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Wednesday 20 December 2023

Motueka’s Christmas angel delivers ELISE VOLLWEILER Tarmra Heal-Palmer reckons that no kid should be left wondering why Santa didn’t come. The creator of The Christmas Project charity delivered presents and Christmas snacks to 217 children last Saturday, bringing festive cheer to many Motueka households. Tarmra stumbled into her role as Santa’s helper about eight years ago, when she learned of a family who could not afford to purchase presents for their children. She set about making sure those children had something to celebrate on Christmas Day, and The Christmas Project was born. She put out the call the next year and found herself purchasing presents for about 50 children. “I became aware that a lot of kids weren’t having Christmas, and I couldn’t cope with it,” she says. Each year she posts on social media, asking people to message her if they need help providing presents for their children. There is no judgement, Tarmra says, and she does not care what the parents are doing. “It’s about the children.” Over the years, she has begun to ask the community to help her with the project as the need continues to swell. Several local businesses, and individuals now donate money or

Tarmra Heal-Palmer is surrounded by the dozens of bags of Christmas presents that have since been delivered to local families. Photo: Elise Vollweiler. products to stuff the children’s stockings, which gives the project a “huge start”. “People have been so bloody generous,” she says. “It’s a lot of time, a lot of work, but well worth it when we get to drop off to the parents.”

Last year, Tarmra and her helpers sorted, wrapped and delivered 171 bags of presents and goodies, with the numbers swelling again this year to well over 200. She says that this year, she made sure there was a little extra food in the bags, as she is well aware

that the cost of living is hitting families hard. In a well-deserved role reversal, Tarmra was the recipient of a present herself last week, when she was flabbergasted to be nominated on Seven Sharp’s ASB Good as Gold Santa Edition.

Initially told she was being interviewed for research, she was astonished to suddenly find herself talking to host Hilary Barry, who told her she had won $2000 for all the good that she did in the community, and that she “hundred percent deserved” the prize.

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Tasman faces 9.56 per cent rates hike MAX FRETHEY

believe this council is in the financial position to embark on many of these [projects] given the financial position we have found ourselves in,” he said. “We’re digging deeper and deeper into people’s pockets… I don’t think is fair on the community.”

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A rates hike of 9.56 per cent could be on the cards for Tasman ratepayers next year. The proposed increase is just one part of a suite of suggestions that will be put to residents when Tasman District Council consults on its draft 2024-2034 Long Term Plan. A 10 per cent increase for most fees and charges, commitments to build a swimming pool in Motueka, community hub investments for Brightwater, Murchison, Tapawera, and Wakefield, and a forecast doubling of council debt to $445 million by 2033/34 will also be consulted on. The 9.56 per cent rates increase would come the year after the district saw an increase of 8.57 per cent. Councillors were largely supportive of what was being proposed and spent just half an hour discussing the details – likely the result of spending “weeks” workshopping the potential contents of the draft plan with staff. Councillor Chris Hill said that no elected member agreed with everything in the draft plan but thought the council had done its best to “strike a balance in really difficult times”. Mayor Tim King said the coun-

The draft Long Term Plan is expected to go out for consultation on 29 March 2024. Councillor Trindi Walker said community feedback on their proposal was “vital” to inform the direction of the council over the next 10 years.

Mayor Tim King said that council’s proposals for social investment over the next 10 years provided a “positive place” to start conversations. Photo: Max Frethey. cil was proposing several investments into social infrastructure which provided a “positive place to start” discussions with the community about its priorities over the next 10 years. “Where it ends up, I guess we’ll just wait and see.” He added that there is a degree of uncertainty in the draft Long Term Plan, giving the example of council’s debt increase being driven by investments in three waters infrastructure which may end up being supported by the National Party’s Local Water

Done Well policy. Tim also said there were a “number of levers” the council wasn’t currently proposing to pull to use which would limit the rates increase further, such as asset sales, that residents could suggest. “There is a lot that is potentially going to change between now and the final decisions.” But councillor Mark Greening said the council needed to be focused on affordability for ratepayers. “Community facilities are always nice to have and do, but I don’t

SANTA SURPRISE FOR FINAL SESSION: Santa must have had it on good authority that the children at Motueka Playcentre had all been pretty good this year. At the centre’s final session last week, the kids were a little starstruck to be handed a present by the big man in red himself. Fergus Fraser, 4, was one of the delighted tamariki who received a little goody that made the last day of term extra special. Photo: Elise Vollweiler.

