Motueka designer Meg Latham scooped an award at the World of WearableArt (WOW) Awards in Wellington.
“I was very pleased. It’s just great to get something in the show, but to be placed is a bonus,” says Meg.
The 2019 Awards Competition and Show featured 108 finalist garments by 115 designers from 22 countries and regions with very diverse backgrounds, all vying for the opportunity to win one of 34 awards and a share of more than NZ$180,000 in prizes.
Meg was placed second in the Transform Section with her garment ‘Dress Up Dolls’. Her inspiration derived from her childhood fascination with paper dolls.
“Never satisfied with the clothes supplied, I cut out and decorated my own fashion range. I’ve never really
moved on from this –the paper dolls have just become people.”
A long-time entrant of World of WearableArt, Meg’s first foray into the competition was in 1994.
“I’ll definitely be back for more. It’s very enjoyable and I’ve got inspiration for next year’s already,” she says.
This year the 115 finalist designers were presented with six design provocations, which subsequently formed the six worlds of the stage show.
Three of these thematic worlds are recurring – Aotearoa, Avantgarde and Open, and three are new for 2019 – Mythology, Transform and White.
For three weeks each year, the internationally renowned wearable art competition showcases the finalist entries in a spectacular theatrical show in front of
an audience of an estimated 60,000 people, with many travelling from around New Zealand and the world to attend this must-see annual event.
“Each year we are presented with the most extraordinary garments and each year it gets harder and harder to judge as there are so many outstanding works. This year has been no exception. I have been astounded by the wide range of materials used and the intricacy and originality of the designs.
It is the highlight of my year and is an exhilarating and humbling experience to view this stage full of the world’s best examples of wearable art and to appreciate the immense amount of work that goes into each one of them,” says WOW founder and resident judge Dame Suzie Moncrieff.
All New Zealanders expect their drinking water to be safe and now the Government has approved a dedicated watchdog and new water regulations to ensure this happens, news Tasman District Council has welcomed.
“We have a good history of providing safe water to our communities in Tasman, and we have a good relationship with the local health authorities who support us in that work.
Residents need to have confidence that their drinking water is safe and I’m very sup-
portive of the regulatory framework that is proposed,” said ex-Mayor Richard Kempthorne.
The new regulations will also help clean up New Zealand’s wastewater and stormwater systems.
“The Government has reached a critical milestone in drinking water safety and protecting the environment by moving to overhaul this country’s water regulations,” says Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta, who is leading the Three Waters Review alongside Minister of
Health David Clark and Minister for the Environment David Parker.
David Clark, who has spearheaded the Government’s response to the Havelock North Campylobacter outbreak in 2016 where 5,000 people got sick from their drinking water, says public safety is a non-negotiable priority.
“Access to safe, clean drinking water is a birth-right for New Zealanders and a key concern for communities up and down the country. Wherever they live, consum-
ers and communities expect to be able to turn on the tap and drink the water without fear of getting ill.
“Immediately following the Havelock North Inquiry Stage 2 Report we began implementing its recommendations to increase public safety while the Three Waters review worked through the longerterm programme of reform options.
“In line with one of the Inquiry’s key recommendations, Cabinet has now agreed to establish a dedicated water regulator who will ensure New Zealanders can
have confidence their drinking water is demonstrably safe,” says David.
Nanaia Mahuta says clean water quality is a fundamental requirement for New Zealanders’ wellbeing, and as such is a priority for the Government.
“For too long, oversight of water has been split between a number of agencies and legislation, and as a result, responsibility has been fractured and ineffective.
“That’s not giving people the solutions they need to trust their water supplies. These proposals,
featuring the new regulator and regulations, will ensure coherent, safe drinking water supplies with additional oversight of wastewater and stormwater services,” says Nanaia.
Key features from the announcement include: a dedicated water regulator; a new Water Services Bill; extending regulatory coverage to all water suppliers, except individual household self-suppliers; strengthened Government stewardship of wastewater and stormwater services, with Regional
Councils remaining primary regulators for the environment; transitional arrangements of up to five years to allow water suppliers to adjust to the regulations, if necessary with support from the new regulator.
“This announcement means that the new water regulator will have the final say on safe drinking water,’’ says David.
The TDC has allocated $27 million in its Long Term budgets between 2018 and 2025 to upgrade drinking water infrastructure.
Tim King is Tasman’s new mayor.
The Eves Valley famer is well-known among residents, with the previous 21 years on council and 18 as deputy mayor.
“I’m happy with the results and partially relieved. The first priority is getting council in place and gaining an understanding of those elected.
For Motueka we’ll continue to invest in infrastructure and ensure the library project continues to proceed. We’ll be listening to the councillors of Motueka for their priorities,” says Tim.
Motueka’s Brent Maru was the secondhighest polling mayoral candidate, trailing Tim by around 2000 votes, and well ahead of other candidates Maxwell Clark and Dean McNamara.
“Through this mayoralty race I met a whole lot of awesome candidates and great people from across the district and to come in second-highest polling from such a big district was great,
I’m also grateful for the overwhelming support from the local community,” says Brent.
The race was a lot tighter for Ward Councillors with Barry Dowler pipping Claire Hutt at the post by a mere three votes. It’s a nervous wait for both, as Special Votes are yet to be counted, with the final outcome announced tomorrow (Thursday).
Thus far the progressive votes has seen David Olgilvie re-elected with 2,463 votes, new-comer Trindi Walker on 2,406 and Barry Dowler on 2,123 with Claire Hutt on 2,120.
While Brent missed out on the mayoralty he’s once again representing us on the Motueka Community Board after receiving 3,850 votes, Richard Horrell will join him with 2,456 votes, and David Armstrong 2,037 with new-comer Joni Tomsett 1,902 votes.
