The Guardian - 21 July 2021

Connecting youth with nature

Tasman School’s Sophie Schrider, Zayla Dubbelman and Lani Erickson during a Nature Connection programme – Mini Environmental Adventures, at Whenua Iti Outdoors (WIO). During this programme students go on a journey of discovery, fostering a connection to nature through a series of fun activities and games.

Fundraising movie for Fresh FM

Fresh FM is the next non-profit organisation to benefit from the combined generosity of The Gecko Theatre and luxury Marahau accommodation, The Kite.

Each month fundraising screenings are held with The Kite matching the amount raised by The Gecko.

In addition Gecko manager Ted Basdevant has been running a silent art auction in The Gecko’s foyer, with all profits to go to Fresh FM.

Fresh FM is the only community access radio station in the region, producing content made by, for and about people in the Nelson Tasman region. Their vision is that Fresh FM should reflect the aspirations, creativity, experiences, stories and music of the people who live in the region covering the top of the South

Island, and through their broadcast frequencies and on-line services, share those things with the world.

This month’s film is ’20 Feet from Stardom’, a fantastic documentary that examines the important role of back-

up singers in popular music. Relatively uncelebrated, these performers’ voices are often those providing the hooks we find ourselves singing along to, walking a fine line between displaying their talent and

upstaging the stars they sing with. As well as the backup singers themselves, 20 Feet from Stardom features interviews with Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Stevie Wonder and other industry folk.

20 Feet of Stardom is this month’s fundraising movie at The Gecko.

20 Feet From Stardom Gecko Theatre

Monday, 26 July at 6.30pm Tickets $16 and can be booked by emailing gecko. theatre@xtra.co.nz

MPs Damian O’Connor and David Parker with Motueka’s Weka Peckers Recycling Centre team of Ricarda Scherschel, Merv Hall and their daughter Deanndra on Thursday, 15 July.

Merv says he was “amazed and stoked” David Parker took their invitation to visit seriously.

“We all walked around the site. Our plan is to increase the effectiveness of our business to divert waste from landfill,” says Merv.

The MPs paid the Weka Peckers team a number of compliments as they reiterated the government’s commitment to phase out problem plastics and some single-use plastics by July 2025, if not sooner.

Extensive flood damage after weekend’s intense rain

The Motueka river at 2.30pm on Saturday afternoon.

The deluge that swept the Nelson Tasman, Marlborough and West Coast regions over the weekend caused widespread devastation and flooding and

as the water recedes the costs continue to mount.

Numerous roads were closed due to slips and surface flooding and a number of homes

evacuated.

While many of the roads are now reopen Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Journey Manager Tresca Forrester reminds everyone

driving in the region to take extra care and be aware that they are likely to encounter potholes, surface water and possibly debris on some reopened roads, with

many operating with lane restrictions or under temporary lower speed limits.

“With the massive rainfall we’ve just experienced, many areas will also remain

highly susceptible to slips, or to further flooding if the rain returns. Please continue to keep safe and take extra care out on the roads.”

People are remind-

ed that all flood waters should be treated as contaminated and that they need to stay out of coastal waters and rivers due to debris and possible contamination.

Repatriating your Super Fund

By Kathryn Alborough

Oh, the things you gained when you worked abroad.

A deeper and wider world view. A propensity to slow your words and lengthen your vowels, to be seamlessly understood.

The complete Cold Chisel back catalogue. There were also some things that you left behind.

Your umbrella, abandoned on the Tube, when you got distracted by that message and almost missed your stop.

A little scrap of your dignity, on the dancefloor in that nightclub in Darling Harbour (don’t worry – no more shall be said).

Your fondness for bush turkeys and squirrels.

During your time in the big wide world, there’s one more thing that you gained and then left behind. Something far more useful than being word-perfect to Khe Sanh.

I’m referring to your retirement fund. Be it your Aussie Super or your UK Pension, it often makes more sense to bring them home to the gentle embrace of your New Zealand Kiwisaver fund or a suitable investment scheme.

Kathryn Alborough of Castle Trust Financial Planning points out that the problem with having your superannuation off site is that it is also out of mind.

“If it’s here in New Zealand, you have

control over it, so that you’re investing it in a way that makes sense for you at your current stage of life,” she says.

“It’s much easier to factor it into your longterm financial planning.”

Money left languishing in Australia can eventually end up with the Australian Taxation Office, which means that it is harder to track down and transfer out and will also be gaining no value – not even inflation - as it is no longer invested in anything.

Your UK pension, on the other hand, remains invested, but with every year that passes, a higher level of tax is applied when you do eventually move that money home.

“If you’re going to transfer it, the sooner the better,” Kathryn summarises. The next important step, she says, is “making sure it’s invested well”.

“Your strategy beyond that is going to depend on several factors – your stage of life, your current investments, your other financial commitments and goals. There are several things to balance. It’s useful to get some professional guidance to help you make the best personalised plan.”

For advice and assistance with your superannuation transfer, and your subsequent investment strategy afterwards, call in and chat with the experts at Castle Trust Financial Planning, on Motueka’s High Street.

Kathryn Alborough

Once border restrictions ease which band would you most like to see tour?

Clocks

Kids learn “People Safety Skills’

Kids enjoy a workshop held recently in response to strangers approaching children in our area.

Empowerment Trust, on Wednesday, 14 July, ran two Kidpower programmes for children aged 7-12 years. This was in response to recent incidents in both Motueka and Mapua involving strangers approaching children.

The workshop focused on building self-esteem and selfconfidence through practice covering skills such as Awareness

– Boundary setting –Creating safety plans, along with some emergency self-defence!

Maree O’Donnell, Senior Facilitator says of the day, “We had a fantastic day with all of the children. They were notably great at taking charge of tricky challenges. They all took on board the importance of being aware of what’s going on around you and of moving out of reach

when you are not sure of someone. They did a fabulous job of setting strong boundaries and of going to help.”

National Executive Director, Fiona Bryan, says “we aim to teach skills to help kids be safe, be confident, and have happy, strong relationships. All our programmes focus on what people can do and comes from a positive focus without scaring”. Kidpower’s

social-emotional safety skills help to protect young people from many types of harm and equip them with strategies for a lifetime of safer, more positive experiences with people everywhere they go – online and off.

The Empowerment Trust, (previously Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower Trust) is a registered charity, affiliated with Kidpower International. Their

mission is to teach people of all ages and abilities how to use their own power to stay safe, seek support for themselves and others, and believe in themselves.

If you are interested in attending a programme or finding out more email us at safeNZ@empowermenttrust.nz or call 0800 KID POW.

Cam Twigley Egmont Village “I’d love to see AC/DC come back.”

Eon Jacobsen Mangakino “I’d like to see Bon Jovi.”

