The Guardian - 20 April 2022

Album #2 for The TBDs

Bryre

band, The TBDs, release their second album this Friday, 22 April.

Indie

“Freaking In & Breathing Out’ will be on all major music streaming platforms and as with their 2020 debut album, ‘Iso-Bubble Mixtape’, the writing and recording of this new collection of original songs was begun during a level 4 Covid-19 lockdown.

Read more on page 10.

Arnott, Jade Alborn and Brendan Alborn of Riwaka

Rock

Brutally honest WWI diaries form a captivating book

As ANZAC Day approaches a local author’s book is even more pertinent, with a number of reviewers citing it as ‘the book’ that gives a real insight into the experiences of WWI for Kiwi soldiers.

‘Into the Unknown –The secret WWI diary of Kiwi Alick Trafford no 25/469’ is Alick’s personal account shaped into a gripping

narrative by his grandson, Marahau local, Ian Trafford.

“It began as a family history, but the more I wrote the more I realised his story of raw truth, both in the trenches and in civilian life, is dear to the psyche and hearts of Kiwis. It is one of the most honest retellings of the war and its effects I have seen,”

says Ian.

Alick was just 22 when he left a remote East Cape farm to join the war efforts. His words are raw and authentic, revealing the emotions of an ordinary soldier – no punches pulled, no subject sacred. The book allows you to see war through his eyes; tales of rats and death, of com-

radeship and deeply felt loss. He is just as frank about his time in ‘Blighty’: the comfort found with his relatives and women friends, the girl at home who writes to him, and his dark depression in the camps. As for so many returned soldiers, his psychological wounds would take a lifetime to heal.

“It’s a real story that

plays a big part of our history. I want the people of New Zealand to read my book and understand the feelings from the soldiers who were on the front line,” says Ian.

‘Into the Unknown – The secret WWI diary of Kiwi Alick Trafford no 25/469’ is a must read and available from Paper Plus Motueka.

Marahau local, Ian Trafford shaped his grandfather’s WWI diaries into an epic account of the war. Inset: The book is available from Paper Plus Motueka.

This Sunday experience Moutere Artisans Open Day

This Sunday, 24 April participating Moutere Artisans are opening their gates so you can visit, taste, sip, discover and learn.

Start on Neudorf Road….

Thorvald, a star of the New Zealand cheese scene, are producers of hard and soft rind, sheep and cows’ milk and addictive yoghurt. Just up the road is The Sausage Press with smoked fish, pork and fennel sausages and perfect salami. Also Neudorf Olives: small batch producers of fine olive oil grown on a magnificent site overlooking the valley. And Neudorf Mushrooms grow slippery jack, birch boletes, saffron milk caps and supply fine dining destinations throughout New Zealand.

Neudorf Black Garlic is an experience. Produced by cooking garlic for a long time at a low temperature it adds a unique flavour boost to so many dishes. And just down the road from them is Moutere Strawberries – growers of the region’s best strawberries and producers of excellent jams and real fruit ice-creams.

Experience some of these culinary delights on top of a sourdough pizza at North Eatery near the Upper Moutere village. They are one of our newest artisans and already a favourite stop.

Onto something to pour alongside your new Moutere products – Flaxmore Vineyards offers memorable vineyard walks as well as delicious wines and an excellent art gallery. Gravity Winery also has a gallery, as well as an excellent restaurant and a large range of wines.

Neudorf Vineyards has been making memorable Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for 40 years, their new releases are coinciding with the Autumn Open Day.

Michael MacMillan gallery on Neudorf Road is a breath-taking stop. Immaculate presentation outside and a feast of French oak products, unique bronze sculptures, and art inside.

At the Old Post Office in the village, you will find London trained jeweller Stacey Whale using gold, silver and semi-precious stones her work is modern with a femi-

nine twist. Across the road Katie Gold and Owen Bartlett work magic with clay to create both domestic and collectible artwork. Their gallery is in one of the oldest homesteads in the village and surrounded by a garden abundant with bloom.

Also in Upper Moutere village, oozing history and hospitality is the iconic Moutere Inn, offering great food and drink.

Open from 10am until 4pm on Sunday, 24 April, you will be warmly welcomed and leave feeling stimulated and satiated.

Above: The Neudorf wine garden.

Moutere Artisans Michael MacMillan and Jackie Crow.

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Earth Emotions Exhibition launching this Friday, 22nd

The Earth Emotions Exhibition will be launched online this Earth Day, Friday 22 April with five galleries featuring over 100 photographs by 46 photographers.

Organisers say they they’ve “had an amazing response from people all over the region”.

