Students of Tasman Bay Christian School surround their new principal, Tim de Vries on Monday following his official welcome to the school and role.
Tim was associate principal at the Nelson Christian Academy before taking on the role of acting principal last term in Tasman.
“I loved it so much I wanted to stay,” says Tim.
Local artists from the top of the South Island now have a new space to show their work, thanks to a blossoming partnership with a community focused wine company.
Gravity Gallery, located at the Gravity Winery in Mahana, has been specially created for local artists, who work in rotation to occupy the space and exhibit their work.
The Nelson region is rich in creative talent and the team at Gravity are intent on showcasing everything it has to offer. In the future they hope to also host artisan markets, giving locals another opportunity to share their produce.
Gravity is part of Kiwi owned Booster Wine Group. Director, Allan Yeo, says a dedicated space for artists was just one way the company was able to get involved and support the local community.
“For us, it’s not new to support local, it’s always been about supporting local. Like many of New Zealand’s special sites, Gravity
Ensuring safe journey across our road network is an important role the Tasman District Council plays for our local community. Over the past three years, Downer has managed the largest of Tasman District Council’s road maintenance contract and have recently been awarded a two-year extension, with a further two years to follow.
To enhance the contract, Downer and Tasman District Council will move
could have been lost to foreign ownership. We’ve kept it in New Zealand hands, and we want this place to be a community asset and a focal point for both locals and visitors
to the region.
“It’s a small start to something we hope can grow,” says Allan. “Our ethos is one of partnership. When we work together, we create opportunities for
everyone to benefit.”
Since its official opening just prior to the Covid-19 lockdown in March, the Gravity Cellar Door has onceagain become a mustsee on the Nelson
wine trail, garnering a reputation not only for the wide selection of wines on offer but also the platters which place local artisan food producers at the forefront.
to an Alliance contract for the delivery of the TDC Road Maintenance and resealing services. An Alliance is a fully integrated single delivery team, designed to provide better outcomes for both the road network and the community.
The key feature that underpins the Alliance is its ability to work in a collaborative environment helping to ensure the right decisions are made for the future of the road network and local community.
With both teams working together as one, the community benefits with more transparent decisions around value for money and a commitment to efficiency across the roading network.
Matthew Sledmore, Downer’s Nelson/ Marlborough Regional manager says, “Over the past three years we have built a strong resilient team who have delivered well and considering the challenging weather events we’ve faced,
like ex-Cyclone Gita and the Tasman fires, I’ve been really proud of the team’s ability to perform in adverse situations.
An Alliance model builds further on our successful relationship with Council and we look forward to welcoming our Council colleagues onto the team.”
Richard Kirby, Tasman District Council’s Engineering Services Manager says, “We have established a good contractual relationship with
Downer over the past three years and want to build on that relationship to improve efficiencies and effectiveness in the delivery of road maintenance. We are very keen to make this Alliance deliver those outcomes so that the road users and funders experience the benefits on the road.
We look forward to the next two years of working together in the Alliance and then building on that success for the subsequent two years.”
Jaime Howell and his Brazilian partner Juliana Griese are offering the Bodhi Seeds Retreat from 18 -26 November. It will give young people the supportive conditions to safely deepen into the practise of meditation.
“Imagine 7 days without a mobile phone, no email, no Facebook… terrifying as such a thing could be, it offers an incredible opportunity to cultivate and harvest inner resources such as; resilience, patience, calm, and ultimately a sense of belonging to this living world,” says Jaime.
The pair are offering a kind of rite of passage for young people aged between 18-35 at the Wangapeka Study and Retreat centre.
“We are facing the collapse of the natural environment and challenges to our old social and economical structures. There is a need for active hope to participate in and support wholesome communities, where integrated and mature human beings contribute for the birth of an interconnected, response-able culture. Young people are bombarded daily with hundreds of messages. I am not sure anyone over thirty really has a clue what it must be like to be growing up in these uncertain times. This is an opportunity for young people to cultivate calm and clarity in themselves, and who hunger to do this in a community of other
young adults. We want to support the change makers. Young people who feel motivated to learn how to plant, grow and harvest the fruits of mindfulness and more for the wellbeing of everyone and everything,” says Jaime.
Jaime and Juliana have been fundraising, appealing to local community people to support the retreat so that young adults (aged 18-35) can afford it.
“This is a Vipassana/ Samatha retreat with the increasing attention on the cultivation of calm and tranquility. Samatha is an old word from the east that could mean ‘unshakable confidence in the midst of whatever is arising,’ now that is something our young people need in times like these.
Jaime Howell is a musician, story teller, rite of passage developer and Meditation/ Open Floor teacher.
Juliana Griese has a passion for nature and community care through the work in NGOs and research projects in Brazil. She is a NVC passionate practitioner and an enthusiastic supporter of community building.
- Do you have a regular practice of meditation in your daily life or aspire strongly to create one?
Are you hungry for the more beautiful world you heart knows is possible?
If so consider getting in touch or visit www. openingmind.co.nz or call Jaime direct on 02102644351
Which band would you most like to see live?
The Aroha String Quartet presents their Phantasy Programme at the Chanel Arts Centre, Motueka this Thursday, 15 October at 7.30pm.
Committed to presenting string quartet works from the western classical and avant-garde repertoire to traditional Chinese folk music, the Aroha Quartet also presents works for larger forces through collaborations with numerous high-
profile musicians.
“In our Phantasy programme we are joined by Robert Orr, NZSO Principal Oboe, for two British works for oboe and strings: Britten’s Phantasy Quartet Op 2, the first piece that brought him international recognition, and Bliss’s gorgeous Oboe Quintet. In the programme we also celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth with his first ‘Rasumovsky’
quartet, the String Quartet No 7 in F Op 59 No 1. The fourth work in this programme is ‘refrain’ by award-winning New Zealand composer Alex Taylor.”
Haihong Liu and Zhongxian Jin are original members of the Aroha Quartet which was founded in 2004. Robert Ibell joined the group in 2009 and Konstanze Artmann in late 2018.
Acclaimed as demonstrating “accomplished brilliance, soulfulness and sublime intensity in perfect balance and tonal unity” (The Dominion Post), the Aroha String Quartet is firmly established as one of New Zealand’s finest chamber music ensembles.
