The rain proves no deterrent for the dedicated year 8 students from Motueka Steiner School who, in a bid to improve the local environment for all, are spending a chunk of their Friday mornings collecting rubbish from around the Motueka estuary and surrounds.
“We enjoy cleaning it up and when we come back next, we hope it won’t be so messy,” says Luca Banks.
Unfortunately that isn’t often the case and with the ebb and flow of the tide, rubbish drifts in.
Undeterred, the students have set their sights on filling 100 sacks, and with 28 full sacks, they’re well on their way to achieving their goal.
Their sacks have been filled with a wide variety of rubbish items including a chamber pot, magazines, dolls leg, baby bottle, underwear, antique beer bottles, tyres, mattresses, glass, foam, polystyrene balls and a “huge amount” of lollipop sticks, prompting a student to propose their ban.
Walking or biking from their school, the students break into groups and comb their allocated areas, already having collected around 250kg of trash.
“We want to look after this estuary because we come here quite a lot,” says teacher Margot Dhondt.
Margot says they’re grateful to the Tasman Bay Guardians who supplied the students with sacks and gloves.
“They’ve been won-
derfully supportive, helpful and motivating.”
The students have been disappointed at the deliberate dumping of items they’ve come across and would like to encourage residents to dispose of rubbish responsibly.
With the school’s focus for the year on learning to be citizen scientists, the students are discovering what they can do to improve our waterways.
Beginning with the collection of rubbish they plan to move onto exploring what they can do to help the health of the estuary’s animal and birdlife.
“We took a mud sample from the estuary and there were no worms, so it’s an indication the estuary is not that healthy,” says Margot.
The plan is to eventually involve the whole school and to tackle the Moutere estuary as well.
“It’s important to do this because it makes the environment better and more beautiful,” say the students.
Their latest collection day fell on Friday, 15 March, the worldwide day of action over global warming and the issue of climate change for young people who are not indifferent to climate change and global injustice.
After their collection around the estuary, eleven of the group headed to Nelson and partook in the strike.
“Our idea was to connect our activities and talk about it in a wider context. The strike for the climate is about taking action and I think that our
rubbish project suits very well to the international day of action on Friday,” says parent helper, Doreen Friedrichs.
“It was so much fun at the strike, there was an incredible energy and it was a very special experience for everyone who attended.”
“We want to encourage others to follow suit. We’re lucky to live in this place. It’s just hard to understand how people can’t put their rubbish in bins,” say the students.
Often receiving positive comments from other estuary users, the removal of some rubbish has prevented potential injuries and the students say they’re grateful for the local dump’s support and also to Roni for loaning a trailer.
Golden Bay Fruit Packers new pack house on Motueka’s Queen Victoria St was officially opened on Tuesday, 12 March, with a Vanuata String Band kicking off the celebrations.
Heath Wilkins, Golden Bay Fruit founder and director says it’s a “tidy and modern facility” that meets the high expectations from off-shore customers.
“It’s as good as there is in the world for technology,” says Heath.
The pack house is fully automated, and has been “future-proofed” for additions as time goes on, but Heath is quick to point out there will always be a need for human operators.
“We’ll always need people who can do what robots just can’t.”
Heath says a number of factors played a part in the decision to build the 25,000 square metre building, including providing a central facility rather than using multiple sites to pack fruit.
“Some of our work sites were going 20 hours
every day, pulling double shifts. It was a strain on the labour force,” says Heath.
Plans to build the pack house were first discussed nearly four years ago, and New Zealand’s leading design and construction company, Apollo Projects, completed the build over an 18-month period.
At the opening ceremony, general manager Mike Perrett welcomed the huge crowd that included Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor who also addressed those in attendance.
Despite the region’s severe drought, the season has produced “a better crop than ever” says Heath.
“It’s a stellar crop. The colour and quality is excellent, we’ve had such high sunshine hours so it’s largely thanks to this. The drought has had minimal impact.”
With orchards well-irrigated they have been well-placed to deal with the lack of rainfall.
The Lottery Grants Board (Board) has agreed to allocate up to $1 million to the Tasman Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund, Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin announced on Friday, 15 March.
“The contribution will help the Tasman com-
munity in their recovery effort from the devastating fires,” says Tracey, the Presiding Member of the Lottery Grants Board.
Tracey, who is also the Minister responsible for Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), visited the fires in
March and met with FENZ staff and others involved in the fire fighting and community support.
The Lottery funding will be available for community benefit purposes.
This may include repairs to community facilities, support to
community organisations and repair damaged land from cutting of the fire breaks.
“The Government knows that more assistance may be required and will continue to talk to the community and look at options for assistance,” says Tracey.
The hot weather’s behind us. What’s your favourite thing about Autumn?
On Thursday, 28 March the Motueka Music Group will present two of the leading young performers of art song and Lieder.
New Zealand baritone Julien Van Mellaerts will perform with world-renowned South African pianist James Baillieu at 7.30pm in the Chanel Arts Centre.
Julien is the only person to have ever won first prize in both the Kathleen Ferrier Awards and the Wigmore Hall
Kohn Foundation
International Song competition. After growing up near Warkworth and going on to study in Dunedin, Julien has taken his career to an international level.
A highly versatile and entertaining singer, Julien’s highlights of the last couple of years include performances with Julius Drake for the BBC Lunchtime Series at the Wigmore Hall, the Enniskillen International Beckett Festival and the Juan
March Foundation, Madrid, The Referee Mozart vs Machine for Mahogany Opera Group, Harlekin Ariadne auf Naxos for Longborough Festival Opera and the title role in Eugene Onegin for Cambridge Philharmonic Society.
James Baillieu has been described by the Daily Telegraph as “in a class of his own”. He has been the winner of the Wigmore Hall Song Competition, Das Lied International Song Competition, Kathleen Ferrier
and Richard Tauber Competitions.
James collaborates with a wide-range of singers and instrumentalists and plays an impressive number of venues. An innovative programmer, James has already curated a number of projects, including series for the Brighton Festival, Wigmore Hall, BBC Radio 3, Bath International Festival and Perth Concert Hall.
The first half of the pairs Motueka concert offers a feast of
German art song, including some of the most-loved Romantic song cycles.
The second half includes gently lilting in which Vaughan Williams conjures up the British landscape. A new commission from NZ composer Gareth Farr will set to music short poems about our iconic birds, the takahe, dotterel, tui, and the extinct huia.
To finish, the audience will be treated to a selection of entertaining ballads.
local economy as it reduces fire dan-ger.” Gary McLauchlan Tauranga “The temperature’s better.” Tanya McLauchlan Tauranga “I’m a bike rider and it’s a better temperature for biking.” James Baillieu and Julien Van Mellaerts are performing at the Chanel Arts Centre in Motueka on Thursday, 28 March.
A partnership between iwi and the Tasman District Council will drive the replacement of 114 hectares of pine forest at Marahau with permanent native forest cover in an effort to manage sediment and land disturbance.
Ngati Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust, Ngati Rarua Settlement Trust and the Tasman District Council have successfully attracted $144,000 in grant funding, as well funding for a full-time person to oversee this and other projects in the Top of the South, from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Hill Country Erosion Fund.
The MPI grant will be topped up by $140,000 each from the Council and iwi towards the project. The land to be replanted was returned to iwi in 2014 as part of a Treaty settlement.
Tasman District Council Environment and Planning Committee chair Tim King says the project was proposed in an effort to mitigate the impact of adverse weather events in Separation Point Granite areas.
“This project will see land preparation for native planting begin in late summer 2019 on some of the most slip-prone land in the Marahau area to reduce the risk during future storms.”
Tim says national changes to forestry regulation through the National Environmental Standard for Plantation Forestry had given the Council the ability to introduce rules appropriate to the areas on Separation Point Granites.
“We’ll work in partnership with iwi land-
owners and forest managers to convert 114 hectares of highlyerodible Separation Point Granite land from radiata pine forestry into permanent native cover to restore the natural resilience of the landscape.”
Iwi agree that the change in land use is in the best interests of the community, he said.
As well as improving the land’s resilience to slips and erosion, the project would improve the area’s natural values and increase the Council’s understanding of how to mini-
mise land disturbance risk on the challenging Separation Point Granite geology.
“Although it’s a relatively small area being converted, the knowledge we gain from this project will enable the Council, landowners and forest managers to consider alternative land management options for Separation Point Granites and provide valuable input to future land use rule reviews.”
