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Consenting clause causes a headache MAX FRETHEY

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A Māpua woman claims earthworks on neighbouring properties are flooding their land, though her neighbour and council staff are adamant the work is allowed, except for one council stormwater advisor. The issue Melanie Drewery says she hasn’t seen serious flooding on her property since she completed drainage works in 2004. But now she says she can’t work her back field over winter because the ground is too wet for animals to graze. The only thing that’s changed, she says, is the earthworks on two neighbouring properties. “We’ve had to sell our cows. We’ve gone down to 10 sheep now, we had 50 at one point.” Material from the Stafford Drive slip that closed the road for months after the August 2022 weather event was taken to the two neighbouring properties when council cleared it in December. Melanie says that the earthworks altered the properties’ drainage so stormwater is now diverted onto her land – an effect she thinks would have been avoided if a resource consent had been needed.

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The works were allowed to take place as a permitted action – on Rural 1-zoned land, you can raise a hectare of land by up to a metre – without a resource consent, provided it met all the other conditions. However, Melanie points to one clause of the Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP) that says earthworks cannot be undertaken as a permitted activity if it results in the diversion of floodwaters. Her interpretation of the rule is that it doesn’t matter how much floodwater is diverted, it would be grounds for needing a resource consent. “I think [the landowner] needed resource consent and I think the reason [council] rushed it through is because they had to get [Stafford Drive] open before summer,” she says. Council’s internal disagreement Tasman District Council’s compliance staff have determined that the earthworks are a permitted activity. But a Local Government Official Information and Meetings

ing properties. In later internal correspondence, the resource scientist says that the estimated change in water level is “essentially de minimis” – insignificant – and has no measurable effect on wider flood levels. The stormwater advisor agrees but adds that if a resource consent had been sought, the earthworks would be found to have a “less than minor” effect, but the process would have given Melanie the “critical” opportunity to participate in deliberations. “I just feel like TDC has been pretty dirty on this one,” Melanie says. The neighbour Gary Clark, the neighbouring landowner, says the earthworks are “most definitely” compliant. He says he supplied the council with substantial evidence, including photos, surveys, and flood modelling that show the work is permitted. “Council have reviewed that factual evidence and concurred that what we did was a permitted activity – end of story.” Gary says he hasn’t blocked any drains on his properties and that Melanie has actually had less water on her property since

the earthworks have been completed, not more as she claims. “If she thinks that’s been happening, she needs to prove it.” But Melanie is insistent the responsibility does not lie with her. “I don’t think we should have to pay thousands for our own report to show effects when this has been dumped on us.” Council’s response A council spokesperson says several inspections of the site and flood modelling show that any impact of the earthworks is “minimal in a low-lying area” and so intervention is not needed. “Compliance staff are satisfied that further action is not required on this site as any potential effects of adding the spoil are expected to be less than minor,” they say. “However, the council has been clear if there is further work on the site then this decision may need to be reconsidered.” The spokesperson says the developer has been alerted that future development will likely involve a high level of scrutiny “to the point they are likely to have to quantify and mitigate the possible impact on neighbouring properties.”

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Act request from Melanie of the council reveals one officer who shares her interpretation – a stormwater advisor. An internal memorandum, seen by Local Democracy Reporting, attributed to the advisor and a council resource scientist specializing in hazards, discusses the issue. Relying on modelling of the site undertaken by independent consultants Tonkin + Taylor, the officers note that “modelling predicts an increase in flood depths of 50 to 80mm on neighbouring properties” during a 1-in-10 or 1-in-100year event respectively, under current conditions. They go on to say that the increase in flooding occurs on land that already floods, won’t enter buildings, and “is relatively small”. However, they conclude that “any diversion of floodwater does not comply with the permitted activity rules” regardless of magnitude and so a resource consent would be needed if an activity diverted floodwater. They acknowledge that they would reconsider their position if the landowner demonstrated that the earthworks don’t divert floodwaters to neighbour-

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Transport funding pause angers councillors MAX FRETHEY