This versatile Wellington-based quartet is known for its passionate musicality, impressive technique,
and multicultural innovation.
The Aroha Quartet performs regularly around NZ in centres from the Deep South to the Far North.
The Motueka Music Group is delighted to present the Aroha Quartet with their Phantasy Programme.
Aroha String Quartet Thursday, 15 Oct 7.30pm
Chanel Arts Centre
“U2, I love their music, it’s from my teen years.”Liam Baldwin Takaka
“Probably NOFX because they’re legends and fantastic live.”Trudy Beatson Motueka Valley
“U2, I’ve seen them three times and they were amazing.”Seth Grey Motueka “Pantera,
I’ve seen them before and they’re awesome.”The Aroha String Quartet is performing tomorrow evening in Motueka.
New Zealand’s “brownest, funniest and cockiest sketch comedy trio” of Jamaine Ross, James Roque and Pax Assadi rolled into Motueka last Monday creating content for their T.V. show scheduled to hit our screens in 2021.
Known as ‘Fricken Dangerous Bro’, the trio also perform live
best described as hilarious and anarchic.
Heather Hoad hosted the “hilarious” trio at the Motueka Community Store on their nationwide tour as they interact with people who give back to their community.
“They came into the Store as volunteers and worked in the shop changing man
“It was quite manic but good fun, they’re such comedians so everything was a great joke and there was lots of laughter. I think our customers enjoyed it and their antics.”
After seeing a copy of The Guardian with Heather and Parkland School’s Seido Karate students the trio then set off to the School to include the ninjas in “They did a lot of film-
ing around Motueka so I think we’ll be featured quite well,” says Heather, with the crew also spotted filming outside the museum.
On Tuesday evening at the Chanel Arts Centre the trio performed their live show which was also televised.
Heather and a number of the Store’s volunteers went along for “a very funny evening”.
Proud parents Jess Drummond and Hana Corbett-Burrows are excited to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter Mia Ann Corbett-Burrows (pictured here at 6 weeks). Born on August 27, 2020 at the Nelson Hospital. Mia was 7 pound 10 ounces and 50cm in length at birth. She is the first child and daughter of the family. We are all very smitten with her! A special thanks to her midwife Clare Spratt who went beyond her call of duty. Welcome to the world our precious wee girl!
Motueka Pop-Up Employment and Training Expo
Motueka Library, Thursday 15 October, 10am-4pm
All ages and career stages welcome
Meet work brokers, trainers and employers from local industry, service and training providers. Learn about jobs, careers and business. A collaboration between the Motueka Library and Employment team at the Ministry of Social Development’s Motueka Service Centre, helping the Covid -19 recovery.
Haiku Evening at Motueka Library
Wednesday 28 October, 5.30-6.30pm
We invite you to read your Haiku or listen to Haiku entries.
Bookcafe at Motueka Library
Monday 19 October, 10.30am-12pm
Shamare Guardian at Motueka Library
Wednesday 4 November, 2-3pm & 6-7pm
Shamare’s book focuses on healing the mind and, Shamare says, “leads each person on a set of simple mind lessons to allow changing viewpoints to happen. This is an individual journey leading to joy and a peaceful mind.”
Building Bricks Club contest at Motueka Library
For the home-building contest, the theme is Halloween/Xmas.
Children to submit entries using their own Lego bricks, entries built and photographed at the next Library session will also be accepted.
Submissions are to be made by emailing up to three photographs of a creation to either adbarbour@gmail.com (Adrian Barbour) or Janine.gillions@tasman.govt.nz (Janine)
Prizes will be Lego sets of up to $40 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with minifigure prizes for runnersup. Entries will be accepted up to Friday 27th November, with winners announced at our final 2020 Motueka Library session on Monday 30th November.
Penguin detection dog, Mena, and her handler, Alastair Judkins from the Kaikoura Ocean Research Institute will be in the Kaiteriteri area from 19 - 23 October to locate and map natural little penguin/korora burrows and establish a current population and distribution census.
The project is made possible by funding from the 2020 DOC Community Fund/ Putea Tautiaki Hapori.
The Minister of Conservation, Eugenie Sage, recently announced that 116 community conservation projects have been granted $5.44m from DOC’s Community Fund/ Putea Tautiaki Hapori.
“The DOC Community Fund/ Putea Tautiaki Hapori is designed to support practical on-theground projects that give our native plants and wildlife a helping hand and encourage people to get involved in conservation,” says Eugenie.
Mena, a Hungarian Vizsla, is fully certified and demonstrates a high level of obedience and effectiveness in safely locating penguins and their breeding sites. As part of the regulations of the Conservation Dog Programme, when Mena is working around penguins she wears a high-vis Conservation Dog vest and muzzle.
Alastair and Mena systematically work the survey area and Mena detects the penguins by scent and will
indicate that detection by various ways. She will either show interest, point, sit or a combination of all the indications. These are passive and do not disturb the site or penguins. Alastair interprets these indications by closely observing and communicating with Mena. When Mena positively indicates on a spot a GPS point will be taken, be flagged with tape, be photographed and marked on a map.
The coastal survey area is from Split Apple to Tapu Bay, starting from the beach and working back into dune, rock and bush areas to locate burrows. Depending on where Mena’s nose goes, this will involve access to public areas, DOC reserves and potentially private property. The local Motueka DOC office is supporting the project by providing their boat Kina for easier beach access for Alastair and Mena.
“This is a hugely exciting project for our coastal area which will assist us in focusing our conservation efforts to benefit our local little blue penguins,” says Linda Jenkins, project manager. “They are remarkably resilient creatures for being so small, but still have plenty of challenges to successfully survive as our area attracts more residential activity and development. Their conservation status is “at risk – declining” according to DOC so they need all the help we can give them.”
Celebrating Spring ‘Morning for Women’ with guest speaker Watiri Maina at Motueka’s St Thomas’s Church on Tuesday.
Sun 18 Oct – 8 pm
At the Playhouse, Mapua
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Well-known dramatist Martine Baavinger will once again take on the role of Annie Chaffey in her play ‘Solitude’ this Sunday at the Playhouse.
