For weeks over the festive season the brightly lit Christmas tree at the southern end of Motueka has greeted visitors and locals alike.
Ken Smart of Yelverton Antiques has lit up the corner of Courtney and High Street for 18 years, enthusiastically spreading the Christmas cheer.
Read more on page 5.
The accolades continue to roll in for Motueka movie, Blue Moon, with the announcement late last year the thriller, directed by local filmmaker and cop Stef Harris, has received an Honorable Mention Award from America’s Mobile MovieMaking Magazine.
“We are absolutely delighted to be mentioned in a prestigious USA film magazine,” says Stef.
The jury praised the movie for its gripping plot, memorable performances, and riveting cinematography.
“One of the keys to making a high quality low-budget feature film is to limit the numbers of locations. Stef Harris’s “Blue Moon” demonstrates that this approach works. It’s intense, filled with surprises, and has some of the best performances you’re likely to see anywhere,” says the magazine.
Shot on an iPhone7, the single-location movie takes place dur-
ing a single night with the idea for the movie developing from Stef’s day job as a front line police officer.
“It was 4.20am and I was putting petrol in my patrol car when I glanced back at the gas station. It was lit up like a spaceship in the night, silent, austere and beautiful. Without thinking I took out my police issue iPhone from my Kevlar vest and took a shot. That photograph became the founding docu-
ment of “Blue Moon”. I wanted to tell a story about the people of the night. The clerks, security guards, taxi drivers, the police and, of course, the villains,” says Stef.
It’s the third feature film of Stef’s and includes renowned actors Jed Brophy and Mark Hadlow, while other talent and extras were sourced locally, including nine of Stef’s police colleagues. It follows the story of a man being found
dead in a petrol station run by Horace Jones (Mark Hadlow) that provides a surprising opportunity to get rid of some debt. But things get complicated when a menacing customer (Jed Brophy) shows up looking for the dead man’s money. Since its release in 2018 Blue Moon has screened in more than 20 International Film Festivals and is destined for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this May.
This latest accolade from the Mobile Movie of the Year competition drew entries from 10 countries including Italy, South Africa, the UK, Canada, France, the USA and Russia, with Stef firmly placing New Zealand and more notably Motueka on the map. For those who missed the screening opportunities, Mark at Motueka’s State Cinema has a few DVD copies of Blue Moon for sale.
With its Maori name aptly translating to ‘Windy Garden’ the idyllic coastal settlement of Marahau is the perfect place to fly flags.
Now residents have their very own version to fly thanks to the efforts of locals, Wally Bruce and Tim Wraight.
Wally, a long-time flag enthusiast, established his business Abel Tasman Guides in 2010 from Blenheim and three years ago, together with his wife, relocated to Marahau.
“I’ve always loved flags, I like how they give a sense of identity and pride,” says Wally.
Three years ago when Wally began floating the idea of Marahau having its own flag he chatted to fellow local, Tim, and learnt one had been created several years earlier as part of an art exhibition.
Tim, a renowned master carver, sculptor and artist had what became the prototype for the Marahau flag after producing it for his exhibition inspired by the surrounding environment.
The dominant blue represents the everpresent sea, the green triangle is Takaka
Hill, the crescent moon depicting the golden sands of the bay and the two stars Adele and Fisherman Islands.
Unusual in the respect of flying the other way around to normal flags the community has embraced the notion and today there are 100 flags flying proudly in and around the settlement.
“These flags define the place we live and can be seen everywhere in the village. We think they look amazing and are infusing into the rich informal culture Marahau has. It brought together parts of the community that wouldn’t normally bump into each other. Many visitors are curious and asking what the flags are all about and there are explanation signs at various places around our village.”
With some residents building a flag pole specifically since its reveal in December, kayak guides are also including its background in their daily spiels due the curiosity they provoke.
“It makes me proud to be a resident of Marahau, it certainly makes me smile,” says Wally.
On Saturday, 4 January 2020, between 10pm and 11pm, at the Bay Dreams Concert, Trafalgar Park in Nelson, a woman was indecently assaulted.
The incident took place in front of the main stage among other concert goers in the middle of a large crowd watching the final band for the night.
Police seek to identify a man who may be able to help with enquiries, who is described as aged in his mid20s, 6ft to 6’3 (or 190cm) tall of lean build with a suntanned complexion.
The man was wearing a distinctive high visibility
orange mesh vest and he may have been with a group of similar aged males.
If anyone knows this man they are asked to share any information with Detective Neil Kitchen, Nelson CIB on (03) 546 3851.
Do you support the petition to introduce Koalas to New Zealand?
“No, look what happened when we brought the Aussie possum over.”
“No, we don’t have the foliage to support their habitat.”
A wide-variety of quilts will be on display in Motueka for the Mid-Summer Quilts annual exhibition at St Thomas’ Church Auditorium from the 23-25 January.
With up to 100 quilts being displayed organisers are promising “an interesting display”.
The exhibition has been running for five years and this year’s guest exhibitor is Jean McLean from Blenheim, a self-taught quilter with more than 40 years experience.
A passionate nature lover, Jean started making straight copies of trees and leaves after purchasing a new sewing machine. Now her emphasis has moved more to the forces and power of nature and the emotions they evoke. The recipient of a number of awards in recent years, Jean’s accolades include first prize for Art Quilts at the 2017 NEC show in Birmingham and two of her quilts were chosen to travel to Canada for the Ailsa Craig exhibition of New Zealand quilts last year.
