Local musician Aly Cook has returned from a “full-on” ten days in Sydney, where she has been working on her third album at Asquith Studios, due out this September.
Having so many crowd funders onboard put Aly in the position of starting the album’s process, and she says she’ll be “eternally” grateful to the, so far, 160 people from 16 countries who’ve helped her reach $8000 of her $20,000 goal.
“The process has been breathtaking for me at times. On a personal and spiritual level this is by far the best recorded work I have achieved, and the most amazing team I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with,” says Aly.
Many of the Tracking Team were pioneering folk in the heyday of the 80s and 90s Australian Music Industry, a time when Aly was cutting her teeth in the industry.
“I was influenced by this period in Australian music because I was there in amongst it all.”
Aly’s third album is being co-produced with Graham (Buzz) Bidstrup and David Nicholas at the helm.
Buzz has been a
session musician for Jimmy Barnes, Don Walker and Australian Crawl among others, while David is a multi ARIA award winning producer and mixer.
“The experience they have given me in the studio has been moving to say the least. To get to the end of a song and have tears welled up from the sheer emotion of delivery, or to sing and have the hairs on my own arms stand up is hard to put into words.”
Over a three year period together with
Buzz and his wife, Kay, Aly has written songs that crossed the genres of Country, Blues and Singer Songwriter.
“I would stop into their house, every festival or visit to Australia, write songs and lay down demos. To see all these songs come to life is just an extraordinary feeling.”
Aly says the experience of tracking live for a great bulk of what they did in Sydney is new to her and so “amazing”.
“I cannot begin to explain the vibe of
doing that, just like the old days. Nothing beats being in a room of totally talented musicians and laying the music down all together in real time. The result is music that breathes and dynamically ebbs and flows. It’s sonically just beautiful and that’s listening to the music straight out of the sessions.”
Music lovers are invited to join Aly’s “crowd” to help fund the process of producing an album, by prebuying the CD or a download or a house
concert. Anybody who does this before August 1st will get their name in the artwork of the CD.
“Every bit counts,” says Aly. “I am really excited now to share these songs with the world, as I know in my heart and soul that I gave every ounce of what I had on an emotional level to every song that I delivered.”
Pre-order the album online – www. alycook.com.au/thenew-cd
Nelson Police have charged a second person in relation to a fire started on the side of the Moutere Highway on Wednesday, 27 February. A 24-year old woman has been
charged with arson. A 34-year-old man was earlier charged with arson on Wednesday, 6 March. The Moutere Highway fire caused extensive damage to a wide area of pine
forest and resulted in the evacuation of local residents. The man and woman have also been charged in relation to a fire on the side of the road in Pigeon Valley near Wakefield
on Wednesday, 6 March. The investigation in relation to the Rabbit Island fire on Wednesday, 6 February and the Iwa Road fire in Nelson on Friday, 8 February
is ongoing. We urge anyone who has information that may assist to call Nelson Police on 03-546 3840 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Annesbrook Church was the scene for Nelson’s up-and-coming musical talent on Saturday, 4 May.
The top 12 bands were selected for the Smokefreerockquest regional final on Friday 24 May, and the top two Nelson solo/ duo acts were named for the opportunity to go ahead to the event’s national final.
The top Nelson solo-duos are our own Bella Shand from Motueka High School, who came first, and Brooklyn Scott and Tim Fahey from Garin College, who came second.
Currently in year 11, Bella says she cannot remember a time before she was singing and playing guitar. This is her first year participating in Smokefreerockquest.
“I didn’t expect to win at all, but my music teacher encouraged me, so I pulled something together,” says the 15-year-old. “It was definitely a pleasant surprise and
a really good feeling”
The Smokefree Tangata Beats Award went to acoustic trio ‘In Conclusive’ from Waimea College and Nayland College, who now submit footage to be selected for that event’s national final.
Founder and Director Pete Rainey says while Smokefreerockquest is a competition, the environment throughout the nationwide series of events is hugely supportive, with the emphasis on participation.
“Between now and the regional final, the work participants will put in to prepare for the next stage is a big part of what make Smokefreerockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats such valuable learning experiences,” he says.
“The solo-duo acts going into the video submission round, and the bands going into their regional final will need to practise hard, and make good use of networking opportuni-
ties and social media to promote themselves and their achievements. For a lot of students these steps can be part of their NCEA assessments.”
At the Nelson final there will be awards for the top three bands, the MAINZ Musicianship Award, Best Song, Best Vocal,
the APRA Lyric Award, and the ZM People’s Choice voted by text.
The top regional bands and solo-duos submit footage for selection as finalists to play off at the Smokefreerockquest national final at the Bruce Mason Centre in Auckland on Saturday, 14
AMI Insurance is reviewing aspects of its nationwide network of retail stores as customer preferences change, and our local Motueka branch is among those threatened with closure.
Alex Geale is the Executive Manager of AMI’s Retail Network.
“AMI has the biggest retail network of any insurer in New Zealand and that is not going to change.
“However, we are increasingly finding that our customers throughout New
Zealand are preferring to contact AMI through other means, rather than visiting their local stores.
“We are seeing particular growth in our digital engagement channels, such as social media and our website.
“The phone also continues to be a very popular way of contacting AMI. That means the number of customers visiting some stores is such that they are no longer viable.
“While it is disap-
pointing that we might have to close a small number of stores, AMI will continue to be there for New Zealanders, whether they live in urban areas or smaller communities, by providing service in the way they want it to be – conveniently, efficiently and effectively.”
As a result, AMI is considering closing its stores in Alexandra, Feilding, Hawera, Motueka, Porirua, South Dunedin and Thames.
If this happens,
the closure of these stores will take place from the end of June.
However, the AMI retail network will still include 52 stores, in every region of New Zealand, from Invercargill to Whangarei.
It is expected that these changes will result in few job losses.
Affected staff will have the support and resources they need to find another role within the company or other employment opportunities.
September, followed by the Smokefree Tangata Beats national final on Saturday, 21 September.
Candenscence Flow, a MHS Band is one of twelve bands to make it through to the Nelson finals and they’ll perform at the Theatre Royal on May 24 from 7pm.
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Songs haunt us. They remind us of where we’ve been and hint at where we are going… a bit like Ocean or Moana, that mysterious watery highway that connects our Pacific Islands and our people.
‘My Name is Moana’ is an intimate 90-minute tribute to the ocean led by singer/songwriter Moana ManiapotoArts Laureate, inductee into the NZ Music Hall of Fame and 2019 Distinguished Alumni (University of Auckland). This show celebrates our relationship as New Zealanders to the Ocean through a mixture of music, myth and personal anecdote.
An intimate, uplifting and often humorous experience, “My Name is Moana” includes garage party classics as well as those inspirational songs which have taken Moana and her musicians across 30 countries.
“We have travelled to some of the most exotic places on the planet,” says Moana.
“But the Arts on Tour 2017 journey around our own beautiful country was an absolute privilege. It was a reminder too of the passion people have for reclaiming the health of our waterways.”
Independent Music NZ has announced the 2019 recipient of the Classic Record, an award acknowledging New Zealand’s history of music albums that continue to inspire us
and define who we are. This year’s judging panel has recognised Moana and the Moahunters’ TAHI (Southside 1993) as one of Aotearoa’s classic records. Needless to say, songs from TAHI will be ringing out from Twizel to Taranaki to Tauranga and everywhere in between.
