The Guardian - 18 May 2022

TDC’s Dana Wensley steps back from council to undertake new work in reducing New Zealand’s child poverty

After almost six years as a Tasman District Councillor, Dana Wensley is stepping back from her role to devote time to supporting health and wellbeing at two ends of the life spectrum.

Raised in Motueka, Dana was first elected as a Richmond ward councillor in 2016 and re-elected in 2019.

On both occasions, she was the highestpolling councillor candidate with 3,446 and 3,856 votes respectively.

In the current electoral cycle Dana has chaired the Council’s Regulatory Committee and the Community Awards sub-committee.

Dana also sits on the Operations and Strategy and Policy Committees along with the Chief Executive Officer review, Animal Control and Community Grants sub-committees.

Enrolled as a Barrister and Solicitor

to the High Court, Dana has previously worked as a registered nurse, solicitor and a senior research fellow at the University of Otago.

From 2015 - 2019, she has been a legal representative on the National Ethics Advisory Committee and she previously served as community representative on the Hospital Advisory Committee at Nelson Marlborough District Health Board.

In September 2021, her specialist knowledge in this area saw Dana appointed by Health Minister Andrew Little to the End of Life Choice Review Committee which oversees assisted dying in New Zealand. She currently chairs this committee.

In April 2022 Dana accepted a role as researcher for the Child Poverty Action Group - an independent charity founded in 1994, to help create

a future where child poverty is eliminated from Aotearoa.

Dana has been a member of the Child Poverty Action Group for a number of years, and “100% endorses its vision for an Aotearoa in which all children flourish free from poverty.”

Dana also holds a Ph.D. in medical law and ethics from King’s College in London, and has devoted the last few years to promoting health and wellbeing in her various roles at council.

“I stood for council to get increased awareness of how local government affects our health and wellbeing. Issues like air and water quality, transport, housing, land use, and delegations under the Health Act, all have a direct link on health and wellbeing.

“Poverty contributes to ill health, and ill health can generate poverty which particularly impacts children.

Dana Wensley.

I look forward to working with the leading doctors, academics, teachers, health workers, community workers and others who are part of CPAG.

Dana will be based in Auckland as she takes up her new role.

The Council will decide if a by-election is required at its May 19 meeting.

Tasman Mayor Tim King says Dana had made significant and positive contributions to decision-making in both her committee roles and as an advocate for her Richmond constituents.

“During her two terms as a Councillor, Dana has acted with the best interests of her community in mind.”

“Her resignation is a big loss to Tasman but also to local governance – however I appreciate she has a strong desire to make a difference in areas which hold personal significance but also seek to benefit society in general.”

“The empathy and expertise she brings to these roles will offer an invaluable contribution and we wish her well.”

Ignite Students hit the West Coast in style

This year, students on the Ignite Programme graduated the 3-year programme following a final week of awesome adventures based at Te Tai Poutini (West Coast). This final trip helped to cement their learning and development and proved to the instructors just how much the boys have improved across the course of the programme.

The 10 students who attended the final week were exposed to a variety of outdoor activities in the area based just south of Westport, a departure from their earlier experiences which were based closer to home. The activities throughout the programme, a joint initiative between Motueka High School, Whenua Iti and a generous local donor, are aimed to push the students outside of their comfort zones, encourage teamwork, and build their confidence and resilience as they overcome various challenges. This week was no different with cold, dark, high and new experiences all thrown at them!

On day one, the group headed to Westport, spending time together while walking out to the seal colony at Cape Foulwind and then onto the lighthouse. It was a chance for the students to reflect, reconnect with one another and prepare for the final experiences ahead.

Day two was the big adventure for the week. The group headed back inland

to Murchison where the boys had a fantastic opportunity to raft down the mighty Kawatiri (Buller) River which was a real highlight and a new, albeit cold, experience for many.

“My favourite part was definitely the white-water rafting, it’s the most amazing experience I’ve had –it was super good.”

Day three was a day of heights – heading back out to the coast to do some rock climbing and abseiling, which the extensive cliffs along the coastal section near Charleston are ideal for.

On Day 4, the group went caving to explore a section of the dark underground world, followed by some reflection time and smores at the Nile River (yes, there is a Nile River in New Zealand and if you don’t know what smores are you need to find out).

On the final day the group headed back to Whenua Iti where necessary cleaning and unpacking tasks were attended to (a much faster process now they’ve had some practice!) before sharing reflections and celebrating at the end of programme graduation with whanau, staff and supporters.

As a result of the cumulative experience amassed by the students across the three years of the programme, they were able to acknowledge the varying benefits to themselves as individuals that will help in future endeavours and when they head

back to school. This included the development of skillsets that will enable them to pursue and nurture a love of the outdoors:

“I really enjoyed the opportunity to get out and learn, and develop new skills,” and also significant benefits to their social skills, confidence, leadership and teamwork:

“I’ll take away a lot of social resilience, also a lot of leadership skills.”

“I’ve taken away a lot of confidence, and also being able to work with a lot of people now that I don’t think I could have worked with originally.”

This is the second group of students to have completed the 3-year programme which is generously funded by a member of the community to provide a positive stimulus for boys in their crucial mid-teen years. The donor has now attended both Year 11 graduations

and has noted the greatly improved confidence by the participants, their presentations, interaction and overall maturity. This is supported by the reflections made by teachers, parents and the instructors who work with the students.

“I’m really grateful that I’ve been on the Ignite Programme. I hope the other boys get just as much benefit from it as I did.”

Chris Day Cremator Operator

Students on the Ignite programme wrapped up the 3 years with a variety of outdoor activities on the West Coast.

Students tackle the rapids.

Francesca Larsen Cambridge “The Flying Trunk.”

Shano Sutton Motueka “James and the Giant Peach.”

Zara Page Levin “The Secret Garden.”

Jayden Creighton Levin “Hairy Maclary.”

from left; Laksmi Duyvesteyn, Simone Mc Keown and Gail

Front from left;

Matariki calendar for sale

This year’s Maramataka Matariki is very much a celebration. A celebration of Aotearoa’s first national Matariki Public holiday. A celebration of the work of Te Ataarangi across the nation to uplift te reo maori and iwi dialects.

A celebration of the work of Te Ataarangi ki Te Tauihu and its forty (40) year journey working in communities across the Top of the South.

The calendar

“Maramataka Matariki 2022-23” is a fundraising initiative of Te Ataarangi ki Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Maui, the top of the South regional body of Te Ataarangi.

Te Ataarangi was developed in the late 1970’s by Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira and Ngoingoi Pewhairangi. It was designed as a community-based programme utilising the cuisenaire rods (rakau) and spoken language for adult Maori language learning.

All proceeds of the sale of this Maramakaka directly

support Te Ataarangi and the revitalisation of Te Reo Maori programmes across the communities of te Tauihi/ the Top of the South.

This year it is their honour to present the “Maramataka Matariki” series of new artworks focussed on the Matariki constellation that has been created by Robin Slow and gifted by Robin & Rose

Slow to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Te Ataarangi in the Top of the South.

Robin Slow, Mohua based, renowned contemporary Maori artist has embodied his love for the whanau of Te Tauihu, his respect for the kaupapa of te Ataarangi and his drive to share stories from Te Ao Maori with the wider world in this series of art-

Life memberships awarded

The calendar “Maramataka Matariki 2022-23” is a fundraising initiative of Te Ataarangi ki Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Maui, the top of the South regional body of Te Ataarangi.

works “Maramataka Matariki”.

Limited Edition: Orders taken now for May 2022 delivery.

Cost $30 plus postage

To purchase please follow this link - www.tereomaori.org/product/ maramataka-matariki-2022-2023 or please visit www. tereomaori.org and SHOP.

At the Motueka Art Group’s recent AGM members Maureen Harris and Shirley Lunn were awarded Life Memberships.