In total 114,000 Manuka trees will be planted.
The vast majority of us never believed what happened last week in Christchurch would, or could, ever happen in New Zealand. We have seen footage of similar events elsewhere in the world but never thought that something so horrifyingly callous could take place in our own streets. Even harder
to bear is that many of the victims, their families and friends came to New Zealand to escape persecution and enjoy the freedom to believe in a better life, a freedom we sometimes take for granted.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by the horrific events
in Christchurch on Friday. I know our community and country joins me in condemning this dreadful act.
We extend our sympathy, love and full support for our Muslim community during this time whether they are in Christchurch, Nelson and Tasman or anywhere else in New
Zealand.
New Zealanders are welcoming of all ethnicities, proud to share the many things we hold dear and embrace the things they treasure. Everyone has the right to be accepted, safe and free to believe in a greater good – let us not allow one act of evil take that from us.
For ten years people have battled estuary mud in the name of good fun while raising funds for Tasman School.
The school’s annual fundraiser, Muddy Buddy, takes place on Sunday, 31 March and once again they’re hoping to attract around 1000 keen participants ready for messy, muddy fun.
“It’s awesome, just so much fun. People absolutely love it, it’s great for families, groups of kids, high-school kids and even backpackers. Workplaces also get involved,” says the event’s promoter, Emma Palmer.
The race kicks off at 11am from Tasman School where a number of obstacles need to be negotiated, including hay bales and slushy ice, before crossing the road into the Moutere Estuary.
Crawling beneath cargo nets there’s no avoiding the mud.
“You absolutely have to get muddy, you can’t help it.”
On rain, hail or shine, competitors will slip and slide their way around the 1km lap, with the intermediate category completing two laps and ‘mud addicts’ making their way around three times.
Attracting all ages and encouraging outra-
geous costumes, the event awards prizes for best-dressed, as well as a number of spot prizes, including two bikes from Avantiplus in Richmond.
A silent auction will also take place, with items ranging from a skydive to smoke alarms and trips into the Abel Tasman.
There’ll be onsite tankers to rinse the mud off, and plenty of entertainment for littlies including a bouncy castle.
Hot coffee and food will also be available onsite.
Funds raised from this year’s Muddy Buddy will go towards the school’s new pool area in the form of shade sails and landscaping.
“We’ve got an amazing pool now, that we fundraised really hard for and also received grants for. Now we just need the finishing touches. The children have been swimming in the pool this term, which has been brilliant, it’s a huge step up from our old pool,” says Emma.
Registrations are cheaper online, although you can also register on the day between 10am-11am at Tasman School on Aporo Rd in Tasman.
To register online please visit www.tasman. school.nz
Recent deaths of threatened seabirds killed by a longline fishing vessel show the fishing industry needs to do more to avoid seabird bycatch, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage says.
Five Antipodean albatrosses and one Gibson’s albatross were killed when they were caught by a longline fishing vessel in the Bay of Plenty region between December 2, 2018 and January 4, 2019. Both species are classed as ‘nationally critical’ – the most serious category for threatened species. Two black petrels, which are ‘nationally vulnerable’, and one Buller’s albatross were also killed. The deaths were recorded by a Fisheries New Zealand observer.
“Antipodean and Gibson’s albatrosses are as endangered as Kakapo. We must do all that we can to protect them,” says Eugenie.
“In the 2016/17 year an estimated 579 seabirds were captured in surface longlines and 1846 in bottom longlines. The most commonly caught species were white chinned petrel, sooty shearwater and New Zealand white-capped albatross.
“In November 2018 the New Zealand Government signed an arrangement with the Chilean Government, as part of our efforts to reduce seabird
bycatch in international waters between Chile and New Zealand, yet New Zealand’s fishing operations are continuing to kill our most endangered seabirds.
“These bycatch deaths occurred even though the fisher was operating within the existing fisheries regulations for reducing bycatch. The fishing industry needs to go over and above minimum requirements, and demonstrate leadership.
“In surface longline fisheries this leadership could include using innovations such as hook-shielding devices to cover the point and barb of the hook when longlines are set so seabirds cannot be hooked and drowned.
“Existing measures to reduce the risk to seabirds include weighting lines so they sink faster, setting them at night, and using bird scaring lines. Using all three together is international best practice but is obviously not enough.
“Fishers can also look at ways to change their operations, including by avoiding fishing in areas, or at times of the year, where there’s a high risk of bycatch.”
Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash says he was concerned at the reports of seabird deaths.
“It was distressing to hear of the capture of highly vulnerable
seabirds in this fishery over the summer period.
“I appreciate that the fishing vessel was operating within the rules. I acknowledge too that the skipper took further steps to mitigate risks of further captures by relocating to another area. However in this case it’s clear that was not enough to prevent these seabird casualties.
“I want to see the industry stepping up with more innovative techniques and methods, and to look at other measures to reduce bycatch. It is good to see the fishing industry has taken steps to do better, but more needs to be done,” says Stuart.
“Fisheries New Zealand and Department of Conservation (DOC) officials are working on updating the National Plan of Action to reduce the incidental capture of seabirds.”
Eugenie Sage says additional Government funding for conservation, announced as part of Budget 2018, is being used to develop tools and techniques to reduce bycatch and expand the support available to fishers to improve their fishing practices through the Conservation Services Programme. The programme focussed on the bycatch problem, is managed by DOC and is primarily funded by fishing levies.
Over 16 years ago, while tour-leading in Latin America and Asia, Silvana had a goal to create authentic small group experiences to share her most-loved destinations. She felt there was huge potential, for active over 50’s who were struggling to find anything other than coach tours or cruises. Especially to more “adventurous” locations. So in 2003 SET (Southern Exposure Tours) was founded.
A specialty of SET is creating bespoke itineraries for walking or cycling clubs, or groups of friends. Wine and food is big focus on many of the South America tours. Along with walking and cuisine in Europe and a huge range of cycling and food tours in Asia as well.
When not on the road you’ll find Silvana in World Travellers Motueka, two days a week. With over 26 years experience as a travel agent, she can help plan every aspect of your dream journey and is a specialist in all things South America.
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You can buy with complete confidence in this location. Whether you want to use this opportunity to invest or you just want to move in straight away and upgrade as you go along. The house, as it currently is, provides a good comfortable place to live and bring up the children.
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Marcelle Lupton 027 552 8787 marcelle.lupton@bayleys.co.nz
VINING REALTY GROUP LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED REAA 2008
4 Kowhai Crescent is an immaculate three bedroom residence set amid delightful gardens. The vendors have made careful choices with regards to their refurbishment of the home and have added some neat little touches to make life easier. The interior decor is tastefully neutral with stylish window treatments, floor coverings, tiles and fittings; plus a DVS system and a Daiken heat pump to ensure your comfort. bayleys.co.nz/4051308
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VINING REALTY GROUP LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED REAA 2008
This is how you will feel as soon as you walk in the gate. With excellent street appeal, impressive open plan living, a self-contained wing, great flow to outdoor areas and the fenced rear garden, we have a home that will impress all, whether it's family, friends or little ones - two legged or four.
Design and space are the words that define this home. bayleys.co.nz/4051309
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Marcelle Lupton 027 552 8787 marcelle.lupton@bayleys.co.nz
VINING REALTY GROUP LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED REAA 2008
You must view this fabulous property! The surprisingly spacious open plan living areas provide plenty of room to create seating zones to suit your style and includes a handy study nook. Set on a flat, very manageable 428m2 section the 172m2 floor plan with three bedrooms, two beautiful bathrooms, and a double garage with drop down ladder to ceiling cavity for storage options. This brand new home offers plenty for the price. bayleys.co.nz/4051241
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Sandra Goodman 021 778 102
sandra.goodman@bayleys.co.nz
Jan Long 021 337 267
jan.long@bayleys.co.nz
VINING REALTY GROUP LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED REAA 2008
They say “the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach,” but for Motueka acupuncturist Dorothea Tebbenhoff, the stomach is the window to every aspect of an individual’s health.
“The abdomen is the energetic, digestive and physical centre of the human body. It’s like a detailed road map, which can reveal an immense amount of information,” Dorothea explains.
