For the tenth year Combat Pyrotechnics is returning to Motueka Aerodrome offering their free and wildly impressive fireworks display.
The display will be held for ten minutes sometime between 8.30-9pm on Sunday night.
Read more on John Ivanof, the man behind Combat Pyrotechnics on page 5.
A seed planted by a passionate Department of Conservation ranger in Motueka 30 years ago has bloomed into a vital community conservation project. On Monday, 23 September around 20 volunteers, local commercial operators, and DOC staff members celebrated the opening of the newly upgraded DOC community nursery.
Thirty years ago, a DOC nursery was very forward thinking at the time, and still today it is one of the few DOC community nurseries in New Zealand. After 30 years the nursery had seriously outgrown capacity and become somewhat tumbledown and difficult for the dedicated volunteers to work in. There was hardly standing room in the covered area of the nursery, and plants lacked protection from frosts
in the winter. A much needed upgrade, first initiated by Project Janszoon in 2016, has now been completed with the help of the Abel Tasman Tree Collective and the Motueka Community Store. The nursery provides a space where plants can be held for DOC and established community projects, and assists new community projects to get started by providing materials and an opportunity for individuals to volunteer and learn about propagation techniques and the care of native plants.
With the effects of climate change impacting our region, plantings are more important than ever. Not only do they sequester carbon from the atmosphere, they also help safeguard vulnerable environments from sea level rise, flooding, and other issues. Collaboration is key
to successfully implementing plantings, and it’s great to see stakeholders in our region working together to achieve greater outcomes. The nursery will enable individuals and community groups to get small plantings underway much more quickly.
Stew Robertson, one of the founders of the Abel Tasman Tree Collective says, “we were so excited to be able to support this awesome project, and we hope its positive impacts will be felt for generations. We will be telling the story of this nursery to entice other visitors to the region to chip in to restore nature”.
Project Janszoon’s restoration supervisor Helen Lindsay says the enlarged space is being used to grow many natives which will be planted in the Abel Tasman National Park.
“We would like to
thank the amazing group of volunteers at the nursery who help nurture the natives and also propagate plants for other conservation projects. They are making a real difference to the biodiversity of the Abel Tasman and other areas,” she says.
The Abel Tasman Tree Collective is a group of tourism operators and accommodation providers in the Abel Tasman National Park that collectively gather funds from international visitors to restore nature and offset the carbon emissions produced by their activities.
On top of the nursery project, the Tree Collective has facilitated the planting of over 2000 trees in Gita affected Marahau and 200 trees into an Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust project at Tinline Bay in the Abel Tasman. The group welcome new members to join.
Not only was Bay Pharmacy’s ‘Make Up Wake Up’ event “fun and informative” it also raised an impressive $1500 for the local Cancer Society.
“The evening was stunning. It’s amazing to receive this donation from Bay Pharmacy and very generous of them,” says Jan Riley
of the Cancer Society.
The event held on Friday, 27 September has drawn “brilliant” feedback from those who attended says Emma Williams, Bay Pharmacy’s owner manager.
“The ladies loved it, we also had great feedback from Revlon who have approved
another one in March,” says Emma.
Megan Strong of the Cancer Society says she “learnt heaps and would recommend anyone to go along to one of these evenings”.
Tickets for the evening which included a live make up demonstration and
discussion were $10 each and a number of raffles were also held, with proceeds donated to the Cancer Society.
Bay Pharmacy’s donation takes the local Cancer Society’s funds raised during Daffodil Month to $16,621.60.
“Motueka’s always generous,” says Jan.
What are your plans for the long weekend?
“I’m working, I’m an entertainer, I’ll be playing music at Kotare Sands and MAD café in Golden Bay.”
“We’ve got a bible camp going on with a few coming from the West Coast.”
“I’ll be working, come on down to Hotel Motueka.”
“Maybe going to the lake.”
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The Hills Community Church is holding its annual Costume
Carnival at Aranui Park, Mapua on Thursday, 31 October from 5-7pm. The Carnival has been running for more than ten
years and is a highlight on the calendar for families in Mapua and districts. It is run as a free gift to the community, a positive trick-or-treating alternative at Halloween. Children, (and adults
too if they like) are encouraged to come dressed as fairies, superheroes, princesses, animals, All Blacks, etc. (No scary costumes please).
Prizes are given for the most creative
costume to boys and girls in each age group (preschool, primary and teenagers, and adults). There will be a range of fun-filled games and activities to participate in. Bring your children for
a fabulous, fright-free evening of old-fashioned games, jumping on the bouncy castle, and a free sausage sizzle. Each time you have a go; earn a silver token to swap at the prize tent!
For his entire life
John Ivanof has had a “love of fireworks and blowing stuff up” so it was only natural he endeavoured to turn this hobby into a profession 12 years ago.
His company ‘Combat Pyrotechnics’ based out of Nelson has been lighting up the skies above Motueka for a decade come this Sunday’s display.
The display originally began to compliment Skydive Abel Tasman’s annual boogie and last year coincided with the Lift Off Festival. But with neither event scheduled this year, John has opted to continue with the display regardless.
“I personally feel like I’ve committed to bring Motueka the fireworks, it’s become the people of Motueka’s display that they’ve clearly showed they love. I didn’t want to let them down, people have come to expect it,” says John.
A self-professed stickler for detail, John’s personal highlight of his dazzling displays is the technical factor he unleash-
es.
“It’s all planned in advance with the show scripted to music using a software programme.”
This year spectators will be treated to fireworks that have never been seen in New Zealand before and John guarantees a show with a “rockin’ finale”.
“I just love the wonder fireworks brings to people, they have an unexplainable impact. There’s something deeply satisfying about doing a display and hearing the reactions at the end. It’s so heartfelt and spontaneous.”
