Parklands School students Victoa, TeMaaha, Josie, Piata and Payton practice making ‘patterns in nature’ at one of the eight stations students moved between during last Friday’s Mana Whaitake event at Kaiteriteri Beach.
This year’s head students at Motueka High School, Quinne Weber and Milan Chapman, are passionate about establishing “a better sense of community” within the school.
“I would like to connect the leadership team more to the school’s community and have all students interlinked while ensuring it’s friendly on all levels,” says Milan.
Extending the sense of school community to involve the wider Motueka community is also of importance to the pair.
“We’d do this by bringing in inspiring people from outside the school to come and share their wisdom with students,” says Quinne.
The students acknowledge the stiff competition they had for the roles, and say they were surprised, albeit pleasantly, by the news last year.
“I was really relieved, I was so nervous running up to it and it was a shock!” says Quinne.
Required to submit a written application to the school’s prin-
cipal and their dean, the applicants are then shortlisted and the top three females and males conduct a speech to the teachers that is filmed and later shown to students. After this process it comes down to a vote, with it 50/50 between staff and students.
“I was quite blown away upon hearing I was head boy because there was some really good competition by our peers for it,” says Milan.
Now settling into the role, the pair who have been close friends since year-9 say they “work well together” and are confident in facing the challenges that covid-19 can pose.
Academically, Quinne “loves” English and the arts, relishing the ability to express herself, but to ensure a broad base she also has biology, chemistry and statistics on her subject list.
“I like doing things that are relevant to the world around us and doing things I can see outside of school so I’m doing engineer-
ing this year. I enjoy the practical side of things,” says Milan.
Next month Quinne will head to Picton with her waka team for the
long distance nationals, and she also has her sights on the volleyball nationals with her school team.
Despite Milan not
involved in any team sports or school sports, he is active in the outdoors and enjoys spending his free time tramping,
fishing and diving.
But it’s ensuring students are ensconced within a vibrant and healthy school community that remains
this year’s priority for the teens. “We’re just looking forward to fulfilling these roles as best we can.”
A long-held vision of Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services came to fruition recently with their move from the High Street premises into the large, new allencompassing facility at the old Masonic Lodge on Inglis Street.
“There are so many options here in this building that simply don’t exist in any other Funeral Home in the top of the south,” says managing director Francis Day.
With the ability to provide a bespoke chapel, family and viewing rooms, catering and refreshment facilities, extensive onsite car-parking, and an adjacent crematorium, the new location was officially opened
by Tasman Mayor Tim King last Thursday, 11 March.
“It’s very unusual to have all the services that can be required on one site so it’s a unique venue and so great for Motueka,” says Tim. “While funerals are not something we want to dwell on, it’s a vitally important service that is provided to the community.”
Francis says offering the complete service on one site as they do now has been long discussed within the family business and it has “just about come out exactly as we thought”.
Tim King says it was a privilege to have his presence requested at the opening and he
used the opportunity to thank the Day family for making the investment in our community.
Five generations of the Day family have been involved with the business since they established themselves here in the early 80’s and as could be expected Francis and Stephen’s mother, Dorothy, played a crucial role, and was acknowledged at the opening.
“Our mother was marvellous, I’ve seen her up all hours of the night polishing caskets and then the very next day up and about looking after the family, and she had nine children,” says Francis.
The team at Golden
Bay Motueka Funeral Services are “exceptionally” pleased with the new venue and say it gives complete privacy to the bereaved while providing the upmost dignity for the deceased, allowing them to continue their years of professional dedication to the care of our people. The team at the Funeral Home count it as a real privilege and honour to care for families at a time of bereavement, in a facility that acknowledges an iconic building that has been repurposed to meet the future needs of the Motueka, Riwaka, Mapua, and Bay communities.
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It’s time to recognise the outstanding work early learning services, kohanga reo, schools and kura do to support children and young people to succeed, Minister of Education Chris Hipkins says.
The 2021 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards are now open through until April 16.
“The past year has reminded us how important teachers and kaiako are and how their work impacts the lives of all New Zealanders. These awards celebrate exceptional teaching practices that are making a difference not just to learners, but to their whanau and communities as well,” says Chris.
“Teaching that changes us all starts with a story – if your team is achieving great things for learners, it’s time to share your story and inspire
others to follow in your footsteps.”
There are four main award categories: Excellence in Engaging, Excellence in Leading, Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and Excellence in Wellbeing Education. The Prime Minister’s
Supreme Award is given to the best overall entry from these four categories.
There is also an Education Focus Prize which this year will be awarded to an education service that can demonstrate excellence in environmental and sustainability edu-
cation. The prize celebrates teaching and learning that empowers children and young people to develop critical thinking skills as they explore the impact that people have on the environment and encourages them to take action for a sustainable future.
The 2021 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards are now open through until April 16.
Finalists will be notified in June and the winners will be announced at an award ceremony dinner in September.
To enter or find out more about the awards, visit https:// pmawards.education.govt.nz/
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think I’ve met anyone high profile.”Judy Perry Tasman “I met Sam Hunt a number of years ago when he visited Motueka High School.” Stephen Watson Waikanae “Winston Peters at the Koro Club in Wellington.” Linley Bartell USA Queen England when I was head prefect at high school.”
A team of sixty swimmers, kayakers, cooks and skippers last week took on a swim of close to 40km along the length of Abel Tasman National Park from Totaranui to Kaiteriteri.
A bunch of Auckland swimmers sparked the idea to Nelson event organiser Peter Gibbs last October. A core team got in behind to help handle the organisation.
The event sold out within five days of launching in late October, with people signing from all over New Zealand. Ten Nelson swimmers were in the group, including Maggy Johnston and Jan Thompson, who doubled as chefs for the entire expedition. A further eight people from the region were involved in various support roles.
The group was due to assemble in Nelson on Saturday March 6 to start early the next day.
With the lockdown extending to midnight that night, the 25 Auckland swimmers
on the trip were unable to get to Nelson and at first it looked like the adventure was doomed.
However, some quick flight changes enabled everyone to arrive in Nelson by 11am Sunday to get whisked across to Kaiteriteri.
Loaded on to the catamarans Te Harinui and Jamarh and the yacht Tusitala, the party arrived in Totaranui by 3pm to start stage one - a 4km swim to Awaroa Inlet.
It was impressive to see the convoy of boats and swimmers strung out along the coast on a beautiful sunny day and excitement was high as the swimmers climbed back onboard the catamarans, relieved and happy to have embarked.
The sun had hardly risen on Monday, before the swimmers were off again, splashing their way around Awaroa Head, past reefs, Cottage Loaf rock and the Pinnacle, before climbing about the boats for morning tea in a beauti-
ful secluded bay just north of Onetahuti.