Maureen first found the group back in 1992 when they were painting outside the Museum. At that time they did not have a regular venue but painted Plein Air- often at Jacaranda House. She soon became a regular member and has been painting watercolours ever

since. Maureen has been a valued part of a wonderful team and has taken on so many roles. She is one of those special people who notices little jobs and quietly gets them done. Her contribution to the group is now officially acknowledged. The Art Group thanks Maureen.

Shirley is one of those amazing people who pops up everywhere.

Her indomitable spirit enables her to join in and have a go.

She is so busy with all her activities that she doesn’t always get to attend art but she is always there at exhibition time taking her responsibilities seriously - well not that type of serious as she is always smiling and making those around her laugh. She has been a member almost as long as Maureen and can tell a few yarns. The group thanks Shirley for being an inspiration to them all.

THINK

WHAT YOU COULD DO WITH THAT EXTRA MONEY IN YOUR POCKET...

Motueka Art Group members Shirley Lunn and Maureen Harris have been awarded Life Memberships.

Wide variety of interests catered for at Seniornet

Mini Art Display@Motueka Library

If you dropped back Page Art, Community Vase of flowers, Loving Motueka Hearts and mini canvases, these are on display now.

Digi Drop in@Motueka Library

Thursday 11am-12pm - Learn quick digital tips & tricks

NZ Music Month@Motueka Library

Monday 23, 30 May 1.30pm-2pm

Listen to Motueka High students perform for NZ Music month

Introducing Tasman Heritage@Motueka Library

After being closed down because of the pandemic, Motueka Seniornet has resumed its interest groups and help and support sessions. They say it was heartening to see the members of the DNA interest group (pictured) turn out for their first meeting. This group is ably led by Gail Riddell who is not only their president but also a volunteer projects administrator

in NZ for the Houston, Texas, based FTDNA Laboratory.

In addition to the DNA interest group they have other groups such as the Countries and Cultures group that studies various countries around the world. They also have a Genealogy and Family History group.

For those who are more technologically minded they have the Apple Mac interest group and groups

for Android, iPad and iPhone. Other groups can be started where there is interest shown. Help and support, one on one sessions are a feature of Seniornet and are available for all devices.

If you are interested in joining one of these groups, join Seniornet for free until September, 30. To join, please contact Kay at 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

Thursday 19 May, 10.30-11.30am

Come and see our new website with resources that reflect our region’s past and recent history too. A great resource for teachers, students and family historians.

Introduction to Ancestry@Motueka Library

Friday 20 May, 10am-12pm

Learn search tips for using Ancestry.com, looking at record collections for NZ and the UK.

Solar Made Simple@Motueka Library

31 May, 2 June & 4 June, 11am-12.30pm

Learn about energy consumption, how to conserve energy and whether to go solar or not, a talk with Kevin Fourie.

Author Talk with Andrew Tilling@Motueka Library

Wednesday 1 June, 7pm-8pm

Come and hear about Andrew’s book “Changing the spots of the leopard: A personal conservation and development saga in Africa.” Anecdotes and humorous experiences over the last 7 years.

Members of the DNA interest group at their first meeting.

Rock! 35 Years of Rockquest

Smokefree rockquest have banded up with Make/Shift Spaces to celebrate 35 years of music making with a light installation, exhibition and launch event for the 2022 nationwide competition.

Every year, in town halls and theatres all over New Zealand, around 2,700 teenagers perform their own original songs, live, to an audience of their peers. This is Smokefreerockquest – a national institution with its roots in Nelson, and an ongoing impact on the New Zealand and international music scene.

To mark 35 years, Smokefreerockquest has joined up with Nelson outfit Make/ Shift Spaces to celebrate in style. Make/ Shift Spaces is a notfor-profit that matches up empty spaces with temporary exhibitions, displays, activations and storytelling. For this very special celebration, Make/Shift Spaces have secured a building that will feature an exhibition, and exterior art/light projections.

The event will also be the launch of the 2022 competition, when once again, kids from all around the country will be tuning up, getting in some practise, and living their dreams to be the next stars of Smokefreerockquest.

These budding musicians will take to stages all around the country, vying to join the likes of Kimbra, Broods, Alien Weaponry, Opshop, Bic Runga, Julia Deans, Anika Moa, Nadia Reid, Aldous Harding, Marlon Williams, Tiny Ruins, Ladyhawke, Evermore, Bret McKenzie, Nesian Mystik, Die! Die! Die!, L.A.B. and Aaradhna.

Rock! 35 Years of Rockquest Projections

– transforming a whitewrapped building-site into an art-installation spectacle of the iconic graphics that are such a distinctive part of Smokefreerockquest. Active from dark until late. Saturday 14

May – Saturday 12

June 2022.

Rock! 35 Years of

Rockquest Exhibition

– featuring videos with music, interviews and highlights that explores various facets of the competition including music genres, industry impact, national winners and where-are-they-now’s.

The exhibition is designed to be viewed through the store windows, making it accessible anytime during the day.

Saturday 14 May – ongoing.

Smokefreerockquest founders, producers and organisers Pete Rainey and Glenn Common thrive on the annual competition, saying “We especially love this time of year, when you can feel the potential of all those bands around the country rehearsing for their chance to be part of Smokefreerockquest.”

“Rock! 35 Years of Rockquest is a chance for us to share the story that began with us encouraging some of our high school students to enter a local music competition. The next year, we decided to run it ourselves, and the rest, as they say, is history.”

“We know that the arts in education play a huge role in helping our young people to face the future with a set of skills that give them flexibility, creativity, ability to cooperate and work in groups. Skills they can apply in life wherever it takes them.”

“We also know it’s a heap of fun to just get up on stage and play music.”

Anne Rush from Make/Shift Spaces is thrilled to be teaming up with Smokefreerockquest, “It’s an iconic organisation that started right here in Nelson. There are thousands of stories surrounding Smokefreerockquest and we’re so pleased that Make/Shift Spaces can facilitate the space and support needed to present the exhibition, projections and event.”

MHS band F.E.A.L, Bryn Stevens, Bella Shand and Harrison Frater won the Nelson regional Smokefreerockquest final in 2021.

Fish Mainland –advancing South Island fishers’ voice

Jeremy Banks of the Nelson-based Plink Ltd, along with Tim Robinson and Randall Bess, representing Fish Mainland Inc, will meet with locals on Wednesday, 25 May, 7pm at the Community House to discuss two important topics for local recreational fishers.

First, Plink Ltd and Fish Mainland have collaborated in developing a recreational fisher self-reporting system. Fishers’ interface with the system is through an app, appropriately named Mainland Catch, which prompts fishers to report their catch and effort without publicly disclosing their favourite fishing spots.

Fish Mainland was successful in applying to MPI’s Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures (Sustainable FFF) programme for funding to first develop the system for the South Island blue cod fishery. Recently, Sustainable FFF has approved funding to expand the system to include other species that are important to recreational fishers.

Jeremy says, “The app was launched on a trial basis in the

Motueka area late last year, and the 25th May meeting will allow Plink and Fish Mainland to update locals on the reporting system’s expansion into other fisheries and use by the wider public.”

“The reporting system provides much needed data on recreational fishing that only fishers can provide. Specifically, the data will show trends about certain fisheries that help inform management decision making. In other words, finescale reliable data will replace guesswork about what was taken and where. This is a big win for recreational fishers,” says Tim.

Secondly, the 25th May meeting will also allow Fish Mainland to provide an update to locals on the complaint lodged to the Parliamentary Regulations Review Committee regarding the recreational set net ban in Golden

Local Community shows amazing support for Ukrainian Fundraising Events

The bake stall at Motueka’s Sunday Market attracted plenty of support.

and Tasman Bays that removed longstanding fishing traditions.