Martine wrote the play after becoming fascinated by Annie’s story upon visiting Asbestos Hut, while on an artists retreat, in the Kahurangi National Park.
It was 1913 when Annie first embarked on a rugged and selfsufficient lifestyle in the Park with her lover Henry.
The unique and colourful couple, voluntary exiles from
ordinary New Zealand society, lived a pioneer existence as isolated as the mountains that surrounded them.
“I was blown away by the story and had a lot of conversations around it,” says Martine.
Escaping an unhappy marriage, Annie left behind two teenage sons to join Henry, who hunted deer and goat while Annie tended a garden with various fruits and vegetables.
“She was a torn young woman who fell in love and followed her heart.
She was extremely brave and took a com-
plete leap to leave her teen boys behind,” says Martine. For nearly 40 years the couple made the hut their home, with Annie only leaving the mountains once during that time, for a hospital visit.
“My performance really touches on Annie’s isolation as Henry was often off prospecting in the mountains.”
Today the hut is available for trampers, apt after they were such legendary figures to past trampers, geologists, packmen, hunters and miners who encountered them.
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Catch limits will be increased for 26 fisheries and reduced for three fisheries as part of a regular round of reviews designed to ensure ongoing sustainability of fisheries resources.
Fisheries Minister
Stuart Nash has announced decisions following a review of catch limits and management controls for 29 fish stocks. The annual sustainability review involved public consultation in June. Decisions apply to the 2020/21 fishing year that began on October 1.
“The decisions reflect the need to ensure sustainability of our fisheries,” says Stuart.
“The increased catches for some popular species will bring economic benefits for those who depend on fishing for their livelihoods, as well as opportunities for customary and recreational fishing. The reduced catches for other fisheries demonstrate we will act to protect iconic species.
“Catch limits for
most of the stocks will increase, a reflection that fish populations are increasing in abundance and more fish can be sustainably harvested. Increased stocks include:
Snapper in the Nelson/Tasman fishery
Kingfish off the entire West Coast; and off the East Coast, south of East Cape (excluding Chatham Islands)
Orange roughy on the Chatham Rise
Stargazer (monkfish) off the South Island West Coast (Challenger)
Gurnard off the South Island East Coast
Silver warehou in the Chatham Rise, Southland, and subAntarctic fisheries
Gemfish in the Auckland and Central East fisheries
Catch limits for three stocks have been reduced because of concerns about their sustainability. These include:
Blue cod off Southland
Frostfish off the Chatham Rise and
South East Coast; and a separate Frostfish stock off the West Coast
“The 18 per cent increase in the commercial catch for Orange roughy reflects updated science and stock assessments.
An estimated $15.2 million gain in export earnings is expected as a result of the 1,195 tonne increase in catch.
“My decision to increase the commercial catch limit for snapper in the Nelson/ Tasman fishery by 100 tonnes, or 18 per cent, is supported by recent information that says the fishery is doing well, and more fish can be sustainably harvested.
“Officials will continue to closely monitor the Top of the South snapper fishery through independent trawl surveys and regular stock assessments to ensure settings are appropriate. If evidence suggests the stock is declining, further action will be taken.
“But there are fisher-
ies where more needs to be done. Where a stock is below expected levels then I will act to protect it, and that is the case with blue cod in the deep south.
“Public consultation showed ongoing concerns from many people about the current state of the Southland blue cod fishery. The science also shows a decline. The total allowable catch will be reduced by 527 tonnes.
“Blue cod is a very popular fish but this
popularity has led to concerns of overfishing. Some steps have already been taken to address concerns through the National Blue Cod Strategy. These catch reductions will further support the rebuild of this iconic species.
“In addition to these catch limit changes, I am making some adjustments to deemed value rates. These rates help incentivise commercial fishers to ensure their catch remains within
the limits we set each year.
“The science is telling us that overall, New Zealand’s fisheries are in good shape, but there will always be room for improvement. It is also important that we actively monitor and respond to any changes we see in fish abundance and the sustainability round provides for this.
“I considered 29 stocks overall and made decisions based on the best available
science and information. Officials consulted tangata whenua, commercial operators, recreational fishing interests, environmental groups, and the public.
“Sustainable use is at the heart of fisheries management. It is based on the best available scientific information along with feedback from the community. It’s about making sure there are enough fish in the water for current and future generations to enjoy.
“The Quota Management System provides a framework that is flexible and responsive to change. Where a stock is below expected levels then I will act to protect it. For more detailed information on the changes, including the Decision Document that informed these changes, visit the Fisheries New Zealand website: https://www.fisheries.govt.nz/news-andresources/consultations/review-of-sustainability-measuresfor-1-october-2020/
Young people wanting to start a career in beekeeping are being encouraged to apply for the annual Ron Mossop Youth Scholarship, sponsored by Mossop’s Honey and Apiculture New Zealand.
The scholarship was set up three years ago as a way of giving young people the best possible start in the apiculture industry. The scholarship includes $2000 to be put towards best practice training and/ or set up costs. It also includes membership of industry body Apiculture New Zealand for a year and attendance at the industry’s national conference in the year of the award.
Last year’s recipient Jess Curtis says the scholarship has allowed her to get a head start in her chosen career and provided important connections within the industry. “It allowed me to get stuck in and set up with everything I needed to begin my journey,” she says.
Jess is currently enrolled in the ApiNZ Apprenticeship in Apiculture scheme and is working alongside Taylor Pass Honey in Wanaka. Her longterm goal is to establish a thriving boutique honey business on her family farm that can be used as a base to educate customers about the importance of beekeeping and sustainability.
She encourages other young people with an interest in apiculture to apply. “I would highly recommend applying for the scholarship, even if
you haven’t started an apprenticeship or don’t know where to start. In my opinion, the industry is only going to keep growing and the demand for skilled individuals is there.”
The scholarship is named after industry pioneer, Ron Mossop, who started his family beekeeping businesses in the 1940s. His business was built on values of quality and integrity, which remain at the heart of Mossop’s Honey today.