Maybe it’s a sign of global warming, but the seas are filling up with tiny wildlife. Swimmers said it was “like swimming through runny porridge” as plankton, krill and other more visible sea creatures claimed their space in the ocean.
Next, swimmers tackled the Tonga Roadstead, swimming inside Tonga Island in a beautifully calm swim of 5.3km to Medlands, just south of Bark Bay.
After lunch a 4km stage led to yet another beautiful beach, adjacent to Torrent Bay. Total swim for the day - 14.1km.
The perfect weather continued on Tuesday, as swimmers struck out across Torrent Bay and took on the infamous Mad Mile, swimming close to rocks and reefs, making it an exciting scenic trip. Tiny stings from small jellyfish and sea life were making things a little uncomfortable for some, but excitement was still high, as each stage brought some-
thing new.
Morning tea that day was at Watering Cove - yet another gem along the Abel Tasman coast.
Stage six was the shortest of the tripa short hop of 2.5km to Apple Tree Bay. Things had been calm up until then, but there were signs that the perfect weather was coming to an end.
Things weren’t good for Maggy Johnston, who had been stung on the eye by something very small inside her goggles. The
harbourmaster,Dan Cairney whisked Maggy and husband Robbie back to Kaiteriteri, from where they headed straight for Nelson hospital.
Early in the lunch break, the decision was made to up anchor and head across to Adele Island for a bit of calm sea to digest the gourmet food.
From there, the rising wind was blowing directly across to Marahau, so the plan was changed for stage seven to be a straight
drag to the landing point for the day.
Always on hand and always helpful, Dan Cairney warned boat traffic in the area of what was to unfold, as the swimmers spread out across the 4km stretch of water.
Fluoro tow floats, compulsory for the trip, proved their worth, making swimmers highly visible in the rising seas.
It was an exciting passage, with the lead swimmers surfing across the 4km in 40 minutes.
Those sleeping ashore had a taste of restaurant food on Tuesday night, while the boat people went to the relative shelter of Coquille Bay for the night.
It wasn’t so pleasant for Nelson swimmer Ben Van Dyke, the second person to be whisked off to Nelson hospital with badly swollen eyes.
Wednesday dawned with ominous skies
and the promise of rain, so everyone was in the water as early as possible,enjoying the scenic highlight of Split Apple Rock. Many climbed up for a photo opportunity. After reassembling at Breaker Bay for tea and muffins, the group made the short sprint around to Kaiteriteri for an emotional finish to a wonderful adventure.
Wellington swimmer Payal Ramritu spoke for many when she described the trip as the “highlight of my life so far”.
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Strengthening work has now started on the first of twelve sections of stopbanks on the Motueka River. This is part of a project to maintain flood resilience in Motueka and Riwaka.
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A group of mothers and their babies have been meeting regularly to enjoy walks together after new mother and fitness trainer, Edee Harris, was inspired to create a group following last year’s lockdown.
“As I started my new journey to motherhood it got me thinking how great it made me feel to escape the house and go for a walk out in the fresh air. To have this, sometimes just for 15 minutes, for me did wonders physically, mentally and emotionally,” says Edee.
“Over my years in the fitness industry working with mums, I knew how important it was to have something for them amongst juggling their role as a great mum.”
The group, ‘Mumma’s Move & Connect’ partake in weekly walks that vary in location, days and
times so they can suit most. They always aim to meet near a café to allow them to sit and connect afterwards over a brew.
For Jasmine Dishington the walks have provided the perfect motivation to get her and her daughters out of the house.
“It also gets you talking to different people you wouldn’t normally and you get to glean others opinions and share Mum hacks,” says Jasmine.
Edde says there’s no doubt exercise makes you feel “amazing”.
“I also know there can be a lot of lonely mums or newbies to our community looking for a way to meet likeminded people.”
To take part find the details on the Facebook page, Mumma’s Move & Connect, or alternatively message Edee for details by texting 0278488323.
Following the success of the phase out of single-use plastic shopping bags, the Government now has plans to phase out more single-use and problem plastics to reduce waste and protect the environment announced Associate Minister for the Environment, Eugenie Sage.
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“Plastic has become one of our generation’s greatest environmental challenges,” says Eugenie.
“The level of plastic pollution in the oceans is unacceptable. It is distressing that birds, fish, whales and other marine mammals die from eating plastic which did not need to be made in the first place. Phasing out hard to recycle and single use plastics helps reduce plastic waste and pollution and will improve our recycling system.
“Government is taking a leadership role in setting a clear direction and providing certainty for industry and the public on managing and minimising plastic waste.
“To reduce marine pollution and waste to landfill we can identify what plastic products
we really need, phase out unnecessary and unrecyclable plastics, and ensure others are designed and made so that we can recover and reuse the materials in them.
“New Zealanders want urgent change in the area of plastics. We saw that with the support for banning single use plastic bags, which has meant 1.1 billion fewer plastic bags ending up in landfills or the ocean.
“I am confident that as a country we can tackle the challenges around problem plastics,” says Eugenie.
The proposals include provision for people who need straws due to a disability, so that they can still access them.
The Associate Minister made the announcement at an event in Auckland to kick start ecostore’s bottle recall scheme, which is being supported by a $200,000 grant from the Ministry for the Environment’s Waste Minimisation Fund. The grant will help ecostore to create New Zealand’s first high-density (HDPE) closed loop packaging return programme.
The project involves educating and motivating people to drop off their used ecostore bottles at their local school or other collection points, such as specialty grocery stores.
From there, bottles will be collected, ground down, sterilised and recycled for use in the manufacture of new bottles.
“Businesses like ecostore show how it’s possible to stand up against single-use and find new ways of doing things. Ecostore is demonstrating
how businesses, with the support of Government, can help with recovering and reusing materials.”
Later last year, the Government:
Opened public consultation on proposals to phase out certain hard-to-recycle plastics and seven singleuse plastic items.
Released its response to the report “Rethinking Plastics in Aotearoa
New Zealand” by the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Juliet Gerrard in December 2019. The Government’s detailed response includes commitments to:
Investigate how we can improve the depth and accessibility of data on plastics.
Develop a plastics research agenda and stimulate innovation.
Support education initiatives, sectors, businesses and communities to take action on plastics.
Develop guidelines for government agencies to encourage more sustainable use of plastics during procurement processes.
Better coordinate and leverage international connections to support our plastics agenda, and Pacific neighbours
in their plastics management.
Eugenie Sage says the announcement of the Government’s response to “Rethinking Plastics” and the release of the “Reducing the impact of plastic on our environment” consultation document built on the significant progress in reducing waste over the last three years.
