the place hum. Get in touch with Katrina if you have any questions, she’s there to help.

Marv Edwards – Personal Trainer

Marv conducts personal training sessions, designs fitness programmes and helps to guide and advise you on your fitness journey.

Whether you are looking to gain more strength, develop your fitness or rehabilitate your body, Marv is here to help. He’s both positive and inspiring, let him assist you to become your very best.

Adele Cotton - Fitness Centre Manager

Adele has recently graduated with a Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science. This was a 3-year course with many practical components that have set Adele up well to undertake her role as Manager of our successful Fitness Centre. She is available for Personal Training sessions and has experience in Exercise Rehabilitation.

Adele Cotton (centre front) - Fitness Centre Manager with participants from her Box and Burn Class.

Marv Edwards - Personal Trainer, assists a client with his training.

Take a class, get into shape, meet like-minded people and have fun!

Metafit

Metafit is a bodyweight workout that gets big results. Created by a former royal marine commando it combines the latest HITT training techniques with traditional old school bodyweight exercises to set your metabolism on fire.

This workout is guaranteed to boost your fitness, burn fat and get big results in the shortest amount of time.

It gets results because …

• reates a metabolic disturbance

• Increases your metabolic resting rate

• Increases fat burning

• Works ma or muscle groups

• Depletes glycogen stores

• Time efficient, mins of High intensity

Bodyweight compound movements use lots of muscle groups, burn more calories and are therefore, more effi cient and effective.

Core Foundations

Are you as strong on the inside as you are on the outside This is a very popular freestyle class that com bines Stretch, Pilates, ore and oga movements

Core foundation exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work in har mony. This leads to better balance and function for sport and in daily activities.

This workout will incorporate core stabilisation, mus cular endurance, strength, balance, co ordination and general well being.

Marv’s Morning Boot Camp

Kickstart your week with a range of ever changing car dio and resistance exercises.

Heaps of fun and suitable for all abilities and fitness levels

Box and Burn

Run by Adele, this class is suitable for all abilities, ages and fitness levels. ll e ercises are non contact and are time based to allow individuals to work to their own pace.

Great for developing cardio fitness, as well as develop ing coordination and upper body strength. Includes skip ping, stretching, pad combinations with a partner, bag work and core exercises.

Stretch and Flex

Increase fle ibility and mobility with a slow moving range of motion stretching. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Where to next?

Look out for some great new Community classes that will start in September and the ever popular youth fitness programmes that will begin again in Term . These will add another dynamic to the facility and provide you with an all round body workout with support from the ama ing staff at Moutere Hills Fitness Centre.

In the plans is the development of new showers and changing facilities to meet the needs of those members of the community who want to take in a workout before starting their day. There will be fundraising initiative com ing up to support this pro ect, a great way for you to do your part in helping Motuere Hills itness entre support the needs of the community.

Golden Bay – Motueka runners up at Seddon Shield

During the first week of the school holidays keen young rugby boys from the local area travelled to Marlborough for the annual Seddon Shield Under-52kg Tournament.

Started in 1934 by a group of primary school teachers, the tournament is the only original existing representative rugby tournament left in New Zealand, and this year coach George Sturgeon says they went along “with a very good side”.

Playing the tournament’s opening game against Marlborough on Lansdowne Park

in Blenheim, the boys held their own until the end of the game when Marlborough scored two tries in the final four minutes.

“The side played very well, Marlborough was a bit more polished. We had the measure of them but at the end just couldn’t hold them,” says George.

Captain Harrison Inch scored two tries and three conversions during the game.

A bye on Tuesday allowed the boys a breather before their game on Wednesday against the West Coast where they scored “a s**tload of

tries” to take the match 53-10.

Thursday was a “big game” coming up against rivals Nelson which they won 22-19.

“The boys were ecstatic over that,” says George.

Nelson suffered a loss again the next day against Marlborough in a game akin to the Golden-Bay Motueka team, where in the dying minutes Marlborough ran in two match winning tries, costing our local boys a 3-way tie.

