The Guardian - 23 March 2022

Tasman District Council CEO heading Local Government Reforms

Tasman District Council CEO Janine Dowding has been asked to head the National Working Group charged with delivering the reform of New Zealand’s local government sector.

As the Executive Director of the Review into the Future for Local Government Janine will be leading a team under the Department of Internal Affairs. Stepping into the role on 14 March Janine will lead the review as it looks to help position Local Government for the future.

The role is a secondment of one year to the Department of Internal Affairs from her current Chief Executive role in Tasman.

The Council, in giving its support, has effectively suspended Janine’s contract for the duration of the secondment to enable her return to complete her contract term.

“Over the last four years, Janine has

managed the Council through an extremely challenging period,” says Tasman Mayor, Tim King.

“Having someone of Janine’s background, experience and calibre involved with such a significant potential change to local government will benefit the wider local govern-

ment sector,” he says.

“My decision to accept this role was not an easy one as my commitment to the team and working with our community through all the challenges we are facing, has never been stronger,” says Janine.

“I am looking forward to taking all I

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CEO Janine Dowding stepped into a new role on March, 14.

have learned in Tasman and the wider Local Government sector into the new role along with my central government experience, and with the support of my sector colleagues, making a positive contribution to the future of New Zealand’s local government.”

Leonie Rae, the Council’s current deputy CEO and head of Operations, has taken over the CEO role in Janine’s absence. Leonie brings considerable experience to the role and the Council were supportive of her taking the helm for the next year.

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Making Soil Better with Biodynamics

have built a house in a subdivision at Harwei with enough land for garden and tunnel house. With the community, they are developing a food forest and allotments where the community can grow bigger crops like pumpkins, potatoes and garlic.

The next Steiner Community Workshop ‘Making the Biodynamic Preparations and burying them at the Autumn Equinox’ is on Saturday, 26 March led by Su Hoskin at Motueka Steiner School, Lower Moutere. Su has been practicing biodynamic farming around New Zealand for over a decade on home gardens, a mixed farm, vineyards and a local food forest.

Su’s interest in biodynamics first sparked in 2003 by a visit to a biodynamic vineyard in Central Otago.

“It was like I was on another planet, everything was so vibrant with this energy - animals were healthy, people were friendly, plants were thriving. There was something going on that was

heard of biodynamics. I started working there and once I got into making compost and living with biodynamic methods I thought:

‘Wow this is amazing, I need to learn more about this’. So I went and studied at Taruna,” says Su.

From Taruna College, Su gained her certificate in Applied Organics and Biodynamics. In 2012 she set up Biodynamic Community Otago.

“It started off as a local study group and is set-up as a charitable trust which enables us to apply for funding for workshops. There are quite a few vineyards down this way practising biodynamics. It was a way of bringing everyone together, having socials, and study groups”.

Between 2015 and 2018, Su worked on the New Zealand Biodynamic

Associations Council and has been a trustee on the Kete Ora Trust for many years.

For the coming workshop Su says, “The idea is for participants to become self-sufficient on their land so making their own preparations and applying them to the land is a step on their biodynamic journey… Biodynamics is not a recipe as such, you don’t do biodynamics, you are biodynamics, you become it, it’s part of the journey.”

“The preparations go into the ground for autumn and winter where the soil activates the process of breaking down the plant, animal and mineral matter. Then they go out onto the land and into your compost. The compost becomes the carrier for the compost preps. They’re remedies for future use on the land.”

Su and her husband

“Sharing your journey and knowledge, and your seeds, and creating a hub where people can get together to learn and share, is what food resilience is all about. Growing your own food is a huge part of the future and making sure your soil is in the best condition. For me, that’s with biodynamics.”

Registrations for the workshops are on a first come first served basis and can be made by emailing Carolyn carolynhughes@foulis.nz

This was a recent Biodynamic workshop Su ran. They have been applying the BD Preps to the land for the past three years.

Su Hoskin.

Street Talk

Tasman considers Dam cost overrun funding options

Tasman District Council is investigating options to address projected cost overruns for the Waimea Community Dam. This will include engagement with Waimea Irrigators Limited, the Government and other project funders.

Waimea Water Limited has advised that the estimated cost to complete the dam

has risen to $185m. This leaves a $20m shortfall from earlier estimates. Drivers of the cost increases include the location’s geology, inflationary and construction pressures along with supply chain issues arising from the pandemic.

Council has included in its Draft Annual Plan for 2022/23 interest applied to the loans

drawn to cover the $20m shortfall currently estimated to be $783Kpa.

This will be partly offset by a decrease in budgeted dam operating costs in 2022/23 as these will only commence partway through the year. This will be funded through increased water charges and local and district-wide targeted

rates.

Council is also utilising income from its Enterprise Activities to cover the interest related to irrigator’s share only for 2022/23 year as it investigates other funding options. Group Manager Finance, Mike Drummond says it was important that appropriate funding channels were used to share the costs

Estimated costs for the completion of the Waimea dam have risen to $185m.

appropriately until a clearer picture the impact the impending Three Waters Reform may have. Council noted that with identified but unquantifiable risks remaining, further cost increases through to project completion cannot be ruled out.

A further update from Waimea Water Limited is expected in June 2022.

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Applications open for community planting projects

A Te Uru Rakau –New Zealand Forest Service initiative supporting communities to take up planting projects, and at the same time honour local heroes, is continuing to reap rewards.

Since its launch in 2018, Matariki Tu Rakau has funded 660,000 native trees planted as living memorials, at over 300 events nationwide, and is now accepting applications for 2022 with Marae, schools, councils and community conservation groups all encouraged to apply.

Matariki Tu Rakau senior advisor Belinda Miller says the programme is a great way to honour special people in their communities who have shown exemplary community service, or have brought distinction through their work, while planting trees in their memory.

“Not only is tree planting a wonderful way to commemorate and remember those who were important to us and our communities, it is also a great way to enhance the environment and native biodiversity by restoring and rebuilding our natural habitat and protecting our land, soils and waterways.”

Matariki Tu Rakau grants provide funding for native trees and rongoa (traditional Maori medicine) species, land preparation, a plaque, and kai for the planting event and can also contribute to tree maintenance.

“The Matariki Tu Rakau team can help you plan where to plant your memorial, what trees to plant, how to prepare and maintain your planting and how to get the local community involved,” says Belinda. Further motivation to apply for a grant this year is that 2022 is the first year of the national Matariki Holiday on Friday, 24 June.

“Matariki Holiday fits nicely into the planting season. Bringing whanau together to share food and remember loved ones is at the heart of Matariki and planting trees is a fitting way to celebrate,” says Belinda. “A terrific example of a 2021 Matariki Tu Rakau planting event was at Maeroa Intermediate School in Hamilton, where students planted 500 trees to restore a gully and honour the late Rob Begbie, former teacher and stalwart of the community.

“The children at the school collected seed, propagated the seedlings in their shade

house, planted the trees, and are now maintaining their new forest and ‘outdoor classroom’ at their school.”

“These small forests that are planted through the Matariki Tu Rakau programme provide important resources for communities to spend time in nature. Our hope is that these forests provide spaces for communities to enjoy for generations to come,” says Belinda.

*For more information or to apply for a grant, visit the Matariki Tu Rakau webpage, contact us at matarikiturakau@ mpi.gov.nz, or call 0800 00 83 33.

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Members of Keep Motueka Beauitful (KMB) during a community planting day.

Why, where, when and how do we want to and need to grow?

Opinion Jan Heijs

What types of housing do we need in the future? Housing provisions should match the needs of the community; not what developers are keen to sell, which seems to be the driving force. While an increasing number of people are looking for smaller houses, new developments in recent years have almost entirely consisted of large houses on (relatively) large lots. The current rules, which are very old, require these large lot developments. There is no requirement to cater for all needs. To make matters worse developers have often imposed covenants requiring a minimum of three bedrooms. An increasing number of people are looking for smaller houses. We need a greater variety of housing to cater for all!

