The Guardian - 16 February 2022

Martin Farm Road - ‘Not Fit for Purpose’

Concern has been raised by Kaiteriteri residents about the state of Martin Farm Road and footpath – or lack of - which lead to Bethany Motor Camp.

With Kaiteriteri being such a popular holiday destination, the carpark easily fills and holidaymakers park along Martin Farm Road, despite the yellow lines.

Steve Neave, a local resident, says: “Our neighbour was inches away from being killed by an 8m boat and trailer when walking to the beach.” The boat owned by Wilson’s is stored at Bethany Motor Camp. Steve believes the road needs to be improved to cater for the commercial traffic coming out of the motor camp - the tiny home population and the many businesses that use it for storage.

“The road is a death trap and pedestrians are at risk walking along the road.” He would like to see a boardwalk or designated footpath.

Another resident Guy Ensor consid-

ers the situation is:

“Absolutely diabolical – we have young children and my wife is petrified that they’ll get knocked off their bikes.”

Most recently his mother-in law, Pam McGirr, was walking back from the beach when she heard a car approaching fast from behind. She stepped aside and fell on the pot-holed footpath, badly grazing both knees.

Pam and her husband Murray are concerned about the speed and increase in traffic flow, and degradation of the road itself. There are speed humps along the road to slow traffic but Guy doesn’t believe that is enough.

Illegal parking along the yellow lines is another issue which Council need to address. Guy says: “One car was parked for several days on the skinniest part of the road – the most dangerous part – right on a rise without a ticket or a tow away.”

According to

TDC Transportation Manager Jamie

McPherson parking enforcement officers attend regularly to issue tickets, and so far this summer more than 100 tickets have been issued on Martin Farm Road.

Other initiatives to improve safety for all road users have

A lucky escape

In 1980, Mark moved to the area to take up a position as a hydraulics engineer. Once there, he instantly fell in love with his new home. The abundance of open hunting areas and off-road tracks presented plenty of opportunities to pursue his passion for the outdoors.

“Every road in and out had a motorcycle track and I was right in to motocross. I couldn’t believe my luck. It was a great place. Everything, the hunting, fishing, right on your doorstep.”

On the 27th of February 1999, Mark rode his motorbike into town to purchase a Lotto ticket. Little did he know how unlucky that decision would prove to be. Upon returning home Mark was hit by an out of control driver and left fighting for his life. “Bang! It was just like a grenade going off. A massive explosion,” he describes. Mark’s right leg was so badly broken that it was nearly torn from his body. In fact, the sum of his injuries was so severe that his wife Anita was told he may not survive.

The long road to recovery

Mark spent months in hospital before he was able to return home. But even then he faced a long and painful recovery. “I was going into town for a Lotto ticket and it was three and a half months before I got home again,” he explains. “It’s very hard to get your head around just how much adjustment you have to do to recover.”

The simplest of tasks became impossible for Mark. He lost all independence. “I was basically bed-ridden for quite some time. Unable to get showered, dressed, or feed myself. Even getting in and out of bed, I was unable to do all of those things.” As stressful as it was for Mark, it wasn’t easy on his family either. Anita was now the sole carer for both Mark and their children.

As the main income earner, the loss of Mark’s income would have been overwhelming. Anita’s background in insurance proved to be invaluable however. Several

included lowering the speed limit to 30km/h, installing speed humps, additional signs to make it clear where the footpath is, and tidying up the existing gravel footpath surface. Some of these initiatives have been funded by the

Motueka Community Board’s special projects fund.

“TDC has an annual budget for new and improved footpaths which is spread across Tasman District, and individual sites are prioritised by a range of factors,” says Jamie.

years earlier, she had learned of Asteron Life’s Income Protection insurance, and the pair had made the decision to protect Mark’s income. That decision enabled Anita to stay home and take care of the family. ACC supported Mark after his accident and Asteron Life’s Income Protection topped up his income, back to what he would have been earning if he were still at work.

“There are more than 100 sites on this list, and while Martin Farm Road is ranked in the top half, it is likely to be quite a few years before funding is available for this site.”

“Further improvements to the infrastructure on Martin

Farm Road, such as a kerb and sealed footpath, would require more substantial funding. Introducing paid parking to reduce the burden on ratepayers could be considered in the future, as has been done in the Coromandel.”

afford to have Income Protection. But you actually can’t afford not to have it,” Mark adds. Asteron Life’s Income Protection gave Mark the freedom to concentrate on his recovery and get on with celebrating life.

“Celebrating life to me is just making the most of things, looking for opportunities and staying positive. You’ve got to be optimistic something good will happen,” Castle Trust and Asteron Life would like to sincerely thank Mark and his family for their generosity in allowing us to publish his story.

So the question is how much do you need to insure for? The Team at Castle Trust Financial Planning will give you guidelines to follow and help adjust them to suit your budget. Castle trust recommend ‘take out what you can afford now and have another look later’. Together we can put your insurance safety net where you can afford it.

An optimistic outlook

“Without that Income Protection insurance we definitely would have been in desperate straits.” All of life’s basic necessities hung in the balance. “There were times where I seriously don’t think we could have put food on the table,” Anita adds.

