The Guardian - 15 December 2021

The great MSS camp out

Back left: Chase Hall and Lachlan Butler with from front left; Kees Primmer, Ella Brockett, Dani Sturgeon, Ani Selby and Fenne Overweel were among Motueka South School’s students to enjoy a day of outdoor learning last Friday, during their ‘camp out’ on the school’s field.

Local Library’s Policy to Bin Books

Our new library is almost ready. All structural work on the building is finished and over the next couple of months the refitting of it will take place with shelving etc. And then there will be the transporting of all the books. Or maybe not all of them. Recently, a number of books were found in the bin outside at the side of the library.

According to one community member they covered a wide variety of healthrelated topics from yoga and pilates, diet, exercise, strength training and self-defence, herbs and herbal therapies, neuroplasticity of the brain, care for end of life, healthy eating etc.The community member who found the books in the bin was told it was because they were over five years old, not wanted anymore and were not allowed to be sold. This seems like a wasteful practice but it is policy. When asked about this binning of the books and in response to a letter to the editor,

Teacher of the Year awarded locally

Chris Choat – TDC’s Communications and Change Manager writes that:

‘The management of our book stock is an ongoing exercise for our libraries. On a regular basis we cycle the holdings due to wear and tear and new versions, particularly with non-fiction material. Usually the books to be discarded are offered for sale or donated to other organisations however, this is not possible for some material such as medical or technology books where material is regularly updated. Library patrons can rest assured our stock is treasured and permanent disposal is the very last resort.’

The ‘last resort’ books have now found a new home, treasured in someone else’s library. The official opening date of our new library is set for February, 19 next year. Until then landscaping at the Wallace Street end and joining up with the existing footpath will take place.

Local teacher Megan Strong believes the More FM Nelson Teacher of the Year award could easily be awarded to every teacher in our district such is the esteem she holds her associates in.

But as with awards, there was just one winner, and this year’s Teacher of the Year

award went to Megan, currently teaching at Motueka’s St Peter Chanel School.

“I felt really overwhelmed upon winning because everyone said such lovely things and many of the connections I’ve made over the years were revisited, you really don’t understand the impact you’ve had on

people, so it’s been really nice,” says Megan.

Receiving a bunch of “beautiful flowers, a voucher and a “fancy” certificate, Megan’s adamant that all of her fellow teachers deserve the award.

“Everybody puts their own special take on relationships. In our community of learning

here the focus of all schools is on building relationships and everyone does that in their own special way.”

Megan’s desire to embark on a teaching career was sparked after completing work experience as a High School student in a St Peter Chanel classroom, kicking off what has become a 23 year

career.

“I enjoy how happy the children are and the joy they get from learning.”

Local parents and students alike will be pleased to know Megan has no plans on giving up any time soon.

“I love teaching too much so I’ll be around for a while longer yet!”

Megan at work with another generation of learners at Motueka’s St Peter Chanel School.

Back from left: Layton Turnbull, Livnoor Toor, Elijah Gordon, Nelson Teacher of the Year Megan Strong, Asher Henry, Savea Ioane, Hawaiki Stephens-Ruawai.

Front from left: Raphael Gerrand, Ike Coppins, Malakhi Dutch, Aphra Fisher and Phoebe Charles.

Leadership Ignited in Youth

Motueka High School students, from back left, Zefa Fa’avae, Lyric Dunbar, Albie Shand, Archie Bridge and Cassius Drewery with Whenua Iti instructors Chris Gilbertson and Charlie Martin (front). Front students, Tom King and Oliver Bradley.

The first graduates of the MHS Ignite Youth Development Programme were recently celebrated upon return from their final journey with Whenua Iti Outdoors. Each year, a group of Year 9 students are selected to join this Programme, during which they will participate in a total of six weeks of wildernessbased and adventurous journeys across the three year programme.

The Ignite Programme is a partnership between Whenua Iti Outdoors and Motueka High School that was instigated by a local donor to provide a positive stimulus for boys in their crucial mid-teen years - focused on furthering their personal development skills, enabling them to seize opportunities and grow in confidence, make good decisions, and be motivated towards making the most of their time at school.

The activities for each journey are planned and chosen by the team of experienced Whenua Iti Outdoors Instructors to best achieve the outcomes desired on the programme. “The activities are chosen to not only challenge these boys, but to also focus on building teamwork, resilience and decision-making skills so they might have the confidence to put themselves forward for leadership positions in their senior years at high school,” says Charlie Martin,

the lead instructor who has mentored the Year 11 group for the past three years.