“Our vision is to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic and transition to a future with on-shore resource recovery infrastructure and high performing kerbside recycling systems critical to addressing our rubbish record on waste. “Other work includes a $124 investment in new on-shore recycling and reprocessing infrastructure, and phasing in an expanded and increased waste levy scheme to provide on-going investment in expanding our resource recovery infrastructure to transition New Zealand to a low waste and lower carbon, more circular economy.
“These announcements are another step to achieving these goals.”
Playcentre open week this year is a celebration of storytelling. While Playcentre is a large charity, with over 420 local Playcentres around the country, we never forget that we are an organisation made up of individuals. Each of these individuals and their families have their own story to tell.
Jared works full time as a butcher, yet somehow, he makes time to attend Playcentre with his daughter to make sure she is loving it just as much as she says she does. Saroja and her grandson are inseparable, not surprising, given the pair have recently made the difficult journey to New Zealand after spending months in lock down and isolation.
Timea from Hungary attends Playcentre with her 18-monthold twins and simply enjoys a cup of coffee while her boys play with the other kids.
Stories help both young and old make sense of the world. We all come from different backgrounds and perspectives, but stories show us what we have in common. So, this week we are inviting families to Playcentre
to share their story.
Playcentre is a vibrant and growing organisation, having grown by over 17% in the past 18 months. The charity is an Early Childhood Education (ECE) provider with a difference; it is parents and whanau who care for the children attending.
Friendship and connection is important to us all, but at no time is it more important than during early childhood; research indicates that social skills in pre-schoolers are more predictive of outcomes in adulthood than early academic achievement.
At Playcentre children get an opportunity to make friends with others outside of their own age group with mixed age play (0-6 years) being a predominant feature of every Playcentre session.
“I think we should be really proud as New Zealanders that we have something like Playcentre - it’s a world leading movement,” says Neuroscience Educator, Nathan Wallis.
Please visit the Playcentre website (playcentre.org.nz) to learn more about us.
If you cannot make a visit during Playcentre Open Week, feel welcome to visit any time. New members are always welcome.
Motueka Playcentre –Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 09.30-12.00pm.
OneFortyOne joined in the global celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February 2021.
It’s a great opportunity to acknowledge the leading professionals who are contributing their expertise to the success of the forestry and timber industries. OneFortyOne hopes that by sharing the stories of remarkable women in the industry, girls and young women are inspired to pursue one or more of the varied and satisfying careers on offer.
OneFortyOne wants to be part of the movement that promotes full and equal access to, and participation in, science for women and girls. The day was a reminder that women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities and that their participation should be strengthened.
OneFortyOne is celebrating leading science professionals who are contributing their expertise to the industry. By exploring innovative and creative solutions our professionals are developing solutions for industry, ensuring that this climate friendly resource continues to produce everyday products for society.
Marion Hughes, Manager – Resource Planning and Analytics for OneFortyOne New Zealand is one such woman.
“There are no barriers any more for women wanting to get into any of the fields
available in forestry,” says Marion. “Often the only thing that gets in the way is perception.”
Marion still recalls a career advisor at school telling her that forestry wasn’t for women, which made her all the more committed to following her passion, combining her love of the outdoors and data, and studying forestry at university. The ability to start working during her final year of studies was a boost. “I got to visit small forest owners, measure their trees and tell them how much they were worth and advise them on the best time to harvest them.”
Marion says that the forestry industry and OneFortyOne really value the perspective that new graduates can offer. “People who are new to the industry give us the most insight. They question why we are doing things. The rest of us just think it’s nor-
mal because it’s been done like that in the past.”
After obtaining a Bachelor of Forestry Science, Marion spent several years as a forestry consultant, working on projects in countries within Asia setting up GPS and GIS systems for forest measurement, providing information on wood availability to set up new pulp mills. She then worked as part of a forestry resources team in the Central North Island before joining OneFortyOne 19 years ago.
She now supports the OneFortyOne business in Australia and New Zealand to accurately measure and value its forest estate, ensuring the forests are harvested sustainably and that the company knows the volume of wood by quality class it has available for its customers.
Marion and her colleagues use a range of modelling and coding
software to undertake repetitive or complex tasks more efficiently and effectively. This allows them to work out key information such as how fast trees are growing, how much wood is in the estate, and how much can be cut whilst maintaining a sustainable harvesting regime. A current focus for Marion is developing a better way to work out how much high quality wood is within the forest resource before it is harvested.
“We want to work out how much of the high quality wood we have within our current resource. It’s about working out the best ways that we can predict it going forward to make sure that our customers will have plenty of that wood, and also how we can grow more of that type of wood.”
Marion lights up when she describes one of the highlights of working in the forest industry. “One of my
favourite things to do is trials, either out in the forest or at the sawmills, trying to adopt new technologies. We normally get an expert in, they show us how it works, then we do the trials, and then I get to analyse the results!”
A current trial of a Resi tool (Resistograph) in the Green Triangle within OneFortyOne’s Australian operation is exciting, says Marion, and if successful may lead to the technology being used within OneFortyOne New Zealand too.
“The tool helps predict how much high quality wood you have in your stand before you cut it down. It works by using a small drill, to capture details of a tree’s wood variability and quality. Trials like this provide a way for us to take ideas from other parts of our business and make both of our operations better.
“I love finding better ways to do things –
ways that are easier or faster and provide a better outcome. We’re always striving to improve. I love that about our business.”
Marion hopes that the International Day of Women and Girls in Science encourages young people who might not have considered a career in forestry to find out more about the sector.
She says that it’s a great option given the number of scholarships that are available to support students during their studies and with work placements during university holidays and the wide range of roles in the industry.
“Mapping, flying drones, photography, tree measurement, computer modelling – there are so many options for a career in forestry that most people aren’t aware of.”
For more information about OneFortyOne go to www.onefortyone.com
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Take & Make Booklovers Notebooks@Motueka Library
22 Feb – 31 March
Choose and decorate your own artsy notebook and list the books you read, note any interesting thoughts or quotes, and create a ‘wish list of titles you would like to read and more! For all ages.
Email a photo of your creation to Janine.gillions@tasman.govt.nz
Scrabble@Motueka Library
Every Wednesday, 1.30-4pm
Do you enjoy this word game?
Bring a friend or meet new people.
St Patrick’s Day@Motueka Library
Wednesday 17th March
Do you love all things Irish?
Discover Irish books and authors on our Pop Up Display
Celebrating Cultures@Motueka Library
Saturday 20 March, 10am-12pm
Drop into this Workshop for all ages, enjoy a round the world quiz. Decorate a hand showing aspects of your country & culture, create a flag photo frame.