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Just over $10 million of funding that had been allocated for active travel improvements across Tasman is currently being held back from the district, much to the anger of councillors. The distribution of Crown funds has been paused while the country has a caretaker government as it waits for an expected coalition agreement. This includes grants for the Transport Choices programme that, while managed by Waka Kotahi, uses money from the government’s Climate Emergency Response Fund and must be approved by ministers. A Waka Kotahi spokesperson said further Transport Choices funding commitments have been paused until the agency receives clear direction from the incoming government on its transport investment priorities. The three Transport Choices projects that are currently under construction in Tasman – on Richmond’s William Street, and on Motueka’s Pah Street and Old Wharf Road – are unaffected and will be completed. Tasman District Council’s transportation manager, Jamie McPherson, described the pause

The Transport Choices projects that are underway will be completed but another $10 million worth of projects now hang in limbo. Photo: Elise Vollweiler. as “a bit of a spanner in the works”. “It’s really put the cat amongst the pigeons internally,” he said. “There’s a number of projects we probably can’t commit to yet until we either know more from Waka Kotahi or re-look at the scope [of the work programme].” The council had been allocated $16 million for projects that would upgrade walking and cycling connections, but only $5.6 million has been approved to spend, leaving just over $10 million worth of projects hanging in limbo – some even having made it as far as being

awarded to contractors. Clarity on the future of the funds is not expected until early 2024. Councillor Kit Maling thought the pause was “totally unsatisfactory” considering the council had diverted resources to implement the time-sensitive Transport Choices projects. “That had an effect on our Annual Plan,” he said. “It just makes absolute ludicrous work in the community because you’re stopping and starting projects.”

Councillor Jo Ellis also highlighted the potential expectations from residents who have been consulted on the projects. “Our community is not going to see, from what I can see, any projects that look like what they’ve actually fed back into.” Several of the Transport Choices projects interlink with each other and so the pause was cause for alarm for the councillors for the Motueka Ward – where many of the projects are slated for. The three ward councillors –

Barry Dowler, Brent Maru, and Trindi Walker – were united in calling for the resources allocated for already-approved work on Tudor St to shift to other projects in Motueka West that are otherwise at risk because of the pause in funding. “The western side is the bit where we really saw benefit in for Motueka,” Brent said. “I’d hate for us to lose anything on that side by just pressing go [for the Tudor St works].” Project manager Rob O’Grady has confirmed that the Tudor St works will be put on hold while the council enquires with Waka Kotahi about whether it can reallocate the awarded funds. The call for reprioritisation of funds was supported by councillor Mark Greening who thought all the funding currently being held won’t be released by a National-led government. “It may change, but given who they’re negotiating with, I don’t envisage that.”

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Limited only by the imagination – annual Lego event to be hosted in Motueka AMY RUSS Showcasing some of the very best Lego creations in the country, the annual Top of the South Brick Show 2023 is coming to town. Hosted by local Lego enthusiasts, Top of the South Brick Club, organisers promise there will be plenty to see and do. Paul Lowry is a passionate local who is a member of the Nelson Tasman and Golden Bay Brick Club contingents and says there has been a fantastic amount of interest this year. “We are full to the brim. This year there have been so many people interested in displaying that we are only able to offer people one table. “The world of Lego has definitely grown and I think the Lego Master shows have helped with that. We will have a few Lego Master contestants from both seasons attending the event.” Logistically, there are various ways that people travel and set up their displays. “Some people break their displays up into compartments, pack them extremely carefully

Paul Lowry will display his Lego creations at the Top of the South Brick Show. Photo: Kate Russell. and rebuild them at the show from there. But we have one guy who does the most amazing topographical maps, they are huge. He has done the Milford Sounds and one of the whole South Island. He

brings them in boxes and gradually sets up the display over the course of the weekend, so you can visually see it coming to life. It is quite amazing to see it all unfold. “The thing about our group is that

it is a completely voluntary thing so to get a group of people organising events like this because they absolutely love it and love to share what they do is great.” Growing up with Lego, like most

kids in the seventies and eighties, Paul came back to the hobby in his late thirties, and says his son has a keen interest in it too. “Everyone has their own way of enjoying Lego. For example, I like to sort, organise and build from sets. My son likes to find sets online and build them from what he has. This year there is an exhibit based on Bionicle which was hugely popular from 2001 to 2009 – that’s the beauty of Lego, there are so many different ways to create - imagination is endless. And that’s the beauty of these groups, the creations are limitless and we are such an involved community.” The charitable event, which is held on 18 and 19 November at Motueka Memorial Hall, has a $2 entry fee with proceeds going towards Motueka Technology Education Hub (MOTEC). Open on Saturday morning at 8am for set-up and ‘quiet time’ for visitors who feel easily overwhelmed, the doors officially open at 9am both days, finishing at 5pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday. See the TOTS Brick Show on Facebook for info.