“During this period I’ve watched these boys grow in confidence and develop their interpersonal skills. They’ve definitely had some testing trips and I can see that they’ve become good team players who are supportive of each other.”

Part of the programme is the mentoring and support they receive when back at school, particularly in the first two years of the programme. The current Year 10 Ignite students have been fortunate enough to have Gavin Larsen, ex New Zealand cricketer and current CEO of Top of the South Community Foundation as a contributory mentor, and between journeys the staff at Motueka High School also work with the boys on the intended outcomes.

“We feel this programme offers an opportunity for these young men to form a bond that may not necessarily have evolved in the classroom. Through the shared challenges and successes they gain an understanding of themselves and realise they are far more capable than they sometimes think,” says Amy Dalton, Head of Careers at Motueka High.

One of the highlight journeys for these boys was the rafting trip down the Clarence River, a memorable mid-winter experience

which they now look back on with a smile.

“It was a great new experience, real cold, but real fun and challenging as well,” says Lochy. The boys have also acknowledged the ultimate benefits these trips have given them. “I know that I’m a lot more confident talking to new people,” says Oliver, “and I’ve learnt a lot of life skills that I will take into the future.”

“The need for leadership skills, and building the confidence to lead, is evident at school and elsewhere in the community,” says Mark Bruce-Miller, General Manager at Whenua Iti.

“We are incredibly grateful to the generosity of a community member for instigating this programme that allows us to create experiences that will

not only benefit these boys as individuals, but will ultimately benefit our community as we turn out compassionate and capable leaders”.

The Programme has continued in spite of this disruptive year, and will be available to the 2022 Year 9

entrants at Motueka High School.

“I’d recommend it, it’s a real cool Programme,” says Oliver, “and it’s great to get outdoors and learn some new stuff. There are a lot of things on these trips that you wouldn’t usually get to do.”

An earlier rafting expedition for the boys on the Clarence River.

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EXHIBITION of ARTWORK

MĀPUA COMMUNITY HALL

December 31st 2021

January 9th 2022

10am to 5pm

media includes: oils, acrylics, watercolours, pastels, mixed media, 3D, books and photography free entry - eft-pos available enquiries - mapuaartgroup@gmail.com

Mapua artists prepared for exhibition

Members of the Mapua Art Group have been busy putting the finishing touches on a number of their artworks in preparation for their Exhibition of Artwork which takes place from

31 December 2021 through until 9 January 2022.

Held at the Mapua Community Hall and open from 10am –5pm the media of artworks includes oils, acrylics, watercolours,

pastels, mixed media, 3D, books and photography.

Entry is free and Eftpos available as is the opportunity to speak with the artists, who are hosting the exhibition and display-

ing their work.

The Mapua Art Group (MAG) is renowned as a vibrant, talented group of multi-media artists who meet every Thursday morning in the Mapua Community Hall.

The spirit of advice and helpfulness creates a very supportive atmosphere that is reflected in the very high standard of the artwork that the public can enjoy at the exhibition.

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Ash Price Motueka Little Kaiteriteri is my favourite place for a swim.

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Terry Kroupa Motueka My son in-law’s pool!

Above left: Beth Meikle with one of her pieces. Above right: Mapau Art Group members Susie Wakeham, Hazel Wren and Helen Winter show off some of their work that’ll be included in the Exhibition of Artwork.

56 Pick up Sticks for local Housie evenings

In your prime?

Gin & Wine? Rise & Shine? Either way it’s number 29, and every week there’s a chance Motueka’s Vince Bloomfield will call this number during the weekly Housie session.

Held at Motueka’s Community House in Decks Reserve on Monday evenings with doors opening at 6.30pm and calling kicking off at 7pm, they’re inviting more of the public to join in their fun.

“You won’t win a fortune but it’s not an expensive night out and it’s so much fun,” says regular Jackie Grooby.

Housie, also commonly known as Bingo, is a popular and easy to play game

that is believed to have originated in Italy in the early 1500s. Players buy ticket books to play at the start of a session and the caller, Vince Bloomfield, selects numbers at random which are then announced to the players. Each player marks off the numbers on their ticket as they are called. A player wins if they can mark off all the numbers on their ticket first, calling ‘House’ loudly. With no entry charge in Motueka, tickets are $4 which gives you 40 houses, with a jackpot in the middle for an additional $1.