Judi Jacobsen Mangakino “Cold Play, I love their music.”

Philip Steven Nelson “Queen, I’ve always liked them.”

Renowned Art Show a resounding success

Local landscape artist Tracy Watson was among the artists exhibiting at this year’s NZ Art Show which was record-breaking showing an unprecedented demand for NZ art.

Thousands of artists vie for the opportunity to be included in the show, selection for it alone is a huge achievement, and for Tracy, her second time at the show, this year’s was “very successful”.

Exhibiting 16 paintings, Tracy sold 13

onsite with the other three on hold.

“It was a great result, I’m pretty happy and really excited by it.”

The show generated a record-breaking $2.1m over the three show days, surpassing all expectations. More than 10,000 art lovers attended the show held over Queen’s Birthday weekend in Wellington with more than 2000 artworks finding new homes.

“The public know that the NZ Art Show is the most significant

show of its kind and the demand to attend this year was at an alltime high. 2021 was a year of celebration and it proved to us how important the NZ Art Show is for Wellington and for the NZ arts community,” says Carla Russell, executive director of the NZ Art Show.

“The show was a real success, it’s been a bumper year for art which many are putting down to people not travelling and spending money

on art instead,” says Tracy.

Nelson’s Red Art Gallery is hosting a ‘mountains’ exhibition next month which will feature some of Tracy’s work and she says preparing for that has been “so good and so much fun”.

Soon though Tracy will turn her attention to the Dunedin Art Show in November where she hopes to exhibit around 20 paintings. “I just love painting. You live and breathe it.”

Nelmac acknowledges 25-year milestone and future vision with whole new look

Nelmac has underlined its future vision and strategic purpose, reflected visually by a new brand logo and website, as the business celebrates more than 25 years of serving the community and environment.

Established in 1995, Nelmac – a Council-Controlled Organisation (CCTO) – has been providing environmental infrastructure solutions for civic and commercial clients in the top of the South for more than 25 years, and is now delivering environmental guardianship nationally.

“This is a special time to re-present Nelmac to the community, reflecting the depth and breadth of what we do now and how our organisation has grown through the years,” says CEO Jane Sheard. “The new brand and website reflect a reset of who Nelmac is and how we do things. We are proud of the work we do to provide career paths and career continuity for our people, improving job satisfaction and helping employees to enjoy their lives both inside and outside of the workplace.” A key new appointment supports this. This is the first week for the new Nelmac People and Health and Safety Leader, Paul Schnell. “This key position has been vacant for a period of time and I am delighted to welcome such an experienced human resources professional to the senior management team,” says Jane.

Nelmac provides an array of core services for local communities across four divisions – Greenspaces, Conservation, Water and Commercial.

“We have a wonderful team of more than 270 professional conservation rangers, ecologists, horticulturalists, designers, project and operations managers, and project implementation staff,” says Jane. “We want to celebrate and showcase their expertise and on-theground experience and share our passion for the environment. Accordingly, the new website has much more focus on our people and the jobs they do. It’s much more visual and has many more photos and case studies that share the work we actually do and the journey we’ve taken over the past two years to get to where we are now.”

Nelmac’s commitment to kaitiakitanga, a culture of guardianship, and its deepseated social and environmental priorities underpin the new brand, says Jane. “This is expressed in the choice of the name

Kumanu for our environmental division.

Kumanu is to cherish and to nurture, and we live this through applying this philosophy to our people, our community and our environment.

“Whether we’re building tracks and trails for Kiwis to get amongst it, or assisting government to achieve its nationwide biosecurity targets, we’re very aware of our responsibility to deliver outcomes in a wider ecological context,” says Jane.

Local artist Tracy Watson with some of her 16 pieces exhibited at the NZ Art Show.

Nelmac CEO Jane Sheard.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

- Motueka Library - 12 Pah Street - Phone 03 528 1047 -

Flint & Fern by Gideon - Book launch

Thursday 29 July, 1.30-2.30pm

A novel set a hundred years into the future. Entertaining & thought provoking. Books for sale $29.99

Winter Booksale

Bargains galore.

Fantastical Fairy Tales Holiday programme

22 July Storytime & Craft, 10am-11am, for ages 4+

Scavenger Hunt, for 5-12 year olds

Sensory Space for Adults and Caregivers

Friday 23 July, 4-5pm

A calming, inclusive sensory time for the Special Needs community.

Writing an effective CV

Wednesday 11 August, 10-am-12pm

Learn how to use digital tools to help you prepare for employment. Learn what to put into your CV and how to format it so that it appeals to employers.

Winter Bingo for Teens

10 July – 28 August, for 12-18 year olds

Pick up your entry form or go online tasmanlibraries.govt.nz

Community Seed & Plant Swap

Tuesday 3 August, 6pm-7pm

Bring along your spare seeds & plants & swap with others. Featuring a talk from local organic gardener Miles Gwynne

Winners of Top of the South Tourism Quiz

Safe disposal of batteries urged after fire

A fire at the Takaka Resource Recovery Centre has prompted a reminder about the need for people to carefully consider how they dispose of batteries from electronic appliances.

A blaze broke out in a refuse compaction

container on Monday, 5 July while it was being filled prior to transportation to landfill. The incident sparked a full emergency response with fire crews from Takaka responding, and because the fire involved waste products the specialist

Hazardous Materials Unit was called in from Nelson.

Heavy machinery was used to pull burning material from the container so fire fighters could get to the seat of the blaze and fully extinguish it.

The fire forced the

closure of the centre for several hours.

While the cause of the fire could not be determined, it is suspected it was caused by discarded batteries from electronic equipment or a cellphone.

Lithium-ion batteries supply power to

many kinds of devices, including smart phones, laptops, e-bikes, scooters, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even cars but if they are not disposed of correctly, they can overheat, catch fire, or explode.

Tasman District

Council Stormwater and Waste Management Team Leader David Stephenson says dumping old batteries is an increasing problem across the region.

He says all Tasman Resource Recovery

Centres are equipped to receive batteries for correct disposal, while old cellphones can be returned to retailers. David says it is vital that people think about how they get rid of electronic waste and keep batteries out of bins.

Congratulations to Natalie Woolfe, Billie Smith, Bella Shand, Leila Collin, Hannah Mangnall and Shaar Walker who were Regional Winners of the Top of the South Tourism Quiz Competition held at Nelson College. Motueka High School teams were placed 1st and 2nd on the night.

30 members of the Motueka 50+ walking group attended a 1st Aid refresher course recently, targeted to address the sort of incidents that could occur on one of their weekly walks.

