The leaders of TAS enjoyed a day’s rafting on the Buller River to affirm the importance of their roles as leaders of the student body, encourage teamwork and to be thanked in advance for their efforts to come this year. Read more on their trip on page 3.
Twenty-three Lions Clubs from around the South Island have banded together to support the Cancer Society’s Canterbury West Coast (CWC) division shuttle service with a combined donation of almost $13,000.
The free shuttle service transports patients staying in the Cancer Society’s accommodation, Daffodil House and Daffodil Lodge, to and from radiation and chemotherapy appointments at Christchurch Hospital.
The Lions Clubs’ significant donation was a huge help towards funding the $65,000 required to operate the shuttle each year.
This campaign started with the Motueka Lions Club, when member John
While we are an organisation for those 50+, our concerns are also those of an even larger part of the population – especially about affordable rates and housing.
The TDC has just released their Ten-Year Plan 2021-2031. The 12 page Newsline everyone received is very brief; we urge everyone to look at the 55 page “Community Consultation Document” which gives more information.
Following is a digest of what we find right and wrong with the proposals on how to spend your rates over the next 10 years. Read further details online or in the documents available in the Library or Service Centre. Get informed and make your own submission on the printed form or online.
Key Choices as outlined in Newsline and the Consultation Document:
1. Homes for the Community. We thought option B made more sense for Motueka; while we’re adverse to increasing debt, in this instance it seems that the additional development of Lower Moutere Hills would be worth the additional short term cost.
2. Waimea Dam cost allocation. It’s unlikely cost over-runs are over yet; Council wants ratepayers to pick up the irrigators’ share. We feel the overruns should be paid by a targeted rate solely on irrigatorsOption D.
3. A new company model for Port Nelson and the Nelson Airport. Council wants to establish a new parent company for both operations. This seems to add another layer of opacity and the ability to squirrel away debt that will not appear on the Council’s books. The Airport and Port management don’t even agree, and we prefer Option B – maintain the status quo.
4. Responding to Climate Change. Council’s preferred
Option A seems weak; the few small items laid out will likely just generate paper. Option B seems best; we need the Warmer Homes programme and the emergency fund to continue. The transport initiatives are well-subsidised and there’s a commitment to drop them if the NZTA funding doesn’t happen.
Rates increases. The proposed increase of 4.5% is going to be hard for some – the balloon to 7% in years 4 and 5 needs to be addressed.
Digital Strategy: No compelling argument or concrete goals are offered. The money should be spent elsewhere, assuming the $2.5M+ per year is in addition to current overhead.
Revenue and Financing:
1. Combining three existing facilities rates into two: No, less transparency; 2. Fund part of some rural water schemes through general rates. Yes;
3. Fund some activities through debt, No, it’s a dangerous precedent that starts stretching the meaning of “asset”;
4. Enable reserve contributions to be used for major renewals (not just new reserves), Yes, if “major renewal” had an agreed capital value, eg, over $50,000.
5. Funding additional irrigator costs for the Dam with Districtwide rates, NO.
Rates Remissions Policies: the proposed changes seem equitable, and shouldn’t affect most of those currently getting remissions.
Motueka Firefighting Rate: the proposed increase is very steep over three years – about half again the rate increase on an average Motueka Property. Perhaps some overhead can be removed?
This covers the main points –make your voice count - make a submission by 24 April.
The Grey Power Motueka Committee
Cramond organised the first donation in 2017 after having used the shuttle service himself while having cancer treatment in Christchurch. This was the fourth consecutive year that the Lions Clubs have donated to the shuttle service. Sadly John passed away last year, but Motueka Lions
have ensured that his legacy lives on in this donation. They anticipate the demand for the shuttle service to grow even further during 2021.
“The shuttle currently operates from 7.30am until 9pm Monday to Friday, which translates to approximately 16,000 individual patient trips.
The patients who use this service come from all over the South Island, including Mid and South Canterbury, the West Coast and Nelson/Marlborough.
It is fabulous to see local Lions Clubs from these regions supporting this service.
Ashburton County Lions Club repre -
sentative Christine Stewart, 1st Vice District Governor for District 202J, visited Daffodil House to see the shuttle service in action and accepted a certificate of thanks from the Cancer Society on behalf of the contributing Lions Clubs.
Christine says that like most people she had family members and colleagues who had been diagnosed with cancer.
“Our club members are happy to support the Cancer Society shuttle service as you just never know when someone in your community is going to need it,” says Christine. Motueka Lions are always considering new projects, and are looking for new members.
If you would like to help your community and also make new friends as part of a supportive and active local group, please call Mike Brown on 0211 755 037.
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The leaders at Tapawera Area School experienced an “interesting and new” event on Tuesday, 30 March when Mr Woodley and Mrs de Kriek accompanied them on a white water rafting trip down the Buller River, with Murchison’s Ultimate Descents Rafting.
The 14 leaders from year 8-13 are the House Leaders and the Board of Trustee’s representative. The three houses represent three of the region’s valleys: Motupiko, Tadmor and Baton.
The leaders are junior leaders from year 7 and 8, deputy leaders year 9 and 10 and senior leaders which are usually year 11-14 students.
Beginning the rafting trip separated into three rafts up the Buller, they finished up at the Owen River confluence. During the trip students had the opportunity to learn about river safety and
then enjoy a float in the river with Tadmor forming a human raft.
“There was interesting chatter and discussion that led to loud instructions of back paddle as students headed for the rocks, shrieks when they got stuck on rocks not once but twice for Motupiko,” says Mrs de Kriek. “The day was enjoyable and I was amazed at the rock formations in the river, the wander of the river over time.”
When Baton appeared to be the driest raft, paddle scoops of water were flung toward the teacher, changing the dryness of the raft’s occupants.
“I particularly enjoyed this trip as it was something I have never done before.
The instructors were amazing, especially because they had some good sarcasm and humour but also because I was experiencing something new.
When we first arrived
I was a little nervous but that quickly left my mind when we hopped on board and started floating down the river. My favourite part was going down the big rapids and watching our instructor flying overboard. I got absolutely soaked but the trip was so much fun and given the chance I’d definitely do it again. It was also great to see how all of the Baton house leaders got along so well with each other,” says Lacey Burnett, Baton Senior House Leader.
Lacey’s fellow Baton Senior House Leader Janette Chetham thought the trip was a great way of building leadership and team work.
“It was a good day to just unwind and be ourselves no matter our differences. I especially enjoyed the attitudes of the students,” says Janette.
Motupiko’s Senior House Leader, Olive Ellis Oldham, found
it “thrilling” going through the big rapids while the smoother parts allowed for “good old yarns”.
“The ideas behind taking our Student Leaders rafting were threefold. First we wanted to affirm the importance of their role as leaders of the student body, then we wanted to have them work together in a team environment encouraging teamwork and finally to thank them in advance for their efforts to come this year. Including Mrs de Kriek made sense because of her role in organising the House Leaders whilst I went along as a support person for the day,” says TAS principal Kelvin Woodley. “It was a great experience and I received several compliments about what great students they were and how much the guides enjoyed being with them for the day. I certainly was proud to be associated with them.”
Heading into winter, what sports interest you?
