The Guardian - 14 December 2022

Former DOC ranger wins prestigious plant conservation cup

planting in the wild.

“Simon has worked to protect and preserve threatened native species in the Cobb Valley in Kahurangi National Park. It includes new plantings of two rare pittosporum species in the area, which he is continuing as a retirement project.

“The Golden Bay/Mohua iwi, Manawhenua ki Mohua, speak of their high regard for Simon and their appreciation of how he has generously and enthusiastically shared his knowledge of taonga indigenous species.

“Simon has also contributed his knowledge and skills to many restoration projects in his Golden Bay community, including a project with local landowners planting an extensive native vegetation riparian corridor on both sides of the Onekaka River.”

Former Golden Bay Department of Conservation ranger Simon Walls has been presented with one of New Zealand’s most prestigious conservation awards, the Loder Cup, by the Minister of Conservation Poto Williams.

Poto presented the Loder Cup to Simon Walls, for his significant contribution to native plant conservation, at a ceremony at Onetahua Marae in Golden Bay on Tuesday, 29 November. The Loder Cup was first donated

in 1926 to encourage and honour New Zealanders who work to investigate, promote, retain, and cherish our indigenous flora.

DOC Northern South Island Operations Director Roy Grose says Simon Walls is a worthy recipient of the Loder Cup because of his dedicated work to protect and restore native plants that went above and beyond his DOC work.

“Simon’s passion for our native flora and his outstanding efforts to

preserve it have been lifelong and are continuing since his retirement in 2021.

“Simon has made many important achievements for our native flora, including helping to prevent the extinction of some unique species, notably coastal peppercress (Lepidium banksii).

“Simon has found previously undiscovered native plant species, such as the Te Tai Tapu forget-me-not and the Te Tai Tapu daphne in north-west

Nelson. He has also discovered new populations of threatened species.

“Such is Simon’s commitment to our native flora, he grows threatened native plants at his Golden Bay home, including Pentapogon lacustris, Cook’s scurvy grass, tarata Kahurangi and coastal peppercress. The cultivation of these plants helps ensure the continuation of species should they become extinct in their natural environments and provides seedlings for

Simon Walls worked in the public service for more than 30 years, protecting and preserving the unique plants of Aotearoa New Zealand. He was first with the Lands and Survey Department from 1967, and then with DOC from its formation in 1987 until he retired last year.

He was nominated for the Loder Cup by the Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board with supporting letters from Manawhenua ki Mohua, the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, and the Nelson Botanical Society Inc.

Former Golden Bay Department of Conservation ranger Simon Walls with the Minister of Conservation Poto Williams.

‘What’s in a name?’

The curious politics of plants and weeds

Clematis. That pretty, blossoming vine, white or pink, making a froth of colour on your trellis - or maybe you have the exotic hybrids, blue or magenta, to show off a little to the neighbours. Who doesn’t love a fence full of clematis?

When the clematis species C. vitalba runs wild, we call it ‘Old Man’s Beard’ - one nursery rhyme name that covers a catalogue of garden crimes. Spiders, called ‘Daddy Long Legs.’ ‘Dandelion Clocks,’ whose parachuting seed heads entrance toddlers. Fir cones – are so useful for making Christmas decorations.

Common or popular names can help conceal the damage a plant or insect may do. In the 1880s, a woman called Jane Paterson found that out in the Australian settlement of Albury, where the pretty, purple-blue Echium plantagineum or Purple viper’s bugloss she sent home for, wanting to complete her cottage garden, got loose, ran rampant, and set out for all points east and west. It’s now called ‘Paterson’s Curse’ in New South Wales, where it fills up productive pastureland, and ‘Salvation Jane’ in South Australia, where at least it provides feed for dry-climate grazing stock.

Two names, one of them benign. Across New Zealand, with Clematis vitalba, it’s the same. ‘Old Man’s Beard’ sounds so harmless. It’s hard to react when plants have found a safe space in our imaginations - even when they’ve proven to be a

menace.

This winter on Takaka Hill, Charlie Hayford of M.A.D Conservation, working for the Takaka Hill Biodiversity Group Trust’s Rata Funded Pest-Plant Management project, was clearing out a major infestation of Old Man’s Beard from a steep gully of native bush. This is privatelyowned land, with some sections ‘retired’ from farming to let native species re-establish, while other bush pockets have never been cleared. These remnants and vegetationreturn plots act as ‘primers’ for native species habitat restoration. The last thing they need is for invasive, introduced species to take over, and strangle out everything else.

To gain a sense of the size of the threat, Charlie photographed a cut-section through the trunk and stem of a single plant. “Big enough for a coffee table,” he suggests. It’s hard to say how long this plant has been growing, but there are chokes and tangles of them in too many of the remote gullies and cliff faces of the Takaka Hill’s difficult, rocky, karst terrain. They’re prolific seeders, each of those wispy ‘beard’ tufts carrying plenty of tough little seeds and ensuring that they float away into yet another likely germination spot. “We’re having to be especially careful,” explains the Takaka Hill Biodiversity Group Trust’s Project Manager, Charmaine Petereit, “now that so many wilding pines have been controlled on the Hill. As they die back, it opens the

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canopy. That, and two heavy rain La Niña seasons, mean we need to watch out for a return of opportunistic species like Old Man’s Beard.”

Meanwhile, Charlie has been getting more training in using a chainsaw to attack the rampant growth of pest vines. “I didn’t expect to use one to attack a clematis,” he confessed. “But the more I see of what they can do, the more I understand the need to control them. They’re like

those sci-fi monsters called Triffids - they want to take over the world.”

If we called it something like ‘Strangleweed’ or ‘Choke Vine,’ we might take Old Man’s Beard more seriously.

Major infestations of Old Man’s Beard have been cleared from a steep gully of native bush on Takaka Hill.

State Highway 60 Birds Hill repairs underway

Takaka residents and regular users of State Highway 60 in Golden Bay can expect to see two lanes restored on a route that has had restricted access since late winter.

State Highway 60, Birds Hill, has been restricted to a singlelane and under traffic light management since heavy rain saw a significant movement of unstable land at the site in August. The section of highway is affected by slips above

and below the road.

Mark Owen, Regional Manager – Wellington/Top of the South, says work is now underway to restore the road to two lanes.

“Contractors are already on site creating a second traffic lane at the overslip. The aim is to have two traffic lanes completed and available to road users by the end of next week.”

Mark says the

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underslip is also being looked at, and design plans are being worked on.

“This will involve buttressing work and rockfill, and we’d hope to have work on that underway before Christmas. We intend to have the road two-laned over the summer period. That will provide some relief during the busy holiday and summer season.”

However, Mark

warns the stability of land at Birds Hill is a long-term issue. Removing the toe of the overslip could further destabilise the slope. It remains unstable and needs careful monitoring and management.

“There are no easy fixes for slip sites like this. Long-term solutions require careful and complex engineering solutions and also funding approval. Takaka residents need to

be aware that while we are doing our best to manage and maintain the road at Birds Hill, it is likely to continue to pose challenges and have more slips in the future.”

While work at the Birds Hill is underway, road users are asked to follow traffic controls and speed limits at the site. This is for the safety of drivers and roadworkers, and your co-operation is appreciated.

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and best wishes for the coming year. I hope you are able to enjoy a safe and enjoyable summer break with family and friends. Thank you for your support during the year.

Wot? No Fireman’s Pole!

The final visit for the year for the Seniornet’s Nosey Parker group was to the local fire station. The tour was prefaced by Nick Fry (advisor community readiness and recovery) and the tour was conducted by Ross Bailey, (Volunteer support Officer), who showed us through the fire station and gave us a very interesting talk on the various aspects of the Fire Emergency New Zealand and demonstrated the gear that the fire personnel use when attending an incident.

Some interesting facts of Fire & Emergency New

Zealand are that it started in in Motueka in 1912 and today nationally there are about 12,000 fire fighters of which about 10,000 are volunteers. For this we owe the many businesses and workplaces a great debt of gratitude for allowing their staff to take the time off to attend incidents.

