The Guardian - 16 September 2020

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Teen adventure racers aim high

Motueka High School’s Adventure racing team.

The team recently returned from a race in Geraldine as they prepare for the Hillary Challenge finals in what is widely regarded as the toughest secondary schools adventure event in the country.

They’ve also created an epic raffle with a top prize of a family trip to Samoa. Turn to page 23 to find out more or email adventurechallengesteam@ gmail.com to purchase a $20 ticket which will see you in the draw for a number of adventurous prizes including the Samoa trip.

Back: Zefa Fa’avae, Johnny MacLennan, Janek Manderson, Kyla Rayward and Bryn Stevens. Front: Davis Sundbye, Maya Gavalas and Jessie Fa’avae.

Innovative explosives idea awarded second place

When one of the world’s largest goldmining companies, Newcrest, created a competition searching for novel solutions and approaches to improve the efficiency and reliability of blasting in elevated temperature conditions at their Lihir gold mine, Paul Thornley’s attention was piqued.

Currently residing in Riwaka, Paul a scientist and explosives expert, spent 20 years in the food manufacturing industry before embarking on a Master’s degree in chemistry, which he completed in 2009.

This led to employment in Australia with an explosives manufacturer and saw him head to Papua New Guinea’s Lihir mine around half a dozen times. The mine is located in the caldera of an extinct volcano.

The Lihir mine site experiences ground temperatures of up to

190 degrees and has chemically reactive geology.

As a result of the extreme ground temperatures, conventional ammonium nitrate based explosives, which are typically used in the blasting process, become less controllable and less reliable.

Seeking solutions, Newcrest invited individuals, teams and organisations to submit ideas and Paul was inspired.

Paul’s novel idea saw him take second place in the competition and receive a $10,000 cash prize for his efforts.

“It would have been nice to be first, but I was definitely happy with my result too. Their feedback said my proposal was also the most innovative but I couldn’t win both,” says Paul.

Newcrest say they’re “very interested” in Paul’s proposal and

“see it having other applications in mining as well”.

Committed to addressing the challenge to improve the performance of blasting at the Lihir mine site, Newcrest is willing to dedicate technical resources, funding to support further research and development, access to sites

for trials and other means to support the development and implementation of a viable solution.

“My proposal is an electric mix of application science to deal with the problem of the mine’s heat,” says Paul.

For the foreseeable future, Covid-19 has put an end to his plans

to return to Australia where he had a job lined up doing explosive consultancy work. Keen to stay in the area, Paul’s currently looking for employment.

“I’m willing to turn my hand to anything. Problem solving is one of my strengths and I have a lot of experience in management.”

Tasman to benefit in national wilding conifer programme

The news that Tasman District is to benefit from the expanded national wilding conifer project has been well received.

Considerable local funding has been included in the central government national funding of $36 million over the next 12 months to increase the wilding conifer pine control programme.

In Nelson Tasman

$1,325,250 will fund an initiative in Mt Richmond to make significant inroads on controlling the seed source trees. $119,750 will fund a project to control wildings on Takaka Hill. In the Mt Richmond area, the work will be carried out as a mix of both aerial and ground control methods.

Wilding pines overwhelm our native landscapes, killing native

plants and forcing out native animals. Unlike commercial forests, wilding pines are weeds. They are self-seeded, spread aggressively and not intentionally planted. Once established, wilding pines spread quickly. Without national intervention wilding pines will spread to 7.5 million hectares of vulnerable land within 30 years. As well as being a

pest plant, they can also play a dangerous part in helping to spread fires.

The Mt Richmond Forest Park is an area of national significance for its biodiversity and conservation values. The park has a diverse and unique range of ecosystems and species: twelve species are nationally threatened. The mineral belt is the most significant area and

is the most susceptible to wilding conifer invasion. While this geology inhibits the growth of other woody plants, wilding conifers can and do grow there invading iconic scrubland landscapes. While work has been underway for several years, this extra funding will mean the programme can be expanded to make a bigger impact on this pest species.

Paul Thornley (inset), a scientist and explosives expert, was placed second in a recent competition run by Newcrest, one of the world’s largest gold-mining companies, to improve blasting in Papua New Guinea’s Lihir mine (above).

Makeover for Motueka’s Community House

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Motueka Community House plays an integral role in our community as it’s home to a number of agencies including Literacy Aotearoa, Nelson/Tasman Cancer Society, Compass: Mental Health Advocacy, Family Start, Grey Power, Nelson Bays Community Law, Problem Gambling, Red Cross Op Shop and Women’s Support Link among others.

Not only home to the agencies, the Community House is now also home to a number of new plants

after a recent working bee.

Motueka Community House chairperson, Jan Bensemann says the gardens were in dire need of a revamp.

“It felt a little unsafe at night with all the big bushes surrounding it and we just really wanted to beautify the area and make it a welcoming place,” says Jan.

During this year’s winter school holidays, year-12 students attending Whenua Iti Outdoors Inspiring Leaders programme were onsite at the Community House

removing Agapanthus together with the Keep Motueka Beautiful group.

Peter Smale designed the garden, picking out and arranging plants for what will become a perfume garden, while Neil Jackson also gave a hand towards the new gardens as did a number of Community House volunteers and their supportive families.

Based at Decks Reserve, the Motueka Community House provides a safe and welcoming environment for people want-

ing support or seeking information.

“We have a lot of people popping in for a coffee and a chat,” says Jan.

As a not-for-profit, the Community House is reliant on donations to enable them to continue supporting our local community.

Jan says they’re currently applying for funding to contribute toward a new roof and building paint job.

“We really want to do it up.

It’s a lovely old building so we really want to look after it,” says Jan.

Camera Club’s exhibition on now

The Motueka Camera Club’s annual exhibition in the Motueka Museum opened this week and will continue until the beginning of November.

With 40 members, there will be a variety of photographs on display and the public will be invited to vote for the People’s Choice

award.

The Club will also showcase their trophies and achievements by members, including those on a national level.

Carolyn Hope’s portfolio of 18 images with a plastic theme is among the exhibition.

Carolyn’s portfolio achieved the highest honours in the

Photographic Society of NZ, which is internationally recognised.

The Society accepts portfolios once every year.

Fellow photographer, Richard Bamfield, also submitted and achieved on the first level.

Required to submit 10 images, Richard’s is a diverse portfolio.

The Society expects images to show technical skills, camera work, artistry and presentation.

With a variety of subjects, organisers say you can expect everything from landscapes to portraits and the exhibition is available to be viewed for usual Museum entry rates.

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Left: Peter Smale designed the new perfume garden for the Community House.

Rae Dozell of the Community House gets stuck into the working bee with help from her grandson, Austin.

Photographer Gail Douglas with her granddaughter, Alia, preparing to mount photographs for the exhibition.

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Local cafes and clinic support artists

Together with the support of local cafes and the Physio Clinic, local artists from the Motueka Art Group, are displaying their works with the opportunity for people to purchase.

At the beginning of each month, four artists from the Group’s 43-strong membership, set about hanging their works either in Muses, The European Bakery, Elevation or the Physio clinic, where they remain displayed for the month.

“Although these are for sale we primarily love to share our work with the community, so every month there is different work to view,” says Marian Painter of the Group.

Each of the works has a price on them and the artists say knowing they’re going to have works displayed is a good motivator.

“It makes you get busy as you can’t be putting up the same things so you do

new work, which is great,” says member Pam York. “We are extremely grateful to the cafes and physio clinic for allowing us the opportunity to

show our work.”

The Art group members meet every Wednesday at the Bridge Club on Tudor Street from 9.30am11.30am and say new

members are always welcome.