Catch John’s Weapons of Mass Entertainment at Motueka Aerodrome this Sunday, 27 October. The ten minute display will take place between 8.30-9pm.
An opportunity exists for potential sponsors to ensure this jaw-dropping display continues to be an annual event. Any interested parties can contact John through ‘Combat Pyrotechnic Fireworks Displays’ on Facebook.
The final count for the 2019 local body elections was confirmed on Thursday 17 October, confirming the people who will represent you on the Tasman District Council and Motueka Community Board for the next three years.
While changes to results are unusual, there is always a possibility. The vote was extremely close in the Motueka ward this year. In both the progressive and preliminary vote counts, Barry Dowler was narrowly ahead of Claire Hutt by 3 votes.
However, in the final count, which is the count that includes special votes, Claire Hutt took the lead by 24 votes and is elected to the position of Motueka ward councillor.
This is a different result to the result published in Newsline last week, which was based on the preliminary results available at the time of print.
The results of the election for the Motueka Community Board did not change in the count from Preliminary to Final.
• Mayor: Tim King
• Motueka ward councillors: David Ogilvie, Claire Hutt, Trindi Walker
• Golden Bay ward councillors: Chris Hill, Celia Butler
• Moutere-Waimea ward councillors: Dean McNamara, Christeen Mackenzie, Anne Turley
• Lakes-Murchison ward councillors: Stuart Bryant
• Richmond ward councillors: Mark Greening, Dana Wensley, Kit Maling, Trevor Tuffnell
• Golden Bay Community Board: Averill Grant, Abbie Langford, Dave Gowland, Grant Knowles
• Motueka Community Board: Brent Maru, David Armstrong, Joni Tomsett, Richard Horrell
The top-of-the South Island may soon get its first state-integrated Steiner School.
The Motueka Steiner School has begun negotiations with the Ministry of Education to open a new farmbased school on a 13-hectare farm near Motueka.
The new school is planned to open in February 2021.
The new school will offer an innovative approach by integrating kaitiakitanga, biodynamic farming and outdoor classrooms into the curriculum.
Class teacher, Margot D’Hondt says the school began developing a “Farm to Table” and Outdoor Classroom programme 3 years ago.
“The older students cycle out to the farm regularly to do gardening, cooking and outdoor crafts like fire making and clay building. It is easy to see how inspired they are by the outdoor learning environment.”
Chairman of the Trust Board, Alistair Munro, says the school has wanted to join the other integrated Steiner schools for many years.
“We strongly believe in being an inclusive, open and affordable school and a partnership with the crown will ensure we remain so.”
State integration means the state funds the operational costs of the school but not the costs of land and buildings.
The capital development costs will be funded by the school community and its supporters.
“We are a community-owned school so our school families and supporters are funding the capital development. Most of the funding so far has been gift money and interest-free loans.
We are humbled by the generous support of people who share our vision of a farm-based Steiner school for the Tasman District,” says Alistair.
The school will commence stageone of the new building project in early 2020 with a budget of $1.8M.
The overall design has many eco-friendly features such as maximising the use of locally grown timber, passive solar, reusing stormwater, cycleways and biodynamic land management.
About 20% of the farm is being planted in native trees and set aside as nature areas.
The Motueka Steiner School opened in 2002 as an independent school and has a roll of 70-80 students.
“For the last 17 years we have demonstrated the demand for Steiner education in this region and our ability to deliver quality child-centered education to our students,’’ says Alistair.
The new farm-based school aims to enrol 100 domestic students in classes 1-7 when it opens in February 2021.
“The new farm campus will allow for further growth with lots of new opportunities for teachers, investors, and students,” says Alistair.
There are currently eight state-integrated Steiner schools in New Zealand.
The announcement this year is especially significant as 2019 is the centenary year for Steiner Education. The first Steiner/ Waldorf school was founded in Stuttgart in 1919.
Today there are over
1,100 Steiner/Waldorf schools and almost 2,000 kindergartens in some 80 countries around the globe.
This 1950s, four bedroom plus study family residence is warm, stylish and is crammed with original features such as oak wall panelling, vintage light fittings and custom cabinetry. The vendor has upgraded the home yet it still retains the ambiance of a bygone era. A selection of outbuildings and extensive yet easy-care grounds are only some of the attributes on offer to discerning purchasers who are seeking a home with space, convenience, views and a little 'je ne sais quoi'. bayleys.co.nz/4051386
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This 1970s residence is set in a picturesque rural community and has scope for future improvements giving you the chance to create a comfortable home, your way. With a fully fenced garden, sheltered deck and a sunny patio the home features an open-plan living area with a log burner and heat transfer, three generous bedrooms each with robes; a family bathroom, separate toilet, a laundry, carport, sheds and a hobby room. bayleys.co.nz/4051392
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For first time purchasers in the market for an affordable property which has scope for future improvement, this delightfully sunny residence will certainly appeal. Set upon easy-care grounds 88 Greenwood Street offers generous living spaces, a modern kitchen, three bedrooms, family bathroom, outbuildings and a carport. There's no need to reach for the paint brushes as soon as you move in as she's neat, tidy and reinsulated too. bayleys.co.nz/4051389
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Terry Pierce “loves” apples which is certainly a good thing as for more than half a century he’s been surrounded by them.
It was more than 50 years ago when as a 15-year-old, Terry began fulltime employment with F E Clark and Sons on their Lower Moutere orchard. That became Gordon and Pamela Clark’s Tyrella Orchards around 1980 when Gordon and his brother Brian divided the orchard.
Terry’s family owned a tobacco farm bordering the orchard and he’d pick up orchard work during the school holidays from the age of ten, then after three weeks in the fifth form he made the decision to take up fulltime employment.
“I was definitely wasting the teacher’s
time, so it was best to move on.”
For his entire working life, he’s never worked elsewhere, a fact Terry attributes to the three generations of Clarks he’s had the “pleasure” of working for, with third generation Stefan Clark and his wife Candice now running the operation.