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Santa has arrived early for a Richmond couple who were the lucky winners of a brand-new car thanks to NBS. NBS gave away a brand-new EV BYD Atto 3 worth $54,990 to clients John and Jocelyne Kenmare, pictured above with NBS Richmond brach manager Brent Williams (centre). The lucky couple have banked with NBS for over 20 years and are the winners of the organisation’s latest Target Saver Account car give away. When asked how they felt when they first heard that they had won the car, John says it was emotional finding out he had won a car. “Initially I didn’t believe it, but Brent [NBS branch manager] reassured me that it wasn’t a hoax and that it was the real deal. So, then it sank in and I just got quite emotional to actually win something of this calibre.” As an extra festive bonus, one Target Saver Account holder at each of NBS’ eight branches was awarded with an additional $5,000 cash. Carol Sims, is the lucky NBS client who won at the Tākaka branch (pictured above with Tākaka branch manager, Dean Lund), while Brooke Staveley won at the Motueka branch. All existing Target Saver Account holders were included in the draw and every $100 in their account equalled one chance to win. Photos Supplied.

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Wednesday 20 December 2023

All I want for Christmas is a two-way street ELISE VOLLWEILER Motueka’s tide of road cones is slowly turning, with several of the town’s roading projects turning the corner towards completion before Christmas. Pah St, which has spent several weeks as a single lane westbound road, is now back to full operation, with two raised crossings outside Parklands School. Kerb build-outs have been installed to narrow the road and slow the flow of traffic on Pah St and around the corner to Talbot St. Rob O’Grady, who is Tasman District Council’s team leader – project manager, confirms that the project is “all done except for minor tidy ups”. He says the team is due to meet with Parklands School tumuaki/principal Andrea Smith this week for a project completion profile. Rob also confirms that the Old Wharf Rd changes, which have centred around a new raised crossing near the Motueka Recreation Centre, is also all finished aside from some minor tiding up. Nearby residents and businesses endured a six-week closure to through-traffic along the street, which reopened in November. Landscape planting will be replacing the stones in the kerb build-outs in autumn. The council is also planning to change the line marking at the recreation centre “to align with the new entrance/ exit arrangement”. Parker and Atkins Sts, in Motueka’s north-western corner, have been prolific road cone zones for weeks due to the wastewater main project. TDC’s Adam Henderson, whose title is team leader – projects – community infrastructure, reports that the work on Atkins St will be finished and open by the end of the week. He says there is still a short section to complete on Pah St, between Atkins and Grey Sts, which will start in mid-January. What goes out, must come back in. Motueka residents should expect a smatter-

Pah Street’s two raised pedestrian crossings are complete, with just some minor tidying due to finalise the project. Photo: Supplied. ing of cones to return early next year, with the upgrade of the existing gravel path between Manoy St and Talbot St beside Sports Park. Rob says that in February the council

plans to start work on constructing a new bus shelter outside the Motueka Library – Te Noninga Kumu. March will bring a new shared path up to Te Awhina Marae from where the current

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Sollys Freight fined over driver who entered false rest break before crash TRACY NEAL A road freight firm has been fined $2750 after one of its drivers entered a rest break in his log book, hours before he was due to stop. Andre Pontes might have got away with it had he not crashed his timber-laden truck 330 kilometres from his rest point, wiping out a power pole and cutting electricity to residents for hours. Tākaka-based Sollys Freight admitted seven charges in the Nelson District Court of allowing a vehicle to be used when a logbook contained false information. It followed Pontes’ conviction in July after he was charged with careless driving, a representative charge of making a false statement in a logbook, plus other charges related to exceeding driver work time on the road and failing to take a proper break. The police said that driver fatigue was part of a growing focus for police road safety officials. About 6.25pm on February 22 this year, Pontes was driving a truck and trailer loaded with processed timber south on State

