It is exactly a year since a state of emergency was declared for our region after Cyclone Gita barrelled us with heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts.
The cyclone was the most intense to impact Tonga since reliable records began, and after her path led her to unleash her wrath over the South Island, Gita managed to rack up an estimated $28 million of damage for our nation.
Some of those affected have only recently moved back into their flood damaged properties, after 100mm of rain fell in a 24-hour period.
Brooklyn’s Kathy Lloyd considers herself ‘lucky’, managing to remain in her home throughout the event, though she didn’t
escape unscathed.
“It all happened so quickly. It’d been raining and when I went outside that afternoon the road was covered in water,” says Kathy.
That sight prompted her to move her car to higher ground, just down the road, but the walk home was when she realised the seriousness of the situation.
“I could hardly walk unaided, the water was nearly up to my knees and the strength of the current was surprising.”
Once home, Kathy continued to observe the rising waters and clear debris to prevent dams forming on her property.
“I think I was a bit shocked and started thinking am I doing the right thing?”
Marking the flood level on the side of her house, when Kathy noticed the water receding at 7pm she made the decision to stay put, despite Civil Defence evacuating neighbouring properties and no power.
After a fairly sleepless night, Kathy woke the next morning to more than a foot of mud covering her entire property.
“I barely remember the next two weeks, it was full on. It took days just to get help to dig a path out to the front gate.”
With most of the debris captured by neighbouring orchards, Kathy says her biggest concern was the “thick silty mud” that now surrounded her, but thankfully remained
within 3-4 inches of coming through her floor.
The volunteer effort that followed was “superhuman and so appreciated” and after a few days somebody had bulldozed her driveway clear of mud.
What followed next was an onslaught of paperwork with EQC and insurance assessors and “endless” tradespeople, cleaning crews and volunteers.
Having the floors ripped up was a low point for Kathy, necessary due to the toxic mud that had accumulated beneath the house.
Many belongings in her garage were “completely annihilated” and soon she would become surrounded by skips and endless wheelbarrow loads of
mud.
“Even the firewood was covered in mud.”
But it was the strength of the community that became the shining light.
“I’ve worked and lived all around New Zealand, the community here is the best I’ve come across. People here don’t just sit on the sidelines and wait for someone to do stuff for them.
Instead they get stuck in, I was so impressed with how resourceful and proactive people were.”
Kathy says the event has been eye-opening to the very real effect of climate change.
“You can’t run away from climate change. Everybody needs to take responsibility. It’s been an exercise in reality.”
A few years ago a handful of parents and friends of Tasman School decided they’d outgrown their swimming pool and a massive fundraising effort was launched.
The culmination of those efforts was recognised on Friday when their impressive new 25m by 6m pool was officially opened with the entire school in attendance and numerous friends and family members witness to the occasion.
“The project wouldn’t have been successful without the support of so many people,” says principal Rob Boomer.
The pool committee worked tirelessly toward their goal of building a pool suitable for everyone in the Tasman community to be able to use and enjoy, and ensure the children have the opportunity and environment in which to learn one of life’s most important skills of
being able to swim.
The pool will be used for swimming classes during school, community access outside school hours and during school holidays, life-saving skills and swim squad training.
A number of contributions were made toward the pool, both financially and with manpower. Tasman Bay Pools were contracted with the build and Rob says the school appreciated being allowed to utilise voluntary labour.
Rob also mentioned Chris Butler Builders who played an integral role in ensuring the changing sheds got through their code of compliance with the TDC.
A generous donation of $8,000 was received from our local ITM who helped with the design and engineering aspects of the changing shed facilities.
The Board of
Trustees over the previous three years gave up hours of their free time, over and above meetings, which helped ensure the project was on track says Rob.
“We recognise the
efforts they’ve gone to, in order to have such a successful project.”
He says “new faces” would be welcome on the pool committee to get the final stage of shade sails, solar heating and landscap-
Motueka fire fighters are being applauded for their rapid response to Monday morning’s coolstore fire.
The fire was called in at 8.20am.
The fire was contained to the plant room which was unoccupied at the time of the blaze, and the local brigade was backed up by a further five trucks, all of which
were put to use.
“We were out the door pretty quick to get to the fire, we were just in the right place at the right time and very quickly, which was good,” says Motueka Fire chief Mike Riddell.
Rapidly bringing the fire under control, Mike says it is believed damage to the coolstore was limited to just the plant room.
ing across the line.
Pool committee spokesperson Anna Weeks says they were grateful for Rob’s belief in their vision.
“Rob worked so hard to turn the dream into a reality.”
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Dan Bolton is a singer, songwriter and pianist with a unique sound, honed over the years from his time living in New York City, and now he’s bringing that sound to Motueka.
Dan and his quartet will perform at Motueka’s Chanel Arts Centre at 7.30pm on Saturday, 2 March.