Jean’s quilts will be
showcased among others from Christchurch, Blenheim, Golden Bay, Nelson, USA and of course locals.
Three pieces made by contemporary USA quilter Rhoda Cohen, two of which were inspired by last year’s Pigeon Valley fires, are also sure to impress.
Complementing the quilts will be a display of charity quilts by The Crafty Tarts, a Menzshed display of their woodwork and miniaturist Colleen Cresswell will display some of the tiny intricate pieces she has painstakingly created.
A number of the quilts displayed will be available to purchase and some merchants will be onsite.
Mid-Summer Quilts exhibition
St Thomas’ Auditorium
Thursday 23 January 1pm6pm
Friday 24 and Saturday 25
January 10am4pm
Entry $4
we have enough pests here now.”Sandy Stephens Nelson
“No, I don’t know what it would mean for the ecology of our native forests.”Andrew Hogge Motueka Aimee Harper Wellington
Exactly 20,000 lights adorn the Christmas tree structure that has been placed at the corner of Courtney and High St for the previous decade during the festive season.
Erected by self-professed lover of everything Christmas, Ken Smart of Yelverton Antiques, has always embraced the Christmas spirit, initially lighting up his neighbouring house when he first moved in 18 years ago.
He’s continued with the tradition of lights and after tiring of doing his house created the tree from reinforced steel specifically for the purpose and added a snow machine for extra effect.
“It took ages. We assembled it out the back and used a trolley
to drag it around the front. There’s almost a ceremony when we place the star on top!”
The tree in all its glory brightens up the southern end of town from November to mid-January and Ken says it prompts people to leave notes of thanks in his letterbox and offers of donations to help fund what has become a Motueka icon.
“It’s just awesome and not just for kids either. It’s fun, it’s worth it, it’s cool and I just love it,” says Ken. So impressive in its stature, an Aucklander has tried in vain to purchase the tree from Ken.
“I reckon I’d get a stone thrown through my window if that happened. This tree is here to stay.”
The heavy and soulful music of The Richter City Rebels is set to rock Motueka’s Toad Hall next Thursday night, followed by Golden Bay’s Mussel Inn on Friday, with one of the band member’s ex-Golden Bay resident Jake Baxendale.
“I love getting to Te Tau Ihu over summer, it has it all! The weather is way better than Welly, so I can get some swims inbetween gigs and I get to catch up with friends and whanau. The hosts at all venues are
wonderful people and the hospitality is second to none and most importantly the audiences are the best. Despite being pretty spoiled for choice over summer they come out and have a huge enthusiasm for the music. Rebels have been doing this tour since 2015 and we have some diehard fans in the region now,” says Jake.
Renowned as our country’s first and finest New Orleans second-line band The Richter City Rebels
from Wellington are once again hitting the road for their annual summer tour where they’ll deliver their signature explosive beats and feel-good vibe.
Blending RnB, soul, hip-hop, jazz and funk, it grooves deeply and pulsates with pounding bass and searing brass. Catchy vocals and chants draw the crowd into the party and the rolling, infectious sound is punctuated by the fierce crack of drums and percussion. The music has the soul and cha-
risma of James Brown, mixed with the effortless swagger of Big Daddy Kane. Incorporating stylish original melodies and shouts, funked-up pop tunes and bouncing hip-hop, the Rebels sound embodies the musical melting pot of Louisiana.
Their energetic show has recently headlined at events including the Wellington Jazz Festival, Taranaki Arts Festival and the National Jazz Festival. Each month crowds line up for their monthly residency at popular Wellington venues Havana and The Rogue and Vagabond and at many other venues they visit nationwide.
With energy, entertainment and musicianship of the highest quality The Richter City Revels guarantee a rousing New Orleans experience, so prepare yourself for a big joyful and juicy plate of strong, rich New Orleans fire.
The Richter City Rebels Toad Hall Motueka, Thursday, 30 January 7pm. Tickets $10 on door.
Mussel Inn, Golden Bay, Friday, 31 January 9pm. Tickets $10 on door.
For five days last week a group of local students thrashed their instruments during Motueka’s summer holiday bandcamp and established what may be the town’s latest band on the scene, The Screaming Goats.
Musician Glenn Bathgate teaches music at Ngatimoti, Riwaka and Tapawera schools and offered his expertise for a week-long intensive bandcamp held at Motueka’s Imagine Theatre from Monday to Friday 10am-3pm.
Sebastian Hegarty, Sophie Maxwell, Finn Panell-Gould, Carolina Sipkova and Torren Pickett leapt at the opportunity and agreed the experience has been “fun and productive”.
“It’s been such a great week, we’ve learnt so much and are super excited to perform together,” says Carolina.
For three of the group, aged 10-13 years, it’s been their first involvement in a band but none are strangers to the stage.
With two on guitar, a bass, drummer and vocalist the band put together an impressive concert on Friday night, a culmination of their week’s work.
Performing covers from Nirvana, Weezer, the White Stripes and Adele they produced an impressive performance.
“It’s been so good being able to play the drums so much. Just having time to do what I love has been awe-
some,” says Finn.
For tutor Glenn it’s been rewarding bringing a group of five students, largely unknown to one another, together.
“Starting from scratch and putting it all together has been really satisfying. To come together as strangers and end up with a show on Friday is so great,” says Glenn.
“It’s a cool thing to do in the summer holidays, and they get a lot out of it.”
