The Guardian - 17 August 2022

Menz Shed helps out community nursery

Kathy Chandler loves working at the DOC Motueka community nursery. When not tramping in the hills or visiting family, Kathy can be found most Monday mornings pot-

ting up plants or weeding at the nursery. As a lot of hand weeding of the plant pots is required, the volunteers spend a lot of time crouching down near the ground. In

order to make this easier, Kathy approached Ian Davey at the Motueka Menz Shed to see if they could design a stool for sitting on while carrying out this work. Together

they approached the Motueka Community Board for funding for the timber which was recently approved. The workers at the Menz Shed came up with the design and built

the stools which were delivered to the nursery this week. Now the volunteers can be more comfortable as they enjoy socialising while working. The community nursery

is run completely by volunteers and native plants are propagated there for small community conservation projects around the Motueka district. It also provides an opportu-

nity for any interested person to learn about propagation of native plants. Sessions are held every Monday morning from 9am to 12pm and new volunteers are always welcome.

Give Matt a call to discuss.

Ian Davey from Motueka Menz Shed presents stools to Kathy Chandler and other volunteers.

Trust aims to make grants more visible

Network Tasman Trust’s support for the local community has recently been made more visible to the public, after new signage was unveiled at Saxton Velodrome, the region’s purpose-built 24-hour open-air riding facility.

The Trust hopes this will raise awareness of the support it provides and encourage more groups and individuals to apply for a grant before submissions close on August 26.

The Saxton Velodrome, which opened in February 2018, provides facilities for those learning to ride along with a 333-metre track for more experienced riders, including both recreational and elite cyclists. Until earlier this year, the one thing it lacked was a shaded area for events and for instructors and parents/caregivers to watch as their children learned how to ride – until a Network Tasman Trust grant was used to buy and install shade sails. The Trust’s new logo is featured on a sign near the shade sails, making it visible to both bike riders and their whanau.

“It’s great that we’ve been able to support the Saxton Velodrome which is well used by cyclists of all ages and skill levels,” said Trust Chairperson Gwenny Davis.

Each year Network Tasman Charitable Trust distributes more than $100,000 in grants to community organisations and individuals. Last year, it allocated $156,449 to 77 community organisations and three individual applicants.

Gwenny says the Trust aims to support a range of projects, services, and activities across five main areas: social support services, sport and recreation, education, art and culture, and environmental and energy-saving.

For example, the MTB Trails Trust received a $2,000 grant to build a new shed in St Arnaud, where a variety of tools and equipment required for maintenance of more than 50 kilometres of mountain bike trails are now stored. It not only makes life easier for volunteers, but also ensures they don’t inadvertently bring in any contaminants or

seeds, protecting the region from gorse and broom.

Wakefield Community Toy Library received a $1,500 grant to purchase locally made wooden toys as well as popular toys, board games and the odd big-ticket item from major retailers, including a brand-new remote-control car.

Golden Bay Animal Welfare Society received a $3,000 grant to help volunteers trap, desex, tame and re-home stray and feral kittens, who have often been aban-

doned or dumped.

“We’re just so grateful to Network Tasman Trust, the grant was a huge help.”

“We know that there are increasing demands on the community sector so we’re proud to be able to do our small part to support our community,” says Gwenny.

Network Tasman Trust grant applications close on Friday August 26, 2022. Find out more at https://www.networktasman.co.nz/ grants-scheme

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Pictured at the Network Tasman Trust sign unveiling at Saxton Velodrome (L-R): Rob Ford (Velodrome Trust), Trevor Tuffnell (TDC Councillor), Patrick Adamson (NTT trustee), Gwenny Davis (NTT Chair), Andrew Petheram (NCC Principal Parks and Facilities Asset Planner), Ian Barker (NTT Trustee), Jane Loughnan (NCC Parks and Facilities Activity Planner), and Richard Hollier (TDC Reserves and Facilities Manager).

Domestic,

Keep Motueka Beautiful is extending its tradition, this week releasing a Motueka 2023 Calendar that features scenes from around the district. And, after seven years, it’s still only $10 per copy! As in previous years, our coastline and Motueka

River feature prominently, with nine of the monthly images being “watery” scenes, not to mention the cover image of the Janie Seddon at dawn.

The images were chosen by a small selection committee from well over one hundred submitted

by nearly twenty local photographers; the choice of scenes to photograph says a lot about the key attractions that Motueka offers to residents and visitors alike.

The Society extends its thanks to all those photographers, and especially to the nine

whose work was included.

The final selection was a difficult one, because of the quality of the images submitted. And now’s the time to start taking photographs around town and district, ready for a 2024 Calendar!

Anyone who would

like to purchase the Motueka 2023 Calendar can find them at the i-Site, Floral Studio, Muses Cafe, or TOAD Hall, or can order by email to the KMB Secretary at pandi.mosley@gmail. com (or text 021 161 4470; free delivery in town.)

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The Keep Motueka Beautiful Secretary, Paul Mosley, displays the Motueka 2023 Calendar at the Janie Seddon, which appears on the cover.

Kath Bee delights local children

One of New Zealand’s much-loved children’s singer songwriters, Kath Bee, visited Upper Moutere School on Tuesday, 9 August much to the delight of the school’s youngsters and local pre-schoolers from Country Kids and Harakeke.

Kath prides herself on writing well-crafted songs with meaningful, clever lyrics and catchy melodies.

She is a ‘with them’ not ‘at them’ performer who reels children in a down-to-earth way and keeps them engaged whether on the mat or on a stage and has performed all around New Zealand to hundreds of thousands of children over the past

17 years. Her songs are unique as they are loved by children up to 12 years of age.