Yarn spinner, John Crick, is preparing to regale an audience at Motueka Library with a bunch of his song-stories. With his infectious enthusiasm, John will deliver an astonishing repertoire of bush-ballads, many inspired by his travels in Aboriginal territories.
“I have many new yarns and stories about old experiences that I bring together in a lively form,” says John.
Originally from Australia, John has lived in Ngatimoti for 20 years and says it was during the times he revisited his homeland, he’d create more content, often from
learnings he’d had years earlier.
“I deliver my stories in a slightly poetic way, just the way it wants to flow, I love it like that. I like the vitality of rhythmic words and to get the true essence I prune them down.”
In his younger days he was known as ‘John the Swag’ who travelled from the far north to Bluff, entertaining those he encountered and creating new material along the way.
Always inspired by nature and landscapes, his passion was originally ignited by a school friend who remains close to this day.
“He introduced me
to bush walking and changed my life, it was like a black and white world going to colour. Everything in it came to life, it was absolutely life changing.”
With many of his stories created from around the comfort and beauty of the campfire when John performs he feels as though he’s performing around one too.
He’s always loved bush yarns, the taller the better. Outback yarns are the ‘cracker ones’ he says, “as big as the landscapes”.
Catch this intriguing yarn spinner at the Motueka Library next Friday, 30 April evening at 6pm.
John Crick knows how to spin a good yarn and has the art of song-story telling down pat. Catch him at the Library on Friday, 30 April at 6pm.
Everyone is able to tell Tasman District Council their feelings on the
● Just go online and choose Option D*. It’s the ‘User Pays’ choice to make more cost increases fall as a targeted rate on irrigators, not ratepayers.
● All other options split blowouts unfairly between ratepayers and irrigators.
● These huge ratepayer increases are due to the irresponsible deal Council cooked up with irrigators. Look at what was agreed:
● Irrigators’ have signed up for only $1.5m of any cost overruns. But total ratepayer liability is now over $100m. And for only 20% of the water.
● A massive compensation plan for irrigators includes $29m of your money if dam completion is delayed. And if Council stop the project, irrigators will claim $50m compo from the rates. Again – your money!
● Annual maintenance costs have more than blown out – they’ve doubled. Submissions close 4pm this Saturday.* Make yours today.
Organisers of the 2021 Mid-Summer Quilt Exhibition in Motueka, Yvonne Spencer, Diane Anderson and Bev Dyke present Motueka St John’s chair Fred Wassell with a cheque for $650.
The quilters once again donated the proceeds from the raffles to a very grateful St John’s who say the money will be spread around youth, shuttle and ambulance services.
Absent from the photograph are Exhibition organisers Di Fairhall and Jill Gibson.
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Head along to the Community House next week to learn about staying active as you age.
Motueka Community House is holding a free presentation next Tuesday, 27 April at 11.30am – come along to hear from guest presenters about the best ways to stay active as you age.
There are many reasons why we tend to slow down with age. It may be due to health problems, pain or weight issues or worries about falling. However as you get
older, an active lifestyle becomes more important than ever to your health.
Being active is not just about adding years to your life, it’s about adding life to your years.
Getting moving can help boost your energy, maintain your independence, protect your heart and manage symptoms of illness or pain. Regular exercise is also good
for your mind, mood and memory. It’s never too late to find simple, enjoyable ways to become more active, improve your mood and outlook, and reap all the physical and mental health benefits of exercise.
While starting or maintaining a regular exercise routine can be a challenge at any age, it doesn’t get easier as you grow older, we understand that.
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Career & Training Fair@Motueka Library
Wednesday 12 May, 11am-2pm
We want to hear from individuals about how they fit exercise into their lives, and how they can share that information or exercise with others who need to move more.
Rae, Jane and Gaile look forward to welcoming you to Motueka Community House for this fun presentation and a free light lunch. Please see our advert for more details in the back of the paper.
Looking for work? Looking for a change? Want to upskill? For the Young and Young at heart. Come and talk to our Exhibitors about opportunities waiting for You.
Earth Day 2021 Take & Make Kit@Motueka Library
Thursday 22 April, Take your kit and grow some seedlings to celebrate Earth Day. Send a photo of your growing seeding to Janine.gillions@tasman. govt.nz
“MAGIC” – MTG @ Motueka Library
Discover “Magic The Gathering”, a card game of strategy and skill. Saturdays, 10.45am-12.45am, For Youth, 15yrs-20s, bring MTG cards & snacks
Sensory Space for Adults and Caregivers@Motueka Library
Saturday 24 April, 1pm-2pm
A calming, inclusive sensory time for the Special Needs community.
Inter-Stellar Galactic Space Storytime@Motueka Library
Thursdays 22 & 29 April, 10am-11am
Stories & craft for 4-9 year olds, Pre-schoolers bring an adult please Galactic All ages drop in Art & Creativespace
Tuesday 27 April, 10am-11.30am
Teen Takeover@Motueka Library
Wednesday 28 April, 10am-11.30am, Constellation crafting and UFO snacks
John Crick – Yarn Spinner@Motueka Library
Friday 30 April, 6pm-7pm
John will be presenting Aussie Bush Yarns inspired by his travels in aboriginal territories.
Don’t miss our local legend telling mesmerizing tales with delightful humour in the mix.
Blind Low Vision NZ encourages Kiwi kids to find the magic in books through the Great Kiwi Bookathon, a new initiative to get Kiwis reading through the month of June while raising muchneeded funds for kids and their families living with vision loss.
Registrations are open now for parents/ caregivers to sign their kids, and themselves, up to read as many books as they can in June. Even the most reluctant reader is encouraged to participate in the Great Kiwi Bookathon, have fun and find the joy of reading.
Participants are encouraged to fundraise what they can. Register online at Bookathon.co.nz
Blind Low Vision NZ provides Kiwis who are blind, deafblind or have low vision, with the practical and emotional support to do the things they need and want to do. This includes an accessible library full of audiobooks and adaptive technology services that can turn text into speech or braille.
Importantly, there is also counselling to support families adjusting to changes in their life and the outlook ahead.
Renowned Kiwi author Joy Cowley has teamed up with Blind Low Vision NZ for the Great Kiwi Bookathon and is excited to see the initiative inspire a passion for books in younger generations. She is also a client of Blind Low Vision NZ and has macular degeneration so it is a cause close to her heart.
“Opening a book is like travelling to a new country. I meet new people in that book, see different environments, learn new skills
and have new adventures,” says Joy.
“Think of the adventures you can have when you read books. Will you climb a mountain? Raise a wild horse? Be a detective? Win the Grand Prix?”
New Zealand’s literacy rates have been declining for years, and Blind Low Vision NZ hopes to see the Great Kiwi Bookathon reignite interest in reading. Parents are encouraged to read to their kids as part of it.
There is no prescribed reading list for the Great Kiwi Bookathon, and anything that can be read end to end can be logged, including comics, magazines, picture books, textbooks and novels.
Reading can be logged from 1 June, and participants can earn badges for milestones along the way, including books read and donations received.
A leaderboard on the website will show the top fundraisers.