AOTNZ audiences loved Moana and her fellow musicians when they toured in 2017. Heck, they loved them
so much, some fans carried their own guitars and ukuleles to the show – and joined in.
You can too. Now back by popular acclaim Moana, Trina and Paddy return. And they will be joined by Cadzow Cossar, one of NZ’s tastiest yet unsung musical heroes on guitar, as well as bass.
*Please note the correct date of this concert in Motueka is
Moana Maniapoto.
Wednesday, 22 May not Tuesday as last week’s ad stated.
Wednesday 22 May 7.30pm Motueka Chanel Arts Centre $25 Adult, $5 Schoolchildren Book: Floral Affaire, Motueka
Thursday 23 May Mapua Dinner from 6pm Show 8pm The Playhouse Theatre $25 Book: The Playhouse Theatre
A carving that had pride of place at Abel Tasman Educational Trust (ATET) has found a new home at Motueka’s Parklands School.
On Friday, 10 May the school’s students, parents, supporters and teaching staff along with community representatives took part in an unveiling ceremony.
Trust members handed over the carving that is steeped in history and embraces two cultures.
The school’s principal, Jacques Munroe
says the Trust couldn’t have given it to a better place and assured them it’ll be well looked after.
“We will be the guardians for generations to come. While it’s a sad ending for the Taonga, it has an exciting future in front of us,” says Jacques.
Parklands School spirit was evident with the students enthusiastically performing during the unveiling.
“The carving’s amazing, I love it. I really like the history behind it,” says student Tane Pivac.
It’s a long way from negotiating with hostage-takers to touring rural New Zealand, but that’s where Lance Burdett’s career path has gone so far. He’s touring the rural South Island thanks to a series of talks put together by New Zealand’s local Rural Support Trusts and the Ministry for Primary Industries, and will be in Takaka at the Golden Bay Recreation Centre on Thursday, 23 May speaking at both 3pm and 6pm.
Founder of Warn International, Lance has moved from working for police and training with the FBI to dedicating himself to spreading tips and techniques for people to handle difficult situations by understanding what goes on in people’s brains –starting with their own.
At a recent Rural
Support Trust conference, Lance presented to about 80 people who may find themselves handling a crisis in their roles supporting rural New Zealanders.
Lance’s messages resonated so well with the Rural Support Trusts that they have worked to get him on a tour to speak to all the regions. Late last year he covered the central North Island and was a resounding success.
“He’s especially good with our younger farmers,” says Katrina Knowles, Taranaki Rural Support Trust.
“It’s not often you have a group of young tough men and women sitting being told about how they feel why they feel, and the session ran well over time because they just wanted to keep talking with Lance.”
The Rural Support
Trusts are made up of paid and volunteer rural people who are in each region, helping farming families get through tough times.
Challenges such as weather, climate, biosecurity, financial worries and relationship problems can have a particularly strong impact on farmers and their communities. Isolation and
an inability to separate work and home life are just two of the factors recognised as causing different stress to that of our urban populations. Farmers have higher suicide rates than city-dwellers and this is something the Rural Support Trusts need the skills to navigate as they get people into the professional help they need.
INFLITE, one of New Zealand’s leading aviation tourism companies, has greatly expanded its skydive operations announcing last week the acquisition of Skydive Abel Tasman and in September, the opening of Skydive Mt Cook. Nelson
Tasman Air also joins INFLITE, adding to its scenic flight experiences throughout New Zealand.
The new businesses complement existing operations Skydive Franz Josef, Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters, INFLITE Taupo, INFLITE Auckland and INFLITE Charters.
Skydive Abel Tasman has been operated by founder Stuart Bean for almost 30 years. A life-long skydiver who did his first jump at age 19, Stu’s now regarded as amongst the best in the business with more than 17,000 sky-
dives to his name and is also a commercial pilot with over 3000 hours. Stu will remain involved with the business.
“I am delighted to have the business transfer to a company with the same culture and values I share
with the team in Abel Tasman. My staff are looking forward to the opportunities that a nationwide operator can bring and have really supported me through the process. I believe the company is in good hands with a bright future ahead,”
says Stu. The Skydive Abel Tasman operation adds a dedicated team of skydive staff to the existing INFLITE team and a Pilatus PC-6 Porter to the fleet of skydive & ski planes and helicopters currently operated across
INFLITE’s base network. The Pilatus Porter joins its three sister ships which are currently operated from Aoraki / Mt Cook & Franz Josef.
INFLITE is not planning any changes to the team or brand as part of the purchase
but Skydive Abel Tasman will gain the benefit of the additional sales, marketing and operational support.
It’s also a homecoming of sorts for INFLITE Group Business Manager Lisa Chambers, who’ll return to the dropzone she began her career at over 10 years ago.
Lisa is excited about returning to her roots while bringing the attributes of a nationwide operator to the base. “I’m excited to add INFLITE’s experience and global networks to the operation, and ensure we continue to deliver worldclass experiences.”
Nelson Tasman Air offer stunning scenic flights in both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft flying into the Abel Tasman National Park. This business complements Skydive Abel Tasman, located side-by-side.
Skydive Mt Cook will
open in September 2019 out of a brand new purpose-built facility at Pukaki Airport. INFLITE has operated Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters since 2015.
INFLITE CEO Adam Joyce says, “INFLITE is embarking on an exciting period of growth. These are significant developments for us and have been in the works for some time. This greatly expands our product offering in New Zealand and cements our commitment to delivering incredible visitor experiences. We’re thrilled to welcome the teams at Skydive Abel Tasman and Nelson Tasman Air into the company. Having multiple successful businesses under the umbrella of INFLITE offers our customers variety and choice, with a consistent customer experience.”
Primary and secondary teachers across New Zealand have both voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking joint strike action on 29 May, NZEI Te Riu Roa and the Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) announced on Sunday, 12 May.
Primary principals also voted in favour of the strike. Primary teachers and principals voted in secret ballots at meetings across the country over the last week, while in the same period the PPTA held an online ballot of secondary school
teachers.
The joint strike will see the largest ever industrial action by New Zealand teachers, covering almost 50,000 members across the two unions. The unions are calling for a day of action for the future of education
on 29 May, and are encouraging parents and the public to join them at public events.
NZEI Te Riu Roa president Lynda Stuart says teachers are raising their voices together to say they need the government to prioritise addressing the
education crisis.
“Giving teachers time to teach and to lead, and ensuring teaching is a viable long-term career choice, is essential if children are to get the teaching and learning they deserve,” she says. “We know
we have enormous support from parents and we ask all New Zealanders to support us in our fight for the future of education in New Zealand.
PPTA president Jack Boyle says, “Teachers do not take strike action lightly. We
would rather be with our kids in our classrooms.”
“It is hugely disappointing that we have reached this point. We want to work with the government to agree solutions that make teaching the attractive career it should be.”
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Motueka Tana Pukekohatu
Seven desirable sites, each offering a wonderful opportunity to develop and create your new home - select your preferred section and ensure you are on site (weather permitting) for the auction on 25 May. The expansive outlook from three of the sites is attractive and restful. What a rare find. Views of the ranges can be seen from several of the sections and the location is amazing, just an easy walk into the central commercial area of Motueka; schools and childcare centres are close by. New quality homes have set the tone for the area throughout the Tana Pukekohatu subdivision - what a fantastic spot to build your new home. Ranging in size from 414sqm to 541sqm, the sites are large enough for a spa pool and/or veggie garden. If the weather lets us down, the auction will be held at our new offices, 208 High Street, Motueka. bayleys.co.nz/4051335 101A
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Hi all,
Been a pretty busy week family harm wise unfortunately. A couple of nasty assaults that we have been dealing with. As at Monday we are still trying to locate two of the male offenders…. such a shame some people resort to violence to release their frustrations. They certainly need some help to change their ways and there is plenty of good help out there.