Their final game on Friday was against Buller which we won 31-5, resulting in claiming tournament

Valley Stags continue to gain momentum

runner-up.

“We can’t complain about that, we had a very good side,” says George.

Four boys were selected for the ‘tournament team’;Harrison Inch (2nd five), Gavin Holder (fullback) and Henry and Will Horncastle in the reserves.

Harrison was also awarded ‘player of the tournament’.

“Harrison was an absolute class act, he’s a very well-educated and mature rugby player. He stuck out like a sore toe at the tournament. All the boys played well,” says George.

Finals Rugby down to the wire

The senior club rugby season has come to an end, but went out with a bang in the Division 2 final between local team Riwaka and Stoke.

The Riwaka side managed an impressive win over higher placed Wanderers 30-22 in the semi-finals, to face Stoke who topped the table securing a place in the final also.

Both teams had met previously in regular season, with Stoke coming away victors 20-10, however the second meet was definitely no repeat.

After torrential rain the day before, the clouds parted ways for ‘the big dance’. Stoke dominated possession and territory throughout the game, however, could not capitalise. With minimal possession, Riwaka managed to take the few opportunities they had and turned these into points with tries to speedster Nereo Naqurutia and fullback Shaquille Rangi, as well as through the boot of Sam Hannan. With scores remaining very close throughout the full 80 minutes, the two teams could not be separated at 18-all upon full time, forcing the game to move into extra time. Extra time

consisted of two 10 minute halves. Riwaka secured a vital 3 points through a penalty kick and led most of extra time. With a favourable penalty count and most of the possession Stoke threw themselves at the resilient Riwaka defence for most of the extra time, however the defence would not budge.

Spurred on by a vocal support crew, the Riwaka team put their bodies on the line to hold out Stoke.

Unfortunately for the determined Riwaka side, their lead was overtaken when Stoke

crossed the line for a try with 2 minutes of extra time remaining, and ultimately winning the game and championship.

It was an epic encounter between two quality division two sides, witnessed by a crowd that would have exceeded representative level rugby games.

Despite not getting the victory and coming agonisingly close, the Riwaka side took a huge amount of pride from the game, especially from the resolute

Riwaka have had huge success in recent years, having made three finals from the past four years, winning the competition in 2017.

Although they did not claim the Division 2 Nelson Bays Trophy, they still had a number of successes, managing to retain the Battle of the Bridge trophy vs Motueka based side Huia, and the Pirates Cup that is played for against Wanderers. With a number of players returning next year for Riwaka, they look to build and go one better in 2020.

The Senior Valley Stags held this year’s prize-giving on Saturday, 3 August at Tapawera Rugby Football Club.

The Stags are made up of players from Murchison RFC, Tapawera RFC and Rangers RFC, and the committees from the three clubs were acknowledged for their “invaluable input” by Valley Stags president Murray Williams.

Delegates took on extra work this season with four kids teams put into Valley Stags colours, creating a pathway to the seniors. Gary Omlo, Gemma Walsh,

Tony Peacock, Bob Pugh, Clare Jones, Emily McDougal and Adam Berry were instrumental in making it happen.

The support and help from parents whose presence at the games makes the atmosphere something special and provides the kids with long-lasting memories was also recognised during the prize-giving. Also thanked were the sponsors, their contributions are “huge” to the Stags and Murray says the culture promoted by the club helps ensure the sponsors good names are upheld and promoted.

In what’s just their second season, the Valley Stags continued

Most improved forward: Peter Fletcher

Most improved back: Devon Davis

Most Conscientious: Keegan Prosser

to impress. With healthy numbers at pre-season training, the team got off to a good start by making the final in the Tasman 10’s held in Tapawera. Although beaten by Stoke in the final, the team’s belief in themselves maintained growth. A few defeats and injuries followed, but digging deep the Valley Stags came back in the final four games with great wins, including taking out Riwaka 22-20 for the Challenge Cup. The team’s now looking ahead to the 2020 season.

