Thirteen Motueka High School students and teacher Naomi Uren have been uncovering Cambodia’s rich and complex history on a trip of a lifetime with World Challenge.
World Challenge travels to more than 40 destinations with over 8,000 students every year and when they approached
Motueka High School with a presentation at the school’s assembly in August 2018, interest was piqued among the group of 13.
Signing up by September, the requirement of a staff representative saw Naomi “hesitantly” investigate the requirements before jumping onboard. The group
then commenced fundraising initiatives, most of which saw them work after school and holiday jobs to save the necessary funds to undertake the trip.
With their first stop of the trip Phnom Penh on December 4, the students, who are largely in control of the entire 3 week journey,
saw them as a team agree on expedition ground rules, change money, confirm any necessary bookings and buy supplies.
Since then they’ve taken part in an interactive critical thinking workshop that enables students to start evaluating how they can be responsible travellers, visit the ‘Killing
Fields’ of the 1975-79 horror, perused night markets, marvelled at temples, hand-fed monkeys, enjoyed a boat river cruise and travelled in tuktuks.
Further adventures were lined up for the students including a few days volunteering with the Elephant Valley Project, the original and self-
proclaimed elephant ‘retirement home’.
An experience student Zoe Harrison was predicting to be a highlight. Fellow student Elliott Frampton, who worked more than 80 hour weeks to fund his trip, says he was looking forward to the entire experience.
“The whole experience will be an eye-
opener to what other type of countries have to offer in terms of culture and lifestyle compared to here,” says Elliott. Due back on Christmas Eve, the students are undoubtedly devouring history that cannot be taught in the classroom and immersing themselves in the culture.
A car receives a helping hand after ending up in the drink at Tapu Bay during lunchtime on Friday. It is believed the car had driven onto the sand during low tide before obviously being caught out.
A Cessna 185 comes to rest upside down at Motueka’s Aerodrome on Friday, 13 December after a sketchy landing. The Australian registered plane had two occupants on board who escaped shaken but unharmed.
Super-sized sand toys were in action at Kaiteriteri Beach on Friday, 6 December when the annual sand grooming took place to move the sand and create a nice smooth beach for summer.
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From sausage sizzles, Christmas parades, Op Shops and everything in between, Motueka’s Jody Maru has been there volunteering, all for the good of the community she “loves”.
On Thursday, 5 December Jody was one of 13 Kiwibank Local Heroes from the Nelson Tasman region to be awarded with specially made medals to officially recognise their achievements in the community.
“I was pretty overwhelmed to be nominated. It’s important to help in the community and being born and bred here in Motueka, the local community is really important to me,” says Jody.
Jody’s been heavily involved with the Motueka Recreation Centre since its opening in 1987. As the centre’s manager, Jody has supported the venue in hosting many national sports competitions, including the New Zealand
Dart Council national championships three times. The Centre is used by thousands in the region, with Jody working tirelessly to ensure its facilities are always up to scratch. She is also a member of the NelsonBay Community Organisation Grants team.
Councillor Matt Lawrey attended the ceremony at the Beachside Conference and Events Centre to present the medals and congratulate each recipient.
“Each and every award winner tonight embodies the priceless qualities that hold a community together. It was their charity, selflessness, generosity and passion for their community that shone bright as we heard each local hero speak about their achievements,” says Matt.
Now in their 11th year, the Kiwibank Local Hero Awards are New Zealand’s premier community
awards, celebrating and honouring those who have made a positive contribution to their region, town, suburb or community.
Throughout November and December 326 medals have been presented nationwide and one New Zealand Local Hero of the Year winner will be announced at the New Zealander of the Year Awards in
February 2020.
It’s never been about the recognition for Jody though and she actively encourages others to volunteer.
“You learn other skills by doing various things, and often acquire a different tool set. Volunteering’s a great way to keep your skill base up while still connecting with the community,” says Jody.
Christmas Surprise Reads at Motueka Library
Monday 3- 31 December
Be inspired by these staff picks, enjoy discovering new authors.
Christmas Treats at Motueka Library
Friday 20 December, 11am-12pm
Swap Christmas recipes, tastings & conversation
The Summer Road Trip Reading Adventure
16 December 2019 – 31 January 2020
Pick up your Reading log at Motueka, Richmond, Takaka or Murchison Libraries
For ages 5-11years, No registration required.