Blind Low Vision NZ
Chief Executive John Mulka is proud to be launching a new fundraising initiative and can’t wait to see kids and their families reading and having fun.
“Blind Low Vision NZ and the families we support are all extremely grateful to everyone who joins the Great Kiwi Bookathon.
“We hope they find a little magic in every story while raising money for children who are blind, deafblind or have low vision and their families.”
The first 1,500 registrants in April receive a free Bookathon t-shirt in their welcome pack.
For more information about the Great Kiwi Bookathon, visit Bookathon. co.nz.
Congratulations to Piper-Mae WalkerWilkinson for having her short story “Death in a Raincoat” published in the 2020 edition of Redcraft. The editors liked her story so much they named the whole collection after it.
Great that we have had some decent rain now. Also great that there have been no burglaries reported in the Motueka area in the last week.
We dealt with 2 car accidents and a shooting in Motueka where the offender was apprehended in North Canterbury. This was a one-off incident between two local people and there is no on-going threat to the community thankfully.
A few weeks ago we were asking for any information concerning a stolen e- bike. It is pleasing to report we have recovered the bike and a male is being dealt with for the theft. The local town security camera system was responsible for this catch once again. Last week I was advising people about a stolen chainsaw and hedge trimmer. As members of the community from time to time you may hear of items being sold and may think some of them sound suspicious.
We all live in a small community and rely on others around us to help keep us all as safe as we can, if you have any information about possible stolen property you can contact the Crime Stoppers 0800 number and give information totally anonymously. Some time when you have something stolen you would expect people to do the same.
Crime stoppers 0800 555 111
Keep safe out there!
Opportunities to live in this very popular village seldom become available because people just don't want to leave! All great ideas start with a blank canvas and here's your chance to create your forever home on a 6.882ha lifestyle block. This picturesque property has everything lifestyle dreams are made of; rural and mountain views, lush pasture for grazing, potential for a variety of agricultural, horticultural and even tourist-oriented activities. It's flat, fenced with stock yards and a large building platform that is ready to build on. This is a seldom found opportunity and the vendors are committed to selling. Secure the lifestyle you've been dreaming about by snapping this up at auction. Contact me for more information.
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12pm, Tue 25 May 2021
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bayleys.co.nz
Auction (will not be sold prior)
12pm, Tue 25 May 2021
288 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
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This warm and inviting home boasts two bedrooms, cathedral ceilings, a highly functional kitchen, one bathroom and the added convenience of a separate laundry. An abundance of glass bathes the open plan living and dining area in natural light, while sliding doors promote easy access outside. Internal single garaging is an added convenience, while the outdoor man cave/sewing shed is the icing on the cake.
As part of a project to protect the District’s special places for future generations, Tasman District Council has released draft maps of the District’s Outstanding Natural Landscapes, Outstanding Natural Features, and the Coastal Environment area.
Council’s Urban and Rural Development Policy Team Leader Jeremy Butler is pleased the draft maps are now available for communities to review. He explained this project has involved a lot of work and responds to both the requirements of national legislation, and community feedback about how incredibly valued the landscapes in Tasman District are.
Jeremy also acknowledged the valuable input of the collaborative ‘Small Working Group’ in identifying Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features across Golden Bay and the Northwest Coast.
“Once the Landscapes and Coastal Environment project is completed, the areas identified will have extra protections to help preserve their unique features, their histories, and to provide people with access to the outdoors.
“The draft areas cover public and private land and input from landowners on this project is key because they know their places best. This is just the start of the conversation with landowners.
“We have sent letters to anyone that owns property within one or more of the areas identified and have planned a series of online and in-person engagement events to work with landowners to make sure that boundaries are in the right place and that the protective controls on activity are sensitive to future aspirations,” says Jeremy. There are seven draft Outstanding Natural Landscapes
covering the District’s Northwest Coast, Parapara - Kahurangi Ranges, Golden Bay –Mohua, Abel Tasman, Wainui Bay, Nelson Lakes – Southwestern Ranges, and Eastern Hills and Mountains.
The 33 Outstanding Natural Features identified include iconic spots such as Farewell Spit, Maruia Falls, Mt Arthur Marble Karst and Caves, Split Apple Rock, and the Takaka Hill Cave Network.
The new Coastal Environment landward boundary has been drawn to include the coastal areas where coastal processes, influences, or qualities are significant and is based on the requirements of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement.
“We acknowledge that many of the special places identified through this project are also where people live, work, and enjoy spending time. This project is not about stopping existing, legally established activities; it’s about
safeguarding our valued landscapes and coast from specific future activities that would impact what makes them so special,” says Jeremy.
The Landscapes and Coastal Environment project is part of the development of the new Aorere Ki Uta, Aorere Ki Tai - Tasman Environment Plan. The new plan will eventually replace current council resource management plans as the blueprint for how we grow as a district, and use and care for our land, air, and water ki uta ki tai (from the mountains to the sea).
The Tasman Environment Plan website has a page dedicated to the Landscapes and Coastal project with the draft areas available to explore on a map, more information, and next steps for landowners and affected parties interested in being involved.
Environmental Policy Manager Barry Johnson encouraged
landowners to register for one of four online presentations about the project, “We’re going to be working with landowners and affected parties from now until early July to give us confidence that the areas identified for greater protection are outlined correctly.
“To start the conversation, join us online in mid-April for one of our live presentations covering what the draft areas mean and how locals can have input into this project.
After the presentations, our panel will answer submitted questions from attendees,” says Barry.
In addition to the online Q&A sessions and website feedback form, Tasman District Council will also be hosting engagement events across the District from late May to gather more feedback on the project from locals.
The schedule of events is due to be released soon.
A permanent speed limit has now been set for a stretch of State Highway 60 (SH60) from Paines Ford to Tākaka. From 5 May 2021, the permanent speed limit is:
From 100m southwest of Paines Ford Bridge to 270m south of Motupipi Street.
The setting of the permanent speed limits follows public consultation. We thank everyone who provided feedback.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, visit www.nzta.govt.nz/painesford New
The 20th Anniversary Celebrations of Winning with Words will be held at St Thomas’ Auditorium on the 5thand 6th of June 2021.
Saturday 5th June 2021
2pm – 4:40pm - Greet and reminisce 6:30pm - Dinner ($35 per person) - to book a place email carolduffy37@gmail.com
Sunday 6th June 2021
10am Thanksgiving Service at St Thomas’ led by Don and Carol Duffy
Past pupils and parents are encouraged to share their stories of what they did after finishing Winning with Words and after they left school.
Twenty years ago Carol Duffy along with Faye Bensemann, Patrina Classen and Suzanne Dury-Turnball came together to offer an affordable after school literacy programme for 6-10 year olds in the greater Motueka area. Through dedication and hard work, Winning with Words has led to hundreds of youngsters improving their literacy skills. Winning with Words are celebrating their 20th anniversary on Saturday 5 June and Sunday 6 June and are encouraging past and present students and their families to be part of this momentous occasion.
Part of the ethos of Winning with Words was to make improving literacy affordable for parents and fun for students. Carol explains that there are other literacy programmes, but often they were financially out of reach for those who needed it most.