How is Tasman District Council (TDC) delivering on this?

Some important planning processes are out for consultation at the moment being (1) the Future Development Strategy (FDS) and (2) a number of new plan changes. Both

will have a significant impact on how we are going to live in the future and what our region will look like.

Confusing processes

Having these processes at the same time is very confusing to many of us, and the timeframe for feedback is very short and closing on 14 April. The amount of information to absorb and to comprehend what that means to you and your community is huge.

My attempt to clarify these two processes is as follows. The FDS is a strategy to identify future growth areas that may be developed in the medium to long term future. These are needed to provide for growth once areas already approved for development (through those plan changes) are used up.

The development of the FDS is done under the Local Government Act. It requires TDC to follow a consultation process, but the council has full control on how they wish to respond to feedback and there are no opportunities to submit or appeal. Any new area identified through

the FDS cannot be developed (yet) and has to go through a plan change process (see below) before it can.

TDC emphasizes that whether or not these new areas will in fact be developed is not certain and uses the words ‘may’ and ‘can’ very often. Although that might be legally correct, don’t be fooled! We have seen that this is the very likely end-result.

Before you know, a ‘maybe’ will change to a ‘fact’. Once approved through the FDS the horse has bolted so to speak. So, it is very important that you provide your feedback now.

The plan change is a process by which an area is ‘re-zoned’: changing what you can and can’t do. When approved, it allows landowners and developers to start developing these areas and build houses. Plan Change processes fall under the Resource Management Act (RMA) and provide opportunities to submit and appeal and need to be supported by investigations as part of this process. This article will not discuss

the proposed plan changes but do have a look and provide your feedback!

The Future Development Strategy

The calculation of how much growth we need is in part based on predictions that assume that the trends experienced over the last 5-10 years will continue. This is questionable because there is an underlying assumption that the move from Auckland and Wellington to our area will and should continue, which in part is caused by the unaffordability to live there and the failing of central governments over the last few decades to address the housing crisis. On top of that the Nelson/Tasman area has become unaffordable as well. This prediction applies to the whole of the region. For Motueka it looks like the opposite. We know there is a housing shortage in Motueka, specifically for smaller, more affordable housing options. But because Motueka experienced a relative slow growth rate, it is assumed that this will continue. And the opposite is true for

Mapua where a very high growth rate is used.

The assumed densities are very low –so these will again be traditional subdivisions with large property sizes and large dwellings with three or more bedrooms such as those on Mapua Drive and possibly larger. Apart from providing a lack of housing variety, creating new development areas far away from employment, schools and services will lead to more cars on the road, long travel distances, more carbon emissions, traffic jams and expensive roading upgrades.

The Tasman Village proposal that doesn’t have a village shape at all but consists of three random development areas and the current Tasman township is not part of this. It is clear that TDC has used a ‘willing landowner approach’ rather than a strategic vision on how and where growth should be provided.

TDC states that the Tasman Village proposal is optional and not strictly needed to meet the demand. The Tasman Village and Moutere Hill propos-

als should be rejected outright.

I find it Interesting that TDC states that if existing residential areas would be intensified over time to only medium density, there would not be any need for any new greenfield developments.

In conclusion, the Tasman Village and Moutere Hill proposals should be outright rejected. The need for other greenfield developments areas is also highly debatable. The only exemption would be the proposed Motueka South development but only when this will not result in a traditional development but will cater for the needs of the local community.

In short, the FDS does not provide housing for people who want to downscale or those who don’t want and/or don’t need large houses. Some of us will be forced out of our community because of a lack of housing options. The FDS is not a real strategy that ensures new housing is close to our main areas for employment, services and schools and provides for the needs of our community. The

proposal will generate more car use, more carbon emissions, more traffic jams, and higher rates. It needs a major overhaul.

Please also have a look at the proposed plan changes for your area. In most of these there is no ‘requirement’, just some allowance for intensification and leaving it up to the market to deliver. As if that has provided us what we need in the past.

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Jan Heijs is a member of a multi-disciplinary collective of concerned professionals who care about the future of our built environment has been set up. We will endeavour to provide further background on the FDS and plan changes. This will include more detailed assessments and suggested points for feedback that you are able to use in your feedback. See www. facebook.com/nelsontasman2050 and feel free to email nelsontasman2050@gmail.com

*In case some of you missed Timo Neubauer’s article ‘Reimagining our future needs a radical rethink’, in the Nelson Mail of 19 March, have a look for it on Stuff.

Jan Heijs

Are you feeling the pinch at the pump?

Opinion Timo Neubauer

The dramatic petrol price increases following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlight New Zealand’s vulnerability and our dependence on imported hydrocarbons.

The bad news: High petrol prices are here to stay. If it wasn’t for supply shortages driving up the price of fossil fuels, it is likely that their climate change impact would.

New Zealand’s Zero Carbon Act 2019 aims to set our country on course for being carbon neutral by 2050 - including weaning us off fossil fuels. Don’t expect petrol to become more affordable in this process.

Unfortunately, nearly everything that we have built here since the 1950ies, our settlement structures, transport systems, our cities, towns and villages, the separation of land uses, the way we live our lives - nearly everything is built on the assumption of (relatively) cheap car transport.

We have excelled at

building suburbia. Our towns and cities look like pancakes: flat and spread out, making New Zealand one of the most suburbanised countries in the world, along with Australia, Canada and the United States. We enjoy our quiet cul-de-sacs and our large houses with gardens for a summer barbie.

The negative sideeffect? We’re feeling it now: We tolerated ever rising Council rates, resulting from the high costs of delivering and maintaining infrastructure such as roads, water, sewerage etc. in our sprawling suburbs. However, the current increase of prices at the pump is hurting us directly in our pockets - every time we fill up our cars. The necessity of driving to work (and literally everywhere else) leaves us less money to spend on extras or in some cases to even put food on the table.

Now good news: We can change our environment to be much more efficient and more respectful of our wallets. It won’t hap-

pen overnight and it will require a stark departure from how we have built New Zealand in living memory.

However, this is not untested: Google “car-free cities” and it will blow your mind what’s happening in towns and cities around the world, from redesigning streets and neighbourhoods in Melbourne and Portland to completely car-free towns and city quarters in Europe.

New Zealand’s Queenstown Lakes District Council is doing a tremendous job at reinventing its towns for pedestrians.

Auckland recently announced the construction of the “Sunfield development”, its first carfree neighbourhood with 5,000 homes in Papakura. Our biggest city is working hard to make its centre people-friendly, even exploring options to exclude cars altogether.

The sooner we start here in Nelson Tasman, the sooner we will reap the rewards. The time is now: not

only given what is happening at the pumps, but also because both Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council are currently crafting a vision of how our region will develop by 2050. Consultation has started on the Future Development Strategy 2022, which will have a significant impact on the way we will live in the futureand how much money we will have to pay to international oil companies.

While NCC and TDC have a tendency to resist change, we must insist on a radical departure from business as usual.

Our Councils need to embrace the principles of the “20 minute city”: the concept that we live, work, shop, eat and educate our children within a 20 minute walk, cycle or public transport ride and thereby reduce our heavy reliance on car transport.

That means no more residential subdivisions out at Māpua, Tasman, Lower Moutere or Hira. Rural land must maintain its

productive value and its recreational appeal for all of us to enjoy. If anything, we need to create employment opportunities in those villages that have absorbed so much residential growth over the last few years, to reduce the need for their populations to commute long distances to work.

Residential growth must be limited to areas close to employment and services within the confines of our already sprawling urban areas. That means that in such locations, houses must make way for different building typologies: higher buildings, apartments, terrace and townhouses and some mixed use, allowing offices, shops and cafes to be much closer to the places where we live.