Christmas Makerspace at Motueka Library
Thursday 19 December, 10 am-11 am
Stories and Craft, Free family fun
Preschools bring an adult
Relaxing Reads at all Tasman Libraries
16 December 2019 – 31 January 2020
A relaxing way for teens to win some sweet treats. Weekly draws, one-line reviews, for 12+
South Island – Te Wai Pounamu Scavenger Hunt
16 December 2019 – 31 January 2020
Search the Library for 10 cleverly hidden clues. Enter the Lucky prize Draw.
Christmas puzzle & Games at Motueka Library
Destress by colouring in, doing our Christmas Puzzle or playing a board game.
Hi Everyone,
Motueka is really starting to get busy, as it does at this time of year.
Traffic on the roads is becoming congested and waiting times at intersections are a lot longer. This is an unfortunate consequence of living in such a nice popular holiday area and we all just need to exercise a little patience and allow more time to go even short distances around town.
I recently had a report about someone on a mobility scooter on High Street who was holding up traffic and it appears some people may be unclear about the laws relating to driving these vehicles. If you, or someone you know uses a mobility scooter to get around, please ensure they know that they should be on the footpath at all times. Mobility scooters can only be driven on the road if there is no footpath or there is some genuine reason they cannot use the footpath. Mobility scooters need to be driven at a safe speed, and like all other traffic in town at present, they will need to slow down if foot traffic is heavy.
If you are going away this holiday season please ensure you lock up your house and ensure sheds and other property is secure. Have a friend or neighbour check on your place regularly if possible. The last thing anyone wants is to have a holiday ruined by coming home to find their house has been burgled.
Remember too, just because you are on holiday you shouldn’t relax your personal security. Make sure you lock the car if you’re out and about. Dishonest people will always look for the easiest target and some simple precautions will ensure that is not you.
Over the Christmas period families can be under increased stress, whether that be financial pressures or just having additional visitors or even childcare issues. There are a wide range of support services available here in Motueka and I encourage you to be brave and speak up if you or someone you know needs some extra support.
Have a safe and happy Christmas everyone.
Hamish Chapman Senior Sergeant, Prevention Group Nelson
Franci Silva and Pat Moses have fun preparing the Christmas Cake slices for the goody bags.
This year’s Motueka Community Christmas Dinner has become more environmentally friendly as they aim to reduce plastic use and waste.
For the first time guests will receive a fabric reusable bag created by members of the local Crafty Tarts, Alsco have donated cloth tablecloths, glass drinking glasses kindly donated by Super Liquor replace the usual plastic ones, paper entrée plates replace the
plastic plates and The Warehouse unpacked the donated Christmas Crackers as they have better crushing and disposal systems.
Preparations are well underway for the free Christmas Dinner that will take place in the Motueka Memorial Hall from 11.30am2pm on Wednesday, 25 December.
Around 50 people have registered to date and organisers are encouraging people to get their registrations in so they have a
clear idea of numbers prior to the big day. Register in person at the Community House or the Salvation Army Store. Alternatively phone Peter 528 5089 or text Linda 021 797267.
Places are limited and usually the Dinner attracts around 200 people including volunteers.
This year’s guests will be treated to another fabulous menu that starts with an entrée of savoury tart served with a side
salad. For the main course a warm glazed ham will be carved, cold stuffed chicken breast served along with new potatoes, minted peas, baby carrots with butter and parsley and a beetroot and feta salad.
Fresh local berries and icecream will accompany apple strudel for dessert topped off with cream, and of course tea and coffee and Christmas cake. Gluten free diets and vegetarians are also catered for.
With so much focus and awareness on the environment it’s logical to seek out sustainable Christmas gifts, and James Alker of the Wilderness Canoe Trust is one of those offering an interesting and environmentallyfriendly option.
Providing exceptional canoe journeys into our great outdoors, James’ adventures cater for people of all ages and backgrounds
with a specific emphasis on developing a connection to nature and environmental awareness.
“The world’s getting more and more urbanised with more disconnect between people and the land, when really we need to connect to nature to look after the environment,” says James.