Mark and Anita were grateful they made the decision to protect Mark’s income “Once we realised Asteron Life were going to step in and assist us with this, it just took the load off,” Anita says. “You may think that you can’t

Concern about the lack of a boardwalk or footpath along Martin Farm Road has been raised after near misses.

“You may think you can’t afford to have Income Protection. But you actually can’t afford not to have it.”

Covid vaccine clinic for iwi, hapu and whanau

Te Piki Oranga are working closely with Kotahi Te Tauihu Charitable Trust and Nelson Marlborough Health to bring Covid19 vaccine clinics for Iwi, hapu and whanau.

A Motueka clinic is happening this Saturday, 19 February, from 10am to 3pm, at the Te Piki Oranga building at 117 Pah Street.

Bookings can be

made at bookmyvaccine.nz or by phoning 0800 ORANGA (672 642). Bookings are not essential as walk-ins are welcome at the clinics. If you need help with transport to and from the clinics, please contact 0800 ORANGA.

More information can be found here: https://www.tpo.org. nz/get-vaccinatedcovid-19

Sophisticated loos for Abel Tasman’s Torrent Bay

A group of Motueka South School’s senior students were being taught how to operate the pedestrian crossing for their fellow students last Wednesday by Richmond constables Hamish Wybrow and Sheree Heremaia.

Hamish and Sheree taught the students how to identify road hazards and the legal requirements for operating the crossing.

WHITWEL L’S for beds

Trampers, boaties, day visitors and locals in the Abel Tasman National Park settlement of Torrent Bay now have full use of some of the most sophisticated off-grid toilet facilities available. In early 2019, property owners raised concerns about odours from the existing old non-flush style public toilets becoming unsuitable.

The Tasman District Council engaged Richmond based pumping and technology company Allflow to design, supply and oversee the installation of a solar powered wastewater treatment system complete with new fully functional flushing toilets. It was a challenging task because of environmental considerations and the lack of an electricity supply.

Nelmac was contracted to install the solar equipment and the buildings. The project includes a toilet block containing

two flush toilets and a building to house the wastewater treatment controller and the solar converter with back-up power battery bank.

The wastewater treatment system is designed to treat up to 2,500 litres a day and is completely selfsufficient with the solar panels directly powering the treatment blowers and pump, along with back-up battery storage.

This innovative treatment technology results in water being treated to an extremely high quality.

Alliance Plumbing from Golden Bay installed the wastewater treatment system, and despite the pouring rain in early December, completed this within four days.

The construction phase required careful planning with special attention paid to the small site. There was an added complication that all equipment had to be barged in which meant tides

and weather were also major factors in the project.

However, a major team effort meant the installation went flawlessly with the entire system fully operational just before Christmas.

Funding assistance for the toilets included $320,000 from the Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund.

Torrent Bay is a popular destination in the Abel Tasman National Park.

Have you been watching the Winter Olympics?

Our gold medal winning snowboarder Zoi has been incredible to watch.

Summer ice in Te Wai Pounamu/the South Island

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency urges drivers to be aware of potentially hazardous ‘summer ice’ on South Island roads currently. Like the better-known black ice of freezing winter days, summer ice is often invisible to drivers but is just as slippery and hazardous.

“After an extended run of hot summer days followed by rain we start to experience slippery road surfaces, known as summer ice,” says Waka Kotahi Lower South Island Journey Manager Nicole Felts.

“Even a small amount of light rain can make the roads very slippery. In fact, it can be more hazardous than heavy rain because grime and exhaust particles that have built up on the road take longer

to be washed away. The combination of light rain and summer grime creates a slippery film,” she says. “We advise anyone who is driving in the rain or on a damp road over the coming days to take extreme care. The slippery film on the surface of the road is invisible, so don’t assume it’s not there just because you can’t see it.”

Nicole advises drivers to: keep speeds down on wet roads after a long, dry period take extra care on curves and bends increase your following distance from vehicles in front of you brake gently allow extra travel time in case you encounter summer ice conditions.

She also urged drivers to check the tread level and air pressure on their tyres.

“Properly inflated tyres with good treads are always a must for safe travel, but even more so in wet or slippery conditions.”

What causes summer ice and is there any solution?

In hot summer weather many road surfaces become “flushed” when the underlaying emulsion/ bitumen seal layer breaks through to the surface.

These smooth flushed areas are slippery when wet after rain or showers. The worst of these sites

may have temporary warning signs in place to identify this hazard. Bitumen bleeding is sometimes treated at the time with a chip layer or treated after summer with watercutting to make the surface safe and restore traction until the road is fully rehabilitated.

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I haven’t been watching it because there are no engines involved

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Jaquiery Motueka

I was watching the ski jumping and was shocked to see a nuclear power plant next to the course.

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I’ve been watching Zoi SadowskiSynnott snow boarding, she is

amazing.

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The NZTA is warning road users to be aware of ‘summer ice’.

Himalayan Yogi master opens new Ashram in Tapawera

Yogi Aikam Aikoham

Nath Ji opens the Sri Shiv Shakti Ashram in the Tapawera District, early February.

Ashram, is an Indian term for a “place where your soul finds refuge”, living where the Guru (spiritual teacher) resides, meditates and shares his wisdom.