The course was led by Danny Fowler (seated, centre) of locally based Medcare First Aid who has the knack of imparting his considerable knowledge and expertise in this field in a light-hearted, humorous but importantly memorable way, giving attendees of the two classes an enjoyable and valuable lesson in how to look after themselves and walking companions should the need arise. For more information about the group go to www.motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz

Youth hub to be established in Motueka

In a bid to create a central gateway and information point for our town’s youth the Motueka 2030 Group applied for and received a “significant” grant that will assist the young people of Motueka.

“Our vision with this grant is to create and manage a physical and virtual hub for the young people of our community aged 16-25, who in our new Covid-19 world have become most disconnected and most at risk, yet have some of the highest need,” say the Group. “Many in this demographic feel particularly derailed by Covid-19 as plans and dreams became physically unattainable and eventually lost relevance. We know that through strengthening connections and access for this group we will build more resilience.”

The Group’s next steps include securing a suitable venue and staff and establishing partnerships with other groups and organisations who are working with and for the youth of Motueka.

“A common frustration is that there is no central gateway, or even central information point. This leads to fragmentation, duplication, and worst of all, failure to reach those who need it most. This is particularly so for young people, the focus group of this grant, as

they simply don’t know what supports are out there for them, or even where to begin looking for supports. In many cases they feel that they are between the cracks of the systems of support which they see others able to access.”

The Group cites the importance of connectedness between individuals but also between agencies. Motueka has a range of services, agencies and organisations dedicated to meeting the needs and building capacity of our people.

“The experience in the time of Covid-19 shows that for many people, and especially for our rangatahi, it can be more difficult to form and maintain these important connections. It is more challenging to make sure that those who need access to services and supports are actually getting them.”

The Motueka 2030 group is keen to please hear from any groups or individuals so they can create the best model and support as many people as possible.

Please contact any of the Motueka 2030 members, Trindi Walker, Ann Martin, Linda Glew, Joni Tomsett, Maluz Moreno or John Prestidge if this initiative could help you or if you think there is a way you could work together.

Motueka Quilting Connection’s meeting on Wednesday, 7 July.

Left: Heather Olds and Margaret Birchfield.

Right: Irene Bisley and Libby Bibby.

Left: Judy Drummond, Margaret Murray and Karen Taylor.

Right: Yvonne Fraser and Rose Rodgers.

Rose Webster, Helen Hodgkinson, Val Reeve, Karen Price and Joan Mytton (front).

Author of epic fantasy series at Motueka Library next week

The Motueka Library is hosting author, Gideon, next Thursday, 29 July from 1.30-2.30pm to speak about his new book ‘Flint & Fern: The Karma of the Condor’.

Set a hundred years into the future, almost unrecognisable to us, this is the first story in an epic fantasy series that follows the adventures and learning of a group of young people. The story aims to be entertaining yet thought provoking, hoping to strike a chord with teenagers who are often out of sync with current adult thinking.

Gideon says the aim of his books is to assist and inspire teenagers to visualise a positive future. In essence, it is utopian rather than dystopian. Alongside the narrative, different concepts are introduced. Based on a holistic world view, the series explores topics such as how a planet of peace will function; the relationship between ownership and custodianship;

what the relationship is between values, intentions and actions; precepts of cooperation and collaboration, governance versus rulership; and related issues such as the balance between masculine and feminine. The book is interwoven with strands of futuristic wisdom and ancient knowledge.

Already receiving rave reviews, Rozemarije de Ronde says she recommends

the book as “a contribution to bring valuable ancient wisdom back to support our world and health”.

“If you could shape the ideal world, not only for you but for all people and all living things, how would it look? This book is for everyone who feels alien in the fast-moving world we live in today, for ‘light workers’ and ‘light children’ and anyone else who is highly-sensitive

Massey Professor Visits Kaiteriteri Little Blue Penguins

Our local little blue penguins had a visit recently by Professor John Cockrem from Massey University.

Professor Cockrem is a renowned expert in little blues, with specific interest in the impacts of the environment on their well- being.

and dreaming of a world where we connect through harmony and love,” says Rozemarije.

Apart from the futuristic subject matter, the story is one of the very first novels in the world printed on stone paper.

‘When I wrote it, I had no idea it would be produced in stone. I’m very happy with how it’s come out, they’ve done a fantastic job,” says Gideon.

Professor Cockrem spent time surveying local beach habitat and checking some nest boxes for occupation. It was the start of the breeding season and so there were signs of penguins coming ashore to begin the annual cycle of nesting building before laying eggs.

Each pair will typically lay two eggs which will take 36 days to incubate. The chicks are fully grown at eight weeks when they fledge.

It takes both adults to raise two chicks and during

this time they are particularly vulnerable while onshore doing their nest duties.

“Despite being well hidden in their burrows, dogs can easily pick up their scent and disturb them so it is very impor-

tant for owners to keep their dogs on a lead when walking the beach and dune areas,” says Professor Cockrem. The breeding season runs from now until November/ December.

Gideon will speak at the Motueka Library about his first book in an epic fantasy series.

Professor John Cockrem from Massey University surveys Little Kaiteriteri beach habitat for little blue penguins.

Mid-July flood in photos from around the region

Being Mindful with Your Money

Over thirty people braved the cold in Mapua to hear Barry Coates, Founder and CEO of Mindful Money, talk about ethical investing - Making Money a Force for Good. Many people may think they don’t need to worry about where their savings are being invested as they may have no savings anyway. But in reality every individual who has a KiwiSaver account has savings, and can make an informed choice about where those funds are invested.

Barry has come from a background of working with World Wildlife Fund UK and being part of the British delegation as a NGO observer at the 1992 Earth Summit Conference in Rio de Janeiro. He cites this time as being really important to him:

“…it was a formative time, a period when environmental issues, development issues, human need, ecological integrity came together in a way that they hadn’t before… when developing countries were saying ‘we can’t deal with the environment unless we have some help’, and the UN Framework Convention on

Climate Change and the Convention on Biological Diversity were signed,” Barry said.

Barry went onto to work for OxFam NZ for a decade, primarily in the Pacific, and worked at Auckland University Business School setting up the Sustainability program. He received the Sustainability award from Sustainability Business Network and has been active on trade policy for many years.

After his year in parliament as a Greens Party MP (2016 – 17), Barry decided to set up an initiative on ethical investing:

“There’d been an ethical investment movement for years but it had never really taken off into the mainstream, like it’s time hadn’t yet come… My idea on setting up Mindful Money was to say can we push this into the mainstream and make it popular here while still including a kind of repudiation of green washing and the lack of integrity that is often present.”

Mindful Money, a programme of Sustainable Initiatives Aotearoa - a registered charity, is set up to empower New

Zealanders to be responsible for how they invest their savings. The website provides objective information and research about KiwiSaver funds and other investment funds so people can know where their money is being invested.