It was during a band’s brainstorming session Torren threw in the idea of ‘The Screaming Goats’ and after Finn heard it and supported the idea the pair managed to persuade the
other members.
While Glenn has put a lot of bands together over the years, it’s Glenn’s first foray into a week-long intensive bandcamp but it’s an experience he
says he’s willing to repeat.
*For further information on future bandcamps please email Glenn blisteringtongues@yahoo. com
Nelson and Tasman residents wanting to get on board for a future that includes more digital opportunities will be able to access a new mobile learning centre and online banking training from this week.
With the support of Kiwibank, online banking classes are being offered to Nelson and Tasman residents on DORAa WiFi enabled bus. DORA, which stands
for Digital On Road Access, will be parking up at libraries throughout the region to assist people exploring alternatives to paying by cheque, learn online banking and how to recognise and avoid online scams.
The Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa has partnered with Kiwibank to develop a Stepping UP training module for online banking and, with DORA’s help, more
people can participate in their local communities.
The training is delivered free and it is open to anyone, regardless of who they bank with.
The Nelson and Tasman public library teams have joined up to deliver the classes on-board DORA, near libraries in Stoke, Richmond, Motueka, Takaka, Collingwood and Nelson.
Laurence Zwimpfer, Operations Director of
the Digital Inclusion Alliance, says the organisation has been contacting community groups in the Nelson and Tasman region, especially those involved in delivering social services and supporting elderly people.
“We have had a particularly enthusiastic response from Rural Women and Grey Power representatives and we’re looking to other groups to help
share the opportunity by alerting their members to the training.
“Our experience is that changes in the banking world have the greatest impact on people who are digitally excluded. No one needs to be left out and the Stepping UP programme has already provided many New Zealanders with the skills and confidence to use online banking,” says Laurence.
“We have a lot of older people living in our region and being able to do their banking online is one way to help reduce their isolation,” says Helen McCubbin, Information Services Librarian for Tasman District.
DORA will be supporting Digital Banking classes in Nelson and Tasman through to 21 February 2020.
Buskers from around the world come to amaze and entrance with acrobatics, contortion, clowning and, of course, juggling.
Trafalgar Street, Church Steps and Mapua Wharf events are family-friendly and free to attend – though bring some cash to show your appreciation for the amazing skills of these talented and hard-working performers. The shows at The Boathouse are ticketed and a little less predictable in content so are rated R16.
For more information, visit itson.co.nz.
BUSKERS ON TRAFALGAR
Thu 30 & Fri 31 Jan, 11am – 2.30pm & Sat 1 Feb, 10.30am – 2pm // Upper Trafalgar Street, Nelson // Koha
BUSKERS ON THE CHURCH STEPS
Sat 1 & Sun 2 Feb, 6pm // Church Steps, Top of Trafalgar Street, Nelson // Koha
BUSKERS at mapua wharf
Sun 2 Feb, 11am – 2.30pm // Mapua Wharf // Koha
BUSKERS AT THE BOATHOUSE R16
Thu 30 Jan, 8pm & Fri 31 Jan, 8.30pm // The Boathouse, Nelson // Ticket details at ticketrocket.co.nz
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Hicks enjoy an early morning swim on Friday. The members of the Kaiteriteri Sea swimming Club enjoyed the calm seas after regularly battling choppy conditions on their usual Monday evening group swim. The group meets at Little Kaiteriteri every Monday evening and enters the water at 6pm.
Dear Editor,
There is something very fishy going on at Te Waikoropupu Springs. TDC’s Environmental Information Manager Rob Smith has craftily gone out of his way to reassure us that the new algal mats now being found there are natural (Guardian 15/1). What he is hiding from us is that over the last three years nitrate levels from dairy farm pollution have increased by 25%, and that this is the first time these algae have been noticed.
TDC continues to dither and delay, using the overdue Water Conservation Order as its excuse, even though it could take action to lower nitrate levels now. If levels continue to increase then the sensitive aquifer organisms that purify the spring waters could suddenly be wiped out, ruining the Springs. If you want to stop TDC getting away with this then please join our campaign by sending your postcode to SaveOurSprings@ email.com; thank you.
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It was my first time visiting the Motueka Country Club Festival, and what a treat! Marchwood Park was full of very interesting Motor Homes and very enthusiastic country music lovers, including myself. The Organisation over the weekend was perfection, great timing of all events, and everyone seemed very relaxed and truly enjoying the entertainment. I did participate, enjoyed a little “Line Dancing” along with others, and it was the perfect day, and glorious weather. The Raffles were very impressive, as was the food, and plenty for everyone. Our local Country Music Club ran an exceptional Festival, and I wish I had attended earlier over the years, however I am surely not going to miss the next one, and work on my “Line Dancing” moves, in readiness! Once again, warm congratulations to all the organisers, the Motueka Country Music Festival is not one to be missed!
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There are still a lot of visitors in and around the Motueka area and that is causing some congestion on High Street. Please exercise extreme caution if you are driving through town. In the last week there have been two accidents on High Street, although thankfully nothing serious.
While we’re on the subject of cars, I can’t stress enough the importance of locking vehicles and removing your valuables from them. The vast majority of thefts from vehicles are from those left unlocked. Even when your car is parked at home you should take those same precautions to keep your property safe. I have heard the argument from some people that they would rather leave their car unlocked than have someone damage it trying to break in. The incidents Police see do not support that line of thought. Thieves would rather take the easy option and move on from a locked vehicle until they find something that is insecure that they can access with ease.
