The Guardian - 15 July 2020

Big-hearted volunteers step aside

Faith Wells and Elaine Wilson have held the volunteer positions of secretary and president of Motueka’s NZ Red Cross Op-Shop for the previous 11 years. On Friday they stepped down as “chief cook and bottle washer”, but both assured they’ll continue working in the shop, as they have both done so since 1992.

Seeking volunteer heroes to reach more riders and change more lives

Riding for the Disabled offers New Zealand’s only accredited horseassisted therapy programme. The organisation enhances the lives of the 3,200 people who ride each year, with the benefits extending out to their families, schools and wider communities.

“Our qualified teams work with riders of all ages and their families to create fun, goal-based programmes specific to each person’s unique abilities, designed to build their physical and emotional strength,” says NZRDA Chief Executive, Jill Laplanche, who has recently visited Motueka RDA.

“My visit to the RDA groups at the top of the South Island really highlighted how important community support is for RDA. The team at Motueka RDA are really keen to extend their serv -

ices and reach more riders, but they need help from within the community to do that. There are great facilities and horses but more people are needed to help with building the programme back up. This is such an asset for this community and we need to see it thriving.”

Motueka RDA is one of 54 groups located across New Zealand. Each group relies on having enough dedicated volunteers to make the programme available.

“You don’t have to be a ‘horse person’ to volunteer and volunteering is for all ages from 14 years and older. RDA needs all kinds of help from setting up refreshments and maintaining pastures and fences, to assisting with rides and caring for the horses. It doesn’t matter whether you have a lot of time to spare, or just a little.

“Whatever you can do is welcome,” says volunteer, Jeanette.

“What’s great is that while we’re the people helping to provide the programme, being involved often gives as much back to us volunteers. Seeing the smile of joy and achievement on the face of a child whose

daily life is full of challenges is so special,” says Christine, another volunteer.

Jeanette advises that the Motueka RDA is always looking for more volunteers so they can reach more riders and change more lives. “We can’t do this without more people. We’re keen

to talk to anyone who might be interested in helping us.”

For more information contact: Jeanette at motuekarda@hotmail.com

For more about Motueka RDA, go to their Facebook page - MotuekaRiding-for-theDisabled

Pony riding was one of the hot choices at a previous Motueka RDA open day, and Elixir Weir was loving her ride on Rama, ably supported by Lareesha and Heather.

Shaving for a cure

When his father was going through chemotherapy three years ago and losing his hair as a result, Motueka’s Daniel Hovenden was inspired to shave his own head in solidarity.

So, together with three mates in Christchurch he shaved his head. And, now he’s set to go under the clippers once again.

Signing up for the Shave the Boss event run by Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand, Daniel along with a couple of workmates from Houston Motors in Nelson is preparing to shave his head on Thursday, 16 July. “My hair is reasonably long, it’s definitely due for a haircut and this is the best and easiest way for a haircut,” says Daniel.

The fundraising event will raise money to help find more effective treatments to save lives and make sure people with cancer receive the support they need to get through. Seven people each day learn they have blood cancer. With no direct government funding, fundraising is essential to allow Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand’s (LBC) lifechanging work to continue. The organisa-

tion aims to ease the emotional and practical burden carried by patients and invests in research to find a cure.

“It’s so important to support this. The treatment and care Dad received was just amazing,” says Daniel.

The cause of blood cancers is unknown and can strike anyone, of any age, at any time, without warning.

Daniel and his mates have offered NMIT’s hairdressing students the opportunity to wield the clippers and say they have warm beanies on hand, while also hoping to convince others in their workplace to join them.

“Our manager’s already bald so there’s no point in asking him.”

To support Daniel’s fundraising efforts please donate viahttps://shaveforacure. everydayhero.com/ nz/houston-motorsnelson

Other bosses and workplaces are also encouraged to take part, so gather the staff, build a team and make a fun day of it. Every shaved head is another shave closer to finding a cure for blood cancer. Learn more here at https:// shaveforacure.co.nz/ shave-the-boss/

Tremayne Collings, Daniel Hovenden and Chris Wangner are shaving their heads tomorrow to raise money for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.

Should returning Kiwis be footing their quarantine bill?

David Catling Wellington “No because they’re coming home.”

Rachael Fabish Motueka “No, I think the government should pay for it.”

Gregory Stanton Wellington “No, we should look after them.”

John Griffiths Richmond “Yes, from now on in, they should have come home earlier.”

Korbyn Wilson, Jethro Dalton, Maddox Boyd and Zane Anderson on their way to the skate-park last Thursday.

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John Middleton, Kyle Sutcliffe and Zac Roberts have travelled the country playing mini-golf courses to raise money for The Mental Health Foundation. Top right and below: The Par Four boys on the Kaiteriteri course.

They’ve travelled the length and breadth of the country playing mini-golf courses to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation.

So it’s a pretty trusty review when the trio of John Middleton, Zac Roberts and Kyle Sutcliffe say our local mini-golf course at Kaiteriteri is one of the more picturesque.

“It’s definitely one of the most beautiful mini-golf courses with the beach right there,” says John.

John grew up in Motueka, attending Riwaka School followed by Motueka High School, so relished the opportunity to revisit his old stomping ground. Currently completing a PhD in Linguistics at Auckland

University, for the nationwide lockdown John and two friends, Zac Roberts and Kyle Sutcliffe moved in to an Auckland flat together. The trio had all played mini-golf on a few occasions in the past, using it as an opportunity to get out of the house and catch up. So during lockdown when Zac suggested the three of them conquer every mini-golf course in the country it wasn’t a bolt out of the blue, but it was still a “stupid idea” says John. That “stupid” idea came to fruition, soon becoming a “sensational” idea. Together they began investigating the 95 course options nationwide, and with 10 not open John says they “pretty

much nailed the rest”.