Raffle tickets are sold during the evening for just $1 each with the prizes usually consisting of meat or chocolate.

The group also boasts the cheapest tea and coffee in town, at just $1 per cup accompanied by two biscuits.

Any money made goes back into the community via the Brass Band and Motueka’s Pipe Band.

“Not only can you win some money, you have a night out, make friends and to top it off money goes back to the community,” says player Sue Pickett.

Vince together with his wife, Carol, have been running the evenings for 35 years.

So get yourself along on a Monday evening and keep ‘staying alive, number 85’ and enjoy a ‘flirty wife, number 35’ because of course it’ll make you ‘still want more, number 74’.

Motueka Housie

Community House, Decks Reserve

Mondays, door opens 6.30pm, play starts 7pm

Vince and Carol Bloomfield in action at Housie, Vince has been calling the numbers for 35 years.

Above: Players enjoying one of the weekly Housie evenings in the Motueka Community House.

Above: Jackie Grooby and Sue Pickett say the regular Housie sessions are “a lot of fun”.

Letters

Dear Editor,

Every year my family and I go and spend two weeks at Bethany Park Family Holiday Park in Kaiteriteri. With Covid, and having 3x children aged under the ages of 7yrs, I decided to check with Bethany Park to make sure that they were not letting unvaccinated people in.

I was shocked to discover that they were. Their reasoning was that the Government had not mandated vaccination passes for campgrounds, so it was a free for all.

I thought this was a very irresponsible attitude to take, considering people are camped on top of one another. I queried as to whether all the staff were vaccinated, and was told No! They weren’t. So all the bars and restaurants, tourists boats etc in the immediate vicinity were requiring vaccine passports, but one camping ground with 1,000 people in it were not?

Needless to say, I cancelled my book-

ing. I then started to think about other people. Do they know the campgrounds they are heading to for the holidays may or may not be allowing the unvaccinated in?

I rung around other campgrounds in the Tasman area, and was also shocked to find that Bethany park was the only camp not requiring vaccine passports. That means that even though it is not mandated, the other campgrounds are taking the safety of their campers a lot more seriously than Bethany Park is.

People need to think about putting their families safety at risk, before heading off for their much-needed break.

Regards,

Jo Price

Dear Editor,

The aim of a roundabout is to facilitate the flow of traffic, so it is ridiculous that the NZTA has decided to put four pedestrian crossings right at the

entry/exit points of the clock tower roundabout.

Those crossings should be fifty metres back up the road and, in the case of the one on the Farmlands side of High Street, scrapped altogether.

And is the pedestrian crossing at the mouth of Wallace Street too close to the south bound traffic lane in High Street? Time will tell.

Yours sincerely,

Tim Morice

Dear Editor,

On behalf of Motueka Districts Neighbourhood Support we thank you for supporting us throughout the year by publicising those crucial Police Reports from Grant Heney. With your regular publications you with the Police and our Neighbourhood Support team have helped our community.

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The great Motueka Christmas

Eve sing-a-long

When Brent and Tracey Pickworth had an idea of Christmas Eve carols on our local streets, they were pleasantly surprised by the enthusiastic reception they received on social media.

“Since then everything has gone at breakneck speed and we’ve got huge community buy in - I think people are wanting that feeling of connection, joy, peace, love and laughter that the season is all about,” says Brent.

With the intention just a “good old fashioned sing-a-long” with no fuss, no rehearsals, more of a just show up and sing approach, Tracey says they’re rapt to have a family of guitarists onboard, and together with the public they’re looking forward to showing up and singing, sharing goodwill and celebrating the season.

“I remember back to my childhood where every Christmas Eve we would belt out carols around an old people’s home and it’s such a joyous memory,” says Tracey.

Brent is responsible for planning the route and hopes to allow as many locals as possible to share the joy. It will be similar to the

Christ Light Street tours where folks join for the whole tour or show up in certain spots.

“We couldn’t be happier about the joy this is bringing to people. I’m not sure how the guitarists fingers are going to feel by the end of it but they just feel good about sharing their love of music with the town.”

It’s not a show, it’s not a performance –think of it like grabbing a guitar around a campfire and jamming out some sweet melodies. A map and flyers will be available closer to the time.

“Christmas Eve is always a special time to come together, to pause and focus on the reason for the season.

A memory back to my childhood gave me a hankering to seek out how to build connection, whanangatanga and unity in our community around the streets of our town,” says Tracey.

