The Guardian - 15 January 2020

Volleyball with a vista

The ebb and flow of the tide creates an ever-changing beach scape along our coastline, allowing visitors of Totaranui to take advantage of a low tide last week for a game of volleyball.

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Tapawera Area School celebrates students success of 2019

Tapawera Area School’s 2019 Dux, Jenna Crook says she was “really excited” to receive the W Cain Award for academic excellence.

Jenna also received the Achievement in English John Bird Memorial Award, Achievement in Social Science John Bird Memorial Award and The Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award. Placing first in English, Tourism, Geography, Home Economics and STAR Work Placement, Jenna also received the Honorary Award for Year 5 contribution to “The Rivers”, Kohatu/Korere Bus Monitor.

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Principal Kelvin Woodley paid tribute to the dedication and efforts of his staff.

“Teaching staff work hard to keep lifting performance and meeting the widely varied needs of our students. They are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for students, with the resources available,” says Kelvin.

who take on the role in Tapawera. I thank them all for their time and support. I wish to make particular mention of our student trustee Grace. The workload for a trustee can be significant and these students have to manage that on top of their usual secondary workload. Student trustees add hugely to the Board of Trustees perspective.”

likes to recognise a person or two who has gone “well beyond the call of duty in some way”.

This year’s recipients were year-10 student Angus Phyn and PE teacher Stephen Haunch.

Board of Trustees chairperson Carolyn Ellis, an ex-student who calls Tapawera home, says the town is often misunderstood.

The continued efforts of support staff were also acknowledged by Kelvin as were families of students.

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He also commented on the school’s “exceptional Board of Trustees” who demonstrate friendship, integrity, respect and effort among many other skills.

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Jenna Crook scooped numerous awards at Tapawera Area School’s 2019 prize-giving, including the coveted Dux award.

Tasman Police urge water safety

Tasman Police are encouraging the public to be responsible when taking part in water-related activities this summer after two recent search and rescue incidents.

Boating, kayaking, swimming, diving and other waterrelated activities are very popular during summer but it is imperative people respect the water, be safety aware and always communicate their whereabouts.

On Christmas Day a person was reported missing in the Motueka River and a Search and Rescue operation commenced immediately involving the Tasman Bay Swift Water Rescue team, a local jet boat operator, Fire and Emergency NZ and Police volunteers.

However, the missing person was later found to have returned home, having left the area without letting their friends know.

Search and Rescue staff put their lives on the line when searching for people, and ultimately everyone out in the water needs to take responsibility for themselves and young ones, which means taking proper safety precautions and communicating.

In another incident on December 27 two people were assisted after their yacht broke down in Okuri Bay as they were travelling from Waikawa to Nelson.

The two-person crew had no Marine VHS radio and no way of calling for help, and one of the passengers had to row to shore in a dinghy and walk for five hours to French Pass to raise the alarm.

Police and Coastguard responded and the person was taken to Okiwi Bay with the help of local residents, where they

were reunited with the other passenger who had been rescued from the yacht by Coastguard as the weather deteriorated.

This dangerous situation could have been avoided had the yacht been equipped with a Marine VHF radio or emergency communication device.

Police thank the Coastguard, and French Pass and Okiwi Bay residents for their support and assistance during the search and rescue response.

Police remind people heading out on the water to take some simple steps to protect themselves and others, and avoid emergency services being called out needlessly.

When going swimming at the beach, swim at beaches patrolled by life guards and swim between the flags.

When boating, ensure your boat is equipped for the conditions, there are life jackets for all occupants and that they wear them.

Make sure you have two forms of communication on-board, such as a cell-phone, VHS radio, or other emergency communication device, so you can get help if something goes wrong, or let people know if your plans change.

Tell people where you are going, when you should be returning and when the alarm should be raised should you not return.

People heading out into the water also need to keep an eye on conditions and changes in weather, stay well within their abilities, treat the water with respect and caution, and avoid alcohol.

Police want everyone enjoying themselves on the water this summer to stay safe, aware, and well equipped.

Algae in the Springs identified

The green filamentous algae found floating in Te Waikoropupu Springs has been identified.

NIWA has confirmed that samples provided recently are a type of green filamentous algae called Rhizoclonium. The genus Rhizoclonium is widespread and tolerates many different nutrient concentrations and flow ranges.

While the TDC were interested in the size of one of the floating mats present in the Spring, the fact that there is algae in amongst the bigger macrophytes (plants) is no surprise, especially as we move into longer summer days, Rob Smith, Tasman District Council’s Environmental Information Manager, says. “The nutrient levels in the Springs will easily sustain plant growth which is why there are so many beautiful macrophytes present, many of which have algae

(epiphytes).”

“Rhizoclonium is a cosmopolitan genus with nearly a hundred species found in nearly all aquatic environments from freshwater to marine. It is certainly a very common species in summer low flow situations which is where you may commonly see it.

There are references to Rhizoclonium being present in hardwater lakes, which would be similar to karst based Springs.”

“This is natural and there is no need to be concerned about it,” says Rob.

“If we have a long hot calm summer then the mats might hang

around and will look a bit mangy, but ecologically they are not an issue. It’s really just an aesthetic problem.

“Any management intervention to remove or dislodge the mats and allow them to move on is for the Department of Conservation to manage, but I don’t see

any need to do so. A strong wind and rain event will probably take care of it.”

“NIWA and Tasman are discussing options for future monitoring of the Springs generally, but at this stage we are still waiting for the Water Conservation Order to provide guidance,” says Rob.

The much-loved Te Waikoropupu Springs is a popular scenic attraction of Golden Bay.

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Trail hikers take break to perform locally

Mickey O’Donnell and Michelle Doyle, violinist/singer and harpist, will swap their hiking boots for instruments on Saturday night when they arrive in Motueka to perform at the Chanel Arts Centre.