The local station has about 260 callouts a year. Not all of these are fires but also include vehicle accidents, chemical spills and other non-fire incidents.

In movies we sometimes see firemen sliding down a pole to get

changed and into a fire truck but not so in the Motueka Brigade. The pole was removed some years ago to be in keeping with current regulations.

The firefighting gear is always at the ready. The boots and the pants are set up ready for the fire personnel to jump into. As well as this, the hoses, ladders and pumps are always maintained in full working order. The gear is checked every three months. The fire trucks carry a thermal imaging camera to check on hot spots in the ashes so that they can be dealt with.

In addition to the two fire engines there is a water tanker which carries about 12000 litres of water. These three vehicles make the fire station a bit cramped.

The group was really impressed with the visit and our thanks goes to Ross Bailey and Nick Fry who made the tour a worthwhile visit. Thank you Ross and Nick.

There are visits planned other places for next year so if you’d like to be part of it why not join Seniornet? To join, phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to seniornetmotueka. org.nz

Te Pukenga NMIT full graduation celebrations this year

Te Pukenga NMIT akonga (students) graduating this year will once again be able to cross the stage to collect their awards.

Formal graduation ceremonies are back on track for 2022 after COVID-19 forced the delay and modification of the 2021 graduation events.

This year approximately 300 akonga, their whanau and invited guests will attend ceremonies in Marlborough or Nelson.

NMIT Transitional Executive Lead, Wayne Jackson says it is important for both kaimahi (staff) and akonga to acknowledge their achievements, and he is pleased the institute can host full graduation events again.

“NMIT has managed to navigate both the anticipated and unexpected changes in the past year and

finish the year once again delivering high-quality educational outcomes,” he says. “I am proud of our learners and of the organisation as a whole.”

Following the formal ceremonies there will be the usual parade of graduands through the streets, an opportunity for photos in their formal academic regalia, and a reception hosted by the student association, SANITI.

Graduates from 2021 have also been invited to attend this year’s events.

Making sure graduates look the part in their regalia on the day, is a special group of volunteers working hard behind the scenes.

Around 30 volunteers from Soroptimist International of Nelson and others organise and main -

tain over 400 gowns, hoods and regalia available for hire across Te Tauihu.

2022 Te Pukenga NMIT graduation events taking place in Te Tauihu:

Marlborough

Date: Tuesday, 13 December Time: 2pm Venue: Marlborough Event Centre

Nelson Date: Friday, 16 December Venue: Trafalgar Centre Time: 10am and 2pm

After the completion of the formal graduation ceremony, student processions in both Nelson and Marlborough will take place.

A reception will take place at the conclusion of the procession at NMIT 322 Hardy Street, Nelson and at the Marlborough Events Centre.

More information: nmit.ac.nz/graduation

The Seniornet’s Nosey Parker group during their visit to the Motueka Fire Station.

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Pumping has begun from the new Motueka water treatment plant

Discover new authors and storylines when you choose a Christmas Surprise Read. Items will be wrapped up, issue to your library card and return your book to the library when you have finished reading it.

Take

5 Dec – 21 Dec

Choose from a variety of crafty Kits to take home and make.

Wellby Talking Café

Wednesday 14, 10am-11.30am

Drop in for a cuppa and a chat

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Wednesday 14, 12-2pm

Vintage Christmas Basket Workshop For Adults

Friday 16, 2-4pm, free

Come and assemble a small Vintage Christmas basket for some Christmas treats

Dungeon Dwellers

Friday 16, 4-6pm 13+ and adults

Create characters and ventures in this fantasy roleplaying tabletop game, for teens and adults.

Bookcafe – Christmas Gathering

Monday 19, 10.30am-12pm at Bloom café

Christmas Carols with The Mocking Birds

Tuesday 20 December, 2pm-2.45pm

Christmas Story Time and Carols

Thursday 22 December, 10am-11am

The tap on Motueka’s brand new water treatment plant was turned on last Monday, 5 December.

They are very excited to have reached this point following the construction of the new 3.5-million-dollar plant which is going to guarantee that those connected to the supply will receive the best quality drinking water available.

The new plant uses multiple water treatment barriers and follows the NZ Drinking Water Standards and Water Services Act requirements for the treatment/removal of

protozoa and bacteria. It includes UV treatment, cartridge filtration, and residual chlorine disinfection.

Chlorine was to be slowly added to the system from Wednesday, 7 December.

The treated drinking water is perfectly safe for human consumption, however if you have fish in outdoor ponds, you should turn down incoming water to an absolute trickle which dilutes any chlorine levels to a safe amount for fish.

For fish tanks inside, fill a container

of water and let it sit for at least 24 hours, then replace water one-third at a time. If you are still concerned, you can buy water treatment products at pet shops.

You may experience some changes in how your water tastes and smells initially. But in time, this will become less noticeable as more water is pumped throughout the piped network during the next few weeks.

For more information, visit the website tasman.govt.nz/ drinking-water-quality

The new 3.5-million-dollar plant is going to guarantee that those connected to the supply will receive the best quality drinking water available.

Transport funding offers big choices for Tasman

A significant injection of Government funding is expected to give residents of Richmond and Motueka greater and improved options for the way they travel every day.

Transport Minister Michael Wood announced on Sunday, 4 December that Tasman District Council has been successful in applying for funding for a share of the Government’s $350 million Transport Choices Package.

The money will be administered by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and is subject to further scoping of proposed projects.

Waka Kotahi, Manager Urban Mobility, Kathryn King is pleased Tasman has received support as part of the programme.

“Funding criteria specified projects that would deliver strategic cycling/micro mobility networks; create walkable neighbourhoods; support healthy school travel; or make public transport easier to use.”

Tasman District Council Transportation Manager Jamie McPherson says details of exactly how much money Tasman will receive are yet to be confirmed, but he expects it will be significant in accelerating projects identified in the Walking & Cycling Strategy and Richmond Transport Programme Business Case.

Examples of work likely to be included are;

Modified intersection layouts and improved crossings for pedestrians and cyclists at numerous intersections, particularly near schools, in Richmond and Motueka. Such as the Wensley/Oxford roundabout and Hill St/William St intersections

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Bus shelters, seats, and bike racks in Richmond and Motueka.

Jamie McPherson says tackling the decades-long trend towards car-dependency and increased traffic on our streets, and the associated safety and emissions consequences, will make Tasman a better place to live.

“It’s all about giving people better and safer choices about how they and their families live and move around in these areas.”

Transport Choices funding is currently indicative until Waka Kotahi works with Councils to explore how projects can be progressed in line with Transport Choices timeframes. Funding allocations may be adjusted after this con sultation.

This Transport Choices funding comes on the back of approved Waka Kotahi ‘Streets for People’ funding which is delivering on-street cycle lanes in Richmond and Mapua.

Regenerative Tourism Initiative Celebrated in Marahau

Wishing our community a peaceful and refreshing festive season

It has been a privilege to support Golden Bay and Motueka families throughout 2022. Our team is available 24/7 in your time of need, no matter the season.

Around 30 people packed into the Mãrahau Fire Station on Thursday evening to mark the launch of the Mãrahau Pledge, a regenerative tourism initiative founded by nine local tourism businesses. The pledge which formally launched in October is a locally driven initiative to advance sustainability and invest in conservation, access and biodiversity in Mãrahau Village.

The launch was attended by industry representatives, locals and agencies that have backed the pledge such as the Nelson Regional Development Agency and Tasman District Council. Tasman Mayor Tim King congratuled the operators on their leadership and said every primary industry is facing the challenge of becoming more regenerative.

“I am not surprised to learn that Nelson Tasman has the most zero-carbon operators in the country as our community really do care about these things and we lead the country in this space. We’re good at collaborating and working together for the common good and this is a great example of that.”

