The Guardian - 22 February 2023

Ruby Coast Arts Trail Open Day

Lauren Kitts with ‘Serendipity’ made from a very rare large stalagmite

has two guest artists presently exhibiting – Jill Seeney from Motueka and Stephanie Jewell from Ngatimoti.

The other artists on the trail are Maureen Ryan in Mapua; Graeme Stradling, Peter Copp, and Adi Tait in Ruby Bay; Jane Smith, and Tony and Jane Clark in Tasman Village; Darryl Frost in Tasman; and Sue Newitt in Mariri.

Ruby Coast Arts

Trail’s Open Day is on this coming weekend 25th and 26th February.

Started eight years ago by artists from Mapua, Ruby Bay and Tasman, the idea of creating an arts trail was “to support each other’s practice and have some community with each other locally,” says Lauren Kitts.

One of the artists

on the trail, Lauren runs her Hawks Valley Sculpture Gallery from her home at 190 Williams Road, Tasman, “Being an artist can be a lonely pursuit,” she says, “Selling work from home makes art more financially available to the public as we don’t have to pay gallery fees.”

Lauren moved from Auckland to her nine

hectare property six years ago where she has her studio so she can live, work and exhibit from the one place. As she uses power tools and grinders to sculpt the stone she uses for her sculptures, it is physical and noisy, dusty work, so having the space is essential.

There are 35 sculptures outdoors and visitors can stroll around the garden to view and

feel Lauren’s work. Lauren has been working with stone since 1985. Most of her sculptures are carved from local stone many collected from Motueka River and some sculpted from Takaka marble.

Lauren has just opened an indoor gallery as well to which the sculpture garden trail leads. Inside, as well as 20 pieces of her own work, she

Using a self-guided trail map, visitors can call at artists’ and makers’ studios year round, or visit on the two annual Open Studio weekends – last weekend of February and Kings’ Birthday long weekend in June. Calling ahead is always welcomed.

The Ruby Coast Arts Trail map can be downloaded online from their website www.rubycoastasrts.co.nz or from Motueka I-Site, Mapua Library, or Tasman General Store.

Motueka Community rallies to help our neighbours in Hawkes Bay

increasing to eight. The donations were stored in their chiller until they were loaded into their van and taken to Mariri Monday evening.

Motueka Taxi Destination Tasman offered their van, trailer and ute to pick up and drop off goods to Mariri free of charge for anyone who couldn’t get there with their donations. Riwaka school students have written

cards and letters which will be going on the truck too.

Karl says the Tasman area is similar to Hawke’s Bay, with many orchardists. One local orchardist asked if he could send some equipment to Hawke’s Bay and that encouraged him to spread the word. He says other transport companies may also wish to join him by organising

their own donations to cyclone-hit areas.

Transporting New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett says, “At times of disaster, trucking companies are at the forefront of the recovery and rebuild work.” Volunteers were at Mariri Monday afternoon to sort the pallets. Another truck will be leaving on Thursday 26th February.

Motueka community has once again rallied together providing support for those affected by the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawkes Bay.

Westhaul, a Motueka-based trucking company left the South Island on Tuesday with a truck and trailer full of essential household supplies, as well as a digger and a bobcat.

To help with the recovery effort needed in Hawkes Bay, Westhaul

Motueka, whose trucks frequently visit Hawke’s Bay region, collaborated with Wairepo Holdings Ltd. and Fairfield Orchards to take the trucks up to Hastings.

Wanting to make the most of the truck, the call went out for donations of household items for the displaced families, to fill the truck.

Westhaul Managing Director Karl Westrupp called for the public to donate household items that are required

in the recovery. Goods such as non-perishable food, bedding, bottled water, baby formula, pet food, packaged snacks and much more were dropped off to Wairepo Holdings Ltd cool store in Mariri where they were held until the trucks were loaded early Tuesday morning.

In times of natural disaster, the power of social media was clearly evident as within an hour of Claire Hutt putting out the call

on OurTown Motueka Facebook page, there were 70 shares of the page. “It’s a classic example of good old Motueka stepping up to help others,” says Claire, “A huge applaud to these companies joining forces to help our fellow Kiwis.” The post has been shared 241 times.

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Motueka set up four apple bins at the side entrance to their store for donated items and quickly they were filled,

John Wilkins and Ianthe Ward with donated goods destined for Hawkes Bay.

Record response on Special Project ideas

Over 35 people offered suggestions for the use of the Motueka Community Board’s annual “Special Projects” fund for the coming financial year.

The call went out recently in The Guardian and on Facebook for practical projects to use the $55,000 the Board has each year for projects that can cost up to $10,000 each. The number of ideas submitted was by far

the greatest since the annual fund was launched 12 years ago.

The Board accepted the list of 23 candidate projects that satisfied the rules and looked to be within budget at its February meeting yesterday, and will scope them all and choose a final short list at its March meeting…

That short list of up to about 12 projects will then be put to ratepayers to vote on their

preferences in early April.

Those contributed ideas which did not meet the project criteria will still not be wasted, says Board chairman David Armstrong.

“Most will be considered again when the Board and Council start looking at the Annual Plan and Long Term Plan for coming years.

“Quite a few related to improved playgrounds and longer

footpaths and walkways that will cost way more than our funding limit.

“They are all valid suggestions, and

we take them on board,” he says. “We are really grateful for the thoughtful response we received from our community.”

Big Bike Film Night Comes To Motueka

In its ninth year, The Big Bike Film Night will be celebrating cycling in all its glorious shapes and forms, at the State Cinema Motueka on Wednesday 1st March 2023 with a programme proclaimed as ‘a feast of short films devised and designed for the two-wheel devotee’.

The Big Bike Film Night began in 2015 and is now a muchanticipated Film Festival that brings a

love of cycling to cinemas, presenting an array of international and New Zealand movies specifically selected by Taupo based Curator/ ‘Film Pedlar’ Brett Cotter.

“Each year I set out with just one goal-to bring together the best cycling short films from around the world for our audiences-celebrating the fun, the adventure, and inspiration that bikes enable” says Brett.

The 2023 collection contains 10 films with a strong contingent of Kiwi films, including a World premiere, alongside an assortment of international films having their New Zealand premiere here as well.

Two films in the collection have a local influence. ‘Iceland Divide’ is a tale of a rider with a searing thirst for adventure exploring interior Iceland with filmmaker/ rider Richard Sidey who recently moved

to the Nelson region. Richard will be onhand to introduce his film to our audience.