A survey conducted in 2018 showed that most New Zealanders expected that their KiwiSaver funds would be managed responsibly and ethically.

The survey identified barriers to responsible investing – lack of objective information, not enough time to research and compare the options, and the lack of credibility for ethical claims:

“Financial advisors will tell you about the returns you’ll get from an investment but won’t tell you about the impacts of your decisions on ecosystems or on people,” said Barry.

The Mindful Money site is user-friendly. It has a Fund Checker that shows in what your KiwiSaver or Investment Fund invest, and a Fund Finder to choose the funds that match your values. It gives an independent comparison of your options for

investing. A company is considered active in an investment sector (such as gambling or weapons) if at least 10% of the company’s revenues come from that sector. Mindful Money’s approach is to find the best match for the criteria of the investor, it is not about identifying the best or worst funds. Their methodology can be seen on their site.

Mindful Money doesn’t own or manage funds and doesn’t directly invest your money. It earns fees from the funds when investors use the platform to invest in those funds. The service is free to use and as a registered charity taxdeductable donations can be made to continue the campaign for responsible investment.

As Barry stressed, “Of course the way you invest has consequences. We need to take notice of the impact of our financial decisions, the impacts our financial decisions have on sustainability …”

Mindful Money is a member of Sustainable Business Network and the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia

Richmond Transport Programme Business Case

Addressing transport issues in Richmond over the next 30 years

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and the Tasman District Council are working together to look at ways to improve transport issues in rapidly growing Richmond, by making it a safer and more reliable place to travel around and through. We’re asking for your feedback on an emerging staged programme that looks to address Richmond’s transport issues both now and into the future.

Have your say

Your feedback will help us understand your needs and if you think we have appropriately considered the transport needs for Richmond.

Here’s how to get involved:

Share your feedback online at nzta.govt.nz/richmondpbc Feedback closes 13 August 2021.

Attend a pop-in community event:

Motueka Quilting Connection members

Margaret Murray and Sharon Kennedy at the group’s annual show this year, in front of Margaret’s quilt ‘My Avalon’.

Thursday 29 July, 4pm–8pm Waimea College

Saturday 31 July, 9am–2pm Richmond Mall

Tuesday 3 August, 9:30am–4pm Richmond Library

Saturday 7 August, 9am–2pm Connings Food Market

www.nzta.govt.nz/richmondpbc richmondpbc@nzta.govt.nz

Barry Coates.

Revitalisation is always on the menu

Considered to be one of the most influential figures in the history of medicine and healing, Hippocrates was ahead of his time when, around the year 400 B.C he advised people to prevent and treat diseases first and foremost by eating a nutrient-dense diet. Krishna Chef Adam Wareing (known by his friends and customers to as Antar) of Revite Café in the Arcadia Arcade located on High Street, Motueka was so inspired by this ethos that it led him to revitalise both the café and menu.

Many traditional systems of healing which have been practiced throughout history have taught for thousands of years that food is medicine and a healthy diet is a powerful tool for protecting one’s health.

During last year’s lock down a number of us set about making changes in our lifestyles. Adam, inspired by Hippocrates way of thinking as wells as his own training in ayurvedic cooking, set about exploring how to create fresher, healthier dishes.

Even though vegetarian food is often touted as a healthy option, some vegetarian dishes are actually laden with a surprising amount of fat and sugar. Adam wanted his food to be full of flavour rather than fat and to revitalise people both physically and mentally.

“Spice is a medicine in itself,” explains Adam who is a wealth of knowledge on flavoursome vegetarian fare. His clever use of flavour keeps hungry locals coming back for more of his gastronomic delights.

“I won’t serve anything that I wouldn’t eat myself,” he firmly says with a smile.

Judging from the variety of temptations on offer it’s no wonder Revite is so popular. In fact last year they were awarded a certificate for the “Best Takeaway Food in Motueka” by the www.restaurantguru.com

Being healthy means putting the right fuel into your body and having your internal engine run smoothly. Every meal that you consume influences the way that you feel one way or another so the more nutritious foods you choose, the healthier you will be. Whole foods act as medicine to heal and protect your body and give the immune system a break from dealing with toxins, preservatives, additives and chemicals that are included in so many of today’s processed foods.

Adam Wareing of Revite Café and Wholefoods, revitalising our people and our palates.

Being healthy means putting the right fuel into your body and having your internal engine run smoothly. Every meal that you consume influences the way that you feel one way or another so the more nutritious foods you choose, the healthier you will be. Whole foods act as medicine to heal and protect your body and give the immune system a break from dealing with toxins, preservatives, additives and chemicals that are included in so many of today’s processed foods.

At Revite Café and Wholefoods, Adam and his team also give customers the opportunity to create their own healthy dishes. Yes, Revite is more than a café, it is also a destination where you can purchase whole food ingredients to generate your own epicurean temptations. Alongside standard whole food items such as organic nuts, dried fruit and pulses you’ll also find a few more obscure choices such as banana flour and vegan meats. For those of us who are unable to consume dairy or gluten you’ll find plenty of ingredients that you can enjoy.

A small selection of some of the wonderful products you can find at Revite Café and Wholefoods

credit to his hard working team. For those who prefer to unwind outside, a sun drenched courtyard setting awaits.

Revite Café is probably most well-known for the best value lunch in town, their lunchtime combo specials are fantastic value for money. No wonder there are so many smiling faces at the café, including team member Lucia whose vibrant energy is contagious.

Have you seen the cakes in the cabinet? Wow! The team at Revite Café like to make use of the abundance of seasonal ingredients on our doorstep, what will they create next?

Next time you are looking for a bite to eat, wholefood ingredients or a destination that’s a little bit different, come and visit Adam and the team at Revite Café and Wholefoods and discover why this café is one of Motueka’s best kept secrets. You’ll find them in the Arcadia Arcade at 265 High St, Motueka and there’s plenty of parking.

Adam will be celebrating his first year managing the well-established café on 28 July 2021. Keep up to date with all their specials, wholefood ingredients and latest news on their website www.revite.nz or via facebook www.facebook.com/revitecafemotueka and instagram www.instagram.com/revitecafe

Revite Café and Wholefoods 265 High St, Motueka Winter Hours

Weekdays 10am – 5.30 pm Weekends 10am – 4pm

Adam has a number of skills under his belt including a love of apiculture; he cares for a number of local bees who reward him with the most delicious honey. You might have noticed a bee in the Revite logo, which symbolises not only the importance of bees in Adam’s life, but also the importance of such an amazing insect in our environment. Should you be looking for a jar of honey, make a stop at Revite Café and pick up a jar or two of Adam’s honey. Unlike some beekeeping operations, Adam does not feed the bees he keeps with sugar, so you can be sure of top quality honey.