His songs are 21st Century standards, incorporating elements of jazz, pop and Latin American styles. Dan’s music is reminiscent of George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin but with a modern twist.
Where the new meets the old has been a description of his music, Dan’s songwriting delves into the rich tapestries and flavours of jazz and pop.
At its core however, remains an individual expression that is very now. The music is broad appeal for anyone who appreciates the art of good songwriting with groove.
Appearing as part of the programme for the Motueka Music Group
at the Chanel Arts Centre for the first time, Dan will be performing with an all-star lineup: Craig Walters (woodwinds), Mark Lockett (drums) and Seth Boy (bass).
Dan will be featuring songs in the show from his latest album, “Living To Regret It,” interspersed with various songs he recorded in New York City and jazz standards.
Regarded as a world-class songwriter and performer, it has been said Dan has a unique ability
to capture the listener with great storytelling and sense of melody.
Slick, quick and ready to deliver a world-class performance of his swinging straight ahead jazz tunes, people love Dan’s relaxed manner and humorous patter.
His show appeals to both jazz lovers and nonjazz lovers alike.
Tickets for Dan’s show are $20 and can be purchased in advance from Floral Affaire.
It’s a great time to get out and about and visit some of the region’s finest art studios. The Ruby Coast Arts Trail, Open Studios event, is here to showcase our artists and craftmakers this weekend.
The group of talented, professional artists from the Mapua, Ruby Bay and Tasman area, are preparing to open their studio doors to the public for a weekend of Gallery visits and Studio stops, all are welcome. Well-known local artists such as Lynn Price will be on hand in her studio/gallery. Lynne’s medium is fused glass. She makes wall-art, bowls, gifts and jewellery in sculptural glass. Lynn did another glass course in the USA last year and she is off to do more study again in May, this time in San Francisco.
The arts trail is a unique opportunity to meet the artists and to get inside their quirky
and creative spaces. You’ll encounter a wide range of exciting medium explored by this group of nine Ruby Coast artists, including oil and watercolour painting, silk screen printing, thrown and hand-built ceramics, fused glass art, weaving, small sculpture and exquisite jewellery. You’ll find artists tucked away in some charming, garden studios; some in working studios, which are often only open by
appointment, as well as some who have their own gallery spaces and open regularly. Over the weekend all the studios will be open and the artists are looking forward to welcoming you. They will have fabulous art on display for you to see, buy and commission. Look out for the green signage displayed outside the venues to help you locate the artists, as you follow the trail map.
A long-serving volunteer at Motueka’s Riding for the Disabled (RDA) is hanging up his halter after being a valued member of the team for nine years.
Jiminy is an Appaloosa standing at 12.2 hands and for many years has been a favourite of riders during sessions and received many ‘thankyou’ hugs.
“He’s known to be stubborn sometimes, but strangely this just seems to have added to his appeal,” says Julie Holt, long-time volunteer at RDA.
Julie says his stubbornness has aided in teaching the importance of patience to some of their riders with whom he’s always displayed “an amazing empathy”.
“There have been many in the community who have ridden, patted and experienced his charm. He has spent many happy years at RDA and has brought a lot of pleasure to a lot of people,” says Julie.
The RDA focusses on making a positive difference in local communities. Offering specialised therapeu-
tic horse riding through a range of tailored programmes for people living with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges.
Jiminy has now returned home to his owner Melanie Drewery who says they’ll enjoy having him home for his retirement.
Born on the west coast, Melanie says they bought him as a three-year-old for their daughter, Maddie’s 5th birthday.
“She learned to ride on him and he was great with her most of
Ruby Coast Arts
Trail maps can be downloaded from www.rubycoastarts. co.nz or pick one up at the Nelson i-site, Motueka i-site, Jester House café in Tasman, the Tasman General Store, the Mapua Hall, Mapua Library or from any of the participating artist’s studios.
Further details about the event can be found on the group’s Facebook page. www.facebook.com/ RubyCoastArts
the time but could be very naughty when he went anywhere exciting,” says Melanie.
Jiminy went on to become the star of his own chapter book titled ‘Jiminy Shows Off’.
He was loaned to the Motueka RDA after Maddie outgrew him.
“It will be strange not having him around, and hearing his hopeful whinny whenever a potential bucket of food passes him by. We’d like to wish him a very happy retirement from all of us here at the RDA,” says Julie.
Seaweek is an annual marine education, action and awareness event coordinated by the New Zealand Association for Environmental Education (NZAEE) and it’s happening this year from 2-10 March.
New Zealand’s ‘seascape’ is particularly rich and complex due to its range and scope (subtropic to sub-Antarctic) and its geographical position across active plates, major water masses and current systems. Our marine area is over 15 times larger than our land area and our exclusive economic zone is the fourth largest in the world. This amazing environment is home to more than 15,000 known species, many of which are not found anywhere else in the world. Seaweek has a demonstrated role to facilitate learning from and celebrating the spectacular sea that surrounds us, and aims to strengthen our sense of connection with and responsibility towards the marine environment.
