The Guardian - 19 April 2023

Mason, Mila and Gabe were among the children from the Aranui Room at Hardy Kids Mapua who enjoyed fluffies and hot chips at The Jellyfish Restaurant last Wednesday. The children, who were “super excited”, walked the 15 minutes in their high-vis jackets as they continue strengthening partnerships in the community.

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Concern for bus children’s safety

A whopping ninety percent of drivers on our local roads are not adhering to road rules when it comes to school bus safety says long-time driver and current driver supervisor, Barry Molloy.

“I want to do something before a young student gets hit by a car. The potential for a child to run out from behind the bus and get hit is just too high,” says Barry.

When passing a school bus that has stopped to allow children on or off, the speed limit is 20km/h. This limit applies even if the school bus has stopped on the opposite side of the road to where you are driving.

“Most people don’t seem to realise that it’s both directions you have to slow down.”

With the open road speed limit 100km/ hr, if people maintain that speed while passing a school bus on the Mariri straight for example, they’re suddenly 80km/hr over the speed limit which could result in an immediate licence suspension.

“I have noticed that

whenever a vehicle does slow down to 20km/hr, the drivers behind them get frustrated, clearly exposing a lack of knowledge of this law.”

“If it was your own child you would slow down!”

“Only around ten percent of drivers bother to slow down to 20km/hr, I saw a very near miss on West Bank Road and

am worried if people don’t slow down, we’re going to lose a child.”

Barry would like to mention “that most commercial drivers adhere to this law, thank-you!”

Barry’s currently working on getting signs erected around the district with the 20km/hr reminder but says driver education and awareness is the key.

“If this saves one of my young friend’s life then it’s worth it.”

Caregivers can help by eliminating the need for children to cross the road and taking their children to and from the bus stop, while also reiterating the importance of immediately not running across the road.

If it’s necessary to cross the road, chil-

dren need to be taught to find a safe place, and wait until the bus has moved away so they can see clearly in both directions.

“We all have a responsibility to keep our kids safe, it doesn’t add much to your journey to slow down to 20km/hr, so come on drivers keep an eye out for school buses and please slow down!”

Our district’s bus supervisor, Barry Molloy has concerns for children due to majority of people not passing school buses safely nor legally.

Gallery opening on Saturday

When artists and long-time friends Neville Parker and Maike Barteldres would meet for coffee in Motueka’s Bloom Café they’d often comment on how appropriate the space would be for a gallery and now they’re able to bring that vision to life.

Opening this Saturday, 22 April is Church House Gallery in what was Bloom Café at 208 High Street.

“I really enjoy having a relationship with artists and helping people find art,” says Neville.

Calling our region home for nearly two decades, Neville, a sculptor, has a longstanding relationship with the local art community having been the owner of a number of different galleries in Nelson over time, including the Parker, Origin and Icon Galleries.

“We’ve been committed in finding a space for a gallery in Motueka for a long time, so we’re really excited to be opening this weekend.”

Maike, a talented jewellery maker, moved to Motueka from Whangarei Heads 18 months ago and says sharing the role of Gallery director for her first time on “the other side” will allow her the opportunity to meet the people who purchase her work.

“I make jewellery because I like the intimate scale of it. Jewellery is deeply personal to the wearer. It can be a talisman and personal magic. When worn, it reveals

something about personality and communication to the world.

It denotes a sense of belonging - to a group, a mindset or another person,” says Maike.

The pair met at an international arts convention “years ago” and have been firm friends since.

“The throw-away line way back then was ‘we should do a gallery together’.”

With around 50 different artists’ works onsite the creations range from jewellery, cast and blown glass, bronze, steel & wood sculptures, ceramics, print making, and a variety of paintings in various mediums.

“We are honouring what is already here so we make sure when we bring in new things they complement the space.”

The space’s natu-

ral light lends itself to showcasing art in all its glory and the garden courtyard will be home to sculptures.

The pair say they are excited to house this gallery in Motueka, a town

they’ve both grown fond of.

“Motueka has this feeling of being right on the edge of exploding. It has such an interesting and diverse mix of people.”

The Church House Gallery’s opening is open to all and being held on Saturday from 4-6pm, with weekday opening hours yet to be confirmed.

Maike Barteldres and Neville Parker are the directors of the Church House Gallery, opening in Motueka this Saturday.

The Gallery is showcasing a wide variety of creations.

Not Sure? Ask the Citizens Advice Bureau

“What holidays am I entitled to?”

“Where can I learn the ukulele?”

“When can I leave home?”

“Who can help me fill in this form?”

“Why won’t they give me my money back?”

“How do I change my name?”

People ask Citizens Advice Bureau all sorts of interesting questions! Last year, over 255,000 people contacted a CAB somewhere in NZ, and over 3 million folk searched 10 million pages on the CAB website. (www. cab.org.nz). Were you one of them?

On Monday mornings from April, 17 you won’t need to use the website because you can visit CAB Nelson Tasman at their new office in Motueka Community House for a chat! CAB is a unique service because it’s a one-stop-shop for all your questions. Talking with someone is often a whole lot easier than trying to find the appropriate law on-line.

Many big organisations no longer print forms or pamphlets, and instead tell you to visit their website. But not everyone has internet access or owns a printer. Along with explaining com-

plex documents, CAB volunteers happily print what you need as part of their free service. They’ll even send you documents the old-fashioned way - by post! Who else does that?

Volunteers say people usually contact the CAB when things go wrong, but they recommend you check things out first to help prevent problems later. For example, you can find out if a phone call or email with a tempting offer is a scam, or discover the difference between an estimate and a quote, before hiring someone to paint your roof or fix your shower. Sadly, not everyone out there is genuine, and you should never pay cash ‘up front’ no matter how tempting the deal!

Of course the very comprehensive CAB website (www.cab.org. nz) is available anytime, but nothing beats talking things over with someone who cares. Pop into CAB’s new venue with your questions between nine and noon on Mondays. Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve Carpark.

CAB Nelson Tasman Phone 03 5482117 nelsontasman@cab.org. nz www.cab.org.nz

Learn about Little Penguins/ Korora – The Smallest Penguin in the World

The Tasman Bay Blue Penguin Trust has produced an informational leaflet about little penguins/ korora with the aim to increase awareness and knowledge about these protected native species.

The DOC conservation status for little penguins is “at risk, declining”, making conservation efforts particularly important to ensure their local habitat around Tasman Bay remains as penguin-friendly as possible.

The leaflet includes fast facts about little penguins and their life cycle, information about the conservation activities of the Trust, what locals and visitors can do to help ensure penguin safety, helpline contact details etc. It is available to local schools who may

want to include it in conservation conversations with students, community groups, conservation organisations etc.

“We are very mindful that penguins are not top of mind for most people visiting our local beaches,” says Linda Jenkins, Trustee. “They’re not visible during the day when they are ashore so it’s easy to be unaware of their presence and inadvertently disturb them. The purpose of the leaflet is to help raise awareness and overall knowledge of little penguins and the challenges they face around our local bays and beaches.”

The Trust gratefully acknowledges and thanks the Network Tasman Trust and Department of Conservation for their support.

A new informational leaflet is available.

It’s great to see so many youngsters making the most of both the weather and the recreational facilities in Motueka. From the Skate Park to the Rec Centre, we really have it all in our town.

Lincoln Randell was having a blast at the Skate Park.

Emma Orchiston took advantage of afternoon skating at the Rec Centre.

Football fans Jeremy Sudo, Anton Balkhausen and Benjamin Sudol were breaking a sweat shooting goals.

Harlow Franklin loves riding her scooter.