“Earth Emotions is an exhibition from our special place, Te Tau Ihu, the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Through photographs we share personal experiences of the crises humans have unleashed in Earth’s climate, biodiversity, soils, atmosphere, freshwater, oceans and forests, and in our own health. We’re the first generations to feel the impact of these crises, and maybe the last who can do something about them. While that might feel overwhelming, it’s our portal to a brighter future.”

In the Insight Gallery they share personal moments of clarity and understanding about

the planetary crises.

In the Positive Emotions Gallery they honour our connections with Papatuanuku, Mother Earth, and share our feelings of excitement, curiosity, awe, empathy, gratitude, joy, love and hope.

In the Difficult

Emotions Gallery they expose feelings of fear, shock, frustration, confusion, frustration and helplessness.

In the Response Gallery they explore attitudes and actions for meeting the planetary crises.

In the Visions Gallery they imagine

the future.

They aim to inspire change by contributing to new narratives about the planetary emergency.

Earth Emotions is a project of the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum, with support from the Nelson City Council.

They are looking for venues to show popup, projected versions of the exhibition, and are keen to hear from any organisations who would be interested in hosting a show. Please contact curator Ann Wheatley by emailing abraunw@ fastmail.com

Braedon Rakena Riwaka “Yes, I will.”

Noeline Bonis Motueka “I would love to go but I’m not well enough.”

Pat Higgs Motueka “No, I won’t make it this year.”

Stevie McDonald Riwaka “Probably, yeah.”

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Friends of East Mohua receive funding injection

A Funding injection has boosted efforts of 13 predator free community groups across New Zealand including Golden Bay group Friends of East Mohua.

$50,000 has been awarded in funding to 13 Predator Free community groups, which will be used to kickstart new backyard communities and help existing groups expand their progress.

Golden Bay are ready to be predator free and many Golden Bay residents already share a predator free vision with other trapping networks across the area. But, Friends of East Mohua want to support predator control in the eastern part of Golden Bay by getting keen locals

involved in backyard trapping. Friends of East Mohua are inviting locals along to Trapping 101.

A trapping specialist from Tasman Environmental Trust Elaine Asquith has even been helping to run trapping workshops for Golden Bay residents. She’s sharing her knowledge with locals on trap placement, maintenance, monitoring and more. Are you keen to help your community out? With this funding, Friends of East Mohua now have the resources to expand on their work and would like to double their membership by the end of the year. So, are you a local interested in getting involved? Email group leader Chris -

friendsofeastmohua@ gmail.com

The Predator Free New Zealand Trust was established in 2013 to connect and energise all New Zealanders towards a predator free Aotearoa New Zealand to enable our native species to thrive. Their goal is to have a trap in every 5th backyard in towns, suburbs and neighbourhoods in Aotearoa New Zealand who want to make their community predator free.

Annually, they select outstanding predator free communities from around the country and give them funding to purchase trapping equipment. They also offer these groups ongoing support, information and advice.

A yellowhead/ mohua.

A volunteer checks a bait station.

The Motueka Easi Riders enjoyed a bike trip from the historic Tapawera Train Station to Baton Bridge last Wednesday, 13 April.

Motueka Aerodrome’s recent Vintage Visitor

in Motueka.

Motueka Bridge

Riwaka Handicap 2

Open Results

1st Mary Hamilton & Gillian Treadwell

60.42%

2nd Vicki Adnams & Jana Bott

59.03%

3rd Carol Gatenby & Mary McCallum

58.33%

Handicap Results

1st Mary Hamilton & Gillian Treadwell

61.18%

2nd Vicki Adnams & Jana Bott

56.84%

3rd Carol Gatenby & Mary McCallum

56.71%

Junior Riwaka Handicap 1

Open Results

North-South

1st Lois Cocks & Maxine Carrington

58.33%

2nd Anthony Clarke & Faith Jackson

48.96%

3rd Caroline Fitzgerald & Jane Zealand

42.71%

East-West

1st Sue Fairweather & Peter Minchin

61.11%

2nd Peter Whiddett & Ron Argue

48.61%

3rd June Fry & Joanne Matthewson

45.83%

Handicap Results

North-South

1st Lois Cocks & Maxine Carrington

62.33%

2nd Anthony Clarke & Faith Jackson

53.73%

3rd Caroline Fitzgerald & Jane Zealand

48.71%

East-West

1st Sue Fairweather & Peter Minchin

68.67%

2nd Peter Whiddett & Ron Argue

58.61%

3rd June Fry & Joanne Matthewson

55.83%

New Zealander

Stanley Gordon White resigned from his short term commission in the Royal Air Force in May 1934. In September of that year he flew solo from Heston aerodrome in the UK to Sydney flying Gipsy Moth G-AAJO later registered in NZ as ZK-ADT. Pre WWII this type of aircraft was used for training Motueka Aero Club pilots. It was usually ZK-ADA belonging to the Marlborough Aero Club. Hughie Boyes, Tommy Horgan and Fred Thomas were the first pilots to gain their ‘A’ licences

Far left: Pilot training at Motueka aerodrome 1938. Middle: Stopovers on 1934 flight ZK-ADA. Above: ZK-ADT 1929 De Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth in Motueka, where it’s been undergoing a complete engine overhaul.