September’s exhibitors –

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Fiona Bryan Upper Moutere “It was a softball team in Howick.”

Sam Lewis Te Awamutu “I’m with a great team of people at AFFCO.”

Sandy Hayes Motueka “The team at the ReStore in Motueka.”

Shaelyn Spinetto Motueka “My workplace team at BP Motueka, it’s so supportive.”

European Bakery

Joan Harkess Elevation – Jean McNabb Muses – Heather Archer Physio Clinic – Ron Tippett

Motueka Art Group’s Joan Harkess shows off one of her stunning paintings in the European Bakery.

Aly Cook launches Kiwi Country TV

Kiwi Country TV announces beta testing to begin this month as it becomes a full time Music TV channel on Mainland TV’s Channel 5.

Kiwi Country TV is now broadcasting on Mainland TV channel 5 and is simulcast onto radio on Mainland FM 88.3 & 107 FM.

Mainland TV operates 10 Digital TV channels across Nelson, Tasman, Golden and parts of Marlborough.

The company has been operating since 1992, and provides a range of content via Freeview so all homes with UHF Freeview can watch the Mainland TV Channels.

Kiwi Country TV is an initiative started by Tasman singer, songwriter and publicist Aly Cook to provide a music video platform primarily for independent Country, Blues & Roots in NZ and eventually globally via a streaming platform.

Initially in 2017 Aly produced 24 x 1 hour episodes of Kiwi Country TV,

which broadcast onto Mainland TV and Dunedin Television 39 in New Zealand and in the UK on Keep it Country channel.

Now Kiwi Country TV is moving to a full time music channel.

”In offering Mainland channel 5 we hope to support Aly in the process of providing a valuable and much needed outlet for Country, Blues & Roots recording artists, who have very little broadcasting opportunity in New Zealand,” says Mainland Television owner, Gary Watson.

They hope to begin testing an online streaming platform soon, but the Channel

is now up and running on Mainland TV Channel 5.

“I am grateful to Mainland Television for their support in getting the channel and radio stations up and running with Kiwi Country TV.

We have broadened our playlist to include Australian and New Zealand Country, Blues & Roots Music, as the two independent Country music industries are intrinsically linked.

Now, more than ever, our artists need support and outlets that will play their music and we think Country, Blues and Roots music fans will enjoy the pro-

Tasman singer, songwriter and publicist Aly Cook has launched Kiwi Country TV.

gramming of perhaps artists they wouldn’t normally see on our TV Screens or hear on commercial radio,” says Kiwi Country TV Owner, Aly Cook.

Kiwi Country TV is now calling for artists and artist representatives to send in their music video links (dropbox or similar toKiwicountrytelevision@gmail.com HD 1080p 720p or ProRes formats.

They are looking for Country, Blues and Roots genres of music primarily.

For more information please sign up to their mailing list at www.kiwicountry.tv

Greens Co-leader James Shaw talks about a low-carbon future in a Covid-19 world

James Shaw, Minister for Climate Change and co-leader of the Green Party, will be talking at a panel discussion on a Low-Carbon Future in a Covid-19 World. James will discuss Green Party initiatives and results, business challenges and community expectations, and why the Green Party is vital to government action on climate change.

James has been part of the government leadership team shaping New Zealand’s response to the Covid19 pandemic, which has included the $1billion Green Jobs Package. He will be discussing the Green Party’s plan to move to a sustainable economy in the context of the global Covid-19 crisis.

To address the climate crisis, James has led the push for New Zealand to be carbon neutral by 2050, enabling businesses to innovate for change with government support and greater public awareness.

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James will be joined on the panel by local business representatives who will give their perspective on the challenges faced in the Nelson/Tasman region. The panel discussion will be convened by Dr. Aaron Stallard, the Green Party Candidate for Nelson.

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Thursday 17 September, 11am-12pm

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Tuesday 22nd September, 11am-12pm

• Chris Stuart, “For reasons of their own” a crime novel – 18 September, 2-3pm

• Judy Fisher, “Off the hook” Book launch– 23 September, 6pm

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Freshly formed MHS band scoops Rockquest award

“A very professional and slick band” was the description used by this year’s judges of the Rockquest competition for Motueka High School band ‘Soul Serenity’ now ‘Shades’.

The band, consisting of members, Bryn Stevens (guitar), Bella Shand (vocals), Harrison Frater (drums) and Louie Morris (saxophone), took out the ZM Best Song Award in the regional competition for ‘Ghost Town’.

“We were very, very proud to win this,” says Louie.

What makes their success even more impressive is the fact the band had only been together for a couple of months prior to the competition, and two weeks before entry cut-off were yet to write a song.

“We had to really think about what to write and what sound we wanted to go for,” says Louie. “It was pretty slapdash but it got us through!”

It’s clear by the judges’ feedback that the band members may have been the only ones who felt their effort was ‘slapdash’.

“A really high level

of musicianship demonstrated by each member. Beautiful confident vocal delivery, really effortless delivery and really puts the listener at ease. Nice movement and synchronicity happening in this band, very great listening to each other and locking in. The arrangements are really tasteful and mature, every instrument is played with a lot of intention and never interferes with the vocals – very professional,” said judges.

The students formed the band following encouragement from the school’s music department coordinator, Hilary Sinclair, who was keen to see a main school band created after the last one wrapped up.

“We envisage we’ll carry on together, we really like the way we play together. It’ll be great to get a few more song writes under our belts.

I really enjoy the people in our band, they’re all very good at what they do and are close friends of mine. They’re all particularly good at their instruments which makes us sound amazing,” says Louie.

Motueka High School band, Shades, gives another rousing performance. The band’s song ‘Ghost Town’ won this year’s Rockquest Best Song Award.

The Band’s talented drummer, Harrison Frater.

Riwaka School’s students get behind the Nelson Tasman campaign, “We’ve got This”.

An invitation to dive inwards with movement and sound

It was after having faced some challenging life situations that led to burnout and PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) Christiane Te Wairemana, an experienced yoga teacher, explored ‘Movement and Sound’ as an experimental practice.

“These explorations have helped me manage difficult life situations and recover back to a balance of health and wellbeing on all levels of ‘Te whare tapa wha’, which comprises of the four dimensions of physical, mental, spiritual and family wellbeing,” says Christiane.

Now she is offering others the opportunity to be helped on their own journey toward restoring balance, based on what has worked for her.

At a peaceful and private home yoga studio on Motueka’s Poole Street, Christiane is presenting a six-week course which will explore various pathways through practices of movement, asanas and other

shapes, breathwork, sound and silence.

With a maximum of ten course participants, Christiane says the course is a fantastic way to regain balance.

“If we are ‘out of balance’, we are on one end or the other end of the two extremes. Either too much, or not enough and going towards the extremes, is wasting our energy. This is what makes difficult situations, even more difficult and everything else challenging too.”

An advocate for

health and wellbeing, Christiane, originally from Austria, has implemented health and wellbeing initiatives for corporates, organised the International Yoga Festival in Auckland, hosted musical kirtan gatherings, held yoga and horse healing workshops and managed retreats in New Zealand and Austria.

“It is my highest desire and passion to now help others in our tight-knit community as many of them would deal with similar challenges, such as anxi-

Retiring health shuttle drivers have 36 years combined service

ety and depression. Especially when the world is in such chaos and we are faced with uncertainty. These practices help and are so needed right now,” says Christiane.

To book in for next term, 23 September – 28 October, Christiane’s “Yin Yoga style classes with live music’, that she calls ‘Movement and sound practices’ please email Christiane.truenature@gmail.com or find her on Facebook: Wellbeing with Christiane

St John Motueka have acknowledged three long-serving Health Shuttle volunteers: Brian Clark, Christine Rowntree and Robert Stebbings, who recently retired from their roles.