Aubree Limmer getting ready for another scooter run at the Skate Park.

Hunter Farrer was busting out his moves.

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Rainbow Wall Hanging Take & Make kit for Adults & Teens, 17-29 April

ANZAC Wreath workshops to be gifted at the ANZAC Memorial Commemoration

Thursday 20 April, 11am-12pm – for children & families

Friday 21 April. 4pm-6pm – for adults

Shape Poetry Competition, throughout April, for all ages

ANZAC Poppy Take & Make kits, 11-22nd April, For all ages

Building Bricks Club - Monday 24 April, 3.30pm-5pm

BookCafe – Monday 24 April, 10.30am-12pm

Paper Artsy, Wednesday 26 April, 10.30am-12pm

Poetry Circle – Thursday 27 April, 10.30am-12pm

Kate Souness, 27 April, 4.30pm-6pm

Kate Souness will be speaking about her books:

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Introduction to Ancestry workshop, 27 April, 10am-12pm, book in

Aotearoa Voices - John Crick, Friday 28 April, 2 shows: 2-3pm & 6-7pm Mesmerising tales presented by local storytelling bard, John Crick

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Hello Motueka. Summer has officially left the building and the first school holidays are already here. It’s amazing how time flys. We are so busy that sometimes we don’t notice that the WOF has run out, or the car is due a service, or even that the tyres on your vehicle have become unsafe. Winter is coming so it’s time to review all of these items before hitting the road. Give Juan and Gary at the front counter a call and they can book you in for all of the above.

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Motueka High School’s drama students performed “brilliantly” during the Secondary Schools regional Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival on Saturday, 1 April at Nayland College.

The students represented MHS with five well-received scenes.

Ngahere Hedland won the “Best understanding of text” award and attained the prestigious “direct entry” to attend the nationals in Wellington and a further opportunity to attend NSSP (National Shakespeare Schools Production). It’s the first time in more than 15 years a student from MHS has gained direct entry and is “most-deserved”.

New Horizons for former Knapps’ Partners

Atkinson Crehan combines the expertise of former Partners from Knapps Lawyers, Jacintha Atkinson-Manson and Amanda Crehan, with the ongoing expertise of Hamish Kennedy [former Partner of Knapps and of Kennedy & Associates] and our wonderful o ce sta of Berny Chamberlain, Diane McIlwrick and Lyn Blows.

Hamish will head the Motueka o ce where we will continue to provide the area of Motueka with a high level of legal knowhow.

It is important for us to continue to have a physical presence in Motueka where our existing and new clients can meet with us face-to-face. As a modern law firm, we can also help clients with the use of technology whether you’re situated in Cape Reinga, Stewart Island or anywhere in-between. We will continue to o er our existing and new clients the following services:

Wills, Power of Attorney, Estate Administration, Buying & Selling Residential, Commercial, Rural or Industrial Property, Family Trusts & Asset Planning, Relationship Contracting Out Agreements, Buying & Selling Businesses, Developments & Subdivisions, Business Structures, Farming and Farm Succession, Leases, Forestry Agreements, Resource Consent Applications, Unit Title Developments and Financing.

We are really excited to be moving ahead with our new Partnership, our fantastic sta and continued high level of service and responsiveness to individuals and local businesses. With our wealth of knowledge and modern thinking when it comes to legal services, we will work with you to achieve the outcomes that work best for you.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Te Tauihu Short Story Awards 2023 Open for Entries

Safe and affordable water for Tasman

By: Hon Damien O’Connor – MP for West CoastTasman

We’ve listened to feedback and recently announced major changes to our affordable water reforms, to deliver big cost savings to Tasman households while also making sure that the work is now led and delivered at a regional level.

The NZ Society of Authors Top of the South Branch is now accepting entries in the second annual Te Tauihu Short Story Awards.

A prize pool of $3,600 cash will be divided equally between finalists writing stories in New Zealand’s two official written languages: English and Maori. Finalist judges

are Elizabeth Knox and Stacey Morrison. James MacTaggart (Ngai Tahu) who won the English category in the 2022 Te Tauihu Short Story Awards says, “The most appealing thing about Te Tauihu was the advocacy for tikanga Maori and te reo. The kaupapa of Te Tauihu immediately set it apart from other short story

awards and genuinely made me excited to write an entry”.

Entries close 31 May 2023, with the shortlist released at the end of June and winners announced at a special event in mid-July.

More details on how to enter at https://www.topwriters.co.nz/tetauihu-short-storyawards-2023.html

Every New Zealander deserves safe, reliable and affordable water services that keep families and our environment healthy. But after years of neglect, our water services – our drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks – are facing a crisis.

Kicking the can down the road and choosing not to address our national water infrastructure comes at a cost to Tasman families.

We know that, without reform, households will face rates rising by over $4,000 - $9,000 per year in the future. As a Government, we’re not prepared to put extra costs on Kiwis during a global cost of living crisis. That’s why we’ve taken another look at our water reform programme and recently announced a pragmatic solution on a way forward.

Our affordable water reforms will fix New Zealand’s water infrastructure and make sure that households don’t foot the bill through huge rate increases. It’s a plan that will save families thousands of dollars,

with projected savings of around $5,780 for households here in Tasman in the future.

There’s been a lot of feedback on our plan and we’ve heard it loud and clear. The reforms need to save households from ballooning costs while also being more locally led. Our changes seek to strike that balance.

That’s why we’ve extended the number of publically owned water entities from four to ten. That means every council, and therefore every community, will now have a say over their local water services entities. By setting up more water entities,

we’re making sure that the needs of every community, including small rural towns, are heard and met.

These water entities will be publically owned, and regionally led by industry professionals who will be appointed by local representatives.

These are once in a generation reforms and it’s so important that we strike the right balance. Our plan strengthens the links between the water entities and the local communities they serve, while also making sure that New Zealanders, no matter where they live, can access safe, reliable and affordable drinking water now, and into the future.

If you want to find out more, there’s lots of information on the website: waterservicesreform.govt.nz

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Knapps Lawyers in undergoing a restructure into two new separate law firms. This change will take e ect from 1 May 2023.

THE NEW FIRMS WILL BE:

Atkinson Crehan Law Limited, with directors - Amanda Crehan and Jacintha Atkinson-Manson - o ces in Richmond, Nelson and Motueka - together with Hamish Kennedy, Nick Moore, Marie Austin, Alison Macbeth, Sarah Clements, Merv Huston, Jo McNabb, Christine Allison, and Kirsty Goodall.

Core Legal Solutions Limited, with directors - Gerard Praat and Gary Stocker - o ces in Nelson and Motueka - together with Ian Turner, Micheal Stocker, Louise Walsh, Kelly Hymers, Hannah McMullan, Bronwyn Lane, Max Palzer, Shelley Conlon and Sara Clelland.

What do you need to do as a client?

Those clients with current active files don’t need to do anything. You will be contacted by the lawyer/legal executive you are currently dealing with to obtain your consent to transfer to the relevant new firm. For clients with no current active files, you can contact the lawyer/legal executive that you have been dealing with in the past to transfer to the relevant new firm or alternatively you may make that decision when you next require legal services. Either way Knapps Lawyers will continue to be responsible for holding any files, documents, or deeds in safekeeping. You can also visit our website knapps.co.nz to keep updated on information leading up to and post 1 May 2023.

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Entry is now open for the second annual Te Tauihu Short Story Awards.

Kiwifruit growers show support for advocacy group

Referendum results

strongest ever for advocacy organization

91% of growers participating in referendum vote to continue levy for NZKGI

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc. (NZKGI) have been given a strong mandate by kiwifruit growers to work on their behalf for the next six-year kiwifruit levy cycle.