When local Christmas lover Gillian MacDougall saw the post on the Community Facebook page she generously offered the use of “Percy”, her personal and, muchadored by local children, train.

The great Christmas Eve sing-a-long route:

– Woodlands Ave/Thorps

Carols will be sung around the streets of Motueka this Christmas Eve.

Left: Motueka High School’s Hamish Duncan and students Zoe JonesHunter, Helena Satherley, Keala Manderson, Hannah Whitaker, Grace Werner, Hannah Roborgh, Nika Rayward and Pool volunteers Bob Cooke and Nigel Duff during the pool’s cleanout on December 9.

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Teddy Bears Picnic Summer Events Series

Motueka High School students raised $250 during a school mufti day which they donated to the Saltwater Pools.

“I think it’s lovely the teenagers are thinking about some of the community things to get involved with,” says Bob.

Bob says the pool is heading into the summer in one of its

best conditions, after volunteers put chlorinated lime on the slippery patches and a light spray on the walls to “keep it really clean”.

“It’s good our school donated to the Saltwater Pools as so many people use them, so they really need to be looked after,” says Hannah Roborgh.

We are less than two weeks out from Christmas and the busy holiday season. Even without our international tourists, there will still be a heap of tourists and holiday makers here shortly. This means we need to be extra careful and patient on the roads as a lot of our visitors won’t be familiar with our roads.

Motueka Police attended three vehicle accidents during the last week and we want to make sure this trend doesn’t continue. Unfortunately, we have also dealt with two drink driving incidents. We strongly encourage everyone to plan how you’re getting home before you head out to avoid making a bad decision later.

Also this week, there have been several thefts including a box of wedding clothes from a Thorp Street address, diesel was stolen from a digger in Douglas Road and a vehicle interfered with on Old Wharf Road. A High Street business was also burgled with meat being taken. Motueka Police are examining CCTV footage of this incident and are hopeful of an arrest.

Take care whenever and wherever you are travelling this summer, so that everyone can get there safely and can enjoy the holidays and festive season.

Grant Heney Community Constable Motueka

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Helping each other through COVID-19

With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. To make sure you’re ready, have a plan in case you or someone in your house tests positive and needs to isolate.

Everyone who tests positive for COVID-19, and those who live with them, will need to isolate for at least 10 days to stop the spread of the virus. If someone else in your house tests positive for COVID-19, they’ll be advised how much longer they need to isolate.

Make a plan

If you’re travelling and away from home, know how you will get home or self isolate where you are.

While isolating, you will need to have all of your food and necessities delivered. You cannot go to work, school, church or any community or private events or gatherings. No one outside of the people you live with can visit or enter the home. Most fully-vaccinated people with COVID-19 are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.

Who can help out

Be prepared in case you’re exposed to COVID-19. Speak with a neighbour, friend, or whānau about the support you could need. For instance, dropping o food and supplies, and help with activities outside the house. Being ready is about people, conversations, connections and knowing what to do, so your whānau and community can help each other when needed.

Support while isolating

It’s normal to feel anxious about isolating with COVID-19. You’ll have a support person who will contact you often to check that you and your whānau are safe and supported – even if you’re travelling and away from home. You will also get a telephone number for 24-hour health support.

If you need more help or support to manage at home, you can access a COVID-19 welfare line.

What you’ll need

To help you get through, you will need to have food, medications and supplies available to you. Find a detailed checklist to help you prepare at Covid19.govt.nz/prepare

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It’s going to be a ruby Christmas!

A ruby Christmas is firmly on the horizon as this week heralds in the start of the cherry harvest for Nelson Tasman based Ruby Bay Cherries, one of just a handful of cherry orchards in operation across New Zealand.

For the next threeor-so weeks orchard owners Neil and Wanessa Hoggarth will be gathering their small, hardworking team together at sunrise for the daily task of cherry picking while the stone fruit is at its best.

Cherries will be carefully sorted, washed, graded, packed and stacked, ready for pick-up direct from the Ruby Bay Cherries roadside store or for delivery to online and wholesale buyers across the country. Those cherries not immediately consumed will claim pride of place in the fruit bowl or be crunched, whisked, syruped and juiced into starring roles on the Christmas dinner

table.

That’s all assuming this year’s cherry season gets to reach its full potential. The cherry growing business is notoriously risky with an extremely narrow sales window and sensitivity to inclement weather. Too much rain and the cherries will split. A freak halfhour hailstorm – as occurred last season – and the yield will be cut short. Cherries on the festive table are by no means guaranteed.