“I want to help people to feel revived by not only the food we generate but also by the relaxing environment we’ve created at Revite Café” says Adam.

The warm welcoming atmosphere in this popular café and down to earth friendly vibe adds weight to Adam’s vision and is a

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Lucia preparing a takeaway meal

When he’s not in the kitchen, Adam makes the most of family time and bee keeping!

The ITM Riwaka Hunting and Fishing Competition is one of the biggest in the country and this year it looks to be even bigger than ever. In the world of Covid, it may even be the largest hunting and fishing competition on the planet for 2021! This legendary event is a calendar favourite for hunters, fishers and spectators. It’s the ultimate in family entertainment as well as a way to show the youngsters where their food comes from. One doesn’t have to hunt or fish to enjoy the event; there will be a charity fish auction on Saturday ensuring you won’t even have to wet a line to take home an impressive snapper or kingfish! Entry forms will be available from 26 July 2021 at registered locations. Read on to find out more about one of our regions favourite events.

Fun with family and friends, together with the enjoyment of catching a trophy animal in the bush or a breathtaking marine specimen on the water, will be the number one priority for those entering the ITM Riwaka Hunting and Fishing Competition. The competition officially launches at 12.01am on Thursday, 5th August 2021. And yes, there are many prizes and rewards up for grabs. In fact organisers have revealed that thanks to all the generous sponsors it will be the biggest prize pool they have ever had!

Some of the incredible spot and category prizes to be won include a rifle, flat deck alloy dog box for the ute, a handheld thermal monocular and Makita fridge/freezer’s. And that’s just for starters! Every entry is eligible for a spot prize and if last year’s spot prizes are any indication, there will be a bevy of happy faces at the competition.

Prizes are presented to those who have caught deer, pigs and fish. In the hunting and fishing subcategories,

there are a number of other prizes on offer too; including the best stag head and pig tusks, and the heaviest crayfish. Numerous junior prizes are also up for grabs including 1st and 2nd placings, averages and more.

The competition rules are simple: all participants must be registered by the evening of Wednesday, 4th August 2021. Then from midnight on Thursday morning, with rifles and rods at the ready, it’s game on.

There is no restriction on distance in relation to where you choose to go - just as long as you are registered by Wednesday evening and back at the Riwaka Rugby Club for the prize-giving on Saturday 7th August from 12pm – 2pm to weigh in your catch. The rest of the competition rules can be found on the entry form as well as the Riwaka Hunting and Fishing Club’s social media.

Every hunter and fisher has their favourite spot and most will have plotted their course in advance - not that they’d tell anyone the exact location!

Grab the kids and enjoy some family fun and let them experience pig carrying, possum throwing and rod casting competitions. Matt Watson from the ITM Fishing Show will be there sharing his tips and tricks. You’ll discover a fish auction on site and Kelly Country will be carrying out a demonstration that you won’t want to miss.

Rumbling tummies can be satisfied by the selection of food on offer including pulled pork sandwiches, hot chips, sausages, whitebait and steaming cups of coffee among other choices. This year’s ITM Riwaka Hunting and Fishing Competition is shaping up to be a phenomenal event.

Special Guest - Matt Watson from the ITM Fishing Show Entry Information

Matt Watson, host of the ITM Fishing Show has taken his uniquely kiwi style of fishing all over the globe, from kayak fishing in the outer reaches of the Tahitian Islands, pioneering new grounds off the little known West African Island of Principe to chasing exotic species such as roosterfish in Costa Rica. Matt even made headlines the world over when he leapt out of a helicopter to wrestle a marlin!

On Saturday 7th August the ITM Fishing Show host will be at the Riwaka Rugby Club Rooms supporting the ITM Riwaka Hunting and Fishing Competition. Matt Watson is a courageous and respected New Zealand television fishing personality, who is passionate about our oceans, the preservation of New Zealand fish stocks and demonstrating sustainable practices. He is a whole lot of fun and a wealth of knowledge.

The Riwaka Hunting and Fishing Club are thrilled to have him on board for what promises to be their biggest competition ever. There will be many local fisher looking forward to meeting this New Zealand fishing legend and learning some fishing tips and tricks from one of New Zealand’s best fisher’s.

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Pick up an entry form for the ITM Riwaka Hunting and Fishing Competition from 26 of July 2021 at one of the locations listed below:

• ITM Motueka, Takaka and Richmond

• Kelly Country Brightwater

• Coppins Outdoors Motueka

There’s a small entry fee of $40 for adults or $10 for juniors.

ITM will accept eftpos for entries but Kelly Country and Coppins prefer to take cash. Entries close at the end of business on Wednesday 4 August 2021.

You can find all the details about entry information and competition rules via the Riwaka Hunting and Fishing Club facebook page. facebook.com/riwakahuntingandfishingclub

If you have any questions please get in touch via email

riwakahuntingclub@gmail.com

Please support all of the generous local sponsors who help make this iconic event possible.

Advice for hunters

If you’ve have a permit to hunt on public conservation land, there are many places to go and plenty of different species to hunt.

The Department of Conservation (DOC) provides a handy map on their website which also lists any alerts in the area that hunters should be aware of, you can access it via the link below.

www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/things-to-do/ hunting

A young Neil Jackson (right) hunting in the 1960’s

There have been no recent droppings of pesticides in our region. The link below provides information and maps about pesticide drops across New Zealand. www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/pesticide-summaries

Do make sure you dress for the elements. Many hunters are well aware of how quickly conditions can change especially at this time of year.

Most importantly let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return.

Do ensure you are adequately prepared with supplies, including a first aid kit, torch, survival blanket and snacks among other items.

Be smart and hire a locator beacon. Locator beacons cost just $20 to hire for the weekend or $30 for a seven day hire and could save your life. You can hire locator beacons at a number of places around the region including Motueka Isite and DOC. Explore the link below to find out where else you can hire one of these life saving devices. www.nelsonarealocatorbeacontrust.org.nz

Deer Hunting Tips

• Feeding activity tends to be greatest in the early morning and late afternoon. Plan your hunt accordingly.

• Red deer have a sharp sense of smell, eyesight and hearing. Hunt into the wind as quietly as possible and take advantage of available cover.

If you are hunting on public land, each person in a hunting party needs a separate permit, whether you’re hunting with a firearm, bow or knife. Hunting after dark and spotlighting is illegal on conservation land.

If you’re hunting with a gun, you need a valid New Zealand firearms licence. If you do not have one, you can only hunt with a gun if you’re with someone who does have a licence.

You have to be sharing the gun, and they need to stay within arm’s reach of you while you’re using it.

• Deer react quickly to movement. When bush stalking carry your rifle as opposed to having it slung over your shoulder, to keep movement to a minimum when lining up a shot.