Keep an eye out for Moth plants

Moth plants need to be removed to prevent them becoming established in our district.

Moth plants are very difficult to contain.

Have you seen a Moth plant near you? Moth plant, also known as Araujia hortorum, milk vine, wild choko vine or false choko, has now been discovered in Tasman.

It’s an evergreen climbing vine, with distinctive, smelly, milky sap that can irritate the skin. Narrow leaves grow opposite each other on the vine and are dark green above and dull grey below. Flowers are small (20-25mm), white and appear from December to May.

Their fruit is visible now and is very distinctive. They resemble chokos, with large, leathery green pods (10 x 7cm) shaped like an upside-down pear. Each pod contains hundreds of black seeds with white fluffy ‘parachutes’, like a thistle.

They grow quickly to the canopy where they smother plants and create a longlived, heavy mass that can produce many seed pods each season. When the pods mature, the seeds are dispersed on

wind currents far and wide, making it difficult to contain once it’s established.

This vine is tolerant of shade, drought, wind, dampness and damage. It has caused havoc in the North Island, particularly in Northland. It has only been found at a handful of sites in Tasman, and your help is needed to keep it that way.

It was recently found at four locations on Hill Street, between William Street and Champion Road. Fifty large seed pods were removed from these sites.

This is very concerning as they don’t currently know the source of the plants, and the proximity to the Richmond Hills means seeds could very easily have been distributed there. It has also been found on Main Road Hope, between White Road and Bateup Road.

If you think you have a Moth plant on your property or have seen it in the District, please notify TDC’s Biosecurity Team on 03 543 8400.

Extraordinary life stories form entertaining book

You couldn’t make up Colin Clough’s life yarns if you tried. So it’s just as well they’ve been superbly compiled into an entertaining book, ‘The Tap Dance’.

“It’s such a rare biography these days as there’s not many who have lived that

life. From his birth to a young single mother on the Chatham Islands to living through the great depression with no secondary education. Colin went to sea in all the wrong boats and met all the wrong people, most who turned out to be major criminals,” says

STEM writers’ convenor Jackie Cook. “That voice is largely gone now so it’s fantastic to get a last gasp of it.”

‘The Tap Dance’ tells of Colin’s life. Among the last generation denied automatic access to secondary school, following a turbulent childhood

he headed off to sea instead, before slowly building a career in hotel management, casinos and catering across New Zealand and Australia, which led to him inadvertently working for Sydney’s formidable mob.

His affinity with the sea remained a theme throughout his life and up until a couple of years ago he was a solo sailor who retired to Hobart in Tasmania.

Arriving permanently in Motueka six months ago, Colin says his fellow writers at STEM, which he’d joined in 2017, collated his stories into the book.

“The book was a tombstone really because they all thought I was going to die, I was very ill in hospital. But I’m a weed and refuse to,” says Colin.

It was his children’s curiosity of their father’s life that initially kicked off the series of short stories, although it began as a letter before morphing into

words that capture and captivate. Inset:

the collection.

“It’s all about rhythm, you’ve got to be able to dance to it,” says Colin of his writing, before citing how essential it’s proven to join a writing group.

“If you have a story or are interested in words, it’s good to join one of these writing groups. It makes all the difference to actually just thinking about it to getting it done.”

The book’s foreword sums it up perfectly.

‘Many people live memorable lives, but just occasionally, you come across someone who can write about it distinctively. They have an ability to see the world, react to it, and record its foibles and nuances, which is entirely original.’

Colin Clough is one of those voices.

‘The Tap Dance’ by Colin Clough can be purchased either electronically or printed through CopyPress Nelson, RRP $30.

Motueka’s Colin Clough has a real knack for sharing his life through

Colin’s book cover.

Freaking In & Breathing Out With The

Local indie rock band The TBDs will release their second album, Freaking In & Breathing Out, on all major music streaming platforms this Friday, 22 April. As with their 2020 debut album, Iso-Bubble Mixtape, the writing and recording of this new collection of original songs was started during a Level 4 Covid-19 lockdown. Like many creative types, the three members of The TBDs used their unanticipated free time during the August 2021 lockdown as an opportunity to start a new project.