At the same time we need to make radical changes to our transport infrastructure that has historically prioritised cars. We now need to turn this on its head and prioritise active and public transport. Coincidentally,

the denser urban environment also helps to make public transport stack up financially. Reducing the distances that we need to travel every day will make walking and cycling more feasible and desirable alternatives to using a car. As a result we might even be able to reclaim some of our vast parking areas for quality urban parks.

My discussions with Councillors revealed their political resistance to this approach and their fear of NIMBYs threatening their reelection. Consequently the proposed draft strategy still provides 58% of its future growth through greenfield development. Our Councils will tell you that not all growth can be accommodated through intensification.

This nonsensical view is based on minimal intervention and allowing unregulated growth at the cost of the environment. While it is definitely easier for Councils to just rezone greenfield land for residential subdivisions,

it is time for them to deepen their thinking.

Councils have the legislative means to require all future residential development to be provided through intensification. And this approach would be supported by the guiding principles and objectives cast into law through governmental policy statements on Urban Development, Land Transport, on Highly Productive Land and the Zero Carbon Act.

If you’re feeling the pinch at the pump now, it’s only going to get worse. Make sure that you tell your Council that you don’t want to spend all of your money on rates and at the petrol pump. You deserve more foresight from your local government, so give them your feedback through the formal consultation process before 14 April. Numbers do count, so make sure that your voice is being heard.

NelsonTasman2050 Timo Neubauer is an experienced urban designer and small business owner.

Open Day for Moutere Artisans

Just 30 kilometres outside Nelson you’ll find the historic village of Upper Moutere. Established in 1842 the village is now home to some of New Zealand’s finest artists and artisan food producers.

A number of these clever creators banded together to form the Moutere Artisans. Today it is an unmissable destination.

Twice a year, the artisans open their gates so you can visit, taste, sip, discover and learn. On Sunday, 24 April – participating artisans open their doors for their Autumn Open Day and invite you to join them.

Start on Neudorf Road….

Thorvald, a star of the New Zealand cheese scene, are producers of hard and soft rind, sheep and cows’ milk and addictive yoghurt. Just up the road is The Sausage Press with smoked fish, pork and fennel sausages and perfect salami. Also Neudorf Olives: small batch producers of fine olive oil grown on a magnificent site overlooking the valley. And Neudorf Mushrooms grow slippery jack, birch boletes, saffron milk caps and supply fine dining destinations throughout New Zealand.

Neudorf Black Garlic is an experience. Produced by cooking garlic for a long time at a low temperature it adds a unique flavour boost to so many dishes. And just down the road from them is Moutere Strawberries – growers of the region’s best strawberries and producers of excellent jams and real fruit ice-creams.

Experience some of these culinary delights on top of a sourdough pizza at North Eatery near the Upper Moutere village. They are one of our newest

artisans and already a favourite stop.

Onto something to pour alongside your new Moutere products – Flaxmore Vineyards offers memorable vineyard walks as well as delicious wines and an excellent art gallery. Gravity Winery also has a gallery, as well as an excellent restaurant and a large range of wines.

Neudorf Vineyards has been making memorable Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for 40 years, their new releases are coinciding with the Autumn Open Day.

Michael MacMillan gallery on Neudorf Road is a breath-taking stop. Immaculate presentation outside and a feast of French oak products, unique bronze sculptures, and art inside.

At the Old Post Office in the village, you will find London trained jeweller Stacey Whale using gold, silver and semi-precious stones her work is modern with a feminine twist. Across the road Katie Gold and Owen Bartlett work magic with clay to create both domestic and collectible artwork. Their gallery is in one of the oldest homesteads in the village and surrounded by a garden abundant with bloom.

Also in Upper Moutere village, oozing history and hospitality is the iconic Moutere Inn, offering great food and drink.

Open from 10 am until 4 pm on Sunday, 24 April, you will be warmly welcomed and leave feeling stimulated and satiated.

Grab a map at the Moutere Hills Community Centre on the day. You’ll find them between Upper Moutere village and Neudorf Road.

For more information see www.moutereartisans.co.nz

Moutere artisans Michael MacMillan and Jackie Crow.

Freedom to Roam – Support

Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs

In the last two years, having the freedom to leave our homes has become more important than ever. However, for many blind, deafblind, and low vision New Zealanders, freedom to roam safely and independently relies on the support of their guide dog.

Hundreds of New Zealanders hope to one day be paired with their own guide dog, and to do that, Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs needs your help.

This year, Blind Low Vision NZ hopes to raise $600,000 during its annual Guide Dog Puppy Appeal, 25-26 March, while also raising public awareness on the importance of these life-changing dogs

It costs around $175,000 to raise, train and keep one guide dog in service and the organisation receives no government funding.

With the help of donations, Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs can continue to breed and train the next generation of guide dogs so more blind, deafblind, and low vision New Zealanders can live the lives they choose.

Blind Low Vision NZ client Sue was born

with an inherited eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa. Over the years, her night blindness has reduced to only seeing a pinprick of light in one eye.

After experiencing several close calls from her worsening eyesight, Sue realised she needed more than a white cane to keep her from getting into a serious accident.

“When Yazz arrived, it was almost like he knew that this was his forever home,” Sue says.

Having Yazz has enabled Sue to continue her daily events, and maintain voluntary positions on local health and disability organisations.

Yazz has memorised all of Sue’s favourite

shops and by making sure Sue arrives without harm, Yazz is the bodyguard everyone hopes for.

“It’s the difference between a much smaller life spent largely at home, and the full life of independence that Yazz has given me. The amount of effort he goes to keep me safe is amazing,” Sue says.

To meet the fundraising goal of $600,000 this year, Blind Low Vision NZ Chief Executive John Mulka says every donation counts.

“With no government funding, Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs relies purely on the community’s help during our appeal. We are committed to delivering guide dogs

to blind, deafblind, and low vision New Zealanders to enable them the opportunity to live a full and independent life,” says John.

Heroes for those with vision loss, guide dogs play an essential role in keeping people happy and safe. From the donations received during the Guide Dog Puppy Appeal, Blind Low Vision NZ is able to maintain the incredible team of nutritionists, breeders, trainers and support workers who train the puppies into highly skilled and reliable guide dogs.

To donate online and learn more about Blind Low Vision NZ’s Guide Dog Puppy Appeal, visit: https:// blindlowvision.org.nz/ guide-dogs/

Welcome to our beautiful new Library at 32 Wallace Street. Unleash your creative and artistic selves with our Promotions. Creativity is great for wellbeing and we hope you can feel social connections with some of our activities. Send any entries, photos or feedback to Janine.gillions@tasman.govt.nz

Join the Library or use your Library card this week and go into a draw for 1 of 3 great $50 gift baskets!

Haiku Competition - 21 March – 30 April

Pick up your entry form from the Motueka Library

The theme is “Celebrating the new library.”

Motueka Memories Take & Make Kit - 21 March – 30 April

Write a snippet about a “time” or “experience” you remember depicting life ‘back in the day’ in Motueka. Pick up your kit with an entry form, historical facts & a gel pen Return to the Library; Spot prizes to be won.

Create a Miniature Diorama - 22 March – 9 April

Design & create your own miniature Motueka scene in a diorama. Choose from 3 kits, a beach, historical or horticultural theme. Alternatively design your own Motueka scene. Return to the Library for a mini exhibition. Spot prizes to be won.

Greedy cat Take & Make - 23 March – 8 April

Pick up your Greedy cat Booklover’s Notebook & colouring in kit. Celebrating Dame Joy Cowley (author) and Robyn Belton (illustrator) of Greedy cat stories.

Historical Quiz “Along the Path” - 23 March – 9 April

Take our historical quiz based on Eileen Stewart’s book “Along the path.” Pick up your quiz and find answers on the plaques along the path in Deck’s Reserve.