The Australian couple are halfway through the 3000km Te Araroa trail which winds its way the length of New Zealand, from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

Performing 20 concerts along the trail over six months the duo are “thrilled” to be releasing their debut album ‘A Walking Pace’ in this unique way and are donating 20% of the tour’s merchandise sales to osteoporosis research, a subject close to their hearts.

Michelle was diagnosed with osteoporosis when she was 24, and has found the scarcity of information and support for younger people living with the condition to be debilitating. She didn’t know how fragile she was and whether her active lifestyle would be compromised because of her condition. After a lot of research, doc-

tors, diet and exercise, she has increased her bone-density level to osteopenia.

However osteoporosis still remains on the rise. The duo are running an awareness campaign to shed some light on this largely preventable

disease.

Michelle has been performing professionally on the harp from 11 years-old. Born into an incredibly musical family she studied classical performance and went on to perform with the likes of Paul Kelly, Shane

Howard and KD Lang.

Mickey on the other hand developed such a passion for jazz and his playful improvisations are ever-present in his original compositions. He also takes great delight in reinterpreting traditional Americana tunes

with jazz harmony and Afro-Cuban polyrhythms. His creamy voice is reminiscent of a young Chet Baker as he croons, growls and hums his way through uniquely poetic lyrics and soars on some ethereal high notes.

Their adventure will

take them through our major cities, rural locations and scenic mountains, while their instruments are couriered to each gig.

“We’re really excited to be performing in the smaller, more rural locations. We’ll be playing in folk fes-

tivals, house concerts, community halls and even a boat!” Chanel Arts Centre Saturday, 18 January 7.30pm

Tickets can be purchased from Floral Affaire or from their website www.mickeymichelle.com

Brooke Nilsen Dunedin “Snorkelling.”

Mark Duncan Christchurch “Spearfishing, it’s a good challenge.”

Neisha Nilsen Dunedin “Fishing.”

Ryan Ward Christchurch “Kayaking.”

Michelle Doyle and Mickey O’Donnell are performing in Motueka on Saturday night at the Chanel Arts Centre.

Free Jive class on Tuesday

Fancy an opportunity to experience the popular and easy-tolearn partner dance style of Jive?

On Tuesday evening local teacher Stefan Miller is hosting a free Jive class in Motueka’s Memorial Hall. Doors open at 7.30pm with the beginner class taking place from 7.45pm – 8.20pm, followed by social dancing through to 9pm.

“Due to the smooth and simple footwork, it can be danced to a diverse range of music from old classics to today’s hits,” says Stefan.

Modern Jive takes influence from many dance styles including Jive, Salsa, Tango, Ballroom and Rock & Roll.

Stefan’s instructing style is to create a fun, welcoming and upbeat

class, all while dancing to a wide variety of music.

He enjoys teaching the basics to build a strong dance foundation while also adding styling, musicality and adapting moves so that you can take your dancing to the next level.

“Come along to class and share my enthusiasm and passion for dance.”

Tuesday, 21 January

Doors open 7.30pm, Beginner class 7.45pm8.20pm, Social dancing 8.20pm – 9pm.

Further information available at www.inspiredance. co.nz

Garage sale on Saturday at Jack Inglis Hospital

Are you in need of a new bed or perhaps a table and chairs? They’re just a couple of the items that are for sale this Saturday from 9am at Jack Inglis Hospital on Courtney Street.

The Hospital’s new

garage is the venue for the sale.

Also up for grabs are commercial washing machines and dryers and a variety of other “bits and bobs”.

It all has to go so head on down and make Jack an offer on

whatever takes your fancy.

“There’s something for everybody and all the money made goes back into the hospital,” says Jack.

A move toward all electric beds has resulted in the surplus

of pre-used ones. It’s also given the Hospital the perfect opportunity for a bit of a clear-out, so undoubtedly there’s bargains to be had.

Saturday, 18 January

From 9am.

FREE Jive class Motueka Memorial Hall

Jive dancers celebrate another fabulous session.

Head down to Jack Inglis Hospital on Saturday and grab a bargain from Jack.

Police Report

Kia ora,

I hope you have all had a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year season. Despite the huge numbers of visitors to the area and some big events being held, things have run really smoothly.

Police have been involved in assisting a number of people who have got into difficulty in kayaks over the last couple of weeks, on the Motueka River and in Tasman Bay. Thankfully we haven’t had any serious injuries or worse, but I would like to remind people to take adequate precautions when heading out onto the water and to check the conditions. We’ve had some particularly strong winds lately and that can be perilous for boaties.

Please ensure everyone in your boating party not only has a lifejacket available, but is wearing it as well. It is also advisable to have two forms of communication on your boat and always let someone know your intentions before you head off.

Police have attended a couple of burglaries in the Motueka township recently. In one a Samsung S10 phone and a couple of lava lamps were stolen. If you know anything about this please give us a call.

A Toyota Corsa car was also stolen from High Street. The car is silver with the registration ECD424. If you see it, or have any information about this or any other offending we’d love to hear from you.

To report something non-urgent or historic to Police you can use the new crime reporting number 105. If something is serious, or something is happening right now, call 111 immediately. If you see offending, please don’t wait until you get home to report it if at all possible.

Hamish Chapman Senior Sergeant, Prevention Group

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The Summer Road Trip Reading Adventure - During January

Pick up your Reading log at Motueka, Richmond, Takaka or Murchison Libraries For ages 5-11years, No registration required.

Summer Booksale at Motueka Library

3 – 31 January. During working hours. Pick up preloved books at bargain prices.

Bookcafe at Motueka Library

Monday 20 January, 10.30-12pm

Topic: 3 words to describe the last year? Your New Year aspirations and what’s on your bucket list?

Free Digital Banking classes at Motueka Library

Understand about Online banking on DORA the mobile digital learning bus. Visiting Motueka Library 3-7 February, 10-12 and 1-3pm

Book in or drop-in, on the day. Supported by Kiwibank

Drop-in Techy Time at Motueka Library

Thursday 16 January, 10am-11.30am

Learn about our tech resources. For Children aged 7+

Summer Picnic with Motueka Library for Young and Old

Tuesday 21 January, 10.30-12pm - Bring a blanket and enjoy your picnic. Puppet Show “Box of Birds”, Giant games and chalk art. At the Memorial Park next to the Library. If wet it will be held in the Library.