“As a newly elected Community Board member Tim (King) has my full support,” says Brent.
Phil Evans assistant manager of Motueka’s Salvation Army Store beside their taped up bin, as they’re unable to take donations due to lack of manpower to sort through them. The store is in need of volunteers and asks anybody interested to please pop into their store on Greenwood Street and enquire.
New Zealand’s ShakeOut has become an annual event that helps to ensure everyone knows and practises the correct action to take in an earthquake and tsunami.
The New Zealand
ShakeOut 2019 drill and tsunami hikoi, is taking place on Thursday, 17 October 2019 at 1.30pm.
To sign up and get more information, go to shakeout. govt.nz
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You will be hearing the sweet sound of Christmas carols in Trafalgar Street Nelson, as Nelson Bays Harmony Chorus flock together to entertain Christmas shoppers in central Nelson, from the 9-19
December. As part of a Uniquely Nelson promotion the Acapella all female singing group will bring on the Christmas cheer. The group have sung in the Motueka market and several members live in the Mapua, Tasman
and Motueka communities.
From Thursday, 24 October the group will commence a 6-week singing night class in Richmond, learning a 4-part harmony Christmas carol, participants will be invited
to join the chorus at ‘sing-outs’ (including Uniquely Nelson) over the carolling period. Seeing people of all ages stop to enjoy their songs is a highlight for the group. Classics like ‘Little Drummer Boy’, ‘Jingle Bells’ and
‘Feliz Navidad’ are always a hit.
It is definitely a case of “the more the merrier” so Nelson Bays Harmony encourages singers of all ages to join them. Please contact Jenny 0275444121.
I haven’t but I will just in time.”Jed Ryland Motueka “No, I’m not even
enrolled.”Liana Clark Wellington “Yes, I did.” John Wastney Riwaka “No, I didn’t actually. I forgot all about it.” Yvonna Hofstead, Sandy Webster, Judy Petrie, Charmaine Boocock and Ruth Townsend are among the women who’ll be entertaining Christmas shoppers in Nelson during December.
Motueka based artist Zara Alen is set to have her artworks displayed across the country as part of a national campaign showcasing road trip destinations around New Zealand.
“I am proud to be representing my culture in a campaign that will be seen by so many people, playing a part in making these traditional techniques more recognisable and commonplace,” says Zara.
No stranger to road trips, Zara was raised in a house bus travelling around New Zealand before finally settling in Picton.
Her upbringing in the house bus left Zara with a strong connection to the taiao (environment) as at a young age she had lived in some of the most beautiful parts of the country, her playground was the environment around her rather than a school yard with swings and slides.
Zara completed a Maori Visual Arts course in 2016, strengthening her knowledge for traditional art practices and techniques and helping to develop her unique style.
On her ‘Art of Discovery’ road trip, she visited the Tasman
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Finding inspiration in the ocean and many rivers and lakes, Zara has always used art to express her love and respect for the environment and this trip was no different.
She used epoxy resin and wooden boards to create her works, combining traditional Maori patterns with deep blue resins to create some truly unique pieces that will be featured in the ‘Art of Discovery’ campaign which sees contemporary artists set out on road trips in Avis rental cars across New Zealand and Australia in pursuit of inspiration.
“The whole experience made me fall back in love with New Zealand and its environment. The top of the South Island has everything from white sand beaches to lush, green bush and now that I’ve moved to Motueka I get to experience it all,” says Zara.
The art will also be displayed at an exhibition and auction hosted at the end of the year in Sydney with all proceeds donated to Avis Budget Group’s New Zealand charity, Cure Kids.
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The number of frontline Police officers has been boosted by 78 with the recent graduation of the latest recruit wing from the Royal New Zealand Police College, with Tasman receiving one of those.
Police Minister Stuart Nash says the new constables from Wing 330 will be deployed all over the country to focus on crime prevention and community safety.
“One of our top priorities is to improve the wellbeing of New Zealanders,” says Stuart.
ers will help to remove the most dangerous firearms from circulation during the buyback and amnesty. It is making the everyday job of Policing much safer. Every month Police are called to 200 crimes involving firearms. Every year up to 1000 guns are reported stolen from licensed owners. Many disappear into the hands of gangs.
All of the students of Tapawera Area School and the wider community threw themselves into the school’s production last term, ‘Twisted Fairy Tale’. Students came up with the idea of creating a show based on movies. Each item was written and directed by the student group involved, so a lot of ownership took place leading to huge enthusiasm and creativity. The story thread
that connected the different items was the ‘Twisted Fairy Tale’ of the title. It was a variation of the traditional Grimm’s fairy tale ‘Rapunzel’. A young woman in a desperate situation makes a deal with an evil imp/fairy. She trades her future hypothetical child for a benefit right now –only to rue the moment much later on, when that hypothetical child becomes a precious real baby.
The subsequent story is a battle of wits between the tricky imp and desperate young mother. Will she guess the imp’s name and keep her baby? Is the naughty imp playing fair?
Well the answer is no. Even some clever solving of the movie clues isn’t enough without a bit of extra help from her gangster fairy godfather.
Special comment must be made to the
two main protagonists, Amelia Hook the beautiful naughty imp and Gypsy Gallot, the glamorous Hollywood director/mother, production staff say “they did an astounding job just memorising lines, let alone acting their socks off!”
The production’s feedback has been “amazing and positive” with the astute and perceptive audiences describing the show as “fantastic” and “so
clever”. The production’s success was down to a “great team effort” that included staff, kids, stage hands, props people, and sound and stage directors. “It was a terrific joint collaboration and an exhilarating community event.”
