The Guardian - 14 June 2023

Riwaka principal relishes role

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Riwaka School’s new principal Adele Lidgard has settled in and is enjoying the school’s students, whanau and surrounds. Read more on page 12.

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Volunteers urgently needed for Te Mamaku Native Corridor project

The Te Mamaku Native Corridor Project beside SH60 between Tasman and Mapua is well underway for the 2023 planting season, having successfully completed Block 0 last year with great tree growth.

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We are now ready for our contractors to plant 11,000 trees into Blocks 1 & 2, thanks to these generous funders, Rata Foundation, Restoring the Moutere, Pub Charity, the Nelson Building Society NBS, NZMCA, Trees That Count, NZ Landcare Trust & OneTree, Network Tasman, Tasman District Council, Whenua Iti Outdoors and individual donors.

We are thrilled also to announce in breaking news that our project has been selected as the chosen Nelson/Tasman project for the He Ra Rakau Titapu – King Charles III Coronation Plantings, the New Zealand Government’s official gift to celebrate

the coronation of King Charles III.

“Over 100,000 trees will be planted around Aotearoa during 2023 and 2024 as part of this programme. A project has been selected for each region being delivered through a range of communities,

iwi and hapu, farming and environmental organisations undertaking ecological restoration projects,” says Emma Giesen from Trees that Count.

Our share of 7,000 trees from the He Ra Rakau Titapu Fund will mean 1,200 trees

will be planted in Block 5 this July and 5,800 trees in 2024 in Block 3.

“So come on Nelson/Tasman residents, join our volunteer team for July and August working bees to help us install over 12,000 plant

guards and stakes,” says Michael Markert, Project Co-ordinator. “Its easy work so simply email me at michamarkertnz@ gmail.com with your details and we’ll be in touch shortly with dates and times for July and August.”

Are you able to join the volunteer team this July and August to help install over 12,000 plant guards and stakes?

Nurturing excellence in Nga Toi

The art of whakairo (carving) has long been held close at Te Awhina Marae.

Tohunga Whakairo (Master Carver), kaumatua John Mutu, has been based at the marae since 1987, making the carving house the longest continuously occupied marae-based wharewhakairo in Aotearoa.

And now, moves are afoot to secure the future of the artform, and the required skill and level of excellence.

Last month, the fourth in a series of learning wananga was held as part of a wider strategy to nurture the next generation of carvers and stamp Te Awhina’s mark as the leading centre for Toi Maori (traditional Maori arts) in Te Tauihu.

Tutor for the course, ringa toi (artist) Kahu Paki Paki (Te Atiawa, Taranaki Iwi, Ngati Ruahine, Nga Rauru, Ngai Tahu) said the Hei Taonga (Worn Treasures) wananga series, funded by Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island, Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu, was focused on rangatahi but brought whanau and generations together.

“We are using the Tuakana-Teina model which is focused on the relationship and partnership between rangatahi (youth) and pakeke (adults).

“Each participant attends with a learning partner, that might be their mum or koro, so that they can go away from here and carry on. One of the critical things is that everyone who has completed the programme gets a set of basic tools they can take away, so they have what they need to get started at this

level independently.”

The Hei Taonga course, which held two intakes – one earlier this year and one in May – covered different aspects of Nga Toi Maori, including history, mythology, whakapapa, material preparation, design and practical sessions. By the end of the fourday programme, students had made their own bone taonga.

Paki Paki said moving the wharewhakairo (carving house) into its own freestanding building at the marae had been a game changer and was integral to a wider revitalisation strategy to secure the future of Nga Toi Maori.

“Previously, we could only have four people carving at one time. We were fortunate to secure funding from Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu as well as support from ITM Motueka and Nelson Builders to be able to renovate an old building that was past its used-by date and make that shift.

“Now, we have a purpose-built facility that we can welcome whanau into, and better share our matauranga (knowledge) around whakairo.”

Part of the initial funding also meant the marae was able to employ a project lead. Long-time understudy to John Mutu (Ngati Mutunga, Ngati Tama) and a natural fit was Roni Petley (Ngati Paoa), a now established carver who learned under John at the marae.

Roni said being able to be at the wharewhakairo fulltime meant he was able to also spend more time with the first official residential carving apprentice, rangatahi

Hoani BroughtonHippolyte.

“’I teach you; you teach many’ is part of the tikanga of learning and carving,” said Petley. “John taught me that and he was taught the same. I have always worked with rangatahi and feel a deep sense of duty to pass on the skills I have learned, but as a full-time artist, training was hard to balance with the need to make a living. This way, I get to put my full attention into teaching Hoani.”

He said he was inspired by the marae redevelopment in

progress.

“This kaupapa, and the wider redevelopment plans for the marae, mean we can keep traditions alive. The biggest thing today with Maori art being more accessible through technology is it can get scary, and there is a fear that traditional knowledge can get lost to a degree. There are artists and there are traditional artists.

“Here, we are rooted in the whenua, in the stories of this place and the marae, and this facility is keeping whakairo alive and

keeping it to the standard that it should be.

“It’s holding that tradition at a level of excellence.”

Applications for the 2023 round of the RUIA fund, a partnership between Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu, Rata Foundation and the Ministry of Youth Development, are now open.

Applications close at noon on Friday, June 16, 2023. See www. teputahitanga.org/ what-we-do/funding/ ruia/ for more information or to apply.

Above: The new wharewhakairo Te Ara Toki provides a purposebuilt space for carving.

Photo: Te Awhina Marae/Melissa Banks.

Top right: Lee-Anne Jago, who attended the Hei Taonga wananga with her daughter, Aria, learns together with Blair Taylor.

Photo: Te Awhina Marae/Melissa Banks.

Winter Sale

A collaboration between 35 attendees of Motueka Art Group and Motueka Library’s ‘Celebrating Art in Motueka’ event resulted in the “Big Picture’ (see photo), a painting by NZ artist, Rita Angus, which was replicated.

The Motueka Art Group would like to thank everyone who partook in any of the activities held during the event’s week and all those who visited the exhibition. Gratitude also goes to

the Motueka Library for welcoming the event into their space.

Thanks to New World, HI Motueka, Elevation café and Muses café for their contributions. The Motueka Art Group would also like to extend their appreciation to the TDC for the grant and NBS for allowing their window display.

It is hoped to become an annual event.

Fred Wassell Motueka “Yes, I do.”

Katerina Seligman Motueka “Yes, heaps.”

Debbie McDonald Motueka “Yeah I have in the past.”

William Mead Riwaka “No, I don’t.”

Player wellbeing first as Nelson dominates in Athlete Concussion Management

The Headache Clinic is proud to announce a Baseline event at Trafalgar Park Pavilion in Nelson. This event aims to raise awareness about the importance of proper concussion management for community sport players. Taking place this Thursday, 15 June, the Baseline event will record the individual’s medical and neurological normal condition. This serves as a reference point for future concussions, significantly reducing the risk of long-term damage.