Come and meet others in a relaxed environment while being creative.
Let’s see how many countries are represented in the Motueka Community.
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The Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park’s major annual fundraising event, Kaiteriteri Big Bike Weekender, is scheduled for April 17 and 18.
Cited as a great way to start the school holidays, it’s guaranteed to be a fun weekend that supports the volunteers who build the tracks and carry out trapping and other conservation activities across the recreation reserve.
On Saturday, 17 the Kaiteriteri 6-hour relay, supported by the Recreation Reserve, will see bikers taking to the tracks as either solo or team riders, being competitive or social, allowing those who desire to take on some of the big names of cycling in our region or for others to have a fun friends and family day out.
Coppins Cycles are sponsoring the fancy dress with great prizes being offered so all competitors are encouraged to partake.
Battle of the Business has already attracted a number of
entries with teams of office staff set to battle against doctors and builders to see how their business stacks up. Fantastic prizes are up for grabs and of course the bragging rights.
Primary, intermediate and secondary categories will be contended in the Battle of the Schools, while during all of the relays there will be plenty of entertainment including obstacles, great music and mini competitions.
Local band Holly’s Hat Trick will wrap the evening up at Gone Burgers.
Sunday begins with the Gone Burgers Enduro traversing the Park, including exciting new track Karmakaze. This will be followed by the Gravity Whip Off, easily the region’s ‘best’ whip off jump competition. All eyes are on this to see who will take out the 2021 title!
To find more information or to submit an entry for the Kaiteriteri Big Bike Weekender please visit www. bikekaiteriteri.co.nz
With a theme of Celebrating Aotearoa, the 2021 West Coast/ Top of the South Dairy Industry Awards dinner promises to be an evening that will celebrate dairy in style with a number of attendees from our region vying for awards.
Takaka farm assistant Ben Tytler off a 450 cow farm is in the running for the Dairy Trainee award alongside fellow Takaka resident Stephanie Gray, from a 700 cow farm where her position is Herd Manager, and also Collingwood farm assistant Connor Shirley from a 640 cow farm. Joining them at the awards in the Share Farmer’s category will be Clay and Joy Paton who contract milk 640 cows at Collingwood. The soldout event is one of the highlights of the dairy industry calendar. The regional winners for Share Farmer of the Year, Dairy Manager of the Year and Dairy Trainee of the Year will be announced at
Shantytown tomorrow evening, Thursday, 18 March.
The three winners of each category will then go on to the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards national final, with national winners announced in Hamilton on Saturday 15th May.
The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards attracts farmers from across the country, working in all levels of the dairy industry. The West Coast Top of the South region is large, covering Marlborough, Nelson, Tasman and the West Coast
The three categories give entrants the chance to challenge themselves, earn a regional or national title and to share in substantial regional and national prize pools.
West Coast/Top of the South Regional Manager Michelle Coates says the regional awards dinners are always a night of celebration, and not just for the
winners.
“The regional dinners not only focus on the regional winners and those in other categories, but provide another opportunity to meet, network and socialise with likeminded people who live and breathe the dairy industry.”
“It’s also an opportunity for the volunteers and sponsors to be acknowledged. They provide invaluable support in so many ways to the entrants and the Awards in general. Plus, it’s a chance for everyone to relax and have some fun!”
New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards General Manager Robin Congdon says entering one of the categories remains one of the best ways people can raise their profile and reputation, as well as learn more about the industry to progress their career.
“The overwhelmingly positive feedback we receive from entrants is how much
they learnt during the process and how glad they are they entered,” he says.
“Entrants tell us that they really had to sit down and look at their business and how they were doing things on the farm and why.”
“Entering the Awards really is a learning journey – about the industry, about your
business and about you as a farmer,” says Robin.
The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards are supported by national sponsors Westpac, DeLaval, Ecolab, Federated Farmers, Fonterra, Honda, LIC, Meridian Energy, and Ravensdown, along with industry partner
The Regional Awards programme is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers, judges give their time voluntarily and a large number of local businesses provide regional sponsorship. Although the Awards dinner is sold out, winners’ names will be posted as announced
on the West Coast Top of the South Dairy Industry Awards Facebook page. A Regional Winners Field Day will be held on Wednesday 7th April 2021 at a venue yet to be announced. For more information on the New Zealand Dairy Awards visit www.dairyindustryawards.co.nz.
Do you know what feels good? Being happy. Being happy feels good and skydivers may well be the happiest people in the world. Being happy is essentially what everyone is chasing in life and skydiving provides that emotion every single jump.
At Skydive Abel Tasman they are all about spreading happiness and joy. They understand one of the most enjoyable ways to find happiness is by jumping out of a plane. That’s why Skydive Abel Tasman are proud to offer their ‘Go Solo’ promotion to assist you in finding your happy place in the world.
Go Solo is the next step for those who have experienced a tandem skydive and always wanted to do it again. Unlike other solo skydiving training courses, Skydive Abel Tasman have broken down their training
Have you completed a tandem skydive and thought about going it alone? Now is your chance to ‘Go Solo’ with Skydive Abel Tasman.
Find your happiness
Exiting an aeroplane allows for the “happy” chemicals found within the brain to surge. Some people use chemicals to feel this natural high while skydivers get it without any side effects – it’s dopamine, serotonin and adrenaline zinging through their brains as they zoom through the sky.
Increase your confidence
There is a saying – feel the fear and do it anyway –which is exactly what psychologists say we should do. Challenging yourself to live in the moment will help to increase your self-confidence. Skydiving is an activity that requires you to live completely in the moment. Many skydivers view it as a form of meditation because it forces them to focus completely on a single task. In that moment of freefall, all of the regular stresses of life disappear and you’re overcome with a sense of clarity. Once you’ve completed a skydive, life can seem limitless and your confidence will soar as a result.
Find your tribe
Some people live their whole lives never finding their tribe, one of the great benefits of skydiving is discovering a unique group of people living happily while societal norms says otherwise. This tribe is filled with people who are looking for something more in life and they’ve found it in skydiving. It’s often said that many people come into skydiving for the rush (and happy feelings), but stay because of the people.
So what are you waiting for? Whether you are yet to enjoy a tandem jump or having been wondering what steps are involved in a solo skydive, now is your chance.
Driving
To make a booking call Tracey & Rob today: Ph: (03) 541 0020 / 021 504 856 nelsonwest@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz
Find out more about Skydive Abel Tasman online, head to their website skydive.co.nz/learn-to-skydive or drop in and see them at the Motueka Airport in College Street for more information.