For the Hoggarth family cherries for Christmas are a relatively new, but highly prominent, household tradition, given the location of the orchard adjacent to the family home, purchased together in 2014. Neil, a born and bred West Coaster, grew up with very little fruit around him whilst Brazilianborn Wanessa came across cherries late, as an adult living in London.

“I worked opposite Harrods and would buy myself the occa-

sional handful of cherries as a treat every now and then” she says. “I never knew there could be such a delicious fruit in the world. Cherries literally burst with flavour!”

“Cherry season at our house is quite an experience” adds Neil. “It’s all hands on deck in the orchard during the day rewarded by all hands in the cherry bowl at dinner time!”

As active members in the community the couple have, this year, initiated a fundraising scheme which offers $5 to primary schools for every 2kg box of cherries sold using an associated school discount code.

With a good number of local schools – spanning from Nelson through to Takaka – already on board hopes are high to extend the scheme into secondary schools next year and potentially beyond the Nelson Tasman region. With more than enough cherries to go around the goal for

Ruby Bay Cherries is to avoid waste before the short season is up, and to ensure locals get first dibs too. For three short weeks the orchard is a hive of activity, with the return of many workers year

after year creating a family-like atmosphere. By the time the trees are cleared hundreds of thousands of cherries will have been distributed. For most orchards this would mean exporting over-

seas. For Ruby Bay Cherries the focus is squarely on New Zealanders.

“So much of our country’s best product goes overseas” says Neil. “I’m a firm believer that Kiwis shouldn’t

have to compromise.”

For Nelson Tasman buyers easy access to the orchard’s roadside store and market stalls brings added benefits. Ruby Bay Cherries can get cherries to local customers within 24 hours, which means that for conscious buyers the freshest choice rides arm in arm with low carbon miles.

From a health perspective cherries are extremely high in antioxidants, can help with specific inflammatory conditions, contain vital vitamins and minerals and act as great source of fibre.

They also freeze well and are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. “We’re extremely proud of our little orchard and the joy it brings” says Wanessa. “I feel that in every cherry there’s a hint of love.”

Indeed, New Zealand’s divine alternative to mistletoe will soon, once again, be staining the lips of those who kiss them.

Neil and Wanessa’s son William Hoggarth enjoying the fruits of the orchard.

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One year in and the Riwaka Hotel is stronger than ever!

It doesn’t seem all that long ago that the days of the bustling and lively Riwaka Hotel were destined for the history books with a vacant premises, a deteriorating “For Lease” sign and the nationwide decline in country pubs.

That was until local entrepreneur Carsten Buschkuele saw the potential and couldn’t resist the vision of returning the local institution to its former glory. He approached local restaurateur Angie Morris and after a fair few coffees, a new partnership was born that meant the doors of this historic pub could be opened once again.

It was only a year ago that over one hundred locals gathered outside the pub to be welcomed onto the premises by mana whenua who blessed the new era.

One year on, the Riwaka Hotel is stronger than ever, despite the setbacks of COVID-19. It’s a sought after destination for after work drinks, evening dining, getting a group of friends together or letting your hair down on a Friday night.

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The Riwaka Hotel has the most extensive beverage list in our region and a mouth watering menu that embraces both the land and the sea,

47 Anderson Road, Rd 3, Motueka, New Zealand Ph: (03) 528 9392 admin@cedermanbros.co.nz business@cedermanbros.co.nz

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“We knew from the outset that this new era of the Riwaka Hotel had to respect and embrace the past whilst not just being nostalgic or representing an era that has passed.”

“We wanted to create a venue that celebrated the best of the region - our local food, our local beer and wine, and our local people. We couldn’t be prouder of the result.” said Morris.

The strong focus on serving the local community and being a destination for people across the region was only emphasised by COVID-19 which resulted in the loss of international visitors and more recently travellers from Auckland and other parts of the country.

PROUD

“The sense of community in this place is what makes it special. That’s what pub culture is truly about - a sense of connection and belonging with your local community.

But anyone who has visited the Riwaka Hotel recently knows this place is far more than a country pub - the extensive beer and wine list is one of the largest in the region (there are 23 beers and ciders on tap!) and the restaurant menu has embraced the land and the sea with fresh oysters, a range of steaks and produce grown onsite or in their nearby market garden.