One of the biggest increases in reported crimes Police are seeing nationally is online fraud. People are making purchases on Facebook or other social media sites and parting with their money before they have done due diligence about the seller and the goods and being left out of pocket. Various other international scams rear their heads from time to time and the scammers can be very convincing and very persistent. This can be particularly hard for elderly people to manage so please, look out for your family members. Remember the old adage “if it sounds too good to be true it probably is”. And trust me, a wealthy Nigerian is never going to give you millions of dollars!
I hope you’re all enjoying this beautiful weather. Stay safe and if you see something that doesn’t look right, give us a call. We would rather turn up to a non-event then pick up the pieces of a tragedy.
If it’s something historic call 105, but if it’s happening now call 111.
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Summer Scorcher Surprise Reads
3 - 31 January
There are intriguing mysteries, travel yarns, historical tales, sagas - all sorts.
The Summer Road Trip Reading Adventure
During January
Pick up your Reading log at Motueka, Richmond, Takaka or Murchison Libraries For ages 5-11years, No registration required.
Summer Booksale
3 – 31 January. During working hours. Pick up preloved books at bargain prices.
Free Digital Banking Classes
Understand about Online banking on DORA the mobile digital learning bus.
Visiting Motueka Library
3-7 February, 10-12 and 1-3pm
Book in or drop-in, on the day. Supported by Kiwibank
Summer Book Chat
Thursday 23 January, 11am -12pm
For 8-12-year-olds, New books, snacks and fun
Craft Makerspace
30 January, 10am-11.30am
Fun art activities, Free Family fun.
Garden Gurus
Monday 10 February, 11am – 12.30pm
Caravans and campervans are expected to descend on the small rural community of Tapawera next week for the fifteenth annual “Music in the Mountains” Rally hosted by the Nelson/Tasman Motor Caravan Association.
Each year the Rally grows in size and reputation and for the past 13 years it has been held in Tapawera’s paddocks, either belonging to the School or the local Domain Board. In the last few years Brent Hodgkinson, a local farmer, has supported the Rally by cutting a hole in the fence so the overflow could be catered for.
The musical lineup has long been regarded as the main attraction of the Rally, but the sunny location combined with the friendliness and great all-round facilities keep them coming back to Tapawera.
Kicking off on Friday, 31 January it continues
through to Monday, 3 February with a Craft Market on Sunday from 11.30am-2pm.
Organisers are advising visitors to bring their musical instruments and join in the ‘jam sessions’ that spring up around the vans and participate in the ‘walk-up’. Returning favourites ‘In Like Flynn’ are sure to have the crowd rocking while additional artists include ‘Retro Rockin’ and ‘The Bootleggers’ with
backing band ‘Slim Pickin’s’.
When the event first began there were about 100 motorhomes in attendance, last year there was an impressive 602 vehicles parked up. All the motorhomes were lined up with precision by management, rows upon rows showing off all the various motorhome types and sizes.
The reliability of the weather has always been a big drawcard
With many people likely to have unwrapped new drones on Christmas Day, airports around the country, including Motueka and Takaka, are urging everyone who operates a drone to know the rules and act responsibly this summer.
for the event and it’s never rained in all the years the event has been going, with many seeking the relief of the Motueka River, so once again organisers are hoping for a clear forecast.
Music in the Mountains Tapawera School, 44 Main Road, Tapawera Friday, 31 January – Monday, 3 February
“If you use a drone you become a pilot and have responsibilities,” says the chief executive of the association for New Zealand’s airports (NZ Airports), Kevin Ward.
He supports the advice that the Civil Aviation Authority puts out each Christmas urging people, particularly new drone owners, to make sure they know the rules so they don’t put people and property at risk.
“There are an increasing number of incidents involving drones being flown too close to airports
and other aircraft. It is a concern for airports, especially small ones that do not have a full time manager on site and air traffic control towers. Drones are an aircraft and operators are regarded as pilots. You must follow New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority Rules when you operate a drone near any airport –large or small,” says Kevin. Drones aren’t allowed to fly within 4kms of Motueka and Takaka. There may also be control-
led or special use airspace which extends beyond the 4km limit.
To learn about flying your drone the right way in New Zealand, operators should check out https://www. flyyourdrone.nz/ or contact the airport directly if they need some local advice. Further information about flying drones over Council land is available on the website, www. tasman.govt.nz and search “drones”.
After the success of Taste of Turkey, Hakan and Stacie are proud to open Motueka’s first ‘Tapas Bar’. Locals will now be able to experience even more of Hakan’s gastronomic delights while enjoying a fantastic atmosphere and wonderful company. Hakan and his amazing partner Stacie are fabulous hosts and Friends Lounge is tipped to be one of Motueka’s most popular destinations, it’s well worth a visit for a myriad of reasons.
Hakan and Stacie created Friends Lounge to not only highlight our region’s food and beverages whilst providing local employment, but also to bring people together in a relaxing welcoming environment.
Friends Lounge is a place to gather with friends, a destination for young people to catch up with one another and relax, a location for a business meeting, a venue for a private function, a sanctuary at the end of a long day and a retreat to enjoy a board game and some marvellous conversation. There are so many facets to Friends Lounge, which has filled a gap in Motueka’s thriving hospitality industry.
You’ll discover a wide range of options on the menu, at Friends Lounge. From flavoursome homestyle burgers to luscious desserts, but most importantly are the most delicious tapas.