“The Clarks have been absolutely wonderful to us, they’re just wonderful people,” says Terry.
Beginning his career in the shed, he also contract picked for seven years before being required back in the shed, but was then back outdoors driving the tractor and looking after the gang, and over his lengthy career with the orchard he says he’s done “just about every role”.
Over the years
there’s been a number of changes, most notably the variety of apples and more select picking but also within the staff due to the introduction of RSE workers over the last 5-6 years.
A move Terry says has paid off.
“The RSE workers are great because you know you’ve got them for a few months, it makes it a lot easier and a lot less stressful.”
In his current role as orchard manager Terry oversees picking, pruning and staffing outside and says the most valuable trait of an employee is “reliability”.
“I’ve met some wonderful people from all over the world, I get letters and emails from old staff regularly, just so many good people.”
Unsurprisingly it’s been the weather that has presented the most challenges over the years with hail playing particular havoc.
A keen sportsman Terry has been involved with hockey, cricket and rugby, and together with his wife Shirley brought up three children who all worked in the orchard during school holidays.
In June this year Terry and Shirley had a “wonderful” trip to Hawaii, all expenses paid, courtesy of the orchard as thanks for his 50 years of service.
“I tell you what, you’d be hard pressed to find a better family to work for, I can’t say enough just how great they’ve been to work for all these years, every generation of them, just fabulous.”
Zealand’s first Water Safety Month was launched on Friday, 18 October because too many people are dying in New Zealand waters.
Already this year 57 people have died in the water in preventable incidents, compared to 66 in all of last year - that includes 18 recreational boaties, compared to just four in all of last year.
The Minister of Transport, Phil Twyford, joined representatives of the Safer Boating Forum in Auckland on Friday as they launched the new initiative.
The Forum comprises 24 boating and water safety organisations including Maritime NZ, Coastguard NZ, Surf Life Saving NZ, Water Safety NZ, Drowning Prevention Auckland, harbourmasters, the Marine Industry Association and many recreational organisations.
All the organisations – government, volunteer and sports bodies – are increasing collaboration to get water safety messages to people.
Water Safety Month is designed to get people thinking about preparing before they go in, on or around the water.
Maritime NZ will start the month with Safer Boating Week leading up to Labour Day weekend, which is when many boaties get back on the water after winter.
The theme is “prep,
check, know” – prep your boat, check your gear and know the rules before getting back on the water.
There are more programmes this year than ever before to help people keep themselves safe. Some of them were on show at the launch.
Coastguard NZ has expanded its Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade, with the Old4New van visiting 63 locations around the country this summer. Maintenance and replacement is key to ensure lifejackets work when they are needed.
Surf Life Saving New Zealand says that the safest place to swim is between the red and yellow flags on a lifeguarded beach. Anyone who gets caught in a rip should remember and practice the three R’s –
Relax and float, Raise your hand and Ride the rip to have the best chance of getting to safety.
Hundreds of thousands of boaties are now using small paddle craft, like kayaks and stand up paddle boards, and jet skis and the numbers are going up fast.
People using these types of craft don’t always know the risks they face.
This summer there will be new pilot programmes to meet people on the beaches and provide them with simple, fun advice and help, including one by the Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers.
Water Safety NZ will be reinforcing its message around constant active adult supervision of toddlers and small children at all times around water.
This year already there have been six fatalities involving under-fives.
Water Safety NZ’s annual funding round will this year invest $2 million in drowning prevention programmes.
The main focus is Water Skills for Life training in primary schools.
Water Safety NZ is also investing in Maori drowning prevention and regional water safety strategies in the high risk areas of Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
The month will end at St Mary’s Bay with Drowning Prevention Auckland running a family, have-a-go Water Safety Day with all the organisations involved.
The organisations will then continue their safety programmes and events through summer.
The Nelson Speedway Association has decided to postpone this weekend’s CocaCola Fireworks Extravaganza at Milestone Homes Top of
the South Speedway by seven days.
SAFER SPEED REVIEWS
Nelson Speedway Association president Wayne Martin made the decision with the Tasman Mako hosting the Mitre 10 Cup final at Trafalgar Park against Wellington
on Saturday night which would have directly clashed. The event will now be held on Saturday, 2 November with the rest of the season’s calendar unaffected by the move.
The High-Value Nutrition (HVN) National Science Challenge has announced funding for novel research to develop the innovation capacity of Maori food and beverage businesses. Cawthron Institute is leading the “He tipu moana he oranga tangata: Revealing karengo as a high-value functional food” programme in collaboration with Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu and Wakatu Incorporation, and will investigate the potential of a modern highvalue industry based around karengo, a type of native edible seaweed.
Research lead and scientist, Dr Tom Wheeler from Cawthron Institute’s Analytical Science Group, is looking forward to learning more about the composition of this traditionally important kai and Maori dietary supplement, and says that he is excited by the opportunity this research represents for New Zealand.
“There are hundreds of varieties of native
seaweeds growing wild along New Zealand’s coast, but little is known about their composition or bioactive potential,” says Tom. “This research will reveal the nutritional profile and potential health benefits of karengo, to help Maori enterprises identify the most promising karengo species for development into high-value extracts.
“Karengo is related to nori, a popular Japanese seaweed that’s high in protein with health-promoting antioxidant effects, so this sets some expectations around what nutritional treasure we might find through our analysis,” says Tom.
Cawthron Institute Analytical Science will apply their compositional testing expertise to the samples provided and determine the species with the most promising healthpromoting bioactivities for relieving chronic inflammatory conditions such as COPD, metabolic syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease.
“We are fortunate to be collaborating with
Ngai Tahu and Wakatu to learn more about this species and establish a new pathway for the development of our karengo. The historical approach for the development of industry in New Zealand has been to start with a low value commodity and over time realise its potential and seek to move up the value chain. This investigation is about identifying the opportunity for new high-end products that support human health from the get-go,” says Tom.