Brian was an inaugural volunteer when the Shuttle service started in Motueka in 2004, Robert joined in 2009 and Christine in 2011, giving a combined service of 36 years.

For Brian, driving around the Motueka district has been a highlight. “I like driving and I have really

enjoyed meeting many different people,” says Brian.

The St John Health Shuttle service provides free community transport for people, travelling to and from essential health-related appointments within the wider Motueka Area. The service operates Mondays to Fridays except public holidays.

In the year to 1 September 2020, the volunteer-run service completed 800 individual client trips, travelling a total 9095 kms.

“We do need more volunteers. We are looking for caring peo-

ple, who are physically fit, compassionate, have a clean driver’s license and can commit to one day each fortnight to provide this valuable service in our community,” says Fred Wassell, Motueka Health Shuttle Team Leader.

For more information, please phone Sarah or Rochelle at our St John office on 03 548 8157 or email nelsonbays.admin@ stjohn.org.nz.

To book the St John Motueka Health Shuttle service phone 0800 333 781.

Christiane Te Wairemana, an experienced yoga teacher, explored ‘Movement and Sound’ as an experimental practice and is now offering a course.

Brian Clark, Christine Rowntree and Robert Stebbings have retired from their roles with St John Motueka.

Come and have a go at sailing this weekend

The number of boaties enjoying dinghy sailing has been increasing in the last few years with a good mix of adults and youths enjoying the great sailing to be had right here on our doorstep.

Every two weeks, on the high tide, the Motueka estuary offers an easily accessible and safe place to have fun on the water. “This year there are really good tides just before midday which is perfect for sailing as there’s more wind,” confirms Brendon.

The Motueka Yacht and Cruising Club (MYCC) will set out a course and run two to three races. This provides close racing for those that are competitive, but the main focus is on having fun while learning and improving sailing skills. This type of sailing is great for new or not-sonew sailors to get out on the water. A support/safety boat will be present.

“We have one of the most picturesque spots in the country for sailing, plus an excellent yachting club with friendly and helpful members, so there are no excuses to not come along and join in!” Brendon Gordon of the Motueka Yacht and Cruising Club’s says with a smile. This weekend you are invited to join in the fun and experience the magic of sailing

It promises to be an amazing weekend with dinghy sailing on Saturday, 19 September, and trailer yachts taking to the water the following day, Sunday, 20 September. The event begins with a briefing at the Salt Water Baths at 10.30 am this Saturday, with a start time of 11 am. On Sunday, for the trailer yacht racing, the briefing is at 10.30am at the Clubrooms at Port Motueka, with a start

Although there will be competitive racing, the focus is on getting everybody who’s interested to come along and join in, have fun, discover a whole new hobby and enjoy

A great mix of people, boats and expertise

The boats on most race days are Lasers, Phase II and Sunbursts and a mix of multihulls. So if it floats and sails, bring it down to the Motueka estuary and have some fun! Club members are always keen to help new sailors –whether to help with rigging your boat, or passing on sailing knowledge or skills. If this sounds like you, contact the club or just come down this coming weekend and have a look!

The MYCC have a fantastic club house right on the marina, the surroundings are picturesque and the company is welcoming and friendly.

“Membership fees represent good value for money,” says commodore, Neil Clifton. “Here at the Motueka Yacht and Cruising Club our members are looking forward to another season of yachting and cruising. We are lucky to have a club that promotes all forms of the sport, from competitive sailing on centre board and trailer yacht classes through to cruising.

“We are always keen to welcome new members whether children or adult, newcomers to the sport or experienced sailors.”

Adopt a dinghy

The Motueka Yacht and Cruising Club is again offering the use of a few of its Phase II dinghies for the 2020/21 season. “The Phase II is a two-sail-two-person boat that is easy to handle and is also capable and fast when sailed well – perfect for our estuary,” says Brendon.

The ideal crew is an adult and child, or two teenagers, or similar. If you’d like to make up a crew or be part of a crew, contact Brendon Gordon on 027 2388 791.

We lucky enough to live on an island in the South Pacific, so why not make the most of what nature has to offer and take up sailing. It’s a fanatastic activity for parents to do with their children and is in fact how many of our nations top sailors began their love of sailing.

Trailer yacht and keeler racing

With the tidal nature of Port Motueka, racing is restricted to around high tide. Fortunately, it works out well this year with start times ranging from mid-morning to early afternoon.

A mixed fleet of predominantly trailer yachts will compete during the opening weekend.

Sailing conditions can vary, so having a committee boat manned by experienced club members ensures that races are well organised and everyone is conducted safely back to port. Additional volunteers for this would be welcomed with full training provided.

“Ours is a smaller club,” points out Ross, “so the racing is very much between friends who are keen to have fun. Around the BBQ later on, there is always much goodnatured banter and camaraderie.”

“We would be keen to see any of the trailer yachts currently hiding in sheds around the district out on the water during our opening weekend. Or, if you’re keen to crew, contact me,” encourages Ross.

Sailing fun this weekend

Dinghy sailing

Saturday 19 September

Briefing 10.30am at the Salt Water Baths for a start time of 11am.

Trailer yacht racing

Sunday 20 September

Briefing 10.30am at the MYCC Clubrooms, Port Motueka, for a start time of 11.30pm.

Motueka Yacht and Cruising Club - Contacts

Ross Loveridge 021 688 376

Brendon Gordon 027 2388 791

Neil Clifton 027 449 7219

Have a go at sailing

Every year the club assists Yachting New Zealand with its “Have a go sailing” programme which is run through local primary schools. These sailing days are always well attended and enjoyed by the students and the club members who assist.

“If you’d like your school to participate, the club would like to help you achieve this. Give us a call and let’s make it happen!” says an enthusiastic Ross Loveridge. Contact him on 021 688 376.

Plants that bring all the bees to the yard are best to plant!

New Zealand flax (harakeke, korari and wharariki) produce pollen with the highest protein content of any plant studied by Trees for Bees so far. Flax has a tubular flower but it makes the pollen readily available to bees, by sticking its pollen-bearing anthers out beyond its petals. Flax flowers also make lots of nectar which is loved by birds, bumble bees, honey bees and native bees. Honey bees can reach this nectar if the tubular flower is ‘full’ but as the nectar level decreases, they sometimes can siphon nectar from between petals at the bottom of the tube. Other native plants loved by bees include cabbage trees, hebes and rengaren-

Two species of lacebark (Hoheria popul-

nea and H. sexstylosa) produce lots of pollen and nectar in autumn, a time when little else is available. These plants produce an abundance of ‘open dish’ star-shaped flowers which are perfectly suited to foraging bees.

Five finger (whauwhaupaku) flowers from mid-winter to early spring. The male trees have only male flowers offering both pollen and nectar to bees, and the female trees have female flowers producing nectar only. Female flowers have no petals, and when they exude nectar, they look like tiny toffee apples, a tasty treat for all nectarloving garden dwellers especially birds that lick up the nectar! For non-gardeners, there is an easy option to help our bees. Bees love weeds like clover and dandelions and while it’s never a good idea to plant pests, letting the weeds on your lawn flower from time to time will make your bees happy (and give you a break)!

Leeon provided generous sponsorship to the patrol which has enabled the upgrade of the roof-mounted emergency light bar on the patrol car.

“This sponsorship is very much appreciated,” says Euan.

Motueka Community Patrol leader Euan Grant presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Leeon Johnston of Motueka and Mapua Harcourts on Friday, 4 September.