‘Return to Dillon Cone’ has Nelsonbased mountain bike adventurer/track builder Damian Stone’s in it and is set and shot in the rugged coastal Kaikoura ranges. It will be making its World Premiere at the festival, and is from talented Canterbury filmmakers Dylan Gerschwitz and Deane Parker. The film follows a team who have spent five years formulating a dream… an attempt to reach an unridden peak accessible only by river.

‘The expedition has only one option to get there, taking on the jagged gorges of the Clarence River (Waiau-toa awa) by packraft, and afterwards travelling by mountain bike, in their pursuit of summiting the steep shingle-laid slopes of the imposing Dillon Cone.’

“The power of storytelling is at the forefront of what we offer, and the belief that the humble bicycle can

It does not sound like fun, for sure. Two sharp pricks to numb the skin. A snip and a knot. And a dull ache for some days. But once the decision is made not to have more children, why should women need to keep taking the pill for years and years? The ‘snip’, vasectomy, or ‘permanent contraception for man’ is a quick and safe procedure that can be done in a GP practice. The long term fun of not needing contraception can outweigh the short discomfort of the procedure! Dr. Seb Klaver has done extensive training and now o ers this procedure at Greenwood Health in Motueka and at the Golden Bay Health Centre in Takaka.some months. He did internships in Surinam, South America and on St Martin in the caribbean. Once a doctor he worked in the Emergency Room.

A Simple Procedure, with fast recovery:

Because this procedure is in a very sensitive area, some men postpone this simple procedure for years. But because of the male anatomy, with the tubes (‘vas’) sitting just under the skin of the scrotum, this procedure is the safest and most reliable form of permanent contraception available. During the procedure, a small hole in the skin is made, the vas are brought to the surface , they are cut and the ends are tied. After the procedure the skin heals within a week without the need for sutures. The procedure usually lasts 30-45 minutes. After the procedure is done It is advised to take it easy for a few days, and most men can get back to work after 3 days. Most men can be back on the mountain bike after a week!

improve our health, inspire and uplift people with where it can take us; connecting communities with stories that captivate us, stories that make us think, and most importantly of all-inspiring us to get out and ride” says Brett.

Thanks to Presenting Partner Nga Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand you could WIN A GREAT RIDES CYCLING HOLIDAY for you and a friend when you buy a ticket to a Big Bike Film Night screening.

For more information and to buy tickets visit www.bigbikefilmnight.nz

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The “male snip” now available in Motueka and Golden Bay Not Fun, but worth it

My background:

Dr. Seb Klaver brings signi cant experience to the table. During his medical training in Amsterdam, the Netherlands he decided to work as a volunteer in Ghana, West Africa for some months. He did internships in Surinam, South America and on St Martin in the caribbean. Once a doctor he worked in the Emergency Room before specializing as a GP. In 2015 he took his wife and 2 young boys to the beautiful Tasman Region. He settled in Motueka as a GP, did 2 years of extra skin cancer training, started working as the SKIN doctor in his own clinic, and was contracted by the Nelson Hospital to perform more complex skin cancer surgery in the community. During a ‘gap year’ in 2022 he moved back to the Netherlands to see friends and family. Also he worked as a prison doctor, as a doctor for uninsured immigrants, and he trained under one of the most experienced vasectomy specialists in the Netherlands to learn how to do this procedure himself. Now he wants to bring his skills to Motueka and Golden Bay!

Libido:

There are a lot of misconceptions about the snip. It is important to understand what a vasectomy does not do. Because the only thing that is removed is a little bit of the vas there is no change in your sex hormones. It is not a castration, your testicles remain in place functioning normally, your orgasm does not change and your libido stays the same. And even without the living sperm, the amount of uid that comes out with an orgasm remains the same. 95% of this uid is made in the prostate, which is not a ected by the procedure.

If you want the vasectomy done at Greenwood Health Motueka, the intake costs 80 dollars, and the procedure costs 520 dollars. Please contact reception at 035288866 to book in for the intake.

if you want to book in at Golden Bay Medical Centre in Takaka, please contact reception at 03 525 0060.

For general information please visit www.theskindoctor.co.nz

Nelson based Damian Stone from the film ‘Return To Dillon Cove’

Local Filmmaker/rider Richard Sidey from ‘Iceland Divide’

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Paper Artsy

Wednesday 22 February, 10.30-12pm

Come along and assemble a booklover’s notebook

Poetry Circle

Thursday 23 February, 10.30-12pm

Read poems, bring favourite poems, and discover poets

Sit & Be Fit with Age Concern

Thursday 23 February, 10.45am-11.15am

Come and enjoy a friendly fitness session

Classic Board Games for Adults

Monday 27 Feb 2-4pm

Building Bricks Club with Adrian

Monday 27 February, 3.30pm-5pm

Census Help 28 February, 10am-12pm

Thursdays, 12.15-12.45pm

Storytime

for winning gold in the 1m series class at the Show Jump Nationals in Christchurch, on her pony Dingmac Dark Mocha. She competed against 50 other riders.

Congratulations to Lauren Wood for winning gold in the 1m series class at the Show Jump Nationals in Christchurch, on her pony Dingmac Dark Mocha. She competed against 50 other riders.

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Dear Editor

I will try and focus on the positive. They may be old and have the odd wart and wrinkle but the Salt Water Baths provide a huge amount of enjoyment to many people.

I don’t go on Facebook but a lady came up to me at a Christmas BBQ and asked if I had seen the Facebook site for the pool. There were around 800-900 raves there from people all over New Zealand who had a ball there this summer. I was stunned as I did not know that this site even existed. There is a huge amount of unseen work done behind the scenes to make the pool operate. Number one would be the volunteers. They come down every 12 days and clean the pool. To my knowledge none of them use the pool. They do it for the kids and community.

The council are hugely supportive with help to maintain the pool. They also provide two Nelmac workers, who come down regularly to clean out and water blast the pool. Local business make a massive contributions. For example our flood gate needed replacing. Keith Knapp provided the expertise and ability to make

a new one at a huge discount to what the council were expecting to pay. Unasked, a local business owner stepped in and paid the bill. These things need to be known.

John Hurley, who was the Mayor from 1998 -2007, approved funding to restore the pool. He said to me at the time that if the pool ran for another 10 years it was worth doing. It is 32 years now and still going strong!

I went down a couple of days ago to get the pool ready for a clean out. I picked up a bag of beer bottles off the deck. There were a number of dirty discarded nappies, the hand rail at the dep end was broken and a component we use to drain the pool was taken. The padlock on the floodgate had been pounded with a rock and was jammed. There was graffiti all over the structure.

A certain group in Motueka has to examine their values. If they want to come down and help we would be delighted to have their help. Otherwise it would be best if they kept away. One of many volunteers came to me and asked ‘why do we bother?’, and I could not think why.