Beverage options are important and at Friends Lounge you’ll find the selection is vast and impressive. Their wine list offers a number of exclusive choices that you will not find in the supermarket. Locally brewed Golden Bear is on tap including their craft beer and the very popular blackcurrant cider. A fully stocked bar ensures cocktails are well catered for. There are plenty of non alcoholic options as well including Pete’s Natural and the most delicous hot chocolates.
Originating in Spain hundreds of years ago, Tapas are literally small plates of food, enjoyed with a drink and of course, good company.
There are many legends about their conception and as always, the different regions of Spain all individually claim to be the birthplace of the iconic Spanish tradition. However, two particular tales, are the ones most often told.
The first story goes all the way back to the 13th century. King Alfonso X ‘The Wise’ of Castille found that, while he was recuperating from an illness, he could only eat and drink in small amounts. His Majesty thought this was marvellous and, on his recovery, decreed that all drinks should be served with a small snack.
The second story tells of his much later 19th-century namesake, Alfonso XIII, who once ordered wine in a popular inn located at the seaside town of Cadiz. Since Cadiz often had a sea breeze the innkeeper served the wine with a slice of ham on top to keep the sand out. The king enjoyed his wine and ham so much, he ordered the same again and, as is often the way with kings, in doing so started a trend.
Another somewhat far-fetched theory is that it was the Spanish army that invented tapas. Why? To prevent the soldiers from coming home drunk after a night out and subsequently suffering from hangovers the next morning thus reducing their performance.
For centuries Spain and many other European countries have been enjoying the culture of tapas. More recently in the last couple of decades, the rest of the world has switched on to this wonderful way of socialising.
You’ll discover ‘Tapa Bars’ all across the planet, and now we are lucky enough to have our own, right here in Motueka.
Tapas are served as they are prepared. This ensures there is a steady stream of tapas arriving at the table. For example, cold dishes such as dips and bread will come out first, followed by hot dishes such as meatballs as they are ready. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy nibbles, as the food is always fresh.
Tapas are not meant to be big meals, they are a snack to accompany your beverage. Think of tapas as shared nibbles. It’s even been said that tapas are not a specific type of dish but a “way of eating”.
A selection of mouthwatering tapa’s available at Friend’s Lounge.
It’s important to Hakan that the food he produces is fresh and healthy. Ingredients are sourced locally whenever possible and his preferred methods are to grill and pan fry. He lovingly creates all of his dishes by hand, transforming the everyday act of cooking into an art form.
Next time you are looking for a place to meet up with friends or simply a place to relax, Friends Lounge is definitely the place to go.
The reviews speak for themselves.
“The staff, menu and drinks are fabulous. make sure you take the time to check them out. support local 100%”
“Food is amazing. staff were awesome. service superb.”
Discover Friends Lounge at 121 High Street, Motueka. Should you wish to make a booking please phone (03) 528 4101
Check out their facebook page for more information, updates and specials.
www.facebook.com/FriendsLoungeMotueka
Fresh,
The weekend of January 11 and 12 saw the club hosting our Centenary Motueka Open. Beautiful weather, a course in outstanding condition and an extensive prize table. This was supported by a huge field of 208 players which saw the tournament being closed to entries four days before the event!
The biggest field we have had in many years with players coming from 26 clubs around New Zealand. Great for our Club and for Our Town Motueka.
The overall winners and the top in each grade were:
Overall Gross Winner Kameran
Clarke 149
Mens Nett Winner Michael Hay 137
Ladies Nett Winner
Sandra Ilton 136
A Grade
Best Gross James Campion 150
2nd Gross Saxon
Balck 152
Best Nett Andy Tasker 139
2nd
B Grade Best Gross Paul Tasker 163
2nd Gross Ralph Meikle 167
Best Nett Peter Tudberry 139
2nd Nett Mike Killock 143
3rd Nett Peter Johnson 143
C Grade Best Gross John Gudsell 184
2nd Gross Bernard Walsh 184
Best Nett Lindsay North 137
2nd Nett Alan Tait 138
3rd Nett Andrew Stevenson 139
Ladies Grade Best Gross Michelle Reardon 165
2nd Gross Andrea Corbett 169
Best Nett Evelyn Hay 139
2nd Nett Tania Appelman 143
3rd Nett Jan Overall 144
Thanks to tremendous support from the Riwaka community and their countless volunteer hours of work, the Riwaka Bowling Club’s new green is finally open for business. It has been a long arduous and sometimes frustrating process since the old green was striped at the end of September last year to this point where the green is now ready to roll. After the first seed sown on the green did not strike it needed to be sown for a second time. The ‘browntop seed’ has been successfully nursed into the spectacular bowling surface that only became ready for bowling late last week.
“I don’t think any of us had any idea how much work was required in laying a new green before we started,” says Brendan Alborn, Communications Officer for the Club. “We’ve been incredibly grateful to the Riwaka community for all of the work they have put in over several months. Members such as Bev Hunt and Nick Fritz have been down at the Club for many hours each day irrigating, mowing, rolling and generally nursing the green to life. We’ve had up to
30 people from the local community spend their entire weekends shovelling dirt and doing other back-breaking work such as replacing the wooden framing around the green. We will also be eternally grateful to the greenkeepers from other clubs such as Ron Inglis, Ron Sabin and Rangi Westrup for their guidance and support.”