The main purpose of the Sri Shiv Shakti Ashram is for spiritual growth, meditation, evolution and healing of the soul.

Spiritual seekers, who wish to be in the presence of an enlightened Master, usually travel to India - the land of Rishis and Yogis.

Now for the first time in AotearoaNew Zealand, we are graced with a God Realised Master who bridges the east and west, spirituality and science.

This is a unique celebration, as there is no other ashram in Australasia where a Himalayan Yogi is in residence.

Yogi Aikamji will share and guide us in the ancient secrets and wisdoms, much revered and longed for by spiritual seekers worldwide.

These teachings and meditations, up until now, have only been handed down to a chosen few. Yogi

Aikam Aikoham Nath Ji has come here to impart the same knowledge.

Yogi AikamJi belongs to the Nath lineage, which means he carries with him, all the different forms of spiritual healing, knowledge and wisdom that very few Masters embody or access through each

of the 3 paths of Knowledge - Devotion - Energy.

As a Kundalini Energy Master, AikamJi is one of the few Masters who has the ability and spiritual fire to energetically ‘burn’ the seekers’ Karmas with ‘shaktipat’ (spiritual healing transmissions).

He has travelled globally with his teachings and offering healing to those who are seeking. The Ashram will attract those who have longed to be in the divine presence of a Self-Realised Master.

Various events, satsangs, workshops, courses and retreats will be held regularly.

Like to know more about Yogi AikamJi and events - please visit website www. aikamaikoham.com

WE FIX

Left: Yogi Aikam Aikoham Nath Ji.

Above: The site of Tapawera’s new Ashram.

Severe storm damages the Heaphy Track

The severe damage done to the Heaphy Track by last week’s torrential rain means through trips of the track will not be possible for several months, the Department of Conservation says.

Three bridges have been extensively damaged or destroyed between the Heaphy Hut and James Mackay Hut.

“We know that this is extremely disappointing for many trampers and mountain bikers who had plans to do the Heaphy Track in coming months,” says DOC’s Buller Operations Manager Suvi Van Smit.

“However, with the Heaphy River, Gunner River and Pitt Creek bridges all out of action, there is no safe way to get from Heaphy Hut to James Mackay Hut. We have had to make this decision to extend the closure with our customers’ safety in mind.

“It’s too early to say how long it will take to fix the bridges and other damage. We’ve had more heavy rain over the past 24 hours so it hasn’t been possible to complete assessments of the damage,” she says.

DOC’s Golden Bay Operations Manager Dave Winterburn says there is little or no track damage between Brown Hut and James

Mackay Hut.

“From 13 February it has been possible to do a return walk from the Golden Bay end of the track (Brown Hut) as far as James Mackay Hut allowing walkers to stay at the huts and campsites within this section, by booking a two, three or four-day return trip.”

DOC is contacting all those booked on Heaphy Track advising them of the situation and how they can either modify their trip so they come out of the track at the same point they went in, or cancel their booking for a full refund.

Customers can still book accommodation on the northern section, between Brown and James Mackay Huts, on DOC’s Great Walks booking platform.

From Friday, 18 February they will be able to book accommodation at the Heaphy Hut and Campsite and Scotts Beach on DOC’s Huts and Campsite platform.

Anyone who needs any help with rescheduling their trip, should contact DOC’s Nelson Visitor Centre booking helpdesk.

This partial closure will also affect the Heaphy Track mountain bike season which normally runs from 1 May to 30 November.

Gunner Bridge/ Department of Conservation.

Heaphy Bridge/Department of Conservation.

Dear Editor,

Just a quick note to alert the Community to what is being proposed for streets in the district and specifically for Motueka. Cycle-ways in existing roadways (some both sides) with roadside parking removed completely, I’m not sure who dreams up these ideas but if you don’t want to wake up one morning and find this has happened then I suggest you go onto the TDC website, look up proposed walking and cycling strategy and make a submission before they close on the 7th March.

Regards, Trevor Norriss

Dear Editor,

In response to the January 19 letter relating to ‘Jacinda’s

Apartheid’. The writer is erroneous in her interpretation of the word Apartheid. The definition of Apartheid is; “Separation, Segregation”. The writer focuses on the historical, racial segregation of Apartheid in South Africa. This spurned the current use of the term, “Apartheid”, to denote segregation of any type in modern vernacular, including cultural, gender and societal segregation.

Jacinda Ardern has created New Zealand’s first segregated society. It is appropriate to call it, “Jacinda’s Apartheid”. The segregation is based upon people’s freedom to choose whether they receive a medical intervention or not.

Rather than speak historically to apartheid, I suggest to the

writer that she experiences it first-hand. Do away with the vaccine pass, (if she has one), and go about living as those do without one. Losing one’s job, Libraries, private and some public medical centres, sports, schools, universities, pools, recreation centres, clubs, bars, cafes, hairdressers, shops, travel, camping, tramping, funerals, weddings, kids activities and so much more, is barred from a person based on their free will choice to not receive a medical intervention. Segregation. Apartheid. Try it and see for yourself what it is like. That is not the New Zealand I grew up in.