The Declaration of Result was provided by the independent Returning Officer, Warwick Lampp, of Electionz.com. Of those who voted, 91% of growers supported the proposed levy, equating to 94% their total production of the foregone season. Votes were cast by 54% of growers eligible to vote in the referendum, representing 68% of total production.

These results compare to the previous levy referendum in 2017 of which 85% of voters supported the proposed levy and their production equated to 88% support. Votes were cast by 49% of growers eligi-

ble to vote in the referendum, representing 63% of eligible voter’s total production of the foregone season.

“This great result reflects the return on investment that NZKGI has delivered growers over the last six years. It is an especially pleasing turnout despite the recent adverse weather and harvest which have put growers under the pump”, says NZKGI Chairman, Mark Mayston. “The kiwifruit industry is experiencing a challenging time with increased regulations and pressure across the whole supply chain. But the future remains bright and NZKGI will be there to make sure that growers’ interests remain the top priority”.

NZKGI CEO Colin Bond says, “We are very pleased with this support from growers for NZKGI to continue to advocate for them. Our organization is focused on overcoming their challenges, be they driven by changes to climate or regulations, and ensuring growers are receiving

maximum benefit from the industry structure. In order for NZKGI to advocate, I encourage all growers to continue to voice their opinion with their representatives to make sure that our organization is focusing on issues important to them”.

Kiwifruit growers first voted to establish a kiwifruit commodity levy to fund the operation of NZKGI in 2011.

Since that time, the organization advocates for growers in national and local Government decision making, succession planning for the industry, promotion of seasonal jobs, representation of the industry at an international level and communication to growers on business-critical issues.

The levy will be used to continue to fund the operations of NZKGI and, in particular, there will be significant new activity in performance monitoring. The levy remains set at 1.1c/tray and can only be increased by vote at a NZKGI AGM or Special General Meeting.

NZKGI has informed the Minister of Agriculture, Hon Damien O’Connor of the result and will be applying to the Minister’s office for a new levy order that would run for a maximum of six years.

NZKGI Chairman Mark Mayston and CEO Colin Bond.

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Redwood Reiderspoken word artist live and vocal at Mussel Inn

Redwood Reider makes music out of words and watches them dance to the musicians tune in a joyously, unrestrained show entitled ‘live and vocal’.

A Golden Bay spoken word artist, Redwood will be the featured guest at Golden Bay Live Poets Society, Acid on the Microphone this month and will take to the stage with friends, multi-instrumentalist Colm and guitarist Sol.

Redwood is a NZ Poetry Slam finalist, Golden Bay faithful and all-round weaver of words, that never fail to entertain, challenge, inspire and uplift live audiences.

Words flow from the heart with humour and compassion in a Redwood performance - personal storytelling, ceremony, ecopolitical activism and great poems, sometimes all happen at the same time.

“My rhymes grow

out of a deep connection to earth,” explains Redwood. “A love of community and a passion for justice and healing of our inner and outer worlds are my drivers.”

Local musicians Colm and Sol, will accompany Redwood with percussion and strings and promise a few surprises, including a couple of vocal embellishments!

“With Redwood backed by Colm and Sol, we are in for a magic night of words

and music dancing together across the stage on a wild autumn night,” says Mark Raffills, spokesperson for Golden Bay Live Poets Society.

“And with Redwood’s Live & Vocal show preceded by our very famous, 28-year old, open mic session for poets and singer/ songwriters, it’s going to be another engaging and very entertaining night. You won’t want to miss it!”

Open Mic participants should get in

early on the night to book a spot behind the microphone. alanjajjah will set the scene for the evening with his ‘cruisy’ sounds. Open Mic will kick off around 7.30pm. A short break slightly after 8.00pm before Redwood, Colm and Sol keep the acid on the microphone until the end of the night.

Redwood, Colm & Sol Live & Vocal Thursday 20 April 7.30 pm. $10, Mussel Inn

Dear Editor, Around 1986 late wife and I settled permanently in Motueka. We bought a bit of bare land, built a home, and planted hundreds of trees. We loved the place. Now alone and 96, I am hoping for an independent retirement village in Motueka. In a place like Mot, some elderly, like me, need a convivial, affordable, retire-

ment facility. It should include an orchard, and some horticultural grounds. It is a healthy and enjoyable life style for elderly to potter around gardens, and like growing our own veggies. Such a village would be partially self-supporting, and free of speculation. Could we afford such a village? Over the last ten years, my observations of current retire-

ment businesses in this area, price rises have gone too high for most retirees; especially more recently when house prices rose. Surely, a levy on the profits made by current retirement businesses would be more than adequate to fund our own village. There must be others who’ve had this idea. Regards, Dr. Bob Anderson

With a heart that’s not afraid of being the spark, Redwood’s live performance is a rare treat for unsuspecting audiences.

Lincoln Randell shows off the trout he caught while sharing his fishing skills with the Mapua Sea Scouts at the Waimea Park Fishing Ponds recently.

The Anzac legend began on 25 April 1915, when around 20,000 soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed under fire on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. For eight long months, New Zealand troops, alongside those from Australia and other allied nations, battled harsh conditions and Ottoman forces desperately fighting to protect their homeland.

By the time the campaign ended, more than 130,000 soldiers had died: at least 87,000 Ottoman and 44,000 Allied soldiers. Among the dead were 2779 New Zealanders.

Gallipoli was New Zealand’s first major battle of World War One and the country was deeply affected by the massive loss of life and the return home of the injured.

On April 30th 1915, 5 days after the ANZACs landed in Gallipoli, news arrived in New Zealand of the landing and a half day was declared and the following year on April 25th it was officially declared ANZAC Day.

Over time there have been changes in the way that Anzac Day is commemorated, reflecting the changing features and concerns of New Zealand society. Today, Anzac Day promotes a sense of unity and is a time for the nation to pay respects and acknowledge the many thousands of our military personnel who are serving or have served, and who are called upon to support New Zealand in times of war, conflict, and disaster.

As time has passed the meaning of the word ‘Anzac’ has changed too. Once used solely to refer to those who fought as part of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, today the term represents the characteristics that are seen as important to New Zealanders and those serving in the New Zealand Defence Forces, including courage, commitment, comradeship and integrity.

Hundreds of services are held on ANZAC Day and the sacrifice of New Zealanders remembered. Locally we have parades in both Motueka and Takaka as well as numerous services across the region. How will you commemorate ANZAC day?

Anzac soldiers dig into the hillside at Anzac Cove in the first few days after landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula, April 1915.

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World War I was one of the great watersheds of 20thcentury geopolitical history. It led to the fall of four great imperial dynasties (in Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey), resulted in the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, and, in its destabilisation of European society, laid the groundwork for World War II.

Our part in a global conflict

The Second World War was the greatest conflict ever to engulf the world. It took the lives of 50 million people, including one in every 150 New Zealanders, and shaped the world that we have lived in ever since.

New Zealand was involved for all but three of the 2179 days of the war — a commitment on a par only with Britain and Australia. It was a war in which New Zealanders gave their greatest national effort — on land, on the sea and in the air — and a war that New Zealanders fought globally, from Egypt, Italy and Greece to Japan and the Pacific.

The impact on the home front was considerable. The nature of the Second World War not only gave impetus to New Zealanders’ developing sense of identity but also greatly increased their confidence in their role in the world.

Quick facts and figures:

The population of New Zealand in 1940 was about 1,600,000.

About 140,000 New Zealand men and women served, 104,000 in 2NZEF, the rest in the British or New Zealand naval or air forces.

