The Guardian - 18 January 2023

Ann Daniels and Reverend Janet Marsh outside St. Andrews Church on High Street preparing for visiting Turkish Refugee Families. Find out more on page 3.

Delicious mid-summer quilts in Motueka

The annual quilt exhibition is to be held again at the Tasman Bible Church, corner of Aporo and Williams Roads, Tasman, from Thursday 19th January to Saturday 21st January.

The Guest Exhibitor this year is Gourmet Quilter, SusanClaire Mayfield from Eketahuna.

Susan-Claire Mayfield has been quilting since the seventies. When asked to teach at a local quilting store, Susan-Claire decided to prepare her own patterns for the class. The designs and patterns were popular and quilter’s asked for more – and so the pattern designing began. Susan-Claire has many designs now and her own studio in her home in the country, in New Zealand, and she loves it.

Susan-Claire has developed the Gourmet Quilter theme as she says “Quilting is Delicious”.

One of SusanClaire’s fabulous quilts.

Susan-Claire has exhibited in New Zealand, United Kingdom and now USA. She has presented and tutored and still finds time to design and make quilts. Her quilts have featured in USA Roadshows, UK exhibitions and

How much money is needed for retirement?

European, Australian and New Zealand magazines.

Included in the exhibition are 120 small ‘Brown Challenge’ quilts from Aotearoa Quilters and quilts made by quilters from Marlborough,

Motueka, Nelson and Golden Bay.

This will include a ‘Butterfly Quilt’ made by talented Motueka Quilter, Heather McOnie.

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A Welcome Mat for visiting Turkish Refugee families

beach, the Waterslide, Blueberry picking, the Lego and Art Gallery, Jester House, Rare Creations, Rabbit Island and Connings Corner. The church families are billeting the guests and also helping with produce and finances.

“The response from local Motueka businesses has been amazing with many

The Welcome Mat has been organised for visiting Turkish refugee families.

businesses supporting the initiative with products and activities,” says Ann.

Mini buses to transport the guests are being provided by Nelson Building Society, Bowater Toyota and Talleys. Countdown, New World, The Warehouse, Moutere Strawberries, Frasers Orchard and Victoria Gardens have all provided product or vouchers in support.

Evening meals will be shared at St. Andrew’s church hall. A menu

for each evening meal has been devised by Serdar’s wife, Sidika, who is a qualified food nutritionist. She with others will be cooking each evening.

According to Muslim practices meat must be processed under Halal conditions and this has been ensured with thanks to R & J Hovenden Homekill Ltd. for butchery and storage of meat. Also thanks to Hotel Motueka for the free use of their spit roast.

“Our belief is that this visit, which is, as far as we know, the first

of its kind in NZ, will be a rewarding and enriching experience for everyone involved”, says Reverend Janet Marsh, “In today’s world where there’s so much division, it’s a vital step to make a difference and build on our common bonds”.

If anyone would like to join in with one of the evening meals, please contact Ann Daniels on 0274223310 or Rev. Janet Marsh on 0220770900, at least a day ahead if possible for catering purposes.

A Welcome Mat is being put out for a group of Turkish refugees who are visiting Motueka for four days, arriving on Thursday 19th January.

St. Andrews Motueka

Uniting Church is hosting this unique group which comprises 15 refugee families (over 50 individuals, including children of all ages) from around New Zealand. The individuals and families have recently arrived from Turkey where political changes have forced them to leave their homeland to keep their families safe.

The idea was first proposed to Ann Daniels by Serdar, a Muslim man from Christchurch who was born in Turkmenistan,

but educated in Turkey.

“Serdar rang and put the idea to me to check my response. I was very excited by the idea and told our Minister Janet Marsh who was unreservedly enthusiastic. Serdar’s idea was to give these families, and especially the children, a taste of the welcome and friendly hospitality he has experienced on several holidays in our lovely town,” says Ann.

The families are coming from both North and South Islands. Serdar needed help to identify all the families, and an inter-faith organisation, Pearl of the Islands Foundation, became involved. It also has become a major sponsor of the airfares.

Over the four days, the families have a busy itinerary with visits to Moutere Strawberries, Golden Bay and Pupu Springs, Riwaka Resurgence, Kaiteriteri

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Motueka South School principal Michael Harrison, Kim Rieter and Adrienne Fry of Salvation Army and Motueka New World owner Nicola Hollyer.

the ultimate top up and will go into the food bank over Christmas,” say the pair.

It was trolley chaos at New World Motueka late last year when three lucky winners of Motueka South School’s Grocery Grab raffle set about collecting as many products as possible in their allocated time.

First place winner Mike Tooker kindly donated his prize to our local Salvation Army giving Kim Rieter and Adrienne Fry 120 seconds to grab as many groceries as possible for the charity.

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Second place’s Ngaire Piggott together with her trolley pusher Jo Randell had impressive pace on as they motored around the store in 90 seconds.

Third place Pam Boyes and her granddaughter concluded the grab with their 30 second dash.

Motueka South School’s Principal Michael Harrison was on-site and says the school is “exceptionally grateful” to Motueka New World for their support.

Funds from the raffle will be used to support the school with the development of a bike track and the purchase of bikes.

