Kina’s Nathan Fa’avae powers up a hill ahead of his team-mate during last year’s Eco Challenge Fiji which was filmed for an epic 10-episode series that launched on Amazon Prime last week.
Nathan, a six-time adventure racing world champion, captained Team New Zealand in what is widely regarded as the world’s toughest race. Read more on page 8.
The whole ethos for members of Lioness Clubs is to take a hands-on role in improving the quality of life in the local community and wider world, and Motueka Lioness Jeanie Satherley exemplifies that.
On Monday, 10 August, Jeanie, a founding member of the Motueka Lionesses, was recognised for her 36 years of service to the organisation and our community.
“I’m overjoyed. It’s absolutely out of this world, I wasn’t expecting all of this fuss at all,” says Jeanie.
Surprised by nearly a dozen of her fellow members at her residence in Jack Inglis, Jeanie, with husband Alec by her side, was presented with a certificate “in appreciation of her invaluable services and cooperation extended over 36 years”.
“It was only what I enjoyed doing.”
Members reminisced about Jeanie’s impressive flower arrangements along with her jam and slice making. But more than that, it was the fact Jeanie gave her time so “willingly and cheerfully”.
“She was always
the same, never out of character and such a wonderful member,” said her peers.
The Lionesses, as part of the Lions Clubs International, are part of the largest service organisation in the world, and our local members contribute to the more than 1.4 million members in
44,000 communities around the globe.
Jeanie’s husband, Alec, says she “really loved the Lionesses”.
“Jeanie was never home, it got to the stage I was nearly going to join the lonely hearts club. The amount of time she spent away from home was unreal.”
Alec was also acknowledged for his contribution by way of unrelenting support for Jeanie and her commitment to the Club, while his penchant for keeping the ladies amused with the odd dirty joke wasn’t forgotten either. “He’s an honorary member by default.”
When three sailing ships sailed into Kaiteriteri’s Astrolabe in 1841, young Tommy Rowling was sent ashore in search of fresh water. As one of the sailors onboard The Whitby, under the command of Captain Arthur Wakefield, Tommy was a member of the preliminary expedition of the New Zealand Land Company, which was to choose and survey the site of the Nelson settlement.
The expedition entailed two other sailing ships, The Will Watch and The Arrow that sailed from Gravesend on 2nd May 1841, and after calling at Wellington sailed across the Cook Strait to drop anchor off Kaiteriteri on 9th October.
Because of Tommy’s
cleanliness of dress and person, he was chosen as cabin boy or personal valet to Captain Wakefield.
But it was the momentous occasion of being the first to step ashore that guaranteed Tommy’s place in the history books.
In the ten years since he took those first steps on land Tommy went on to become one of the foremost citizens of Riwaka and in 1852 was appointed as a trustee of the first public school in Riwaka.
Now all these years later, Tommy’s descendant and namesake, Tom Rowling, long-time Kaiteriteri resident, is ensuring a monument erected in 1941 commemorating the landing, is reinstated as a focal point at the popular beach.
“It’s certainly a large part of my heritage and it’s been something I’d looked at doing for a few years. I’d often wondered what I could do to tidy the area up,” says Tom.
It’s been a couple of years coming, and it’s been the combined efforts of Tom and the Kaiteriteri Recreation Board’s operations manager, Dennis Petch, to get it underway.
“We decided now was the time to join forces and get it done,” says Tom.
For the past few weeks under Tom’s direction, and with his hard labour, both sides of the creek have been cleared and a stone wall built.
On Wednesday, 5 August an anchor from an old steamer ship that sat on the bottom
of the bay before having pride of place outside the campground office for years was moved down to complement the monument.
Tom says the spring will be re-piped and back in action for summer, along with seating and grassed areas around the monument.
“It’ll be absolutely wonderful to see people enjoying it over summer. For many years that whole area was a very popular spot for picnics before it was taken over by carparks. This is a way of taking a little bit back.”
While any plans for an official opening of the area are yet to be made, Tom says they will consider a potential re-enactment of his ancestor’s landing all those years ago.
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The Department of Conservation has confirmed that the Riuwaka Rediscovered Conservation Week guided tour on Sunday, 23 August will take place.
While the planned library talks have been cancelled due to Level 2 restrictions, the small group’s sizes and safety precautions mean DOC can still run the Riuwaka event. DOC is urging attendees to follow COVID Alert Level 2 guidance if they plan to attend, including maintaining 2m distance, sanitising hands, and not attending if they are feeling unwell. Masks will be provided.
Local Manawhenua
iwi and DOC are inviting people to see Te Puna o Riuwaka (Riuwaka
Source) through new eyes with a Riuwaka Rediscovered guided tour. It’s an opportunity to learn about its significant biodiversity and cultural values.
Tours will leave from the Riuwaka Resurgence carpark, Riwaka Valley Road at 10am, 11am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm. Anyone wishing to join a tour is asked to email motueka@doc.govt.nz.
There are also many other website-
Human beings are born to move. With dance we thrive –physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. “I think we all love to dance, and yet there is a huge unspoken fear about feeling comfortable to move our bodies with people,” says Jaime Howell.