Giant outdoor games - 25 & 26 March

Drop in and enjoy some giant games on our lovely Decks. Children under 10 to be accompanied by an adult please.

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Blind Low Vision NZ client Sue with her dog Yazz.

Bringing Back the Whio to Motueka’s Valley

As recorded in 1852 by a first pakeha settler to Motueka Valley, Whio or Blue Duck’s:‘…favourite home and nesting place is the mountain torrent and there among the deep pools and rushing falls they’re always to be seen. So tame and fearless that they could be knocked over with a stick…’.

Now, while their population of under 3,000 is slowly increasing, Whio are still a threatened and nationally vulnerable species. Just 372 pairs in the South Island.

Whio are an ancient and iconic species of waterfowl found only in New Zealand and featured on our $10 note.

A taonga (treasured) species with which Maori have a strong traditional, cultural, spiritual and historic connection. They live all year long in clean, fast-flowing rivers, nest along the banks of rivers and are a good indication of river health.

Fortunately, there

are a lot of local conservation efforts going on to protect Whio. Their population in Kahuarangi National Park and Motueka River Catchment is slowly increasing thanks to the trapping work being done by Friends of Flora, local farmers, land owners and Farmers for Whio.

Supported by Tasman Environmental Trust, Farmers for Whio is a group of local landowners in the Graham, Pearce and Baton River catchments.

The group formed in 2020 to provide predator control to protect the Whio.

Stoats and rats are the Whio’s main predator, but also feral cats, domestic dogs, and ferrets.

Barry Burger is the trapping coordinator and contact person for Farmers for Whio.

Barry, a fencing contractor, lives in Ngatimoti with his family and enjoys being in the outdoors doing survey work

and seeing what birds are out there:

“We’ve recently been surveying in the Big Pokororo, assessing habitat, looking for signs of ducks and we’ve found a pair up there which is good to see. We’ve also got ducks up the Graham, Pearce and headwaters of Baton rivers as

well,” Barry says.

“We have about 500 individual traps out. Primarily we use DOC 150 traps which are the ones the Ngatimoti school kids have been making.

We have a wee workshop up at the old Graham Valley School to make up the trap boxes.”

The trap lines are along Pearce, Graham and Baton rivers and in between on the West bank of Motueka River.

“We have quite a few landowners who check their own traps on their properties, and we have 4 or 5 volunteers who have their own trap lines to

check as well.”

There is a recordkeeping platform Trap NZ which Farmers for Whio use to record their traps.

“We list the traps and trap lines on a map on Trap NZ.

There are hundreds of groups all round New Zealand doing trapping.”

Traps are generally checked once a month:

“A bit more frequently if possible over the summer months and now when the adult ducks are moulting,” Barry says. “They’re really vulnerable when they can’t fly, same when they’re nesting.”

Above left: Louie clearing a trap up the Skeet River. Above right: Rua with a stoat caught in workshop.

On Saturday morning we joined a number of excited locals at the opening of the new Motueka Library, every one we spoke to were thrilled not only with the building, but also the art work, facilities and of course the atmosphere.

Annie, Milly and Matty from Ruby holding up the books they’ve borrowed from the new library.

Bridget Russon with local identity Peter Assaf and Twix Knoef came to visit our new Motueka Library on opening day.

Kevin Fourie congratulates Adam Henderson.

Sharon McCarthy and Jane Henderson admire artist Natalie Kere’s work ‘Wahine Matike’

TK Hadzhikstov with his mum Vicky and Nana Mary Long

Alana who is 4yrs old from Motueka rode her scooter to the new library.

Temaru Teaukura and Jack Hammon from Motueka borrowing books.

Evie and Elijah from Tasman School, reading is one of Elijah’s favourite pastimes.

Going for Gold – Beer judging comes to the home of hops

The brewing industry is pulling together – from a distance – to help make sure a record number of entries can be judged and recognised in one of New Zealand’s most-followed beer and cider competitions.

For the first time in the New World Beer & Cider Awards’ eightyear history, judging will take place across three regional events in Auckland, Wellington and Nelson – instead of a single, larger tasting.

The change was designed to ensure the competition could go ahead as safely and effectively as possible during the country’s evolving Omicron response and the Awards could continue championing the best brews with New World customers nationwide.

have come to the party with a record number of entries too.

“The judging panels have their work cut out for them with more entries than ever this year – just shy of 700 beers, ciders, seltzers, alcoholic ginger beers and kombuchas from 100 New Zealand breweries and distributors.”

This will see the back of house and stewarding teams –this year assisted by local hospitality teams and the Brewers Guild of New Zealand – pour and serve more than 2,300 samples for the independent judging panels across each region.

beer or cider in the glass will be judged – brands are kept confidential and a stringent stewarding process ensures no judge tastes a product they may have been involved with making.

“The scale and intensity of this judging is significant, and it is no small feat to have it all underway across three locations.

The willingness of everyone involved is a real testament to the important role the Awards have in celebrating the industry and the opportunity a win represents for brewers.”

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Chair of Judges for the New World Beer & Cider Awards Michael Donaldson says individuals and teams from across the industry have helped make the shift in format possible, and breweries

Michael will head the three teams of more than 30 expert judges via video link on the day, with tastings running simultaneously at each location.

The panels will taste each entry, debating in-depth and rating each one on technical excellence, balance, mouthfeel and most importantly, drinkability.

Situated in a handy location close to every amenity you could wish for, this sun-drenched 1970's stucco unit really does represent a great investment or solid low maintenance home. With two bedrooms, versatile living area, functional kitchen and excellent indoor/outdoor flow ensures you have everything you need. bayleys.co.nz/4051595

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The top-ranking entries will make up the New World Beer & Cider Awards Top 30 – a hotly anticipated ‘must try’ list of brews that will earn a place in New World beer chillers nationwide.

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A further 70 Highly Commended brews will round out the Top 100 list available online, and a final taste off with senior judges will crown the overall Supreme Winner for the year 2022.

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Kaiteriteri 293 Riwaka-Kaiteriteri Road

Chance of a lifetime

Here is the property that could be your golden opportunity to live the dream in a unique coastal environment that you can enjoy, enhance or develop, depending on your desires. Proudly sitting on 8.99 ha with panorama views of Tasman Bay and more intimate immediate coast line, Bracken Hill offers numerous choices. Zoned Rural Residential this site is ripe for subdivision. A unique piece of land (all on the same title) sits across the road - what an asset this little waterfront gem is! The 25 year old home also offers options - operate as B and B, work from home and/or have a generously proportioned family home with space for everybody. Relax in the living spaces soaking up the spectacular views - each window offering a different perspective. bayleys.co.nz/4051704

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Michael Donaldson

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Dogs, we love them, but maybe other animals don’t

We have all either heard or said, “my dog wouldn’t hurt anything, he’s really well behaved’. But even when a dog chases or runs past a bird it can result in its death or the death of its chicks.

Birds use extra energy flying from dogs (or people) that they would normally use on foraging for food for themselves or their chicks. Energy wasted in fright or used drawing dogs away from nests can result in bird mortality.

There have been several reports of dogs killing both chicks and adult birds within the Abel Tasman National Park this year. The latest fatality a pied shag was found by a family that reported their children had earlier been keenly watching the shag swim in the shallows and catching fish.

The father says, “The dead bird will be remembered by the kids”.

“I don’t normally report dogs in the park, but this was the second incidence in two days. The day before was two poodle type

dogs that arrived by boat and ran around barking and chasing seagulls and variable oyster catchers on the beach.”

Dogs are not allowed in the Abel Tasman National Park except in some circumstances, such as for search and rescue. Dogs are only allowed on certain beaches adjoining private land on the park’s coastline, classified as the Abel Tasman Foreshore Scenic Reserve. On these beaches, dogs are only allowed below the mean high tide mark and must be kept under effective control.