Low carbon lifestyles positively contribute to climate action

Be inspired and see how you could re-imagine your lifejoin a tour of climatefriendly properties and see ways to make positive contributions to climate action.

Tours of local properties that have many low carbon features are happening September 26 and 27, and October 10. A low carbon lifestyle is characterised by climate-friendly activities that reduce carbon emissions and/or capture carbon from the atmosphere and store it in nature’s carbon sinks, and the properties featured on these tours do just that. Carbon reduction solutions seen will undoubtedly surprise many people, as most are simple and practical, that anyone can do. Many people will leave the tours full of ideas for what they could do to make a positive contribution to climate action.

The first tour, Saturday 26 September, is in and around Motueka, and

includes four properties that illustrate a wide variety of climate change reversal solutions in both town and country environments. At Atamai Community in the Motueka Valley visitors will see and hear about the climate benefits of passive solar houses, solar hot water and heating, solar electricity, organic gardens and terraced orchards, an underground food cellar, foods preserved by different methods, practical use of recycled materials, ways of reducing and using waste, and efficient water use. All part of minimal consumption lifestyles that support plant-rich eating, sharing surplus food, and a community ethos for shared transport.

Returning to Motueka, the third property features a productive permaculture garden full of vegetables, fruit trees and chooks. The host’s description of her transforming a previously conventional landscaped shrubs/ lawn site to its cur-

rent form will be both warming and motivating. This garden is a superb example of the possibilities of using your land to produce food and what you could achieve if you changed your mindset and gave away your lawn mower. The fourth visit is to a Motueka home that generates its own solar hot water and electricity, has goats that are managed with climatefriendly regenerative agriculture methods, a productive organic garden that illustrates efficient irrigation and water conservation, and extensive use of recycled materials throughout. A teenager in this household grows asparagus for sale on a road-side stall. For both site hosts in Motueka, transport within the town is via bikes with trailers.

The second tour, Sunday 27 September, is of two properties in Ngatimoti that again illustrate many examples of low carbon living and cli-

mate change reversal solutions. Both have solar hot water and electricity generation, efficient water storage and distribution, composting toilets, and underground cellars. Plentiful organic gardens and orchards illustrate many regenerative agriculture techniques on a domestic garden scale, and cattle and sheep are similarly managed in paddocks and among the trees. Forestry on these properties, significant carbon sinks, have both exotic and native plantings. Old man’s beard clearing and regenerating native species are companion activities within the forestry blocks.

The third tour on Saturday October 10 is at Jester House and a property in Lower Moutere.

Jester House, probably best known for its cafe and innovative garden environment, is also a superb example of low carbon living. Features at Jester are the earth buildings,

solar power, solar hot water and heating, the Wiggly Wog’s living roof and low cost construction. Gardens and fruit trees are extensive in a permaculture system and surplus produce is shared via a roadside stall. Use of various forms of waste - glass, composting toilets, food - are illustrated.

Extensive tree planting and timber from trees planted on bare land 30 years ago will be seen, as well as a simple biochar kiln and description of biochar production. The

second property on this tour has a large organic garden and orchard that supports 11 people. Garden management applies regenerative agriculture principles.

One of the hosts will talk about her fermented foods and how she uses biochar, and another will showcase his low emissions stove, both a cooker and space heater, that burns waste and wet wood, and also produces biochar.

An exhibit of plant based foods will be shown on each tour. All

site hosts are happy to share their knowledge and answer questions. Bookings are essential. Tickets for all tours are available from https://www.humanitix. com/nz and search on Walking the TalkMotueka Garden Trails

Tours are part of Motueka Greens Local Matters’ ‘Walking the Talk. Local Solutions for Carbon Reduction’. The event launch for ‘Walking the Talk...’ is an evening programme on September 16, at the Mapua Hall 7:30 pm. Information, Heather 03 5224458.

Planting and sowing, planning and growing

Seeds

Mitre 10 Motueka have a wide variety of different seeds available, now is the time to start sowing. It’s rather satisfying growing plants from seed and you’ll find everything you need at Mitre 10 Motueka including seed sowing trays and seed raising mix.

Fruit trees

Spring is the perfect time to feed your fruit trees, some of which will already be in blossom. If you’re not sure which food to use, then talk to the gardening experts at Mitre 10 Motueka.

Early spring is also an optimal time to get a head start on preventative disease and fruit tree pest control. Cleaning up fallen leaves, dead plant material, rocks, twigs and other debris around the tree’s base removes sources of overwintering pests and diseases, and it prevents new pests and diseases.

Trees and Shrubs

We’ve had some gorgeous spring weather lately, have you been spending more time outside? It’s one of the best times of year to plant crops, if you feel like grazing on strawberries or picking fresh salad greens in December, then it’s time to get planting. This week we will delve into spring gardening including advice from Sue at Mitre 10, how to create a garden from scratch and a variety of other helpful information.

One of the best places to start is with a gardening expert. We caught up with Sue from the Garden Centre at Mitre 10 Motueka for some helpful spring tips and guidance.

Food garden

Now is the time for planting vegetables and edibles ready for summer. We’ve plenty of seedlings in store with more stock arriving every day.

If you love strawberries, there’s many to choose from, plant them now for juicy sweet summer berries. You’ll find a wide variety of seedlings including tomato, lettuce, cucumber, capsicum, seed potatoes and brassicas currently in store at Mitre 10 Motueka. Don’t forget to pick up some herb seedlings too.

Give your food garden a feed of organic fertilizer or manure and add a layer of mulch to retain moisture. It’s also a good time to check your irrigation system is in good working order, before the summer heat arrives.

Flower garden

Explore our range of beautiful petunias and impatiens in store waiting to be planted in your garden. If your hanging baskets appear a bit tired, we’ve a number of fresh hanging baskets, planted and ready to hang up at your house.

There’s a stunning array of gorgeous new lavender plants in store, waiting to grace your garden. Lavender is excellent for hedging or mass planted, they also grow well in containers and mix beautifully with other sun loving Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, sage, oregano, and thyme.

Everyday you’ll find new perennials arriving at Mitre10. Plant a variety of flowers in your garden to attract bees and provide glorious blooms over the warmer months.

Don’t forget your trees and shrubs during this important growing season. As the soil warms dig in compost and apply fertiliser around plants at 6 weekly intervals till Christmas. If the soil has been too wet over winter to plant trees, then spring is the perfect time to do it.

Left - Sue at Mitre 10 Motueka, your local gardening expert.

How to build a food garden

Plan and construct

The first step is to map out your garden, for a food garden be sure to locate it in a sunny, sheltered spot. It’s also helpful to have easy access to water and compost if possible. Just like humans, food needs sun, shelter, food and water to thrive. Mark out where you would like your garden; for straight lines use a plank of wood, for a curved edge use your garden hose to mark out the edge.

Once you are happy, use a spade to remove any turf. Then dig over the soil with a garden fork, removing any weeds as you go. Dig over the soil as deep as you can, don’t forget to watch out for any pipe work. When using a garden fork, and make sure you wear protective footwear.

Build a raised food garden

You may want to build a raised food garden. Raised gardening has many benefits including, added warmth which means faster plant growth. It’s a more comfortable way to garden especially for those with mobility issues and for seniors.

With a raised garden you can build it up to thigh height and include a capped edging, wide enough to sit on. A raised garden can be constructed from all sorts of materials; untreated wooden pallets, roofing tiles, railway sleepers, an apple bin or river rocks. Alternatively you can purchase a kitset raised garden bed. Better still, have a local tradesperson build your raised garden for long lasting professional results.

There’s a couple of considerations when planning your raised garden.

• Don t make the bed too wide as it will make it difficult to reach the middle, which makes weeding and harvesting a pain.