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Repair Cafe aims to fix, mend and connect ELISE VOLLWEILER A free local initiative is coming to the rescue for household rips, wobbles and cracks. The newly-established Motueka Repair Cafe is opening its doors to the public this weekend, with eight local repairers and craftspeople volunteering their time to divert perfectly good items from landfill. If you’ve got a torn sweatshirt, a wonky pushchair or some blunt secateurs, the volunteer team may be able to help out. Locals are encouraged to bring in items that need minor repairs. If a more extensive fix is required – one that is particularly time-consuming or requires specialist equipment – the volunteers will offer advice or refer

people on to an expert. Think clothing that needs mending, tools and knives that need sharpening, as well as small items that might just need decent glue and a steady hand. Broken bikes, pushchairs or wooden chairs, curtains and cushions, are just some of the possibilities for the repair volunteers to tackle. Among the volunteers is a registered electrician who can assist with small electrical repairs. The initiative was sparked by Motueka’s Keely Robinson, who has spent a year researching repair cafes and swapping ideas with Nelson’s service, based at ReStore. The initiative is supported by the Tasman District Council’s Waste Minimisation

and Community Development scheme, and is in partnership with the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum. The ‘cafe’ component of the title alludes to the fact that the gatherings also offer a cup of tea and an opportunity for community connection. Motueka’s fledging organising committee met for the first time in September and has been planning for the first meeting, gathering materials, coordinating the layout and allocating roles, ensuring that there will also be some non-repairers to manage the front desk and refreshments. Local environment advocate David Bartle is one of the repair volunteers, offering his services to mend and

sharpen garden tools. He says he is excited about the possibility of providing practical help to people needing a household item that has stopped working. “The team hope to do their best to help repair small items but are not the experts you see on TV in the Repair Shop,” he says. “The focus is on simple repairs.” Several members of the MenzShed are also lending their considerable combined experience. The inaugural event is to be held 10am-1pm this Saturday, 18 November, at Te Noninga Kumu – Motueka District Library. Monthly meetings will then be held as of next February. For more info, email rep airc afemotueka@ gmail.com

Registered electrician Peter Keegan is one of the repair volunteers who will be helping at this weekend’s Motueka Repair Cafe. Photo: Elise Vollweiler.

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Motueka embraces Bislama - the language of Vanuatu FIONA NELSON

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Language is a cornerstone for the health and well-being of a people - and, as history shows us, a loss of language leads to a loss of culture and identity. This week, Motueka is hosting the pilot Bislama Language Week. Bislama is the main language of Vanuatu, and in conjunction, Motueka Museum is holding a Vanuatu cultural arts exhibition. On Sunday, mihi whakataua (welcome) and waiata were given by Te Awhina o Motueka outside the museum. Since 2010, The Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) has been promoting Pacific Language Weeks for nine Pacific countries. Next year, it is intended that a further two be added to the list. To get official support from MPP to revitalise and sustain the main language of Vanuatu (Bislama), community-led pilot programmes, such as this one, are being hosted throughout Aotearoa. Valorie Patrick has co-ordinated the Bislama Language Week programme. She has lived here with her husband and two daughters for the last seven years, and she co-ordinates the orchard staff at Heywood Orchard in Riwaka. “As there is two-to-three hundred ni-Vanuatu who work seasonally in the local orchards, Motueka is an ideal location to host a pilot for Bislama Language Week,” she says. Motueka Museum’s exhibition manager, Kenny Willis, says seasonal workers began arriving in Motueka in the 1930s and have added to the social fabric ever since. “The exhibition is a community-led initiative with the people and friends of Vanuatu having identified culturally significant items they would like to share. This celebration encourages everyone to get involved in Bislama Language Week as well as the cultural arts from Vanuatu, which enrich and diversify our town as well as our country.” The language week celebrations continue this week with a library tour and games night at Motueka Public Library Te Noninga Kumu on Wednesday, 16 November at 6pm and a String Band Concert at Much More Grocery Store at 6.30pm.