My wife and I drove back from Nelson on Sunday afternoon. It was very windy and raining hard and it got me thinking about winter driving. With wet and frosty roads it totally changes the physics of how your car stops and corners on roads. Slippery roads mean less traction on corners and longer stopping distances.
You need to allow more of a gap between vehicles when following and you need to have decent tyres with tread on them. It is very easy to jump into a modern car and drive “like normal” in bad weather but often travelling at even 90km/hr instead of 100km/hr can be just that much safer, just because the speed limit is 100 doesn’t meant that is the speed you have to go. A lot of the accidents and fatalities are caused by people driving too fast for the conditions…. make sure you and your passengers aren’t the next!!
Take care out there
S/Constable Grant Heney
Occurrences:
27 yr old Motueka female arrested for possession of an offensive weapon – a taser
20 yr old Riwaka male arrested for failing to accompany for drink driving, possession of a knife, and possession of cannabis. Awaiting a blood result for drink driving.
Assist a mentally unwell male.
29 yr old Motueka female arrested for a family harm assault.
48 yr old Motueka male arrested for breaching a protection order.
Dealt with an intoxicated person at a local shop. Taken to a local address.
9 x family harm incidents.
Techy Time for Adults
Tuesday May 21, 1-3pm
A techy time taster to celebrate Techweek 2019
Drop in and have fun with mini robots, Ozobots and Bluebots, 3D doodler pens and Littlebits electronics
Here’s your opportunity to re-home household goods!
On Second Hand Sunday, people can take away the stuff you don’t want for free!
SUNDAY 9 JUNE
How does it work?
Register by going online to the Tasman District or Nelson City Council’s websites (search phrase = Second Hand Sunday). You can also call the Councils’ Customer Service Centres, Ph. Tasman 03 543 8400, Ph. Nelson 03 546 0200.
Instructions for the day are also online.
Registrations must be in by 10.00 am, Friday 7 June so each Council can publish the list of addresses of people taking part on the website. You can nd out about other reuse options on either Council’s website, tasman.govt.nz or nelson.govt.nz
BookCafe
Monday 20 May, 11am-12.30
Discuss and debate thought-provoking topics.
Theme: If you could choose to have no more challenges or obstacles in life, would you?
Refreshments provided, Koha appreciated.
New Zealand Music Month
Wednesday 22nd May, 1.30-2pm
Motueka Library is hosting music students from Motueka High School on Join us to enjoy this remarkable local talent.
Special Thanks to Hilary Sinclair the Head Music teacher for organising these concerts for us.
Alpacas with Maracas
Wednesday 22 May, 11am
Join us for this National Simultaneous Storytime
Sing, dance and shake with maracas
Celebrate reading and literacy with 1000 Books before School and National Simultaneous Storytime
Miniature Victorian Lamp Workshop
Thursday 23 May, 10-11.30am
Are you fascinated by small wonders?
Create a miniature lamp with Sue Clark. Bookings essential, Kit $4
Ninty five percent of boaties had enough lifejackets for everyone on board and 83 percent were wearing them when required, provisional results released on May 10 from the ‘No Excuses’ safe boating campaign show, of which Tasman District Council was part of.
Maritime NZ says everyone on board boats under 6 metres should wear a lifejacket. They recommend that non-swimmers and children wear lifejackets at all times.
Lead Maritime Officer for the project Matt Wood says the campaign targeted high risk behaviours including failing to carry and/or wear lifejackets, unsafe speed and breaches of navi-
gational safety rules. He says Kiwi boaties “did themselves proud” when it came to lifejackets and ‘No Excuses’ demonstrated the value of having a consistent nationwide campaign to encourage safe boating behaviour.
There were a total of 182 infringements issued and 502 warnings given.
Common reasons infringement notices were issued included people not showing a dive flag – despite having divers in the water, not having observers when towing and not having lifejackets on board or failing to wear them when required.
The 2018/19 campaign saw 3,531 interactions with boaties and ran from 20
October 2018 until 31 March 2019, involving 13 Regional Councils and the Taupo Harbourmaster.
The majority of ‘No Excuses’ interactions were positive, Matt says.
Boaties were glad to see the ‘No Excuses’ teams educating and – where required –enforcing the rules.
Matt says the organisations involved in ‘No Excuses’ had a shared interest in keeping boaties safe on the water. “You could say we’re one big team working together. A huge thank you to the councils that were involved in this year’s campaign for their efforts. Their work makes Kiwi boaties safer and – hopefully – saves lives.”
Over the last jumping season Bridget and Laura attended numerous events all over the South island in order to successfully gain qualification points to go to the Horse of the Year show held in Hastings last month. At this event in most of the classes they competed against 50 other competitors with them both placing in the top 15-20 of most classes. Laura also competed in speed showjumping and 2 phase jumping competing against over 100 competitors and was very unlucky not to have won a ribbon. Both girls found this an amazing experience which they hope to repeat in the near future.
The Motueka Steiner School community celebrated a major milestone on their journey to build a new school. Parents and guests gathered at the school farm on Saturday, 11 May to celebrate the construction of an access road, car park and drainage works. The independent school has resource consent to build a new school, kindergarten and playgroup for 150 students. The vision is to create a unique new
school that integrates Steiner Education with nature, the land and farming.
Development Manager Peter Garlick says, “This stage of the project has a budget of almost $200,000. This was all raised by donations, grants and interest free loans. A crowdfunding campaign last year raised $31,000 from 68 donors.”
The earthworks started with a good omen when a pakohe
toki (adze) was found by cultural monitor Hori Kahukura. This taonga is now in safe storage at Te Awhina Marae. The next stage of the project is to build the first 6 classrooms. This stage has a budget of $1.5M and a completion date of December 2020. The plan is to use local builders and craftspeople, local materials and create a school that reflects Motueka and the local community.
The newest franchise - Smith & Sons Motueka / Golden Bay is the latest to join the national network of Smith & Sons Renovation & Extension builders.
“Due to the high demand for renovations from the area we saw a need to open a second franchise, in addition to our successful Nelson office, to further accommodate homeowners with their building and renovation needs.” says Andrew Walker, GM for Smith & Sons South Island.
The new owner of Smith & Sons Motueka / Golden Bay, Craig Finnie, is an award-winning builder with over 35 years of experience in the building industry and is a fully Licensed Building Practitioner. Having worked on many architecturally designed new homes, renovations and commercial builds, Craig has a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of the building process and has an eye for detail. Craig is joined by his daughter Cydnie in the Business Support Manager role.
From simple bathroom makeovers to adding a storey and complete home makeovers, the team at Smith & Sons Motueka / Golden Bay bring a professional approach to renovating guiding homeowners through the process. From initial ideas and design, plans and building consents, to construction and delivery of a high-quality result.
To find out more about Smith & Sons Motueka / Golden Bay, head to the website www.smithandsons.co.nz/renovation -builder/motueka-golden-bay
Dear Editor, Mariri
Estuary
I wish to express my concern over the use of the Mariri Estuary in becoming a place for artists to freely erect art works.