The Mãrahau Pledge commits the businesses to all being certified zero-carbon experiences, to working together to share knowledge around sustainability and to charge a concession fee for each foreshore crossing from Mãrahau which can then be directly invested back into Mãrahau Village. This new mechanism to raise revenue for Mãrahau means that as tourism bounces back from the pandemic, there will be a regenerative fund that

keeps investing back into improving outcomes for Mãrahau. The initiative builds on much of the good work that is already underway in the Abel Tasman National Park itself such as Project Janszoon and the Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust.

The fee will be shown on each ticketed experienced as an ‘Environmental Access Fee’ which groups together the compulsory Department of Conservation concessions, the voluntary Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust donation and the new Mãrahau Pledge fee. The money raised through the Mãrahau concession will be used to support carbon offsets and invest directly in biodiversity and conservation outcomes for Mãrahau.

The businesses have formed a charitable trust, the Mãrahau

Environmental Trust, which will facilitate the projects and funding to benefit Mãrahau.

Trust Chairperson

Johny O’Donnell said the initiative was a New Zealand first. “For a small village such as Mãrahau to be able to achieve 100% uptake across the whole spectrum of experiences in becoming zero-carbon and investing back into the community in this way is both unique and groundbreaking. It’s something we should all be very proud of.”

Chief Executive of Nelson Regional Development Agency echoed these comments by sharing that “other regions have already been in touch wanting to hear more about this initiative and see what they can learn from it to apply to their own communities.” She acknowledged the leadership of the businesses involved who have made a significant commitment during what has been a difficult and challenging time for tourism. “

The next steps for the Mãrahau Pledge was to begin supporting community-led projects and open the pledge up to local accommodation providers. With the borders open and strong forecasted bookings, it look as if the Mãrahau Pledge will continue to grow and develop over the summer season.

The Mãrahau Pledge is a regenerative tourism initiative founded by nine local tourism businesses.

Food without fire; Fire and Emergency NZ releases recipes for Kiwis under the influence

e-book with recipes for late-night snacks that don’t involve cooking on a stove including Spiced Tom - spicy tomato on toast and Not-Fried Rice - rice in the microwave.

“To help people keep safe, this campaign delivers our fire safety messages

through a unique ‘reality’ video series. Fire and Emergency invited party-goers at downtown Britomart Square on the night of an All Blacks game to try making the recipes on camera in a makeshift kitchen,” says Steve.

“We hope the videos will promote dis-

cussion and steer our drunk chefs away from risky cooking behaviour.”

The campaign includes an e-book of recipes and will run on digital and social platforms until 7 January 2023.

Fire and Emergency’s new campaign, You’re Cooked, aims to help Aotearoa’s under the influence chefs make late-night food, without causing a fire or hurting themselves.

National Manager Community Readiness and Recovery Steve

Turek says, “unattended cooking is the leading cause of house fires and injuries from house fires we attend. But there are many more injuries occurring from fires than those we attend - ACC data indicates the incidence of fire related injuries is six times higher

than our own statistics. Further, around half of fire fatalities involve alcohol or drugs”.

“Using the stove under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is particularly risky. It’s easy for people to get distracted,” he says.

“We want to offer some practical and

safer options that help satisfy cravings and keep cooks who are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol off the stove.”

Developed in collaboration with Chef Jamie Johnston of Everybody Eats, the ‘You’re Cooked’ campaign comprises an

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Under the influence chefs who make late night food are the target of Fire and Emergency’s new campaign.

School’s pou enriching their environment

A “warm and inclusive” event took place at Tapawera Area School on Wednesday, 26 October when representatives of Ngãti Apa Ki Te Rã Tò joined the school’s community for a ceremony to bless the school’s new pou.

Over the last year, the primary students at Tapawera Area School worked with artist Tim Wraight on the design and manufacture of 11 pou.

“The Pou is a colourful and meaningful addition to the school environment, and the students that participated in creating them have a sense of pride and ownership of the artworks and the processes they went through to achieve this,” says Tim. These Pou, con-

structed of timber with plywood cut-out patterns and painted in bright colours, are placed around the primary area of the school and in significant locations in the school fields.

The students underwent an extensive design process, including exploring Maori design motifs and conceptual thinking on conveying meaning through patterns. During this time, they made many drawings and paintings, and each student made a small-scale model of Pou. All of this work was exhibited in the school.

represent aspects of Te Taiao o Te Takiwa, the natural environment of their area.

The Pou represent the following eleven things they felt important: Their Maunga Tu Ao Wharepapa, the five major rivers of Motueka, Motupiko, Sherry River, Tadmor River and Wangapeka. One Pou represents Tapawera itself, and in the native planting area, three Pou represent insects, birds, and trees. Adjacent to the horticultural/ food garden, there is one Pou about that.

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says student Harry Butcher. “In the following sessions we had with Tim, we learned a lot about Maori symbolism and things like how to show simple bird and mountain and plant shapes, such as kowhaiwhai. It was an excellent opportunity for our school and I learned much about Maori culture.”

The project was enabled by a Creatives in Schools grant and teacher Marion Townsend says the school is grateful for Tim’s expertise.

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The artist then gathered all the strands of the student’s work into the eleven Pou, which

“When we first met Tim, we had no idea what to do. Most of us didn’t know what a pou was. So he told us what they were and we learned a lot about them,”

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“Our students have benefitted enormously from their work with Tim, the joy and sense of achievement in creating something authentic and purposeful that speaks to people is a genuinely invaluable and beautiful experience,” says Marion.

Pictured - Year 7’s Coby Omlo leading the haka during the blessing of pou.

Further action to tackle crime and keep Tasman safe

shatter-proof glass and bollards.

We will also make funding available to local councils where this kind of crime is prevalent – in Auckland, Hamilton and the Bay of Plenty area – matching them dollar for dollar to help fund better crime prevention measures that they see working for their local communities.

A top priority for me is making sure that Tasman communities are safe places to live, work and raise a family. As a Government, we’re focused on getting under the problems that cause crime while also making sure that appropriate consequences are in place.

Youth offending has been trending down long term, but the

recent spike that we’ve seen in ram raids is not acceptable. It’s worrying for communities and creates victims, and there’s more that needs to be done.

That’s why the Government has announced a package of practical measures to tackle retail crime, alongside new initiatives to partner with small businesses and local councils.

It includes a new fog cannon subsidy scheme which will be open to all small shops and dairies in New Zealand. We are also extending the Retail Crime Prevention Fund to help businesses that have been victim to an aggravated robbery, as well as a ram raid, to access better security measures, like CCTV systems,

When taken together, these initiatives make this the most significant crime prevention financial package in recent memory.

These next steps add to the measures this Government is already taking to combat crime and keep people here in Tasman safe.

Damien O’Connor MP for West Coast-Tasman

Damien O’Connor MP for West Coast-Tasman

Being SunSmart in our sun-shiny region

With the title of second sunniest spot in Aotearoa (top spot goes to Taranaki) comes the great responsibility of being SunSmart.

Along with Australia, New Zealand has the highest malignant melanoma rates in the world. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in New Zealand and more New Zealanders die from melanoma than die on our roads.

The good news is that prevention is as easy as slip, slap, slop. Slip on clothing and into shade, slop on sunscreen (broad-spectrum and at least SPF 30), slap on a hat, and wrap on sunglasses.

More good news: most melanomas can be successfully treated and early detection can lead to more effective treatment. Check your skin and if you notice any unusual skin changes or see/ feel a spot or mole that is different to others, see your GP for a skin examination.

Skin check vouchers

The Nelson Tasman Cancer Society just wrapped up their third year of allocating $75 skin check vouchers, with more vouchers available from October 2023. In the meantime, a number of vouchers have been reserved for GPs to allocate to the patients they know would especially benefit. If you believe you are high risk, please contact your GP to ask about your eligibility.

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If your non-profit community group is having an outdoors event this summer, protect your team with a SunSmart Shade from your local Cancer Society. Book online, or call:

The Cancer Society

Marlborough (03) 579 4379

The Nelson Tasman Cancer Society (03) 539 1137

New recreational rules for hapuku and bass

“Information from commercial catch reporting has also shown a downward trend in these fish in those areas, supporting those concerns.”

Summary of the changes:

Recreationally caught hapuku and bass will no longer have a combined daily bag limit with kingfish of five in these areas.

