The Guardian - 14 July 2021

Stitching for chopper missions

Motueka Quilting Connection president Sue Hayward shares a joke with Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust’s general manager Paula Muddle last week. The quilters presented Paula with a cheque for $1500, from funds raised during last year’s quilting show raffles.

From left: Shirley Cooper, Sue Hayward, Kay Palmer, Paula Muddle and Lesley Conning.

Career spent making a difference to kids’ lives

It was the late seventies when Annie Simmons qualified as a teacher in her native UK, and in 1981 she immigrated to New Zealand with her husband, also a teacher, and settled in Oamaru.

“My family has a long history with New Zealanders which dates back to the war,” says Annie. “When I got out to New Zealand I realised the great god had gifted me to the wrong family and I was a New Zealander all along!”

Trained in special education, Annie remained in that field most of her career, until her retirement last week.

It was only a few years after arrival when Annie made the move north to warmer climes.

“I was working in Dunedin at the time and being pelted by wind and rain and generally miserable weather. I thought then I should have stayed in England for this

weather so upon a little investigating I decided the Coromandel or Nelson area fitted my bill.”

Scanning for jobs Annie soon found employment at Nelson’s Maitai School and it wasn’t long before she was promoted to assistant principal. It began a long history of local schools for Annie and many of our region’s past students have reaped the rewards of her teaching passion.

After a two year hiatus to teach in Kuala Lumpur, Annie became a RTLB (Resource teacher: Learning and Behaviour) and settled in at Motueka South School for ten years before heading to Parklands to take on the role of Special Education programmes coordinator.

Other teaching stints saw her sharing skills at Mapua, Mahana, Upper Moutere, Appleby and Brooklyn schools.

“I’ve really enjoyed

being part of a solution for families who are facing struggles. When working with kids with special needs you get to know the whole family and teacher and develop a relationship with everybody, even with the

tougher ones,” says Annie. Now though, the time has come for Annie to retire from the classroom and get cracking on the house renovations her and her husband have planned.

“We’re going to become grey nomads for while though, we have a caravan and are planning on traveling through New Zealand and then we’d like to go to Australia and possibly England, Covid permitting.”

Annie Simmons has worked at many of our region’s schools during her teaching career.

Paint, pupils and police deal to fence’s graffiti

Left: The graffiti had continuously appeared over 15 months.

Right: Tasman School’s Weka Class, year 6 & 7 students, painted over graffiti on a fence near their school.

Below: The finished result.

It was around 15 months ago when graffiti first appeared on a fence near SH60 in Tasman, and in the months following as “idiots added to it”, the eyesore frustrated local police officer Grant Heney.

“Every time I drove past it, it annoyed me so a couple of weeks ago, I thought I’m going to do something about it,” says Grant.

Given the go-ahead by Opus who are in charge of State Highways, Grant’s next port of call was Motueka’s Guthrie Bowron who generously donated two 10 litre pails of paint.

Armed with permission and paint, Grant just needed to recruit a reliable team of painters, so given the grafitti’s location he popped into the nearby Tasman School.

“We have been part of several community projects in our village such as planting, rubbish collection, water monitoring and predator trapping. We try to encourage all our tamariki to share a responsibility for their community and they can see that the school is a really vital part of Tasman,” says Tasman School’s Weka class teacher, Cate Cable.

Cate together with her students joined Grant on Tuesday, 29 June and in an hour the team painted the entire fence, receiving numerous toots of support from passing motorists.

“The kids loved it! It’s the end of term, so any opportunity to get outside into the fresh air is soaked up. We had planned to take two hours but I have some enthusiastic painters so we had not just touched up, but painted the entire fence in under an hour,” says Cate.

The year 6 and 7 students who make up Weka class were

proud of their efforts and enjoyed pointing it out to their parents.

“It felt really good getting rid of the graffiti, it looks much better. I think the people that do it aren’t treating the community well, and it makes the area look messy, especially when they don’t spell correctly,” says Sam Moynan (10).

The Police are grateful to Tasman School for their willingness in participating.

“This was a fantastic opportunity for our Police staff to do some hands-on work with our local young people and make a difference at the same time.”

Righteous words, alive and loud

Wrap yourself in righteousness and prepare for the hurricane of words that tumble like a river of life from the wide-open heart of Carrie Rudzinski and Ken Arkind - performance poets and slam champions of the poetry world.

Together they will share the concert stage at the Mussel Inn in Golden Bay on Thursday, 22 July during their third visit to the Nelson region since 2011.

Ken Arkind is a United States National Poetry Slam Champion who has performed his work and facilitated workshops across the world. He has performed alongside U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins and is the author of two collections of poetry including Coyotes (Penmanship Books), and has appeared on multiple TEDx Stages, HBO, The Huffington Post, TVNZ, and NBA. com. He has been arrested for being loud on several occasions!

“If we could bottle the hallelujah on the inside of this guy’s windpipe there’d be

more believers in poetry than there are in Jesus, who coincidently was the last hairy guy to talk this good,” says Andrea Gibson, World Of Women’s National Poetry Slam Champ.

Carrie Rudzinski is a poet, published author, and teaching artist who has performed over the past 16 years in 6 different countries and across the United States. She is blessed with a delivery that ricochets like a bullet of love off a beating heart.

Carrie ranked 4th in the world at the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam and is a co-founder of the JAFA Poetry Slam, Auckland’s only monthly poetry competition. Carrie has authored multiple books and spoken word albums.

In 2019, she won the Pussy Riot award at the Auckland Fringe Festival and received a standing ovation at TedX Christchurch.

Featured in Bustle, HuffPost and Teen Vogue, her poems have been published in such collections as

Landfall, The Spinoff, Stasis Journal, Learn Than Burn, Catalyst and Muzzle. She is the co-creator of How We Survive, a feminist poetry show which she toured to Nelson back in 2019.