This year’s theme is ‘Tiakina o Tatou Moana - Care for our Seas’, highlighting the impact of plastic, litter and other pollutants on our coasts and seas. Using the current push to ban singleuse plastics as an opportunity to foster critical thinking around the connections between land and sea and ways our actions and choices affect the health of the marine environment.
NZAEE wants everyone to be an ocean cham-
pion, and to understand that everything is connected and everything we do makes a difference. Seaweek will call on Kiwis from
all walks of life to celebrate Tangaroa’s realm, tackle issues such as marine pollution and learn about the positive impacts
of initiatives such as sustainable fishing and marine reserves to look after our seas for future generations.
Seaweek is all about
learning from each other and sharing experiences about and around the sea.
No one agency or organisation in New Zealand manages our ocean, it’s something we all contribute to.
Tasman Bay Guardians, a group of passionate aquatic advocates, has coordinated the Nelson Tasman events for this year’s Seaweek.
Next Thursday, 28 February the Seaweek Environmental Challenge is on at Kaiteriteri Beach from 9am-2pm.
The event is open to all Primary Schools across the Nelson Tasman District. It’s a 4-person team challenge where they’re required to investigate environmental actions around Kaiteriteri Beach with peer leaders and experts on different stations.
The second event is the Cable Bay snorkel day on Saturday, 2 March offering participants the opportunity to experience the marine life beneath the surface of Cable Bay close to the Horoirangi Marine Reserve.
All snorkel gear and snorkel guides are provided free of charge for those 5 years and older. Those under 15-years must be accompanied by an adult at the beach.
Arrive and register anytime between 9am12pm.
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor travelled to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, and will then go onto Egypt for meetings on trade, food security and agricultural technology.
“Our relationship is growing with these important trading partners and my visit will be a chance to advocate for issues important to Kiwis, listen to Kiwi businesses operating there and grow the links between our economies even further.”
The United Arab Emirates is New Zealand’s 11th largest
trading partner, with two-way trade worth more than $3.7 billion for the year ending December 2018.
“In Dubai I’m looking forward to going along to Gulfood, the world’s largest food and beverage trade exhibition, to support New Zealand suppliers.”
He will also meet with the Ministers of Economy, Climate Change and Environment and Food Security. In Egypt, Damien will meet with the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation and the Minister of Trade and Industry,
to discuss the diversification of our trade relationship as well as recent agriculture cooperation projects.
“Egypt is New Zealand’s second largest market in Africa with two-way trade worth more than $350 million a year, mostly in dairy and meat.
“It’s an important time for the New Zealand-Egypt relationship as this will be the first trade-focused ministerial visit since 2006. Trade is crucial to our economies and so is ensuring that the benefits that come from trade are shared by all,” says Damien.
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Trees and vegetation can interfere with our network and even interrupt electricity supply. That’s why it’s important to manage them so that they don’t get too close to power lines.
Network Tasman takes a proactive approach to keeping trees away from our power lines by surveying all of our lines on a regular basis. We store the information collected in these surveys in a database. Our database records the full history of each surveyed site, including the condition of nearby trees.
If we identify trees that are growing too close to power lines, we let property owners know by sending them what is known as a cut and trim notice (CT Notice), as required by The Electricity (Hazard from Trees) Regulations. We issue more than 1500 CT Notices each year. Property owners are responsible for keeping their trees away from power lines. However, the regulations state that each tree is entitled to one free trim – we record whether a tree has had its free trim in our database.
When our vegetation team undertakes a survey they also look for trees with high-risk issues that could cause the tree to fall onto the lines, such as trees that are diseased, damaged, or have branches splitting out. All of these factors have the potential to damage the network and cause power outages.
To help mitigate this risk, we negotiate a solution with the tree owner (this often involves trimming or felling the tree).
Last year, more than 3500 trees posing a risk to power lines were trimmed or felled by network certi ed arborists. Surveying our lines and notifying tree owners in this way has dramatically reduced the number of power outages attributed to line damage caused by trees. With the cooperation of tree owners, our electricity supply has been more resilient and storm response costs have been lowered. This means everyone pays less for their electricity.
If you’re a landowner you may have been contacted by one of our surveyors for permission to access your land and undertake a vegetation survey on your property.
Our surveyors are always happy to answer your questions about clearances required, the safe cutting and disposal of trees, and issues with vegetation close to power lines. It’s important for all of us to keep an eye on trees and vegetation and make sure that power lines are out of harm’s way.
If you have any questions please contact our vegetation team on 0800 508 098 or email trees@networktasman.co.nz
Every Tuesday 2-4pm
A new game at Motueka Library for word lovers. Bring a friend or meet new people.