A segregated society member,

Gary Cook

TDC Walking & Cycling Strategy

The Tasman District Council is inviting submissions on their draft walking and cycling strategy. The strategy aims to improve key issues. It focuses on safety, accessibility, liveability, climate change and traffic congestion. The strategy suggests changes to parking, alterations to speed limits, the installation of cycle lanes and paths, and the development of slow speed neighbourhoods.

Find out more on their website.

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Send a photo and feedback about your kit to:Janine.gillions@tasman.govt.nz

We love to see your creativity and value your feedback.

Book Bundles@Motueka Library

Pick up a Book Bundle, a bag of books selected by genre. The bag hides the identity of these books so be surprised by stories and authors you might not have chosen. A fun way to discover new authors chosen by staff. Issue on your Library card and return once finished.

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Firefighters stepping up for charity

The largestever contingent of Motueka firefighters will head to Auckland this May to take part in the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge, as eight of our local volunteers are preparing to tackle the 1103 steps in full firefighting kit.

The popular event raises vital funds and awareness for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC). Every day eight children and adults in New Zealand are diagnosed with a blood cancer like leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. LBC is the national charity dedicated to supporting patients and their families, this support can last months or even years. LBC receives very little government support resulting in its reliance upon fundraising events.

“Nearly all of us in one way or another have had friends or family affected by the disease so it’s one way for us to all give back. It is also an amazing event

organised extremely well that builds comradery and gives you an amazing sense of achievement when you complete it. The best way to describe it is, it’s like doing a vertical marathon,” says Motueka senior station officer Alan Ball.

The Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge was developed in 2005 by Tony Scott, and since then it has morphed into a comprehensive event and fundraising model, delivered in cooperation with SkyCity Auckland, to support patients and their families living with a blood cancer or blood related condition.

For three of the group, Becs, Ashley and Niels it’ll be their first time at the event while Tracey will be attending for the eighth time. Alan’s will be his fifth climb, Kyle and Katie’s third and Dave’s second.

Having already raised over $3,000, they’re hoping the figure will continue climbing as the countdown continues. With the team

paying their own way, all funds raised go directly to the charity.

Please follow this link to donate and encourage your local volunteers as they head into this iconic event.

https://firefighterschallenge.org.nz/t/ motuekavolunteerfirebrigadeteam

The Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade is always welcoming new recruits so to join this team next year for the epic Sky Tower Challenge, head along to the station on a Wednesday night at 7.30pm or contact Mike Riddell by phoning 021845657.

The firefighters taking part are - SSO Alan Ball, SO Tracey Hovenden, FF Bec Bryan, FF Ashley Hendy, SFF Dave Knowles and FF Katie Clark. Front, from left; SO Kyle Silcock & FF Niels Oggel. (SSO – Senior Station Officer, SO –Station Officer, SFF Senior Fire Fighter, FF – Fire Fighter)

Members of our local brigade just prior to undertaking the challenge at a previous year’s event

Members train in preparation for the infamous challenge.

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Motueka Book nearing its launch this month

C J Starnes’ Motueka Livery & Bait Stables c1916. From left: Rewi Starnes on horse, Les Goodall with cab, George Schwass with coach, proprietor C J ‘Jim’ Starnes standing by Hupmobile, coproprietor Joe Kirkin with express, Joe Dennis with drag. Everett Brothers new premises, 147-49 High St, 15 December 1902. From left; Ernest Andrews, Jack Fowler, unknown, Maggie Marshall, Ash Talbot, Mrs Schwass, Phil Schwass. Takings for the first day were £97 and the firm celebrated with dinner at the Post Office Hotel.

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This month will see the result of more than two years of work when a book compiled by the Motueka Historical Association and well-respected historian and novelist Carol Dawber is launched.

‘Going to Town, High Street, Motueka’ is a 190 page book with 170 black and white photos accompanied by extended captions.

For months Carol together with members of the Association have been “excitedly” uncovering the history of the High Street’s buildings, firms, families, churches and hotels.

From the days when it was a roughly-cut road line, going to town has always meant going up Motueka’s High Street. In the 1950s it was a cart track with stumps that needed dodging but it soon took on the appearance of a settlement, defined at each end by hotels and gradually filling with homes, shops and service industries.

There were stables and sawmills, bakeries and bootmakers, and as the wider dis-

trict was cleared and developed the town of Motueka became a business hub for hop and tobacco farmers, orchardist and agriculturalists.

It was also a transport hub linking Nelson, Richmond, Ngatimoti, Riwaka and Golden Bay by land and sea. Today High Street is more intensely concentrated, with three or four businesses where one used to be but it is as vibrant as ever. This book records

old family names and businesses, fires, floods and parades and the development of industry, services and tourism. It also documents the strong sense of community which still exists in a district which has High Street as its heart.

“It’s been an absolute delight working with the Motueka folk on this book and as with any book I’m pleased to get to the end and see the result,” says Carol.

“There’s something

for people on a couple of levels. There’s the history of course, as no-one would remember horse-drawn carriages going up the street and on the other level there’s a lot of nostalgia there which is going to ring a few bells for people.”

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It’s time to let the sun in

To celebrate the opening of its solar hub in Nelson, Lightforce is gifting a $30,000 solar system and battery to an organisation that does great things in our community.