Dorothea specialises in a Japanese-style of acupuncture known as Kiiko-Matsumoto-style and completed her training in Germany and California. Like traditional Chinese acupuncture, the Kiiko-Matsumoto-style works by using fine needles to open and unblock the body’s energy pathways. A key difference with this style of acupuncture, however, is that diagnosis is largely done through a detailed examination and palpation of the abdomen.
Through the examination, Dorothea can begin to identify any areas of discomfort as well as any energy blocks. Pain or discomfort when pressure is applied can indicate an underlying imbalance in one of the organs or another part of the body.
“One of the biggest benefits of Kiiko-Matsumoto-style is that you get instant feedback. Both the client and myself are immediately aware of any areas of discomfort, as well as the release of pain and pressure when I hit the right spot.”
“To obtain a complete picture of a person’s health, I also read their pulse and inquire in depth about their health history. Many people come to me with more than one symptom, and it often takes a bit of detective work to understand what’s going on and to determine the most appropriate course of treatment.”
Dorothea has been involved in natural healing since the late 1980s and was drawn to acupuncture because it takes a holistic approach to health. “Looking at the big picture is key.
If you just treat the symptom, the real cause of the problem has not been addressed. It’s simply a short-term fix and sooner or later things will go wrong again.”
“Imagine you are sitting in your car and the oil warning light comes on. Instead of checking the oil, you just cover the light with tape to sort the problem. Next thing you know, the engine seizes.”
Dorothea explains that health issues can be triggered by a particular event, which the client may not even remember. “Whatever happens to the body, good or bad, is stored in the cell memory. Emotional wellbeing and stress can have a huge impact on a person’s physical health.”
One particular client stands out in Dorothea’s memory. “A lady came to me seeking help with her ongoing back pain, but after several treatments, we still weren’t seeing the results I’d hoped for. A bit more probing into her health history revealed she had some surgical scars on the back of her head that were tender to touch. I did some gentle needling on them and the improvement in her back pain was remarkable, not least because she’d been suffering for years and had tried all kinds of treatment without success.”
“I see clients of all ages and with a vast range of ailments. Complex conditions, particularly those where people are experiencing several different symptoms, can respond well to Kiiko-Matsumoto-style acupuncture.”
Originally from Germany, Dorothea has lived in New Zealand for 18 years and feels fortunate to have settled in Motueka. ‘It is a beautiful part of the country and a wonderful community.” She says being part of people’s journey to improve their health and enjoy better quality of life is extremely rewarding.
To make an appointment or receive more information, please contact Dorothea on 03-528 6239
Collage Workshop at Motueka Library: Slop, slap and stick
Thursday 28 March, 10am -12noon
Use beads, buttons, ribbons, paint, nuts & bolts etc
All materials supplied
A fun, inspiring workshop with Sue Clark, free of charge
Bookings essential, ph (03)528 1047
Kiwifruit & Feijoas at Motueka Library
Friday 22 March, 11am-12 & 2-3pm
Join us for tastings and trivia
Share your favourite recipes
Discover amazing Library books
Lynda.com at Motueka Library
Tuesday 19 & 26 March, 2-4pm Drop in sessions
Discover the range of online learning you can do. Examples include photography, game design, marketing, business, art, leadership, graphic design and so much more
A fantastic database you can access free with your Library card
Condolence Book at Motueka Library
We have a “Condolence book” if you want to send a message to affected people in Christchurch.
LEGO® Club for children at Motueka Library
25 March, 3.30-5pm
Join Adrian Barbour, a local LEGO® enthusiast, to make LEGO® creations.
Hi all,
It was a busy week last week with family harm matters…we had 12 which is a real shame. Some good results though and several offenders arrested and put before the court. There is some great support work being done by the family support agencies in town and they provide an invaluable service to people who are in need of some help and support. I spoke to the rider of a mobility scooter who was travelling along Woodland Avenue last week. He told me he found it safer on the side of the road than the footpath as he has been hit on his scooter while on the footpath. I pointed out that the LTSA rules say if there is a properly formed footpath then mobility scooter riders are to use that. Imagine if every mobility scooter was running along on the side of the road – it would end up causing all sorts of problems. If you know someone who uses a scooter perhaps bring this up in conversation with them. Keep safe out there.
S/Constable Grant Heney
Occurrences:
7 family harm incidents
19 yr old tourist warned for shoplifting
Assist a mentally unwell female
28 yr old motueka male arrested for drug offences
30 yr old motueka male arrested for domestic assault and breaching a protection order
31 yr old motueka male arrested for domestic assault
51 yr old Riwaka male drink driving. Blew 1070mgr/l limit 250. Licence suspended for 28 days
Beyond the Bridge Riwaka will represent Tasman District on a national stage next weekend, when voluntary groups from around New Zealand gather in Tauranga for the Trustpower National Community Awards from 29–31 March 2019.
Joining them will be representatives from 25 other voluntary groups and organisations who were all named Supreme Winner at their respective regional Trustpower Community Awards.
Everyone will come together to celebrate their achievements, learn from one another, and partake in friendly competition for the title of Trustpower National Community Awards Supreme Winner.
Beyond the Bridge Riwaka will give an eight-minute presentation sharing their story, their achievements, and why they deserve the title of the Trustpower National Community Awards Supreme Winner.
Melissa Girvin from Beyond the Bridge says the group is “overwhelmed” to be attending the awards. “We’re here because after Cyclone Gita struck, we wanted to do something to help. We did what we did at the time and from there it evolved. It’ll be interesting at the awards to hear the stories of what other people do,” says Melissa.
Some of the guest judges this year include Rhodes Scholar and 2017 runner-up in the NZ Youth Volunteer of the Year Awards, Johann Go, co-founder of Good Neighbour, Cam Hill, GM of Tauranga Women’s Refuge, Hazel Hape, and previous National Supreme Winner, Bruce Knight, from the Edgecumbe Volunteer Fire Brigade. The presentations will take place on Saturday, 30 March, at Holy Trinity Tauranga. The Winner, RunnerUp and recipient of the Whetu Mataiata Award will then be announced at an awards dinner that evening at Mills
Reef.
This year Trustpower will also be presenting a special award, the Trustpower Award, which will go to a group that embodies one or more of the values the company aspires to. These include the current P.R.I.I.D.E values (passion, respect, integrity, innovation, delivery, empower), plus a focus on continuous improvement.
Groups will have the opportunity to network, share ideas, and take in some of the scenery from around the beautiful Tauranga Moana, which is also home to Trustpower’s head office.
Trustpower Community and Communications Advisor Abbie Siely says Beyond the Bridge Riwaka were being recognised for their efforts to galvanise their community in the wake of exCyclone Gita, and the group had been back in action to support relief efforts for the recent fires.
“In February last year the group and the
town’s resourcefulness was put to the test when ex-Cyclone Gita struck. Beyond the Bridge rose to the challenge, mobilising five committee members and coordinating 15 volunteers who worked around the clock to do whatever was needed to feed and shelter families and get them back into their homes. The group’s support is ongoing. Recognising not only the financial and practical, but also the emotional toll of this event, the group has been able to offer families weekends away and is funding counselling sessions on managing stress. Most recently, they’ve been working to support relief efforts around the recent spate of fires,” says Abbie.
The Trustpower National Community Awards Supreme Winner will take home a custom-made trophy by local Tauranga artist, Charlie Clegg,
$4,000 in prize money, a $1,000 voucher from Exult (one of New Zealand’s leading training providers for the community sector), and a framed certificate. The Runner-Up will receive $2,500 in prize money, a $500 Exult voucher, and a framed certificate. The Trustpower Award recipient will receive $1,000 in prize money, and a framed certificate.
The Whetu Mataiata Award (a group with strong potential who will benefit from additional support) recipient receives a framed certificate and a consultancy service package from Exult. Attending the Trustpower National Community Awards from Beyond the Bridge Riwaka will be Melissa Girvin and Debbie Bowdler, along with Tasman District Mayor Richard Kempthorne and his wife Jane Kempthorne.
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Motueka 50 Pah Street
Spacious & Affordable Townhouse
You need to see to appreciate the size and space offered here regarding the bedrooms and living area in this attractive centrally located 2-bedroom home. This large 625m2 corner site offers ample off-street parking, a very privately fenced rear outdoor covered entertaining area, plus lawn with enough garden space as you may desire. Location is excellent being just a short walk to the local park, primary school and supermarket, retail etc. A secure internal entry garage with auto opener may just be the icing on this for you at this great address. If it is the wonderful top of the south that you wish to reside in with its easy access to so many outdoor activities such as pleasure boating, fishing, hunting, tramping etc: and all within just a short drive of this spacious affordable beauty just give us a call to see if it grabs you too?