Further mention must go to the Tapawera Op Shop staff who were “amazing” assisting with costumes for the colourful and varied cast.
“This graduation means 1685 new Police constables have been deployed since the coalition government took office in October 2017. A further 220 aspiring Police officers are currently under training in other recruit wings.
“The officers graduating will be deployed all around the country. Just over 29 per cent will go the greater Auckland area, and 21 per cent of the new constables will be deployed to frontline duties in the South Island.
“Many new offic-
“These new constables will also tackle gang-related crime and work to reduce harm from drugs like methamphetamine. Police are also increasingly responding to mental health needs. They were called to 33,000 mental health incidents in the year to July, an increase of nine percent on the previous year. The Budget increased support for frontline mental health services by $455 million.
“The coalition government has undertaken to strive for 1800 more Police. This graduation means the number of fulltime constabulary staff is 9,732 officers.
It is an increase of 893 officers, or almost 10 percent.
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It’s the first time to the market for this desirable three bedroom home that’s set amidst two acres of well established and picturesque park-like grounds including a great home orchard with wonderful estuary and mountain views. For the hobbyist, children or perhaps even a guest ‘The Hut’ is an inviting sun-drenched delight. Shed space is abundant whether it’s a good sized workshop, woodshed, carports, garage – take your pick. Located around ten minutes from Motueka and close to Tasman village there’s privacy and endless scope here for purchasers who want a more autonomous lifestyle or have flair and a vision for their family’s future. Sunny and serene this is a unique opportunity to own a piece of prime real estate in a rural community, where few properties ever come to the market. bayleys.co.nz/4051397
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At central government’s Freshwater Policy consultation (September 16, 2019) a government representative stated, ‘Water comes before people. That if the environment is healthy people will be healthy.’ The government considers this to be holistic thinking.
If central government were truly thinking holistically, the social, economic and environmental implications of this water policy would have been thoroughly analysed. Central government has no understanding of the effects of this policy. The auditor general has said that this policy should be discontinued.
The Minister for the Environment said that the estimate to fix Auckland’s sewage problem is $900 million. The $229 million this government set aside, on a nationwide basis, to pay for their freshwater policy is a pittance.
Vegetable growers and farmers will bear the initial costs. However, ratepayers will pay a significant portion of the costs. A local body report (New Zealand Farmer, Sept. 23, 2019) estimates that this freshwater policy will require Southland Regional Council to employ a further 60 staff. The added cost will be millions of dollars. How many more staff will Tasman District Council be forced to employ?
I suspect that many ratepayers, whether residential, business or rural, can ill afford further rate increases.
Tracy Palmer TapaweraDear Editor,
Many years ago I helped retain the Cairn’s Speakers Corner from being lost to development. To this day it has remained, although it has changed locations a few times from its original position. I believe it has now returned to the foreshore area.
The reason I mention this is because I feel in this day it is vital to uphold this basic human right, freedom of expression.
I believe this article may prove to be popular by those who hold this freedom to be vital to an enlightened and free society. Others may disagree. I would like to hear from both sides.
Freedom of speech
We must never forget the price our grandparents, and parents, paid to defend our freedom. They paid with their lives in many bloody wars to give us the many freedoms we enjoy today - such as the freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is the root of all ‘true’ democracies. It enabled us to debate topics we didn’t agree with and hopefully come to some mutually beneficial conclusion. This is how we have grown and prospered to become a truly democratic country, where we are not imprisoned for slagging-off at the Prime Minister or local council for their wrongs.
Voltaire the famous French enlightenment period philosopher proclaimed:
“I may disapprove of what you say but will defend until death your right to say it.”
In other words, we are all entitled to our opinion, regardless of whether you enjoy hearing it or not. It may be unsettling, unpleasant or a bitter pill to swallow, but this is the backbone of modern civilisation. This is the nectar, not something to be diluted. Once you start making exceptions, it will be impossible to disapprove of our leaders and others decisions.
Note: there is a likelihood this quote had earlier origins. Nevertheless, its truth is indisputable.
I propose a space in Motueka be set aside for a “Speaker’s Corner.” I can think of no better place but next to the proposed library - a fountain of knowledge.
The rules:
No amplification
No foul language
No subject barred
Number 3 is the heart and soul of this valuable hard-won freedom.
Simple and effective rules written for the people and not written by political leaders. The rule book for a speaker’s corner, written by a politician, would read like a thesis manuscript. Keeping it simple means keeping it free from unnecessary restrictions. Foul language means no swearing. You obviously have the right to disagree with what I propose - thanks of course to your freedom of expression!
Kind regards,
David Holmes MotuekaHi all,
School is back and traffic around schools at drop off and pick up times will be heavy as usual so take extra care around schools at these times. A lot of schools have 40 km/hr speed limit in school zones and we all need to make sure we slow down at the busy times.
There was a nasty three car crash at the Mapua intersection on the coastal highway last week. Very lucky that there was no serious injury. Attention at intersections is so vital and just a moment’s distraction can spell disaster if you aren’t careful.
Police are making some positive lines of enquiry into a burglary at Riverside in Lower Moutere last week.
Take care out there!
S/Constable Grant Heney
Occurrences:
Spate of thefts from cars Chamberlain Street. 4 cars entered at 2 separate addresses most cars unlocked!!
Stolen - Dragon brand sunglasses and cash, Compound bow camouflage and boat navigation gear, wallet and paywave card.
Assist 4 mentally unwell people.
3 car crash at Mapua turn off. No injuries thankfully.
26 yr old Motueka male arrested for an assault in High Street. Incident capture on town security footage.
81 yr old Mapua male drink driving.
5 family harm incidents.
