The Guardian - 22 September 2021

Mural reflects school’s values

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With gorgeous homes like this only emerging on the market once in a blue moon this really is an exciting proposition. Beautifully renovated from top to bottom and in a convenient, handy to town location, this home is sure to appeal to anyone with good taste and a penchant for a time long since passed. This classic 1910’s bay villa, complete with high studs and a wealth of character.

The location and land really can’t be understated at this picturesque locale. Being one of the few true seaside spots around Tasman Bay, Trewavas Street has become an attractive proposition for anyone wanting stunning bay views, convenience to the quaint Motueka township and easy access to the popular waterfront walking tracks.

Star award for Top Ten owner

Earlier last month Motueka Top 10 Holiday Park owners Ben and Ashlee Ilton attended the Holiday Park Association Annual Conference and Awards in Blenheim where Ashlee was awarded the sectors Emerging Star award.

“It really was a true honour to be recognised and be awarded Emerging Star. The past 15 months has had its challenges, I have been working extremely hard on mindset changes, resilience and leadership growth as well as transitioning our business to be domestic traveller focused,” says Ashlee.

The award recognises a holiday park professional in an ownership, management, office or park operation role who was under the age of 35 as of January 1 this year.

This year there was a record number of nominees with Ashlee crowned the winner out of 11 others.

Judges said, “Ashlee is a very determined

and focused business owner who understands the value of community. She is constantly pushing herself to evaluate and improve not only her business, but also herself as a person”.

Ashlee and Ben are

huge supporters of our local community and say giving back is important to them.

“I volunteer my time with many sporting events, coaching teams, sponsoring venue hires, and sponsorship to local com-

munity events. We love the feeling of knowing we are helping others achieve something that wouldn’t happen without our support,” says Ashlee.

In July this year

Ashlee was elected by members of

the Holiday Park Association Board which will give her the opportunity to increase her industry knowledge and she says she’s looking forward to being part of the board for the next three years.

Holiday Park Association New Zealand president David Aflallo with Motueka Top Ten Holiday park owner Ashlee Ilton and her Emerging Star award.

Big “NO” to a new liquor store in Motueka

A new bottle store in High St, Motueka will not go ahead because the Off-Licence application has been withdrawn by the applicant after intense mobilisation by the local community against this application.

Sharma Holdings Limited applied in October last year for an Off-Licence to establish a new bottle store at 79 High St, Motueka to trade as Black Bull Liquor.

The community then had three weeks to lodge any objections they had to the application.

They were loud and clear in their objections with the Tasman District Council receiving over 200 objections.

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Marcelo Ribas from CAYAD / Health Action Trust assisted the Motueka community with how they could lodge their objections. He is pleased that the application has been withdrawn and sees this as an example of the community having an influence around

alcohol availability in their town. “When Parliament introduced the new Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act

in 2012 the intent was to increase community input and control over licensing and to decide what is best for them -

WHIT W ELL’S for beds

Home destroyed by blaze

Tragedy was averted on Sunday by the selfless actions of a neighbour as a house fire took hold on Motueka’s Selwyn Street. The blaze began sometime after 5am on Sunday morning, and when a neighbour realised there was a 6-year-old girl still inside she entered

the house through an open window and bravely rescued the youngster.

The little girl’s mother had already managed to escape the rapidly spreading fire.

The young girl and her mother were both transported by ambulance to Nelson Hospital.

this is a great example of that”.

“We are happy that the community voice has prevailed.”

A house on Selwyn Street was gutted by a fire on Sunday morning. Photo: Ken Horrell.

Marcelo Ribas, CAYAD Nelson Tasman Project Coordinator - Health Action Trust.

Motueka GP, Dr James Chisnall, has been awarded a Community Service Medal. We’ll have more on this in next week’s issue.

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A Cappella Singers seeking a new musical director

Making wonderful music in four-part harmony is the reason 50 local women from Nelson and Tasman come together every Thursday night at Club Waimea in Richmond.

And lockdown doesn’t get in the way of these women getting their weekly fix of singing and friendship; they just jump on Zoom instead. They’ve achieved a lot together in recent years and are very proud of it.

The group was established in 1993 and ten years later one of its founding members, Janet Rowland, took over directing Nelson Bays Harmony.

Janet’s passion for barbershop singing along with her experience in the local musical theatre scene set a strong foundation in performance skills, leading to the group winning the inaugural Audience Choice award at the national women’s barbershop convention in 2014.

Since then Nelson Bays Harmony has gone from strength to strength, performing

entertaining and creative musical packages, both locally and at competitions, and winning the Audience Choice award twice morein fact, they’ve won it every time they’ve entered the category. They’ve been steadily improving their craft and sharing their joy of singing with the community, under the musical leadership of Kathy Jamieson since she stepped up from the ranks of the Chorus in 2015, initially to co-direct with Janet, and then to take

the reins in 2017.

Kathy has contributed not only her musical skills and medalwinning barbershop experience, but also a fresh approach to leadership, strategic planning and goal setting.

As the Chorus has grown in size, they have deliberately focused on maintaining a caring group culture and intentionally building a positive environment to nurture learning and growth.

Along with establishing the group’s vision,

values, and strategic goals, the leadership team have introduced the use of motivational psychology as used by sports teams to prepare for performances. This has helped to create the current successful and awesome team of women, who are passionate about everything they do.

You may have seen them in May this year in an elegant performance of Call of the Ocean at NCMA, or on the rugby field in August opening the match Mako vs

Auckland. They are a versatile lot!

Kathy is now keen to hand over to the next leader, to allow her to step back to singing on the risers, so right now the group are looking for a new Musical Director to carry on with this successful journey.

If you have a passion for a cappella singing, ability in choral directing, and have leadership experience, then Nelson Bays Harmony would like to hear from you. www.nelsonharmony.org.nz.

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The Nelson Bays Harmony group are seeking a new musical director.

National Art in Mapua

The prestigious Tasman National Art Awards and Exhibition is a golden opportunity to view, enjoy and purchase works of art submitted by artists from all corners of New Zealand. Paintings in all the various media will be on display in Mapua Community Hall, Aranui Road, Mapua for a full two weeks.

“After cancelling last year due to Covid19 we have been

delighted by the outstanding entries this time around, a great effort,” says Glenys Forbes, Chairperson of Tasman Art Focus Group, the organisers of the event.

Three judges will select an overall winner along with four merit awards from the 118 shortlisted entries. Additional awards are for the best portrait and best watercolour. And the public can make its opinion count

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The Award is to be used for advancing the skills, experience, or other contribution to professional development as a broadcaster.

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by voting for the painting that ‘talks’ in the ever popular ‘People’s Choice Award’.