Offering ‘My First Canoe Camp’ ($120) for 9-10 year-olds on
a 2-day, 1-night camp, James’ says it’s often the children’s first experience camping away from their parents. He teaches bushcraft skills including fire lighting, wood carving, shelter building and camp cooking while allowing plenty of time to swim, relax, explore and play games.
The ‘Wilderness Canoe Camp’ ($180) is a 3-day, 2-night
camp for 11-14 yearolds where they experience true wilderness that is challenging yet designed for success.
A variety of environments can be explored including big rivers, wide-open estuaries, remote lakes and hidden salt water creeks.
All cooking equipment and food is provided on the camps which is wholesome and healthy along with quality tents, life jack-
ets and safety gear.
“Safety is our first priority, we’re wellqualified and experienced and undertake external safety audits to meet the adventure activities regulations,” says James. “I know the power of getting people out there in a Canadian Canoe, it really is the best tool.”
Email for camp dates and to reserve a place - info@canoejourneys.co.nz
Running around Lake Rotoiti in the annual Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake has always been popular with the event always selling out.
Next year’s April edition is on track to be sold out earlier than normal as only 80 spots remain before the capacity of 400 is reached.
Joining the throng will be Wyatt Crockett keen to “find life after being on the rugby
field” and keen to continue his fitness regime. The 25km circuit is an ideal introduction to trail-running with the field normally split 50/50 male & female plus a large percentage being first timers. Such is their enjoyment of the course and camaraderie that many choose to retrace their steps in future years.
Full Event details and online entry at nelsonevents.co.nz
The families of more than 416,000 students nationwide will be better off next year as their schools have signed up to the Government’s donations scheme, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said last month.
The scheme will see almost $62.5 million in additional Government funding go to schools nationwide next year including Collingwood Area School, Golden Bay High School, Tapawera Area School and Motueka High School.
“I’m really pleased that this scheme is going to give 1,563 schools guaranteed extra funding next year and that those communities won’t be under pressure to pay donations,” says Chris.
“We know how difficult it can be for parents to afford the donations that schools request. Our scheme will take significant financial pressure off many kiwi families.
“From Tai Tokerau to Southland the scheme has been recognised by almost 90% of eligible schools nationwide as an opportunity to secure more funding for the things they want to do more of, whether that’s additional sporting equipment, technology, school trips or something specific to that community.
“It’s a win for schools and families. Students will get to enjoy the benefits of the additional funding without families feeling under pressure to find the money within their own household budget.
“The donations scheme is an annual opt-in process which means the schools that chose not to opt in may choose to do so in a subsequent year.
“We know that every community is different and I’m pleased that we’ve been able to recognise that by giving decile 1-7 schools the opportunity to decide on the best funding option for themselves and for their communities this year and in future years.
“As part of this scheme more financial advisors are available at the Ministry.
“As they do currently, these staff will support schools who need financial advice while they embed the donations policy for the first time.
“The donations scheme is part of the Government’s plan to make education more affordable for students and families.
“It builds on us making the first year of tertiary education free, the first two years fees-free for industry training and scrapping fees for NCEA and scholarship exams,” says Chris.
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Dear Santa,
For Christmas I am going to see my grandparents in New Plymouth and also relax.
For Christmas I really want a phone and money.
I am sorry I accidentally killed a lady bug by standing on it when I was playing football at lunchtime.
I hope you forgive me because it was just an accident.
I hope you have a Merry Christmas.
From Nikau. Ngatimoti.
Dear Santa, I didn’t mean to kill the wasp. It just stung me and I smashed it with my book out of fright. It wasn’t that bad because it did sting me. Now what I want for Christmas - 2 iPhone IIs, 10 boxes of Favourites choc, a motorbike, and a mansion, big screen TV and puppies.
Here’s a poem for you –
Roses are red, violets are blue, give me an iphone or you are a poo!
I’m going to Kaihoka Lakes for Christmas
and then I’m going to Dunedin for three weeks. At Christmas in Kaihoka my Mum and Dad are coming, and in Dunedin I’m seeing my Granny and Grampa.
Yours sincerely, Kiwa Ferns
Dear Santa,
This year I would like –
The watch in the turning display case at Bay Jewellers –the one with the rose strap, silver charm bracelets, the letters JK made out of metal, gel pens, an origami set, notebooks, and Paper Plus vouchers.