Fatal casualties during the conflict numbered 11,928 (Commonwealth War Graves Commission figures).

Post-war calculations indicated that New Zealand’s ratio of killed per million of population (at 6684) was the highest in the Commonwealth (with Britain at 5123 and Australia, 3232).

In contrast to its entry into the First World War, New Zealand acted in its own right by formally declaring war on Germany on 3 September (unlike Australia, which held that the King’s declaration, as in 1914, automatically extended to all his Dominions).

Fighting for Britain

New Zealand was one of the first countries to become involved in the global conflict precipitated by Germany’s invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939. Its 2176-day involvement, encompassing all but three days of the period now accepted as the Second World War, was matched only by Great Britain, Australia, and British colonial possessions.

In contrast to its entry to the First World War, New Zealand acted in its own right by formally declaring war on Germany on 3 September (unlike Australia, which held that the King’s declaration, as in 1914, extended to all his Dominions).

From time to time it is suggested, somewhat disingenuously, that New Zealand entered the war even before Britain because its time zone in September 1939 was ten and a half hours ahead of British Summer Time. In fact, New Zealand acted only after formal advice was received of the expiry of the British government’s ultima-

tum to Germany to withdraw from Poland, shortly before midnight on 3 September (New Zealand time). The state of war between New Zealand and Germany was held to have existed from the expiry of the ultimatum - in short, the same moment that war began between Britain and Germany (9.30 p.m., 3 September, New Zealand time).

For most New Zealanders, association with Britain in its time of crisis was both natural and necessary. As a firm opponent of appeasement, New Zealand had long advocated a strong stance against the fascist dictatorships. Economic considerations alone ensured that a threat to Britain was seen as a threat to New Zealand - as in 1914.

Given New Zealand’s reliance on British power for security, and the lack of alternatives, defensive selfinterest was another strong motivator towards involvement. Underlying both economic and defence aspects was a sentimental link that made support for the ‘kith and kin’ in Britain as natural as it was inevitable. Only one political party opposed New Zealand’s participation in the war - the small Communist Party, faithful to the false promise of the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact of 23 August 1939.

In the fifty years after the war no significant academic critique of New Zealand’s stance appeared, though an undercurrent of criticism can be discerned in suggestions, sometimes advanced in newspaper editorials that New Zealand sent troops to fight in Britain’s war.

A failure to recognise either strategic imperatives or the close ties of self-interest as well as sentimental loyalty that bound New Zealand with Britain usually lie behind such pronouncements.

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The Second NZ Expeditionary Force

The 2NZEF

Strategy determined that New Zealanders involved in combat with Germans would mostly do so at a distance from New Zealand. New Zealand’s security, it was accepted, depended on the success of British arms, which would inevitably be concentrated in Europe. Only there could the British Commonwealth be defeated; and New Zealand’s contribution, necessarily relatively small, could help prevent such an outcome.

As in 1914, the government immediately pledged to send an expeditionary force to assist the Commonwealth war effort in Europe, and the first of three eche lons departed for Egypt in January 1940. Other New Zealanders were provided for the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. New Zealand’s naval vessels were placed under Admiralty orders, and its new medium bombers, which were about to be ferried to New Zealand, were made available to the RAF.

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New Zealand’s reaction to the outbreak of war was curiously muted. Even the departure of the First Echelon on 5 January 1940 excited little of the enthusiasm of the previous war. The ‘phoney war’ was shattered by the German onslaught in the west in May 1940. Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France all succumbed to the blitzkrieg tactics of the German forces, and most of the British Expeditionary Force was dramatically evacuated from Dunkirk.

On 10 June 1940 Italy entered the war on Germany’s side. This sudden reversal of fortunes had an immediate impact in New Zealand. Sweeping new powers, including conscription, were introduced, and a War Cabinet of both government and opposition members was established.

Following Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, New Zealand declared war on Germany’s Eastern European allies - Finland, Hungary, and Romania on 7 December 1941, and Bulgaria on 13 December 1941.

The Aquitania in Wellington Harbour. In 1940, when this picture was taken, it was carrying troops of the Second Echelon of 2NZEF.

International relations

As with the First World War, the Second World War had important consequences for New Zealand’s stance in the world, as it sought to bolster its interests in unfamiliar areas. For the first time it opened diplomatic relations with a non-Commonwealth power, establishing a legation in Washington in 1942. A similar step was taken in Moscow in 1944. Together with new high commissions in Canberra and Ottawa, they provided the basis for an independent approach to international issues.

Later in the war New Zealand took an active role in efforts to establish an effective international secu rity regime, which bore fruit in the United Nations Organization created at the San Francisco Conference in April-May 1945.

Counting the cost

The Second World War was New Zealand’s great est national effort to date. About 140,000 men and

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women were dispatched overseas to serve in fighting formations, 104,000 in 2NZEF, the rest in the British or New Zealand naval or air forces. In March 1944 there were just under 70,000 New Zealand personnel serving overseas. Fatal casualties during the conflict numbered 11,928 (Commonwealth War Graves Commission figures). Post-war calculations indicated that New Zealand’s ratio of killed per million of population (at 6684) was the highest in the Commonwealth (with Britain at 5123 and Australia, 3232).

At home, New Zealand mobilised for war. At first the emphasis was on production for the war effort, New Zealand’s primary produce supplying vital food stuffs for the United Kingdom. Conscription of men for the armed forces, from 1940, was matched by direction of labour for those not sent overseas. The development of a direct threat greatly intensified the process.

In July 1942 New Zealand’s military mobilisation - the largest in its history - peaked with 154,549 men and women under arms (including those overseas) and a further 100,000 in the Home Guard. In all, 194,000 men - 67 per cent of those between ages eighteen and forty-five - and 10,000 women served in the armed forces.

New Zealand devoted a very high proportion of its resources to the war effort: about 30 per cent of national income overall, with the figure rising to 50 per cent during the critical years 1942-44.

Services and Parades

Tuesday 25 April 2023

Richmond

Parade – 10.45 am from Sundial Square. Service –11.00 am at War Memorial Gardens, Cambridge Street.

Brightwater

Service – 9.00 am at ANZAC Memorial Gates, Wanderers car park.

Wakefield

Service – 10.00 am at the Wakefield Cenotaph, Whitby Way (Wakefield Village Hall if wet).

Motueka

Parade – 6.25 am from the Motueka Bowling Club car park, Pah Street. Service – 6.30 am at Motueka War Memorial, Pah Street.

Murchison

Service – 11.00 am at the Memorial in Waller Street (Murchison Sport, Recreation and Cultural Centre if wet).

Māpua

Parade – 10.45 am, by the tennis courts. Service – 11.00 am at Māpua RSA Memorial Library, followed by morning tea at the Māpua Hall. A plate would be appreciated. Upper Moutere Service – 10.00 am at the Memorial.

Riwaka

Service – 9.00 am at the Memorial Gates, intersection of School Road and SH60.

Tākaka

Dawn Service – 6.30 am at the Tākaka Memorial Reserve, Commercial Street. Parade – 8.45 am, leaves from outside Golden Bay Pharmacy. Civic Service – 9.00 am service at the Tākaka Memorial Reserve, Commercial Street.

Ngātīmoti

Laying of Wreath and Service – 10.30 am at St James Church, Waiwhero Road.

Tapawera

No service, but the community is welcome to lay wreaths. Tasman Service – 10.00 am at the Memorial.

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Dawn Service – 6.30 am at the Cenotaph. Civic Service – 11.30 am at the Collingwood Memorial Hall.

Lake Rotoiti Flag Ceremony – 10.30 am at the Lake Rotoiti Community Hall.

