The Guardian - 23 June 2021

Action on Adele Island

Over a couple of days last week two teams of hearty Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust volunteers joined Project Janszoon’s Restoration Supervisor Helen Lindsay in planting more than 100 Beech trees on Adele Island.

From left: Chrissy Grove, Lisa Shymkus, Robert Leigh, Stephanie Kunstle, Helen Lindsay, Peter Shaw and Bruce Reid.

See more action from Thursday’s planting on page 3.

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MHS musicians shine at Rockquest

Alternative rock band F.E.A.L from Motueka High School took out first place at this year’s Nelson Regional Smokefreerockquest final at The Theatre Royal on the night of Friday, 11 June.

The winning band is made up of Motueka High School students

Harrison Frater on the drums, Bryn Stevens on the electric guitar and Bella Shand on vocals. The ZM Best Song Award also went to F.E.A.L, for their song ‘Cherry Wine’.

Because of their slightly more laid back and alternative approach to the genre of rock music, the band were not at all expecting the win.

“Feelings were high, with shock, excitement and appreciation,” the trio says. “We’re determined now to do our best in the next stage with our video submission, and excited to show the judges our new song!”

The school’s success did not end with the band with Lucy Summerfield award-

ed the Smokefree Tangata Beats Award.

With lyrics written and performed in Te Reo Maori, Lucy encapsulated a universal feeling of helplessness in being close to someone going through grief and loss.

“You want to fix things, especially when you really care about someone and you just kind of have to sit through it and wait with them,” she says. “My lyrics are about: this is your cloak to wear of darkness, but I will walk by your side.”

Lucy was also placed second in the solo/duo category and has the opportunity to submit a video of her original material for selection as one of the top 10 national finalists to play off in Auckland on September, 18.

For founder and director Glenn Common, the potential of each new round of regional finalists is reflected in a music industry full of past participants.

“It’s fascinating

for us to look back at success stories like Kimbra, Marlon Williams and Broods where we could see the star factor right back at the regional level,” he says. “Each event gives a new

cohort of bands the opportunity to take their obsession with music and develop the organisational and stagecraft skills that will help them become another Kiwi music success.”

Talented musician and songstress Lucy Summerfield was second in the solo/duo category and won the Smokefree Tangata Beats Award.

Above: MHS band F.E.A.L, Bryn Stevens, Bella Shand and Harrison Frater won the Nelson Regional Smokefreerockquest final this month, and below, the band during another of their impressive perfomances.

Beech planting in the Abel Tasman National Park

The objective of beech planting in the Abel Tasman National Park is to re-introduce black beech and hard beech to the eroded ridges near Anchorage and on Adele Island where it is hoped to accelerate the colonisation of native plants on eroded ridges.

In May 2014 a beech planting trial was initiated by DOC’s Simon Moore on Adele Island. After two years it showed a 96% survival rate of the black beech trees planted there. After that, seed was collected and sown and logistics for the planting began.

Helen Lindsay, Project Janzsoon’s Restoration supervisor, coordinated and trained groups from Motueka High School and Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust volunteers to plant the trees on Adele Island and the ridges above Anchorage.

Last week’s volunteers planting on Adele Island are part of this on-going project where the reintroduction of beech has benefits ranging from re-establishment of a keystone species and the components of the ecosystems that come with this.

Above:

Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust volunteer Peter Shaw plants another beech tree on Adele Island.

Arriving on Adele Island ready for a day’s planting. Below: Project Janszoon’s Restoration Supervisor Helen Lindsay shares her knowledge with last week’s volunteers.

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Expect variety at the MHS Talent Quest

Over the last couple of weeks talented Motueka High School students have been taking to the stage in a bid to wow judges with their various acts for the MHS Talent Quest.

Around 35 entries have taken place over the eight lunchtime heats, where the student audience donates a coin to watch and those takings fund the prizes awarded on the finals night.

The school’s arts teachers take turns to judge the heats with the stand out performers going through to the final, of which 20-25 acts make it through. The final, open to all, is taking place next Friday, 2 July at 7pm on the school’s stage. Acts in the four categories of instrumental, dance, vocal and variety will see 1st and 2nd prizes awarded at the finals night. Special prizes are also up for grabs

Rod Oram to speak in Takaka

including most entertaining, best presented costume and best stage presence.

Judges Rachel Coward and Tim Morice return again this year and after last year’s audienceless final are looking forward to having the energy of a full house.

An added bonus on finals night is the always hilarious teachers’ performance which will take place while judges deliberate.

Multi award winning business journalist Rod Oram is coming to Takaka to give the talk ‘Now or Never: Why this is our critical year in the climate crisis.’

Rod contributes weekly to Newsroom, Nine to Noon, and Newstalk ZB. He is a public speaker on deep sustainability, business, economics, and innovation.

“The government, by law, must respond by the end of this year to the Climate Change Commission’s recommendations on carbon budgets, pathways and policies for the next 15 years,” he says.

“If it makes bold decisions and builds public support for them, Aotearoa has a fighting chance of blunting the worst of the climate crisis. If it fails to do so, we’ll be in deep trouble at home and abroad.”

Rod is a member of the Edmund Hillary Fellowship, which brings together people from here and abroad who seek to contribute to global change from Aotearoa.

In Citigroup’s annual global journalism

awards, Rod was the 2019 winner in the General Business category. He’s also been New Zealand Journalist of the year.

Rod won the Business Commentary category in 2018 and 2020 in the New Zealand Shareholders’ Association Business Journalism Awards, for his Newsroom columns.

He was a founding trustee and the second chairman of Akina Foundation, which helps social enterprises develop their business models in areas of sustainability. He remains actively involved with the foundation and the ventures it supports.

In 2016, Bridget Williams Books published Rod’s most recent book, Three Cities: Seeking Hope in the Anthropocene, details at bwb.co.nz/ books/three-cities.