The International report on the state of the environment this week identifies human activity as being a major cause for the massive loss of animals and their habitats and a reason for their extinction in the world.
The Mariri Estuary with its daily tidal change provides a home and food source for some of our marine and bird native species. It is not “wasted land” or “a dirty bit of old land” as described in last week’s Guardian.
I encourage you to observe and embrace that life and daily tidal changes as you drive through the estuary and to discourage the human invasion of this area by seeing its only purpose as a play-ground for human expression. Humanity has the privilege, as supposedly the most intelligent species, to protect the earth for all the animal kingdom.
Thank you, Muriel Moran
Dear Editor,
Its all in the eye of the beholder.
In Gary Seftons eyes, Loch Ness Monster article 8th May, the Mariri Estuary is wasted land. My eyes see an ever changing pattern of sparkling water, sinuous tidal channels and glistening sand flats. In Gary’s eyes the estuary is a dirty old bit of land, in mine it is a productive ecosystem teeming with life that is essential to the well being of this planet we live on. He sees art, I see old car tyres adding to the human pressures on a threatened ecosystem. He sees an
threatened species that needs all the help we can give it to protect it from pests and pollution with dangerous rubbish.
There are individuals and groups doing their best to clean up and protect some of these threatened, wonderfully complex areas from our unseeing encroachments. I hope that Gary and others will see the importance and intrinsic beauty of these “wastelands” and refrain from any more “enhancements,” after all, most tourists coming to New Zealand quote the natural beauty of the country as the reason they come here.
Yours sincerely Terry Stanbridge
Dear Sir,
I understand that you are interested in people making sculptures.
However, I was disappointed that you would write a very environmentally damaging article in the Guardian (Wed 28 May p11).
We do NOT want stuff put into the estuary. Decaying tyres give off chemicals which are very poisonous. In many estuaries they have been painstakingly removed by concerned citizens, including locally. As well local school children have recently spent considerable time and effort removing tons of rubbish from the estuarine environment - well done all of you!
Estuaries are places of renewal and full of life when healthy. They may look like they are ’just mud’ but they are full of small and smaller creatures which provide food for baby fish as well as birds and even larger fish.
We need to look after our estuaries. They are struggling to cope with excess silt from forestry, housing development, and lack of care by each one of us. Let us look on this valuable estuarine asset with more respect and care and not fill
them with rubbish.
If you would like to find out more about estuaries and their value visit the Friends of Motueka Estuary website https://www. godwit.net/mud-dwellers.html
Yours sincerely, Beth Bryant
Dear Editor,
Many clubs, schools, and community groups have, in recent years, cleared tons of rub-
bish from Tasman’s coastline and estuaries, as part of the DoC “Big Beach Clean-up” and its successors. It is very disappointing that you should report, with such obvious approval, Mr Garry Sefton’s efforts to do exactly the opposite, by depositing old tyres in the Moutere Inlet, in the guise of a “sculpture”. Our estuaries and inlets are precious and they are some of the most productive
ecosystems in New Zealand. Most already have been heavily modified, many have been drained for agriculture, and almost everywhere they are under threat from polluted runoff, sediment from eroding hill country, or thoughtless littering and dumping of rubbish. Our estuaries deserve to be managed with care.
Yours faithfully, M P Mosley (abridged)
Elton John is coming to Motueka in support of the Community Swimming Pool!
‘Rocketman’ the epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years will be screened at Motueka’s State Cinema on Saturday, 25 May at 7.45pm.
Organisers say they’ve already sold half of the available tickets, which are $16 each and include a $2 raffle ticket, they’re available for purchase at the Motueka Community Store.
The biographical musical drama is directed by Dexter Fletcher and written by Lee Hall and stars Taron Egerton as Elton John. The film is
titled after Elton’s 1972 song, Rocket Man.
The film tells the story of Elton John’s life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music, through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin, as well as his struggles with depression, substance abuse, and acceptance of his sexual orientation.
Elton has spent more than half a century on the road and his unparalleled career has redefined the cultural landscape. The multi Grammy winning legend and flamboyant superstar, Elton is the most enduringly successful singer/ songwriter of his generation and has performed over 4,000
Winter is coming but you may be able to make your home warmer and drier with a Government grant covering at least twothirds of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation.
Eddie Thompson from EECA Energywise says many New Zealand homes are cold and unhealthy, contributing to respiratory issues and other health problems.
“A well-insulated home is healthier and easier to heat. Insulation is like a big, thermal blanket keeping the heat in the home.”
Warmer Kiwi Homes grants are available to homeowners with a Community Services Card or households in lower-income areas, says Eddie.
“In some parts of the country, generous donations from community organisations mean the cost to homeowners is even lower. You may be surprised how little you have to pay.”
Eddie advises eligible homeowners to book in as soon as possible because the insulation industry is very busy as the
times in more than 80 countries.
Having sold more than 300 million records worldwide, his 1997 single ‘Candle in the Wind’ still holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time. He’s the most successful solo male artist in the history of the American charts and the third overall, behind Madonna and The Beatles.
Born in Middlesex, England in 1947, as
a three-year-old he astonished his family by sitting at the piano and playing The Skater’s Waltz by ear. By the age of 11 he’d been awarded his first scholarship, and as they say the rest is history!
Movie-goers are advised to purchase their tickets for the Community Pool screening sooner rather than later, as it’s guaranteed to be a sell-out.
weather starts to cool down and in the lead up to the deadline for insulating rentals.
“We want to avoid homeowners having a long, cold wait for insulation over the winter.”
To find out if you are eligible for a grant, visit energywise.govt.nz or free phone 0800 749 782.
Grants for heating appliances are available from July for properties that are already insulated to a good standard, Eddie says.
Other top Energywise tips for a warmer home include:
DIY window insulation kits cost a fraction of the price of double glazing, yet offer good performance in reducing heat loss and condensation in your home. Draw curtains at dusk to keep the day’s heat in. The best curtains have a separate lining and are fitted close to the window, and long enough to touch the floor.
If you own a dehumidifier, run it when you are heating a room to warm the room up faster. If you run a heat pump, clean the filters regularly. Make or buy door snakes to keep cold draughts sneaking under doors.