Player of the year: Tayne Lockwood

Wilson Family Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to Tapawera Rugby: Kelly and Mike Collins

The NBS Challenge Cup won by the Valley Stags. To be challenged for at every home game against country sides. Winner of last challenge of the year has their name on the trophy.

Silver Plate awarded to Valley Stags as Runner-Up in Tasman 10s Tournament, held every year in Tapawera.

Keegan Prosser accepts the trophy for the Valley Stags Most Conscientious 2019 player, as coach Tony Peacock looks on.

defence against waves of Stoke attack.

The Riwaka rugby boys played an epic final against Stoke, narrowly losing in the final minutes of extra time.

Tayne Lockwood was awarded Valley Stags 2019 Player of the Year.

Junior Netball

NBS Motueka Golf ClubLadies

Ladies Results for 6/8/2019

18 Hole Ladies Motueka Vallet Tray

Game of the day Stableford.

1st: Jackie Hall 37

2nd: Faith Jackson 34

3rd = Shona Mclean & Irene Fell 33

Closest to the Pin: Kerry McConchie

Two’s: Sandy Lepine & Barbara Simpson

Nett Eagles : Faith Jackson

9 Hole Ladies played Stableford

Group A

1st: Helen James 17

2nd: Colleen Butler 15

Group B : Lois Brookes 20

Motueka Bridge Results

North/South

Phil Donaldson & Clive Thomas 58.04%

Jenny Silvermoon & Karen Logan 56.40%

June Tippett & Patricia Lattimore 52.95%

East/West

Mary McCallum & Dawn Bensemann 58.33%

Bet Glengarry & Katrina Mataric 57.14%

John Trotter & Ruth Field 54.26%

Riwaka Black Tawn / Ara DG / Sophie M

Year 7 & 8 and Senior Games

3 Huia Warriors Rangers Social Lou / Mel

1 MSS A UMO Tactix Meighan NB / Huia Kaha

4 Huia Ora Huia Black Lynda / Angela B 5 MSS B Riwaka A MHS Senior x 2

2 MHS Stars Lone Rangers Huia A x 2

3 Brooklands Huia White Huia Ora / Ari M

4 ROG Royal Huia Green Raelene / Steph 5 LMO Stars Maroon medley MHS Bees / Huia Black

1 United Ngatimoti Diamonds Tia H / Huia Warriors

2 MMT Vikings MHS Senior Dayna / Sheree G

3 Chanel Kahurangi Homes Huia Diamonds Angela B / Arnika W

4 Huia Mana Huia Kaha Raelene / Trish

1 Tasman Fireflies Riwaka A Chanel / MMT Vikings

2 LMO Stars UMO Ferns Abby B / Madison W

3 Lone Rangers MHS Bees Steph / Lou

4 Huia A Rangers Orange Bryn / Mel

5 MHS Stars Brooklands TBA / Lynda

Handicap results

North/South

Phil Donaldson & Clive Thomas 60.78%

Jenny Silvermoon & Karen Logan 56.69%

June Tippett & Patricia Lattimore 53.13%

East/West

Bet Glengarry & Katrina Mataric 60.06%

Mary McCallum & Dawn Bensemann 59.04%

Vivienne Fox & Tom Fox 55.97%

Tasman Smallbore Rifle Club

At the Tasman Smallbore Rifle Club night on 5th August the following scores were achieved:

Barry Fickling 98.6

John Greenhough

99.2

Krystal Thawley 96.5

Mark Scales 88.1

Mid-winter swim on Sunday

There is no longer a friendly game being played between Year 7 & 8 grades. Each week a team will play twice to make up games from missed week in the holidays.

One Year 5 & 6 team will play twice each week so that there is no BYE game played in the grade.

One Grade 3 team will have an extra competition game each week so there no BYE in the grade.