Recreational daily limit of two hapuku and/or bass per person per day.

The daily limits on recreationally caught hapuku (also known as groper) and bass has been lowered to a total of two per person in some areas, with a new accumulation limit of three per person on multi-day trips.

Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker says the rule changes took effect from November 28 and would aid the recovery of stocks in some areas.

The changes apply to the North Island

and the west coast of the South Island, in the Auckland East and Auckland West, Central and Challenger recreational fishing areas.

“Hapuku is a highlyvalued fish for recreational, customary and commercial fishers alike,” says David.

“These changes follow significant cuts to commercial catch allowances and will further support the sustainability of these fish.

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ing spots around the country that unofficially or officially bear the same name – Groper Rock, or Hapuku River – because they were once common there.

“Sadly, it’s very unlikely people will be able to find hapuku in those places now.

“Feedback from fishers across the North Island and upper South Island signalled widespread concern for hapuku and bass fisheries in these areas.

A new accumulation limit (for a multi-day fishing trip) of a maximum of three hapuku and/or bass.

Kingfish will continue to have a daily limit of three kingfish per person per day.

Public consultation on the changes was part of Fisheries New Zealand’s regular reviews in October 2021 and April 2022.

More information can be found on MPI’s website at https://www.mpi.govt. nz/consultations/ review-of-sustainability-measures-2022april-round/

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The daily limits on recreationally caught hapuku (also known as groper and pictured above) and bass has been lowered to a total of two per person in some areas.

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Here’s a fun question for locals; how often has someone said “Knapps” and the response has been “The Lawyers?” It’s fair to say Knapps would be our region’s most well-known law firm and for good reason. They’re a well-established, highly experienced local business who have been helping locals negotiate a raft of legal roadmaps over the decades. More recently they’ve relocated from their High Street offices to new premises at 23 Wallace St, right in the heart of central Motueka where parking is a breeze.

It’s not often we have the opportunity to interview local legal professionals. This week we were fortunate enough to sit down with Jacintha Atkinson-Manson ,Hamish Kennedy and Max Palzer to find out more.

At Knapps their culture is relaxed, down to earth and informal. They are like minded individuals who understand our community, which instantly makes for a very friendly environment. More importantly the team at Knapps genuinely care about their clients and take providing timely and accurate legal advice seriously.

Hamish has been assisting locals with legal matters for four decades, in 2013 he merged his law firm with Knapps who already had a strong identity within the great Nelson region. Not only has the merger increased the resources of the firm, it has given Knapps a truly regional focus with offices in Nelson, Richmond and Motueka.

Hamish smiles as he thoughtfully reflects on his legal career.

“I’m now acting for the children and even grandchildren of some of my clients. What’s helpful for them is I not only understand the dynamics in our region but also their family.”

It’s obvious Hamish genuinely cares about the people in our community and it’s heartening to know how driven he is to get the best possible outcomes for them. Hamish now works parttime as a consultant and the firm is fortunate to have Max Palzer as a full time solicitor based in the Motueka office. Max is very much a local having grown up in Marahau.

Jacintha is a partner at Knapps, initially joining the team in 2020. She’s well-grounded southern girl who is extremely knowledgeable in property law. More importantly Jacintha is adept at explaining how the legal system works in terms that even a person with no legal comprehension can understand. This is an admirable quality and reassuring quality to come across, especially for those who are engaging with a law firm for the very first time.

“Our firm has been structured in a way that our legal people practice in set areas of the law. Our people do not dabble in areas outside their specialities, so when dealing with someone from our firm, you can be assured of getting a true specialist,” explains Jacintha.

Together, Hamish and Jacintha kindly took the time to explain to us the importance of having legal safeguards in place and their role in doing so. From debunking legal documents, traversing property agreements, preparing wills, navigating business arrangements, safeguarding relationship property, employment agreements and family trusts, whether you are needing services as an individual or a as a business.

Knapps understands the big things in life can be hard, their hardworking team genuinely wants to help make such matters easier for you, put simply they’re here to help.

Many of us know of someone who has experienced an unpleasant outcome because legal measures were not put in place for events that some of us may feel uncomfortable talking about; for whatever reason. When we hear of such, we think to ourselves, I hope that doesn’t happen to my friends or family. But how many of us actually have the correct measures in place to ensure that it doesn’t?

Seeing a lawyer before a problem gets too big can save you anxiety and money. Let’s touch upon some of the more important legal measures for our readers.

Relationship Property

Discussing at the start of a relationship how you should divide property if you break up may seem pessimistic or untrusting, but anyone who is in a relationship now or who enters a new relationship should give the Property (Relationships) Act (the PRA) careful thought.

If you are married, in a civil union partnership or in a de facto relationship, even if you are a same-sex couple, and your relationship ends by separation or because one of you dies, you will be affected by the PRA. It applies whether a relationship ends through separation or death – and it can override the provisions of a deceased partner’s will. The Law Society has more information available about the PRA lawsociety.org. nz/for-the-public/common-legal-issues/dividing-uprelationship-property/

As it can be complex, people needing advice on this area of law should consult a lawyer, that’s where Knapps can provide invaluable assistance that will often prevent needless complications and stress to those involved in a PRA matter.

Making a Will

It is important to have a Will and regularly review and update it if necessary. If you die without a Will, then your property and personal possessions will be distributed in accordance with the Administration Act 1969 and it is possible that your estate may go to people that you did not wish to benefit from it.

Knapps advise you to look at your Will at least every five years or whenever you have a significant change in your circumstances. Listed below are some of the more common circumstances that should have you off to see your lawyer:

• relationship.

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• named in the Will dies.

It is also important to let someone know in your family where your latest Will is stored, where and when it was made and what law firm was used to draft it.

Commercial leases

Knapps are familiar with all forms of currently used commercial leases and can advise you on the appropriate lease terms, prepare lease documents for you or provide you with a plain English interpretation of existing lease documents. They can also prepare documents to transfer, renew or vary existing leases. Leases can be long-term commitments so it is extremely important that you fully understand the commitment that you are entering into.

Resource Consent Applications

Many activities require some sort of resource consent. The team at Knapps can make sure that your consent application is correctly prepared, that you receive the right advice and that you are appropriately represented at any consent hearing.

Fixed fees, no surprises

Uncertainty about legal fees can be a huge worry for clients. Knapps have tried to take some of that worry away by offering different ways of pricing our services.

We are able to offer fixed fees on some of our core services including Wills, EPOA and some residential conveyancing and Trust work. Please refer to the specific Service Page on our website for pricing.

Stunning new premises

Knapps new premises have been fitted out with their clients in mind. Their new offices are more spacious and comfortable and as mentioned earlier, parking is a breeze with a dedicated carpark at the front door.

They have also installed accessible technology, this means clients can come in and access zoom capabilities in the Knapps meeting room. It’s a wonderful, thoughtful option especially when conducting meetings with other parties where travel could become either time consuming or problematic.

Do go and see them, visit their website knapps.co.nz which is full of free information and advice or simply pick up the phone, they really are here to help make your life easier.

The friendly team at Knapps Motueka - Max Palzer, Diane McILwrick, Jacintha Atkinson-Mason, Berny Chamberlain, Lyn Blows, Sara Clelland and Hamish Kennedy.

FOCUS ON MAPUA

Mapua is a fantastic destination to explore and a wonderful community to live in. This week we discover more about the local businesses you will find in this picturesque seaside town.

Architecture Studio Mapua

Founded in 2012 by Simone Wenk, Architecture Studio Mapua provides architectural services that are focussed on resilient design, low energy consumption, low carbon footprint building construction and smart building management systems.

Simone has established roots and a strong community connection to the Nelson-Tasman region, both personally, and within her business. Her aim is to deliver increasingly efficient low impact buildings for clients who have a shared commitment to smarter, warmer, drier, healthier accommodation being part of their future. Simone welcomes all enquiries, you’ll find her located at Shed 4 in the heart of the Mapua Wharf complex.