Lightforce is committed to partnering with organisations that align with its goals so, as part of its Solar for Good programme, it’s asking people in the Nelson Tasman and Marlborough regions to nominate a deserving charity or notfor-profit that could do more good work with the money it will save on electricity. Reducing environmental impact has long been a major selling point of solar and that is becoming even more appealing as we shift away from fossil fuels and towards lower-carbon energy sources.

Owning your own power is also becoming more appealing given residential power prices have gone up by 48% since 2000, far in excess of the rate of inflation. The price of solar panels has come down dramatically in recent years, too, so going solar also makes financial sense, especially in a sun-soaked region like the Top of the South.

CEO Luke Nutting says a lot of Lightforce customers are not paying anything for their power and are often getting credits

from their power companies because they sell excess energy back to the grid.

Lightforce is the country’s fastestgrowing solar installer and has delivered world-class solar solutions to over 6,000 residential, commercial and agricultural customers around the country. Around 80% of the systems Lightforce now installs include batteries, which means solar energy can be used when we need it most - peak usage times in the morning and at night. And, in what Nutting sees as a big endorsement of the company and its vision, it recently signed an exclusive distribution deal with global battery powerhouse Energizer Homepower.

Nominate a deserving organisation for the Solar for Good giveaway by visiting lightforce.co.nz.

Entries close on Thursday 3rd March.

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Cancer Society calls on supporters to stay the course and Relay Your Way

Cancer Society of New Zealand has announced an alternative to traditional Relay For Life events. It comes after Covid forced the cancellation of the organisation’s iconic street collection on Daffodil Day in August. Cancer Society of Nelson Tasman Centre Manager Michelle Hunt says, “Covid continues to ruin all of our best-laid plans. However, we have quickly adapted and are making the most of it. This year, we will walk apart, but not alone in Relay Your

Way”.

The Cancer Society has launched an easyto-follow video that will guide supporters through the parts of Relay For Life everyone loves the most but in the safety of a space of people’s choice.

“We know that Relay For Life is a chance to celebrate cancer survivors and carers and remember loved ones lost to cancer for many people. We hope that people across Nelson Tasman will participate in Relay Your Way this year and run, walk, or even dance laps with our online guide to

support people affected by cancer,” says Michelle Hunt.

The funds raised through Relay For Life are essential in helping cancer patients and their whanau get the care and practical support they need: from safe transport to treatment, through to specialist nursing and psychology support, and accommodation for those travelling for treatment.

Supporters also help fund ground-breaking cancer research and vital prevention programmes. On average, Relay For Life

raises around 100,000 dollars to fund our services to our local community. Therefore, the Cancer Society asks supporters to stay the course and participate in Relay Your Way. “Our events keep getting knocked down, while need for our services go up, so New Zealanders’ efforts to raise funds for our work through Relay For Life are more vital than ever,” says Michelle.

To sign up and make a difference for those affected by cancer visit, www.relayforlife. org.nz/nelsontasman

Tudor and High Street traffic signal work kicks off

Further work has begun on Motueka’s street upgrades.

Waka Kotahi has advised motorists that work to install traffic and pedestrian signals at the Tudor and High Street intersection in Motueka began on Monday, 14 February.

The work will be completed in two stages, with the first stage underway from 14 February for four weeks. This will include night works in the first week, operating under stop/ go traffic management between 7pm and 5am. Crews will be digging trenches across the road to install stormwater services and cables

for the traffic signals.

Stage two will begin in mid-March and will run for about four weeks. This will also include some night works when surfacing and road marking is being completed. There will be some noise as they use diggers, compactors and a Hydrovac truck (contains a water blaster unit) to complete the work.

Both stages will include work on the footpaths, but people will always have access to businesses, as footpaths will remain open. During the day people can

travel North and South on High Street, however, carparking will be affected. While work is undertaken on one side of the road, car parking on the other side will be closed adjacent to the work site.

During stage two when work is being carried out on the Eastern side of High Street, the entry and exit to Tudor Street will be closed.

Waka Kotahi will keep closure times to a minimum, with detours in place via Greenwood and Wilkinson Streets.

Motueka rounda-

bout at the Old Wharf Rd/High St/King Edward St intersection Works to improve the roundabout will resume in February, including the installation of new concrete islands and signs to help people slow down through the roundabout, and repairs to the paint surface near the edges of the intersection.

Waka Kotahi thanks everyone for their patience as works on SH60 in Motueka continue.

All works on SH60 are scheduled for completion by the end of April 2022.

A local favourite, Kaiteriteri Store

It’s wonderful to learn that profits from Kaiteriteri Store go back into the upkeep and development of the Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve.

We all have fond memories of Kaiteriteri Beach, voted as one of the top five in the world by the United Kingdom’s Guardian Newspaper. Golden sand, turquoise waters and of course Kaiteriteri Store, which has to have the most glorious view of any store in the country. They also have just about everything you require from sunglasses to award winning gelato, fresh barista coffee to scrumptious food made on the premises.

This week we caught up with Leanne McIntosh who looks after Kaiteriteri Store alongside Sarah Pye and Peter Everett, to find out more about this iconic store and what they offer for both locals and visitors.

“We have a brilliant team” shares Leanne with a big smile.

And it shows, approachable, welcoming staff are busy behind the counter looking after customers, friendly conversation and laughter lights up the store.