Andy Scott 94.3

Heather Adams 94.0

Bradley Gale 91.2

Heather Sinclair-

Wentworth 84.1

Zahli Greenhough

76.0

Jayden 79.1

Christopher 76.0

Sam 76.0

Carl 88.2

The Riwaka Mid-winter swim and Duck race will take place this Sunday from 11am at Kaiteriteri.

CommunityNotices

Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. Notices for businesses and organisations who charge for courses or events cost $12.50+gst. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices.

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

We regret if your community notice ad has not made this week’s column, it is due to the popularity of this column and inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

CARERSSUPPORT 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

COLORECTAL CANCERSUPPORT 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

BREASTCANCERSUPPORT GROUP

Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details

SURVIVORS ANDTHRIVERS MOTUEKA

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

YOGAFOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER

Thursdays 5.15pm Register info@cancernelson. org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details

MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION

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

PROSTATE CANCERSUPPORT GROUP

Meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137

BLOODCANCERSUPPORT GROUP

Meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 2636 or Lloyd 544 2636

DOYOUHAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM?

Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.

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

KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.

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 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

MOTUEKA RED CROSS IN COMMUNITY HOUSE

Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.

MOTUEKA TEXASHOLD’EM POKER CLUB

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

SOCIAL BOWLS

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.

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.

FUN, FITNESS ANDFRIENDSHIP

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 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.

TEA & TALKFOR 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.

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.

SENIORNET MOTUEKA

Non members can participate in SeniorNet Motueka courses. Take advantage of cheaper fees and join Seniornet. Phone Mary on 5288600 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz

NELSON CAMERA CLUB

meets 2nd and 4th Mondays 7/30 pm Netball Pavilion, upstairs Saxton Road, Stoke. We welcome all photographers from beginners to experienced. Contact 021 2360 847. www.nelsoncameraclub. co.nz

MOTUEKAREBUS CLUB

Welcomes you to our next meeting at 10.00 on Friday 16 August at the Bandrooms. Great speakers and warm fellowship, all welcome, contact John Croxford 0274082206.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN NELSON BRANCH

Meets 1 – 3 Wednesday 21 August Methodist meeting room Neale Avenue Stoke “Voice of Women’s Rights” Prospective Members Welcome Phone 03 5451210 email nelsonncw@gmail.com

NELSON RAILWAY

Founders Park. Weather permitting the Railcar will run from 11am on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th. Adults $6 Children $4 Under 3 years free.

MOTUEKA HEARTSUPPORT

Next meeting August 21st 10.30 am at Smoking Barrel. We are a small friendly group who give support to others who have suffered a heart event. Phone Janet 5289442

ME/CFS/FMSUPPORT NELSON BAYS

No Motueka Group Meet in August- One on One/ Groups available to suit - auntsally01@msn.com Miriam 027-243 7124 local contact

MOTUEKASENIORCITIZENS 10 PAH ST

HOUSIE will be played on FRIDAY 16th AUGUST from 1.30-3.00pm Contact Ethel 5287703. CRIB on TUESDAY 20th AUGUST 1.00-3.30pm. Contact Judy 5284260. RUMMIKUB every THURSDAY1.004.00pm Contact Dylis 5288960.

LIVE POETS MOTUEKA

Wednesday, 21 st August, 7.00pm, Function Room, Armadillo’s, High St. Motueka. Open-Mic to read, recite or sing favourite poems. Guest poet - David Merit. Koha entry. All welcome. Enquiries Maggie, mzbrown@slingshot.co.nz.

LIVE POETS NELSON

Tuesday, 20th August, 7.0pm. Prince Albert Hotel, Nile St. Nelson. Open-Mic to read, recite or sing favourite poems. Guest poet - David Merit. Koha entry. All welcome. Enquiries Gaelynne, dialogue.gp@ gmail.com

GOLDEN BAY LIVE POETS’ SOCIETY

Thursday, 22th August, 7.30pm, Mussel Inn. Open Mic for Poets and singer/songwriters. Guest poetDavid Merit. All Welcome. Gold coin entry. Enquiries Sacha, getrealconnection@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

Tudor Street ph 035284120 GateWay

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 9am - 4pm).