Literacy should not be determined by a person’s income. Winning with Words costs just $50 a term or around $5 a week; the small fee is used to purchase resources, running costs and StepsWev licensing for the students.
Run by volunteers, Winning with Words is held every Monday (excluding School Holidays) from 2.15pm to 5.30pm at St Thomas Church in High Street, Motueka.
“We are passionate about the importance of literacy. We live in a technological age, but you still have to be able to read. The schools are desperate to help these children, but they just don’t have the funding to do it. We just saw a gap and tried to fill it.” Says Carol Duffy who was awarded a “Local Hero Award’ in 2012 for her dedication to the programme.
Please email your stories to:
Carol Duffy carolduffy37@gmail.com
Elise Jenkin jenkinelise@gmail.com
Winning with Words volunteer educators are mainly trained teachers, who give up their time freely to help children who are struggling with reading, writing or spelling. Most of their referrals happen through local schools and word of mouth. Sessions comprise of one on one learning. Students are able to learn faster, master more material, remember their course work and discover a love of learning. One-on-one learning relationships empowers students to take control over their studies, have the confidence to communicate what they need, and receive the personalised attention that will enable them to succeed.
When children can understand, enjoy, engage with, and use oral, visual and written language and symbols they are better able to express their individual identity and become active participants in a literate society. Learning challenges such as dyslexia can make literacy difficult, such challenges are able to be overcome with a strong literacy programme. The phonic style of Winning with Words assists in transcending literacy challenges.
Research has found phonics to be particularly effective for children aged 5 to 7. By teaching in a structured way, starting with the easiest sounds and progressing through to the most complex, almost all children will learn the skills they need to tackle new words. They can then go on to read any kind of text fluently and confidently, and read for enjoyment. They can also use this knowledge to begin to spell new words they hear.
Children who have been taught phonics also tend to read more accurately than those taught using other methods, such as ‘look and say’. This includes children who find learning to read difficult, for example those who have dyslexia.
Winning with Words uses StepsWev and a multisensory programme devised by Ros Lugg. Students are taught using a variety of resources including work books, lap tops and hands on games. This mixed approach tends to achieve optimum results for those struggling with their literacy.
Winning with Words warmly welcomes parents whose children are struggling with literacy to get in touch with them. If you are interested in finding out more about Winning with Words or attending their 20th Anniversary celebrations, please email with Carol Duffy for more information carolduffy37@gmail.com
Motueka South School are totally supportive of Winning With Words
Telephone: 528 7533
Website: www.motuekasouth.school.nz
Email: admin@motuekasouth.school.nz
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On the morning of 25th April 1915, ANZAC troops landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Each year we commemorate them and those that followed by remembering and acknowledging their bravery and service.
Anzac Day promotes a sense of unity. People whose politics, beliefs and aspirations are widely different can share a genuine sorrow at the loss of so many lives in war, and a real respect for those who have endured warfare on behalf of the country we live in.
The Anzac spirit has taught us many things; endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour and comradery. And in these unprecedented times, it’s important we unite together using all of these qualities.
This Sunday, if you are unable to attend a dawn service, let’s come together and stand at dawn to acknowledge this historic day.
Motueka
Parade – 6.15 am from the Motueka Bowling Club Carpark, Pah Street, Motueka.
Service – 6.30 am at the Cenotaph, Pah Street, Motueka.
Riwaka
Laying of Wreath – 9.00 am at the Riwaka Memorial.
Ngatimoti
Laying of Wreath and Service – 10.30 am at the Ngatimoti Memorial.
Everyone is welcome to the Motueka Memorial RSA, 49 High Street, after the Motueka Dawn Service for breakfast. $5 for adults and $2.50 for children
In the Great War, as the First World War was known at the time, 5% of New Zealand’s military-age men died. At the end of four long years of fighting, mainly in Turkey, France and Belgium, the country emerged with an increased sense of national identity.
The First World War was caused by the destabilisation of the balance of power in Europe due to the rise of Germany. The war began in 1914 when Austria-Hungary invaded Serbia because of the assassination of an archduke. Countries had made alliances with each other, and soon most of Europe was at war.
New Zealand was part of the British Empire, and when Britain declared war on Germany, in August 1914, that meant New Zealand was at war too.
The two sides were called the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary) and the Allies, which included the British Empire, Russia and France.
In the lead up to Anzac Day we explore New Zealand’s involvement and the timeline of the First World War.
28 June 1914 – Assassination of the Archduke
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife in Sarajevo triggers the build-up to the First World War. By 4 August, Europe’s major powers are at war.
4 August 1914 – Britain declares war on Germany
New Zealand receives the news of the outbreak of war at 1 p.m. on 5 August (NZ time). It is announced by the Governor, the Earl of Liverpool, on the steps of Parliament to a crowd of 15,000.
29 August 1914 – NZ forces capture German Samoa
A 1400-strong ‘Advance Party NZEF’ captures German
16 October 1914 – NZEF Main
The NZEF Main Body and 1st Reinforcements, con sisting of about 8500 soldiers and more than 3000 hors es, departs Wellington in 10 troopships. They arrive in Egypt on 3 December and establish a camp at Zeitoun, near Cairo.
2 November 1914 – Ottoman Empire enters the war
Russia declares war on the Ottoman Empire, an ally of the German and Austro-Hungarian empires. The British Empire (including New Zealand) and France declare war on the Ottoman Empire on 5 November.
First World War during the Allied invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula in April 1915. The Allies hoped to seize control of the strategic Dardanelles Strait and open the way for their naval forces to attack Constantinople (Istanbul), the capital of Turkey and the Ottoman Empire.
New Zealand units hold the summit for two days until relieved by British troops on the night of 9-10 August. Chunuk Bair is recaptured by the Turks the next day.
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The Reform and Liberal parties join together to form a National ministry under the leadership of Prime Minister William Massey and Sir Joseph Ward. The coalition lasts until August 1919.
15–20 December 1915– Evacuation of Gallipoli
The authorities in London decide to withdraw from the Gallipoli peninsula. New Zealand troops are evacuated from the Anzac area between 15 and 20 December.
The campaign has cost New Zealand nearly 7500 casualties, including 2779 dead.
1 March 1916 – New Zealand Division formed
A New Zealand Division is formed with three infantry brigades. Major-General Sir Andrew Russell is given command.
The division is sent to the Western Front and arrives in France from Egypt in April 1916.
25 April 1916– First Anzac Day service
The first Anzac Day services are held in New Zealand to mark the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. The government had announced the establishment of ‘Anzac Day’ as a half-day holiday on 5 April.
31 May –1 June 1916 – HMS New Zealand takes part in the Battle of Jutland
In 1909 New Zealand offered a battleship to Britain to help strengthen their naval fleet. The battle cruiser HMS New Zealand joined the British battle fleet in 1912.
In the misty North Sea on the last day of May 1916, 250 warships from Britain’s Royal Navy and Germany’s High Seas Fleet clashed in the First World War’s greatest and bloodiest sea battle. Among them was HMS New Zealand, the battlecruiser the Dominion had gifted to the Royal Navy.