If you encounter dogs in the Abel Tasman National Park or Foreshore, or not under effective control on the Foreshore next to private land, please:

- Take as many details as you can, including photos if it is safe to do. Include time, date, description of incident, information to identify the dog owner and dog, such as a description of the boat or boat name.

- Call 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362

468)

- Boat users: call DOC vessels Otuwhero or Kina or the Harbourmaster (Sentinel) or the Dog Control Officer on marine CH16.

Please before you take your dog to any area where birds may be present, learn to control your dog. Good dogs require good owners, if you are struggling to control your dog book yourself and your pooch into a behaviour training course or club.

To identify where and where you cannot take your dog check out the Taman District Council website www.tasman.govt. nz – search ‘exercising your dog’ which takes you to a helpful map that identifies:

can exercise your dog OFF the leash

can only exercise your dog ON the leash

can’t exercise your dog

can sometimes exercise your dog

Dear Editor,

Thank you for your excellent feature article last week about Motueka’s new library. It included interesting history and deserved praise for the excellent design and construction of the facility.

It would have been good to have included some of the more recent history of the library over the past 10 years which led to this new development.

Council’s initial idea for increasing the size of the inadequate facility was to expand or rebuild on the existing Pah Street site. Many Motuekans felt otherwise and wanted better.

In 2012 a community group called Vision Motueka proposed a design from scratch to be located in Decks Reserve, forming the anchor for essentially a new community hub in the area. In March 2013 a well-researched concept plan by the Vision Motueka team was endorsed by the Community Board and formally presented to

LettersCouncil. But with a Waimea dam on the project list, budgets were tight.

In 2016 Vision Motueka conducted a month-long, widespread community consultation on what people wanted for a better future for the town, and a new library was found to be one of the top priorities.

Vision Motueka then refined its proposals, conducted a widelyused online survey, and as a result pushed hard for a new site rather than on the existing library. When this was finally accepted by TDC and after its consequent consultations, the project finally went ahead.

Great work by TDC - and thanks for the early advocacy and homework by Vision Motueka.

Regards,

David Armstrong

Dear Editor,

I just read your article about the “Unpleasant highway

litter irking local residents”. I live just along from Johnstone loop and every day when I passed that corner, I noted the mess, too, so on Monday I took a black rubbish bag and spent half an hour collecting those bags and other rubbish. I collected at least 20 of the “newspaper and faeces” bags among other things, and I am disappointed to see that by today, just 3 days later, there are already a number of the poo bags dumped there again. Thank you for your article, and hopefully as a result someone will soon identify the offender and it’ll come to an end.

Regards, Megan Wood

Dear Editor,

A long-awaited and excellent new library was opened for the Motueka community on Saturday. Your paper on 16 March, devoted a lengthy, informative report, including the words, ‘Our brand new Motueka Library is just days away from a grand opening, welcoming the public from 9.30am on Saturday 19 March.’

Delighted at the thought, early Saturday I drove to town early, with my two grandsons, hoping we would gain entry as numbers were to be controlled because of Covid. We were excited for the town and expected crowds of people, but found the carpark and library surrounds almost empty.

Where were the public? Where were the officials? Where were the schools?

About 9.20am a small bagpipe group played a few tunes. Then a well organised group of anti-vax etc, banner- waving

protesters marched across the entrance and formed a semicircle facing the library. Two police officers and two security guards were on hand. The protestors made a democratic but dismal presence, their numbers out-numbering others. At 9.30am the doors opened and the small public group (masked) could enter. There was no ‘grand opening’. The excited library staff did, at least, make us feel welcome.

The dictionary defines a public library as ‘serving or for the use of a community’. At the opening of this fine facility there was, apparently, no place for the public. It seems there was an opening ceremony at 6am for selected people - public officials, contractors and Wakatu Incorporation. Nice for them but what about the thousands of local citizens? With large open spaces surrounding the library, Covid or not, a community celebration of some sort could have occurred.

A number of incidences involving dogs killing or maiming birds in the Abel Tasman National Park have been reported this year.

The community leaders of 1857 had the right idea. When Captain Fearon founded the first library, community celebrations abounded. Nelson residents were even ferried across to Motueka to join in the fun.

Our current band of leaders have achieved the project of the new library but in the process, on this wonderful occasion for the town, have overlooked ‘raison d’etre’ for the library – the community.

Regards,

Luisa Shannahan

Dear Editor,

I have thought long and hard about writing this, but for the safety of others I have decided to do so. Recently my husband went to work (I will keep the business name anonymous). Two anti vaxxers were employed casually and had recently returned from protesting in Christchurch. One was sick with Covid and with total disregard for

all other workers, continued to work in close confined and managed to infect 7 families to date, children, elderly etc. As far as I’m aware most were vaccinated but it did not stop a few of them from becoming quite ill. These anti vaxxers refused to tell people they were sick (or isolate), and refused to get tested. They don’t believe Covid exists (even though they had it!). All families were required to isolate, which obviously is not good for any business, especially at this busy time of year. I am not suggesting that all anti vaxxers are this ignorant. Some are, and their behaviour is selfish, foolish and malicious. No penalty for them though. They have my utter contempt and disgust.

Regards,

A and S Johnston

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MS Service Celebratingtheir opening

MS Service brings convenience for Tasman vehicle owners

“We are excited to announce that we are here to help vehicles owners confidently navigate the service and repair process by offering services which have convenience, reliability and no nasty surprises” says James Keys –service manager at MS Service.

MS Service is Motueka’s newest service centre and has just launched at 73 High Street Motueka, on the same premises as Bridgestone!

MS Service is an official Ford and Kia service centre which is managed by James Keys, a trained and qualified technician. James has worked closely with both MS Ford and Nelson Kia and is proud offer Ford and Kia cer�fied services at MS Service. This allows James to service all Ford and Kia’s while they are under warranty and beyond.

“This loca�on has a need for a cer�fied Ford and Kia service centre to help customers save on the cost and �me required to drive to Nelson or Richmond to receive a qualified service” says James.

At MS Service you can feel at ease knowing that your car is being serviced by trained

73 High Street, Motueka | 03 528 0198

technicians using specialised diagnos�c equipment. If you are in the Motueka, Mapua, Tasman or Golden Bay region and need either your Ford or Kia serviced then James at MS Service is the person to help you out.

MS Service is not only a service centre for Ford’s and Kia’s, but services all makes and models with the same exper�se and high standards. “I am passionate about maintain ing your vehicle to the highest standards, I have a vast network of knowledge and specialised equipment that enables me to iden�fy the area(s) of your vehicle that require a�en�on and fix them, all the while

providing you with a level of care and a�en�on to detail that will exceed your expecta�ons” says James. James and the team behind MS Service are excited to get underway and bring custom ers a convenient, friendly high-quality service.

MS Service is open now, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm, call James on 03 528 0198 or email him at jkeys@msmotors.nz to book your vehicle in for a check-up, service or general repairs.

For any of your vehicle needs, and a job well done come and see James at MS Service. James Keys, Service Manager excited to get business rolling

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Our qualified mechanics will give your vehicle a comprehensive safety check to help iden�fy any problems before you hit the road.

Services Maintenance work MS Service is your local Ford and Kia vehicle servicing HQ with factory trained technicians to repair and maintain your vehicle. er ed ord and ia er ice entre

James is a trained and qualified Ford and Kia technician and has worked closely with both MS Ford and Nelson Kia to offer a service which will cover all services on Fords and Kia’s that need a service while under warranty and beyond.

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If you’re looking for a genuine new or used auto part for any vehicle, we can get it for you. res and heel lignments

We can help you out with all thing’s tyres - from new tyres to wheel alignments, we can do it all.