The Riwaka Bowling Club’s first tournament on the new green will be held on Saturday, 8 February. The AbelTasman. com Open Triples Tournament is now open for entries which can be directed to Pauline Sutherland on 021 123 5974 or via email riwakabowlingclub@gmail.com
The Club’s popular Wednesday evening roll-ups from 5:30pm are now back in full swing for anybody who wants to try out the region’s newest bowling surface. Club bowling is held each Saturday from 1pm and Friday evening social bowls will begin again soon.
For more information, the Club’s Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/riwakabowlingclub
Motueka High School’s adventure racing team were among some of the toughest teenage adventure racers in the country at December’s Torpedo7 Get2Go National Final on Great Barrier Island where they claimed the title.
The competition is a little like the Amazing Race mixed together with adventure sports including rock climbing, orienteering, kayaking, stand-up paddling, mountain biking and problem solving.
Designed to encourage a wider participation in outdoor pursuit activities, the final is a 5-day event filled with teamwork, physical challenges and breath-taking scenery.
The calibre of the competition and the fact it was the team’s first final makes their achievement of taking out first place even more impressive.
“It was so awesome to win it. The competition was tough but so much fun. It was crazy when we found out we were going to win as it was our first year there. We were so happy,” says team co-captain Jade Sundbye.
The team made up of 4 girls and 4 boys is coached by local
adventure racer Jodie Fa’avae who says the priority was “focusing on being the best team we could be”.
“They were an ideal team with a huge range of skills to draw from with varied outdoor physical activity experiences and problem solving, maths brains,” says Jodie.
Up against 11 other teams who had qualified through regional competitions held earlier in the year, the Motueka High School racers led overall after the first two days of problem solving, a series of 11 one-hour challenges.
Taking part in a couple of multi-part races on Day 3 and 5, they finished both in 4th place. Day 4 saw the teams with six hours to get as many controls as they could in a foot rogaine style with swim challenges that awarded penalties if late back. With Riley lead planner and navigator and Zefa co-navigator Jodie says they did “an amazing job”.
“They chose a great route, letting the instructor know when they were at checkpoint to lock in the control and collect the points. If they were incorrect they got a second chance but they didn’t need it and
collected top points for the day,” says Jodie.
It was the culmination of such a consistent solid effort and unwavering team work that resulted in the team returning with the prestigious National Get2Go Championship Title.
Motueka High School Adventure Team would like to thank all of their supporting sponsors - Rainbow Ski Field, Whenua-iti Outdoors, ITM Motueka, Smart Business Centre, Talleys, MacLennan Builders and Sons,
Parker Panel and Paint, Bowater Toyota, NBS Nelson Building Society, Waka Abel Tasman, Stihl Shop Motueka, Wicked Rogaines, Torpedo7 and Absolute Wilderness Freeze Dried Meals.
*Support the
Motueka High School adventure racing teams at the 2020 Rainbow Rogaine on Sunday, 16 February at St Arnaud’s Rainbow Ski Area.
The 3-hour Rogaine is a fundraising initiative for the teams providing ‘a wicked
Ngaio Richards almost gave up on her dream of studying music when her experience at university failed to live up to her expectations. But when she discovered the New Zealand Certicate in Music programme at NMIT, she realised she could get the more personalised education in her hometown. Ngaio moved from Nelson to Wellington in 2015 straight a er high school to study music at university, but the experience of big class sizes wasn’t the right t for her. She tried switching to another degree, but she soon found herself back in Nelson thinking that study wasn’t for her. at’s when she heard about the music programme at NMIT and decided to enrol. Ngaio says the decision paid o as she nally found study inspiring, fun, challenging and rewarding.
e Certi cate in Music (Level 4) is a one-year course designed to prepare you to be a professional musician, sound technician or event management assistant. Students get to use NMIT’s state-of-the-art facilities including the Johnny Cash performance theatre and recording studios. Ngaio says the course provides a good balance of theory and practical experience, and the tutors were much more involved than her university lecturers.
rogaine in an alpine environment with not a single fence to climb’, and encapsulating what is unique and special in the area.
For further details
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“ e tutors also took the time to understand how each person learnt and what we need to apply the theory into our work. For me that was really key and allowed me to enjoy my study experience,” she says.
“At uni you don’t even know your tutor, but at NMIT I didn’t feel like I was just a number.” e guitarist and vocalist learned new skills such as how to set up a music venue and use professional recording so ware. She also developed her songwriting and production abilities and had the opportunity to learn from successful Kiwi musicians, Julia Deans and Hollie Smith. Ngaio says the facilities at NMIT are “awesome” and students always have the freedom to use the music space whenever they feel inspired.
“I’ve realised that you don’t need to leave Nelson to get good quality education. My experience at NMIT was way better than my time at university.
“I feel inspired now with my music and I have music goals. I’m keen to record my music and catch up with my classmates to play gigs.”
For more information about NMIT’s Music programmes, visit nmit.ac.nz/music Business Update. Adv.
‘changed my approach to education’
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BLOOD CANCERSUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 3037 or Lloyd 544 2636
BRAVE HEARTS confidential support group for family who are close to someone with an addiction. Next meeting is Thursday 13 February @ 7pm Family Service Centre, Motueka. Details Linda 0274476435.
BREAST CANCERSUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy St, 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 / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
COLORECTAL CANCERSUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
DO YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM? Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.
FUN, FITNESS & FRIENDSHIP Leisure Marching. Motueka Veteranettes. Join us for practices, coffee and occasional travel. Contacts Carole 528 9048 or 027 325 1968 / Betty 528 6901 or 021 120 9248.