Upper Moutere School is one of 21 schools Kath is visiting in the Nelson Tasman area as she celebrates her new book, ‘Dougal the Dancing Kakapo’ made possible with funding from Creative NZ and the Rata Foundation.

Kath has just won the 2022 APRA NZ Children’s Song of the Year for ‘E Tu Tangata’.

“Kath’s songs are so popular with our children and we sing them regularly in class,” says teacher Rachael Whalley. “They were absolutely delighted to have her here.”

Above: Talented and popular children’s singer songwriter Kath Bee performed at Upper Moutere School.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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Saturday 20 August, 10am-12pm, Free, suitable for children 8+ Come and learn to knit with the Crafty Tarts, yarn, needles and tutors all supplied

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Tuesday 30 August, 3.30pm

Join our local author for a thought provoking discussion about what we need to release to regain our lives. Book sales $25 each

Candidate list for TDC 2022 triennial elections

There are 5 contenders for the role of Mayor in Tasman District and forty-nine people contesting twenty-one available seats on the Council and Community Boards.

There will not be an election for the Golden Bay Community Board with four nominations received for the four available positions.

Thirteen of the existing twenty-one Tasman District elected members have decided to stand for election again, as has the sitting mayor.

The candidates for the Tasman District Council 2022 triennial elections are:

Mayoralty Clark, Maxwell (1 Vacancy) Cook, Aly (Oudoors and Freedom Party) Harvey, Mike King, Tim Osmaston, Richard (MFPNZ)

Golden Bay Ward Butler, Celia (2 Vacancies) Hill, Chris Lake, Quinn Smith, Phil Wolfen-Duvall, James

A gREAT raWa theatrical debate on war & all its greatness

Was World War 1, really the Great War, as the narrative of the day would have us believe? Was New Zealand’s most recognisable conscientious objector hounded and treated like a criminal by our government of the time so the narrative could be sustained?

Was that war just a tiff between three European cousins that escalated beyond belief to a contagion of global blood-letting?

All these questions and more have inspired the local PEACE Co-Op Theatre Company to write and present a theatrical debate on war and all its greatness, called ‘a gREAT rAW’.

‘a gREAT rAW’ will be staged at three venues across the region, Lower Moutere, Ruby Bay and Takaka on three consecutive Sundays – 14, 21 and 28 August 2022.

In ‘a gREAT rAW’, the voices of the

ancestors come together to question the greatness of World War 1, to uncover the pain and suffering of a century ago in the hope we may learn from our mistakes and hopefully, not repeat them.

Our region has great little theatres which provide creative opportunities for local ventures like ‘a gREAT rAW’ to be staged. Entry is by koha at all venues.

VENUES

Ruby Bay Store Theatre

174 Stafford Drive Ruby Bay

Sunday

A picture from World War 1. The local PEACE Co-Op Theatre Company has written and is presenting a theatrical debate on war and all its greatness.

CRAIG’S CAR OF THE WEEK

Winning Revive My Ride vehicle finally revealed

At the big reveal.

Front (L-R): Toby Wilkins, Emma Gribble, Max Goodman, Grant Wilkins, Lesa Te Maari and Victor Te Maari.

Back (L-R): Paul Wilkins, Natalie Gilberd, Chevve Farrington-Fry, Dave Gilberd, Shane McLeod, Vita Escobedo, Mandy Loder and Lloyd Jones.

The winning vehicle from a recent competition called ‘Revive My Ride’, led by Brightwater Motors, has just been revealed to the lucky owner after weeks’ worth of refurbishment and maintenance work.

The hotly anticipated ‘Grand Finale’ of a two month-long campaign to find Nelson Tasman’s most revivable car did not disappoint. Grant Wilkins, owner of the winning 1989 Ford Laser GTX, admitted that the result was better than he could have ever expected.

“I’m stoked” Grant said, after thanking the team from Brightwater Motors, Spectrum Panel & Paint and Sky Automotive.

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COROLLA CROSS - ORDERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO BE TAKEN

Thats right. As of August first, the All-new Corolla Cross is now available for order. Pricing for the GX starts at $41,990 drive away with the top model, the Limited AWD coming in at $51,990 drive away. The all-new Corolla Cross models are all hybrid, featuring an all new 2 litre Hybrid motor, raised ride height, a marked improvement in boot space and a spacious and comfortable interior for both drivers and passengers. Get in early and make sure that you are in the que for this fantastic new model. Cheers

The car was revealed to a round of applause at a small event held at Brightwater Motors and attended by five of Grant’s family members, including his twoyear old son Toby and his father Paul, and the trade experts who worked on it.

“Grant really deserved this, definitely,” says Grant’s

partner’s sister Lesa Te Maari, who was at the reveal with her husband Victor.

“He’s good to everyone, always willing to give them a hand.”

Grant’s partner Emma Gribble said that the competition had really shown how much backing there was for him out in his community. “It was a good opportunity for us to reconnect with a lot of people,” she says. “We were surprised by how excited they were!”

The Laser received a full mechanical overhaul and new Goodride tyres before being stripped back, getting ‘shopping trolley’ dents knocked out of it and being repainted and sealed to look like new. The interior was then taken apart for deep cleaning, including the seats, which were removed and returned after a thorough brush and shampoo. Engine grime and wheel arches were steam cleaned, headlights were defogged and faded vinyl was restored. The pièce de resistance came in the

form of window tints, artfully applied to protect the car into the future, nodding subtly to its boy-racer pedigree.

“We found a roll of old tinting film in the car when we cleared everything out,” says Vita Escobedo of Sky Automotive.

“We use more specialised equipment, but we took that as a sign that Grant was probably up for it so, after a quick check in with him, we got our expert tinter on the task.”