I will be spending Christmas at Mary and Rob’s house with Soph, Samuel, Lucy, Ellie, Sarah, Toby, Mary and Rob.
When I said I was going to quit the band, I wasn’t doing it to be annoying. I felt sad and frustrated because there was another band forming and it was getting on my nerves just a little bit!!!
But then, I didn’t actually quit the band, so I didn’t technically do anything drastically bad. After all 365 days
in a row is a very long time to expect a nine year old to behave!
I hope you consider this argument.
Warmest regards, Ruby M. Lower Moutere
Dear Santa,
Can I please have heaps of lollies. I have been a really good girl. Can you please forgive me for the time I broke Tawn’s cupboard? It was a mistake. We are going to Takaka for Christmas and seeing my cousins.
By Sayla. Graham Valley RoadDear Santa,
This year I’ve been good this year, but I’ve done something wrong. I accidentally stood on an ant nest, I was still there and I tried to help the ants but they bit me.
But I built the ants a sand castle to live in and every night I gave them little pieces of bread.
Anyway, this year I want some candy but anything’s alright too.
For Christmas I’m just relaxing with my
family.
Yours sincerely, Sultan Arrowsmith from Motueka Valley Highway.
Dear Santa,
I am sincerely sorry I high-kicked my sister in the jaw. I had recently quit karate and had begun regretting my choice. I did not want to get rusty and was practising my high kicks amongst the tulips.
Suddenly out of the blue – ‘hey what are you doing?’ I was so startled I didn’t have time to think. My instincts got the better of me. Time seemed to slow to a crawl. The crack, the scream, the desperate cry for help. She was rushed off to hospital. Tears poured down my cheeks, forming puddles on the hard concrete ground. In the cold, harsh hospital wing, I sat by her side for four hours.
So, if you could find it in your heart to forgive me, now she’s fine, because after all that’s what Christmas spirit is all about.
I would love a new phone. Just so when I’m out running I can contact my family if I get hit by a car. Also, so I can reach my friends and maybe play games.
Please Santa PLEASE get me a new smart phone. I’m on my knees!
Yours, Sanne. Orinoco PS. I’m going to Australia for Christmas so don’t come down the wrong chimney!
We are a Swedish family of four, fortunate to be able to spend half a year in Motueka. As we left our northern country we were approaching winter, the sky turning grey, the days shortening and the temperature starting to drop below 10 degrees. This is the season to cocoon, to stay indoors and bravely await the darkest period. In the southern parts of Sweden you have daylight between 9am and 4 pm… how clever of us to leave all this behind and head towards the very other end of the world!
New Zealand –the country where a lot of things are very
similar to Sweden, but a few, the very opposite!
For our kids the Christmas celebration is a subject of comparison right now. On the first of December we went to the beach in Mapua and lit a fire, had a cold gingerbread, walked barefoot and enjoyed the last beams of the sun long after 8 o’clock.
Back home it is pitch dark at this time of year, we would struggle to stay awake and gather indoors around the first of the four candles every Swedish family light on the four Sundays of Advent until Christmas, which we celebrate on the 24th.
We would have been enjoying the thin, special Swedish, gin-
gerbread cookies, as well as a “lussekatt” (‘Lucia-cat’, a cardamom bun, coloured with saffron and shaped like an S, named after the Italian saint that we celebrate on the 13th).
In the window you would be sure to see an Adventcandlestick – a V-shaped lamp-thing with seven electric candles in a row. Above that, a star, made out of paper with a bulb inside, spreading that precious light in the dark, cold night.
It all makes a very cozy Christmasy atmosphere – but we don’t have any problems at all replacing it with a beach hangout this year!
Congratulations to Rowena Mosimann who has been selected to attend the Rotary National Science & Technology Forum 2020 in Auckland from the 11-25th January 2020.
Closing day for another year and once again Santa found time in his busy schedule to turn up with goodies for us all. A fun day, and a large field, saw everyone playing of the yellow tees, familiar to the ladies but a challenge for the men!
Rob Bruisma continued his recent run of good form scoring an almost unbelievable 93 points to win the men’s event. Jocelyn Thomson won a very close women’s event with 80 points.