HVN National Science Challenge Chief Scientist Professor Richard Mithen is pleased the research programme is going ahead.
“The High Value Nutrition National Science Challenge is delighted to support this most interesting and high-quality research programme led by the worldrenowned Cawthron Institute in partnership with Te Runanga a o Ngai Tahu and Wakatu Incorporation.”
“Karengo is part of the exceedingly rich native flora
Cawthron Institute’s Dr Tom Wheeler.
of Aotearoa New Zealand. Harvesting karengo in a sustainable manner will lead to the development of new foods to benefit the health of the people of New Zealand and offer innovative export opportunities for business,” says Richard.
The two-year programme announced is in line with Cawthron Institute’s ongoing commitment to worldleading algal research and utilising the expertise of its scientists in researching and extracting high-value bioactive compounds. Cawthron’s capability in this area will be further extended upon the completion of the state-of-the-art Cawthron Institute National Algae Research Centre due for construction next year.
We want to make your roads safer for everyone who uses them. There have been a high number of crashes along this route and communities have told us speeds feel too high to be safe.
We want to make sure that speeds are safe and right for this road, so we’re reviewing the current speed limits. But first, we want to know what you think. After all, locals know their roads.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Visit nzta.govt.nz/sh60-speed-review
CAN’T MAKE IT?
You can email tasman.speed.reviews @nzta.govt.nz or comment on our interactive map nzta.govt.nz/sh60speed-review-feedback
Have your say at our community drop-in session
Wednesday 30 October –12-6.00pm
Takaka Community Centre 88 Commercial St, Takaka
nzta.govt.nz
- Motueka Library - 12 Pah Street - Phone 03 528 1047 -
Journaling Workshops with Gabrielle Daly, 10am-12pm
• Workshop 3: 24 October, Metaphorical Explorations
• Workshop 4: 30 October, Mosaic Journaling
Phone (03)528 1047 to book in, $10 per workshop
Biscuits and Baking
Friday, 25 October, 11am-12pm
Join our friendly Foodie group, exchange recipes and trivia.
Hi All,
Days are getting longer and warmer. More people will be out on their bikes so be extra careful when passing cyclists. The law says you need to allow 1.5 meters distance when passing a cyclist. I do quite a bit of biking and it is nasty to have someone whizz past at 100km/hr only half a meter away from you!! That is scary. Often people try to pass rather than even slow down for a few seconds - that is often all it takes, you often don’t need to stop or alter your course if you plan ahead. Are those couple of seconds really worth putting someone’s life at risk…or your and your passenger’s lives at risk if you crash? I think not.
Please take care out there and share the road.
S/Constable Grant Heney
Occurrences:
7 Family harm incidents
Assist a mentally unwell person
Minor car accident Wallace Street
Car accident Riwaka Kaiteri Road
Limerick Competition at Tasman District Libraries
During October, write a limerick. Impress us with your witty way with words and go into the draw to win a prize. For all ages. Pick up an entry form and drop off into your Library.
Scrabble
Wednesdays 1.30-4pm
Bring a friend or meet new people. Scrabble boards available in the Library Also other fabulous word games available.
28 yr old Nelson male arrested for failing to stop, reckless driving, refusing a blood sample
26 yr old Motueka male arrested for a domestic assault
20 yr old Motueka male arrested on a warrant for failing to appear in court
48 yr old and 26 yr old Motueka males arrested for different assaults
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These are Network Tasman’s ‘underground boxes’. They are the protective covers we place over the fuses that connect the underground power cables to the service cables conveying electricity to your house or business. As these boxes have live electrical components inside them, it’s important for public safety that they have securely tted covers.
We have about 12,000 underground boxes on our network, most of them in urban areas. As they are generally in public spaces they sometimes get damaged when:
z vehicles accidentally run into them, causing the cover to loosen or crack
z people drill holes or insert screws into them
z some have their covers removed by people not authorised to do so.
These are all dangerous situations, as they can expose you to the live electrical parts inside the box and put you at risk of electrocution.
If a box gets repeatedly damaged by vehicles, we will look at putting protective bollards around it.
Underground boxes must be left alone and only networkapproved contractors are permitted to remove the covers. Putting screws into an underground box or drilling holes into one is extremely dangerous! If anything ever causes you to need to interact with a box please phone us.
If you accidentally damage an underground box, or if you see one that has been damaged, let us know straight away by phoning our fault line 0800 508 100.
If you have any questions about the electricity industry or would like to suggest a potential topic for Network Tasman’s monthly column, please send us an email with ‘News Article’ in the subject line to info@networktasman.co.nz
Upper Moutere green thumb, Joseph Cameron has won the Tasman/ Marlborough Budding Young Gardener title as part of the nationwide search for the Yates Budding Young Gardener 2019.
Joseph (11) has been a keen gardener for as long as he can remember and started out under the guidance of his mum, Esther.
“Mum got me into the garden at a very young age, gave me opportunities to help and let me have space to experiment,” says Joseph. “She has been very patient and now I’m ready to branch out and expand on what I’ve learned.”
Joseph loves being outside. “It puts you in a positive mood for the whole day and it is also super fun getting messy,” says Joseph. “I never get tired of gardening because there’s always something new to do or a new plant to experiment with. But the best part is getting to eat the produce at the end.”
As well as having an expansive vege garden, Joseph has planted his own apricot orchard from the stones of apricots purchased at the supermarket. He also looks after all the other creatures outside, building bug hotels for the wetas, crickets, ants
and spiders. His cat provides company, the ducks are on slug control duty and Joseph grows flowers to help the bees. He also has hives to help fertilise the fruit trees and vegetables and is learning about beekeeping. And when he’s not busy in his own garden, he joins in community planting days.