The spirit of participants is what makes this occasion so exceptional. You’ll notice that past photos are filled with wide grins and muddy faces. The Sport Tasman Muddy Buddy Adventure Fun Run has almost become a rite of passage for locals. This is a great team building exercise for your sports team, co-workers, church group, local club etc. Come and have some fun in the mud!
As well as the fun run there’s a variety of delicious food, coffee and ice cream among other refreshments to satisfy any hungry tummies. On Sunday at Tasman School discover a silent auction, white elephant stall, face painting and of course a bouncy castle for the little ones
Plenty of prizes including two new bikes
Those who enter will be in to win some of the many spot prizes including two new Avanti bikes kindly donated by My Ride in Richmond.
Part of the fun of being involved in the Sport Tasman Muddy Buddy Adventure Fun Run is dressing up in creative team uniforms. To reduce the impact on our beautiful environment participants are encouraged to please wear items that can be recycled or re-used. Win prizes for the best Eco-costumes, shoes however, are compulsory.
This Sunday, 21 March 2021, it’s time to get muddy with a buddy and raise funds for Tasman School. Adventure racing world champion and Tasman locals Nathan and Jodie Fa’avae started the race 13 years ago; it has now grown into a well-run
The Sport Tasman Muddy Buddy Adventure Fun Run is a team event. Teams can be made up of between 2 and 15 members. After all you will need a ‘buddy’ to participate. This event is recommended for children ages 5+ years. Younger is fine depending on your child and your support. Children under 10 should be accompanied by a paying adult. Organisers suggested age is 10 years old to team up with their own buddy of the same age.
Make the most of early bird registration fees, register before midnight Thursday 18 March for a discounted entry fee.
• Early bird fees: $15 per person / $40 per family.
CLOSES midnight Thursday 18th March.
• To register online go to sporttasman.org.nz/sporttasmanmuddybuddy
• Register on the day (Cash preferred): $20 per person / $50 per family.
• A team entry is between 2 and 15 members.
• A family entry is up to 2 adults (max) and 4 children from the same household.
• Each lap is approximately 1km, you can choose to do 1, 2 or 3 laps.
9.30am -
10.30am
From
10.30am
Sign in at Tasman School (even if you’ve already pre-registered online)
Show off your dress up costumes at the More FM truck
10.50am Mandatory race briefing
11.00am Race starts
12.30pm Prize giving
We can’t wait to see you at Tasman School on the 21st of March for the ultimate mud-filled adventure. Support Tasman School and grab a buddy or lots of buddies and slither, slide and run the fun mud packed course.
A big thank you to all of our sponsors and the many local businesses for supporting our silent auction or offering spot prizes.
The students, staff and Tasman School community sincerely appreciate your generosity and ongoing support for Tasman School.
• The Sport Tasman Muddy Buddy Adventure Fun Run is on rain or shine.
• All participants are to check in at Tasman School on Sunday 21 March, 9:30am to10:30am.
• Race starts at 11am.
• Shoes are compulsory
• Wash down areas are provided.
• Creative team uniforms are highly encouraged!
• Bring a towel to dry off after the event hose off and a spare change of clothes.
• Do bring a drink bottle, sunscreen and a hat.
• To register online: sporttasman.org.nz/sporttasmanmuddybuddy
• Keep up to date via social media: facebook.com/sporttasmanmuddybuddy
all the family
Parker Panel & Paint are one of Motueka’s top accident repairers. We offer the highest quality of workmanship with combined expertise of over 130 years in the Auto body industry.
Our Staff are fully trained and informed in the latest changes in structural repairs and paint refinishing. They regularly attend I-Car courses designed for the industry, keeping them abreast of any new situations that may arise. They are members of the Collision Repair Association and their apprentice spray painters and panel beaters have been rigorously trained through MITO, a nationally and internationally recognised qualification.
If you’re looking for a rental car then Parker Rentals in King Edward Street, Motueka, is a great place to start.
Set up under the umbrella of long-established Parker Panel & Paint, Parker Rentals specialises in renting reliable Toyota Corolla vehicles, which have a proven track record.
For reliable panel and paint experts, accident repairs or a rental vehicle, do go and see Parker Panel & Paint in King Edward St, Motueka.
David Dunning is the Rock Fella and it’s certainly worth it to pop in and see him at his shop, located next to the clock tower in Motueka. Just look for the happy yellow building! David’s workshop is full of geological gems and fascinating information about this area.
“There’s amazing mineral wealth available in the Nelson/Tasman area, due to our geographical location –for both function and pleasure.” explains David.
The shop is open seven days a week throughout March: Mondays to Fridays from 10am to 5pm, on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, and on Sundays from 10am to 3pm.
Call David for more information on 022 1374 574.
Multiparts is a well-established parts and equipment supply company that has built up an excellent reputation over the last 20 years. Their goal is to meet and exceed the expectations of every customer.
Multiparts stocks an impressive range of automotive, agricultural, engineering and industrial parts, consumables and equipment.
Their extensive supplier network enables access to a huge range of products to meet your needs, often available the next day if not in stock.
At Multiparts they specialise in assisting workshops, businesses and locals with their parts and consumables supply; from oils, filters and brake pads to engineering supplies, tools and cleaning chemicals - their range is impressive!
Being a small locally owned and operated company, they offer competitive prices and excellent service.
Call in for a friendly chat with one of the team about any parts or equipment you need or how we can work with your business to save you time and money.
You’ll find Multiparts at 19 King Edward Street, Motueka.
With their team of professional aluminium joiners, Architectural Aluminium are installers and suppliers of Fisher windows and doors. They provide prompt and efficient service for residential and commercial customers in Motueka and the greater Tasman region.
Whether you have a renovation in mind or a new build, Architectural Aluminium in King Edward Street have a range of styles and colours to suit vision.
Architectural Aluminium manufacture and supply a wide range of choices including Euroslider®, Eurostacker,® Foldback ®Bifold, Atlantic Suite®, Pacific Residential/ Architectural/Thermal Suite and Smartfit® window technology.
Contact Architectural Aluminium for your free quote today. They are a well-established, experienced, and reliable provider of top-quality products and services at some of the competitive rates in our region.
Head in store to Architectural Aluminium on King Edward St, Motueka to discover how they can assist you.
The Lifestyle Centre supplies outdoor power equipment for commercial landscape, ground care services, horticultural, rural property owners and the domestic home owner.
Their professional and friendly team offers quality advice in choosing your landscape and ground care equipment to meet your requirements.
Whether you are a commercial landscaper or ground care maintenance operator, have a vineyard or horticultural venture, domestic land owner or a lifestyle block to care for, they will match you with the right outdoor power equipment to get the job done and help make your life easier.