Nigel Dugg

Dear Editor.

I use the High Street regularly by car and cycle. I am dismayed at the deep depressions in the road.

I thought to myself, might be the beginnings of a sink hole. I realise the road is used by heavy logging vehicles but surely something could be done to improve.

There are two or

three bad depressions that come to mind.

There were some bad holes on the Motueka Bridge and on contacting the Council they filled in the small holes, but left the worst one which is still there today. When two cars pass on that spot, it cannot be avoided.

Regards, Paul Smith.

Dear Editor

I post regularly to South Canterbury and Westland, mostly just letters using stamps with no monetary value on the stamp. If I use one stamp the letter will take about 3 weeks at the fastest to reach its destination and sometimes over a month.

If I use two stamps the letter gets there within two to three days. Why is this? Should they not

be both in the same time period. I am told by the Postal authority I only need one stamp per envelope. Envelopes usually only contain one or two A/4 sheets. Something is not right. This has been ongoing for about 9 months at least. I would like to hear if any other people have experienced the same problem.

Regards, Paul Smith.

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Murdereka – a tale from the heart of Motueka

Plan now for unexpected power outages

With a little planning, everyone can be better prepared to manage an unexpected power outage.

Cyclone Gabrielle has, all too catastrophically, demonstrated the damage and destruction a natural disaster can create.

Although Cyclone Gabrielle missed the Nelson Tasman region, we might not be so lucky next time. Network Tasman encourages everyone to look at how prepared they are for a crisis and ensure they are as ready as they can be when a natural disaster occurs.

As an essential service, Network Tasman has a comprehensive plan to ensure:

z Our network is resilient to natural disasters; and

z We are prepared to respond and restore power to our communities as quickly as possible should a natural disaster damage our electricity network.

Enhancing Nelson Tasman’s resilience

Many of our consumers live and work in rural areas. To enhance resilience following a disaster we have installed additional wiring at a number of rural schools that makes it easier to connect a mobile generator.

Check your supplies and form a plan

Now is a good time to check your emergency supplies at home. Ideally, everyone should have enough food/ water/ batteries for three days or more. If possible, keep a second full gas bottle at home for the BBQ.

Have a discussion with your family and form a plan for where to meet, who is picking the children up, etc. Talk to your neighbours and get to know your community. Your plan should include:

z An established network of people you can call on for help and their contact details, including contingencies if communications networks are out.

z An evacuation plan that includes where you will go, how you will get there, a pre-packed bag with the things you will need and if necessary, arrangements for your pet. Remember to notify family and friends who might be concerned for you.

z Instructions on how to manually operate an electrically operated garage door - if you need to evacuate, you may need to manually operate an electrically operated garage door to do so.

Visit: www.getready.govt.nz/prepared for more information about how to prepare for an emergency.

By Writer and Director Nathan Green

Murdereka is not your average play. Written and produced here in Motueka, it’s a blend of short film and live theatre - an exciting cultural event for Motueka.

Shooting for the filmed parts was done over three weekends, at several locations around town. The capable, mostly volunteer crew came from Top of the South Filmmakers, a Nelson and Blenheim filmmaking group where interested people can network to share their talents. It was also a chance for some keen locals, like Ethan and Tere, who got to learn what it’s like to work in various roles on a film set.

The soundtrack is also done locally - a lovely version of ‘Purea Nei’ by Hirini Melbourne, arranged and performed by our own Gilbert “Cool Vibes” Ngatoro.

Generous help and support has been received from local people and businesses, such as Russell at St Thomas Hall who allowed us to park a skip behind the church! Also Parsons Motors, who kindly parked vehicles from the period in their yard for the weekend we filmed there.

In general we’ve received an overwhelmingly positive response from local people, though there are some who have expressed reservations, as there are still raw feelings and deep scars from the time it refers to, with connections to people on both sides of the equation.

The period in question was in 1990, when a string of 4 murders took place in less than a year. A chaotic and wild time in the town’s history, it was a time when Richard Prebble as Minister for Police labelled Murdereka “the wild wild west”. This was shortly after the burning down of

the police station and when it was not unknown for a certain part of a certain unmentionable animal to be left on their doorstep.

Well, Motueka has moved on for the most part. It’s certainly a lot less chaotic. Murdereka, the play, is a chance perhaps, to revisit the time and talk about it. Something that is known to be healthy for healing and for growth.

However it’s important to know that the play itself has had all the names and even the course of events changed. It’s a work of fiction only ‘inspired’ by true events, for lack of a better word. One of the incidents in 1990 was when Phillip Wratt, known to offer refuge to those in need, was unfortunately murdered in his own home, near the junction of Wratt St and Woodlands Ave. Mr Wratt was a Christian and part of a wellknown family in the town’s history, includ-

ing one of Motueka’s early mayors, John Stuart Wratt.

In our story two men in desperate, but different circumstances are thrown together, only to be torn apart. It stars Top of the South actors Nick Gastrell and Locky J Campion, as well as a host of local people, some of whom you may recognise. Don’t miss the limited season of Murdereka, the first week of March, Thursday to Saturday, 7.30pm at Motueka Memorial Hall. Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite. You can find the link on our website (www. murdereka.co.nz).

Tickets can also now be bought at Kelly’s (and Karen’s) coffee cart! If we get 200 online bookings for the show, we’ll donate 5% of our ticket sales to the Motueka Pool Fund.

Limited tickets are available on the door as well. We’ll see you there in early March!

‘Buck’ played by Barrel Gibson.

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Our community radio station Fresh FM is brimming with enthusiasm and passion for getting local voices out there in the airwaves. Fresh FM has recently restructured and is pleased to announce the employment of a Content and Engagement Director, Pania Walton.

Formerly the Marketing and Events Co-ordinator for Tasman District Library, Pania’s position with Fresh FM is to help celebrate volunteers, to ensure funding for programmes, and “ to enable more people in the community to have a voice,” she says. Pania is based at the Nelson Studio

at Founders Heritage Park and travels to Motueka and Takaka studios as needed.

“Fresh FM is a really good way to get your voice out there,” Pania says, “We have 59 programmes which involves over 60 volunteer producers/presenters. We want to enable more people in the community to have a voice and we offer the best training you’ll ever get. We get people to a place of comfort with all the recording equipment.”

Previous Programme Coordinator, Maureen Urwin aka Mouxie Moux has been involved with FreshFM for nine years. Her show Leather and Lace - Women and

Music, sponsored by Nelson Skin Clinic, is a weekly show aired live one week then repeated the next. Currently the show is celebrating women musicians who have passed away. “About two hours of research goes into each show,” says Mouxie Moux. What she likes about doing a radio show is that “It’s just a voice, it’s not being out in front of a crowd talking live,” she says, “And it’s a creative outlet.”