ThuMay 309.30PMEngland v South AfricaThe Oval, London
Fri May 319.30PMWest Indies v PakistanTrent Bridge, Nottingham
SatJune 19.30PMNew Zealand v Sri LankaSophia Gardens, Cardiff
SunJune 212.30AMAfghanistan v AustraliaCounty Ground, Bristol
SunJune 29.30PMSouth Africa v BangladeshThe Oval, London
MonJune 39.30PMEngland v PakistanTrent Bridge, Nottingham
Tue June 49.30PMAfghanistan v Sri LankaSophia Gardens, Cardiff
Wed June 59.30PMSouth Africa v IndiaRose Bowl, Southampton
ThuJune 612.30AMBangladesh v New ZealandThe Oval, London
ThuJune 69.30PMAustralia v West IndiesTrent Bridge, Nottingham
Fri June 79.30PMPakistan v Sri LankaCounty Ground, Bristol
SatJune 89.30PMEngland v BangladeshSophia Gardens, Cardiff
SunJune 912.30AMAfghanistan v New ZealandCounty Ground, Taunton
SunJune 99.30PMIndia v Australia The Oval, London
MonJune 109.30PMSouth Africa v West IndiesRose Bowl, Southampton
Tue June 119.30PMBangladesh v Sri LankaCounty Ground, Bristol
Wed June 129.30PMAustralia v PakistanCounty Ground, Taunton
ThuJune 139.30PMIndia v New ZealandTrent Bridge, Nottingham
Fri June 149.30PMEngland v West IndiesRose Bowl, Southampton
SatJune 159.30PMSri Lanka v AustraliaThe Oval, London
SunJune 1612.30AMSouth Africa v AfghanistanSophia Gardens, Cardiff
SunJune 169.30PMIndia v Pakistan Old Trafford, Manchester
MonJune 179.30PMWest Indies v BangladeshCounty Ground, Taunton
Tue June 189.30PMEngland v AfghanistanOld Trafford, Manchester
Wed June 199.30PMNew Zealand v South AfricaEdgbaston, Birmingham
ThuJune 209.30PMAustralia v BangladeshTrent Bridge, Nottingham
Fri June 219.30PMEngland v Sri LankaHeadingley, Leeds
SatJune 229.30PMIndia v AfghanistanRose Bowl, Southampton
SunJune 2312.30AMWest Indies v New ZealandOld Trafford, Manchester
SunJune 239.30PMPakistan v South AfricaLord’s, London
MonJune 249.30PMBangladesh v AfghanistanRose Bowl, Southampton
Tue June 259.30PMEngland v AustraliaLord’s, London
Wed June 269.30PMNew Zealand v PakistanEdgbaston, Birmingham
ThuJune 279.30PMWest Indies v IndiaOld Trafford, Manchester
Fri June 289.30PMSri Lanka v South AfricaRiverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
SatJune 299.30PMPakistan v AfghanistanHeadingley, Leeds
SunJune 3012.30AMNew Zealand v AustraliaLord’s, London
SunJune 309.30PMEngland v India Edgbaston, Birmingham
MonJuly 19.30PMSri Lanka v West IndiesRiverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Tue July 29.30PMBangladesh v IndiaEdgbaston, Birmingham
Wed July 39.30PMEngland v New ZealandRiverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
ThuJuly 49.30PMAfghanistan v West IndiesHeadingley, Leeds
Fri July 59.30PMPakistan v BangladeshLord’s, London
SatJuly 69.30PMSri Lanka v India Headingley, Leeds
SunJuly 712.30AMAustralia v South AfricaOld Trafford, Manchester
Tue July 99.30PMSemifinal one: 1st v 4thOld Trafford, Manchester
ThuJuly 119.30PMSemifinal two: 2nd v 3rdEdgbaston, Birmingham
SunJuly 149.30PMFinal Lord’s, London
Beyond the Bridge (BTB) Riwaka has funds available for those affected by ex Cyclone Gita.
The group’s coordinator Melissa Girvin says the committee has established a ‘Can we Help?’ application process that they have kept “simple and straight forward”, with only a handful of questions.
“People can fill it in and take a photo of the form to send in via email or it can also be posted.”
Beyond the Bridge has created the ‘Can we Help?’ application as a way of reaching out to all those affected by Gita’s fury around 15 months ago.
“We have a fair amount of money sitting there from donations and the Rata Foundation funding, and while we’re still gifting money to families, they’re only the ones we know about,” says Melissa.
The easy-to-use application requires names and addresses, current as well as where they resided at the time of Gita, how they were affected by Gita and how they plan to spend the
money should they be gifted it.
Melissa says numerous reasons can be valid, and the committee will remain nonjudgemental.
“Maybe it’ll be used to take the kids on a wee holiday because they’ve spent the last year fixing damage from Gita, or perhaps for replacement plants or just to stock the cupboards to make life easier for a while.”
She says the BTB committee are excited to invite individuals and families to apply for the one-off payment as a way of offering further relief with continuing practical or financial stresses people may still be experiencing on a day-today basis due to the weather event.
You’re also welcome to nominate people to receive this one-off payment and applications close on May 31.
*To receive an application form please contact via email - beyondthebridgegroup@gmail.com or facebook.com/beyondthebridgeriwaka or visit website www. beyondthebridge. co.nz
The Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme is a win-win for all involved. For RSE workers it’s an incredible feeling returning home knowing one has earned enough money to begin building a house for one’s family or to be able to start up a small business. RSE allows workers, kiwi’s and growers to thrive.
At orchards, vineyards and hop plantations across our region, the RSE scheme allows opportunities to happen for so very many people, and as a result, our horticulture and viticulture industries are thriving. For growers, a guaranteed workforce creates certainty which in turn enables business expansion.
The piece of mind that comes from knowing there will be enough staff to handle larger crops is massively reassuring for so many growers. New Zealand horticulture and viticulture are now the fourth largest export industries
in the country and aim to increase exports to $10 billion by 2020. The most significant reason that these industries have been able to grow is due to the RSE scheme.
In the 2018 employers survey, it was found that nearly nine in 10 employers had employed more New Zealanders - in addition to RSE workers. On average each of those employers has been able to hire five additional permanent workers, and 20 seasonal workers as a result of their participation in the scheme.
Cederman’s employ around 77 RSE workers from Samoa each year. They have been involved with the scheme for around six years and haven’t looked back.
On-site at the family orchard Sue Cederman shares the importance of these valuable individuals who she considers are members of their family, “our RSE family are so easy to work with, nothing is a problem this allows production to flow so well, we couldn’t do it without them.” Sue’s words are common ground across many orchards around our region and nationwide.
Well known for their happy demeanour, hard-working attitude and friendly personalities the dynamics RSE workers bring to the orchards create an incredibly warm welcoming workplace.
The RSE workers at Cederman’s took a break from their volleyball game to talk about what the scheme means to them. “It’s good to help family” was the message they shared. They love working in our town Motueka, describing it as nice and quiet. During their time off they enjoy exploring our region, playing volleyball, relaxing and catching up with their loved ones
Dr Manjula Luthria from The World Bank says the RSE scheme has changed the conversation regarding labour mobility programmes and is now being praised by international bodies.
“The ILO (International Labour Organisation) describes your RSE scheme as a model for other countries to follow,” she told the conference, “promoting safe and orderly mobility, respecting the rights of workers and the needs of employers.
Chair of the Motueka Fruit Growers Association Simon Easton said the harvesting weather and the quality of this year’s fruit were “outstanding”. He goes on to say;
Bedford goes on to say “These actions are rare, very rare in schemes globally.” There are many aspects of the RSE scheme that those involved with can be proud of.
Fairfield Orchard is situated nextdoor to Cederman’s, Manager Cherie Drummond took some time out of her busy day to speak about their wonderful RSE workers. The most rewarding aspect of the programme for Cherie is watching the workers grow and develop as individuals.
“They are really genuine, good people in our community. It’s really rewarding to be involved in the process of bettering their lives.”
At the family orchard Cherie speaks about how the Vakameasina programme is enhancing their workers lives. She explains that they currently have around 40 RSE workers enrolled in Vakameasina, describing it as a tremedously helpful initiative.
Vakameasina programme
Vakameasina is funded by the New Zealand Aid programme of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It’s designed to help workers develop basic skills necessary for negotiating life and work in New Zealand.
This valuable initiative provides a safe space to learn about New Zealand, focusing on English language literacy, numeracy, financial, digital literacy, nutrition and life skills. Workers are learning beneficial knowledge and skills that considerably improve their lives back home.
“The RSE programme is terrific, but there’s a cap on how many can be allocated. I’ve got a really good crew of Kiwis [for year-round work] and the RSE workers are great, but it’s still hard work at the peaks.”