For band members

Bryre Arnott, Jade Alborn and Brendan Alborn, this involved recording and sharing some new song ideas from within their separate isolation bubbles before they were fleshed out to form fully fledged songs. Once completed, each song was mastered by local producer Dr. Babbid Walnutson before all eight songs were compiled into the eighttrack album.

Brendan cites the

pandemic as a theme running throughout the album, “I think every person in the country has been affected one way or another by Covid, particularly people who were already dealing with pre-existing challenges like ingrained trust issues, and especially people without the luxury of a stable home environment. I found myself writing about how I was dealing with some of the additional stresses brought on by Covid but also how I saw some people really begin to fray at the seams. Some of those most badly impacted were people I had always seen as quite rational, and now they were talking seriously about how the virus was simply a ruse for the government to turn New Zealand into a fully controlled socialist state and how the vaccines contained microchips!”

The band has also released a new video for the title track, Freaking In, which features some stunning footage shot in

Riwaka, Motueka and the Abel Tasman National Park. “The song and the video is about my personal experience of dealing with these new stresses,” says Brendan. “It’s about simple stuff like breathing properly but also the things I have always done that make me happy and a calmer human. Things like spending time outdoors doing stuff in the

places where I shot the footage for the video.”

As with their first album, this new effort combines a variety of musical styles that could loosely be considered indie rock. Brendan says the collaborative writing process is the thing he enjoys most as it is often surprising. “I might start off a song or even the narrative in some lyrics along

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a particular line, but it could equally veer off wildly when Bryre and Jade get their hands on it. I wrote a song called ‘New Old Day’, which as Bryre put it, ‘is about a guy deep in musings about himself.’ She sampled some of the early vocal demo recordings I sent through to her and created an entirely new song which became ‘He Hasn’t

Been Himself Lately’. The new song is about this guy who is really a bit of a moody pain in the butt and where the original track is pretty structured alt-rock, the song Bryre created is this mad, bass guitardriven beat with oldschool vinyl scratchings and lots of keys and samples. Having Jade’s perspective, as a 20 year old, also creates a different dynam-

ic. She is never shy of telling me the lyrics I’ve written are ‘a bit naff’ or that we need to arrange a song differently to make it more interesting.”

The TBDs music is availableonSpotify,Apple Music, SoundCloud and most other music streaming platforms. The band’s videos are available on its Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/ theTBDsband

On Friday the TBDs, Bryre Arnott, Jade Alborn and Brendan Alborn are releasing their second album, ‘Freaking In & Breathing Out’.

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RSA’s Poppy Appeal introduces NZ’s younger veterans

With the words: “The RSA is old, not every veteran that we support is,” the RSA’s Poppy Appeal is offi cially underway, and this year hopes to raise aware ness of New Zealand’s younger veterans while rais ing much needed funds for support services.

The RSA’s National President BJ Clark, said that today’s veterans aren’t acknowledged in the same way their predecessors were but still have a very real need for support.

“Many New Zealanders don’t understand that even on peacekeeping missions our service people can be affect ed mentally and physically by both the environment they serve in, and the situations they are exposed to. They come home with little fanfare, and return to a society that has no real understanding of what they’ve been part of.

In the last 30 years New Zealand has created over

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funding support services. The RSA has 250 support advi sors across the country providing a range of services to veterans. In the last year over 45% of support provided by the RSA was received by those under 60 years of age.

“The Poppy Appeal and Anzac Day are our annual Services and Parades

Monday 25 April 2022

Tapawera

No service, but the community is welcome to lay wreaths.

Richmond

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

Brightwater

No service, but the community and Richmond RSA will lay wreaths.

Wakefield Service – 10.00 am at the Wakefield Hall.

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Parade – 6.15 am from the Motueka Bowling Club Carpark, Pah Street, Motueka. 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, from next to the tennis courts. Service – 11.00 am at Māpua RSA Memorial Library. Upper Moutere Service – 10.00 am at the Memorial.

Tasman Service – 10.00 am at the Memorial.

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

Ngātīmoti

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

Tākaka

Dawn Service – 6.00 am at the Tākaka Memorial Reserve, Commercial Street.

Collingwood

Dawn Service – 6.30 am at the Cenotaph. Lake Rotoiti Service – 10.30 am in the Lake Rotoiti Community Hall, 22 Main Road St Arnaud.

100 Years of Red Poppy Appeal

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

In Flanders fields

The red or Flanders poppy has been linked with bat tlefield deaths since the Great War (1914–18). It was one

Little more than two years later, on 28 January 1918, McCrae died of cerebral meningitis. As he lay dying, he is reported to have said, ‘Tell them this, if ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep.’