Sponsorship of shows is vital to the survival of Fresh FM. As a form of advertising, the rates are cheaper than commercial radio. The business’ name is mentioned frequently throughout a show and is also heard on show

trailers for the show and on their podcasts. Every show is podcasted and available on accessmedia.nz, an app which presents live streams and podcasts of Community Radio stations throughout New Zealand.

An example of the diversity of programmes, is the Yumi-Talem show which Valerie Patrick, a Vanuatuan women, presents in Bislama language for Melanesian Women. The show is sponsored by Thomas Brothers to support their RSE workers.

As well as sponsorships, Fresh FM are funded by NZ OnAir, and through donations and memberships. Listeners can become Friends of Fresh FM for $30 a year and receive give-aways like complimentary tickets to shows.

Fresh FM also has a ‘What’s on Guide’ where any event can be advertised for free with promotion interspersed within shows. There is a form to fill in on their website freshfm.net or email diary@ freshfm.net. The studio can also be hired for people to produce their own podcasts or audiobooks.

Chrissie Small, Regional Programme Co-ordinator in Motueka and Takaka, says, “For people who need their voices heard, it’s important for them to be able to use us as a conduit to get their information out.” Her role is to reach out to the community and look out for content providers. She does training, mentoring and seeks sponsorships for Motueka and Golden Bay as well. “I’ll give a shoutout here for a comedy show, we need some comedy.”

With studios in Nelson, Motueka and Takaka, Fresh Fm airs 24/7 on 104.8 in Nelson-Tasman, 95.0 in Takaka, 107.2 in Nelson CBD and 88.9 in Blenheim. They have a Youtube channel, Instagram and Facebook pages. So if you have an idea for a show you’d like to run to get your voice out there contact Fresh FM on 03 546 9891

Chrissie Small, Mouxie Moux and Pania Walton in Fresh Fm’s Motueka Studio

Boogie Woogie with Jan Preston at Mapua and Nelson

rocking, so prepare for an uplifting and engaging evening’s entertainment.

Songs, stories, laughs and visuals, come and see the boogie woman’s return to The Playhouse Mapua, and venture over to the Tasman Bay Blues Club in South Nelson for a first time show. Studying for many years as a classical pianist, Jan’s childhood memories of hearing her Aunt in Greymouth playing boogie and ragtime in the style of Winifred Atwell, caused her to cross over into this style.

Winner of 5 Music Awards, Jan plays festivals and concerts throughout UK, Europe, Australia and NZ. Jan also tours her own shows, and writes music for films and television, such as the music to her sister Gaylene Preston’s Films Home By

Christmas and My Year

With Helen. On returning from New York in 1980, Jan formed NZ band Coup D’Etat who had a hit single with the song, Dr I Like Your Medicine.

See Jan and her band at The Playhouse Cafe and Theatre, 171

Westdale Rd, Mapua Thursday 23 February, 8:00pm – 10:15pm Dinner from 6pm Bookings essential; and Tasman Bay Blues Club, 1 Point Road, Monaco, Nelson, Sunday 12 March, 4:00pm –6:30pm.

Following Jan’s successful tour of the South Island in 2020, they are back by popular demand with a full Trio on the go.

Jan will be playing her trademark Boogie piano, singing her bluesy vocals and presenting some new songs as well as an unforget-

tably dynamic boogie version of Mozart’s Ronda Alla Turca which leaves audiences gasping. Jan and her band will get you

Known as Australasia’s foremost female Boogie and Blues Piano player and singer, Jan Preston delivers high energy performances which, together with her candid and communicative personality, has given her longstanding popularity in Australia, NZ and overseas.

Jan on piano / keyboard and vocals, Mike on percussion and Dave on double bass & backing vocals will be performing locally at the Playhouse in March.

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Tyson, a nearly-15 year old Clydesdale Cross horse, makes his first visit for three years after lockdowns to Woodlands Rest Home and Village. Sally Curtis, his owner says,” It’s very special to be back and see old faces, new faces and some missing faces, and after three years Tyson remembers the routine too.” Tyson and Sally will resume their monthly visits.

Gary Snook gently strokes Tyson.

Woodlands resident Robyne O’Rourke thoroughly enjoyed Sally and Tyson’s visit.

Tyson greets Joan King and her friend TDC Councillor Trindi Walker.

Thelma Cadman and Ursula Nel with Sally and Tyson.

Sally Curtis introduces Tyson to Frances Neumann.

Woodlands Resident Lesley Cranefield Giving Tyson a much-deserved apple at end of his visit.

Working on Old Man’s Beard in Motueka Valley

Rally of support for Ukraine on Friday

Ukraine’s supporters in Nelson are hosting a lunchtime rally at the Church Steps this Friday, 24 February, to mark one year of the on-going Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine.

For the past 12 months, the aggressor has been attacking Ukraine in violation of all international laws

and rules, bombing homes, hospitals, kindergartens and killing thousands of civilians.

Many Kiwis have extended a helping hand to support the victims of this war. Some of them donate money to support humanitarian efforts, others have gone to the combat zones to work as medical and humanitarian volunteers, and up to date, several Kiwis have sacrificed their

lives for Ukrainians.

Friday 24th is a good opportunity for the Ukrainian community of New Zealand and Nelson in particular, to express gratitude to Aotearoa New Zealand, and its heroes.

It is also a good moment to urge the decision-makers to become more active in response to this horrible aggression, that not only fragments the rules-based

world order but also threatens Aotearoa New Zealand as well.

We will be on-site from 12:30 midday on Friday, February 24.

Among honourable speakers of the event are Nelson Mayor Nick Smith and Nelson MP Rachel Boyack.

We hope to see you there on Friday.

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The Motueka Valley Old Man’s Beard Weed Busting Group are holding their first working bee for the year on Saturday 25th February. The group has been operating for about five years focusing on bush remnants protected as Covenants under the Queen Elizabeth II Trust.

“It has been gratifying to see the improvements resulting from

our work, and our clients are also highly expressive in their thanks. It is really good to see the huge amount of regrowth of native plants in these bush reserves once the pest plants have been removed,” says Bruce Stare, organiser for the group.

“We are very happy to welcome new members for this year’s programme which will consist of visits to ten

covenants, all sited within the Motueka Valley Catchment.”