Work on the Laser took a full team effort across the board, with special mention going out to Ben Close of Brightwater Motors; Shane McLeod, Dhammika

Werasinghe and Mandy Loder of Spectrum Panel & Paint; and Dee Saggers, Harry O’Connor, Michael Swift and Danise Saggers of Sky Automotive. More FM’s Max Goodman was instrumental in driving the campaign and encouraging take-up, while pre-

ferred supplier Repco Richmond sorted parts in record time. Each stage of the campaign was recorded, with massive thanks to photographers Mike Robertson and JohnPaul Pochin.

Chevve FarringtonFry, Manager of Spectrum Panel & Paint, used the competition as an opportunity to get his own hands dirty in spite of his usually office-based role.

“Stripping and assembly is my favourite part” he says, admitting that it didn’t take much to get him to put his hand up for this.

Brightwater Motors’

Dave Gilberd enjoyed a brief moment of glory transporting the vehicle back from Sky Automotive in preparation for the reveal.

“I got a few envious looks, even though I was driving it like a grandad!” he says.

“I do get a bit silly when I drive her,” said Grant, who is a truck driver by trade.

“She feels like a matchbox toy compared to my usual. I think I’ll take her the long way home!”

Bowel screening is easy

Bowel screening is easy

Changing visitor needs brings new planning for future visitor information services for Nelson

Changing patterns of visitor behaviour and the lack of international visitors over the past two years has led the Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) to rethink how visitor information services are delivered in Nelson and pause the physical information services delivered through the i-SITE at Millers Acre, Nelson, for up to 24 months. Bookings and sales have been the basis of the i-SITE business model since it opened in 2005, however this is no longer a viable business model. Over the past ten years there has been a substantial decline in visitor volumes and decreased bookings at the i-SITE as changing visitor needs and behaviour, particularly moves online, have meant in-person information and bookings have become less relevant to many visitors. The change and decline have sharply accelerated since

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Covid-19, to a point that services can no longer be sustained on the current model. Although borders are reopening it isn’t expected that there will be a high demand for the i-SITE services this coming summer. Current predictions estimate the country won’t see a full return of our international visitors until 2024/2025 (source: Infometrics). The temporary closure will give the NRDA time to look at what visitors want and review how to encourage them to support our visitor sector and the community while they’re here.

“It is time to review and rethink the provision of visitor information to be fully relevant to our future visitors as we plan for their return over the coming 18 months. Pausing the i-SITE, gives us the time to seek a new solution for visitors that will better fit their future needs while ensuring a new opera-

tion will be financially viable,” says Fiona Wilson, CE of NRDA.

Tracee Neilson, Visitor Destination Manager at NRDA says, “Nelson has an opportunity to do something innovative in delivering visitor information; ideally encouraging visitors to explore more and care more while they’re in our region.

During the pausing of the physical i-SITE we can revamp our visitor services to provide innovative and cost-effective services that will benefit both visitors and locals. We now have the time to better understand future visitor needs as we are already aware that visitors are prebooking more of their itineraries before leaving home.”

While the i-SITE has always been a small part of interaction with visitors to the region, the key priority for Nelson Regional Development Agency is connecting with them prior to getting to the region at the inspiration/decision making phase.

The NRDA already works internationally to influence these prebooked itineraries so that more local businesses are included, and more time is allocated to Nelson Tasman.

i-SITEs, some permanently and some temporarily, demonstrating a current trend in behaviour within the visitor sector due to various reasons. Christchurch, Oamaru and Invercargill are just a few examples of i-SITEs which have stopped operating over the past few years.

“Our current and past staff at the i-SITE have done an amazing job to provide information and booking services through very challenging times. The team will be fully supported as we work through the coming months,” says Fiona Wilson, CE of NRDA.

The Department of Conservation Visitor Centre at Millers Acre will continue to operate at the current site and is unaffected by the i-SITE closure. The Motueka i-SITE, Takaka and Murchison information centres are run independently from the Nelson i-SITE and this decision does not change their support for the visitor experience in Nelson Tasman region.

To find out more go to timetobowelscreen.nz or talk to your doctor

To find out more go to timetobowelscreen.nz or talk to your doctor

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The focus over the next 12 months will be to continue to support our tourism businesses and build on strategies to influence via online and digital marketing that the NRDA delivers for the region.

Many other towns and cities across New Zealand have already made the difficult decision to close their

The i-SITE closed its doors on 30 June, however the phone line (03-548 2304) and email address (nelsonisite@nelsontasman.nz) will continue to operate and be managed by NRDA. Over the next few months, the NRDA will be working closely with the Nelson City Council to ensure visitor services in Nelson during this time can continue. A detailed transition plan will be announced soon.

Tourists enjoy one of our local Kahu Kayaks trips in the Abel Tasman National Park.

Keeping up to

with your

You can catch COVID-19 more than once. Boosters are your best protection from severe illness, ending up in hospital, and even death.

Keeping up to date with your vaccinations is one of the most important things you can do to help protect yourself, your whānau and your community.

A booster will provide extra protection from a previous vaccination and help your immunity be stronger and last longer. And, by staying as healthy as you can, you help reduce pressure on our communities, businesses and the health sector.

If you’ve had COVID-19, you can get your booster three months after you tested positive. Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations.

Check your eligibility at Covid19.govt.nz or call 0800 28 29 26.

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vaccinations is really important, even if you’ve already had COVID-19.

Marion Cross has over 22 years of real estate experience. She with her daughter Sammy, also fully licensed, are part of the sales team at Bayleys. When buying land to build your home, Marion advises getting a good builder, a good draftsperson or architect and a good real estate agent: “It’s important to know of any covenants or easements or of any development impact levy on a section before deciding to buy.”

