The Guardian - 16 November 2022

Spencer Hill, Best Rosé at the Aotearoa Regional Wine Awards

Spencer Hill’s head winemaker Jules Randell recognised their 2022 Rosé was a good one due to the overall balance of flavours and ticking all the boxes for a great summer Rosé so to claim the title of New Zealand’s best Rosé left him and the winery “happy” and validated.

At this year’s Aotearoa Regional Wine (ARW) Competition, Spencer Hill Estate Wines won ‘Best in Class’ and took the Regional win for their 2022 Spencer Hill Rosé.

“It had a nice colour initially so was pleasing on the eye. Being fruit driven it was refreshing. It just ticked all the boxes so we knew we were in for a chance,” says Jules.

Renowned for his attention to detail assuring consistent style and quality from one vintage to the next, Jules joined the team at Spencer Hill 11 years ago.

A graduate of Lincoln University with a BS in Oenology, he accu-

mulated significant experience as a winemaker at a number of Australian wineries.

“The more I learnt about wine the more I enjoyed it. I really got into what I was learning.”

Previous owners Philip and Sheryl Jones came to New Zealand from California to start the winery in 1989.

Bringing with them a real sense of innovation and a desire to create truly outstand-

ing wines resulted in an impressive collection of accolades that today’s team continues, now led by Matthew Rutherford who purchased the winery with his wife Janet in 2020.

Matthew has been with the winery since its inception in 1990 and together with Jules their in-depth knowledge of the vineyards and winemaking philosophy of all Spencer Hill’s

labels results in highly acclaimed wines. All aspects of winemaking from ferment through to bottling are conducted at the winery using their own equipment. Total control of the winemaking process guarantees quality and consistency and all of their wines have a reputation for their exceptional value and thus are in demand by customers worldwide.

“I really enjoy this

industry. I enjoy the fact it’s a variable job, there’s always something different going on and every vintage throws up a different challenge, usually just as you think you’ve cracked it,” says Jules.

Aware of ever changing consumer preferences, Jules and Matthew continue evolving and producing the unique and esteemed wines they’re renowned for.

Upper Moutere is home to Spencer Hill Estate Wines, Jules Randell and Matthew Rutherford admire the stunning view overlooking the winery.

Mapua Boat Club Photo Competition

The Mapua Boat Club’s annual photo competition proved to be yet again a very popular local event with over 70 entries this year. One of the most remarkable entries was in the children’s section where Juliette Brett entered her photo of “Squawky – Land Ahoy” featuring our local Mapua artist, Grant Palliser’s “Seafarer’s Memorial” sculpture down on the Nelson waterfront. The judge commenting, “Outstanding for subject, placement and a great moment captured. Well done!”

She not only won the children’s section but won the overall winner of the competition and she certainly has proved to be an up and coming talented photographer.

This year we opened the area to include Tasman Bay with the subject matter featuring nature, boats or people. There was a great diversity of entries and Jane Smith from the

Chocolate Dog Studio who judged the event, noted that the photos were a very interesting mix of our beautiful area that we are all so lucky to live in.

Special thanks must go to our sponsors. The competition is sponsored by the print shop, Copyart in Richmond, plus Delicious Homewares who will be selling the competition calendar very shortly, The Smokehouse and the Rimu Bar all located on the Mapua wharf.

The winners were:

NATURE, Martin Armstrong with his photo of a kingfisher – the judge said “fascinating birds that are rarely seen close up. Excellent composition that must have taken considerable patience to shoot”.

Runner-up, Angelika Gebhard with her photo of Spoonbills in the estuary – the judge’s comment “good action shot with split second timing, sharp detail and focus held – well done”

BOATS, Gillian & Allan Clinton with a photo of their yacht at Adele Island – the judge’s comment “beautiful light and good subject”. Runnerup, Tony Clark with his yacht photo - judge’s comment “good composition, an atmos-

pheric capture”.

PEOPLE, Gillian & Allan Clinton – the judge’s comment “nice composition in a challenging low light situation. A great capture of personalities”. Runnerup, Erin Roughton with her photo of Fifeshire Rock and kayakers

Left: Juliette Brett took out the Overall Prize with her entry featuring our local Mapua artist, Grant Palliser’s “Seafarer’s Memorial” sculpture down on the Nelson waterfront. Below: The winning photo of the adults ‘Boats’ section.

- judge’s comment “lovely light and good composition”.

People’s Choice Vote went to John Ralfe with his photo of “Hamish”, the original Kotuku (white heron) who frequented the Mapua area for many years.

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Children’s winner Juliette Brett receiving her prize from Commodore Andrew Butler.

Fiona Pears returns to Motueka

The Motueka Music Group is pleased to announce that gypsy violinist Fiona Pears will be performing at the Chanel Arts Centre next Tuesday.

She will be joined by guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall and jazz pianist Dan Robertson.

The trio share a love for gypsy jazz. This music was originally made famous by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt and French virtuoso violinist Stéphane Grappelli, when they formed the ‘Quintette du Hot Club de France’ back in the 1930s.

The music the trio performs is a mix of fiery Gypsy jazz, beautiful ballads and wellknown classics.

Connor and Fiona released their first album “South of France” at the start of 2020 and toured throughout New Zealand during 2021 to sell out shows.

Violinist and composer Fiona Pears has performed and recorded internationally over the past 15 years. She has appeared everywhere from Birmingham sym-

phony hall and the famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz club in London through to Joe’s pub in New York and the very loved Donovan’s store in Okarito.

Fiona has also been a soloist with the Liverpool Philharmonic, Christchurch Symphony and Trust Waikato Symphony orchestras.

Her fiery mix of Tango and Gypsy Jazz alongside soulful ballads will keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

Guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall grew up in Akaroa.

As a teenager he found a passion for improvisation and over the past 10 years has been performing in a myriad of settings. An extraordinary master of the Gypsy Jazz style played by legends such as Django Reinhardt and Biréli Lagrène. Connor has made himself a name as one of the top guitarists in the country performing this style of music.

For the last 20 years

pianist Dan Robertson has been performing both in New Zealand and internationally. He has performed at the New Zealand Arts Festival, with his own trio at the Christchurch jazz festival and with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for the Last Night of the Proms series.

Other performances include Dizzy’s Jazz Bar, The Paris Cat, The Melbourne International Jazz Festival, The Eltham Jazz Festival, and the Castlemain Jazz

Festival.

Dan has also performed with trios in Seoul and the United States, and with a jazz quintet at the Aurillac Jazz Festival in France. Their concert in Motueka will be at the Chanel Arts Centre on Tuesday, 22 November starting at 7.30pm. Tickets (adults $25. Schoolchildren $5) can be purchased at Floral Affaire, High Street, Motueka (cash only) or at the Chanel on the night of the concert (EFTPOS available)

Connor Hartley-Hall, Fiona Pears and Dan Robertson are to perform in Motueka next Tuesday.

Second in trilogy book series out now

Mapua School’s students have been instrumental in the development of local author and illustrator Barbara Glass’ book series, of which she has just published the second of the trilogy.

Her first published book, “The Prince and the Dragon”, had its ending changed after the students were disappointed the dragon didn’t return to his home at the end.

“So I changed the ending allowing for this possibility in the next book ‘The Journey to Dragonsneer,’” says Barbara.

This book follows on from ‘The Prince and the Dragon’ which left them all happily settled with water flowing in the valley again but the dragon (Fear Less), whom they all love now, wants to go home and the Prince is determined to get him there. The only road was damaged when Fear Less’s dam was blown up and no one else knows the way except an old woman. They devise a

way to carry her in the second-best throne chair up the damaged road and through the tunnels to the next valley, where they think lies Dragonsneer.