Lynda.com at Motueka Library
Drop in sessions every Tuesday in March, 2pm - 4pm
Discover the range of online learning you can do. Examples include photography, game design, marketing, business, art, leadership, graphic design and so much more
LEGO® Club for children at Motueka Library
25 February, 3.30pm - 5pm
Join our monthly LEGO® club, make amazing LEGO® creations at the Library. Adrian Barbour, a local LEGO® enthusiast, alerts the children to trends in the LEGO® world. The LEGO® bricks are generously supplied by the Christchurch LEGO® User group. Magazines at your Library
Have you looked at the range of magazines at your local library recently? So many to choose from for adults, children and young adults.
Titles include NZ Business, Provincial Living, Wellbeing & Let’s Travel, Horse & Pony, Mad, plus all your favourites. Magazines are issued on your Library card for 2 weeks for a rental of 50c each.
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Hi All,
Another dry week maybe rain coming at the end of the week ? I hope so.
Schools are back so we all need to be extra careful around schools and school crossings –there are 40km/hr limits around some schools so make sure you are alert and obey these rules. The people who work at school crossings do a great job to help keep all the kids safe and we need to play our part and not race past. It isn’t until you need to stop suddenly that you realise how fast you were going sometimes, and how much harder it is to stop from a quicker speed. There have been a few burglaries in the last week, two up near Ngatimoti direction, so be on the look out up that way. If you see a suspicious vehicle try to record its number.
Take care out there
6 family harm incidents
Burglary at Pokororo Motueka valley - firearms stolen
Burglary Saxon Street Motueka - handbag stolen
Burglary Aranui Road Mapua – cash stolen
Burglary Motueka Valley-open shed ransacked
27 yr old female disqualified driving, car impounded
61 yr old Motueka female dealt with for shoplifting
S/Constable Grant HENEY
Motueka Prevention Team / Tasman / New Zealand Police
P 0211915602 | 03 970 5271 | grant.heney@police.govt.nz
Motueka’s Ross Miller was a “perfectionist” according to his daughter Sharon Mattsen.
That quality of his would play a pivotal role during Ross’s boat building years when between 1957 and 1972, the butcher by trade, built six boats.
Down on Old Wharf Road in 1963 it was his second build the “Kairaki” that was receiving all of his attention. It had taken the previous 2-3 years to build the 24-foot Athol Burns design, and for Sharon the Kairaki was a particularly “good design”, so good she says many people assumed the boat had been professionally built.
“I’ve always really liked the Kairaki. We did lots of fishing off her and skin-dived off it,” says Sharon.
Sharon and her family spent years aboard the Kairaki, so it was a sad day when her father sold it.
“It was Dad’s one regret, he always said he never should have sold it,” says Sharon.
So there was great excitement for Sharon and her husband, Kelvin Mattsen, just over a year ago, when the boat was spotted in Havelock Marina after having been restored by Roy Jones and put back in the water.
A month after finding her, the couple revisited the marina with a view to purchase.
“We just paid what he asked, we wanted her no matter what,” says Sharon.
There was great delight for Sharon upon the discovery of her locker still onboard and she says it invoked many amazing memories.
“It’s so great to have the boat back in the family.”
Both Sharon and Kelvin were brought up on boats and the sea-loving pair say they’re looking forward to frequenting the Abel Tasman National Park on Kairaki.
“The sea was my life, and also Kelvin’s. I was brought up on the sea since an infant. All of our kids went to sea when they were in carry cots. Both of us shared an enormous love of the sea, fishing and doing all those things you do at sea,” says Sharon.
She recalls, as a child, being woken at 4am from deep sleeps while at home in Motueka to “beat the tide”. With two bunks onboard, Sharon as a child regularly slept on the Kairaki and says they’d sail to Pelorus Sound, sailing into Havelock when they needed supplies. The family also spent numerous sailing adventures in “the park”.
“I was more or less brought up in the park, we’ll be in there a lot again too,” says Sharon.
While the couple have already had a few jaunts on her, including a tiki tour around Spilt Apple Rock, they’re busy returning her to the original colours where she’s now berthed at Riwaka’s estuary.
Motueka’s Grahame Atkins has written a detailed summary of the area’s Cars of Note from 1945-1955. We’re printing his feature in four segments. 2 of 4.
There was also what was known as the Nuffield cars like Morris and Austin along with the names mentioned earlier, after amalgamating they had almost continuous trouble with unions which almost brought them to their knees, what with all that and other problems the automotive industry collapsed, the only cars made now are Landrover of which many came here, along with Range Rover with its permanent 4WD. This would have been about 55, BMW now has a say in the Mini, Jaguar and Rolls Royce.
The Americans were very popular up until WW2. With all companies well-represented, most of them came via Canada where they would have been changed over to right-hand drive then shipped to Lower Hutt via Wellington, where they were assembled
to suit NZ specifications.