Kiwi Authors “Surprise Lucky Dip Reads”
7-21 October, Enjoy a slice of Aotearoa with your “Surprise Read”
Journalling Workshops with Gabrielle Daly at Motueka Library, 10am-12pm
Workshop 2: 16 October, Stepping Stones
Workshop 3: 24 October, Metaphorical Explorations
Workshop 4: 30 October, Mosaic Journalling
Phone (03)528 1047 to book in, $10 per workshop
Making Movies with Stef Harris
Hear about the making of an award-winning film Blue Moon
Wednesday 16 October, 6pm
Discover Letters with Chris McGuigan
Thursday 17 October, 10am-12pm
Create two gift tags and a greeting card with creative lettering
Phone (03)528 1047 to book in, $5
Biscuits and Baking
Friday 25th October, 11am-12pm
Join our friendly Foodie group, exchange recipes and trivia.
Scrabble
Wednesdays 1.30-4pm
Bring a friend or meet new people.
Scrabble boards available in the Library,
The Motueka Arts Council wish to extend a very appreciative thank you to all punters who placed bids in the silent auction for the two mosaic art pieces displayed in the window of Whitwells Menswear over the past four weeks.
The auction raised $1751.00 towards the cost of installing feature lighting for the Arrivals and Departures Community sculpture that was unveiled at the Motueka marina on Saturday, 28 September.
Winners have been notified.
Left: Displaying the Mosaic art pieces are Brent Prestige, Motueka Arts Council member Eileen Stewart and sculptor artist Maeve Allen.
Motueka locals flocked to the Clock Tower on Wednesday, 2 October to ensure they’re in with a chance to win $108,000.
JUNO, a KiwiSaver scheme like no other, has partnered with More FM and together they’re spending six weeks driving from the bottom to the top of New Zealand. They’re visiting every location that can hear More FM and enabling residents to enter a draw to win $108,000 by simply registering their details.
Why $108,000?
Because that’s the amount an average, working 30-year-old could save in addition to their KiwiSaver balance by switching their KiwiSaver to the JUNO KiwiSaver Scheme.
The extra comes because JUNO take less money out of your account for their fees, which means there is more left to benefit from returns.
They’ve based the figure on a 30-year-old earning $60,000, with a starting KiwiSaver balance of $19,000. At 65 your balance could be $108,000 bigger if you switch to JUNO.
The winner will be
selected at random on Monday, 4 November at 5pm and delivered the cash in person.
The prize money has no strings attached. If you’re not at your registered address More FM hosts Jase, JayJay and Flynny will be walking away with your $108,000 and giving it to someone else.
JUNO KiwiSaver is one of the country’s newest KiwiSaver schemes, launched in August 2018.
Every day, the team is out and about having conversations with KiwiSaver members who’ve been in another scheme for years, but had no idea what they were paying in fees. Or, they’ve understood they were paying just a few dollars in administration charges when really they’ve been shelling out hundreds or thousands more in management fees as well.
Those New Zealanders like that JUNO is completely upfront about what it charges and that the fees at JUNO are low – or, in some cases, absolutely nothing (for balances under $5,000 and children under 18 years of age).
A Golden Bay High School Abel Tasman Youth Ambassador (ATYA) is the first recipient of Project Janszoon’s conservation education scholarship.
Ihaka Griffith is Onetahua Marae’s ATYA representative. He was recently awarded the $1,000 scholarship at an assembly at Golden Bay High School.
The scholarship was launched last year for students to further their learning in the conservation, ecology or leadership fields. Ihaka, who is still at school, plans to use the funds to “further my knowledge and understanding of how ecology and engineering/technology can work together to enhance conservation in Aotearoa”.
Project Janszoon Director Bruce Vander Lee says Ihaka is a perfect fit as the first recipient of the schol-
arship.
“He has demonstrated outstanding leadership growth over the last three years representing Project Janszoon, DOC, Golden Bay High School and Onetahua Marae. His interest in conservation issues and his ability to come up with ideas on how to solve the conservation challenges ahead show us his promise,” says Bruce.
The scholarship will provide an opportunity for Ihaka to investigate how technology can aid sustainable conservation. He plans to visit Project Janszoon’s fellow project, Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP), a research and development agency looking at ways to enable a predator free New Zealand. ZIP work with engineers in Lincoln at its predator behaviour research facility and then undertakes field trials at sites around
New Zealand.
Ihaka says being awarded the scholarship has shown him his effort is being recognised.
“I have a huge feeling that my years of education, meeting people, time with Project Janszoon and the Abel Tasman Youth Ambassadors, is building me, piece by piece, into a giant spring loaded catapult which will launch me to places and events where I can use this knowledge to at least make a sizeable dent in what plagues my country and my world.”
Golden Bay High School principal Linda Tame says Ihaka is a worthy recipient of the scholarship. “We have seen Ihaka really grow as a fine young Maori man and leader. It is fantastic to see him get this opportunity. He is passionate about Project Janszoon and the environment,” she says.
Motueka South School students donned colourful clothes earlier this year to raise money for the KidsCan charity. Founded in 2005 the charity works to help New Zealand kids living in poverty through a variety of programmes. They provide food, socks, shoes and raincoats to over 46,000 disadvantaged children.
It’s nearly that time when the Nelson Arts Festival takes over Nelson, and this year the Festival is celebrating its 25th year with everything from international storytellers to slapstick buffoons, from the Blues to surf rock, from contemporary dance to high-skill circus, from sculpture-in-progress to poetry on the walls.
If you’re looking for a big night out for the whole whanau, be sure to head into the city on Friday, 18 October for the Mask Parade & Carnivale, where in amongst the paraders are students from Motueka High School! On the same night is the opening of Pic’s Piki Mai, a spectacular lightshow with projections and music on the Cathedral and Church Steps, from dusk to late, every night of the Festival for free.