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There are no covenants, so the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

Put your thinking cap on – as there are many options available:

• Build your dream home, in a large private location with the option of subdividing down the track

• Secure a large plot and build with your friends

• Build main dwelling with room to offer extended family space or extra accommodation

• Land bank for the future

• Follow on with the resource consent and subdivide into 6 sections

Building your dream home?

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

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

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The process of buying land and building can be daunting but let the experience and enthusiasm of Team Cross take the stress out of it for you!

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For All Your Landscaping Needs

Landscaping your property can be done once the major building work has been completed. Though things may change with the building, it’s a good idea to have concept plans before building. Drainage and making entry into the house easily accessible all requires a certain amount of landscaping.

Stonescape Landscaping yard is located in Motueka, and we specialise in landscaping supplies for the commercial and residential sectors. Stonescape is an established family business that has, over many years, gained valuable skills and experience. We are committed to providing our customers with professional advice, great service, and quality products - bark, compost, pavers, aggregates, firewood, decorative products, other landscape items such as sleepers, decorative rocks, punga logs, garden ornaments and gardening products, for all your landscaping projects. We also provide courtesy trailers – free to use for up to 2 hours. We deliver in our 3T truck, at a reasonable cost to the wider Tasman region: “We have a wide range of landscaping products to choose from and customers can pre-look at the options before buying,” says Lavinia Rice, Sales, and Administration, “Our updated website shows all that we offer, and our friendly staff will help you with any enquiries.”

Stonescape is at 99 King Edward Street, Motueka, and open Monday-Friday 7.30am-5pm, Saturday 8am12.30pm www.stonescape.co.nz, Ph: 03 5286344, or Sales email info@stonescape.co.nz

Forestry industry celebrated

Grant Puklowski can claim to be the best in the industry after he was awarded Skilled Professional of the Year at this year’s forestry awards.

Top of the South Forestry Awards recognises excellence in the industry in a time that has been “challenging” for many.

Grant was celebrated as a true leader in the industry, a mentor to many, and one who genuinely cares about his team at Puklowski Silviculture, their work, their clients and the ongoing future of forestry.

Grant who also won the Forestry Excellence certificate earlier in Friday night’s ceremony, is one of OneFortyOne’s highest-performing silviculture contractors, but he’s quick to share the praise with his team.

He invests a lot into training his team and making sure they are well looked after, and that continues to pay off for him with many who have stayed with him for 20-plus years.

A leader by example, he also takes on school leavers, training them up and giving them a chance in the industry.

A 30-year forestry veteran, Grant followed his father into the industry, just as his own children are now working alongside him. Those who know him say he exemplifies forestry excellence in every aspect.

The 2022 awards ceremony also saw the first induction into the Hall of Fame, with Darryl Bird acknowledged for the significant role he has played in the Logging and Forestry Industry Training Board and his contribution to the wider industry.

Darryl Bird has trained and assessed so many over the years and played a huge part in helping to create the industry that it is today.

Mike Fraser of Fraser Logging was honoured as the Hero of the Industry for his massive invest -

ment, contribution and input to forestry in the region.

Mike says he was “taken aback” by the award but feels very proud to receive it.

“When I look at forestry, my dad started in the industry in Nelson 70 years ago, when I look at where it’s come from and where it is, it’s the people side of it that’s the most important.”

He says it’s an area his company puts a big focus on which he sees as being a point of difference in the industry.

“We’ve been mechanised for a long time but the machinery isn’t anything without people, people are the most important, without them the machine is nothing.”

The Crew of the Year Award went to Bryant Logging 730 Hauler Crew with Kelly Logging taking the Outstanding Environmental Management crown, Steve Borlase from Borlase Transport walking off with

the Outstanding Health and Safety Management Award, and Buck Forestry Services rewarded with the Outstanding Regional Service Performance award.

MC Jeremy Corbett kept the sell-out 550-strong crowd well entertained at the Trafalgar Centre on 22 July.

The awards, which were started in 2019, have had a lucky run, being able to slide through between lockdowns last year.

This is third awards evening that has seen the wider industry come together to celebrate all that is good about forestry and the men and women who make it happen.

TOTS committee chair Nathan Taylor says the region has weathered well the past two years that have really challenged others and it had not felt the brunt of Covid and its related issues, like other regions had.

“The diversity of

the Top of the South has really been to our advantage,” he says.

Sawmilling was done locally in Nelson and Marlborough and there hadn’t been the problems with shipping that had been felt elsewhere. A minority of the region’s timber heads out over the port.

“Many forest companies have got in behind our rural communities, which is the secret to success,” he says.

He says innovation was also key to the region, with many firsts in the use of new technology.

“We are a region that looks after each other, while also seeking to be true leaders in forestry, and I think we can all see that clearly,” Nathan says.

He tipped his hat to the transition from Competenz through to the new Te Pukenga ROVE entity to ensure there would continue to be a good flow of young people coming into the industry.

Puklowski Silviculture is one of our highestperforming silviculture contractors.

continued........ Forestry industry celebrated

The winners

Skilled Professional of the Year 2022 (sponsored by Top of the South Forestry Awards): Grant Puklowski (Puklowski Silviculture).

Crew of the Year

Award – trophy (sponsored by TDX): Bryant Logging 730

Hauler Crew (Bryant Logging).

Outstanding

Environmental Management (sponsored by Tasman District Council): Kelly Logging. Runnerup: Alastair Gregory (Gregory Contracting Ltd).

Outstanding Health and Safety Management Award –trophy (sponsored by DC Equipment): Steve Borlase (Borlase Transport).

Outstanding

Regional Service Performance (sponsored by AB Equipment Tigercat): Buck Forestry Services.

TOTS Forestry Hall of Fame: Darryl Bird.

Hero of the Industry (sponsored by UDC):

Logging).