Summer Book Chat at Motueka Library

Thursday 23 January, 11am -12pm

For 8-12-year-olds, New books, snacks and fun

Students remove rubbish from Woodlands Drain

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year 5 & 6 students embarked on an environmental mission to clean up Woodlands

Drain in December.

Woodlands drain runs along the pathway from Thorps Bush to The Motueka Recreation Centre. Following on from the initial clean up by Whenua-Iti, the schools “Eco Warriors” and some local Kakapo Lane residents, they picked up 28kg of rubbish from both in and out of the water. One

group also conducted a litter audit, in which the results are entered on to a national citizen science database. They are only the second school in the South Island to do this. The Parklands students were taking action as part of the Whitebait Connection programme they completed earlier in the year. One student writes: “Today we went to the Woodlands Drain and it was disgusting. There was

beer bottles and plastic everywhere and we found a jaw of some animal. Harley found a toy gun, Payton found something disgusting and I found a dirty jacket half buried in the dirt. If I had to say something to people it would be to stop throwing rubbish and plastic and random rubbish in the ocean and drains. I think there should be bigger fines for littering. Local people should tell off anyone they see lit-

SATURDAY 18TH JANUARY NEW ZEALAND MIDGET GRAND PRIX

Wayne Martin

e Midget class has been light on the ground here in Nelson over the last few seasons but this weekend all of that is about to change. e

Milestone Homes Top of the South speedway is hosting the New Zealand Midget Grand Prix kindly supported by the team at Southern Streetcars in Brightwater. Around

twenty-four top class cars and drivers have entered this blue-ribbon event and in fact its not a common occurrence to see a eld of this size in the South Island at all as midget racing is predominantly raced on the North Island tracks such as Western Springs which is known as the spiritual home of Midget car racing both here and overseas. A few seasons back we

tering”

Other ideas the Parklands students would like to tell the general public are:

Think about what you put down your drain - it goes straight into our waterways.

Garden waste rots and uses up much needed oxygen from the water.

Take dog poo away and keep dogs under control - there is an Inanga (whitebait) spawning site along Woodlands Drain.

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Lions Board member Mike Heywood awards Rosemary James the prize hamper she won through the Motueka Lions Club’s 2019 A&P Show raffle.

Rosemary James, an Aucklander visiting Tasman for a week, was the lucky winner and despite the less than perfect weather, Rosemary enjoyed the show, and was delighted to receive the prize of a hamper, stocked full with Christmas treats.

All proceeds from the raffle will go towards their Centennial Year project, a Therapeutic Pool for Motueka.

Don’t miss the kids (8 – 15 yr olds) in the Quarter Midgets who will be making their rst appearance of the season here in Nelson in a round of their South Island series.

Parklands students show off the staggering ammount of rubbish collected from Woodlands Drain.

Dear Editor,

It is that time of year again. Freedom camping is once more an issue. Motueka is a very unique place. In summer there is nose to tail traffic mostly passing through. Imagine what it could be like if the inlet was dredged in places and the spoil used to reclaim areas and grassed.

Both sides of Wharf Road and many places along the main road would be suitable. It is about seven kilometres from Motueka to the Tasman Ruby Bay turn off. Imagine how beautiful it would look when entering Motueka.

It would encourage

more people to stop instead of passing through. This would benefit local businesses. The local community would have places to take the kids for a swim or to do a spot of fishing.

I do not think it would cost a fortune to develop these areas. Nor do I think it would harm the sea inlet. The Motueka marina has proved that. Any areas on the sea floor would very quickly recover and the sea life thrive.

Yours sincerely,

A.R. Foster Motueka

Dear Editor,

As a person whose long ago school history lessons were all about kings and queens, I was surprised to read in your 27th December issue, page 12. ‘NZ history to be taught in all schools’. The implications I draw from this is that NZ schools have no standards history books. If I am correct, the sooner this is rectified the better.

Up to the early 1800s, life for the Maori inhabitants of Motueka during the winter must have been grim. The never ending search for food. The only land based animals being dogs and rats. Also the never ending search for wood for their fires with no metal axes and tools to cut it into suitable lengths. No woollen blankets or warm clothing. Poorly insulated and very combustible accommodation. No tap water or supermarkets. They must have been tough to survive Motueka winters.

Once the European traders arrived, many via Sydney, little time would have been wasted trading flax for the comforts the traders could provide. Warm clothing, metal tools and fitting, pigs, poultry and potatoes, and other animals and goods that would have greatly increased the comfort of the local inhabitants. For in the sailing ship era, much flax was needed to make rope and sails.

Another item was

of a mixed blessing, ‘muskets.’ It did not take long, in the 1820s, for the ‘Muskets Wars’ to break out, sometimes between neighbouring tribes, often as a result of perceived wrong and even insults. Some northern tribes in warm clothing raided tribes in the South Island and there was much slaughter.

The Muskets Wars may have helped get the Treaty signed, because chiefs of the winning tribes could have seen it as confirmation of their gains. While chiefs of the losing tribes may have seen it as a chance to recover their losses. These battles are still going on today in the courts.

But disease was far away the worse killer, for the Maori population had no protection against European diseases. Measles, whooping cough, diphtheria and many other diseases were the killers, mostly brought into NZ by the children of the settlers, thousands died. While no one knows the population of NZ in 1800, estimates range from 200,000 to 500,000, the 1900 NZ census shows about 40,000 Maori, many of them of mixed race, out of a total population of about one million.

Jim Butler Motueka

The winners of the annual Totaranui sand sculpting compeition with their ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ inspired creation.

Motueka Community Board news

Library design signed off A design-and-build contract signed for the new library on Decks Reserve was announced at the December meeting of the Motueka Community Board.