Highway 6, Belgrove, about 31 kilometres south of Nelson city. It was raining heavily, and the road was slippery after a long, dry spell. Pontes lost control of the truck as he rounded a corner at 89kmh when the recommended speed limit for heavy vehicles was 65kmh, the police summary of facts said. The vehicle slid across the road and into the opposite lane before crashing through a fence and into a paddock. A power pole, knocked down, cut residents’ electricity for about seven hours. The truck remained upright but Pontes received minor injuries including a concussion. Police said the vehicle was of a type and class that meant the driver had to comply with worktime and logbook laws. Pontes handed over his logbook to the police on request. An initial inspection of entries showed that they seemed compliant, with the “notable exception” that Pontes had pre-recorded a half-hour rest at Amberley, which was 332 kilometres from

Sollys Freight has been fined Photo: Tracy Neal. Belgrove, for 10pm to 10.30pm that evening. His regular run was on a night shift from Richmond to Hornby in Christchurch, an 826km round trip over what was described as difficult terrain at night. “Even if he hadn’t crashed, he would not have made that destination in that time,” police said. A subsequent check on the accuracy of Pontes’ entries between February 13 and 22 showed what police said was a raft of logbook and worktime offences. Sollys Freight was asked to hand over copies of logbook pages, plus

wage and fuel records which were analysed alongside data gathered from Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and crime prevention cameras along the route. The vehicle Pontes was driving was fitted with an e-road electronic distance recorder/road user licence device which was GPS-based and allowed the operator to monitor the location, speed and things such as harsh braking or driving over the speed limit in real time, or by recorded information. The company was charged and eventually admitted on Thursday that on the day Pontes started work it had allowed him to drive the vehicle when his logbook contained false details about rest and work times. On the day of the crash, Pontes alleged he had been held up from leaving Richmond because the truck had been unavailable as it was being used elsewhere, which affected his ability to complete his trip within the legal hours, and that he was under pressure to do the run. He also told police that he had

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been taking breaks, but not of the required duration and that he had spoken about this with management at the Richmond depot, but nothing had been done to fix the matter. Sollys told police that Pontes was meant to have been told an hour before that his truck was ready but that didn’t happen. The company also told police the logbook pages had been sent directly to the pay clerk without being checked for accuracy. Judge Tony Zohrab acknowledged steps made by the company in changing its approach to make sure it could not be “blindsided” again. In setting the fine, from a starting point of $5000, Judge Zohrab also acknowledged Sollys’ role as a “good corporate citizen” from the work it did in the community as a sponsor and supporter of local events.

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Wednesday 20 December 2023

Always asking questions leads to top award for Golden Bay High student SARA HOLLYMAN Phoebe Mulry-Climpson was surrounded by friends who “erupted with cheering” when she was announced as Golden Bay High School’s Dux 2023. She says that although her grades weren’t as strong as they were in Year 12, when she achieved straight excellence grades, she had hoped she may still be in with a shot at picking up the top award. “This year I got a few too many merits… I was overwhelmed but so happy.” The 17-year-old Clifton resident recalls looking out into the audience when she walked on stage to receive the cup and seeing her proud mum crying. Phoebe says her highlight of the year was a biology trip to Cawthron Institute north of Nelson where she got an up-close look at part of the region’s mussel industry. “The technology was just so advanced.” While she doesn’t have a set career path in mind, a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biochemistry and Botany is what she will study when she heads to Otago University next year. “I don’t have a set career path but maybe lab work, working in a university. I’m trying to leave my options open and do broad papers so I can specialise when I decide which direction I want to take. She says chemistry ended up being her favourite subject at school. “I found it to be my most difficult subject, so it was the most rewarding. The was a lot of content. It was good though because we had a small class, so the learning was individualised.” Phoebe says she will spend the summer waitressing at Ratanui Lodge, tramping, and spending time with friends and family before heading to Dunedin in February. “Just making the most of the Golden Bay summer.” She credits her Dux award to prioritising her

schoolwork and supportive teachers. “I did do a bit of leadership stuff, but I prioritised schoolwork. It was hard trying to balance everything, but schoolwork has to come first. Last year I studied a lot, probably too much. I was always the person to ask questions in class, probably to an annoying extent. “It’s given me more confidence that I can go out and achieve well. Living in a rural community you can’t compare yourself with how other schools are doing.”