Randall says, “The complaint contends there was no evidential base to support the ban, especially in the Bay’s estuaries, rivers, lagoons and inlets where locals have set netted for generations without ever sighting a dolphin. In saying that, Fish Mainland fully supported applying the ban where netting posed a risk to dolphins, but the Government should not have banned netting where there was no risk.”

During the meeting, the Regulations Review Committee’s response will be explained and open for public discussion, along with discussion regarding how Fish Mainland can work with locals to better inform decision makers before decisions are made.

Over eight days, five different fundraising events were organised in Motueka and Nelson with more than $21,000 raised for the Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Organisers

Nataliya Langridge (Ukrainian Kiwi) and Eva Maureau (owner of Abel Tasman Canyons) could not believe the support they received when they announced the following three Ukrainian fundraising events. 1) Torrent River Canyoning Trip (30 April). 2) Sprig and Fern Pub Quiz (5 May). 3) Bake Sale at the Motueka Sunday Market (8 May). Local businesses support-

ed generously by providing their services for free or providing raffle prizes. Friends spent hours in the kitchen baking the most delicious treats for the bake sale. Further baking and significant additional support behind the scenes was provided by Antonius Bakery, Jester House, EJ Zumba Motueka, Steiner School and Kindergarten and Motueka Toastmasters for the bake sale and Sprig and Fern Quiz. Inspired by the events organised by Nataliya and Eva, several spin-off events took place in the same week. Greenwood Kindergarten held a Blue and Yellow (Kahurangi and

Kowhai) day to raise awareness and money on May, 6. The Nelson Ukrainian Community organised an incredibly successful bake sale at the Nelson Market on May, 7. Bear’s Bakery donated full proceeds for that day towards the fundraiser as well. And Sam Leith (owner of Beacon Coffee Cart) donated his coffee cart and firewood sale proceeds on May, 8.

At each event the community generously showed their support for Ukraine. Organisers cannot thank the community enough and generous donations that came to the Givealittle page from other parts of the country.

Not only will the money make a big difference for the children and adults in Ukraine needing hospital care. The events have also brought together the Nelson Tasman Ukrainian Community and have made them realise that the people in this area really care and are keen to support Ukraine wherever they can. This makes a big difference in these stressful times. Currently more fundraising events are being planned. Please visit https:// givealittle.co.nz/ cause/please-helpukrainian-childrens-hospital

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Plink Software CEO Jeremy Banks.

The Plant Barn’s May advice

Darlene Parkes is sharing her wealth of gardening knowledge with The Guardian, through monthly columns.

Kia ora! Welcome to my first monthly article.

I’m hoping to pass on sensible knowledge for new and keen gardeners so that, together, we can become more sustainable and share ideas to change our world for the better! Big statement I know, I hope you’ll join me on the journey.

So, if you have any planet saving ideas for around the home or garden please get in touch so that we can share them here.

This month I’d like to encourage you to repurpose your plastic compost bags (if you have no option but to buy them) to collect leaves for making mulch or as thermal plant protectors.

Plant / Sow: Plant a

few winter veg punnets (e.g. lettuce, winter greens) each month to keep your year-round harvest going. Autumn is great for planting most trees and shrubs (unless frost tender). Sow sweet pea, lupin, hollyhock and onion seeds directly into your garden for harvest from early summer.

Harvest: Get your pumpkins, potatoes and kumara out of the ground (dry and safe from frost) and stored with all light blocked for a longer life over winter.

Tend: Now’s the time to spray trees and shrubs for winter. Organic copper is a great all-round disease protector for deciduous (or evergreen) trees. Aim for

two copper sprays if possible: at leaf fall, and when the tree is bare (most important if only doing one). Follow up with an organic oil like Neem after a few weeks for extra protection. Also try lime sulphur for stubborn leaf curl on peaches and nectarines. Be sure to clear leaves under trees to reduce re-infection rates.

Enjoy: Guavas are just starting to ripen – yum! Flowering this month are violets, wallflowers, salvias, chrysanthemums, boltonia, cupheas, plumbagos.

I’ll be back next month, but in the meantime, check out earthlore.co.nz and their 5 R’s:

If you don’t need it – refuse it or don’t buy

it.

If you can reuse itplease do so.

If the item breaksget creative and repair it.

If it can’t be fixedtry to repurpose.

If all else fails - recycle it!

About the writer: Darlene Parkes, owner/ operator of Motueka’s The Plant Barn (73 Wildman Road), has been working in gardens for over thirty years. She sees gardening as a small, but powerful way for individuals to participate in the global effort towards environmental stability – not only for food and health, but also as a practice in mindful living. For questions or planet saving ideas you can contact Darlene at: plantbarnpropagators@ gmail.com

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The next steps in our plan to speed up New Zealand’s economic growth

By: Damien O’Connor MP for West Coast-Tasman

In mid-May the Government announced a major package of reforms to address the immediate skill shortages in New Zealand and speed up our economic growth.

New Zealand’s border will fully reopen to tourists and visa holders on 31 July, two months earlier than planned. This builds on our previous reconnecting work, and will be welcome news for businesses across Tasman providing a further boost for our local economy.

Zealand’s recovery and address longterm challenges.

Our new rebalanced immigration settings will help businesses access the key skills they need, while also ensuring that wages and working conditions are improved for everyone in New Zealand.

To address immediate skills shortages in New Zealand, we’re creating a new streamlined immigration pathway for hardto-fill jobs.

bility and streamlining application processes for businesses.

To keep the skills we need within the country, we’ve announced that around 20,000 visa holders with visas expiring before 2023 are being granted either a six-month extension or a new two-year visa with open work conditions, so their employers won’t be affected by these changes.

New bee hive surveillance project supports biosecurity

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see a further 38,000 Kiwis supported into a trade.

This package is designed to address the urgent skills shortages created by COVID while also putting our immigration settings on a better and more sustainable footing.

Employers will have greater access to skilled workers to address workforce need.

The search is on for 100 volunteer beekeepers to join a new Biosecurity New Zealand surveillance project, looking out for future bee threat – the small hive beetle.

Biosecurity New Zealand DeputyDirector General Stuart Anderson says the project is the latest of 14 targeted biosecurity surveillance programmes run around New Zealand.

some programmes are targeted to specific species not known to be present in the country, like spongy moth and saltmarsh mosquitoes,” says Stuart.

“Some of our programmes have been running for many years and have enabled us to run successful eradications.”

means it’s a threat worth being prepared for.

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The new Green List, which includes roles like nurses, GPs, secondary school teachers, engineers, and tech workers, will make it easier to attract these much-needed workers to New Zealand. Our immigration system will be simpler and smarter, reducing categories, bringing more online accessi-

We’re also continuing to roll out our plan to grow skills at home, to make sure we have the skilled workforce we need for the future.

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Our new reopening dates will see families and friends reunite, international students return, and provide a much-needed boost to our tourism and events sectors.

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“These programmes are all designed to give the earliest possible detection of exotic pest and disease incursions, so we have the best chance of future eradication or effective management.

The National Invasive Ant Surveillance programme (NIAS) for example is nearly 20 years old. The estimated impact of an ant invasion to New Zealand is $318 million per annum, early detection is key to supporting eradication.

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As our economy continues to gain momentum, we’ll keep taking full advantage of opportunities to secure New Zealand’s future, while also responding to the most pressing issues in front of us.

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“Our programmes include surveillance for high-risk pests, of high-risk locations, and vulnerable groups of plants and animals – on land and in water.

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Last year, 32 NIAS traps detected exotic ants leading to seven incursions being eradicated.

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Celebrating three years at Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Ashlee and Ben Ilton, of Motueka’s TOP 10 Holiday Park in Fearon Street, are celebrating their third birthday of owning the park. Despite border closures and lockdowns, Ashlee and Ben have continued to maintain the park’s reputation for good quality services and facilities.