“I first heard these two spoken word artists in Wellington back in 2011”, says promot-

er, Mark Raffills, “and I have been a fan ever since”.

“The impact they have had on spoken word performance in this country has been that of a hurricane! I can assure you they deliver a show that will leave you gasping for breath and believing like you never have

before in the power of the word.”

Thursday 22 July 7.30 pm

Callum Prichard Christchurch “I wanted to be a psychologist.”

Charlotte Wilson Christchurch “I’d be a marine biologist.”

Craig Hibbs Motueka “An online gamer.”

Paul Dixon Motueka “A brain surgeon.”

Carrie Rudzinski and Ken Arkind Mussel Inn, Golden Bay

$10 door sales only.

World slam poets Ken Arkind and Carrie Rudzinski to shatter the night at The Mussel Inn next Thursday.

Hitching the length of New Zealand for charity

What started with a surplus of banana pancakes has resulted in a group of six travellers from as many different countries hitchhiking the length of New Zealand raising money for suicide prevention organisation, I AM HOPE.

Meeting at Auckland’s Earth Beat Festival in March, the group discussed the possibility of a hitchhiking race while sharing pancakes. Their conversation soon turned to youth suicide and it wasn’t long before they deter-

mined they could incorporate their hitching idea with raising money at the same time.

Breaking into pairs, the group involving a Kiwi, Italian, Indian, American, Malaysian and German stuck their thumbs out from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

“Our aim was to help facilitate the conversation on mental health, and raise support for Gumboot Friday. We also want to promote hitch-hiking as a means of sustainable and sociable transport, a practical way to

bring back the beauty and magic of human encounters through conservation and connection.”

In last year’s figures released by the Ministry of Justice suicide rates had increased for four consecutive years and we are one of the leading countries in the world for youth suicide.

It’s a statistic that saddens and shocks the foreigners in the group as they’ve come to love New Zealand and our people.

“It’s important in New Zealand and

anywhere globally to speak about mental health. People need to know that it’s okay to share when they’re struggling.”

With more than $25,000 donated through the group’s Givealittle page, they’ve surpassed their goal of raising $50,000 for the charity after Auckland-based company, United Industries offered to match donations dollar for dollar.

“We’re so proud to have done this and to hopefully make a difference.”

Michelle Ding and Melanie Sandhaas are two of the six who have hitchhiked the length of New Zealand raising money for the I AM HOPE charity.

Motueka Menz Shed members Stewart Fowler and Brian Dunnill working on picnic tables requested by the Tasman District Council for the Motueka community.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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Winter Booksale

12 – 24 July, bargains galore.

Fantastical Fairy Tales Holiday Programme

13 July Art Makerspace, 10am-11.30am

14 July Board Games All Day

15 July Storytime & Craft,10am – 11am, for ages 4+

16 July Teller of Tales – Nick Deval –Smith, 10.30am-11am. For ages 6+

20 July Fantastical Fairy Tale Evening, 6pm-7pm bookings essential

22 July Storytime & Craft, 10am-11am, for ages 4+ Scavenger Hunt, for 5-12 year olds

“MAGIC” – MTG

Discover “Magic The Gathering”, a card game of strategy and skill.

Fridays 4-6pm & Saturdays, 10.45am-12.45am

For Youth 15yrs-20s, bring MTG cards & snacks

Bookcafe

Monday 19 July, 10.30am-12pm

Topic: The Reading brain in the Digital Age : Paper vs screen.

International Chess Day

Tuesday 20 July

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New Motueka Library closing in on building milestones

Construction of the new Motueka Library continues to reach key building milestones as the $5 million project moves closer to the start of its new chapter.

The 1100 square metre purpose-built facility - located at Deck’s Reserve between the iSite Visitor Information Centre and Kiyosato Japanese Gardens - is due for completion in November and scheduled to open in February 2022.

Work began in September last year, with the screw pile floor put down in February and the mono-pitch roof installed in March.

Project manager Adam Henderson says progress had been driven by good weather which had meant minimal delays.

“It’s evolving every month and once it’s closed in it’ll look different again – each stage of building is a changing landscape and every time people see it there’s something new that has been added.”

The next milestones for the project involve the installation of windows and doors, first fit out of services such as wiring, as well as ceiling and wall bracing.

The building is expected to be closed in by mid-July.

Coman Construction and architects Jerram Tocker Barron have carried out the construction and design of the project.

A low-carbon approach to construction has seen minimal steel and concrete used in favour of timber and other environmentally-friendly materials, as well as implementation of passive heating and cooling systems.

The project has also received $500,000 of external funding from Lotteries and the Rata Foundation for sustainable upgrades including rainwater containment, insulation upgrades and solar power panels mounted on the roof.

Adam says external

landscaping would take a holistic view of the library and how it tied in with the surrounding area.

The current library on Pah Street is 453sqm – less than half the size recommended by the Library and Information Association of New Zealand (LIANZA) for a community the size of Motueka.

Libraries Manager Glennis Coote says staff run a wide range of well-supported events and programmes in the existing library, despite the space limitations.

However, the enlarged space in the new library will allow enough space to comfortably deliver a wide array of programmes and events.

Quiet seating and study areas and the social area will provide comfortable seating and tables where people can meet up, socialise and collaborate.

There will also be dedicated areas for children and teens, including an outdoor deck on the northern side of the building.

A spacious community room with capacity for around 60 people will be available for the public to run their own meetings, events and workshops.

“Our vision is to have the library truly be a place for everyone,” says Glennis.

Glennis says a larger library also offered more space to store and display collections, with 5,000 new items being added in time for the opening.

Council staff and members of the Motueka Community Board were given a walk-through of the site on June, 15.

Motueka Community Board chairman Brent Maru says he was pleased that construction was running to schedule and excited about the new Library’s value as a social and learning hub to benefit the whole community.

“This feels like more than a library – it is the facility that Motueka deserves.”

Motueka’s new library is making solid progress.