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NZCT supports Wilderness Canoe Trust STAFF REPORTER A New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) grant of more than $4000 is set to boost the Wilderness Canoe Trust. Since 2013, the trust, based in Onekaka, Golden Bay, has been providing meaningful canoe journeys and bushcraft education for people of all ages and backgrounds, and they have recently received a $4,610 grant for 12 months of safety manager wages. “We’re dedicated to bringing meaningful outdoor adventures to people who don’t normally have access to these sorts of nature experiences, so we asked NZCT to support our safety manager for a twelve-month period, working four hours per week,” says manager Eva Maureau. “This pivotal role enables us to provide outdoor adventures on the water for local children, youth, and adults. “Safety on the water is obviously paramount and we take our responsibilities very seriously. Without an experienced safety manager, we could not operate our outdoor education programmes.” Eva says the trust strives to sup-

Parklands School enjoyed a canoe journey in Stephen’s Bay last month. Photo: Supplied. port groups of people who are under-represented in sport and recreation statistics and over-represented in the physical and mental health statistics. “The groups who have the greatest need often face financial barriers to participate, so we focus on groups with high needs or barriers to participating in the out-

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RIGHT: Home-schooled students from Motueka, Upper Moutere and other Tasman spots burst into song and filled the aisles with Christmas carols at New World Motueka on 15 December. Parent Sarah Cantor says the children’s one-hour performance raised $214.30 from generous shoppers and adoring listeners, and the funds will go towards the children’s drama production taking place in May, 2024. “They’ve come together now for [four years] and they usually donate the money to the food bank, but this year they have a drama production… and we have a teacher coming over from Auckland to run a programme for them, so we need to fundraise for that,” she says. Photo: Supplied.

LEFT: The evening stillness carried the sound of a carolling brass band throughout Motueka ast week. Each December, Motueka District Brass performs Christmas carols in the community – last week with its members carefully seated on the back of a flat-bed truck. Member Melinda Close says their aim is to “put joy back out into our lovely town at such a busy and stressful time of the year”. Thursday 21st December will see them at Woodlands Rest Home, and New World supermarket. On the truck are Vanessa Harris, Melinda Close, Phil Taylor, Graeme Walker, Shaar Walker, Jake Walker, John Richardson, Janet Mossop and James Duncan. Photo: Elise Vollweiler.

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Te Tauihu iwi sign ‘exciting’ partnership agreement with councils MAX FRETHEY

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A new partnership between the eight iwi and three councils of Te Tauihu is being hailed as an “exciting” opportunity to strengthen the region. “We’re excited to get to this stage, especially after so many years in the making,” says Olivia Hall, the presiding chair of Te Waka-a-Maui Iwi Chairs Forum. “It feels like a really poignant time to be signing an agreement between iwi and local government.” The agreement, named Together Te Tauihu, aims to strengthen the relationship between the Top of the South’s iwi and councils by enshrining their commitment to work more closely together across the region. The three councils already have agreements with each other and with iwi on various issues, but this is the first time all parties have come together to sign a collective agreement. “That whole of Tauihu, the whole Top of the South, approach is going to be really beneficial for all of us – all iwi and all three councils,” says Olivia, who is also the chair of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua. “It enables us to strengthen the whole region rather than just different pockets of it at different times, so very exciting from that point of view.” While local councils already have legislative requirements to engage with iwi, Together Te Tauihu takes that responsibility a step further and brings the region closer to Te Tiriti o Waitangi – a “wonderful reflection” of the local leadership being shown by iwi and council leaders, Olivia says.