The Festival includes some incredible theatre pieces including a new production called Mr Red Light, which has just premiered in Auckland to rave reviews. If you like your comedy fastpaced, absurd and very dark – then this new production will
have you laughing out loud at the antics of a failed bank robber and his three hapless hostages, all bailed up in a pie shop.
For upbeat music, there are two international acts to encourage your best dance moves. Shooglenifty are travelling all the way from Scotland, bringing their energetic blend of worldmusic and Celtic-folk. And for some outside dancing and a whole heap of fun, head to Neudorf Vineyards for the return of Mighty Duke & The Lords, for some super-cool grooves from a bunch of retro dudes.
The Festival wraps up on Labour Weekend with Page & Blackmore Pukapuka Talks at Founders Heritage Park, with 11 events over four days, featuring more than 30 writers, commentators, activists and publishers.
Pick up a free programme from Motueka i-SITE and Motueka Library. Tickets to Festival shows can be purchased from Motueka i-SITE.
Nelson Arts Festival 18-28 October www.nelsonartsfestival.nz
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There’s a fantastic café in Riwaka. To be honest it’s more than fantastic it’s dynamite. Brad has been fueling locals and visitors for six years with delicious coffee, award-winning pies and the most incredibly refreshing drink of all, his mouthwatering locally bottled Ginger Pop.
You’ll find Ginger Dynamite at 488 Main Road, Riwaka with plenty of parking available. The Great Taste Trail is just minutes away from this destination.
Large rustic wooden tables take centre stage in front of Brad’s wondrous converted shipping container café. Strategically placed shade sails ensure customers are kept cool and comfortable during the summer months. And a magnificent retro lounging area inside one of the shipping containers makes for cosy comfort on colder days. It’s a place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere while consuming a delicious beverage or savouring one of Brad’s award-winning pies.
The ginger is popping
Do you love ginger beer? It has to be one of the tastiest and refreshing drinks available. And the best news is, Brad makes his own right here in Riwaka. Unlike most of the other ginger beers on the market, Brad uses real ginger root in his brews and the taste is out of this world. Appropriately named ‘Ginger Pop’ this diverse and delicious beverage is perhaps one of the most versatile drinks available. Our younger readers might drink it with ice and a wedge of lemon, but for those over 18, Brad highly recommends Ginger Pop with a slosh of good whiskey and a squeeze of lime.
Ginger Dynamite has Ginger Pop on tap, or should you prefer to grab a Ginger Pop on the go, it’s conveniently available in glass bottles complete with an eye-catching retro label. Brad works with local identity Pete of Pete’s Natural who bottles the outstanding Ginger Pop.
Order some for Christmas or simply drop into Ginger Dynamite to experience it for yourself. It’s the perfect pick me up during a bike ride, or to enjoy after having fun at the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park or after a summer swim.
Did you know that Brad is a huge supporter of the cycling community? He fondly describes his weekends as laden with lycra, as cyclists make the most of Ginger Dynamite’s fantastic location. His wondrous treats brimming with freshness and flavour keep them coming back for more, and Ginger Pop is a clear crowd favourite.
Every year Brad enters his fabulous pies in the Bakels Supreme Pie Awards and is consistently placed in the top ten. To give you an idea of the competition involved in the Bakels Awards, there are around 5,000 pies entered each year, broken down into ten different sections. So for Brad to consistently be placed in the top ten is a massive achievement. His pies really are that good.
Brad has won a gold award for his smoked warehou and tarakihi pie after wowing the judges at the 20th Bakel’s Supreme Pie Awards. If you are a pie lover then Ginger Dynamite is a must-visit for pastry wrapped goodness, but be quick they do sell out. Brad is currently developing and perfecting new pie flavours, so do keep an eye out, he is after all our local pie-making king.
Ginger Dynamite brews the fantastic Sublime coffee but with a difference, they use real milk and what a difference it makes. Oakland’s supply Ginger Dynamite with fresh rich creamy milk and when combined with Sublime coffee it makes the most heavenly beverage. Hot chocolates have never tasted so good, if you haven’t tried a drink with real milk then you are in for a treat when you visit Ginger Dynamite. BYO cups are strongly encouraged and let’s face it, coffee always tastes better in crockery.
The Riwaka community is important to Brad, he loves Riwaka and who can blame him, it’s an incredible village. Over the cold winter months, Brad would watch as local Riwaka School students made their way to school during the frosty mornings and wanted to do something to help warm them up. After which, every Friday morning he offered free hot chocolates to the local students as a treat to enjoy on the way to school. How awesome is that?
Brad wishes to offer a big thank you to our community for their ongoing support towards Ginger Dynamite. Your friendly faces inject atmosphere and create memories at this popular local café. A big thank you also to all the business who stock his fantastic, thirst-quenching Ginger Pop.
Part of what makes Ginger Dynamite such an awesome café is, of course, the staff, who Brad describes as amazing. Ang – magic fingers – Lyall, Amy – star barista – Drummond and Nicole Smith who is new to the team, Brad reveals her nickname is currently in the making. If you are looking for work as a barista, Brad is currently conducting interviews, do get in touch with him should you be interested.
Next time you are in Riwaka, whether it’s by car, bike or by foot, stop in and see Brad and the team at Ginger Dynamite for a refreshing drink or a delicious bite to eat, they are quite simply, awesome. Discover more via their website gingerdynamite.co.nz and social media facebook.com/GingerDynamiteGoGofood
• Get a ring binder or folder to store all your ideas in. This allows you to grab it and take with you to any wedding planning appointments, ensuring all of your inspiration and ideas are at your fingertips when required.