At the Lifestyle Centre they service all makes and models of outdoor power equipment. The Lifestyle Centre are also the local supplier for Hydraulink hydraulic hoses and fittings and lubricants.
The Lifestyle Centre provide their customers with ongoing service and advice; helping you to achieve premium results from your ground maintenance and lawn care equipment. They service the whole Top of the South Island including Marlborough, Nelson, Tasman Motueka, Riwaka and Golden Bay.
Visit the Lifestyle Centre today, you’ll find them on King Edward Street right here in Motueka.
Denis Charles Aberhart (born 23 March 1953 in Motueka) is a former New Zealand first class cricketer who played for Canterbury and Central Districts between 1976/77 and 1983/84. He later became coach of Canterbury during the 1990s before being appointed coach of New Zealand in 2001, replacing David Trist.
Aberhart had six seasons as a medium-pace bowler and a middle-lower order batsman for Central Districts and one game for Canterbury before turning to his real loves - school teaching and coaching. Qualified as a district coach while still playing first-class cricket, Denis played his last game of senior club cricket in the 1991-92 season before embarking on one of the most successful coaching careers in New Zealand domestic cricket.
Under Aberhart, Canterbury dominated the first-class and limited-over competitions through the 1990s. He played a vital role in developing many of the country’s best players, including Stephen Fleming, Chris Cairns, Nathan Astle, Chris Harris, Lee Germon and Craig McMillan.
Aberhart took a couple of years away, and poured his energies into his career as headmaster of St Paul’s Primary School in Christchurch - a role he enjoyed for 11 years and one which he admits was difficult to turn his back on. Then he returned to coach Otago for the 2000-2001 season. He went on to coach the New Zealand Black Caps from 2001 to 2003.
Tony Elston Blain (born 17 February 1962 in Nelson, New Zealand) is a cricketer. He was an understudy to Ian Smith and Adam Parore and played in 11 Tests and 38 One Day Internationals for New Zealand.
A polished right-hand batsman and sound wicketkeeper, Tony Blain suffered from being an almost permanent understudy, first to Ian Smith and then Adam Parore. His opportunities were limited.
He made his Test debut against England at The Oval in 1986 - Smith was injured - and scored a battling 37 but spilt a swirling skyer from Ian Botham.
Tony next played twice against India in 1988-89, and had a final eight-match run in the side in 1992 with home and away matches against Australia and a tour to Pakistan. He also played 38 ODIs in two spells, the first between March 1986 and December 1988 and the second between March 1993 and March 1994.
Initially at Central Districts, Blain was again blocked by Smith so he switched to Canterbury where he helped them win the Shell Trophy in 1983-84. Tony was again unable to command a place in the side and so returned to Central Districts. After retiring, Blain did some coaching as well as commentary work.
Jerry Skinner was born on 19 January 1900 in Melbourne, Australia, before immigrating to New Zealand. In Westport he established himself politically as a union leader whilst working as a carpenter by trade. Jerry was instrumental in setting up a co-operative medical insurance scheme for labourers working building the Waitaki hydroelectric station.
Skinner served in the New Zealand Army in the Middle East during World War II and rose to the rank of Major in the North African campaign. Jerry was later awarded the Military Cross in 1943. He was recalled to New Zealand upon receiving a promotion to cabinet because of his fine record as a soldier by Prime Minister Peter Fraser. He was a Member of Parliament from 1938 to 1962; he was MP for Motueka between 1938 and 1946 (having defeated new MP Keith Holyoake in 1938), then MP for Buller from 1946 to 1962. Between 1943 and 1949 he held several ministries.
Jerry was elected deputy-leader of the Labour Party in 1951 while it was in opposition. Following Labour’s victory in the 1957 election he became Deputy Prime Minister under Walter Nash. As Minister of Agriculture Skinner fought against unfair trading practices in the United Kingdom regarding New Zealand’s dairy imports.
Skinner attended the Anzac Day ceremony at the Wellington Cenotaph as opposition representative before returning to his home in Takaka later in the day. He died in his sleep early the next morning, aged 62.
Walter John Moffatt (5 October 1866 – 14 May 1938) was a local-body politician in New Zealand. He was Mayor of Nelson from 1927 to 1935. Moffatt was a coachbuilder by trade having served his time in Nelson and Motueka. He followed his occupation in Feilding, Palmerston North, and Marton, before returning to Motueka to set up his own business.
Moffatt resettled in Motueka in 1886. In 1899 Moffatt was on the Motueka Road Board, when it decided to break away from Waimea County Council and set up the Motueka Borough Council. In 1906 Moffatt was a successful candidate for the Motueka Harbour Board.
Walter retired from business and moved from Motueka to Nelson in October 1907. Moffatt first contested the Nelson Mayoralty in 1927, defeating the sitting Mayor, William Lock. He held the office of Mayor for four terms. In 1935, he was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal.
Moffatt was involved with a number of community organisations. He was chair of the Motueka School Committee and in 1909 elected to the Nelson City School Committee. He was a member of the Motueka Fruitgrowers Co-operative Association. Moffatt was a representative for the Huia Rugby Football Club on the Nelson Rugby Union. He was named as one of the founders of the Nelson Advancement Society in 1914 and was also noted as being one of the main drivers behind the establishment of Motueka High School.
Local athlete Joeline Jones has capped off a sensational season by becoming New Zealand’s fastest ever over 40-years woman on Wednesday, 10 March, breaking the 60m record of 8.42 in the time of 8.20 seconds.
“I had the opportunity to race a few of Nelson’s top teens to achieve my goal of becoming New Zealand’s fastest ever over 40-yearold female. I am one happy 40-year-old lady!”
Grateful to her coach, Tony Aikenhead, Joeline has had a stellar season which has seen her haul medals and smash records.
At the New Zealand Masters Track and Field championships over the weekend of February 27 and 28
Joeline claimed five gold medals from five events; 60m, 100m, 200m, 400m while also breaking her own NZ championship meet record for the pentathlon.
It would be her only personal best at the meet due to strong head winds and aside from battling the weather she was also battling a new strong competitor on the scene.
“I was nervous to come up against exBlack Fern Honey Hireme even though she was new to sprinting. But it was pretty amazing to race against this international rugby league, sevens and union player. She was so lovely and down to earth,” says Joeline.
The two women will continue to meet at events and with Honey just two months younger than Joeline, they’ll be moving through the age groups together.
Joeline’s season saw her achieve new personal bests in 60m, 100m, 200m and pentathlon. South Island records in 400m, pentathlon, and the
33-year-old 200m record. Added to this is the New Zealand pentathlon record and both the 35-39 year and 40-44 year New Zealand 60m records.