Beryl Whitaker Blenheim “We spent Christmas with family in Christchurch”

Wayne Whitaker Blenheim “Discovered Ward Beach, near Seddon, great for walking and discovery”

Phil Lister Upper Moutere “The same as usual”

Lizzy Brown Christchurch “Came to Kaiteriteri with family”

Pam Boyes and her grand-daughter Samantha Stobie enjoyed their 30 second dash.

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The Islander has undergone an extensive refurbishment— including a repaint in the company livery, updated interior and full ‘glass-panel’ instrumentation including weather radar and 2-way passenger intercom.

Golden Bay Air has recently added a nine passengerseat Britten Norman Islander to its fleet, increasing the availability of seats for customers on its flights.

Based in Takaka, Golden Bay Air has

provided essential air transport services for the remote community of Golden Bay in North-west Nelson since 2006.

The aircraft is now operating on the company’s TakakaWellington scheduled

service, supplementing their 8 seat Airvan and 6 seat Seneca on that route.

It will also be used on routes between Takaka-KarameaNelson serving the Heaphy Track and Abel Tasman National

Park, and it will also be available for freight and charter work.

Golden Bay Air Chief Executive Richard Molloy says, “This is a good time to expand, with Covid mostly behind us and travellers returning.

We had been on the look-out for an aircraft that will allow us to add more seats to our services, but that also has the versatility we need for all the different types of flying that we do”.

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handle both short, unsealed airstrips and flights into international airports. It also allows a combination of passengers and freight to be loaded, for example mountainbikers and their bikes for the Heaphy Track.

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Since November, the demand for seats has been consistently high and Richard says they are filling their extra capacity with ease. ”We schedule two flights per day on most days until the end of March, decreasing to one flight per day thereafter”, says Richard, “We switch between aircraft depending on passenger loadings and the weather on the day.”

Enquiries about Golden Bay Air and bookings can be made to info@goldenbayair. co.nz or 0800 588 885.

Golden Bay Air is excited to have added this Britten Norman Islander to its fleet.

A Charming Occasion at Ngatimoti

To celebrate on Nelson’s Anniversary Day, Monday 30th January, three acclaimed musicians will be performing at St. James Church, Waiwhero Road, Ngatimoti.

The three musicians are Caitlin Welsh from Golden Bay, Juliet Ayre – a Nelson-based violinist, and Jyoshna La Trobe – a New Zealand singer songwriter and ethnomusicologist.

Caitlin is an international musician and singer song-writer who plays piano, guitar, sitar, and flutes. She leads mantra and kiirtans. Juliet plays with the Nelson Symphony and Marlborough Civic orchestras and has been teaching music for over 20 years.

Jyoshna, who is currently based in Ireland,

has put out over 30 music albums and will be launching her latest album - Unity Hours IV – at the event. Her original music ranges from intimate devotional love songs to her singer/songwriter style. She has worked as a solo artist and in groups, collaborating with local musicians in Brazil, India, London, and of late Ireland.

Many of her music compositions are devotional songs and kiirtan or ‘chanting the name of the divine’. Her research into the background of kiirtan led her to Rarh in India, the homeland of the kiirtan tradition. There she spent five years 2005-2010 documenting the Rarhi traditional kiirtan performances. Her own kiirtan compositions are a blend of western singer/songwriter genres and Rarh devotional music. She

will also be performing at the Evolve Festival at Founders Heritage Park in Nelson on 27th-29th January.

Harideva, a Motueka Valley resident, has organised the event. He has been very impressed with the performances by these three musicians and wanted to bring them to St. James Church at Ngatimoti because “…the acoustics of the church are excellent.”

The concert is at 2.30pm – 4.30pm which includes afternoon tea, and tickets can be purchased for $15 from Floral Affaire, 166 High St, Motueka.

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A fabulous concert is planned at St James Church in Ngatimoti on Nelson Anniversary Day.

Dealing with Disclosures Workshops

Last year Women’s Support Motueka (WSM) ran the first full ‘Dealing with Disclosures’ workshop programme, which consisted of six hours of education over three nights. A disclosure is when someone tells you they have been harmed.

The workshops covered Disclosures and how family violence affects people differ-

ently; How trauma affects the brain and how symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) present in people who have been harmed; how to create and respect boundaries with the person who disclosed and why these boundaries are so important; and how to refer people on for further support.

The workshops were attended by several different community

TDC asks to ‘Do The Right Thing’

Tasman District Council is asking everyone visiting coastal and estuary areas to be mindful of preserving the biodiversity of these areas and what effect their actions might have on their environment. Recently, significant damage has been discovered at a planting site which is part of our Waimea Delta Wetland Enhancement project.

“Unfortunately, this is not an isolated event’” says Tim O’Connell, TDC Communications Officer, “In recent months we have also seen similar damage occurring to Kuawa sedgeland also located around the enhancement area.”

Elsewhere in the District, community concerns have also been raised around vehicles operating in close proximity to significant shorebird nesting areas, particularly in Golden Bay/ Mohua.

The Waimea Delta damage appears to have been caused by ATV/ quad bikes being driven through the plantings.