Neil Mossop said his family were thrilled to be able to pass
on those values to a new generation of beekeepers through the scholarship. “Mossop’s Honey remains committed to the highest standards of beekeeping and business practices set by my father. The scholarship is a wonderful tribute to his memory.” Applications for the scholarship close on 31 October 2020.
For more information and how to apply, go to https:// apinz.org.nz/scholarship-in-beekeeping/
Kiwi conservationists all over Aotearoa are celebrating after the Minister of Conservation announced a multimillion-dollar cash injection into kiwi conservation efforts on Thursday, 17 September.
Jobs for Nature funding, as part of the Government’s COVID19 response and recovery package, will see $19.7 million spread across kiwi conservation activities like increased predator control and Operation Nest EggTM.
Charitable trust Kiwis for kiwi will manage the distribution of funds, which will create up to 100 new jobs. Kiwis for kiwi executive director Michelle Impey says the organisation is proud to be entrusted with the funding which will enable kiwi conservation efforts all over the country to do more work, faster.
“This funding really validates the work that community- and hapu/
iwi-led kiwi conservation groups on the ground are doing, day in and day out,” says Michelle.
“The people and organisations that we work with are incredibly passionate about their mahi, but lack of funding limits how much they can do and how fast they can do it. More funding proves that their work is valuable and necessary, and empowers them to reach their goals faster.”
Before colonisation, New Zealand was home to millions of kiwi. Today, we have around 70,000. Where predators are being managed, kiwi populations are growing. But the gains do not yet offset the losses, and despite efforts, kiwi numbers are still declining at 2% annually – which means we are losing around 27 a week.
Michelle says this funding injection will help kiwi conservation groups to get ahead of that decline.
“The kiwi is genuinely running out of time – there’s no beating around the bush here. This funding enables our teams to get ahead of the decline by restoring more native habitat, making more of that habitat safe from predators, working with dog owners to keep kiwi safe from their canine family members, and breeding more kiwi to release back into predator-managed habitats.”
Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage says the time is right to accelerate and
scale up community and hapu/iwi kiwi restoration projects and create more predatorfree land for kiwi.
“Only when large tracts of land are predator free will we see kiwi numbers for each species of kiwi go from 2% decline per year to the Kiwi Recovery Plan’s goal of a 2% increase per year.
“We also know that for long-term kiwi restoration and to reach New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 goal, we need to work in partnership with private landowners.”
The Forest Bridge Trust’s habitat resto-
ration project is one of many community groups that will benefit from this investment.
“Building on the work of local communities and private landowners such as iwi and farmers, The Forest Bridge Trust will use new funding of $8.5 million to create a 54,000 hectare predator-controlled bridge between the Kaipara Harbour and the Pacific, where kiwi can live without fear of predators,” says Minister Eugenie Sage.
“Funding from Jobs for Nature will help to speed up the work that The Forest Bridge Trust
is doing and create at least 40 new jobs at the peak of the project to support it.”
The Forest Bridge Trust executive director Tracy Tristram says the funding will enable their team to accelerate their conservation efforts significantly.
“The Forest Bridge Trust team is incredibly passionate about working with local landowners to protect our local habitats and create safe, healthy habitats for some of our most vulnerable species,” says Tracy.
“We are proud to work alongside Kiwis for
kiwi and local landowners who are as passionate about the cause as we are, and do our bit to reverse the decline in kiwi numbers.”
The new kiwi conservation funding covers five years and at its peak is likely to create up to 100 new jobs for community and iwi conservation projects including field operation, project management and administrative roles.
Funding focuses on large-scale predator control projects across Aotearoa that increase habitat available for kiwi and involve iwi, hapu and private landowners.
Kiwi conservation projects all over New Zealand have been invited to apply for funding, and Kiwis for kiwi along with other specialist kiwi practitioners are assessing applications.
New jobs associated with the funding will be advertised by the groups that receive funding.
Visit www.kiwisforkiwi.org for regular updates about which projects have received funding.
OneFortyOne is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Giles Knopp as Chief Executive Officer, effective 21 September 2020.
Prior to this announcement Andy has been a key member of OneFortyOne’s executive team since 2016 and will step into the CEO role previously held by Linda Sewell, who resigned in August after nearly eight years of thoughtful and distinguished leadership.
Announcing Andy’s appointment, OneFortyOne Chairman John Gilleland says, “Andy is a proven leader. His ability to balance commercial and people focussed strategy will further strengthen the business.”
Andy is currently Acting CEO and CFO of OneFortyOne. Prior to bringing his financial expertise to the for-
est and timber industries Andy has held a number of senior roles in the telecommunications sector.
“This appointment marks an exciting new chapter for OneFortyOne and the Board is looking forward to working with Andy to ensure OneFortyOne continues to deliver its promise of growing exceptional wood fibre, producing quality products, delivering responsible environmental management and making regional economic contributions.”
“Andy was chosen in a competitive selection process. He is known for his collaborative leadership style, business insights and ded-
ication to high safety standards.”
Reflecting on his appointment Andy says, “I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to lead OneFortyOne. 2020 has been an unusual year to say the least but through the change and uncertainty we have realised that OneFortyOne’s capacity to come together and find opportunity in adversity is remarkable. It will be my focus to not only strengthen our core business and deliver strong results but to support our people, take responsibility to ensure we go home safe and well every day and continue to deliver high quality wood fibre products to our customers.”
Each year the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter responds to over 500 missions throughout the Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough and Buller regions. Our backyard. Our community.
Our rescue crews make a real difference in the lives of our communities. In a life and death situation, the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter may be a person’s only chance for survival.
Please join NBS this October in supporting the life saving work of this vital community service that is always there for us, by making a donation at any NBS branch throughout the region, or online at nbsrescuehelicopterappeal.nz
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The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter provides a life saving, critical lifeline to our communities.
When things go wrong, the speed and manoeuvrability characteristics of the helicopter offer unique advantages over conventional land ambulances. When our people are vulnerable, isolated or in need of help fast, the helicopter is there. Getting this advanced care when they need it can mean the difference between life and death. Meet just a handful of the people below who, in their words, owe their lives to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter.