Keeping the faith

Many people were moved by the pathos of ‘In Flanders fields’. Among them was Moina Michael (1869–1944), who worked in a YMCA canteen in New York. Two days before the signing of the Armistice (11 November 1918), she wrote a reply to McCrae: ‘We shall keep the faith’.

Michael set out to have the red poppy adopted in the United States as a national symbol of remembrance. The American Legion adopted it as its memorial flower at its annual convention in September 1920. In attend ance was Madame E. Guérin, who had been invited to speak at the event by Frederick Galbraith, the Legion’s second National Commander.

Madame Guérin held the first Poppy Day in the United States in 1919. In 1920 she conceived the idea of ‘Inter-Allied Poppy Day’. This would remember the fallen and benefit the women and children of France, who would make

The RSA planned to hold its first Poppy Day appeal just before Armistice Day 1921, as other countries were doing. When the ship bringing the poppies from France arrived too late for the scheme to be properly publicised, the association decided to wait until Anzac Day 1922.

facture of poppies, which are now made of paper rather than cloth.

Madame Guérin

Rationing and restrictions during the Second World War affected the making of poppies. The government relaxed its restriction on the importation of cloth from Britain so that poppies could be made. By this time, ladies’ committees (women’s sections) of the RSA were playing a key role in the making (and sale) of poppies. In 1936, a Wellington ladies’ committee made 20,000 pop pies for Poppy Day.

Wearing poppies

In New Zealand the poppy is worn most often around Anzac Day. Since 1927 Poppy Day has been the Friday before Anzac Day (unless this is Good Friday), with the appeal continuing until 25 April. Poppies symbolise remembrance at other times as well as on Anzac Day. The red poppy can be seen at major commemorative events, at military funerals and at war graves and cem eteries in New Zealand and around the world. In 2020, Poppy Day was cancelled for the first time since its inception because of restrictions on interpersonal con tact during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

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Anzac Day Services to Return to Gallipoli

The recommencement of Gallipoli commemorations in Turkey comes three years after the last service was able to be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The dawn service will be followed by an Australian National service at the Lone Pine Cemetery and a New Zealand National service at Chunuk Bair.

Over 75,000 Australians and New Zealanders served at Gallipoli between 25 April and 20 December 1915. Over 10,000 lost their lives. Many of these men were killed during the two most intense periods of fighting, in the week of the landing and in the August offensive that was launched to break the deadlock that had prevailed. Gallipoli was the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps’ introduction to war and though the campaign ended in defeat, the anniversary of its beginning quickly became, and has remained, Australia’s and New Zealand’s principal day of commemoration.

This service will mark the 107th anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli and will provide an opportunity for all Australians to pause, reflect and appropriately acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all those who have served in the defence of our nation.

All New Zealanders are advised to register their travel plans with SafeTravel. Attendance passes are free but require prior registration. More information about registering for attendance passes and the commemoration itself can be found here www.commemorations.teg. com.au

On 25 April 2022, the Australian and New Zealand Governments will conduct an Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Anzac Commemorative Site, Gallipoli peninsula, Turkey. This service takes place with the permission and support of the host nation, the Republic of Turkey.

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The legacy of Gallipoli

New Zealanders to three more years in the mud and slaughter of the Western Front… But never again in the First World War did New Zealand stand centre stage or hold – even for a moment – the power to influence directly the course of world events as it did on Chunuk Bair in August 1915.

For that brief moment the “Kiwis” were able to glimpse their objective – the Dardanelles. For those few hours,

in a body, detached from their homeland, they remained quiet, aloof and self-contained. They had a confidence in themselves… knowing themselves as being as good as the best in the world could bring against them.”

Secondly, as part of its legacy, it gave Anzac Day to New Zealand and Australia. The institution of Anzac Day – the day of the landing – ensured that the campaign would retain a special significance in both countries.

Today, it continues to enjoy unusual reverence in a country that is not always forthcoming in expressing its emotion. It has grown in popularity, and has come to celebrate values that many New Zealanders consider either distinctive or admirable about their nation – mateship, unity, courage, self-sacrifice, and loyalty – as well as the traditional commemoration of the day itself which has now adopted the atmosphere of national unity.

It is hoped that Anzac Day will continue to be both celebrated and commemorated by each succeeding generation. Although it may be re-defined in the future, it will still be marked on 25 April each year, as a tribute to service and sacrifice.

Lest We Forget.

A Poem for Anzac Day

They came from field and factory, From desk and fishing fleet, From shearing shed and foundry, From hill and plain and street; Kin of the old sea rovers, Sons of that stubborn strain That swallowed all invasions –Saxon and Norse and Dane.