“It is possible that this particular incident might have been an

connectors who have said the training has been essential to their work. The workshops are aimed at anyone in the community who would benefit from

knowing how to handle disclosures of harm. People who could benefit are social service providers, hairdressers/barbers, bartenders, WINZ case managers, students, social workers, teachers/educators (ECE, primary, secondary, and tertiary), medical professionals (Nurses, GPS, Pharmacists, Hospital staff and Midwives), support staff, community workers, religious leaders, police, lawyers, and of course the general public (friends

and whanau are often the first to be disclosed to). Anyone who is interested is welcome to join.

The workshops provided a safe environment for the participants to ask questions and practice scenarios related to disclosures of harm. In addition, the participants left with a 40 page workbook containing all relevant information from the workshops with a ‘go to’ page where the most cru-

cial referral information is located. The ‘go to’ pages reduce the stress of receiving a disclosure and allow the participants to focus on what is most important, helping the distressed person.

“We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our participants who want more workshops in the future. WSM is proud to provide this service to our community and looks

forward to holding more in 2023,”says

Mikayla Cahill, WSM Community Engagement Coordinator,

“Thank you all for your ongoing support and keep an eye out for our next round of disclosure workshops soon by checking our website and our Facebook and Instagram pages.”

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accidental occurrence or that the damage happened while riding in darkness. Nonetheless, actions like this derail the hard work that we and others within the community have put in to rejuvenate the area. As well as creating a thriving wetland, we want to ensure the Waimea Delta is a safe environment for the wildlife making a home there,” says Tim.

The site has been selected by several experts as having huge potential for restoring habitat for marsh birds including the critically endangered matuku (Australasian bittern).

“We appreciate that the Inlet area offers opportunities to explore and appreciate the special aspects of Tasman’s natural environment. However, we want to remind people to ‘doing the right thing’ and act responsibly when accessing the estuary.

Please – take care of what’s beneath your feet when walking through the vicinity of the enhancement area, refrain from using vehicles and watch for signage indicating vulnerable spots.”

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SATURDAY 21TH JANUARY SPEEDWAY

Look for a Book

Monday 16 Jan – Friday 3 February

Pick up and return your entry form at the Motueka Library and look for hidden books in local shop windows in High Street.

Games and Building Bricks for Children

Thursdays 5 Jan – 2 Feb, 11am - 12pm

Arts & Crafts for Children

Tuesdays 10-31 Jan, 11am - 12pm

Classic Board Games for Adults

Monday 16 Jan & 23 Jan, 2pm - 4pm

Adults are invited to bring a friend or meet new people while playing Catan, Chess, Scrabble, Yatzee and Risk at the Library.

New Year Booksale

9-28 Jan, Bargains galore for all ages.

Dungeon Dwellers, Friday 20 Jan, 4pm - 6pm

If you enjoy dungeon and dragon adventures, this is for you, a fantasy role playing game suitable for teens and adults.

Bead Jewellery Workshop for Adults & Teens

Wednesday 18 January, 1pm - 3pm

Create bracelets, necklaces, anklets and earrings with lovely beads, for teens and adults. Free.

Wellby Talking Café

Wednesday 18 January, 10am - 11.30am

Barbara Glass – Author Talk about Dragon Books

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Protecting Nelson Lakes’

alpine lakes from ‘lake snow’

alga. It floats just below the surface and is hard to detect unless it multiplies in a bloom. When it’s not blooming, people won’t even know there’s contamination though the alga will be present.

“We’re asking people to ‘Check, Clean, Dry’ any clothing and gear that comes into contact with freshwater between every waterway and every waterbody every time in Nelson Lakes and in other areas to protect their water quality and aquatic life.”

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The Department of Conservation is asking visitors to Nelson Lakes National Park this summer to help to protect its pristine alpine lakes from an alga that causes mucus-like ‘lake snow’.

The microscopic alga Lindavia that causes the sticky mucus-like substance known as ‘lake snow’ is in the park’s Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoroa. DOC wants to prevent it being spread to Rotomairewhenua/ Blue Lake, Rotomaninitua/ Lake Angelus and Rotopòhueroa /Lake Constance and to alpine tarns.

Rotomairewhenua is thought to have the clearest freshwater in the world. To help safeguard the lake and other lakes, hut war-

dens are at the busy Blue Lake Hut over the summer peak visitor season to speak to trampers about preventing the spread of Lindavia and other aquatic pests.

Shep Joice, who grew up in Saint Arnaud, started as DOC Blue Lake Hut Warden in December. Volunteer wardens will also be rostered at the hut until Easter.

Rotomairewhenua and Rotopòhueroa are tapu/sacred to Ngãti Apa ki te Rã Tò iwi, and people are asked not to touch the water in these lakes to uphold their mauri/life force and pureness.

“The Blue Lake hut wardens are talking with visitors about respecting the sacredness of Rotomairewhenua and

Rotopòhueroa lakes by not touching the water or swimming in these lakes,” says DOC Community Ranger Sandra Wotherspoon. “People shouldn’t wash or put anything in the lakes, including not filling drink bottles. This will also help protect Blue Lake’s outstanding water clarity from being ruined by lake snow.”

NIWA testing found the water clarity at Blue Lake in Nelson Lakes National Park is among the highest in the world, with 63m visibility – optically pure.

“Already this summer, there have been up to 50 people staying at the hut and campsite some nights - both international and Kiwi trampers, “ says Sandra, “Shep has been really happy

so far with the respect and understanding trampers are showing for the lakes.”