• Ensure the gap between gardens is wide enough to fit a wheelbarrow.

• Be sure to line the sides of your raised garden to ensure soil doesn’t fall out of any gaps. A cheap way to do this is to pick up some old wool carpet and attach it with a staple gun.

Alternatively you can use landscape fabric or cloth fabric from clothing. Avoid non-porous plastic, as it can retain too much water and discourage beneficial insects and worms.

• f you plan on adding irrigation to your raised bed, drill a hole and feed through your irrigation pipe before you add your soil.

• The higher you build your raised garden bed, the more material you will need to fill it.

• Check out Mitre 10 s “Easy as guides” on their website, there’s one all about building a raised garden. You’ll also find many other helpful guides via Mitre 10 to inspire you even more.

Fill your raised garden

Once you’ve constructed a raised garden you’ll need to fill it, the lasagna method is ideal. Fill the bottom of your garden boxes with a layer of leaves, grass clippings, straw, wood chips and other organic materials, with a layer of cardboard on top. Next, add your soil. This mixture will break down into rich compost over time.

For more information and advice

If you are considering building a raised garden from recycled pallets it’s crucial that the pallets you use aren’t treated with chemicals. If MB is stamped on the pallet, it’s been treated with Methol Bromlide, don’t use it. However HT stands for heat treated, if you see a HT stamp, its fine to use. For inspiration, ideas and instructions check out www.1001pallets.com

Nourish

It’s crucial to feed your plants for strong health plants. One of the best ways is to dig through manure and seaweed.

We are so lucky to live in the Tasman region, everything is at our fingertips from seaweed at the beach, to sacks of horse manure on the side of the road. Alternatively you may prefer to use dried manure, you can readily pick up bags of dried sheep pallets at your gardening store. Another method is to use liquid fertilizer.

Get planting

The best food to grow is food you and your family love to eat. Anything is possible, ask younger family members to get involved. Give your children their own gardening space, they will be more inclined to eat food they have grown themselves.

Companion planting

Companion planting is the planting of certain crops near or far away from each other with the goal of providing pest control, attracting beneficial bugs, providing nutrients for plants and more.

Many companion planting tips and tricks are passed down from gardeners of generations ago. Not all of them have a scientifically proven backing and are more based on years of gardening experience. The ultimate goal as a gardener is to find what works for your own garden.

For those interested in companion planting check out the handy chart below to discover which plants are happy together and which are not.

Keep these apart

Beans (Climbing) – Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Garlic, Onions

Beans (Kidney) – Beetroot, Garlic, Onions

Broccoli – Climbing Beans, Strawberry, Tomatoes

Cabbages – Climbing Beans, Strawberry, Tomatoes

Carrots – Dill

Cauliflower – Climbing Beans, Strawberry, Tomatoes

Cucumber – Aromatic Plants, Potatoes

Garlic – Peas, Beans

Melons – Potatoes

Onions – Kidney Beans, Peas

Peas – Garlic, Onions

Potatoes – Cucumbers, Melons, Pumpkin, Squash, Tomatoes

Radishes – Hyssop

Strawberries – Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower

Tomatoes – Brassicas, Potatoes

Happy together

Asparagus - Basil, Parsley and Tomatoes

Basil - Tomatoes

Beans (All Kinds) - Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower

Beans (Kidney) - Beetroot, Celery, Potatoes, Strawberries

Beans (Climbing) - Radishes

Beetroot – Onions

Broccoli – Aromatic Plants Like Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Also Beetroot, Onions, Potatoes

Cabbages – Aromatic Plants, Beans, Beetroot, Onions, Potatoes

Carrots – Chives, Lettuces, Peas, Tomatoes

Cauliflower – Aromatic Plants, Beetroot, Onion, Potatoes

Celery – Broccoli, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Leeks, Tomatoes

Corn – Beans, Cucumbers, Marrows, Melons, Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Squash

Cucumbers – Beans, Carrots Corn, Artichokes, Peas, Radishes, Turnips

Leeks – Celery, Carrots, Onions

Lettuces – Carrots, Cucumbers, Radishes, Strawberry

Onions – Beetroot, Brassicas, Carrots, Lettuce, Strawberries, Tomatoes

Pea – Beans, Carrots, Corn Cucumber, Potatoes, Radishes, Tomatoes, Aromatic Plants

Potatoes – Aubergines, Beans, Cabbages, Cauliflowers, Corn, Peas

Pumpkin – Corn

Radishes – Beans, Beetroot, Carrots, Lettuce, Parsnip

Spinach – Strawberries

Strawberries – Beans, Spinach

Tomatoes – Asparagus, Basil, Carrots, Chives, Garlic, Onions, Parsley Turnips – Peas

Companion planting for optimal benefit

Love your lady bits !

Cervical cancer is one of the easiest cancers to prevent – as long as we detect the cell changes that cause it, early. And guess what? New Zealand has one of the best cervical screening programmes in the world to help you.

Why have regular smear tests

Almost all cervical cancer is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus is spread by sexual activity. Eighty percent of people who have been sexually active will have an HPV infection at some point in their lives. But with regular cervical screening any changes on the cervix can be detected and treated before they become cancers. Smear tests save lives

Early treatment is highly successful

Since the national screening programme started, the number of women who die of cervical cancer has dropped by nearly two thirds. And if every woman you know got tested regularly, the number could drop even lower.

What is cervical cancer?

It’s a cancer that starts in the cells lining the cervix, triggered by cell changes usually caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Most cervical cancer usually takes more than 10 years to develop.

The cell changes caused by the HPV infection may return to normal by themselves, but in a small number of cases, they develop into cancer if left untreated. It’s impossible to tell which abnormal cells will return to normal, and which may go on to become cancer. That’s why regular smear tests are so important.

Who should have smear tests?

If you:

• Are a woman or trans or non-binary person with a cervix

• Are aged between 20 and 69

• ave ever been se ually active

Then you should have regular smear tests. This includes if you:

• Are immunised against P

• Are single

• Only have se with women

• ave a disability

• ave been through menopause

• Are no longer having se .

If you have had a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) check with your health provider if you still need to be screened.

New Zealand has seen a dramatic reduction in both the incidence of and mortality from cervical cancer since the introduction of the National Cervical Screening Programme in 1990.

Types of cervical cancer

The two main types of cervical cancer are:

• S uamous cell cancer – forms in the cells where the vagina meets the cervix

• Glandular cell cancer – forms in the glandular cells that line the cervical canal.

• S uamous cell cancer is found in about 80 of cases, and glandular in 15 .

Symptoms of cervical cancer

Cell changes themselves do not usually cause any symptoms, and some symptoms may only appear once they become cancer. That s why having regular tests is so important – they help us find and treat these changes early, before they become cancer.

isit your doctor or nurse if you do notice anything unusual, like

• Bleeding or spotting between periods

• Bleeding or spotting after se

• Bleeding or spotting after periods have stopped (after menopause)

• nusual and persistent discharge from your vagina

• Persistent pain in your pelvis

• Pain during se .

t s rare for these symptoms to indicate cancer – but it s still important to get them checked out.

• Family Planning

• our se ual health service

• Marae-based or other Maori health centres

• Community health services, eg, Pacific or women s health centres

• Screening support services.

ou can re uest a female smear taker from most services.

hoever you choose, all smear takers are specially trained to make sure the test is comfortable, and meets your rights as a patient.

The ational Screening nit can help you find someone to take your smear. Give them a call on 0800 729 729.

The smear process

Smear tests only take about 10 minutes. t is best to avoid having your test during your period (menstruation). ere s how it usually works.