For Sale
$499,000 View Open Home Saturday 1.00 - 1.45pm www.harcourts.co.nz/MT3656
Graham Durrant & Rebecca Greaney
M 021 526 815 M 027 355 1324
graham.durrant@harcourts.co.nz
520 Motueka River Westbank Road
An easily managed lifestyle property? Yep, here it is. The property offers a mix of plantation forest, stands of native bush and regenerating pines, trails and a pond, all of which translates to easily managed property within the 15.9 hectare title. A mere 15 minute drive from Motueka, this is a lifestyle dream with all the right factorsenvironmentally sound, energy independent , handy location, elevation, easy care and views like no other. For sale below Rating Valuation.
For Sale
Price By Negotiation View by appointment www.harcourts.co.nz/MT3632
Ross Lockhart M 027 528 4366 P 03 528 9551 ross.lockhart@harcourts.co.nz
Property
Motueka 276 Brooklyn Valley Road
Serene Lifestyle-Sea View & More
This lifestyle property offers sea views, a home encompassing architecturally designed features, fruit and citrus trees, two ponds, native wetland area, gravity fed mountain water, around 10 fenced grazing fields, exotic fire wood trees species, small stand of forest for timber, stock yard, farm workshop & other outbuildings. Farmed following organic principles and first time for sale in 24 years screams there is something very special about this attractive property.
For Sale
$1,170,000
View by appointment www.harcourts.co.nz/MT3635
Graham Durrant & Rebecca Greaney M 021 526 815 M 027 355 1324 graham.durrant@harcourts.co.nz Property
All retailers from across Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman are being invited to enter the 2019 Retail NZ Awards.
“Retail is at the centre of communities right around the country, and the 2019 Retail NZ Awards are aiming to celebrate the very best of retailing from towns small and large throughout New Zealand,” says Greg Harford, Retail NZ’s GM Public Affairs.
“Retail NZ is inviting all retailers from right across Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman to enter the awards. No matter where your store is located, how big it is, or whether you are online or bricks and mortar, you can be part of New Zealand’s leading retail awards competition. We are really encouraging all retailers to take part, because it’s a great way of celebrating success, building team
morale, and even getting customers in behind your store.
“Prestigious awards are on offer for Customer Experience, Investment in People, Omnichannel Retailing and Visual Merchandising, plus customers will have the opportunity to vote for the winner of the coveted People’s Choice Award.
Supreme Awards for the very best large and small retailer in the country will also be offered.
“Retail NZ has been running awards for many years, and winning an Award allows a local retailer to promote that they are one of the very best in the business. Past award winners from the Upper South Island
Network Tasman’s lines charges will decrease from 1 April 2019. This is good news for almost all consumers as it means the average residential customer’s lines charge will fall by $3.50 per month (including GST).
include Silvermoon Nelson, Avanti Plus Blenheim, and Living Light Candles Nelson. Entry is open to all retailers, whether or not they are a member of Retail NZ.
The process of entering is simple, and entries close on 25 March.
Details are available at www.retail.kiwi/ awards
2019 sees the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA) celebrate its 125th birthday. To mark this special year, NCMA is bringing musicians from across the country to play in the Nelson School of Music Auditorium as part of its new Celebration Series.
Many of the artists have strong connections to both the Nelson region and NCMA and are pleased to be returning to perform.
Audience members will enjoy performances from Nelsonboy and NCMA student made good, Tom Rainey, who will perform on piano and organ alongside Graham Wardrop on guitar and vocals. Former Nelson resident, NCMA keyboard consultant and key advisor on the Cawthron Organ restoration, Douglas Mews returns to perform on the Cawthron Organ and harpsichord. Current Nelson Symphony Orchestra concertmaster and violinist John Thomson will perform
with Monica Chang on piano as the Emanon Duo and the NCMA Chamber Orchestra will be joined by New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s Assistant Concertmaster Donald Armstrong (violin) and Nelson soloist Raffaele Bandoli (trumpet).
Finally violinist YidEe Goh who was concertmaster of the Nelson Symphony Orchestra in the mid90’s returns to Nelson and will perform with pianist and Lisa Chou. NCMA patron,
Michael Houstoun who performed in front of a full-house, opened the concert series earlier this month. Following in his wake on Sunday, 14 April, is Nelson’s Chroma Chamber Choir. The 30-strong group conducted by Pete Rainey will perform contemplative music from the 16th to the 20th century composed for Palm Sunday and Holy week. Their programme includes favourite works by Byrd, Gibbons, Handel and Purcell
and well-loved motets and songs by Brahms, Bruckner and Howells. The choir will mostly sing unaccompanied, but some items will feature organ accompaniment by Alan K. Gray.
Each concert in the series will take place at 3.30pm on the second Sunday of the month from March through to September. More information and tickets for the Celebration Series can be found on the ncma website, www. ncma.nz
“The price reduction is happening for several reasons,” says Network Tasman CEO Oliver Kearney. “Firstly, Network Tasman’s charges from Transpower for connection to the national grid have fallen and we are reducing our prices to re ect this. Secondly, in addition to our existing low-user plan we are introducing a standard pricing plan for those consumers that fall outside the low-user regulations. These changes will improve the fairness of our charges for our consumers and ensure that lines charges better re ect the costs of our services.
“This means our charges will fall for 99 percent of residential consumers, if they are on the correct electricity plan. Households consuming more than 8,000kWh a year should be on a ‘standard’ plan while those consuming less than 8,000kWh a year should be on a ‘low user’ plan.”
Network Tasman recommends any users who are uncertain if they are on the correct plan to contact their electricity provider in the rst instance.
After discounts Network Tasman’s residential prices are currently the lowest of New Zealand’s 29 electricity distribution companies (according to the MBIE Quarterly Survey of Domestic Electricity Prices, November 2018). Network Tasman expects this to remain the case when these new price reductions are introduced in April.
“As a consumer-owned company, providing a reliable and coste cient service to customers remains a key objective for us,” says Kearney.
Network Tasman’s revenues are regulated by the Commerce Commission which sets the maximum revenue it can earn.
During the past three years, Network Tasman’s lines charges have averaged $1.4 million per annum below the level set by the Commission.
The price charged by Network Tasman to retailers for use of both the local electricity distribution network and the national grid represents around one-third of retail electricity prices paid by consumers.
If you are interested in nding out more, please visit our website: www.networktasman.co.nz/network-pricing
Motueka High School Rugby Club serves the Motueka and wider community. Players are predominantly from MHS, however, we welcome other rugby players to play for our club. We draw from a range of clubs in the hope to mature and develop players who will again serve our local rugby community once they leave school. As well as those who move beyond the U18 age grade and players who will go on to represent the Tasman region.
To ensure all age grade players wanting to participate in rugby are captured, this year, the Motueka High Rugby Club are thankful for the support of the Friends of Motueka Rugby, Huia and Riwaka Rugby Clubs.
Motueka High School Rugby Club have appointed Jo Griffith as their administrator. We are already seeing the benefits of having Jo aboard. Motueka High Rugby is pleased to have an Under 18 team representing the club for the first time in five years.
We welcome new players in all grades and any inquiries can contact Jo Griffith 027 235 9029.
This year Motueka High School Rugby Club will have a secondary schools girls team, a woman’s team and three age grade male teams; under 18, 16 and 14’s.
Under 14’s
The Under 14s are excited about entering into age grade rugby and joining the MHS Rugby Club this season. They are a group of young boys who have been playing together since they were five and six years old. These players combined with the addition of some existing MHS players will be joining the team this year.
This groups dedicated coaches, Grant Inglis and Brent Pickworth, have been supporting and developing these players rugby right through JAB until now. The support of Kelly and Tony Atkin is hugely appreciated by the whole team. Training will be starting this week and our group of young boys can’t wait to begin the season!
Under 16’s
The Under 16’s are underway with training for the season. This year is a true example of representing the Motueka wider community as they welcome five Garin College and three Golden Bay High School boys.
Coaches Aaron Coe, Miles Drewery and Dion Iorns are very excited about the potential this group has and giving them the assistance to help reach their goals.
Under 18’s
The girls had another busy year last year travelling away to Sir Gordon Tietjens invitational in which they gained 5th place. They also won the South Island titles and their 7’s team made it through to the semi-finals of the Condors Sevens.