Founder of The Headache Clinic, Helen Tufui, has emphasised the urgency of addressing concussions, citing the alarming statistic of 35,000 annual concussions occurring in New Zealand. Helen has also stressed the potential for persisting symptoms if players return to sport before fully recovering from a concussion injury. Research indicates that the brain typically requires three to four weeks to recover from

a concussion, and sustaining another injury during this recovery period significantly increases the risk of long-term symptoms.

Helen has further highlighted the role of the neck in concussion injuries and its significant contribution to ongoing symptoms.

The clinic’s expertise has been sought by professional athletes, including the All Blacks, who The Headache Clinic has worked closely with since early 2022. The Headache Clinic has emerged as a leader in concussion management, with a focus on identifying the underlying causes of

persisting symptoms to facilitate effective recovery.

A 2016 study conducted in New Zealand revealed that nearly half of all concussion injuries still had four or more persisting symptoms a year after the initial injury. This underscores the critical need for appropriate care and management throughout the recovery process.

In addition to the Baseline event, The Headache Clinic is holding an information evening for parents, athletes, and interested parties.

This evening will provide an opportunity to discuss the latest

developments in concussion and highlight the importance of appropriate concussion management.

The clinic’s objective is to educate and empower individuals to make informed decisions regarding athlete well-being. Anyone can register for these events on The Headache Clinic website.

For more information about the Baseline event, the information evening, and The Headache Clinic’s work, please contact Helen Tufui at 0800 HEADACHE (+64 800 432322) or email kate@headacheclinic. co.nz

With 35,000 annual concussions in NZ the Headache Clinic is hosting an information evening tomorrow night.

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Marie-Ann Quin Book Launch – Emerald to Pounamu: A Midwife’s Odyssey

Tuesday, 13 June, 10.30am-12pm

A historical novel incorporating the history of midwifery since European Settlers emigrated to New Zealand in the mid 1880s. Book sales available.

Slot cars with The Motueka Slot Car Club – come and have a go.

Thursday 15 June, 3pm-6pm ; Friday 16 June, 2pm-8pm

Saturday 17 June, 10am-3pm ; Sunday 18 June, 9am-1pm

For children, Youth and adults, Free

Hato Hone St John and National Volunteer Week

Thursday 22 June, 11am-12pm

Hear about “St John Caring Caller” services with Sue Clark and Discuss “Friends of the Emergency Department Service at Nelson Hospital” with Jeanette Douglas. Find out about these programmes and how you could volunteer.

Julia Panfylova Author talk – Lada between two worlds

Monday 26 June, 1.30pm-3.30pm

Hear Julia’s experience of self publishing her first book and how it reflects her own life journey.

Storytime

Thursdays during term time, 10am-10.30am, for ages 2-5years

Wriggle & Rhyme

Fridays during term time, 10am-10.30am, for 0-2 years

Bookcafe,

Monday 19 June, 10.30am-12pm, Topic: Books you are enjoying.

WHAM

Tuesday 20 June, 12noon-2pm

Art Walls feature Jamie Brown this week

Congratulations to Guri Line Brekke, Grace Werner and Nika Rayward who came 3rd in the open schools category of the South Island Secondary Schools 12 hour adventure race in Kaikoura, finishing in 13 hours. They were also the fastest all girls team in the event, including nonschool teams and the only female team to complete the full course. Great effort.

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Dear Editor, MOTUEKA SWIMMING POOL

This is appalling news that I have read, regarding the Motueka Swimming Pool. Motueka has given money time and a lot of energy in to seeing this swimming pool complex built. Chairman Fred

Hickling is to be congratulated for not giving up on this most vital project for the Motueka Community. I could never understand why a Library was built before the pool complex as fundraising had begun many, many years previous, absolutely disgusting. This council should be overhauled and made to respect the Motueka community, and see this

swimming pool complex built immediately, and no excuses. One does wonder where all this money on hold is going, a very good question? This Motueka Swimming Pool Complex should be built immediately.

Regards,

Grace

Turner Motueka

Motueka Mitre 10’s BBQ available for community

It’s been sizzling, searing and serving up a range of BBQ foods for a variety of Motueka’s community groups and organisations ever since Mitre 10 Motueka invested in their community BBQ back in 2019.

“We love being part of the community and this is our way of giving back,” says Mitre 10 Motueka owner, Dave Richards.

With capacity to easily feed 50 peo-

ple, the BBQ is wellkitted out with two large sides that open out. Also available for use with the BBQ is a 3x3 metre marquee, with all required to be returned clean and tidy.

“Everyone loves a BBQ and the bonus is selling sausages is a great way for clubs to raise money,” says Dave.

Available at Mitre 10’s discretion to any community group or

Latest Indian Jones movie for Pool fundraiser

non-profit organisation Dave says to email him on Tradesupport. motueka@mitre10. co.nz or phone him at the store (03) 5289220 to apply for its use.

Right: Motueka’s Mitre 10 BBQ is proving to be a great way for clubs to raise money.

Experience the return of legendary hero, Indiana Jones at Motueka’s State Cinema on Thursday, 29 June as a fundraiser for Motueka’s Community Swimming Pool.

It’s the fifth instalment of this beloved swashbuckling series of films. Finding himself in a new era, approaching retirement, Indy wrestles with fitting into a world that seems to have outgrown him. But as the tentacles of an alltoo-familiar evil return in the form of an old rival, Indy must don his hat and pick up his whip once more to make sure an ancient artefact doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny premiered at the 76th

Cannes Film Festival on May 18 this year with critics praising Harrison Ford’s performance and the film’s sense of nostalgia.

These movies tend to sell out so get into the Motueka Community Store and purchase your ticket today. Tickets $18 each and include one raffle ticket. Door sales will only be available in the event of tickets remaining.

Motueka Community Pool fundraiser

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Thursday, 29 June at 7.30pm Motueka State Cinema Tickets $18

PLANNED POWER OUTAGES

Every week, Network Tasman is carrying out planned maintenance somewhere on the power line network. This requires us temporarily turning the power o to some houses or businesses.

Working Together For Motueka Catchment

“From an impartial standpoint, facilitate weaving the communities of the Motueka catchment together to ensure the wellbeing of the freshwater system and connected environment.”

This is the aim of the Motueka Catchment Collective (MCC) which was begun by a group of farmers in the upper Motueka Catchment back in 2020.

Last week, the official launch of funding from Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) for the community-led Collective was held at Shedwood Hall in Tapawera. Over a hundred people attended representing the diverse areas of interest in the catchment with iwi, farmers, foresters, horticultural-

ists, MPI and Tasman District Council (TDC) representatives, and other community members, coming together for the health of our catchment.

Motueka River catchment is over 2000 km2, with various sub-catchments. It is the largest catchment in the Nelson Region, with Motueka River being 110km

long, providing 95% of freshwater flow into Tasman Bay/ Te Tai-oAorere.

After a Karakia, Sky Davies from Tasman Environmental Trust, who are managing MCC’s funding, introduced proceedings.

Damian O’Connor MP WestCoastTasman and Minister for Agriculture, (as well as Minister for Biosecurity, Minister for Trade and Export Growth, Minister for Land Information and Minister for Rural Communities) spoke of how MPI are supporting MCC’s work by providing funding over a three year period for increasing capability and community capacity.