“Mapua is much more than sea, sand and shopping; it is now known as a destination for its art and artists and for two weeks Mapua Community Hall will be transformed into an art gallery,” says Sue England, publicity officer of TAFG.

If the South Island has been returned

to Alert Level 1, the exhibition will open at 7pm next Saturday, 2 October with the announcement of prizewinners at 7.30pm. If Level 2 remains, there will be no official opening but the exhibition will begin on Sunday, 3 October and open daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm until closure on Saturday, 16 October. All safety protocols will be in place.

Entry and catalogues are free.

All details can be found at www.tasmannationalartawards. nz and the Facebook page is also open.

Two of the 2019 Tasman Art Awards winnersLeft: Rhonye McIlroy -The Plight of Betty Guard.

Right: Karen Rankin Neal - Back from the Brink (NZ Takahe).

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Hello Motueka. We are all go again after the crazyness has given us an enforced break. Service, Parts and Sales are all up and going although masks and sign ins are required for the moment. We are overflowing with used vehicle options and taking orders for all new vehicles. Remember to check those warrant of fitness labels and service labels to make sure you are all up to date. Will catch you all in a fortnight. Cheers.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Our Take & Make kits are available for our community due to an absence of physical events. They are “Free” and are for all ages.

Take & Make Postcards@Motueka Library

Egyptian, Art Deco & Medieval themes. Pick up your “Kit” and decorate a postcard with a historical theme. Write a message on the back & give or post to a friend or family member. Enjoy this creative activity taking you back to another era. Send a photo to Janine.gillions@tasman.govt.nz

Take & Make NZ Chinese Language Week kits@Motueka Library

27 September – 2 October

We are celebrating the Chinese language and our Chinese community. Pick up your “Kit”, decorate a bookmark with Chinese characters and Chinese inspired papers. Send a photo to Janine.gillions@tasman.govt.nz

Take & Make Provence Self Care kits@Motueka Library

1-30 October; To acknowledge “Mental Health Awareness Week”

These Provence themed Kits for Adults offer a mini card to create with French inspired images, 10 tips for self care, anti stress colouring in, a wordfind and a mini lavender soap created by a vintage touch.co.nz While stocks last.

World Dream Day Pop Up Display

24 & 25 September, Colouring in & “Dream’ books

Book Bundles for Adults & Children@Motueka Library. Pre-selected bundles of books for you to grab. Issue at the Self check kiosk or at the desk.

Vaccine clinic at Te Awhina

On Friday, 1 October another Covid-19 vaccine clinic is scheduled at Te Awhina Marae. Bookings are essential, so call 0800 ORANGA (0800 672 642) to book a spot. Because so many kaumatua live in intergenerational households, whanau members over the age of 16 are also eligible to be vaccinated at Te Piki Oranga’s clinics. Vaccination clinics will be held at Te Piki Oranga Motueka, Te Awhina Marae, 133 Pah Street, Motueka, from 10am on Friday, 1 October.

You can go to www.tpo.org. nz for more information.

Ella Smith, William Dimmery-Knight and Esme Rodwell scored Distinction in the Big Science Competition. This is an international competition run by Australia Science Innovations that challenges critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Mapua Boat Club Photo Competition

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A total of 109 photos were entered into the 2021 competition, these included 15 photos entered from four children and the remainder were adult entries. This competition is held yearly around this time of year and we particularly welcome amateur photographers. In 2020 organisers introduced a children’s section and discovered there are some amazingly talented children out there. The competition is sponsored by the print shop, Copyart in Richmond and the Jellyfish Bar & Restaurant located on the Mapua wharf.

Entries were down slightly on the previous year but the judges, Jane & Neil from Chocolate Dog Studio mentioned that the photos were a very interesting mix of our beautiful area that we are all so lucky to live in.

Local photographer, Raewyn Wood took out the Overall Adults’ prize with her ‘Kotuku Washing’ photo and the Children’s Overall Winner was Lily Williams with a photo she took of the Milky Way from her tiny house in the Moutere Valley.

ADULTS: NATURE

1st prize: No 36

Raewyn WoodKotuku Washing

Commended: No

46 - Tere Williams –Riwaka Resurgence

Commended: No 1

– Colin Taylor - In The Dog Box

Commended: No

38 – Raewyn Wood –Squatters

ADULTS: BOATS

1st prize: No 1 –

Martyn Barlow – Man on Boat

Commended: No 3

– Jim Vause – Going Home

Commended: No 4

Jim Vause – Painted Ocean

ADULTS: PEOPLE

1st Prize: No 15 –

John Leydon – woman watering garden

Commended: No 18

- Jim Vause – Moon Girl

Commended: No

14 – John Leydon –Mapua Ferry

OVERALL WINNER IN THE ADULTS

DIVISION: No 36

Kotuku Washing –

Raewyn Wood

CHILDREN:

NATURE: No 5 – Lily

Williams - Milky Way

Commended: No 10

- Kiara Puche – the tui

CHILDREN BOATS: No 12 – Juliette Brett –

boat Mapua jetty

CHILDREN

PEOPLE: No 14

– Katrin Struben –reflections

OVERALL WINNER IN THE CHILDREN’S

No 5 –

Right: Overall Adult’s winning photo by Raewyn Wood.

Below: Overall Children’s winning photo by Lily Williams.

Network Tasman resumes planned network maintenance

As COVID-19 restrictions on business operations have eased, Network Tasman has resumed work on essential network maintenance and upgrades.

Exploring Alternative Approaches to Education

Recently a team was formed to explore what our local community would like in terms of alternative options to education. They have set up a survey to gain insight as to the needs and desires of the community and are welcoming responses.

Ako-a-Rongo Charitable Trust advocates for the co-creation of experiential educational initiatives that connect learners with culture, community and natural environments, nurturing a life-long love of learning and the development of the whole self (intellectual, emotional, social, physical, artistic, creative and spiritual potentials).

As an essential service, Network Tasman operates a year round maintenance program designed to ensure our electricity network is e ciently maintained. During Alert Level 4, we continued to respond to emergency events, but suspended all other work on our network. However as we move down the alert levels, it is important we resume our maintenance work. We will prioritise work that doesn’t require customer outages, but in some instances, a small number of outages will be unavoidable.

We recognise that these outages can be di cult for some consumers to manage and we are working to ensure the duration of these outages is minimised. It is in the best interests of all our consumers that we undertake planned outages now, to help avoid longer unplanned outages later.

You may see Network Tasman vehicles and eld sta out working on the network. In line with COVID-19 guidelines, Network Tasman sta are operating under strict social distancing rules.