2018 saw them take out the Tasman Secondary Schools 15’s title for the sixth year in a row. A number of the girls are taking their skills to higher levels representing the Tasman Secondary Schools rep team and the Farah Palmer Cup Mako team.
This year is shaping up to be an exciting one with probably the largest number of new players ever coming into the team. Training for 15s will start up shortly and any secondary school girls keen to give it a go are more than welcome.
A huge thank you to the many people who have dedicated their time and skills over the years to support girl’s rugby in Motueka
It’s exciting for the Motueka High Rugby Club to have such a dedicated group of young men making up our U18 squad this year. These young men have been training hard for the past month. We are also very fortunate to have some incredibly skilled, experienced and dedicated coaches on board for the season. Tito Elisara, Luke Nickolson, Brock Kahu and Joe Wineera.
A special thank you to Julie Hughes our team manager, without her organisation the team wouldn’t be so efficient. This enthusiastic group are all looking forward to the season ahead.
The Tasman premier club rugby competition, which kicked off across the top of the south on Saturday, has been revamped for the season.
The region’s foremost club competition has undergone a raft of changes over many years since its inception, with this year’s tweaking effectively a reversal of the 2018 order of proceedings.
The action will start with Tasman Trophy cross-over games, points scored in against fellow sub-union sides being carried forward to the second part of the season, a sub-union round, followed by semis and culminating in a sub-union final.
Tasman Rugby Union chief executive Tony Lewis said there were several reasons behind the new-look format, including the fact it suited the Mako selectors better. He says the new format also allows for our premier players to be involved in our premier competition.
Nelson RFC:
Ones to watch- After getting a taste of Mitre 10 Cup rugby last year, Willy Havili will look to reassert himself as one of the premier fly-halves in the region. The solid midfield combination of Nick Foxley and Chris Kerslake will provide the backbone of the backline while Kershawl Sykes-Martin will look to build on a strong debut season in 2018.
Prediction- Champions.
The country’s oldest club boast the strongest squad on paper but will likely be without a number of its stars for the majority of the season. David Havili, Ethan Blackadder and Quinten Strange have cemented themselves in the Crusaders squad and will be unlikely to feature for the club this season. That leaves the likes of Isiah Miller and Tima Fainganuuku needing to step up and lead the side.
Waimea Old Boys
Ones to watch- Having been a schoolboy star across the ditch, Campbell Parata was relentlessly pursued by Australian rugby but the young first five opted to sign with his country of birth. Campbell will face stiff competition for a starting spot at his new club with the likes of James Lash in the squad, but the young gun brings a huge reputation from the Gold Coast and will no doubt make his mark. Number 8 Bailey Tau Tau has also come to the region with huge wraps from Queensland.
Prediction- Runners up
Waimea had a disappointing 2018 losing a number of close fixtures and failing to defend the Tasman Trophy. However, a number of off-season signings have bolstered the squad as they look to re-establish themselves. An injection of young blood, as well as the retention of its stalwarts, should see a strong season for the boys at Jubilee. Expect to see Waimea come finals time this year.
Marist:
Ones to watch- Te Puhoe Stephens enjoyed a successful off-season stint with the national sevens side, even scoring in his debut to help seal a win against Argentina. The blockbusting number 8 will bring buckets of confidence back to the club rugby scene where he forms a powerful combination with Caleb Havili. After limited appearances in 2018 because of U20 duty, speedster Jamie Spowart’s fleet feet will cause nightmares for defences.
Prediction- Third.
After falling at the final hurdle in both senior competitions last year, Marist will hope to break its decade-old Tasman trophy hoodoo.
Stoke:
Ones to watch- New recruit Max Nalder will be nipping at the heels of incumbent halfback Jack Grooby who made his Mako debut last year. Kalani Parkinson has also joined the squad with brother Rupena. Kalani was part of a star-studded St Kentigan 1st XV and brings plenty of versatility with him to Greenmeadows.
Prediction- Fourth.
Stoke stunned the region last year in the sub-union final, upsetting both Nelson and Marist away to claim the championship. The Eagles have lost a key attacking weapon in fullback Sam Chamberlain who has transferred to Waimea, but still possess a number of threats out-wide. Anty-Bennett and Blair Prinsep shape as key members of a powerful forward pack.
Waitohi
Ones to watch- Fullback Tuli Paea, a former Tongan international who was a standout last year, has been called into the Crusaders Knights set-up this weekend but he will be back for most of the season.
Prediction- fifth
They will miss playmaker Tim O’Malley, who is plying his trade overseas, and several of last year’s crew, but have the powerful Manu Mataele back, alongside hooker Taimi Fangitua, plus the accomplished duo of Jimmy Giles, who will coach the side, and goalkicking ace Corey Bovey to steer the side around.
Kahurangi
Ones to watch- Lock Tim Sail and outside back Stein Scheiber will co-captain the side this year and be integral to the club’s chances.
Prediction- Sixth
Kahurangi had a poor 2018 but with returning players Manu Parkin, Kane McLeod, Aaron Coe, Qoriniasi Gucake, Mike Wells, Stephen Hughes, Hanna Corbett Burrows as well as new players coming out of junior grades Jacob Limmer, Jan Lammers and Henry Leaf, the side looks set to push for play-off footy this season.
Wanderers
Ones to watch- Schoolboy star Apetone Vaka will make his Wanderers debut this season. The bruising centre was a key member of the National Champion St Peter’s College 1st XV last year and has made the move to Tasman to further a promising rugby career.
Prediction- Seventh
Wanderers struggled last year after losing a large chunk of its squad at the end of 2017. Look for the boys from Brightwater to bounce back in 2019.
Moutere
Ones to watch- Mako squad member Ben Finau will add his customary spark at halfback and is expected to play a large part in their campaign.
Prediction- Eighth
Hooker Aiden Gane and goalkicking first five Josh Reece are welcome additions from last year’s MBC Falcons side while brothers Lockie and Matt McCormick are back to add steel to the typically hard-nosed forward pack.
Renwick
Ones to watch- Former MBC stand-out loosie Jaydn Holdaway.
Prediction- Ninth
The Green Machine have lost 11 players from last year, including a couple of key performers, but gained some worthy replacements. Although there will be several changes in the Green Machine ranks, key players such as Kyle Marfell, Glen Ballam, Josh Holdaway, Kurt Schollum, Quinn Harrison-Jones, plus sevens player Michael Vaeno and Falaula Fotu Moala remain.
Ones to watch- Centre Naoki is a Japanese player who is expected to add flair out wide, especially alongside the talented Ben Filipo.
Prediction- Tenth
There is a familiar look to the Coasters, especially up front. Veterans Seymour Lambert and Stu Campbell will again be at the heart of a pack that was rarely bested last season.
Ones to watch- Mako players Jesse MacDonald and Braden Stewart will be key to their forward effort.
Prediction- Eleventh
The Blues brothers are back with a similar side. Nigel Satherley and Jake Cresswell will provide a formidable midfield combination while Ethan Jones, fresh from the MBC First XV is a highly promising addition at halfback.
For more information on Tasman Rugby: www.tasmanrugby.co.nz
There’s a real sense of family at the Riwaka Rugby Club. Many kids are following in their parents and grandparents footsteps adding to our rich club history. We have a great core group of coaches that have followed through from past seasons as well as many new volunteers who are keen to get involved.
This Saturday, March 23, we will be running an introduction to Rippa Rugby.
This will be for five and six-year-olds wanting to give Rippa Rugby a try.
The introductory course is a way for them to discover what the training will consist of. To be held at the Riwaka Clubrooms, Cooks Reserve from 10 am to 11 am.
Already we have around 100 kids registered for the 2019 season, including a large base of girls playing in the club throughout the grades.
We are also lucky enough to have Tito Elisara as our development officer for our club. Tito will be helping players with individual skills as well as developing and supporting both new and old coaches.
Aqua Taxi Riwaka Division 2 is looking in great shape for their 2019 campaign. The team is steadily building and developing a fantastic culture with an array of people from around the world, along with our returning local players.
It is awesome to see a number of young men making their senior debuts this year, as well as acquiring players who are new to our region. Riwaka are blessed for numbers this year, resulting in players having to work even harder for positions.
With an exciting season ahead, the boys are ready to try and repeat their stellar 2017 season.