We let your electricity retailer know well in advance when a power outage caused by planned maintenance is due to happen. They will let you know, usually via email, that your power is going to be turned o while we carry out the work.

Sometimes customers phone us after the power has gone o to say they were not noti ed of a planned power outage. Not knowing about an outage can be hugely disruptive for customers, which is not what we want. We want you to know in advance so that you can make plans for the outage.

There can be a number of reasons why you might be unaware that the power will be temporarily turned o for maintenance work, but there are some things you can do to make sure you get planned outage noti cations:

Î Check the contact details that your electricity retailer has for you, and make sure they are correct.

Î Check your email settings to make sure emails from your electricity retailer don’t accidentally end up in your ‘junk’ folder or somewhere else that you don’t usually look.

Î If you are not the electricity account holder, make sure the person or company who is, knows to pass outage noti cations on to you. For example, if you are a tenant and the landlord gets the power bill, the landlord will get the outage noti cation, not you.

Î Ask your electricity retailer how they let you know about planned power outages, and think about whether this will be okay for you.

Î Some electricity retailers can provide outage noti cation by text message. If you want this, ask your retailer if they can do it for you.

Î Keep an eye out for more than one outage noti cation from your electricity retailer. Sometimes we need to have two or more outages in the same area to get the work done. Each outage is noti ed separately by your electricity retailer.

Contact your electricity retailer if you want to know more about how they notify customers

Beef and Lamb workshop in 2020 on water quality and testing, with Annette Litherland NZ Landcare and Trevor James TDC Resource Scientist. That workshop, she says, ignited a passion in herself and also fellow attendee Jo Leyland. From then, meetings were organised and held at Shedwood Hall with topics of interest further rousing community engagement across the catchment. After successful meetings with middle and lower areas of the catchment, it was decided to take a whole of catchment approach, from mountains to sea.

“It is an amazing turnout here which clearly shows the level of support for the concept across the whole catchment. No-one is pointing fingers, everyone is focussed on learning new ideas and better practices,” he said.

Debbie Win, a farmer in Dovedale and a member of MCC’s Steering Group, has been involved with forming the collective since she attended a

The four iwi – Ngati Rarua, Ngati Tama, Ngati Toa and Te Atiawa - who have forests in Motueka catchment also have seats on MCC’s steering group.

Dayveen Stephens from Ngati Tama says: “As we have areas of interest in the catchment we are interested in finding a balance for a sustainable future for our whanau and protecting our environment for generations to come.”

The official launch of funding from Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) for the community-led Collective was held at Shedwood Hall in Tapawera.

Stay well this winter

By Dr Nick Baker - Chief Medical Officer/ Paediatrician for

Every winter, New Zealand sees an increase in coughs, colds and other respiratory illnesses such as asthma and flu. This happens as the weather cools off letting infectious droplets spread more easily and people gather closer together. So, we must prepare for as increase in demand for healthcare services and do everything we can to prevent illnesses over the winter months.

Many minor illnesses get better by themselves. If you become unwell, stay and home, take a RAT test to check for COVID-19, and rest. Staying home if you’re sick and keeping away from others, especially people vulnerable to infections, helps prevent the spread of infection.

Flu can be a very serious illness for the very young, for older people, and for anyone who has a condition that makes it harder to cough and breathe easily.

As people are mixing and gathering at normal pre-COVID-19 levels, there is a high risk that the 2023 flu season could be one of the worst experienced in many years.

If you are sick, or if you’re concerned about getting sick, we recommend you limit mixing with others and wear a mask. Good ventilation dilutes and removes the infectious droplets from the air we breathe. So fresh air is your friend. It is important to avoid overcrowding and we recommend taking actions that increase air flow such as opening windows, as the weather allows, in places where people gather.

Vaccination against flu is your first line of defence, reducing risks of severe illness

for you and it helps stop the spread of illnesses around your community.

The flu jab is free for people aged 65 years and over, Māori and Pacific people aged 55 years and over, pregnant people, and people who have long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, or heart conditions, children aged 6 months to 12 years old, and people with mental health and addiction issues.

Having COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, will protect you and your whānau from the worst effects of COVID-19. An additional Covid-19 bivalent booster is also available. This is a vaccine

adapted to provide better protection against some of the newer strains of Covid-19. All New Zealanders 30 and over can also access this booster as long as it’s been at least 6 months since their last COVID-19 booster or positive COVID-19 test.

People at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 will also be able to receive an additional booster, regardless of how many doses they’ve previously had. If you cannot remember what you have had check with https://mycovidrecord. health.nz/ or discuss with your health professional.

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Last chance to get RUIA and Tama Ora applications in

Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu has put the call out to rangatahi Maori to bring their ideas around wellbeing and intergenerational leadership to the table.

The Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island currently has two contestable funds open for applications, Ruia and Tama Ora, communities across Te Waipounamu, Rakiura and Rekohu/ Wharekauri are encouraged to share the word and help boost awareness.

Pouarahi Ivy Harper said both RUIA and Tama Ora were unique in that they were a partnership with other organisations and supported tamariki and rangatahi Maori to achieve their own aspirations and solutions fit for what they were seeing in their own communities.

It was vital that when it came to their own wellbeing, rangatahi had a say in decisionmaking and RUIA, in particular, enabled that to happen, Harper said.

“RUIA is a partnership with Rata Foundation and the Ministry of Youth Development that was founded in 2019, pre-pandemic, to enable rangatahi, their whanau and their tuakana to identify and create ways to support not only wellbeing, but also intergenerational leadership.

Succession planning and cultural

development are other crucial elements. The principle behind RUIA when it was created remains the same today: rangatahi have to be part of the decision-making process when it comes to their own growth and development.”

Hundreds of rangatahi have taken part in RUIA initiatives in recent years, from the top of the south to Stewart Island. Activities have included wananga, exhibitions, noho marae, field trips, gym and boxing sessions and a kapa haka festival. RUIA is rangatahi led, with a decision panel of five rangatahi having the say on which initiatives are supported.

While RUIA is open to initiatives aimed at rangatahi aged 12 to 24 years, Tama Ora also takes in activities for younger children and is aimed at tamariki and rangatahi aged 5 to 25 years.

A partnership between Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu and Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa, Tama Ora is aligned with Sport New Zealand’s He Oranga Poutama, designed to create pathways for tamariki and rangatahi Maori to stay active.

Tama Ora is open to individuals and groups in Te Waipounamu, Rakiura and Rekohu/Wharekauri who want to create an event, project or programme that will help

tamariki and rangatahi build healthy habits, learn new skills, and work towards goals and achievements within their chosen activity.

Ivy said past Tama Ora initiatives had provided opportunities for tamariki and rangatahi Maori that otherwise would not have been available and urged those looking to apply to get ahead of the deadline.

Applications for RUIA and Tama Ora close at noon this Friday, June 16, 2023.

For further information and to apply, see the Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu website.