Despite their golfing skills not really improving, they’ve had a mighty adventure, and after surpassing their initial fundraising target of $1000 before they’d even departed, the guys have raised an impressive $6,400 for the Foundation.

“We chose the Mental Health Foundation as we’ve all gone through little bits of tough times and I also had a friend in Motueka kill himself. So it was definitely the charity we felt closest to,” says John.

Paying for the trip themselves, they travelled in a “small” Britz campervan with just two double beds for the three of them.

“The winner of each day’s game would

get a bed to himself. There was definitely someone who was a clear loser, needless to say I didn’t have a bed on my own much.”

Many an evening on their tour was spent sitting in the van dissecting that day’s course, “way too much”.

“We decided that what makes a good hole is if you can get a hole in one on it and also a five, it makes it a good hole. It adds to the pressure and fun of it.”

On Saturday night they celebrated the completion of their epic adventure at Auckland’s Holey Moley Golf Club with one final round.

“It’s been a great experience and raising money for a good cause has been great.”

Local knitters unite for Eastern-European orphans

Teddy bears, socks, toothbrushes, embroidery kits and various other knitted items filled Motueka’s St Thomas’ Church on Monday, 6 July all bound for Eastern Europe.

Every year, keen knitters from around New Zealand put their skills to use for the people in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania and Ukraine as part of ‘Operation Cover-up’.

The initiative run by Christian charity ‘Mission without Borders’ sees all the collected items bundled into shipping containers and sent off to countries where winter temperatures can plummet to minus 25. Here the goods make a difference to the thousands of children living as orphans in state institutions across EasternEurope that Mission without Borders works with.

The Christian organisation serves children, families and elderly people suffering poverty. Through practical and spiritual support they give hope by meeting urgent needs and building self-sufficient communities.

Local knitter Helen Bisley has been

involved with the charity for more than 10 years and the local coordinator of Operation Cover-up for the last five.

“These people have nothing, they are living in hovals. There’s no WINZ or anything over there, their governments don’t help,” says Helen. “They desperately need toiletries and stationary such as books for school. A family of six had one toothbrush between them for an entire year.”

This year as the charity celebrates 20 years of Operation Cover-up, each branch is creating a special

square to contribute toward a large blanket.

Soup kitchens in Eastern-Europe are serving up as many as 50,000 soups each day, an example Helen says of how “grim” the situation is for those people.

“There are literally tens of thousands of orphans in some of those countries, so it’s important and nice to be able to do something that makes such a difference.”

Although visitor numbers to the church on Monday were down on previous years, ladies from Takaka brought over a whole car load of

goodies and knitted items, including amazing teddy bears made from old socks.

A nine-year-old local girl also contributed a pair of her knitted socks and Helen put together some embroidery kits as some of the orphans have a Romani Gypsy heritage and embroidery is a big part of their culture. For months prior to the collection Helen lovingly redresses Barbie dolls with intricately knitted garments to light up little girls’ lives, an impressive effort for the nearly 90-year-old. “We all do it for the kids.”

Margaret Faulkner, Helen Bisley and Jan Riley show off knitted items bound for Eastern-Europe.

Memoir of life’s dedication to restore land to natives up for Award

Golden Bay anthropologist Judith Hoch (pictured above right) has had her memoir ‘Prophecy on the River: My Journey to Waitaha’ named as a finalist in the Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Literary Competition.

“It’s so nice to have done the hard yards and have someone recognise that. I’m very excited to be a finalist,” says Judith.

Prophecy on the River is about Judith and her husband, John’s struggle to restore newly-purchased land to native forest.

“The forest, on our forty-acre bird reserve, is our greatest work where my husband and I have planted and cared for thousands of trees over the past decades. I am passionate about birds and about restoring the environment for them here in New Zealand.”

Reviewer Isobel Blackthorn says the “well-written and thoughtful” memoir is one of discovery, appreciation, deep engagement and cherishing of indigenous ways of knowing.

Judith was brought up in the Pennsylvanian countryside before moving to Florida at a young age. But it was the time living in the countryside that Judith cherished.

“I love the forest, always have always will. What we do as kids sticks with us. The forest has always lived very large in my dreams and life. It makes me happy every day.”

It was while living in Miami they resolved to be “in some place more sustainable” and thus the move to New Zealand was made.

So in 1980 the couple purchased their

property at Wainui Bay that “fit exactly what we wanted”, and set about returning the land to natives.

“There couldn’t be a more rewarding challenge in our lifetime. I can’t tell you how much I love this place.”

The memoir includes her encounters with ancient, majestic trees and with spirits that inhabit waterways; and her struggle with neighbours who despoil the land. Her story is said to be compelling, with easy flowing narrative providing an experience that is both moving and motivating.

Award winners will be announced at Auckland’s Royal Yacht Squadron in August receiving an impressive $10,000 prize. “If I win I’d give a couple of thousand to people who really need it and employ an assistant for at least a couple of months.”

Judith is in fine company of other finalists, the Award’s judges spokesperson Linda Cassells says this year’s Book category finalists all tell compelling stories, from all genres that will be of wide appeal.

“We enjoyed the intellectual rigour of this year’s finalists’ books, particularly where spirituality overlaps with mysticism, psychology and religion. They address challenging topics including death and depression with great wisdom and insight,” says Linda.

Winner or not, one thing that will remain constant is Judith and John’s care and love for the environment.