“The best way to get to know a place is through its food and Nelson Tasman is no exception. The plains surrounding the pub grow some of New Zealand’s best produce and we get to serve it fresh to our loyal punters and visitors from afar. It’s a total privilege.”

The range and quality of the food and beverages makes this place a charming spot to taste the best of the region, inspired by the environment that surrounds it and with a strong farm to plate ethos underpinning the operation.

“our local” The Riwaka Hotel

And that’s what visitors want to feel when they come here as well.”

All ingredients are sourced close to home wherever possible and our local cuisine is celebrated right throughout the menu which is constantly changing thanks to the passion of the experienced chefs.

The secret to the success of the hotel is not one thing but the sum total of all the parts, says Morris. A great local team, fresh ingredients, the outstanding cocktail menu, plenty of entertainment for all ages and the versatility of indoor and outdoor spaces for any weather or any season means the Riwaka Hotel is truly unrivalled and a year round venue.

Lewis Potts has been recruited as the new bar manager for the hotel. Lewis was raised in Ruby Bay and then spent the last 8 plus years in Europe managing high profile bars and restaurants, mainly in France.

The garden bar is a perfect location to catch up with friends.

Morris says they are fully prepared for COVID-19 and feel optimistic about the future. As experienced hospitality operators they have always adhered to strict guidelines to ensure the safety of all patrons and staff. In addition to the mandatory requirements, the pub boasts natural features such as great ventilation, a spacious interior and a large garden bar which makes people feel at ease in the pub’s surroundings. “People are craving connection and want to meet and talk with their community. We provide a safe space for that to occur.”

With that in mind, events are back on the agenda for this summer and the pub will be extending its opening hours as the season heats up. Keep an eye on social media for updates, event announcements and specials.

The expansive Riwaka Hotel, located in in the heart of hop country

The summer menu will include all the old favourites and the introduction of new internationally inspired dishes. The recent addition of dumplings to the menu has been a hit and the team are quick to point out that even the mushrooms are grown locally!

The Riwaka Hotel’s expansive garden bar fills up with locals and visitors whenever the sun is out, which around here we know is a regular occurrence. The interior features cosy lowlighting for an intimate feel, perfect on the rare cold day.

The versatility of the hotel extends to the front bar which usually houses the local after work drinks and the big sports games, the restaurant which is a more sophisticated dining experience and the sun drenched garden bar which is a favourite in the summer months.

RIWAKA SUMMER SALAD ....Fresh picked greens, pickled veg, sesame seasoned brown rice with edamame and sweet corn, avocado, sesame seeds and topped your choice of Chicken, pork strips or tofu......come and try it.

The Riwaka Hotel has heard many stories in its 160 year history and we’re lucky that it continues to thrive in the heart of Riwaka - as the cornerstone of the local community and a destination for all others. It’s a welcoming, inviting and relaxing place to create new memories, catch up with friends and family, enjoy outstanding local cuisine and enjoy a cold one in the sun. It truly doesn’t get much better than that.

The only hunger you’ll leave the Riwaka Hotel with is the hunger to return again and do it all again the next day! Cheers to another great Riwaka summer!

We are proud to support the Riwaka Hotel.

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AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street The Shed - Every Wednesday 10am More info phone 027 921 4074

BETTER BREATHERS CLASS MOTUEKA held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Wharf Road, Mondays at 11.30am – 12.30pm. $5 per class. Contact Sue at the Nelson Asthma Society 035441562 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

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

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING The shed is a mental health day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the days in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 027 921 4074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka.

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

HOSPICE TREES OF REMEMBRANCE Dates & Locations 15-17, 20-23 Dec House of Travel Motueka.

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

JUSTICEOF THE PEACESERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.

THE MALE ROOM Free Service for male survivors. Peer support. 24a Tudor Street Wednesday and Thursday and other days by appointment. Call Carl 022 452 4215 or email steppingstone4@gmail.com www.maleroom.co.nz

MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies.

$4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.

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

MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly

arborist

ALLTREECARE

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

for sale

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLE S, FURNIT U RE ETC . Huge selection with new stock arriving weekly. Large & small in 6 rooms. “Sell-buy-Value”

stamp collectors

STAMP & COIN COLLECTIONS Do something with your old stamp and coin collections - advice and purchases Nick 021 688 243

and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Jana 5284355

MOTUEKA TOASTMASTERS Like to speak with more confidence? Friendly, supportive environment.