Men of the far young countries New-won by their fathers’ toil; Taut from an endless striving, Sons of the sea and the soil; Little they knew of warfare, Their lesson was all to learn –These men of the Golden Wattle, These lads of the Silver Fern.

The hush of a chill spring morning, The race to the ragged beach, The hail of the searing shrapnel, And the big shells’ angry screech; Up and up to the ridges, Through the bullet-belching brucsh, To the hell pf a fire-girt dawning And the flame-edged Turkish rush.

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By a New Zealander

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

COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP , Cancer Society Nelson, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

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

INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday

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

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

KNIT & NATTER Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St. Chris 021 2514359 All Welcome.

MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.

MOT UEK A 50+ WA LKINGGROUP www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Walks every Thursday - meet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Road. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@ gmail.com

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

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Teenagers and young people have a place in Motueka District Brass. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 021 022 33244

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren.

2nd and 4th Thursday every month 12.30-3pm. Motueka Community House Docks Reserve. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

MOTUEKA HEART SUPPORT Our next meeting is on Wednesday 20th April at 10.30 am at Elevation Cafe. We are a small social group who support others whom have suffered a heart event. All Welcome.

Janet 528 9442

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

MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Jana 5284355

MOTUEKASENIORNET Seniornet Motueka. Take advantage of the interest groups offered and join Seniornet. Phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz

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

NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. The Railcar will run daily over Easter and School Holidays, weather permitting, between 11am & 4pm . Sunday 24th the Train will run. Follow us on Facebook for updates. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137

RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Contact Peter 0275443923 for further information and times.

REDCROSSSHOP Shop open 10-2pm Mon-Fri. All welcome. Donations much appreciated. RUMMIKUB Thursdays 1 - 4pm friendly group 50 plus includes refreshments. 10 Pah St. Mavis 526 8796 Keith 027 4516422 All welcome.

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS - If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details.

THE DOCTORSMOTUEKA WALKINGGROUP

Meeting on Thursdays at 9AM by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 min, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people! Phone: 03-528 8358

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

WAITAKI OLD GIRLS’ SOCIALGROUP Tuesday 26th April. Luncheon at Smugglers, 8 Muritai Street, Tahunanui. 12 noon. If you wish to attend please ring 027 673 1145 or leave a message by 21st April. All Oamaruians welcome.

arborist

A LL T REE C A RE

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

antiques

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

chimney sweep

CHIMNEY SWEEP

Booking, quote or query Phone Steve 021 081 01146

dentures

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

death notice

HOLGARTH

Dorothy ‘Dottie’

Passed away on 10 April 2022 in Nelson aged 80. beloved wife of the late Terry; treasured mother of Susie, and Alison; dear ‘Nanny Dot’ of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Our family would like to thank the beautiful staff at Nelson Hospital who treated Dottie with so much kindness and respect. She lived her life to the fullest, and will be missed. A private family service has been held.

Golden Bay Funeral Directors

www.gbmfs.co.nz

funerals

trades

TA SMAN B LASTING

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

wanted to buy

CASH PAIDFOR

OLD WRISTWATCHES SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY VINTAGE / QUALITY TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS

ANTIQUES COLLEC TAB LES, FURNI T URE etc

garage sale

6 T ITOKI PL ACE

Estate Clearance Saturday 23/4/22 8am. Lots of items. Rain or shine.

storage

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

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

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

GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING PH TIM GLADSTONE T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235

wanted to rent

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

window cleaning

WINDOW CLEANING

Inside and out, reliable, local, police vetted. Good rates. Triple vaxxed. Call Brian at cleanawindows 0210 225 1221

for sale Thu 21st April - Wed 27th April 2022 ELIZABETH (E) • 1hr35min Thur 2.00pm Fri 6.10pm Sun 2.00pm Mon 1.20pm Tue 6.25pm THE LAST BUS (M) • 1hr35min Thur 6.10pm Fri 4.35pm Sat 4.35pm Sun 3.45pm Mon 3.05pm Wed 6.25pm FANTASTIC BEASTS (M) (The Secrets of Dumbledore) • 2hr 25min Thur 3.40pm Fri 2.00pm Sat 2.00pm, 8.15pm Sun 5.25pm Mon 4.50pm Tue 2.00pm Wed 2.00pm THE LOST CITY (2 Days Advance Release) (M) • 1hr 55min Thur 7.50pm Fri 7.50pm Sat 6.10pm Sun 8.00pm Mon 7.30pm Tue 8.00pm Wed 8.00pm SONIC THEHEDGEHOG 2 (PG) • 2hr 2min Thur 10.00am Fri 11.50am Sat 10.00am Sun 11.50am Mon 11.00am Tue 11.50am Wed 10.00am THE BAD GUYS (PG) • 1hr 45min Thur 12.10pm Fri 10.00am Sat 12.10pm Sun 10.00am Tue 10.00am Wed 12.10am DOG (M) • 1hr 50min Tue 4.35pm Wed 4.35pm

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of the following month, or in the event of non-payment, the recovery of any debt and its costs will be charged to the customer. This includes all costs and commissions paid to a debt recovery service.