Other men’s winners;
2nd Ken Melind 88
3rd Graham Shaw 85
4th Bob Valle 81
5th Roger Harman 81
Other ladies winners;
2nd Linda Thurow 79
3rd June Patching 79
4th Irene Fell 75
5th Lois Cocks 72
Six players shared the Bay Pharmacy Hidden Holes while eight players shared the twos pool. Lower Moutere Store closest to the pins were won by Donna Mitchell and Peter Cederman.
Motueka South School’s junior team visit Te Awhina Marae with Parklands School.
Christmas Day falls on a Wednesday this year so some rubbish and recycling collections will be one day later than usual.
• Monday and Tuesday collections will be collected as normal.
• If your usual collection day is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, collection will take place a day later than usual. See the table below for full details.
• The changes apply for two weeks over the Christmas – New Year period.
Wednesday 25 December 2019Thursday 26 December 2019
Thursday 26 December 2019Friday 27 December 2019
Friday 27 December 2019Saturday 28 December 2019
Wednesday 1 January 2020Thursday 2 January 2020
Thursday 2 January 2020Friday 3 January 2020
Friday 3 January 2020 Saturday 4 January 2020
Please place your recycling bins and bags on the roadside in a location where our drivers can see them clearly. If you leave the area prior to collection day or have extra, you can drop your official rubbish bags and recycling at any Resource Recovery Centre free of charge.
Make sure you do not overfill your recycling bin or glass crate, or it will not be collected. If you need a second crate for glass, you can buy one from a Council office or Resource Recovery Centre for $20. Because this is a busy time of year our contractor will have extra vehicles on the road and will be starting early. Please remember to have your rubbish and recycling out by 7.00 am and please take care when passing our collection vehicles.
For more information visit www.tasman.govt.nz. For any collection queries during the holidays call us on 03 543 8400.
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Resource Recovery Centre opening hours
Our Resource Recovery Centres will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, but otherwise open as normal.
Please put all your rubbish and recycling out by 7.00 am
Fire – Police – Ambulance - Dial 111
In an emergency dial 111. The operator will connect you to the right service: Police, Fire or Ambulance. Not an emergency - Call 105 or use 105.police.govt. nz to report situations that don’t require immediate Police or Emergency Services attendance.
Fire Brigade Motueka (03) 528 7400
Kaiteriteri (03) 527 8072
Rural Fire(03) 528 7824
Police Motueka (03) 528 1220
Takaka (03) 525 9215
Greenwood Health (03) 528 8866 20 Greenwood Street, Motueka
Saturday 28 Dec 2019On call for emergencies
Sunday 29 Dec 2019On call for emergencies
Monday 30 Dec 2019On call for emergencies
Tuesday 31 Dec 2019On call for emergencies
Wednesday 1 Jan 2020On call for emergencies
Thursday 2 Jan 2020On call for emergencies
Friday 3 Jan 2020Normal hours resume
The Doctors Motueka (03) 528 8358 27 Wallace Street, Motueka
Saturday 28 Dec 2019On call for emergencies
Sunday 29 Dec 2019On call for emergencies
Monday 30 Dec 20198.30 am - 5.30 pm
Tuesday 31 Dec 20198.30 am - 5.30 pm
Wednesday 1 Jan 2020On call for emergencies
Thursday 2 Jan 2020On call for emergencies
Friday 3 Jan 2020Normal hours resume
Bay Pharmacy (03) 528 4196 125 High Street, Motueka
Saturday 28 Dec 20199 am - 3 pm
Sunday 29 Dec 201910 am - 3 pm
Monday 30 Dec 20198.30 am - 5.30 pm
Tuesday 31 Dec 20198.30 am - 5.30 pm
Wednesday 1 Jan 202010 am - 2pm
Thursday 2 Jan 202010 am - 4pm
Friday 3 Jan 2020Normal hours resume
am - 5.30 pm
Wednesday 1 Jan 2020 Closed
Thursday 2 Jan 2020 Closed
Friday 3 Jan 2020Normal hours resume
Wishing
4.45pm Early Start 4.45pm Last Week for all teams Field 1 Field 2 Field 3
4.45pm
MSS Marvels Vs Brooklyn Blazers
Fields 1-3 are played
at the Riwaka Rugby Club grounds. Fields 4-9 are played at the cemetery grounds.