During an RSE conference, Richard Bedford, Professor of Migration Studies and Emeritus Professor at AUT conveyed how well communities within New Zealand have got behind RSE workers to ensure they take more home to their people than just the money earned. In particular is the Vakameasina programme as being unique to the RSE programme.
In 2018 a report from a survey commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the RSE scheme was published. It makes for very interesting reading and highlights similar feedback we have been hearing from orchardists in our region. As well it provides a number of myth-busting observations regarding the RSE scheme.
Eighty-nine per cent of employers who took part in the survey agreed that participation in the RSE scheme had enabled them to employ more New Zealand workers in addition to RSE workers. 80 % of RSE employers said they were able to employ more permanent New Zealand workers and 77 % were able to employ more seasonal New Zealand workers.
Interestingly RSE employers remained far more likely than non-RSE employers to hire workers from Work and Income, the local community, as well as the Working Holidays Scheme.
The full report is available to read online for those interested in learning more: www.immigration.govt.nz
What do NZ growers say about the RSE scheme?
“We have spent $2 million on a coolstore plant [in the] last 24 months. We are not a big grower or corporate. Spending on plant, equipment, services is a huge impact on our local community economically. We have found that the RSEs have shown New Zealanders how to raise the bar with productivity, and that you can earn good money in our industry.”
“The RSE scheme has given me the confidence to make significant investments. That has created work in horticulture and other sectors, and added to regional growth.”
“A stable workforce means we have the confidence to increase our plantings further, which means we need additional coolstorage, tractors, sprayers, etc. to grow/ manage the crop.”
Such wonderful feedback further strengthens the RSE scheme and it’s enormous benefits for New Zealand along with our pacific neighbours.
One brave first step literally changes lives.
RSE workers are so very brave, taking up the opportunity of RSE work. They leave their homes to work in a foreign country, learn new skills, earn good money and help better their own lives and those in their home communities.
On returning to the islands the knowledge and income gained is literally life changing. In fact, each RSE employee who travels to New Zealand to work, actually benefits around 10 people back in the islands.
Without such amazing people in our workforce our horiculture and viticulture industries would not have been able to thrive and develop on such a large scale.
You are warmly invited to the Mahana School Fun Run and Fiesta, this Saturday 18 May, 15 School Road, from 9:30 am to 1 pm. It promises to be an exciting day, one which the Mahana Home School team of parents have been working tirelessly on to ensure it’s full of fun for all who attend.
This outstanding event showcases the picturesque Mahana area with a meandering trail through beautiful farmland. Walk or run alongside vineyards ignited with Autumn colours encompassing stunning views of the magnificent Western Ranges. The course is on varied terrain, with fences, stiles, forest and creeks, participants can choose between the 5km or 10km walk/run.
After participating in the walk/run, indulge in superb food and entertainment to complete what promises to be an amazing event for all ages. Dance to the aural delights of award-winning band Medicine Woman, or discover a variety of entertainment on offer just for younger family members.
This year there will be a bouncy obstacle course, an under 5’s preschool play area, face painting and so much more. If you are a rock or space enthusiast, the ‘Mahana Meteorite’ will be one of the many special items up for grabs in the silent auction on the day.
Spot prizes will be provided for fun run participants and everyone attending can enter an impressive raffle, bid for a range of excellent silent auction items, or simply sit
back, relax and enjoy a unique, stunning location. What better way to spend a beautiful Saturday morning than in the countryside?
The Mahana School Fun Run and Fiesta is the school’s major fundraiser for the year, your participation will help support this marvellous local school and the children who attend. The proceeds will go towards enhancing the learning experiences for all children at Mahana School.
Registrations can be made online via Mahana School’s facebook page facebook.com/MahanaSchool
On the day, registration check in is at 9.30am, the race starts at 10am.
One second was all it took to topple a record that stood for a more than half a century at Motueka High School.
At the school’s annual athletics day this year Fletcher Pickworth raced home in the 800 metres to break Roger Sowman’s 1967 record, setting a new time of 2.00.37.
“It was a big goal to beat the record. I knew I’d have to run my fastest time ever on a grass track,” says Fletcher.
As a teenager Roger’s speed on the track saw him establish himself as the top of the south’s fastest cross-country runner for his age group. During his first year at MHS he broke most
of the school’s running records and the headmaster at the time credited him with “putting the school on the map” after local media picked up on his on-going achievements.
On a grass track at Nelson’s Trafalgar Park, a 15-year-old Roger went on to break two minutes for the 800 metres, a feat that took national running legend, Peter Snell, to reach the age of 19 before he too, came in under two minutes.
But being “pushed too hard too young” is what eventually saw Roger run out of steam he says.
“I also found the whole expectation thing a wee bit detrimental.”
Meeting Fletcher he says it’s “good to see up and coming runners” and admits he was surprised his record stood for so long.
“I’d have thought it would have been smashed years ago because it was a nonevent to me,” says Roger.
It wasn’t a feat easily attained and Fletcher, who recently returned from running competitions in the States where he won two races, says many training hours were put in.
“When I broke it, I was like wow all the training paid off. I ran up to Dad and gave him a hug, I was so happy. I always thought it was a very impressive record.”
Entries close this Sunday, 19 May for the inaugural K2M, Kaiteriteri to Mapua race on Saturday, 25 May.
You can trail run, walk or cycle this event with marathon, marathon relay, halfmarathon and 10km options.
Among competitors that will be lining up is American
Sarah Nissen who says she’s looking forward to participating in “an epic half-marathon on the other side of the world”.
Sarah competed in her first half-marathon in 2018.
“I liked running because it was pushing me to achieve a goal. It was a way for me to get lost in my music and in my head
and I lost a decent amount of weight as a bonus.”
After a co-worker moved to New Zealand, Sarah made the decision to visit and was soon searching for an event to take part in.
“There’s nothing like an incredible challenge. The course looks gorgeous and I just couldn’t pass
up this opportunity to say I’d run 13.1 miles on the other side of the world so I signed up for running the half-marathon and went for it.” She’ll be one of more than 650 competitors that will wind their way from the golden sand of Kaiteriteri to the idyllic Mapua Estuary next weekend.
Running conditions were excellent for the first of the four Waimea Harrier Sprig and Fern 10km Races for the 2019 season. This event was hosted by the Richmond S&F, with subsequent races to be held in Brightwater, Motueka and Mapua later in the season.
While these races are for runners and walkers of all abilities and ages who wish to keep up their fitness levels during the winter months, there is also considerable
competition among the athletes and some very fast times are recorded.
In this race, the 60 participants enjoyed a variety of terrain with a number of challenging uphill sections followed by fast downhills.
Caleb Pearson and Eddie Hohepa led the field out and pushed each other over the first 2kms, until the younger legs of Caleb dominated and he finished in 36.46mins, one minute ahead of Eddie.
Klaarte van Schie showed her strength on the hills, coming 4th overall and the first woman home in 43.09mins, one minute ahead of Colette Read.
There was fierce competition between the first two walkers, with Steve Pauling the first to cross the line in 67.45mins, just 2 seconds ahead of Daryl Nish. Gillian MacDougal, continuing her top form this year, was the clear winner of the women’s walk in 76.11mins.
Saturday saw a terrific field of 88 Golfers competing in our very popular Ormolu Ladies Fashions Foursomes. On another beautiful Autumn Day the field played a Canadian Foursomes in the morning and a Foursomes in the afternoon. This is a fun but demanding format which can really test friendships!