Mapua Auto Centre

The experienced team at Mapua Auto Centre provide a comprehensive range of services in their established mechanical workshop including vehicle servicing, repairs, diagnostics, upgrades, preventative maintenance and spare parts. They are committed to providing friendly; efficient; honest and informative customer service to all of their clients.

For all your vehicle maintenance, general repairs and pre purchase inspections go and see your local mechanics at Mapua Auto Centre. You’ll find them at 20 warren place, Mapua, they’re open Monday to Friday 8am –5pm.

Signs On Time

I help business owners in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough to get the right signage so that their customers know who they are and what they do and each business owner I work with can be proud of their business brand.

I do this by gaining an in-depth understanding of the design needs of each client. Then I apply the premier signage technology and best-practice to the job in an incredibly timely fashion. I know that time is money, and I get my clients sorted asap!

Find out more at signsontime.co.nz

Omnis Cura

At Omnis Cura from the subtle energy healing to massage each person is treated individually to allow the client to heal more effectively. Omnis Cura opened in 1996 and has been successfully helping people to regain their quality of life.

Omnis Cura has been operating since 1996 under the care of Maree. Her understanding has always been that if you listen well to your client this will allow the treatment to unfold allowing the client to heal most effectively. This can be incorporated into any of the complementary therapy modalities from the subtle work of energy healing to massage.

The search for the self is ever based on an upward and inward motion. Learning to meditate in this way is great tool for gradual infusion of the soul into the personality so the outward expression becomes a synergy of soul and personality; we start to evolve.

To teach our mind about the gateway and then to let go. Building the bridge or anthakarana to the soul while rendering our personality to learn and blend with something much more than itself is pure harmony, sometimes a little hard work but the outcome is definitely the ah ha factor.

Signage by Signs On Time

Moutere Caravans

Moutere Caravans is the one stop place for all your caravan needs!

“We stock a wide range of caravan parts and accessories; from water pumps to brake shoes, roof vents, awnings and much more- even a caravan themed gift range! We have it all in our shop.” says Corinne.

In the busy workshop, Moutere Caravans install water tanks, motor movers and solar panels and they offer Servicing and repairs on English and European caravans. To see for yourself what they stock, visit them in their shop in Mahana or check out their online shop on their website www.mouterecaravans.co.nz

Rimu Wine Bar

Rimu Wine Bar is the ultimate destination for wine lovers in the Nelson region with an ever changing range of over 50 different wines available for tasting or by the glass from all around Nelson, New Zealand and the world. We also offer tasting platters for numerous gins and whiskeys and have craft beers, ports and spirits for those looking to explore something new as well as pizzas and platters available.

The Rimu Wine Bar is open daily from noon until late. There’s a cozy fire to curl up next to in the winter and lovely outdoor area where you can bask in the sun. We also have an off-license bottle shop. Find out more at rimugrove.co.nz

Anna Broster Design

Anna Broster Design offers a full range of interior design services including custom joinery and furniture design, kitchen and bathroom design, interior renovations and alterations, colour schemes, lighting, and the sourcing, specification and making of all soft furnishings.

We will manage negotiations with suppliers and trades persons, obtaining binding quotes, confirming delivery times and supervising the completion of all works to a high standard. Anna sources furniture, fabrics, antiques and decorative items both locally and internationally.

Anna’s speciality tends toward elegant and tailored interiors in a range of styles – modern, casual, sophisticated, formal or traditional – with special attention to quality workmanship and detail.

Anna Broster Disgn is located in the Cool Stores at Mapua Wharf where her showroom stocks a tantalising display of beautifully curated furnishing fabrics, homewares, furniture, rugs, lighting, mirrors, antiques, artworks and decorative accessories. Find out more at annabroster.com

As well as bespoke interior & garden design & decoration services, BROSTER provides an exciting range of both locally and internationally sourced items. These include a carefully curated range of furnishing fabrics, furniture, rugs, lighting, mirrors, antiques, artwork and decorative accessories.

Moutere Caravans have an array of gift ideas for caravan lovers this Christmas

Do you need a lawyer when you buy a house?

In our 12 Steps To Building Your Home series, we ask local law firm Knapps for their advice.

Do I need a lawyer to buy a house, and at what point should I contact one?

Yes you do need a lawyer/legal executive/conveyancer to purchase a house. We recommend you contact us when you start looking for a property so we can step you through the process, let you know at what stage we step in, what documents we will need early on, so that you are ready to move relatively quickly when you find your dream home and want to put an offer in!

What is the role of my lawyer when buying or selling a house?

To provide guidance on what should be /is in the Sale & Purchase Agreement, this Agreement is a legally binding document to sell/purchase a large asset so we need to get a number of things correct such as:

Once the offer has been accepted, the agent steps back, and the lawyers step in to then navigate you through the conditions, signing of any loan and transfership, rates, water, registration and effecting settlement, and handling of all monies.

We can also talk to you about any other asset planning documents you may want to put in place.

Is the deposit I put down on the sale and purchase agreement the same as the deposit I have for the bank?

Not always. Standard deposit on a S&P agreement is 10% of the purchase price. This is paid when the offer is unconditional, prior to settlement.

On settlement the balance of the funds is paid. This money comes into the lawyers trust account and can be a mix of: Kiwisaver/home start grant funds, gifted funds from family, loan funds and any further cash you had towards the total deposit needed for the purchase.

Can I use my Kiwisaver for the deposit or only for settlement?

You can use your Kiwisaver funds for either your deposit or to put towards the balance on settlement. It’s easiest to use other funds for the 10% deposit on the agreement and then apply and withdraw your kwiisaver funds for settlement because most providers require a minimum of 10 working days to complete the process, and you often have more time between going unconditional and settlement than you do prior.

If you don’t have 10% from other funds, then options are:

• pay the total purchase price, but this means less is paid upfront, and more on settlement

• is repaid on settlement (bank advance less of the loan advance to us and repay the overdraft internally); or

• the agent/vendors know of the delay so the timing of th deposit may be changed to reflect this, or process the withdrawal as part of your finance condition.

What conditions should I make my offer subject too and what do they each mean?

There are a number of conditions or homework you can do to check out the property before committing to purchase:

• home;

• shows the land being purchased, and anything registered on that which may affect who and how the property can be used.

• structure of the property/maintenance items etc

• the information they have on the land, propertyi, buildings, surrounding area, natural resources

• likely to give you the information relating to the property, and not necessarily the land and surrounding areas.

•els detected in the property

• you an agreed period of time to have sold your house. You may find the Vendors of the property you are looking to buy want a ‘cash out clause inserted, due to you usually needing a longer period of time for this condition than others.

100% locally owned by Michael & Talia Lynch and based in Golden Bay, Tāngata Homes build across the Tasman region. We do standard plans and can design and build your home to suit your lifestyle and budget.

Marion and Sammie Cross

Creating an idyllic landscape you love

There are many reasons why landscaping is important for your home. Not only does it add beauty and value to your property, but it can also help increase security and privacy. A well-landscaped property can also provide a place for you to relax and enjoy nature.

Sprucing up the outside of your house with a pathway, lush plants, and trees can do wonders to the look of your house from the street. It will also make your home feel more welcoming.

Whether you’re selling your home or not, it’s always a good idea to do things that are going to add value. Not only do you get to enjoy your property, but you also have more options when it does come time to move on. Landscaping is a relatively cost-effective way to improve you homes value without disrupting your everyday life.

The options are almost endless with what’s possible in a landscaping project. A new driveway, patio, a water feature, fire pit, vegetable garden, barbeque area, swimming pool, shrubs and trees are just a few things you can do to make your home more comfortable and interesting. The hardest thing about landscaping is deciding what you want to do!

Landscaping is a fairly straightforward process. Today with the amount of information readily available online, you can learn how to landscape your home yourself. Or you can let someone else do the hard work by contracting a local business.

There are many ways to increase privacy and shady areas around your property. Planting well-chosen trees will naturally improve the aesthetic of your property, while giving you a place to relax during the summer months. If you are unsure what to plant, have a look around your neighbourhood for inspiration and also to discover which plants thrive in your area.