Trampers are asked to make sure all gear has been cleaned and is completely dry before swimming or taking water from Lake Angelus and other tarns. There are no known control or eradication methods for Lindavia, so preventing its spread is a priority.

“As Lindavia is a microscopic organism, it can be spread to a new area in just one drop of water,” says Sandra Wotherspoon. “Clothing, boots, drink bottles and swimming, tramping and fishing gear could harbour Lindavia. It could then be washed out when entering a different lake or river.

“Lindavia is a tricky

Lake snow hangs under the water and can be a nuisance by sticking to fishing gear, boats, motors, and people. It’s not known how Lindavia will affect the ecology and health of the lakes. It is not toxic to humans or livestock and poses no risk from food sourced from the lakes.

Lindavia was brought into New Zealand accidentally and is in a few lakes in Otago, Canterbury and Waikato. In the upper South Island, it was identified in the Buller River in 2019 and then in Lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa. It is also in Lake Tennyson in Molesworth Recreation Reserve and Nelson’s Maitai reservoir.

Only small amounts of lake snow have been seen in the Rotoiti and Rotoroa lakes to date, with Lindavia having been in the lakes a relatively short time.

Blue Lake at Nelson Lakes National Park.

Wow….a bigger than ever show this year with entertainment from as far away as Dunedin. It’s certainly going to be an action packed day with something for everyone, locals and visitors, young and old!

The Golden Bay A & P show continues to be the largest annual event in the Bay and it’s a full-on job for the small and aging team to organize. Our show Executive committee have all been busy over the festive season finalising entries, preparing catalogues, collating prizes, organising trade stands, sorting prize money, chasing trade stand vendors and working with the entertainment and promotions sub-committee while at the same time dealing with a myriad of phone and email messages.

The hardworking, dedicated A&P Show Committee behind Golden Bay’s largest annual event.

In the week prior to the show our full committee and local volunteers gather at the show grounds to prepare the produce booth, sheep pens, shearing stands, horse jumps, trade stand allotments, sound systems and a hundred other tasks. After the show the same team will dismantle and store the equipment ready for next year.

The executive committee is; Patron – Clive Bird, President - Duncan McKenzie, Vice President - Noel Baigent, Secretary Jean Wedderburn, Treasurer Daphne Woods, and members Jim Nalder, Averill Grant and Tina Delceg.

The horse events are coordinated by Chief Steward and long term committee member Anne McKenzie, ably assisted by the President Duncan McKenzie.

Riders are looking forward to the

‘Two Fence Challenge” a popular horse jumping event.

Golden Bay A & P Show

OUR 125TH YEAR SATURDAY 21ST JANUARY 2023

The Cattle are back this year with over 40 entries so far….happy cows too that don’t mind being touched. There are several sheep and many goats entered.

Sheep shearing competitions will run all day.

Nicola Wells manages the Produce booth and her team will be working late on Friday night ensuring the booth is set up to display the exhibits to the best advantage. The produce booth is where you’ll find the baking, preserves, fruit, vegetables, floral arrangements, home crafts, photography, children’s section, home brewing and cheeses. There’s also a huge LEGO table here too for kids to build stuff and display their creations – open all day after judging finishes.

Don’t miss the Poultry Shed adjacent to the booth where you’ll be impressed by the various array of fowls, roosters and ducks (you will find it easy to find if you stop and listen for the roosters crowing).

There are over 100 businesses and organisations operating trade stands and entertaining the crowds at various locations around the grounds. This is the largest trade stand venue at any Top of the South show.

There’s also plenty of food and drink to choose from. There’s sit-down morning and afternoon tea as well as a full country style lunch and dessert available in the Recreation Centre Function room.

Scattered elsewhere around the grounds are many varieties of food stalls and coffee outlets to tempt all tastes, including healthy options. Mr Whippy can’t come this year but Ice creams will be on sale at the Secretary’s Office. Chilled water is also available here.

The Historic ‘Brownies Inn’, our on-site licenced premise, is open all day if you’re feeling thirsty, need a snack or a bit of shade.

Wood chopping events will take place over the course of the day with a Chainsaw Competition at 12 noon.

Golden Bay A & P Show

This year’s entertainment includes:

The Takaka Citizens Band with a history reaching back over 130 years. They have played at every show since 1897 and will lead the Grand Parade.

The Motueka Highland Pipe Band will be performing at various times and locations around the grounds.

Nationally acclaimed dancing and singing trio ‘The Starlets’ will perform two 1hour shows at midday and again mid-afternoon.

A FREE ‘Kids play zone’ includes Bouncy castles, Obstacle courses, Slides, Bubble machines and Face painting. There’ll also be a Circus workshop and Hula Hooping.

For the bigger kids there are Giant games and all the way from Dunedin is Wild South Entertainment with their Mechanical Bull ‘Bucky’ and Slippery Pig ‘Piggles’.

Sturgeons Amusements will be here too – forever popular and supporting our show continuously for over 70 years.

The Wood Chops features up to 20 axemen with a good field of women axers. They will be competing for trophies in the standing, underhand, butcher block and cross cut saw events. At 12noon the Stihl v Husqvarna masters will challenge for the annual ‘Glenn Page’ chainsaw trophy.