Nineteen brave villagers and Fear Less climb the rocky road and find their way through the tunnels and very bravely contact the possibly dangerous dragons of Dragonsneer with a cunning plot devised by the old woman. Happy ending and big party. But the elder dragons tell the sad tale of the loss of their wings. As Fear Less has proudly talked of his friend the Prince as being ‘brave, resourceful and fearless’ they all look to him to lead this next important task.

The book series was initially inspired after a writing group challenge was set to write a fairy story around ten years ago and it’s been evolving since then says Barbara.

“The final boost came when I moved to Mapua and joined the

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Mapua Art Group and needed something easier than trying to paint in watercolours so I thought I’d do a few drawings to illustrate the story.”

Enjoying the challenge of strong plot line that Barbara says keeps the story moving and weaving into funny interactions with characters, the book is set in medieval times.

“It appeals on all levels as younger children can be read to and enjoy identifying the characters and happenings from the illustrations, older children, who can read and enjoy the odd ‘big’ words that can expand their vocabulary. I have had adults buy the first book for themselves and report back they really enjoyed the more subtle ‘jokes’.”

Barbara sells the books at local markets where she says she enjoys meeting fellow artists and writers and now she is looking to begin writing the final book of the trilogy.

To purchase the books please email theprinceandthedragon@gmail.com

Left: Barbara Glass has published her second book, ‘The Journey to Dragonsneer’. Above: Two of the trilogy series of Barbara Glass’ books.

Nelsomathix Year 10

WHAT’S HAPPENING atourlibrary

Carol Duffy’s Book Launch – Dragonfree in Danger

Friday 18 November, 3.30pm refreshments; 4pm Book Launch

A fantastic chapter book for children, books available for sale. Celebrating our local author

Wellby Talking Café: Chat with others over a cuppa@Te Noninga Kumu

Wednesday 16 November, 10am-11.30am

WHAM – Write here at Motueka

Wednesday 16 November, 12pm-2pm

BookCafe@Motueka Library

Monday 21 November, 10.30-12pm

Topic: Share your recent great “Reads” & the topics they explored. A friendly group debating topics over a cuppa, all welcome.

Conversation Circle for non-speakers of English

Wednesday 23 November, 10am-11am

Poetry Circle Social Group

Thursday 24 November, 10.30-12pm

Read poems, bring favourite poems, discover poets

Chris Long Author Talk – The boy from Gorge River

Friday 25 November, 5.30pm

Chris grew up in a remote spot of NZ and has travelled to 60 countries. Books available $40 each

Meditation Classes with Louise Petzold

Thursdays 12.15pm-12.45pm

Congratulations to: Alex Pearson, Liam Gane, Isabelle Schwarzenbach and Haruno Fujita for being placed second in the Year 10 Nelsomathix for the Top of the South. They were 2 points behind the winners.

Impressive project completed at MHS

In September people gathered at Motueka High School for the official opening of a project that has been two years in the making.

Despite it not meaning to take two years, the kaupapa was Tuhononga which means ‘connection with others’.

Motueka High School

art teacher Lauren Kidd gained inspiration for the project while teaching in Singapore and taking part in a similar project with an Indian ceramicist.

With the students getting a thrill of making their beads and exploring their stories in the design on their beads, Lauren decided it could translate really well into their Year 10 programme.

The collaborative project aimed at bringing the school and wider community together with the concept to have all year 10 art students of 2021, akonga from Te mana Kowhiri, and students from the base, staff and whanau contributing.

The creators designed their bead based on themselves and their stories. Each one has its own significance.

“It was a super rewarding experience for all and amazing to work with the various groups to create this vision,” says Lauren.

An incredible amount of hours were dedicated by the Art and Technology Departments to make this very ambitious concept come to fruition.

Seventy students were involved, more than 20 parents, whanau and staff, 40 bags of clay, 160 slabs rolled by hand which took about 20 hours, 528 hours of kiln firing thanks to Peter Allan, 24 bags of concrete and 6 tubes of ceramic glue to bring this epic project to fruition.

Motueka High School extends their thanks to the Arts Department staff; Lauren Kidd, Ben Millar and Vanessa Cruise, Peter Allan and Julie Tideman for getting funding for this project.

Motueka High School art teacher Lauren Kidd brought the school and the community together for this fantastic project.

Dear Editor,

It is wonderful to have the Round-about at the Clock Tower intersection and a Pedestrian Crossing.

My query is who signed off the plans to have the Pedestrian Crossing so close to the Round-about? It was obvious to anyone with any common sense, that people using the Pedestrian Crossing, would block flow of traffic on Round-about defeating the object to improve traffic flow and being down-right dangerous!

As it is under the control of Waka Kotahi, NZ Transport Agency they would have to sign the Plans, therefore the full cost of the re-positioning of the Pedestrian Crossing should be sheeted home to not only Waka Kotahi but to the individuals that signed it off.

For several years Te Anau has had a Round-about with a Pedestrian Crossing placed too close to the Round-about just like

ours but has not been shifted yet. How many others have been built to these “Plans”?

Through the Guardian, can we get answers and accountability from those responsible for this botch-up?

Yours sincerely,

Ian Davey

Dear Editor,

The narrow road running from Kaiteriteri Beach towards Marahau has twice this week seen vehicles drive off the edge at one of the sharp bends on this narrow road. Having stayed in this area for close to 30 years it is evident that such incidents are increasing each year with the increased traffic. The photographs below show the damaged vehicles at this point.

Immediately prior to the accident scenes are not one, but two signs showing the speed limit is 80kph. The bends cannot be safely driven at more

Robin Slow at Purpose Gallery

than 15kph.

Further, there are plans at the same point to build some 20, expensive houses on an attractive ridgeline, a move which, if approved for any bizarre reason, will place added huge safety risks to this already dangerous road used frequently by pedestrians, runners, children and bikes, quite apart from environmental and other issues.

The road is already under expensive repair following the rains at the point where the proposed homes are to be built.

It is time that sanity ruled.

Sincerely,

John Bowie

Robin Slow is a New Zealand painter based in Takaka and a semiretired art teacher, teaching at Golden Bay High School for 31 years until 2013. He still teaches informally at Onetahua Marae producing murals, traditional instruments, kowhaiwhai and carving.

The artist has a national reputation as a narrative painter and has always woven a strong element of storytelling into his works. He, like his art, is steeped in Maori symbolism and mythology. Many of his paintings include birds - a connection between earth and sky, as well as representing people.

The little mohua often features in his deeply layered, symbolic work, motifs including tanoko, or two triangles that represent Rangi and Papa, or two white birds representing Te Whiti and Tohu.

Chattering, noisy cicadas often represent children. He is fascinated with weaving together oral and visual elements and

his signature is a wax seal affixed to the corner of each canvas, embossed with a jade stamp from Beijing. The design on the seal is taken from his personal representation on a bone carving he was wearing at the time, depicting his whakapapa.

He cites Onetahua, the heart of the community, and its support and guidance as a massive influence on him, “I am influenced by the area, the people, the natural resources and the protection of them; the histories and sto-

ries that go to make Mohua (Golden Bay) a special place”.

Even while teaching full time by day, he painted by night, producing art prolifically.

At first these paintings piled up on the studio floor until a family member became involved. Since then, his work has been shown in hundreds of solo and group exhibitions throughout New Zealand. One of his solo works was produced for a visit by Queen Beatrix in 2013, and another for the HRH Duke and Duchess of Sussex in

2018.