Fencing, decking, screening panels and outdoor rooms are another great way to improve the overall look of your property.

Having a beautiful outdoor space where you can enjoy nature while still being close to your home - you’ll never have to leave the house again!

We spend so much more time at home now than ever, so why not make it exactly the way you want it. Having a relaxing outdoor area at home that fits with you lifestyle can do wonders.

Lower Moutere School’s students put on their production, Seussical, last week (wed 7th) performing for friends and whanau and a couple of other schools including the West Coast’s Whataroa School who were in the region on camp.

Ava Karetai and Marleyah Bennett.

Back from left; Tyler Sim, Matteo Moloney, Aylah Petersen, Sara Beveridge, Anna Forseutt and Liam Price. Front from left; Piper Brereton, Filip Kotvas and Nevaeh Uerata.

Samson Pine and Ashen Hill.

Felix Champagne and Slade Pine.

Emily Harrison-Mackay and Sacha Edgecombe.

That’s why it makes sense to

Global expedition racing world championships launched for Godzone 2023

This year’s launch of the brand new global Expedition Racing World Championships has cemented a bold future for the world’s largest expedition racing event, GODZONE, held each year in New Zealand and the wider adventure racing community.

The inaugural Expedition Racing World Championships to be hosted by GODZONE in Fiordland, South Island, in March 2023 has been co-developed and sanctioned by World Obstacle - Federation

Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles based in Switzerland.

“We have reflected on GODZONE’S success over the past ten chapters achieving significant global reach and worldwide recognition. We saw the opportunity to accelerate adventure racing as a sport by creating a new competition hierarchy at a championship level,” says

GODZONE Founder & Event Director Warren Bates.

“GODZONE has become the biggest, most followed, most watched and highly respected expedition event globally, and these new championships endorse that status.”

Warren says the revolutionary new competition sets an exciting vision for the sport to be more internationally recognised.

“GODZONE is now aligned with World Obstacle (WO) to develop and improve the governance and growth of the sport to meet the standards delivered at other top international sporting events. WO has the right to allocate World Championships, World Cups and Continental Championships, allowing expedition racing to gain traction on the international sporting stage.”

“It enables us to offer a significant prize pool at GODZONE to reflect the cham-

pionships status and reward top adventure racing teams while growing participation.

To win the newly minted Expedition Racing World Championships against the world’s best in the home of the sport will be the ultimate prize in 2023.”

World Obstacle is the official global governing body of various sports, including Ninja competitions, Obstacle Course Racing (ORC) and Adventure Racing.

Federation Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles

President Ian Adamson, a former adventure racer, has been instrumental in the Expedition Racing World Championships formation.

Ian says the term ‘Expedition Racing’ has been around since the early 1990s and accurately describes GODZone’s event philosophy and format.

“Expedition Racing hit the world stage with the Raid Gauloises (1989-

2008), which lead to several well-funded races with international broadcast and large prize purses like Eco-Challenge (1995-2002, 2019), X-Games (19951997), Outdoor Quest (1997-2004), and Primal Quest (20022008.) GODZONE came onto the scene in 2012 and picked up where these races left off.”

“The idea of forming an international federation was first proposed after the third medal event for adventure racing at the ESPN X-Games in 1997. We thought that if AR was good enough for the X-Games, why not the Olympic Games. However, people lost interest when the big international events and broadcasts left the sport by 2008, and the sponsors, advertisers and professional teams disappeared.”

The opportunity to restart a governing organization reemerged in 2013 Ian

says led by Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena, whom he met through EcoChallenge.

“Joe initiated the International Obstacle Racing Federation, nominating me to lead and establish. We formalized World Obstacle as a Swiss not-for-profit international sporting federation, the formal name “Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles” (FISO), in 2018 with founding national member federations from Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania - the minimum required to be a world governing body. Today there are national member federations in 110 countries on all continents – a third of which have National Olympic Committee and National Sporting Authority recognition.”

He says it’s fitting GODZONE should host the world’s first Expedition Racing World Championships.

“New Zealand is arguably the home of adventure racing, with some of the first and longest running events. The legendary Coast-to-Coast has been the proving ground for generations of top international adventure racers and is still going after more than 40 years. The 1989 Raid Gauloises, or “le Grand Traverse,” was held in New Zealand, won by New Zealanders John Howard, Steve Gurney, Russell Prince, Sandy Sandblom, and Anna Keeling.”

“This was followed a few years later by the Southern Traverse, using the same rules and format, then the Discovery Channel Adventure Race in 2000, which became the Discovery Channel World Championship Adventure Race in 2001. GODZONE continues this strong tradition, delivering world-class expedition races and draw-

ing capacity fields of the best teams in the world, which is the perfect combination for a bona fide World Championships.”

Ian adds the timing is right for launching the new global competition.

“It’s exciting to collaborate with GODZONE to offer a truly exceptional experience for the racing community and engage athletes across all adventure, obstacle and multisport. With the global obstacle and adventure communities engaged and Eco-Challenge again on hiatus, now is the perfect time to bring forward the Expedition Racing World Championships in the ancestral home of adventure racing.”

The official Expedition Racing World Championships GODZone Chapter 11 website has launched today with team entries opening on the 1st July (NZST) 2022 on a strictly limited firstserved basis; www. godzonadventure.com

Richie McCaw, Sarah Fairmaid and Rob Nichol competing at GODZone in Fiordland in 2018.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street The Shed- Every Wednesday 10 am More Info phone 027-9214074

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

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 444 4708

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson. org.nz

COMMUNITY HARAKEKE WEAVING PROJECT by Motueka Art Council is on now at the Library daily till Christmas, everyone can contribute as we weave a tree of putiputi. Special sessions for beginners wanting to learn. Free event.

COMMUNITY HOUSE Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings

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

GATEWAYTO YOUR WELLBEING The Shed is open Mon- Friday 10-2pm for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka

GREYPOWERMOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com

HOUSIE Saturday 26th November - Bring your friends for a fun afternoon followed by a cuppa. 1pm at Motueka Over 50s Social Hub 10 Pah St. Doors open at 12.30 Chris 021 2514359

INDOOR BOWLS - Monday & Wednesday 1.15 - 3pm. All Welcome. Contact Jude 027 3244226

Motueka Seniors Hub 10 Pah St.

INDOOR BOWLS at Mapua Hall, the 3rd and last Fridays of the month. Bowls at 2pm followed by “bring a plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcome. $3. Mapua Friendship Club. Contact Val 035403685.

JUSTICE OF THEPEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Cafe, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am - 12 noon

KNIT & NATTER Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359 All Welcome

MANDALA ART THERAPY A journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday, 4pm - 6pm, at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 Koha for the room - Maddy 0273366300

MOTUEKA ELYSIUM FOR WIDOWS & WIDOWERS

Arborist

Professional insured

Ph: Al 0277 808 344 or 027 494 8028

Antiques

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

meets Monday 9.30am at Muses Café High Street for coffee & chat, friendship & support. Ph Noela 5288374 or Carol 5285027

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas holiday season. We’ll see you next year. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm

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

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd and 4th Thursday every month 1-3pm. St Andrews lounge. 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS A small band will be on a truck in a street near you playing Christmas music.

Email:motueka.brass@gm ail.com or phone 02102233244

MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOYLIBRARY Motueka District Toy Library on 44 Pah st. Open 10am11:30am Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturday 10am - 12pm. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages

MOTUEKA COASTAL BUS service operates Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, leaves Motueka i-SITE at 9.30am to Tasman & Mapua, then Richmond CBD & the Aquatic Centre, returns 1pm. Return fare Motueka to Richmond CBD $10. Pre-booking essential via Motueka i-SITE 03 528 6543 MOTUEKASENIORNET have one on one help sessions with any iOS, Android and Windows devices every Thursday 10-12. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka. org.nz

MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB Daywalk at Waitui this Sunday 13th November. Members see your trip list for contact details. Not a member? https://www. motuekatrampingclub.org/ for details on how to join. MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP Walks every Thursday. For information contact our Secretary at secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com, 0212640403 and check our website www.motueka50pluswalkers. org.nz

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). Contact 022 6822 373 to book a ride / mapuawheels@gmail. com, 24hrs notice required.