Pre-Covid the park had 50% domestic and 50% international visitors. With borders closed the park lost that half: “Initially we thought it would be worse than it actually was in terms of occupancy,” says Ashlee.

“We have definitely seen a drop in occupancy but we’ve gained a lot of new domestic guests”, says Ashlee.

“We had a really good Easter and school holidays and

we’re hunkering down to get through winter for another good summer.”

Ashlee is the Chief Executive of the park which employs 16 staff. Last September, Ashlee won the ‘Emerging Star’ award from the Holiday Park Association for her determination as a business-owner who under-

Ben and Ashlee Ilton are celebrating three years operating Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

stands community and its value. She was elected by members to sit on the board of the Association.

When Omicron hit locally at the end of January businesses in the local area all suffered. The lockdown destroyed the end of summer at the park: “It has been extremely hard to recover from that”, says Ashlee.

The park has become a preferred accommodation option for companies and tradies coming into Motueka to work which is a new market with more weekday bookings. As local orchards had difficulties accommodating their workers, being community-focused people, Ashlee and Ben made available short-term rental accommodation for RSA orchard workers on 12 week contracts.

The swimming pool has a new water-slide and this winter, Ashlee and Ben will be trialling opening the heated pool between 12 – 4pm for guests. They have been busy also with a tree restoration programme, planting more trees and protection work for the Kahikatea’s (New Zealand’s tallest indigenous trees).

Now that the borders are open again, Ashlee is enthusiastic looking forward. Bookings are coming through again from Corporate and European Travel Agents for next year, and University bookings for students coming in their breaks.

There is an onsite booking service for local tour operators who offer free pick-up from the park. Being so close to town, Abel Tasman National Park and Golden Bay, the holiday park is a desirable destination for travellers.

In the long term, Ashlee and Ben would like to see the park grow with more accommodation while keeping the natural beauty and landscape of the park: “Our Park is very unique from other holiday parks around New Zealand with the birdlife and trees and its park-like setting. Keeping that is very important to us.”

Recognised as a Most Improved TOP 10 Holiday Park, Ashlee and Ben have continued making improvements with renovations to some of their cabins adding stylish kitchenettes, making them popular with families. There is now a shop on-site which, as well as essential items, sells Barista coffee, frappes and smoothies.

TDC recently purchased the land next to the holiday park which is now part of the holiday parks existing lease. Ashlee and Ben are working with architects at present to develop new family sites for the upcoming summer which will see the holiday park grow. They are hoping to add 30x 11x11 family camping sites to their exisiting 189 camp sites.

Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park is very family-friendly with plenty to keep adults and children happily occupied. There is a playground, a jumping pillow, outdoor chess, pedal go-karts and mountain bike hire, as well as the swimming pool and spa pool.

Bookings can be made through their website www.motuekatop10.co.nz or phone 0800 668 835

Proud to Support Motueka Steiner School

Come and explore a unique farm school

From humble beginnings to a thriving nature based farm school

Steiner education began locally at Pioneer Hall in Riwaka in 1985. The founding parents had a big job renovating the hall to create the Steiner Kindergarten, which proved exceptionally popular. Then at the start of the new millennium, in the year 2000 a group of parents came together with a dream to establish a Steiner School in Motueka, enabling Steiner Kindergarten attendees to continue their Steiner educational journey.

The kindergarten relocated to Wallace St in central Motueka 1991, and there the first primary school classes were started in 2002. After a couple of years, the school had once again outgrown their space.

When the historic old hospital building in High Street came up for lease the school relocated again. Once again the roll increased as more local parents discovered the benefits of Steiner education.

At the beginning of our local Steiner journey, parents had discussed the idea of a farm style school, but it wasn’t until 2015 that they were able to raise enough funds, and with the generous help of an anonymous donor, they were able to secure an ideal site in order to realise their vision.

In 2020 after many years of hard work alongside support from local MP Damien O’Connor, the Motueka Steiner School finally became a stateintegrated school.

The first classroom at the 13 hectare site in Robinson Rd, Lower Moutere, was completed by mid-2020. There are now six classrooms at the Motueka Steiner School each with a dedicated wood burner as well as an outdoor classroom and an outdoor kitchen. It truly is a unique thriving educational facility full of life, nature and happy children.

What makes Motueka Steiner School so appealing?

From the moment you enter the front gate, you’ll discover a world of possibilities at the Motueka Steiner School. On a stunning autumn day we were treated to a tour by Principal Elizabeth Swanepoel. Having never visited a farm style school before, we were not sure what to expect and were absolutely blown away by what they have to offer.

When we think back to some of our happiest memories of childhood, we often recall the joy of playing outdoors and being in nature. Play is not only central to children’s enjoyment of childhood but teaches critical life skills such as problem-solving, teamwork and creativity. This is part of the ethos that goes into making the Motueka Steiner School so appealing.

Steiner/Waldorf education is a unique approach to learning and child development that is based on the educational philosophies of Rudolf Steiner, a prominent Austrian scientist and philosopher who was active in a number of social fields early in the twentieth century. This form of education has become the largest independent educational movement in the world.

The Steiner/Waldorf curriculum incorporates the standard learning areas of the New Zealand curriculum. Steiner students are also immersed in nature and the importance of the land, animals and our environment.

You’ll discover students busy in the garden growing food or cooking up a feast in the outdoor kitchen complete with a clay pizza oven. Animals graze in the fields while lily pads float majestically in a vast pond near dedicated wetlands.

Children make the most of the natural surroundings and we notice the odd piece of cardboard at the bottom of a grassy hill, no doubt they having been enjoying rides down the hill during break time. It really is a magical place, one that has to be seen to be believed, no wonder there are so many smiling faces, it would be a wonderful experience to attend a school on a farm.

A Biodynamic farm

The farm campus is unique with its restorative approach to farming and buildings which create positive social and environmental benefits. With a mixture of rolling hills, flat pasture, shelter trees, streams and lakes, complete with an enclosed vegetable garden and orchard, these surroundings enable students to explore a farm to table philosophy by growing, harvesting, preparing and cooking their own food.

The land has a long history of sheep grazing and fruit production which have resulted in low biodiversity and low fertility. Students as well as the Steiner community have already begun the process of restoring biodiversity and fertility to the land. They do not use pesticides, herbicides or petrochemical fertilisers and their management practices are already increasing soil fertility and biodiversity.

You are warmly invited to an open afternoon

On Thursday 26 May 2022, from 3.30pm -5pm you are invited to come and explore Motueka Steiner School. Whether you are a parent looking for a nature based school for your children or are a curious local, come along and take the time to view their unique classrooms, discover the farm, meet with teachers and learn more about the curriculum.

You’ll find the Motueka Steiner School at 165 Robinson Rd in Lower Moutere, it’s an incredible place, so do take the opportunity to visit their unique campus next Thursday.

Motueka Steiner School Principal Elizabeth Swanepoel is looking forward to meeting children, parents and curious locals at their open afternoon.

Students cooking up a feast in the outdoor kitchen.

A new chapter for the Old School Cafe

Pakawau has a rich history, but I wonder if students of the old school would have envisioned their learning facility becoming one of west Golden Bay’s favourite destinations. The Old School Café in Pakawau is a local institution, loved by many for a myriad of reasons. From the retro tennis courts to the old headmasters cloak and cane on display inside, there’s all sorts of interesting quirks to discover when you stop in for a visit.

The café is an unexpected discovery in an isolated seaside community and it’s just beginning a new chapter in its story.

Wendy and Jamie recently moved to Pakawau, Wendy’s elderly father lives here and the couple wanted to be closer to him. It was then they discovered the Old School Café was up for sale. The timing could not have been more perfect. Old owners Robbie and Wendy helpfully stayed on for a few weeks to help the couple transition. The business officially changed hands on the first of April and both Jamie and Wendy are thoroughly enjoying their new roles.