Forestry Excellence – certificate (sponsored by Tasman Pine Forests Ltd): Grant Puklowski (Puklowski Silviculture).

Harvesting

Excellence – certificate (sponsored by PF Olsen): Ian Williamson (Moutere Management Ltd).

Runner-up: Daniel Jenkins (KE Green Logging Ltd).

Log Processor Excellence – certificate (sponsored by CrediFlex): Murray Smith (Burson Logging Ltd).

Log Truck Driver Excellence – certificate (sponsored by npd): Keith Anderson (Borlase Transport Ltd). Runner-up: Andrew Wallace (Heagney Bros Ltd).

NZ Apprentice of the Year – certificate (sponsored by Taylors Contracting Co Ltd): Jackson Goldsworth (Moutere Logging Ltd). Runner-up: Liam Plaisier (Woodlot Harvesting Ltd).

Roading Excellence – certificate (sponsored

Paul O’Sullivan (Mike Edridge Contracting Ltd).

Trainee of the Year – certificate (sponsored by Competenz): Joseph Horner (Tasman Forest Service Ltd).

Training Company/ Contractor of the Year – certificate (sponsored by Waratah): MJ Fraser Logging.

Tree Faller

Excellence – manual – certificate (sponsored by Hauler Engineering): Dion Eggers (Tumeke Loggers Ltd).

Tree Faller

Excellence – mechanised – certificate (sponsored by EMS): Paul Gardiner (Kelly Logging).

Woman in Forestry –certificate (sponsored by TotalEnergies): Tamara Eggers (Tasman Forest Services and Stuart Drummond Transport).

Wood Processing

Excellence – certificate (sponsored by Marlborough Forest Industry Association): Chris Lambert (OneFortyOne NZ

TOTS committee chair

Nathan Taylor presents Grant Puklowski with his Skilled Professional of the Year award. Photo: Tim Cuff.

Motueka Junior Volleyball in the Motueka High School Gym on Wednesday.

Left: Kase Sadd and Jamie Diack.

Right: Macy Coppins and Ella Brockett.

Left: Gus Easton and Sacha Edgecombe.

Right: Savanah Milne and Millar Thomas.

Ruby James, Ashley Stevens, Fianna Lynch, Rose Rainbow, Hannah Urquhart and Jess Perry.

Daffodil Day is a symbol of hope for us all

Every day 71 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer. For over 30 years New Zealanders have supported the work of the Cancer Society on Daffodil Day and we need your help again this year. Whether it’s driving someone to their treatment, providing advice to someone who has rung our 0800 number, or sitting with

them during their treatment - the Cancer Society is there. But we can’t do this without your help. Every dollar raised for Daffodil Day will go towards cancer care for patients and their whanau, education and awareness programmes, and life-saving cancer research. Across the greater Motueka area people of all ages are getting together to support Daffodil Day.

Yr 1 and 2 students from St Peter Chanel School proudly holding up their daffodil artwork. From left to right - Matiri Paaka, Asher Henry, Layton Turnbull, Kai Miles-Maynard, Wyatt Burnett and Maria Eldhose.

Daffodil Day 32 years

At St Peter Chanel School in Motueka it’s a hive of activity. There are artists abound of all ages creating gorgeous pictures and superb poetry to help encourage and support those undergoing cancer treatment. The Guardian was kindly invited to the school to find out more.

“We wanted to focus on doing a little bit extra for Daffodil Day this year,” explains Megan Strong, who teaches Yr’s 1 and 2.

“Our students wanted to entertain people diagnosed with cancer and bring them happiness. We brainstormed and decided the best way to do this was to create books that our students could contribute too.”

“It’s been very exciting for all involved and really has taken a life of its own.”

These young students have been thoroughly enjoying being creative. Bright yellow collages of daffodils created with various textures and highlighted by a sprinkling of sequins are drying on the table.

Students at St Peter Chanel School hard at work painting water colour daffodils.

Left to right - Yui Lim, Tait Coppins, Make Paaka, TeAtarau Stephens-Ruawai and Haris Mytton

In the classroom next door more students are painting in watercolours the daffodil pictures they created the day before. Serious looks of concentration on their young faces while they dip paintbrushes into vivid pots of yellow and orange paint.

Luana Nicolson (Yr8) and Mhairi Campbell (Yr6) take the time to fill us in on the finer details.

“The books we are producing will be filled with art work and poetry which we will be gifting to our local cancer ward,” says Luana.

“It’s our way of bringing happiness to those who are upset or sad,” adds Mhairi.

“One of our school values is to find happiness and use it to make other people happy.”

Different classes have put together artwork for the book, using a variety of techniques, providing a valu-

able learning in the process. Meanwhile older students have used this terms focus on poetry to write daffodil inspired words to complete the book.

“We’ve been learning about different types of poetry like acrostic and cinquain and have all come together to write daffodil poetry for our book,” explains Luana.

“Everyone is giving it a go,” says Mhairi with a smile.

No doubt the books produced by St Peter Chanel School will bring much joy to those who receive it. With Daffodil Day officially falling on Friday 26 August, many schools around our district are making preparations to raise awareness for such an important cause.

Luana Nicolson and Mhairi Campbell with Daffodil Day artwork created using paint and string.

Daffodil Day 32 years

The daffodil is the first flower of spring. Bringing light after cold, dark winter days and the hope of a new beginning. It has become a symbol for people experiencing the winter of cancer diagnosis and treatment, finding hope of a new life ahead.

These blooms will add vibrant yellow colour to your homes, workplaces, community centres and stores, or can be sent as gifts to your valued customers. As well as raising essential funds for the Cancer Society, these flowers will also help to raise awareness of Daffodil Day.