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Barney ‘gobsmacked’ at National honour GORDON PREECE A community leader for developing partnerships with mana whenua and local and central government has been honoured for his four decades of civil service. Barney Thomas was one of 24 Kiwis who received Te Tohu Ratonga Tūmatanui o Aotearoa, the New Zealand Public Service Medal, at Government House by Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro, on 6 November. The Te Tauihu [Top of the South] cultural advisor, member of numerous local organisations including the Wakatū Incorporation, and the local iwi manager for Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation (DOC), says he thought it was a prank when he was informed that he would receive the medal. “I was gobsmacked because I wasn’t aware of me even being nominated. “There are probably thousands of other people in Nelson that deserve the medal more than I do,” he says. “My DOC colleagues and my boss [Roy Grose], decided to put the nomination in. “I’ve only just recently been made

Barney Thomas was “gobsmacked” to be honoured for his public service in the Top of the South. Photo: Gordon Preece. aware the councils and the mayors have supported my nomination as well. “Just recently my text messages and emails have gone up 200 per cent, I’ve had a lot of support from councils, the iwi, and other government departments who have written letters of support that I was unaware of… bit overwhelmed with that.” Barney, who’s also a current land trustee at Te Āwhina Marae in Motueka and has a long list of or-

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iwi values in environmental cases and legislation and policies set by local and central government. “The values align especially in the environmental area…a lot of people are now waking up to the fact that if we don’t do something about the environment, our next generation’s going to have to inherit those issues,” he says. “Even putting the rāhui on when we had the floods, people knew that raw sewerage was going into the bay and for us it’s about health, and safety, but also about cultural safety, and if you put those three things together, people will understand and take the advice. “Dealing with the iwi politics as well as bureaucracy has been a challenge, but just making sure that everyone has a say, and one of the things you have to be good at is listening to what they have to say.” Barney also acknowledged his wife Shona, his three children, Renee, Fraser and Jackson, his work colleagues and his iwi, for his long service. The 63-year-old says he will continue to work with iwi when he retires in two years’ time. “Some of [the organisations] you don’t get off until you die,” he laughs.

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What better way to experience our village, than to join us for our upcoming Art Expo on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 November between 10am and 3pm. Our highly talented residents will have their craftsmanship for sale and on display. Including, wood turning, paintings, knitting, cards, home baking, needlework, and lots more!

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Clayin’ alive at pottery exhibition GORDON PREECE Showcasing pots of gold made by local potters is the material for an upcoming exhibition by a Hopebased pottery masterclass. Craft Potters Nelson committee member Margaret Earney says the exhibition, which will be in full spin on 18 and 19 Novem-

ber between 10am and 4pm at its Ranzau Rd studio, will feature works by about 30 of its 70-odd members. “A lot of our members work [on their pottery artworks] through the year, and this is just one way for them to sell their works and for us to showcase talent that’s in the area,” she says.

“Some members sell in galleries across the region, and some members just pot around at home for joy and gift it to people, so there’s a wide range of why people put stuff into the exhibition and the sale. “We’d love to see the community, even if they just come down and have a look at what’s happening, it’s a good chance for people to actually see what happens at the club, we run lots of work-

Tasman’s Karin Roehling will have her works on display at the Craft Potters Nelson exhibition. Photo: Gordon Preece.

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shops on hand building and wheel work, and we run lots of different firing.” Margaret hoped the free entry exhibition would also entice attendees to visit its club days at the studio held each Wednesday between 10am and 12pm to share knowledge, friendship, make ceramics and chat over a shared lunch. The exhibition is on 18 and 19 November at Ranzau Rd, Hope.

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The new filtration membranes for the Motueka Wastewater Treatment Plant are currently in transit and are expected to arrive by the end of the month. The new filters are needed to replace the old ones which began to fail mysteriously back in September. Subsequent wastewater treatment issues have seen a rāhui put in place for a swathe of Motueka’s coast and people are advised to stay away from the water.