The building itself will cost $3.755m, and with fit-out, surroundings and contingencies the total budget is $5.11m, TDC’s Senior Project Manager Chris Blythe told the Board.

He says the chosen design satisfied the vast majority of items on the wish list made out this year by working groups and community representatives. The budget ceil-

ing meant not every wish could be granted.

Detailed design will take place over the next six months, and construction is intended to start in July 2020. The Community Board has requested ongoing inclusion in work on this significant project.

Coastal Corridor transport service

The Board heard from two members of the Tasman Community Transport Trust, who are aiming to set up a public transport service between Motueka and Richmond via Mapua. The trust has established a basic service

for the WakefieldRichmond route, and are looking to find a team in Motueka and Mapua to develop a similar volunteer-run coastal route.

They said it would only happen if a local working group sets it up, with the support of the district-wide trust, finds vehicles and drivers, markets the service and gets people using it.

Board discretionary grants

The community board approved grants to five applicant organisations as follows: Motueka Districts Neighbourhood Support Society

($500), Motueka Group Riding for the Disabled Association ($500), Motueka Tennis Club ($500), Takaka Hill BioDiversity Group ($500) and the Lego Club ($240).

The Board has an annual budget of $6834 which can be given to community groups upon formal application and at the discretion of the board, subject to certain criteria. Applications are considered every three months.

The Motueka Community Board will not hold a January meeting, and its next regular meeting will be on February 18.

FireBird Circus offers a wide range of benefits

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Firebird circus is a community and performance based circus school located in Motueka. They are involved in shows and festivals around the region and offer weekly classes and circus workshops. They have characters roving around on stilts, spinning poi, hoop and ribbons. They also have an aerial rig and can teach you how to fly and amaze you with their aerial acrobatics.

Circus arts is an amazing form of fitness. It has many benefits such as increased upper body strength, flexibility, full body alignment, and

improved balance and coordination. Health benefits from the upside down posture includes significant reduction in back pain and stress, improvement in core strength, health of joints, and brain function, focus, balance, and posture.

The aim of Firebird Circus is to bring the fire, the inner light, to the heart of the people, so they can shine together.

They love expressing the gift, the free joy of movement, to balance, to roll, to spin, to dance, to play, to hang, to swing, to soar, to fly, to create, to inspire.

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Close call for Nelson locals in kayaking incident

Members of a local Nelson family had a very close call when they went kayaking down a section of the Motueka River near Ngatimoti on the afternoon of Sunday, 5 January.

It was the first time they had been on the river and they were not prepared for the grade two rapids they encountered.

As they entered rapids, two of the party of four got into difficulty.

A woman capsized and was then swept down the rapid head first and a teenage girl became pinned against a rock at the top of the rapid.

This is an incredibly dangerous situation to be in says local Police Search and Rescue co-ordinator Sergeant Malcolm York.

The girl’s father managed to get to her and they made the correct decision to stay in the safe position on the rock and call for help.

Police and Fire and Emergency staff responded and set up below the rapid where they could assist with throw lines if the pair were swept off the rock.

Members of the Tasman Land Search and Rescue River Search and Rescue team were dispatched with a jet boat to the scene, where a rescuer gave the pair helmets and walked them upstream to the jet boat where they were then taken back to shore.

Thankfully the pair were uninjured but were assessed by St John staff before returning home.

The woman who capsized and another male were able to get themselves back to shore safely.

There are some very important lessons learnt by the group that were kayaking a river they had never

been on before.

Their kayaks were plastic ride on kayaks that are only suitable for calm seas or lakes.

They also had no helmets to protect their heads from striking objects in the water.

Sergeant York says it’s so important to know your limitations and stay within them.

“To run a river with rapids you need to have the right equipment and know how to use it correctly. You need to be trained how to read the river and how to pick the safest line to travel down.

Even on a grade two river, like the Motueka, there are so many hazards for the untrained.

Sadly, we have lost too many lives on the Motueka River over the years.

“Even with the right training and equipment it’s always important to find out from a local expert about the section of river you want to run and preferably go with someone who has run the river before.”

River running is a complex skill that requires kayak training, rescue training, good equipment, local knowledge and a good level of New Zealand bush skills including navigation and first aid, New Zealand Kayak School, NZOIA Assessor, Tasman White Water Rescue Team member Mick Hopkinson says.

“If you really want to be a river runner either join a kayak club or go with skilled, experienced friends who can look you after when things don’t go to plan.

“Sit upon kayaks are designed for family fun on easy, safe beaches which are sandy and shallow with an incoming tide and an onshore breeze.

Sit upons are definitely not designed for navigating down Class Two rapids with boulder gardens.”

Musicians entertain Totaranui campers at the traditional summer concert in the Ngarata Homestead. Bringing their funky beat, the audience was treated to 23 items that included a Beatles medley, clapping music and a rousing finale of Fat Freddy’s Drop ‘Blackbird’.

Reel yourself in a winner

With all the snapper biting in Tasman Bay the main prize of a whopping $1,000 for the largest snapper promises to be hotly contested.

Now is the time to get your rig together and head out for a bit of practice before the big event. The weather is oustanding, so do make the most of it and get involved.

Mark the date on your calendar, the Motueka Memorial RSA Fishing Competition is coming and entry forms will be available from this Friday. Pick one up from the Motueka RSA, Coppins Outdoors, Burnsco Nelson or NPD Takaka.

The competition is open to everyone, with categories for both Juniors and Adults and the prizes are fantastic. Organisers have been working hard to secure over $15,000 in prizes including an outboard generously supplied by STIHL Shop Marine Richmond. As well as the major prizes there is a range of spot prizes for all age groups. It’s going to be a fabulous competition.

Last year there were a record number of entries and judging from the positive feedback, this years competition will be just as exciting.

It’s a fantastic family-friendly event, even more outstanding is the fact that there are so many spot prizes, especially for junior fishers. Last year almost 70 juniors competed in the event and this year organisers are keen for even more junior entries.