Working bees take place on the last Saturday morning of the month, from February to November. All gear and any training necessary are provided. Those interested should make contact with Bruce Stare, email: bruce.stare@ xtra.co.nz or phone 03 526 8577

Bruce Stare cutting away Old Man’s Beard roots

Living off the Grid

Living off the grid takes a positive mindset

It takes planning, preparation, and work to make the move off grid but once you’re there, the rewards for living such a lifestyle are almost endless. In this week’s feature we break down, the most important considerations for off grid living. It all goes back to the basics. Living a sustainable life while being selfsufficient is key.

Land

First, you’ll need a good location. Your land is the foundation of your off grid life. To go off grid, you need a parcel of land that lends itself to your new lifestyle choice, this means taking into consideration water procurement and the climate. This is important for off grid livers who will no doubt be growing their own food and housing animals.

Housing

What kind of off grid home will you reside in? An off grid home can come in the form of a traditional home, a tiny house, a strawbale home, or even a yurt.

When Nature Calls

There are a variety of options, it’s a good idea to choose which type of home you will build or buy long before moving onto your land. We are very lucky to have so many local options when it comes to deciding on a dwelling, many of which are constructed or manufactured locally.

Water

A good clean water source is vital for living off the grid, there are a variety of collection methods such as capturing rain water or tapping into a natural spring. It also pays to get your water tested, just to check it isn’t contaminated, this can be done through Crawthorn Institute. Find out more via their website https://www.cawthron.org. nz/what-we-do/laboratory-testing/submit-a-sample/

Locally made self-contained portable showers and waterless composting toilets designed for events and off-grid living. Easy to use, hygienic, no nasty odours, and eco-friendly construction using recycled materials. Made to order and delivered New Zealand wide, we offer solutions for all homes and venues.

Weddings, functions, long and short term rentals available. www.whennaturecalls.co.nz

Living off the Grid

The other resource you need is a water collection system. This could be something as simple as rain barrel water catchment attached to your home’s gutter, or a more complex cistern water collection system that collects all the rainwater from your roof.

Waste disposal

No one likes talking about it, but it’s a fact of life. You’re going to have to deal with waste disposal. You’ll have to have some sort of composting waste disposal system, or a traditional septic system. Either way, you will have to follow local council guidelines on waste disposal.

Properties within the Tasman District Council’s district not serviced by Council’s piped sewer system are required to manage household wastewater on their own property. This is your septic tank or other system such as an advanced treatment system, a waterless composting toilet or a greywater system. A greywater system treats water used in dishwashing, sinks, showers, and baths so that it can be used in toilets or for irrigation.

Don’t even think about dumping your rubbish into a hole or burying it next to a river, all that does is contaminate your land and possibly your water source as well.

Food sources

There are many benefits to growing your own food, we are a nation of garden lovers. Ideally off grid livers will have their own vegetable garden as well as a few fruit or nut trees. Chickens are also popular and some of us may have the space to farm a few animals, this means free fertilizer for your garden.

Learning how to preserve your own food will also allow you to store your food away in a safe place and build up a nice supply of food in case you need it for an emergency. Then your trips to town can be used to stock up on other necessities.

Power generation

Off grid power. This is where the actual off grid part comes in. Since you will not be connected to the power grid, you will need to be able to generate electricity yourself. This means having a power generating system with backups that can provide you with all the electricity you will need to run all your appliances, tv, computer, and charge your power tools and devices.

A few 250 Watt solar panels and a good 250-500 Watt wind turbine will probably suffice for most homes depending on how much power you use at once. Keep in mind the wind turbine is a good backup for the solar panels. Using both power generation technologies will supplement your electricity production and they complement one another.

To work out how much power you may use, look on the back or underside of your electronic devices and there should be a label or placard detailing the wattage and amperage each device uses. Now take all those numbers, add them up, and that will give you a good idea of your power usage over a 24hr period. This is helpful

knowledge in order to work out what kind of power generation system to install.

Power storage

You’re generating your own electricity during the day, but when the sun goes down and the wind stops blowing, unless you have a storage system, you won’t have electricity. If you plan on watching movies on Netflix or surfing the internet late at night, then you’re also going to need a battery power storage system. Battery storage, or battery energy storage systems (BESS), are devices that enable energy from renewables, like solar and wind, to be stored and then released when you need it.

Living sustainably takes a solid commitment, sharp focus, and motivation. A self-sufficient lifestyle is at the heart of independence and with that independence comes responsibility, not just for your lifestyle choice, but also for your natural environment. It’s a wonderful way to live.

Perhaps the most important things you need to live off grid is a positive mind-set alongside a can do attitude and of course, strong determination. It’s easy to talk about and say you’d love to live off the grid, free from the confines of modern life, however a positive mind-set is the most important factor to make it work. While the upfront costs can be expensive, the long-term savings and return on investment are worth it.

We all have different gardening methods however do take into consideration your climate and grow accordingly, you may even have room for a small greenhouse. If possible try to ensure your water source reaches your garden, the last thing you want to do is lug around heavy buckets in order to water your garden.

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A NATURAL DISASTER?

Preparing for a disaster could save your life

Emergencies such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods and storms can strike at any time, sometimes without warning. All natural hazards have the potential to cause disruption, damage property and take lives. Get ready now to protect yourself, your family, home, business and community.

Household emergency plan

Plan to look after yourself and your loved ones for at least three days or more. Many emergencies will affect essential services and possibly disrupt your ability to travel or communicate with each other. You may be confined to your home, or forced to evacuate your neighbourhood.

services may not be able to help everyone as quickly as needed. This is when you are likely to be most vulnerable. So it is important to plan to look after yourself and your loved ones for at least three days or more.

Get your family or household together and agree on a

Are you prepared?

A little foward planning will go a long way in an emergency. Visit Nelson Tasman Emergency Management website for information on how to be prepared when disaster strikes. www.nelsontasmancivildefence.co.nz

Tasman District Council: 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson 7050, New Zealand

Phone: 03 543-8400

Email: info@tasman.govt.nz

Website: www.tasman.govt.nz

plan. An emergency plan helps take away some of the fears about potential emergencies, and can help you respond safely and quickly when an event happens. Make a plan online at getready.govt.nz. Fill in the form then print it out, stick it on the fridge and make sure everyone knows the plan. Or save it as a PDF and email it to your family/flatmates/friends. You can also download a print the paper version. The plan template is available in 24 different languages.

A household emergency plan will help you work out:

• event of an emergency such as an earthquake, tsunami, volcanic eruption, flood or storm.

• during or after the event.

• and who will be responsible for maintaining supplies.

• where you will keep them.

• family or community with a disability or special requirement.

•mals or livestock.

• at the main switches in your home or business.

• information during an event

• Management Group for assistance in an emergency.

• Group to see if there is a community response plan for your area, or offer to help develop a plan for your community.