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Stunning photo. Sarah Ryder Ya still look the same as we were at 15yrs mate, cool photo. Shannon Hughes

So adorable. Traceylee Anne Mackenzie Giles

Keeping blacksmithing alive

Little shredders tear down the trails

I remember making knives in blackball, hot work and definitely have to have a passion for it. Jordan Phillips

My 11-year-old girl has only been biking a couple of months and picked up the courage to enter this event. Now she’s hooked and can’t wait for another. It was such a

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Was so wonderful having them all here. Loved seeing them perform around town. Jaine Doh

The biggest celebration is the revitalisation of Te Reo Māori to such an extent that there can be a national competition such as there was. I hope that stops people trying to say it’s a dying language. Far from it. Means far more than any money spent in the region. That’s a bonus for the econo-

A big mihi must go out to all our Kura that hosted roopu. Housing 40+ per group x 46 is a massive task and if it wasn’t for our local Kura which ended up hosting approximately half the groups, it wouldn’t have happened. Heni Cook

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Father and sons enjoying highest grade together JACK MALCOLM The Hobbs family and Wolves (Wanderers/Motueka) cricket go together like salami on pizza - it just makes sense. Justin and his two sons, Blake and Liam, all play for the club’s premier grade team, with mum Angelique a common sight on the boundary supporting her boys. “It’s pretty special, aye. To have the whole family down there,” says Liam. He has played for Motueka Cricket since he was seven years old, having spent the last several years in the club’s second-grade team with his dad. It’s his second year in the premier grade team, while Blake debuted earlier this season. Blake says the level of play in

the premier grade is a definite step up, particularly in the ability of the fielders, which has been handy as a specialist bowler. Speaking on Saturday before he went in to bat at number 11, his dad says he’s also handy with the bat. That may be in part to the fact that the family installed an artificial turf wicket in their backyard over lockdown. While they had always had a track to practise on, Justin says the addition of a clay foundation under the artificial grass on top has levelled up the backyard cricket games to another level. Justin says it was always a dream to play alongside his two boys and to do it in the highest local grade of cricket makes it that much more special. He also got into indoor cricket

Youngest son Blake, dad Justin and eldest son Liam Hobbs all play together in the local premier grade for the Wolves (Wanderers/Motueka), having been club stalwarts for many years. Photo: Jack Malcolm. after watching his son play for New Zealand, having recently returned from a trip to Australia after being selected to wear a silver

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lington in his similar machine. Ollie will be sharing his Cross car with another young driver, Ryan Howden, who is making the trip to King of Kohatu from Invercargill. Ryan is the South Island ambassador for Heartkids NZ and is very excited to be given the opportunity to debut at the event in a first time drive in the Semog Crosscar. “I’m really looking forward to the event, we have wanted to come up for The King of Kohatu for ages, so to be able to do it

This weekend sees the third annual running of Nelson Car Club’s Mitre 10 Mega Nelson King of Kohatu, held over Saturday and Sunday at Kohatu Park. Returning champion Scott Alexander will be form favourite, sharing the spectacular Semog Crosscar with his brother, and machine’s owner, Tim Alexander. Paul Bugler completes a trio of Marlborough Crosscar drivers who will be up against young gun Ollie Ward from Wel-

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fern himself in a masters team. That family connection to cricket has created some special moments for the Hobbs family and

he hopes there’s many more to come. The Wolves will return to Memorial Park this weekend to continue their two-day game against Waimea Toi Toi United, where they sit in a commanding position. While none of the Hobbs boys had a day to remember with the bat, the team posted a handy 18310 before dispatching the visitors for just 81 from their first turn at the crease. Sent in to follow on, WTTU are in trouble at 59-5 and 43 runs behind, with the Hobbs instrumental in all of the wickets. Blake has picked up three wickets at the cost of just two runs, including one caught by Liam, who has two wickets to his name himself.

in one of these Crosscars is amazing,” says Ryan. King of Kohatu is open to all manner of vehicles, from the spectator favourite Semog Crosscars and fully modified four wheel drive rally cars to standard road cars. The road cars will be competing in their own class, affectionately named the ‘Mums Car’ class. Saturday sees four qualifying runs for all competitors, Sunday has two more followed by “knockout” elimination runs before the new King of Kohatu is crowned.