HMS New Zealand survived with only light damage. The ship’s good fortune was attributed to the presence on board of a lucky piupiu and hei tiki, which had been bestowed during the battlecruiser’s visit to New Zealand in 1913
1 August 1916– Conscription introduced
Conscription is introduced in New Zealand by the Military Service Act. As a result 24,000 conscripts serve overseas with the NZEF alongside 72,000 volunteers. The first conscription ballot is held on 16 November 1916.
4 August 1916 – Battle of Romani
Following service on Gallipoli, the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade takes part in campaigns against Ottoman forces in Sinai and Palestine, 1916-1918. They see their first major action near Romani in the Sinai.
15 September 1916 – NZ Division goes into action on the Somme
The New Zealand Division takes part in its first major action near Flers during the Somme offensive (JulyNovember 1916). Over the next 23 days, the division suffers approximately 8000 casualties, including more than 2000 killed.
9 January 1917 – Battle of Rafah
New Zealanders become the first Allied troops to cross into Ottoman Palestine.
A charge by the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade results in the capture of Rafah and its Ottoman garrison on the Sinai-Palestine border.
7 June 1917– Battle of Messines
The New Zealand Division takes all its objectives, including the village of Messines. The New Zealanders suffer 3700 casualties, including 700 killed during the battle.
Sunday 25 April 2021
Tapawera Service – 10.00 am Memorial Hall.
Richmond
Parade – 10.45 am from Sundial Square. Service – 11.00 am at War Memorial Gardens, Cambridge Street.
Brightwater
Service – 9.00 am at Brightwater Memorial Hall gates.
Wake eld Service –10.00 am at the Wake eld Hall.
Motueka
Parade – 6.15 am from the Motueka Bowling Club Carpark, Pah Street, Motueka. Service – 6.30 am at the Cenotaph. Murchison Service – 11.00 am at the Memorial in Waller Street (Murchison Sport, Recreation and Cultural Centre if wet).
Māpua
The Battle of Jutland from the bridge of HMS New Zealand, as
by Chief Petty Officer Eddie Fitzgerald. Collection of National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Outgunned and outnumbered, the Germans inflicted more damage on their opponents but returned to port, leaving Britain in command of the high seas.
Britain lost three battlecruisers and Germany one; both fleets also lost smaller cruisers and destroyers. Six thousand British and 2500 German sailors died.
Parade – 10.45am, starts adjacent to tennis courts. Service – 11.00 am at Māpua RSA Memorial Library, followed by morning tea at the Māpua Hall. Upper Moutere Service – 10.00 am at the Domain.
Tasman Service – 10.00 am at the Memorial.
Riwaka
Laying of Wreath – 9.00 am at the Riwaka Memorial. Ngātīmoti
Laying of Wreath and Service –10.30 am at the Ngātīmoti Memorial.
Tākaka
Dawn Service – 6.00 am at the Memorial Reserve, Commercial Street. Civic Service – parade departs outside Golden Bay Pharmacy at 8.45 am for 9.00 am service at the Memorial Reserve, Commercial Street.
Collingwood
Dawn Parade – assemble 6.15 am at the Cenotaph. Civic Service – 11.30 am in the Collingwood Memorial Hall.
Lake Rotoiti Service – 10.30 am in the Lake Rotoiti Community Hall.
25 June 1917– German raider lays mines off NZ
The German armed merchant cruiser Wolf lays mines off the Three Kings Islands and off Farewell Spit two nights later. These mines sink the merchant ships Port Kembla (18 September 1917) and Wimmera (26 June 1918).
4 October 1917– Third Battle of Ypres
New Zealand’s 1st and 4th (Rifle) brigades take part in a successful attack on Gravenstafel Spur, which runs off Passchendaele ridge. The attack costs more than 320 New Zealand lives, including that of former All Black captain Dave Gallaher.
12 October 1917– New Zealand’s
The 2nd and 3rd (Rifle) brigades suffer around 3700 casualties in a disastrous attack on Bellevue Spur, Passchendaele. About 843 men are left dead or dying. Ever since 1917, Passchendaele has been a byword for the horror of the Great War. In terms of lives lost in a single day, the failed attack on Bellevue Spur on 12 October was probably the greatest disaster in New Zealand’s history.
Eight days earlier, around 500 New Zealanders died during the capture of Gravenstafel Spur, one of two spurs on the ridge above the village of Passchendaele in Flanders, Belgium. Although this attack was successful, it had a tragic aftermath. The British High Command mistakenly concluded that the number of German casualties meant enemy resistance was faltering and resolved to make another push immediately.
An attack on 9 October by British and Australian troops was to open the way for II ANZAC Corps to capture Passchendaele on the 12th. The plan failed. Without proper preparation and in the face of strong German resistance, the 9 October attack collapsed with heavy casualties.
The New Zealanders nevertheless began their advance at 5.25 a.m. on the 12th. The preliminary artillery barrage had been largely ineffective because thick mud made it almost impossible to bring heavy guns forward, or to stabilise those that were in position.
Exposed to raking German machine-gun fire from both the front and the flank, and unable to get through uncut barbed wire, the New Zealanders were pinned down in shell craters. Another push scheduled for 3 p.m. was postponed and then cancelled.
The troops eventually fell back to positions close to their start line. For badly wounded soldiers lying in the mud, the aftermath of the battle was a private hell; many died before rescuers could reach them.
The toll was horrendous: 843 New Zealand soldiers were either dead or lying mortally wounded between the front lines.
On 18 October, Canadian troops relieved II ANZAC Corps. In a series of well-prepared but costly attacks in atrocious conditions, they finally occupied the ruins of Passchendaele village on 6 November. The offensive had long since failed in its strategic purpose and the capture of Passchendaele no longer represented any significant gain.
26–30 March 1918 – Back to the Somme
A massive German attack on 21 March tears a hole in the British front. The New Zealand Division is among several units rushed to fill this gap near the Somme. They fight off several German attacks and hold their line.
23 September 1918 – Success in the Middle East
New Zealand mounted troops help capture Es Salt and Amman (25 September) in Jordan.
The mud made it near impossible for the artillery men to get their guns into position in time for the attack on Bellevue Spur, Passchendaele. Photo credit: National Army Museum26–30 March 1918 – Back to the Somme
A massive German attack on 21 March tears a hole in the British front. The New Zealand Division is among several units rushed to fill this gap near the Somme. They fight off several German attacks and hold their line.
23 September 1918 – Success in the Middle East
New Zealand mounted troops help capture Es Salt and Amman (25 September) in Jordan.
29 September–5 October 1918 – Breaking through the Hindenburg Line
New Zealand troops help break through the Hindenburg Line - the main German defence system on the Western Front.
In late September, the Allies launched a massive offensive against the Hindenburg Line, attacking simultaneously along more than half of the Western Front. On the 26th, American and French forces struck in the MeuseArgonne region in the north-east. The next day, the British First and Third armies pushed toward the city of Cambrai, capturing 10,000 prisoners and 200 field guns.
In Flanders, the British Second Army and the Belgian Army punched through German defences near Ypres on 28 September, advancing up to 9 km in 24 hours – more ground than was taken in three months of fighting at Passchendaele in 1917. Back on the Somme, the British Fourth Army attacked the central sector of the Hindenburg Line on 29 September, crossing the St Quentin Canal and penetrating German support lines.