• Red deer often stay within forest cover for much of the day. Stalk carefully along mid-valley terraces and gully heads where feed is abundant.

• In windy weather, deer will seek sheltered areas and will keep sheltering in heavy rain, whilst during light drizzle, overcast weather feeding can occur all hours of the day.

Riwaka Hunting and Fishing Club would like to thank all of this year’s competition sponsors for their support.

Without sponsors events like this do not happen. Please support the sponsors who support this competition.

They are all legends!

Hunting with dogs

Pig hunting with dogs is probably the most common method throughout New Zealand and hunters using dogs should be aware of the following.

• If taking dogs onto public conservation land this needs to be recorded on the hunting permit.

• In some areas, dogs are not permitted.

• heck that the intended hunting area hasn t recently had pesticides applied.

• For many areas where there are ground nesting birds, bird aversion training for dogs is mandatory with proof of training required.

• very effort should be made to recover lost dogs and informing local landowners or D may help.

• o comply with animal welfare requirements, pigs at the bail should be dispatched as quickly and humanly as possible.

Fishing Tips

• nderstand the conditions. Whether you fish from the beach, the rocks or a boat, the conditions on the day will impact hugely on your ability to catch fish, as well as your safety.

• earn a little about your quarry before you decide on a fishing spot. While casting a line into the middle of

nowhere in the hope of catching something can work, it usually doesn t. Research the appropriate techniques and tackle to catch the fish you re seeking.

• se the right hooks. mall hooks will straighten on heavy drag settings and likewise, big hooks can be hard to set on very light line. If the point and barb aren t clear of the bait you re limiting your ability to sink the hook into the fish. harp hooks make a world of difference too.

• line left lying in a heap on the bottom is asking for trouble, keep your fishing line tight.

• eep your rod bent. When you ve managed to hook up, you re inviting the fish to swim away if you let the pressure off. ahawai in particular, are often lost at the boat because the angler lets the rod straighten out and the fish shakes its head, throwing the hook from its mouth.

he success of the I Riwaka unting and Fishing ompetition is largely due to the pas sion and commitment of Riwaka unting and Fishing lub members. hey are all outdoorsy people, and welcome like minded fish and game veterans as well as newcom ers to oin in this year s competition.

Find out more via social media www.facebook.com/ riwakahuntingandfishingclub

Proud sponsor of the Riwaka Hunting & Fishing Competition

Lower Moutere Hot Shots awarded ANZ netball grant

The Lower Moutere Hot Shots can step onto the court with confidence this season after being awarded an ANZ Netball Grant. ANZ gives netball clubs and teams throughout Aotearoa a chance to apply for a grant to help them advance their training and put their best foot forward on game day.

The Year 3-4 Lower Moutere School Hot Shots were awarded a brand new training kit including match balls, bibs, spot markers, a gear bag and everything they’ll need to get stuck into training.

Coach Sara Soper applied for the grant because the Hot Shots were always the last to get a look in when it came to netball gear.

With four year groups above them, the team had been making do with handme-downs. Sara says, “I scrounged from wherever I could to get things. All the money is spent at the higher levels, and it doesn’t often trickle down to the young ones. Everything is second hand and borrowed. It’s tough when the bibs are raggedy, or the balls are rough.”

Sara says this gear is key to capturing the players’ love for the game and getting them excited about playing for seasons to come.

She says, “you want them to enjoy it otherwise they give up. The second you have a season stuck on the bench, then you lose these talented kids. Grants like this encourage parents to put in the time to get the kids to the games too.”

As a coach, Sara is really excited to introduce the new gear to the kids. “It limits what you can do when you don’t have the resources. Even having proper cones broadens the number of different drills you can do.”

Not having the right gear not only means a struggle for the players. As one of the many volunteers who keeps community netball afloat, Sara says it’s a struggle for them too. “It’s nice for us too because it’s all very well to whip out and buy some cones but you end up spending a fortune in volunteer roles.”

As for the Hot Shots’

goals for the season, it’s all about getting the kids involved and giving the game a try. This Lower Moutere Team has combined with smaller schools around the region who didn’t have enough players to make up a team, and Sara says this is a recipe for building a stronger community. She says, “some of the kids make lifelong friendships at that age. For us it’s about learning the game and ending the season with big smiles.”

After Covid-19 benched netball last year, many families faced financial pressure and kids risked missing out on the chance to play their beloved sport.

This new gear will lighten the fundraising load and allow coaches, players, umpires and volunteers to focus on what’s happening on the court.

ANZ is helping Tasman netballers lift their game with grants like new training gear, uniforms or whatever they need to help them achieve their aspirations as a team.

ANZ Head of Sponsorship Sue

McGregor says, “we’re proud to be supporting netball from grassroots teams in the Tasman right up to the ANZ Premiership and

Silver Ferns. It’s local teams such as the Hot Shots that introduce our youngsters to netball and nurture their love for the game into

the passion we see in our elite players today. We hope this grant helps keep the passion for netball alive in the community for

Above: Lower Moutere’s year 3 and 4 netball team, Hot Shots, show off the gear received through an ANZ grant.

many seasons to come.”

To apply for an ANZ Netball Grant visit ANZcourtside. co.nz

Committed coaches help football thrive in Motueka

Behind the scenes of the Motueka AFC Football teams are some very dedicated coaches. These people commit to a life of football for themselves, their families and the families of each player in their team(s). Countless hours are spent organising practice sessions, coaching at practices, setting the team up for Saturday games, lugging balls, practice gear and player of the day certificates everywhere the team goes and all of this around their own football and family commitments. Not only are they involved with the game side of football, but also many of the hard work behind the scenes of Motueka AFC.

Paul Blackham is the coach of the ITM Men’s 1st division football team and the 15-17th division Vipers youth team. This means that along with running the 2B Insect Repellent business that he and his wife Sarah Jones own, he trains two teams on a Tuesday and Thursday afternoon/ evening. Paul is our highest qualified coach and also a member on the Mot AFC committee. He is well known to be the first to help any other team in the club, of any grade.

Mrs Jones, AKA Sarah is a valuable commodity for Motueka AFC. Sarah is every team’s strapper, coffee organiser, linesman and referee. Her witty personal-

ity along with a vast knowledge of the game is invaluable on the sideline of every game she attends.

Zoe Fraser coaches the Motueka Angels women’s team. She is a tough specimen of a coach and has often been found in the keeper box backing her women’s team as last woman. No slug on the pitch, she shows the grit of a coach truly committed to her team. Being an IT specialist moving around the country, Zoe is often found getting changed on the pitch before practice, having just stepped off a plane.