Vern Walker Heart Attack
“I enjoy my road rides with my mates, we go a lot. On one ride I was feeling crook - I thought I might have indigestion. What was actually happening was a heart attack! A call to 111 saw the arrival of the rescue helicopter. I knew the crew because I was a long-time sponsor- boy was I glad to see them! They saved my life. I am lucky to be alive.”
Brydie Omlo Seizure
“When I knew the helicopter was coming there was a sense of relief because we didn’t know what was happening to Brydie and we live rurally without any emergency services close by. Things calmed down in our house once we knew they were sending the helicopter, we knew help wasn’t far away. That relief was amazing.”
Lynely Bird Marine Accident
“It was blowing a 70 knots south easterly in Port Ligar, a gust of wind blew the hatch down and it hit my head. There was a lot of blood. It would have taken us eight hours steaming in the boat to get back, without the helicopter and the crew I wouldn’t be alive today.”
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$35,000 One crew person’s equipment
Busiest month: over 76 missions $266,000
OVER 500 LIVES SAVED ANNUALLY
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Left: Helen Kettles keeps folk engrossed during the Blue Carbon Workshop.
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“From backyard dump to somewhere special,” was one participant’s vision for Nelson-Tasman’s estuaries at New Zealand’s inaugural Blue Carbon Workshop on Friday, 28 August.
Twenty-five representatives from local business, government, community conservation and other stakeholder groups attended the workshop at the Headingly Centre in Richmond to learn about natural carbon sequestration in coastal and marine ecosystems.
Keynote speaker Helen Kettles, Marine Technical Advisor with the Department of Conservation in Wellington described coastal wetlands as “the sleeping giants of climate change mitigation” and says the implications for Nelson-Tasman were huge.
“Farewell Spit contains the largest area of seagrass in the country,” she says.
“You have a large blue carbon sink right on your doorstep.”
She says there was growing global interest
in understanding the mechanics of blue carbon and acting to preserve wetlands but the term was little-known in New Zealand.
“We have over 15,000 km of coastline—the ninth-largest in the world—and over 300 estuarine systems,” says Helen.
“I see blue carbon as an emerging solution in Aotearoa New Zealand for mitigating climate change.”
Other keynote speakers included Dr Stacey TrevathanTackett, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at
the Blue Carbon Lab in Melbourne’s Deakin University, Australia, and Dr Fiona Ede, who is currently working with the Tasman Environmental Trust on an initiative to create jobs furthering local blue carbon research.
Twenty-five people attended a blue carbon public meeting on the Saturday. The workshop and public meeting were jointly hosted by the Tasman Environmental Trust and Waimea Inlet Forum, and enjoyed by attendees.
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This year we celebrate an epic milestone, 100 years of rugby in Golden Bay – Motueka. Rugby supporters are looking forward to a much anticipated game between the Mako and Southland at Trafalgar Park on Labour weekend as part of the festivities. In this issue of The Guardian we look back at 100 years on rugby in our region. We talk to one of our region’s most well-known rugby supporters and a couple of retired rugby players to discover just how important this legendary game is for our local communities.
The Golden Bay-Motueka Union was created in 1920, but the history of rugby in our district goes back a lot further than this. We have a proud history of the game filled with generations of rugby players, stories, good times and friendship.
In 1889 the first clubs in both Golden Bay and Motueka areas appeared. The first recorded club game in Golden Bay was played on Queens Birthday 24 May 1889 in Collingwood between Golden Bay and Collingwood and it was really quite an occasion.
Teams would travel by boat between Nelson and Waitapu to attend. They would leave on a Friday evening often waiting for the high tide before they could berth in Golden Bay in the early hours of Saturday morning. They would then return on the Sunday, making for a huge weekend for all involved.
Golden Bay had three times previously sought direct affiliation to the national union and three times been refused. Change was to finally come about in 1920 when the Motueka Sub-Union joined with the Golden Bay Sub-Union in successfully breaking away from the Nelson Union to gain separate union status. Following representations by Harry Manoy and Gordon Boundy at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union in Wellington in May 1920, the Golden BayMotueka Rugby Union was formed.
The next big change was to occur from 1968 when it was decided that Nelson Rugby Club would amalgamate with the Golden Bay- Motueka Union to form Nelson Bays Rugby Union. Finally at the beginning of the new millennium, in 2005 Nelson Bays Rugby Union went on to combine with Marlborough Rugby Union and the Tasman Makos were formed.
We caught up with Skeet Barnett in Collingwood, he is now 91 and has fond memories of his rugby playing days. Skeet first played in the Golden Bay Motueka junior rep team against Nelson Marlborough in 1948 the match resulted in a draw. He went on to play for the senior team from 1949 – 1962 with time out for a few injuries. Even at 91 Skeet is still full of life and love for the game.
“It’s hard to compare rugby now with rugby back in my days, because it’s so different. We were very competitive back then and played in good spirits. Any ‘how’s your father’ was sorted out on the field. It wasn’t ususual for the referee to turn a blind eye to any retribution which occurred on the field. However before and after the games the teams would all get on and lifelong friendships were made.”
In 1951 the union decided they would introduce a combined competition with Murchison, Motueka and Golden Bay. The Takaka High School Old Boys won the first competition, it was then decided to run the competition again the following year. In 1952 Golden Bay Club won, Skeet was exceptionally proud they had made their mark during the first years of that competition.
After match functions were quiet something, Skeet reflects on good people and good times. There was much comradery involved.
Travel was very different compared to today. The geographical area of Tasman was vast and travel to and from games would take quite some time.
Skeet explained when the Takaka Hill road was first built teams would travel by stagecoach to attend matches. One can only imagine how long travel would take on such bumpy roads. If you’ve travelled by stage coach, you’ll understand, it’s not the most comfortable of rides, but it is a lot of fun.
One of Skeets favourite teams to play against was Riwaka. “They played with no-holds barred on the field, but we were all good friends at the after match functions,” says Skeet.
Rugby friendships have led to a huge sense of community across our region, the evolution of future clubs and the continued support of rugby.
“I feel the games is different now than it used to be and sometimes not for the better. To me it’s a bit like draughts compared to the present day.”