Stunned by the scale and ferocity of the Allied offensive, the German high command implored the Kaiser to seek an immediate armistice to allow their troops to withdraw to Germany and re-group. On 4 October, the German government asked the Americans to broker a ceasefire.
The New Zealand Division came out of reserve for the final phases of the Battle of the Canal du Nord (27 September–1 October). Fighting their way through the main Hindenburg Line, the 1st New Zealand Infantry Brigade seized the town of Crèvecoeur on the final day of the battle, establishing a valuable foothold across the Scheldt (Escaut) Canal in the process. In effect, the New Zealanders had already broken through the ‘Masnières–
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Beaurevoir line’, a trench system prepared hastily behind the Hindenburg Line on which the Germans hoped to hold the Allied advance in this sector.
After pausing to regroup, the British Third and Fourth armies renewed their attack on 8 October. Breaking through weak German defences, the New Zealand Division advanced more than 5 km to take the village of Esnes, capturing more than 1000 prisoners and a dozen field guns along the way. The 800 New Zealand casualties included 150 dead.
That night German forces withdrew to the Selle River, allowing Canadian troops to take Cambrai unopposed. Further south, the New Zealanders continued the pursuit for 18 km to the river, seizing an important bridgehead at Briastre before being relieved on 14 October
A week later, the division returned to the fray, taking part in the closing stages of the Battle of the Selle (17–25 October). It advanced to within a kilometre of the old fortress town of Le Quesnoy, which was encircled by elaborate and historic brick ramparts. During this attack, New Zealand lost one of its most courageous soldiers. Victoria Cross recipient Sergeant Henry James Nicholas was killed in action near Beaudignies, 4 km west of Le Quesnoy, on 23 October. He is buried in nearby Vertnigneul Churchyard.
31 October 1918 – Ottoman Empire sues for peace
With its armies defeated and its German ally on the verge of collapse, the Ottoman Empire seeks an
armistice with the Allies which comes into effect on 31 October.
4 November 1918 – Liberation of Le Quesnoy
New Zealand troops liberate the walled town of Le Quesnoy, advancing 10km and capturing nearly 2000 prisoners in the process. This is the last major action of the war for the New Zealand Division.
11 November 1918 – Armistice Day
Fighting on the Western Front stops when an armistice with Germany comes into effect at 11 a.m.
20 December 1918 – Occupation duties
The New Zealand Division crosses into Germany to take part in the occupation of the Rhineland and is stationed near Cologne. This is a short-lived assignment and the division is disbanded on 25 March 1919.
15–16 March 1919 – Troops riot at Sling Camp
New Zealand troops at Sling Camp in Wiltshire, England riot over delays in their repatriation.
Shortage of transport and the influenza pandemic mean that the last group of New Zealand soldiers does not arrive home until May 1920.
28 June 1919 – Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles peace agreement is signed between Germany and the Allies. Prime Minister William Massey signs for New Zealand.
The New Zealand Defence Force is pleased that so many members of the public will join them wearing medals on Anzac Day, and have provided some guidance about how medals can be worn with pride.
The rules governing medal wearing in New Zealand, known as the Order of Wear, specifically allows family members to wear medals of deceased ex-service personnel on the right side of the chest for national days of
cases these are worn on the right chest.
Only service medals and decorations mounted on a medal bar (full-size or miniature) can be worn by a relative. It is acceptable to wear a family member’s miniature medals mounted on a medal bar if preferred.
Royal Honours insignia such as neck badges, sashes, sash badges, or breast stars cannot be worn by anyone other than the original recipient. The same rule applies to any Unit and Personal Commendations that the deceased wore on their right chest.
The wearing of relatives’ medals is permitted on Anzac Day (25 April) and Remembrance Day (11 November). In addition, it may be appropriate for next-of-kin and other relatives to wear relatives’ medals on an occasion where either the relative’s service or the unit in which they served is being commemorated.
Lieutenant General Jones reminds ex-service people that their medals should be mounted and worn in exactly the same manner as if they were in uniform, on the left chest.
“On Anzac Day we commemorate the efforts of ordinary New Zealanders in the service of their country. The wearing of medals is a tradition that links our past, with those serving today.”
memorial. This includes Anzac Day and Remembrance Day (11 November), as well as other notable events.
Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Rhys Jones says: “Each year I am delighted to see a large number of New Zealanders wearing their relatives’ medals at Anzac Day services.
“By doing so they are honouring the memory of their relative by wearing the medals ‘on parade with their mates’ again. We encourage this practice within the dress conventions agreed to.
“Serving members of the NZ Defence Force are allowed to wear their deceased relatives’ medals while in uniform on this day, under the same convention.”
Conventions for wearing a relatives’ medals include: Civilian members of the public should only wear one set of medals. The medals should be those of a direct relative, for example, should have belonged to a brother or sister, dad or mum, grandfather or grandmother. In all
We encourage you to commemorate the spirit of Anzac Day in a way that suits you, your whanau and your community:
• Attend an Anzac Day service on Sunday, 25 April. See page 17 for a full list of services for Tasman region.
• Display your community spirit by decorating your letterbox, fence or front window with poppies, wreaths or Anzac-related artwork.
• Make some Anzac biscuits to enjoy while researching your family military history.
One year after an extraordinary $270,000 response to a Poppy Day Appeal that went digital while the country was in Level 4 lockdown on Anzac Day 2020, New Zealanders are again able to turn to Givealittle to remember, thank and support the nation’s service people.
This year’s 2021 Poppy Day Appeal is themed ‘Service and Sacrifice’ and saluting women and the military. The campaign specifically highlights and acknowledges the service of women, who have played a large and often unsung role in the military, including acts of heroism and peacekeeping in overseas territories and conflicts.
RSA National President BJ Clark says, “The Poppy Appeal provides the bulk of our welfare funds and enables us to undertake veteran support activities, one of our core activities. We know there is real need among the veteran community.
This year, in addition to buying a poppy from a street vendor on 16 April New Zealanders can donate to the RSA anywhere at anytime by visiting the Givealittle page www.givealittle/causes/rsapoppy. When you make a donation you will receive a digital poppy to display anywhere you wish to online to show your support for our women and the military.”
The wearing of relatives’ medals is permitted on Anzac Day (25 April) and Remembrance Day (11 November). In addition, it may be appropriate for next-of-kin and other relatives to wear relatives’ medals on an occasion where either the relative’s service or the unit in which they served is being commemorated.
Lieutenant General Jones reminds ex-service people that their medals should be mounted and worn in exactly the same manner as if they were in uniform, on the left chest.
“On Anzac Day we commemorate the efforts of ordinary New Zealanders in the service of their country. The wearing of medals is a tradition that links our past, with those serving today.”
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them
We will remember them.
As the whistle blows for the start of the 2021 season of the ANZ Premiership, ANZ is looking to help netball teams in Motueka get back on the court this season and is putting out a nationwide call to recognise and reward netball’s Local Legends.