Wiki Tafia is well known for his landscaping skills through Green Acres. This green thumb also

coaches the Green Acres Men’s 2nd XI football team, along with the junior team, Motueka Titans. He is always ready to help any team that needs him and has a sense of humour that keeps everyone on their toes. He is also a Motueka AFC committee member.

John Henderson coaches the 13/14th grade Motueka Wolves. Working for D.O.C. as a Ranger he is well practiced at keeping these kids in line. John also organises the running of the Junior Club, organising uniforms, teams, junior information for coaches and the distribution of coach’s packs/player packs in the early season. John is a member of the

Motueka AFC committee and also plays himself for the Taste of Turkey Men’s Masters.

De’Anne Fraser is the smiling, bubbly personality that looks after the First Kicks and Fun Football. She is seen at Goodman Park on a Wednesday and Saturday, doing a fantastic job of keeping excited 5-8year olds focused on football.

De’Anne is a receptionist at Greenwood Health, a Motueka AFC committee member and a valuable player in the Motueka Angels women’s football team.

Julian Woodhead plays for the Motueka AFC Vipers team. He is a year-12 student at Motueka High School and gives up his Wednesday after-

noons to coach the 11/12th grade Motueka Wasps team.

James Monaghan, also known as Mr. is a teacher at Motueka High School. James coaches the 11/12th grade Motueka Stingers. He is also a Motueka AFC committee member and plays for the Taste of Turkey Motueka AFC men’s Masters.

Matias Galan is assistant coach for both the Motueka Falcons and the Motueka Vipers. He also plays for the Green Acres Motueka 2nd XI men’s team.

Eileen BullockLindegger is also a year-12 student at Motueka High School.

She donates her time and skills to coach the 13/14th grade

Motueka Falcons. She also plays for the Motueka Angels bringing her kind and caring personality to coaching, training and the game.

Tracey Heaven plays for the Motueka AFC Angels woman’s team. She is the coach for the 11/12th grade Motueka Wasps team. She is also on the Motueka AFC committee, the club fundraiser, Apparel organiser and writes The Guardian footy review each week. In her spare time, Tracey works for Kina Gardens.

No results this week as all NBF games were called off before the weekend.

See the photo on page 24 of this crew of coaches.

Left: The team’s new balls have reignited some of the players’ love of the sport.

– Please check carefully for double up games for grade 3 & 4

Please return all trophies to the netball office.

Motueka Bridge

Moutere High-Low 3

Open Results

North/South

1st Faith Jackson & Malcolm

60.19%

2nd Gillian Treadwell & Mary Hamilton 56.94%

3rd Anthony Clarke & Diana Whitten 52.31%

East/West

1st Diana Furlong & Lorraine McArthur 58.80%

2nd Ray Cannell & Roger Burgess 56.94%

3rd Maxine Carrington & Julia Armstrong 54.17%

Handicap Results

North/South

1st Faith Jackson & Malcolm Macleod

61.13%

2nd Gillian Treadwell & Mary Hamilton

58.34%

3rd June Tippett & Lorna Wilson

53.71%

East/West

1st Diana Furlong & Lorraine McArthur

60.88%

2nd Maxine Carrington & Julia Armstrong

54.66%

3rd Ray Cannell & Roger Burgess

53.36%

Ladies Golf

18-hole golf match of the day was a Stableford. 11 ladies played.

Results. Deal Rae 35. Jacquie Martin 32. Helen Dryden 31. Grace Latimer 31. Shirley Drummond 31. Penny Brown 31. 9-hole ladies played a par round. Results from 13 players. Div one. Rita Mitchell first Melva Webby second. Div two. Helen Hughey first Geraldine Taylor second.

Impressive result for bowlers at NZ Champs

From 9 – 11 July

Above: Motueka bowlers Sam Woods and Albert Anderson with their silver medals. Above right: Albert Anderson in action at the tournament.

Motueka bowlers Albert Anderson and Sam Woods competed in the

Bowls

NZ Championship

Pairs in Dunedin.

Winning all of their games the men soon found themselves in the final against the Auckland pairing of Leif Selby

and

James Williams. The final saw Selby and Williams dominate proceedings early on, both piling the pressure on with immaculate draw play, collecting back to back fives and pushing out to a comfortable 12-2 lead opposite the well-performed Motueka duo of Albert Anderson and Sam Woods. The Motueka bowlers were unable to continue their exceptional run and in their first loss of the tournament took home a very impressive second place.

Community Notices

Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. Notices for businesses and organisations who charge for courses or events cost $12.50+gst. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices. We regret if your community notice ad has not made this week’s column, it is due to the popularity of this column and inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street, The Shed - Every Wednesday 10am, 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 & UNWAGED WORKERS TRUST (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

COPD? ASTH M A? Free Motueka Pulmonary Rehab course starting November. Improve your quality of life and manage your shortness of breath. Phone your medical centre ask for “Pulmonary Rehab course referral” or Nelson Asthma Society on asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz

F UN D RAI S IN G G AME for the special olympics football team 1st August 2021 GBAFC vs TASMAN

AUTO ELECTRICS RICHMOND BOGANS 1.00pm kickoff Jubilee Park Richmond. Donations received on the day

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 027 921 4074

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.

THE MALE ROOM IN MOTUEKA Free service for male survivors, peer support. 24a Tudor Street Wednesday and Thursday or other days by appointment. Call Carl on 022 452 4215, email: steppingstone4@gmail.com, web: www.maleroom.co.nz

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP: www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Walks every Thursdaymeet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Rd. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com

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

MOTUEKA DISTRICT 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 ph 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. Ph 0211337299.

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Want to get out from under your wife’s feet? 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 528 4531

MOTUEKA SENIORNET Seniornet Motueka has interest groups devoted to Countries & Culures, Android, iPads, Mac and genealogy. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz

MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB There will be no meeting this month because we are having our Midwinter lunch. We welcome members and visitors to our next meeting in August. Enquiries to John Croxford 0274082206

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

NEW WEEKLY Better Breathers Motueka class, St Thomas’ Church Monday at 11.30am starting from the 26th of July. $5 per class. Contact Sue at the Nelson Asthma Society 035441562 or email asthma. nelson@xtra.co.nz.

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.