Come along to the talk Thursday July 1, 12 – 1pm, at the Golden Bay Community Centre, at Mohua Social Services. $5 entry.

The talk is co-hosted by Climate Love and the Golden Bay Green Party.

Rod Oram.

Some of the talent on display at last year’s MHS Talent Quest, left, Jason with Lions and right, Louie on the sax.

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Monday 28 June to Saturday 10 July

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Tuesday 6 July, 1.30-2.30pm

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Dear Editor,

So it seems Elizabeth Cummings has reared her head again, with a wild scheme of pedestrianization that seems completely unsuited for the small township of Motueka.

Her letter (9th June) sounds more like a personal vendetta against the ute driver that cut her off on a zebra crossing. Maybe they just didn’t see you. Maybe you didn’t look like you were crossing. Admittedly, some people get it wrong sometimes, but this is no reason to shut the entire town down. I have a ute, and I’m very careful heading through town, for this exact reason.

Motueka hardly has the economy to create a walking main street, and I think that’s what they realised for Blenheim too. Surely let’s put this outlandish scheme straight to bed, without further ado.

Cheers,

John Middleton

Dear Editor,

It was with some concern that I have learnt through the grapevine of the TDC’s intention to remove the beautiful golden elms at either end of the main commercial area of Motueka. I have heard of several different reasons why they are destined to be removed - these include the mess the autumn falling leaves make, interfering with the proposed traffic lights, buckling the pavements and interfering with drains. All of these problems are definitely not insurmountable if you really value trees. To remove them is definitely just taking the easy option rather than the last resort.

I would have thought that the trees definitely need saving as they really are the only thing of beauty in the Motueka Main Street, helping to

set it apart from many other rural New Zealand towns. Trees are treasured in many other parts of the world and grace the streets of very many European cities. The NZ pioneer ethic of “If it moves shoot it. If it doesn’t then chop it down” is unfortunately still alive and in this respect it would appear that the TDC is no exception. If local ratepayers want the trees to stay then I would urge them to vehemently express their concern about this matter to the City Council immediately before it is too late. These are YOUR trees!

Regards,

Stephen McCarthy Motueka

Dear Editor,

We would both like to say a ‘big thank you’ and ‘well done’ to all the people involved with the Covid vaccination program.

The Sundays at the Memorial Hall are very well organised, with a flow in and out system that worked with great customer care. We very much appreciate what you do for us all.

Regards,

Jeanette Garrett & David Sherriff

A reader snapped this photo of the Autumn leaves at Memorial Park.

out&about

This week, to celebrate National Volunteer Week we are paying tribute to the amazing volunteers who help out at our local op shops and charity stores. Here in Motueka we are lucky enough to have six op shops, which locals keep well stocked through their generous donations. If you have a spare hour or so up your sleeve, do call into one of our local op shops and sign up to be a volunteer, they could always do with a bit more help. To all of the volunteer workers in our community THANK YOU for everything you do!

and assist

The Community Store raises money directly for our community. They have generously assisted many of our local groups and initiatives, we are lucky to have a store that is dedicated to our town and our community.

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At the

is our local

shop, full of treasure as well as information on adopting animals. Maryanne

and Sarah Moore generously assist in the shop. Both ladies are full of praise for SPCA shop managers Gail and Andrea who are amazing and make the SPCA shop a fun place to be part of.

Sandy

is one of Motueka’s most wellknown volunteer workers, we caught up with her when she was visiting the Red Cross Store.

Every Friday afternoon the wonderful Shirley Lunn and Pauline Millward help out at our local Hospice Shop in High St, Motueka. This dynamic duo are also on call should their assistance be needed at short notice. The Hospice Shop has recently been re-opened after having to undergo hail damage repair. Drop in for a visit, it’s looking fantastic.

Humanity

a little bit of everything at their store, from serving customers to delivering purchases and collecting donated goods, he really enjoys helping out.

At the Salvation Army store in Greenwood Street, Motueka we found Lynette Paul (with Daisy the dog), Fay Barker, Peter Sharples, Sarah Silverstone, Carol Richardson and Digger Hodgkison very busy sorting through donated items and serving in the shop. The Salvation Army are currently looking for more volunteers, if you can spare an hour or so please drop in and see them.

Our local Red Cross shop is located at Community House in Decks Reserve, Motueka. You’ll find a team of dedicated friendly volunteers who enjoy helping others and assisting in the store. Raewynne Hawken, Jan Bensemann, Joan Wright and Brownwyn Bailey had a few laughs to share on Tuesday morning when we stopped by for a photo.

Julie Thomas, Julie Eccles, Evelyn Scott

Manager Heather Hoad at the Community Store, next

Donalds in Whakarewa Street, Motueka.

Clock Tower Corner

SPCA

Wrigley

Hayes

Morgan Snell from Habitat for

in High Street, Motueka. Morgan does

Romantic comedy to raise money for RDA

WednesdayJune 30th12.00-3.00PM

As a show of their on-going support to non-profit organisations, The Gecko’s next fundraising screening will raise money for the Motueka R.D.A. (Riding for the Disabled Association) on Monday, 28 June.

The RDA is all about providing goal-based riding activities that increase the ability, strength and confidence of people with physical, intellectual, emotional and social

challenges. Their vision is to reach more riders and change more lives. Their focus is to make a difference, much like The Gecko’s and Marahau’s luxury accommodation providers ‘The Kite’ who match the amount raised at the fundraising screenings.

In addition to the screening, through until June, 28, Gecko manager Ted Basdevant will donate 100% of profits from

sales of his artworks exhibited in the Gecko’s foyer.