“We will keep planting trees, and aim to make it more diverse, while keeping weeds out. It’s amazing the unwanted plants that show up.”

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As unfussy eaters the wild goats that frequent Ron and Sue Post’s land at the head of the Brooklyn Valley aren’t completely unwelcome as they devour gorse and other unwanted weeds.

But left unchecked they’d pose a real problem namely due to their prolific breeding rate, with some breeding as young as 4-month-olds. So for the last decade, Ron, with the help of others, has carried out 2-3 musters each year, carting them off to a meat-works in Wellington.

The initial muster was a bit of a “nonevent” says Ron, so a week later they made “a serious plan of attack”.

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With the weather on their side, the McClean family from Baton Valley with their dog team joined Ron and managed to pen up over a hundred the same day. Acknowledging the goats’ intelligence, traps exemplifying kiwi ingenuity were laid,

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Come along and join us for a day or two at the Woodlands day programme for seniors, it’s sure to be the highlight of your week.

You’ll be able to meet new people, join in with a range of activities from scenic van trips to petanque, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch. Plus, our friendly staff are on hand to help out with anything you might need, so you can relax and enjoy your day.

The programme runs Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10am to 3pm. And with a pick-up and drop-off service, you don’t even have to worry about driving to us.

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including ramps over fences with a one-way entry, and enticed by apples, particularly royal gala, of which they appear fond of, the goats were cornered. “Once they’re penned up in the woolshed, they’re on death row.”

Exported all over the world, this latest mus-

ter takes the tally to 200 removed this year, a figure pleasing Ron as he envisages the pasture he’s reclaiming for his own stock.

“Once the door slams on the goats is when I finally relax and tell the driver not to bring ‘em back.”

Farming sheep and beef on his

1000 acres that borders Department of Conservation land, Ron says he doesn’t mind “a certain number” of the pests, and they can be a handy distraction.

“There’s a little bit of money in it, as compared to sheep they’re easy, sheep are bloody high maintenance.”

Only after the truck door is shut does Ron Post relax.

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Crisis continues as Kiwi face tough winter

New Zealand may now be out of lockdown, but many Kiwi are not out of crisis.

Most have never had to ask for help before.

Matariki Storytime

Thursday 16 July, 10-11am

Celebrate Matariki with stories and craft. Free family fun.

BookCafe at Motueka Library

Monday 20 July, 10.30-12pm

Discuss thought provoking topics. Topic: Where would you travel to, if you could go anywhere?

Motueka Library Building Bricks Club for children

Join our Building bricks club and make amazing creations at the Library. Adrian Barbour, a local Bricks enthusiast facilitates this group. The bricks are generously supplied by the Christchurch User group. 27 July, 3.30-5pm

Scrabble

Wednesdays 1.30-4pm

Bring a friend or meet new people. Scrabble boards available in the Library,

Chess & Yahtzee at Motueka Library

Do you enjoy a game of Chess or Yahtzee? Games available at Motueka Library on Thursday afternoons, 2pm4pm, or anytime that suits you. Bring a friend, meet new people. Alternatively, leave your name and number at the Library and we will coordinate players. Ph 528 1047

High Tea Fridays

As a growing number of New Zealanders struggle with a post-Covid-19 world of job loss and financial stress, The Salvation Army Te Ope Whakaora is the Army that brings life – and with it, hope.

They experienced unprecedented increases in demand for their services during Covid-19. This winter they are rolling up their sleeves again to support the expected surge in the number of vulnerable New Zealanders who will face tough choices over which essentials they can cover on a low income.

Many work in our hardest-hit industries, such as hospitality and seasonal work. Others are migrant workers, with English as a second language, or work in unstable zero-hour contracts.

“We’re on the crest of a wave, but that wave’s going to crash,” says Jono Bell, the Army’s Territorial Director of Community Ministries.

“The Government put great support systems in place during lockdown, it’s the longterm support that is going to be needed.”

After the Global Financial Crisis of 2008/9, The Salvation Army saw a hundred percent increase in demand for our services for the following four years. A similar or increased level of need is being predicted again.

The Salvation Army’s Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit (SPPU) Analyst Ronji Tanielu says 10 percent of New Zealanders are expected to be without a job by December.

“Many people on low incomes don’t have buffers, they don’t have savings, they don’t have job flexibility. We expect there

will be a huge impact going forward for quite a long time. And the impact will be across the board—housing, child poverty, food insecurity and addictions.”

Jono Bell agrees, “We have migrants, and we have a new cohort of New Zealanders who are experiencing financial difficulties for the first time in their lives. But it’s the 10 percent of the most impoverished who will once again suffer the most.

“As stress and anxiety and hardship increase as people struggle to cope with reduced or very little income, we expect to see an increase in addictions, suicide and violence—people struggling to find ways to cope.”

With your support, The Salvation Army will continue to empower people to move from crisis to independence through programmes like financial mentoring, which will ease the stress of a sudden loss of income; coun-

selling, drug, alcohol and gambling addiction help; longterm, affordable social housing; and Positive Lifestyle programmes that promote mental wellbeing and hope for the future.

Please give what you can to The Salvation Army Winter Appeal July 6 – July 31, 2020

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Lockdown in numbers

23 March to – 25 May 2020

36,972 food parcels given out

11,242 first-time clients

717 helped with clothing, linen or household packages

4713 budgeting hours with clients

21,219 text enquiries for assistance

More than 6000 requests for help across all their services through their 0800 number.

Join us for High Tea every Friday in July

Here at Summerset Richmond Ranges, we know that the last few months haven’t been easy, so to help the return to getting out and about, we’re putting on High Tea, every Friday for the whole month of July!