New Zealand’s strategy in the Second World War was successful. Pre-war assumptions that seapower would be crucial to its physical and economic security

proved justified, even if not in the way anticipated. It was American rather than British seapower that defeated Japan, and aircraft-carriers rather than battleships which were the decisive elements in the Pacific naval conflict.

Ultimately New Zealand depended on the overall Allied victory, and this was achieved in 1945 with the capitulation of Germany (on 8 May) and Japan (on 15 August), Italy having been defeated two years earlier. In this respect the war’s outcome resembled that of its predecessor in 1918.

While the British Empire/Commonwealth, with its allies, had prevailed in both, the second conflict had demonstrated even more forcefully the limitations of British power. Its default in the Pacific in 1941-42 was to have profound consequences for the future of the British Empire and in due course for Britain’s status as a world power. This could not but fundamentally affect the position of New Zealand, though the implications were resisted at first by the New Zealand public.

In the meantime the government sought to buttress British power in the Pacific by obtaining a security commitment from the United States, now clearly the dominant power in the Pacific, an objective which was achieved with the conclusion of the ANZUS alliance in 1951.

NZ soldiers crossing a destroyed Italian bridge

Support the RSA on Poppy Day

In many countries, the poppy is worn on Armistice Day (11 November), but in New Zealand it is most commonly seen on Anzac Day, 25 April. Poppy Day has now been an annual event held on the Friday before Anzac Day. This year Poppy Day will be on Friday 21 April 2023. Keep an eye out for poppy sellers and help support our veterans.

The Appeal is one of the oldest nationwide appeals conducted by a voluntary welfare organisation in New Zealand, the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association or RSA as they are more commonly known. Donations collected on Poppy Day help the RSA improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for New Zealand’s veterans of all ages.

The RSA was established in 1916 with the aim of taking care of New Zealand’s veterans and their families as soldiers returned from Gallipoli. While today’s soldiers face different challenges, our support to them and their whanau continues.

Appeal. The Poppy is not only visible on Poppy Day and Anzac Day but at funerals of returned servicemen and women. It is also taken on pilgrimages to be laid at New Zealand war memorials and war graves around the world. The RSA Poppy is truly a national icon, recognising the RSA and its endeavours to care for war veterans as well as remember those who never returned.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

From Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae’s poem, ‘In Flanders fields’

The red poppy has become a symbol of war remembrance the world over. People in many countries wear the poppy to remember those who died in war or are serving in the armed forces.

After 100 years, few appeals can claim the history and public recognition as that of the RSA’s Poppy Day

Finding New Zealand’s forgotten soldiers

In the lead-up to ANZAC Day, around the country, the New Zealand Remembrance Army - Te Taua Manaaki o Ngã Morehu (NZRA) is finding and providing memorials to forgotten service people.

Many years after conflicts they served in had ended, many soldiers were honoured for their service with a grave and headstone provided by the government. However, many were not so fortunate with some being buried in unmarked, long-forgotten graves.

“In cemeteries around New Zealand there are potentially hundreds of returned service people in unmarked graves that lack a marker, headstone, or nameplate indicating who is buried there,” says Simon Strombom, Managing Director of the NZRA

“Due to family circumstances, some were buried without a funeral or a permanent headstone. At the time,

money for a headstone may have been scarce and older wooden markers simply deteriorated or were stolen,” says Simon.

By finding these forgotten final resting places the NZRA is recognising their lives and contribution to history. This ANZAC Day 2023, the NZRA’s volunteers and partners are giving 40 forgotten men and women the recognition

they deserve with new headstones.

“On what is currently an empty patch of earth, we are giving soldiers, aviators, sailors, and nurses back their names and faces. Doing this sometimes reconnects them with surviving family members and means future generations can learn about their extraordinary story,” says Simon.

“Finding and placing a memorial as the least we can do to honour that person’s memory and service to New Zealand. –because they are not the unknown soldier, it’s someone who is known, and they need to be remembered,” Simon said.

The New Zealand Remembrance ArmyTe Taua Manaaki o Ngã Morehu (NZRA) is a charitable trust set up to foster volunteer groups across New Zealand. Our aim is to restore the headstones and family memorials of our service men and women to a high national standard.

We are working hard in your communities around the country to raise the standard of service graves and memorials to be the same or higher than those overseas. Our vision is to have every service grave pristine, every service contribution remembered.

Thanks to product sponsorship from BioShield, Resene Paints and Topflite, all restoration work is provided freely and volunteers carry out the work within their local communities. We also work in conjunction with the Returned Services Association, veterans and other community groups.

For the NZRA remembrance is not just one day a year on ANZAC Day - its every day.

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Tasman Rugby Union Motueka United RFC

team is known as “The Griffins”, is in itself an amalgamation of the Nelson and Golden Bays Rugby Unions founded in 1885 (becoming the nation’s sixth provincial union) and 1920 respectively. The Marlborough Rugby Sub-Union, founded in 1888 and known as the “Red Devils”, has a proud rugby heritage including holding the legendary Ranfurly Shield for six defences in 1973.

Our two venues are Lansdowne Park in Blenheim, which was completely revamped in early 2006 to meet NZRU standards, and Trafalgar Park in Nelson which underwent a major upgrade to secure the hosting of two matches in the 2011 RWC and which was largely completed in time for the 2010 NPC season.

As a national provincial union, we are a feeder to the Crusaders Super Rugby franchise based in Christchurch. Our players however are also represented in the Highlanders, Chiefs and Blues.

The Tasman Makos won the 2013 ITM Championship Cup and in 2014 contested the ITM Cup Premiership Division final, and the 2016 and 2017 Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Division finals.

The Tasman Rugby Union was formed in December 2005 to allow the region to field a team in the premier 2006 National Provincial Championship (the NPC). The “Mako”, as the Union’s team is known, was an amalgamation of the Nelson Bays and Marlborough Rugby Unions, thereby becoming New Zealand’s newest provincial union.

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Maintaining the district’s fields of glory for another season

The major competitive breakthrough for the Union came in December 2018 with the winning of the National Sevens Championship title in Taupo, and in October 2019 with the Tasman Mako being crowned the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership winners after an Undefeated 12 game season. The Mako went back-to-back winning the 2020 Premiership Cup with a thrilling 13-12 victory against favourites Auckland. These teams were superbly captained by David Havili under the coaching helm of Andrew Goodman & Clarke Dermody, Shane Christie & Gray Cornelius.

The team continues to capture the hearts and minds of fans locally, nationally and beyond, by playing an adventurous brand of rugby. On-field performance has also been reflected in the numbers of Mako players receiving Super contracts, consistently now at over 20 players per season, and the numbers going on to earn higher representative honours including All Blacks Sevens, Maori All Blacks and All Blacks selection.

None of these achievements would be possible without a vast array of financial support, from NZ Rugby, our Sponsors, Members and season ticket purchasers, and our community trust fund and gaming fund partners.

The Tasman Rugby Union is now a successful and innovative Provincial Union, connecting and inspiring our community through a life-long love of the Game.

Keep up to date with all the games and fixtures via www.facebook.com/thetasmanmako

The 2023 JAB Rugby season for the Tasman Rugby Union is fast approaching and the Motueka United Rugby club is looking to hit the ground running in what all are hoping to be a great season with the weather and flu’s not being a factor.

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United RFC

The club, which was formed in 1931 will be once again concentrating solely on the JAB grades under 6-under 13 for both boys and girls. The club has built a great reputation over the years for encouraging every child to play and enjoy all the while teaching them how our great sport should be played both on and off the paddock. Every child, no matter how talented they are, is always encouraged equally as different players develop at different ages.