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TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY THE HEART SUPPORT GROUP MOTUEKA Tues, 21 Nov, 10.30am, Motueka Library Community Room. Guest speaker is a dietician/nutritionist. Ph: Janet Kelly 0272296260. MOTUEKA BRASS, Tues Evenings. Discover your musical talent with us! Join our lively brass band for an unforgettable experience. To join Ph: 021728168 or come along on a Tues night. MOTUEKA ARTS COUNCIL office at Community House, Decks reserve. Wed, 11-3pm. Inquiries about art activities; funding for Art; Art ideas for Motueka. Ph: 0210589388. AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK, Every Wed, 10.30am, The

Shed, 24a Tudor St. More info Ph: 0279214074. KNIT & NATTER Wed, 10-12.30pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub, 10 Pah St. Friendly group for all ages. Includes refreshments. Ph: Roz 027415636. All welcome. WALK 4 HEALTH, Wed, 10am, Motueka Community Garden. 30 min walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Ph: 0279305310 or E: welontrack@gmail. com TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA meet 1st & 3rd Wed of month. 6.45pm start, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St. Gain speaking confidently, friendly environment. More Info Ph: Peter 0277468311.

THURSDAY NELSON BAYS HARMONY CHORUS, (women’s choir), is seeking new members to join our happy group. Thurs evenings, Club Waimea, Richmond. See us in action at Mapua, as we spring into summer on 26 Nov. Ph: Carole 0274360910. COMMUNITY HOUSE, Thurs Mornings, Motueka Community House. Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD. MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP every Thurs. More info Ph: 0212640403 E: secretary50pluswalkers@gmail. com, or www.motueka50pluswalkers.co.nz. RUMMIKUB Thurs, 1-4pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Club, 10 Pah St. Friendly group, includes refreshments. All welcome. Ph: Keith 0274516422. THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA – Walking Group, Thurs, 9am, by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 mins, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people. Ph: 035288358. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thurs of the month, 1.30-3.30pm, Broadgreen House, 276 Nayland Rd. Ph: Bill 035448635 or 035391137.

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FRIDAY MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB next meeting, Fri, 17 Nov, 10am, at the Bandrooms. Great speakers and Fellowship, all welcome. Ph: John 0274082206 INDOOR BOWLS, 3rd & last Fri of the month, 2pm, Mapua Hall. Followed by bring a plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcome. $3. Mapua Friendship Club. Ph: Val 035403685.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY MOTUEKA STEINER SCHOOL invites you to its magical Spring Fair, Sun, 19 Nov, 10-4pm, 165 Robinson Rd, Lower Moutere. There's fairies, food, and fun for everyone! www. facebook.com/MotuekaSteinerSchoolSpringFair RSCDS CENTENARY BALL Former Scottish Country dancers are invited to attend. Sat 25 Nov, 6.30pm, Lower Moutere Hall. Tickets: motueka@dancescottish.org.nz 7th ANNUAL TREWAVAS STREET ART WALK Sat, 2 Dec, 10-3pm, Trewavas St, Motueka. Free event, rain or shine, 40+ artists exhibiting. Follow the yellow bunting. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Every Sat, 10-12pm, 218 High St. Free services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures are available.

GENERAL GROUPS MOTUEKA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 13 and 14 Jan 2024, 10am, Marchwood Park. A concert will be held in the evening. entry is free There is plenty of non-powered camp sites for motorhomes. MOTUEKA SENIORNET Take advantage of the many interest groups offered. Join SeniorNet Motueka.To

SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust. Contact us today. E: housing@ght.co.nz or Ph: 035457100. NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). To book a ride, Ph: 0226822373 or E:mapuawheels@gmail.com. 24 hours’ notice required. NELSON HOSPICE The Motueka shop needs volunteers! If you would like to volunteer for us, please enquire at the shop or Ph: 035281178. RADIO CONTROL SAILING Wed and Sun, 1pm onwards, Best Island. Weather permitting. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New members welcome. More info Ph: Peter 0275443923. MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOY LIBRARY, Tues, and Thurs, 9-11am, and Sat, 10-12pm, 44 Pah St. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages. GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve on Wallace St. for ongoing serviwce requests. Discount provider list available. Ph: 035289076 or E: greypowermot@gmail.com. MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Do you want to be part of a fun, social and competitive band, who make players welcome? E motueka.brass@gmail.com or Ph: 021728168 MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. More info Ph: Jana 035284355. INDOOR BOWLS, Mon & Wed, 1.15-3pm, Motueka Over 50s Hub, 10 Pah St. All abilities welcome. Ph: Jude 0273244226 MOTUEKA MENZSHED, Ever thought of joining the MenzShed? Wed or Thurs 9-12pm, Marchwood Park, College Rd. Check us out. Email: SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail. com, or just turn up at.