REF Damani Field 4 Field 5 Field 6 Field 7 Field 8 Field 9
Tuhono
4.45pm
Wolverines Vs The force
Final
Taniwha
Vs
MSS Jets
Final
MSS Stormers Vs Tasman Thunder 3rd 4th
MSS
Crusaders
Vs Summer
Runners
Gap it
Vs Brooklyn Bandits
MSS
Hurricanes
Vs Pink Lamborghini
REF Brady Ryan Janek Dayna Kiana Jordan
This is the last week for All Teams we we’ll start round at 4.45pm so we can do prize giving and All have a sausage,bread and drink at cemetery grounds .
Waimea Toi Toi United Green came to Motueka on Saturday and upon winning the toss asked the home team to bat first on a cracked Memorial Park pitch. It was a slow start for the Wekas who lost their first wicket for 33 in the 10th over. Things didn’t look much more promising at 61 for 3 at drinks, however the Hobbs Show was just starting and father Justin (54) and son Liam (41) put on a crucial 93-run partnership to get Motueka past 150. After that a few more wickets fell cheaply but Ranbir Singh (33) and Fletcher Fairweather (18) combined to push Motueka’s score to 213 all out in the 40th over. Tate Burns (4 for 50 off 8 overs) and Ricky Carey (3 for 32 off 3.5 overs) took most of the wickets for Toi Toi.
Motueka’s opening bowlers put the visitors under pressure from the start of their innings, particularly debutant Matt Tingey (2 for 7 off 4 overs) who extracted plenty of
bounce and had them 10 for 2 in the fifth over. Opener Jared Anderson (46) still remained however and he formed the backbone of Toi Toi’s first assault on the target but fell with the score at 95 for 5 in the 22nd over.
Cade Armstrong (31) and Blake Armstrong (29) formed a 43-run partnership and the outcome of the game hung in the balance but Mark Church (3 for 26 off 4 overs) enticed some edges to remove Cade and the next two batsmen.
All Toi Toi’s dismissals so far were catches and a couple of run-outs wrapped up their innings at 170 all out in the 34th over, 43 runs short of Motueka’s total.
This was Lion Foundation Motueka’s toughest game so far and they expect to be even more challenged when they face Athletic College Old Boys at Memorial Park next
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BRAVE HEARTS confidential support group for family who are close to someone with an addiction. Next meeting is Thursday 13 February @ 7pm Family Service Centre, Motueka. Details Linda 0274476435.
DO YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM? Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.
FUN, FITNESS & FRIENDSHIP Leisure Marching. Motueka Veteranettes. Join us for practices, coffee and occasional travel. Contacts Carole 528 9048 or 027 325 1968 / Betty 528 6901 or 021 120 9248.
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.
KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.
MOTUEKAAIKIDO Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 0212050143
MOTUEKA CAMERA CLUB Meets 1st Monday of month, 7.30pm, in the SeniorNet Rooms, 42 Pah Street, Motueka. All levels of experience welcome. Contact. Cushla 5286548. www.motuekacameraclub.nz
MOTUEKA COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER. Memorial Hall 25 Dec 11.30am – 2.00pm, 3 course festive meal & entertainment. It’s free & all are welcome. Txt 021 797 267 to book your space.
MOTUEKA COMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE for small group meetings – very reasonable rates. Please contact Rae or Gaile on 03 528 0404 or drop in and see us Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm.
MOTUEKA RED CROSS IN COMMUNITY HOUSE
Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.
MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS plays challenging but fun music that pushes the band and it’s players. Come along and try us out. Email motueka.brass@ gmail.com or phone 02102233244.
MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER CLUB
Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor Street Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details
NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. The Railcar will run Saturday, Sunday, Monday Tuesday, weather permitting. From Boxing Day the Train will run daily. Both run between 11am and 4pm. Adults $6 Children $4 Under 3 years free.
NELSON TROUT FISHING CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, Fish and Game Rooms, 66/74 Champion Road, Stoke. Seasoned trout fisher or getting started. , the club offers something for everyone. Phone 035476432, Email secretary@nelsontroutfishingclub.com or visit www.nelsontroutfishingclub.com
NEW 2 MOT 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.