Next Friday all around Motueka and right across New Zealand you will see gorgeous bouquets of vibrant daffodils for sale. Purchase a bunch for a friend, a loved one or for yourself and feel good in the knowledge that your contribution will help assist others with their fight against cancer.

Fundraise for Daffodil Day

Whether you have a personal connection to cancer, or you just want to make a difference - join us in creating a future with less cancer. You can support Daffodil Day by organising a fundraiser of your own. Support your local Cancer Society and community by getting involved in one of New Zealand’s most iconic fundraising appeals.

This year we’ve made it even easier for you to fundraise for the Cancer Society by setting you up with an online fundraising page. Fundraise as an individual, with friends or with your club! Simply register your fundraiser and start collecting donations today!

Go to the official website https://daffodilday.org.nz/ to find out more about fundraising and help make a real difference.

(two stalls: collingwood & Take Note Takaka.)

• We have been providing Transport, Construction and Earthmoving Services since 1928.

• Our modern fleet of trucks comprise of everything from Bulk Tippers, Curtainsiders, Flat Decks, Livestock units and more.

• We have a complete range of Contracting Machinery that can tackle anything from Subdivisions to Quarry work.

• We supply all types of Gravel, Aggregates, Agricultural Lime, Fertilisers and Dolomite.

Keep an eye out for local legends Jan Riley (right) and Megan Strong (left), along with their team of hard working volunteers and purchase a bunch a daffodils for Daffodil Day.

Daffodil Day 32 years

Talking to someone with cancer

If someone you know has cancer, you might feel unsure about how to talk to them or how to offer support. Cancer is a serious illness, but nowadays, many of those who get cancer survive. If someone’s cancer cannot be cured, treatment of the symptoms can greatly improve a person’s quality of life.

Most people who have had cancer say that they don’t know how they would have gotten through it without family and friends’ support.

What do I say to someone with cancer?

The most important thing is not what you say but that you’re there for them and you’re willing to listen.

Your friend or family member might not want to talk about their treatment when you visit. They might prefer to talk about current events, their hobbies, or what you have been doing lately. This can take their mind off the

tough stuff and let them think about everyday things that can make them feel more normal.

People with cancer have good and bad days. Try to sense your friend’s mood. You can ask what they’d like to talk about and whether it’s the right time to chat or be silent.

Listening to the person with cancer

You don’t have to know all the answers or even any of them. Just being there and listening is all they may need. Some tips for listening to your friend:

• hink about what your friend is saying, rather than what you want to say.

• Be patient if they may say the same things more than once.

• ry not to finish their sentences or change the sub ect

• ait for them to stop speaking before you start, but be relaxed enough to allow them to continue if they interrupt you.

• Listen to their story and try not to tell the stories of other people you have known with cancer.

• f your friend is angry or frustrated, you can say things like, ‘that sounds hard’, or, ‘I can only imagine’, or ‘I’m so pleased you have talked to me about this’.

• t s okay to show your feelings and say things like find this difficult to talk about’, or, ‘I’m not sure what to say’.

Your friend may want to be silent for a while to think about things or to rest. If you can be quiet, this may be the right response as there may not be anything to say.

Ask what you can do

Find out what would be most helpful for your friend. Ask if you can bring them something or do something for them.

• ould they like a regular game of cards, ominoes, or Scrabble?

• an you take them anywhere

• o their children or their partner need anything done for them?

• f you offer to do something, make sure it s realistic so that you avoid letting your friend down.

Talk with other people who are supporting your friend and work with them as much as you can. You could use the Cancer Society’s online platform Support Crew to coordinate this, you’ll find the link below.

www.cancer.org.nz/supporting-you/how-we-canhelp/support-crew/

Supporting a person with cancer

A supporter is someone who helps and supports a person through cancer. You may be a partner, relative, friend or neighbour. Anyone can be a supporter of someone with a cancer diagnosis – it doesn’t matter what your age, gender, sexuality, profession or cultural background is.

Supporters can provide support in different ways:

• ractical • hysical • motional • Spiritual

You may provide support for a short time or over months or years. You may not see yourself as a supporter, rather as someone simply taking care of a person who needs you. You may see this role as a natural extension of your relationship. Being a supporter might mean adjusting the relationship you have with the person already.

The benefits of being a supporter

• Supporting someone can be very positive it can be very satisfying to know that you are making a difference.

• ou might feel surprised and pleased with how you handled the situation and the new skills you have learnt. • Supporting someone with cancer can help you think

• Spending time with the person with cancer can help build your relationship with them and be a rewarding time.

• any people say that going through cancer leads to a better understanding of each other, improved communication and a stronger connection.

Tips for supporters

f you are an older person supporting someone with cancer, you may have difficulties with your own health ou may feel like you are the only one who can do the support hen you re supporting someone with cancer, there can be a lot to think about.

ere are a few things to think about

• aving after hours phone numbers for specialists and hospitals handy.

• alking to the healthcare team about getting information about treatment.

• hecking your understanding of the medications the person with cancer is having

• ow you can get help with practical needs, such as housework, shopping, equipment, showering/bathing or meals.

• ow you will take on new tasks that you are not confident about, such as driving in the city, managing appointments or finances

• Looking after your own health with regular visits to your doctor, dentist, optician or other specialists.

• eeping your family whanau involved they could

support you by helping with making changes to appointments, transport, running errands or coming to appointments with you.

• aking regular breaks for yourself, such as having a friend come around to sit with the person you re supporting while you go for a walk

• aving someone to talk to about how you are coping - talk to a social worker or a doctor who can assess your needs as a supporter.