“All of this has made it my best season yet.”
With Covid creating challenges around competitions, the season has now been extended due to the postponement of the New Zealand Track and Field championships, for the slightly younger athletes. There is just one more local meet on Joeline’s horizon that is scheduled for March, 31 at Saxton.
And with the Touch nationals, she’s a member of the
Talented mountain biker Ethan Woods’ ultimate goal within the sport is to become a pro rider for an international team and judging by his success this season it’s an attainable ambition.
“And the chance to wear the silver fern at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games would be the pinnacle in racing,” says Ethan.
Tasman over 35’s women’s team, having been delayed from the beginning of this month until midApril, there’s still a few weeks before Joeline will take a muchdeserved break.
“Although my mind is ready for a break, the body will need to keep pushing through for another month yet.” It’s having achieved her goal, set a year ago, of becoming New Zealand’s fastest ever over 40 year woman that’ll no doubt keep her going.
“Achieving that has been a great way to finish up an amazing first season under coach Tony Aikenhead.”
On Saturday, 27 February Ethan secured the title of New Zealand XC U17 National Champion in Christchurch. He claimed this title despite dropping a pedal at the race’s start which saw him end up at the back of the pack. Undeterred and courageously battling the dust from riders in front, he dug deep and staged an epic comeback, working his way to the front during the third lap to finish first and take the title by 20 seconds.
“Crossing the line was one of the best feelings I’ve ever had, just pure joy and happiness. On the long uphill it had a lot of passing sections so attacking there over the first two laps worked well to get to the front, then I just
had to defend my position to the finish.”
This success was just the latest in a string from this season including winning the South Island Champion U17 XC title in Queenstown at Coronet Peak, winning the Tasman Schools U16 championship in Richmond and coming first overall in the Goldtrail race on the West Coast, where he broke the course record by an astounding seven minutes.
“The Goldtrail was a great ride, I even did well at the start! Everything on the ride just flowed so well from my pacing for the 42km to the technical riding up the creek. It was great fun.”
Citing the Kaiteriteri MTB Park as an “amazing place to train”, Ethan says the
facility has allowed his skills to progress significantly and his speed to increase exponentially.
“I spend a lot of time helping build tracks out at the park and we are currently working on a new climbing track to get you to the top that Guy Trainor has designed the line for. It is nice to have some input on design and learn these skills. Then it’s rewarding to ride the finished track. The Kaiteriteri Bike Park is one of the best in New Zealand in my experience.”
To round off his season, Ethan won last Friday’s South Island Schools U17 Championship at Mt Hutt in what was “a super muddy and loose race”.
Nathan Fa’avae, Chris Forne, Sophie Hart, and Stu Lynch of team Avaya clocked up their fifth win of the world’s largest expedition adventure race last Wednesday, 10 March when they pedalled across the GODZone finish line.
The foursome arrived at Waipa Hub in the Redwoods forest south of Rotorua at 7.55am, after five days of adventure racing across 666km of some of New Zealand’s most diverse wilderness terrain. The intensity of what the team had achieved was not lost on Avaya captain and Kina resident, Nathan Fa’avae.
“The start of the race was a bit interesting because of Covid level 2 teams were set off in intervals, and we were in the last wave. We just did our own thing on that first bike stage and were quite surprised to reach the front of the field pretty quickly.”
“I guess that was a promising sign early on that we were not even trying to catch up. From there on, we were consistently moving pretty quickly through most of the disciplines, which got us into an excellent position to really try and break from the front pack as early as possible.”
The world-class team has an impeccable track record at GODZone, winning every chapter they have raced in together. This includes Chapter 1 -Milford Sound, Chapter 2 - Mt Cook, Chapter 3 - Kaikoura, Chapter 4 - Wanaka, and Chapter 9Rotorua.
Chris Forne has won an additional three GODZone’s racing as the captain of other teams, including Chapter 5 Tasman, Chapter 7 Fiordland, and Chapter 8 in Canterbury.
GODZone Race Director Adam
Fairmaid says it’s an incredible feat and a well-deserved win.
“Avaya is world-class in every sense and the true champions of the adventure racing world. They don’t give anything away to the other teams and consistently race their own race. Over the years, they have set a very high standard of racing that no other team has come close to matching. It’s a privilege to watch this team come back together and win GODZone again, especially at the very first North Island GODZone.”
A crowd of wellwishers met the winning team at the GODZone finish line on Wednesday, including Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick and Rotorua Deputy Mayor Dave Donaldson.
Unfortunately Team Motueka’s race came to an end when they suffered injury and had to be helicoptered off Mangamingi Saddle.
Championship 2 Open Results
North/South
1st Barry Simpson & Clive Thomas
60.42%
2nd= Carol Gatenby & Mary McCallum
58.52%
The winning team, 1st place from the Post Office Hotel, Errol Diamond, Jimmy Prior (coordinator) Lyle Fox and Michael Fox.
Results of the NBS sponsored 2020/21 Business League Bowls competition held at the Motueka Bowling Club over the months from November to March.
1st place from the Post Office Hotel, Errol Diamond, Jimmy Prior (co-ordinator) Lyle Fox and Michael Fox.
2nd placed team (known as the 3 Noddies) were Paul
Inglis, Noel Tapper, David Watson 3rd placed team (known as the Barrel Brothers) were Bundy, Coogee, Scottie.
The final night of a 13-week competition, which was extended into March because of rain affecting the earlier part of the season, was held on Monday, 8 March.
Play on the final night included a corner-to-
corner competition and a Tony Riordan sponsored “one-shotshootout” competition. Winners of the “one-shot-shootout” was Noel Tapper from the “3 Noddies” with Gareth Cornelius from “The Rolling Stones” The Motueka Bowling Club expresses its thanks to Nelson Building Soc., Tony Riordan Builders and Guthrie Bowron, the sponsors of the League Bowls.
Tuesday, 9 March 18 hole results. Wilton Cup was played by 13 ladies. Barbara Simpson 41. Jacqui Martin 40. Anne Lawrence 39. Kerry McConchie 38. Shirlene Miller 37. Alison Mc Milan 37. Closest to pin was Jacqui Martin. There were 2 2s. K McConchie and Barbara Simpson. 9 hole results. 14 played. Foursomes. Gaye Milnes and Dianne Enoka first 35.5. Dottie Holgarth and Jackie Patterson 37.
2nd= Pamela Dravitski & Kathryn Brookes
58.52%
East/West
1st Justine Thompson & Martin Thompson
58.52%
2nd Sharleen Grounds & Angela Janes
57.01%
3rd Janet Howell & Karen Logan
56.63%
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AGE CONCERN Tea & Talk 24a Tudor Street The Shed- Every Wednesday 10 am. More Info phone 027-9214074
ART - MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.
BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGEDWORKERSTRUST (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 4444708
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz
CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family. Encourage-Hope-Share. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS This Friday 19th. The Asthma Society representative will give a talk on how to ‘Breath Easy’. Come and learn, and enjoy friendship and morning tea together. 10:30am to 12:30pm at Tasman Bible Church. For more information: Jane 5266709
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.
GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com.
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.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.
LIGHTHOUSE starts again on Thursday, 29th of April, 7 pm, Community House at Decks Reserve, $3 entry. Come along to meet like minded people. Any questions: Vicky 027 960 1697 or Sylvia 03 5268282
LIVEPOETS Open Mic and Guest Poet Bronwyn Geddes; Wednesday 17th: Bronwyn sculpts sounds and words, playing with rhythm, working with spatial concepts, imagery and symbolism. 7-9 pm Motueka Yacht Club; Koha entry.
for sale
DESIG NE R One-off clothing sale. Detour, Takaka. Saturday 27th March, 11-4.
MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP: www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz No Walk on Thursday 25th March but AGM at 1000hrs followed by a BBQ at Sanctuary Ponds Old Wharf Road. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com
MOTUEKA AND TAKAKA HOSPICE SHOPS need volunteers: If you would like to volunteer please inquire at shop or call. Motueka Shop- 03 528-1178 Takaka Shop-03 525-7639 ask for manager.
MOTUEKADISTRICT BRASS No fees/subs charged. Instruments available for loan. ALL players welcome at any time. Email motueka.brass@gmail. com or phone 02102233244
MOTUEKA GRG S U PPORT GR OU P Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.
MOTUEKA LIONESS CLUB would appreciate any sauce bottles with lids eg “Barkers” or “Bit on the Side” - Phone Carole 5287154.
MOTUEKA LIONESS CLUB Jam Stall. Also sauces and pickles. 15th - 16th April 2021 New World 9am onwards.
MOTUEKA MENZSHED Retired? Time on your hands? Want something to do? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm
MOTUEKANEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.
MOTUEKA SENIO RNET Take advantage of the many courses offered and join Seniornet. Phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz
MOTUEKA SPINNERS AND KNITTERS meet next Monday and every 4th Monday of the month at Motueka Community House from 9.30am till 12. Bring you projects. Any questions contact Maria on 0274946843.
NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 to book a ride, 24hrs notice required / mapuawheels@gmail.com
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137
antiques
$$$ 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).
ANTIQUES, Furniture, Collectables. 6 rooms, huge selection with recent estate lots inc toys, car & house, lamps, paintings, silver, jewellery, china, cameras, records, marine, small & large furniture, etc, etc. Sell-Buy-Value. 30 years experience @ Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond (Ph 544 0723) www. antiquesnewzealand.co.nz
It is with much sadness we advise Chrissy passed away on 9 March 2021 at the Nelson Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Chrissy our Dear Friend
So Sorry it’s all come to an end Your chainsaw, your truck full of wood Known so well in the neighbourhood Sister, Aunty, Mate always there Farewell, Goodbye, let’s all have a beer! All our love XXX A farewell for Chrissy will be held - date to be advised.
funerals
FU R NITURE , all sorts. Recent stock both large & small. Lasting quality. Local free delivery on most items @ Souchebys Antiques,75,Gladstone Rd, Richmond.
MAHOGANY expandable table with glass top with 6 chairs. In good order. Price $350.00 Wine Making Equipment 30 litre barrel $20.00 Plus 25 litre glass jar $30.00 and other bits and pieces $60 all up. ph 03 5403640 cell 027 4205 631.
SEWING machine $250
Piano $300
Piano Accordion $150 Wooden Dinghy $400
grazing wanted
GRASS BLOCK wanted for temporary grazing for month of May. Could look at longer term if suited. 5+ ha’s ideal. Please Phone 021 0825 8348
GRAZING WANTED
A smaller block of land wanted for grazing kids 3 in-calf pet beef animals Fenced and watered please. Please phone 021 0825 8348
arborist
RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Contact Peter 0275443923 for further information and times. ALL T R EE CA RE Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming.
RUMMIKUB every THURSDAY 1-4pm at Motueka Senior Citizens Hall 10 Pah St. All Welcome Contact Mavis 5268796
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS. If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
church services
Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426.
chimney sweep
CHI M NEY S WEE P
Marahau - MoutereTasman and surrounds. Query or quote please phone Steve 021-08101146.
dentures
EW DENTU RES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.
MCALPINE, Kerry Phillip Passed away on the 18th March 2020. We think about you always, we talk about you still. You have never been forgotten and you never will. We all miss you so very much. Loved by his wife Carol and sons; Euge, Gregg, Scott, wives and families. A get together to celebrate Kerry’s life because of lockdown. It will be held at Speights Ale House on March 20th at 3pm onwards. McAlpine family.
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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.
The Rural Service Centre is a local, farmer owned cooperative which consists of a Country Store and Veterinary Clinic based in Takaka, Golden Bay. Our primary focus is on providing our members and customers with a comprehensive range of products and services. Weare an independent local business that has a strong focus on supporting the local Golden Bay community.
We are looking for a new member of staff to join our family. This opportunity does not come along often.
This is a part time role covering approximately 16 hours a week and may include some Saturday morning work over the busier season , there may be extra hours available for covering annual leave and sickness.
You must be a people person who is familiar with point of sale and comfortable and confident serving customers in person and over the phone.
It would be advantageous if you ha ve gardening / farming knowledge but is not a precursor to filling this position. The person for this role must be fit and healthy as there will be some lifting involved as well as being on your feet for most of the day This will be a very diverse role that would suit a practical hands -on person who is willing to get their hands dirty.
We offer a competitive wage, staff uniform and employees discount plus a great working environment with a supportive and a fun team culture.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa. We are looking for someone to come on board as soon as possible
Sounds like you ? Apply now with your CV and a covering letter telling us why you would be perfect to join our team.
Please send applications to Andrew Simpson, Country Store Manager email store.manager@rsc.co.nz
STORAG E 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.
CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY VINTAGE / QUALITY TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING PH TIM GLADSTONE T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235
SHED I TEMS, garden tools, wheel barrow, estate, house clearout/ downsizing items. Ph Matt 021 178 2346
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Hunter, Lacie, Ngakau, Ruben and Tamsin from Motueka Kindergarten celebrate their teacher, Joeline Jones, success by donning her five gold medals from the NZ Masters Athletic championships. Read more on Jo page 23.