1st and 3rd Weds, 6.45-8.30pm, St Johns rooms, Jack Inglis hospital grounds, 15 Courtney St, Motueka. Visitors welcome. More info email Tam: tortipon@ gmail.com or ph 021 0873 8996.

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP: Walks every Thursday - meet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Road. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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TASMAN BAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLANNUAL BOOK-A-RAMA fundraising book sale event at Memorial Hall in the Community News section of the Guardian, with the final advert in the week of 4-9 January? The Book-A-Rama will run from 4-9 January, 9:00am-4:00pm each day.

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKING GROUP.

Meeting on Fridays at 10AM by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 min, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people! Phone: 03-528 8358

WAITAKI OLD GIRLS’ SOCIAL GROUP - NELSON

Christmas Luncheon Thursday 16th December at The Batch (Turf Hotel) Meet 12.15pm Eat 12.30pm. Queries 027 673 1145

antiques

$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 4484430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

carpet cleaning

TASMAN CARPET CLEANING

•Great service

•Eco-friendly

•Great value

For a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626

dentures

N EW D ENT U RES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455

Open Mon - Fri 9.30 to 5pm & Sat 10 to 4pm. Soucheby Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond Ph 544 0723.www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz

CHRI S TMA S PRESENTS etc. Great selection for all ages. Lasting quality & items that are special. Do call in to Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond (Ph 544 0723)

garage sale

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Garage Sale Relocating overseas Sat 18 Dec 9-1, 5 Glenaven Dr Mot, General household etc.

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RETAIL ARCA DE P REMISES with High Street frontage next to New World Supermarket and opposite Warehouse. 75m2 of Shop Space, plus an arcade ‘display/ seating’ area of 41m2. Possibility of reliable subtenant for part of premises if required. Ph 527 8261

storage

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

S TORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

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

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*up to 16 words 19 Wallace St, Motueka

Food Process Worker -

We’re hiring now for seasonal and permanent vacancies in our Mussel Marination department. We’re looking for people who enjoy working in a team environment, who have a good work ethic and enthusiasm to turn up to work.

Not from Motueka? No problem! We can assist with temporary short term accommodation assistance options. • Evening shift positions available (5.00 pm to 01:30 am). Hours can be flexible for the right candidates. Enjoy a pleasant working environment with great people and modern facilities!

Why work for us:

We’re offering the opportunity to work within a company that is on a mission to grow and which will provide you with opportunities to grow with us. You’ll work within a great team, be provided with on-the-job training, and have future possibilities to upskill within the Food Processing sector, and progress through our organisation. Application forms are available from the Talley's gatehouse on Ward Street, Port Motueka OR apply online on our career pagewww.talleys.co.nz/job-openings

NEWSLINE UPDATES

Covid restrictions in Tasman

Find out more about Council services and facilities under the new Covid-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) on our website, tasman.govt.nz.

Holiday hours and services 2021/2022

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

Service centre hours

All offices and service centres including AA Agency close at 3.00 pm Friday 24 December. All offices and services centres reopen on Wednesday 5 January.

The Murchison service centre will reopen for normal hours between Wednesday 29 and Friday 31 December. It will then be closed between Saturday 1 and Tuesday 4 January, reopening with normal hours on Wednesday 5 January.

Library hours

Friday 24 December – all libraries close at 3.00 pm.

Saturday 25, Sunday 26, Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December – all libraries closed.

Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 December –libraries open normal hours.

Friday 31 December – libraries open, Murchison closes at 4.00 pm, Richmond, Tākaka and Motueka close at 5.00 pm.

Saturday 1, Sunday 2, Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 January – all libraries closed.

Wednesday 5 January – all libraries open normal hours.

Summer Events Guide out now!

The Nelson Tasman Summer Events Guide by Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council is available now. The programme is packed with great reasons to be in the Top of the South over the holiday season for locals and visitors alike.

This summer, the Nelson Tasman region is once again hosting a fantastic lineup of events with many firm favourites back again, some in a slightly different format or venue to allow for Covid-19 requirements.

You can download a copy of the Summer Events Guide on our website, tasman.govt.nz/ summer-events-guide.

THE TASMAN DISTRICT 15 DECEMBER 2021

Publicly noti ed resource consent application

Proposal to extract gravel at Peach Island, Motueka. CJ Industries Limited has applied to Tasman District Council for resource consents to extract gravel at 134 Peach Island Road. The proposed extraction is on the berm of the Motueka River and on the landward side of the stopbank at Peach Island. Proposed access to the site is by 493 Motueka River West Bank Road, and then by unformed legal road. Trucks would take extracted material to the existing processing site at Hau Road, Motueka for screening and processing. The transport route is west along Motueka River West Bank Road, over the bridge at Alexander Bluff Road and then onto Motueka Valley Highway.