Applications for RUIA and Tama Ora close at noon this Friday, June 16, 2023.

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It may be one of New Zealand’s oldest schools but students at Riwaka can be assured they’re receiving a modern worldclass education under the helm of new principal Adele Lidgard.

“I’m really focussing on empowering the children and the staff while getting to know our special place in the world here at Riwaka,” says Adele.

Originally from Tauranga, and moving to our district from Otago in January to take up the position, Adele had spent her

previous six years in the deep south, as a deputy principal in Queenstown and then as a principal in Dunedin. “I enjoy working alongside adults in education and growing their capacity to deliver awesome lessons for kids.”

Having come from a relatively small school, Adele says she’s excited by the opportunity of being in a larger school to influence teaching outcomes.

“It doesn’t matter where you work in education, kids think you’re gold. They just

love people who care about them.”

Moving here with her partner, cat and dog, Adele is grateful for the warm welcome she’s received.

“Everyone has gone out of their way to make me feel at home.

It’s a really warm and welcoming community. It has a lovely small town feel with a nice sense of community.”

Embracing our environment, Adele is looking forward to continuing to visit our beaches and lacing up her tramping boots to explore the hills. While

in her spare time she’ll likely be found on the end of a gardening tool or with hammer in hand resuming her love of DIY.

With six children and seven grandchildren Adele says a principal is really a “servant of the community”.

“At the moment it’s all about getting to know people and building strong professional relationships. We’ve got a great team here at Riwaka and I really enjoy working with everyone here.”

Riwaka School’s new principal Adele Lidgard with some of the school’s younger students.

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Darts players make a welcome return to town

Motueka is well known for our hospitality, which is one of the many reasons The NZ Dart Championship is held in our town and we are thrilled to have the event return again in 2023. This year the competition will be fierce as always, a number of our NZ Darts players are world-ranked, for a small country when it comes to darts we really punch above our weight.

The team at the Motueka Recreation Centre are eager to see the return of hundreds of dart players as they arrive in Motueka for the National Championships. It is the fifth time the Centre has hosted the event as the South Island venue.

A winning formula continues to be having a venue that can host the tournament within the organising body’s budget, accommodation, but more importantly having a

Players concentrating hard during the last NZ Darts Nationals held at the Motueka Recreation Centre

community that overwhelmingly welcomes the players to town. Unlike bigger centres our town recog¬nises our guests, players often comment on how friendly the people in Motueka are and that they know we are here.

“The National Darts Championship is a significant event and not only showcases Motueka, but also the potential of the Centre in hosting large events,” says Motueka Ward Councillor Brent Maru.

“The event also injects substantial income into our local economy at a period of the year that we are a little quieter. With an estimated influx of over 600 people for a week brings some significant spending.”

St Peter Chanel fundraising team are taking care of the setup/pack down this year and a range of food vendors will be onsite through the week.

Event Timetable

NZ Darts Council Championships 2023 Motueka Recreation Centre

Sunday 18 June 2023 to Friday 23 June 2023

Sunday 18 June

9.00 a.m. Shot NZ Open Men’s Singles – Section Play

1.00 p.m. Shot NZ Open Ladies Singles – Section

Play TBA Shot NZ Open Ladies Singles – Knockout Draw Commences TBA Shot NZ Open Men’s Singles –Knockout Draw Commences

Monday 19 June

9.00 a.m. Opening

9.15 a.m. NZDC Region Teams start 1st Round TBA NZDC Region Teams start 2nd Round TBA NZDC Region Teams start 3rd Round TBA NZDC Region Teams Knockout

Tuesday 20 June

9.00 a.m. NZDC Region Teams Knockout to Completion

2.15 p.m. NZDC Husband & Wife Championship –Section Play TBA NZDC Husband & Wife Championship – Knockout Draw Commences

Wednesday 21 June

9.00 a.m. Annual General Meeting

1.00 p.m. NZDC Mixed Pairs Championship – Section Play TBA NZDC Mixed Pairs Championship – Knockout Draw Commences

Thursday 22 June

9.00 a.m. NZDC Ladies Singles Championship – Section Play

12 noon NZDC Men’s Singles Championship – Section Play

TBA NZDC Ladies Singles Championship – Knockout Draw Commences

TBA NZDC Men’s Singles Championship – Knockout Draw Commences

Friday 23 June

9.00 a.m. NZDC Ladies Pairs Championship – Section Play

10.00 a.m. NZDC Men’s Pairs Championship – Section

Play TBA NZDC Ladies Pairs Championship – Knockout Draw Commences TBA NZDC Men’s Pairs Championship –Knockout Draw Commences

TBA Challenge Team matches Followed by presentation of medals and the NZ Squad

Notes:

Event times may be subject to change but will not start before the advertised times above.

Consolations will be announced on a daily basis.

TBA – Times will be advised on a daily basis

Players to watch out for

With a number of world ranking players set to take the stage the top players to watch out for are:

Haupai Puha (Hopes) has been competing on the New Zealand darts circuit seriously since 2017 and is making inroads into professional darts on an international scale.

Nicole ‘Renegade’ Regnaud may be one of the younger players in the tournament, but she been playing darts for many years. Nicole has a promising darts career ahead of her.

Wendy Harper is currently ranked at the top of the NZ womens rankings. A crowd favourite, Wendy is a previous NZ Open Winner

Locals are warmly invited to the Motueka Recreation Centre to see some of New Zealand’s best dart players in action. In promises to be another standout event.

Hapori Whānui ō Motueka

out&about

Celebrating Art in Motueka at the Art Quiz in Motueka Library on Wednesday, 7 June.

Left: Gloria Anderson and Marian Painter.

Right: Janine Gillions and Kim Lawrence.

Left: Karen Sutherland and Sue Thorp.

Right: Karin Gembus and Bill Brough.

Adrianne Rumens, Kerry Fenton-Johns and Barbara IngramMonk.

The healing power of Golden Bay

In a world that spins relentlessly, where time seems to slip through our fingers like sand, it is essential to remember the importance of taking a break. As winter arrives in Golden Bay, a magical place emerges—a sanctuary where the beauty of nature intertwines with the human spirit. Golden Bay offers a haven where weary souls can find solace, where the crisp winter air breathes new life into tired hearts, and where the stunning landscapes invite us to rediscover the joy of simply being.

Winter unveils a symphony of natural wonders. The majestic mountains, clothed in a pure white coat of snow, stand as guardians of serenity. The golden beaches, adorned with delicate seashells and embraced by gentle waves, whisper tales of ancient wisdom. Amidst it all, the native flora and fauna paint a vibrant tapestry, reminding us of the resilience and beauty that lies within us all. Golden Bay’s winters bring a profound connection to the earth, fostering a sense of harmony that is often lost in the chaos of our daily lives.

In the frenzy of modern life, it is easy to forget the importance of taking a moment to simply breathe. Golden Bay’s winter break offers an opportunity to pause, to exhale the worries and inhale the purity of the surrounding landscapes. The chilly air that caresses your cheeks awakens your senses, invigorating both body and mind. It’s a chance to slow down, to revel in the silence that blankets the land, and to rediscover the forgotten art of listening to the whispers of your own soul.