Just pop along anytime between 10am and 3pm, on any Friday in July that suits you, and enjoy a range of delicious food and warm drinks on us.

And whilst you’re here, why not also get a taste of the Summerset life that our residents love so much. Our team would be more than happy to show you around our stunning village and the brand new two and threebedroom homes available now.

For more information, give Tim a call on 03 744 3432, or email richmond.sales@summerset.co.nz. We’re looking forward to seeing you!

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Free creative workshops for youth return

With support from the Tasman District Creative Communities the Mot Youth Acre are once again offering a series of Creative Workshops for Youth.

The workshops are free for youth aged from 12-18.

UK born drummer, percussionist, guitarist, singer and performer Lenny Chick will take the first workshop next Tuesday, 21 July from 4-6pm. The workshop explores Rythmatics, which is maths and rhythm “splodged” together. But Lenny assures there’s no need to panic, “it’s not your normal kind of maths, there’s no sitting down with textbooks in this class”. Instead it’s all about fun, using your body (hands, feet, chest, stomp, voice) and mind to create all sorts of rhythms.

On Tuesday, 28 July from 4-6pm the Twisty Twins are offering a fun introduction to partner acrobatics, that’ll include dress-up

fun and performance opportunities.

Tuesday, 4 August from 4-6pm has Jen Hyde from Theatre of Liberation offering games to explore how power operates in our lives, and how to work towards authentic relationships. There’s no performers and spectators, but there’s lots of interacting and embodying. The nuts and bolts is those attending will be playing games together.

Tuesday, 11 August from 4-6pm will access practice for expressing your sense of self, capturing your thoughts, initiating your ideas and dreaming of our desires during Harry Townsend’s Creative Writing workshop. It’s an invitation to plant your posterior and write, your experiences are ready to become materialised.

Tuesday, 18 August from 4-6pm Jen Hyde is back to teach the art of Stencil Making. You can design and create your own sten-

cil art. Stencils can be used for screen printing, graffiti and street art, fibre and fabric projects. You will get the chance to design and cut out your own stencil that you will practice spraying or painting and take home.

Thursday, 27 August from 3.15-5.15pm at Motueka’s Recreation Centre, aerial silks art ist Beck Finn will host a workshop where you will be building strength, flexibility, coordination and con fidence.

Hanging upside down on the aerial silk has many benefits, increasing circulation to the brain, helping to improve memory, concentration, aware ness and stress relief. Beginners are wel come.

You must register your interest on Mot Youth Acre Facebook page or email Paul Johnson, Motueka Community Youth worker on motuekaco ordinator@gmail.com

Pink Ribbon brunch at RSA

Motueka Memorial RSA are happy to be hosting a Pink Ribbon Brunch this year at the Motueka RSA on Saturday, 25 July at 10.30am.

Tickets are $20 each and available from the office at the Motueka RSA during office hours Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3pm. All profits from the ticket sales will go to the Pink Ribbon appeal.

Raffles with great prizes will be held to raise money for the Casting for Recovery retreat which hosts a weekend fly-fishing for women who have had breast cancer. The participants learn the art of fly fishing during their stay in the

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five-star accommodation of Owen River Lodge, near Murchison, where they can relax and be spoilt.

Brunch tickets are limited to 200 so get in quick and support this Pink Ribbon event. dur

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1980-2020 Motueka and District Historical Association

History was made when 40 years of the Motueka and District Historical Association (1980) was celebrated recently with the cutting of a cake by inaugural member Jennie Askew.

As she reminisced on the many projects, trips and meetings she had attended Jennie wondered how the years had gone so quickly.

Led by the enthusiasm of Rev John Crozier, a former missionary to India, the small band were straight into collecting and researching for their first journal.

Over the years the collections have grown and are now a very important part of our local history.

comer to the group. From the Dehra Doon Drummonds, John now lives in Dovedale after being away following his army career. There are several other Drummonds from the same clan who are members- Christine King nee Atkins and Catriona Williamson nee Drummond in Collingwood and Brodie Goodall back home from Auckland. Right: John and Jennie take the cakecutting honours at the celebration.

The Nelson and Motueka Live Poets group is excited to host Baton Valley’s Richard Lublow next Wednesday, 22 July.

Poetry has always been Richard’s friend. A lover of the classics, Richard loathed the intellectual snobbery people associated with them.

As a young man he

lived his life in a bubble of the past, working for his father on his bankrupt farm. Studying extramurally, he gained qualifications in farm business management and wool classing which led him to university for a while, a terrifying prospect for the country boy.

His poetry is mostly a reflection of the back

country landscape and the characters that live there. To Richard, poetry can be a letter to himself written in rhyme to construct his thoughts, feelings and make sense of them, or just to try and entertain.

Head along to the Motueka Yacht Club to enjoy Richard’s poetry from 7pm.

Sharing the knowledge they contain is by way of a Research Room at the Motueka Museum and a continuing number of books and journals.

Although member numbers attending meetings remains small, the interest in history has grown hugely by way of social media.

Re-elected president John Drummond is a cousin of Jennie’s but is a relative new-

Richard Lublow is reciting his poetry on Wednesday, 22 July at Motueka’s Yacht Club.

Outward Bound scholarships available for those with physical or intellectual disabilities

Outward Bound, located in the Marlborough Sounds is renowned for helping participants reach their full potential through challenge in the great outdoors. Their classrooms are the mountains, bush and waterways in a beautiful corner of Aotearoa.

Scholarships are currently available for individuals living with physical or intellectual disabilities to attend their Horizons, Activate and Aspire courses that are taking place over the next six months.