There’s a ‘Digger competition’ for machine operators wishing to pit their skills against rival excavator operators and companies

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A free Kids Play Zone is always a huge hit with youngsters.

Don’t miss entertainment from The Starlets.

Learn Hula Hooping and Circus Skills at the show.

Golden Bay A & P Show

Northwest Vintage Machinery have a huge display of mobile and static engines. A 1902 Vintage Traction Engine is coming to the show this year, it’s almost as old as the Grandstand! This Traction Engine draws a crowd wherever it goes says it’s owner, Rai Valley farmer Tim Harvey.

“It’s only when you have these machines out in the public to show how they actually work that people get more of an appreciation of the engineering skills that went into building them and to see what they can do. They are remarkable machines”

The Takaka Fire Brigade will be there with one of their appliances and FENZ are bringing a Pigeon Valley Museum Exhibit and an interactive fire escape challenge.

Bay Art Supreme Winner ‘Zombie Hunter’ – Brian Cooper’s truck will be in front of the Grandstand with props and dress up items for fun photo shots.

Admire an impressive array of vintage machinery including a 1902 Vintage Traction Engine.

The highlight of the show is the GRAND PARADE which kicks off at 1pm. The parade is traditionally led

by the Takaka Citizen’s Band but this year due to falling numbers and increased age the Band will play in a static position as the prize-winning horses, cattle, goats and pets enter the ring displaying their winning ribbons.

The parade also showcases participating vintage tractors, collectable cars, motorcycles and also the latest vehicles available on the market today.

1946 Golden Bay A&P Show Grand Parade.

Golden Bay A & P Show

OUR 125TH YEAR SATURDAY 21ST JANUARY 2023

Immediately after the Grand Parade, the Tasman District Council Mayor [Tim King] will declare our 125th Show officially open followed by the ceremonial reopening of the once historic Grandstand.

The grandstand has been the shows focal point for over a hundred years and it’s great to have it back with some of its former glory.

Following this, Golden Bay’s ‘Vaulties’ vaulting team will perform gymnastics on horseback. Do not miss this entertaining spectacle.

Another great spectacle follows with the equestrian ‘Two fence challenge’, an elimination event which pitches riders and horses against fellow competitors to see who can jump the highest obstacle.

Gymnastic’s on horseback, the talented “Vaulties” in action.

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A step back in time; how the Victorian style Grandstand used to look back in the day.

Sturgeon’s will be bringing their iconic old fashioned Merry Go Round to this years show.

Golden Bay A & P Show

Programme of Events

8 am - 5 pm Horse and Pony events in Main ring and rear field

9 am – 3 pm Sheep shearing competitions

9 am – 5 pm Wood chopping events / Chainsaw competition 12 noon

9.30 am sharp Booth closes for judging (photos/wine/flowers/fruit/veges/crafts/ baking)

10.00 – 11.00 amCattle, Sheep & Poultry judging

11.00 – 11.30 amGoat judging

11 – 1.00 pm Digger competition at the TG Contracting site (see Map)

11.00 – 12 noonTakaka Citizens Band & Motueka Highland Pipe Band melodies

11.30 am Booth reopens

12 noon – 1.00 pmThe Starlets – song and dance trio

1.00 pm Grand Parade

1.45 pm Show official opening/Grandstand reopening/Royal Award

2 pm The Vaulties – gymnastics on horseback

2 - 3 pm The Starlets – song and dance trio

2.15 pm Two Fence Challenge - elimination horse jump

Farewell Spit Tours

Pre-entry tickets to the show are available from the Nelson Building Society in Nelson, Richmond, Motueka and Takaka at $10.00 each.

Pre-entry ticket holders have access to free parking on the soccer field at the rear of show ground, via Park Avenue (as shown on the back of the tick-

Tickets on the day are $15.00 at the Show Gate. Children under 15 yrs are free. Gates open from 8am with free parking via Dodsons Road.

The Golden Bay A & P Show wishes to thank all the many volunteers who prepare the grounds and help in so many other ways. Without volunteers the show would simply not happen.

We also thank the many sponsors who generously support our show each year plus the Golden Bay Lions Club who man the gates each year, Hobie One-Kenobie who will take care of the parking and Fulton Hogan who take care of traffic management.

Farewell Spit Tours Spit Tours

A & P

Health & Safety is of paramount importance and the A&P Assn operates under the guidelines of ‘Health & Safety at Work Act 2015’.

First Aid is available in the ‘St John Room’ at the top of the hill.

EFTPOS is available inside the Shared Recreation Facility

The final word - “Please do not bring your dog to the show. The Golden Bay Recreation Park is a Tasman District Council ‘No dog’ area. Thank you”.

If you need to know anything more about the show please contact the show Secretary: Jean Wedderburn (03) 5259142 or goldenbayshow@gmail.com.

Check our Facebook page for regular updates and info www.facebook.com/goldenbayaandpshow/

On show day the Secretary or A&P committee member will be available in the Keith Page Hall, across the road by the Grandstand.

Local Show Jumping Champions in Christchurch

Motueka Pony Club excelled in the recent South Island Show Jumping Championships.

The two day event was hosted by Eyreton Pony Club in Christchurch on 10th and 11th January.

Pony club teams from all over the South Island competed and Motueka Pony Club came fifth out of the 26 teams.