The season is set to start on April 29th with a ‘festival’ of rugby with all grades playing a mini tournament around the district.

The teams have already been training for a few weeks but if you have a child who’s keen to give it a go but hasn’t registered yet it’s not too late. Just text Stephen Stout (Club Captain) on 0274582381 and he will be only too happy to help.

Motueka High School Rugby

As with previous years the girls would love to see the locals come out in force to support them as they battel their way through the season so keep an eye on the Motueka High School Sports Instagram and Facebook pages for game times and places.

All the best for a great season everyone

From Peter Assaf

The beginning of this year saw a major transition period for rugby at Motueka High School with all boys’ age grade teams moving under the banner of Kahurangi Rugby with the support of locals clubs Huia and Riwaka.

However the U18 Girls team still has the honour of representing the school colours for the upcoming 2023 season, which kicks off on 26 April with a mini 10’s tournament at Trafalgar Park ahead of the first official game of the season on 10 May.

This season under the guidance of returning coaches Dion Irons and Vai Aukafolau, the girls are hoping to build on last season’s experiences which saw them make it to the competition finals where they went head to head with a strong Nayland College team. They also sent two teams to Westport for the first ever Buller10’s team and reignited the high schools long standing passion with 7’s Rugby where girls dream of emulating the success of local 7’s hero Risaleanna Pouri-Lane.

With the future development of Girls Rugby at the front of team management’s priorities, this season sees the introduction of an U15 Girls Development Squad. Under the umbrella of experienced coach Paul Holden, this sturdy group of girls are joining in with the U18’s training sessions.

Management are hopping to provide a safe platform for girls who are either transitioning through from junior rugby or have never played before but want to give the sport a go.

In this environment the girls work with and alongside the older girls, who are acting as mentors so the younger girls can build the skills and confidence, they need to help them transition into the U18 squad when they are ready to while still experiencing the team culture that is Motueka High School Girls Rugby.

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Ryan Mariner heads upfield for the Motueka United Under 6’s in 2022. Rylan won his teams player of the year award.

Riwaka Rugby Club

Riwaka Rugby Club are looking forward to getting into the 2023 season. Our Riwaka Senior Men’s B team started their training a couple of months back to get themselves ready for the upcoming season.

They are lucky to have three very talented and knowledgeable coaches, Joe Wineera, Tito Elisara and Hana Corbett-Burrows. They have a preseason game on the 21st of April at 7pm against Rangers. Also, during the season, we are proud to announce that Puna Hafoka and Sam Hannen will be playing their 100th game and Hayden Stanley and IIaisa Hafoka will be playing their 50th game. Well done boys and go hard this season!

Kahurangi was established in 2013 by the Huia and Riwaka rugby clubs to enable players from both clubs to combine in fielding a team to play in the Men’s Division One competition.

This season there will be three additional teams playing under the Kahurangi banner; a Senior Women’s team which made its debut in Kahurangi colours last season, and for the first time this season, two boys’ age-grade teams, an under 15s and under 17s team. We are excited to see what these team have in store for the season and we wish them all the best!

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Riwaka Rugby Club

2022 season for JAB was very successful as we got the whole season in plus tournaments which made the kids very happy. We were lucky enough to tap into our senior female and male players and use them as mentors using their skills and encouragement to help develop the juniors, they did team drills and one on one development and were on the side-lines at games giving advice, they even taught the coaches a thing or two, this shows great club culture.

We have seen our older JAB players get up at the after match prizegiving and do a speech on the other team’s effort throughout the game, this brings another element

like confidence, leadership and public speaking as there is more to learn from rugby than just sport, the kids are making the club their own and we are so proud of them.

The JAB are super excited about the upcoming 2023 season. They have been training for weeks, we have 9 teams entering the competition this year with 2 under 6 teams right through to under 13.

It is so awesome to see such great parent support, we haven’t had any trouble finding coaches and managers and they have a lot of parents that want to help them, we even have great grandparents helping with the under 6

teams at practices.

We look forward to seeing all of our families and supporters on the side-lines in the upcoming weeks. ‘Up the Waka!’

Riwaka Rugby Club Valley Stags

This year we welcomed a new role at our Club which is the Club Capabilities Manager. Jess Drummond has taken this role on and is working hard behind the scenes to get our Club moving in the direction we would like it to. This will look like eventually upgrading our facilities inside and out, developing new systems and making connections in the community. We are also excited about our Riwaka Rugby Club Development programme which is being run by Joe Wineera. We have allocated female and male sessions each week which are available for anyone age grade and up and is absolutely FREE! Get in touch if you would like to join, it is running until the end of May.

Sponsors are the back bone of our amazing Club and actually how we survive financially. We would like to give a massive thanks to all of our sponsors, we really appreciate your on-going support to allow us to do what we do, which is getting as many people out on the paddock to play rugby!

If you want to play rugby for any age group or team, become a volunteer, or just watch some local rugby contact us and we will be more than happy to assist you. And as always, we are very grateful to all of our sponsors for our Club that help out the Senior rugby and also our juniors.

We would like to thank these major sponsors:

Platinum: Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi

Diamond: New World Motueka, Nelson Building Society, Talley’s, NZ Energy, FMG Insurance, Hotel Motueka

Gold: Lion Brewery, Celcius Coffee, Pub Charity, Jolean Investments, The Pines, Rod Fry Ltd, Rockgas Nelson, Milnes Beatson, NS Rogers Garage, Lion Foundation, Fairfield Orchards, Mainland Foundation, DC Concreting, NZ Communities Trust

Silver: Whitwells Menswear, Lifestyle Centre Motueka, Motueka Farm Machinery, Promote You, Hays Plumbing, Super Liquor

Blue & White: Murray Thorn Motorcycles, Abel Electrical, Total Mechanical, Guthrie Bowron, Scotts Hire-A-Bin, Motueka Contracting, Tall Poppy

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Rangers Junior Rugby Registrations

We had our junior registration day on the 19th March and we are all excited about getting back into rugby for the season. Our junior training sessions are held at the Moutere Hills complex on a Thursday afternoon, we are always happy to welcome new players.

If you have any questions or would like any more information you can contact Emily on 027 287 2352 or email rangersrugbyjab@gmail.com

Valley Stags

If you are not quite up for playing on the team we welcome anyone who might like to come down to training and assist (eg hold up the tackle bags etc).

For more info contact Mark (027)422 9949

Don’t forget to keep up to date with what is happening with the club our draws and any other news we may have by checking out our facebook page RANGERS RUGBY CLUB for Junior Rugby and VALLEY STAGS for Senior rugby updates.

Senior Rugby

Senior Rugby via the combined Valley Stags is in the pre-season phase with various fixtures planned before the competition begins. Training is in full swing but it is not too late to get involved.

If you want to return to rugby, or are keen to start play ing we are taking registrations. Register online at sporty. co.nz/rangersrugby.

Trainings are on Tuesday nights, 6.30pm at Rangers’ Moutere Hills Community Centre and on Thursday nights 7pm with the combined team at Upper Moutere also.

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Huia Rugby Club

Huia Rugby Football Club founded in 1901 is the oldest rugby club in the Motueka/Golden Bay region. We promote a positive, healthy environment for our over 200 members aged 5 - 55+ We have proud committee members, sponsors, volunteers, parents and supporters working hard to facilitate community rugby in our region.

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Kahurangi aiming high for 2023

Kahurangi was established in 2013 by the Huia and Riwaka rugby clubs to enable players from both clubs to combine in fielding a team to play in the Men’s Division One competition. This season there will be three additional teams playing under the Kahurangi banner; a Senior Women’s team which made its debut in Kahurangi colours last season, and for the first time this season, two boys’ agegrade teams, an under 15s and under 17s team.