Winter in Golden Bay gently encourages introspection. The shorter days and longer nights create a space for contemplation—a time to reflect on the chapters of our lives, to find gratitude in the smallest moments, and to release the burdens that weigh us down.

Whether strolling along a deserted beach or nestled beside a crackling fire, the serenity of Golden Bay invites us to let go of the past and embrace the infinite possibilities that lie ahead. It is a season of renewal, where the cold winds carry away our troubles, leaving room for growth and transformation.

As the winter sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the untouched landscapes of Golden Bay, the importance of taking a break becomes clear. It is in this magical place, nestled between mountains and ocean that we find the solace and serenity our souls crave.

A winter break in Golden Bay allows us to reconnect with nature, breathe in the freshness of the season, embark on a journey of self-discovery, and find solace in the embrace of a community. So, let us embrace the invitation that winter extends, and find ourselves renewed and transformed in the arms of Golden Bay.

This winter take time for a break in Golden Bay and enjoy the healing powers and serenity of nature

Golden Bay Hideaway offers an idyllic haven for treasured moments and inspiring experiences.

Four private accommodations provide supreme privacy in a natural bush setting overlooking pristine Wainui Bay. The three off-grid “Greenies” showcase the exceptional comfort of passive house design, maintaining a consistent temperature even in winter. With underfloor heating or radiators, you can adjust the temperature to your liking.

These cutting-edge houses represent leading-edge technology in building design. Additionally, the House Truck is a lovingly restored sanctuary for your gypsy spirit. Golden Bay Hideaway is dedicated to a sustainable future, prioritizing off-grid energy, recycling, biodegradable products, and community projects to minimize environmental impact. All accommodations feature inviting outdoor baths, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the natural surroundings under a starlit sky and birdsong. Whether you seek a building experience or an escape, Golden Bay Hideaway offers the best eco holiday homes in NZ.

Visit www.goldenbayhideaway.co.nz to learn more.

Nestled in the serene Tata Beach, surrounded by private bushland, Drift Off Grid offers the ultimate retreat, conveniently located just a 15-minute drive from Takaka township. This idyllic location allows you to enjoy all the wonders Golden Bay has to offer. With its aweinspiring views of the bay and the soothing melodies of birdsong, Drift Off Grid is the perfect haven for relaxation, rejuvenation, and reconnection with yourself and the natural environment.

Our Glamping tents are meticulously crafted using top-quality materials, ensuring utmost comfort and luxury. They are well insulated to keep you warm during winter, complemented by a cozy Meg fireplace, while large windows invite in the refreshing summer breeze. Immerse yourself in the beauty of native bush views as you indulge in a rejuvenating rainwater shower.

For a truly pampering experience, immerse yourself in a bath infused with handmade bath salts. Our deck provides a tranquil space to curl up with a captivating book, and during winter, you can enjoy the warmth of the fire as you toast marshmallows over our open fire-pit. Alternatively, unwind with a drink in hand and witness the mesmerising sunset over the water. To find out more or make a booking visit driftoffgrid.com

Abel Tasman

Acknowledging our volunteers #TheBigShoutOut

New Zealand is a nation of volunteers – more than 50 percent of kiwis volunteer, giving time and energy to make a difference in our communities. It’s time to recognise these unsung heroes and show your thanks.

While there are numerous ways to acknowledge volunteers, it’s often the simplest gestures that can have the most significant impact.

We’ve many incredible volunteers in the greater Motueka area who make an enormous difference to our lives, including a number of organisations located at Community House in Deck’s Reserve

A heartfelt “thank you” from the right person at the right time can go a long way in making volunteers feel valued and respected.

A straightforward yet effective way to express gratitude is by personally thanking our volunteers.

Taking the time to have a genuine conversation and expressing sincere appreciation for their dedication can make volunteers feel seen and acknowledged. This personalised recognition acknowledges their unique contributions and reinforces the value of their work.

Get involved in #TheBigShoutOut and give our volunteers a shout out on social media or gift them a morning tea shout for all their hard work.

Choose to volunteer, connect and create change in your community

Volunteering is any activity that involves putting your unpaid time, energy and skills to work for the greater good. New Zealand is a leading nation in the contribution made by volunteers. Statistics New Zealand’s latest quarterly Labour Market Statistics, highlights New Zealanders contribute a total of around 159 million hours of formal volunteer labour each year. The value of formal volunteering is estimated at $4 billion per annum.

Through volunteering, Mahi Aroha and social action individuals can create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support development –the list is endless.

What is volunteering?

Volunteering is where an individual or group for no payment freely gives time “to benefit another person, group or organisation.” Volunteering has positive benefits for the volunteer as well as for the person, organisation or community served. In New Zealand, volunteers make a significant contribution to the social development, economy and environment of New Zealand.

Benefits of volunteering

Volunteering is enjoyable, provides purpose and belonging within the community, and a feeling of connection. Why do people volunteer? – they may be out of work, retired, or just have skills and some spare time they want to use to help others.

Volunteering is good for career progress and may lead to paid work. 82% of employers prefer applicants with volunteering experience.

What can you do as a volunteer?

Anything! From administration, accounting and research to gardening, retail, teaching and sport.

VOLUNTEERS AT MOTUEKA HIGH SCHOOL ALWAYS WELCOME

PLEASE CALL IF YOU CAN OFFER YOUR TIME FOR:

• Motueka High School “Friends of the School”

• Serving food at our Breakfast Club in the morning

• Help with school reading programmes

• Support students in class with academic needs

Please contact the school o ce, phone 528 9050 or email admin@motuekahigh.school.nz

Volunteering can be:

• Informal (e.g. helping a neighbour with their grocery shopping), and micro volunteering (short bursts of oneoff volunteering).

• Formal, through an organisation. From one-off experiences to longer-term roles

• Team or group volunteering and employee volunteering

To find a volunteer role that’s right for you, ask yourself what sort of person you are and what sort of experience you want.

Where to start

A good local starting point is Community House in Deck’s Reserve. Drop in and ask if they know of any organisations looking for volunteers. Another starting point is www.volunteeringnz.org.nz/finding-volunteer-roles here you can find resources for volunteering opportunities right across New Zealand.

Friends of Flora

During the 1990’s a group of locals who had been visiting the Wharepapa/Mt Arthur area for many years noticed a decline in bird song. In January 2001, they founded Friends of Flora (FOF), naming the charity after the Flora Stream which runs through the area. Led by Maryann Ewers and Bill Rooke, FOF established a partnership with the Department of Conservation (DOC) and dedicated themselves to restoring the flora and fauna of

the area. This incredible group of volunteers have grown in size and has now been established for over 20 years.

Friends of Flora are committed to protection and/or return of endangered and threatened flora and fauna to the Flora Stream catchment area in Kahurangi National Park. The dedication and work of this incredible community group has been recognised nationally for their trapping and roroa re-establishment projects. In 2018 FOF was awarded the inaugural Kiwis for Kiwi, Tohu Tiketike ‘Kiwi Project of the Year’ award.