Jaime is a regular bloke who found dancing in his late 30s as a way to blow out stress and feel happier.
dancing.”
If you want to move free in your body but need help, Open Floor can help. There is no lycra, no alcohol, just good people and incredible music and step by step guidance that is friendly and fun. Jaime is the only trained male instructor in New Zealand and he is offering this in our local community.
based activities for Conservation Week where people can focus on connecting with nature to boost wellbeing. This includes backyard activities, guided mindfulness exercises, relaxation nature videos, virtual reality experiences and curated Youtube nature video playlists.
For more information www.conservationweek.org.nz
“I have always loved music and secretly I have always loved to move. It takes the head off steam, some good music, can be rock, blues, dance, reggae, African. At some point I cross a threshold where I stop caring about what other people think, and then I am in and free.
It is healthy, fun and a great compliment to sitting still in meditation. I notice woman dance a lot, some men are finding their way into it and that is why I am offering this special opportunity for anyone to get past their fear of
“I am designing a series of classes especially to help people move through fear. I am going to make it fun, share some things we need to know about our inherited nervous system and how dance is medicine like no other for resourcing regular people to deal with challenges. By loosening the body we loosen the mind. When we move through fear we feel joy and that transforms the body and the mind”
Open Floor is about moving and including everything: good days and tough ones, passion, hesitance, joy, sorrow, births, deaths and everything in
between. There are no steps to learn and no way to do it wrong.
Research shows that people who dance grow more flexible, confident, capable of intimacy, and nimble in the face of change.
When we move together, we grow communities that care for each other on and off the dance floor.
Lucie Nerot, an Open Floor teacher says, “Life is movement. Life is relationship, Movement is relationship. The
crucible of this mysterious alchemy is our body. We move with our whole body, our whole heart, our big mind, connected to the vast mystery of life. We make space for our hunger for solitude, for connection, for belonging, and for spirit.”
*On Sunday, 23 August at 10am, Jaime will lead a 2-hour class at Riverside Community Hall for anyone who wants to feel comfortable in their bodies.
“Myfavourite so far is skydiving and I
enjoy kayaking.”Pauline Church Motueka “I enjoy the outdoors, beach and biking.” Paul Hamilton Motueka “I play outdoor bowls.” Jaime Howell.
Artist Joyce Griffin (right), best known for her paintings of birdlife, is holding a solo exhibition in Motueka.
Art has been an integral part of Joyce’s life for many years. When she put art at the top of her ‘to do’ list, she says she found the creative process turned her life around.
Mitre 10 Motueka owner, David Richards with Parklands School caretaker, Dave Gillions, student Maddox Boyd and principal, Andrea Smith.
Mitre 10 Motueka is renowned for their community spirit and generosity and on Tuesday Parklands School was the latest to be on the receiving end.
Owner David Richards gener-
ously donated the school a brand new trailer to replace the school’s that was stolen last term.
“It’s the right thing to do, it’s nice to help people out so it was just a no-brainer,” says David.
The school’s bike
track that was under construction had to go on hold as without the trailer they had no means to transport the necessary gravel, so student Maddox is “excited’ to resume the project.
“We’re just so grateful to Mitre 10. The
trailer wasn’t insured so if David hadn’t donated this one we would have been scraping the barrel for a while to get a new one,” says principal, Andrea Smith. “We’re really excited about receiving this.”
“When I turned 60 I decided that maybe I could turn some of my art into an income booster. What a joke… by the time I’d bought paint and materials the income boost is minimal… but as artists we keep on going because we have to...I will never give up, just wind down.”
“I just feel better with a brush or pencil in my hand. I have a need to create things. I love to paint and am about to have my last solo exhibition,” says Joyce.
“I paint for two rea-
sons: one because I really enjoy the process and results and two, because I am lost without it. I also ‘upcycle’ found items like furniture and ‘stuff’ –that’s very satisfying.”
Joyce was the instigator of the Trewavas Street Art Walk, a
popular pre-Christmas event and is active in the ArtHug, a Motueka-based group of artists.
Visit Joyce’s solo exhibition upstairs at the Motueka’s Sprig and Fern from August 19.
Police are appealing for any information following the above load of tyres which was dumped on Tuesday, 11 August on top of the Riwaka/Sandy Bay Hill near Forestry Road. Anyone with information that may assist is asked to please call Police on 105 quoting file number 200811/0882.
- Motueka Library - 12 Pah Street - Phone 03 528 1047 -
Due to Covid-19 Level 2 some of our events have been postponed. Please check the Tasman District Libraries website for information. www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz
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• Boo Cafe at otue a Li rary
• Stitching Bee at otue a Li rary
• Conservation Wee al at otue a Li rary
• Writing memoirs ith Charlotte S uire
At level 1 we can go ahead with:
Art Workshops at Motueka Library
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Riding for the Disabled (RDA) in Motueka has been supported by the Motueka Lions Club for 10 years now, with a significant amount given to help fund costs of horses and overheads. RDA Motueka and Lions Motueka have now decided to set up a new Lions Riding Scholarship Fund.