The Old School Cafe in Pakawau was originally the Pakawau School.

The menu remains the same; all of your old favourites are still up written up on the blackboard including their famous seafood chowder and Jamie has introduced Low and Slow BBQ meats on the specials menu.

A long wooden bar runs along one of the walls, where plenty of yarns and laughter are shared, as well as next to the roaring log burner. Sit inside the school house or at one of the generous rustic tables in the paved courtyard and enjoy the atmosphere from such historic surroundings.

Should you fancy a game of pool, there’s a dedicated pool room waiting for you to chalk up a pool cue and enjoy a game. This is a family friend place with plenty of room for the young ones, after all it was originally built with children in mind.

The cafe is one of those places with a good community feel about it and a rewarding place to enjoy a meal after exploring Farewell Spit and Wharariki Beach. It’s also both the local watering hole and communal meeting place.

Did you know there’s another little secret spot on site? Those in the RV and motorhome community may already know about the facilities. But for those who don’t the Old School Café is also a great place for those in the Motorhome Association to park up. Do get in touch with them to find out more.

Wendy and Jamie are looking forward to meeting more of the friendly locals as well as some new faces and warmly invite you to stop in to the Old School Café and enjoy some of their famous food. You’ll find them in Golden Bay, halfway between Collingwood and Puponga at 115 Collingwood-Puponga Road.

They are open Friday 4:00pm – 8:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am – 8:30 pm during winter and working towards opening Thursday night for light meals and pool.

Tasman urged to take action this Pink Ribbon Breakfast month

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is gearing up for a huge month of May, with two awareness and fundraising campaigns launching: #GiveUsOurMammograms and Pink Ribbon Breakfast.

#GiveUsOurMammograms, which began on 1st May, is a new initiative, calling for urgent action on restoring breast screening after Covid-19. The campaign urges New Zealanders to join the charity in sending a strong visual message to the Government: “Give us our mammograms!” People are being asked to take a photo of themselves holding a #GiveUsOurMammograms poster and upload it to www.GiveUsOurMammograms. nz Breast Cancer Foundation NZ will collate as many photos as possible and deliver them to the Government.

Over 50,000 women are overdue for their mammograms. Breast screening could not happen during the Covid-19 lockdowns, potentially leaving 300 breast cancer diagnoses going undiagnosed and untreated among Kiwi women, and without urgent action, the catch-up will be too late for many.

The Foundation hopes to rally the New Zealand public to demand action to prevent avoidable deaths from breast cancer in Aotearoa. Riding this wave of solidarity, the Foundation will call on the Government to commit $15 million to urgently clear the mammogram backlog and prevent women being diagnosed late. The later patients are diagnosed, the lower their chance of survival.

Ah-Leen Rayner, chief executive of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ says, “Breast cancer is already the leading cause of death for New Zealand women under 65, with Maori and Pacific women most at risk. Mammograms are one of the most effective ways to reduce deaths from breast cancer, so it’s absolutely vital that women can access timely mammograms. That’s why we’re asking New Zealanders to join our call to the Government –please act now to stop more women from being diagnosed with breast cancer too late.”

Coinciding with #GiveUsOurMammograms will be the Foundation’s biggest annual fundraising campaign - Pink Ribbon Breakfast. Throughout May, tens of thousands of Kiwis will get together with friends, whanau and workmates to raise awareness of the topic in the public lens, as well as raising vital funds to support the Foundation’s life-saving work.

This year, the Foundation is facing a 50% drop in Pink Ribbon Breakfast registrations on last year – a huge blow after two years of Covid-19 crushing their fundraising efforts. The charity desperately needs to increase registrations to hit its $2 million fundraising target.

“Covid has not only sent New Zealand’s world-class breast screening programme spiralling backwards, it’s also harmed our ability to serve the women impacted by this upheaval. The money raised from every Pink Ribbon Breakfast – no matter how small or simple – will help to support these women. The funds will also go towards our work to restore and transform breast screening in NZ, in our mission to reach zero deaths from breast cancer,” says Ah-Leen.

People can sign up to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast at www.pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz Once registered, they’ll receive a free host kit with information and goodies to get them started, as well as the #GiveUsOurMammmograms poster to take action. Anyone can host a breakfast, any time or anywhere: no matter how you host, every breakfast is perfect for supporting women with breast cancer.

Office space made easy

Over the last few months, there’s been an incredible transformation at 117 High Street, Motueka, which now houses High Street Offices. Boasting the most modern office spaces in town, this transformation was created with our community in mind.

The collective effort involved has flowed seamlessly and is already becoming one of the most popular places for local professionals to work, host business meetings and engage with clients.

A number of people now choose to work remotely and they thoroughly enjoy it; however, there are times when we need to meet with clients, require reliable internet for a Zoom engagement or host a meeting in a more professional environment. This is where High Street Offices comes into the frame. Their modern, comfortable facilities will help make your life easier and allow you to conduct your business in a professional, inspiring space when required.

The talented Miriam Lynch of Tasman Transcription in the Moutere Valley was in need of an office space and with suggestions from friends came up with the concept of using 117 High Street to house Tasman Transcription as well as offices and a meeting room. Supporting local is important to Miriam, so she connected with Trenton Gearry from TAG Construction, alongside creative genius Bec Deacon from Bec Deacon Design, to make it a reality, and she couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. Miriam says, ‘Bec thought of so many things that I would never have thought of. She designed and made all the artwork to fit the space, researched other hot desking spaces to see what works and what doesn’t, and details right down to padding the art so that it absorbs sound and enhances the soundproofing between the spaces is something I would never have thought of.’

The layout and flow are superb. You’ll discover well thought out spaces, furnishings, fittings and details, which makes the most of our Motueka magic. Aluminium frames, with double glazed internal windows now form three private offices and meeting room space. The meeting room is home to a magnificent table, topped with recycled floorboards, designed and made especially to fit for the board room, by local business, The A Team.

Karen KateneGriffith, Claire Stilwell and Mukti Kansara during the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal last year.

Lush pot plants, sourced from local gardeners, and tailor made artwork adds atmosphere and you’ll find a copy of Carol Dawber’s latest book, Going to Town, High Street, Motueka, in the reception area. Take a peek for yourself, you’ll find a virtual tour on their website homepage – www.highstreetoffices.co.nz.

Such spaces are common place in large cities and overseas and it is wonderful to have such a sleek facility here in Motueka. Should you have family or friends visiting, who require a private setting for online work commitments, High Street Offices provide the perfect solution, including fibre up to speed internet.

High Street Offices already host a number of regular clients, including Ashley Hendy, a local professional, who is also one of our brave volunteer firefighters. The location and facilities at High Street Offices allows Ashley to conduct meetings and appointments in a professional space, while on call and should an emergency arise, she can be at the Fire Station in a flash. The team from Mainland Kiwi Growers have taken on some of the private office space and new members are joining every week.

What’s on offer at High Street Offices?

Whether you require a boardroom, office space or a hot desk, High Street Offices have you sorted. Let’s explore their facilities.

Reception

High Street Offices have a receptionist, who looks after the front desk and greets all arrivals. If you have clients or associates visiting, they will be shown to your meeting room and offered water and coffee. The receptionist can also help with other basic office duties, like ordering lunches and assisting with printing.

Boardroom

A place to close deals, share ideas and plot for world domination. The boardroom can be booked by hour or by day and can be locked to keep any confidential materials safe. We also have a state-of-the-art digital interactive

CELEBRATING ONE YEAR IN BUSINESS

whiteboard and accompanying large screen and camera, which can be used for Zoom calls, presentations and more.