After one of the toughest seasons ever for netball clubs and school teams last year, ANZ wants to find and celebrate the netball community’s Local Legends - the greatest supporters whose time and energy keep local netball alive through the good times and the tough.
parents that taxi their kids to games every weekend; or coaches who are constantly working behind the scenes. ANZ wants to get behind their commitment to the game and will fund a project that will make their netball contribution easier up to the value of $15,000 plus a $1000 cash prize for the Legend themselves, as a thank you for everything they do in the community.
Results of the Summer Closing / Winter Opening bowling tournament held on Sunday, 18 April 2021.
11 teams of bowlers from the local club plus one from Richmond club participated in this tournament. Four-time limit games of 1 hour 30 mins were played. The day was enjoyed by all with results being close across the field. The local club teams were drawn. Five teams had 3 wins, the results being determined on ends and points.
Results:
Captain Katrina Rore with School Kids as a part of an ANZ Grant.
1st Keith Dowie, Fiona Edwards, Colin Fickling from the Motueka Club with 3 wins, 26 ends, 49 points
Netball’s Local Legends could be anyone from diehard supporters who turn up week in, week out; or
For the 10th year running, ANZ is also offering netball grants to schools and netball clubs throughout Motueka to help them take their game to the next level. The ANZ Netball Grants programme has helped the country’s grassroots netballers with
everything from new training gear and uniforms, to spruced-up netball facilities. Over the past decade, the Grants have totalled more than $1.2 million.
ANZ Head of Sponsorship Sue McGregor says, “ANZ is proud to still be standing behind grassroots netball in New Zealand after 10 years, from the community organisers and
players right up to the elite athletes in the ANZ Premiership and Silver Ferns. We know that having a little extra support of someone in your community can make a massive difference in achieving your netball goals.”
2nd Sheryl Riordan, Sam Woods, Gordon Morris from the Motueka club with 3 wins, 23 ends, 43 points
3rd Ali Brett, Barry Chinnery, Maurice Dodsworth from the Richmond club with 3 wins, 23 ends, 88 points
Club members are reminded that the Winter season is now under way and a full season of tournaments and roll-ups can be looked forward to. A very big welcome is also extended to other bowling club members and ex-members, to come along and join us for the Winter programme. The next tournament is our Tradies sponsored two day Open Mixed triples to be held 1st & 2nd May, 9am start, mufti-clothing. Tasman Smallbore
Rifle
Shooting Results 12/4
Barry Fickling 98.5
What a beautiful Autumn’s day on Saturday as we commenced the Club Championships.
To apply for an ANZ Netball Grant or to nominate a netball Local Legend in your community, visit ANZcourtside.co.nz
with a nett round.
This was won by Donna Mitchell with a nett score of 72
Sandra Ilton
Krystal Thawley 93.3
Liana Peychers 91
Mitch Peychers 88.2
Meyah Greenhough
Lynk 83
Those not involved in the champs played a Four Ball Best Ball and this was taken out by David Thomas and Keith Dowie with a respectful score of 46 points. Second on 43 points were Mike Hay and Stu Dixon.
ladies played the final round of Club Champs qualifying in conjunction
Moutere Store closest to the pin was won by Kevin Armstrong and Jocelyn Thomson. There were only two twos scored on the day by Donna Mitchell and David Thomas.
round of qualifying for club champs. Match of the day was nett. Emily Greenhough
pin Sandra Ilton.
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AGE CONCERNTEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street
The Shed- Every Wednesday 10am More Info phone 027 921 4074
ART - MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.
BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGEDWORKERSTRUST (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 4444708
BREASTCANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz
CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family. Encourage-Hope-Share. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz
COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING. The Shed is a Mental health day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor street Motueka.
GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com.
INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.
JUSTICE OF 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.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.
LIGHTHOUSE starts again on Thursday, 29th of April, 7 pm, Community House at Decks Reserve, $3 entry. Come along to meet like minded people. Any questions: Vicky 027 960 1697 or Sylvia 03 5268282
LIVE POETS “Open Mic” night at Motueka Yacht Club. Celebrate the Covid free ‘Bubble’ we are so blessed to enjoy and share your joy 7-9pm Koha entry.
MOTUEKA COMMUNITY PATROL Would you like to join a group of local volunteers being eyes and ears for Police. A Friday or Saturday night once a month. Please contact motueka@cpnz.org.nz
MOTUEKADISTRICT BRASS Doing anything on Tuesday evenings? How about joining Motueka District Brass and spend the evening making music with us Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244
MOTUEKA GRG SUPPORT GROUP Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.
MOTUEKA MENZSHED Give the missus some space, come to the MenzShed. Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm
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.
MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB Free to a good home, one data and picture projector contact in good condition John 0274082206.
MOTUEKA SENIORNET For just $25 a year be a member of the friendliest club in Motueka. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz
NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 to book a ride, 24hrs notice required / mapuawheels@gmail.com
NELSONDISTRICTS WOODTURNING CLUB
Open Day Sunday 2nd May 10am to 4pm. 50 Sovereign St, The Wood, Nelson. More info contact 0212015158.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137
RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Contact Peter 0275443923 for further information and times.
RUMMIKUB every Thursday 1-4pm at Motueka Senior Citizens Hall 10 Pah St Contact Mavis 5268796
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS. If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@ cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
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Marahau - MoutereTasman and surrounds. Query or quote please phone Steve 021-08101146.
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COMET-TAIL Goldfish Fry (2-5cm) for fishtanks or outdoor ponds. $3 each. Ph 021 233 9348.
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funerals
acknowledgements
JUDITH LUCRE, DEBBIE FOWLER. Apologies I missed your acknowledgements at the funeral last Saturday. Thank you for helping our friend. If not for you, the outcome would have been very different. Kindest Regards, Paul.
arborist
ALL T R EE CA RE Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426.
dentures
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LAND WANTED FOR LEASE 5 – 10 Ha for non-dairy cattle. Excellent lessors’ references. Phone Emma on 0211 956 585
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All service centres will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 26 April. All our libraries will be closed on Sunday 25 April and Monday 26 April. Usual opening hours apply otherwise. We are always here to help when needed though, call 03 543 8400 for assistance in an emergency, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
There are no changes to the rubbish and recycling collections. All our Resource Recovery Centres will be open as normal.
We need your feedback on our 10-Year Plan –consultation closes this Saturday 24 April so now is the time to have your say. The 10-Year Plan is our most important planning tool for the future, setting out what we plan to do over the next decade (2021 – 2031) to nurture our community’s wellbeing, and how we intend to pay for it.
You can find out more at LTP.tasman.govt.nz or at your local service centre or library.
If you still have questions about the 10-Year Plan, join us for an online Zoom session on Thursday 22 April at 7.00 pm, and we will answer your questions. You can send questions though to LTP@tasman.govt.nz, or ask them live during the session. For the Zoom details see tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar.
Sunday 25 April
Motueka: Parade – 6.15 am from the Motueka Bowling Club carpark, Pah Street, Motueka. Service – 6.30 am at the Cenotaph.
Māpua: Parade – 10.45 am starts adjacent to tennis courts. Service – 11.00 am at Māpua RSA Memorial Library, followed by morning tea at the Māpua Hall.
Upper Moutere: Service – 10.00 am at the Domain.
Tasman: Service – 10.00 am at the Memorial.