This will fund up to eight special needs children every year whose family experience financial hardship, to participate in the RDA Riding Program by paying 50% of the tuition fee for the 10-week course. This Scholarship will commence in 2021, and continuation in future years will be reviewed annually.
“Motueka Lions Club always focuses on helping the local community, who consistently support us with our various fundraising projects throughout the year,” says Lions President Bill Menzies. “We are always keen to expand our community projects, and warmly welcome potential new members to Motueka Lions Club.”
Far from the reach of the Himalayan Mountains Yogi Aikam Aikoham Nath Ji is in Nelson/Tasman bringing precious pearls of timeless wisdom of Himalayan Yogi Masters to us all. Popularly known as “Modern Yogi in jeans” he left his successful business career in New Zealand to live deep in the Himalayan Mountains. A humble cave became his home as he journeyed into his intense sadhana (clearing consciousness to be the infinity within) in Badrinathji and Kailash Manimahesh. Coming from “The Axil of Spirituality – Himalayas” he is a direct disciple of Kriya lineage Guru Mahavtar Babaji and a God Realised Master.
Guru Ji chose to help heal and guide thousands of people around the globe. His philosophy is “Live Life and Not Spend it”. Shed the old that is not serving you any good and “Rise from Within”.
In Nelson and Golden Bay Guru Ji is offering two workshops, Satsang and Healing and Mindfulness to Mindlessness.
Satsang is a lively, ancient spiritual practice from India. Derived from the Sanskrit words, “Sat” –the essence of Reality and “sang” – community. Satsang refers to the meeting of people who gather and engage in a relaxed conversation about the nature of reality, self-realisation, spiritual life, and all aspect
of human experience from the most ordinary to the most cosmic.
Mindfulness to Mindlessness is when the meditator flows with everything that is happening or changing around him and he creates space for everything to reveal itself, following the path of surrender. Guru Ji says that it is this mindless stage where the law of abundance and law of attraction manifests, we need to realise that true awareness of mindfulness arises from the mindless stage. So, mindlessness is the seed of mindfulness, targeting the highest truth, completing the whole journey.
Satsang and Healing - 5.30pm to 8pm Thursday, 27 August at 88 Golden Bay Community Centre, Commercial Street, Takaka (Behind the Brigand Café) and 28 August Nelson Yoga Jai, Rutherford Street, Nelson. $30 at the door, no registration. Chairs provided, please bring your own floor seat or mat if you wish to sit on the floor.
Mindfulness to Mindlessness 8.30am to 5pm Saturday 29 and 8am to 4pm
Sunday 30 August
Yoga Jai, Rutherford Street, Nelson. Chairs provided, please bring your own floor seat or mat if you wish to sit on the floor.
Registration is necessary through srishivshaktifoundation13@gmail.com
New Zealand’s most high profile adventure racer, multiple world champion and Tasman local Nathan Fa’avae is no stranger to tough races, in fact he thrives on pushing his body and mind to the absolute limit and beyond.
And now, we’re all able to go along for the ride, albeit from the comfort of our couches.
In September last year Nathan captained Team New Zealand with Sophie Hart, Chris Forne and Stu Lynch in the Eco Challenge Fiji, said to be the world’s toughest race.
The 671km expedition race over mountains, jungles, rivers, oceans and swamps included 66 teams from 30 countries
comprised of more than 350 elite athletes.
The race was filmed and has been produced into a 10-episode series that launched in America last Friday on Amazon Prime. Hosted by Bear Grylls and made by the creators of Survivor, the riveting series covers what is believed to be the most epic global adventure race ever attempted.
Racing 24 hours a day for up to 11 days the fastest team took home $100,000, in a sporting event that melds adventure racing with television dramatics.
The volcanic islands of Fiji provide visual extremes to make the eco-challenge a worthy cause for capturing viewer attention – showcasing compet-
itors paddling openocean crossings, scaling the rock face of 1200 foot Vuwa Falls, and descending the rapids of the Navua River. Each team of four sets out from the village of Draubuta in the southeast in an effort to traverse Fiji to the western island of Mana.
Devoid of navigational gadgetry the teams make their way to 31 separate checkpoints across Fiji the old-fashioned way, via map and compass. Competing in these conditions is a head game. A 24-hour open course for days on end leads to sleep deprivation, discomfort, pain, hunger, fatigue, and ultimately mistakes. How teams handle the Eco-Challenge is a study in the human
psyche and group dynamics and this series compellingly showcases the psychological stamina it takes to complete a course of this magnitude.
“I believe the show will inspire and motivate many people toward adventure sports. I know it’ll be visually spectacular, the production team are some of the best and host Bear Grylls I believe adds a lot of value,” says Nathan. With adventure racing on the global stage coming to a halt due to Covid-19, including the cancellation of the world championships scheduled for September in Paraguay, Nathan is now looking ahead to New Zealand’s 2021 GODZone race.