If you are experiencing a power outage, please call our 24hr fault response line on 0800 508 100.

We would like to thank you for your understanding and support during these di cult times.

Exploring alternative approaches to education requires an analysis of what has been, what is and what could be. People’s experiences, opinions and/ or perspectives are important for gauging the future direction/

design of an alternative approach.

To get an understanding of the aspirations of our community, in terms of what may be possible beyond the conventional education experience

please use the Survey Monkey link below to complete their short survey.

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For any queries, please contact one of

the AAE team members; Anna Ormandy annaormandy@gmail. com

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Tania Corbett taan66@gmail.com

Te Ao Maori helps whanau with COVID19 anxiety to build better health

Maori health provider Te Piki Oranga is rolling out a pilot programme Te Ata Puao to help people affected by the stressors of Covid-19 take more control over their health and wellbeing through a better understanding of their cultural identity.

Te Ata Puao has been delivered in Whakatu for tane, wahine and whanau, and will now be delivered at locations in Wairau and Motueka.

Te Ata Puao has been developed in recognition of the low to medium anxiety levels people are experiencing following the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on jobs, security, families and mental health, especially for those in rural communities.

Programme facilitator Charles Clover says the course has been developed to support positive changes that will improve Maori health and wellbeing through a better understanding of Te Ao Maori.

“Through Te Ata Puao, participants will

develop an awareness of their whakapapa and feel more at home within Te Ao Maori. We will help people answer questions about their culture and whanau and develop an understanding of how this can affect personal health and wellbeing.

“This is a chance for Maori to explore the complexity of their whakapapa and look at how their thoughts and feelings affect their actions. We will

show people how they can take more control of their own health and wellbeing and feel more at home in Te Ao Maori in a fun, supportive learning environment,” says Charles.

Te Ata Puao programme will run once a week for 2.5 hours a week over six weeks and will work through a bi-cultural health model to develop a health and wellbeing plan which participants can continue to devel-

op once they have finished the course.

The course will be delivered in three parts, exploring culture and identity, developing a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, and working with professional support services to make long-term improvements to health and wellbeing.

For more information visit https://www.tpo. org.nz/te-ata-puao or phone 0800 ORANGA (672 642)

Students of Bridget Dapples homeschool group enjoy a sunrise trip to Mt Arthur.

Te Piki Oranga facilitator Charles Clover is delivering a new programme by Te Piki Oranga in Motueka this October.

Mahana’s mural a reflection of values

There’s a beautiful bright new mural adorning a wall at Mahana School that was gained through a successful application from the Ministry of Education’s ‘Creative in Schools’ funding.

The funding allowed the school the unique opportunity of having an artist come in and work with the students on the process of creating a visual, in this case a mural, for an idea.

The concept was to create a visual representation of ‘who we are’ and incorporate the school’s four values or ‘Mahanatanga’ that form the acronym WARM, which is most apt as Mahana itself translates as warmth.

The school’s four values are –

Whanaungatanga – (relationships –community – working together) – We include others, we work as a team, we are respectful.

Ako – (learning – communication –creativity – problem solving) – We take risks and aren’t afraid of mistakes, we don’t give up, we are positive, Karawhiua! We give it heaps!

Rangatiratanga –(leadership – perserverance – resilience) – We are leaders, we are role modles, we can do it!

Manaakitanga –(kindness – respect –caring for each other and the environment)

– We encourage others, we are kind, we listen.

Students investigated each value working in whanau groups, of mixed ages, to determine what each of these looked, felt, and sounded like at Mahana School. These descriptions were then summarised and students also created graphics to represent the variety of elements involved.

Artist Sean Duffell was delighted to be asked to work with the school using his unique spray paint style of creativity. Sean has painted murals throughout New Zealand and the world. He used the ideas from the student voice and listened to feedback to work through several drafts coming to the final result that now adorns the school’s Ngakaupai classroom’s outside wall.

Included in the design are the sun emitting the warmth of the community and whanaungatanga. The poutama tukutuku steps depict Ako and Rangatiratanga associated with achievement, the effort required to reach new heights and resilience. The hands help to show Manaakitangarespect and care. The local area is visible with Tu Ao Wharepapa as the maunga, or mountain and the use of blue for the moana and awa, (sea and river). You may be able to spot an acorn representative of the massive oak tree which in autumn creates a whole playtime economy of trade, property and rent amongst students.

“We love it, it’s really bright and got layers which are all a good reflection of our values,” says principal, Paul Shand.

Right: A few of Mahana School’s students show off their new mural. From left: Vann Durry, Maya Porter, Brooke Perrett, Sienna Archibald, Amelia Main, Dakota Archibald, Susannah Gould, Yasmin Webb and Bridget Rae.

Portraits of local men in exhibition

Rob Knowles has created 16 portraits of local men that are being exhibited from next Monday.

New programme will teach locals about regenerative, organic growing

A new programme at the Sustainable Living Centre will teach participants organic growing and more, introducing them to regenerative agriculture.

Local artist and Motueka Men’s Group member Rob Knowles has his first solo art exhibition, “We Do Awkward”, beginning next Monday, 27 September for two weeks.

Rob’s exhibition, in the McKee Gallery at the Nelson Suter Arts Society, fea -

tures 16 portraits of his fellow Men’s Group members.

Four years in the making, Rob says the portraits are semi-abstract with a 3D element.

“It’s been very beneficial for me for my art process working through such a series over a length of time,” says Rob.

Making the frames and surfaces himself, the portraits are mixed media on board, 600x400.

“I’m really excited for the exhibition and the guys who feature are very excited as well.”

Rob says following the exhibition the portraits shall be gifted to the men.

Sustainable Living Centre Manager Elliot Cleland says the Beyond Organics Programme (BOP) is a volunteering and training programme at Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre (SLC), taking place every Monday from 9am to 3pm for 16 weeks.

“Through a combination of training sessions and hands-on working, participants will learn regenerative organic food growing skills, and gain experience they can apply to anything from productive home growing

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to small-scale market gardening or farming,” he says.

SLC currently hosts volunteers in the garden on a casual basis. Volunteers can attend whenever suits them.

However Elliot says the structure of the BOP will enable them to confidently invest more time and effort into upfront training for the volunteers enrolled, knowing they

are committed to participating for the duration of the programme.

Having a fixed group of committed volunteers each week will also help them to ensure the productivity of the gardens and continued supply of produce throughout the year.

“There’s also the benefit of building lasting relationships with

other people on the programme, and learning from each other,” says Elliot. The first BOP will begin on Monday 27 September 2021 with 10 participants.

To find out more and apply go to: https://www. gbslc.org/beyondorganics-programme

Sustainable Living Centre gardens manager Elliot Cleland.