Robin was born in Wairau, Blenheim. He went to primary school in Wairau, where a visiting art teacher, Cliff Whiting, inspired him with a lesson on a Maori story about the beginning of carving. He later moved to Christchurch and completed his high school education at Christchurch West High School. Then, while working as a commercial artist to support himself, he completed his Diploma of Teaching with an art major at Christchurch Teacher’s College.

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Natural Funeral Workshop

Sunday November 20th

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We’re celebrating Living Legacies’ 21st birthday!

Living Legacies is Aotearoa’s first natural funeral company, founded by Lynda Hannah in 2001 in Motueka. Lynda saw a gap in the available funeral services at the time, for people who would like to be more actively involved in their family funerals and save money by doing things themselves.

Living Legacies offers information, resources, and support for families who are planning and arranging a family-directed, natural funeral without employing a funeral director.

To celebrate it now has a new website: www. livinglegacies.nz, a new logo, and is running a natural funeral workshop on Sunday November 20th at Motueka Community House, 2-5pm. This workshop is looking specifically at family-directed natural funerals and answering participants’ questions about the ‘nuts and bolts’ details of the process. It covers:

• How and why to plan your own funeral

• How to arrange a natural funeral for someone you love

• The environmental implications of the funeral industry and the effect on those left behind

• How to save $1000s in funeral expenses

• The value of a meaningful celebration of life

• Natural burial parks

• And other questions people might have Registrations are essential: $50 per person, or $80 per adult. www.livinglegacies.nz.

Death is something that will happen to all of us at some point and we never know exactly when. Those whanau who are well prepared for it, and know what they need to do, find that the anxiety and stress are reduced and they are free to just grieve their loss.

The process can be a great gift for your loved ones, and those who die without making their wishes clear can greatly increase the stress and suffering of those they leave behind. Lynda has seen the consequences of both options, and the difference is huge. What kind of legacy will you leave your family?

Taking care of your loved ones’ next journey

Losing a loved one is never the easiest time and often making things easier is the best help. Where, and how, they rest is a significant decision the Council can help you with.

The Council administers 12 cemeteries throughout the District, with a further seven operating as Trustee managed sites.

While it is not the most talked about subject for most people it is an important part of the Council’s day-to-day work. The consistent management program is focused on maintaining the final resting space for loved ones and looking to make the visitor experience easier through access, parking as well as maintaining and, where necessary, updating the layout and plot signage at all of our Cemeteries.

The Council works with all Funeral Directors within and outside the region and can cater for most family wishes and choice of burial and internment options, including natural burials at three sites.

If at any time, immediate or planning ahead, people have any questions about who to speak to, what’s the process or even the pre-purchase of a family plot, the Council is available to provide guidance.

The Council also holds records of who is where in our cemeteries – go to www.tasman. govt.nz/my-community/cemeteries to search for a name, submit a photo of a headstone or find more information about our cemeteries.

Our Wetlands are sacred places

Repo (wetlands) are of huge environmental significance, hotbeds of biodiversity, and are like terrestrial sponges. When it rains, wetlands soak up water, trapping sediments helping to keep our rivers and oceans clean. They provide a natural defence against floods and storm surges, and they also store carbon. Despite occupying only between 5-8% of the earth’s land surface, wetlands hold between 20-30% of the earth’s estimated global soil carbon. With European invasion, to create dry land for farming and settlements, wetlands were deprived of water – rivers were widened and diverted, willows were planted and swamps were drained until only 10% of the country’s wetlands remained.

While it is considered that 95% of wetlands in the Moutere and Motueka ecological districts have been lost, with interest and work from community groups and agencies since 2000, the total

extent of wetlands is slowly increasing.

In Tasman district, a recent survey of freshwater wetlands identified over 800 natural wetlands, including 440 bogs and swamps, 63% of them in parks or reserves. Most of them are smaller than 10 hectares. Tasman District Council currently has multiple projects in progress to restore wetlands around the district, many of them on private land.

Rohe Koreporepo

- The Swamp, the Sacred Place, by acclaimed filmmaker and writer Kathleen Gallagher, is a documentary showing the diversity of wetlands throughout Aotearoa. The film shows what is being done around the country by tangata whenua, landowners, government agencies and an army of volunteers who are using matauranga Maori and scientific knowledge to restore wetlands. It follows teams of kaitiaki (guardians) throughout Aotearoa as they

re-plant and re-flood dying wetlands and swamps.

On Monday, 21 November, 7.30pm, Rohe Koreporepo will be shown at Mapua Community Hall. The screening will be followed by short presentations from local iwi and wetland experts, some of whom featured in the film.

Helen Lindsay, who will be talking after the film as Co-ordinator of Otuwhero Trust says, “Community groups play an important role in the protection and enhancement of wetlands in Tasman including the Otuwhero Trust in the Otuwhero Valley near Marahau, Friends of Mangarakau Swamp managing one of the largest wetlands in the district at Mangarakau, and several groups working around the Waimea Inlet.”

The film is a Local Matters event organised by Motueka branch of Aotearoa NZ Greens. Door sales only are $10, students with ID free, and supper provided.

From left; Mary-Ann Rowland, Irene Ward, Anne Harwood, Kathy Chandler at Otuwhero Wetlands.

Repo (wetlands) are of huge environmental significance, hotbeds of biodiversity, and are like terrestrial sponges.

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Successful Tautoko Ukraine Charitable Trust Art Auction

Tautoko Ukraine

Charitable Trust thanks all involved in their successful Art Auction at the Nelson Music Centre of Arts on Thursday, 6 October. The generosity from Nelson Tasman attendees and art donors enabled 45 works of art and other treats to be auctioned, raising almost $8000 for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

They would like to give a huge thank you to the Motueka Art Group who made the auction possible. The funds raised have been transferred to their volunteers in Ukraine, who have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Motueka Art Group and Nelson-Tasman public.

They also would like to thank local MotuekaTasman region artists who donated a truly fabulous array of art, ceramics, pottery, sculpture, fabric and fibre creations. With high calibre artists such as Jane Smith Watercolour Artist, Steve Fullmer, Linda Hannan, Kerry Fenton-Johns, Jane and Tony Clark

(JointWorks Studio), Graham Snook Originals Garden Gallery, Darryl Frost, Nick Duval-Smith, Graeme Stradling, Amanda Horn and Donald Horn, many items attracted high prices, and the eclectic sculptures included a carved Kiwi, whimsical creatures and a bronze coffee bean.

Thanks also go to Image Creators Motueka for printing brochures and posters advertising the auction.

Ukraine faces a brutal winter: electricity is rationed and many Ukrainians are now without heating and municipal water supplies following Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure and housing. Russia’s large scale invasion and terror attacks since February 2022 were preceded by 8 years of illegal occupation of eastern and southern Ukraine (Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk regions). People may also recall the 2014 shooting of civilian flight MH17 by Russian-controlled forces using Russian military equipment, in which nearly 300 civil-

ians were killed.

In 2022, Ukraine civilians have endured unprovoked missile attacks and bombing airstrikes (including cluster munitions, incendiary munitions and other explosive weapons with wide-ranging effects) against many towns and cities. Residential buildings, hospitals, schools, kindergartens, historic buildings, museums and art galleries, churches and critical civilian administration and infrastructure have all been deliberately targeted by Russia’s armed forces. The targets number in the thousands. While the total number of civilians killed and wounded is not yet known due to many areas still being under Russian occupation it is expected that hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian civilians have died due to direct and indirect impacts of Russia’s full scale invasion.