The Kahurangi team have been training since the start of February and are really looking forward to getting the competition started.
This team has been a great initiative to showcase the exciting talent that our region can produce and put them on the division 1 stage.
The work that is done through the Riwaka Rugby program certainly helps to benefit players making the step up, with young players Kodee Parata, Jan Lammers and Jacob Limmer transitioning through to Kahurangi this year.
The team will be led this year by Co Captains Tim Sail and Stein Schreiber and again coached by Chris Binns and Brendan Smith. Kahurangi started the 2019 season with a convincing 40-13 win over Renwick on the weekend
The 2018-2019 R-Fit development summer program is nearing the end of another successful campaign. Last year we saw numerous players who have gone through the development program make the U16, U18 & U19 Tasman Representative sides and the Waimea Combined U18 UC cup team.
Tito Elisara is a Kahurangi Player and R-fit development member and runs the program, which targets each individual player’s positional specific needs. There is a special focus on strength and conditioning, game awareness, self-discipline and mental toughness.
With support from the Tasman Rugby Union, Tito has introduced a new aspect to the program, the Front Row Club. This focuses on the development of the scrum and line out techniques of the front rowers, in particular. It also nutures the young talent coming through from Motueka High School.
This season we have a healthy number of participants from across the high school and senior teams within the district.
The club wishes to congratulate Kahurangi Player and R-Fit Development member Vito Lammers who is returning to the club this month after a stint in Germany where he made the German National Squad.
We look forward to seeing him playing in the Kahurangi strip in the coming weeks.
Kahurangi Division 1
With another season now underway the Kahurangi team is certainly excited to finally get out on the field.
It has been a big pre-season buildup this year with a large emphasis on being fitter and stronger than past years.
Two pre-season games have been played, a first-up win over Wanderers at Sports Park and a second win against Moutere in Blenheim. Both games serving a real purpose in developing game plans and trying to unleash some exciting new talent.
With any new season comes a new set of challenges and Kahurangi is certainly well equipped to take these head on. The return of Michael Wells and Manu Parkin from Ireland adds some further experience to this youthful side.
Gone from the 2018 roster are Jack Kohler and Sam Bucknall, both returning home to England. Miro Mitchell has decided to take the year off from playing rugby and Luke Nicholson has had an untimely injury and will be out for the season.
Some talented youth have joined the team this year with Jan Lammers and Jacob Limmer both coming through from the Waimea Combined UC Cup under 18 team. Jan is joining older brother Vito who will return from a debut season with the German National team.
Henry Leef has made the move north from Cheviot after playing for Rangiora High and then Canterbury Country under 18’s last year. Ryan McKay has joined Will Curnow in making the weekly treks over the hill from Collingwood. William Lucas and Liam Petrie are making the step up from Huia Div 2 and also Kodee Parata from the Riwaka Div 2 team.
Kahurangi will be led this year by Co-Captains Tim Sail and Stein Schreiber and ably supported by senior players Kane McLeod, Hana Corbett-Burrows and Kenny Eggers. Kahurangi will again be coached by Chris Binns and Brendan Smith.
The team would also like to acknowledge the unconditional support of its founding clubs Huia and Riwaka and also the generous support of its major sponsors Motueka New World, Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi and Talley’s.
Tapawera Rugby Club have partnered with Murchison and Rangers Rugby Clubs to form “The Valley Stags“. Last season the bold initiative was undertake by the 3 clubs, to form an amalgamated Senior B side, as each club struggled with enough players to form a full squad.
With determination and hard work the committees of each club and the players have together formed what is becoming an exciting new team to be a part of. Even more so now the Committees of Tapawera, Murchison and Rangers have formed a subcommittee to co-ordinate kids age group teams, under the ‘Valley Stags’ brand.
The very first meeting was held last week to confirm commitment from all three clubs. After a unanimous decision of support, it is now a process to assess player’s numbers of each age group for the kids, and see what teams we have numbers for.
A letter of information will be sent out to players explaining our vision and culture for the kids and reasons why we think this is a great pathway for them.
The Tapawera Club itself is excited about the upcoming Tasman 10’s, Div 2 Tournament to be held at the Tapawera Rugby Club grounds on Saturday 23 March.
Last year was a great start to the tournament, with even more teams entered this year. The tournaments reputation is growing as teams from Grey Valley and Renwick will be attending. This speaks volumes, as one of our drivers for running this tournament is to make it a festival of Div 2 rugby and strengthen rural rugby as a whole, right across the Top of the South.
Tapawera Rugby Club asked the Tasman Rugby Union if they could make a visit to the Tapawera Area School to promote the game of rugby and encourage kids in our area to play the game.
A big shout out to the guys from T.R.U and Gemma Walsh from the Tapawera School for coordinating the ‘Mini Mako’ program over three weeks. Brilliant work, the kids loved it, thanks.
This is one of the reasons why Tasman is now one of the strongest Unions in the country. Hard working people who are passionate about the game with great systems in place.
See you all at Tapawera for the 10’s Tournament –Saturday 23 March 2019.
Play clean, play hard, and enjoy the game. Murray Williams - President: Tapawera Rugby Club
Our division 2 team is well underway with its preparations and has been training hard for the season. They have an exciting young team that has been training hard for a 10 aside tournament in Tapawera on the 23rd March with the Div 2 competition kicking off a week later.
In addition, the club provides an opportunity for a selected team of RSE workers to participate in division 2.
This is an initiative sought by Birdhurst (a key sponsor) and supported by the club which provides both exposures to sport and acceptance within the community.
The Huia club welcomes this participation and encourages everyone to support these boys who are away from their families and part of our community.
Junior Rugby Contacts
Kelly Atkin 0274144873
Kendall Riley 0274165291
Div 2 Contacts
Ben Corston 02041541189
Andrew Curtis 0272393115
www.facebook.com/huiaclub
‘JAB’ registrations were held on the 9th March which has seen record numbers enrolled for registration day.
Our junior Rugby Coaching Development Officer Ben Corston is continuing his role with Huia this year.
Ben is a current member of our senior Division 1 team (Kahurangi) he has come to the club with a wealth of playing experience and has proven to be a real asset to the Huia club.
His core role is to support and develop our volunteer coaches giving them the confidence to deliver a great rugby experience to our junior players. If you have not registered it is not too late!
A big focus for the Huia club this year is our long-term vision of relocating from our current clubrooms to Sports Park Motueka.
This is an exciting opportunity and would provide the Huia Club with a great facility for its members at Sports Park. We regard ourselves as a sporting club and welcome alignment from other codes that wish to be part of this community development.
Thank you to our sponsors and your continued support.
Rugby’s long been popular in Golden Bay and while the Takaka Rugby Club celebrated its 50th Jubilee in 2014, rugby in Takaka has been going a lot longer than that, but in 1964, Old Bays & Golden Bay combined to become the Takaka Rugby Club.
Terry Mitchell, the only All Black from Takaka was on-hand for the Jubilee celebrations and proposed a toast to the present-day club.
Takaka youth players put the pressure on their opposition.
Takaka Rugby Football Club is well-supported in Golden Bay and just last year they revived the Division 11/Senior B team and opened their new club rooms in the Golden Bay Recreation Centre, which include new changing sheds
The 2019 season has begun with great positivity having five new faces joining the committe. This creates a great balance of experience from our active life members and the enthusiasm of youth, with three current players and a good balance of representatives from all levels. Putting the club in a strong position to drive the club forward.
The club is strongly supported by our local businesses with 37 sponsors in 2019 which allows us to invest into the growth of rugby in the community and support our players to reach their potential.
Senior B
The Senior B Team has a fresh feel to it with the inclusion of a large number of new players. These players bring knowledge and skills from involvement with Waimea combined schools’ team and representative teams.
The balance is made up of players from last year. There is plenty of experience to guide the exciting young players show off their skills.
The team will be guided by coaches John Hills, Mike Schinkel and Dan Darwin. All three have previously played for Takaka and have coached junior grades for the club as well. Their inclusion is a valuable asset to the senior team this year.
The club has a strong junior base of players starting with the U/6 – U/8 who play amongst themselves every weekend.
Its always exciting to see the skill levels of these young boys and girls grow as season goes on.
U/9 – U/12 compete against teams throughout the Motueka and Nelson area. Although they are often far smaller than the urban counterparts, they certainly make up for it with some country courage.