Mens Nett
1st P Hay and P Cederman 137
2nd G Allsop and W Kawiti 142
3rd K Armstrong and A Barbara 144
4th P Johnson and R Harman 144
5th M Hay and R Vincent 145
Ladies Nett
1st J Martin and J Bullock 148
2nd D Strong and B Hills 154
3rd J Adams and M Webby 158
4th E Hay and S Scholes 158
5th T Appelman and J Overall 159
Mens Gross
1st M Inwood and P Bailey 148
2nd S Vercoe and B Hedges 156
3rd J Campion and G Thorn 162
4th W Green and H Sherrock 165
5th N Binns and R Guild 173
Ladies Gross
1st S Johnson and P Chapman 183
2nd C Hill and A Newman 186
3rd P Vincent and S McLean 202
4th J Armstrong and L Thurow 204
5th L Hall and J Thomson 207
Closest to the Pin Wesley Green
Straightest Drive Richard Bullock
Thanks so much to Renee Rowling from Ormolu Ladies Fashions for sponsoring the event, the club really appreciates your support!
Results for the week day Ladies golf for 7/5/2019
18 Hole Ladies Played Ross Trophy, Eclectics, Putts
Game of the day was Gross and Nett
1st Gross : Jacquie Martin 89
1st Nett : Elizabeth Martin 70 c/b
2nd : Pam York 70
3rd: Robyn Frater 71
4th: Irene Fell 73 c/b
5th: Jane Adams 73
Closest to the Pin : Shona McLean
2’s Penny Brown 14 , Shona McLean 4, Rhonda Heckler 11 Nett Eagles : Pam York 3, Elizabeth Martin 17 ( Not struck )
9 Hole Ladies played Stableford
1st : Linda Paul 19
2nd: Bev Bradley 18 c/b
3rd: Lynne Bixley 18
4th: Sandra Johnson 18
Division 1
Kahurangi vs Wanderers
Brightwater Domain 3pm
Division 2
Aqua Taxi Riwaka vs Stoke Greenmeadows Field 1
1:15pm
Motueka High School Womens vs Awatere
Seddon Domain 1:15pm
At the Tasman Small-bore Rifle Club night on May 6, the following scores were achieved:
Barry Fickling 95.3
HS: U16 V Waimea: U16 / TAKAKA: 1
Tasman U14 Round Robin
18 May 11:00 Motueka HS: U14 V Nelson College: Argentina U14 / MOTKHS: 1
Tasman U13 Round Robin
18 May 10:00 Nelson: U13 V Motueka United: U13 / NEALE: 1
18 May 12:00 Awatere: Central U13 V Huia: U13 / SEDDON: 1
Car Company Nelson U12
18 May 10:00 Waimea Old Boys: U12 Mako V Riwaka: U12 / JUBPRK: 2
18 May 12:00
Huia: U12 V Rangers: Valley Stags U12 / SPMOT: 1
Car Company Nelson U11
18 May 10:15
Takaka: U11 V Huia: U11 / TAKAKA: 1
18 May 10:30 Motueka United: Valley Stags U11 V Marist: U11 Black / SPMOT: 1
Car Company Nelson U10 Round Robin
18 May 09:30
Wanderers: U10 Gold V Huia: U10 / LRPARK: 1
18 May 10:45 Riwaka: U10 V Stoke: U10 Red / RIWAKA: 1
Car Company Nelson U9 Round Robin
18 May 10:15 Nelson: U9 V Riwaka: U9 / NEALE: 2
18 May 11:00
Takaka: U9 V Huia: U9 / TAKAKA: 2a
18 May BYE V Motueka United: U9 / Unallocated
Car Company Nelson U8 Round Robin
18 May 10:00
18 May 10:00
Huia: U8 V Tapawera: U8 / SPMOT: 2b
Waimea Old Boys: U8 Red V Riwaka: U8 / JUBPRK: 3
Car Company Nelson U7 Round Robin
18 May 09:15
18 May 10:00
18 May 10:00
Wanderers: U7 Gold V Huia: U7 White / BRIGHT: 1
Riwaka: U7 Black Hawks V Huia: U7 Green / RIWAKA: 1
Waimea Old Boys: U7 White V Motueka United: U7 / JUBPRK: 3
Car Company Nelson U6 Round Robin
18 May 10:00
18 May 10:00
18 May 10:30
Riwaka: U6 Blue V Stoke: U6 White / RIWAKA: 1a
Huia: U6 V Motueka United: U6 / SPMOT: 2a
Marist: U6 V Riwaka: U6 Black / TAHUNA: 2a
Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. Notices for businesses and organisations who charge for courses or events cost $12.50+gst. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices.
DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY. Please send to: guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS MOTUEKA
If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz
MONTHLY CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
For Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
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
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
BLOOD CANCERSUPPORTGROUP
Meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 2636 or Lloyd 544 2636
COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
BOOMERANGBAGSMOTUEKA
Sewing bees take place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at MoTEC (9 Pah Street - side door) between 1 and 3 pm. All skill levels welcome. More information from 027 528 4563
DO YOUHAVE A DRINKINGPROBLEM?
Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.
KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.
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 021 205 0143
MOTUEKA CAMERA CLUB
Meets 1st Monday of month, 7.30pm, in the SeniorNet Rooms, 42 Pah Street, Motueka. All levels of experience welcome. Contact. Cushla 5286548. www.motuekacameraclub.nz
MOTUEKA RED CROSS IN COMMUNITY HOUSE
Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.
MOTUEKA TEXASHOLD’EM POKER CLUB
Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor Street Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details
SOCIAL BOWLS
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.
MOTUEKANEWCOMERS
New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.
FUN, FITNESS AND 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.
MOTUEKA COMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING
ROOM AVAILABLEFOR 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.
TEA & TALKFOR 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.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACESERVICES
Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.
MOTUEKA COMBINED REBUS CLUB
Welcomes you every third Friday in the month. Refreshments, excellent speakers and warm fellowship. Come along! Contact Grace - 528 9629
SENIORNET MOTUEKA
Seniornet members have one on one help sessions with their computers etc. To join Seniornet Motueka, phone Maureen on 5280630 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz
ZERO CARBON LOCAL ACTIONS
Panelists from Zero Carbon Nelson Tasman, Extinction Rebellion, local climate researchers. 26 May, 7:30pm, Imagine Theatre, Woodland Ave Motueka. $5, including supper. Motueka Greens, Heather 3-5224458
MOTUEKA COMMUNITY GARDEN
Are you interested in having a plot, or helping with the community ones? We are located opposite Motueka recreation center, call in Friday or Saturday mornings, or ph 020 40912555.
COMING TO MOTUEKA! DRIVING MISS DAISY is looking to provide service in Motueka on Mondays, providing transport for appointments, shopping, even just an outing. Wheelchair vehicle available. If you are interested in using this service for yourself or a family member, please call Tracey on 03 5410020.
FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS
Varied programs of interest, friendship and good morning tea. Third Friday each month 10:30am to 12:30pm at Tasman Bible Church. Lorna 5284902 or Jane 5266709
MOTUEKA SENIOR CITIZENS 10 PAHST HOUSIE on Friday 17th 1.15-3.00pm Phone Ethel 5287703. RUMMIKUB every Thursday 1.004.00pm Phone Dylis 5288960. CRID every 2nd Tuesday 1.00-3.30pm Phone Judy 5284260.