• Make a wish list, then go through it and highlight items of absolute importance.
• Create a budget and stick to it. You don’t have to spend your life savings on one day, instead save your money to buy a house and be realistic about what’s important for your big day.
• It’s YOUR wedding. Often with weddings, everyone will want to offer their opinion, advice or ideas. Remember this is your day rather than a day of pleasing everyone else. In order not to offend any well-meaning advice-givers you could reply with ‘thank you for your advice, I really appreciate it and will take it into consideration.’
• Your friends and family are fantastic resources and are often only too happy to help. Make the most of their skills and talents, perhaps you have a friend who is a hairdresser or a florist, maybe your Aunty is an incredible baker, or your Uncle may own a very nice car you could use. Maybe one of Mum’s friends owns a bach that you could use for a honeymoon destination.
A wedding should not be difficult or expensive, it’s a day for you to enjoy and remember. This week we’ve compiled a few tips and tricks to ensure you have the best day ever.
• When booking a venue for the reception, make sure they are happy for you to use your own suppliers. Some reception venues only allow you to use their caterers, liquor suppliers and so on. This can make for a rather expensive reception.
• If your chosen venue does not supply tables and chairs, glasses, plates, cutlery etc make sure you include furniture hire costs in your budget.
• Consider transportation ideas for any guests who may have had a little too much to drink.
• People love to help and be involved, so make the most of it and get them on board to lower your costs.
• Guest lists have the potential to be a nightmare. specially when ad wants to invite of his friends from the Croquet Club. If you are paying for the wedding, absolutely invite who you wish. owever, if the bride or grooms parents are contributing then etiquette dictates that they are allowed to invite a couple of friends.
• Should you invite children That’s a tricky one, but if you do it makes sense to organise some activities for the younger ones such as colouring-in or some outside games. Paying a teenager to keep an eye on and entertain the younger ones is always money well spent.
• It can be difficult to accommodate all the needs of guests. A great tip is to have two parties. ave a formal reception on the day. The following day have a party for your friends, no family or children allowed. This idea has the potential to please everyone and really allows you to let your hair down.
• Consider having your wedding photos taken prior to the wedding. It may be less traditional but you will be looking your very best. And the bonus is, your guests won’t be left waiting for hours between the wedding and the reception with nothing to do.
• inally, don’t forget to en oy yourself. If you are planning your wedding purely to impress people, then you really should consider why you are getting married to start with.
Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, and they can affect anyone. It’s not just large organisations or businesses who are affected — small businesses and everyday New Zealanders are at risk too. Many of these attacks aren’t targeting anyone specifically but are looking for easy ways to get money or information and as we move to more online interactions it is important to look after your online privacy.
Most people don’t think a cyber attack will happen to them. As a sponsor of Cyber Smart week, the Tasman District Council is telling people to ‘make sure of it’, and use four simple security measures to safeguard them against the more common online attacks.
Remember, whenever you come across an intrusion or dodgy email, report it.
Four ways to prevent becoming the target of an attack.
• Use a password manager
• Turn on two-factor authentication
• Update your devices
• Check your privacy
To find easy links as to how to do this and for more info on being safe online go to cert.govt.nz/cybersmart
SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives. Join in the fun and learn how to do everything from simple word-processing to sending emails and searching the internet. In small, friendly and stress-free classes, you’ll gain the skills and confidence you need to get the most out of information technology.
In Motueka, SeniorNet is a busy thriving group with many learning options for those aged 50+. If you are interested in becoming a member of this fantastic group check out their website seniornetmotueka.org.nz for more information.
Prevent you or your business being
• Use a password manager
• Turn on two-factor authentication
• Update your devices
• Check your privacy
To nd out how, visit cert.govt.nz/cybersmart/
Did you know that the information you post to your Facebook profile, your Twitter feed or your Instagram account could be used to steal your identity or hack into your online accounts? We’re so used to sharing things online that we don’t really think about it anymore. Everyone knows your pet’s name, where you went to school, where you work, and even when you’re away on holiday.
Unfortunately, this window into your life not only lets your friends and family know what you’re up to, it also gives cybercriminals information that they can use to access your data or steal your identity.
Check the privacy controls on your social media accounts. Set them so only your friends and family can see your full details. Don’t put too much personal information on your social media accounts. If you share pictures of your dog on Facebook, make sure you’re not also using your dog’s name as your password.
Be smart about making friends
Only accept friend invitations from people that you know in real life. This means someone you know personally, or someone that you know is a real person, like a celebrity or public figure.
You can identify the authentic social media profiles of celebrities, public figures and businesses by looking out for verified accounts. Verified accounts usually have a blue tick next to the account name to let you know it is an authentic account. These are often verified because they have a high likelihood of being impersonated.
If you don’t want to be friends with someone, or let them see what you’re posting on social media, you can block them. Beware of predators and online grooming. Remember that what goes online, stays online
When posting to social media it’s a good idea to think about who could see the things you post other than your friends and family. For example, potential employers could see what you post online. Social media provides as much of an opportunity to create a positive online reputation as it does a negative one. If you wouldn’t say something face to face then don’t post it online.
Don’t reveal too many personal details on social media. ‘About me’ fields are optional — you don’t have to fill them in. Don’t share anything that could embarrass you, or someone else you know. Only share things that you’d be happy for anyone to see, or that you’d be prepared to say in real life. Keep an eye on what others post about you too. Twitter is open to everyone by default — anyone can see what you’re posting and anything you post online stays online. Always think before you post.
Limit the personal information you give out online, remember, people only know what you tell them.