GATEWAY TO YOURWELLBEING The Shed is a day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 03-5284120 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor street Motueka.
JUSTICE OFTHE 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.
KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OFTHE PEACE Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.
MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION for people affected by and/or supporting someone with cancer.
Tuesdays 1pm Fairfield House $3 donation to Cancer Society phone 539 1137
MOTUEKA AIKIDO Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 0212050143
MOTUEKACAMERACLUB - Please note new venue St John Ambulance Hall, Courtney Street, Motueka, 1st Monday of month, at 7.30pm. All experience welcome. Contact Cushla 5286548. www. motuekacameraclub.nz
MOTUEKACOMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING
ROOMAVAILABLEFOR HIRE for small group meetings – very reasonable rates. Please contact Rae or Gaile on 03 528 0404 or drop in and see us Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm.
MOTUEKA RED CROSS IN COMMUNITYHOUSE
Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.
MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EMPOKER CLUB Meets
Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor St Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details.
NEW 2 MOT New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.
NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. The Railcar is running daily for the rest of the School Holidays, weather permitting. Sunday 26th the Train will operate. Both run between 11am and 4pm.
NELSON TROUT FISHINGCLUB 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, Fish & Game Rooms, 66/74 Champion Road, Stoke. Seasoned trout fisher or getting started, the club offers something for everyone. Phone 035476432, Email secretary@nelsontroutfishingclub. com or visit www.nelsontroutfishingclub.com
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
RUMMIKUB every THURSDAY 1-4pm Contact Dylis 5288960.
SARAUFESTIVAL Sunday 2 February from 3.00pm. Loads of country fun - Come and relax in the sun! Guest chef, heaps of stalls! Bring your friends and neighbours www.saraufestival.co.nz
SOCIAL BOWLS Every Monday & Wednesday
1:15pm - 3pm. Motueka Senior Citizens, 10 Pah St, Motueka. Come along and have some fun. Phone Terry 528 7104 for more info.
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details.
TEA & TALKFORTHOSE AGED 65+ Morning tea is provided. Every Wednesdays at The Shed, 24a Tudor Street, Motueka and every second Wednesday in the Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Takaka, from 10am to 11.30am.
VAST Tapawera Art and Craft Exhibition. Shedwood Hall Main Road Tapawera. Saturday 25th January to Monday 3rd February. Works for sale. Guest artist Carol Vercoe.
YOGAFORPEOPLEAFFECTEDBY CANCER
Tuesdays 9.30am and 5.15pm Register info@ cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
antiques
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).
death notices
FISK, Anne Louisa: 08.05.1940-19.01.2020
Loving wife of the late Arthur; devoted mother of Ian, and Bryan: mother-in-law of Claire; and Grandma of Alex. Dearly loved sister and best friend of Barbara, sister-in-law of Chris, and aunt of Michelle.
An early childhood educator, Soroptimist, member of many community organisations, keen participant in Keep Motueka Beautiful, and supportive friend to many.
Anne is now at rest. Our heartfelt thanks to the caregivers, nurses and all the staff at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital for the dedicated love and care they gave Anne in her last few years.
At Anne’s request a private family funeral is to be held. In lieu of flowers, donations please to Jack Inglis Friendhip Hospital, 15A Courtney Street, Motueka, 7120.
Golden Bay Funeral Directors www.gbmfs.co.nz
carpet cleaning
TA S MAN Carpet
Cleaning - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.
for sale
FURNITURE Good selection, lasting quality, reasonable prices at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond (Ph 5440723)
for sale
NEW 16” Mag & Tyre $150. Car Radios x4 each $10. Lawn Mowers x6 each $70. 03 5284487.
health & fitness
Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.
garage sale
FEARON ST Man Cave clear out + household. In backyard. Signs out 8am on Saturday. Electrical, garden & hand tools. Vice, nails, screws, fishing rods, fish smoker. Brand new garden hoses. Assortment of concrete garden pots. Outdoor table/chairs. Books sewing cabinet. Back house. Please no parking in driveway. Cancelled if wet.
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PETITION Sign petition at: Greenman - High St Motueka, Hotel Motueka, VTS - 25 Huffam St Motueka, Nelson SPCA Shelter, Hunting & Fishing Richmond & Nelson, Victory Square Vet Clinic - Vanguard St, Toad Hall
- Motueka, The Stable Tavern & Dales Barber –Croucher St Richmond.
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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
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.
STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
stump grinding
STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
situations vacant situations vacant
situations vacant HOUSEKEEPER / K EEN GARDENER Casual help required in rural Marlborough. Small renovated cottage available for rent, suitable for single, mature person 50+.
Please reply with 2x references, some general background info & contact details to: Advertiser, Po Box 5001, Springlands Blenheim 7241
entertainment
Join in the fun at one of the many events taking place in Tasman District over the next few weeks!
New World Teddy Bears' Picnic
Sun 26 Jan, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm, Decks Reserve, Wallace Street, Motueka, FREE.
Sarau Festival
Sun 2 Feb, 3.00 pm – 9.00 pm, Moutere Hills Community Centre, Upper Moutere. $6 per person, children FREE.
Tasman Asian Night Food Fair
Sat 8 Feb, 4.00 pm – 9.00 pm, Washbourn Gardens, Richmond, FREE. If wet, the event will be rescheduled to Sat 15 Feb.
Parks Programme
Family Picnic – Sun 9 Feb, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm, Washbourn Gardens. FREE.