The aroma of fresh coffee tempts ones senses as Barista Alena brews another cup of Pomeroys Kaka Point coffee for a regular local.

“The coffee here is fantastic,” he reveals.

“I stop in here often because it’s so good and Kaiteriteri Store has everything I need so I don’t have to travel into town to visit the supermarket if I run out of something at home. I just pop down to the store and the staff are very helpful, if they don’t have what I need they are more than happy to order it for me.”

Leanne kindly shows us around the premises while revealing the history of this memorable place.

Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve

The Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve is 250ha of Crown Land that includes Kaiteriteri Beach, Kaka Point Historic Reserve, Kaka Island, Kaiteriteri Estuary, Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park and the hills with native bush surrounding the beach and estuary. Governed by a Board appointed by the Minister of Conservation, they operate under a ministerial approved management plan, bylaws, the Reserves Act 1977, the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014.

Although they are a Crown entity, they are not government funded. The Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve own and manage the businesses on the Reserve including the Kaiteriteri Reserve Camp, Kaiteriteri Reserve Apartments, The Waterfront and Gone Burgers restaurants, the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park and of course the Kaiteriteri Store. These businesses fully fund the Reserve and 100% of their profits are invested back into Kaiteriteri. The Reserve celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2016 and their vision is that they are New Zealand’s premier coastal outdoor recreation destination.

It’s wonderful to learn that profits from Kaiteriteri Store go back into the upkeep and development of the Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve.

A legendary little supermarket right on the beach front

Inside Kaiteriteri Store, long fridges are stocked with tempting fare with an emphasis on local goods.

Discover temptations such as delicious smoked fish, salmon, juicy steaks, and a wide range of cheeses. In fact they have everything you need to put together an outstanding platter to feast on.

Fresh local fruit and vegetables make a colourful display, berries bursting with flavour alongside crunchy apples. Glass bottles filled with fresh Oaklands Milk are a local favourite while those looking for a cold drink, or maybe some beer or wine are well catered for.

Left to right - Sarah Pye, Peter Everett and Leanne McIntosh, loved by locals and tasked with running Kaiteriteri Store.

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are available to make your life easier, as are hot suc culent rotisserie chickens and tasty pizzas. Perfect for locals who feel like a night off from cooking.

In fact Kaiteriteri Store have such a wide range of choices, some locals prefer to shop there rather than the supermarket. And their prices are very competitive with some fantastic “On the Spot” specials.

Sitting at a picnic table on the beach front are a young family enjoying their morning tea, a child digs their spoon in to a cup filled with creamy thick yoghurt, berry coulis and muesli. The youngster grins and exclaims how delicious his food tastes. His mum smiles and says,

“That’s why we pick up something to eat at Kaiteriteri Store when we come here, because their food is fantastic.”

“Here, try some of my muffin it’s super yummy,” she says as she offers her son a bite, once again his face lights up.

You never know who you might run in to at Kaiteriteri Store.

Back inside Kaiteriteri Store, a group of teenagers are ordering real fruit ice creams and gelato. Hana scoops the creamy flavoursome treats into cups and cones, while explaining their artesian gelato is handcrafted at award winning Gelato Roma in Nelson using creamy whole milk and fresh, local berries.

One of the teenagers tells her their real fruit ice-creams and gelatos are the best in town, that’s why they come here. Meanwhile another teenager tries on sunglasses, saying she left hers at home and is thrilled to find a pair she likes in store.

Alena brews delicious Kaka Point coffee.

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A woman smiles as she reaches the counter, explaining she was in the middle of cooking and ran out of an ingredient. Ever grateful, Kaiteriteri Store has exactly what she needs to carry on with her cooking.

Yes Kaiteriteri Store covers all of your grocery needs from baking and cooking essentials, to toiletries and beach towels.

You’ll find popular branded products to keep your pantry full and they are proud to supply a range of locally sourced goods.

If you can’t find a product you are looking for at Kaiteriteri Store, just ask one of their friendly team members and they will do their best to get it in for you. They also have an ATM and offer some NZ Post services.

Enjoying iceblocks after a busy day hunting for treasure at the Kaiteriteri Store.

Delivering groceries into the Abel Tasman National Park

Did you know Kaiteriteri Store send groceries into the Abel Tasman National Park to deliver to both campers and bach owners? What a fantastic service for those enjoying one of New Zealand’s most popular national parks.

Next time you are in Kaiteriteri, support the locals and feel good in the knowledge you are also supporting the development of Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve when you stop in and visit Kaiteriteri Store.

Enjoy barista made coffee, choose from a selection of food to go or pick up one of their legendary ice-creams. Whatever the need, whatever the weather you’ll find it in Kaiteriteri, all in one spot at Kaiteriteri Store.

Above - Hana, one of the friendly faces behind the counter at Kaiteriteri Store.

NBS Motueka Golf

Motueka Bowling Club

Results of the Motueka Bowling Club’s Open Triples Tournament held last Thursday, 10 February 2022.

The tournament was generously sponsored by Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services.

After two weeks of off and on rain there has been not a lot of golf played.