However, the agreement will also allow iwi to have conversations with the three councils collectively, rather than repeatedly in oneon-one discussions. The region’s mayors and council chief executives already meet with the iwi trust chair and chief executive counterparts on a regularly basis. “It’s really just building on that and looking at what can be done combined rather than at separate meetings and have some high-level aspirations for the whole region that can filter down through all of us,” Olivia says. The Nelson City, and the Tasman and Marlborough District Councils have all voted to support the agreement in meetings over the past month. The mayors and chairs of the iwi trusts came together last week in Nelson to sign the agreement in person. Speaking on behalf of the mayors, Tasman Mayor Tim King said the entire Top of the South community would benefit from the stronger relationships fostered by the collective partnership. “Fundamentally, the agreement is about ensuring we keep taking steps forward and building on the relationship and acknowledging that, yes, we are stronger together,” he said. The iwi chairs and mayors are expected to meet in person in early 2024 to establish their priorities for the coming year. The agreement will be reviewed annually.

Calvin Hart (Rangitāne o Wairau co-chair), Tania Alesana (Ngāti Kuia co-chair), Caroline Palmer (Ngāti Kōata chair), Rebecca Mason (Ngāti Kuia co-chair), Patariki Hippolite (Ngāti Toa Rangatira), Hinemoa Conner (Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō chair), Rachael Hāte (Te Ātiawa o te Waka-a-Māui chair), Olivia Hall (chair, Ngāti Rārua and presiding chair of Te Waka-a-Māui Iwi Chairs Forum), Nelson Mayor Nick Smith, Tasman Mayor Tim King, Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor, and Anthony ‘Butch’ Little (chair, Ngāti Tama ki te Waipounamu) signed the agreement last week. Photo: Melissa Banks.

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High St businesses close to the wire Great to see The Guardian encouraging people to use local businesses. Regional communities like Motueka are made all the stronger by spending our money locally. With this in mind, I’d like to encourage everyone including local businesses to use New Zealand owned banks like TSB, Kiwibank, SBS and particularly our NBS. NBS is a mutual which means that its clients are its owners. It uses its profits to improve its services and invests the remainder locally to make a difference in the communities it serves. Compare this with the main banks all owned offshore and all make hundreds of millions of dollars in profits that effectively leave our communities poorer. Bruce Dyer We love Motueka, especially LA Patisserie. Kaye Crawshay I always try to buy in Motueka. I did find it very disappointing though when Mitre 10 rebuilt and went from being a cool, small town hardware store on the High Street, to a notquite-as-good copy of Nelson’s Mitre 10, and *not* having an entrance on the High Street. Roger Dunham As a service based business I have

Some really good shops in Motueka and good parking. I found it easy to stop in on my way from Takaka to Nelson and often did my posting at the post shop there as it was so much easier than in the bigger centres. Cafes are excellent, love the European Bakery, Mitre 10 and Whitwells. The service in Motueka is friendly and still has a country vibe. I agree, look here first before going further afield. Too many great businesses have gone by the way already. Make Motueka a destination for local produce and markets along with something different to the chain stores. Carolyn Wornall Nice shopping in Motueka. Rosalie Richardson

been feeling the massive pinch the last 3 months. I feel the pain local Motueka businesses are copping right now. Steve Holloway There’s no flexibility in their overheads. A sympathetic or philanthropic landlord is few and far between. Insurance, wages, power etc all rapidly increasing all the while a cost of living crisis has their customers cutting costs at every turn. Unfortunately at the moment if you’re a discretionary spend business then you’re extremely vulnerable. Nicky Woodbury

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Resource Recovery Centre hours Motueka Resource Recovery Centre • Monday – Friday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm • Saturday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm • Sunday 11.00 am – 4.00 pm • Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Summer refuse collections – Kaiteriteri area Until Sunday 25 February, rubbish will be collected daily and recycling will be collected weekly in Kaiteriteri. Rubbish and recycling will be collected weekly in Mārahau. • CLEAN PLASTIC CONTAINERS 1, 2 AND 5 ONLY • CLEAN TINS / CANS • CLEAN PAPER AND CARDBOARD

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Bay Pharmacy, 125 High Street, Motueka Phone: (03) 528 4196 Email: meds@baypharmacy.co.nz 24/12/2023 25/12/2023 26/12/2023 27/12/2023 28/12/2023 29/12/2023 30/12/2023 31/12/2023 1/01/2024 2/01/2024 3/01/2024 4/01/2024

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Reaching the century just in time for Christmas break JACK MALCOLM It was a special day at Memorial Park on Saturday for the final weekend of cricket of the year as players take a mid-season Christmas break. Tommy Bryson, Motueka Cricket Club president and Second XI player, was presented with his 100-game cap and given the guard of honour, joining the Hundy club, which currently has six active players. Cary Dryden picked up a fifer with figures of 5/20 for Motueka Second XI, contributing to the batting order collapse of the Wakatu NC XI.