NELSON ASTHMA SOCIETY Better Breathers Class Motueka is back on! Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Wharf Road, Mondays at 11:30am - 12:30pm. $5 per class. Contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 03 544 1562 or email asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz

NELSON TASMAN REGION HOSPICE Tree of rememberance outside Westpac Bank Friday 16th December 10am-4pm. Outside House Of Travel 19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd 10am-2pm. Phone Jan 5286732

NELSON RAILWAY Railcar will be running Sat 17th &

For Sale

Sun 18th on demand from 11am, weather permitting. Check our fb & website for school holiday timetable.

NVCPRACTICEGROUPS (2) starting in Motueka

Thursday October 2022 – 1pm contact Vikki Lee at vikkijlee@gmail.com and 7pm contact Margaret McCallum at margaret@margaretmccallum.com.

Koha for use of space

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

REBUSMOTUEKA No meeting month because of the Friday Christmas lunch. Next meeting will be Friday 17th Febuary 2023

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

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

RUMMIKUB Thursdays 1 - 4pm friendly group includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359

RUM MORRIS DANCERS. Light hearted musicians and dancers. 7pm Tuesday at the Lower Moutere Scout Den. Embrace your inner unicorn with these delightful people. rummorris@gmail.com.

SENIORNET MOTUEKA Wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year holiday To join Seniornet, Phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz

SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust, Contact us today. Housing@GHT.CO.NZ, ph:03-5457100

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

TASMANWRITERS 24th November, 5pm - 6.30. Rebekah Ballagh, author/illustrator presents a free demo/training session on how to use Instagram to engage with readers. New members welcome. Ali 03 5268786

THEDOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKINGGROUP

Meeting on Thursdays at 9AM by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 min, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people! Phone: 03 528 8358 This month it will be an informal social get together.

TOASTMASTERSMOTUEKA Resuming 1st Febuary 2023. Toastmasters Motueka meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St, Motueka. 6.45pm start. Gain speaking confidence, friendly environment. More info, Ph Sierra 027 844 4765 or Peter 027 746 8311 WALK 4 HEALTH Every wednesday 10am, at Mot Community Garden, 30 min walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Contact 027 930 5310 or welontrack@gmail.com

HANDYMAN Storage. Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26

Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer

Death Notice

AMYES, MARK

Mark Passed away peacefully at home with Sarah, Josh, and family by his side on Saturday 10th December. We will be forever grateful to the Motueka Community Nurses, Nelson Oncology and the Nelson Hospice for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Mark and our family. Messages may be sent to the family at 228 Brooklyn Valley Road, RD3 Motueka. A private memorial will be held and any donations in Mark’s name may be made to Nelson Hospice.

TREWAVAS COLIN

JOSEPH

Of Hawera (formerly of Motueka) Passed away peacefully on Monday November, 21 2022. In his 81st year. Dearly loved brother and brotherin-law of Morrie and Bev (Motueka). Loved Uncle of Brad and Family (Rotorua), also Glen and Family (Nelson). Colin, we truly hope your life long wish, upon your passing,to dwell in The House of The Lord, forever more, has been granted

To Steve and family, Mark and Family, Anna and Family and Tana, our most sincere heartfelt and deepest sympathy is extended to you all in your very sad loss of a loved Father and Grandfather. Colin, may you rest in Heavenly peace with your beloved Janet. So sadly missed and so fondly remembered by your loving family, relatives and your many, many friends far and wide.

“Bless you”

Funerals

LIGHT STEEL TIP TRAILER

Suit small car, new WOF & Rego, view at Flat 1 Vasper St. 021 0886 4321

Trades

TASMAN BLASTING SERVICES

See website for details: www.

tasmansodablasting. co.nz or Ph. 022 528 8159

Public Notice

VEHICLE FOR SALE?

If you have a vehicle you don’t need anymore, sell it in The Guardian classifieds.

DIDYOUKNOW... The Guardian offers free ‘found’ ads! Drop in and see us at 19 Wallace Street, Motueka.

Situations Vacant

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

TBC TRUST

We are seeking applications for local (Tasman/Motueka)

Driver to join our Team.

The position available is permanent/part-time as well as covering Driver absences on our regular Bus Routes. Applicants must hold current Class PSL and pass the MOE Police Vetting Process.

This position offers very attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibility involved. For further information and job description please contact Wayne on phone: 020 4114 8688 or email: transport@tbctrust.org.nz

Registered Nurse

The Jack Inglis facility is a community owned, not for pro t Aged Care Home situated in the stunning Tasman region.

We are big enough to make a real di erence in our community but small enough to genuinely care about our sta as well as our residents. We pride ourselves on the exceptional outcomes we deliver to everyone in our care.

When you join us at Jack Inglis, you will be given the support you need to succeed and grow. We provide a safe, friendly, inclusive, and diverse work environment for our team members.

About the role:

We currently have a permanent position available for Registered Nurse (full time / part time). You will assist in providing clinical leadership and support the Clinical Manager in all areas of service delivery within our facility. The ideal applicants will be passionate about leading our Caregivers to help provide exceptional patient care.

About you:

You will have excellent organisational skills, be exible and open-minded, and work successfully as a part of a committed team. You will also demonstrate and have the following skills and experiences:

1 Demonstrated nursing experience

2 Committed to continuous quality improvement and personal development

3 Current NZ Nursing Council APC

For our people:

We work hard to accommodate roster requests and are a family friendly workplace. We provide a safe, friendly, inclusive, and diverse work environment. Our modern facilities are surrounded by gardens and conveniently located just a few minutes' drive of the shops and services of the Motueka township. Our bene ts include:

1. Onsite parking

2. We have regular RN shift options of 1. night shift fri, sat and sun and 2. Full time or part time morning shifts mon- fri.

3. Competitive wages

Apply:

To apply please email your CV and covering letter to: karin@jackinglishome.nz or download an application form from our website.

PAPER DELIVERERS WANTED

Seeking community leaders for our Steering Group

Are you passionate about the Motueka Catchment?

Would you like to see the river and community thrive into the future?

Do you have good community connections and aninterest in bringing diverse groups together?

The Motueka Catchment Collective is looking for people who have a close a nity with the catchment to join our Steering Group. If you are interested in guiding this initiative or know someone who would be, please contact the MCC convenors Jo Leyland & Roger May through motcatchment@gmail.com

We aim to assemble a diverse Steering Group of up to 12 people that includes experience in horticulture, pastoral farming, forestry, ecology, small landholdings, recreation and urban issues, and we would like to ensure representation from the upper, middle and lower catchment. Two positions will also be held on the Steering Group for manawhenua iwi.

The main issues the Collective plans to address are biodiversity, sedimentation, plant pests, river gravel management, access, and water quality monitoring. The Collective is now in the exciting position of having 3 years of funding recruiting a Catchment Coordinator to implement the work.

Steering Group members will be voluntary and be responsible for approving the project implementation plans and budget. It is expected that initial meetings of the group will be held monthly. The group will have the administrative support of the Tasman Environmental Trust as well as a paid secretary.

If you would be interested in representing your community and helping to guide decisions for the Collective, please be in touch!

Applications of Expressions of Interest close 27 th January

HOMESTAY PARENTS

Motueka High School is pleased to be welcoming international students back to the school and community. We are seeking expressions of interest from warm, welcoming families who would like the experience to learn another culture and accept a student into their whanau. Police vetting is a requirement for all persons over 18.

If you have a spare room inside your home and would like to know more, please email nicki.saundersloder@motuekahigh.school.nz for an information pack or contact Naomi on 027 297 0601.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PUBLICATION DATES AND DEADLINES

NEWSLINE UPDATES

Holiday hours and services 2022/2023

We're on call these holidays. For urgent or emergency issues, you can contact us 24 hours a day on 03 543 8400, or via your local Service Centre number:

• Richmond 03 543 8400

• Murchison 03 523 1013

• Motueka 03 528 2022

Tākaka 03 525 0020

Service centre hours

All service centres – Richmond, Motueka, Tākaka and Murchison – will close from 3.00 pm Friday 23 December and reopen as usual at 8.00 am on Wednesday 4 January.