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

death notices

SEARLE Betty: Passed away peacefully on 10th August 2019 at Woodlands Rest Home in her 101st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Leonard Alfred Searle, much loved Mother of Lee and his partner Mary Ann. The family would like to thank the staff at Woodlands for their love and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Johns please. According to Betty's wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

SAGAR, Raymond John (Ray): Passed 25/7/19. The family of Ray would like to thank 'The DRs' team, the District Nurses team, our 'A Team', Muses Cafe and all those that attended Rays farewell. We would also like to thank the many for their kind messages, cards and edibles. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment.

MONK, Janette Louisa (nee Nalder): On August 3rd, 2019, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice Christchurch. Loved daughter of the Late Eileen & George Takaka. A very much loved and cherished sister & sister in law of Christine & Doug Clark, Loved Aunty of Warren, Karl & Debbie, Daniel & Katie, and Great Aunty of Hope & Crichton, Braxton & Jake, Beauden and Xavier.

for lease in memoriam

GR AZI NG land for sheep only. 32 acres Lower Moutere. Long term preferred. Available end of August. Ph 03

5286750

for sale

LARGE tarpaulin 7x8.6 mtrs. Excellent condition $550.00 ono. Ph 03

5286750

entertainment

NOLEE N Bertha Gibbins 5-8-17. Loving wife of Clarry. Thinking of you always. R.I.P.

property maintenance

FLAX removal. Tree removal / pruning. Hedges. Please contact Matt 021 261 3501

public notices

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

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.

GARAGE Sale 17th August 9am York St.

SATU R DAY 17th

August from 9.00am

- Books Ornaments Tools Rain or shine, under cover. 40 Queen Victoria St

BIT S and bobs. Saturday 9am, Sunday if wet. Tarrant Place, Motueka

public notices

FOR Cancer Research N.Z. my book "Happy Days", cost $20. Please ph Grace Turner - 03 5289629 / Email - graceturner@xtra.co.nz

SUNDAY 18th 9.30am1pm, 17 Poole Street. Camping gear, Fold out couch, Bean bag, Clothes, Juicer, Spiralizer, Lawnmower etc

BIG garage sale. Make an offer! Saturday the 17th. 8am to 10.30. 63 High street. Seller moving overseas!

We have a number of seasonal and fulltime 'Food Process Worker' positions available for people who enjoy working in a team environment, and who have a good work ethic, particularly around attendance. Full training for all positions available.

1/2 Shell Mussel Factory

• The 2019 season has commenced, and we have a number of positions available.

• Make good $$$ on contract mussel opening.

• We are also looking for Packers.

• Dayshift and nightshift positions available.

Fish Factory

• Various processing positions available for the summer season, in particular, we are looking for Packers, Trimmers and Filleters.

• Dayshift and nightshift positions available.

Ice Cream Factory

• General Hand positions available for our summer season.

• Opportunity for further training and to move into full-time work.

Coolstore/Yard Staff

• We are always on the lookout for physically fit people to work in our coldstore.

• You should have good English and maths skills, with attention to detail.

• Forklift Operator and General Labourer positions available for day and night shifts.

• Having a forklift licence will be a definite advantage, but we will provide training for people with the right work ethic. Application forms are available from the Talleys Gatehouse, Port Motueka.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand.

www.talleys.co.nz

We have a number of seasonal and full-time 'Food Process Worker' positions available for people who enjoy working in a team environment, and who have a good work ethic, particularly around attendance. Full training for all positions available.

1/2 Shell Mussel Factory

• The 2019 season has commenced, and we have a number of positions available.

• Make good $$$ on contract mussel opening.

• We are also looking for Packers.

• Dayshift and nightshift positions available.

Fish Factory

• Various processing positions available for the summer season, in particular, we are looking for Packers, Trimmers and Filleters.