The championship competition comprises five different Show Jumping courses. Teams are made up of two senior riders – 21 years and under, two

intermediate riders –16 years and under, and two junior riders – 13 years and under.

Each team scores points according to placings and clear rounds. Motueka Pony Club was represented by Tasmin NelsonKnauf and Sam Borcovsky – 105cm riders; Lauren Wood and Riley NelsonKnauf -95cm riders; Isabel Claringbold and draft rider from View Hill PC Jazmin Hadfield – 85cm riders.

Well done Motueka Pony Club riders.

Local teen Riley Nelson-Knauf on her horse Jasper clearing a double jump at the South Island Show Jumping Championships in Christchurch.

NBS Open - Golf Results

Bowls - Two Day Open Triples Results

Results of the Nelson Pine Industries and AbelTasman. com sponsored Two Day Open Triples bowling tournament held last Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th January 2023

much improved and again 4 games were completed.

The highest qualifier on day one was the team of Chris Aldred, Caroline Wadswoth, Mike Carter with 4 wins.

5th Peter Cromwell, Al Dudley, Steve Fergusson from the Motueka Club with 21/2 wins, 20 ends, 40 points

Division 2

Last week saw the running of our biggest tournament of the year, the NBS Open. Once again this attracted players from far and wide and the field consisted of over 170 players.

Unfortunately the weather played a big part and Saturday dawned to a rather flooded golf course after the 100 plus mm of rain in the proceeded two days.

Those of us who have been involved in the tournament for many years could not remember the last time we had to cancel a day’s play through weather. However the good news was that

play was possible on the Sunday so the event was reduced to a one day event.

The Major winners were

Best Gross

David Zohrab 70

Mens Best Nett

Chris Rae 78

Ladies Best Nett

Keriana Scott 69

A Grade Men

Best Nett

Mike Inwood 68

2nd Nett Jesse Phillips 70

Best Gross Blair Bavin 71

Nick Van Leeuwen 72

B Grade Men

Best Nett

Bernie Hedges 71

2nd Nett

Steven French 71

Best Gross

Gary Oldham 81

2nd Gross Geoff Barclay 81

C Grade Men

Best Nett

Farran Inglis 68

2nd Nett

Ian Pugh 74

Best Gross Glen Pettigrew 86

2nd Gross

Wayne Barcus 92

Ladies

Best Nett

Donna Mitchell 70

2nd Nett

Carol Versfeld 71

Best Gross

Debbie Smith 81

2nd Gross

Natalee Reed 86

There were numerous other prizes both for place getters and for novelty prizes.

Once again the club thanks NBS for their long standing and generous support of our club. We really value our association with them.

Riwaka was the host club this year but unfortunately due to the weather conditions it was decided to play both sections for the 2 days on the Motueka Bowling Club greens.

Results from day one decided which of the 24 teams competing, qualified for sections 1 & 2.

Saturday was a bit wet for playing lawn bowls but this did not dampen the enthusiasm and the 4 games were completed with the help of wet weather gear.

The weather on Sunday was

Results from Day 2

Division 1

1st Chris Aldred, Caroline Wadswoth, Mike Carter from the Stoke Club with 4 wins, 26 ends, 58 points

2nd Paul Baken, Joe Trenker, Suzie Dodson from the Stoke Club with 3 wins, 23 ends, 48 points

3rd Di Potts, Neville Scott, Christine Greaney from United Club with 3 wins, 23 ends, 47 points

4th Barry Chinnery, Maurice Dodson, Steve Ford from the Motueka & Richmond Club with 21/2 wins, 20 ends 46 points

1st Nicki Reed, Greg Reed, Bill Rothwell from the Stoke Club with 4 wins, 29 ends, 63 points

2nd Ted Overson, Rex Lankshear, Alan Wright, from the Motueka Club with 31/2 wins, 23 ends, 39 points

3rd Nevill Turner, Helen Guiney, Janis Reynolds, from the Stoke Club with 3 wins, 21 ends, 37 points

4th Monica Kennedy, Gavin Sparks, Helen White from the Richmond Club with 3 wins, 19 ends, 50 points

2nd Gross

Left to right Chris Rae, Keriana Scott, David Zohrab

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street The Shed- Every Wednesday 10 am More Info phone 0279214074

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757

BETTER BREATHERS CLASSMOTUEKA is back on for 2023! Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held on Mondays, 11.30am – 12.30pm, at the functional fitness room, Motueka Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. $5 per class. Car park entry to the class available. For more information, please contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 027 5267675 or email asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 444 4708

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

COMMUNITY HOUSE Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust (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

COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson, 102 Hardy STreet, 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

GATEWAYTO YOUR WELLBEING The Shed is open Mon- Friday 10-2pm 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

GREYPOWERMOTUEKA 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 - Monday & Wednesday 1.15 - 3pm. All Welcome. Contact Jude 027 3244226 Motueka Seniors Hub 10 Pah St.

INDOOR BOWLS at Mapua Hall, the 3rd and last Fridays of the month. Bowls at 2pm followed by “bring a plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcome. $3. Mapua Friendship Club. Contact Val 035403685.

JUSTICE OF THEPEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Cafe, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am - 12 noon

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KNIT & NATTER Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359 All Welcome

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 0273366300

MOTUEKA ELYSIUM FOR WIDOWS & WIDOWERS meets Mondays 9.30am at Muses Cafe, High Street for coffee & chat, friendship & support. Ph Carol 5285027.

MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS 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 Jana 528 4355

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd and 4th Thursday every month 1-3pm. St Andrews lounge. 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOYLIBRARY Motueka District Toy Library on 44 Pah st. Open 10am11:30am Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturday 10am - 12pm. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages

MOTUEKA COASTAL BUS service operates Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, leaves Motueka i-SITE at 9.30am to Tasman & Mapua, then Richmond CBD & the Aquatic Centre, returns 1pm. Return fare Motueka to Richmond CBD $10. Pre-booking essential via Motueka i-SITE 03 528 6543

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP Walks every Thursday. For information contact our Secretary at secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com, 0212640403 and check our website www.motueka50pluswalkers. org.nz

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). Contact 022 6822 373 to book a ride / mapuawheels@gmail. com, 24hrs notice required.

NELSON ASTHMA SOCIETY Better Breathers Class Motueka is back on! Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Warf Road, Mondays at 11:30am - 12:30pm. $5 per class. Contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 03 544 1562 or email asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz

NVCPRACTICEGROUPS (2) starting in Motueka

Thursday October 2022 – 1pm contact Vikki Lee at vikkijlee@gmail.com and 7pm contact Margaret

McCallum at margaret@margaretmccallum.com.

Koha for use of space

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

REBUSMOTUEKA Next meeting will be Friday 17th

Febuary 2023

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.

RED CROSSSHOPMOTUEKA Community House, Decks reserve. We sell clean clothing and household linen. Open 10-2pm Mon-Fri. All welcome. Donations much appreciated. CLOSED from December 20th untill 9th January

RUMMIKUB Thursdays 1 - 4pm friendly group includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359

RUM MORRIS DANCERS. Light hearted musicians and dancers. 7pm Tuesday at the Lower Moutere Scout Den. Embrace your inner unicorn with these delightful people. rummorris@gmail.com.

SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust, Contact us today. Housing@GHT.CO.NZ, ph:03-5457100

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.

THEDOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKINGGROUP

Meeting on Thursdays at 9AM by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 min, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people! Phone: 03 528 8358 This month it will be an informal social get together.

TOASTMASTERSMOTUEKA Resuming 1st Febuary 2023. Toastmasters Motueka meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St, Motueka. 6.45pm start. Gain speaking confidence, friendly environment. More info, Ph Sierra 027 844 4765 or Peter 027 746 8311

WALK 4 HEALTH Every wednesday 10am, at Mot Community Garden, 30 min walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Contact 027 930 5310 or welontrack@gmail.com

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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

Antiques

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

Arborist

ALL TREE CARE Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 or 027 494 8028

Dentures

N EW DEN T URES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

Death Notices

HITC H ENS RIC HAR D HEN RY ( D ICK)

Peacefully with his family at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital on 21 December 2022, Aged 91 Years. Dearly loved husband of Diana, much loved Father and Father-in-law of Brent and Wendy, Lynne and Brett Fisher, David and Carla, Darryl, Christopher, Anita and Angela. Proud Granddad of all his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. A private celebration of his life has been held. Special thanks to all the sta at Jack Inglis for the loving care of Dick.

Funerals

JOHN ANTON BR A DLEY Died 12.12.22

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on 25th January 2023 at St Barnabas church Main Road, Stoke. It will also be live streamed on Youtube at the St Barnabas Stoke site.

In Memorium

ALLIN CAMPBELL COOK

28.12.22 Cam - A talented builder. Cam loved his family, he was very proud of the home he built. Cam loved dancing and the friendships. Thank you for the good times. Peace be with you. Jenny xx

Situations Vacant

CLEANING FAIRY WANTED

1/2Hrs 2x times a Month

Storage

TASMAN Storage units available from $6.20pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

Situations Vacant

New World Motueka currently have the following vacancies

Deli Assistant -Full time

Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am to 7.00pm

• acking and presentation of food products

• xcellent customer ser ice

• aintaining high standards within the epartment

• omplying with our ood ontrol lan

• a e food preparation skills

• e able to work in a team and independently

Baker’s Assistant -Full time

Tuesday to Saturday 5.00am to 2.00pm

• ssisting with the production of bread

• igh le el of customer ser ice

• aintaining high standards within the epartment

• omplying with our ood ontrol lan

• acking and presentation of baked food products

• read slicing and packaging

If you believe you have the right stu for these positions, please complete an application form, available from Customer Services, and provide your CV for consideration.

Email directly Motueka.HR@newworld-si.co.nz

Applications close 30/01/23

Checkout Supervisor

A position has become available to join our Checkout leadership team. We are seeking applications from an individual who demonstrates a commitment to excellence in Customer Service. We are looking for a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and always strives for excellence.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• ssisting the department manager in the e cient running of the department

• uper ising and managing checkout staff

• nsuring customer en uiries and complaints are effecti ely managed

• ro iding leadership to ensure our team deli er excellent customer service

• raining of staff

The successful applicant will ideally:

• resent pro en super isory experience in a customer service role

• emonstrate a positi e attitude, attention to detail and a high level of integrity

• ri e high standards within the department

• a e experience with O systems

• ustomer and results focused

ew orld otueka offers a supporti e management structure and personal development opportunities.