Hot-desking

You will find comfortable, inspiring hot-desking spaces at High Street Offices. For those unfamiliar with this term, hot-desking is an arrangement where you hire a desk space, plug in your device and go about your work. Thanks to flexibility, such an arrangement provides, alongside the benefits of reliable internet and comfortable professional surroundings, hot desks are likely to become one of the most commonly utilised hybrid office environments for years to come.

Equipped kitchen and coffee machine

At High Street Offices, you will find a fully equipped kitchen in case you like to make your lunch fresh or would like to bribe your way to popularity with freshly baked treats. For the caffeine cravers, there is a fully functional coffee machine, with free coffee, milk and sugar, so you can start off your day with a proper brew.

Professional cleaners and rubbish collection

The office space, kitchen and bathroom are professionally cleaned weekly by RCR Cleaners.

Having the use of all of these amenities adds up to excellent value for money. Rates start at just $25 for either an hour’s use of the board room or a whole day’s use of a hot-desk, with a variety of packages and pricing plans to suit your requirements. This is especially attractive for those just starting out and testing the waters, as well as clients who wish to take on a longer term commitment.

Do get in touch with Miriam for more information or to book a tour and scope out your new favourite place to do business, you’ll find High Street Offices at 117 High Street right in the heart of Motueka.

Fibre Internet and printing

A wickedly quick internet has been installed, with unlimited broadband, so you never find yourself wasting time waiting for files to download or dropping out of online meetings. There is also a fully equipped printer/ scanner capable of printing A3, A4 and A5 sized pages in black and white or colour, available for use on a pay per page basis.

To make a booking, find out more about their pricing plans or watch a virtual tour of their space, visit their easy to use and informative website www.highstreetoffices.co.nz

High Street Offices are available 8:30am – 5:00pm weekdays, give them a call today 03 526 7808

Pauline 021 029 55 490 rcrcleaners@gmail.com

Secure offices

Each office can be individually locked to keep sensitive documents and personal belongings from falling into the wrong hands. Additionally, the offices have been equipped with high spec security cameras and an alarm system, supplied by local firm, Raubald Security.

The boardroom table topped with recycled floor boards

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In the Moutere next to the Great Taste Trail is a charming old homestead with rich wooden floors and a splendid garden which is also a popular gastronomic destination. Locals will be familiar with Riverside Café, but have you been there recently? With a talented French Chef and a warm friendly host, it could well be one of our region’s best kept secrets. We caught up with new owners Lilian and Selena as they celebrate their first anniversary operating such a unique Café.

It’s a stunning day, a turquoise blue sky makes an impressive backdrop against glorious autumn shades of amber, red and orange leaves rustling in the tall trees as we wander up the garden path. But it pales in comparison to the majestic fuzzy round cacti nestled within the succulent house that is around the corner. Did you know that Riverside Café is said to have the oldest cacti and succulent garden in New Zealand? It is well worth exploring and you can even purchase plants.

The Café is adjacent to this secret desert oasis; Selena see’s us admiring the cacti and opens up the French doors, welcoming us inside. She has a naturally warm friendly disposition, it’s easy to feel at home in her company, Lilian is busy in the kitchen and gives us a friendly wave, smiles then switches his focus back to fashioning another fabulous dish. It’s obvious how much he enjoys his craft

It’s been a mild autumn, Selena mentions they’ve only just started to light their log burner. Diners who may not have a fire at home thoroughly enjoy the ambience and warmth during the cooler months. On one of the long wooden benches, under the window sill there’s a pile of new soft fluffy blankets, waiting to keep customers knees warm should they choose to eat outside on the sunny covered deck or in the garden.

Lilian’s baking is displayed across the front counter, tempting customers when they arrive and a good selection of locally made beverages available including beer and wine to quench your thirst. Their lunch and dinner menu’s offer some stand out options, such as Confit D’agneau (Lamb shank slow roasted in garlic and honey) and traditional French onion soup. Ingredients are as locally sourced as possible with seasonal focused choices offered via their popular blackboard specials. In front of the coffee machine is one of Lilian’s latest Kiwi infused French creations, flaky golden pastry encases a classic beef bougnaise casserole with mushrooms, it’s another local favourite as are his walnut tarts. Selena brews a smooth creamy flat white and fills us in on their first year as owner operators of Riverside Café.

Taking on a café during a pandemic was always going to be complex and the dedicated couple are extremely grateful for their local customers who have supported them through this challenging time.

“If it wasn’t for the support of our regular customers and the community I’m not sure if we would have made it. We are so grateful to everyone who has encouraged us during our first year as well as their ongoing support and would like to say a big thank you,” explains Selena.

‘It’s also been heartwarming getting to know people, listening to their past memories of the café and helping them forge new ones. I thoroughly enjoy looking after people and really appreciate others reactions when they discover Lilian’s cooking.”

Do come and experience their hospitality and delicious menu for yourself. If you haven’t visited Riverside Café you’ll find it tucked away next to the Great Taste Trail at 289 Main Road in Lower Moutere.

There’s ample room parking for every method of transport and something for everyone on the menu. Should you be celebrating a special occasion, do let Selena know in advance and she’ll do her best to set aside a perfect table for you.

Riverside Café is open Monday 10am -2.30pm, Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 3.30pm and Saturday nights from 6pm. Give them a call to make a booking 03 526 7447.

Follow them on Facebook to keep up to date with all their latest offerings www.facebook.com/RiversideCafeNZ

Autumn Splendour in their Autumn Years

Motueka Bowling Club

A Season of High Notes for the Riwaka Bowling Club

By: Brendan Alborn.

The official opening of Motueka’s new synthetic bowling green took place on Sunday, 8 May with over 50 invited guests attending the opening ceremony.

Among those present were Bowling club Presidents from around the district, representatives of sponsors of the Motueka Bowling Club, Tasman District Councilor David Ogilvie, Bowling Club members and their families. Apologies were received including one from the Club’s longest serving past Patron, Norma Westrupp, who would have liked to have been there but age would not permit.

Club President Sheryl Riordan opened proceedings with an address that included an outline of the club’s history and a thank you to the many people and organisations that contributed money and time towards the project.

The Motueka Bowling Club was formed in 1907 occupying a site in Talbot Street. Many years later in 1983, the club built new clubrooms and greens in Pah Street and they still occupy this site today. Sometime in the 1990’s the club converted one of their cotula greens to a synthetic surfaced green to allow all year-round

bowling.

The first such green was replaced in 1995 and that has lasted until now. The newly opened green is of the ‘state of the art’ material and is the envy of many bowlers from other clubs.

Councillor David Ogilvie also spoke about the financial assistance that TDC was able to provide for this project and how beneficial it was for the community to have such facilities that the Motueka Bowling Club provided.

Club President Sheryl Riordan together with Councillor David Ogilvie then cut the ribbon to mark

Club

Patron Don Vass and longest playing member Snow Grooby putup the first bowls. A short game of bowls was played on the new surface and this was followed by a wonderful afternoon tea.

The Board of the Motueka Bowling Club acknowledges and thanks the following organisations for their financial contributions that allowed the resurfacing of the synthetic bowling green;

Tasman District Council – Motueka RFC

Pub Charity Rata Foundation

Lion Foundation

Motueka Bowling Club Members Fund

The Riwaka Bowling Club celebrated another successful summer season with its annual end-of-year tournament and prizegiving on Sunday, 1 May. The 2021/22 season featured the club’s most competitive club championships in many years across all grades. Two club members in their very first year of competitive bowls were successful in securing senior club titles.