• Discuss what is going to happen with the person taking your smear, and make sure they have e plained it clearly.

Where to go for your smear test

t s completely up to you who takes your smear. ou can choose to go to your regular doctor or choose to go to:

• Any doctor or practice nurse

• A midwife

• ou can lie on your side or your back (whichever is more comfortable) with your knees bent up. Let the smear taker know your preference.

• t s up to you how modest you want to be – cover up with the sheet provided if it feels better.

• They will open your vagina gently with a plastic or metal speculum.

• They use a small, soft brush to take a small sample of cells from the surface of your cervi .

• Once that s done, you can get dressed.

• They ll confirm how you will receive your results.

• our test sample is sent to a laboratory, and checked for any cell changes.

• our results will be sent to your smear taker after a couple of weeks. Further tests or treatment will be arranged if your results re uire it.

Tips on making things easier

Everyone has their own way of making it work. Here are some helpful ideas that other women have shared:

• ear a skirt you can leave on.

• se the sheet or blanket provided to keep yourself covered and comfortable.

• Ask for a female smear taker.

• e uest someone from your culture takes your smear.

• Try to breathe deeply and rela your legs.

• Try lying on your side.

• Take a friend or whanau for support.

• Get your test done with a friend.

Your smear test results

So, you ve gone and had your smear taken ow it s time to find out your results.

Getting your results

Getting your results normally takes 2 weeks.

The results will be sent out to your smear taker at first. They ll let you know if there s anything unusual in your results.

e know it can be an an ious time waiting, or not knowing for sure – so feel free to ask the person who took your smear to let you know when they get your results.

Understanding your results

emember, 90 of smear results come back all clear – and even when they don t, it doesn t necessarily mean cancer. t might mean there s something to re-check – or something we can take care of before it goes any further.

But most people will get the all clear.

orried about anything ou won t be the first Just ask the person who takes your smear

If you’re sent for more testing

f you ve had an abnormal result, you may need an e tra test called a colposcopy to check that everything s O .

f the colposcopy finds anything unusual, you may also have a biopsy.

f you do have abnormal results, remember you now have a chance to deal with cell changes before they become cancer. omen who have had treatment for abnormal cells are unlikely to develop cervical cancer in the future.

Teen adventure racers achieve podium finish in Geraldine

Earlier this month eight local teenagers headed south as members of the Motueka High School Adventure Racing team.

Stopping off at Christchurch’s Adrenalin-Forest, for an aerial adventure on a high ropes course “on steroids”, provided the group with a race warm-up, where they spent a couple of hours physically and mentally challenging themselves.

Geraldine was their final destination to partake in the 6-hour Secondary Schools Adventure Race, as part of their training for the Hillary Challenge Finals from 5-10 October in the central north island.

Racing “hard” around Geraldine’s Peel Forest area provided an excellent training opportunity to see how the team performed under pressure.

The first half of the race was a MTB

Rogaine, in which they had the second highest score.

A Rogaine is a navigation style race, where teams get given a map with checkpoints (CP’s) worth different points. CP’s can be visited in any order, but within a set time frame. Points are lost for every minute the team returns late.

The second half was again a Rogaine, but on foot. Again, they worked hard, but in the end were narrowly out-

run by Cashmere High (1st) & St Andrews (2nd), bringing them to a 3rd equal with the other Cashmere High team.

Overall, the team was “pretty happy” with their performance, but recognised that they have a few things to iron out before travelling North.

This was their first race as a team (consisting of 3 members from last year and 5 new ones) and their supporters and coach-

Scenic rural route for Harriers runners

The Brightwater Village Green came alive on Saturday, 12 September when more than 80 runners and walkers arrived to register for the Waimea Harriers Sprig & Fern 10km race. This annual event took competitors on a scenic rural circuit following the Great Taste Trail up to Mt Heslington Road, around the loop to the top of the hill with a magnificent view over Tasman Bay, then descending to River Terrace where the race finished. As with the other Sprig & Fern 10km Races this year, many competitors were challenging themselves over this distance for the first time and were elated to complete the course.

For the seasoned athletes, the chal-

lenge was to improve their times from previous years and many did this in the favorable weather conditions they were able to enjoy on Saturday.

Curtis Moore took out his 2nd win of the Sprig & Fern series on Saturday, recording his fastest time so far of 37.48mins. From the way she ran, winning the woman’s section in 41.10mins, you would not know Angela Leck was competing in her

ing team say it was awesome to see them committed to racing hard, helping each other and being able to suffer for the team.

The next focus is the Hillary Challenge finals, where twelve schools from around the country take part in what is known as the toughest secondary schools adventure event in the country. So, with less than a month left before travelling to the Central Plateau, training will

continue with a full range of activities as well as a steady amount of running and biking training.

The team is super grateful to all their sponsors and supporters, making it possible for all of them to train and compete in regional and national events, but most importantly enabling them to have positive and invaluable lifeforming experiences with a group of awesome young adults!

NBS Motueka Golf

Saturday saw the running of one of our premier tournaments, The New World Open.

A tremendous field competed on an excellent Spring day. Scoring was tight which was an indication of how challenging the course was, particularly the pin placements.

The men’s gross winner was Andrew Woolley with a score of 75

first race of the winter season following a lengthy injury layoff. Ros Smyth walked consistently well over the 10km course to be the first walker home in 79.11mins.

While there is a month before the next Sprig & Fern 10km Race in Mapua, there are many different and varied opportunities for athletes to challenge themselves in and enjoy over the intervening Saturdays.

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2nd James Campion

3rd Brooke Hale 77

The men’s nett winner was John Frater with a score of 71.

2nd Mike Inwood 72

3rd Richard Bullock

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4th Mike Hay 72

5th James Lillington

6th Bernard Walsh

7th Allan Barbara 73

8th John O’Neill 74

The ladies gross

Motueka High School Adventure Racing team are grateful to supporters -

Rainbow Ski Field, Whenua-iti Outdoors, ITM Motueka, Smart Business Centre, Talley’s, MacLennan Builders and Sons, Parker Panel and Paint, Bowater Toyota, NBS Nelson Building Society, Waka Abel Tasman, Stihl Shop Motueka, Wicked Rogaines, Torpedo7, Absolute Wilderness Freeze Dried Food.

An exciting opportunity exists to win a family trip to Samoa courtesy of the Motueka High School Adventure squad’s unique raffle. The winner of the Samoa trip will have from 2021-2023 to redeem the prize, so people can be assured that the uncertainty of our current travel climate will not affect their chances of this amazing holiday experience.

On top of the first prize, other prizes include local adventure experiences for four people such as Waka Abel Tasman, Skywire Cable Bay Adventure Park and a Buller Rafting trip with Ultimate Descents.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased via the team’s Facebook page – Motueka High School Adventure Racing Team or by contacting any team member and via email - adventurechallengesteam@gmail.com

was won by Lee Willetts with a score of 80

2nd Michelle Reardon 88

3rd Donna Mitchell 89

The ladies nett winner was Jacquie Martin on 70

2nd Sandra Ilton 71

3rd Jackie Hall 71

4th Yvonne Stevenson 72

5th Grace Latimer 74

6th Linda Thurow 74

7th Jean Hodson 75

8th Jocelyn Thomson 75

There was a great list of novelty prizes that were spread throughout the field. And ten players beat the pin placements by scoring twos!

The club is very grateful for the support Bruce Miller and New World give the club, both for this tournament and support in general.