However, a late 40-run partnership saw the target of 224 a bit too steep for the home side, who, despite some gritty partnerships, were unable to reach the target and fell 30 short. On the same paddock but next to the pavilion, the Motueka First XI battled out against old foes Wakatu Gold. Put into bat, Motueka had a good start, with Mark McPherson making sure they were in the driver’s seat. Wakatu were an imposing team in the field, but as Mark brought in his maiden century for the club, the standard looked to have been set as he

finished on 110, and Motueka 219. The second innings ebbed and flowed, with the balance shifting on regular occasions, but as the runs counted up and the battles settled, Wakatu looked to have the wickets in hand to launch a final assault for the win. This is when the Motueka First XI did what they did best and launched their own assault. As the spectators grew with the match coming down to the wire, 12 was required from the final over. In a spectacular bowling performance at the death, Wakatu came up eight runs

Busy days at Māpua It was a privilege for Māpua to host the post section of the Centre Men’s Pairs on Sunday, 10 December. On Saturday, 36 pairs had contested for a place in the final round and 13 pairs made the cut. The final match was a very close run thing with Shannon McIlroy and James Pugh of Stoke Bowling Club being victorious. Club members were straight into action again on Monday, 11 December for their open tournament, the Countdown Christmas Triples. This was a very successful event played in good spirits on a beautiful, sunny day; perfect playing conditions on a lovely green. The green was full and everyone enjoyed the bowling and the camaraderie.

short in a spectacular finish to a great game. With grounds one and two on Memorial Park in action, it wasn’t the only ground where Motueka cricketers shone as the MCC Aces had their inaugural parent vs players match on Ching Road Reserve. The parents went out and set a target of 125, which the Aces chased down in the second innings with Ivan Brien and Lennon Davis being the top run scorers. If you or someone you know is interested in playing cricket for Motueka, phone 021884051 or email motuekacricket@gmail.com

Māpua is very grateful to Countdown for sponsoring the event with gift vouchers. The winning teams were: First Place: John Greaney, Kristine Greany and Dianne Potts from United Second Place: George McGeady, Murray Foskett and John Hills from Takaka Third Place: Steve Delaney, Abe Van Wyk and John Hanton, a composite team We wish everyone a very happy Christmas and good bowling in 2024.

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Community Notices MONDAY BETTER BREATHERS CLASS, Breath better, have fun, and be more active. Mon, 11.3012.30pm, Motueka Recreation Centre. Car park entry to the class avail. $5 per class. More info Ph: Jess 0275267675 or E: asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz. MOTUEKA ELYSIUM Mon, 9.30am, Muses Café. For Widows and Widowers. Join us for coffee and chat, friendship, and support. Ph: Carol 035285027. WOULD YOU LIKE A BIKE? Bike Hub Nelson accepts donations of good used bikes, fixes them up and gives them away for a small koha. 142 Saxton Rd. Mon, 5.30-7pm. For other opening times and a map E: bikehubnelson@gmail.com. MAPUA FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Indoor bowls, 1st & 3rd Mon. Mapua Bowling Club rooms. 2pm, Bring a plate of afternoon tea. Lots of laughs. Ph: Val 035403685.

TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY MOTUEKA BRASS, Tues Evenings. Discover your musical talent with us! Join our lively brass band for an unforgettable experience To join Ph: 021728168 or come along. MOTUEKA ARTS COUNCIL office at Community House, Decks reserve. Wed, 11-3pm. Inquiries about art activities; funding for Art; Art ideas for Motueka. Ph: 0210589388. AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK, Every Wed, 10.30am, The Shed, 24a Tudor St. More info Ph: 0279214074. KNIT & NATTER Wed, 10.30-12.30pm, Mo-

tueka Over 50s Social Hub, 10 Pah St. Friendly group for all ages. Includes refreshments. Ph: Roz 027415636. All welcome. WALK 4 HEALTH, Wed, 8.30m, Motueka Community Garden. 30 min walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Ph:0279305310 or wellontrack@gmail.com TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA meet 1st & 3rd Wed of month. 6.45pm start, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hosp, Courtney St. Gain speaking confidently, friendly environment. More Info Ph: Peter 0277468311.

THURSDAY / FRIDAY NELSON BAYS HARMONY CHORUS, (women’s choir), is seeking new members to join our happy group. Thurs evenings, Club Waimea, Richmond. Ph: Carole 0274360910. MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP every Thurs. More info Ph: 0212640403 E: secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com, or www.motueka50pluswalkers.co.nz. RUMMIKUB Thurs, 1-4pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Club, 10 Pah St. Friendly group, includes refreshments. All welcome. Ph: Keith 0274516422. THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA – Walking Group, Thurs, 9am, by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 mins, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people. Ph: 035288358. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thurs of the month, 1.30-3.30pm, Broadgreen House, 276 Nayland Rd. Ph: Bill 035448635 or 035391137. MOTUEKA G.R.G 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1-3pm, St

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SATURDAY / SUNDAY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Every Sat, 10-12pm, Motueka Library. Free services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures are available.

GENERAL GROUPS MOTUEKA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 13 & 14 Jan, 10am, Marchwood Park. A concert will be held in the evening. entry is free There is plenty of non-powered camp sites for motorhomes. MOTUEKA SENIORNET Take advantage of the many interest groups offered. Join SeniorNet Motueka. To join, visit www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz, or Ph: Allan 0279711100. MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB, would you like to go walking on the weekends but are not sure where to start? Start with your local club: www.motuekattrampingclub.org. RED CROSS MOTUEKA BRANCH Fundraising shop, open Mon – Fri, 10-2pm. Community House, Decks Reserve. We sell clothing, household linen and books. Donations of sellable goods are appreciated. SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS, if you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer, come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Ph: 035391137 or info@cancernelson.co.nz for info or to reg.

MULTICULTURAL MOTUEKA welcomes migrants and refugees every Tues & Fri, 8.30 -1pm, Community House, Decks Reserve. We provide connection and practical assistance for newcomers to our region as well as support for all cultural activities happening in our community. Ph 027 5286744 or sez@multiculturalnt.co.nz. MOTUEKA TENNIS CLUB. INC. Every Tues & Thurs, 9.30-11.30am. Courts behind the Memorial Hall Pah Street. Racquets available to borrow for new Members. All welcome. GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING, Wellbeing is important for all of us to thrive. The shed is a safe place to meet new people in a supportive and caring environment. We can connect you with other agencies for the right support needed. More info Ph: 0279214074, E: admin@ght.co.nz or pop in 24a Tudor St, Motueka. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Ph: 0800aaworks, 08002296757. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, If you have or have had breast cancer, come along to this friendly atmosphere. 102 Hardy St, Nelson. Reg: 035391137 or E: info@cancernelson. org.nz. SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust. Info E: housing@ght.co.nz or Ph: 035457100. NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport

around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). To book Ph: 0226822373 or mapuawheels@gmail.com. 24 hours’ notice required. NELSON HOSPICE The Motueka shop needs volunteers! If you would like to volunteer for us, please enquire at the shop or Ph: 035281178. RADIO CONTROL SAILING Wed and Sun, 1pm onwards, Best Island. Weather permitting. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New members welcome. More info Ph: Peter 0275443923. MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOY LIBRARY, Tues, and Thurs, 9-11am, and Sat, 10-12pm, 44 Pah St. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages. GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve on Wallace St. for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Ph: 035289076 or E: greypowermot@gmail.com. MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Do you want to be part of a fun, social and competitive band, who make players welcome? E motueka. brass@gmail.com or Ph: 021728168 MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. More info Ph: Jana 035284355. INDOOR BOWLS, Mon & Wed, 1.15-3pm, Motueka Over 50s Hub, 10 Pah St. All abilities welcome. Ph: Jude 0273244226 MOTUEKA MENZSHED wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. We close 14 Dec, and reopen mid-Jan, for more creating, socialising and relaxing.