Joseph has won a huge Yates hamper worth over $300 and is lining up alongside six other regional winners for the grand prize of a trip to Hawaii, becoming a Yates Ambassador for a year and spending time in their garden with a Yates horticulturist.
Fiona Arthur from
Yates said the Budding Young Gardener competition aims to celebrate a love of gardening and encourage children of all levels of capability to further develop their passion.
“Learning how to garden sets children up for life,” says Fiona. “We need to make sure the art of gardening is not lost. Producing food is just one benefit. Caring for a plant can teach children about responsibility, resilience, science, nature and nutrition. Getting our kids outside and into nature is one of the best things we can do for them.” The grand winner will be announced this week.
you one of the many people who have wondered “What are all the little black and grey boxes on the footpath/ side of the road …?”Joseph Cameron’s gardening skills have seen him awarded the region’s Budding Young Gardener title.
Network
Tasman’s 20192029 asset management plan, now available on the company’s website, focuses on capital investment projects that support regional growth.
“During the next ten years we plan to invest $120 million on our network,” says Network Tasman’s Network Manager Murray Hendrickson. “A number of significant development projects are in the pipeline, the largest being a new transmission grid exit point in Brightwater that’s scheduled for completion in 2024 and a second backup supply to the Mapua substation.”
The four main capital expenditure items that are underway at present are
- Installing an alternative 33kV supply for the Mapua Substation in the form of a new underground cable from Waimea West to Ridgeview Road/Appleby Highway, which will significantly reduce the incidence of power interruptions in the area
- Installing a new 11kV feeder in Annesbrook to allow for new business connections, expansion of existing businesses, and increased security of supply
- Installing a substation at Wakapuaka to meet load growth in the outer northern part of Nelson City - Undergrounding the power lines running along Ellis Street in Brightwater.
“We have identified a significant increase in demand in the industrial sector driven by cold storage, shellfish
processing/extraction, rest homes, hop processing, and dairy irrigation,” says Murray.
“Land subdivision for residential growth will also be strong and in the later part of our ten-year planning period, and electric vehicle charging is expected to have an impact.”
Network Tasman reviews its asset management plan annually taking into consideration recent network performance (safety and reliability), an updated demand forecast, and the current status of capital and network renewal projects.
To read the 2019 Network Tasman Asset Management plan go to www.networktasman.co.nz/ asset-management-plan
The recent Myrtle Rust Science Symposium discussed solutions to battle the invasive rust disease which is attacking iconic species such as pohutukawa and ramarama, and heard how myrtle rust has wiped out species from some areas across the Tasman.
Almost 100 delegates attended the two-day symposium in Auckland, which was organised by Biosecurity New Zealand (part of the Ministry for Primary Industries), with support from the Department of Conservation and the Myrtle Rust Strategic Science Advisory Group (SSAG).
The event brought together scientists, central government and representatives from groups working to combat myrtle rust on the ground, including councils, iwi and the plant and honey sectors.
MPI’s Science Policy Manager Naomi
Parker says science will be key to fighting myrtle rust, which is now widely distributed across key parts of the North Island and in the north and west of the South Island. The disease, which is carried on the wind, has the potential to damage many ecologically, economically and culturally significant native tree, shrub and vine species, including pohutukawa, manuka, and non-natives such as feijoa.
“Speakers presented the findings of more than 20 research projects funded by Biosecurity New Zealand to better understand myrtle rust and limit its impact. These ranged from novel surveillance techniques such as unmanned aerial vehicles to scan the forest canopies for evidence of the disease, to the potential for microbes living in myrtles to inhibit the rust, and the importance of partnering with Maori in both the research
and management of myrtle rust.”
Naomi says the research reports, which will be published on the Myrtle Rust website (www.myrtlerust.org.nz) over the coming weeks, were identified as priorities by the SSAG, which recently released a science plan to guide research that will be most valuable for managing myrtle rust.
Ken Hughey, the SSAG Chair and the Department of Conservation Chief Science Advisor, says an important focus of the symposium was how the science could be used by groups on the ground working to
manage the disease, including DOC, botanical gardens, nurseries and the honey businesses.
“There is no silver bullet when it comes to myrtle rust, but the Symposium was a fantastic opportunity to discuss progress and future priorities, and to strengthen the community of stakeholders who are committed to combating this disease.”
Reports from the public are also helping scientists track the spread of myrtle rust and discover new host species. Visit www. myrtlerust.org.nz to find out how to report myrtle rust.
The NZ Transport Agency is asking for public feedback on speed limits for State Highway 60, between Upper Takaka and Takaka, covering almost 22km of SH60 from Upper Takaka through to the southern entrance of Takaka township. The three sections of State Highway 60 that the Transport Agency is seeking feedback on are:
Upper Takaka (330 metres southeast of Aaron Creek Road to 340 metres north of Harwood Place)
Upper Takaka through to Paines Ford (340m north of Harwood Place to 30m south-west of Paines Ford Bridge)
Paines Ford through to Takaka (30m south-west of Paines Ford Bridge to 270m south of Motupipi Street)
“The Transport Agency will use this feedback to consider what speed limits are best for this stretch of road,
before formally consulting with the community at a later date,” says Transport Agency Director of Regional Relationships, Jim Harland.
Between 2009 and 2018, there were 47 crashes on this 22km stretch of SH60, which left five people seriously injured.
“Local communities have a good understanding of their roads, so it is vital that we get feedback from residents and communities,” says Jim.
“The speed limit is the maximum legal speed that you can travel at on a road in perfect conditions. However, road conditions are rarely perfect and to drive safely, motorists have to look out for changes in traffic and road conditions, and the weather.”