Motueka teen Ethan Woods is New Zealand Secondary Schools
under-15’s number one cross-country mountain-biker for 2019 after claiming the top podium spot at the national championships in Dunedin from 4-6 October.
“It was just the best feeling ever,” says Ethan of the win.
Despite a difficult warm-up due to another biker’s crash on the course and suffering three crashes himself during the race, Ethan
soldiered on to beat the previous national champion by more than a minute.
“I didn’t have the best start but by the time I got to the single track I was in second position.”
However he “stuffed up” the exit from the rock garden, causing a crash and dropping back to fifth as a result.
Remaining in that position until lap 2, Ethan dug deep and overtook other riders before the most epic of his crashes which
Kaiteriteri Gold is 30 years old on March, 7 and Nelson Events are excited to announce course changes to celebrate.
The Half Marathon and iconic climb up the Sandy Bay Hill remain but it will be in a different direction.
A beach start and along the Kaiteriteri Marahau Road is first up, then at the Junction it’s upwards and to the Saddle and welcoming wafts of the Bagpiper.
Into the forest and along the pine needle laden road will be a new venture before
a respite and a welcome pick-me-up at the Split Apple Rock Aid Station.
From there it’s back to the beach and the golden sand finish, plus perhaps a refresher into the more than inviting sea.
Gone is the 10km but in its place will be a bound to be popular mixed terrain 14km course.
Along Martin Farm Road provides an ample warmup before a MTB Park section up Ziggy, Corkscrew and onto the tops.
From there, but not before taking in the
resulted in bruised ribs and a sprained left hand. “This one really hurt.” Undeterred and determined to finish strongly he rode his way into the front of the field and by the penultimate lap was eight seconds ahead of his nearest rival.
That lead increased to more than a minute and by the time he crossed the finish line, battered and bruised, Ethan was clear of the second-place rider by 1.04 minutes.
“I was not really sore
at that point because I had a lot of adrenalin rushing through me.”
Receiving the gold medal and a pin for his school blazer Ethan says he’s now focusing on the upcoming Nelson Mountain-bike Club’s Spring Series and he has also been selected to attend a MTB performance training camp in Rotorua in December.
“I just love riding, I love the fact it’s always changing and not just a road. It’s never boring.”
After an almost 20 year hiatus the Golden Bay Sports Awards will be held on Saturday, 2 November as a true celebration of sports people, of which Golden Bay has a proud reputation for.
The Awards Presentation Ceremony will take place at Takaka’s Golden Bay Rec Centre from 5.30pm – 11pm. Categories include Sportsman
and Sportswoman of the Year, Sports Team of the Year, Junior Sportsman and Sportswoman, Masters Sportsperson and Team, Coach of the Year, Lifetime Contribution to Sport, Community Spirit Award and the Supreme Sports Award.
Six-time World Champion Adventure Racing champion Nathan Fa’avae is the guest speaker and will
be talking of his passion for adventure racing and the outdoors.
All funds raised from the awards will go towards the Takaka Primary Community Bike Park.
Tickets for the Awards are on sale at NBS, and the Rugby World Cup Final will also be screened.
picture postcard view below, it’s along the Forest Road meeting up with the half marathoners and home.
The Half will be a runner’s only event while both walkers and runners will be welcome on the 14km.
Those training in the MTB Park leading up to March are reminded to be courteous to multi-use users and reminded that there are single direction only tracks throughout the Park that are clearly defined.
Entries for Kaiteriteri Gold are now online at nelsonevents.co.nz
Ladies results for 8/10/2019
18 Hole Ladies Monahan Buttons
1st: Jacquie Martin & Elizabeth Martin 65.5
2nd: Melva Webby & Lois Cock
3rd: Shirley Drummond & Robyn Frater
4th: Jenny Van Heerden & Barbara Simpson
Closest to the pin: Penny Brown
9 Hole Ladies Merle Hyland R/5 nett
Group A
1st equal: Meredith Rayner & Judith Brown 36
Group B
1st Equal : Sandra Johnson & Verna Drummond 37
Another beautiful day for another of our popular tournaments.
The Astrolabe Fashions Stableford was very well supported with an excellent turnout of golfers.
The ladies section was won by Allie Oldham with 36 points from Keriana Scott on the same score.
Allie has been a great supporter of our club over a number of years and it was great to see her rewarded with a fine win!
3rd Lois Cocks 35
4th Shona Johnson 35
5th Jocelyn Thomson 33
The men’s section saw another close finish with two stalwarts of the club finishing on 41 points with Lloyd Goodall beating Peter Neal on countback.
3rd Andy Tasker 40
4th David Thomas 40
5th Geoff Blois 39
6th Kevin Armstrong 37
Kevin Fell 37
Lower Moutere Store closest to the pins was won by Suzanne Vessey and John Frater.
There were twelve twos on the day with the standout performer being Nathan Binns who scored three of them!
Thanks so much to Astrolabe Ladies Fashion for generously sponsoring this tournament.
Results of the Open Triples bowling tournament held at the Motueka Bowling Club on Wednesday, 9 October 2019.
14 teams of bowlers from Wakefield, Stoke, Richmond and Motueka bowling clubs participated in the first midweek summer tournament. The weather turned out better than was predicted and judging from the laughter on the green most bowlers enjoyed the day. Four games of 90 minutes duration were played.
Results
1st Sam Woods, Ron Inglis, Colin Fickling 4 wins, 26 ends, 49 points
2nd Lynne McCausland, Barry Eathorne, Ian Robinson 4 wins, 21 ends, 42 points
3rd Albert Anderson, Lindsay Kearns, Don Butler 3 ½ wins, 23 ends, 51 points
Members are advised that the next tournament is on 26 October and is a two bowls triples.