For participants aged 18 and over, the eight-day Horizons course will see them take their independence to the next level with the course adapted for those with intellectual disabilities. Placed in a team of 12 others with a range of intellectual disabilities, they work together as

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a team and support one another to overcome the week’s challenges. From sailing to high ropes, all sorts of new activities will be experienced ensuring upon their return home they are equipped with the motivation to try out new experiences and test boundaries.

Past participants on the Horizons course has included those with Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome and Williams Syndrome.

The Activate course allows those aged 18 plus with a physical disability to experience the challenge and adventure of an Outward Bound course. It’s an opportunity to really see what you’re truly capable of achieving by breaking preconceptions of physical limitations and test boundaries. During the eight-day course, confidence will be built to challenge

participants, a philosophy that can then be transferred into everyday life. Upon completion past participants that include those with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, arthritis and amputees have returned home with the courage and determination to achieve various goals they’ve set themselves.

The eight-day Aspire course is for those aged 20 plus and is a low impact version of Outward Bound’s eight-day Discovery course which is suitable for people with a mild physical impairment.

Just like any other Outward Bound course, those on it will experience activities like sailing, rock climbing, kayaking and high ropes, but Aspire is designed to exclude high impact activities such as running or carrying a heavy pack.

Participants need to be able to take part in a full day of activities with rest breaks, comfortably walk a minimum of 2kms over uneven terrain and get up and down five flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to sit without back support, for example in a kayak, and be comfortable in and around the water.

Caroline Campbell is the Adapted Course manager and can be contacted for further information on the courses and the scholarships available by emailing ccampbell@ outwardbound.co.nz

“To me Outward Bound is all about empowering people, allowing individuals to find their own voice and connect with our beautiful environment. I love that I can be the starting point for someone’s Outward Bound journey,” says Caroline.

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Motueka’s NZ Red Cross shop’s celebration for their long-serving president and secretary.

Left: Bronwyn Bailey and Margaret Tapper.

Right: Jan Bensemann and Colin Wilson.

Left: Di Fairhall and Heather Lee.

Right: Pat Frater and Jenny Dixon-Didier.

Doug Hattersley, Marilyn Pegram, Leila Ravagli, Margaret Nixon, Ken Milligan and Julie Creighton.

A treasure trove of temptation

If you’ve been past the Motueka Floral Studio in the last week, you would have noticed some changes. Local talent Alison Hickmott is the new owner of the much-loved High Street business. A dedicated crafter, Alison has added a range of haberdashery to the studio. You’ll still find the finest selection of lollies in Motueka and of course gorgeous floral blooms.

Alison had been considering opening a store in High Street for some time.

“When Lisa, the prior owner was leaving to focus on the Floral Bar, I called into to wish her all the best. We got to talking, and everything seemed to fall into place,” says Alison with a warm smile.

“I was looking for a store with the right combination of elements, as I wanted to offer haberdashery alongside other products.”

Alison has been training with award winning florist, Lisa at the Floral Bar in Richmond’s Waring Carpark, learning an array of floral arrangement techniques and artistry. It’s important to Alison to continue creating the quality bouquets Motueka Floral Studio is known for.

Step inside the Motueka Floral Studio and you’ll discover gorgeous fragrant flowers, mouth-watering lollies and all kinds of treasures including a stash of haberdashery on offer.

Colourful vibrant umbrellas beckon on an overcast day, soft gorgeous wool is waiting to be knitted into a cozy jersey or a warm hat. Award winning, decadent Chocolate Brown entices chocolate lovers and you’ll also find a variety of thoughtful gift ideas.

Alison’s haberdashery display will tempt local crafters. She stocks quilting blades and rotary cutters, Mettler thread, buttons, zips, hook and loop, knitting needles, quality dress making shears and sewing machine needles. Alison is happy to order in any items you may require, just ask.

To celebrate her new venture, Alison is running a competition, simply stop instore and guess how many lollies are in the jar. The nearest guess will win the jar of lollies!

Next time you are looking for flowers, a special gift, wool for knitting or needles for your sewing machine, stop in to the Motueka Floral Studio and talk to Alison, she’s warm, friendly and only too happy to help.

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On the Main Road in Riwaka you’ll find NS Rogers, a family owned business that pumps more than fuel. Becky and Nathan Johns run this much loved local business which has been in Becky’s family for more than 49 years.

To the untrained eye, NS Rogers appears to be a Challenge Fuel stop alongside a parts showroom, but they offer so much more. They are a NZ Post Delivery Centre, a place to pick up a few groceries, hot food, fresh sandwiches and a muffin, somewhere to have your tractor repaired or hire a trailer and a business who values and cares about their local community.

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You will find a wide range of sprayer, tractor and automotive parts in the dedicated showroom. From spray nozzles to fan units, filters and oil, handy tools, PTO shafts, car batteries, nuts and bolts....they have it all! There is a welcoming customer waiting area should you be waiting for your vehicle to be serviced or repaired, relax on their comfy chairs and enjoy the atmosphere. Horticultural sprayers, servicing, repairs, spare parts and engineering

Our Mobile sprayer technicians Nathan and Weale are available for on-site sprayer servicing, repairs and calibrations of farm sprayers. NS Rogers offer a pick-up service for sprayers needing to come into the workshop for their annual service or repairs.

A break down or time out for servicing equipment can be incredibly inconvenient and costs you valuable time. That’s why NS Rogers mobile sprayer service is available after hours.

They service all makes and models of sprayers and carry an extensive stock of sprayer parts.

NS Rogers are your local Cropland Agents and have a wide range of sprayer parts for all makes and models of sprayers Bertolini, Silvan and C-Dax.