Speed reviews are part of a nationwide programme to deliver safety improvements on high-risk routes across New Zealand to make roads more forgiving of people’s mistakes. The programme focuses on safe roads
and roadsides, safe and appropriate speeds, and safe rail level crossings. The Transport Agency is also investing $1.4 billion over three years to upgrade more than 3,300km of New Zealand’s most dangerous rural state highways with improvements like safety barriers, wide centre lines, rumble strips, better signs and safer speeds. You can find out more about the changes proposed for Takaka to Upper Takaka and provide your own feedback at a community drop-in session:
Wednesday, 30 October 12pm to 6pm. Takaka Community Centre, 88 Commercial Street, Takaka Feedback opened on Monday, 21 October and will be accepted until 5pm Friday, 8 November.
www.nzta.govt. nz/sh60-speedreviews
Lovely 2 years old 3 double bedroom home of 186m2. Very sunny location on Best Road, Upper Moutere. 18.5960ha of undulating land and flat paddocks and 2 streams. A number of outbuildings. Panoramic views over the farm towards the Western Ranges. Highly productive land supporting a variety of farming or horticulture activities, including organic production. $1,469,000 plus GST. Please call Fritz. www.realestate.co.nz/3635111
Stunning hilltop retreat with amazing views. 134.6 ha, some pasture, native trees, native bird life, option for bee keeping. Huge potential for tourism attracting activities or extended Family. 2 crystal clear mountain streams, karst rock formations, limestone caves. Spacious, solidly constructed 15 year old home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, solar power, wood burner, excellent water supply, a number of outbuildings. $1,459,00 plus GST. Please call Fritz. www.realestate.co.nz/3575154
The most incredible family-friendly festival is happening on Sunday 27 October and you are invited. The Ngatimoti Festival has been running for almost two decades and it is by far one of the most anticipated and enjoyed annual events in our region.
There are excited youngsters, parents and festival goers up and down the Motueka Valley who are counting down the days until Labour weekend when Ngatimoti School explodes with vibrancy and festivities. Do come and join in you won’t want to miss it.
The Ngatimoti Festival is Ngatimoti School’s major fundraiser for the year and the whole school goes all out to ensure everyone attending has an incredible day. You’ll discover some of the best traditional country style events including the hugely popular cow pat bingo.
How does cow pat bingo work? You buy a ticket which allocates you a numbered square, a cow is let loose in a roped-off area and if the cow poo’s on your number you are a winner! Clover the cow is ready to go and looking forward to it. Cow pat bingo is hilarious to watch and profitable to win.
Many of you would have noticed some fantastic scarecrows up and down the Motueka Valley recently. Students at Ngatimoti School have been getting their creative talents flowing, crafting incredible scarecrows as part of a competition to promote the festival. The winner of this coveted competition will be announced on Friday.
Good luck to all the participants, it will be a tough job for the judges this year. Which scarecrow is your favourite? There are still more to appear, judging takes place tomorrow (Thursday). Keep an eye out for these amazing works of art as you travel to the festival this Sunday.
Explore the massive variety of craft, produce and food stalls at the Festival. It’s a fantastic place to take care of any Christmas shopping and discover some unique gifts. There will be many artists and craftspeople from around our district offering their wares.
All of the students at Ngatimoti School get involved in the festival. You can spot their stalls by the colourful bunting they have created to decorate their site. All proceeds from the student’s stalls go towards Ngatimoti School and some important community groups will also benefit. Ngatimoti School generously uses some of the funds collected to donate to some deserving causes.
Sayla, Nina, Sanne and Ruby are looking forward to the festival. They have been enjoying working outside nurturing seedlings in the tunnel house. The girls say they love being close to nature and are very pleased that their hard work will pay off by way of contributing to the school and local community.
Not only have Ngatimoti students been growing seedlings but they have also been packaging seeds. Indigo room students used old magazines to create unique packages containing all kinds of seeds. As an EnviroSchool Ngatimoti is walking the talk!
The silent auction is another outstanding stall organised by the school. Local businesses, parents, individuals and artists have generously donated a number of stand out items for festival-goers to bid on.
Be tempted by all manner of awesome choices from a guided family kayak trip to meal vouchers, Picton Ferry tickets to movie passes. Place bids on items such as local honey, a picnic table, a trailer load of firewood or some amazing vouchers.
There are a huge number of other fabulous items. Make sure you check it out and enter a bid, you may walk away with an incredible bargain!
Labour weekend is traditionally the time to plant your vegetable garden, and Ngatimoti School has that covered too. The students have been busy growing and nurturing plants for festival-goers to purchase including delicious strawberries. If you want to be eating juicy strawberries straight from your garden, go and get some plants at the festival and make it happen.
At the plant stall, you’ll also find a great range of other goodies for your garden including tomatoes, capsicum, strawberries, watermelon, peas, beans, fancy kale, basil, sunflowers and many more plants! Do check it out.
One of the best features of the Festival is the entertainment on offer for youngsters and big kids at heart. There is so much for them to do. Offering a specialised kids zone including bouncy castles, face painting, fun games and refreshments among other activities.
This year there will be a room full of Lego for children young and old to build creations. This is a free activity! There will also be some lovely greyhounds to come and see. Other free events for kids this year will be some good old fashioned games, like an egg spoon races and sack races.
Not far away from the nursery, experience the thrill of walking on water and have a blast inside a Zorb ball. Don’t forget the pony rides and the best lucky dip in our district. The Ngatimoti Festival is an incredible day out for any youngsters in your family.
Remember too that there are the woodchoppers to watch, live music on the stage and displays of vehicles. Dr Dig is bringing a couple of diggers for children to sit on, and guess the number of rocks in the scoop!
The school playground is always a big hit for visiting youngsters and for those who love to dance there’s live music, so get your groove on. Explore the very popular animal nursery complete with the entertaining Captain Hobbit who always keeps everyone amused. For those who haven’t been up close and hands-on with animals before, Captain Hobbit will introduce you to all of his animal friends.