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King Country: The home province of the great Colin Meads they have only won a single trophy, the Lochore cup in 2015. During the mid 1980’s King Country was part of the top division in provincial rugby.

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Buller: One of the smallest unions with playing numbers Buller generally punch above their weight, they won the Lochore cup in 2012 with future Mako star Marty Banks to the fore. They also reached the Meads cup final 2014 and 2016. In 2017 James Lash scored a heartland record 147 points for the season. Motueka born and bred Andrew Stephens played 109 matches for Buller 2007-2019.

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Mid-Canterbury: Have won the Meads Cup twice (2013, 2014) and the Lochore cup (2017) 2019 was the first time they failed to reach the playoff stages for either trophy. Recent Mako and All Black Tim Perry began his career with Mid-Canterbury.

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East Coast: Although famous for producing legendary All Black George Nepia, East Coast have always struggled to perform consistently. Their only moment in the sun came when they won the Meads Cup in 2012.

Horowhenua-Kapiti: Another team to struggle at provincial level their only year to trouble the engravers was 2018 when they won the Lochore Cup. Rob Aloe kicked a record equalling 9 conversions in a match 2008. Carlos Spencer and Christian Cullen both began their careers with Horowhenua-Kapiti:

North Otago: Always a hard team to beat, North Otago has won the Meads Cup on three occasions (2007, 2010, 2019) and the Lochore cup (2009, 2016) In a match against East Coast in 2010, the team scored a record 116 – 3 win. With Luke Herden running in record equalling 5 tries and Ben Patston kicking a record equalling 9 conversions.

Poverty Bay: Home of All Black great Ian Kirkpatrick, Poverty Bay won the first three Lochore cup finals. One other Lochore Cup success in 2011 has been their lot with a few playoff appearances mixed in. Scott Laighton holds the championship record for a match with 35 points against Thames Valley in 2007.

Thames Valley: Nicknamed the Swamp Foxes, Thames Valley have not had a lot of success with their big moment being in 2018 when they won the Meads Cup final against the more favoured South Canterbury in Timaru. The only time they have appeared in a final.

Wairarapa Bush: Won the first Meads cup final in 2006 and the Lochore cup in 2010 but not much else, although they did reach the Lochore cup final in 2018. Soli Malatai scored a championship equalling 5 tries against Buller in 2018.

Wanganui: Without doubt the most successful and consistent provincial team since the Heartland Competition began reaching the playoffs every season. Wanganui has won the Meads cup on 6 occasions (2008, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2016 ,2017) and the Lochore Cup (2014) They have also lost 5 Meads Cup finals. Pati Fetuia scored a record 14 tries in the championship in 2006.

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Exploring innovations in technology

We are currently witnessing a massive digital transformation across the globe. Technology is accelerating innovations and businesses are redefining their operations by incorporating types of technologies. Advanced technology will continue to transform our lives and work as well as creating big opportunities for industries worldwide. This week we look to the future and explore some interesting technological advances and trends that could shape our lives both now and in the future.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an advancement that is being adopted by many IT professionals. But it also brings up a lot of questions and even fears in some people. If we teach machines to think, will they be smarter than us? What are the repercussions of this innovation? But the truth is that there are many kinds of AI, and we can rest assured that they are safe.

The most basic forms of AI can perform functions, but

have no memories. They can play games like chess, but they won’t recall what their last move on the board was. They simply analyse the situation in the moment and respond with a well of pre-programmed responses. The next level up has limited memory, and the third can develop an understanding of the world around it. Social media bots can fall into this category. IT professionals can use these two levels of AI to perform functions within the workplace, such as risk management and cybersecurity.

But the last step in AI – one we haven’t yet reached –is a programme that can make judgements about itself and the world around it. We are a long way off from self-aware machines, though. Right now, developers are still trying to perfect the memory and decision-making functions of AI.

Messenger RNA vaccines

Did you know that the two most effective vaccines against the coronavirus are based on messenger RNA, a technology that has been in the works for 20 years? When the covid-19 pandemic began last January, scientists at several biotech companies were quick to turn to mRNA as a way to create potential vaccines; in late December 2020, at a time when more than 1.5 million had died from covid-19 worldwide.

The new covid vaccines are based on a technology never before used in therapeutics, and it could transform medicine, leading to vaccines against various infectious diseases, including malaria. And if this coronavirus keeps mutating, mRNA vaccines can be easily and quickly

modified. Messenger RNA also holds great promise as the basis for cheap gene fixes to sickle-cell disease and HIV. Also in the works: using mRNA to help the body fight off cancers.

Green hydrogen

As nations do the hard math on how to meet their climate goals, green hydrogen increasingly appears essential. Hydrogen has always been an intriguing possible replacement for fossil fuels. It burns cleanly, emitting no carbon dioxide; its energy dense, so it’s a good way to store power from on-and-off renewable sources; and you can make liquid synthetic fuels that are drop-in replacements for gasoline or diesel. But most hydrogen up to now has been made from natural gas; the process is dirty and energy intensive.

The rapidly dropping cost of solar and wind power means green hydrogen is now cheap enough to be practical. More than NZ$200 billion has already been committed by governments and the private sector around the world to support the development of hydrogen economies. Estimates predict that global demand could increase more than sevenfold to 553 million tonnes by 2050. New Zealand scientists are currently exploring the possibility of large scale green hydrogen production and our government is investing in research green hydrogen to help support the clean energy future of our country.

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Internet of Things (IoT)

Another promising new technology trend is IoT (Internet of Things). Many “things” are now being built with WiFi connectivity, meaning they can be connected to the Internet—and to each other. Hence, the Internet of Things, or IoT.

The Internet of Things is the future, and has already enabled devices, home appliances, cars and much more to be connected to and exchange data over the Internet.

As consumers, we’re already using and benefitting from IoT. We can lock our doors remotely if we forget to when we leave for work and preheat our ovens on our way home from work, all while tracking our fitness on our Fitbits. However, businesses also have much to gain now and in the near future. The IoT can enable better safety, efficiency and decision-making for businesses as data is collected and analyzed. It can enable predictive maintenance, speed up medical care, improve customer service, and offer benefits we haven’t even imagined yet.

And we’re only in the beginning stages of this new technology trend: Forecasts suggest that by 2030 around 50 billion of these IoT devices will be in use around the world, creating a massive web of interconnected devices spanning everything from smartphones to kitchen appliances. The global spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) is forecast to reach 1.1 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022.

Human augmentation

Human augmentation – modifying what we were born with – is not a totally new phenomenon. We’ve been editing our bodies cosmetically for a long time. Tattoos have

been around for an estimated 12,000 years. Even plastic surgery is 100 years old, invented as we know it today to reconstruct soldiers faces’ after the First World War.