There’s a dedicated team of RSA committee members behind the scenes organising and planning the event. The weigh in takes place at the Motueka RSA in High Street, on the Sunday of the competition from 1pm - 3pm.

Competition Categories

Junior Categories

• Kahawai

• Herring

• Spotty

• Snapper

• Gurnard

Adult Categories

• Snapper

• Groper

• Kingfish

• Crayfish

• kahahwai

• Gurnard

• Blue Cod

Supporting the amazing Marlborough-Nelson Marine Radio Association

The competition will run along the same lines as previous years with a fish auction and prizes for both junior and adult entrants.

“Come and get your fish filleted at the auction by Talley’s expert fish filleters for a gold coin donation for each fish,” encourages Daniel Hovenden, one of the organisers.

Once again a special service of filleting auctioned fish will be provided by a couple of volunteer fish filleters from Talley’s. All proceeds from both the fish filleting and the fish auction will go to the amazing Marlborough-Nelson marine Radio Association.

Marlborough-Nelson Marine Radio Association is an Incorporated Society providing marine communication facilities within the wider Tasman Bay, Golden Bay, Cook Strait and Marlborough Sounds area of New Zealand.

In June 2018 Nelson Marine Radio and Marlborough Marine Radio combined to form Marlborough-Nelson Marine Radio Association Inc.

The purpose of the Association is to provide safety through communication on VHF channels and assistance to the boating fraternity in central New Zealand.

The privately-owned channels and the services of Marlborough-Nelson Marine Radio are for the use of members only (unless in an emergency) - if you would like to join then please contact us.

Our repeaters cover most sea areas of central New Zealand - bounded by Kahurangi Point, Cape Farewell, Cape Egmont, Cape Palliser and Cape Campbell.

You can find out more about Marlborugh-Nelson Marine Radio Assocation on their website mmr.org.nz

Major sponsors this year include the Motueka Memorial RSA, Burnsco and Coppins Outdoors, with many more individuals and businesses sponsoring this event from around the district.

“We look forward to seeing you and your catch on the day!” says RSA manager Rebecca Hodge.

Entry holders get a free beverage and sausage and go into the draw for some excellent spot prizes. The entry fee for Adults is $30 and for Juniors $10.

Fishing tips and tricks

• f drifting hoose days with little wind or go in the early orning rifting too fast akes it diffi ult keeping aits on the otto ind against tide helps slow the oat as does a sea an hor or large u ket

• ook for flo ks of irds ir ling and di ing hey are always an indi ation of fish

• lan your fishing so that when an hored the wind and tide are fro the sa e dire tion t will always happen on one tide e ery day either in or out

• Know the tides and keep tra k of the at all ti es e pu lish a tide ti eta le e ery week in The Guardian whi h also in ludes whi h days are est for fishing

• here s nothing like a hot sunny day to get you enthusiasti a out going fishing howe er it is one of the worse ti es to ast out a line ish do not enter the shallows under the la ing su er sun and will wait until the light fades efore o ing into asting range uring the su er onths plan your fishing for early orning late afternoon and in the e ening

• ake sure all your ta kle tra es and igs are organised the night efore he last thing you want to do is tie up tra es when you would rather e fishing

• f you are fishing off the ro ks do wear a life a ket if a rogue wa e appears it ould sa e your life

• ry using two rods ensuring that at least one rod is fishing at all ti es with two rods you an effe ti ely do ten hours of fishing in a single afternoon

• n strong urrents use fresh ait like strips of kahawai or a kerel Soft aits like pil hards will o e off and you will not know you ha e lost your ait hen using tough aits you an also add a u e of pil hard to the hook as a sweetener

• Start fishing at low tide in a hannel and as the urrent in reases o e out into open water where the urrent will e softer

• ear appropriate footwear wetsuit shoes or ooties are fantasti

• on t forget to pa k yourself so e food and drink espe ially for the o asion

• e e er the Coastguard ad i e and the rules tell so e ody where you plan on going and when you e pe t to return arry different eans of o uni ation with oth ellphone and H radio and arry life a kets for e ery ody on oard and ensure they fit

• he ost i portant tip of all ha e fun and en oy yourself t s wonderful eing lose to nature e en if you don t at h anything ust en oy eing out there

Don’t forget......

Entry forms are available from 17 January at:

• otueka e orial S

• Coppins utdoors

• Bruns o elson

• akaka

• ntry fee is ust for dults and for uniors

• Co petition weigh in is p p at the otueka e orial S ar park in High Street

• he fish au tion and pri e gi ing will follow the weigh in

• free sausage and e erage is in luded with all entry ti kets

• Slip Slop Slap and rap Slip on a shirt slop on so e suns reen slap on a hat and wrap on so e sunglasses

• Keep hydrated drink plenty of fluids

• f you are heading out in a oat don t forget to he k the weather ensure e eryone has a life a ket and ake sure so eone knows where you are going

The Motueka Memorial RSA would like to say a massive thank you to everyone involved in helping make the Fishing Competition possible.

out&about

Motueka Athletics Club practise

Left: Justus and Niklas Koenig.

Right: Emma Golding and Sophie Pratt.

Left: Ben and Sam Hailes.

Right: Arielle Watson and Lesieli Ma’ake.

Standing: George Ma’ake, Te Kou O Rehua Watson, Damian Robertson, Tai Spencer and Meg Maley.

Front: Liam Golding, Kaleb Elisara, Kepeli Ma’ake and Isaac Robertson.

This Saturday the place to be is Golden Bay

The hard working executive committee includes; Patron - Colleen Harwood, President - Duncan McKenzie, Vice President - Noel Baigent, Secretary Jean Wedderburn, Treasurer Daphne Woods, and members Jim Nalder, Averill Grant and Jill Pearson.

Equestrian events are co-ordinated by Chief Steward and long term committee member Anne McKenzie, ably assisted by Patron and veteran show member Colleen Harwood and President Duncan McKenzie.