Motueka Ladies golf

Tues, 1 Sept. Second round of eclectic L Thurow 68. J Hall 70. J Martin 74 Winner over both rounds L Thurow 2nd J Hall 3rd J Martin. Tues, 8 Sept Hudson cup round 4 P.Vincent 2up Y. Stevenson 2up J. Martin 1up S. Ilton 1 up J Adams and A McMillan all square closest to pin K McConchie.= Ladies nine hole results 8, Sept. A Grade. B. Bradley18 S.Park 17 J. Paterson 17. B grade C. Borland 17 V. Drummond16. NBS Motueka=

Riding into the transition area.

Runners on the Great Taste Trail during the start of the Brightwater 10km race.

Riwaka Old Girls Royal’s Ashlee Ilton and Huia A’s Char Bone during Saturday’s Grade 1 top team challenge. ROG took the win 25-24.

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CANCER SOCIETY All of our support groups and programmes are on hold until further notice due to Covid-19.

FLAX WEAVING WORKSHOP Saturday 10th October 2020 Ngatimoti Community Rooms $80 for the day. Contact Ali at alibrownweaving@gmail. com or ph 03 5268786. All info at www.alibrown. co.nz/workshops.html

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING. The Shed is a Mental health day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka.

GREYPOWE R proudly advises that the Candidates Election briefing Meeting will be on Tuesday 29th September from 1.00pm to 3.30pm @ Supper Room, Memorial Hall under Covid Level two rules.

INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.

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

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Have you ever played a trombone? Come and have a go at the Motueka District Brass. Email motueka.brass@ gmail.com or phone 02102233244

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MOTUEKANEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.

MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB Next meeting is at 10.00 on Friday 18th September at the Bandrooms. Great speakers, great fellowship, all welcome. IMPORTANT. For your safety, this meeting will only take place if we are at level 1. Contact John Croxford 0274082206.

MOTUEKA SENIORNET Seniornet Motueka. Take advantage of the many courses offered and join Seniornet. Phone Maureen on 02102600432 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

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M OTUEKALA D IE S PR OBUS will meet on Friday 11th Septemer at 10am in the Band Rooms, Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Our guest speaker will be Rev Gary Clover on his trip to Antarctica. Why not join us. Contact Alice 528 9997 JUSTICE

POET’S CORNER, Open Mic night at Nelson Waimea Powertalk. Bring your own or share your favourite poem while learning speaking skills & gaining confidence, or just come, listen and enjoy! Small, relaxed, friendly group. Wed 16 Sept, 7-9pm, Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge Street. Contact: Sandra 027 766 0347

WALKING THE TALK - Local Solutions for Carbon Reduction - Tours of climate-friendly local properties on 26 & 27 September, 10 October. $10. Tickets essential, from www.humanitix.com/nz; Motueka Greens, Petra 02102926209

Results of the Lion sponsored Two Day Open Fours bowling tournament held at the Motueka Bowling Club on Saturday, 12 Sunday, 13 September 2020.

Teams from Blenheim, Golden Bay, Nelson, United, Stoke, Richmond and Motueka Bowling clubs participated in this prestigious tournament. This year the interest was such that a near capacity 30 teams were originally entered but because of Covid 19 Level 2 restrictions a number of teams had to be dropped and unfortunately two World champion bowlers were unable to play. However nearly 100 bowlers were still able to enjoyed two days of sunny Motueka weather and great hospitality put on by the Motueka Bowling Club.

Results of the first day’s play determined which teams play in divisions 1, 2 & 3. Division 1 being the top 8 teams. Four 10 end games were played on both days with only the second day’s play deciding the winners of each division.

The winning team on day one was a Motueka team of Mike Fitzgerald, Albert Anderson, Colin Preston, Ted Overson / Sam Woods.

RESULTS DIVISION 1

1st Sandy Marshall, Gerald Morrissey, Kingsley, Kelvin Chapman from Blenheim with 3 wins, 28 ends, 59 points

2nd Allan Griffith, Paul Baken, Dean Wood, Mike Carter from Stoke 3 wins, 26 ends, 53 points

3rd Mike Fitzgerald, Albert Anderson, Colin Preston, Sam Woods from Motueka 3 wins, 19 ends, 44 points

4th Bruce Smith, Leslie Morris, Les Morris, Joan Forsyth from Stoke 2 wins, 18 ends 32 points

RESULTS DIVISION 2

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1st Lloyd Bellis, Dave Thomason, Rhonda Bellis, Barbara Thomason from Stoke 4 wins, 22 ends, 50 points

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2nd Di Potts, Barbara Mc Gregor, Robin Doughty, Kris Greaney 2 ½ wins, 20 ends, 38 points

$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

carpet cleaning

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C LEANIN G - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.

dentures

N EW D ENTURES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

garden sleepers

EUCALYPTUS Garden

Sleepers. Ideal for raised gardens. Ph 021 228 5025

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3rd Chris Aldridge, Charlie Edgerton, Barry Schultz, George Barbir from Nelson 2 wins, 22 ends, 43 points

4th Barry Chinnery, Maurice Dodsworth, Ali Brett, Dave McLeod from Richmond 2 wins, 20 ends 32 points

RESULTS DIVISION 3

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1st Justine Cowman, Hugh Douglas, Daryl Knapp, Snow Grooby from Motueka 3 wins, 24 ends, 55 points

2nd Warren Burrows, Alan Dannefeard, Aaron McCorkindale, Alan Smail from Motueka 3 wins, 18 ends, 31 points

3rd Dave Moore, Murray LeComple, Tony Troon, Alan Franklin from Blenheim 2 ½ wins, 21 ends, 28 points

4th Colleen Lankshear, Janett Pauling, Denise Jackett, Colleen Kempton from Richmond 2 wins, 21 ends 37 points

REID, Alison Edith

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William Raymond ‘Ray’ of Motueka, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, aged 93. Dearly loved husband and partner on life’s journey for 59 years of Lesley. Adored uncle of Eric & Kaye, Peter, Jocelyn, and Stephen & Janine. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nelson Tasman Hospice. Messages to the Cranefield family c/- 57 High Street, Motueka 7120. The funeral service to celebrate Ray’s was held in St. Andrew’s Uniting Church, 64 High Street, Motueka, on last Saturday 12th of September at 2pm.

Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services www.gbmfs.co.nz

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Passed away peacefully at Nelson Hospital on 13 September 2020, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Bruce for 51 years and dearly loved mother of Catherine, Josie and Jonathan. Much loved by her six grandchildren. Alison will be remembered for her kindness and her brave resolve through her illness. A service to celebrate Alison’s life will be held in the auditorium at St Thomas’ Motueka on Saturday 19 September at 2pm. Due to COVID-19 requirements, numbers attending will be limited but livestreaming is available. Please contact funeral home for details. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St John’s Ambulance Service.

Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services www.gbmfs.co.nz

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

STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

stump grinding STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.

to let

TIDY working tenants wanted for 3bdrm house in Motueka. $420/wk. No dogs please. References required. ph 027305-4706

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NEWSLINE UPDATES

This week is Māori Language Week and there are some simple things we can all do to help everyone enjoy and appreciate te reo Māori.

• Learn to correctly pronounce Māori words –especially colleagues with Māori names or the name of the city/town you live in! Getting the vowels right is key, so focus on these first. Practice saying words out loud and slowly to yourself – try doing this for Māori place names or street signs you see around.

• Watch Māori TV or listen to Māori radio stations to familiarise yourself with the sound of te reo. Make te reo Māori visible in your workplace. Look at signage at work that could benefit from being translated into te reo Māori. Refer to tetaurawhiri.govt.nz for resources to support you.

• Encourage all kaimahi (workers) in your office to incorporate te reo Māori words into their everyday mahi (work) e.g. “Great hui (meeting) today.” “What’s the kaupapa (topic) for our meeting?” or “Where’s the miraka (milk)?”