This year the legendary Twisty Twins will be at the Festival, this fantastic duo is not to be missed. There is live music and a variety of performers both on and off the stage.
Leo Barrer of Allegiance will be on stage with his original songs drawing on folk, blues and post-punk traditions. Students Isla, Lili and Nina are performing, so are ex-students, Amy and Bella.
The Zumba team will have the crowd rocking with their energetic routine and Kath B promises to delight younger festival-goers with her amazing sounds. Another act not to be missed is Zumbuko, who will be playing their style of Marimba music. Aunty and Niece will be there as well as duet Jane and Georgie. The stage will be rocking, bring your dancing shoes!
Feeling hungry? Then you are in for a real treat, you will find a massive range of food options at the festival, meat cooked on the spit, real fruit ice creams, delicious curries, in fact, all of the very best food vendors from around the region will be there for you to enjoy. Take a picnic rug and kick back in front of the main stage with a selection of delicacies to relish for your lunch.
The crème de la crème has to be the Café. Located at the school entrance, inside the old hall it’s a place to find a good cup of tea and the most out of this world mouthwatering home baking. School parents and students bake up a storm to supply the café with a wide range of outstanding treats just for you to enjoy and indulge in. The cakes are to die for and you will find there are gluten and dairy-free options available as well.
This year the bar will feature a new local product, Seltzers. This low sugar option is bound to be a hit this summer!
The Ngatimoti Rural Fire Service who helped with the massive Pigeon Valley fire will be in attendance demonstrating their skills and giving out information. These brave individuals will be showcasing the urban burn kitchen trailer to give people an idea of how fast a fire can burn.
If you are interested in becoming a firefighter, do go and talk to them, they are currently recruiting.
Organised by the parents and teachers of Ngatimoti School, the Festival is an annual fundraiser, but the aim of the day is to keep costs low with lots of free entertainment and inexpensive activities for children. A contribution from the profits each year also goes to community groups
• Festivities start at 10 am and continue until 4 pm on Sunday 27 October (that’s the Sunday of Labour Weekend).
• The festival is on rain or shine.
• The entry is ust $2 so come and spend the day at Ngatimoti, relax and en oy time with family and friends.
• There is plenty of parking and it’s free. The friendly wardens will show you where to park.
• Please leave your dogs at home, unless of course, they are seeing-eye dogs.
• No smoking or vaping on school grounds.
• Eftpos will be available on-site at the school office.
• Please B O cups, plates and cutlery.
• Be a tidy kiwi and take your rubbish home with you.
• se the recycling bins and you could win a spot prize.
• Don’t forget your sunscreen and dancing shoes!
• Keep track of what is happening on social media, Marion is busy making sure everyone is up to date. www.facebook.com/ngatimotifestival
A massive thank you to everybody who is helping out with the Ngatimoti Festival. With out your support this event would not be possible. Thank you so much.
7.30pm Wasted Rats Vs Past It
Rampant Rangers Vs Vikings
Footloose Vs Ranger Danger
Mini Carvers Vs Up For It
Wild Cats Vs Talleys
Results for the weekday Ladies for 15/10/19
18 Hole Ladies played Nilsen Trophy R/1 1st equal Penny Brown & Sandra Ilton nett 71 Jenny Van Heerden & Jane Adams
9 Hole ladies Played Foursomes
1st: Lynne Bixley & Christine Horridge 36 2nd: Helen James & Carolyn Bolland 38.5
TuhonoWahine Vs Amigos
Vikings Vs R Fry Builders
Last Picks Vs Barracudas
Ref Sam Kyle Rob Joe Weez Culainn CampbellKayden C&J Fowler Mens A Notes: REMINDER teams must pay full subs by the 31st Oct (week 3), teams will be pulled from the draw if subs are not paid by then, NO EXCEPTIONS!!! All must be wearing team uniform with a number. Still short on refs, if there is no ref on your game then you are to supply one.
8.05pm Blue Vein CC’s Vs Vikings
#StagTag Vs Jenga
Ref Jess Kyle
MOTUEKA TOUCH
Week 2 24/10/2019
BYE World Travellers
Contacts: *President: Jess jess.d@xtra.co.nz *Draw & Refs: Kayla 0278649984 *Subs: Leah 0273375826
Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5 Field 6 Field 7 Field 8 Field 9 Riwaka Rugby Club Kids Touch club rooms grounds 1,2,3 Cemetery grounds 4,5,6,7,8,9
4.30pm Year 1,2 at club rooms for drills ,skills and game 30min session
5pm
This is a 10 week round .
Year 1,2 starting 24th for 8 weeks
Brooklyn Bandits
Vs
Pink Lamborghini
Brooklyn Blazers Vs SPC
Summer Runners Vs
Tuhono Taniwha
Wolverines Vs The force
Gap It
Vs MSS Hurricanes
BYE
All Mot South senior teams Tasman thunder
Tasman Handicap Session 1
Open Results
North/South
1st Carol Gatenby & Mary McCallum
64.81%
2nd Clive Thomas & Barry Simpson
56.94%
3rdJohn Trotter & Karen Logan
54.40%
East/West
1st Mary Hamilton & Julia Armstrong
66.90%
2nd Janet Howell & Chris Sutton
55.79%
3rd Brian Field & Angela Janes
53.01%
Handicap Results
North/South
1st Carol Gatenby & Mary McCallum
62.32%
2nd Faith Jackson & Bet Glengarry
60.08%
3rdVivienne Fox & Tom Fox
59.59%
Dayna Kayden Ryan Janek . Bradey
No METAL SPRIGS ,All CHILDREN MUST WEAR FOOTWEAR NO SHOES NO PLAY!!