All the popular American makes were around, for GM. Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac. For Chrysler Corporation Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth Desoto; plus makes like Willys who got their break during WW2 with what is the now famous JEEP, it was to the army what the DC3 Dakota was to the air forces. Another company that made a name for itself building Rolls Royce, Merlins, for the Mustang in WW2 was PACKARD, they specialised in big semi-luxury cars powered by straight 8 or 6-cylinder motors.
Newman Bros. bought two about 1938 for VIP cars, one of which my uncle George James bought to use as a taxi around 1950, it was certainly a vehicle that stood out and was very popular as a wedding car, along with Bert
Hickmott’s ‘Laselle’.
Another make is STUDEBAKER, there was a number of them around including the one the Wratten family who lived on Peach Island had. Studebaker was around long before the second-world-war, building both cars, pickups and bigger trucks, when the U.S. entered the war they built military vehicles. After WW2 they had financial problems and tough opposition from G.M. FORD, and CHRYSLER, and were finally bought out by PACKARD, in 1954 bringing on the beginning of the end for PACKARD. For
a company that had been around since 1852 starting off building wagons for the military and carriages for the wealthy and governor’s it is a rather sad way to go.
Getting back to the Wratten’s one, it was about a 29/30 tourer with a folding hood it came to town every Friday night, wet or fine, parked close to the Post Office, in the summertime the hood would be down, the girls sitting in the back with scarves over their hair, Mum, Dad and Bruce, driving in the front. The girls wouldn’t bother opening the doors to get out, no they stepped
over them and away down the street. This car has been restored and is now in the WOW museum and looks like new.
Another vehicle worth a mention was Geoff Talbot’s 38/39 NASH coupe convertible, a rare car even in its day. Made by America Motors it was a six-cylinder, during the war it was one of a few cars around fitted with a gas producer which had a lot of chrome on it, the car was painted cream with chocolate mud guards. Geoff was the owner of the Swan Hotel, and had a fantastic collection of military pennants on
the walls of the public bar, they covered a lot of the allies fighting in both the Pacific and Europe.
Another one from American Motors cars which I have seen in the district, restored, a Hudson Terraplane they were around from 1909 until 1954 when they merged with America Motor.
NCMA’s Celebration Series proudly presents Michael Houstoun’s Farewell Concert
Sunday 10th March | 3.30pm
Nelson School of Music Auditorium
Celebration Series: every second Sunday of the month at 3.30pm from March until September 2019
For more information and to buy tickets, visit ncma.nz/events
Tickets available from Ticketdirect and Motueka i-SITE Visitor Information Centre , 20 Wallace Street, Motueka
The Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA) is preparing to produce Michael Houstoun’s farewell Nelson concert on Sunday, 10 March.
“After almost 50 years as a professional musician I have decided to retire, hang up my fingers, call it quits and begin a new phase of my fortunate life,” says Michael.
Born in Timaru in 1952, Michael began piano lessons at the age of five, and went on to win all of the major piano competitions in New Zealand.
As a twenty-yearold he placed third in the Van Cliburn International Piano competition, leading to a year of study with Rudolf Serkin at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.
He continued to live overseas for a further five years and during that time experienced a “valuable” period of study with Brigitte Wild in London.
Returning home to New Zealand in 1981, he performed recitals, concertos and chamber music from Invercargill to Kaitaia.
“I have been able to make a living as a soloist and chamber musician and have not had to look beyond my performances for income. I was not cut out to teach and it has
been a great blessing to not to have to,” says Michael.
From the very beginning of his career, people have wanted to hear Michael play as much as he wanted to play to people, and the audience continued to grow with each return visit.
“They (the audience) have never gone away. Since I came back permanently to live in the early 80s they have been almost my only audience and I love them with the full strength of my grateful heart. To find year in and year out they are still there has impacted on my life in two ways in particular, firstly it has affirmed my musical spirit and secondly they have made me a good bet for people who put on concerts.”
Michael resolved early on to always offer something new to the audience and says year after year he prepared new recital programs, new concertos, new chamber works.
“This has been personally rewarding in a great many ways and I like to think it has been a way to pay back some of the loyal support that has sustained me.”
Tickets for Michael’s farewell concert are $45 per adult, $35 CSC holders.
Established in 1974 the Collingwood Tavern, is a Golden Bay icon. Over the decades several stories have been shared at this quintessential establishment; fondly known as Tinkys.
A true family business.
Originally from Southland; Reece and Renae spent nine years in Murchison prior to moving to Collingwood.
Reece comes from a dairy farming background which led to a Stainless Steel Fabrication apprenticeship. Two years ago they started ‘Rural Engineering’, travelling to farms and business to assist with all their engineering needs.
Renae has always been involved in the hospitality industry. In Murchison she worked at both The Red Barn Cafe and Beachwoods.
Situated on the main street of New Zealand’s oldest town is the Collingwood Tavern. A place to meet with friends, explore a plethora of food, soak in the fabulous views and enjoy the local atmosphere.