They are always looking for new volunteers, if you wish to get involved go to their website www.fof.org.nz, find them on Facebook or email fof@fof.org.nz and let them know you are interested in joining Friends of Flora. Friends of Flora proudly supports volunteer week and would like to thank all the volunteers in our communities.

To all our wonderful FOF conservation volunteers, we want to express our immense gratitude to you for your hard work, dedication, and your ongoing support. Thank you.

Motueka District Museum

Phone 528 7660

CELEBRATING VOLUNTEER WEEK

On behalf of the Trust Board and staff I would like to express sincere thanks to all our volunteers, without whom we could not operate the museum. Not only do you help our visitors by providing information and a friendly smile, many of you also help out in other areas not seen by the general public. If you wish to volunteer please contact Jen.

The dedicated Friends of Flora volunteers

House fires get real fast!

Modern furnishings and textiles mean that house fires are burning faster and hotter than ever, today a house and its contents will be destroyed within 2-3 minutes, in the 1950s it took 10-15 minutes to reach this stage. When a house is ablaze temperatures quickly reach 1100 degrees. Early detection and warning of a fire alongside a pre-planned escape route offers you the best chance of surviving a house fire.

Fire facts

Half of the people who died in fires were careless with cigarettes, matches or lighters. Over half of all firerelated deaths occur in homes while people are sleeping. Alcohol is a contributing factor in many fatal house fires. In 80% of house fires Fire and Emergency attend smoke alarms were either not install or not working

To prevent a fire in your house

• Don t leave cooking unattended

• eep your kitchen and oven clean

• Ensure clothing, tea towels and curtains can t make contact with the heat

• Turn off your electric blanket before you get into bed

• eep yourself and clothing, textiles at least one meter from a heater

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

• void overloading electrical outlets

• Clean the lint from your clothes dryer every time

Working smoke alarms save lives, modern alarms have a 10 year battery life and are less susceptible to accidental activation, consider up-dating your alarm if you suspect it may the older style, if you are not sure contact us and we will come and advise you.

An important consideration when thinking about your smoke alarm is can you hear it when you take your hearing-aids out at bedtime. A simple test will help you identify this, take your hearing aids off, stand behind a closed door, get someone to activate the test function on an alarm in another room to see if you can hear it. If you can t hear it, it won t alert you to a fire so you will re uire the Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) alarm option.

The HAT system has strobe lights and a vibrating pad

placed under your pillow to wake you when an alarm activates. Contact our community risk team via 0800 FIRE (0800693473) for advice and assessment.

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

At the first sight of a fire

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

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

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

• lways keep your keys in the door deadlocks

• o to a neighbour get them to call 111

• ever re-enter the house ever

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

We are here to help, for a free Home Fire Safety Visit contact us by either calling 0800 FIRE (0800 ) or email elsonMarlboroughDistrict-CRRTeam fireandemergency.nz or visit www.fireandemergency.nz

0274 777 033

MOTUEKA RED CROSS WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS FOR BOTH DONATIONS AND SUPPORTING OUR SHOP. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SHOP ARE RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY. AND THANK YOU TO ALL OUR INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS

NOT YOUR AVERAGE CRYSTAL SHOP Clock Tower Corner 9/400 High Street Motueka 022 137 4574 •

Unique creations made on site. • Stone cutting

THE MOTUEKA COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE TOTALLY SUPPORT THE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK CONCEPT.

Thank You !

The Salvation Army gratefully acknowledges the support of their many volunteers who give generously of their time and skill to help transform lives

God bless you

Girls win Tasman Secondary Schools Squash

The Motueka Squash Club hosted local Nelson region players and others from Marlborough and as far afield as Christchurch at their Squash Open last weekend. Local favourites included Nick Wiffen and Keren Barcas, who will also be representing Nelson Bays in July at the Heaphy Shield tournament. The Heaphy Shield is a triangular competition between the best players in Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast. It will also be hosted at Motueka for the first time in 18 years!

But it was younger players, Luke Creighton, Lili Fitzsimmons, Serena Curran, Tanisha Smith and Hester Davies that stole the show. Serena and Tanisha were NO.1 and 2 respectively in the Motueka High School team along with no. 3 Kaia

Manson-Reid, who recently won the Tasman Secondary Schools Champs this week with victories over Golden Bay High and Marlborough Girls College.

In Women’s division 2, Serena won her first round by defeating current Motueka junior champion, Lili, whilst Tanisha disposed of no1 seed Barlee Van Niekerk. Hester Davies from Golden Bay High School just managed to beat Serena in the second round with a tight 15/13 in the fifth game. Tanisha went on to the final losing to Hester 3-0.

In Men’s division 1, Luke Creighton cruised through to winning the final, dropping just a single game on the way. This was all the more remarkable as, due to a player injury in the Men’s Open main draw, Luke was able to fulfil his boyhood dream of competing

with the top guns. He fought valiantly in the 3 matches, losing all three in gruelling 5-game battles.

Top seed in the Men’s Open was Paul Moran. Paul is close to becoming an A1 player, which puts him as one of the best players in the country. In the Women’s Open ex A-grader Sarena Harwood from the Waimea Club was the top seed. Both players won their first prestigious Motueka Open titles.

President, Steve Hodges was very pleased with how the weekend ran and thanked organiser Keren Barcas and all the other volunteers that made the event possible. He also thanked sponsors NBS, Talley’s and Pete’s Naturals for their support. If you are keen to play squash search Motueka Squash on the internet.

Motueka Bridge Club

Monday, 29 May

Ruby Bay Handicap (Round 2 of 3)

NORTH-SOUTH

1st Ray Cannell / Mary McCallum

66.79%

2nd Jana Bott / Carolyn Gatenby 61.79%

Handicap Results:

1st Ray Cannell / Mary McCallum 65.94%

2nd Jana Bott / Carolyn Gatenby 59.48%

EAST-WEST

1st Kathryn Brookes / Linda Thurow 62.08%

2nd Ruth Field / Faith Jackson 59.17%

Handicap Results:

1st Kathryn Brookes / Linda Thurow 62.53%

2nd Ruth Field / Faith Jackson 62.48%

Tuesday, 30 May Junior

Ruby Bay Handicap (Round 2 of 3)

NORTH-SOUTH

1st Malcolm Macleod / Elizabeth Bartlett

59.9%

2nd Sue Fairweather / Diana Furlong

50.52%

Handicap Results:

1st Malcolm Macleod / Elizabeth Bartlett 59%

2nd Vivienne Fox / Tom Fox 53.71%

EAST-WEST

1st Heidi Mayer / Glenn Anderson 65%

2nd Annie Millard / Paul Prestidge 60.63%

Handicap Results:

1st Heidi Mayer / Glenn Anderson 67.38%

2nd Annie Millard / Paul Prestidge 58.96%

Monday, 5 June Ruby Bay Handicap (Round 3 of 3)