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MEMORIUM

FRANKLIN Ian Ray

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Whanau and friends are invited to the unvieling of Ian’s headstone on

Friday 5th January 2024, 11.00am at Motueka Cemetery.

Thu 30th Mar - Wed 5th Apr 2023

AIR 2hrs Wed 5.45pm THE SUPER MARIO BROTHERS 1hr40min Wed 3.55pm

THE PORTABLE DOOR 2hrs Thur 1.00pm Fri 5.55pm Sat 2.15pm Sun 2.40pm Mon 2.40pm DOUNGENS AND DRAGONS (HONOUR AMOUNG THEIVES) 2hrs20min (M) Thur 7.50pm Fri 3.30pm Sat 11.50am & 8.45pm Sun 10.00am Mon 4.45pm Tue 8.10pm Wed 1.30pm

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Wanted to rent/lease rural or garden setting, based for weekend craft play.3mtrs x 6 mtrs. Willing to look at anything. Thank you. Jan 0210 902 1553

TASMAN BLASTING SERVICES

STORAGE WANTED Tasman Storage units available from $6.20pw Insurance approved.24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

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La-Z-Boy lounge suite. DENTURES Two-seater couch and two reclining chairs. New dentures, reliners, All in good order. $850. repairs. Phone Daniela at Ph. 0210 552 664. Bays Dentures 546 4455.

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In loving memory of our lovely Dad and Grandad. “You are forever in our thoughts and hearts until we meet again” Love you always, your loving daughter Angela, Emilv-rose and Ben.

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Wednesday 20 December 2023

Community bands together for inclusive sport JACK MALCOLM A new group is looking to break down the barriers of participation for inclusive sport in the region. The recently-formed Able-Tasman of Nelson is a subcommittee that’s aim is to reduce the costs of attending the Halberg Games. The Halberg Games are a threeday national sports festival hosted in Auckland that’s open to young people aged 8-21 with a physical or visual impairment. Neisha Kindley is one of the driving forces behind this new push, having seen how much of an impact the games made on her family. “The biggest thing for people travelling from rural areas is realising we’re not alone. It’s different but the same, you’re not the only one who’s going through that. “We’ve never had it before we went to the games. Now we have to keep going every year.” That sense of community permeates everything at the Halberg Games, with all participants and their families staying on site at King’s College. With the boarding houses open, Neisha says you don’t even have to leave the school’s grounds over the three days of action, with ev-

Tasman’s Halberg games team was just three people last time around, but a new initiative hopes to increase participation. Photo: Supplied. erything at your finger-tips. But, with only three people competing in the games this year, she wants to grow the participation from the region. “The biggest issue is local provid-

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regions isolated from the disability sporting space like Nelson and Tasman. While Mitchell is in charge of the region, his time is also split with Canterbury and the West Coast, so he says it’s hard to

provide the services himself. Sport Tasman’s newly-created disability adviser role is a step in the right direction, as is the new Able-Tasman of Nelson group, he says. They have reserved 70 seats on an Air New Zealand flight to the next edition of games for participants and their families, with funding meaning only a $50 deposit is necessary to secure a seat. The Lions Foundation have jumped on board to subsidise the flights, while also providing the backend support to get the new initiative on its feet with support for grant applications and setting up a bank account. Neisha says there’s a preconception that the Halberg Games are sports-focused - but that is untrue. “The focus is on participation, meeting new friends and having fun. It’s open to anyone who wants to come up, walk around, make some mates and play some table tennis if they want.” Anyone interested in learning more can email Mitchell at mitchell@halberg.co.nz There are also team shirts being organised and assistance with funding is an ongoing appeal for anyone who would like to help kids enjoy the Halberg games.

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