On the last day of Term 2, Parklands School finished off their book week with a wonderful parade along High St, Motueka. Students and teachers alike were dressed up for the occasion and the result was ‘Out of this World’. To all of our younger readers, have a fantastic school holidays!

Opportunities at Motueka Abbeyfield

Abbeyfield, an international organisation, was founded in 1956 with thirteen houses now currently operating around New Zealand.

Motueka Abbeyfield, which opened in 2002, offers a proven, practical solution to the needs of independent older people for affordable housing in the company of others. Our Motueka house is home to ten residents, each with their own private studio.

The housekeeper provides all meals, does the household shopping, looks after the shared areas and generally supports the residents.

Every Abbeyfield house is managed by experienced volunteers who care about older people and help you maintain your independence.

Their voluntary contribution keeps the rent at an affordable

level, even if National Superannuation is your main income.

No capital contribution is required. The fortnightly rent covers your board and lodging, power, food, and all the overheads. Abbeyfield residents are eligible for the Living Alone Allowance, and the Accommodation Supplement may apply in some circumstances.

Eileen Wilkins, who has been involved since 1995 holding a variety of roles in

Abbeyfield during her time on the committee, is now retiring.

The committee extend their thanks for her “huge contribution” to Motueka Abbeyfield.

Two other valued members have also recently resigned.

Currently the existing committee consists of: Geoff Milnes (chairperson), Lindsay Roberts (secretary), Judith Lucre (treasurer), retired G.Ps Alan Brookes and Bob Anderson, R.S.A. delegates Barry and Clare O’Neill.

Calling all of Aotearoa’s biosecurity heroes

Entries are open for this year’s Biosecurity Awards, which celebrate the fantastic mahi being done to protect Aotearoa.

iwi, hapu, government, and tamariki around the country, who contribute to biosecurity, in our bush, our oceans and waterways, and in our backyards.

The Award categories are:

• Community Award

• Maori Award

Motueka Abbeyfield would therefore welcome communityminded individuals with a passion for the elderly to join this team. To add to this team, they are looking to employ a housekeeper/cook/camp mother for their wonderful ten residents before October this year.

If you are interested in finding out more please contact: Geoff Milnes 027 488 3250, or Judith Lucre 528 9695, or Lindsay Roberts 027 4321 145.

Over the years, Biosecurity New Zealand has received all kinds of entriesfrom a dairy company that established a Farming Excellence Programme for biosecurity, to a group of young volunteers stamping out catfish. The awards honour diverse efforts and achievement.

“It takes all of us to protect what we’ve got. Over the past few years, through these awards, we have learnt about the incredible and innovative ways New Zealanders contribute to protecting our biosecurity system,” says head of Biosecurity New Zealand Penny Nelson.

Entries are open to all organisations, volunteers, businesses,

“Sometimes people don’t realise the work that they are doing is helping to protect Aotearoa - whether that be trapping pests, weed control in our rivers or killing catfish - every little bit helps to maintain Aotearoa’s enviable status of being free from many of the most significant pests and diseases that could impact our way of life,” says Penny.

”Safe-guarding our taonga and ensuring New Zealand’s biosecurity system remains resilient, effective and world-leading is everyone’s responsibility. We want to celebrate the people who do it, day in and day out.”

Entries close on July 31. Find out more about the Awards and enter, visit https://www. thisisus.nz/

• Industry Award

• Kura (School) Award

• Eagle Technology Local and Central Government Award

• Bioprotection Aotearoa Science Award

• Mondiale VGL Innovation Award

• AsureQuality Emerging Leader Award (open to nominations)

• Minister’s Biosecurity Award (open to nominations)

+ New Zealand Biosecurity Supreme award: All category winners are eligible for the New Zealand Biosecurity Supreme Award.

Motueka Auto Shoppe’s Good Sort awarded

Motueka Auto Super Shoppe’s Mike Trainor has been declared a ‘Good Sort’ by the MTA.

Motueka Auto Super Shoppe’s Mike Trainor is the recipient of the MTA’s inaugural national ‘Good Sort’ award for going the extra mile, showing he cares and being there.

“I was very surprised but it was definitely good to get it,” says Mike.

Renowned as one of those guys you

can always rely on, Mike has an excellent rapport with customers and works hard at providing the best service possible.

His workmates say he is the “fun, jovial member of staff who always keeps the workshop a great environment to be in”.

Also one of our volunteer firefighters Mike tirelessly gives

plenty of his time, energy and help to people, particularly at times when it’s needed the most.

Motueka Auto Super Shoppe owner operator Paul Hawkes says Mike’s award is “totally deserved”.

“Mike’s the kind of guy that always puts up his hand to help out. During Covid I became pretty

snowed under, but one call to Mike and he was in here helping out, completely willing,” says Paul.

Nominated by the operations manager Becs Greaney, Mike took home a $100 Farmers prezzy card and won a work shout for the Award.

He now goes in the draw for a major prize later in the year.

Feral goats culled in the Abel Tasman Park

A collaborative project with Golden Bay landowners, Project Janszoon and the Department of Conservation is seeing feral goat numbers drastically reduce around the Abel Tasman National Park’s Golden Bay boundary.

Project Janszoon is funding DOC to undertake feral goat control on private land surrounding the park as part of a multi-year trial. Feral goats eat most native plants, destroying anything within their reach and eating young seedlings, effectively stopping forest regeneration. DOC biodiversity ranger Amanda Harvey says two rangers, Ari Richmond and Merlin Fredrick, have culled over 826 feral goats from the park halo since November 2020 using a combination of ground and aerial hunting. “It’s the first time we’ve done such a large control programme and it’s getting much harder to see feral goats now. We used to see mobs of 40-50, now we are seeing ones and

twos,” says Amanda.