Yes it is very much a different game these days, especially with the advent of television and multiple referees. No doubt one would not be able to easily get away with a bit of ‘how’s your father’ on the field.
Skeet has a number of fond memories, including the Seddon Shield matches. The Seddon Shield is a competition between the four unions of Marlborough, West Coast, Buller and Nelson (including Golden Bay and Motueka). The shield was named after Richard John Seddon, the West Coast miner who became one of New Zealand’s outstanding Prime Ministers.
“What I most enjoyed were the Seddon Shield matches,” reminisces Skeet.
“If there was a match down the West Coast, half of Takaka, Motueka and Murchison would travel to attend. The support was enormous from our communities and we had many good times.”
Such amazing support, would have made for a number of memorable moments, after match festivities and exceptional convoys.
One of Skeets most memorable highlights was in 1950, when the Golden Bay Motueka team toured the South Island, ending with a Seddon Shield match on the West Coast before they headed home. “They were great times, the trip was wonderful something I will never forget.”
The game that stands out the most for Skeet was when he was invited to play for Riwaka against a wining Waikato team. The Riwaka coach asked Skeet to play half back, and Riwaka won the game.
Skeet often jokes that Riwaka only won the match because he was playing.
After match functions were quiet something, Skeet reflects on good people and good times. There was much comradery involved.
Motueka local David Durrant played for Huia, he was one of a new group of players to come into the Golden Bay Motueka team over the following years who brought about a turn in results for the Bays. David went on to play over 50 matches for this union and was included in two combined teams to play against international opponents the Lions in 1959 and France in 1961.
As a young lad David would day dream about being a rugby player, he listened to all the rugby games on the radio and went on to be one of Golden Bay-Motueka’s most memorable players.
One of David’s most notable games was his first Seddon Shield match, just after he started in 1954. Buller were the current shield holders at the time, heavy rain had fallen prior to the match and the grounds were wet and muddy. David scored a try in the first few minutes of the game. Golden Bay- Motueka didn’t win the match but David thoroughly enjoyed scoring his muddy try.
The southern tour down to Canterbury was one of David’s favourite experiences. The 1962 season marked the final game for David Durrant, Ron Walker and Don Sturgeon who between them had clocked up just shy of 200 games and also marked a huge loss of experience for the Golden Bay-Motueka team.
Both Skeet and David have very fond memories of Don Sturgeon who played from 1955 through to 1962. George Sturgeon of Motueka, Don Sturgeon’s son continues his family’s rugby legacy.
The biggest honour came when he was called upon to Coach a Combined Nelson Bays/ Marlborough team against the touring Scotland team in 1990.
“I was only 36 at the time so I feel very lucky to have been given that opportunity.”
The necessities of daily life and family eventually took its toll and George reluctantly made the decision to scale back his coaching commitments.
“I love my rugby but I was having to go to all the courses they get you to do and while it was fun it was a voluntary role back then. I was also trying to run a young company- something had to give”
While stepping back, George passion for the game didn’t keep him away for too long.
“You miss the fellowship, you see the guys out there and you realise that’s what it’s all about,” he says.
One of the real stalwarts of the local rugby scene, George’s association with Nelson Bays Rugby stretches back to 1969 when he was selected in the first Under 16 side of the fledging Union. After club stints with both Huia and Riwaka as a player, injury in the early eighties soon saw him branch out into coaching. This led to numerous club titles including a three year stint as Co-Coach of Nelson Bays with Peter Fry, where they performed well and pushed a very strong Marlborough team in Seddon Shield fixtures.
Among the roster of the Nelson Bays team during that era was a 19 year old farmhand from Collingwood named Todd Blackadder.
“He was a very good footballer- what I remember most though is that he had these big size 18 feet, it was kind of hard to get past that,” says George.
While stepping back, George passion for the game didn’t keep him away for too long.
“You miss the fellowship, you see the guys out there and you realise that’s what it’s all about,” he says.
George has been instrumental in coaching the Golden Bay-Motueka under 52 kg teams in the Seddon Shield Tournaments since 1996, with players kitted out in the original chocolate and white jerseys of the representative sides. In 2007 George’s hard work and dedication towards the primary schools Seddon Shield tournament paid off. The Golden Bay-Motueka Primary Schools team won the championship, Head Coach George couldn’t have been prouder.
“These kids don’t appreciate yet quite what they’ve achieved, said George at the time. Some of their grandfathers and fathers played in the tournament and never had success.”
Despite well over 50 years of involvement with local rugby on and off the field, George believes he has much more to give to the game. Labour weekend will be huge for George, he is looking forward to seeing the Mako’s wearing the Golden Bay-Motueka chocolate and white jersey for the first and only time to celebrate 100 years of Golden Bay-Motueka rugby.
“It’s a once in a lifetime event,” says George with a huge smile
Nelson Bays was founded in 1968 when Nelson merged with Golden Bay-Motueka and played until 2005 when they joined with Marlborough to become Tasman Rugby Union in 2006.
In 2005 The Tasman Rugby Union was formed to allow the region to field a team in the premier 2006 national provincial competition (then known as the Air New Zealand Cup).
The “Mako”, as the Union’s team is known, was an amalgamation of the Nelson Bays and Marlborough Rugby Unions, thereby becoming New Zealand’s newest provincial union. The Tasman Makos won the 2013 ITM Championship Cup and in 2014 contested the ITM Cup Premiership Division final, and the 2016 and 2017 Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Division finals.
Their on-field performance has been reflected in the numbers of Mako players receiving Super contracts, consistently now at about 20 players per season, and the numbers going on to earn higher representative honours
Over the years the most memorable games for George have been the traditional Town v’s Country matches. He also has fond memories of a tour down to Ellesmere and Hurunui in the early eighties.
George is asking past and present players and supporters to get in touch with him with the prospect of planning an official centennial event later in the year. Any interested parties can contact him on 03 528 9065 or stop and see him at Motueka Farm Machinery in King Edward Street.
The team continues to capture the hearts and minds of fans locally, nationally and beyond, by playing an adventurous brand of rugby.
This coming Labour Weekend will be no exception with the Mako’s taking the field wearing a commemorative chocolate and white rugby jersey to mark 100 years of Golden Bay Motueka rugby. It promises to be an epic game against Southland at Trafalgar Park on Sunday 25 October at 2pm.