Heavy equipment servicing and repairs

At NS Rogers they are your one stop shop for heavy equipment servicing and repairs. From excavators, loaders, and all types of forestry and construction equipment to cat digger repair and servicing, they will make sure you are up and running in no time.

Nathan has over 25 years of experience as a qualified Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician, with expertise in the forestry, construction, and mining industries.

Phil has experience in forestry, mining, commercial fishing, and heavy road transport industries, with over 17 years under his belt. He can also turn his hand to light engineering, and old tractor restoration.

Matt is a fully qualified Automotive Technician as well as a Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician. He has 15 years’ experience in the automotive, forestry, mining, and construction industries.

NS Rogers are your local Kubota Construction Service Agents, and service all makes and models.

NS Rogers are Kubota service agents

Engineering workshop, tractor servicing and repairs, farm machinery services

There is a fully equipped engineering workshop on site for all general engineering and repairs. If you need a new hydraulic hose or small engineering repairs stop by the workshop, you’ll be sorted in no time.

NS Rogers are your local Nelson Province New Holland & Kubota Service Agents.

Sean is their tractor technician for tractor and machinery servicing and repairs with over 11 years experience. They service all makes and models. Their friendly staff in the parts department will be able to assist you to identify and access parts quickly and accurately and help with any queries you have.

Automotive Workshop

Our Automotive workshop is run by Dean our qualified automotive technician with over 28 years’ experience. Alongside Dean, we also have our new apprentice Oscar. Oscar started working in the summer holidays for NS Rogers as a forecourt attendant during his high school years. It is great to have him re-join the team and to see his enthusiasm for learning the automotive trade.

Our workshop hours are 8am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

*Warrant of Fitness Checks

*Automotive Servicing

*Oil Change

*Pre-purchase Inspections

*Coolant System Flush

*Courtesy Car

*Free local pick up/delivery service

*Automatic Transmission Flush

*Brake and Tyre Check

*Diagnostic Service

*Wheel Alignment

*Puncture Repair

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Community-driven

Our community is our lifeblood, while NS Rogers do get many customers from out of town, “the locals” are who they represent. To that end, they try to give as much back by way of sponsorship and local initiatives. What gives their team the greatest pleasure is giving back by sponsoring local organisations, local schools and sports clubs. Becky and Nathan know how difficult it is to get funding nowadays and this is their way of helping our community and others to reach their goals and fulfil their dreams.

Exactly what you’re looking for!

Did you know we have one of the best Holiday Parks in New Zealand right here in Motueka? Yes it’s true. Motueka TOP 10 is part of a network of fifty quality New Zealand Holiday Parks. There are only three TOP 10 Holiday Parks who have been given “Premium” status within the organization. Motueka TOP10 is one of them, and the only Premium TOP 10 Holiday Park in the South Island. That’s amazing! Ashlee and Ben have just celebrated one year of ownership and they’ve been working hard to ensure their Holiday Park is one of the best in the country.

If you are looking for a place to stay or need to book accommodation for visitors, Motueka TOP 10 should be your first choice.

From camp sites to quality motel units, they are happy to take care of your accommodation requirements. Because when it comes to hospitality, you would be hard pressed to find a friendlier team. Last year Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park received the “2019 Customer Service Award”.

“We are extremely proud and honoured to receive this award and even more proud of our team and the superb effort they put in at Motueka TOP 10 to achieve this award,” says Ashlee with a big smile.

For this dedicated couple it’s about team work, and they work hard alongside their team to provide the best experience possible for every person who comes to stay.

More than a place to stay

During the past year, there have been a number of changes at Motueka TOP 10, they’ve updated some of facilities and it’s looking fantastic.

Their two bedroom motels are absolutely gorgeous, these stylish motel units are fresh, modern and welcoming, as are their apartments. They also have chrome casting available in all their motels, allowing guests to cast from their device Netflix, YouTube, On Demand etc to the TV in your Motel.

Ben and Ashlee offer a great range of value for money accommodation in our region. One of the best aspects of staying at their Holiday Park is being able to access all of the incredible onsite facilities, of which there are plenty. Ashlee tells us that Christmas Bookings are filling up, so don’t miss out.

Are you looking for the ultimate kids’ party venue? Then why not host your next kids’ party at Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park. They have a selection of kids’ party hire options to suit all ages. All parties include the use of facilities, consisting of BBQ’s, kitchen, picnic tables, giant kids playground, jumping pillow, fun bikes and pool during summer months. Give them a call to book your next birthday party.

Giving back and changing lives

It was during ‘lock-down’ when Ben and Ashlee celebrated their first year of ownership. Due to the circumstances it was a quiet gathering, with lasagne and a glass red wine and plenty of brainstorming. Motueka TOP 10 was deemed an essential service and Ashlee and Ben took up the challenge to ensure their guests were well looked after and comfortable.

As lock-down lifted, the couple wanted to do something to give back to others, who may have been struggling and in need of a break. They launched a competition for 2-nights of accommodation for you and your family whenever suits between July 1 and Oct 1. Entrants were asked to write why their family deserved a relaxing break. They wanted to give six families such an experience and the entries poured in, hundreds of them.

It was so hard to choose the winners, they ended up choosing eight deserving families. How wonderful and thoughtful. No doubt the eight deserving families will enjoy a much needed break and some warm hospitality at the Motueka TOP 10.

Last year Ashlee and Ben spoke with Stu and Helen at Tasman Bay Guardians about the Experience Marine Reserves Programme for schools and how to “adopt a school”. Motueka TOP 10 then went on to adopt Dovedale School and sponsored their EMR Programme so they could experience the Marine Reserves in the Abel Tasman. How awesome for the children of Dovedale School! Thanks Ashlee and Ben for caring about our community and our tamariki.