The New Zealand government has denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and (in parallel with the international community) has imple-

mented sanctions and provided humanitarian aid, military and logistics assistance and training, and support for the International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court to help obtain justice for the many war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. New Zealand has hosted a relatively small number of Ukrainian refugees to date.

Many of the international aid organisations traditionally supported by Kiwis in times of disaster do not have extensive networks in Ukraine, where wartime conditions and Russian occupation pose significant challenges to humanitarian aid delivery. Volunteer mobilisation in Ukraine has been a lifesaver in 2022, with volunteers helping to sheltering and feed internally displaced people, evacuate civilians and pets from occupied areas under attack, transfer provisions, first aid and medical supplies to the front line, drive ambulances and raise funds. Ukraine is united with a will and

determination to protect and take back its territories and rebuild shattered communities. Volunteer groups have become stronger and more organised, with networks to international fundraising efforts across the world.

Tautoko Ukraine Charitable Trust was set up this year by a small group of Ukraine supporters in NelsonTasman, to channel

unteers and charities via known contacts. This means that every dollar of donations can be spent on urgently needed humanitarian provisions in the most affected regions of eastern and southern Ukraine. The Ukraine recipients are Kharkiv Peace, Evgeny Radionov of Everything will be Ukraine charity and Dr Andrey Zukov. Motueka’s Kathy

emigrants from the region, says ‘it is very confronting to watch the barbarity inflicted on innocent Ukrainians – but with continued support Ukraine can defend itself and peace will be won – and in the meantime, we can all help Ukraine in its hour of need’.

Direct Donations can be made to: Tautoko Ukraine Charitable Trust NBS

Evacuation of civilians by Kharkiv Peace.

Directions Paper for Forestry Review

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have released their discussion paper for the review of the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry (NES-PF)- National Direction for Plantation and exotic carbon afforestation. The NES-PF are regulatory controls used to manage the effects of plantation forestry on the environment, and this review includes new forests that are being planted for carbon credits.

There are four parts covering options and proposals to extend the scope of regulatory controls over afforestation (new forests) and forestry management, and to update the NES-PF tools and regulatory controls. The discussion paper considers

A)Managing the environmental effects of exotic carbon forests, including those with some level of harvest

and/or those transitioning to indigenous forest;

B) Controlling the location of afforestation (plantation and exotic carbon) to manage social, cultural, and economic effects;

C) Improving wildfire risk management in all plantation and exotic carbon forests; and

D) Addressing matters identified through the Year One Review of the NES-PF – to better enable foresters and councils to manage the environmental effects of forestry.

The NES-PF regulatory controls are nationally consistent rules - technical standards, methods, and planning requirements. These rules also allow stricter local rules to be set by councils in their district and regional plans. For decades, successive governments have encouraged the planting of new forests to support improved environmental and economic out-

comes for Aotearoa New Zealand.

PF Olsen manage plantations on behalf of forestry owners around the country.

The Regional Manager for PF Olsen’s Nelson branch, Sam Nuske says: “The NES-PF should remain consistent across New Zealand rather than allowing individual councils to make their own standards. This will allow the best practice and science to drive better outcomes for forestry and the rest of the community rather than each council being allowed to dictate outcomes.”

“The forest industry largely wants to perform better and reduce its impact on the environment,” Sam says, “No-one wants a skid site to slip away onto a neighbour’s property, or a waterway to become dammed with sediment.” Sam believes the best outcomes are achieved when a

council is proactive:”… and works with you to achieve the best outcome in a practical way.”

Although the review states that ‘low intensity harvesting usually has lesser environmental effects’, clearfelling is the dominant, more profitable harvesting model used throughout Aotearoa. Consequently, there is no discussion of trialling any alternative low-impact harvesting models, such as are used in Europe.

Submissions can be made to Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) until 5pm, 18 November 2022, by email to mpi.forestry@mpi.govt. nz or by post to: Submission – National Direction for Exotic Afforestation, Forestry & Bioeconomy Policy Team, Ministry for Primary Industries, PO Box 2526, Wellington 6140. There is also an online submission template.

Some of the mess left after Cyclone Gita hit Marahau. Motueka High School’s Ignite Personal Development Programme is currently celebrating its fourth year. Congratulations to those students having graduated - and well done to those about to!

Grateful thanks to Ignite’s key partners – Motueka High School and Whenua Iti Outdoors - their dedicated sta and tutors, and Gavin Larsen for his group culture guidance.

For the first time Motueka Art Group has an exhibition at the Motueka Museum and it’s running through until Monday, 5 December.

Twelve artists are exhibiting nearly 50 works between them of a variety of mediums including watercolours, pastels and acrylics.

Each week those who vote for a people’s choice award go in the draw to win a coffee voucher for two at Paper Nautilus Café sponsored by Muses Café.

Adrianne Rumens, Lois Brookes, Sue Thorp and Barbara Ingram Monk from the Motueka Art Group enjoy plein air painting to promote their exhibition at the Museum.

‘Enhancing self-management and con dence’

Don’t forget we are now the Tasman agents for Specialised Structures. These design and built portal frame buildings range in size and use from School Gyms to Aircraft Hangers to Garages and Sleepouts. They are also gaining popularity as a residential solution.

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• We will see you through the entire process – design, planning, costing, consent and building – taking the stress out of your project

• Our structures are custom designed to meet your exact requirements

• Our engineering team are NZ registered, all structures are site specific, strong and durable

• Our materials are proudly sourced in NZ

When this is combined with Fitzgerald Construction’s enviable track record, industry knowledge and our strong focus on collaboration, communication, and transparency you can be confident of a successful outcome when choosing Specialised Structures Tasman for your next project.

of Otago

Entrance Scholarship Tiana Potaka

Pethybridge Scott Rotary Trust for and Thomas Schwarzenbach

Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award Jorja Ayres

Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award Jorja Ayers

Now that the academic year has drawn to a close for Motueka High

senior students, we’d like to recognise the many talented individuals who have won scholarships and awards. We’re incredibly proud of our students who have worked so hard this year.

Motueka High School congratulates you for your dedication, work and commitment to achieving your goals. You are an inspiration to all of us and we look forward to celebrating your future academic and career success.

These scholarships will go a long way in helping students to continue their studies, advance in their careers, or simply to help pay for costs related to furthering their education and training. Thank you to the myriad of Motueka High School donors who have generously provided student scholarships.

Wishing all of our students a wonderful summer, and for those that have completed their secondary education, good luck and best wishes for the future!

Congratulations from Motueka High School

We are proud to be associated with Motueka High School’s Awards.

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ITM Sport Performance Scholarship

Kiera Wilkins and Jacob Ogilvie

Māori Entrance Scholarship Tiana Potaka

Abel Tasman Educational Scholarship Louis Young, Leah Werner and Bronte Chapman

University of Canterbury Forestry Scholarship Rebecca Simcic

ITM Sport Performance Scholarship Kiera Wilkins and Jacob Ogilvie

ITM Sport Performance Scholarship

Kiera Wilkins and Jacob Ogilvie

Māori Entrance Scholarship Tiana Potaka

Abel Tasman Educational Scholarship Louis Young, Leah Werner and Bronte Chapman

University of Canterbury Forestry Scholarship Rebecca Simcic

Abel Tasman Educational Scholarship Louis Young, Leah Werner and Bronte Chapman

University of Otago

Māori Entrance Scholarship

Tiana Potaka

University of

University of Canterbury Forestry Scholarship Rebecca Simcic

School

The ancient art of Shiatsu

After a Zen Shiatsu massage Vanessa then takes the time to offer health and wellbeing advice including walking a client through exercises, such as healing stretches to carry out at home.