• Find more support at www.cancer.org.nz

Keen footballers heading to rep tournament

This season has seen yet another merger of two youth teams to form one. Two teams in the 13th/14th grade struggled for numbers as Nelson Bays Football registrations came to a close, earlier in March this year. This turned out to be a blessing for the Motueka AFC Titans as it strengthened their team in both skills and numbers. It was an easy merge as the players knew each other well, meaning they could amalgamate quickly into one team. The season has been successful thus far, with the Titans sitting in 3rd place, out of 6 teams. They are an entertaining bunch of 16 players who are keen to keep playing football after the Nelson Bays competition has ended. On October 10-12 the team is entered into the 2022 Tasman Club Rep Tournament.

This 3-day tournament is being held in Blenheim, hosted by Marlborough Football and will include teams from both Marlborough and Top of the South. As the team, including their coach, manager and supporters, need to cover multiple costs associated with staying in Blenheim, they will be doing fundraising in and around Motueka. Fundraising ideas include a car wash, sausage sizzle and a night at the Motueka movie theatre. Please support these keen footballers if you see them around town. If you have any fundraising opportunities for the Titans, please message them through the Motueka AFC FaceBook page.

Results:

Titans V: lost 6-0

POD Harmony Thomas.

Motueka Angels Vs

Richmond Huskies: won 3-1

POD: Ann Booth

ITM Motueka 1st XI Vs Rangers: lost 1-3

Taste of Turkey

Motueka 2nds Vs FC Nelson 3rds lost 9-0

POD Jimmy Mcentee and JJ

Stingers vs suburbs. Win 5-3

POD Olle and Merak.

Wolves vs Waimea Plains: won 7-0

POD Baillie Chisnall. Cheers, John

Hawkes were beaten by the FC Nelson Lightning, but their spirits soared as shown by POD: James

Vipers Vs FC Nelson College: lost 3-0

POD was lachy kenyon again!

Football match raises $17k for charity

A charity football game played in Takaka between teams called the Shield Maidens and the Bogans has raised $17,000 for local charities. The game is the brainchild of Phil Smith the president of the Golden Bay Football Club and the money raised is being split between Big Brothers Big Sisters ($5000), Special Olympics ($7000) and the I Am Hope ($5000) charity.

In an emotional post-match speech, he said he was thrilled to be able to help the community through football. Last year’s match raised $14,500 for special Olympic footballers and Phil raised most of the money by asking local businesses for sponsorship, he said this year was a different story.

“I approached the same businesses that I did last year and people are doing it tough, I got a lot of ‘nos’ or a lot of ‘it won’t be the same as last year’.

And it really hit me how bad things are and how much businesses are struggling. Golden Bay gives a lot and many of them will never say no, and I didn’t want to abuse that so I thought I’d go to Christchurch.”

There, Phil secured $10,000 from TerraCat and the rest from CablePrice and Steel and Tube. “They probably looked at me, a hillbilly from Pakawau, talking about a football game between the Shield Maidens and the Bogans and thought I was mad.”

The day itself expanded on last year with a mixed team from Richmond Football Club playing a mixed team from Golden Bay before the Nelson Special Olympics football played. In the feature match the Shield Maidens, a women’s team which plays in Nelson Bays Football’s first division, played the Bogans, a men’s masters team. The final score was deemed to be 5-5.

The AFC Titans with their coach Olivier David.

Organiser of the charity football match played in Takaka, Phil Smith, in action. Photo: Ab’s Snaps.