February 1st the 9 hole ladies played Merle Hyland Net and LGU

A Grade 1st Molly Pomana - Rose 33 2nd Colleen Irwin 34 3rd Gay Milnes 34

B Grade 1st Christine Horridge 33 2nd Dot Holgarth 35 3rd Helen Hughey 36

February the 8th they played a Stableford Match.

1st Christine Horridge 22 2nd Astrid Tudberry 19 3rd Meredith Rayner 4th Caroline Fitzgerald.

Motueka Bridge Club

Kaiteriteri Handicap 1

Open Results

1st Tom Fox & Vicki Adnams

61.46% 2nd Kathryn Brookes & Carol Gatenby

55.56% 3rd Marjorie Boult & Bet Glengarry

55.21%

Handicap Results

1st Tom Fox & Vicki Adnams

62.81% 2nd Marjorie Boult & Bet Glengarry

57.59% 3rd June Tippett & Mary McCallum

52.94%

This tournament turned out to be supported by only the local club’s members as no outside teams entered. It was touch and go whether the event would proceed because of the weather but fortunately the

rain held off and the four timed games were completed. Bowlers found the green conditions heavy which is not surprising considering the amount of rain that has fallen recently. It was good to see a bowler new to the sport, Charmaine, featuring in the winning team.

Results:

1st Graeme Prince, Ron Inglis, Chars Bartling from the Motueka club with 4 wins, 37 ends, 63 points.

2nd Barry Yeatman, Val Thomsen

the Motueka Club with 4 wins, 28 ends, 63 points

3rd Tony Fowler, Gordie Morris from the Motueka club with 3 wins, 31 ends, 51 points

Many thanks to GBMFS for supporting the Motueka Bowling Club.

Riwaka Croquet

The following are the results of the CNN Grade Championships that were held in Nelson the weekend of January, 29 where Riwaka members played with distinction.

Lyn Powell and June Ferguson took out the combined Primary and Intermediate Doubles (juniors) clear winners with 5 games (runners up 3 games).

In the Intermediate Singles Helen Waugh was victorious winning 5 games against her rivals 3. Mike Speak competed in the senior grade championship where he was successful against Neal Henderson of Pakuranga 7-4 but down 4-7 in the following game, however turned this around against Kevin Freeth of Blenheim 7-4. Despite this gallant Mike was not placed in the final count.

Congratulations to all participants.

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Local multisport legend Nathan Faavae with Team Avaya at GODZone Chapter 9 in Rotorua last year. We’ll have more on this world leading adventure race, taking place from 3-12 March, in next week’s issue.

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BETTER BREATHERSCLASSMOTUEKA is bck on!

Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Wharf Road, Mondays at 11.30am – 12.30pm. $5 per class. Contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 03 544 1562 or email asthma. nelson@xtra.co.nz

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MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS 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 Jana 5284355

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Make and sell predator traps. Do you want to help? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm

MOTUEKA TOASTMASTERS Like to speak with more confidence? Friendly, supportive environment. 1st and 3rd Weds, 6.45-8.30pm, St Johns rooms, Jack Inglis hospital grounds, 15 Courtney St, Motueka. Visitors welcome. More info email Tam: tortipon@ gmail.com or ph 021 0873 8996.

antiques

$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 0274484430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

arborist

A LL T REE C A RE Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426

carpet cleaning

TASMAN CARPET CLEANING

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ANTIQUES

Collectables, Furniture etc. Amazing selection in 6 rooms inc recent estate lots @ Souchebys Antiques,75,Gladstone Rd, Richmond Ph 5440723. www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz

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CHURCH hall and lounge available for hire. Vaccine passes required. Phone Euan 022 528 7654

storage

CHILDREN’S AIKIDO

Tuesday-Thursdays 5.15pm - 6.15pm Ages 8+ Contact Monica 027 527 8290 or Julie 021 205 0143

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

GREYPOWERMOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com

INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday

1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.

JUSTICE OF THEPEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.

MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.

MOTUEKA COASTAL BUS service, operates on behalf of Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, leaves Motueka i-SITE at 9.30am to Tasman & Mapua, then Richmond CBD & the Aquatic Centre, returns 1pm. Return fare Motueka to Richmond CBD $10. Pre-booking essential via Motueka i-SITE 03 528 6543MOTUEKA

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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

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

REDCROSSSHOP Shop open 10-2pm Mon-Fri. All welcome. Donations much appreciated. SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS - If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKINGGROUP

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

WALK 4 HEALTH MOTUEKA Every Wednesday 10.00am, at Community gardens, 30 minute walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness adn size. Contact 027 930 5310 or wellontrack@gmail.com

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For a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626

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CHIMNEY SWEEP Booking, quote or query Phone Steve 021 081 01146

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vehicle storage

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

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Interesting & Unusual New stock @ Souchebys Antiques, 75,Gladstone Rd, Richmond

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We can teach you everything else you will need to know and in return give you a permanent all year round job that’s not outside

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PH TIM GLADSTONE T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235

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MOTUEKA ARTS COUNCIL AGM

TUESDAY 22 FEB 7.30pm

COMMUNITY HOUSE

Welcome to all interested in community art motuekaartscouncil@gmail.com

Guest Speaker and Supper

Motueka Netball Centre

Annual General Meeting

Tuesday the 8th of March 2022, 7pm At Motueka Rec Centre upstairs

Rod Fry Ltd Swamp Road Riwaka

Rod Fry Ltd is seeking Kiwifruit Packing and Picking Sta . Rod Fry Ltd is a small friendly, family run Orchard and Packhouse in Riwaka.