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 ph 539 1137 for details. SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Contact Gateway Housing Trust, email: housing@ght.co.nz or phone 03 545 7100

antiques

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

ANTIQUES, Furniture, Collectables. 6 rooms, huge selection with recent estate lots inc toys, car & house, lamps, paintings, silver, jewellery, china, cameras, records, marine, small & large furniture, etc. Sell-Buy-Value. 30 years experience @ Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond (Ph 544 0723) www.antiquesnewzealand.co.nz

arborist

ALL TREE CARE

Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426.

carpet cleaning

death notices

YOUNG

Margaret Alison

Peacefully after a hard fought journey at Summerset Richmond Ranges on Thursday 15 July, 2021; aged 69 years. Much loved daughter of Muriel and the late Charlie Atkins. Loved sister of Phillip and the late Robin. Cherished mother and mother-inlaw of Lee and Jac, Kaye and Nick, Alec and Rebecca. Sisterin-law of Erin, Jan, and Colin. Aunty of Steven, Mark, Anna, and Brooke. Nana of William, Rico, Jack, and Peyton. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at St Thomas’ Anglican Church on Friday 23 July at 11.00am followed by interment at Riwaka Cemetery. Margaret’s family wish to thank the team at Summerset Richmond Ranges for their genuine compassion and care shown. In lieu of flowers donations to Daffodil House would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services www.gbmfs.co.nz

death notices

LAWRIE

NEW D ENTURES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

death notices

Le Frantz Ian

Passed away on Sat 17th July 2021 at his home. Dearly loved husband, for nearly 60 years, of Noeline. Loved father of Stephen, Michelle and Yvette. To honour Ian’s wishes A private funeral has been held. Messages to 2 Dellwood Green, Waimea Village Richmond.

Anisy’s Tasman Funeral Home 03 5441129

death notices

Lee Suk Kyung “Sunny”

Passed away on 15 July 2021 in Motueka, aged 75. Dearly loved wife of the late DongHee Lee, adored mother of Tae-Hoon, and Ji Hoon and Hana. At Sunny’s request a private cremation has been held.

Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services www.gbmfs.co.nz

Robert Milton Rawei ‘Milton’

Peacefully at Summerset Richmond Ranges on Sunday 18 July 2021, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley; loved father and father-in-law of Karen (dec) and Ron; loved grandfather of Hayden and Shalini, and Brad and Jenna; great-grandfather of Huntly. Messages to 17 Kuini Place, Motueka. A private cremation has been held.

Golden Bay Funeral Directors www.gbmfs.co.nz

funerals

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given in accordance with clause 12.8 of the Network Tasman Trust Deed that a public meeting will be held at Club Waimea, 345 Queen Street, Richmond at 2.30pm on Friday, 30 July 2021.

Business:

1 To receive Trustees’ report on the operation of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2021 and to receive the Financial Statements for that period.

2 To receive a report on the operations of Network Tasman Limited for the year ended 31 March 2021 and on the Company’s Financial Statements for that period.

3 To comment on the Company’s compliance with its Statement of Corporate Intent and receive comment from the public.

4 To appoint an Auditor for the 2021/2022 year.

Copies of the above Reports, Financial Statements, and Statement of Corporate Intent are available for inspection at the office of the Trust, C/- Craig Anderson Ltd, 270a Queen Street, Richmond during normal office hours from Friday 16 July 2021 or www.networktasman.co.nz.

The Trust has adopted model guidelines prepared by Energy Trusts of New Zealand for access to information by beneficiaries of Energy Trusts. These guidelines can also be inspected at the office of the Trust or www.networktasman.co.nz

M Buonocore SECRETARY

garage sales

counselling

I’VE BEEN THERE

Let’s talk substance abuse, depression, anxiety, feeling lost. Direct personal experience and practical tools to rise above. Guided higher self connection. Steve Welch Facilitator Ph. 021-258-6194, email phineous26@gmail.com

firewood

DRY FIREWOOD 3m3

Trailer load. Ph. 021 228 5025

storage

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

STORAG E Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6.20 a week. Ph 528 4060.

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

trades

TH E B OARDS MITH

-Snowboard/Ski service & repairs

-Skateboard parts, sales & service

-Surfboard/SUP repairs

Ph Chris (Motueka) 027 569 8524

public notices

situations vacant

RSA CHARITY QUIZ

This is your opportunity to support local charities and have a fun evening.

NEXT QUIZ

July 27th 7.30pm at the RSA, Motueka. In support of Motueka Inner Wheel Come and bring your friends. $3 entry. 6 members per team. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. reat raffle prizes. eals and bar a ailable.

situations vacant

TAS MAN B LAS TING SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nz or office@tasmansodablasting.co.nz Ph. 0225288159

public notices

SUNDAY MARKET SUNDAY MARKET

www.motuekasundaymarket.co.nz

528 2088 wanted

For advertising features phone

LAND WANTED FOR LEASE 5 - 10 Ha for nondairy cattle. Excellent lessors’ references. Phone Emma on 021 195 6585

stamps-coins

wanted to buy

SHED ITEMS, garden tools, wheel barrow, estate, house clearout/ downsizing items. Ph Matt 021 178 2346

CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES

SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY

VINTAGE / QUALITY

TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS

GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS

COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING

PH TIM GLADSTONE

T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235

MOFFATT ST, MOTUEKA. Saturday 24th July. 8.30 am, Some Retro Stuff, Speakers, Bike, Clean Clothes, Nice Shoes, Jackets, Duvets, Lots of Other Stuff. (apologies for canceling last week)

10 KAKARIKI LANE, MOTUEKA Garden equipment plus household sundry. Saturday 31st July 8:30pm - 12pm

MOFFATT ST, MOTUEKA. Saturday 24th July. 9am-12pm, Downsizing sale, furniture, tools, books, jigsaws, other stuff

Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office by 10am Tuesday. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.

situations vacant

STAMP AND COIN COLL ECT IONS , Do something with your old stamps and coins collections - advice and purchases - Nick 021688243

FURNI T UR E all sorts. Recent stock both large & small. Lasting quality. Local free delivery on most items @ Souchebys Antiques,75,Gladstone Rd, Richmond.

GARDEN SLEEPERS

Pack of 10 Eucalyptus 200 x 100 x 2.1m. ‘SPECIAL’ $350 Ph. 021 228 5025

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Enthusiastic, motivated and highly organised person sought for this position commencing as soon as possible for 20 hours per week. We are seeking someone who can take charge with duties including preparation of practical equipment for lessons and removal and storage afterwards. A Knowledge of preparing and handling chemicals and making up chemical solutions would be an advantage.

This is a fixed term position until 13 December 2021 with a possibility of this being extended.

Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday 30th August 2021

Application forms and job description can be found on our school website www.motuekahigh.school.nz under Vacancies or email nicki.saundersloder@motuekahigh.school.nz or phone the office 03 5289050

Dedicated coaches at Motueka AFC

Back from left: Sarah Jones, Paul Blackham, Tracey Heaven, Zoe Fraser, De’Anne Fraser, Wiki Tafia, and John Henderson.

Front from left: Julian Woodhead, James Monaghan, Eileen Bullock-Lindegger, Matias Galan. Read more about this group of dedicated football coaches on page 19.