SENIORNET MOTUEKA. Don’t miss out on exciting developments on the internet. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Maureen on 02102600432 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz
SOCIALBOWLS Every Monday & Wednesday 1:15pm - 3pm. Motueka Senior Citizens, 10 Pah St, Motueka. Come along and have some fun. Phone Terry 528 7104 for more info.
TEA & TALK FOR THOSE AGED 65+ Morning tea is provided. Every Wednesdays at The Shed, 24a Tudor Street, Motueka and every second Wednesday in the Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Takaka, from 10am to 11.30am.
Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.
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).
On December 5, 2019, at Nelson Tasman Hospice. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mike and Trish, Barry and Christine; and proud Nana of Jacqueline, Kyle, Thomas, Jay, Jennie, and Eva.
At Irene’s request, family will gather privately to celebrate her life. Special thanks to the staff at Nelson Hospital, Nelson Tasman Hospice, District Nurse Jos and Oliver Madigan, for their care of Irene. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nelson Tasman Hospice would be greatly appreciated.
MARSDEN HOUSE FUNERAL DIRECTORS N.Z.I.F.H. www.marsdenhouse.co.nz
WELLS, Alfred
4 years ago on December 16 you passed away.
Memories are treasures no one can steal. Some may forget you now that you are gone. But we will remember no matter how long. Remembered with love Barbara and family.
A NTIQUES , furniture (desks, bookcases, chests of drawers, tables, chairs, chaise lounge, wardrobe, mirrors, rugs etc). Collectibles, paintings, toys, books, records etc. Sell, buy, value. 6 rooms at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond ph 544 0723. Open Mon-Sat. www. antiquesnewzealand.co.nz
memorial for sale
funerals
DO W NSIZING Wall unit / china cabinet, cane outdoor furniture, timber daybed, 2 seater settee, single trundler bed. Enquiries ph 03 528 7197.
GREAT OUTDOORSStockade Tent. 4.6 x 3.7 + V 2.2. Used four times only. $400 ono. Ph 03 528 9637
health & beauty
situations vacant
MOTUEKA
Administration Support
Motueka Community Services - District Nursing and Allied Health
Permanent, part-time position working 64 hours a fortnight - 0.8FTE.
Closing date: Wednesday, 15 January 2020.
Ref: N19-624.
Online applications, CV and cover letters are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz
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TH U RS DAY 2 ND JA NUA RY 2 02 0 • 9A M - 3PM
Stalls include Food, Arts & Crafts, Clothes Kids’ Pottery Lucky Dip • Clay Play
A great day out at picturesque Riwaka Domain Cnr Highway 60 and School Roads
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
STO RAGE Systems
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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.
stump grinding
STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
trades
TA SM AN BLA STING SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nz or office@tasmansodablasting.co.nz
Ph. 0225288159
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
Organised annually by the Motueka Pottery Workshop Opportunity to buy pottery firsts & seconds! Grateful thanks for New World sponsorship
We're on call these holidays. For urgent or emergency issues you can contact us 24 hours a day on 03 543 8400, or via your local Council service centre number, which can be found by visiting tasman.govt.nz.
O ce hours
• Closed from 3.00 pm Tuesday 24 December 2019 – Monday 6 January 2020.
From Monday 6 January 2020 all o ces are open 8.00 am – 4.30 pm, except Murchison, which is open Tuesday to Friday, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm and 1.10 pm – 4.00 pm.
Library hours
Tuesday 24 December 2019 – Murchison Library closes at 4.00 pm, Richmond, Motueka and Takaka libraries close at 5.00 pm
Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 December 2019 – all libraries closed
• Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 January 2020 – all libraries closed
Information about kerbside rubbish and recycling collections and building inspections over the holiday period can be found at tasman.govt.nz.
Congratulations to the three winners of our Christmas e-card design competition. They are:
• Xanthe McGill, aged 5
Elizabeth Jennifer Lockwood, aged 8
• Shyla Rentoul, aged 9
Thanks to all the young artists who sent in their drawings. We had around 150 entries and our judging panel was very impressed with all the great pictures we received. Many of the entries will be on display in the Richmond Council o ce in Queen Street in the lead up to Christmas. Each of the winning designs has has been turned into an e-card for councillors and sta to send out their season's greetings.