This is the first year for our new Produce Booth Manager Nicola Wells who will no doubt be burning the midnight oil with her team to ensure the produce booth is set up to display the exhibits to the best advantage. The produce booth is where you’ll find the baking, preserves, fruit, vegetables, floral arrangements, home crafts, photography, children’s section, home brewing and cheeses.

Don’t miss the Poultry Shed adjacent to the booth where you’ll be impressed by the various array of fowls, roosters and ducks (you will find it easy to find if you stop and listen to the roosters crowing).

Everything’s set to go with an action packed programme for Golden Bay’s 123rd A & P Show this Saturday. You’ll discover something for everyone, locals and visitors, young and old!

The Golden Bay A & P show continues to be the largest annual event in the Bay and it’s a full-on job for the small and aging team overan eight day period.

The show executive committee have been busy over the festive season finalising entries, preparing catalogues, collating prizes, organising trade stands, sorting prize money. They’ve been working with the entertainment and promotions sub-committee while at the same time dealing with a myriad of phone and email messages.

Yes they have been busy and this years show promises to be a stunner.

In the week prior to the show the full committee as well as local volunteers gather at the show grounds to prepare the produce booth, sheep pens, shearing stands, horse jumps, trade stand allotments, sound systems and a hundred other tasks.

After the show the same hard working team will dismantle and store the equipment ready for next year.

There are over 100 businesses and organisations operating trade stands and entertaining the crowds at various locations around the grounds. This is the largest trade stand venue at any Top of the South show.

You will also find plenty of food and drink to choose from. From sit-down morning and afternoon tea as well as a full country style lunch and dessert available in the Recreation Centre Function Room. Scattered elsewhere around the grounds are many varieties of food stalls and coffee outlets to tempt all tastes, including healthy options.

The Historic ‘Brownies Inn’, an on-site licensed premise, is open all day if you’re feeling thirsty, need a snack or a bit of shade. Did you know it’s called ‘Brownie’s Inn’ - because Mr A.H. (Brownie) Baigent organised and had it built when he was President in 1944 - his legend lives on!

There will be no cattle again this year due to the Mico Bovis outbreak. However there are entries for calves which are being judged at their farms.

Check out the free play zone!

Golden Bay A&P Show organisers appreciate how much effort it takes to bring little children to the show and keep them happy throughout the day. Which is why, in addition to Sturgeons Amusements, BLAST Entertainment will be providing lots of fun in the FREE PLAY ZONE from 9.30 AM.

A day full of fun and entertainment

There is a fantastic line-up of entertainment this year. The Takaka Citizens Band with a history reaching back over 130 years. They have played at every show since 1897 and will lead the Grand Parade.

The Motueka Highland Pipe Band will be performing at various times and locations around the grounds.

Sturgeons Amusements will be at the show, forever popular. They have supported the Golden Bay A&P Show continuously for over 70 years and their ferris wheel is always a crowd favourite.

Josh Grimaldi - International magician and entertainer will be there to delight show goers

International magician and entertainer Josh Grimaldi will make one performance on the stage at 12 noon as well as roving appearances at various venues around the show grounds. Josh is a Magician and Circus performer, based in Canterbury. He’s completed two years of fulltime professional training at Circus School and is looking forward to performing at this years show.

There are also several local musicians, vocalists and dancers performing on stage by the grandstand at various times throughout the day.

The impressive jigger board chops

The Wood Chops features over 20 axemen and women including NZ national reps. They will be competing for trophies in the standing, underhand, butcher block and jigger board chops as well as re-introducing cross cut saw events. At 12noon the Stihl v Husqvarna chainsaw trophy will be competed for.

A local butcher will provide demonstrations on how to bone out, fillet and dress cuts of meat.

There’s a ‘Digger’ competition for operators wishing to pit their skills against rival excavator operators and companies

Sheep shearing competitions will run all day.

Agricultural helicopters will be on display and as a community gesture the owner/operator has donated a free flight around the Bay for a local charity immediately after the show. This year’s charity is ‘GB Riding for Disabled’ and they will have fund raising raffle to select the winner at their stand.

The Takaka Volunteer Fire Brigade will be conducting safety activities at their stand throughout the day, Golden Bay’s vaulting team will perform gymnastics on horseback immediately after the Grand Parade. Do not miss this entertaining spectacle.

Following this is the ‘2 Fence Challenge Elimination’ horse jump which is a thrilling display of horsemanship seeing the horse and rider raising the bar a little higher at each attempt.

The highly talented ‘Vaulties’ will be performing

Don’t miss the Grand Parade at 1pm

The highlight of the show is the GRAND PARADE which kicks off at 1pm.

Traditionally led by the Takaka Citizen’s Band the Grand Parade delights show goers of all ages. Following the band will be prize-winning horses, goats and pets displaying their winning ribbons – no cattle this year.

The parade also showcases participating vintage tractors, collectable cars, motorcycles and also the latest vehicles available on the market today.

Programme of Events

8 am-5 pmHorse and pony events in the Main Ring and Rear Field

9 am-2 pmSheep shearing competitions

9 am-5 pmWood chopping events

9.30 am sharpBooth closes for judging

9.30 am-11amSheep judging

10 am-12noonGoat judging and poultry judging

10.30 am-

11.15 am Musical entertainment in front of the Grandstand

11 am-1pmDigger competition at the TG Contracting site

11.15 am-

12 noon Takaka Citizens Band perform under their gazebo

11.30 amBooth re-opens

12 noon Stihl v’s Husqvarna chainsaw competition

12 noon-1pmThe International Josh Grimaldi Show

1 pm Grand Parade

1.45 pmThe Vaulties - Equestrian vaulting team

2.15 pmTwo Fence Challenge - Elimination horse jump

There will also be a variety of Musicians, Vocalists and Dancers performing on stage throughout the day.

Pictured below, a blast from the past, the 1972 Golden Bay A&P Show Grand Parade.