The Kahurangi Men’s Division One team played its first 2023 competition game, beating Waimea Old Boys by 40-19 at Jubilee Park on April 6. While this first up victory was encouraging, 2023 will be a rebuilding season for the team with several team stalwarts not available this season. In fact, 10 of the 22 players in the squad for the match against Waimea were making their debut for Kahurangi.

While coaches Brendon Smith and Mark Kelly, who are being assisted by senior players Mike Wells and Willis Scott this season, have been doing their best to dampen down expectations, Kahurangi will expect to be well in the running when the Stuff Tasman Trophy reaches its pointy end in July. Having suffered losses in the past two finals, to Marist in 2021 and Central last season, there appears to be strong resolve within the squad to go one better in 2023.

The Kahurangi Women’s team have their first match, against the Marlborough Combined team at Renwick on April 15. Their first home game will be at Sportspark Motueka on April 22 against what is sure to be a formidable Marist side.

Local rugby scene legends Weesang Paaka and Bevan Thomas are coaching the side this year. While Kahurangi had a challenging maiden season the fact the

team were runners up in the 2022 Tasman Cub 7s has provided plenty of positive omens for this season.

Although the new Kahurangi Under 15 and Under 17 teams are yet to make their competition debuts, early signs are promising with both teams having good player numbers attending their respective pre-season training sessions. Andrew ‘Waz’ Curtis and Mark Simkin are cocoaching the U17s while Brent Garrett is coaching the U15s.

Kahurangi would like to thank its major sponsors: Gold sponsors: Talley’s and Abel Tasman AquaTaxi. Silver sponsors: Big Bad Wolf Builders and New World Motueka.

Bronze sponsors: The Little Barber Lounge, ITM, The Oar House, F45 Nelson – Richmond, Westbank Meats and AON.

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Takaka Rugby Club

The Takaka Rugby Club anticipate a good season in all grade levels if numbers are any guide. The Division 2’s are a sound blend of youth and experience, but built around a solid base of good young players.

They may even recruit the services of Anthony Tait who shows his versatility with positions anywhere between loosie and prop. Coaches Steve Hambrook and Hamish Hills are building what looks to be an exciting and very competitive team.

This year we have 2 teams in age grade with U14s & U15s teams which will be the 1st time in many years. These teams are full of promising young rugby players who play some very entertaining rugby. These guys are

a must watch this season.

The club has a strong junior base of players starting with the U/6 – U/8 who play amongst themselves on a Friday Night. It’s always exciting to see the skill levels of these young boys and girls grow as the season goes on. We highly encourage kids to give rugby a go in these grades and anyone is welcome.

U9, U11 & U13 compete against teams throughout the Motueka and Nelson area. Although they are often far smaller than the urban counterparts, they certainly make up for it with some country courage.

Watching the passion and love for the game from the junior grades is always a pleasure and a reflection of what fantastic role models our coaches are to these kids.

We wish the Takaka Rugby Club all the best for the 2023 season

Takaka Rugby Club

We thank our sponsors who are what keeps the club on the park, including Platinum Sponsors Fresh Choice Takaka, Alliance Plumbing, Golden Bay Coachlines, Hammer Hardware, Strange Contracting, Tumeke Logging and our major sponsor NBS. Thank you for all your tremendous support.

The club would also like to thank all the committee members, coaches, managers, parents and players who offer their assistance throughout the season, it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed. We would also like to invite the public to come and enjoy some superb grassroots rugby

and be a part of our community-driven club.

Every success and good wishes everyone for a great season. See you at the clubrooms after match.

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Collingwood Rugby Club

As we prepare for the 2023 senior B season we must thank those in our communities who give up their time freely to enable sporting clubs to continually run. A big part of this is the many individuals and companies who support these volunteers with their generous financial support.

Collingwood looks to have a good squad and have

worked hard preseason to get fit and are looking forward to the start of the 2023 season. The senior B competition will no doubt be another tough competition and with the shorter season means a good start is vital for play offs later in the year.

As coach I thank the support of the wider team that allow Collingwood to compete in this great game.

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

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

• We have a complete range of Contracting Machinery that can tackle anything from Subdivisions to Quarry work. • We supply all types of Gravel, Aggregates, Agricultural Lime, Fertilisers and Dolomite.

NBS Motueka Golf

As a result of the rain on Saturday, 1 April there was no competition golf.

Local sprinter Joeline Jones (left) has returned from Europe with a number of impressive results after competing in the World Masters Indoor Track and Field Championships. Read more on Jo’s feats in our next issue.

Motueka Bridge Club results

Monday, 3 April - Riwaka Handicap –Round 1 of 3

NORTHSOUTH

1st Richard Brookes / Kathryn Brookes 61.5%

2nd Anthony Clarke / Linda Thurow 52%

Handicap Results:

1st Richard Brookes / Kathryn Brookes 59.4.5%

2nd Anthony Clarke / Linda Thurow

56.1%

EAST-WEST

1st Barbara Gordan /

Doug Elliott 58%

2nd Anne Cegarra / Malcolm Macleod 57.5%

Handicap Results:

1st Anne Cegarra / Malcolm Macleod 59.9%

2nd Barbara Gordan / Doug Elliott 58%

Tuesday, 4 April - Riwaka Junior Handicap – Round 1 of 3

1st Lois Cocks / Diana Furlong 69.05%

2nd Heidi Mayer / Caroline Fitzgerald 67.46%

3rd Vivienne Fox / Tom Fox 64.58%

Handicap Results:

1st Lois Cocks / Diana Furlong 69.73%

2nd Vivienne Fox / Tom Fox

68.81%

3rd Heidi Mayer / Caroline Fitzgerald

67.46%

Monday April 10 –

Riwaka Handicap (Round 2 of 3)

NORTHSOUTH

1st Carolyn Gatenby / Mary McCallum

60.5%

2nd Jean Hodson / Julia Armstrong

55.08%

Handicap Results:

1st Carolyn Gatenby / Mary McCallum

59.39%

2nd Jean Hodson / Julia Armstrong

55.55%

EAST-WEST

1st Vicki Adnams / Mary Hamilton 60.25%

2nd Janet Howell / Karen Logan

54.5%

Handicap Results:

1st Vicki Adnams / Mary Hamilton 59.89%

2nd Janet Howell / Karen Logan 57.31%

Tuesday April 11

– Junior Riwaka Handicap (Round 2 of 3)

NORTHSOUTH

1st Peter Minchin / Maxine Carrington 59.52%

Handicap Results:

1st Peter Minchin / Maxine Carrington 62.68%

EAST-WEST

1st Peter Whiddett / Kath O’Regan 53.57%

Handicap Results:

1st Peter Whiddett / Kath O’Regan 61.16%

COMMUNITY NOTICES

AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street The Shed- Every Wednesday 10 am. Phone 027-9214074

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 CLASS

MOTUEKA 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

BUILDING BLOCKS TO HEALTH & LONGEVITY: Intermittent Fasting: Interested? Come along to a FREE Introductory talk, Tue 2nd May, 12.15 pm, Motueka Library (no bookings required). Contact: 027 9305310, wellontrack@ gmail.com

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

Situations Vacant

House on Thursday mornings

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING

Wellbeing is important for all of us to thrive. The shed is a safe place to meet new people in a supportive and caring environment. We also can connect you with other agenesis for the right support needed. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka Email: admin@ght.co.nz

GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com

INDOOR BOWLS - Monday & Wednesday 1.15 - 3pm. Motueka Over 50s Hub 10 Pah St Contact Jude 027 3244226. All abilities. All Welcome.