If you believe you are the right person for this position, please complete an application form, a ailable from ustomer er ices, and pro ide your CV for consideration. otueka. newworld-si.co.n

Applications close 30/01/23

CLASS 5 TRUCK DRIVER NIGHT SHIFT – MOTUEKA

About the role:

A rare opportunity has become available for an experienced Class 5 Truck Driver to join our Freight Team based at the Talleys Motueka site. Operating one of our Scania R620's, this is a night shift position transporting various food products, mainly around the Marlborough & Tasman regions.

Night shift starting at 6:00 PM

• Pickup and delivery of a variety of frozen, chilled, and ambient freight

Loading and unloading of unit

For this role, you’ll need to:

Hold at minimum a class 5 full license (forklift OSH cert. and F endorsement would be an advantage)

B-train experience would be an advantage

Have a positive can-do attitude and great work ethic

• Be punctual, reliable, and responsible

Be tidy, organised, and well presented

• Be able to work unsupervised and complete duties on time

Be able to work weekends if required

• Have a proactive approach to Health and Safety

Ready to start?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, click the link to submit your resume and cover letter or contact Darrell Askew at Darrell.Askew@talleys.co.nz or 021 451 763 to discuss this role further.

Applications close 31st January 2022.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers. Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates will be required to under-go preemployment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.

For Sale

Chilled Foods Assistant Manager

We are looking for enthusiastic, honest, reliable, person to ll this position in our Chilled Foods Department as the Assistant Manager. This is a full-time position.

Duties include:

• ssisting and supporting the hilled oods anager in all areas of the department

• tocking of the free ers and chillers, presentation of products

• ssisting customers as re uired

• aintaining high standards within the epartment

• ompliance with the ood ontrol lan and ealth afety re uirements

• he position does re uire work in a storage ree er to store stock

The successful applicant must:

• a e the ability to ful l the anagers role when re uired

• xcellent computer skills, experience with operating system with an emphasis on in entory control

• a e excellent customer ser ice skills

• how attention to detail

• e able to work in a team and independently ew orld otueka offers a supporti e management structure and personal de elopment opportunities.

If you believe you are the right person for this position, please complete an application form, available from Customer Services, and provide your CV for consideration.

Motueka.HR@newworld-si.co.nz

Applications close 30/01/23

VEHICLE FOR SALE?

If you have a vehicle you don’t need anymore, sell it in The Guardian classifieds.

Registered Nurse

The Doctors Motueka

We are a busy rural general practice with a dynamic extended care team.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our friendly pro-active team. We have position(s) available 3 days a week up to 1.0 FTE with negotiable hours / days of the week for the right candidate(s).

You will have at least 3 years post-grad clinical experience, a can-do attitude, willingness to learn and work together as part of a team and a passion for provision of high-quality healthcare in a primary setting. A current NZNC APC is essential.

Bene ts of working with us include:

Newly renovated practice setting

Supportive environment for extension of RN scope

Opportunity to undertake Post Grad education

Competitive renumeration.

To Apply: For more information or to apply please email CV & Cover Letter to jennifer.cederman@mo.thedoctors.co.nz

Public Notices

Pastor Francis Ghatt

For Sale

Perennial Plants

Garage Sale

MASSIVE GARAGE SALE

Books, toys, games, furniture and more. Saturday 21st 9am til 12pm. 80 Old Warf Road, Motueka.

GARAGE SALE

SATURDAY 21ST

Midday Manoy Street. Books, toys, girls and Womens clothes, brick & brack

ENTERTAINMENT!

Do you have an event coming up? Let everyone know by placing an advert in the classifieds.

Bring your friends for a fun evening.

Tuesday 24 January 7.30pm

All proceeds for The Cadets $3 entry. 6 members per team.

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Great raffle prizes. Meals and bar available.

Annual Quilt Exhibition

Mid-Summer Quilts in Motueka/Tasman

Tasman Bible Church

Dentures

Another Milestone for NZ Conservation

a Field Station for the Trust - Te Whare Whakatã - ‘a hub for cultural and conservation activities and scientific research’. This includes hosting the Blue Carbon

‘Core and Restore’ project to understand the sequestration potential of the area’s extensive seagrass meadows.

The Powhiri is being

held on the evening of Saturday 21st January (630-7pm start) at Te Whare Whakatã.

This will be led by Manawhenau Ki Mohua.

Preparations are underway for the translocation of 100 Pakahã/ Fluttering Shearwater chicks to the Wharariki Ecosanctuary at Cape Farewell. This is double the number of seabirds that were translocated a year ago.

HealthPost Nature Trust with Manawhenua Ki Mohua and Department of Conservation have created a three hectare, predator-proof eco-sanctuary where the seabirds can breed safely on the cliffs and dunes, and other species can flourish.

HealthPost founded the HealthPost Nature Trust in 2017 to lead the restoration of the Wharariki-Onetahu (Farewell Spit) area. In November last year, HealthPost received a commendation in the Regenerating Nature Category, sponsored by Department

of Conservation, at the 20th annual Sustainable Business Awards.

The former Freeman’s cottage at Farewell Spit was renovated and opened two years ago to be

Te Whare Whakatã

A Pakawa Chick