The fundraising movie is the romantic comedy ‘Poppy’. A film about a young woman with Down Syndrome who refuses to be defined by a disability and takes control of her own life. Poppy’s ambition is to become a motor mechanic, starting with the apprenticeship promised by her late father. This is stalled by

her brother who has reluctantly inherited the family workshop/ garage business. And it’s not until she teams up with a school friend who needs his car fixed in time to enter the local burnout competition that her plans progress. Catch the film on Monday, 28 June at 6.30pm. Doors open 6pm. Tickets are just $16 each and seats can be booked by emailing gecko.theatre@xtra.co.nz

Comedians bringing the Craic

Booze and Craic is bringing the laughs to Motueka with a lineup of two award winning, world travelled hilarious comedians from Bonnie Scotland and Emerald Isle this Friday evening at the Imagine Theatre.

The show features Alan McElroy an award-winning comic who was recently nominated for Best MC at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards. He has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, Electric Picnic and performed to soldout crowds in Australia. While his show at the NZ International Comedy Festival received rave reviews and more stars.

At the Melbourne International Comedy Festival he was cited as “an excellent Irish storyteller performing a hilarious night of comedy” and “the Energizer Bunny of the comedy world! Comically bouncing around the stage with a full AA battery, never once falling flat!”.

Gary Sansome is the other comic

this Friday evening.

who is known for his 5-star Edinburgh Fringe show Bald Man Sings Rihanna. Gary has performed across the globe at some of the world’s top comedy clubs including Carolines on Broadway in New York, Yuk Yuks Toronto, Comedy Store Sydney and The

Classic Auckland.

The Regional News in Wellington says, “Sansome is a natural entertainer, striking up easy conversation with the audience in perhaps the most improvised, effortless stand-up show I’ve ever seen”.

The Motueka audience can be assured

of pure entertainment and hilarity over the evening.

Booze and Craic: A Night of Irish and Scottish Comedy Imagine Theatre, 1 Woodland Ave, Motueka

Friday, 25 June 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tickets $15 on the door.

‘Poppy’ the film is screening at the Gecko next Monday night to raise funds for the local Riding for Disabled branch.

Comedians Alan McElroy (inset) and Gary Sansome are guaranteed to entertain

Vaccinations for the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand

The COVID-19 vaccination rollout for the general population starts from the end of

July.

Our COVID-19 vaccination programme has built momentum steadily since February. We are vaccinating around 100,000 people a week at the moment. In the second half of the year we hit top speed and everyone in New Zealand aged 16 and over will be able to be vaccinated.

Moving to the general population

So far, vaccinations have been made available to those most at risk of getting COVID-19 to limit the chances of it getting into the wider population.

With more vaccine supply coming on, and having ramped up our infrastructure, vaccinations for everyone else in New Zealand aged 16 and over (the general population) start from 28 July. This is a very large group of people. To make this flow smoothly, we will break this down by age bands.

All people aged 60 plus can book their vaccinations from 28 July. Then, two weeks later, people who are 55 plus. From there, new age bands will be opened up every 2–3 weeks based on confirmed deliveries of the vaccine and the speed of rollout to earlier groups. By mid to late August, invitations should be open for people over 45. By mid to late September, invitations should be open for those over 35, with everyone else being eligible from October.

Invitations

Most people will get a direct invitation to book – either by email, text, phone call or in the post. You will then be able to book through Book My Vaccine, a new national booking system that will be online from 28 July, or phone a new national call centre. Availability of booking slots (the date, time and place you can be vaccinated) will vary between district health board (DHB) regions. Once you are eligible to be vaccinated, you can be vaccinated at any time. There is no cut o .

Registration

Even if your age band isn’t open, everyone aged 16 and over will be able to go to Book My Vaccine to register for an invitation from 28 July. Registration means we will be certain to have your correct contact details and when your age group is opened, you will get an invitation telling you it’s your turn to book.

Getting a vaccination

Step 1Receiving an invitation

We’ll call or send you an email, text or letter to invite you to book.

Step 2 Make your booking

From 28 July, go to Book My Vaccine or call the new national call centre to book both doses, or to register if your age band isn’t open yet.

Step 3 Get your vaccination

Have your first vaccination dose.

3–6 weeks later have your second vaccination dose. If you don’t hear from us, or are concerned, you can register for your vaccination through the new national Book My Vaccine booking system at any time from 28 July.

Important dates

28 July People 60+Vaccinations open

11 August People 55+Vaccinations open

Mid to late Aug People 45 +Invitations should open

Mid to late Sept People 35+Invitations should open

October People 16+Invitations should open

Other ways to get vaccinated

As we go through the year there will be other ways for people to be vaccinated. These will include workplace vaccinations and other targeted vaccination events across the country. For some remote rural communities we will vaccinate all age groups at the same time to make it easier for them. Our successful whānaucentred approach to vaccinations will continue for Māori and Pacific communities and those with disabilities.

Abstract art for art group

Above: Artists enjoy exploring abstract art. Right: Some of the work produced.

On Saturday, 12 June the Motueka Art Group held a workshop for its members and four artists from other local art groups.

Based on Exploring Abstract Art the workshop was taught by Art Group member Marian Painter.

During the day art-

ists tried a variety of exercises to ‘free up’ the mind and to look at everyday subjects from a simplified view.

The group is always

willing to welcome new members. If you are interested contact Marian on 02102305097.

Climate Love Winter Workshops

Want to thrive thanks to strong gut health this winter? Or learn how to propagate feijoa and other trees for your garden? Or perhaps be inspired about New Zealand’s pathway through climate change by an award winning business journalist?

Climate Love has you covered with a Winter Workshop Series.

Climate Love founder Charlotte Squire says she wants to take her monthly newspaper Climate Love beyond the news and into action.

“I’ve invited some of the people we’ve written about to teach us how to implement aspects of the low carbon projects they lead. You get to visit some amazing properties and spend a morning with them learning

skills.”