Project Janszoon director Bruce Vander Lee says landowners have been really supportive and as more are hearing about the trial they are keen to get involved. “We are delighted at the support and success. We are working with a view that the national

park and its surrounds are one, as pests don’t pay attention to borders. Taking out so many feral goats benefits everyone and we should start seeing the impacts on the forest understory in the next few years,” he says.

The feral goat control began in East Takaka as that is a

hotspot for feral goats. The plan is to keep the pressure on and move north over the next few years. Amanda says the team is doing a great job. “It’s easy country for feral goats but not for hunters and dogs, it’s pretty gnarly out there, and they are doing an awesome job”.

A feral goat attempts to evade a dog.

Photo: Ari Richmond.

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A different sort of Winter Colour on Takaka Hill

As Winter arrives on the Takaka Hill, unfamiliar colour patterns emerged.

Around every corner, high on the karst ridges and running out onto grasslands, there are patches of the reddish-yellow that show where wilding conifers have been controlled. “It’s part of a wilding conifer control project we have just completed,” says Charmaine Petereit, project manager for the Takaka Hill Biodiversity Group Trust. “Late in 2020 we received funding from the Ministry of Primary Industries, to employ local firm Kaitiaki-oNgahere to tackle the conifers seeding on private lands all across the Hill.”

Part of the government’s post-COVID employment scheme, the project provided $119,750 to get expert workers to help private landowners with the never-ending and constantly expanding problem of removing unwanted, self-sown pines and firs. “Firs especially seed eve-

rywhere,” explained Charmaine. “One of our Trust members removed 57 tiny Douglas firs from a single patch of her garden on a property near the top of the Hill this month. Easy enough to pull out when they’re only a few inches high - but once they get taller than you are, it’s a different matter. They need to be drilled and treated with herbicidepreferably before they get big enough to put out their own seeds.”

Local pest-plant management company Kaitiaki o Ngahere has handed in the data for this latest coniferblitz: 8200 trees, from the border of the Abel Tasman National Park, and on to the edge of the Kahurangi. “They’re slow to die back at this time of year,” explains Kaitiaki contracts manager Zac Milner, “but they’re colouring up nicely right now.” Landowners have done some control themselves, using an electric drill provided by Ravensdown’s

Ngarua Lime Quarry on the Hill, and herbicide funded by the Motueka Community Fund, workers from Kaitiaki-o-Ngahere have done all the rest.

“We have an entire hilltop turning brown,” says Hill resident and Trust member Stefan Heinrich. “It’s highly visible from the lower part of the highway, and we are very proudly pointing it out to anyone who asks.”

The treated trees die back, drop their needles, then slowly dry out and drop their limbs - leaving canopy space and germination room for native colonizing species like manuka, kanuka, broadleaves and shrubs to re-emerge.

“Landowners are reporting that hardy species - like griselinea and coprosma - are already coming back,” says Charmaine. “We have other seedlings, propagated by our on-Hill seed collector group, potted up ready to fill any gaps. It’s all part of a much longer vision to restore and

protect the unique limestone/marble ecosystems on Takaka Hill. Phase two moves in on the tougher terrain. Karst dolines, karren country, steep slopes - these are places conifers will retreat to, and then start their seeding all over again. We have a special responsibility up here, to see that pest-plants don’t get into our two National Parks.”

Stefan Heinrich sees it as a special responsibility too, looking after Takaka Hill land. “Property that entails as much diversity as ours is as much a challenge as it is a pleasure. We have open pasture, a mosaic of regenerating native bush, the odd wilding pine, as well as steep karren karst and mature indigenous forest. When TDC sent ecologist Michael North to survey Takaka Hill private land in 2015, he reported that wilding conifers were the biggest threat to

open karst country.”

Stefan and his wife Denise set out to tackle the threat themselves. “Slowly but surely we cut tracks, and started controlling wilding pines. But we both work, commuting up and down the Hilland we are involved with youth groups and sports clubs as well: Motueka Army Cadets, Judo Club, and Waka Ama. Time is sparse.” Fast forward to 2018. “The community set up the Biodiversity Trust, to share knowledge, gear and ideas. As a

Trust, we could apply for serious levels of funding - enough to really make a difference.” Now Stefan Heinrich and Denise Puha are seeing real progress. “Thanks to MPI and the great team from Kaitiaki-oNgahere, who spent hours climbing difficult karst country, the Hill is clearing its wilding conifers. We can look forward to passing on a piece of land that is better than when we found it. Our grandkids will see real biodiversity change, and hear a native bird chorus we can only dream of.”

Keep an eye out as you drive over the Hill. Those colourful conifers aren’t a natural seasonal display, but a sign of a great deal of hard work.

The Takaka Hill Biodiversity Group Trust is planning ahead to protect and restore a limestone/ marble landscape that would have otherwise become rarer, year by year. For further information visit the Trusts web site https://www.takakahillbiodiversitygroup.nz/ and Face Book Page

Hill residents and Trust members Stefan Heinrich and Denise Puha.

Spot the difference

Hungarian artist Gergely Dudás creates puzzles of hidden images. His works of art challenge people to pay attention to details.

There are seven differences between the two images. The answers are at the bottom of the page

If you are having difficulty here are a few tips:

There’s a hidden panda among snowmen, a card among gift bags, a heart among elephants, a lollipop among ice cream, and a bunny among cats.

Jokes for a giggle

Why can’t Elsa have a balloon?

Because she will let it go.

How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it.

Why are ghosts bad liars? Because you can see right through them.

Why aren’t dogs good dancers? They have two left feet.

What did one toilet say to the other? You look flushed.

What did the policeman say to his tummy? “Freeze. You’re under a vest.”

Why do we never tell jokes about pizza? They’re too cheesy. 1590

7. The rabbit towards the -bot tom right is holding ice cream.

6. The pattern of stripes on the awning changes, starting with a white stripe instead of red.

5. The bear in the top right -cor ner has one less scoop of ice cream.

4. “Differences” is missing an “f.”