Everything you need to know to enjoy the day

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• i kets on the day are at the Show Gate Children under yrs are free Gates open fro a with free parking ia odsons oad

• lease do not ring your dog to the show he Golden Bay e reation ark is a as an istri t Coun il o dog area hank you

• S is a aila le inside the e reation a ility

• irst id a aila le at edi a ulan e lo ated at the top of the hill y St ohn

• Spa e for resting a y feeding old water at the Se retary s ffi e Keith age Hall

• o al ohol ay e rought into the enue l ohol pur hased fro the li ensed ar or pro ided y spon sors ust e onsu ed within the area where pur hased or ser ed

f you need to know anything ore a out the show please onta t the Show Se retary ean edder urn or golden ayshow g ail o

• isit the Golden Bay Show on fa e ook for the latest updates facebook.com/goldenbayaandpshow

he Golden Bay Show wishes to thank all the any olunteers who prepare the grounds and help in so any other ways ithout olunteers the show would si ply not happen

he o ittee would also like to thank the any spon sors who generously support our show ea h year plus the Golden Bay ions Clu who an the gates ea h year the Golden Bay High S hool Senior d enture a ing ea who will take are of the parking paddo k and ulton Hogan who take are of traffi anage ent

he organisers look forward to seeing you at the Golden Bay Show this Saturday anuary

Motueka – Riwaka Bowling tournament

NBS Motueka Golf

The Saturday before Christmas saw a good crowd escaping the pre-xmas rush to enjoy the tranquility of the golf course. Format was a Russian Roulette Stableford pairs event which basically means you multiply the two scores. So if one partner scores a zero on a hole then it doesn’t really matter what you multiply it by, the end result is going to be a zero!

Obviously there weren’t any zeros on June and Stan Patchings scorecard as they won with an excellent score of 88.

Second were Barrie Walker and Brian McKay on 85.

Third Peter Tudberry and Paul Hay on 81.

Fourth Peter Cederman and Stu Dixon on 80. There were eleven twos on the day with Bernie Hedges and Dennis Wright scoring two each. Bad luck guys as there was no jackpot. Lower Moutere closest to the pins were scored by Gerda Bruinsma and Dennis Wright (very close Dennis!)

Motueka Cricket Club - Second Grade Lion Foundation Motueka Vs Athletic College Old Boys 21/12/2019

Above and below: Under a hazy sky bowlers focus on the competition. was played in great spirits and the weather played along although the windy conditions on Saturday morning proved a bit of a test for the bowlers.

The 2-day Golden Edge Nelson Pine, Hays Plumbing Motueka – Riwaka tournament hosted by the Motueka and Riwaka Bowling Clubs was held on January 4 and 5.

90 players made up the 30 teams with bowlers visiting from United, Stoke,

Mapua, Tahuna, Nelson, Wakefield, Richmond and Pohara clubs.

The teams played a round robin on the Saturday and then were divided into three sections of 8 and 1 of 6 on Sunday depending on where they finished on Saturday.

“The tournament

Results

Division 1 –

First – Craig Fowler, Dave Currie, Sheryl Riordan (3 wins, 23 ends, 44 points)

John Mills Ramage, Wendy Mills Ramage (3 wins, 22 ends, 47 points)

Division 3 –

Congratulations to all the winners,” say organisers.

This tournament will take place again next year on January 2 & 3.

Second – Maurice Dodsworth, Barry Chinnery, Steve Ford (3 wins, 20 ends, 41 points)

Third – Murray Foskett, Gary Richards, Selwyn Kotua (2.5 wins, 20 ends, 39 points)

Fourth – Kath Newth, Lynden Penketh, Neville Mannis (2.5 wins, 20 ends, 33 points)

Division 2 –

First - John Orbell, Mary Orbell, Bevan Grant (4 wins, 22 ends, 53 points)

Second - Tom Carpenter, Ernie McKnight, Rod Cook (3 wins, 25 ends, 60 points)

Third - Julie Hall,

First - Barry Yeatman, Sue Yeatman, Peter Fitzwater (4 wins, 24 ends, 52 points)

Second - George Barbir, Paul Baken, Graeme Jhonson (3 wins, 22 ends, 47 points)

Third – Bruce Smith, Stu Ptersen, Joan Forsyth (3 wins, 22 ends, 39 points)

Division 4 –

First – Vince Bloomfield, Nick Fritz, Baz Smith (3 wins, 22 ends, 32 points)

Second – Maraa Duncan, Matt Thwaites, Val Thomsen (3 wins, 21 ends, 52 points)

Athletic College Old Boys came to Memorial Park on Saturday, 21 December and were asked to bat when Motueka won the toss. The pitch was a bit tacky having been rained on a couple of times during the week and patient batting was required, however ACOB began by throwing the bat at it and duly lost their openers early. K Loghry (32 off 19 balls) had some success attacking but when he fell in the 13th over they were 64 for 4. A few more runs were earned in the middle order but Motueka kept chipping away with all the bowlers taking wickets and skipper Troy Stevenson taking 3 for 29 off 6 overs. The tail didn’t cause too many issues and ACOB were all out for 122 in

the 30th over. Motueka lost an early wicket in reply but opener Sam Sturks (38) stuck it out for much of the game against some good bowling and a stilltricky pitch. Another couple of wickets fell at the other end with the score at 35 and then 45 until Sam finally fell with the score at 78 for 4 in the 18th over. Justin Hobbs played defensively this time for his 38 not out, the hard graft from him and his partners seeing the Wekas home five wickets down, also in the 30th over. Lion Foundation Motueka go into the second half of the season sitting at the top of the table (alongside Wakatu Gold) with 7 wins, no losses and three matches abandoned due to rain.

Motueka

Bowling Club

Results from the tournament on Saturday, 28 December.