Riwaka: Laying of Wreath – 9.00 am at the Riwaka Memorial.
Ngatimoti: Laying of wreath and service –10.30 am at the Ngatimoti Memorial.
Māpua's wharf precinct is now set to get even better with an upgrade starting in early May.
The work will improve the look and feel of Ngāio Reserve, which is the area between the Golden Bear Brewery and the wharf. Seating and picnic tables will be added, shrubs and trees planted, a play area included, bike racks installed, and the uneven concreted areas levelled and re-sealed to tie in with existing improvements.
The upgrade has been in the planning since 2017, when the wider Māpua community and local iwi worked with us to create a master plan for the waterfront area prioritising seven of the most important actions to take. The working group gave Ngāio Reserve the highest priority for action. Because the area is a significant archaeological site, a heritage plan is in place and ground disturbance will be kept to a minimum. The work will be carried out in stages to reduce the area closed to the public and minimise disruption for neighbouring businesses.
Our amazing community quilt will soon be hanging up for everyone to see at the Motueka Library – starting from Tuesday 4 May. This extraordinary community project was the result of dozens of local stitchers, from school children to octogenarians, responding to the call to stitch a piece of fabric with a word or image relating to their experience of Level 4 lockdown. Local textile artist Christine McGuigan joined all the pieces together into a gorgeous quilt.
Applicant: Motueka RSA
Event: Anzac Day Parade
Location: Pah Street, Motueka – from number 45 to number 7
Date and time: Sunday 25 April 2021, 6.00 am to 7.30 am
Applicant: Motueka RSA
Event: Anzac Day Parade
Location: School Road, Riwaka – from the intersection with State Highway 60 to Riwaka School
Date and time: Sunday 25 April 2021, 9.00 am to 10.00 am
Applicant: Nelson RSA
Event: Anzac Day Parade
Location: Aranui Road, Māpua – from Higgs Road to the tennis courts
Date and time: Sunday 25 April 2021, 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond. Access to meetings will continue to be available via Zoom video conferencing for those who are unable to attend in person. See tasman.govt.nz/ meetings-calendar for details.
Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit
Friday 23 April, 9.30 am, Nelson City Council, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson. Public forum
Positive Ageing Forum
Monday 3 May, 1.00 pm, Richmond Library, Constance Barnicoat Room, 280 Queen Street, Richmond. Community group
Long Term Plan Hearing
Tuesday 4 May, 9.30 am. Public forum
Last chance to apply for the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund offers help with travel costs for rural sports clubs and rural school teams. The fund is to help young people aged 5 to 19 participate in local sports competitions. Sport NZ fully funds the Rural Travel Fund, which we administer locally on their behalf. This round of funding closes on 30 April 2021. See the funding guidelines and complete an application form at tasman.govt.nz/grants.
By Brendan Alborn
Kahurangi’s division one team secured the John Goodman Challenge Trophy on Saturday courtesy of a hard-fought win over Central in Blenheim.
Although Central scored a try with only a few minutes to run in the game reducing Kahurangi’s lead to two points, Central’s fullback Mitch Smith, who had kicked well up until that point, pushed his conversion attempt to the left of the uprights. Kahurangi defended stoutly to close the game out in the final moments to take the maximum five competition points and to bring the coveted log of wood Mot-side.
Earlier on Friday night the Kahurangi Colts recorded their third victory from as many matches with a win over the Waimea Combined 1st 15 under lights at Riwaka.
Like their senior counterparts, Kahurangi’s win was a slim twopoint margin and carried with it a healthy dose of luck. With the final score a 31 to 29
win the Kahurangi Colts were guilty of giving away too many penalties as they struggled to subdue an extremely committed Waimea side for large chunks of the game.
Led strongly by Hunter Griffith in the forwards and Cameron Griffith in the backs, Kahurangi managed to hang on by their fingernails for the win. With a potential rematch on the cards this coming Friday in Richmond there is plenty of work to do this week.
At their match in Blenheim, the Kahurangi senior side’s supporters outnumbered the fans in attendance for the home team, something that was also a regular occurance for the Hawk’s away matches last season. A good number of supporters had travelled all the way to Lansdowne Park to attend Stein Schreiber’s 100th game. The flying winger repaid their effort with a hat trick of tries including a 60m runaway in the 67th minute of the match to put a break on Central’s
momentum as they clawed their way back into the contest.
Kahurangi had threatened to run away with the match early on scoring three tries in the first ten minutes. Central refused to lie down however and as the game progressed Jim Tavatavanawai was rampant from broken play either breaking through Kahurangi’s chaseline completely or at least providing excellent go-forward ball for his team mates.
Although the intensely physical nature of the match eventually took its toll, the Kahurangi forwards were outstanding both in their set piece and in general play. Qori Gucake arguably outperformed Mako stalwart Quentin MacDonald at hooker. Sam Matenga was as solid as a rock in all aspects as was Thomas Robinson who moved from his preferred position in the second row to cover a last minute injury. The starting second row pairing of Harry Curtis and Kane Mcleod
hunted as a unit as did the loose forward trio. Hardworking openside Will Schmetz spent much of the match cleaning up loose ball with Kahurangi failing, on occasion, to protect their own ball. Experienced player Willis Scott, on his Kahurangi competition debut, was still running hard at the end of the match. Scott’s combination with Kahurangi captain Manu Parkin, who has moved to blind-side, is developing well.
Another player on debut for the Hawks was Dylan Monopoli, drafted into the squad to replace regular halfback Aaron Coe who is out for the season with a shoulder injury. Monopoli distributed crisply and persistently chopped much larger men off at the ankles in a masterclass of half-back defence.
Tristan Griffith, the third player on his Kahurangi debut, chased kicks and worked hard throughout the match, passing well to set up Schreiber’s second try. The centre pair-
ing of Mike Wells and Jan Lammers, playing out of position to cover for his injured brother Vito, worked tirelessly. Wells scored the team’s first try within the first few minutes of the game. First five eighths Willy Havili’s covering defense was outstanding as was his general play. He will however, be disappointed not to have succeeded with more of his shots at goal to make the result more comfortable and perhaps save some supporter’s fingernails.
Utility back Shaquille Rangi was solid from fullback, using his pace well to set up his fellow three-quarters
as well as scoring a try himself.
The Kahurangi senior’s next game is at 3pm this Saturday, 24 April, away to Renwick. The squad welcomes back Luca Inch and Isi Saumaki from their Super Rugby Under 20s duties and also Culainn Stringer who was away at touch nationals for the last match. Front rower Josh Te Hira will also be back from his lastminute injury and should be available for selection.
This will create a number of headscratchers for the Kahurangi selectors who will have the unenviable task
of leaving out some quality and in-form rugby players from the match-day 22.
In other matches, the Abel Tasman AquaTaxi Riwaka division two side recorded a 17 to 28 win over Nelson while the Womens’ side went down to Waimea Old Boys 10 to 29. New World Huia also suffered a loss to Waimea, 49 to 13.
The Riwaka men are away to Waimea Old Boys on Saturday at 1.15pm while the women play at home at the same time against Moutere. Huia will play Valley Stags in Murchison, also at 1.15pm.