• Participate in events in your city that celebrate te reo Māori.

• Look for learning opportunities outside of work. Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology is offering free te reo Māori courses for beginners!

• Download the Māori dictionary app and have te reo with you on the go at maoridictionary.co.nz. Kia kaha e te whānau. Mauri Ora!

New Motueka Library underway

Work is underway on a new library in Motueka’s Decks Reserve. This will involve some changes around the construction site.

• The bus stop will be temporarily relocated a little closer to High Street, at 12 Wallace Street (outside Fletcher Vautier Moore).

• A small area of the Decks Reserve car park will be fenced off for the construction team’s site compound. However, we will be creating some new angle parking on Wallace Street, between the Japanese Gardens and Wilkinson Street.

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund – apply now!

The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund applications are now invited until 31 October. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund offers help with travel costs for rural sports clubs and rural school teams. The fund is to help young people aged from 5 to 19 to participate in local sports competitions. Sport NZ fully funds the Rural Travel Fund, which Council administers locally on their behalf. The next funding round closes on 31 October 2020. Head to tasman.govt.nz/link/grants to check out the funding guidelines and complete and application form.

TASMAN DISTRICT 16 SEPTEMBER 2020

Youth got talent – time to share yours!

We’re holding a Youth Music Festival on Wednesday 4 November at Washbourn Gardens in Richmond. We know there are lots of talented young people in our region and this is a chance for everyone to come together and celebrate their skills. We’d love to hear from all young musicians (bands and solo performers) who want to take part by Sunday 4 October. Get more details online at tasmanyouthhub.co.nz or text 027 256 9630 to add your name to the line-up.

Keeping on top on Covid-19

For the current Alert Level restrictions, visit the central government website, covid19.govt.nz. If Council services have to be altered in response to changing Alert Level restrictions, you’ll get the latest information on our website – tasman.govt.nz, our Facebook page and the Antenno app or you can give us a call on 543 8400.

Please follow the general health advice from central government to protect yourself, your whānau and the community.

• Keep your distance from other people in public Wash your hands

• Sneeze and cough into your elbow

• Keep track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen Wear a face covering in situations when maintaining distancing is difficult.

Review of Local Alcohol Policy

Submissions are invited until 25 September on a proposal to review the Local Alcohol Policy. The Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) has been in force since 14 March 2015 and must be reviewed prior to 14 March 2021 to remain in force. The Council has proposed that no change is made to the existing LAP. You can read the full statement of proposal online at tasman.govt.nz/feedback or see a hard copy at all Council offices and libraries. You can:

• Email your submission to info@tasman.govt.nz with ‘Local Alcohol Policy Consultation’ in the subject line.

• Head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback to submit your feedback online.

• Post your submission to “Local Alcohol Policy Consultation”, Tasman District Council, 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050. Submissions close Friday 25 September 2020.

Flush only the three P’s!

We’ve cleared 17 clothing blockages from wastewater pump stations around Māpua in the last 11 months. Men’s undies, women's undies and women's shirts have been removed and costs are running at over $3,500 so far. It’s a shame we actually have to say it but – there’s no place for clothing in the toilet. Always flush only the three Ps – pee, poo and paper. No wet wipes, no face masks and certainly NO UNDIES!

Water safety consultation extended Submissions are now open until 2 October.

We’ve extended the submission period on a proposal to permanently chlorinate the following water supplies: Upper Tākaka, Hamama, Motueka, Riwaka/Kaiteriteri and Richmond. You can read the full statement of proposal online at tasman.govt.nz/feedback or see a hard copy at all Tasman District Council offices and libraries (Tākaka, Murchison, Motueka and Richmond). Public information sessions:

The following public sessions (provided we are at Alert Level One) will be held to discuss the proposal and answer questions:

• Tasman District Council Chamber, 189 Queen Street, Richmond. Wednesday 23 September, 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm.

• Motueka Memorial Hall, Thursday 24 September, 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm.

How to have your say:

• Email your submission to info@tasman.govt.nz with ‘Water Safety Consultation’ in the subject line.

• Head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback to submit your feedback online.

• Post your submission to “Water Safety Consultation”, Tasman District Council, 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050.

COUNCIL HUI

For now public access to meetings will be via Zoom video conferencing. See tasman.govt.nz/ link/meetings-calendar.

Operations Committee

Thursday 17 September, 9.30 am. Public forum.

Saxton Field Committee

Friday 18 September, 10.00 am. Public forum.

Ready, Steady Go: New Bowling Season Set to Open at Riwaka

Brendan Alborn

After a successful working bee over the weekend, the Riwaka Bowling Club is positively sparkling in readiness for the club’s new season opening day this Sunday, 20 September. The opening day begins at 1.30pm with a casual roll-up followed by a potluck dinner from 4.30pm. In the event of rain, the event will start at 4.30pm with Club Patron Beryl Cameron sending the ceremonial season opening bowl down the middle of the clubroom’s carpet towards the bar.

The Club’s first social roll-up will take place next Wednesday, 23 September from 5.30pm. Social bowls will follow each Wednesday thereafter, always to be followed by social drinks, raffles and no shortage of friendly banter and boasting about the events which have transpired earlier on the green. The club has plenty of sets of loan bowls available so anybody who wants to give bowling a try will be heartily welcomed. The club is also open on Friday evenings from 6pm for a social catch up, pool and darts. More competitive club bowls are played on Saturday afternoons from 2pm followed by liquid refreshments.

After teetering on the verge of closing down in winter 2018 due to a dwindling membership base, the Riwaka Bowling Club is now the social hub for many local residents across a broad age range. With beverage prices seemingly frozen in 1986, includ-

ing Hop Federation’s craft beers on tap, Anchorage Wines and locally brewed ciders all available, the club is looking forward to a strong summer season of social and competitive bowls, quiz nights and live music events.

Just like just every other club and organisation in New Zealand, the Riwaka Bowling Club has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Newly appointed Club Captain Doug Hayward offered a frank assessment of the 2019-20 season for the club. “We started off with real optimism. With the help of

about 50 volunteers we stripped the worn out old green and laid a new one. Unfortunately the first sowing of Maniototo did not strike. While our second attempt was successful, with the re-sowing of the green with the more traditional Browntop, it delayed the start of our bowling season by about four weeks.”

With more than a little bit of blood and sweat from green keepers Nick Fritz and Hayden Smith, and with great support from Ron Inglis, the new green was rolling beautifully by early March. Indeed, the club was

scheduled to host a sold-out 16-team triples tournament just as the country entered Level 4 lockdown. “It was such a pity,” laments Doug, “we had finally achieved our goal of having an outstanding bowling surface, only to be forced to cancel all of our tournaments because of that unwanted visitor Covid!”

Despite these setbacks however, Doug is optimistic about the coming season. “We have a tremendous club spirit and a really good core of members. We’ll be hosting a full schedule of tournaments and will also take

teams around the region to play in inter-club tournaments.”

The Riwaka Bowling Club would like to express their gratitude to The Lion Foundation, the Rata Foundation, Sport Tasman and Bowls New Zealand for their financial support.

The club welcomes all visitors, and encourages anybody who would like to find out a little more about this great game to turn up at the club or to make contact with us. For more information follow the club’s Facebook riwakabowlingclub or email us at riwaka.bowlling.club@gmail.com

Riwaka Bowling Club members get stuck in at a recent working bee. Sharon Smith, Lenny Allred, Grace Latimer, Sandra Alborn, Paul Holden, Corinne Steenbeeke, Neville Nisbett, Ruth Nisbett, Bev Hunt, Doug Allred, Nick Fritz, Doug Hayward.