Workshops include: ‘Boost your innate immunity by building your gut health with seasonal foods, this winter’ - with Shanti Smith; ‘Introduction to plant cuttings’ –with Jacqui Allen; ‘Practical Herbology’ – with John Massey; the public talk: ‘Now or Never: Why this is our critical year in the climate crisis’ - with Rod Oram; ‘Beginner

sausage making’ with Georgie Moleta and ‘Learn about local native trees, their uses, Maori names, and how to plant them: a workshop for children and parents’ – with

Making ‘Our Town’ look great!

It’s been a big year! Once lockdown lifted, Image Creators were gratefully surprised with the influx of new kinds of business being bought about. While our tourism operators rolled their sleeves up and faced the hard yards due to the effect of lockdown a flurry of new businesses has evolved, lead mainly by the trades industry.

Many of you will be familiar with Image Creators, Motueka’s premier design, signage and printing experts. They are responsible for the eye catching signage and designs that you will see on many vehicles, boats and businesses around our region.

A talented tight knit team

Over the last year, the team at Image Creators has developed into a new tight knit group of talented people

who are all about bringing a great looking quality product to promote your business. They pride themselves on using high performance materials that will keep looking good!

Business owner Annette Wright, who has been in the industry since 1995 says;

“The range of products available for signage is vast, and varies immensely in quality, cost and what they are suitable for. We pride ourselves in making sure we test and research the products we use. And that they are applied in the specification recommended.”

Your local creative geniuses, the Image Creators team (left to right) Paul Kircher, Claire Hutt, Annette Wright and Kim Bishop.

“We can wrap your aluminum hull boat to make it look amazing, but, if the hull is not prepared correctly you’re going to end up with flaws.”

Head of signage production Paul Kircher knows all about the importance of this, he has over 30 years of industry experience.

Paul has been fortunate throughout his career to have had exposure to a multitude of projects and industry disciplines including manufacturing, installation, rebranding major national brands around New Zealand, vehicle wrapping and even traffic signs!

He owned his own successful sign company for a number of years before taking a break to pursue another passion working in the cycle industry. Passionate about delivering signs that not only have texture, depth and form but make a clear statement for his clients he believes the key is keeping the message simple and clear.

Alongside Annette, designing logos, your printed products and signage is Kim Bishop. Kim joined the team after lockdown in 2020.

Kim has a natural skill for design and a great attitude and passion for working with Image Creators clientele. Working directly with all aspects of brand management and Kim thoroughly enjoys being part of the team.

The design team at Image Creators are also supported by Andy Lowe, Image Creators previous owner. Andy is working remotely whilst four wheel driving around the outback of Australia.

And let’s be clear (no pun intended), your first point of contact will most likely be their amazing front of house print and administrator Claire Hutt. Always read to greet with a fantastic smile and a willingness to help. Claire has become very well known for her great sense of humor and caring approach, along with a sound knowledge of the products, and services at Image Creators.

What’s new at Image Creators?

Over the last month we have upgraded our copier giving us a greater range of in-house products to produce at competitive prices; booklets, business cards, flyers, posters and more.

Another fantastic addition is our new Canon Prograf printer which will enable local artists and photographers to print onto high quality fine art and photography papers without leaving town. Watch this space and our website for information coming on this!!

Image Creators are so much more sign writers, if you are looking at branding your business, they are the team to turn to for brand advice, logos and incredible art work. Their award winning creations, branding, attention to detail and friendly service have been nurtured and developed over a number of years.

Image Creators also offer a wide range of printed material to help promote your businesses or organisation including business cards, rack cards, brochures and books to stickers, posters, flags and signs. Turn to Image Creators for all of your printing, signage and design requirements.

If you are not sure where to start, do go and visit them. The team at Image Creators will be able to guide you and explore the very best options for adding brand awareness’s to your next project. You’ll find Annette, Paul, Kim and Claire in the Deck’s Reserve carpark in Motueka. Discover more information on their website www.imagecreators.co.nz

It is great to finally have a tight knit team of professional people who are dedicated to the production of quality products and supporting the community in the visual indemnity of ‘Our Town Motueka’. Let’s make this town look great!

Are you looking for a role that means something?

The Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade are always looking for volunteers and welcome people with life experience, varied educational backgrounds and adults of all ages. Fire and Emergency New Zealand run a recruitment process at a national level twice a year. Applications to be a career firefighter close June 30th! This is their last recruitment round for 2021, so apply now and let’s help keep our region safe.

Our volunteers are essential

The Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade relies on volunteers to help our community prevent, prepare, respond and recover from emergencies. As well as firefighting, their volunteers attend medical incidents, motor vehicle accidents, severe weather events and other requests for help. They also install and check smoke alarms and help to improve fire safety in our communities.

There are many reasons why people volunteer with Fire and Emergency. Some join because they want to contribute to their community. Others join to be part of a team and to learn new skills.

If you’re a team player, would like to learn new skills and make your community safer, the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade would love to hear from you.

One of the greatest benefits of becoming a volunteer with the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade is the vast amount of training provided.

Training undertaken by firefighters is not just applicable to firefighting; it is useful in all aspects of a person’s life, including their work, home life and recreation activities. Employers of firefighters must feel an enormous sense of relief to know they have such qualified staff members in their workplace.

(Left to right) Ashley Hendy and Bec Bryan of the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade check each other’s breathing apparatus during a training exercise.

Bec and Ashley, volunteer firefighters

Bec Bryan is a Centre Manger at Hardy Kids Motueka and has been a member of the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade since October 2020. She thoroughly enjoys being part of the crew, they are like her extended family now.

“For me it was a tossup between signing up with Ambulance or Fire,” explains Bec.

“I’ve come across a number of accidents before and wanted to be able to help people in need.”

“One of the accidents I encountered where I was first on the scene involved my husband.”

“Joining the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade is a way for me to give back to our community and my two children are now old enough to make it possible.”

“The skills I’ve learnt through the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade has enabled me to help people in their greatest time of need.”