Collingwood is the gateway to Cape Farewell, Wharariki Beach, Heaphy Track and the Kahurangi National Park. A drink and a meal at the Collingwood Tavern is a more than satisfying way to finish any day.
Recently Reece and Renae Swan have taken over the running of the renowned Collingwood Tavern from local legends Tinky and Heather Hovenden.
The new owners are thoroughly enjoying being part of such a supportive, friendly community.
Just over a year ago; Reece, Renae and their two girls decided to spend Christmas at Kaiteriteri.
On Christmas day they travelled to Golden Bay and naturally fell in love with the place..
A good friend of theirs from Murchison came from Collingwood so Renae sent many photos bragging about their holiday and it all eventuated from there.
Tinky and Heather Hovenden are the parents of their
“Tinky and Heather have been very supportive and want us to succeed. We know they have built this business over the last 42 years and the last thing we want to do is let them down. Without them this wouldn’t have been possible. This place is always going to be known as Tinkys Tavern and we respect that.”
Renae is lucky to have an amazing mentor/friend in Murchison who taught her so much and believed that Reece and Renae could take that next step. “Without her encouragement and gentle push we may not have taken the leap.”
The motivated couple have two daughters AmeliaJade 11yrs and Bianca 9yrs. Their girls love swimming and netball among other activities. But more importantly their girls want to be part of the family’s new venture, the Collingwood Tavern.
These clever young ladies even spent their summer mornings cleaning and clearing tables. Renae explains more. “They’ve grown up in hospitality and know what to expect but sometimes we need to remember they are still kids.” It’s very much a family business.
Reece is becoming involved in the local sports scene and after many years is getting back into rugby, playing for Collingwood.
Renae loves Netball and has coached the sport for a number of years she is hoping to be involved a bit with that some way or another.
Recently Reece and Renae have crafted a new menu incorporating well known and loved favourites as well as some tasty new dishes and a range of choices for younger diners.
Yes children are welcome, it’s a family friendly dining environment with a fantastic play area for the younger family members.
“There is something for everyone, we have a fresh crispy chicken salad, bacon and mushroom fettuccine, a really nice vegie curry which you can add prawns to.”
If you are looking for a quick pick me up, indulge in some delcious homebaking or try a legendary Tinkys pie.
The menu will continue to evolve over time. Reece and Renae welcome customer feedback so they can continue to cater to the needs of the Collingwood community as well as the diversity of visitors.
Customer satisfaction is important to them.
Built on a peninsular with the Aorere River estuary for a back boundary; the scenery is incredible with stupen dous views out over Golden Bay and to the mountains in the south.
This is the place to savour relaxed living by day and glorious sunset evenings.
The Collingwood Tavern has a spacious main bar, two garden-bar areas, a restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining areas, a well-patronised bottle shop and takeaway food.
It’s an important meeting place for local townspeople and farmers.
The tavern has played host to many important events from weddings to after match functions. It’s a popular and much loved venue.
The Collingwood Tavern is well-known as a destination for watching national and international sporting events.
According to the locals, Friday nights are the most enjoyable.
Many locals along with summer tourists flock to the Collingwood Tavern to watch cricket, horse racing and of course the rugby.
When the mighty All Blacks are playing the place is packed. Two large screen televisions provide excellent viewing coverage. It’s an ideal place to watch a game and soak up the atmosphere.
Reece and Renae are currently looking for good pub musicians and want to provide more entertainment.
The Collingwood Tavern is a fantastic venue, the views are outstanding who wouldn’t want to be part of this.
If you are interested or know of someone give them a call. They would love to hear from you.
The Swan’s maybe a new family in town, but already they have proven how community minded they are. People are important to them, and so is Collingwood.
They have kept on the previous staff, who have been super helpful with the transition. As well they have added an extra full time role and a few seasonal staff for the busy months.
Renae smiles as she explains more. “This is our life now, we’re not going anywhere any time soon. We care about what we do, the food we put out, the people who support us and the community we are now part of. The locals have been extremely welcoming and are great for a bit of banter. “
Next time you are in Golden Bay, put the Collingwood Tavern on your list of places to visit. You’ll enjoy every moment of their old fashioned hospitality.
Cindy Chambers is the first point of contact for enquiries about civil construction and general contracting at Chambers & Jacket.
She is an energetic working mother who manages the office as well as operating equipment when required at this thriving family business.
Cindy is responsible for project managing various subdivision tasks including health and safety, traffic management and co-ordinating staff, equipment and materials.
It’s not uncommon to find her on site meeting with project engineers, in the office crunching numbers or out in a truck delivering machinery.
Civil contracting is a growing industry and Cindy’s knowledge and experience puts her in a unique position as a woman leading the way forward for others in the industry.
“Jewellery never makes your bum look big!” Gabriella from Tasman Bay Jewellers tells me with a wide smile.
“A good piece of jewellery is an investment that will give you joy every time you look at it.” Her satisfaction is seeing someone delighted with their jewellery.