3. The rabbit at the top slightly left of centre faces a different direction.

2. The rabbit in the bottom left corner has one more scoop of ice cream.

1. The dash in the “Ice-Cream” sign disappears.

Spot the difference answers:

1 64 2 98 71 4 9 9 8 65 1 3 1 9 3 7 1 2 6 82

We are almost through the first week of July School Holidays and the weather has been fantastic, if not a little bit chilly. It’s been great to see so many people out and about enjoying everything our region has to offer and supporting local businesses along the way. Should the weather change and not be so favourable try some of our suggestions to help keep your youngsters amused and entertained.

Engage in sensory play activities

Do your kids love playing with ‘magic sand’ eg Kinetic Sand? Then they will love this simple recipe:

3 cups of baking soda + ½ cup of white hair conditioner + 1 teaspoon or two of glitter. Mix it all together in a big bowl and voila you’ll have hand made snow. This fun and easy recipe looks, feels and moulds similar to the real thing! You can even build your own snowman!

Sensory activities like playing with handmade snow allows children to refine their thresholds for different sensory information, helping their brain to create stronger connections to sensory information and learn which are useful and which can be filtered out.

Other ideas for sensory play could be working with playdough, building blocks, finger painting, gardening, water play, blowing bubbles. Youngsters thoroughly enjoy sensory play and it can be quite calming for them.

Play board games

One of the classic rainy day activities is playing board games, and it is a great way to spend time together. Are you a Monopoly fan, or perhaps Cluedo? Playing board games is fun and also educational, as it draws on children’s counting and reading skills.

Make music

Get all your instruments out or make some homemade versions, using kitchen utensils. Some popular house-

hold items for budding musicians are pots, wooden spoons, tins and a spatula.

Create a magazine

Set up a family News Desk at the kitchen table! Decide on what stories are going to go in the magazine. It could be a profile of someone in the family, maybe an interview with a grandparent. Will someone take photos or draw pictures? Maybe there could be a fun corner with a puzzle or a joke in it.

Decide on what story or item will go on what page, maybe write down a mini magazine plan on a sheet of paper. Gather together the materials you’ll need to make up the magazine: paper, pens, photos, any other materials to decorate the magazine. Then have fun putting the magazine together!

Take a break without leaving town

Not just a camping ground! At Motueka TOP 10 we are a premium Holiday Park providing families an opportunity to create memories for life. With high quality accommodation to suit all budgets, spacious grounds, play equipment and an enormous jumping pillow we are the perfect opportunity for your next holiday.

Don’t let the chilly mornings hold you back, our onsite spa is proving to be popular during the Winter evenings. Whether you are local or visiting the region, we have plenty of Winter Holiday deals available to make your stay with us an affordable option this School Holidays.

Make Sock Puppets

Gather up some of your old socks and then find some household items that can be used for eyes, mouth, and nose. You could use buttons for eyes, pieces of fabric for noses, and things like string, wool, ribbon, or even cotton wool for hair.

If your kids can sew, they can add the decorations with needle and thread, but for younger kids use glue. Once the puppets have been made, leave them to dry.

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Runners take on beaches

The weekend of 3 and 4 July had a ‘beaches’ theme for Nelson/Tasman runners and walkers with Saturday’s race on the beautiful beach front at Tahunanui, and Sunday’s event canvasing all the stunning beaches in the Abel Tasman National Park. A clear blue sky and the sun shining brightly on both days made the events all the more spectacular.

The Tahunanui race, a favourite of many, included soft sand, undulations, beach and sand dunes tracks, in a challenging 2km

circuit. The 20 children present had a choice of 1 or 2 laps, while the walkers completed 2 laps and the 50 senior runners, 3 laps.

Nicholas Newberry led the Junior 1 lap runners home, with Daniel Manajah, the fastest Junior over 2 laps. Andre Bonny and Barney Hoskins battled it out from the start of their 3 lap race, with Andre finishing just 5 seconds ahead of Barney, while Alan West was the fastest of the walkers.

On Sunday, 70 runners and walkers set out from Marahau on

five Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles bound for the Abel Tasman National Park to a chosen destination – Totaranui, Awaroa, Bark Bay, Torrent Bay or The Anchorage. From the beaches they were dropped off at, they made their way back to Marahau, enjoying the amazing bush and coastal scenery. Participants challenged themselves by either racing back, or walking back briskly. Everyone embraced the unique beauty of their surroundings on this ‘perfect day in paradise’.

An exciting opportunity exists for the young volleyballers of our district next Wednesday, 21 July with eight members of the New Zealand Junior Volleyferns offering a skills session in Motueka High School’s gym.

The fun session of skills and games are for years 7,8,9 and 10 boys and girls from 9-12pm and costs $20 per person with the price also including free entry into the showcase match of the Junior Volleyferns versus Nelson Sharks at Saxton Stadium that evening at 6.30pm.

The eight girls of the national squad, together with one of their coaches, are here to both upskill our players and to cast their eye over the potential of the young players in our area.

Volleyball

the opportunity to be noticed by our national representative coaches”.

Motueka High School’s Emma Langford has been selected in the Nelson Sharks women’s team for the match against the national side.

“Emma’s selection is marvellous for the development of volleyball in Motueka so the young players in the area can see there is a pathway to representative volleyball,” says Allan.

Excited about the upcoming opportunity to take the court against the national side, Emma says it’s sure to be “a great game”.

“I’m really excited, we’ll be able to learn a lot from them. They’re the best under-21 female players in the country, so we’ll definitely be taking something from the game.”

Charlotte Bonny and Amber Bonny as they started out on the second lap of their race on Saturday at Tahunanui Beachfront.

Motueka Golden Bay’s Allan Brodie says, “it’s too good an opportunity to miss. Learn from the best and use

Register now viahttps://www.sporty. co.nz/volleyballnelsonbays/JNRVolleyFerns-Saxton/ JNR-VOLLEYFERNSSAXTON-JulyHolidays-2021

Successful grading for Parklands School ninjas

Thirty youngsters underwent grading in seido karate at Motueka Recreation Centre’s dojo on Saturday, 3 July, with the majority Parklands students.