“Not so long ago I was on my way to training and saw a man collapse on the side of the road. I stopped immediately as I knew I could help him.”

Another encounter she witnessed was an accident when a boy was caught between a bus and car.

Some of us don’t know what to do or how to help when presented with an accident or emergency, but thanks to her training Bec does and the people she assists couldn’t be more grateful.

During the day Ashley Hendy works for Hamish Fletcher Lawyers, but should an emergency occur, she transforms from office attire to firefighting gear and helps saves lives. Ashley has been a volunteer fire fighter with the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade for the last year and absolutely loves her role.

“It’s a challenge, but it’s amazing. I love being able to give back to our community as well as the physical and emotional challenge of this type of volunteer work.”

“The Motueka crew are like family, they are an amazing supportive group of people.”

“Being able to assist people in their time of need and help them to feel safe is part of what drives me.”

“Firefighting is exciting, we are always learning as every incident we encounter is different.”

“It’s always an adventure and riding in the fire truck never gets old,” adds Ashley with a big smile.

Heslops are proud to support our Volunteer Fire Fighters and keep their trucks on the road.

Left to right – Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade Station Officer David Herd going through ‘Working at Heights’ information and equipment with Mason Popata, Bec Bryan and Ashley Hendy.

About volunteering with the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade

Volunteer firefighters respond to a range of incidents and are often the first to the scene of an emergency. Fires make up about a third of call-outs with most incidents being medical emergencies and motor vehicle accidents. Volunteers will also search for and rescue missing people and deal with dangerous substances, weather events and natural disasters.

Volunteering is a big commitment. Volunteers need to be able to respond to emergencies with little notice. Call-outs to small fires, medical incidents and vehicle accidents could mean your volunteer is away for 30 minutes to two hours. Whereas call-outs to large vegetation or structure fires, flooding and search and rescue, may take longer.

Volunteers who are firefighters, medical first responders or operational support will need to manage their work responsibilities alongside their responsibilities as a volunteer. Volunteers are encouraged to work with their employers to reach a mutual agreement about responding to call-outs during work hours.

Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade have an Employer Recognition Programme that recognises businesses (including self-employed) that employ and support our volunteers:

Training Night

Wednesday evening 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Incident Types

Structure Fires, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical

Number of Call-Outs

266 last year (2020)

Frequency of Call-Outs

1 – 2 per week

Area Coverage

Top of Takaka Hill to Mapua, Upper Moutere, Woodstock

Volunteer roles within the Fire Service

The role you could play as part of the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade depends on both the needs of our local station and the skills you can offer. The one aspect all roles have in common is that they require you to attend regular training and that you participate in stations activities.

There are three key volunteer roles that are all essential to supporting our local fire brigade. However, if you are able to assist in other areas please get in touch with Chief Fire Officer Mike Riddell and let him know.

Operational Firefighter

These volunteers are first responders to fires, medical emergencies, road accident and other incidents. They drive appliances and are trained to ensure they can do their jobs safely, and to the best of their ability.

Firefighter’s carry rank, which is related to their qualifications and skills. These skills are not only relevant to firefighting but can also be beneficial to other aspects of life.

Operational Support

Operational support volunteers respond to emergencies by supporting firefighters at incidents. They carry out non-hazardous tasks (including people and traffic control, transporting equipment, incident control etc.) and duties that are not in the incident hot zone.

Ranks are also carried to reflect qualifications and skills, and training is supplied. Op-Support responsibilities vary, so talk to your brigade personnel to find out more.

Brigade Support

Fire brigades are completely volunteer run which means we also need support for the day-to-day running of the brigade. Brigade support personnel complete administrative tasks and other duties to keep the brigade running smoothly. They are a key element to the success of a brigade, but do not attend emergency incidents.

This role may be ideal for someone who does not want to, or is unable to take on an operation role.

There are six steps to becoming part of a volunteer fire brigade.

Step 1: Interview

You meet with the brigade leader of your local brigade. You may be invited to attend regular training sessions as an observer.

Step 2: Online application

If you both agree you’re a good candidate for volunteering, the brigade leader will help you to complete your application.

Step 3: Background and medical checks

All volunteers must pass police vetting. Firefighters and anyone who responds to medical emergencies must pass a medical test. Operational support volunteers need to do a medical self-assessment.

Step 4: Processing

Applications take approximately 30 days for processing. We will contact you about whether your application has been successful or not, and the reasons why.

Step 5: Welcome to the team

If your application is successful you may become part of the brigade. Once accepted, we’ll issue you with a uniform and you’ll start attending regular training nights. Depending on the brigade, wearing a uniform or attending training may be optional for brigade support volunteers.

Step 6: Training

Depending on the role, you’ll start a formal training programme. This may include formal training courses which are held locally or at our training centres and are up to a week long. Volunteers also attend regular training so they can maintain their skills.

What you need to know

Before registering your interest, these are the main things you need to know

• You need to be 18 or older to volunteer with us. If you’re 16 or 17 you will need permission from a caregiver.

• Our volunteers need to be New Zealand citizens, residents, or have a visa for more than 2 years.

• You must live or work close enough to a volunteer fire brigade so that you can respond to incidents quickly and participate in regular brigade training. (When you register, we will ask for your home address and your daytime address, if the two are different.)

• All volunteers must be police vetted. If you want to be a firefighter, medical first responder or operational support volunteer, you also need to pass a medical check.

• The volunteer roles you can apply for include firefighter, medical first responder, operational support and brigade support. Some brigades might only have certain roles available or may add your name to a waiting list.

• As a firefighter, medical first responder or operational support you must undergo training before you can respond to incidents. It can take between 6 to 12 months to become qualified and could include up to a week away from your home and work for training.