This vintage cottage will appeal to purchasers who are seeking a 'small yet perfectly formed' home that's sunny, comfortable and brimming with traditional features. Comprising open-plan living, a quaint kitchen, two bedrooms, a sunroom and a combined bathroom-laundry, 21 Trewavas Street is a rare gem indeed. From the delightfully mature garden you can access the reserve, beach and coastal path and it's a short drive to Motueka High Street for shopping.
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This three bedroom, two bathroom 1950s' residence is cosy, comfortable - and charming! A short drive from Motueka CBD and with estuary views, this well maintained property comprises 3.1ha of lush grounds providing fruit & vegetables for your table, wood for your fire, timber for woodworking and the opportunity to be your own boss! The 'man cave' is ideal for a hobbyist, while the commercial workshopgallery offers scope for purchasers who
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Building plots close to the coast are a valuable commodity in this region, so this section in the heart of the delightful Tiro Kina subdivision is a great opportunity for those who want a rural location that's an easy distance from Motueka. Create the perfect home for you and your family on this 1.3 hectare plot which has power to the boundary and sensible covenants. With cycle trails, Kina beach, the dairy and the primary school almost on your doorstep this is pastoral living at its best.
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For years the residents of Motueka’s Jack Inglis Hospital have had the pleasure of school children visiting to share stories, song and dance.
And on Thursday, 6 August class 3 students from Motueka
South School were onhand to entertain residents with their songs and stories.
“It’s a win-win situation for residents and kids.
We’ve really noticed the kids self-confidence grow over the
years and of course the residents just love having them here,” says Jack Inglis activities coordinator, Nigel Jones. “As soon as we say the children are coming, they all pack out the activities lounge.”
Student Oliver Hinton says he likes reading to those at Jack Inglis, “because they help us if we get stuck”.
While for Max Everton it’s “because they always think we’re good”.
Hope comes in many different forms for New Zealanders facing cancer; the care of a committed medical team, the support of friends and family, and the sight of a bright yellow daffodil that signifies even strangers are willing to help.
This year is the Cancer Society’s 30th Daffodil Day, an annual fundraising event that sees volunteers take to the streets to raise money to help provide free and practical support for people with cancer and their whanau, fund cancer research, and deliver information that will help reduce the risk and impact for future generations.
While remaining a symbol of hope and adopted as the Cancer Society’s official emblem, the daffodils people receive on the day have changed over the years.
Natural flowers remain popular, with many private landowners contributing land and time to growing daffodils for the appeal. Alistair and Jackie Sutherland from the Wairarapa have raised more than $26,000 over the years, and Don Heslop of Lower Moutere is still growing daffodils at the age of 92.
Others spend hours packing or preselling daffodils, delivering donation boxes and working with schools in their fundraising efforts, before 11,000 volunteers head out to collect donations on the day.
The need is greater than ever –11,942 people were diagnosed with cancer the year the appeal began in 1990, by the end of 2020 it’s estimated more than 26,000 New Zealanders will be diagnosed – and this year many of those have been affected by the economic realities of Covid-19.
We can thank the Canadians for the original idea of sharing a daffodil to thank supporters who donated to cancer awareness and research. As the first flower of spring after a cold winter, daffodils symbolise hope. In the same way, after the winter of diagnosis and treatment, people experiencing cancer find hope in a new life ahead.
The daffodils people receive on the day have changed over the years from natural, fabric, paper and now digital flowers. at any ANZ branch during August, or during the street appeal on Friday 28 August.
A trial run in New Zealand saw the first Daffodil Day introduced to the Wellington and Central North Island regions in 1990, and nearly 30,000 fresh daffodils were given to supporters. Overwhelming success meant Daffodil Day quickly became a well-known fixture on the country’s annual fundraising calendar.
With Daffodil Day scheduled for the last Friday in August and about 600,000 now needed each year, the pressure for flowers is on. Fabric flowers were introduced to supplement fresh and allow for weather disruptions.
The Daffodil Day street appeal volunteers will be collecting donations across New Zealand on appeal day on August 28th.
There have been a few stressful moments for appeal organisers over the years. In 1992 and 2008 Daffodil Day was cancelled in Canterbury because of snow, but support was still delivered throughout the year.
In 2017, daffodils were delivered to Kaikoura by helicopter after road access to its traditional source was cut off following the earthquake.
In many ways that’s an analogy for cancer. It doesn’t go away during times of crisis and 2020 is no different. As the country copes with Covid-19 and other challenges, the Cancer Society needs help to support those whose lives have been changed by a cancer diagnosis. Kiwis banding together to help each other is what we do best.