The students were well-supported by

whanau and exhibited “huge discipline, energy and focus”.

As well as the support from whanau the young ninjas were also supported by other seido karate members of the Motueka dojo.

“Congratulations

to all who graded last Saturday. I was impressed with the listening skills and stillness when required,” says a senior of the dojo.

“It was a privilege to be part of that special occasion yesterday.

What a wonderful bunch of kids. They were all so well behaved even though they were super excited about their impending grading. They showed the true spirit of Seido yesterday.”

Runners and walkers at Medlands Beach, Bark Bay before making their way back to Marahau.

MHS student Emma Langford has been selected in the Nelson Sharks women’s volleyball team to take on the New Zealand Junior Volleyferns next week in Nelson.

NBS Motueka Golf Club

Motueka Bridge Club

It was a really special day at the club on Saturday. While the field competed for the Ruth and Len Cornwall trophy that was not the major event of the day.

A packed clubhouse of present and past players were there to celebrate Norma Westrupp’s 100th birthday! Norma, a life member, has been a

stalwart of the club for many years and it was a wonderful occasion to be able to recognise her amazing milestone.

She also had the pleasure of presenting the winners of the three grades of the Westrupp Salver with their prizes.

A competition that Norma has personally sponsored for many

years and we thank you so much Norma for this support and the many other ways you have contributed to our club.

The winners of the Cornwall trophy were Rob and Gerda Bruinsma with a score of 45.

Second Peter and Shona Johnson on 44.

Third Rob Guild and

Keriana Scott also on 44.

The men without lady partners played their own four ball best ball competition.

First Bill Agnew and Ben Holden on 43

Second Bob Valle and Ken Melind also on 43

Third Philip Hawke and Mark Ivamy on 41

Lower Moutere

Motueka AFC Football

A Motueka Angel shows the importance of stretching before AND after the game!

Store Closest to the Pin; Sue Park and John Neal.

Twos were scored by Kevin Armstrong, Stu Dixon, Peter Johnson, Paul Bailey, Peter Neil and Bill Agnew.

It was a very memorable day for all those who attended and a special occasion for our club!

Results from Motueka AFC Saturday, 3 July’s games:

Motueka Angels Vs Golden Bay, Motueka drew 2-2.

POD: Tracey Heaven.

Taste of Turkey Masters Vs Richmond Masters. Motueka won 4:2

Green Acres 2nd XI V’s Mapua Youth, Won 4-0

POD: Jack

ITM 1st XI Vs Nelson Suburbs. Motueka drew 2-2.

POD: Isaac Stuthridge

Vipers V’s FC Spartans. Motueka won 4-3

POD: Simon de Vries

Wolves Vs Waimea Plains, Motueka won 4-3

POD: Lyric Dunbar

Motueka Wasps Vs Suburbs FC, Motueka won 4-2

POD: Reagan Thomas

Falcons Vs FC Nelson. Motueka lost 5-1

POD: Carley

Motueka Stingers V’s Richmond. Motueka won 2-1

POD: Daniel Monaghan

Results from Motueka AFC games, Saturday, 10 July:

Motueka Angels Vs Suburbs Swans, resulting draw 0-0.

POD: Rose Kenning.

Taste of Turkey Masters Vs FC Masters, loss 1-3

POD: Nich Campbell

Green Acres 2nd XI V’s Nelson Suburbs, Won 6-0

POD: Brad Murray

ITM 1st XI Vs Tahuna FC, Motueka won 5-3.

POD: Ramiro Torres Rivero

Vipers V’s Nelson Development drew 1-1

POD: Harper Kelly

Wolves Vs Mapua Rangers, Motueka won 9-1

POD: Gabi Ching

Motueka Titans Vs FC Nelson, Motueka won 4-2

POD: Taye Mulcahy

Motueka Wasps Vs Mapua, Motueka drew 1-1

POD: Jacob Robertson

Falcons Vs Mapua Rebels, Lost 0-9

POD: Lexie Brouwer

Motueka Stingers V’s Richmond, Motueka won 4-2

POD: Manouk Furcho

Norma Westrupp (front) presented the winners of the Westrupp Salver with their prizes during the celebration of her 100th birthday.

The winning ladies behind Norma, from left, Shona Johnson, Sally Jones, Jenny Van Heerden, Jean Hodson, Christine Horridge and Dorothy Holgarth.

Community Notices

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

AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street, The Shed - Every Wednesday 10am, Phone 027 921 4074

ART - MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.

BENEFICIARIES & 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.

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 4444708.

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

CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family. Encourage-Hope-Share. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz

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

CO PD? ASTH M A? Free Motueka Pulmonary Rehab course starting November. Improve your quality of life and manage your shortness of breath. Phone your medical centre ask for “Pulmonary Rehab course referral” or Nelson Asthma Society on asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING The shed is a mental health day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 027 921 4074

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

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

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 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.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.

FRIENDSHIP & NEIGHBOURS Mini-olympics for seniors. Friendship and morning tea. This Friday 16th 10.30am at Tasman Church. For more information: Jane 526 6709

THE MALE ROOM IN MOTUEKA Free service for male survivors, peer support. 24a Tudor Street Wednesday and Thursday or other days by appointment. Call Carl on 022 452 4215, email: steppingstone4@gmail.com, web: www.maleroom.co.nz

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP: www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Walks every Thursdaymeet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Rd. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Doing anything on Tuesday evenings? How about joining Motueka District Brass and spend the evening making music with us Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or ph 02102233244.

MOTUEKA GRG SUPPORT GROUP Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Ph 0211337299.