A co-operative of local craftspeople celebrates 40 years

This year Motueka craft co-operative celebrates its 40th trading year. It all started at the Motueka Pottery Club back in 1982 when 11 potters decided they needed a shop to sell their creations. The whole thing happened very fast, instigated mainly by the vision of Toni Maurenbrecher and Lorraine Long.

Opportunity arose when a motorcycle shop moved out of the present day premises on High Street. The team from Motueka Pottery club quickly formed a co-operative society, rented it, cleaned, painted and transformed the shop, filled the shelves and had a grand opening.

Village Fabrics

Everything for sewing & quilting within easy reach of Nelson & Motueka.

MOTUEKA POTTER’S PATCH

Tower Corner

9/400 High Street Motueka (022) 137 4574

• Unique creations made on site.

• Stone cutting and polishing service available.

• Workshop sessions where you can create your own masterpiece.

• Holiday programmes.

PROUD TO SUPPORT POTTERS’ PATCH

You imagine it, I will make it happen!!

The Potters Patch team - Sue Thorpe, Viv Todd, Sarah Douglas, Deb Fellows, Erika Apperle, Barbara Wilson, Catherine Hesketh, Caroline Claus and Geraldine McFall.

The Motueka District Toy Library

The members today are very grateful for the hard work those first eleven members put in establishing Potters Patch because the shop is still a thriving craft co-operative today. Its nature has changed from mainly pottery with a little cane basketry that the original members offered to having a wider range of makers with a variety of products. We still have five members who are potters selling their wares and with the resurgence of interest in crafts we anticipate more.

What is the secret of success for Potters Patch?

The answer is team work, communication and hard work. At the moment we have eleven members, each of whom is a creative maker, as well as business person. Each member has a shelf on which to display their own handmade products. Each member also has a job related to the shop like display, buying, or accounts. Each member works as the shop assistant half a day each week. We also meet once a month to discuss the shop and make plans for it. The meetings can get quite noisy at times but we reach consensus in the end and get jobs done. Then we go out to dinner and celebrate as friends. The reward for all this is a co-operative that works.

Another secret to our success is our craft supplies. Because we are makers we know that other people like to create. So down the back of our shop we have supplies for macramé, sewing, crochet, knitting and embroidery. At the front of the shop we have some giftware, just in case you don’t want to make it yourself. And these items are carefully chosen by the team. All year round we gift wrap and put a wee handmade bow on each parcel.

So we welcome you into Potters Patch to celebrate 40 years with our team. Have a look round at the range of unique handmade items. If you make a purchase you can enter our lucky dip. Good Luck. And we will invite past members of the cooperative to a celebration when covid allows.

We really appreciate our customers. The best thing about our co-operative is the customer. Many are loyal and return often. Some are tourists we never see again. All are valued.

To thank our customers, every member of Potters Patch has given an item or two for a 40 Years Celebration Lucky Dip. All you have to do to win is come into Potters Patch and make a purchase and take a dip into the prize jar. If you pull out a winning card you win a prize. We will keep this running until the prizes are all gone. It started on Monday 21st March 2022.

Not only does Potters Patch have its eleven maker members but it provides a selling space for people who love to create and do a great job at it. We have over 20 makers who sell their handmade wares in the shop on commission. These people sell such a range of things that are individually created that you have to come in to appreciate it. We are always interested in taking on more commission sellers.

With feathers, a bird can fly

Located at 25 Greenwood Street, Phoenix House is a resplendent villa steeped in history. More recently it was a Medical Centre from 1996 – 2008 after which it was a Physiotherapy Practice for around 13 years. When the villa was first built at the end of the 19th Century, Queen Victoria was our reigning monarch, Richard Seddon was Prime Minister and cars were being imported in to New Zealand for the first time.

Local counsellor Elaine Partridge has been a long-time admirer of 25 Greenwood Street. This talented lady understands the importance of preserving our town’s history and was concerned the villa would be sold and teared down.

SASH (Sexual Abuse Support and Healing) are delighted to have the opportunity to be a part of Phoenix House. SASH supports people of any age or gender who have been sexually harmed either recently or historically. Our Case Managers provide support and referrals to other agencies, including ACC Sensitive Claims specialist counselling, to support clients towards healing. We also provide support for whanau members.

Referrals are through our website sash.co.nz, by email sash@sash.co.nz or by phoning 03

We are proud to have worked with Elaine Partridge on her kitchen project. Please contact us for your joinery needs.

There is a Grand Old Lady in Greenwood Street who has recently been transformed to accommodate a variety of practices which will help improve and enhance the health and wellbeing of our community.

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“It’s a beautiful old building which was in need of repairs,” says Elaine.

After consulting with her husband Rob they made a decision to purchase the property and refurbish it to once again stand proudly on Greenwood Street. As the couple carried out extensive renovations locals would often walk past and comment on the villas history. Various stories surround its beginning, from being the old pharmacist’s house to the school masters residence.

We contacted Motueka Historical Association to find out more and it appears a Mrs Low may have lived there and sold the property in 1906. However as street numbers were only given to local houses from the 1940’s onwards it’s hard to confirm. Perhaps our readers will know more about the villa’s history.

25 Greenwood Street is now beginning the next chapter in her historic life, once again with a focus on health and wellbeing. It’s a warm welcoming space and Elaine has retained as many original features as possible.

The large stain glass front door is a resplendent kaleidoscope of colour as sunlight filters through, creating shadows of light dancing on the floor of a wide sweeping hallway.

Elaine has appropriately named the villa Phoenix House after both the large phoenix palm in the front garden and as a tribute to a phoenix rising from the ashes, akin to the villa being restored.

Inside Phoenix House a number of practice rooms have been refurbished with comfort in mind. A warm neutral colour palette has been used to create a calming atmosphere.

High ceilings give a sense of space while modern environmentally friendly heating systems ensure users comfort. Soundproofing between the various spaces and solid doors ensures each practice room is as private as possible.

A shared space houses the waiting room complete with a historic tiled fireplace and relaxed seating. At the rear is a tranquil garden and one can only imagine how restful this space would be on a warm autumn afternoon.

For our readers who may not know Elaine Partridge from Tui House, also in Greenwood Street, she is a Counsellor with a background in general nursing, midwifery, mental health and health education. As mentioned before, the health and wellbeing of our community is important to Elaine, who was receiving many requests for spare rooms at Tui House and knew our town needed another facility. This is why she has created a safe, stable welcoming space at 25 Greenwood Street, now known as Phoenix House.

“Ma te huruhuru, Ka rere te manu” With feathers, a bird can fly

Elaine Partridge has lovingly transformed 25 Greenwood Street into Phoenix House

PHOENIX HOUSE 25 Greenwood

Elaine say’s that none of this would have been possible without the dedication and skills of the Build Right team.

“When we hit a roadblock, Ian and his team produced a workable solution. The whole project was a joy to be a part of, and this is in no small part due to Ian’s project management.”

“It’s absolutely true that without Ian and his team we would have been well and truly ‘up-a-gum-tree’.”

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“Everyone at Phoenix House has to belong to a professional organisation with a complaints procedure and a code of ethics. This is to ensure that those coming to Phoenix House know they will be looked after in a professional, secure, safe manner.”

As a practitioner Elaine places a large emphasis on the importance of having a great workspace. This is even more important to clients especially when dealing with sensitive or private matters. Our physical environment is constantly influencing our emotions and general wellbeing. In the same way, the design of clinics and counselling rooms may affect the therapeutic experience of clients, as well as the experience of therapists themselves.

You’ll find a variety of practitioners inside Phoenix House which currently houses:

• Garth Munro Physiotherapy Motueka

• AB - Health Tasman Clinic

• Counsellor Cas Gilliespie

• Physiologist Germaine Ingley-Cook

• S.A.S.H

• Family Start

Elaine says it’s a lovely mix of people who all share a strong commitment towards the wellbeing of others.