This year, there will be a digital daffodil option reflecting a year where many activities have been conducted online thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Survivors & Thrivers Tapawera
Next meeting - August 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Tapawera Fire Station, Main Road, Tapawera
Support Group for people affected by cancer Tapawera Fire Station - Main Road, Tapawera For more information and to RSVP contact cyndy@cancernelson.org.nz or call 027 258 0075 / 03 539 1137
Carers Support Group
Next meeting - September 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cancer Society, 102 Hardy St, Nelson
Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer Come and meet others and discuss a variety of issues helpful for this group Encourage - Share - Hope To register please RSVP to Cyndy Smith cyndy@cancernelson.org.nz 027 258 0075 / (03) 539 1137
Colorectal Cancer Support Group
Next meeting - September 9 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cancer Society, 102 Hardy St, Nelson
For those who are going through or have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Facilitated by Cancer Survivors Stephen and Bruce. To register please RSVP info@cancernelson.org.nz (03) 539 1137
Bosom Buddies
Next meeting - September 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00pm
If you have or have had breast cancer and would like to meet others in a similar situation to yourself, come along to this facilitated, friendly group. To register please email info@cancernelson.org.nz / phone (03) 539 1137
Survivors and Thrivers Motueka
Next meeting - September 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Motueka Community House, North End of Decks Reserve Carpark, Motueka,
If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer and would like to meet others in a similar situation to yourself, come and join us. Morning tea provided. Cost is $5.00 and is subsidised by the Cancer Society. To register please email info@cancernelson. org.nz or phone (03) 539 1137
Survivors & Thrivers Takaka
Next meeting - September 23 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mohua Social Services, 88 Commercial Street, Takaka
Support Group for people affected by cancer. For more information and to RSVP contact cyndy@cancernelson.org.nz or call 027 258 0075 / 03 539 1137
A big thank you to an amazing long term volunteer Jan Riley, who has been involved in organising Daffodil Day in the Motueka region for 30 years!
Jan volunteers relentlessly throughout the year by facilitating bi monthly Survivors and Thrivers group in Motueka. Jan is the Daffodil Day Area Co-ordinator, supported by a group of volunteers in Motueka.
This incredible woman is the all year round caretaker of the various daffodil growing areas. She organises the fertilising, planting, care and picking of the daffodils each year.
Being a cancer patient is exhausting, but being a caregiver isn’t easy, either. It’s important to take care of yourself and your own needs so that you don’t get overwhelmed and impatient. Finding support in a therapist or support group can be a lifeline.
With that in mind, here’s a list of things you can do to be an excellent caregiver:
Bring together friends and family to help
Some people are very private about their cancer diagnosis, and some people are more public. It’s important to respect the wishes of the person with cancer — they may not want the attention or what they view as pity. However one of the greatest gifts a person with cancer will receive is the clear message that they are loved and supported by their friends and family.
Encourage your loved one to share their diagnosis with the people they trust. As the caregiver, quietly encourage these people to reach out with cards, emails, or texts - but let them know that it can be tiring to respond, so not to expect a response. These messages can really make the patient feel loved.
The more you can encourage other people to help, the less falls on your shoulders. It is a lot to be the emotional and physical support person and take care of everything else. Prepared meals, childcare, and house cleaners are priceless.
Give your loved one something to look forward to
It’s really easy to get depressed, so always having something to look forward to is essential. During chemo, “good days” are often predictable - they’re usually the day or two right before an infusion.
Try to schedule something to look forward to on these days, like a short outing somewhere pretty or a social date with someone easy to be around. If every day is the same and you’re always laying in the house day after day, you can get real depressed real fast.
Regarding social contact - this has to be with people who are easy to be around. We all have friends who don’t do well with social cues and often overstay their welcome or don’t realise that unannounced visits aren’t okay. Social contact with people like that aren’t a good choice during cancer treatment.
One of the hardest times can be during the holidays, when people are busy. If you can call people to remind them to call (but don’t tell your patient that you’re doing it), it can make a big difference. People have lives and don’t realise that on chemo the days drag on for ages. Be the one who manages visits from friends and family
Make sure that visits are short, maybe 30 minutes. Your loved one will probably not set dates up because it’s so tiring, so setting them up yourself (and letting people know that they may need to cancel last minute) is very helpful. Protect your loved one from getting exhausted by making sure people know it’s a short visit, and make sure not to set these dates up with people who are exhausting to be around.
Understand that exhaustion is real, and don’t take it personally.
Weird things are exhausting. If your loved one says she doesn’t want to do something, listen to them the first time because repeating it is exhausting. Sometimes even talking or breathing is exhausting. Things that are exhausting one day might not be exhausting the next. If your loved one shoots down an idea you have, try not to take it personally. It might be a good idea on a different day.
Daily walks and time outside are important
A number of oncologist’s recommended daily walks, citing research that shows walking while birds are tweeting helps with fatigue. Yes this may sound weird, but it is strangely calming! However, don’t expect a patient to take the dog for a walk alone; they won’t be able to hold on to the leash.
Even sitting outside in the sun for a while can make a huge difference. Sometimes your patient may need to be reminded to do this every day, it will make them feel so much better.
Help with the children
When a parent of young children has cancer, it’s hard to explain to kids what’s going to happen, and even harder to come up with ideas to entertain them that aren’t exhausting. Getting the kids a book that explains cancer in a non-scary way is a great first step.
Try to schedule some easy activities for a parent with cancer to do with their child. This could be in the form of a Netflix subscription, easy crafts, sharing stories etc.. This is helpful for a few reasons:
• ou re ta ing the emotional la or out of coming up with ideas
• ou re providing a ay that they can still connect with their kids
• ou re ma ing the ids feel etter so their ehavior will improve.