The world’s largest expedition adventure race, GODZone, sold out less than 24 hours after opening entries to Chapter 9 of the event being held in Rotorua next year.
The New Zealand adventure race once again proved its immense popularity amongst the national and international adventure racing fraternity selling all available team slots quickly.
“We had a lot of entries that flooded in, and we hit the 90 team capacity quite swiftly,” says GODZone Event Director Warren Bates.
day adventure racing and a significant attraction for Chapter 9.
“This is a beautiful part of the country, and the number of team entries proves the allure of the toughest adventure race in this region.
“The teams now have plenty of time to get out and prepare over the summer season here in New Zealand and explore that part of the world. It is going to be a tough race held over eight days, and competitors will benefit from the long lead-in time.”
The first wave of runners and walkers as they set off from the Mapua Domain. Photo: Pete Marshall.
Runners and Walkers from around the region enjoyed the last in the series of the 2019 Waimea Harrier Sprig and Fern 10km races in Mapua on Saturday. A field of 80 athletes enjoyed fine weather and stunning coastal scenery for the event, but the stiff northerly breeze made some parts of the race quite challenging. Matt Bowen took charge of the race from the start, completing the course in a very slick time of
37.37mins. Other runners towards the front of the field were trying desperately to get up nearer to Matt, with Eddie Hohepa the most successful of these, finishing in 2nd place almost a minute behind Matt. Similarly, the fastest women, Candice Riley 43.36mins, finished 1 minute ahead of her nearest rival, Colette Read. However, the competition at the front of the field was much closer in the walk-
ing section, with Ian Courtney, 63.31mins, walking strongly throughout the 10km course to finish just 2 seconds ahead of Peter Hague. The running calendar is very full over the next few weeks, culminating in the Festival of Running on Sunday, 3 November. Our best wishes go with those who are competing in the Auckland Marathon and Picton Marina 2 Marina this weekend.
“Each year, it’s a battle for teams to gain a racing slot, and it is the first major step for competitors on their journey to Chapter 9 in Rotorua. The event is going to be one of the largest fields we have had at GODZone, similar to Fiordland Chapter 7, and will truly be an adventure like no other.”
It’s the first time the event has been held in the North Island with Rotorua and Bay of Plenty hosting GODZone from the 19-28 November 2020.
Warren says the area is hugely appealing for multi-
Warren says teams who have missed out on gaining a GODZone racing spot can register their interest still.
“We are not accepting any more entries to Chapter 9 at this time. However, teams are welcome to register their interest online and talk to us about any options going forward.”
For more information and to register interest in entry to GODZone Chapter 9, go online: http://godzoneadventure. com/
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We have a number of seasonal and full-time 'Food Process Worker' positions available for people who enjoy working in a team environment, and who have a good work ethic, particularly around attendance. Full training for all positions available.
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1/2 Shell Mussel Factory
The 2019 season has commenced, and we have a number of positions available. Make good $$$ on contract mussel opening.
• We are also looking for Packers. Dayshift and nightshift positions available.
Fish Factory
Various processing positions available for the summer season, in particular, we are looking for Packers, Trimmers and Filleters. Dayshift and nightshift positions available.
Ice Cream Factory
Seasonal positions available in both packing and manufacturing areas, further training for those with the right work ethic to move into full-time permanent positions. Must be physically fit and able to work overtime as and when required. Experience and an understanding of the manufacturing process would be an advantage.
Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
Coolstore/Yard Staff
We are always on the lookout for physically fit people to work in our coldstore. You should have good English and maths skills, with attention to detail.
situations vacant
Forklift Operator and General Labourer positions available for day and night shifts. Having a forklift licence will be a definite advantage, but we will provide training for people with the right work ethic.
Application forms are available from the Talleys Gatehouse, Port Motueka. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand.
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HOUSIE Join the fun. Doors open at 5:00pm. Kicking off at 6:00pm. At the Motueka Hotel, 77 High Street. On Friday 18th October. Prizes donated by local businesses.
Loads of prizes. Only $10 for 20 Houses. Extra cards can be purchased $3 Each or 2 for $5. One Super House Cash Prize. Dabbers and Raffles sales on the night. Nibbles provided.
Fundraising by Countdown Motueka. All proceeds go to the Nelson Hospital.
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Roller Hockey’s popularity has come and gone over the years in Motueka and now the sport’s back with fervour.
“It’s the sort of sport that once you jump over the side of the rink you don’t want to go back,” says local player and coach, Jason Hamilton.
Jason together with three local teams represented Motueka Roller Sports Club as Motueka Mako at the national championships in Whanganui at Jubilee Stadium from 27-29 September.
The only South Island teams to compete at nationals, a few imports were used to help make up teams that competed in Division 2, Women’s and Junior.
The Division 2 and Women’s teams returned to Motueka with a little more luggage, having to make room for silver medals.
“It was the first time our teams had played together in a tournament and for three of our players their first tournament. It was a real achievement,”
says Jason.
The Women’s team lost the final to Whanganui, in a penalty shootout after being unbeaten in pool play and the Senior Division 2 entered their final as top of the table, but lost to Papatoetoe 4-2.
The Junior team, playing with no reserves fought hard all weekend, finishing 4th.
Now the club is looking to boost numbers and are actively encouraging anybody interested to head down to their regular training sessions at Motueka’s Recreation Centre on Monday nights from 5.30pm –7.30pm. Skates are available for hire.
The exciting, fastpaced sport is a combination of roller skating and hockey and locally has participants ranging in age from 6 to 52 years, though Jason says people in their seventies still play. Teams are made up of five on the rink at once, four skaters and a goalie. Subs are used and games are 20 minutes each way.