join, visit www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz, or Ph: Allan 0279711100. MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB, would you like to go walking on the weekends but are not sure where to start? Start with your local club: www.motuekattrampingclub.org. RED CROSS MOTUEKA BRANCH Fundraising shop, open Mon – Fri, 10-2pm. Community House, Decks Reserve. We sell clothing, household linen and books. Donations of sellable goods are appreciated. SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS, if you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer, come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Ph: 035391137 or info@cancernelson.co.nz for info or to reg. MULTICULTURAL MOTUEKA welcomes migrants and refugees every Tues & Fri, 8.30 -1pm, Community House, Decks Reserve. We provide connection and practical assistance for newcomers to our region as well as support for all cultural activities happening in our community. Ph 027 5286744 or sez@multiculturalnt.co.nz. MOTUEKA TENNIS CLUB. INC. Every Tues & Thurs, 9.3011.30am. Courts behind the Memorial Hall Pah Street. Racquets available to borrow for new Members. All welcome. GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING, Wellbeing is important for all of us to thrive. The shed is a safe place to meet new people in a supportive and caring environment. We can connect you with other agencies for the right support needed. More info Ph: 0279214074, E: admin@ght.co.nz or pop in 24a Tudor St, Motueka. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Ph: 0800aaworks, 08002296757. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, If you have or have had breast cancer, come along to this friendly atmosphere. 102 Hardy St, Nelson. Reg: 035391137 or E: info@ cancernelson.org.nz.

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Sport

Wednesday 15 November 2023

Win a boat for Huia clubrooms FROM PAGE 1 JACK MALCOLM It may bear the name of Huia Rugby, but the new clubrooms will be a jewel in the crown of the wider Motueka community. The club is now looking to raise funds to get the project off the planning pages and into reality. As part of the fundraising, the The Huia clubrooms will be something for the whole community to utilise. Image: Supplied. club and its supporters have joined together for a one-of- The club has pulled out all the the first clubrooms were built a member of the club from a-kind raffle. stops to get this project into while he was still playing for 1903, and his father Dump, The Stabicraft 1450 Fron- reality because of its impor- the club. also playing for the club. tier Package with a Mercury tance to the community. As one of the volunteers to get His son Mark, who has also 50HP, a Garmin Echomap They say it is something that the original building off the been involved with the club, UHD 65CV and a DMW will enhance Sports Park to ground, he says it’s exciting had a simple message. Trailer, worth $50,000, has its full potential, and encour- to see the club taking the next “Just get behind it. There’s a everything you need to hit the age the Crusaders back for step in its evolution. lot of people who have put in water ahead of summer. pre-season games. “I got a bit of a shock when a helluva lot of hard work, but With 2000 tickets available From weddings to birthdays, I heard that it was going to there’s a lot more to come.” priced at $100 each, it’s any- the clubrooms will be a space move, but it’s the right thing The raffle for the boat closes one’s guess who will walk for the community to come to happen.” at 10am Thursday 30 Novemaway with a brand-new boat together to celebrate and to Huia has been in the Kelly ber, with tickets available onfor less than the price of a remember. bloodline for generations, line through the club’s website week’s groceries. Leith Kelly remembers when with his grandfather Dave, ‘huiarugbyclub.co.nz’

Nelson at your fingertips

NBS Motueka Golf Club Mens Veterans Wednesday 8 November 1st John Hewitt 67 2nd Barrie Walker 70 3rd Gary McConchie 70 Pah St Cafe Closest to the pin Danny Cuseil Saturday 11 November New World Open Ladies Net Keriana Scott 1st 2nd Suzanne Park 3rd Jacquie Martin 4th Grace Latimer

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Ladies Gross 1st Debbie Smith 2nd Michelle Reardon 3rd Lee Willets

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Mens Net 1st Brain Miller 2nd John Askin 3rd Larry Moses 4th Frik Van Herden

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Mens Gross 1st Blair Bavin 2nd Tyrone Nelson 3rd Daryl Graham

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The Club would like to sincerely thank Motueka New World for supporting and sponsoring this annual tournament.

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