Library hours

Richmond, Motueka and Tākaka libraries will close at 5.00 pm Friday 23 December and reopen on Wednesday 28 December. They will close again from Sunday 1 to Tuesday 3 January. They will be open again as usual from Wednesday 4 January. Murchison Library will be closed during the same time/dates as the Murchison Service Centre.

Rubbish and recycling

This year, rubbish and recycling collections over the holiday period remain the same across the District due to Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on a Sunday.

Our resource recovery centres will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Opening hours will otherwise stay the same. Opening hours vary for each centre and you can find details on our website. Please place your recycling bins and bags on the roadside in a location where our drivers can see them clearly. If you leave the area before collection day or have extra, you can drop your official rubbish bags and recycling at any resource recovery centre free of charge.

Kaiteriteri and Mārahau rubbish and recycling over summer

We are increasing the frequency of rubbish collection in Kaiteriteri over the busy summer season.

From 19 December until 19 February, we will be picking up refuse daily on weekdays. Please ensure your bags are ready for collection by 7.00 am each morning.

There will also be weekly kerbside recycling collections in Kaiteriteri and Mārahau this summer. It will be picked up every Monday, starting Monday 27 December.

In Kaiteriteri, recycling can also be taken to the public recycling bin in the car park opposite the beach.

Do you have more glass recycling than usual?

Please don't overfill your glass recycling crate, if you do, it won’t be emptied. The contents can’t sit above the top lip of the crate, and it shouldn’t weigh more than 12kg. When the crates are overfilled the bottles can fall and break, risking injuries to our collection team and others. You are welcome to put out more than one crate and you can buy additional crates from any of our service centres or resource recovery centres for $26.

Consents and other requests

The statutory clock for LIMs, Building Consents, Resource Consents and LGOIMA requests stops on 20 December and restarts on 11 January. This means that processing times for these applications will be extended and any working days during this period are not counted towards the statutory timeframes.

Be in the know with Antenno

We’re using a free mobile app called Antenno to send you alerts and notifications about places and topics you care about, like reminders about recycling or road closures. There are two ways you can use Antenno: receive notifications from us about the places you have marked as important to you or report back to us on issues or feedback.

Antenno lets you choose the places you want to be alerted about, so you're not being alerted about things that don't affect you. You can have multiple "places" which could be the area you live in, work or where your holiday home is for example. You can expect to see updates from Council on a wide range of things.

Summer Events Guide

The Nelson Tasman Summer Events Guide 2022/2023 is out now! Keep an eye out for a copy in your letterbox, pick one up from one of our service centres or download a copy from our website, tasman.govt.nz/summer-events-guide.

For reporting issues, the app conveniently adds the location to a photo so we can log the problem, including a description of it and your contact details. It's an easy way to get in touch with us. Antenno is simple and easy to use and no personal information or log on details are required. Download it for free from your relevant app store today.

Floating flamingos should stay in the pool!

Enjoy your day at the beach but leave the inflatable toys at home – that's the message from our Harbourmaster as he prepares for a busy holiday season on the water.

Small blow-up boats, large plastic swans, super-sized floating flamingos and colourful donut rings are great fun in the pool but can pose a real danger at the beach.

Harbourmaster Dan Cairney says they may look like fun, but when you’re on them the wind can easily blow you out to sea.

Before buying inflatable toys as Christmas presents, people should stop and think about where they will be used.

Dan says they are not ideal for the beach, it only takes a little bit of a breeze and things can quickly turn sour. He says a couple of summers ago during a regular patrol he came across a pair of foreign tourists who had picked up a couple of cheap small blow-up boats and set off out to sea from Kaiteriteri on a fishing expedition.

“They were having fun, but neither had a lifejacket –they were extremely fortunate the weather was good, or it would have been a vastly different story.”

Dan says they were more than half a kilometre offshore and had just caught a big spiky barracouta, so he lent them lifejackets and escorted them back to safety. Another popular but dangerous spot is when the tide is flooding out of the Kaiteriteri lagoon.

In 2019, two girls close to drowning were dragged to shore by other swimmers in a dramatic rescue.

Dan says these currents are especially bad during king and spring flood tides and younger inexperienced swimmers or those using inflatable devices can end up being swept out into Kaiteriteri Bay.

COUNCIL HUI

Meetings will take place in person and via Zoom. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link. Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond.

Tasman District Council

Thursday 15 December, 9.30 am

Motueka Community Board

Tuesday 20 December, 4.00 pm. Motueka Library, 32 Wallace Street

Tasman District Council

Thursday 22 December, 9.30 am

New CEO for Sport Tasman

Ed Shuttleworth has been appointed the new chief executive of Sport Tasman, taking up the appointment on Monday, 16 January 2023.

power that involvement in sport and active recreation has to transform lives and communities.

from Nigel Muir, who has been Sport Tasman’s CEO for the past 13 years.

Ed Shuttleworth has been appointed the new chief executive of Sport Tasman.

Ed has an extensive background in sports management, with senior roles at the International Cricket Council (ICC) and New Zealand Cricket. His international and national sports administration roles along with previous experience in finance and business, combined with his connection to our region, make him the ideal candidate for this role.

He brings with him firsthand knowledge of the

In his most recent role at the ICC, Senior Manager of Global Development, he managed and successfully launched a global school participation programme across 92 countries, and was a champion for diversity, equal opportunity and gender equity. Ed is an active participant in sport himself, with a lifelong involvement in badminton, rugby and cricket.

More recently he has taken on the challenge of ultra-marathons and ocean swimming.

Ed will be taking over

Under Nigel’s leadership the Sport Tasman team have achieved a great deal for the community. Nigel leaves the organisation in great health, with a solid foundation for Ed to build on to keep improving community wellbeing and to help ensure more people are more active, more often.

Nigel finished on Friday, 9 December. Tony Thomas, Sport Tasman’s General Manager Spaces and Places was acting CEO until Ed took up his role.

Call to control dogs after penguin deaths

The Department of Conservation is urging dog owners to control their dogs after five little blue penguins/korora were killed in dog attacks in Nelson Tasman since the breeding season started in June.

In the most recent dog attack, an adult was killed in its burrow, leaving two chicks. Linda Jenkins from Love Our Little Blues (Taman Bay Blue Penguin Trust) rescued the two chicks and the other parent when it returned to the burrow the next morning.

The chicks and adult are being hand fed by vet Mana Stratton as it takes two adults to feed and raise them.

Four weka were also recently attacked by a dog in Bishopdale Avenue in Nelson, with one having to be euthanised by a vet.

DOC Motueka

Community Ranger Helen Forsey says dog owners have responsibility for controlling their dogs to keep native wildlife safe.

“Keeping dogs under control enables dogs and wildlife to safely share beaches and other places. It’s a legal requirement for dog owners to carry a lead in public, even in an offlead area and to keep dogs confined within their property when

at home. Dog owners should also be able to call their dog back straight away, not only to protect wildlife but also to keep their dog safe.

“On the beach, walk with dogs on the wet sand to avoid disturbing shorebird nesting areas in sand dunes or around driftwood. Stay clear of groups of resting shorebirds to avoid stressing them.

“Little blue penguins are vulnerable when moving between the sea and their nests at dawn and dusk, so people should be more aware of them at these times.

“Penguins and other ground dwelling native birds can’t escape dogs easily. It takes just a second for a dog to cause a fatal injury to a penguin.

“Local community groups in Nelson Tasman are working hard to protect native wildlife like little blue penguins by reducing predators and restoring their habitat. It’s extremely disheartening to see wildlife killed in such a needless and preventable way.”

A Lead the Way campaign is trying to avoid these situations through advocacy and awareness, by empowering dog owners to share the beach safely with wildlife.