Watching the passion and love for the game from the junior grades is always a pleasure and a reflection of what fantastic role models our coaches are to these kids.
The club would like to thank all the coaches, managers, parents and players who offer their assistance throughout the season, it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed.
We would also like to invite the public to come and enjoy some superb grass roots rugby and be apart of our community driven club.
Many familiar faces have returned to continue with the long history of Collingwood rugby. With some moving and others contributing their skills to Senior A teams.
We will see some changes to a team that has had a strong player base for the past eight years. Collingwood Rugby Football Club continues to welcome new players to the club. We would also like to thank the efforts of older players who continue to show year after year.
Many thanks to our sponsors and proud supporters who carry on supporting us throughout the season.
The Collingwood team enjoys the rugby that the Senior B grade offers country teams. We hope that this will continue into the future.
Country rugby seems at times to struggle in many areas, and maybe the combination of Malborough into a combined Senior B season is an option we should consider.
It’s great to see some moisture falling on fields around the area allowing for a start to the 2019 season.
We had our junior registration day on the 9th March and we are all excited about getting back into rugby for the season.
Our junior training sessions are held at the Moutere Hills complex on a Thursday afternoon, we are always happy to welcome new players so if you missed registration day, don’t panic there is still plenty of time to come down and check out what’s going on or you can register online at sporty.co.nz/rangersrugby.
If you have any questions or would like any more information you can contact Clare on 021 146 4971 or email rangersrugbyjab@gmail.com
Senior Rugby
Senior Rugby is now in the second season of combined rugby with Murchison and Tapawera clubs. This collaborative effort is branded as “Valley Stags”. Training has already begun and prior to the season starting officially there will be a number of fixtures for the team to compete in such as the Tapawera 10’s tournament now in its second year.
Again if you want to return to rugby, or are keen to start playing we are taking registrations register online at sporty.co.nz/rangersrugby.
Trainings are on Tuesday nights, 6pm at Rangers’ Moutere Hills Community Centre and on Thursday nights 7pm with the combined team at Tapawera.
If you are not quite up for playing on the team we welcome anyone who might like to come down to training and assist (eg hold up the tackle bags etc).
Keep up to date with what is happening with the club, our draws and other news by checking out our facebook page Rangers Rugby Club for Junior Rugby and Valley Stags for Senior Rugby updates.
For more info contact Mark (027)422 9949
Motueka United’s Manakore Wilkins has plenty fo support as he heads infield in an under 6 game from last season.
For more information on this club please contact: Stephen Stout phone 0274 582381 or 5280456
Back in July of 2018
the Riwaka Bowling Club was a whisker away from being closed down.
With only a handful of active members, a vote to close the Club permanently was only defeated by the smallest of margins.
Having been established in 1947 this would have represented both a huge loss to the Riwaka community and also a sad final chapter for a club with such a long and wonderful history.
The Club’s honours boards are full of old Riwaka and Motueka family names dating right back to when the Club was first established over 70 years ago.
Fast forward eight months and the Riwaka Bowling Club now has
100 members, a flourishing social scene and is fielding multiple teams in its own and other bowling club’s tournaments. Casual bowls on Wednesday evening’s have been enormously popular as have the various social events held at the Club including live music, quiz and karaoke nights and a number of special company events.
The Club’s revival has also led to a number of people taking up the sport competitively.
The Club Championships were recently concluded with the following results:
Senior Womens: Beverly Hunt
Senior Mens: Vince Bloomfield
Junior Womens:
Johnna Alborn
Junior Mens: Lenny Allred
Junior Womens
Paris: Jo Flemming & Joelle Dadson
Junior Mens Paris: Nick Fritz & Brendan Alborn
Senior Pairs: Beverly Hunt & Pauline Sutherland /
Graeme Davey & Paul Hamilton
Senior Triples: Vince Bloomfield, Graeme Davey & Paul Hamilton
The Junior Pairs team of Nick Fritz and Brendan Alborn surprised many with their performance at the Champion of
Ladies results for 12/03/2019
18 Hole Ladies played Foursomes
1st: Joyce Bullock & Jacqui Martin 74
2nd: Shirley Drummond & Irene Fell 75
3rd: Melva Webby & Elizabeth Martin 77
9 Hole Ladies also played Foursomes
1st: Colleen Irwin & Sandra Johnson 36 on C/B
2nd: Verna Drummond & Lynne Bixley 36
While the semi-finals of the Rowling Trophy were being played the rest of the field competed in an Irish Stableford.
The recent rain and grass growth certainly played into the hands of the lower handicapped golfers.
The event was won by Todd Hamilton with an
9H
Louis Lucas Perry 40
Nearest the Pin: Mike Howell 18H Men Stablefords
Wedensday 13 March 1 Louise Lucas
Perry 41 pts
2 Dave Wilson 40 pts
Two’s: George Jameson No. 13
9H Women Monday 11 March 2019 - Dunn Trophy - Best Net
1 Pam Robert
2= Raewyn Bailey & Val Docker
18H Men Saturday 09 March - Captains Trophy Round 1 & Dons Mug
1st: Paul Heathcote (64)
2nd Wayne Robinson (70) Nearest the Pin: Eric Satherley
2’s: Rob Bloor
impressive score of 78.
Second Nathan Binns on 76
Third Bryan Hall on 73 on countback from Mike Inwood.
Lower Moutere Store closest to the pins were won by Alan Priest and Lois Cocks.
Bay Pharmacy hidden holes was shared by Barry Riordan and Nathan Binns.
The ladies played an LGU event.
The best nett was Jean Hodson on 67.
Second Jan Overall on 70.
Third Linda Thurow on 74.
Twos were scored by Lois Cocks, Ralph Miekle, Robert Vincent, Todd Hamilton and Mike Inwood.
Roger Harman won the jackpot after scoring two two’s.
Championship Session 2 Open Results
North/South
1stBet Glengarry & June Tippett
62.22%
2nd Justine Thompson & Martin Thompson
59.17%
3rdAnne Cegarra & Mary McCallum 58.01%
East/West
1st Vicki Adnams & Mary Hamilton
62.56%
2nd Malcolm Macleod & Clive Thomas 61.44%
3rd Ron Tippett & Geoff Tucker 54.11%
Champions competition held at the Wakefield Bowling Club on March,10. With a combined total of only 10 months bowling experience, Nick and Brendan defeated teams from Mapua and Stoke before losing to a vastly more experi-
enced team from the Tahunanui Club in the final. The other Riwaka junior players also performed well in their grades, gaining valuable experience for the future.
The Riwaka Club is hosting a triples tournament on Saturday, 23 March and will also
have a season-closing tournament on Sunday 21st of April.
When the season does close in April the Club’s committee will ramp up its planning for next year. These plans already include the replacement of the green during the offseason.
The Stilwell name is synonymous with powerboat racing and now after a decade of attempts, Motueka’s Philip Stilwell has become New Zealand’s Formula 1 Power Boat Champion.
Philip gained the title at the national championships on Saturday, 23 February at Lake Rotoiti.
“I was just going there to finish so was very happy to take it out, it left me on top of the world,” says Philip.
Racing up to 200km during two heats of four laps where they covered 16.6km, Philip narrowly took the top spot on the podium, after beating the second-place getter by just two seconds over the two heats.
“It was pretty full on. I had to be on the money right the way through.”
Coming from a family of power boaters, Philip says it’s the
After a decade long wait, Philip Stilwell is NZ’s Formula 1 Power Boat champion.
“family atmosphere” of the sport that he loves.
His career hasn’t been without incident, and Philip says he’s has “a lot of crashes and injuries”, but it’s a sport he’s completely passionate about.
He’s grateful for his sponsors that include his workplace Spectrum Panel and Paint and major sponsor Total Oils. Philip’s looking ahead to competing again during Easter.
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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
MONTHLYCARERSSUPPORT 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 CANCERSUPPORT 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 CANCERSUPPORT GROUP
Meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House
276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137
BLOODCANCERSUPPORTGROUP
Meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 2636 or Lloyd 544 2636
COLORECTAL CANCERSUPPORT GROUP
Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, 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
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
DOYOUHAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM?
Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays and Fridays 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 TEXASHOLD’EM POKER CLUB
Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor Street
Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details
SOCIAL BOWLS
Every Monday & Wednesday help given to new players so come along for light exercise and fun
1.15-3.00pm Contact George 528 7960
MOTUEKANEWCOMERS
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 Mary 5284531.