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

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

Death

Ron Sharp

With aroha we announce the passing of Ron Sharp at the accomplished age of 87 years old. A loved and ever giving presence within the Motueka community he was surrounded by family at his time of passing. We invite those wishing to offer their presence and celebrate his life to attend a memorial service at 412 Main Road Riwaka on the 22nd of April at 10am. Please bring your favourite mug, and a plate of food to share for afterwards.

Public Notice

Entertainment

THURSDAY 20 APRIL TO WEDNESDAY 26

EVENT MANAGER

Motueka Arts Council is looking for an event manager to organize our Winter Art Workshop program for 2023. The role requires a person who is welcoming and flexible with their time management. The ability to plan a community project from start to finish is needed. You will be supported in the role by the event manager from last year. It is a part-time position covering 4 months from the start of May to the end of August. Ideally you will enjoy the arts.

If you have suitable skills and/or experience, then don’t hesitate to contact us for a job description or further details.

Applications close 26 April.

Please contact Mary 021 0589388 or email motuekaartscouncil@gmail.com

ENGLISH/SOCIAL SCIENCES

We are seeking a teacher of Social Studies and English o ering 10 hours for a fixed term position for Term 2, 2023. There are also hours available in Terms 3 and 4 that could be combined into a package for the rest of the year. There will be excellent support into existing programs and plans. This position could also suit a Primary School trained teacher.

Applications close at 3:00pm - Wednesday 26 April 2023.

Job description and application form can be printed o from our website www.motuekahigh.school.nz, “Vacancies” or email -

nicki.saundersloder@motuekahigh.school.nz Application forms must accompany all CV’s and covering letters.

Skilled and Trainee Machine Operators

Wanted to Buy

Here at Genia, we take care of our employees too. There are plenty of additional perks, such as:

• A positive team culture – including sausage roll shouts, a peer recognition scheme for teammates to appreciate and thank each other, and quarterly meetings with lunch provided

• Sta discounts

• Monthly pro t share scheme

• Service recognition programme

Ready to work for a great employer with an even better team culture? Genia is currently looking for Machine Operators and Trainee Machine Operators. We create quality timber products for interior and exterior spaces. You don’t need speci c timber industry experience (although if you’ve got that, great), because we provide plenty of on-thejob training. What we ask is that you bring enthusiasm, commitment and an eagerness to learn. You might have come from a previous machine-related industry, or have experience in horticulture, agriculture, or maintenance related work. Or maybe you’ve just got a technical mind and a bit of curiosity for basic troubleshooting – this will go a long way.

If you’re ambitious, Genia is the place for you. We o er development and training to help you achieve your goals and build skills, knowledge and capabilities.

• Free rewood and rejects

• Additional support for employees going through di cult times

Cash paid for old wrist watches, 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. 0800 653 935 or 548 5235.

Your ad here! Call 03 528 2088.

LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE

Bridge is challenging, fun, can grab you for life! Is for everyone and ALL AGES! No equipment to buy!

Lessons start Tuesday 2nd May, 1:30pm OR Thursday 4th May, 7pm. 12 Lessons over 12 weeks - $50, all materials included. Motueka Bridge Club, 32 Tudor Street.

If interested please contact June 03 528 8056

Situations Vacant

DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

If you are a decendant of Maria Sophie Sixtus, contact the email below. craig.sixtus@xtra.co.nz

2006 Daihatsu Sirion Hatch 1.3 manual, (91,344kms) silver, good condition, one local owner. Phone 027 229 4032.

For Sale

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).

Wanted

Motor Home. 10.5 metres, seld-contained, looking for long-term stay, if any stay has toilets, showers, washing facilities would be good, but will look at all replies. Ph James 021 722 758.

Funerals

Les Voisins

French Music over the Centuries Chanel Arts Centre

Friday, May 5 at 7:30 pm

Tickets available from Floral A aire and Door Sales

$25 Adults; $5 Schoolchildren

Cash for Floral A aire, EFTPOS

Door Sales at the Chanel

Presented by Motueka Music Group

In association with Chamber Music New Zealand

Publicly notified resource consent application

Proposal for Industrial Activity

at Green Lane, Motueka

Ruru Building Limited has applied to Tasman District Council for resource consents for an industrial activity being construction of relocatable homes on rural productive land at 54 Green Lane, Motueka, with an associated discharge of domestic wastewater to land.

The proposed industrial activity will protrude above the 1:50 Height Control (Obstacle Limitation Surface) protecting the northeast flight approach to Motueka Aerodrome, thereby potentially restricting future uses of the runways; and will potentially divert flood waters around the site at 54 Green Lane.

The land is zoned Rural 1 and in the Land Disturbance Area 1 under the Tasman Resource Management Plan.

This application is publicly notified. This is a summary notice only.

On our website you will find the full public notice, the application with details of the specific resource consents applied for, the assessment of environmental effects and supporting information.

Go to tasman.govt.nz and enter the keywords “Ruru Homes” in the search box.

Any person may make a submission on the applications under section 96 of the Resource Management Act 1991. You will find submission forms on the Council’s website or at the Council offices. Details of how to lodge a submission are also on the website.

Submissions close at 4.30pm on Friday 19 May 2023.

Katrina Lee Resource Consents Manager

Email: info@tasman.govt.nz

Website: tasman.govt.nz Ph: 03 543 8400

Kahurangi win first game of new season

By: Brendan Alborn.

The Kahurangi Division One Men’s team have opened their 2023 campaign with a 40-19 win against Waimea Old Boys in a match played under lights at Jubilee Park on Thursday, 6 April. Although the 21-point win was a comfortable enough margin when referee Steffan James signalled the end of the hostilities after 80 minutes, Waimea had dominated patches of the match, particularly the opening periods in both halves. Without the benefit of a pre-season game, Kahurangi could perhaps be forgiven for lacking some fluidity, particularly in the backs, and for some over eagerness leading to a lopsided penalty count. However, Kahurangi’s scrum became increasingly dominant as the match progressed, resulting in one penalty try, several tight-head wins and excellent ball from which their backline could launch

attacking raids. When the Hawk’s passes did stick, the speed, width and variety of their attack was simply too much for the otherwise resolute Waimea defence to contain.

Although the Wanderers decision to withdraw from the Division One competition this season is bad news for Tasman and country rugby

in general, the silver lining for Kahurangi has been picking up three forwards; props Tyler Kearns and Seth Brown, plus loose forward dynamo Seti Baker. This trio were part of 10 players making their debut for Kahurangi with all new players coming away with good performances. Former Manawatu first five eighths

Stewart Cruden was outstanding throughout the match, including nailing five of his six conversion attempts. When he came on as a replacement, outside back Cameron Griffith played with a confidence that suggested he had actually been playing division one rugby for years. Halfback Tylah Blake and inside back

Petorukelani PouriLane would have also been pleased with their contributions in the time they were on the field. These new Hawks were not the only players to standout in the match, however. Veteran Willis Scott put in a typical performance during which he seemed to magically appear at the right place at

the right time, including scoring his team’s first try of the season. Another veteran with an unholy knack for being on the spot was wing Stein Schreiber who dotted down twice, thus taking his try count for the Hawks to a staggering 92 tries in total.

Despite Waimea throwing plenty of big ball runners, and

some lightning quick defensive line-speed their way, Kahurangi’s centre combination of Mike Wells and Christian Kelly were excellent. However, it was a forward, Harry Curtis, who received the MVP award with a couple of clean line breaks, excellent support play and an otherwise tidy 80-minute shift.

Kahurangi after their first game against WOB.