• Dayshift and nightshift positions available.

Ice Cream Factory

• General Hand positions available for our summer season.

• Opportunity for further training and to move into full-time work.

Coolstore/Yard Staff

• We are always on the lookout for physically fit people to work in our coldstore.

• You should have good English and maths skills, with attention to detail.

• Forklift Operator and General Labourer positions available for day and night shifts.

• Having a forklift licence will be a definite advantage, but we will provide training for people with the right work ethic.

Application forms are available from the Talleys Gatehouse, Port Motueka. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand.

www.talleys.co.nz

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. Phone 528 0071.

stump grinding

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

Nelson Mail

Motueka Guardian

CHIMNEY SWEEPPhone Steve 021 0810 1146.

situations vacant

NEWSLINE UPDATES

STAND IN THE PLACE THAT YOU LOVE.

Nominations are now open for the Tasman District Council, Nelson City Council and Nelson Marlborough Health elections – now is the time to stand in the place that you love.

If you are up to the challenge, or know someone who is, now is the time to step forward. The future of the region is shaped by the decisions its elected representatives make. It's not easy but it is rewarding, making a di erence for your community and the environment both now and for the future.

Nomination forms, information packs and Council preelection reports can be picked up from Council o ces, libraries or online at tasman.govt.nz/elections.

Nominations close 12 noon, Friday 16 August.

Flush your taps

Some plumbing ttings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water that is standing in the ttings for several hours.

Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends you ush a mugful of water from your drinking-water tap each morning before use to remove any metals which may have dissolved from the plumbing ttings.

We recommend this simple precaution for all households, including those on public and private water supplies. Visit moh.govt.nz (search for drinking water) for further information.

How should we respond to higher sea levels?

Join our climate change community consultation. Tasman is experiencing stormier weather as climate change hits harder, and we’re preparing our communities for new weather patterns, rising sea levels and changing coastal hazards. We’ve been working on a project to prepare Tasman to adapt to this new normal.

While the rate and magnitude of future sea level rise is uncertain, we do know that it will happen. This will have increasingly urgent implications for coastal development and infrastructure, such as roads, housing, and boating. There will also be environmental, cultural and social e ects.

As a starting point for the conversation, we’ve mapped land that may be a ected by sea level rise. The maps show a range of scenarios, as well as the e ect of higher tides caused by storms, areas of historic coastal erosion (sediment loss) and accretion (sediment gain), and the presence of coastal structures such as stopbanks, walls and rock revetments.

These maps are available on our website. We need to hear about what is important to you and what we should do as sea levels rise and we experience more severe weather. The engagement programme runs until 13 September. It is the rst opportunity to talk about the e ect of sea level rise for our communities, but it won’t be the last; this long term planning will take several years to complete.

For more information visit tasman.govt.nz/feedback.

Community Planting at Inlet View Walkway, Motueka

Saturday 24 August, 10.00 am – 2.00 pm. Come along and lend a hand at a community planting at Inlet View Walkway, Motueka, opposite Goodmans playing elds on Old Wharf Road. Access to the (two) planting sites are via Old Wharf Road or behind the Motueka skate park. Refreshments will be available for planters. There will be some spades available but if you can bring your own spade that will help. Please bring gloves and drinking water. Wear solid footwear and clothes suitable for the weather conditions. This is a combined planting hosted by Keep Motueka Beautiful and the Tasman District Council to provide habitat around the Inlet and further beautify Motueka.

Postponement date if the weather is wet is Saturday 31 August.

For more information please contact Lynne on 03 543 8492 or lynne.hall@tasman.govt.nz.

Move to smaller glass recycling crates

We’re reducing the size of our glass recycling crates to ensure the safety of our kerbside collectors, who have raised concerns about the weight of the existing crates when full.

The change will only a ect you if you need a new, replacement or extra crate. There is a charge for replacing an existing crate or purchasing a new crate, of $20.90.