Room design affects service user perceptions of psychological safety, intimacy, willingness to self-disclose, to build therapeutic rapport, and to feel a sense of agency in the space. A poor design of a therapeutic area can exacerbate feelings of otherness, mitigate development of agency, reduce communication, and have poor service user outcomes and experience. This is why Elaine has put so much thought into transforming Phoenix House. It is heart-warming to know how considerate Elaine has been in re-shaping this historic villa.

To find out more about the various services on offer at Phoenix House or to make an appointment please get in touch with the practitioners directly. You can find Phoenix House at 25 Greenwood Street, next to Decks Reserve in central Motueka.

The historic tiled fireplace in the waiting room.

Tapawera Area School’s Kiana Collins performed exceptionally well in the U—12’s at the school’s recent swimming sports.

NBS Motueka Golf Club

Saturday saw the running of the Astrolabe Fashions Open Stableford.

Another popular tournament, the Ladies division was won by Sharon Walsh on 38 Points with Mike Malone winning the Men’s event with an impressive 43 Points.

Ladies 2nd Jocelyn Thomson 38

3rd Sally Jones 38 4th Sue Park 36

5th Jenny Van Heerden 35 6th Jacquie Martin

35 7th Shona Johnson

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Men’ Second Rex Edwards 42

3rd Roger Hall 39

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4th Alan McKenzie

5th Bernie Walsh 39 6th Mike Mansfield

39 7th Michael Versfeld

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Lower Moutere Store Closest to the Pin; Sue Park and Rex Edwards.

There were 10 twos on the day and for the

second week in a row we had one player score three, this time it was Kevin Armstrong.

The Club is very grateful to Astrolabe Fashions for their continued support of this tournament.

On Tuesday the

ladies played a Stableford.

This was won by Robyn Hawker on 36

2nd Liz Martin also on 36

3rd Jacquie Martin

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4th Fiona McKenzie

5th Robyn Frater 35

The Walking Netballers in action at the Motueka Recreation centre recently. They meet during term time on Tuesdays from 10-11am in the Rec Centre’s skating rink.

There’s no need to register, just drop in and play and enjoy some of the many benefits including the safe and fun environment for the games which in turn help with balance, coordination, and better footwork. One foot must be on the ground at all times, there is no running or jumping. Apart from that all other standard netball rules apply.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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

AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street The Shed- Every Wednesday 10 am More Info phone 027-9214074

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

BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGED WORKERS TRUS (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. BETTER BREATHERS CLASSMOTUEKA is bck on! Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Wharf Road, Mondays at 11.30am – 12.30pm. $5 per class. Contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 03 544 1562 or email asthma. nelson@xtra.co.nz

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 444 4708

BREAST CANCER 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

CHILDREN’S AIKIDO Tuesday-Thursdays 5.15pm - 6.15pm Ages 8+ Contact Monica 027 527 8290 or Julie 021 205 0143

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

GATEWAYTO 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

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.

JUSTICE OF THEPEACE 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.

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 email steppingstone4@gmail.com Website 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 COASTAL BUS service, operates on behalf of Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, leaves Motueka i-SITE at 9.30am to Tasman & Mapua, then Richmond

one off community projects? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12am

MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Jana 5284355

MOTUEKASENIORNET Apple Mac interest group meets this coming Monday 28th March at 2.pm, 42 Pah St.. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

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

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.

RED CROSSSHOP Shop open 10-2pm Mon-Fri. All welcome. Donations much appreciated. SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS - If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details.

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 03 545 7100

THEDOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKINGGROUP

Meeting on Thursdays at 9AM by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 min, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people! Phone: 03-528 8358

WALK 4 HEALTH Every Wednesday 10.00am at Community Gardens - 30 minute walk at your own pace - any fitnessand size. Contact 027 930 5310 or wellontrack@gmail.com

WAIMEA HARRIERS WINTERSEASON OPENING

DAY Saturday 2nd April. Venue Rabbit Island. Meet Totara Picnic area. Fun Relay followed by sausage sizzle. Meet from 1.45, start 2.30pm. Everyone and all abilities welcome. Queries 022 372 9432.

Carol Woodley & Vince Bloomfield

Married 18th March 1972

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$$$ 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).

GILBERTSON

carpet cleaning at

TASMAN CARPET CLEANING

For a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626

chimney

Jennifer (Jenny) passed away on the 17th of March 2022 at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital. Treasured wife of Ted, beloved Mother of Michelle and Tanya, cherished StepMother of Michael, David, Mark, Paul, Andrew and Diane and much loved by her many Grandchildren and GreatGrandchildren. Her ever-present smile and laughter will be greatly missed. In accordance with Jenny’s wishes a private cremation has been held. The family would like to extend their most grateful thanks to the staff at Jack Inglis who cared for Jenny in her final months.

Golden Bay Funeral Directors www.gbmfs.co.nz

dentures

N EW DEN T URES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

for sale

anniversary Having a Garage Sale? Email us your Garage Sale Listing by 10am Tuesday 19 Wallace St, Motueka | Email guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz ONLY LOCAL NEWS

kitchenware, books, clothes etc. Downsizing. Cancelled if wet.

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TASKER

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storage

STOR A GE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

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

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

trades

TA SMAN B LASTING SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nzor email office@ tasmansodablasting. co.nz Ph. 022 528 8159

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LONG T ERM REN TA L for father and son. 2 bedroom. Motueka/Riwaka area.

References Ph Jon 022 642 7519

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public notice

The Motueka and Districts Historical Association would like to thank the following for supporting our new publication “Going to Town, High Street Motueka” Whether by way of grants, information, photographs, moral support or by purchasing the book you have made it all worthwhile. We are encouraged by your enthusiasm and kind comments

Pub Charities NZ

Tasman District Council Motueka Community Board

Author Carol Dawber

Motueka Highland Pipe Band Motueka Museum Staff

Contributors of information and photographs

Businesses of the High Street

Our Town Motueka Motueka and Districts people wherever in the world you are

After 27 years in business, Kleena-way Services will cease trading as of 31 March 2022. Thanks to all past and present clients for your business and support, it’s been greatly appreciated.

situations vacant

DUE TO COVID WE ARE LOOKING FOR RELIEF DELIVERERS

Due to Covid we are seeking relief deliverers to deliver The Guardian Newspaper on Wednesdays. We require reliable people in your area. For further details please contact Maxine 0274 318 466

ART TEACHER

We are seeking to o er a registered teacher 6 hours per week in the role as teacher of art/digital art for the xed-term of term 2, 2022. Please state any other subjects you may specialise in as a package with additional hours may be considered.

Applications close at 4.00pm – Wednesday 30th March 2022.

Job description and application form can be printed o from our website www.motuekahigh.school.nz, “Vacancies” or by phoning the school o ce 03 528 9050 or by email nicki.saundersloder@motuekahigh.school.nz

Application forms must accompany all CVs and covering letters. All applicants must comply with the Governments’ current mandates.

SUNR IS E CLE AN I NG SE RVICES

PART TIME EVENING CLEANING

MONDAY TO FRIDAY EVENINGS

We are looking for a reliable staff member to fill a position in the Motueka township, working every evening Monday to Friday. Start time is anytime after 6:30pm 2 hours each evening.

(Applicants will need to be fully vaccinated for this position).

Please call our office on 0800 5440658 or email us on info@sunrisecleaning.nz

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MOTUEKA

SERVICE ASSISTANT Paint Department

Mitre 10 con�nues to dominate the N I retail market through both its market share and number of stores throughout the country – and you can be part of our con�nuing success by joining the team at Mitre 10 Motueka. art of this success is the great customer service we provide, so we would be really keen to hear from you if you have our passion for ensuring our customers get the right product and an excep�onal level of service every �me they walk through our doors – going the extra mile will be the norm for you.