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.
MOTUEKA COMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING ROOM AVAILABLEFOR HIRE
for small group meetings – very reasonable rates. Please contact Rae or Gaile on 03 528 0404 or drop in and see us Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm.
TEA & TALKFOR THOSE AGED 65+
Morning tea is provided. Every Wednesdays at The Shed, 24a Tudor Street, Motueka and every second Wednesday in the Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Takaka, from 10am to 11.30am.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES
Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.
MOTUEKA COMBINED REBUS CLUB
Welcomes you every third Friday in the month. Refreshments, excellent speakers and warm fellowship. Come along! Contact Grace - 528 9629
LIONESS CLUB OF MOTUEKA & DISTRICTS
Jam, Pickles & Sauce stall at New World Motueka
Thursday 4th & Friday 5th April 9am - 5pm. As always we look forward to your ongoing support. Thank you.
SENIORNET MOTUEKA
Seniornet members have one on one help sessions with their computers etc. To join Seniornet Motueka, phone Maureen on 5280630 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz
PROPAGATION WORKSHOP
Saturday 30th March 2019 10 am to 12 noon. Tutor supplies cuttings, pots, seed & cutting mix. Cost $40. Proceeds to charity. Contact Ali at alibrownweaving @gmail.com or ph 03 526 8786
GROWING COMPETENT EATERS – HOW DO I GET MY CHILD TO EAT?
Saturday 13th April 10 a.m – 12:30 pm. Ngatimoti Community Rooms. Cost $20. Proceeds to charity. Contact Ali at alibrownweaving@gmail.com ph 03 526 8786
CREATE YOUR OWN PIECE OF MODERN ART With 1-1 guidance from tutor Ariadne Smith. Saturday 4th May 10 am to 3.30 pm. Cost $80. Proceeds to charity. Contact Ali at alibrownweaving @gmail.com ph 03 526 8786
NELSONCAMERA CLUB
Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays 7/30 pm Netball Pavilion, upstairs Saxton Road, Stoke. We welcome all photographers from beginners to experienced. Contact 021 2360 847. www. nelsoncameraclub.co.nz
FLOW DANCE FITNESS WOULDLIKE YOU TO HELP THEM DONATE TO CHRISTCHURCH
Thursday 9.30am Mapua Hall. Dance for a cause or just donate what you can. All proceeds to Victim Support Manaaki Tangata.
MOTUEKA PLAYCENTRE GARAGE SALE/ OPEN DAY
27a Talbot St. Saturday, March 30th. 10am-1pm. Clothing, household goods, baby gear, sausage sizzle, baking. All welcome.
LISTEN OUT FRIDAY
For your chance to show your respect to our fallen countrymen - 12.30pm when the siren sounds, stop what you’re doing for a minute or two, step outside if you can. They Are Us.
M OTUEKA Amateur Radio Club Branch 24
NZART. SAR Room, Motueka Police Station, Monday 1st April, 7.30pm. All welcome.
LIST your AGM notice in The Guardian. Email: guardian.motueka@ xtra.co.nz
anniversary
death notices
S TEVENSON, John Robert (JonBuoy): Peacefully passed away at home on the 7th of March 2019, aged 71. Cherished husband of Yvonne, loved father and father in law of Kim and Rob, Todd, and very special Poppa to Ben and Lara. At John’s request a private cremation has taken place. MORRIS Colin Harry, passed away peacefully on 16th March 2019 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Shirley, father and father in law of Kate and Aiden, Laura and Jason. Brother and brother in law of Wendy and Bert, Trevor and Polly, Chris and Kay. Loved grandad of Edie, Jaime, and Ted. Stepfather of Steben, Peter, Fleur and Christy.
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 9am - 4pm).
carpet cleaning
TASMAN Carpet Cleaning - Great service, ecofriendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.
agm contracting
entertainment
SINGLE bed, Chests of drawers, Small desk, Gas BBQ etc. Downsizing very reasonable prices. Phone 03 528 4112
lost & found
FOUND: Pet rabbits found in High St. Ph 03 5266730
WE O FFER FREE 'found' listings. Email the details to guardian. motueka@xtra.co.nz
Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.
ATKINS St, Saturday 23rd March 10am-2pm. Furniture,swing, bbq, wheelchair, wallpaper table, kitchenware, tools miscellaneous.
DE C EASE D Estate; Quality, Vintage, Eclectic, Curios, Furniture, Household, Books etc. Saturday 9am onwards 43 School Rd, Lower Moutere
SATURDAY 23rd March 9am-1pm Household items. Poole St, Motueka
property for
2RESIDENTIAL properties for sale or swap for land or house and land, in country max 30min drive from Mot. 1) in CBD, house 100m², land 450m², 3 bed. 2) 5min drive from Mot, house 125m², land 966m², 3 bed. For enquiries contact 03 5284933 after 7pm or 027 256 8527 to discuss negotiation.
CHARITY Quiz at the RSA - A great opportunity to support local charities. Come with your friends and have some fun. Last Tuesday of each month at the RSA Club, High Street Motueka. Next Quiz on Tuesday 26th March at 7.30p.m. supporting Cadets. $3 per person entry, max 6 per team. Great Raffle prizes and Quiz prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All welcome, bar and meals available.
church services
situations vacant
Talleys is a 100% NZ owned company whose wide range of fresh and frozen foods has been enjoyed by kiwi families for years.
A full-time position has become available at our Head Office, Motueka, to join our administration team, working in reception.
You will:
• be fully computer literate using Microsoft Office applications
• have a strong work ethic, be a team player with the ability to work well under pressure
• have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• have attention to detail – accuracy is an essential part of the role
• be well organised and have the ability to meet deadlines
• preferably have experience in an administration role.
Full training will be provided for computer applications we use that you're unfamiliar with.
Please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@talleys.co.nz with the subject line ‘Admin Clerk’ or post it to Recruitment (Admin Clerk), Talley’s Group Ltd, PO Box 5, Motueka 7143.
HANDYMAN Storage. Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available.
STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.
stump grinding STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
trades
CHIMNEY SWEEPPhone Steve 021 0810 1146.
situations vacant
www.talleys.co.nz
MOTUEKA
Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz
Register for job alerts and view full details of vacancies www.nmdhb.govt.nz/careers
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Phone 528 0071.
Shift your rental property to Summit and you’ll receive 3 MONTHS FREE!
Sign up with us and you can enjoy the first 3 months free. T&C’s apply, visit summitrentals.co.nz or phone 528 4001 for more information.
Motueka High School won three of the four individual medals gained by Tasman athletes at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships in Christchurch over the weekend of 9 and 10 March. The championships were held at the new Nga Puna Wai sporting complex which has only recently been completed after QE2 was destroyed in the Christchurch earthquake.
Camryn Smart has only lately made the switch from the 200m to 400m and made a statement at national level by gaining the silver medal in the under20 division. Her time of 57.56 was a personal best by almost a full second. Conditions were far from ideal and Camryn ran a conservative first 200m then came storming home over the last 120m.
Camryn ran the anchor leg for the Tasman 4 x 400m team, who at one stage of the race were last. Camryn was up against one of New Zealand’s top 100m/200m runners in the last leg of the race. She took the baton in second place 5m behind the Wanganui team and waited until the final straight to make her move. She took the lead in her last three strides.
Camryn also ran close to her 100m personal best to take fourth place in the 100m in a time of 12.87.
Emily Bryan had her first com-
petition with the Olympic-weight javelin in the under-18 division.
Emily threw a personal best of 37.62m to take second place.
Emily now has a gold and silver medal in her collection, having won the Secondary Schools title in 2017.
Fletcher Pickworth ran a
very mature race in the under20 1500m using his impressive speed over the last 100m to take the bronze medal in a time of 4:04. This time was less than a second behind the winner. This follows Fletcher’s silver medal at The Secondary Schools meet in December.
Jacob Brooks is another athlete who has made an event switch, this time from the 400m to the 800m. In his first competition race, Jacob ran an excellent time of 2:03 to just miss the final eight by one place.
Ben Hofbauer, one of the school’s German exchange stu-
dents, also ran the 800m recording a time of 2:05.
Felix Popp another German student ran a personal best time of 24.29 in the 200m and also competed in the 100m, recording a time of 12.13. Leila Collin contested the triple jump and recorded a best jump of 10.07m.