Existing 55 and 60 litre crates can weigh up to 21 kilograms when they’re full of glass. New Zealand best practice recommends 10 – 14 kilograms as a safe weight for the repetitive lifting our kerbside bin collectors have to do.

The new 45 litre crates will have the capacity for 9 – 11.5 kgs of glass, and will reduce the handling risks for kerbside collection sta and residents.

Remember, you can order a new glass recycling crate by contacting your local Council o ce.

Please make sure your glass recycling crates are not over owing. If they are too full to lift safely they will not be collected.

ROAD CLOSURES !

Proposed road closures

Applicant: Motueka Events Charitable Trust

Event: New World Starlight Christmas Parade

Location and times:

Pah Street – from Aitken Street to High Street, 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

High Street – from Poole Street to Whakarewa Street, 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm

• Wallace Street – from High Street to Decks Reserve Carpark, 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Date: Friday 6 December 2019

Objections close: Friday 23 August 2019

Applicant: Tasman District Council

Event: The First Taste

Location: Queen Street – From McIndoe Place to Cambridge Street

Date and time: Saturday 2 November 2019, 9.00 am to 2.00 pm. (Rain date: Saturday 9 November 2019, 9.00 am to 2.00 pm).

Objections close: Friday 30 August 2019

Sinking lid policy proposed for pokie machine numbers

We're proposing to change how we manage 'pokie' machine numbers in Tasman and introduce a sinking lid policy.

Our aim – to minimise harmful gambling

The proposed draft policy is intended to provide a level of control that will minimise harmful gambling associated with class 4 gaming machines (sometimes called pokies) in the District.

In practice, the draft policy prohibits the gaming societies that own and operate the gaming machines from increasing the number of gaming machines they are licensed to operate.

The policy also continues the prohibition on transferring of any class 4 venue licence within the District. Have your say

You can view the draft policy online at tasman.govt.nz/ feedback, or at any council o ce or library.

Submissions close 4.30 pm on Friday 13 September 2019.

Submissions open: New lease for Menzshed Tapawera

We are intending to grant a new ve-year lease to the Menzshed Tapawera, located in the former Tapawera Scout Hall on Tapawera Memorial Park Recreation Reserve, 60 Main Road, Tapawera.

Submissions are open between 14 August and 16 September. This is not a new occupation or activity. The Menzshed have been operating from this building since October 2014. A new lease would formalise and continue the existing lease arrangements.

Have your say: If you would like to send feedback, please write to us at info@tasman.govt.nz with the subject line: Menzshed Tapawera Lease.

If there are any objections to the granting of this lease a formal hearing will be held. Please advise in your submission whether you would like to appear if there is a hearing. All feedback becomes public information.

If you have any questions or would like more information, including plans, please contact Margot Wilson on 03 543 8400.

COUNCIL MEETINGS:

Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond.

Engineering Services Committee

Thursday 15 August, 9.30 am. Public forum

Joint Shareholders Committee Nelson City Council. Tuesday 20 August, 1.30 pm. Public forum

Motueka Community Board

Motueka Service Centre, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka.

Tuesday 20 August, 4.00 pm. Public forum

Commercial Committee

Thursday 22 August, 1.30 pm. No public forum

Golden Bay – Motueka runners up at Seddon Shield

See full story on page 25.

Back row: Scott Gibbons (Manager), Elijah Heal, Will Horncastle, Triden Gill, Tane Raukawa Piggott, Brecon Jelfs-Berry, Sarah Jones, Alex Thomson, Scott Sturgeon (Manager).

Middle row: Greg Fry (Coach), Joey Aukafolau, Tudor Collett, Reggie Sturgeon, Kobi Johnson Stevens, Robson Frampton, Isaiah Marshall, George Sturgeon (Coach).

Front row: Luke Woodwiss, Gordan Langford, Aiden Burke, Harrison Inch (Captain), Harry Horncastle (Vice Captain), Gavin Holder, Oliver Gibbons.