First-year bowler

Brenda Kearns was crowned Junior Pairs champion with partner Joelle Dadson, Senior Paris champion with Bev Hunt and also featured in the winning Women’s Triples team, again partnering with both Joelle and Bev. Fellow

first-year bowler

Steve Ryder won the Senior Men’s Pairs with partner Doug Hayward as well as the Men’s Triples with Neville

Nisbett and Paul Holden. Joelle Dadson was crowned Junior Singles Champ with Stephen Allred taking out the Junior Men’s title. Lenny Allred and Brendan Alborn took out the Men’s Juniors Pair title. Club stalwarts Bev Hunt and Vince Bloomfield won their respective Senior Singles titles with their names already featuring prominently on the club’s honours boards over many years.

While the previous bowling season had been beset by interruptions due to Covid-19, the 202122 season was the one full of highlights. Greenkeepers Nick Fritz and Hayden Smith succeeded in mowing, rolling and grooming the green into one of the most consistent and best rolling surfaces in the region.

The club hosted several full-to-capacity tournaments including a marque tournament in late February sponsored by the Motueka Garden Motel. This open triples tournament included gener-

ous cash prizes, a fully catered lunch and complimentary wine from Anchorage Family Estate.

Riwaka Bowling Club members also featured prominently in many of the tournaments held at the other clubs around the region over the summer as well as contesting a series of interclub tournaments with the Mapua Bowling Club.

The Riwaka Club’s weekly Wednesday evening social bowls were again popular with a number of new bowlers enjoying the friendly competition and the after-match socialising in the clubrooms. The focus for the club now turns to creating a calendar of events to be hosted in the clubrooms over the winter before the next summer season kicks off in October. Club contact details: riwakabowlingclub@gmail.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/riwakabowlingclub

Members of the Motueka 50+ Walking Group enjoyed a cracker of a day admiring the Autumn leaves in the lovely Pig Valley behind Wakefield. They are grateful to Linda and Robert Appleby for permission to walk on their property. The Group organises walks every Thursday. Information from secretarey50pluswalkers@gmail. com Photo: Denis La Touche

the green open whilst

From left; Daniel Knapp from Electrical Worx, Patron Don Vass, Ammie McHardy of NBS, Nelson Pine Industries representative, Snow Grooby, Councillor David Ogilvie and Club president Sheryl Riordan.

Tasman Smallbore Rifle Shooting

Shooting Results 2.5.2022

Our season has started again (Monday nights 7pm).

If you are interested in trying a new sport, please phone Barry 5267748

Meyah Greenhough 97.493.2

Heather Adams 97.3

Junior Netball

1 Pakarana Taniwha Rīwaka Rockets Ruby / Rose / Jess / Tahla

2 LMS Diamonds UMO Eagles Anneke Vlamming / Kat Dixon

1 Brooklyn Black MSS Soldiers Abby Butler / Aimee Sebb

2 Tasman Riwaka Maddy / Zahli / Minka / Hannah

1 Tasman Sapphires MSS Mystics Tahla / Ilonka / Viana / Madeline

2 Ngatimoti Ferns Pakarana Whetu Sanne Appleby / Kieva Wollett

Year 7 & 8 and Senior Games

3 Huia Wairua MHS Maunga Lou Betts / Violet Sylva

4 Ngatimoti Diamonds Pakarana Pounamu Sophie Maxwell / Wini Kelly

1 MSS Rockets UMO T īs Violet Sylva / Sophie Maxwell

2 Rogue Raiders Huia M na AJ Binns / Emma Graham

3 Huia Kaha MHS Snr Social Amanda Stilwell / Carly Graham

4 Huia Mauri Huia A ROchelle / Mel Kelly

5 UMO Titans Rīwaka All Stars Tiana Knoef / Marcella Bloomfield

1 LMS Emeralds LMS Galaxy Samantha White / Molly Wilson

2 MHS 10 T ī MHS 9 Rimu Carly Graham / Char Bone

3 Vikings Renegade Raiders Steph Christoffersen / Mel Kelly

NOTES:

4 ROG Royal ROG Blue AJ Binns / Rochelle Roberts

5 Rebel Raiders Huia Shinade / Lou Betts

To be able to fit another round in we have Teams will now have 20 minutes court prior to their game for warm. Please check game times carefully.

Emily Greenhough 96.5

Bailey Ewers 95.3

Zahli Greenhough 91.2

Barry Fickling 92.3

Liana Peychers 91

Lynk Hermens 8583.1 West Hermens 3976.1

NBS Motueka Golf

Saturday saw the field playing the very popular Anchorage Wines Open. This is a stableford competition played in grades. The overall men and Ladies winners were Karl Heke on 39 points and Jan Overall on 38

Men’s Division One Winners;

1st James Campion 37

2nd Andy Tasker 36

3rd Peter Neil 36

4th Michael Hay 33

Division Two

1st John Neal 37

2nd Peter Neal 37 (A father and son Quinella!)

3rd Peter Cederman 36

4th Bernard Walsh 36

Division Three

1st Allan Barbara 38

2nd Ian Shirley 38

3rd David Thomas 37

4th Scott Cameron 34

Division Four

1st Roger Hall 38

2nd Peter Taylor 37

3rd Kevin Beach 35

4th Lloyd Goodall 35

Ladies Division One

1st Jacquie Martin 38

2nd Sharon Marsh 37

3rd Tania Appelman

35

4th Kerry McConchie 32

Division Two

1st June Patching 38

2nd Shirleen Miller 37

3rd Molly PomonaRose 36

4th Diane Strong 35

There were also numerous novelty prizes also presented. The club is very grateful for the long and ongoing support from Anchorage Wines and the Drummond family for supporting this wonderful tournament.

On Tuesday the ladies played a Nett round. With two players scoring nett 73, Anne Lawrence won over Rhonda Heckler, 3rd Alison McMillan on 74.

Motueka Bowling Club results

Results of the Krammer Holding sponsored Open TwoFour-Two Pairs bowling tournament held on Saturday, 14 May 2022.

Once again, this tournament was wellsupported with 30 teams of pairs participating.

Both greens needed to be used to accommodate this large number.

ily have a long-standing relationship with the Motueka Bowling Club.

31/2 wins, 20 ends, 46 points

3rd Alan Smail & Ty Gurr from the Nelson club with 3 wins, 22 ends, 57 points

Results from Section B

2 MSS Steel Rīwaka Hot Shots Vikings / Ashlee Tolsen

3 MHS Ng Whet Huia Ora Emma Graham / Jess King

Warm up time Game time 10.30am 10.50am 11.40am 12.00pm 12.50pm

4 Tasman Diamonds LMS Stars Hesper Tan / Ella George

Year 5 & 6 - Rī waka Shooting Stars

Trials for all interested Under 14 & Development players will be Sautrday 21st May. Please meet on court 5 at the end of the last round warmed up.

Complete the sign up sheet in the office before 2pm please. Players must NOT be turning 15 in 2022 to be eligible. (Under 14 at 1st January 2022)

DEVELOPMENT Players to be playing intermediate (year 7 & 8) netball this year.

The competition was split into two sections with each section playing four games of 75 mins each.

Fortunately, the rain held off allowing all games to be completed.

The Motueka Bowling Club would like to acknowledge and thank Krammer Holdings for their generous sponsorship.

The Krammer fam-

One of the greens is name after Mick Krammer and daughter Kaye Brougham still plays bowls, competing in the Tournament and supplying afternoon tea. Kerry Krammer, Mick’s son and also a member of the club, kindly put up the sponsorship.

Results from Section A

1st Barry Chinnery & Maurice Dodsworth from the Richmond Club with 4 wins, 24 ends, 57 points

2nd Dave Currie & Tony Fowler from the Motueka club with

1st Dave McLeod & Hank Nalder from the Richmond club with 4 wins, 24 ends, 62 points

2nd Charlie Edgarton & Keith Barrett from the Nelson club with 3 wins, 24 ends, 52 points

3rd Jean McKenzie & Peter Inwood from the Richmond club with 3 wins, 23 ends, 48 points

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BENEFICIARIES & 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.