Bring a work buddy and split the days and or hours between you. School Hours available.

General hours of work are 7.30 to 4.30 Monday to Saturday. Starting Early April going through to late May

255 999

All welcome

Please request your AGM PACK from our netball administrator at Motueka.netball@gmail.com

Vaccination Passes required and masks to be worn

Cederman Bros Ltd require Cleaners for harvest. 2 positions available for 6 hours a day 5 days a week from March through to June start time negotiable. Jobs consists of one cleaning packhouse smoko room toilets and offices. Second job consists of cleaning RSE Accomadtion blocks.

Looking for someone with energy, reliable and is a team player they will require a license .

Please contact Melissa on 0212376433

RSACHARITY QUIZ

Bring your friends for a fun evening.

January 22nd 7 30pm at the RSA, Motueka All proceeds for Inner Wheel. $3 entry. 6 members per team.

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Please note RSA requires people to show vaccine pass

Are needing packers and some graders for the upcoming Harvest.

Starting beginning of March through to early June, 5 days a week 8 to 4.30 plus additional night shifts for those who want it with the night shift 5 nights a week 5 pm to 9pm.

Start rate $22.50 looking for reliable workers to be part of our small family shed.

Please contact Melissa on 0212376433 for any enquiries.

Please contact Selena Fry 0274 305 666

NZSF RuralLand Ltd NORTHWOOD HOPS

orthwood ops re uire sta for the 0 hop harvest starting approximately st February and running for 5 weeks.

ositions are available on each shift in the hop gardens and the processing sheds. ay shift is Monday to Saturday 7am to 5pm. wilight shift is Monday to Friday pm to pm. an parking and facilities are available. orthwood is situated in central Motueka. For an application form or any ueries either call 03 5 77 / 0 7 or email northwoodo ce@farmrightfarms.co.nz

PACKHOUSE STAFF SEASONAL VACANCIES

Approx Start: 23 February to end of May 2022

Coastal Packers - Apple Packhouse Tasman

• Full training will be provided

• Full time or flexible/part time hours negotiable.

• Usual hours are Mon to Fri 7.30am to 5pm & Saturday mornings

• Competitive starting rate

• Must be fully vaccinated

Contact: Matt Easton 021 801 043

Email: coastalpackers@wairepo.co.nz

Motueka Cricket Club goes from strength to strength

Motueka Cricket Club is the oldest cricket club in New Zealand and is currently in a rebuilding phase. Filled with young talent it is an exciting place to be.

Committee Member Gary Agnew says, “We’ve been providing cricket in our local community in one form or another for 164 years now. We are the oldest surviving cricket club in New Zealand (going on advice by the NZ cricket museum and other cricket historians). We are determined to keep our club legacy alive and thriving for future cricket generations in our community.”

“To date we have sufficient players to fill two and a half senior sides, 1 College, 1 intermediate and 2 Primary School teams. Plus at least 50 on the Friday evening junior development programme that runs for 16 weeks of the season. This year we ran an Adult/Child social 6-a-side Friday evening tournament for 8 weeks where parents and kids played together and it was lots of fun and inclusive.

Plus we will be running our in-school ‘Have a Go” sessions through the season. We’ll aim to do at least 15 days which we estimate will connect with approximately 750 children.

A big part of this development is finding sufficient volunteers to support the sides. I am proud to say that this year we have sufficient volunteers to provide coaching and management support to all of our sides. As part of this effort we were very pleased to see our Junior Co-ordinator, Mark Simkin was awarded the Sir Jack Newman Award which recognises an outstanding junior cricket administrator for his or her voluntary services to the development of the junior game in New Zealand - and is named after a man who epitomised that kind of service. It was very much deserved and reflects the huge effort Mark and his wife Karla have put in over the last 10 years of being involved with junior cricket at the Motueka Cricket Club and Mark’s involved with the club over the last 30 years as

a player, coach and committee member.

“We will have a Coaching co-ordinator visiting all six of our local primary schools during the season to run ‘Have a Go’ cricket sessions to introduce the game to all years 2-6 primary school children. This will be jointly funded by

the club and Nelson Cricket through fund raising. This person will also play a role in developing our local junior team coaches so they will be able to deliver a more quality cricket product to their own teams and up-skill there players more effectively. Plus give them con-

fidence in their roles. Our budget this year indicates that we will require approximately $22,000.00 to manage the club. Of these funds we are hoping to raise through the NZ Community Trust at $12,832 with the remaining coming from Nelson Cricket grants, subscriptions,

sponsorship, and fund raising activities. If we don’t receive some sort of support from the NZCT it will be an intense struggle to deliver the quality equipment, cricket activities, programs and support to our club members and school kids we envision this season. We

would have to cut back on a lot of our plans and not be able to support our more ‘financially struggling” kids to allow them to experience the game of cricket.”

NZCT provided a grant of $12,832 for indoor venue hire, new equipment, and ground fees.

The next generation of Motueka cricketers enjoy a practise session.