Conference Room

If you are looking for a modern equipped facility to host a conference, event, AGM or gathering, the onsite Conference Room is perfect. The added bonus being that any out of town attendees can be accommodated onsite. It’s fully equipped with a ceiling mounted data projector, in-house audio system, PA mixer, podium and both wired and wireless microphones. With such an outstanding venue you can be sure of a successful event. Catering options are available, give Ashlee and call to find out more.

Britz depots

TOP 10 are bringing Britz rentals to the regions! The Britz depots in Christchurch, Auckland and Queenstown have been so popular recently that they’ve reached their physical limitation, so TOP 10 has partnered with Britz to create additional pop-up depots in 10 holiday parks around NZ, including Nelson. It’s great to see Britz giving love to our region and making vans available to Kiwis living outside of major cities. There are some awesome package deals with flexible booking conditions available online.

Stay up to date with all the latest specials, deals and news by following Motueka TOP 10 via their social media facebook.com/motuekaTOP10. There’s currently a deal that’ll make it more affordable for you to get out there and explore our epic backyard.

TOP 10 is currently running a promotions for TOP 10 members, receive a 30% discount on stays of two or more nights at our parks between now and the end of September. Plus 25% off any Interislander ferry fares.

TOP 10 Membership card

If you are planning on exploring the TOP 10 membership card is possibly the best value in the country. It costs just $49 for 2 years, and the benefits and savings start from the very first day you join the TOP 10 Club.

Ashlee, Ben and the team at Motueka TOP 10 wish to thank our local community and all of their visitors and clients for their support during this last year. They are very much looking forward to having you stay with them again soon.

• As a TOP 10 Club Member, not only will you save money, you’ll enjoy additional benefits while staying at TOP 10 Holiday Parks.

• Save 10% off accommodation at all fifty TOP 10 Holiday Parks in New Zealand (up to $40 per stay).

• Save at over 500 activity operators, cafes and restaurants throughout New Zealand

• Save 15% off on Interislander ferry travel on any fare type

• 10% off Scenic Train journeys

Successful season for swimmers despite lockdown disruptions

On Saturday, 27 June the Motueka Swim Club held their prize-giving with, outgoing president Aaron Cederman reporting the Club is in “good shape with good swimmer numbers, and keen parent volunteers”.

The Club celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2019, continuing into the 2020 season with enthusiastic members and fantastic results from their competitive swimmers.

Junior swim coach Michelle White and senior coach Darryl Hagan have worked together to progress swimmers through the squads, with Alex Thain supporting the junior swimmers.

Stroke clinics offered by Darryl throughout the season proved “hugely beneficial” with focused tuition on each of the strokes.

“This calibre of coaching is envied by other swim clubs, and we need to make sure we remain supportive of our coaching resource,” says Aaron, who thanked Darryl for the extra time and energy he devotes to the competitive swimmers.

Fortunately, the Club completed their Club Champs just prior to the level four lockdown in March. However, due to lockdown swimmers missed the opportunity to complete their season campaign at the Swim NZ National events where they undoubtedly would have represented Motueka well.

The Club’s launch of a Swim-a-thon fundraiser was successful with the funds allowing for the purchase of swim tuition equipment and providing financial support for competing swimmers.

NBS Motueka Golf Club

Another beautiful Saturday confirming once again that we live in the best place in New Zealand. The Club Championships entered the first round which occupied most of the field.

Those not in the champs competed in a Nett round. This was won by Bryan McKay with an outstanding round of 65, Gerald Allsopp was second, a long way behind, on 72. I think Bryan was playing a different

Motueka Swim Club Championship Trophies

Boys 9yrs & underAli Wilson

Girls 10-11yrsEmma Fraser

Boys 10-11yrsNico Traut

Girls 12-13yrsHelena Satherley

Boys 12-13yrsZac Woods

Kate Kroupa, Helena Satherley and Jacob Satherley show off their ribbon haul from the South Island Country and Town Championships.

Girls 14yrs+Kate Kroupa

Boys 14yrs+Jacob Satherley

Progress Cups

Girls 9yrs & underStella Thompson

Boys 9yrs & underAli Wilson

Girls 10yrs +Kate Robinson

Boys 10yrs +Nico Traut

Tillson CupIsabelle Schwarzenbach

George Ashton TrophyCarolina Sipkova

B&L McConnell Cup Tayla-Jay

Hamilton-Inwood

Val Boyden CupMaddie Watts

Jenkins TrophyWillow Stebbings

“Another focus going forward should be to ensure Motueka has its own swim officials to facilitate at both our swim meets, as well as supporting Swim Nelson Marlborough meets,” says Aaron.

Aaron paid tribute to Linda Kroupa for her work as Club secretary, team manager and coordinator of the winter programme, Alison Satherley for her work as treasurer, Kirsty McKenzie for securing funds through Pub Charity, Lis Cleland for taking over the role of meet recorder, Lisa

Ladies Golf

course than the rest of us!

Closest to the pin; Donna Mitchell and Nathan Binns. Six twos on the day; Sally Jones, Nathan Binns, Peter Neil, Daryl Graham and two, plus the jackpot, to Richard Bullock.

The ladies played a Stableford round which was won by Alison McMillan with 37 points,

2nd Sandra Ilton 34

3rd Jan Overall 33

4th June Patching

Results for Tuesday, 7 July.