“Each massage is different, just like every person is different,” explains Vanessa.

“I use focused intention alongside my training and intuition to help guide the process. By applying pressure along meridian energy lines I can help stimulate circulation, alleviate pain, strengthen the body and promote relaxation.”

Those who have experienced Vanessa’s Zen Shiatsu massage are full of positive feedback, the power of human touch has been scientifically proven across various studies. The touch of others is known to boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, decrease the level of stress hormones such as cortisol and trigger the release of the same kind of opiates as painkilling drugs. Doctors have found, through laboratory tests such as MRIs, that there are evident changes in the patterns of brain activity during touch. Certain types of endorphins are released. These endorphins combat stress hormones, resulting in a sense of relaxation and peace.

To find out more about Vanessa’s Zen Shiatsu Massage or book an appointment, give her a call or send a text to 021 1635 648.

Zen Shiatsu is a Japanese healing art, a holistic therapy that improves a person’s overall health by affecting their internal energy system. Right here in Motueka we have a talented practitioner of this ancient art form, Vanessa McBride kindly invited The Guardian to sit in on one of her sessions.

For those of our readers who may be unfamiliar with this type of healing, let’s find out more. Shiatsu evolved from ‘anma’, a Japanese style of massage developed in 1320 by Akashi Kan Ichi. The Japanese Ministry of Health defines Shiatsu as “a form of manipulation by thumbs, fingers and palms without the use of instruments, mechanical or otherwise, to apply pressure to the human body to correct internal malfunctions, promote and maintain health”. The techniques used in shiatsu include stretching, holding, and most commonly, leaning body weight into various points along key channels.

Zen Shiatsu is equal parts science and philosophy, a blended form of both Chinese and Japanese techniques. Awareness of the body’s energy, meditation practices, and general mindfulness are cornerstones of the Zen Shiatsu technique.

Vanessa first begun her journey as a Shiatsu Practitioner in her early 20’s. At the time she suffered from serious sinus pain, after visiting a Shiatsu Practitioner her pain was relieved. This was the spark that ignited Vanessa’s passion to study Shiatsu and conviction that we can heal through touch. She then set out on her overseas experience and upon travelling to Japan attended a Shiatsu school in Kyoto.

After Japan, Vanessa journeyed on to Scotland where she resided for five years. During her time in Aberdeen she extended her learnings at the Aberdeen School of Shiatsu in between working and raising her children. Vanessa returned to New Zealand full of new found knowledge, she continued her studies, keeping up her

practice on friends and family but it wasn’t until recently that she was able to fully focus on her own Shiatsu business.

Walking into Vanessa’s treatment room one instantly feels the ambience, it’s a relaxing space, full of warmth and a feel good atmosphere. Golden wallpaper softly glows in this place of serenity, with touches of our natural environment echoed in a vase of flowers filled with Calendula and Song of Solomon blooms.

After welcoming a client, Vanessa spends time getting to know them, discussing their wellbeing, both physically, mental and emotionally to help evaluate how she is best able to assist. She is a naturally nurturing individual who makes one immediately feel at ease.

Unlike other massage techniques, Zen Shiatsu Massage does not involve oils, instead recipients wear light and comfortable clothes, lying on a relaxing mattress on the floor. Vanessa uses additional pillows to ensure you are in the utmost comfort. She then discovers which meridians (energy pathways) require her attention and uses her thumbs, fingers, elbows and gentle dynamic stretches to work on the various Shiatsu points throughout the body. This in turn enhances the body’s natural healing ability.

Shiatsu points are called “Tsubo” in Japanese, their location and the effect of Shiatsu is based on an understanding of modern anatomy and physiology. These points are used to help support all body systems including the integumentary, muscular, nervous, circulatory, skeletal, endocrine, and digestive systems.

You’ll find Vanessa at 354 High Street right here in Motueka.

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'Kindle and Reignite' homebased activities for our elderly

your feet being touched, you will like re exology. By massaging and going over pressure points on your feet, your whole body will get a treat. Relaxing and releasing, massaging the stress and sore points away, what more can one say, How about giving it ago today?

Supporting communities with quality homes

At Tãngata Homes we offer a range of sizes and styles to suit our clients. We offer all the advantages of a large house building firm with all the convenience of working with a small team and receiving that personal touch. We build homes to high standards that suit the requirements of its people. Our friendly, knowledgeable and local team are always available to discuss your next build and all of its surrounding options.

From building planning, rebuilds and project management to small buildings, large projects and free consultation service. If you aren’t sure where to start, get in touch with Tangata Homes, their tightknit team are only too happy to help.

Based in Golden Bay, Tangata Homes is owned and operated by Michael and Talia Lynch. Michael has been in the building industry for over 30 years in various roles from Gore to Auckland and has now been running the company in Golden Bay for 5 years. Talia is a Golden Bay local with strong whanau links to the area and local knowledge; she is a vital part of the operation and provides back office support and has a talented eye in regards to the design, look and feel of our Tangata Homes projects.

Together, Talia and Michael make a great team and with two young boys that may well take over one day, it’s important to them to provide industry leading quality and service.

Find out more at tangatahomes.co.nz or give Talia and Michael a call on 021 089 01830 or email michael@tangatahomes.co.nz

Building your dream home?

Many people dream of building their own home with a design that suits their family situation and desired lifestyle. A new build can help avoid spending weekends house hunting and instead that time can be spent creating your dream home!

When you start the process of building a home there are a lot of decisions to make. Building a home can be fun and give you a sense of achievement but it can also be stressful and end up being more expensive than budgeted for if you are not careful.

Cotact us today for expert advice on mortgaging your build!

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Your local flooring experts have you covered

Floors impact your life, whether you’re relaxing in the lounge, hosting a dinner party in the dining room, or assisting children cooking in the kitchen, you need a surface underfoot that’s comfortable and durable.

Often your floor is one of the largest surfaces in a room, it lays the foundation for the entire look of the space—colour, style, texture, and pattern. A new floor can be a big investment, so you want a surface that will last for years. Your flooring choice is about balancing your needs with your style, that’s where Josh, Gareth, Mike and the team at Motueka Flooring Xtra have you covered.

Conveniently located on Old Wharf Rd with plenty of parking, Motueka Flooring Xtra is locally owned and operated as well as connected nationally to the Flooring Xtra network. Stores in the Flooring Xtra group have the advantage of stronger buying power alongside a pool of knowledge to tap into from their peers.

Whether you are looking for a Wools of NZ carpet, bathroom tiles, laminate flooring or you’re simply not too sure where to start on your quest for new flooring; Motueka Flooring Xtra know our community and our lifestyles, they are the team to turn to for flooring advice. Give them a call to book a free measure and quote or pop in for a visit to explore their samples and discover the options available to you.

You’ll find them at 23 Old Wharf Road, Motueka, phone 03 528 7530. Check out their website for more information www.flooringxtra.co.nz

The White Ribbon campaign aims to create a movement of men advocating for change within New Zealand society by modelling a new norm of ‘men without violence’, where violence against women is considered unacceptable.

In 2022 we are again focusing on disrupting rigid ideas about gender by reclaiming the often negative statement “boys will be boys” and instead highlighting all the great qualities boys have. We are also encouraging Dads, caregivers and mentors to speak to their children about these core issues – respectful relationships, consent and healthy masculinity and updating our resources to ensure we are providing information that is helpful and appropriate for the different ages and stages of childhood and the teenage years.

advocacy, support and counselling to vulnerable women in Motueka and the surrounding areas. Our team of counsellors are available to listen, give information, refer you to the most appropriate helping agency and support you to make positive changes

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Do stopping violence courses work?