For more information about joining the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade

Contact Chief Fire Officer Mike Riddell phone 021 845 657 or email – mike.riddell@fireandemergency.nz Come to the Motueka Fire Station on the 1st, 3rd or 4th Wednesday night of the month at 7.30pm. Discover more online at www.fireandemergency.nz/

Join the team and feel what it’s like to make a real difference.

Barcas battles through to take Squash title

The weekend of the Motueka Open Squash Championship saw players from Auckland and Christchurch mixing with local players from the top of the South competing for various titles, but it was Motueka Squash Club players that came away with many of the trophies. Reigning junior women’s club champion, Naomi Lang beat fellow high school player, Lili Fitzsimmons in 3 games to take the Division 2 title. Both players had worked their way through the round robin draw without dropping games. Noa Fitzsimmons took second place

in the junior men’s event going down to Marlborough’s Ryan Chisolm 16/14 in a close fifth game. In the men’s open Nick Wiffen beat fellow A2 grade, Grant Craig in 3 straight games. In the Women’s open event, Ammie McHardy lost her first round match to set up a Consolation Plate. Ammie went 2-0 up against Waimea’s Nicola Pilkington, Nicola then clawing back to level the match. With some fresh new shots Ammie rallied through to take the title. In the final, Keren Barcas lost her first game to Kayla Harvey, a young rising star from

Takaka. Keren fired up to take the next three games to win her first Motueka Open title.

Junior Boys Finals

1. Ryan Chisolm (Marl) bt 2.Noa Fitzsimmons(Mot) 3-2

3. Hamish Young (Marl) bt 4.Khai Sheak(Mot) 3-1

5. Calver Wiffen (Mot) bt 6. Xavier Reynish (Tak) 3-1

Women’s Div 2

1. Naomi Lang (Mot) bt 3. Barlee van Niekerk (Wai) 3-0

2. Elizabeth Fitzsimmons (Mot) bt

4. Bex Peace (Nel) 3-0

Kahurangi play Central on Saturday in semifinal

Mens Div 2

Final: Chris Tolson (Mot) bt Al Byrne (Mot) 3-0

Plate: Andrew Manu (Marl) bt Paul Harrison (Mot) 3-2

Mens Div1

Final: Ryan McGown (Nel) bt Luke Creighton (Mot) 3-1

Mens Open

Final: Nick Wiffen (Mot) bt Grant Craig (Marl) 3-0

Womens Open

Final: Keren Barcas (Mot) bt Kayla Harvey (Tak) 3-1

Consolation plate: Ammie McHardy (Mot) bt Nicola Pilkington (Wai) 3-2.

Motueka’s Jordan

Le Long, residing in Auckland, was awarded Tennis Auckland’s Coach of the year at Tennis Auckland’s annual awards on Thursday, 3 June.

Jordan is the head coach at Glendowie Tennis Club and works for Kiwi Tennis.

“The biggest thing for me regarding coaching is teaching people skills that they can use in their whole life, it’s all about respect, manners and having good etiquette. I really enjoy developing good kids,” says Jordan.

By: Brendan Alborn.

Kahurangi will play Central in the semifinal of the Stuff Tasman Trophy at Sportspark Motueka this Saturday, 26 June with kick off at 2.30pm.

Kahurangi was the top qualifier for the playoffs while Central secured their fourth place qualifying spot with a 55 to 22 over fellow Marlborough team Waitohi.

Although Central ended the roundrobin phase equal with Wanderers on 30 points, Central progressed to the knockout stage with a better points difference of nine.

This razor thin margin to qualify for the semis illustrates just how tightly contested the Division One competition has been this season.

Kahurangi were able to sit back and watch the final competition round having drawn the bye last Saturday. This rest week allowed yet more Kahurangi players to check out of the injury ward and back into consideration for selection. Regular number eight Willis Scott is back causing another selection logjam in the loose forwards. In Scott’s absence, Hana

Corbett-Burrows has filled in at number eight with a series of highenergy, high-impact performances. With captain Manu Parkin already back to full fitness on the blindside, and three quality flankers playing good rugby in Luke Nicholson, Will Schmetz and Liam Petrie, not all of these players can be squeezed into the match day 22.

The midfield is another highly contested area with Mike Wells almost ready to join Vito Lammers, Isi Saumaki and Levi Aumua in the competition for a starting spot. Head Coach, Brendon Smith’s hairline has never been in greater danger as he is forced to make these tough calls.

When Kahurangi faced Central in their first round-robin game of the competition back in April the match could have gone either way.

Although Kahurangi led for much of the match it was only through Mitch Smith, who had kicked impeccably throughout, pulling the final conversion wide of the posts that saw Kahurangi win that match 33 to 35. To emerge victorious on Saturday, Kahurangi will need to do a much better job of containing Central’s strong-running Jim

Tavatavanawai who caused them all sorts of problems in their last matchup.

Another key for Kahurangi will be maintaining their discipline at the breakdown. Despite often being many points ahead on the scoreboard, the Kahurangi forwards tend to spend at least one period of each match persistently incurring breakdown penalties. A certain over-eagerness to secure a turnover has often put Kahurangi under a lot of pressure and has allowed their opponents back into a match.

Although you will struggle to get anybody within the Kahurangi setup to admit it, they remain firm favourites to take out the semifinal and contest their first final since 2015.

During the regular season Kahurangi won eight of their nine matches scoring 410 points and conceding 158 for a points difference of +252. Kahurangi scored an average of 45 points per game while conceding an average of 17. They have scored 68 tries so far this season for an average of 7.5 tries per match.

Waimea Old Boys play Marist in the other semi-final at Nelson’s Trafalgar Park, also at 2.30pm on Saturday.

Junior Netball

3 Ngatimoti Stars Please note UMO Stars have two games to eliminate a bye game. 4

Please note these games 5v5 now happen over 2/3rds of the court.