NEWSLINE UPDATES

ANZAC Day services and parades 2022

Lest we forget: services and parades will be held around the District on Monday 25 April.

• Māpua: Parade, 10.45 am, from next to the tennis courts. Service, 11.00 am at Māpua RSA Memorial Library.

Change drives our Annual Plan consultation

Substantial changes in the wider legislative, social and economic environment in which we operate are highlighted in our Annual Plan 2022/2023 that we are now seeking feedback on.

Last July we adopted our 10-Year Plan 2021 – 2031 which is a key planning tool for our activities and community outcomes. However, the landscape has changed dramatically since it was adopted. There are two options on the table. Delivering the programme in our 10-Year Plan plus the additional costs for the 2022/2023 year will result in an increase of 7.7% in overall rates revenue. By deferring some work and making savings we can reduce that to a 5.51% increase. Both options are up from the planned increase of 4.17% in the 10-Year Plan.

Mayor Tim King says when developing our plans for the next financial year, we were keenly aware of the pressures everyone is currently facing.

He says the situation is far from ideal and some tough decisions have had to be made. Like businesses and households, the Council is experiencing pressures from external economic factors including high fuel costs, inflation, higher interest rates, supply chain issues and skills shortages.

“Implementing the government reforms, higher insurance and staff costs, and the Waimea Community Dam cost overruns are impacting on our costs.”

Mayor King says despite these challenges we still need to manage and deliver essential services while dealing with the demands of growth Tasman is experiencing. When comparing rate increases nationally, people should bear in mind that we are a unitary authority, a combination of a District Council with the environmental responsibilities of a Regional Council. Essentially, we are two Councils in one, and one of only five nationally.

There are many ways to engage with us. You can attend an online public feedback meeting, complete a submission form, or record a video or audio submission online.

The online forums will be:

• Tuesday 26 April, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm

• Tuesday 3 May, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm

Public hearings are scheduled for Wednesday 18 May. Submissions close Wednesday 4 May. All information is available at tasman.govt.nz/annual-plan.

Covid restrictions in Tasman

Get the latest information about Council services and facilities under the Covid-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) on our website, tasman.govt.nz.

• Motueka: Parade, 6.25 am from the Motueka Bowling Club Carpark, Pah Street, Motueka. Service, 6.30 am at Motueka War Memorial, Pah Street.

• Ngātīmoti: Laying of Wreath and Service, 10.30 am at St James Church, Waiwhero Road.

• Riwaka: Service, 9.00 am at the Memorial Gates, the intersection of School Road and SH60.

• Tasman: Service, 10.00 am at the Memorial. Upper Moutere: Service, 10.00 am at the Memorial.

Council hours and services on ANZAC Day

Service centres and libraries: All service centres and libraries will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 25 April. Usual opening hours apply otherwise. We are always here to help when needed though, call 03 543 8400 for assistance, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Rubbish and recycling: There are no changes to the rubbish and recycling collections on ANZAC Day. All our Resource Recovery Centres will be open as normal.

Cyclists can now pass over the Baton

The new Baton River cycle bridge on Tasman's Great Taste Trail in Motueka Valley has been completed and can now be used by cyclists. The bridge is the first step in completing the route from Tapawera to Woodstock via the Baton Valley. Thanks to the generous support of neighbouring landowners, this joint project between the Council and Nelson Tasman Cycle Trail Trust means crossing the Baton River is now much easier and safer for riders. Although the new bridge is fully open for use, there are still finishing touches being completed by the Trust, including toilet facilities, a purpose-built rest area and wayfinding signage.

Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges 2022/2023 out for feedback

The Council can set a Schedule of Fees and Charges to recover some of the costs associated with our services in line with our Revenue and Financing Policy. Some of these charges are set by statute, and others by the Council. All charges are reviewed each year to determine whether they need to change or not, and are included in a Schedule of Fees and Charges.

The Draft Schedule covers the year from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

We are seeking your feedback on the Draft Schedule until 5.00 pm Wednesday 4 May.

The full Statement of Proposal is available on our website and at all our service centres and libraries. Submissions can be made on our website or delivered to your local service centre or library. For more information and to have your say visit tasman.govt.nz/feedback.