As the only specialist family violence organisation in Nelson Tasman, RISE works with victims and perpetrators of family violence. We have the most intimate view of perpetrators of violence. And one question we always hear is: Do stopping violence courses work? This month we answer that question.

New Zealand has one of the worst rates of family violence and intimate-partner violence in the world and most of what we see are horrific headlines. It’s understandable to empathise with a victim and wish the worst for a perpetrator.

“As human beings, we look for someone to blame,” says RISE General Manager Dee Cresswell. “It helps us process the horror. But none of us knows the entirety of the situation that took place. While it’s easy to take a black and white view that there is a victim and there is an abuser – there’s good and there’s bad – so often the story underneath is far more complicated.”

That story only starts to come out during a person’s time at RISE in what most people would know as a stopping violence programme. RISE leaders are not fond of that phrase and use Non-Violence Programme instead.

“I think the term ‘stopping violence programme’ has set us up to fail in some ways,” Dee says. “Those of us working in this field don’t call it that anymore because we know that no one attends a programme for 16 weeks and goes home completely fixed. Life just doesn’t work that way.”

RISE clinicians will tell you that most men who come to RISE suffer from long-term trauma that takes time to

unpack. People who use violence need the space and time it takes to do the hard work to understand how to live violence free.

Co-facilitator of the Programme and RISE Clinician Mark Banks says he has worked with one client for more than a year and only now is that client getting to the stage where Mark sees potential behaviour change.

“That’s a whole year for one guy to make a one big step. We know that’s a success. Now if the wider community would also see that, we might hold more compassion to give these men the space they need to succeed.”

For the next four weeks we’re unpacking the question and bring our experienced, nuanced view to the answer: do stopping violence courses work?

• hat is the experience of a person who uses violence

• hat happens when they walk into s door for the first time?

Victim Support is a nationwide community organisation providing information, personal advocacy, emotional and practical support to people affected by crime and trauma throughout New Zealand. This is a 24/7 service.

• hat does the Non iolence rogramme look like?

• hat does the process of change look like

And finally, we address the question head on. (Spoiler: Yes, they do work! Find out why we say so.)

Follow along on our website www.rise.net.nz and on Facebook @RISENelsonTasman.

November is White Ribbon NZ month when we raise awareness about men showing leadership and commitment to safe, healthy relationships and challenging attitudes and behaviours that are abusive.

RISE is a member of Safe Families Motueka – our community living free from violence.

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Motueka – A name brought from afar

• ngage the otueka ommunity through ori Performing Arts, Sports, and Recreation.

• ultivate excellence under a kaupapa ori umbrella

• evelop the potential in our members to succeed in all fields.

• otivate and inspire future leaders in our community

• To strengthen Te eo me na Tikanga ultural Historical and Whakapapa connections.

• To support the development and raise the level of proficiency of Maori Performing Arts, Traditional fine Arts, and Waka Sports within our community.

• To promote healthy lifestyles and wellbeing of the whãnau o Motueka Mai Tawhiti, our iwi of Ngãti Rãrua, Ngãti Tama and Te Atiawa.

The name Motueka Mai Tawhiti literally means ‘Motueka from afar’ and was selected to help reignite connections to ancestral origins in the Pacific whilst paving positive pathways into the future.

Midgets (ages 5-9)

Intermediates (ages 10-13)

J16 (ages 14-16)

The club is currently fundraising to get a group of 80 paddlers and supporters to the National Waka Ama print hampionships that is being held at ake arapiro near Hamilton in January 2023. They are the first waka ama club from the South Island to enter under 13-yearolds into this competition.

To help fundraise for the trip, Motueka Mai Tawhiti are holding a Festival to share the history of the name Motueka with as much of the community as possible.

The festival will run from pm pm at eck eserve and will feature Ngã Hua o Te Tauihu night market as well as performances by the Top of the South Island Junior Kapa Haka champions – Te Kura Kaupapa Mãori o Tuia Te Matangi, Nelson Intermediate, and Parklands School who will compete at the National Primary School Kapa Haka ompetitions which is to be held in Nelson for the very first time next year

The name Motueka originates in French Polynesia, and is associated with the legend of Te Kaiwhakaruaki, a dreaded monster that is said to have resided at Parapara in Golden Bay and ravaged people travelling between Motueka and Tãkaka – this legend is also found in French Polynesia and was evidently transferred in almost exact detail to Aotearoa by the first Polynesia explorers to arrive in the area.

The legend seems to have been brought to our region to deter people from accessing and depleting the prized kòkòwai deposits (a red pigment used by Mãori to paint) that are found at Parapara - the abode of Te Kaiwhakaruaki.

Established in September 2018, Motueka Mai Tawhiti Incorporated Society aims to:

MOTUEKA

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2022 Mai Tawhiti Festival

235 High Street, Motueka

Ph: 03 528 9220 Email: Motueka@mitre10.co.nz

Opening Hours:

Monday-Friday: 7.30am-6pm Saturday-Sunday: 8.30am-5pm

Since inception, Motueka Mai Tawhiti have offered a Bachelor of Mãori Performing Arts degree through Whakatãne based Te Whare Wãnanga o Awanuiãrangi, social touch rugby, a junior kapa haka group (ages 5-13), and an intermediate kapa haka group (ages 14-17).

In 2023, Motueka Mai Tawhiti are offering a series of suicide prevention wãnanga funded by Te Rau Ora Ltd aimed at instilling ancestral resilience through teaching the basics of whakairo (carving), raranga (weaving), rongoã (traditional medicine), maramataka (Mãori moon phases), and ruku kai (diving).

Further to the above, Motueka Mai Tawhiti have branched into competitive waka ama for the following divisions:

The festival will also feature performances by the local Samoan, Fijian and Nivan communities and will showcase Tahitian dance ook sland dance local rangatahi talent and emerging Mãori artists from around the country including Jaedyn Randall (the voice of Moana and rincess Anna in the isney eo ori movies ianne ougherty and Hikawera erris

Motueka Mai Tawhiti would like to thank the Ministry for ulture Heritage N ottery ommunity und Te nanga o Ng ti rua and the Tasman istrict ouncil for their support to run the festival.

For festival updates including information should it rain go to www.facebook.com/people/Motueka-MaiTawhiti/100087352030752/ or search for Motueka Mai Tawhiti on Facebook.

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MHS 7’s girls ready to tackle Condors

They’re exceptionally fit, focused, dedicated and ready to take on the challenge that is the Condors New Zealand Secondary Schools 7’s tournament representing Motueka High School.

As the only school in the Nelson Tasman region to qualify, the 14 players, majority of whom are coming

off the back of the rugby season, have been partaking in three intense training sessions each week in the lead up to the early December tournament.

This year, the 35th for the tournament, will see 112 teams compete from more than 88 schools nationwide.

“It’s a huge thing

for our girls, they’re going up against some amazing players but they’re good for it and feeling confident,” says manager Ngaire Piggott.

Held in Auckland, with the exception of player Ashleigh Wood, it’ll be the girls’ first foray into Condors. Together with Ashleigh, Lucia Young, Leah

Motueka Bridge

Ngawhika, Hannah Claringbold, Rose Thomas and Tasman Nelson-Knauf were members of this year’s Tasman Mako U18 development squad, experience they’ll no doubt be drawing on.