1st Ray Cannell / Mary McCallum 65.1%

2nd Jana Bott / Carolyn Gatenby 59.9%

3rd= Clive Thomas / Barry Simpson 53.65%

3rd= Vicki Adnams / Jean Hodson 53.65%

Handicap Results:

1st Ray Cannell / Mary McCallum 64.25%

2nd Jana Bott / Carolyn Gatenby 57.59%

3rd Clive Thomas / Barry Simpson 55.3%

Overall Winners –Ruby Bay Handicap Ray Cannell / Mary McCallum 62.29%

Tuesday, 6 June Ruby Bay Junior Handicap (Round 3 of 3)

1st Steve Hart / Ron Argue 65.09%

2nd Tom Fox / Vivienne Fox 57.14%

3rd Annie Millard / Paul Prestidge 53.17%

Handicap Results:

1st Steve Hart / Ron Argue 64.36%

2nd Tom Fox / Vivienne Fox 54.38%

3rd Sue Fairweather / Diana Furlong 52.72%

Overall Winners – Ruby Bay Junior Handicap Tom Fox / Vivienne Fox 56.88%

Women’s Div 2

Final: Hester Davies (Tak) bt Tanisha Smith (Mot) 15/8, 15/12, 15/7.

Special Plate (3rd): Serena Curran (Mot) bt Jenni Payne (Mot) 15/6, 15/9, 15/4.

Plate (5th) : Elizabeth Fitzsimmons (Mot) Barlee Van Niekerk (Wai) bt 15/8, 15/11, 15/3.

Men’s Div 2

Final: Alex Davies (Wai) bt Paul Harrison (Mot) 15/8, 15/10, 15/10

NBS Motueka Golf

Results for Saturday, 3 June

Ladies Stableford 1st Sally Jones 33 2nd Tania Appelman 32 3rd Liz Hall 30

Men’s Par Round

1st John Inglis +2

2nd Todd Hamilton +2

3rd Rew Gray +1

4th Larry Moses +1

Twos Reinhart Van Zyl 2, Peter Tudberry 2, Maurice Collins, Todd Hamilton, Blake Zwick

Ladies 18 Hole 6th June 1st Kerry

Ladies 9 Hole Par Round

Men’s Div1

Final: Luke Creighton (Mot) bt Paul Baker (Marl) 15/6, 15/4, 15/10.

Plate final (5th): Alastair Byrne bt Warren Le Sueur (Marl) 15/9, 15/5, 15/11.

Men’s Open

Final: Paul Moran (Chch) bt Nick Wiffen (Mot) 15/12, 14/16, 13/15, 15/13, 15/8.

Women’s Open Plate final (5th): Julie Brown (Marl) bt Keren Barcas (Mot) 13/15, 10/15, 15/10, 15/13, 15/12.

Motueka Bowling

Results of the Motueka Bowling Club’s Open Triples Tournament held on Saturday, 27 May 2023

The tournament was generously sponsored by Milnes Beatson.

14 teams participated in this event, down on numbers because of the Centre Prize presentation function to be held the same evening. How ever, as always, this tournament was successful and enjoyed by those who entered.

Men’s Stableford Results for 7th June 1st John Askin 38 2nd Ray Marsden35

Mark Williams35

Karl Heke 35

4 games of 8 ends each and a time limit of 75 minutes were played.

Results:

1st Jean McKenzie, Helen Guiney, Lynne Mc Causland, from the Richmond Club with

4 wins, 26 ends, 54 points

2nd Neville Turner, Peter Cromwell, Cheryl Turner from the Motueka Club with 3 wins, 17 ends, 31 points

3rd Joe Trenker, Linsey Brookes, John Parsons from the Stoke Club with 3 wins, 16 ends, 37 points

Unlucky to miss out on a prize was the team of Sam Woods, Val Thompsen, Ross Connochie from the Motueka Club who also had 3 wins, 16 ends, 34 points.

Many thanks to Mines Beatson for supporting the Motueka Bowling Club.

Tanisha, Serena and Kaia winners of the Tasman Secondary Schools Squash Champs.

The winning team; Jean McKenzie, Lynne McCausland and Helen Guiney.

Death

CHERRI

Edwin (Buckwheat)

24/11/1962

Passed away Saturday 27th May 2023 surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved Partner, Mother and Grandmother. She will be missed by all. Private creation has been held.

Funerals

929 5145 nelson.simplicity.co.nz

Funerals

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

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

Garage Sale

Everything must go. Vintage, antique, collectables, household items grab a bargin. 8am till 1pm, Saturday 17th. 42 Grey Street.

Public Notice

Riwaka Bowling Club Quiz Night Friday 23rd June 6.30 pm start. 4 people per team $10 per person, 16 Teams maximum. Great FoodGreat Prizes.Entries to Vince Bloomfield 021 263 3441.

AGM

Motueka A&P, 26th June 2023 at 7pm. Kitchen at Marchwood Park, Motueka.

AGM

Support Worker

MOTUEKA

Live Life Disability Support

Permanent position working 30 hours a fortnight, plus two sleepovers.

Roster:

Week 1

Wednesday 3pm to 10pm (plus sleepover 10pm to 7am).

• Saturday and Sunday 7am to 3.30pm.

Week 2

• Monday 3pm to 10pm (plus sleepover 10pm to 7am).

Closing date: Open until filled.

Ref: N23-327.

Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 539 5746 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz

Register for job alerts and view full details of vacancies www.nmdhb.govt.nz/careers

Public Notice

Cash paid for old wrist watches, 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. 0800 653 935 or 548 5235.

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).

Dentures

New dentures, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

For Sale

Your ad here! Call 03 528 2088.

Antiques

ANTIQUES & ART. Huge selection at our new shop. Sell - BuyValue. Over 30 years experience.Open 6 days. Peaceful easy parking now @ 92,Bateup Rd,Richmond (Formerly Happy Z Cafe & adjoining Alchemy Arts/ MacMillans Pottery) Ph 544 0723. www.an tiquesnewzealand.co.nz

Public Notice

Come and celebrate

Pastor Francis Ghatt

10am Sunday Victory Church

Corner of High St & Fearon St

The little stone church with a big heart

Storage

Tasman Storage units available from $6.20pw. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

Situations Vacant

MOTUEKA AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

Saturday 24 June 2023 1.30pm

Community House Deck’s Reserve Motueka

Contact Coralie Smith 528 8241

STAFF WANTED

Motueka Lions Fertiliser Drive 2023

Wanted to Buy WWW.LIONSCLUBS.ORG.NZ

The Lions Fertiliser Drive order form will be in The Guardian on Wednesday 5th July 2023. There will be no flyer in your mail box this year.

This year

Fairfield Orchards Ltd is a progressive horticultural operation specialising in pip-fruit & kiwifruit production with properties around the Motueka Region. We’re a growing business and we are taking more staff into permanent fulltime work.

Machinery Operators: We have tractors and bin shifters, forklifts in coolstore, packhouse and field, mobile picking platforms, excavators, and much more that needs mechanically minded people to operate throughout the year. Orchard Supervisors: Responsible for running a crew and helping the manager get the job done whether its picking, pruning or something else. If you have 12 months orchard experience and want to step up, or you have supervisory experience and want a change, come talk to us.