Monaghan buttons. Sandy Lepine Jane Adams 1st. Irene

Fell Robyn Frater

2nd. Pam York Barbara Simpson

3rd=

Martin for preparing Club Championship certificates and Cliff Satherley for obtaining his JOS status.

Cliff has taken over the president’s role from Aaron as the Club continues to strive to encourage their swimmers to achieve their personal best in a healthy, safe and supportive environment.

A team of six swimmers attended the South Island Country and Town Championships in Invercargill on February, 28, representing Motueka well

with plenty of PB’s recorded and a decent haul of medals.

Kate Kroupa –

2nd – 200 Breast

2nd – 50 Fly

1st - 100 Breast (including setting a new meet record)

Helena Satherley –

2nd – 200 Medley relay

Jacob Satherley –

2nd place – 50 Back

2nd place – 100 Fly

1st place – 100 Breast 1st place – 50 Breast

Womens 100 freeKate Kroupa

Mens 100 freeEthan Martin

Mens 100 breast Jacob Satherley

Womens 100 breastKate Kroupa

Womens 33/100/200 flyKate Kroupa

Mens 33/100/200 flyJacob Satherley

Womens 33/100/200 back Willow

Stebbings

Girls 9-12yrs medley Isabelle

Schwarzenbach

Boys 9-12yrs medleyZac Woods

Girls 13+ medley Willow Stebbings

Boys 13+ medleyEthan Martin

Club night points

Girls 12y & underCarolina Sipkova

Boys 12y & underAli Wilson

Girls 13y +Kate Kroupa

Boys 13y +Jacob Satherley

Girls 12y & under 400 free Helena

Satherley

Boys 12y & under 400 free Zac

Woods

Motueka Bridge Club

High-Low 2 Open Results

North/South

1st Tom Fox & Clive Thomas58.13%

2nd Vicki Adnams & Barbara Wilson

54.00%

3rd Vivienne Fox & Malcolm Macleod

52.29%

East/West

1st Bet Glengarry & Ron Tippett 61.20%

Gillian Treadwell & Brian Field

3rd Barry Simpson & Peter Minchin

Handicap Results

North/South

1st Tom Fox & Clive Thomas59.25%

2nd Janette Edwards & Chris Sutton

53.99%

3rd Diane Stuart & Maxine Carrington

53.50%

East/West

1st Bet Glengarry & Ron Tippett

63.66

2nd Gillian Treadwell & Brian Field

58.83%

3rd Barry Simpson & Peter Minchin

55.99%

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Kahurangi remain unbeaten

By Brendan Alborn

Kahurangi are sitting at second on the table after four rounds of the Division 1 competition. Kahurangi’s 43 to 17 win against Stoke at Greenmeadow means the side now has three wins and a draw from their four outings. However, the side’s resolve and fortitude will be further tested this week with two matches to be played within seven days against the two teams that contested the competition final last season. The first match, to be played under lights at Riwaka this Wednesday, 15 July, is against Waimea Old Boys, the current competition leaders. This is followed by a match against Marist at 3pm on Saturday, 18 at Trafalgar Park in Nelson.

The foundation for Kahurangi’s six-try victory over Stoke was laid in the first 20 minutes of the match as they applied relentless pressure with their intensity and defensive line speed. As a direct result of this pressure, second five eighths Vito Lamers scored two tries as he charged down two of Stoke’s kicks in the first half.

First five eighths Willy Havili delivered a masterclass in game management with impeccable decision making and a long kicking game that sucked the energy and sting out of the much larger Stoke forward pack. While Havili did miss touch with two penalties as he searched for even

more territory, this was the only blemish on an otherwise flawless performance.

While Kahurangi kicked and then applied pressure on the Stoke players by contesting those kicks, the Kahurangi back three seemed to relish retrieving and returning Stoke’s kicks with their incisive running. Stein Schreiber built further on his impressive outing the previous week against Wanderers, linking well with fullback Shaquille Rangi and right wing Jan Lamers, as well as bagging an intercept try himself. Even when Vito Lamers retired hurt from a shoulder knock forcing a re-jig of the backline with Cullain Stringer coming on to wing, the Kahurangi backline remained cohesive and threatening each time they had the ball.

Stoke’s forward pack was larger than their opposites almost to the man, with some intimidatingly large humans in their ranks. The lighter Kahurangi pack did better than achieve parity however in the loose and at set piece.

The few times the Kahurangi scrum did go backwards, captain and number 8 Manu Parkin always found a way to provide tidy ball to impressive young halfback Ben Johnston. Kahurangi’s loose forward trio of Parkin, Luke Nicholson and Hana CorbettBurrows put in another huge defensive shift as did their tightfive. Qori Qucake continued his form as the archetypal modern-

day hooker equally adept in the dark arts as he is running like a back. Sam Matenga also made his presence felt for the full 80 minutes, and was rewarded with a try from a powerful forward drive. When Luca Inch was sin binned in the second half for a high tackle in what could have been a match-altering period of the game, Kahurangi simply

worked even harder for each other. The side continued to play attacking rugby with Parkin’s calm and authoritative leadership setting the tone.

In the Division 2 games over the weekend, Huia New World lost to Collingwood 24 to 37 while Riwaka Abel Tasman AquaTaxi lost to Nelson 15 to 17.

Huia has the bye this com-

ing week while Riwaka will play Marist at Trafalgar Park on Saturday, 18 at 1.15pm, before the Kahurangi Division One match kicks off at 3pm.

The Riwaka Women had a bye over the weekend but will be back in action this coming Saturday, 18 against Moutere at 1.15pm at Riwaka’s Cooks Reserve.

Kahurangi’s Qori Qucake in the loose.