Around the world today, millions of people are already engaging with forms of human augmentation to improve their lives and help their bodies function better. Replication technologies recreate functions that humans have that might be depleted. The company Naked Prosthetics, for instance, can replicate amputated fingers with extremely high dexterity, eSight is a wearable device with cameras that allows legally blind individuals to see their environment by displaying images on a screen very close to the eye, while Cochlear implants work similarly to recreate hearing. But beyond replication, tech is emerging to not just supplement but enhance our abilities.

Human augmentation can also provide opportunities for other creative functions. For example, companies like Neuralink aim to build an incredibly powerful brainmachine interface, with the power to process mag-

nanimous amounts of data. The development of human augmentation is literally life changing and the possibilities of this technology in the future is something to definitely look forward to.

Sonic extinguishing

Forest fires could one day be dealt with by drones that would direct loud noises at the trees below. Since sound is made up of pressure waves, it can be used to disrupt the air surrounding a fire, essentially cutting off the supply of oxygen to the fuel.

At the right frequency, the fire simply dies out, as researchers at George Mason University in Virginia recently demonstrated with their sonic extinguisher. Apparently, bass frequencies work best. It will be interesting to watch this technology advance especially considering the intensity and frequency of forest fires across the globe.

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Kids artwork competition

Show us your kids artwork and be in to win a Micro Scooter! It’s Breathe Better September and we are pleased to announce that entries to our Better Breathing Art Competition are underway!

This year we want to know “What a healthy home looks like”. You can choose any medium to express this – drawing, collage, painting – the opportunities are endless!

The competition is open for the following categories:

- 5 years and under

- 6 to 8 years

- 9 to 13 years

Each category winner will receive a brand new scooter, kindly donated Micro Scooters Australia & NZ AND have their art featured in Better Breathing Magazine!

Entries are open now until September 30th! Check it out at https://www.breathebetterseptember.co.nz/ artcompetition

7 Kiwi kids have asthma, and over 700,000 Kiwis are living with a respiratory condition in New Zealand. Each small step helps raise funds so that Kiwis can breathe easier. Go to www.breathebetterseptember. co.nz and find out what you can do to help. Sign up as an individual or as part of a team, set yourself an active challenge and Step Up this September!

New regs on stream for whitebait season

The 2021 whitebaiting season has kicked off with new regulations in place to help ensure a healthy future for the fishery.

“The new regulations herald a more equitable fishery, easing the pressure on whitebait species while providing better alignment and consistency of fishing rules across the country,” says Conservation Minister Kiri Allan.

“Whitebait are taonga, mahinga kai for Maori and a valuable part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s indigenous biodiversity. Once plentiful, four of the six species we have are now threatened or at risk of extinction.

“No one wants to see whitebait disappear; they are part and parcel of our food heritage, with at least one annual festival celebrating the treasured delicacies,” says Kiri.

The new regulations, announced in June, follow two years of public engagement and will be rolled out over three whitebaiting seasons, making it easier for whitebaiters to adjust.

“While they are an important step towards a sustainable fishery, where whitebait survive and thrive, they are only part of the process to ensure the future of whitebait species.

“During this season, DOC will gather more evidence about the state of the fishery, including further monitoring and scientific assessment, with the aim to continue improving whitebait management over the long term.

“Better information is essential to identify any need for further changes to the programme or regulations, and ensure whitebait management continues to be effective.

“DOC will also continue to focus on addressing other significant pressures such as habitat loss, environmental degradation, impeded fish passage within river systems, loss of spawning sites and introduced fish species.

“We all have a role to play in making sure whitebait don’t become just a memory to hand down to the next generation,” Kiri Allan said.

The season opened on 15 August, with the exception of the West Coast, where it opens on 1 September.

Regulations taking effect in 2021

Upstream limits for whitebaiting

Upstream limits to fishing apply to all Aotearoa New Zealand. Whitebait fishing is only allowed where water levels are affected by the tide. Back pegs will mark this point in some rivers.

New refuges

New refuges are within and near Abel Tasman and southern Fiordland National Parks, to supplement those already in place on the West Coast. Refuges are areas where fishing for whitebait is prohibited.

We chose sites beside national parks because they have high-quality adult fish habitats. Healthy sites can support more whitebait.

Fishing methods

Screens are the only lawful diversion device and are limited to 3 m maximum length, except when used from stands.

Minimum distance of 20 m between fixed fishing gear, except when used from stands.

Only one fishing net can be used from a stand.

Maximum length of all fishing gear cannot exceed a quarter of a channel’s width.

Fixed fishing gear is gear set on the riverbed to catch fish, except when used from stands. Fixed fishing gear doesn’t need a person to hold it or actively move it to catch fish.

Regulations taking effect from 2022

A nationally consistent shortened whitebait fishing season from 1 September to 30 October.

The whitebait season currently extends over three different time periods around New Zealand. The nationally standardised shorter season will reduce fishing pressure on the most threatened species of whitebait during their peak migration period.

The Chatham Islands will retain their separate fishing season.

Regulations taking effect from 2023

Including the West Coast into the maximum overall length limit for fishing gear of 6 m nationwide. This includes from stands.

Visit DOC’s website for information on the whitebaiting season including the new regulations: www.doc.govt.nz/ whitebaiting.

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With her trusty dedicated vehicle, Trudy makes life easier by coming to you, as long as you have cell phone coverage or wifi at your location, she can get you sorted and is even able to print out your sorted documentation from her vehicle.

Trudy is particularly skilled at assisting our older generation who have not grown up with computer technology. Having worked at a large bank, she understands the difficulties some may have in setting up processes such as online banking and will skilfully guide you through the process.

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Are you struggling with online applications, travel declarations or other challenging documentation? Trudy Pascoe has you sorted. This talented local lady is a dab hand at helping with tasks which people can find perplexing, such as filling in detailed paperwork. Friends would often go to Trudy for assistance, knowing they can rely on her to demystify such challenges and help with the complexities of such work.

Trudy really enjoys helping people with their tech problems and it turns out she is pretty good at it too. With a keen eye for detail, friendly disposition, patience and broad understanding of technology she has recently started up her own business. Appropriately named Mrs Sort It, Trudy is now on hand to help locals, especially

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Mental Health Awareness Week

A little chat can go a long way

One in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. Around 500 million people currently suffer from such conditions, placing mental disorders among the leading causes of ill-health and disability worldwide. Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to draw awareness, connect people and gain more understanding about this important subject

Mental Health Week

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As an agency we specialise in family harm, however, our Counsellors and Case Managers can provide advice, advocacy and support for any issue. Our aim is to walk alongside w hine women in order to make positive changes in their lives. ur services are free and con dential.