Junior Netball

Year 7 & 8 and Senior Games

3MSS Steel UMO Titans Hesper Tan / Ashlee Tolson

3Pakarana Pounamu Rīwaka All Stars Kat Dixon / Gabby Scheib

3UMO Titans LMS Galaxy Tania Knoef / Steph Christoffersen

4MHS 9 Rimu Rebel Raiders Lou Betts / Marcela Blomfield

5Huia Wairua MHS 10 Tūī Aimee Seyb / Michelle White

1 Rīwaka Hot Shots MSS Rockets Ashlee Tolson / Hesper Tan

2MSS Steel LMS Stars Kat Dixon / Vikings

3Huia Mauri Huia Kaha Raelene Shee / Abby Butler

4Huia Ora Rogue Raiders Carly

1 Riwaka Galaxy UMO Eagles Tahla / Ilonka / Viana Bull / Maddy Farrer

2 Pakarana Whetu Tasman Sapphires Zahli Greenhough / Kaiah Wijoha / Skyla Ruebe

1 Ngatimoti Ferns Pakarana Taniwha Hannah Urquhart / Ruby James / Ruby Maxwell / Sayla Riley

2 Tasman Jets Brooklyn Koru Rose Rainbow / Jess Perry / Ciara Kristoffersen / Bella Rose Nelmes

1 MSS Soldiers Rīwaka Rockets Tahla / Ilonka / Arabella Douglas / Ruby McKay

2 Riwaka Shooting StarsMSS Mystics Madeleine Jolly / Mihka / Charlotte Bradley / Danika Applegate

Motueka Bridge Club results

Junior Netball

Year 7 & 8 and Senior Games

3MSS Steel UMO Titans Hesper Tan / Ashlee Tolson

3Pakarana Pounamu Rīwaka All Stars Kat Dixon / Gabby Scheib

3UMO Titans LMS Galaxy Tania Knoef / Steph Christoffersen

4MHS 9 Rimu Rebel Raiders Lou Betts / Marcela Blomfield

5Huia Wairua MHS 10 Tūī Aimee Seyb / Michelle White

1 Rīwaka Hot Shots MSS Rockets Ashlee Tolson / Hesper Tan

2MSS Steel LMS Stars Kat Dixon / Vikings

3Huia Mauri Huia Kaha Raelene Shee / Abby Butler

4Huia Ora Rogue Raiders Carly

1 Riwaka Galaxy UMO Eagles Tahla / Ilonka / Viana Bull / Maddy Farrer

2 Pakarana Whetu Tasman Sapphires Zahli Greenhough / Kaiah Wijoha / Skyla Ruebe

1 Ngatimoti Ferns Pakarana Taniwha Hannah Urquhart / Ruby James / Ruby Maxwell / Sayla Riley

2 Tasman Jets Brooklyn Koru Rose Rainbow / Jess Perry / Ciara Kristoffersen / Bella Rose Nelmes

1 MSS Soldiers Rīwaka Rockets Tahla / Ilonka / Arabella Douglas / Ruby McKay

2 Riwaka Shooting StarsMSS Mystics Madeleine Jolly / Mihka / Charlotte Bradley / Danika Applegate

Motueka Bridge Club results

MOTUEKA COMMUNITY GARDENS

AGM will be held on 27th August at Community House by Decks Reserve. Beginning at 6pm. All are welcome.

MOTUEKA POWER BOAT CLUB Inc.

Venue: Huia Rugby Club Rooms

Date: 23rd August 2022

Time: 7.00PM

Agenda: - Officers Reports

- Presentation of Annual Financial Accounts

- Election of Incoming Officers and Committee

MOTUEKA PENINSULAR MARINA SOCIETY Inc

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Thursday 1st September 2022 - 7.30pm MYCC Clubrooms

2 Ward Street, Port Motueka

Notice of Annual General Meeting

FENZ NGATIMOTI VRFF

To be held at 7:00pm Wednesday 24th August 2022 at the Ngatimoti Community rooms/Fire Station. 1425 Motueka Valley Hwy, Ngatimoti. All interested parties to attend.

Tuesday 6th September 5.45pm Hotel Motueka Meeting Room Motueka Everyone Welcome

Publicly notified resource consent application

Proposal to discharge contaminants from backfill associated with gravel extraction at Peach Island, Motueka

CJ Industries Limited has applied to Tasman District Council for resource consent to discharge contaminants from back ll associated with its proposed gravel extraction at 134 Peach Island Road. The site is located on the berm of the Motueka River and on the landward side of the stopbank at Peach Island.

This resource consent application RM220578 is in addition to applications for land use consents that were previously noti ed in December 2021. This discharge permit application extends the scope of the original application, and so the extra resource consent is subject to this separate public noti cation.

This is a summary notice only.

On our website you will nd the full public notice, the application, the assessment of environmental e ects and supporting information.

Go to tasman.govt.nz and enter the keywords “CJ discharge” in the search box. Any person may make a submission on the applications under section 96 of the Resource Management Act 1991. You will nd submission forms on the Council’s website or at the Council o ces. Details of how to lodge a submission are also on the website.

Submissions close at 4.30pm on Friday 9 September 2022.

Katrina Lee Resource Consents Manager

situations vacant

We’ve

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OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Hours per week based in

Motueka

We are looking for a fun, energetic team player who loves a bit of admin to join our team. 12 hours per week and flexibility on when you do these hours. Opportunity for these hours to increase in the new year. Suitable for a parent with school aged children.

The role will feature a variety of tasks to keep things interesting, accounts receivable/payable, marketing material, promotion to communities amongst others.

We are seeking someone with the following skills and attributes:

• High level of accuracy

• Computer skills Word, Excel, Google Drive

• Organisational skills and initiative

• Proven reliability

• Have flexibility

• Be of high integrity

• Excellent customer service skills

• Positive attitude and work ethic

Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

If this role sounds like you, please apply by emailing CV and cover letter to fiona@empowermenttrust.nz

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RSACHARITY QUIZ

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Tuesday June 23 7.30pm at Motueka RSA. All proceeds for The Cadets. $3 entry. 6 members per team. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Great raffle prizes. Meals and bar available.

public notice situations vacant

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New World Motueka have the following vacancies available.

We are looking for people with a positive attitude and who would like to work within a rewarding and supportive environment.

Bakery Assistant Tuesday – Saturday 12.30pm – 9.00pm

Butchery Assistant Thursday – Saturday 7.00am – 3.30pm

Deli Seafood Assistant Tuesday – Saturday 12.30pm – 9.30pm Night Fill Various days 7.30pm – 11.30pm

Application forms are available at the Customer Service desk.

Alternatively you can email directly to Motueka.HR@newworld-si.co.nz

Contact Richard Knight 0212572150

Team Talley’s riders up against best in world

Talley’s are being credited with enabling New Zealand cyclists to pedal onto the world’s stage through their unwavering support and two of the Team Talley’s riders, Ethan Woods and Cameron Jones hail from Motueka and Mapua respectively. Talley’s support provided the opportunity to get ten riders to Europe this season where they gained valuable race experience and impressive results aiding in the national selection for nine of the cyclists to represent New Zealand at the XCO World Championships in France.

“I am super proud that we were able to get them to the level needed to be selected under the Cycling NZ criteria. Giving these riders support and access to racing in Europe has been the absolute key to almost all of our riders being selected,” says team manager, Scott Woods.

“They will be wearing the Silver Fern for the race as they are representing New

Zealand but know that the support Talley’s has provided us is a major reason for them to be able to represent their country and they are Team Talley’s riders through and through!”

Ethan Woods has been impressively selected to represent New Zealand in what is his first year as a junior where he’s had a string of successes. In Bosnia’s Bihac he won the junior race (under 19) which was his first podium and win in Europe.

The mountain biking world championships are being held in Les Gets, France later this month where our local riders will be pitted against the best in the world.

“I am really proud of what team Talley’s has been able to do in supporting all these athletes to get international experience and lift their skill. We are helping to create and inspire the next world champions and Olympic athletes,” says Scott.

Ethan Woods rides the Nove Mesto rock garden.