“We are lucky that New Zealand is a safe place to wear jewellery, it should be worn and enjoyed.”
As we get older our fingers change. “We can make rings especially for these changes so they can be put on and taken off without causing pain.”
Tasman Bay Jewellers also does valuations of precious pieces along with remodelling and a check and clean service.
Gabriella is experienced and passionate about what she does, her positive outlook will brighten up your day.
A number of years ago Donna Bradley’s husband Greg encouraged his clever wife to become involved in Laser Electrical Motueka and she hasn’t looked back.
How clever is she? This modest lady holds a scientific degree with a double major as well as a post grad diploma.
In 2013 Donna and Greg made the decision to purchase Laser Electrical Motueka outright making it 100% Motueka owned and operated. There are now 11 people in their team and Donna is an integral part of their operation.
Well versed with the different roles in their office. She’s worked in all the positions before as this locally owned business has developed. Her current commitment is as a support person for their “three amazing office staff”.
Additionally Donna is a parent of two primary school children and actively involved in Seido Karate. Her karate team is fundraising to head to Sydney. Give Donna a call to find out about their ladies only Seido Karate class this Sunday.
Tracy Spark and Sheryl Riordan are two familiar faces vital to the smooth running of Think Water Tasman Bay.
Tracy is a director of Think Water Tasman Bay as well as managing their High Street store, situated oppositte the clock tower.
“I’m loving working here where my main role is to keep our customers happy,” says Tracy.
“We deal in irrigation, water, plumbing, pumps, drainage, water tanks, water testing. We also test spa and swimming pools.”
Sheryl, has a background in the building industry and manages the office. She describes her role as both interesting and variable, with welcoming and understanding staff. “No two days are the same. We deal with a lot of farmers with their irrigation and stock water.”
If you haven’t checked out their High St show room, it’s well worth a look. You’ll find more than just irrigation supplies.
Ladies results for 12/02/19
Before I do the results like to say it was great to have a lovely group of Ladies from Toowoomba Australia joining in on the days golf, a trip that was organised by Andrea , hope you all enjoyed our lovely course.
Competition of the day was LGU, Eclectics & Putts
18 Hole Ladies
Gross winner : Pam Chapman 86
Nett 1st: Penny Vincent
2nd: Shona McLean 73
3rd: Raelene Donaldson 73 C/B
Closest to the Pin: Shirley Drummond
Kaiteriteri Handicap Session
9 hole Ladies played Merle Hyland R/1 , LGU Nett 1
1st: Meredith Rayner 32
2nd : Colleen Irwin 36 3rd : Christine Horridge 36 C/B
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SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS MOTUEKA
If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz
MONTHLY CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
For Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION
For people affected by and/or supporting someone with cancer. Tuesdays 1pm Fairfield House $3 donation to Cancer Society phone 539 1137
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
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORTGROUP
Meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 2636 or Lloyd 544 2636
BOOMERANGBAGS MOTUEKA
Sewing bees take place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at MoTEC (9 Pah Street - side door) between 1 and 3 pm. All skill levels welcome. More information from 027 528 4563
DO YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM?
Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.
INNER WHEEL CLUB OF MOTUEKA
Is a womens club who meets monthly to promote friendship, fun, speakers, outings and service. Why not join us? Phone Ann 528 8099.
KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30 - 12.
MOTUEKAAIKIDO
Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 021 205 0143
MOTUEKA CAMERA CLUB
Meets 1st Monday of month, 7.30pm, in the SeniorNet Rooms, 42 Pah Street, Motueka. All levels of experience welcome. Contact. Cushla 5286548. www.motuekacameraclub.nz
MOTUEKA RED CROSS IN COMMUNITY HOUSE
Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.
MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EM POKERCLUB
Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor Street
Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details
SOCIALBOWLS
Every Monday & Wednesday help given to new players so come along for light exercise and fun 1.15-3.00pm Contact George 528 7960
POSSIBILITY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL TRAINERS
• Talk: Create the community your heart knows is possible 21 Feb, Riverside Community, Motueka
• Workshop: Create the community your heart knows is possible 22 Feb, Kotinga Hall, Takaka
For more information please call Iris: 0210 892 3274, iris@possibilitymanagement.org
TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT WORKSHOP
Mon 4th March 7-9pm Tokomaru Rm, Te Awhina Marae. Plan your unique lifestyle. silvertribenz@ gmail.com
FUN, FITNESS AND FRIENDSHIP Leisure Marching. Motueka Veteranettes. Join us for practices, coffee and occasional travel. Contacts Carole 528 9048 or 027 325 1968 / Betty 528 6901 or 021 120 9248.
IS YOUR SMART TV SMARTER THAN YOU?