MOTUEKA HEART SUPPORT Our next meeting is on Wednesday 21st July, 10.30am - 12 noon

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Want to get out from under your wife’s feet? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm

MOTUEKANEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 528 4531

MOTUEKA SENIORNET Seniornet Motueka has interest groups devoted to Countries & Culures, Android, iPads, Mac and genealogy. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz

MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB There will be no meeting this month because we are having our Midwinter lunch. We welcome members and visitors to our next meeting in August. Enquiries to John Croxford 0274082206

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 to book a ride, 24hrs notice required / mapuawheels@gmail.com

NEW WEEKLY Better Breathers Motueka class, St Thomas’ Church Monday at 11.30am starting from the 26th of July. $5 per class. Contact Sue at the Nelson Asthma Society 035441562 or email asthma. nelson@xtra.co.nz.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137.

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

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 ph 539 1137 for details.

antiques

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

ANTIQUES, Furniture, Collectables. 6 rooms, huge selection with recent estate lots inc toys, car & house, lamps, paintings, silver, jewellery, china, cameras, records, marine, small & large furniture, etc. Sell-Buy-Value. 30 years experience @ Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond (Ph 544 0723) www.antiquesnewzealand.co.nz

arborist

ALL TREE CARE

Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426.

carpet cleaning

death notices

GARDINER

Jeanette Georgina

(Nee Saunders)

Passed away peacefully on July 9, 2021 at Nelson Public Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 83 years.

Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-Law of Debbie and Peter Heal. Much loved Grandmother of Devon and Dan Hovenden.

Adored Great Granny of Marshall and Bentley.

death notices

GARDINER

Jeanette Georgina

Georgina passed away peacefully at Nelson Public Hospital surrounded by her loving family on July 9, 2021. Much loved mother and motherin-law of Debbie and Peter, Butch, Alison and Bob, Michelle and Stephen. Cherished Grandmother to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private family cremation has taken place as per Mum’s wishes.

death notices

KRAMMER

Ian Frank

dentures

NEW D ENTURES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

death notices

GOODALL

Murray Russell

Passed away peacefully at Woodlands Rest Home in Motueka surrounded by his loving family on July 6, 2021. Beloved husband of Marea. Much loved father and father in law of Paul and Julie, Mark and Kay, Stephen and Linda, Kathryn and Steven. Cherished grandad to all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private family cremation has taken place, a celebration of Murray’s life with family and friends will be held at a later date. “87 years is a long tobacco row to hoe, you can knock off now dad” Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services www.gbmfs.co.nz

Passed away peacefully on the 11th of July 2021 aged 86. Much loved husband of Shirley, father of Kevin, Maree and the late Neil. Cherished Poppa to all his grandchildren. A celebration of Ian’s long life will be held at the Motueka RSA on Friday 16th of July at 11:30AM.

entertainment Rec Centre, Old Wharf Road statecinemamotueka.co.nz

firewood

DRY FIREWOOD 3m3

Trailer load. Ph. 021 228 5025

funerals

for sale

FURNI T UR E all sorts. Recent stock both large & small. Lasting quality. Local free delivery on most items @ Souchebys Antiques,75,Gladstone Rd, Richmond.

GARDEN SLEEPERS

Pack of 10 Eucalyptus 200 x 100 x 2.1m. ‘SPECIAL’ $350 Ph. 021 228 5025

storage

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

STORAG E Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6.20 a week. Ph 528 4060.

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

MOFFATT

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SUNDAY MARKET SUNDAY MARKET www.motuekasundaymarket.co.nz

trades

public notices situations vacant

TH E B OARDS MITH -Snowboard/Ski service & repairs -Skateboard parts, sales & service

-Surfboard/SUP repairs

Ph Chris (Motueka) 027 569 8524

TAS MAN B LAS TING SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nz or office@tasmansodablasting.co.nz Ph. 0225288159

stamps-coins

STAMP AND COIN COLL ECT IONS , Do something with your old stamps and coins collections - advice and purchases - Nick 021688243

wanted to buy

SHED ITEMS, garden tools, wheel barrow, estate, house clearout/ downsizing items. Ph Matt 021 178 2346

wanted to buy

CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY

VINTAGE / QUALITY TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING

PH TIM GLADSTONE T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235

situations vacant

Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office by 10am Tuesday. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.

ST, MOTUEKA. Saturday 17th July. 8.30 am, Some Retro Stuff, Speakers, Bike, Clean Clothes, Nice Shoes, Jackets, Duvets, Lots of Other Stuff

NEWSLINE UPDATES

Ngaio Reserve opening

Māpua’s newest park is officially opening, and you are invited. Ngaio Reserve will be officially opened with a public ceremony at 10.00 am on Sunday 18 July.

Tasman’s 10-Year Plan adopted

After months of deliberations, 1,719 public submissions and countless hours of work behind the scenes, Tasman’s 10-Year Plan 2021 – 2031 has been adopted. Read more on our website, tasman.govt.nz/ltp.

Outstanding Community Service Awards

Often the unsung heroes of Tasman District fly under the radar, working tirelessly in the background in roles that keep the wheels of numerous community groups and organisations turning. Now is the time for these fabulous people to be officially recognised in our annual Outstanding Community Service Awards. Nominations are now open for this year’s awards. Nominees must be residents of Tasman District and have been involved in a range of voluntary activities that have benefited their community for 20 years or more. Nomination forms are available on our website and at all our service centres and libraries – please use them when nominating someone for an award. Nominations close at the end of August.

Visit tasman.govt.nz and search 'community awards'.

Register your dogs now

Register your dogs by 31 July 2021 to avoid penalty fees. You can register your dog online, in person or by mail. If any of your details have changed, such as your address or the number of dogs you own, you also need to let us know. Visit tasman.govt.nz/dog-registration.

Get funding for your community project

Do you have an exciting community project in the pipeline? Community Grants help get some of our most valuable community projects off the ground, and this round of funding is open until 31 July 2021. Funding is available for projects that are either Tasman-based or will benefit Tasman residents, meet a community need and have community support. Priority will be given to projects that align with our community outcomes and can show financial support from other sources as well. For more information and to apply visit tasman.govt.nz/grants.