MOTUEKAREBUS CLUB
welcomes you to our next meeting 10.00 Friday May 17th at the Band rooms. Great speakers, warm fellowship, all welcome. Phone John 0274082206
THE WAKEFIELDAPPLE FAIR ORGANISING COMMITTEE wishes to thank all local businesses who generously provided sponsorship and support, and the many volunteers who gave up their time to make our 2019 event possible.
ME/CFS/FM SUPPORTNELSONBAYS
Find support with others who understand. Come and join our small informal group, Tuesday 21st May, 2019 11am-midday at MOTUEKA COMMUNITY SERVICES 15 Courtenay Street. strengthtogether nelson@gmail.com - Miriam 027-243 7124 local contact
NELSONRAILWAY
Founders Park The Railcar will be running on Saturday and Sunday, between 11am and 4pm, weather permitting. Adults $6 Children $4.
AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK
Every Wednesday 65 and over 24a Tudor Street ph 035284120 GateWay Free Transport
GATEWAY THE SHED ph 035284120 for info Daily activities, art-mindfulness-Tai Chi coffee and chat 10 am- 2pm week days pop in for a monthly planner.
ALZHEIMERSNELSON FIELD WORKER available for advice, information and support around Memory Loss from 9am-1pm at Heartlands Services Golden Bay, 30th May. Phone 525 6151 for appointment.
LIVE POETS MOTUEKA
Present Bush Poet, Adrian Higgins, music from Kyla, Malaika & Tai, plus Open Mic session. Wednesday 22nd May 7.00pm, Armadillo’s, High St. Koha entry. Enquiries Maggie mzbrown@slingshot. co.nz or ph 929 8150
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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).
ANTIQUES, furniture (desks, bookcases, chests of drawers, tables, chairs, chaise lounge, wardrobe, mirrors, rugs etc). Collectibles, paintings, toys, books, records etc. Sell, buy, value. 6 rooms at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond ph 544 0723. Open Mon-Sat. www. antiquesnewzealand.co.nz
TASMAN Carpet Cleaning - Great service, ecofriendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.
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FORD Mondeo GLX 2000 model. Red. "As is where is" 232,425km. $500 ono. Ph 03 528 9637
HEDGE and Tree pruning. Local references available. Contact Matt 021 261 3501
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Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.
FURNITURE and household goods 25 Atkins St 9am on Saturday 18th May.
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Birdhurst Limited is a family owned and operated business and along with its post-harvest entity Golden Bay Fruit Packers Limited grows, packs and sells apples and kiwifruit around the world. With marketing staff based offshore this vertically integrated business continues to expand and prosper from its Motueka base. Recently the company commenced packing fruit from its new state of the art facility using the world’s leading processing technology.
With continued growth the company now seeks additional staff to join their Finance team.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for running the company’s payroll systems to accurately process pays for over 300 seasonal and 70 permanent staff.
The company is a RSE employer so the successful applicant must be well organised to manage the payroll transactions and documentation associated with employees on seasonal work visas.
The role will suit a ‘people person’ as there is plenty of interaction with staff across orchards, packhouses, coolstores, workshops and management functions.
Filing of statutory returns, diligence with coding of labour costs and a proficiency in producing management reports are critical skills required.
The Payroll Manager also provides some assistance with collating monthly health and safety information from the various business units for management reporting. Wages data is captured by electronic devices in field operations so an appreciation for the use of continuing technology to reduce paper processes in payroll transactions is essential.
This is a hands-on accounts payables/receivables role in a fast-paced fun environment where your high command of accounting and general software will be greatly valued. Reporting to the Financial Controller you will have a strong background working alongside accounting and operations management to ensure finance and procurement policies are adhered to with accuracy and timeliness. The successful candidate will ideally have accounts experience in businesses operating in the primary industries sector.
You will be a proactive person who can read a situation early and provide support in implementing changes to improve business performance and accounting services. This is a special opportunity with a long term career path for the right person with the right attitude. The company also welcomes applications from recent accounting graduates who are looking for their first step into an export based business and who are prepared to learn the business and then transfer to a more specialised role later.
If you have the right skills and experience for either of these vacancies please email your CV and a covering letter, stating clearly which role you are applying for directly to Patrick Smith, HR Consultant at patrick@pshr.co.nz by 5pm Friday, 24 May 2019. For any confidential discussions please call Patrick on 021 220 2923.
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Phone 528 0071.
HANDYMAN Storage.
Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available.
STORAG E Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.
stump grinding
STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
HAVE YOU GOT A RENTAL AVAILABLE? Place an advert with us. Email: guardian. motueka@xtra.co.nz
CHIMNEY SWEEPPhone Steve 021 0810 1146.
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It’s considered New Zealand’s toughest adventure competition for high school students, so our local MHS team of eight’s third placing in the Hillary Challenge Final earlier this month has them “really proud” of their efforts.
“As a team we were never focussed on results, we were just working on being the best teammate we could be and the best team we could be. Our focus was to have no regrets, stay friends and support each other,” says team member and navigator Jessie Fa’avae.
They achieved all that and more. While immensely proud of their third placing, the real highlight to their trip was winning Best Team Synergy Overall.
“We were very happy to have been chosen for the Team Synergy award, which is given out to the best team based on team work and team spirit. They said we worked really well as a team and supported each other throughout the entire challenge,” says Jessie.
The Challenge took place at Hillary Outdoors in Tongariro from April 29 – May 3 and required a high level of physical and mental fitness.
The first two days had 12 one hour problem-solving challenges, they ranked second in one of the challenges that had them attached to three swinging pendulum ropes, with the third person placing dominos. They also ranked third in a tough mudder obstacle course, a sea-kayak
rogaine and a Hell’s Kitchen challenge which saw them set a shelter and make coffee and pancakes without speaking.
Days three and four were spent hiking and running around marking controls, the team’s two navigators, Jessie and Kyla, did a superb job with their route choices, enabling the team to finish third on points for both days.
The fifth day was a 5-hour multisport race. Team Motueka came out of the kayak/raft in 8th
place, then went on to pass three teams in the run and a further two on the biking leg, finishing strongly to take third.
“We have so many memories. We pushed harder than we thought possible. We kept going when we wanted to stop and we supported each other through some really hard times. We’ve made friends for life and have shared a really special experience,” says Jessie.
It’s unheard of for a school in their first Challenge appearance to achieve a podium finish and the team says a lot of that is owed to the huge amount of support they received from their parents, friends and sponsors.
Team members: Jessie Fa’avae, Kyla Rayward, Davis Sundbye, Jasmine Wood, Casey Iorns, Riley O’Connor, Charlie MacLennan and Shay
Morton.
Sponsors: Rainbow Ski Area, MacLennan Builders, Bowater Toyota, Talley’s, Stihl Motueka, Waka Abel Tasman, Abel Tasman Eco Tours, Skydive Abel Tasman, Parkers Panel and Paint, Guthrie Bowron, Leeon Johnston Bayleys, Whenua-Iti Outdoors Pursuit Centre, Absolute Wilderness Freeze Dried Food, Wicked Rogaines, Torpedo 7, Suunto and Rab Clothing.
Right now, Guthrie Bowron are offering free curtain making on thousands of quality fabrics*. And, we’ll even come to you for a free in-home measure and quote^. Get in quick, order confirmations must in by 10 June 2019.
So come and choose your new curtains today with your local decorating specialists, Guthrie Bowron.