• ou re ma ing the ids less stressed hich ma es their parents less stressed.
Even the pressure to respond to emails or phone calls can be enough to sink a person. Ask your patient if you can take over this responsibility to help ease any burden they may be experiencing.
The pressure to clean and cook meals being lifted makes an incredible difference. Ask around friends and family and create a meal time roster to help.
Positivity and a sense of humour will make or break you. Try to keep away from people who are grumpy, complain or tell depressing stories about their cousins uncle who had a horrible experience with cancer/chemo, make jokes. See if you can find funny or uplifting movies to watch every once in a while, even if they are old.
The only good thing about a bald head is a head massage. Rub your partner’s head in the evenings and give light neck and back massages. Their whole body is likely to ache.
Warm epsom salt baths can help an aching body a lot, but the heat may make your patient feel more tired; run the bath and help your partner out of it if necessary.
Most people are very active and used to doing things for themselves. It will be hard to accept help, but it will help tremendously. Even if your loved one says no at first, keep offering all of these things, over and over, the whole time, because they might give in later when the chemo gets harder.
Whatever your skills, time or expertise you can make a difference. The Nelson and Tasman Centre needs the help of volunteers to deliver the many services on offer.
Please contact Nelson Cancer Society Volunteer Coordinators Jayne Marwick or Bronwyn Yelverton for more information
Phone: (03) 539 1137
Email: info@cancernelson.org.nz
There are all sorts of ways you can volunteer
• Volunteer Drivers
• Chemo Clinic Volunteers
• Administration/Reception
• Annual Fundraising Events
• Daffodil Day
• Relay For Life
• Charity Ball
• Other Events and Fundraisers
• Help With Specific Projects
When Kahurangi played Waimea Old Boys in the first round of the Tasman Trophy last month there was only a single point separating the teams, with Kahurangi winning that first encounter 23 to 22.
In the second round match played at Nelson’s Trafalgar Park on Saturday there was again only a single point separating the teams.
This time, however, Kahurangi came in second.
Waimea Old Boys took the lead in the final minutes of the match with a long range dropkick, winning 14 to 15. The loss caused Kahurangi to drop to second on the Division One table setting up a rematch in the form of a semi-final against Waimea this coming Saturday, 23 August, at Sports Park Motueka. Due to the Covid-19 Level Two restrictions, the game will not be open to the public, but the team is hoping it will be livestreamed on https:// www.facebook.com/ kahurangirugby/
In Division Two action, Huia thrashed Waimea Old Boys by 22 to 50 and in doing so propelled themselves to third on the table and all but guaranteeing a spot in the semi-finals. Huia’s final round-robin game is against Nelson who are currently propping
up the bottom of the Division Two table. Riwaka’s horror run of results continued on Saturday as they went down to competition leaders Collingwood 34 to 19.
Riwaka will be looking to finish the season on a positive note in their final match against Waimea Old Boys on Saturday.
Kahurangi could not seem to find their rhythm for long stretches of their game against Waimea. Offloads that would ordinarily stick were not going to hand, and the players were being repeatedly penalised as they struggled to understand many of referee Kane Hames’ interpretations at the breakdown. Despite these struggles Kahurangi were leading the match 14 to nil well into the second
half with yet another try for the season to Stein Schreiber and also an excellent team try finished off by Jan Lammers.
However, Waimea finished the stronger of the teams scoring two tries down the left wing side before taking the lead in the final minutes with a long range dropkick.
Kahurangi’s Kenny Eggers, usually a midfielder, filled in at number eight for the match where he played strongly in both defence and attack. In his first full game back from injury Hana Corbett-Burrows was immediately back to his usual industrious and effective self, partnering well with Kane Mcleod in the second row.
First five eighths Willy Havili had perhaps his most authori-
tative match so far this season, carving off massive territory with a series of huge punts. Havili’s running game was also at its very best as he took the ball to the line aggressively and decisively, creating line-breaks and attacking momentum in the process. Culainn Stringer was also full of running and with his confidence running high backed himself to beat at least the first would-be tackeller each time he got the ball.
Kahurangi will be looking to maintain their accuracy and intensity for much larger chunks of the semifinal this Saturday.
If they can do so, they will earn a shot at the title against the winner of the other Division One semifinal between Marist and Nelson.
Results of the Cards Group sponsored Open Triples bowling tournament held at the Motueka Bowling Club on Saturday, 15 August 2020.
16 teams from local and away clubs participated in this tournament. It was very pleasing and surprising to see a team from the Motueka Bowling club win this tournament. Surprising because, this team, pictured, comprised two second year bowlers and a skip with little experience
in the skip’s position. They beat some very good teams.
1st Arthur Bradbury, Tony Bartholomew, Abraham Van Wyk 4 wins, 23 ends, 33 points
2nd Barry Chinnery, Maurice Dodsworth, Alison Brett 4 wins, 19 ends, 47 points
3rd Paul Baken, Jamie Hoult, John Hampton 3 wins, 23 ends, 44 points
The Motueka Bowling Club is hosting the Bowls Nelson Champion of Champion men’s and women’s Fours. This event was originally scheduled for March but because of Covid, it will be played next weekend.