To make an appointment, please call us on 03-528-8161. We are located at the Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve.

Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is run annually by the Mental Health Foundation, endorsed by the World Federation for Mental Health and marked in over 150 countries at different times of the year. This year’s theme is take time to kõrero/mã te kõrero, ka ora - a little chat can go a long way. MHAW 2021 is all about connecting with the people in our lives and creating space for conversations about mental health and wellbeing. Whether it’s checking in with a mate, having a kõrero over some kai or saying hello to a stranger, a little chat can go a long way.

The Mental Health Foundation has chosen this theme because the little, everyday conversations we have are surprisingly important – and they make a big difference to our mental health – so we want you to take notice of the kõrero that makes you feel good and do it more often. Over time, these small chats create meaningful connections, help us understand each other better and ensure we have people we can count on when times are tough. What is mental health?

For many of us, when we talk about mental health we’re really talking about mental illness or mental distress. But, like physical health, mental health is something we all have and we need to look after it. There is no health without mental health.

Good mental health boosts our physical health, creates resilience, helps us to feel happy, confident and secure. The Mental Health Foundation believes everyone can enjoy good mental health and wellbeing – whether or not you have an experience of or a diagnosis of mental illness. They are committed to an Aotearoa where every-

one can enjoy good mental health and wellbeing.

What does this mean? It means an Aotearoa where we feel good and do well, most of the time. It doesn’t mean we don’t experience tough times – it doesn’t even mean that we don’t experience mental illness or distress! It means we have the tools, support and environments we need to be who are we and to build and sustain lives worth living.

Mental health is not just the absence of mental illness or the symptoms of mental illness. The actions we take to address symptoms doesn’t necessarily improve wellbeing – this is where this comes in. Mental wellbeing is feeling good, functioning well and feeling connected.

Sometimes focusing on mental health and wellbeing can feel too small and simple – especially when you’re going through a tough time. It can feel like advice to connect with others or go for a walk belittles what you’re going through. These things aren’t the whole picture, of course. We still need to have good mental health services, the right support from our whãnau, friends and community, less prejudice and discrimination and we need to tackle a whole bunch of big problems like racism, poverty and violence. These are barriers to us feeling and functioning well – lobbying for a community that doesn’t have these barriers is what mental health promotion is doing.

But we can’t wait for these things to happen before we focus on wellbeing. We can’t just focus on removing risk factors and barriers – if we really want to make sure New Zealanders have lives worth living we need to make sure we all have opportunities to connect, grow, learn and build good mental health and wellbeing. Find out more at https://www.mhaw.nz/

Finding support

If you are looking for support and not sure where to start, head to https://mentalhealth.org.nz/helplines for a list of national and local support services. You can also find information about local support services by visiting Community House located in the Decks Reserve Carpark, Motueka.

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Respect the referees in football

The green light was go on Saturday, 18 September for Football in the Nelson/ Tasman region. While Canterbury decided to end all divisions of their football, as the country went into lockdown from 21 August, Nelson Bays Football catered for the last club games to be played. Clubs were given two weeks to get their senior teams match fit for the final games. This gave the Nelson Bays Referees Association one last chance to promote their Green Shirt Respect campaign. This season the focus has been on promoting the job of the referee, with highlight on the junior referees. Finley Clark, age 14, from Richmond, is one of two junior referees that wears the Green Shirt on game day. After playing for their

club, they are paired up with a senior referee to learn the craft. They usually attend two senior games in the afternoon, both running the line and reffing with the guidance from one of the senior referees. The green shirt that they wear has been designed specifically for this campaign and denotes that the wearer is a new referee requiring positive support from senior referees, players and sideline supporters. The colour green was chosen as it is associated with ‘GO’ and has a link with growth and life. Not only is the campaign about the support for these young referees, but it is hoped it will improve the image of the game in addressing the issue of dissent and abuse directed at new

referees. There is

provision to recruit up to 20 new referees in our area, with the aim to increase referee numbers to support community football. It provides a platform for learning and a support for new referees. All new referees must take the entry level referees course – Level 1 and are required to be available for game time during the season. This year you will see these junior ref-

erees, in their green shirts, at the upcoming youth tournaments, so please remember that they are the referees for the seasons to follow and treat them with respect.

Results from Saturday, 18 September 2021

ITM 1st XI Vs FC Nelson Locomotive. Motueka won 10-1

POD: Peirs Comins

A very impressive

NBS Motueka Golf Open

On a beautiful Spring day, playing on the course that matched the day, the field competed in the Astrolabe Fashions Open. Covid requirements did not lesson the enjoyment of the day with players wearing masks as required and using the outdoor seating to ensure the inside restriction of 50 people was met. We are so lucky to be able to play our sport in these trying times.

In a closely fought competition the men’s winner was our President, Peter Johnson on 41 points.

Followed closely by Bill Agnew, Frik Van Heerden and Glen Fitzpatrick all on 40.

4th place in the NBF 1st Division

Taste of Turkey Masters Vs FC Nelson Masters. Motueka won 8-1. Dave Rowe POD.

Motueka AFC Angels Vs Waimea College. Motueka won 5-0

POD: Melissa Lightfoot

2nd place by 2 points, in the Women’s 2nd Division.

Riwaka Bowling Club open for Season

Given these unprecedented times, the attendees of the Riwaka Bowling Club’s 2021 season opening day last Sunday were particularly grateful to be out on the bowling green and were also thankful for the opportunity to share each others’ company.

In his address to officially open the season, club president Vince Bloomfield spoke of how optimistic he was about the coming season given the buoyant state of the club membership, and particularly the good number of junior bowlers. Club patron Beryl Cameron then rolled the first jack of the season before club treasurer

Bev Hunt delivered the first bowl. The first tournament of the year was then played in pleasant conditions and excellent spirits.

Thanks to the tireless work of greenkeepers Nick Fritz and Hayden Smith, the new green, which is now in its second year of use, is playing even faster and more consistently than it did at the tail end of last season. Indeed, when players rolled the inevitable bad bowl on Sunday they were forced to invent new excuses for their poor form.

The Riwaka Club will hold social bowls, which are open to all, on Wednesday eve-

nings from 5.30 beginning September, 29. In a change from previous years, club days for members will now be held each Sunday from 1.30pm. The club’s first open tournament of the season

is the AbelTasman. com/Beryl Cameron Open Pairs on Sunday, 3 October. Entries for this, and the other club’s other tournaments scheduled for the season, are open now.