Coached by Dion Irons, Hannah Kelly and Vai Aukafolau, the team will stay at Auckland’s Institute of

Technology and have been fundraising for associated costs such as food and accommodation.

It’s a busy time of year, and most of the 14 girls have been juggling training with exams and part-time jobs, impressing manager Ngaire with their dedication.

“It’s really exciting to be going up for this.

The girls are looking forward to the experience they can gain from playing against such high calibre players.”

Grateful to sponsors NBS, Talley’s, New World, Countdown, J&M Concreting, Spencer Hill Estate, Nicola Drummond, Lisa Ball and Natacha Debas. There’s an opportunity to sup-

port the team at this weekend’s Motueka Mai Tawhiti Festival at Decks Reserve on Saturday from 4pm8pm where they’ll be serving up mussel fritters on sourdough with aioli.

Any further financial support will be gratefully accepted and donations can be made via the school for the Rugby 7’s Condors.

Back from left; Ashleigh Wood, Lucia Young, Leah Ngawhika, Tuva Sjaavaag, Hannah Claringbold, Rio Barrier, Rose Thomas and Tasmin Nelson-Knauf. Front from left; Lauren Wood, Maria Randell, Tayla Richards, Nika Rayward and Shynitta Robinson-Jamison. Absent - Izzy Claringbold.

and Zaalika from Motueka High on the kayak section of their journey with WIO. Read more on this in our next issue.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 444 4708

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson. org.nz

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

GREYPOWER MOTUEKA 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

HOUSIE Saturday 29th October. Bring your friends for a fun afternoon followed by a cuppa. 1pm at Motueka

Over 50s Social Hub 10 Pah St. Doors open at 12.30 Chris 021 2514359

INDOOR BOWLS - Monday & Wednesday 1.153pm. All Welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka

Over 50s Social Hub 10 Pah St.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Cafe, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am - 12 noon

KNIT & NATTER Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359 All Welcome

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 0273366300

MOTUEKA MENZSHED will be selling surplus tools at bargain prices at the A & P show Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9am-12pm

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 Jana 528 4355

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS See and hear your town band play at the Sunday Market this Sunday. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244

MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOY LIBRARY Motueka

District Toy Library on 44 Pah st. Open 10am11:30am Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturday 10am - 12pm. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages

MOTUEKA COASTAL BUS service operates 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 6543

MOTUEKA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Band Hall Old Wharf Road Motueka Sunday November 20th 1.30pm - 4.30pm phone Chris 0226800988

MOTUEKA SENIORNET have one on one help sessions with any iOS, Android and Windows devices every Thursday 10-12. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka. org.nz

MOTUEKA SCOTTISH COUNTRYDANCE CLUB Meets every Wednesday at 7:30pm, Lower Moutere Hall. Fun and social, supper after. Beginners and newbies welcome. For more info phone Fay 035433650

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP Walks every Thursday. For information contact our Secretary at secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com, 0212640403 and check our website www.motueka50pluswalkers. org.nz

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). Contact 022 6822 373 to book a ride / mapuawheels@gmail. com, 24hrs notice required.

NELSONRAILWAY Founders Park. Railcar will be running on Saturday 12th, eather permitting, & Train on Sunday 13th starting 11am. Check our Facebook & website for updates.

NVC PRACTICE GROUPS (2) starting in Motueka

Thursday October 2022 – 1pm contact Vikki Lee at vikkijlee@gmail.com and 7pm contact Margaret McCallum at margaret@margaretmccallum.com. Koha for use of space

NZ DOCUMENTARY - ROHEKOREPOREPO About the diversity of our wetlands. Screens at MAPUA HALL – 21 November 2022 - 7.30 pm - door sales

$10. A Local Matters event 0211482477

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

REBUS MOTUEKA welcomes you to our next meeting on Friday 21st October at 10.00 at The Motueka Bandrooms. Good speakers, refreshments and warm fellowship, all welcome. Contact John on 0274082206

RUMMIKUB Thursdays 1 - 4pm friendly group includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359

SENIORNET MOTUEKA The iPad/iPhone Interest Group meets on Friday 18th November 2.00pm. To join Seniornet Motueka, phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust, Contact us today. Housing@GHT.CO.NZ, ph:03-5457100

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.

This month it will be an informal social get together.

TAI CHI INTERNAL ARTS WORKSHOP For Tai Chi Lok Up Ba Fa. Mapua Hall 19th & 20th November 2022. Contact Julie Booth 027 646 3066 for more details.

TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA Toastmasters Motueka meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St, Motueka. 6.45pm start. Gain speaking confidence, friendly environment. More info, Ph Sierra 027 844 4765 or Peter 027 746 8311

WAIMEA HARRIERS Waimea Harriers Sprig + Fern Mapua 10k run and walk Saturday 15th October.

Everyone and all abilities welcome. See website for details. Queries 0223729432

WAITAKI OLD GIRLS’ SOCIAL GROUP Pop in for a coffee and chat Friday 4th November, from 10 am. Venue Dress up Box, 149 Main Road, Hope. There is some parking around the back. Entrance of Whites Road. All Oamaruians welcome. Queries 027 673

1145

WALK 4 HEALTH Every wednesday 10am, at Mot Community Garden, 30 min walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Contact 027 930 5310 or welontrack@gmail.com

7TH ANNUAL TREWAVAS STREET ART WALK Saturday 3rd December, 10am - 3pm, Trewavas Street Motueka. Free event, rain or shine 40+ artists exhibiting, follow the yellow bunting.

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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, (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

Dentures

N EWDENT U RES , relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

Funerals

Death Notice

SMITH ALBERT MITCHELL

Albert passed away in the presence of family at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital on Monday 1 November 2022, aged 96 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Rose and friend to the late Maree, cherished father and father-inlaw to Jenny and Jim (Motueka), Jan and John (Christchurch), Mike and Jenny (Christchurch). Loved grandad of nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. A very caring man full of character and humour with an adventurous spirit. Originally from Norfolk, England, settled in Christchurch from 1956 to 2019, then Motueka. Albert’s family would like to thank the staff of Jack Inglis for their loving care of him. A private cremation has been held according to Albert’s wishes.

Message to The Smith Family c/o Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital, 15A Courtney St, Motueka 7120.

"Always Loved Never Forgotten Always Missed"

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HAMILTON MURRAY DAVID

On 12 November 2022 peacefully with family, aged 66 years. Dearly beloved husband of Lynette. Loved father to Karl & Todd, Cherished grandfather to 6 grandchildren. Loved father in-law to Shinade. Brother of Norm & Sue, Warren & Laurel, Marie & Alistair, Raewyn & David. Great friend of Neil & Kathy, Chrissie & the late Robert, Ian. Service to be held at Motueka Golf Club, 50 Harbour Road, Motueka on Thursday 17th November 2022 at 11am

'Loved Always'

LOCK CHRISTINE ANNE (NEE. HARLEY)

Born Ranfurly 3 December 1952, died peacefully in Motueka Friday 11 November, 2022. Loved wife for 49 years of Ron, proud and loving mother of Aidan, and Jared and Ricky. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Peter and Glenda Harley (Bundaberg), Dave and Isabel Harley (Stoke), Fiona and John Farinelli (Sydney), Allison and Victor Diem (Wellington), Maree and Alan McKay (Brisbane). Privately interred.