Free car seat checks extended!

Our free car seat check promotion with Nelson City Council and Baby on the Move has been so successful that it has been extended until the end of July. To book a free car seat check, call 03 547 2555, email nelson@babyonthemove.co.nz or message Baby On The Move – Nelson on Facebook.

Moturoa / Rabbit Island – Nelson Marlborough Fish & Game pheasant hunt

Public access to the eastern half of Moturoa / Rabbit Island will be closed for an organised game bird hunt on Saturday 17 July, 8.30 am – 3.00 pm (Sunday 18 July reserve day). The closure will include all of the beach front at the eastern end. For more details contact Jacob Lucas at Nelson Marlborough Fish & Game on 03 544 6382.

Summer student internships

We're asking for expressions of interest from students who are interested in working for us over the summer period, from mid-November to midFebruary. This year we have vacancies in Engineering Services, Environmental Policy, Environmental Information (Hydrology, Resource Science and Biosecurity), Regulatory (Compliance Monitoring and Harbourmaster), and Information Technology. Applications close Sunday 1 August. For more information and to apply, visit careers.tasman.govt.nz.

Motueka Library on track for new chapter

Construction of the new Motueka Library continues to reach key building milestones as the $5 million project moves closer to the start of its new chapter. The 1,100m2 purpose-built facility at Decks Reserve is due for completion in November and scheduled to open in February 2022.

Work began in September last year, with the screw pile floor put down in February and the mono-pitch roof installed in March.

The next milestones for the project involve the installation of windows and doors, first fit out of services such as wiring, as well as ceiling and wall bracing.

The current library on Pah Street is 453m2 – less than half the size recommended by the Library and Information Association of New Zealand for a community the size of Motueka.

Quiet seating, study areas and the social area will provide comfortable seating and tables where people can meet up, socialise and collaborate. There will also be dedicated areas for children and teens, including an outdoor deck on the northern side of the building. A spacious community room with capacity for around 60 people will be available for the public to run their own meetings, events and workshops.

A larger library also offers more space to store and display collections, with 5,000 new items being added in time for the opening.

Lower Queen Street works

Due to the cold fronts over the country, overnight temperatures have been too cold to complete the Asphaltic Concrete work overnight on Lower Queen Street, leaving Headingly Lane intersection and the connection to McShanes Road left to complete. Work will start again when the overnight temperatures are forecast to increase on 18 July, taking four nights to complete. Work will start from 6.00 pm until 6.00 am on these nights. Roads will remain open, but there will be traffic management in place.

Drinking water improvements across Tasman

We are spending close to seven and a half million dollars on significant upgrades of water treatment plants to improve drinking water quality. Construction will start within the next month on five major water treatment projects in Dovedale, Pōhara, Motueka, Brightwater and Wakefield.

Motueka

The new 2.5-million-dollar water treatment facility in Parker Street will be able to provide water which meets the New Zealand Drinking Water Standards regarding protozoa and bacteria removal, for the whole Motueka community. The plant will include UV treatment, cartridge filtration and chlorination and is expected to be online by next March.

Many residents in the area still draw water from old private bores which can be at risk of contamination. This project will make significant improvements to the quality of drinking water available for more than 200 of those properties. Pipes are already in the ground to distribute the water and these nearby households can connect to the new drinking water system for free.

The first phase of work of drilling and testing backup supply bores is underway on the site, with the construction of the new treatment building, water tanks and pumping equipment following soon.

ROAD CLOSURES

Proposed temporary road closure

Applicant: PF Olsen Limited

Location: Sherry River Road. Forest entrance to approximately 2.5km inside the forest boundary due south of the entrance. Christian Creek Road will also be closed at the junction to Sherry River Road. This is due to forest harvesting activity.

Date and time: 9 August – 17 December 2021.

Objections close: 5.00 pm Monday 26 July 2021. Send objections to megan.bell@tasman.govt.nz

COUNCIL HUI

Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond. Access to meetings will continue to be available via Zoom video conferencing for those who are unable to attend in person. See tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details.

Motueka Community Board

Tuesday 20 July, 4.00 pm. Motueka Service Centre, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka. Public forum.

Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Committee

Tuesday 27 July, 9.30 am. No public forum.

Women’s football alive and kicking

Women’s football is well-represented within the Nelson Bays region. There are two divisions in the NBF competition, catering for the level of football required from each club. The first division consists of four women’s teams from Richmond, Nelson

Suburbs, Blenheim and FC Nelson. The Richmond Foxes are top of this division by 5 points and a 12 goal difference. The NBF women’s second division is well-supported with 7 teams including, Motueka AFC Angels, Nelson Suburbs, Tahuna,

Mapua, Golden Bay, Waimea College and a second Tahuna team. Saturday, 3 July’s competition for the Motueka AFC Angels was against the Golden Bay Shield Maidens, in Golden Bay. The team braved the Takaka Hill in all its winter glory after

a solid frost on surrendering a postcard picture journey over the hill. The Golden Bay team is a full squad of teenage girls, coached by Phil Smith in Golden Bay. Phil is passionate about woman’s football in the top of the south and this is shown through

the support at each of the Shield Maiden’s games. Each weekend the girls step up their game and this weekend was no exception. The Motueka Angels came out strong from the first kick off and dominated the play with many shots on

goal. This was quickly responded by the Golden Bay girls, but beautifully defended by Motueka’s goalkeeper Rose Kenning. Motueka fought hard, with only one sub, to put a goal in the net making the half time score 1-1.

The second half

game was just as fierce and Motueka held strong, pushing forward again and again. Golden Bay scored a goal against Motueka which made the Angel’s hungry for the win. A second goal was scored by Nina Mitchison, leaving the full time score 2-2.

The Motueka AFC Angels and Golden Bay Shield Maidens after Saturday, 3 July’s game in Takaka.