Sponsor for the day – Motueka Bowling Club

Pool Division

1st place – Ron and Rae Inglis (3 wins, 25 ends and 61 points)

2nd place – Barbara McGregor and Lorraine Arnold from United (3 wins, 23 ends and 47 points)

3rd place – Steve and Olive Ferguson from Motueka (3 wins, 23 ends and 43 points)

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AGE CONCERNTEA & TALK every Wednesday 65 and over 24a Tudor Street ph 035284120 GateWay.

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 3037 or Lloyd 544 2636

BRAVE HEARTS confidential support group for family who are close to someone with an addiction. Next meeting is Thursday 13 February @ 7pm Family Service Centre, Motueka. Details Linda 0274476435.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy St, 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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DO YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM? Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.

FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS Movie and morning tea with pizza. This Friday 17th. 10:30am to 12:30pm at Tasman Bible Church. For more information: Jane 5266709

FUN, FITNESS & FRIENDSHIP Leisure Marching. Motueka Veteranettes. Join us for practices, coffee and occasional travel. Contacts Carole 528 9048 or 027 325 1968 / Betty 528 6901 or 021 120 9248.

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING The Shed is a day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 03-5284120 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor street Motueka.

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.

KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.

MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION for people affected by and/or supporting someone with cancer.

Tuesdays 1pm Fairfield House $3 donation to Cancer Society phone 539 1137

MOTUEKAAIKIDO Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 0212050143

MOTUEKA CAMERA CLUB - Please note new venue St John Ambulance Hall, Courtney Street, Motueka, 1st Monday of month, at 7.30pm. All experience welcome. Contact Cushla 5286548. www. motuekacameraclub.nz

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MOTUEKA COMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE for small group meetings – very reasonable rates. Please contact Rae or Gaile on 03 528 0404 or drop in and see us Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm.

MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER CLUB

Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor St Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details.

NEW 2 MOT 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.

NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. On Saturday and Sunday 18th & 19th, the train will run continuously to and from Grove Station stopping at Neale Park, in conjunction with the Kite Festival. The Railcar will run daily from 20th January.

NELSON TROUT FISHING CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, Fish & Game Rooms, 66/74 Champion Road, Stoke. Seasoned trout fisher or getting started, the club offers something for everyone. Phone 035476432, Email secretary@nelsontroutfishingclub. com or visit www.nelsontroutfishingclub.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

SOCIALBOWLS Every Monday & Wednesday 1:15pm - 3pm. Motueka Senior Citizens, 10 Pah St, Motueka. Come along and have some fun. Phone Terry 528 7104 for more info.

SUMMER CELEBRATION RETRO AND VINTAGE MARKET Sunday 19 January, 9am to 3pm, Stoke Memorial Hall. Stall spaces still available. Ph: Lois 0274380807

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TEA & TALK FOR THOSE AGED 65+ Morning tea is provided. Every Wednesdays at The Shed, 24a Tudor Street, Motueka and every second Wednesday in the Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Takaka, from 10am to 11.30am.

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Richard slipped away on Thursday 2nd January 2020 at Woodlands Nursing Home, Motueka. Dearly loved husband of Rowena, loved father of Daniel and Andrzej. To honour Richard’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A memorial time will be advised at a later date.

Anisy’s Tasman Funeral Home, Nelson 03 5441129

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03.09.1956 - 11.01.2018

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near

Still loved Still missed and very clear.

From your loving family. Wife Viv, Children, Daniel & Hayley & her partner Steve and your number one grandson Jack. Tights lines & keep on truckin.

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Charles Fraser Fraser died suddenly and peacefully on the 6th December 2019 in the garden at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital. A loved and loving gentleman to his family and friends. Remarkable and talented in his many endeavours and the go to person for everyones practical problems. Fraser was given a natural burial by his family and a celebration of his life will follow on the 25th January 2020 as an open day between 10am and 4pm at 229 Little Sydney Valley.

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garage sale WH AKAREWA ST Saturday 18th. Just past Douglas Rd. Tools, clothes, general household stuff. Signs out 9am.

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LOST WRIST WATCH

On High Street outside of Bloom. Brown Leather strap, ‘gold’ case, Roman numerals on the face and it is a wind up, so may appear to not work. It was my great Grandmothers. Handsomely rewarded with good vibes if returned. Thank you. 021 182 2042

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THANKYOUVE RY

MUCH for supporting our Fundraising Raffles and Quiz nights this year: New World, Countdown, The Warehouse, Wilsons Abel Tasman, Kmart, Whitwells, The Sprig and Fern, Dave and Lola. Your support was much appreciated.

Christmas Raffle Winners: 1st Tess AK, 2nd Dee Motueka, 3rd Ella Mapua.

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antiques

$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

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TASMAN BLASTING SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nz or office@tasmansodablasting.co.nz

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

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Fast times recorded at popular New Year’s Day 5 & 10km Monaco races by strong field

A smoky haze in the sky over the Monaco Peninsula blocked the sun from shining and made running conditions much more pleasant for the 13th annual Monaco 5 & 10 km races on New Year’s day.

For many of the 134 participants, this event provided them with the opportunity to ‘start the year the way they meant it to be’, having New Year resolutions to raise their fitness levels and so improve their health and wellbeing. However, for the seasoned runners, competition was strong and some very fast times were recorded. In the 10km race the first runner home was Angus Wemyss, 35.34mins, just 30 seconds ahead of Hayden Squance. Up and coming young runner, Matt Bowen, came home in third place in an impressive time of 37.30mins. Julia Grant ran strongly to finish in 37.41mins and was

the first woman home. Alan West, 71.14mins, was the clear winner in the walking section.

In the 5km event, Josh Barry finished first in a fast time of 17.39mins, with Lizzie Thomas

the first woman home in 23.17mins. Steve Pauling led the walkers home in 33.59mins.

Race organizer, Stu Hague from Athletics Nelson, was delighted with the record turnout

The early runners and walkers start out from the Monaco Reserve during the New Year’s day event.

for the event, which raised a large sum of money to subsidise the travel costs

of Nelson’s Junior Athletes to compete in events throughout New Zealand.