Go By Bike Day
Wed 12 Feb, 7.30 am – 9.00 am, Motueka Museum, The Junction, Takaka, Sundial Square, Richmond. FREE.
Murchison A&P Show
Sat 15 Feb, 8.30 am – 6.00 pm, Murchison Sport, Recreation and Cultural Centre and Domain. Adult $10, family $20, under 5 FREE.
Family Bike Fun
Sat 15 Feb, 10.00 am, Golden Bay Recreation Park, Takaka. Sun 16 Feb, 10.00 am, Saltwater Baths, Motueka. FREE.
Nelson Wine & Food Festival
Sun 16 Feb, 11.00 am – 5.00 pm, Richmond A&P Showgrounds. Tickets $20, under 12 FREE.
Colour Run
Sat 22 Feb, Registrations from 9am, event starts 10am, Golden Bay Rec Park Centre, Takaka. Children under 5 FREE, everyone else $5.
Flash Electrical Beach Fun Day
Wed 26 Feb, 5.30pm, Kaiteriteri Beach. FREE.
Lake Rotoiti Power Boat Regatta
Sun 29 Feb – Sun 1 Mar, Racing starts 11am, Kerr Bay, St Arnaud. Adults $10, children under 12 free.
Buller Festival
Construction is about to begin to change the Gardner Valley Road and Moutere Highway intersection. We will construct a new section of road on Gardner Valley Road just north of where the intersection is now. Once the new portion of road is ready, the section of Gardner Valley Road between the cemetery and the Moutere Highway will be closed o . This will straighten out the intersection and make it safer.
All work will take place in the road reserve, so there shouldn’t be any impact on road users during construction.
While the rain prior to Christmas left the rivers and aquifers at quite healthy levels for this time of the year, the dry windy conditions since then have seen them start to decline. The current weather conditions will also mean more water use, especially crop irrigation, will be needed around the district.
The Dry Weather Taskforce meets this week to assess the situation and decide about any water restrictions that may be needed.
This year water restrictions follow a di erent format for homes, businesses and organisations on the public water network. These are clearly explained on the website, tasman.govt.nz/water-restrictions.
For those that hold a resource consent to use water, Council will release details using the same process as in the past, through the website, media release, and by letter to explain the applicable restrictions.
We ask everyone who has access to a private bore or to the Council water supply to please reduce your water use as much as you can, every drop counts.
There are lots of simple ways you can conserve water.
Summer is the ideal time to get your rewood supplies stocked up so it’ll be nice and dry and ready to burn clean, bright and hot this winter. We encourage everyone to choose a Good Wood supplier, so you’re getting a trusted source of dry rewood that will burn well, helping to keep your home warmer and our air cleaner.
All Good Wood suppliers have agreed to supply either: Seasoned rewood, suitable for immediate use during the winter months, or
• Green (unseasoned) rewood delivered su ciently far in advance of winter so that, if properly stored by the user, it will be seasoned ready for use in the winter months. For a list of suppliers visit the website, tasman.govt.nz/ good-wood. There is also a good practice guide with tips for storing rewood correctly and how to operate your wood burner e ciently when winter rolls around.
All Council o ces and libraries will be closed on Nelson Anniversary Day 3 February and Waitangi Day 6 February. Rubbish and recycling will continue as per usual. You can nd the recycling calendar online at tasman.govt.nz/link/recycling.
For details of our current consultations, head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback.
Great Taste Trail – feedback needed
The Harbourmaster has (or may soon) grant authorisations for the following events. These events may a ect public use of the maritime area for a certain period of time.
Event activity: Cardboard Boat Race
Date and location: 25 January 2020, Tata Beach/Ligar Inlet
Event activity: Jet Boat Family Fun Day and Rally
Date and location: 25 January 2020, West Bay Lake Rotoiti
More information about the Harbourmaster’s directions for events is available at tasman.govt.nz/link/maritime-events.
Sat 29 Feb – Sun 1 March, Murchison, FREE to watch, cost to participate. Go
Find more ways to save water at tasman.govt.nz/link/water-tips. EVERY DROP HELPS.
The Building Assurance team is constantly striving to streamline their services to make them e cient and easier for people to use.
That means they’ll be making changes to the way they operate from time to time. If you deal with the team regularly, they’ll email you about any upcoming changes. If you want to keep in touch with that latest updates –visit the web page, tasman.govt.nz/link/building-updates. The latest updates cover recent changes to building inspections bookings, nal inspections, checking documentation, going on a waiting list, cancelled inspections and failed inspections.
Let’s
If you’ve ridden the Great Taste Trail lately, the Cycle Trails Trust would love to hear what you thought of it. There’s an online survey available at heartofbiking.org.nz/ feedback and your feedback can help to secure funding to keep improving this popular Trail. Plus everyone who leaves feedback goes in the draw for a monthly prize of a $50 voucher from a local business.
Now’s a perfect time for checking out the Great Taste Trail, share your thoughts and you’ll be in to win.
Consultation closes 31 March 2020.
We’re reviewing the way we manage Moutere/Waimea Ward parks and reserves, and we need your help to make sure these public spaces suit locals and visitors now and in the future. Over the next few months, we’ll be asking you to tell us which reserves you use regularly, what you love about them, and any changes you would like to see to the way they are used or managed. The most important thing we want to know is: What’s your vision for their future? Have your say: Visit tasman.govt.nz/feedback for more information.
Current applications for alcohol licences, including information on how to object, are advertised on our website.