The land is zoned Rural 1 and in the Land Disturbance Area 1 under the Tasman Resource Management Plan. This application is publicly notified. This is a summary notice only. On our website you will find the full public notice, the application with details of the specific resource consents applied for, the assessment of environmental effects and supporting information. Visit tasman.govt.nz and search ‘CJ Industries’. Any person may make a submission on the applications under section 96 of the Resource Management Act 1991. You will find submission forms on our website and at our offices. Details of how to lodge a submission are also on our website. Submissions close at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 8 February 2022.

Liquefaction information now available

We’ve commissioned work to assess the likelihood of seismic liquefaction in Tasman District. Liquefaction is the process which causes soil to behave more like a liquid than a solid during an earthquake.

Our new liquefaction map illustrates areas in our District according to the following liquefaction vulnerability categories: Liquefaction damage is possible

• Liquefaction damage is unlikely

• Very low liquefaction vulnerability.

The mapping was undertaken at a regional level (‘Level A’ criteria) following the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment’s 2017 guidance for liquefaction-prone land. It’s based on published geological information as well as LiDAR ground elevation data and groundwater level data but does not include site specific subsurface investigations. The areas mapped as ‘liquefaction is possible’ do not necessarily mean liquefaction will occur across all these areas. In fact, the gravelly nature of Tasman’s alluvial plains are such, that incidences of liquefaction will be much more limited, but there could be “pockets” of buried fine grained sands and silts (such as an old, infilled river channel). The uncertainty of where such areas are located results in these areas being mapped as liquefaction is possible. Estuary and coastal margins are expected to be vulnerable to liquefaction. For more information and to view the liquefaction map visit tasman.govt.nz/liquefaction.

Rubbish and recycling over the holiday period

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

Our Resource Recovery Centres will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Opening hours remain the same otherwise. Opening hours vary for each centre, you can find their regular hours on our website.

Please place your recycling bins and bags on the roadside in a location where our drivers can see them clearly. If you leave the area prior to collection day or have extra, you can drop your official rubbish bags and recycling at any Resource Recovery Centre free of charge.

Do you have more glass recycling than usual?

Please don't over fill your glass recycling crate, if you do, it won’t be emptied. The contents can’t sit above the top lip of the crate, and it shouldn’t weigh more than 12kg. When the crates are overfilled the bottles can fall and break, risking injuries to our collection team and others.

You are welcome to put out more than one crate. You can purchase additional crates from any of our Service Centres or Resource Recovery Centres for $25.

Kaiteriteri and Mārahau rubbish and recycling over summer

We are increasing the frequency of rubbish collection in Kaiteriteri over the busy summer season. From now until February 20 we will be picking up refuse daily on weekdays. Please ensure your bags are ready for collection by 7.00 am each morning. There will also be weekly kerbside recycling collections in Kaiteriteri and Mārahau this summer too. It will be picked up every Monday, starting Monday 27 December.

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

COUNCIL HUI

Under Covid-19 restrictions, meetings will take place in person and via Zoom video conferencing. Public forum presenters are required to present via Zoom. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetingscalendar for details and the Zoom link.

Full Council

Thursday 16 December, 9.30 am.

Commercial Committee

Friday 17 December, 1.30 pm. No public forum.

Motueka Community Board

Tuesday 21 December, 4.00 pm.

Radio yachts contend with variable weather

Radio Yacht Squadron Nelson had a very successful two day Regatta for Radio Control Yachts over the weekend of 27 & 28 November at Best Island.

Competitors came from as far south as Dunedin, also Lyttleton, Christchurch, Kapiti, Wellington and New Plymouth - in all 21 boats entered. Nelson put on a show of all seasons, from

very hot to very cold and with only a very light breeze on Sunday which made for a bit of frustration for the sailors as a steady breeze would have been better. However, organisers say the event was successful for both the Club and the region. A social event was held on Saturday night at Green Acres Golf Club. This was thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees.

Prize winners from left; Peter Jensen, Basil Hart, Bob Jamieson, Paul Johnson, Laurie McArthur, Rick Cassels-Brown, Phil Pryde, Russell Phillips and Brian Bennett.