Join SeniorNet Motueka and learn how to use it. Phone Maureen on 528 0630 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz
VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA
Human-Rights issue? Who owns your Life? Free, informal End-of-Life discussion group. Everyone welcome. Nelson Options Group. Fairfield House, March 12, 2pm. Phone: 543 2602
AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK
Every Wednesday 65 and over. 24a Tudor Street ph 035284120 GateWay Free Transport
GATEWAY THE SHED
Ph 035284120 for info. Daily activities, art-mindfulness-Tai Chi, coffee and chat 10 am- 2pm week days. Pop in for a monthly planner.
antiques
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am4pm).
FURNITURE, art, collectables, toys, books, clocks, rugs, etc. Selling, buying, valuing. 6 rooms to browse. Open Mon - Fri 9.30 to 5pm. Sat 10 to 4pm.
Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd (SH6), Ph 544 0723 www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz
The DBT IntensiveTreatmentProgramme,located in Takaka is a six bed residentialprogrammeproviding intensiveDialecticalBehaviorTherapy for clients with problemsrelated to beingchronicallydistressed and oftenchronic self-harmingand suicidal behaviours.
We are seeking open-mindedand flexible individuals with therapeutictrainingand/orexperience for part timeevening and weekend shift-work. TWM will invest in training for the rightcandidate and hourscould expand to full time Join ourwarm,professional and supportiveteam.
For more information about Te Whare Mahana (TWM) please visit our website www.twm.org.nz
Applications close Friday, 1 st March 2019
Motueka
Talley’s is a 100% NZ owned company whose wide range of fresh and frozen foods has been enjoyed by kiwi families for years. The Motueka plant provides manufacturing facilities to our shellfish, wet fish and ice cream operations, as well as a total of four cold storage.
We are looking for a full-time night shift Security Person to join our Gatehouse team at the Motueka plant. You will have a friendly and helpful disposition, and will not be afraid of solitary hours of work. As part of the role, you will be responsible for daily perimeter checks, which involves a fair amount of walking around the approx. 4-hectare manufacturing site. Full training will be given to the successful applicant.
The position key points:
• managing site access, working on 4/4 rotating shifts (4 days on and 4 days off)
• daily perimeter checks on unmanned buildings, company assets and product
• completing various logbooks, check sheets and other gatehouse paperwork
• issuing and administering various items that are managed from the gatehouse (e.g. keys and padlocks, company pool vehicle and boat ramp access cards)
• take incoming calls when main office is not working.
Skills required:
• ability to work unsupervised
• good communication skills and ability to relate well to others
• an attention to detail
• basic computer skills.
Please apply to Motueka Recruitment at Recruitment@talleys.co.nz referenced to “Gatehouse Security”, or send your cover letter and CV to the following address: Recruitment, Gatehouse Security Vacancy, Talley’s Motueka, PO Box 5, Motueka 7143.
Applications close 3rd March 2019.
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www.talleys.co.nz
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. Phone 528 0071.
SHARED office space available to rent, central Motueka. Contact Rowan, 021 106 8461.
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Local teenagers are showing their prowess in the pool by bringing home plenty of ribbons and podium finishes from recent competitions.
The swimmers trained by Tasman Swim Club and the Motueka Swimming Club competed at the 2019 Swim Nelson Marlborough Long Course Champs from 1-3 February in Nayland Pool.
Piper Riley of Tasman Swim Club says she was happy with the results she achieved at the competition. “I was close to my personal bests and that’s what I was focussing on.”
Competing in the 15-andover category Piper scooped four golds, three silver and one bronze medal, as well as a gold in relay.
Her fellow two swim team members, Izzy Thurlow and Josh Amyes also brought home an impressive haul with Izzy taking out first overall for her 14-year category, a result of seven golds, two silvers and a bronze medal.
Josh also won his age-group bringing home the trophy for the 15-and-over with 8 golds, two relay golds and winning the Adam and Eve two-person relay.
His success has qualified him to attend the Swim NZ Development Camp in Auckland this weekend, where swimmers are challenged with different training sets from different coaches and work towards
improving their skills.
“I originally started swimming because Mum wanted me to for safety, I enjoyed it so I kept going. I decided to race because I liked the sport more than anything else,” says Josh.
Coached by Daniel Bell with assistance from Talya Harwood the trio have all qualified for 2019’s National Age Group Championships (NAGs) in Wellington’s Kilbirnie Pool from 15-21 April.
The foursome from the Motueka Swimming Club make up 4 of the 16 swimmers in the club’s Marlins group. Returning from the Swim Nelson Marlborough Long Course Champs with three medals and 18 place ribbons, they’re now looking ahead to the South Island Country and Team Championships this weekend in Blenheim followed by division two championships in Dunedin from 13-16 March.
Coached by Darryl Hagan they’re training 4-5 times each week in the local Motueka High School pool over the summer months and are hoping to continue training over winter, once or twice weekly at the Richmond Aquatic Centre.
Kate Kroupa says she enjoys swimming “as a fun way to exercise”.
The group of Motueka swimmers say they’re proud to represent their home town and swim with their blue Motueka caps.