They can work with you to identify strengths, resources, risks and solutions to help your community get through an emergency. You can also ask them how they will warn you of an emergency and where your nearest

For parents, their first concern is often the children. Planning for an emergency gives children a sense of security that they will be looked after, and that they can do something to look after themselves. You can involve young children in planning for an emergency by giving them small tasks to do — for example, check the date on your stored water or test the torch is working. The more involved they are, the less scared they will be when an emergency does happen. Encourage your children to join school civil defence teams. Many schools compete for civil defence awards, and learn valuable skills in the process.

In New Zealand, we are at risk from many kinds of natural hazards, including earthquakes, flooding, volcanic eruptions, tsunami (tidal waves) and storms. Man-made disasters can also occur; a particular danger being hazardous material spills from trucks, trains, planes and at storage facilities. Contact your Civil Defence Emergency Management Group to find out what types of emergencies are most likely to happen in your area.

Your workplace, children’s school or preschool centre will have an emergency response plan. Schools and teachers are prepared for disasters and school staff will do everything they can to keep your child safe. It’s important to create a household plan with your family. Talk with your family about why you need to prepare for an emergency.

Explain the different dangers of fire, storms, floods and earthquakes to children. Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a team. As a family, discuss the emergencies that are most likely to happen and talk about what to do in each case. Make sure everyone knows where to get help if it is needed and how to make contact with other members of the family. Arrange a

place for your family to meet.

First aid is a good skill to learn - for more information, see our section on First Aid under Emergency Preparation. Also, contact your local Order of St John or Red Cross.

Emergency kits and grab bags

In most emergencies, you should be able to stay in your home. Plan to be able to look after yourself and your household for three days or more. Assemble and maintain your emergency kit for your home as well as a grab bag in case you have to leave in a hurry. You should also have essential emergency items at your workplace and in your car.

Emergency survival items:

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outdoor shoes •

gency toilet •

powered lighting is the safest and easiest. Do not use candles as they can tip over in earthquake aftershocks or in a gust of wind.

Do not use kerosene lamps, which require a great deal of ventilation and are not designed for indoor use.

Food and water:

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• and drinks for babies and small children.

• drinking as well as water for washing and cooking.

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Check and replace food & water every twelve months. Consider stocking a two-week supply of food & water for prolonged emergencies such as a pandemic. In some emergencies, you may need to evacuate in a hurry. Everyone should have a packed grab bag in an easily accessible place at home and at work .

Motueka Bridge Club

NBS Motueka Golf Club

Stretching out with Tai Chi

Monday 13th February Kaiteriteri

Handicap (Round 1)

North-South

1st Barbara Gordon / Doug Elliott 64.35%

2nd Paula Blythe / Rosie Bowie 54.86%

3rd Barbara Wilson / Malcolm Macleod 53.94%

Handicap Results:

1st Barbara Gordon / Doug Elliott 64.35%

2nd Barbara Wilson / Malcolm Macleod 57.33%

3rd Paula Blythe / Rosie Bowie 54.86%

East-West

1st Ashley Mooney / Brian Field 59.49%

2nd Julia Armstrong / Jean Hodson 55.32%

3rd Barry Simpson / Clive Thomas 54.86%

Handicap Results:

1st Ashley Mooney / Brian Field 61.5%

2nd Barry Simpson / Clive Thomas 56.51%

3rd Julia Armstrong / Jean Hodson 55.78%

Tuesday 14 February – Junior Kaiteriteri

Handicap (Round 1)

1st Maxine Carrington / Faith Jackson 78.75%

2nd Elizabeth Bartlett / Peter Minchin53.75%

Handicap Results:

1st Maxine Carrington / Faith Jackson78.93%

2nd Elizabeth Bartlett / Peter Minchin59.33%

Results Saturday 11th February. The day was hosted by Anchorage Wines.

Winning the Anchorage Trophy was Andrew Fenemor on 40 points by countback. Well done Andrew

Best Ladies Stableford

Jan Overall - 40

Best Mens Stableford

Ian Pugh - 40 both on countback

Men

Div 1 Todd Hamilton 38

Mark Morris 36

Peter Neil 36

Andrew Tasker 34

Div 2

Karl Heke 39 Mike Hay 38 Glen Fitzpatrick 34

John Neal 33

Div 3

Alan Barbara40 (cb)

Paul Mogat 39

Peter Neal 38

Ken Melind 36

Div 4

Keith Dowie 38 (cb)

Neal Ibbotson 38

Brian Chandler 37

Brian McKay 36

Ladies

Div 1

Jacquie Martin 37

Jocelyn Thompson 34 (cb)

Carol Versfeld 34

Joyce Bullock 33

Div 2

Yvonne Stevenson 39

Liz Hall 38

Sandra Ilton 37

Linda Ujihara 36

Twos Mark Carrington, Graham Shaw, Rex Edwards, Ian Pugh. Thank you Anchorage Wines for your continued support.

A new beginners class of Tai Chi is starting up on Tuesday 7th March, 10am in Motueka.

Described by one of our long term Tai Chi practitioners, “It’s like a moving meditation.”

There are 14 regular practitioners who come to the Thursday class which has been running since 2018, taught and led by Patricia Robertson. “ It doesn’t matter how many come, we still do a class”, she says, “and people learn a little bit at a time.” When the weather is fine, you may have seen the

class doing their poses outside in the park.

Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise and movement which is good for balance, coordination and memory, and suitable for all ages and abilities.

First developed in ancient China as a form of self-defence, there are many different styles of Tai Chi with subtle variations. There are more than a hundred poses and all styles involve stretching and breathing through the poses without pausing, in a gentle and flowing way with your body

continually moving. Tai Chi is also recognised for improving strength and flexibility, for stress relief and also helping to achieve a sense of inner calm.

Classes with Patricia run for an hour and half with a break in the middle. There is a koha of $5 to cover the cost of the hall and excess money is donated to a local charity.

Patricia invites beginners to come and try a new skill in a safe and fun environment on Tuesday 7th March 10 am, at Motueka’s Senior Citizens Hall in Pah Street.

Experience the benefits of Tai Chi at Motueka’s Senior Citizens Hall in Pah Street.

Phone 03 528 2088 Email guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. 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 10 am. More Info phone 027-9214074

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757

BETTER BREATHERS CLASS MOTUEKA is back on for 2023! Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held on Mondays, 11.30am – 12.30pm, at the functional fitness room, Motueka Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. $5 per class. Car park entry to the class available. For more information, please contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 027 5267675 or email asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz

BLOOD CANCERSUPPORT GROUP Meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 444 4708

BREAST CANCERSUPPORT 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

COMMUNITYHOUSE Beneficiaries and 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

COLORECTALCANCERSUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson, 102 Hardy STreet, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING Wellbeing is important for all of us to thrive. The shed is a safe place to meet new people in a supportive and caring environment. We also can connect you with other agenesis for the right support needed. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka

Email: admin@ght.co.nz

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

INDOORBOWLS - Monday & Wednesday 1.15 - 3pm. All Welcome. Contact Jude 027 3244226 Motueka Seniors Hub 10 Pah St.