Compliance and System: Possibly a part time role. Responsible for monitoring, auditing, and keeping our processes and systems up to date. A knowledge of food safety would be useful.

Kiwifruit Foreman: The role has focus on quality for our 16 hectare of G3 kiwifruit. Responsible for cyclical operations and managing the performance of department employees while supported by the Operations manager. During the harvest period, the Kiwifruit Foreman assists with the pipfruit harvest.

Who are you?

You’re someone that enjoys some variety in your work and the outdoors. You will be well organised and able to show initiative. All roles have flexibility - you may have a variety of skills and be able to do more than one of the jobs shown above. We can adjust your role to suit your skills and level of experience. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and a driver’s license is required. Some positions may require other licenses or qualifications.

Why work for us?

We are growing in size and can offer more opportunities and competitive remuneration. We can offer training and ongoing professional development if you wish to develop your horticultural career or progress within your chosen field.

See our website at fairfieldorchards.co.nz/orchard-work or phone 035284599 or 0274548100 and speak with Jason. Position descriptions available on request.

AGM

ARBORIST

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

GARDEN MAINTENANCE IN HOME HAIR DRESSER

PLASTERBOARD

PODIATRIST

FREEVIEW FREEVIEW

Business as usual Podiatrist @ Motropolis CIVIL WORKS CIVIL WORKS

Experience

Andrew 021 081 82 123

022 CLEANING

419 0205 Greig Price - BHsc (Pod) • Grader + Laser Level • Excavator • Roller • Tip Truck • Compactor

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices. We regret if your community notice ad has not made this week’s column, it is due to the popularity of this column and inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads. 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 027-9214074

advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings

plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcome.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

• Mowing

• Pruning

• Hedge Trimming

Better Breathers Class Motueka Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held on Mondays, 11.30am –12.30pm, at the functional fitness room, Motueka Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. $5 per class. Car park entry to the class available. For more information, please contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 027 5267675 or email asthma. nelson@xtra.co.nz

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 House Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust (BUWT) is available to give free

Gateway to your Wellbeing Wellbeing is important for all of us to thrive. The shed is a safe place to meet new people in a supportive and caring environment. We also can connect you with other agenesis for the right support needed. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka Email: admin@ght.co.nz

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 - Monday & Wednesday 1.15 - 3pm. Motueka

Over 50s Hub 10 Pah St Contact Jude 027 3244226. All abilities. All Welcome.

Indoor bowls at Mapua Hall, the 3rd and last Fridays of the month. Bowls at 2pm followed by “bring a

$3. Mapua Friendship Club. Contact Val 035403685.

Justice of The Peace 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 10am - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359 All Welcome

Motueka Elysium for Widows & Widowers meet Mondays 9.30 am at Muses Cafe, High Street for coffee & chat, friendship & support. Ph Carol 5285027

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,

• Small paint jobs

• Weeding-spraying

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

• Green Waste removal

• House washing

• Fencing & repairs

• Deck construction

• Small tree removal

Mark Goodall 027 372 7414 good.mk@xtra.co.nz

Motueka District Toy Library

Motueka District Toy Library on 44 Pah st. Open 10am - 11:30am

Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturday 10am - 12pm. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages

Motueka Tramping Club Would you like to go walking on the weekends but are not sure where to start?

Start with your local club: www. motuekatrampingclub.org

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

Angels battle hard for AFC Motueka

Senior football games around Nelson were a bit light on Saturday, 3 June. With the celebration of Kings Birthday weekend, the division cup games were played. The Motueka 2nd XI went down to FC Nelson NMIT in the challenge for the A. R. Hurst Cup. The Motueka Woman’s Angels played their game earlier in the week at Goodman Park, under lights, challenging FC Nelson for the first of the women’s cup rounds. At full time, the score between the two teams was a 2-2 draw. This meant that the game now had to go into overtime, as a clean score is needed for the winning team to progress into the next round. It was now near 9pm and the game went into extended play of 15mins each way. After two hours of game time, The Motueka Angels lost the battle to FC Nelson 2-4. The Motueka Garden Motels 1st XI had a bye while The

Taste of Turkey Men’s Masters team also took on FC Nelson, in the battle for the Masters Cup challenge. Victory Square was bright and sunny enticing the teams to take the pitch. The Motueka Master’s fought hard for 90minutes but couldn’t match the shooting accuracy of FC Nelson, going down 3-7.

Results for Saturday, 3 June 2023

Motueka Garden Motels: BYE

Motueka Angels V’s FC Nelson

Lost: 2-4

POD: De Anne Fraser

Motueka Taste of Turkey Masters, Vs FC Nelson

Lost: 3-7

POD: John Henderson and Carl Thomas

Motueka U18

Wolves: BYE

Motueka Wasps V’s

Suburbs FC Steamers

Lost 2-4

POD: Eddie Johns

Motueka Hawkes

V’s Nelson Suburbs

Won: 8-0

POD: Dhairya

Motueka Vipers V’s Golden Bay Aorere

Lost: 1-3

POD: Luca Drummond

Motueka AFC

Falcons V’s Richmond

Draw: 1-1

POD: Charley

DeSmit and Rion

McDougall

Motueka Stormers

V’s NN Suburbs

Comets

Lost: 2-4

POD: Eddie Morris

Motueka Stingers

V’s NN Suburbs Rebels

Lost: 0-1

POD: Olle Ross

27th May: Motueka

Stingers V’s NN

Suburbs Wolves

Win: 3-2

POD: Stirling Griffin

20th May: Motueka

Stingers V’s Waimea

Plains

Win: 9-0

POD: Manouk Fercho

Results for Saturday, 10 June 2023

Motueka Garden

Motels 1st XI V’s

Tahuna

Draw: 1-1

POD: Sam

Motueka Angels V’s Tahuna

Lost: 7-1

POD: Mikayla Bloomfield

Motueka Taste of Turkey Masters, Vs Golden Bay

Win: 4-3

POD: Heneli Saafi and Mark McPherson

Motueka 2nd XI V’s Richmond

Lost: 4-5

Motueka U18

Wolves V’s Suburbs

Panthers

Draw:2-2

POD: Cameron Ball

Motueka Wasps V’s FC Nelson Rebels

Lost 2-4

POD: Tanner Eastwood

Motueka Titans V’s FC Storm

Won:7-1

POD: Tobias Ward

Motueka Hawkes

V’s Mapua Rangers

Won: 5-2

POD: Baxter Button

Motueka Vipers V’s Suburbs Celtics

Lost: 3-4

POD: Marius Den Doncker

Motueka AFC

Falcons V’s Suburbs Sharks

Won:12-11

POD: Ali Kelly

Motueka Stormers

V’s Mapua Rangers

Rhinos

Win: 9-7

POD: Joshua Spencer

Motueka Stingers

Won 8-0

POD: Merak Manze

Mark McPherson from the Taste of Turkey Motueka Men’s Masters team.