Both David Durrant and George Sturgeon are looking forward to attending.
You can purchase a ticket for the game at any of the outlets listed. Tickets are selling fast, this is a game you won’t want to miss.
Where to get tickets from
• i-SITE Nelson
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• Nelson Building Society
• Richmond Mall
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George Sturgeon says he is expecting a large crowd from the top of the south, Buller and the West Coast to travel across for the game.
“It is going to be very special - especially for the oldies who’ve worn that jersey in the past,’ says George.
Results of the second New World Motueka sponsored Open Triples bowling tournament held at the Motueka Bowling Club on Wednesday, 7 October 2020.
October 6 18 hole results. Nilson trophy round 1. Foursomes.
2nd Linda Thurow and Penny Brown 69.
Gross winners - Sharon
Seventy women from the Nelson Region competed in pairs for the Gwen Crossman Cup (gross) and the Greenacres Salver (nett) on Thursday, 8 October. A foursome competition over 36 holes in which the pair played alternate shots
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Gross winnersSharon McGowan & Dinz Fletcher
2nd Mate Crins & Anna Lucas
3rd Helen White & Lois Schwass
4th Suk Lee & Melva Webby.
WinnersSandra Ilton & Kerry McConchie
2nd Evelyn Hay & Jane Adams.
3rd Jane Wickham & Sally Manning.
4th Jacquie Martin & Yvonne Stevenson
5th Lois Cocks & Jan Overall
Week 1 = 15th October 2020
11 teams from the local club plus 3 away teams participated in this tournament. Windy conditions made good bowling difficult.
However, all bowlers enjoyed the occasion made possible by the generous sponsorship from New World.
Results
1st Chris Allred,
Paul Baken, George Barbir
4 wins, 27 ends, 55 points
2nd Princie, Bill Grey, Lynne Rosewarne 4 wins, 24 ends, 48 points
3rd Mike Fitzgerald, Colin Preston, Hugh Douglas 3 wins, 22 ends, 51 points
It was nice to see Princie’s team get a result after being the most consistent team at the last two day tournament with eight losses.
1st Rhonda Heckler and Sandra Ilton 67.
3rd Sandra Lepine and Anne Lawrence 70=
Championship Round 8
Open Results
North/South
1st Anne Cegarra & Mary McCallum
58.46%
2nd Carol Gatenby & Julia Armstrong
57.69%
3rd Mary Hamilton & Vicki Adnams
56.15%
East/West
1st Dawn Bensemann & Peter Minchin
61.73%
2nd= Faith Jackson & Karen Logan
58.27%
2nd= Ruth Field & Barbara Wilson
58.27%
Well the morning was great for ducks but the afternoon was very golfable! While the Haig Cup progressed through the quarter finals those who read the weather well played in the Presidents Trophy. This was a Russian Stableford where the Stableford scores of the pairings are multiplied.
The event was won by Frik Van
Heerden and a visitor from California, Jacy Jackson on 64 points. The ladies trophy went to Jan Overall with 35 points.
Three players scored twos; Geoffrey Blois, Chris MCGeown and Heath Sherrock. Bar Pharmacy Hidden Holes was won by Heath Sherrock. Lower Moutere Store closest to the Pin; Sally Jones and Jimmy Lillington
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BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGED WORKERSTRUST (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 Graham 544 3037 or Heather 027 4444708
BONANZA BOOK SALE 17th October 9am-1pm Mapua Community Library. Nothing over $1. Puzzles/Magazines too. Vote at Mapua Hall then pop along and grab some quality reading. Funding for our volunteer run library.
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
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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. Wednesday 14 October guest speaker Gillian Clarke on bowel screening programme. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.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 0279214074 for more info or pop in to 24a Tudor St Motueka.
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 Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.
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.
LIONESS CLUB Jam Stall is on the 22nd and 23rd October outside New World. Yeah! Good range of jams ,pickles and sauces.
ME/C FS/FM SUPPORT Nelson Bays. Find support with others who understand. Come and join our small informal group, Tuesday 20th October 2020 11am - midday at Motueka Community Services Centre, 15 Courtenay Street. strengthtogethernelson@gmail.com - Miriam 027243 7124 local contact.
MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Come and enjoy the Motueka District Brass band Concert this Sunday at the Motueka RSA, 2 pm, entry by koha. Guest artists: Nelson Jazz Club Big Band.
MOTUEKA GRG S U PPORT GR OU P 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. Phone 0211337299.
MOTUEKA HEART SUPPORT Our next meeting is on Wednesday 21 st October at RSA at 10.30am Guest speaker Tonia Talbot. Topic Diet and the heart. Tea/coffee $3 self service. All welcome Janet 5289442
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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 5284531.
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POETS NIGHT in October will resume on November 17th @ 7.00pm Motueka Yacht Club, Ward Street, Port Motueka. With our Guest Poet being Rosie Laing, Christchurch.
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
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THE LIONESS CLUB of Motueka is looking for people interested in joining them to raise funds and support our local community. Contact Penny 5287995.
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Leonie Jan (nee Williams) Aged 70yrs
Died peacefully in her sleep on Monday 5 October at Nelson Tasman Hospice. Mum had a sudden illness and will be greatly missed by many. Loved mum of Carleen, Jillaine, son in law Jai and nana to Manon, Gray and Ulani. Loved sister of Maxine, sister in law of Gordon, aunty to Bridget and Phillipa and a great friend to many. A memorial service was held at 11am on Tuesday, October 13th at the Simplicity Chapel, 69 Haven Road, Nelson. Messages c/o Jillaine Heather 4 Burn Pl, Nelson. Please consider donations in lieu of flowers/gifts to the Nelson Tasman Hospice.