INDOOR BOWLS at Mapua Hall, the 3rd and last Fridays of the month. Bowls at 2pm followed by “bring a plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcome. $3. Mapua Friendship Club. Contact Val 035403685.

JUSTICEOFTHE PEACESERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Cafe, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am - 12 noon

KNIT & NATTER Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359. All Welcome

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 0273366300

MOTUEKAELYSIUM FOR WIDOWS & WIDOWERS

Antiques

ANTIQUES Closing down Sale.

Don't miss the bargains now at Souchebys ,75,Gladstone Rd,Richmond .Ph 5440723 or 021417413

Antiques

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

meets Mondays 9.30am at Muses Cafe, High Street for coffee & chat, friendship & support. Ph Carol 5285027.

MOTUEKAMENZSHED Make wooden toys, gifts and puzzles, Do you want to help? Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12am

MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS 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 Jana 528 4355

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd and 4th Thursday every month 1-3pm. St Andrews lounge. 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOY LIBRARY Motueka

District Toy Library on 44 Pah st. Open 10am11:30am Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturday 10am - 12pm. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages

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 COASTALBUS service operates Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, leaves Motueka i-SITE at 9.30am to Tasman & Mapua, then Richmond CBD & the Aquatic Centre, returns 1pm. Return fare Motueka to Richmond CBD $10. Pre-booking essential via Motueka i-SITE 03 528 6543

MOTUEKACOUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Next Club Day is Sunday 26th Feb at Brass Band Rooms at 1.30 pm. All welcome. Contact John 0274184256

MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB next meeting is at 10.00 on Friday 17th February at The Bandrooms. All welcome. Phone John at 0274082206.

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP Walks every Thursday. For information contact our Secretary at secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com 0212640403 and check our website www.motueka50pluswalkers. org.nz

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). Contact 022 6822 373 to book a ride / mapuawheels@gmail. com, 24hrs notice required.

NELSONASTHMASOCIETY Better Breathers Class Motueka is back on! Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Warf Road, Mondays at 11:30am - 12:30pm. $5 per class. Contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 03 544 1562 or email asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz

NELSONRAILWAY Founders Park. The Railcar will run from 11am both Saturday & Sunday this weekend, weather permitting. Check our facebook page and website for updates.

NVC PRACTICE GROUPS (2) starting in Motueka

Thursday October 2022 – 1pm contact Vikki Lee at vikkijlee@gmail.com and 7pm contact Margaret McCallum at margaret@margaretmccallum.com.

Death Notices

Death Notice

JON ROGER

DRABBLE

Peacefully on 9th of February 2023.

Dearly Loved friend of Carl Katerina and Jasmine. Go well, Jon. A service for Jon has been held.

Koha for use of space PROSTATE CANCERSUPPORT GROUP Meet 1st

Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137

REBUS MOTUEKA Next meeting will be Friday 17th

Febuary 2023

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.

REDCROSSMOTUEKA BRANCH Fundraising shop open Monday to Friday, 10am until 2pm. Community House, Decks Reserve. We sell clothing, household linen and books. Donations of sellable goods appreciated.

RUMMIKUB Thursdays 1 - 4pm friendly group includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359 RUM MORRIS DANCERS. Light hearted musicians and dancers. 7pm Tuesday at the Lower Moutere Scout Den. Embrace your inner unicorn with these delightful people. rummorris@gmail.com.

SENIORNET MOTUEKA have one on one help sessions with any iOS, Android and Windows devices every Wednesday 10-12. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz

SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust. Contact us today, Housing@GHT.CO.NZ ph:03-5457100

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.

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKING GROUP Meeting on Thursdays at 9AM by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 min, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people! Phone: 03 528 8358 This month it will be an informal social get together.

TOASTMASTERSMOTUEKA Resuming 1st Febuary 2023. Toastmasters Motueka meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St, Motueka. 6.45pm start. Gain speaking confidence, friendly environment. More info, Ph Peter 027 746 8311

WAIMEA HARRIERS Sharland Cycles 5k fun run and walk from Club Waimea, Richmond Wednesday 22nd February. Everyone and all abilities welcome. 6pm start. See website for details. PH 022 372 9432

WALK 4 HEALTH Every Wednesday 10am, at Mot Community Garden, 30 min walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Contact 027 930 5310 or welontrack@gmail.com

YOGA for people who have or have had cancer, Monday Morning, Monday afternoons and Tuesday evenings. Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 5391137

Death Notice

BARRETT JOAN NANCY

Dentures

N EW DENTURES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

To Rent

2

HOUSE

mid March.

Email details to garlisa86@gmail.com

Wanted to Buy

For Sale

FOR SALE:

Peacefully at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital on 17 February 2023. In her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Chris. Loved mother and mother in law of Sandra and the late Tim Lummis, Chris and Joan, Tony and Andrea. A loved Gran, Great and Great Great Gran to her extended family. At Joan’s request a private service has been held.

Boot/Garage Sale

KAITERITERI

BEACH DISASTER

RELIEF CAR BOOT / GARAGE SALE

Help support Cyclone Gabrielle victims Supported by Kaiteriteri Domain Board & Kaiteriteri residents and friends Saturday, 25 February 2023

At Kaiteriteri Village Green (beside flying fox near car park) 10am - 2pm

Please bring items to sell, including food. All proceeds go to Red Cross Cyclone Disaster Fund

Any queries please call Rosie on 021 476 454

Garage Sale

SUNDAY 26TH FEB 9am - 12pm 427 High Street. Kitchen wear, tools, house hold items, furniture, portacot & highchair, blankets, carseat, coffee table, stroller.

Trades

TASMAN BLASTING SERVICES

See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nz or Ph. 022 528 8159

$10 PAID FOR Your old, not too rusty 9 and 4.5kg LPG bottles. 021 0243 5822

2 dressing tables with mirrors; Kauri & Mahogony, Bicycle 1936 Hiawathe, Dehumidifier new, Filing cabinets, 2 Kauri tables, Oxygen concentrator, Library with 400 quite collectable antique books, Push mower, Walnut wood - furniture quality - very unique.

Kitchen wares; Kenwood mixers, Meat press antique. Room heaters (oil, kerosine, electronic), Fan.

Contact Michael 0210 809 7216. By appointment only.