The Harbourmaster has (or may soon) grant authorisations for the following events. These events may a ect public use of the maritime area for a certain period of time.
Event activity: New Year's Eve public reworks display
Date and location: 31 December 2019 to 1 January 2020,
Torrent Bay
Event activity: Tata Islands swimming races
Date and location: 11 January 2020, between Ngawhiti Island and Tata Beach
Event activity: Cardboard boat race
Date and location: 25 January 2020, Tata Beach/Ligar Inlet
More information about the Harbourmaster’s directions for events is available at tasman.govt.nz/link/maritime-events.
Carols by Candlelight – Sunday 22 December.
Entertainment from 6.30 pm, carols 8.00 pm. Washbourn Gardens, Richmond. FREE.
Carols on the Green – Tuesday 24 December, 7.00 pm. Village Green, Commercial Street, Takaka. FREE.
HAVE YOUR SAY:
For details of our current consultations, head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback.
The region’s annual skate, BMX and scooter tour is set to wow spectators and participants alike this January, with seven competitions across Nelson and Tasman. There are prizes and spot prizes up for grabs, including Cheapskates and Village Cycles vouchers. Entries are taken on the day of each competition and helmets are compulsory for all competitors. There are three age groups: Junior (12 and under), Senior (13 – 17 years) and Open (18+) years. This year there is also a Girls’ category to encourage more women into the sport. See the Tasman Youth Council website www.tyc.co.nz for dates, times and more details.
As part of our e orts to improve our air quality, particularly over the winter period, we’d like to know more about where Tasman residents get their rewood.
To help us do this, please complete a short online survey at tasman.govt.nz/link/good-wood. Everyone who completes the survey will go into the draw to win one of three $50 Prezzy cards. Survey closes on Friday 20 December.
Māpua Community Library’s (corner of Aranui & Toru Streets) annual sale is on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 January, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm, rain or shine. A great variety of high quality, excess, and duplicate donated books will be available at bargain prices, many priced at $1.00 or less. Head along to enjoy the charms of Māpua village and stock up for your summer reading pleasure.
Some plumbing ttings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the ttings for several hours.
Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you ush a mugful of water from your drinking-water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing ttings. We recommend this simple precaution for all households, including those on public and private water supplies. Everybody should try to save water whenever they can so you could collect the small amount you ush from the taps and use it for something else like watering plants (but not the veggie garden).
If you have a rainwater supply, ushing taps won’t help. You need to check your roof and guttering for materials that may contain metals that could contaminate the water: lead ashing, lead-headed nails, and lead paint, for example. These should be replaced if you nd them.
Consultation closes 31 March 2020. We’re reviewing the way we manage Moutere/Waimea Ward parks and reserves, and we need your help to make sure these public spaces suit locals and visitors now and in the future. Over the next few months, we’ll be asking you to tell us which reserves you use regularly, what you love about them, and any changes you would like to see to the way they are used or managed. The most important thing we want to know is: What’s your vision for their future?
Have your say: Visit tasman.govt.nz/feedback for more information.
Current applications for alcohol licences, including information on how to object, are advertised on our website.
There are lots of simple ways you can conserve water –and every drop helps.
Find more ways to save water at tasman.govt.nz/link/water-tips.
KEEP
Hams, turkeys and chickens were accepted with delight at the Mad Butchers Ham and Turkey Triples Tournament which was held at the Mapua Bowling Club on Monday, 9 December.
Sixteen teams from around the Nelson area competed on the day. The results were incredibly close with all three of the top teams winning 4 games, so a countback of ends decided the winners.
The 1st place team of Barbara McGregor, Dianne Potts and Kristine Greaney from United Bowling Club went home with a large ham each for their efforts. In second place, and each receiving a turkey, was David Merritt’s team from Stoke Bowling Club. Ian, Peter and Pauline Inwood from United went home with a chicken in each hand. Errol Beattie, tournament organiser for the Mapua Bowling Club, handed out the prizes and thanked Dan from the Mad Butcher in Stoke for his generous sponsorship of the popular bowls tournament.