GARDNER HAROLD BARRY

Unexpectedly at his happy place on Wednesday 2 November, 2022. Dearly loved husband of Anne. Cherished father and father-in-law of Julie, Kim, Brendan and Tegan. Loved grandfather and best mate of Robbie. Loved brother of Peter. As per Barry’s wishes a private celebration of Barry’s life will be held at a later date. A special thanks to the Motueka Police and LandSAR Messages to The Gardner Family C/- 24 Champion Road, Richmond 7020. WAIMEA RICHMOND FUNERAL SERVICES N.Z.I.F.H

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Bring your friends for a fun evening.

Tuesday November 22 7.30pm at Motueka RSA.

All proceeds for St John. $3 entry. 6 members per team.

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Great raffle prizes. Meals and bar available.

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NEWSLINE UPDATES

Love our region and our lifestyle?

Our next round of community engagement is underway as we prepare to draft Aorere ki uta, Aorere ki tai – Tasman Environment Plan (TEP).

We’d like to hear your thoughts on our diverse and delicate environments; beautiful mountains, streams and coastal areas; vibrant towns and growing communities; productive rural areas; and innovative business and industrial zones.

There are many ways you can discuss the TEP and provide your input. This could be through one of our local community events, webinars, over the phone, online, email, by post or by dropping in for a chat. Community in person events still to come:

• Tasman Village – Outside school and café, Wednesday 23 November, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm.

• Mārahau – Hooked on Mārahau Café, 25 November, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm. Webinars are scheduled for:

• Wednesday 16 November, 12.30 pm.

• Thursday 17 November, 7.00 pm.

To get more information on the above events including webinar links, and to find discussion documents on key aspects of the plan as well as feedback forms, please visit our website. shape.tasman.govt.nz/environmentplan

How can we be more welcoming in Tasman?

We are set to launch a survey to capture the viewpoints of the wider community on how inclusive we are to newcomers.

Welcoming Communities Officer Birte BeckerSteel wants to hear from people of different ages, ethnicities, and professions from right across our District.

The plan is to get a broad overview of good initiatives, existing gaps, and new ideas about creating a more cohesive society.

People will be asked how welcoming our communities and workplaces feel. What makes newcomers feel like they belong and what can be done to improve community connectiveness in our increasingly ethnically diverse region. Birte says the answers to these questions will then shape a ‘Welcoming Plan’ which will become our local guide for more inclusive communities across Tasman District.

She says one specific focus will be on rural parts of the region and to do this we will be running a series of ‘Global Cafes’. These are social events to encourage conversations about inclusion and belonging.

“We want to plan these events collaboratively and invite employers, community groups and interested individuals to get in touch.”

Contact birte.becker-steel@tasman.govt.nz to find out more.

Kūmanū Environmental team lending Tasman sh a leg up thanks to Jobs for Nature funding

The Tasman Jobs for Nature Fish Passage Project is entering a period of acceleration. Currently in year two of five, the project focuses on assessing and remediating in stream structures on private land in Tasman.

Residents in the Motueka Westbank and Collingwood areas may see our team as they visit properties as part of our efforts to improve fish passage. What does this mean? Well, we’ll look at in stream structures like culverts to see if fish can pass through. If they can’t, or are unlikely to, we try and fix that. How? With the use of materials such as rubber aprons, mussel spat rope and baffles. It usually takes around 15 to 30 minutes, then we are on our way again.

With the valued efforts of our contractor field team from Kūmanū Environmental and the support of landowners across the District, the project has made some significant achievements in our first year.

In year one, 809 assessments and 145 remediations were achieved, with the focus areas being the valleys around Motueka and Tapawera.

As with any long-term project, we have also learnt plenty in the first year which will help us with our planning and execution going forward.

Our year two expectations involve having over 1,400 assessments and 504 remediations completed.

We expect to complete 4,350 assessments and 1,566 remediations throughout the five-year project.

If you are keen to know more, visit tasman.govt.nz and search ‘Fish Passage project updates’.

Pictured above: Ellie and Reann, part of the fish passage team, finish up a culvert remediation.

What a wetland! Waimea Delta enhancements take shape

There’s been some amazing progress on our Waimea Delta wetlands enhancement project in 2022. Over the next two years, the area will see further targeted earthworks, weed control and planting to enhance the diversity in the area and create a rich habitat for rare marshland birds including the critically endangered matuku (Australasian bittern). A carefully managed reset of the landscape at the start of the year has since allowed us to add some new plant life which, as the image shows, has already made a significant impact.

The first stage of this wetland creation project, designed to enhance the ecological value of Waimea Delta, began with earthworks in March. Initial work focused on creating open water areas alongside the existing channel to increase the area of open water. Terrestrial planting around the area occurred over winter, followed by further wetland planting in spring. We were fortunate that the area and our work were not adversely affected by recent weather events. As well as creating a thriving wetland, we want to ensure the Waimea Delta is a safe environment for the wildlife making a habitat there.

With this in mind, predator control is also ongoing with the support and mahi of Tasman Environmental Trust / Battle for the Banded Rail volunteers.

Phase two will take place in early 2023. The broader work plan includes widening channels and creating new swamps and marsh to create diverse wildlife habitats and enhance habitat connectivity. The project has been made possible by funding from the Ministry for the Environment and Tasman District Council through the Jobs for Nature – Mahi mō te Taiao scheme.

COUNCIL HUI

Meetings will take place in person and via Zoom. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link. Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond.

Regulatory Committee

Thursday 17 November, 9.30 am

Full Council

Thursday 17 November, 1.30 pm

Operations Committee

Thursday 24 November, 9.30 am

Joint Shareholders Committee

Tuesday 29 November, 11.00 am. No public forum

MHS Junior Adventure Racers make it to nationals

Following the success of the Senior Adventure Racing Team from Motueka High School who took out the national title last month, the Junior Team are hot on their heels chasing their own national title. After a fantastic performance by the team to take out the regional event at Rabbit Island, they have been putting in the training hours to compete at Great Barrier Island as part of the ‘Get to Go’ Hillary Outdoors Challenge national event in December.

The team will face a mix of activities that will potentially include running, orienteering, sailing, kayaking, rock climbing and raft building with added problem-solving challenges thrown at them. They will compete for five days in a row and cover a large amount of ground. “Getting the students ready for the race is all part of the challenge. They are practising the different disciplines with a personal training schedule, as well as team training sessions. “It’s a big com-

mitment,” says Anna Hughes, an Outdoor Education teacher at MHS who has volunteered to help train the team.

This is the first team from Motueka High School to not have a member of the Fa’avae family in the line-up. “Nathan and Jodie Fa’avae have started something special here for Motueka High students. Their passion and knowledge, combined with the skills and support of other families, has instigated a whole culture of adventure-racing within the school, which is such a positive and healthy experience for our rangatahi,” says Bree, a parent of one of the students. “They are getting so much out of the opportunity.”

Getting the students north isn’t cheap. They are actively fundraising, with the next event a quiz night on November, 24 at the Sprig & Fern in Motueka.

They are also hoping to attract a few more sponsors to help fund the travel expenses.

Motueka High School’s junior adventure racers.

Standing (from left): Mardy McKenzie, Kaela Vlaming, Louie Burger, Tristan Summerfield, Connor Simkin, Juliet O’Donnel and Zac Woods. From left; Harriet Arnott, Hannah Roburgh and Leo Easton. The team would like to thank local support and sponsorship from NBS, Whenua Iti Outdoors, Wairepo Holdings, NZ

Electrical Solutions, Gerard Woods Switch Lighting, Mobile Top of the South and Waka Abel Tasman. If you are keen to sponsor or donate raffle prizes please contact Fiona on 021075 4917.