BETTER BREATHERSCLASSMOTUEKA is bck on!

Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Wharf 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

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

CHILDREN’S AIKIDO Tuesday-Thursdays 5.15pm - 6.15pm Ages 8+ Contact Monica 027 527 8290 or Julie 021 205 0143

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

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 every Monday and Wednesday

1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.

JUSTICE OF THEPEACE 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.

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

MOT UEK A 50+ WALKINGGROUP www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Meeting on Thursday 26th at the RSA Mot 0930hrs followed by a walk on the Kumeras. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@ gmail.com

MOTUEKA COASTAL BUS service, operates on behalf of Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust 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 DISTRICT BRASS Come along and try us out and make music with the Motueka District Brass. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 021 022

33244

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd and 4th Thursday every month 12.30-3pm. Motueka Community House Docks Reserve. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Want to do some woodwork but have no tools? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9am-12pm

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 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm, Lower Moutere hall. Fun and social, supper after. Beginners and newbies welcome. For more info ph Fay 03 543 3650

MOTUEKASENIORNET Our iPad and iPhone Interest group meets this Friday 20th May at 2 pm. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. The Railcar will run Saturday 21st, weather permitting. The Train will run Sunday 22nd. Both between 11am & 4pm. Updates on facebook.

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.

OPERATIONCOVERUP Operation Cover Up is one month earlier this year. Please have all knitting and goods delivered to 42 High Street by 1st of June. There will not be an open day this year.

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

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.

REDCROSSSHOP Shop open 10-2pm Mon-Fri. All welcome. Donations much appreciated.

REBUSMOTUEKA Meeting on Friday May 20 at 10.00 at the Bandrooms. All Welcome, ph John 027 408 2206

REST ANDRESTORERESTORATIVEYOGA

Sunday May 22, 5-5pm, $35 Call Nikki 021 0247 8561. Come be nourished, nurtured and restored to the sounds of flute music whilst held and supported through yoga props.

RUMMIKUB Thursdays 1 - 4pm friendly group 50 plus includes refreshments. 10 Pah St. Mavis 526 8796 Keith 027 4516422 All welcome.

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.

THE DOCTORSMOTUEKA 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

TOASTMASTERSMOTUEKA 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, phone Tam 021 0873 8996.

WAIMEA HARRIERS WALLACE SHIELD Cross country 21st May Rabbit Island Totara Park picnic area. Starts 2.30pm. All walkers runners and children of all abilities welcome. See website for details. Queries 022 372 9432

WALK 4 HEALTH Every Wednesday 10.00am at Community Gardens - 30 minute walk at your own pace - any fitnessand size. Contact 027 930 5310 or wellontrack@gmail.com

acknowledgement

FON

Maureen

Joe Fon and family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and thanks to the family and friends who attended Maureen’s funeral service, all those who sent cards and flowers, and those who rang and visited. Your love and support during this time is deeply appreciated.

antiques

$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 0274484430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

ANTIQUES COLLECTABLES etc 6 rooms to browse inc recent estate lots. BuySell-Value. Open 6 days Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd (The Castle) Richmond (ph 5440723) www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz

arborist

A LL T REE C A RE

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

chimney sweep

CHIMNEY SWEEP Booking, quote or query Phone Steve 021 081 01146

dentures

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

T HURSD AY AT KINS STREET 15mm Crank Starter Handle ph 528 8664 Leave message.

for sale

DRY FIREWOOD for sale 3m3 Trailer load. Free delivery in Motueka. Ph. 021 228 5025

funerals

storage

STOR A GE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

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

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

FURNI T URE Musical instruments, rugs, mirrors etc. Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd Richmond.

trades

TASMAN BLASTING SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nzor email office@ tasmansodablasting. co.nz Ph. 022 528 8159

wanted to buy

CASH PAIDFOR

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

wanted to rent

LONG T ERM REN TA L for father and son. 2 bedroom. Motueka/Riwaka area. References Ph Jon 022 642 7519

www.motuekasundaymarket.co.nz

GARAGE SALE SPECIAL $10

Every Sunday until the end of August

Mapua Public Hall Society AGM

7pm, Monday 20th June

ALL WELCOME

Followed by tea, co ee & nibbles

72 Aranui Road, Mapua (03) 540 2330

Notice to all Advertisers: By placing your advertisement you agree with the terms and conditions of the Motueka Golden Bay Guardian Ltd. Namely, payment by the 20th of the following month, or in the event of non-payment, the recovery of any debt and its costs will be charged to the customer. This includes all costs and commissions paid to a debt recovery service. Should you require any further information please phone the newspaper on 03 528 2088.

BUILDER

45 years experienceKitchens, Bathrooms, Decks. Small jobs - joinery and repairs - no problem for me.

Wayne 022 676 0563

dentures

Felicity Hart, Clinical Dental Technician

Te Āwhina Marae

Hui-a-Tau 2022

Nau mai haere mai!

Date:

Agenda

Shared Kai to follow

If you wish to attend by Zoom, please send your email address to tumukai@tam.org.nz by 25th May

Te Āwhina Marae o Motueka (03) 528 6061 info@tam.org.nz www.tam.org.nz

Bring your friends for a fun evening. March 24 7 30pm at the RSA, Motueka

All proceeds for Motueka Community Patrol. $3 entry. 6 members per team. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Quilt Show

Recreation Centre Old Wharf Rd, Motueka

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 20th, 21st, 22nd May 2022 10am-4pm

Admission $5

recreational fisher self-reporting data. Fish Mainland Inc will hold a public meeting to discuss its complaint to the Parliamentary Regulations Review Committee regarding the impact the set net ban has on locals who fished in inland waters that did not pose any risk to dolphins. The meeting will also provide instruction for fishers on how to use the new self-reporting app, Mainland Catch, and discussion on the app’s benefits. Bring your cell phone.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, 25 May, 7pm in Motueka at the Community House on Wallace Street.

LORELLE McNAUGHTON

Piano recital

Chanel Arts Centre

Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 7:30 pm

Tickets available from Floral Affaire and Door Sales

$25 Adults; $5 High school children

Cash sales only at Floral Affaire

EFTPOS Door Sales at the Chanel

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BUILDER

45 years experienceKitchens, Bathrooms, Decks. Small jobs - joinery and repairs - no problem for me.

Wayne 022 676 0563

dentures

Felicity Hart, Clinical Dental Technician

Te Āwhina Marae

Hui-a-Tau 2022

Nau mai haere mai!

Date:

Agenda

Shared Kai to follow

If you wish to attend by Zoom, please send your email address to tumukai@tam.org.nz by 25th May

Te Āwhina Marae o Motueka (03) 528 6061 info@tam.org.nz www.tam.org.nz

Bring your friends for a fun evening. March 24 7 30pm at the RSA, Motueka

All proceeds for Motueka Community Patrol. $3 entry. 6 members per team. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Quilt Show

Recreation Centre Old Wharf Rd, Motueka

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 20th, 21st, 22nd May 2022 10am-4pm

Admission $5

recreational fisher self-reporting data. Fish Mainland Inc will hold a public meeting to discuss its complaint to the Parliamentary Regulations Review Committee regarding the impact the set net ban has on locals who fished in inland waters that did not pose any risk to dolphins. The meeting will also provide instruction for fishers on how to use the new self-reporting app, Mainland Catch, and discussion on the app’s benefits. Bring your cell phone.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, 25 May, 7pm in Motueka at the Community House on Wallace Street.

LORELLE McNAUGHTON

Piano recital

Chanel Arts Centre

Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 7:30 pm

Tickets available from Floral Affaire and Door Sales

$25 Adults; $5 High school children

Cash sales only at Floral Affaire

EFTPOS Door Sales at the Chanel

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