The local club has a team in each section.
The combined age of the men’s team is 335 which has caused them to be fondly referred to by club members, as “Jimmy and the Geriatrics”.
Aidan
Results for Tuesday, 11 August
18 hole results Wilton cup stableford Penny Vincent
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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.
CANCER SOCIETY All of our support groups and programmes are on hold until further notice due to Covid-19.
END OF LIFE CHOICE REFERENDUM? What will it mean to you? Free non-political public presentation by Suzy Austen. Fairfield House, Van Diemen Street, NN, Sunday August 16, 2pm.
Information: 543 2602
FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS This Friday 21st August. As it’s PNG’s 25 years of independence in September, we have Trevor Clarke coming to speak of his experiences working with missionaries in PNG. Tasman Bible Church at 10:30am. For more information: Jane 526 6709
GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING. The Shed is a Mental health day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka.
INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5495 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.
MEET THE CANDIDATES event for West Coast Tasman MP, 25 August- CANCELLED Due to alert level and postponement of the election. A new date will be announced in this newspaper. Grey Power Motueka
MENZSHED Want to get out from under your wife’s feet? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm.
MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Do you want to be part of a fun, social and competitive band, who make players welcome? Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244
MOTUEKA GRG S U PPORT GR OU P Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.
MOTUEKA POETS UNITE; this WEDNESDAY night for a B.Y.O.P. ! bring.your.own.poetry. ! 6.45 for 7.00pm start at Motueka Quay Yacht club rooms.
MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB Next meeting will be held at 10.00 on Friday 21 August at the Motueka Bandrooms. Great speakers, great fellowship. All welcome. Enquires to John Croxford 0274082206
SARAU WINTER SALE Moutere Hills Community Centre - Pre-loved books and clothing, 11am - 3pm Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th. Cosy cafe and entertainment! Fundraiser for the Sarau Community Trust, and Moutere Country Kids Childcare.
SENIORNET MOTUEKA Keep up to date with technology and the information revolution. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Maureen on 02102600432 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz
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STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
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At the time of printing we remain at Alert Level Two as Covid-19 has re-emerged in the community. All Council services continue to operate but you will see some changes. As the situation can change rapidly, our website – tasman.govt.nz, our Facebook page and the Antenno app are good ways to keep updated or you can give us a call on 03 543 8400.
Here’s what you need to know:
Council offices, libraries and community recreation facilities remain open but will be different to usual. Numbers will be limited; physical distancing is required and contact tracing measures are in place. Rubbish and recycling collections continue as normal. Resource Recovery Centres remain open but with number limits, physical distancing and contact tracing. Please use contactless payment if you can. Please follow the general health advice from central government as we work together in our renewed battle against Covid-19.
• Keep your distance from other people in public
• Wash your hands
• Sneeze and cough into your elbow
Keep track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen
• Wear a face covering if you can.
With the news that we will remain at Alert Level Two, I urge everyone to play their part to protect the health of our community and help stop the spread.
As a Council, we’ll be following central government advice and continuing to provide services that comply with the restrictions in place. Let’s all get behind this effort by also following government advice, especially around good hygiene and staying at home if you feel unwell.
This has been a wake-up call. We can’t be complacent. We all need to do our part so let’s follow the rules at Level Two and work together to protect our community. We’ve done it before and I know we can do it again. Please follow the government advice and stay informed as the situation evolves.
Mayor Tim King
Due to essential maintenance at the recycling processing plant, any mixed recycling (plastic, paper, cardboard, cans) collected in the week of 14 – 18 September, cannot be processed and will have to go to landfill. This will only affect residents with “Week 2” on their wheelie bin. The plant operator, Smart Environmental, needs to replace the chain drive conveyor belt at the processing plant. This belt feeds recycling into the processing equipment and is critical to the plant operation and has been working 52 weeks a year for the last five years so is due for replacement. All glass collected will be recycled as normal. It is processed differently and the conveyor belt replacement doesn’t affect that.
We will still collect your wheelie bin if you put it out but the contents will go to landfill, rather than being recycled. If you don’t want that to happen, please hold on to your wheelie bin until your next collection week and put it out again on your usual day in the week starting 28 September. Any recycling dropped off at Resource Recovery Centres during the week of 14 – 18 September will also go to landfill so please drop it off the week before or after if you want to be sure it will be recycled.
Submissions are now open until Friday 2 October. We’ve extended the submission period on a proposal to permanently chlorinate the following water supplies: Upper Takaka, Hamama, Motueka, Riwaka / Kaiteriteri and Richmond.
All other Tasman District Council water supplies are already treated with chlorine to ensure the safe supply of drinking water. This is in line with the accepted practice for water treatment around New Zealand and other developed countries around the world.
You can read the full statement of proposal online at tasman.govt.nz/feedback or see a hard copy at all Tasman District Council and Libraries (Takaka, Murchison, Motueka and Richmond).