For information on membership or events please email riwakabowlingclub@ gmail.com or visit the club’s facebook page: www.facebook.com/riwakabowlingclub/

5th Lloyd Goodall 37

6th Ian Pugh 37

7th Michael Versfeld 36

8th Bernard Walsh 36

In the ladies division Jenny Gaudian came first on 38 points from Jackie Hall on the same score.

3rd Barbara Simpson 37

4h Jan Overall 34

5th Jane Adams 33

6th Sandra Ilton 33

There were only two two’s on the day scored by Dennis Wright and Rex Edwards. They now have enough balls each to last them for some time!

Lower Moutere Store closest to the pins were scored by Barbara Simpson and Michael Versfeld.

We are very grateful for the support that Astrolabe Fashions continues to provide our club.

Motueka Bridge

Individual 6 Open Results

North/South

1st Lorraine McArthur & Mary Hamilton

64.84%

2nd Roger Burgess & Ray Cannell

57.82%

3rd Barry Simpson & Clive Thomas

52.48%

East/West

1st Julia Armstrong & Ruth Field

67.13%

2nd Chris Sutton & Malcolm Macleod

57.48%

3rd Vicki Adnams & Anne Cegarra

56.76%

Handicap Results

North/South

1st Lorraine McArthur & Mary Hamilton

62.29%

2nd Roger Burgess & Ray Cannell

57.42%

3rd Peter Minchin & Anthony Clarke

54.04%

East/West

1st Julia Armstrong & Ruth Field

67.52%

2nd Vicki Adnams & Anne Cegarra

56.64%

3rd Chris Sutton & Malcolm Macleod

56.45%

Finley Clark running the line at a Richmond Vs Suburbs game at Jubilee Park.

Riwaka Bowling Club’s patron Beryl Cameron delivers the first kitty of the season.

Bowls Club president Vince Bloomfield declares the season open.

Community Notices

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AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK 24A TUDOR STREET, THE SHED - EVERY WEDNESDAY 10AM, PHONE 027 921 4074

BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGED WORKERS TRUST (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.

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

GATEWAYTO YOURWELLBEING. The Shed is aMental health day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka

GREYPOWERMOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com

INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday

1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.

THE MALE ROOM IN MOTUEKA. Free service for male survivors. Peer support. where: 24 a Tudor Street Wednesday and Thursdays and other days by appointment. Call Carl on 0224524215 or steppingstone4@gmail.com www.maleroom.co.nz

MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP : www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Walks every Thursday - meet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf

Road. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@ gmail.com

MOTUEKA COMMUNITY PATROL. Would you like to join a group of local volunteers being eyes and ears for Police. A Friday or Saturday night once a month. Please contact motueka@cpnz.org.nz

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS DOING anything on Tuesday evenings? How about joining Motueka District Brass and spend the evening making music with us Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or ph 02102233244.

MOTUEKA LADIES PROBUS CLUB meets on the second Friday of every month at the Band Rooms, Recreation Centre, Motueka at 10.00am. Visitors welcome. Come join us! Contact Ann Devey 0210671077.

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Want to get out from under your wife’s feet? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm

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 Mary 528 4531

MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB We will not be holding any meetings until we have returned to Level 1. Keep safe and be kind

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

WAIMEA HARRIERS two person relay Saturday 25th September, Washbourne Gardens, Richmond. Start time for both runners and walkers 2.30pm. Everyone and all abilities welcome. See website for details. Enquiries 0223729432.

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acknowledgements

A special thanks to Emma Chaddock for saving a little girl from a house fire on Sunday morning

death notice

HOLMDEN Beatrice ‘Gill’ nee Vickerman, On Monday 13 September 2021, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 91.

Loved wife of the late Dr. Robert Henry Trevor Holmden. Dearly loved mother and motherin-law of Richard and Ninapha Holmden, Jamie and Jill Holmden, Margaret and Peter Stretton, and William and Cathy Holmden. Treasured Granny of 8 and great-grandmother of 11.

In keeping with the times, a service has been held at St. Thomas Church, Motueka. Please send messages to Margaret Stretton c/- 12 Torlesse Drive, RD 2, Little Kaiteriteri, Motueka, 7197

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DRUMMOND, Irene May, nee Thompson: Passed away peacefully on 24 August 2021 in Nelson, aged 69 years. Dearly loved wife of Snail, daughter of James and May, sister of Joan, and Keith. Cherished mother of Daniel, Leah, Kaleb, and Lani, mother-in-law of Mags, Paul, Liana, and Jonny. Treasured Nani of Jimmy, Zack, Tori, Macey, Harper, Adelaide, Conna, and Henry. Will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. Irene’s life will be celebrated in a private ceremony.

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Johan Hendrik Maria Rose in his 91st year. Dearly loved husband of Molly Pomana-Rose and extended whanau step-father grandfather (Yoey) and great-grandfather who will be forever in our hearts.

Special thanks to Dr. Anderson, Dr Collette Pienaar and all the wonderful staff at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital for the care, love and respect Johan received.

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Johan Hendrick Maria Rose

Loved brother of Cornelis & late Pamela Jacobus &Hana, late Simon & Connie, Johannas & Marelene, Maria Agatha (Reet), Agatha Maria & late Henk, Jozef Rennee and all the children.

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Notice of Places for Out-of-Zone Enrolments 2022

Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office.

Applications for out-of-zone spaces are to be made via the school office by filling out an enrolment form.

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The deadline for receipt of applications for out-ofzone places is 4pm Friday 15th October.

Parents of students who live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for next year. The board has determined that it is likely that ten places will be available at the new entrant level from Term 1, 2022.

If the number of out-of-zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot is required it will be held on Friday 29th October. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within four school days of the ballot being held.

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Graphic Designer

The Guardian Newspaper requires an enthusiastic, self motivated person to join our team.

We need someone who is competent in Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign, and has an excellent creative flair for designing adverts.

Please apply via email with your CV to:

guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

Part-Time Reporter

The Guardian Newspaper is looking for a part-time reporter. Preferably with previous experience for general reporting and with digital photography.

Please apply via email with your CV to: guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

Full Time Dental Assistant in Motueka Steph Wills Dental Motueka requires a friendly, energetic, people focused dental assistant to join our tight knit team.

This is a Full-Time position in our Motueka practice; however, it does have the potential to accommodate Two Part Time / Job Share roles for the right candidates.

Experience is preferred but not essential, and a basic knowledge of computing is required. Applicants must be cheerful, reliable, well presented, responsible, organised and have good communication skills with excellent written and spoken English.

This is a job that involves good attention to detail, the right candidate will need the ability to work at a fast pace and be able to juggle many things at once.

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The board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their sons and daughters at Riwaka School for 2022.