CHEVIOT RAMS

(registered flock 301) Well grown. Bred for soundness, muscling & good temperament. tanglewood@scorch.co.nz

Ian: 03 525 9038 (Takaka) 0272 885 665

FURNITURE

Desks, chaise longue, dressing table, mirrors, rugs, tables, chairs, cabinets, bookcases, paintings etc. Sale/ Shop Sold at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond. Ph 5440723 or 021417413

BEDROOM

No pets, Kerei St, Motueka. $450 weekly, available

MOTUEKA Service Assistant Checkouts

Mitre 10 continues to thrive in the NZ DIY retail market through both its market share and number of stores throughout the country – and you can be part of our continuing success by joining the team at Mitre 10 Motueka.

Part o t s s ccess s t e reat c sto er ser ce e ro e, so e o l e reall een to ear ro o o a e o r ass on or ens r n o r c sto ers et t e r t ro ct an an e ce t onal le el o ser ce e er t e t e al t ro o r oors o n t e e tra le ll e t e nor or o s role s t n o r eta l area or n a art t e os t on, ase at c ec o ts o ll e re re to ta e one calls, an le cas sec rel , an ass st n t e e ate area t stoc n o n an ro ct er es

For this position we are looking for someone who has:

• nt s as an tea s r t

• ass on or c sto er ser ce e cellence

• oo t e ana e ent

• c an alert n , t t e a l t to a a t an e e le

• ll n ness to learn

• cellent co n cat on s lls

Previous retail experience and/or experience within this department will be viewed very favourably. In this role you will report to the Store Managers so if you want to work in a fun, dynamic work environment, as well as receive ongoing training, uniform and great sta buying privileges, and you think you can deliver on what we seek, then please forward a CV and cover letter to Ethan Sim: Ethan.Sim@Mitre10.co.nz

MOTUEKA

Retail Assistant

Mitre 10 continues to thrive in the NZ DIY retail market through both its market share and number of stores throughout the country – and you can be part of our continuing success by joining the team at Mitre 10 Motueka.

Part of this success is the great customer service we provide, so we would be really keen to hear from you if you have our passion for ensuring our customers get the right product and an exceptional level of service every time they walk through our doors –going the extra mile will be the norm for you. This role is within our Retail area working a part time Position on the shop oor. Keeping focused on assisting our customers and their needs, and keeping our shop tidy. For this position we are looking for someone who has:

• nt s as an tea s r t

• ass on or c sto er ser ce e cellence

• oo t e ana e ent

• c an alert n , t t e a l t to adapt and be exible

• ll n ness to learn

• cellent co n cat on s lls

Previous retail experience and/or experience within this department will be viewed very favourably. In this role you will report to the Store Managers so if you want to work in a fun, dynamic work environment, as well as receive ongoing training, uniform and great sta buying privileges, and you think you can deliver on what we seek, then please forward a CV and cover letter to Ethan Sim: Ethan.Sim@Mitre10.co.nz

Funerals

Bring your friends for a fun evening.

Tuesday 28 February 7.30pm

Proceeds for Community Patrol

$3 entry. 6 members per team.

th Flexible Funeral Plans Available 03 929 5145 nelson.simplicity.co.nz

Night shift Available

We have a couple of spots open for night shift packing apples starting rst week of March and goes till start of May from 5 to 9pm Monday to Friday available, not required to do all nights. May have the option to chose depending on availability. $21.20 starting rate.

Melissa 021 237 6433

Pack house Cleaner wanted for Harvest

Job consists of cleaning pack house daily and helping out in accommodation blocks .Starting February 27th to the end of May ,5 days a week Monday to Friday around 4 hours a day start time negotiable $23.50 start rate.

For further information please contact:

Melissa 021 237 6433

Motueka Netball Centre

Annual

General Meeting

the 7th of March 2023, 7pm

WE OFFER FREE found listings. Phone us with the details.

To Let

SPACE TO LEASE

These excellent premises create an opportunity for a business to snap up this great space to operate out of. The present arrangement, has a reception area, two o ices, a meeting room, a kitchenette, toilet and ample storage.

1 ANNA LOACH Dip FD Reg. FD (FDANZ) Manager & Funeral Director

If you are interested to have a look through or discuss further please contact Monique at Tasman Canvas Ph 03 528 4640

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Supporting people through Cyclone Gabrielle

It’s been a really tough few weeks for communities across the country. Cyclone Gabrielle is the most significant weather event New Zealand has seen this century. The severity and the breadth of the damage hasn’t been experienced in a generation, and I know the events have taken a huge toll on many New Zealanders.

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time in our history, the Government declared a National State of Emergency. This enables us to support the affected regions, provide additional resources as they are needed, and help set the priorities across the country for the response.

I know there will have been many here in Tasman trying to get hold of loved ones cut off without reception. While emergency response teams worked as hard as they could to get communications back online, it has been an anxious time for a lot of us.

An all-of-Government response is already well underway and we will continue to support communities through this unprecedented event, as well as the recovery and rebuild.

Community organisations have moved quickly to provide flood relief and to support whanau and our Government’s recent $11.5 million community support package will help to provide immediate relief for individuals, families, and households.

We’ve also put in place funding to help farmers, growers, whenua Maori owners and rural communities mobilise and co-ordinate recovery efforts from Cyclone Gabrielle. We’re expecting to provide even more support once we know the full extent of damage caused.

This is a difficult time for many, with thousands of people’s homes and businesses affected. But we’ve also seen people from all walks of life coming together and stepping in and lending a hand. We will get through this together and our Government will continue to provide support.

Finally, I’d like to acknowledge our emergency responders. They’ve put in the hard yards and put their lives on the line in the service of their communities. We all owe you enormous gratitude, thank you.

Hon Damien O’Connor MP West Coast-Tasman

Totaranui beach is officially New Zealand’s best kept ‘secret beach’

New Zealand is officially one of the best countries for the best kept ‘secret beaches’ worldwide.

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officially ranking the best secret beaches to visit, come spring or summer.

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A brand new study by Sun Bingo reveals Totaranui beach known for its clear waters and golden sand is an overall winner, claiming fourth position with 420 Instagram hashtags.

Sun Bingo collated a unique seed list of 37 of the world’s best ‘hidden’ beaches, extracting individual Instagram hashtags to find the least tagged beaches,

The most stunning secret beaches to visit in New Zealand are Totaranui beach, Tunnel beach and Muriwai beach

New Zealand is the second most popular country for hidden beaches, alongside Australia (3 each)

Tunnel beach and Muriwai beach place 27th and 30th overall out of 37 worldwide beaches, with 22,112 and 37,113 Instagram posts tagged!