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Council scientists are carrying out a groundwater quality survey in the Aorere/West Coast area to increase our understanding of the quality and quantity of groundwater in this part of our District. This is the start of a process to develop a water management plan to ensure our water resources are sustainably managed. The plan will form part of the new Aorere ki uta, Aorere ki tai – Tasman Environment Plan. We need your help! If you live in the area outlined in the map and use a bore for any purpose, we would love to hear from you to help us complete the first part of our research. If you choose to participate, we’ll arrange a time to visit your property in November or December to record some details of your bore. For more information contact Melanie Westley on 03 543 8680 or melanie.westley@tasman.govt.nz, or visit our website, tasman.govt.nz
Tasman District Council’s Creative Communities Scheme has funding available to help groups and individuals running arts projects in our area. This could be the help your amazing art idea needs to get it off the ground. Funding applications are invited until 10 November 2020.
Creative Communities provides funding to support community involvement in the arts – whether it’s music, theatre, festivals, mural painting, outdoor sculptures, art in public spaces, kapa haka, singing, art workshops or something else.
Funded by Creative New Zealand, the Creative Communities Scheme is designed to support opportunities for communities to participate in the arts. There is a focus on art projects that have a broad community involvement, involve young people or support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities. If you think that fits with your project, we’d love to hear from you. Visit tasman.govt.nz/link/creative-communities for more information and to complete an application form.
Tasman District Council staff and councillors will be out and about this spring seeking your views on our environmental and development issues and opportunities, as we begin work on Aorere ki uta, Aorere ki tai – the new Tasman Environment Plan. Come along to one of these events to be part of the conversation about how we should protect and restore our environment, build community resilience, and provide for appropriate development of Tasman’s towns, local centres, rural areas, and coastal places.
• Ngatimoti: Sunday 25 October, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm, Ngatimoti Festival, 4 Greenhill Road.
• Tasman: Thursday 29 October, 4.00 pm – 7.30 pm, Tasman Bible Church, 6 Williams Road.
• Motueka: Sunday 1 November, 8.00 am – 1.00 pm, Motueka Sunday Market, Decks Reserve Carpark.
Let’s all ride safe this summer
October is Motorcycle Awareness Month as the warmer weather traditionally brings bikes out of the garage and back on the road. Drivers, please bear this in mind and remember to look twice for motorbikes. Riders, don’t forget to check your bike and gear to make sure everything is ride ready. Now’s the time to upskill too. Thanks to a Council subsidy, you can get free motorcycle and scooter training and refresher courses. Go to ridetolive.co.nz to register for the subsidy and then enrol for your free course. Plus, you can save a mate’s life! Get a someone else to sign up for a course, it’s free for them and you’ll get a $20 fuel voucher! Terms and conditions apply so get all the details at ridetolive.co.nz.
If you’ve been feeling the urge to spring clean your home and property, now is a good time to do it.
Second Hand Sunday is this weekend (18 October) and it’s a fun way to declutter and re-home unwanted household goods for free. You can still register your address online at nelson.govt.nz/second-hand-sunday to take part and look out for the full list of people taking part available on Friday.
The Positive Ageing Expo will be back in 2021, showcasing the recreational, health and social services available in Nelson Tasman to make ageing a positive experience. The next expo is on Friday 16 April 2021 from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm at the Headingly Centre, Richmond. Stallholder registrations are now open until Sunday 21 March 2021.
If you are a community group, agency or organisation that can make a positive impact on our ageing population, register for a stall now and make your presence felt at the Positive Ageing Expo.
The Positive Ageing Expo has run annually since 2008 and attracts about 2,000 people each year.
Register your organisation
Head to tasman.govt.nz/link/positive-ageing to book a stall, or contact Community Partnerships Coordinator Gary Alsop, email gary.alsop@tasman.govt.nz or call 03 543 8980.
The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund applications are now invited until 31 October. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund offers help with travel costs for rural sports clubs and rural school teams. The fund is to help young people aged from 5 to 19 to participate in local sports competitions. Sport NZ fully funds the Rural Travel Fund, which Council administers locally on their behalf. Head to tasman.govt.nz/link/grants to check out the funding guidelines and complete the application form by 31 October.
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 October, 4.00 pm. Motueka Service
Centre, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka. Public forum.
Full Council
Thursday 22 October, 9.30 am. Public forum.
Operations Committee
Thursday 29 October, 9.30 am. Public forum.
Next Monday, 19 October, local youth will take the field at the opening of the 2020/21 season for the Motueka Athletics Club.
They are a community sport that encourages participation, and fun while learning. This year they are really lucky to have acquired the expertise of the High School Athletics Academy coach and founder Tony Aikenhead. Tony has many years of experience in coaching various events and has also coached several international athletes and many national secondary schools and NZ national champions. Tony brings his organisational skills as well as knowledge and proven coaching experience in all events to the Club - the kids are very lucky to have him! Tony will be running a training session with parents on Thursday night from 5pm before the season starts.
Last season saw 3 new club records and 1 Tasman Champ
record. 7-year-old Beau Burger broke the club Long Jump Record and the Tasman Record. The previous club record was 3.64m held by Steven Anderson, set in 1985. The previous Tasman record was 3.65m set in 1982.
13-year-old girl
Leela Douglas broke both the shot put and discus records. The new shot put record is 10.34m, the previous record was 8.40m set by Sydnee Wilkins in 2013. The new discus record is 29.56m, beating the previous record of 25.95m set by Melissa Seymour 2004. Leela was very close to breaking the Tasman record, which is currently 29.59m, with only a 3mm difference.
Motueka also had four athletes who won their age grade at the Tasman Champs in February.
12-year-old boy
Tristan Summerfield, 7-year-old boy Beau Burger, 6-year-old boy
Mattaias Spencer and 5-year-old boy Kaleb
Elisara. Rua Burger got 2nd place in this age grade.
Motueka Athletics Club would like to thank: Joeline Jones for her wealth of knowledge and support at club night. They wish Joeline all the best with her events for the Masters Games. Leela Douglas for coaching shot put and discus. Caz for organising programme and inputting data. Avei Douglas for organising interclubs and coaching shot put. They’d also like to acknowledge the following parents who have supported their club night by marshalling children to their stations and recording results - Sandra Fry, Beth Spencer, Paul & Leah Holde, Fiona and all parents who helped out on club night and interclubs.
The markings are kept top notch by Tony Lindbom from Davis Ogilvie & Partners, which the Club says they’re very grateful for. They’re look forward to another successful season.