NEWSLINE UPDATES

Future Development Strategy’s public engagement Zooms ahead

The first round of community engagement for the Nelson Tasman 2021 – 2051 Future Development Strategy (FDS) will start on 4 October. This round will be held remotely with information available online and via several Zoom sessions. The Zoom sessions will be held on:

Tuesday 5 October, 12.00 pm – 1.30 pm

Friday 8 October, 10.00 am – 11.30 am

Monday 11 October, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm

Join the Coastal Management conversation

Tasman's coastline spans over 700km of open coast and estuary shorelines. Like other coastal communities around New Zealand, Tasman has experienced and will continue to experience the impacts of sea level rise and coastal hazards.

While the rate and exact amount of future sea level rise is uncertain, we do know that rising sea levels will have increasing implications for development and infrastructure in coastal areas along with environmental, cultural, economic, and societal effects.

Next week we’re hosting three interactive webinars that will cover what we know about future sea level rise and coastal hazards and be a place for safe conversations that explore “what can we do about it?”. These webinars will be on Tuesday 28 September, 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm; Thursday 30 September, 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm; and Thursday 30 September, 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm. It’s free to register and attend.

Our Coastal Management Project Lead Diana Worthy and Natural Hazards Scientist Glenn Stevens will be joined by leading New Zealand Coastal Scientist Dr Rob Bell to talk through climate change scenarios and answer your questions about how different areas might be affected.

They’ll be presenting our four broad options for responding to sea level rise and coastal hazards; accommodate, protect, avoid and retreat.

By coming together now to look at what we know about sea level rise and coastal hazards in Tasman, and the options we have for responding, we'll be better prepared for future decision-making.

For more information, webinar links and to give feedback visit tasman.govt.nz/coastal-management.

Apply for rural sports funding

Applications are invited for the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund offers help with travel costs for rural sports clubs and rural school teams. The fund is to help young people aged 5 – 19 participate in local sports competitions. Sport NZ fully funds the Rural Travel Fund, which we administer locally on their behalf. The next funding round closes on Sunday 31 October. Head to tasman.govt.nz/grants to check out the funding guidelines and complete an application form.

Wednesday 13 October, 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm. Staff will provide an overview of the project and seek feedback on some key questions. This will also provide an opportunity for anyone to suggest sites for future housing and business development.

Developing a new FDS is a joint project between Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council. The FDS sets out where and how residential and business growth within Nelson and Tasman regions will occur over the next 30 years.

To register for the Zoom engagement sessions in October, visit tasman.govt.nz/fds.

If you have any further queries, please email futuredevelopmentstrategy@tasman.govt.nz.

Tell us your amazing art idea

Our Creative Communities Scheme has funding available to help groups and individuals running arts projects in Tasman. Creative Communities provides funding to support community involvement in the arts – music, theatre, festivals, mural painting, outdoor sculptures, art in public spaces, kapa haka, singing, art workshops and more.

Funded by Creative New Zealand, the Creative Communities Scheme is designed to support opportunities for communities to participate in the arts. There is a focus on art projects that have a broad community involvement, involve young people or support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities.

Applications are open until Wednesday 10 November. For more information and to complete an application form, visit tasman.govt.nz/creative-communities.

Council services at Alert Level Two

At Alert Level Two, all Council facilities, including service centres, libraries, recreation centres and resource recovery centres are open, but there are some changes in place.

Please be patient, your visit may take longer than usual as we need to limit the number of people in our facilities to meet physical distancing requirements. Please remember to wear a mask and scan or sign in if you come and visit us.

For more information on Council services, visit our website, tasman.govt.nz.

For information on alert levels, visit the Unite against Covid-19 website, covid19.govt.nz.

Find out more about the Three Waters Reform

Analysis of the Government’s Three Waters Reform proposal has provided further perspective for us, but questions around the implications, costs and timeline still remain.

A report examining the Three Waters Reform and what it means for Tasman will be presented at a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 29 September. This will be available to read on our website before the meeting.

We are holding a Zoom webinar for the community on Wednesday 29 September from 5.30 pm. This webinar will provide you with more information about the reform and give you the ability to ask questions.

Visit tasman.govt.nz for the Zoom link. If you have any questions you would like answered, please send them to info@tasman.govt.nz before 5.00 pm Tuesday 28 September.

COUNCIL HUI

Under Covid-19 restrictions, meetings will take place in person and via Zoom video conferencing. Public forum presenters are encouraged to present via Zoom. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetingscalendar for the Zoom link.

Full Council

Thursday 23 September, 9.30 am.

Commissioner (Resource Consent) Hearing

Monday 27 September, 9.30 am.

Full Council

Wednesday 29 September, 9.30 am.

Community Awards Subcommittee

Thursday 30 September, 9.00 am. No public forum.

Strategy and Policy Committee

Thursday 30 September, 9.30 am.

Audit and Risk Committee

Thursday 30 September, 1.30 pm. No public forum.

The magic of the Motueka Masters

When the recent level-four lockdown kicked in, Mainland Football decided to cancel the rest of the football season. However, this decision was reversed after it became apparent we could safely play under level-two conditions. So after a few weeks off, the Taste of Turkey Motueka Masters were eager to get out on the field against Richmond FC Masters on Saturday.

The Motueka Masters started brightly and were passing the ball around well. It didn’t take long for the first goal to arrive with Dave Rowe finishing well, after some slick passing from the backs to the forwards. Richmond FC settled into the game and made headway with a few shots on goal but the Motueka Masters goalkeeper, Henry Saafi, was up to the challenge to keeping Richmond FC goalless. Dave Rowe added a second with a great strike having turned on the spot to smash the ball home. Richmond

FC were able break the Motueka Masters defence with a scrappy goal that was toepoked home, as they once again built some momentum. The halftime whistle blew and

the both teams were glad to grab a drink.

The Motueka Masters defence played resolutely throughout the second half not conceding another goal, whereas

at the other end of the pitch it was a different story. Richmond FC run out of puff and the tireless running of both Motueka Masters forwards, Dave Rowe weand

Mark McPherson, played havoc with their defence and Mark scoring his first. Motueka Masters manager and captain, Russ Boxer picked out James Beaumont’s

volley as contender for “goal of the season” made it 4-1. However, Motueka Masters were on a roll and Dave scored another two goals and Mark one, before James added

an eighth with the final kick of the game. Motueka Masters 8 Richmond FC 1. Dave Rowe, who scored 4 goals, was awarded ‘Man of the Match’.

The athletic and talented bunch of the Taste of Turkey Motueka Masters Football team following their outstanding game on Saturday which had them claim the win 8-1, against Richmond FC.