Air quality monitoring results are in

We have a monitoring programme to better understand air quality issues in the Motueka, Riwaka and Brooklyn areas. This programme spans several years and involves temporary monitoring of the larger PM10 and smaller PM2.5 pollution particles over late autumn and winter. We need to understand if there are air quality problems associated with home heating and/or outdoor rural burning, which may require permanent monitoring and the introduction of management tools.

Last winter we installed a network of air quality monitoring sensors across six locations monitoring PM2.5. The data shows Riwaka and Brooklyn complied with the 2021 World Health Organisation’s (WHO) guidelines. Over the monitoring period, the primary source of emissions in the Riwaka and Brooklyn area was home heating. However, some caution needs to be exercised with this conclusion as it appears last winter wasn’t a ‘normal’ year for rural outdoor burning, and concentrations of PM2.5 may usually be much higher. We’ll continue to monitor this again over winter. Data collected for Motueka shows the township may have an air quality problem because sensors measured PM2.5 concentrations above the WHO guidelines on 18 days. However, our monitoring of PM10 at Ledger Goodman Park did not exceed the current standard under the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality.

These standards are currently under review by the Ministry for the Environment and our surveillance programme will prepare us to transition to the anticipated future regulations under PM2.5.

You can read the report on our website, tasman.govt.nz, search ‘air quality study’.

COUNCIL HUI

Under Covid-19 restrictions, meetings will take place via Zoom video conferencing. Public forum presenters are required to present via Zoom. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link.

Submissions Hearing (Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy hearing)

Thursday 21 April, 9.30 am.

Submissions Hearing (Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy deliberations)

Tuesday 26 April, 9.30 am.

Submissions Hearing

Wednesday 27 April, 9.30 am.

Animal Control Subcommittee

Wednesday 4 May, 3.00 pm. No public forum.

Marist inflict yet more misery on Kahurangi

By Brendan Alborn

In a repeat of last year’s Tasman Trophy final, Marist hosted Kahurangi at Trafalgar on Thursday night with Marist again victorious, this time by 22 to 17. The fixtures between these two sides are now widely regarded as the most significant of the local club rugby derbies after a string of intensely physical and close encounters over the past three years. In this latest instalment, Kahurangi failed to convert a number of promising scoring chances with last passes either not going to hand or through a failure to continue building through phase play.

Kahurangi will be hoping to regain its winning momentum when it plays Nelson, back at Trafalgar Park, this coming Saturday, 23 April at 3pm.

In the round three match of the Nelson Trophy sub-union competition, Marist scored 19 of their 22 points between the 30th and 40th

minute of the game.

Firstly, halfback Will Thornalley intercepted a looping pass to run in from 55 metres.

Shortly afterwards

Marist’s second five eighths Rahiri Witehira regathered his own perfectly executed grubber kick to ghost through untouched.

While Kahurangi’s left wing Stein Schreiber replied with the try of the game having sithed down the left hand touch line, Marist scored again

before half-time to put the game at 22 to 7 and hint strongly that they were about to run away with the game.

Kahurangi’s defensive effort was much better in the second half, keeping Marist scoreless, while the Hawks also scored two tries themselves, another to Schreiber from a fantastic flick pass from halfback Hayden Crapper and a well taken try by first five eighths Culainn Stringer. Kahurangi

had a number of try scoring opportunities in the final 10 minutes of the match but through a mix of resolute Marist defence and their own errors, the Hawks could not close the game out. When Kahurangi were able to hold onto the ball and play their trademark high tempo game, many of Marist’s big forward pack were clearly struggling to find enough oxygen. Kahurangi’s problem was that it failed to

hold onto the ball and therefore control the tempo of the match for long enough periods to capitalise.

The Kahurangi forward pack would have all been happy with their performances. In just his second start for the Hawks, loosehead prop Junior Seuteni was awarded MVP, having got through a power of work. Fellow frontrowers Josh Te Hira and Thomas Robinson were also strong physical pres-

ences throughout the match. Having only joined the Hawks this season, number eight ET Viliamu was once again prominent. While Viliamu is strong in contact he is also an elusive runner and looks to put his teammates into space whenever possible. In the backs, Culainn Stringer continues to go from strength-tostrength at first five eighths and is clearly relishing a good amount of game time

in that position having previously been used mostly at fullback or wing. Kahurangi will be aiming to make further improvements to its composure and discipline in its match against Nelson this Saturday. At the same time, there will be much anticipation for when Kahurangi next face Marist, on June, 11 at Sportspark Motueka in the Tasman Trophy round of the competition.

Willis Scott secures the lineout ball.