9.45

and move from the court

All hoops and equipment to be removed from court as soon as game is finished please

* 10.42 fourth ¼ - 10.50 finish and move from the court

1 Ngatimoti Ferns Riwaka Hot Shots Ella G / Lily J

2 SPC/Brooklyn Riwaka Goal Getters Shania G / Meyeh G

1 Parklands Whetu Tasman Bullets Sophie M / ruby J / Hannah

2 LMO Hot Hearts LMO Diamonds Ashley T / Cori M / Tessa S

1 MSS Yellow UMO Emeralds Sophie M / Ashley T

Year 7 & 8 and Senior Games

2 Huia Wairua MHS 10 Black Emma G / Mel

3 Rebel Raiders MHS 9 B Bridget L / Char

4 MHS 10 Gold MHS 9 M&M Jess K / Lani R

5 All Intermediate teams playing the 12pm round please meet on court 5 for a mass NZ Smart warm up with Ani and Shinade.

1 Ngatimoti Diamonds LMO Stars Char / Amy S

2 UMO Gladiators Tasman Sapphires Danielle B / Hayley R

3 Brooklyn Stars Under 14 D Ashley F / Carley G

4 Huia Mana Huia Manawa Raelene / Trish R

1 MSS B LMO Galaxy Madison W / Geri S

2 MHS 9 Country MHS 9 Town Abby B / Lou

3 Huia Kaha ROG Blue A J / Violet

4 ROG Royal Huia Mauri Rochelle / Raelene

1 Parklands Mako RIwaka A Sophie M / Amanda S

2 MSS A Tasman Diamonds Tui Cook / Marcela B

3 Huia Ora Rebel Raiders Violet / Shinade

4 Huia A Rogue Raiders Rochelle / A J

5 ROG Social Vikings Steph / Jess K

2pm Huia Ora vs Rebel Raiders : MHS Snr B (Double make up game to be played next week once promotion/relegation has been confirmed).

have been split into 3 grades to accommodate teams and promote competitive netball.

Intermediate A - Brooklyn Stars, MSS A, Tasman Diamonds

Intermediate B - LMO Stars, UMO Gladiators, Tasman Sapphires, Ngatimoti Diamonds

Intermediate C - Riwaka A, LMO Galaxy, MSS B, Parklands Mako

Please return all trophies to the netball office.

Apologies, with grade 4 finishing their round, a promotion/relegation game being played, and mass warm up for intermediate B your draw request may not have been able to be accommodated.

Ladies District Golf

17 June. 63 players making up 16 teams played in fine but heavy conditions. The winning team was from Motueka consisting of Shirley Drummond, Jean Hodson and Rhonda Heckler. Penny Brown on countback from Greenacres team.

Importance of Fair Play

Saturday saw the start of the competitive rounds for Nelson Bays Football. The divisions have now been confirmed and teams have been organised so as to keep each division fair and even. As the season heats up, it is important to remind players, spectators and organisers of Fair Play. We’ve all seen the various displays of involvement on the football sidelines. There’s the hands-inthe-air, sideline referee. The person who knows more about football than anyone else. Their knowledge of the game is repeatedly voiced to the referee, parents and players, but cannot be found to show their expertise when putting up the goal nets. Quite often this behaviour is mimicked by a free roaming dog that no one owns. It quickly draws everyone’s attention away from the game with their comical antics, until it disappears as quickly as it arrived. The phone parent slouched in their chair, briefly taking attention away from their phone. Sending snap chats of

their child’s game, so up to date that they need to ask for the final score. The abandoned child, very much like the free roaming dog but usually provides its own entertainment by way of an out of control football, followed by a fast footing parent. Usually these children come in pairs and once one has been retrieved from the pitch, the other tag teams its escape. This is usually on a rolling loop. Then there are the parents and supporters that arrive late, leave early, stoop quietly in the pack so they avoid a task. Thank you to the supporters that put up and take down the nets, spike in the corner flags, collect balls and cones and get players early to games for warm up. The positive support given to coaches, players and organizers within the club creates the family environment of Motueka AFC.

REMEMBER: This is a game

The coaches are volunteers

The referees are human

This is NOT the world cup

Results from Saturday’s games:

Motueka Angels Vs Tahuna FC Breakers, Motueka winning 2-1.

POD: Nigella Ching.

Taste of Turkey Masters Vs Nelson Suburbs FC Masters, Motueka won 3-2

Green Acres 2nd XI Vs Hornbills, Lost 3-4

ITM 1st XI Vs Richmond, Motueka lost 0-4.

POD: Piers Comins.

Vipers had a Bye Wolves Vs Suburbs panthers, Motueka won 7-0

POD: Harry Kemp

Motueka Titans Vs Nelson Suburbs, Motueka lost 2-4

Motueka Wasps Vs Golden Bay, Motueka lost

POD: Eddie Johns

Falcons take the points for a win, as the opposition didn’t show.

Motueka Stingers

V’s Golden Bay, Motueka lost 3-4

POD: Kahu McPherson

Motueka Bridge

Motueka Handicap

North/South

Anne Cegarra & Mary McCallum 65.89%

Marjorie Boult & Brian Field 58.59%

Jana Bott & Ashley Mooney 57.55%

East/West

Janet Howell & Ruth Field 59.94%

Clive Thomas & Geoff Tucker 57.50%

Diana Furlong & Muriel Moran 55.97%

Handicap Results

North/South

Anne Cegarra & Mary McCallum 61.94%

Marjorie Boult & Brian Field 57.83%

Jana Bott & Ashley Mooney 55.81%

East/West

Diana Furlong & Muriel Moran 65.98%

Clive Thomas & Geoff Tucker 60.00%

Mary Pupich & Karen Hawker 58.97%

Tasman Smallbore Rifle

AFC Football

Open Day in Motueka on Thursday,

AFC Motueka football supporters celebrate a goal on Saturday.

Community Notices

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

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

AGE CONCERN Tea & Talk 24a Tudor Street. The Shed- Every Wednesday 10am. More Info phone 027-9214074

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

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

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 4444708.

BREASTCANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz

CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family. Encourage-Hope-Share. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz

C OLORECTAL CAN CER SUPPORT GRO UP , Cancer Society Nelson, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

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

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

INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday

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

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.

M OT U EKA 50+ WALKING GRO U P: 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 phone

02102233244

Police Report

Hi All,

MOTUEKA GRG SUPPORT GROUP Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Want to learn a new skill. 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 5284531.

M OT U EKA SENIOR N ET Seniornet Motueka members enjoy discounts, make new friends and keep their minds active. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz

MOTUEKA SPINNERS AND KNITTERS meet next Monday and every 4th Monday at Motueka Community House from 9.30 am till 12. Bring your projects. Any questions contact Maria on 0274946843

MOTUEKA WINTER ART WORKSHOPS Across July & August, Embroidery, Printmaking, Weaving, Figure Drawing, Oamaru Stone Carving, Spoon, Pottery, Sing, Children messy art, Teen Painting

Contact: 0211851581 Online Booking : bit.ly/ Motueka

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 to book a ride, 24hrs notice required / mapuawheels@gmail.com

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137.

RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Contact Peter 0275443923 for further information and times.

SU RVI VORS ANDT HR I VERS . If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or ph 539 1137 for details.

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

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

Crimestoppers: totally anonymous information line: 0800 555 111

Another wet weekend just gone - never mind, I guess it is winter! Make sure you are careful while driving in the wet.

It has been quite disturbing that in the last six weeks there have been four crashes in Motueka involving cars and bikes or mobility scooters.

All of these crashes have been caused by the drivers either misjudging distances or not paying attention.

Two cyclists have been knocked off their bikes at the High Tudor intersection by cars turning right into Tudor Street, without giving way to the cyclists who were travelling straight ahead.

Drivers – please, please pay more attention to cyclists. When passing a cyclist, you need to ensure there is 1.5 metres distance between your car and the cyclist. I do a lot of cycling myself and it is very scary when drivers misjudge passing distances and whizz past, missing you by about half a metre...not a nice feeling at all!

It’s good that there hasn’t been too much crime in the district over the last week - long may that last. A burglary occurred in Little Sydney valley and two laptop computers were stolen. If anyone has information about this, please get in touch.

Take care out there.

Grant Heney Community Constable

antiques

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

antiques

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

death notices

SMITH

Jessica, (Jess): After a long illness, Jess passed peacefully at Nelson Hospice on 21st June 2021, aged 42 years.

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

chimney

CHIMN EY SWEEP

Marahau - MoutereTasman and surrounds. Query or quote please phone Steve 021-08101146.

dentures

Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

firewood

arborist for sale

DRY FIREWOOD 3m3

Trailer load. Ph. 021 228 5025

Dearly loved daughter of Colin (Motueka) and Margaret (Collingwood); dearly loved partner of Bill McLeod; dearly loved mother of Elisia, India, and Rhys; motherin-law of Luke (Elisia’s partner) and Nana of Carter; lifetime friend of Kerryn, valued friend of Len (father of Elisia and India), and Mark (father of Rhys).

Many thanks to the staff at Nelson Hospital and Nelson Tasman Hospice for the wonderful care given to Jess. A farewell for Jess will be held at 23 College Street, Motueka, date to be advised. Messages to 12 Inglis Street, Motueka and/or 23 College Street, Motueka and/or 94 Excellent Street, Collingwood.

Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services

www.gbmfs.co.nz

FU R NITURE all sorts. Recent stock both large & small. Lasting quality. Local free delivery on most items @ Souchebys Antiques,75,Gladstone Rd, Richmond.

Rec Centre, Old Wharf Road statecinemamotueka.co.nz

funerals

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

storage

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

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

TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

wanted

ROUND bale feeders Wanted. 03 522 4233

wanted to buy

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

wanted to buy

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

Inaugural mountain bike relay a success at TAS

Ten schools in the Motueka/Tasman sporting zone travelled to Tapawera Area School last month for the school’s inaugural Double Hour Mountain Bike Relay.

The event, primarily for years 4-6, saw teams of mixed gender enjoy rules that essentially taught them road code rules. Riders were required to wear a helmet and have a good mountain bike for the race.

Only one rider per team was on the track at a time, with riders required to ride within their ability and let faster riders pass. Swapping after one lap the rider would tag their team mate to head off on the 1.5km track.

Most schools had groups of five and entered a couple of teams for the event which ran so smoothly due to the cooperation of and guidance of Tapawera Area School students.

While primary students were marshalling and counting laps, the secondary students helped the Tapawera teams by gearing the students up with their bikes and setting up their site,

being the music DJs for atmosphere, road marshalls, photographers and managing the food stalls for fundraising.

For Tapwera’s year 4 student Bailey Hook the event was a dream come true. “I just love biking, sometimes I bike to school and it’s 10km one way,” says Bailey.

Levi Davies, a year5 Tapawera student said it was “great having all these other schools here to compete against”.

The teams were competing for a trophy made by Tapawera Area School teacher Vince Fox. And it was Mapua School who came out victorious with their impressive 40 laps. Tapawera/ Tasman came in second with 39 laps and third was Upper Moutere and Dovedale with 38 laps. Mahana School parent, Ella Evans was full of praise for the event.

“It’s nice to see the kids getting into mountain biking. Great that it’s something they can do individually yet also work as a team. Great event, excellent bike track and thank-you for organising such fantastic weather.”

The winning Mapua team; Otto Lamberg Y6, Lincoln Randell Y5, Hugh McInally Y6, Lars Klaver Y5, Costa Aerakis Y5, Charlie Fillary Y5, Logan Green Y6 & Louisa Fetscher Y6. Also part of the team but not pictured was Isaac Bonny Y6.

Tapawera Area School’s Kiana Collins screams around the course.