This role is within our aint department, in our Retail sec�on of the store. If transforming a space or surface with colour is your passion, then your des�na�on is our aint ecora�ng department. aints, stains, oils, and all the accessories needed to undertake a pain�ng or decora�ng project are found within this department – and your knowledge or interest in this area will help you succeed.

For this posi�on we are looking for someone who has: nthusiasm and team spirit

A passion for customer service excellence

Good �me management

A quick and alert mind, with the ability to adapt and be exible Willingness to learn and xcellent communica�on skills.

revious retail experience and or experience within this department will be viewed favourably. In this role you will report to the Store Managers. The hours for this role are Full �me – 0 hours a week, based on a fixed roster.

So if you want to work in a fun, dynamic work environment, as well as receive ongoing training, uniform and great staff buying privileges, and you think you can deliver on what we seek, then please forward a and cover le�er to: than Sim Assistant Manager than.sim@mitre10.co.nz

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UPDATES

Covid restrictions in Tasman

Get the latest information about Council services and facilities under the Covid-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) on our website, tasman.govt.nz.

Future Development Strategy consultation underway

Public consultation is underway on Tasman District and Nelson City Councils’ joint Future Development Strategy (FDS) for the period 2022 – 2052. Submissions close 14 April 2022.

The FDS outlines a proposal of consolidated growth focusing largely along State Highway 6. This proposal includes prioritising intensification of housing development in Nelson, Atawhai, Stoke, Richmond, Brightwater, Wakefield, Māpua and Motueka, along with managed expansion around Nelson, Stoke, Richmond, Brightwater, Wakefield and Māpua.

Some managed expansion is proposed around Tasman’s rural towns of Murchison, Tapawera, St Arnaud and in Golden Bay.

A secondary part of the proposal is the development of a new community near Tasman Village and a large site at Braeburn Road in Lower Moutere.

A consultation document summarising the strategy is available online, at libraries and service centres. This provides an overview of the proposal, as well as submission forms to provide feedback.

You can also take part in our comprehensive online consultation programme which is open to everyone:

Community webinars focusing on specific areas:

• Wednesday 23 March, 6.00 pm, Māpua

• Wednesday 30 March, 7.30 pm, Tasman Village

• Monday 4 April, 7.45 pm, Brightwater

• Wednesday 6 April, 7.15 pm, Rotoiti District

• Monday 11 April, 1.30 pm, Murchison

Community webinars hosted by both Tasman and Nelson Councils:

• Thursday 24 March, 7.30 pm

• Monday 28 March, 12.30 pm

Tuesday 5 April, 7.30 pm

To take part in a webinar or make a submission, go to tasman.govt.nz/fds.

New Motueka Library is now open

The brand new Motueka Library opened to a very excited community last weekend. The amazing new facility features a community room catering for up to 50 people. The space is equipped with presentation and video conferencing technology for community meetings, events and workshops. Solar panels have been installed to create sustainable power.

Please note that under the Covid Protection Framework Red setting, we’ll need to limit the number of people who can be in the library at the same time. Be in to win: Until Friday 25 March when you either join or use your Tasman District Libraries card at the new Motueka Library on Decks Reserve, Wallace Street, you’ll be in to win one of three $50 gift baskets. To join the library, simply drop in with your personal ID such as a driver's licence or a bank card. If you are under 18 years of age, you will need a parent or guardian to sign on your behalf.

Feedback invited on growth plan changes

We are working on a plan change to rezone land for housing in Murchison, Brightwater and Wakefield and to enable higher densities on residentially zoned land in Māpua and Motueka.

A plan change is normally the next step in the process following the adoption of the FDS. However, in this case the FDS and the plan change to rezone land are working concurrently to enable Tasman to meet its growing demand for housing.

As we prepare to meet this potential demand, we want to have your input into how we can best accommodate the expected growth in our region and the proposed plan change areas and rules. The plan change will go through a formal process of notification, submissions, hearings and decision making.

Feedback is invited until 14 April 2022. For more information visit tasman.govt.nz/feedback.

Questions answered on new drinking water regulations

The Chief Executive and senior staff from the Government’s new water regulator Taumata Arowai joined more than 100 Tasman residents in a special online information session last week to explain the potential future requirements for drinking water. New rules about drinking water safety could have far reaching ramifications locally, particularly for our rural residents who depend on bores and tanks for their water supplies.

The questions were many and varied but unfortunately due to time constraints not all that were submitted were able to be answered on the night. The full video of the hour-long information session is available on our website along with a list of all questions and answers, including those that weren’t answered live.

You still have an opportunity to comment the new drinking water standards, submissions close on Monday 28 March.

Details are available on Taumata Arowai’s website by searching consultation.

Standard parking requirements change

The Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP) has been updated to remove the standard car parking requirements for new development. The removal of minimum car parking requirements is a requirement under section 3.38(2) of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development. Sections of the TRMP updated are:

1. Chapter 6 “Urban Environment Effects” section 6.2.2; and

2. Chapter 11 “Land Transport Effects” section 11.1.20; and

3. Chapter 16 “General Rules’ section 16.2.2.3, section 16.2.2.4, section 16.2.20, schedule 16.2A, section 16.3.3.1; and

4. Chapter 17 “Zone Rules" schedule 17.1D and 17.1E, schedule 17.2A, and schedule 17.2B. Further to this, the TRMP section 6.2 Land Effects from Urban Growth has been updated, with housing bottom-line figures. This is for housing in the Nelson Tasman urban environment for the period between 2021 to 2051. The Tasman Regional Policy Statement has also been updated with these figures.

Full and updated versions of the Tasman Regional Policy Statement and TRMP can be found on our website, tasman.govt.nz. For the TRMP search for “Volume 1, Text” or search for “Tasman Regional Policy Statement” for that document. Please email narissa.armstrong@tasman.govt.nz if you have any questions.

COUNCIL HUI

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

Submissions Hearing (Draft Wastewater Bylaw)

Thursday 24 March, 1.00 pm

Nelson-Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit

Friday 25 March, 9.30 am

Tasman Regional Transport Committee

Tuesday 29 March, 9.30 am. No public forum

Golden Bay Rec Park Management Committee

Wednesday 30 March, 9.30 am. No public forum

Full Council

Thursday 31 March, 9.00 am

Operations Committee

Thursday 31 March, 11.00 am

Joint Shareholders Committee

Tuesday 5 April, 9.30 am. No public forum

Tasman Creative Communities Subcommittee

Tuesday 5 April, 10.00 am. No public forum

Community Grants Subcommittee

Wednesday 6 April, 2.00 pm. No public forum

Backstroking Bronco breaks 28-year record

Tapawera School’s ex-student David Hillerby was surprised a record he’d set 28 years ago still stood, until at this year’s swimming sports Bronco KennettMacDonald swam 50m backstroke in a

time of 59.10, breaking David’s record by 1.22 seconds.

“Congratulations Bronco. I always enjoyed swimming sports but always thought, Simon, my brother, was the fastest swimmer in the

family so it’s good to know that my time lasted this long,” says David.

The annual house swimming competition took place at Tapawera Area School on an untraditional overcast day. The event cov-

ers 25m and 50m events in the standard strokes, plus an open Butterfly, Medley and Relay. There were several stand out performances from Bronco, who also finished close to several other school records.

Kiana Collins also had impressive swims as did Kasey Mitchell in the U12 girls and house leaders Sam Hatton and Matthew Koerve in the 16 plus age group. The event concluded with domination from

the Motupiko House ahead of Tadmor and Baton in the boy’s and girl’s relay. This result reflected the overall House competition, comfortably won by Motupiko in participation and performance.

“I would like to congrat-

ulate Bronco for breaking a school record that was set 28 years ago. What an outstanding achievement and I would also like to thank all of the staff over the years for keeping these records,” says acting principal, Angela Sloane.

Bronco Kennett-MacDonald broke a long-standing swimming record at Tapawera Area School’s swimming sports.