In light of the current Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings, the public information sessions have been cancelled. A replacement drop in session will be held via Zoom video conferencing on Wednesday 16 September starting at 4.30 pm. The Zoom meeting link will be available on the Council website, tasman.govt.nz – search on 'Water Consultation'.
How to have your say: Email your submission info@tasman.govt.nz with ‘Water Safety Consultation’ in the subject line. Head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback to submit your feedback online.
• Post your submission to 'Water Safety Consultation', Tasman District Council, 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050.
Applications are invited until Friday 4 September for the second funding round supporting play, active recreation and sports organisations who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of Covid-19. In a change from the first round, applicants no longer need to be affiliated to Sport NZ national partners and you can claim assistance for a broader range of costs including operational costs. Sport Tasman is administering the fund locally so get all the details and an application form on their website, sporttasman.org.nz or phone 03 546 7910.
Head along to a fun family planting day on the Waimea Inlet.
Sunday 23 August, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm, Bronte Peninsula on Stringer Embayment (access from 76 Bronte Road East, park on Bronte Road).
Sunday 30 August, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm, Research Orchard Road Reserve #2
Please bring gloves, spade and drinking water. Wear solid footwear and clothes suitable for the weather conditions. For more information and future planting day dates, visit the website tet.org.nz or email bandedrail@gmail.com.
Please be aware that from 1 October 2020, we will no longer be accepting cheques for payment at our Resource Recovery Centres. We’re making this change for several reasons: to reduce the risk of dishonoured payments; because cheques are being phased out by many banks; and they are now only used by a very small number of customers. Since May 2020 customers have had the option of paying by credit card and we now accept PayWave at all sites.
Over the winter months wood smoke from home heating causes many problems. Calm, clear days with cold temperatures don't allow the smoke to rise and disperse; instead it sits low to the ground under a temperature inversion layer. Wood burner smoke can have health and environmental effects, as well as being a nuisance to your neighbours and your local community.
Running your wood burner right can significantly reduce the smoke produced, make it more efficient and cost effective. The two key steps are:
• Use dry, untreated firewood
Keep a good flow of air going
Once your fire is burning brightly, head outside to check the smoke coming out the chimney. A thin wisp of light-coloured smoke is what you’re aiming for. Please don’t bank up your fire and then turn the air flow down overnight. This is one of the biggest contributors to smoke haze and isn’t effective at heating your home.
Make sure you get your firewood one of the Council approved Good Wood suppliers – check out the full list on our website. See our home heating best practice pamphlet at tasman.govt.nz/link/good-wood.
Council is using a free mobile app called Antenno that sends you alerts and notifications about places and topics you care about, like reminders about recycling or road closures.
There are two ways you can use Antenno: receive notifications from us about the places you have marked as important to you, or reporting issues and giving feedback. Antenno lets you choose the places you want to be alerted about, so you're not being alerted about things that don't affect you. You can expect to see updates from Council on a wide range of things.
For reporting issues, the app conveniently adds the location to a photo and so we can log the problem, including a description of it and your contact details. It's an easy way to get in touch with us. Antenno is simple and easy to use and no personal information or log on details are required. Download it for free from your app store today.
For now public access to meetings will be via Zoom video conferencing. See tasman.govt.nz/link/meetings-calendar.
Joint Shareholder Committee
Tuesday 25 August, 1.30 pm. Public forum.
Audit and Risk Committee
Thursday 27 August, 1.30 pm. Public forum.
Saturday morning sees a group of budding footballers taking the pitch to play a rough and tumble game of football. These enthusiastic players are keen and passionate about the game, with one vision – to kick the ball. De’Anne Fraser manages the Saturday morning First Kicks football under the banner of Motueka AFC. A dedicated group of parents and young footballers can be seen at Goodman
Park every Saturday morning from 9:30 – 10:30. These children, starting from 5 years old, play small sided games with 5 players, on a mini pitch with popup goals. It is for both girls and boys, creating a pathway in football towards playing 9th grade in the wider Nelson cluster. The aim of First Kicks is to introduce football skills and basic game play while encouraging team participation and involvement in
sport. Although they do not play against other clubs, confidence is grown through familiarisation and routine, feeling confident with the children they get to know.
It is also a great way for the children to socialise and burn off energy, in the sunshine. If you have a budding footballer in your family, drop in and talk to De’Anne, even if you are thinking for next year’s season.
Other results from the weekend include:
Wekas Vs FC Nelson 5-5
Green Acres Motueka 2nd XI, Vs FC Nelson Loco Reserves 2020
Won 4-3
Man of the match Matias Galan
U12 blue division
Motueka AFC Titans Vs Nelson Suburbs Raptors
Lost 0-3
Man of the match Dominic Campbell
Missiles Vs Nelson College.
POD Harry Kemp
Lost 1-6
Vipers Vs suburbs rangers.
POD was Riley Pelling.
Won 7-1
ITM Motueka 1st XI Vs Suburbs Seals, POD was Benjamin Monaghan Draw 3-3