Club rooms fields are 1,2,3 Cemertaty fields are 4,5,6,7,8,9
Contact for Melissa Cullen is 0212376433 or melissakenning@rocketmail.com
Anyone that isn’t in a team and would like to be please contact Melissa. Any year 1,2 that would like to do drills ,skills and game, please bring $2 and join us Thursday 4.30pm at the Clubrooms for a 30 minute session.
East/West
1st Mary Hamilton & Julia Armstrong
66.14%
2nd Anthony Clarke & Janette Edwards
58.42%
3rd Lois Cocks & Dawn Bensemann
55.47%
The Motueka 50+ Walking Group took 40 members to the Abel Tasman National Park last Thursday and the group walked north from various points to Awaroa Beach. The Group has nearly 200 members and organises walks for all abilities on Thursdays starting from the Rec Centre at 9am.
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.
DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY. Please send to: guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz
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.
MELVILLE, DAVID SYME
The Melville family wish to thank sincerely all the carers, staff and doctors for their loving care of David while at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital. Also for the lovely cards, flowers, baking and phone calls. Thanks to Richard, Janice and the committee at the Lower Moutere Hall. We appreciate your kindness and generosity. Please acknowledge this as a personal thank you to you all.
property maintenance
PRO P ERTY
M AINTENANCE
Hedges, Tree work, Shrubs, Odd jobs. Local references. Matt 0212613501 :)
PRO P ERTY MAINTENANCE
BUSINESS in Motueka area with multiple services, lawnmowing etc. Well established Motueka business with near new equipment and strong clientele. ph: 03 5284257
antiques
ANTIQUES, furniture (desks, bookcases, chests of drawers, tables, chairs, chaise lounge, wardrobe, mirrors, rugs etc). Collectables, paintings, toys, books, records etc. Sell, buy, value. 6 rooms at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond ph 544 0723. Open Mon-Sat. www. antiquesnewzealand.co.nz
church services
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).
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 T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235
funerals
Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.
garage sales
FEARON ST Sat 26
carpet cleaning
TASMAN Carpet
Cleaning - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.
charity quiz
CHARITY QUIZ AT THE RSA
A great opportunity to support local charities. Come with your friends and have some fun. Last Tuesday of each month at the RSA Club, High Street Motueka. Next quiz on Tuesday 29th October at 7.30pm supporting St John. $3 per person entry, max 6 per team. Great Raffle prizes and Quiz prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All welcome, bar and meals available.
chimney sweep
CHIMNEY SWEEP End of season, remove soot and corrosive material from your flue, ready for next season. phone Steve 021 081 01146.
Oct 2019. 5B Fearon St. 8am start.
PAKAWAU Annual Combined Garage
Sale. New & used at the Pakawau Hall Market Day 10am-1pm Sat & Sun Labour Weekend. You never know what you might find! Tables provided $5 each. Phone Jules 027 524 8202
HANDYMAN Storage. Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available.
STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Phone 528 0071.
wanted
A CCOMMODATION REQUIRED 60s Working Couple Require 2/3 Bedroom House with lock up Garage and Garden Area. 1 very small quiet dog. Ph 0220 787 967
URGENTLYNEEDED
Flat or small home in Motueka for a careful and reliable tenant. Please phone: 5285089
to let for lease
stump grinding
STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
We’re continually reviewing and updating information for properties on our database of sites which are on the Hazardous Activities and Industries List (HAIL).
The HAIL can be found on the Ministry for the Environment’s website (mfe.govt.nz/land ) and includes activities such as petrol stations, orchards, sheep dips, engineering workshops and mining.
We are looking for more information about the former Baigent’s Sawmill on Old Wharf Road in Motueka, which closed in 1970.
If you have information about the former mill and the chemicals used, we would be grateful to hear from you. Phone 03 543 8400 or email anna.mackenzie@tasman.govt.nz.
With a number of environmental issues currently being consulted on by the Government, Beef+Lamb NZ is running an Environmental Issues Farmer Roadshow to help farmers understand what's going on, get feedback from farmers on their thoughts on the policies being proposed, and to provide advice for farmers wanting to make a submission.
In Tasman, the B+LNZ roadshow is at Moutere Hills Community Centre in Upper Moutere on Thursday October 24 from 5.30 pm till 8.30 pm. All farmers welcome.
This month, work began on installing a new water supply system in the north-west urban area of Motueka.
The work includes installing new water pipes, meter boxes, valves and hydrants in parts of the following streets:
Atkins Street
Fry Street
Hulbert Street
Jocelyn Avenue
Michael Myers Street
This project will enhance the drinking water supply in the area, provide new points for water connections and ensure there is su cient water ow for re ghting.
We have contracted C J Industries Ltd to do this work. CJ’s will be in touch directly with a ected residents prior to beginning work in each street.
In the meantime, you can view the programme of work to nd out when CJ’s will be in each street, by visiting tasman. govt.nz – search phrase “Motueka new water”.
There may be times when vehicle access to properties is temporarily unavailable. The contractor will work with residents to minimise any inconvenience. We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this work.
The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund o ers help with travel costs for rural sports clubs and rural school teams. The goal is to help young people aged between 5 – 19 participate in local sports competitions. Sport NZ fully fund the Rural Travel Fund, which we administer locally on their behalf. The next funding round closes on 31 October 2019. Head to tasman.govt.nz/link/grants for criteria and how to apply.
For details of our current consultations, head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback.
Consultation closes 1 November 2019
We propose to reduce speed limits on 67 roads across the District to reduce road deaths and serious injuries, and ensure consistency across the roading network. Have your say: More information is available at tasman.govt.nz/feedback, and at Council o ces and libraries.
Consultation closes 18 November 2019
The draft Responsible Camping Strategy is intended to provide direction as we manage budget and freedom camping through regulations and by providing facilities and visitor information.
We’ve been talking to a wide range of groups and organisations to develop the draft, including Te Tau Ihu iwi. Now we need to hear from you – this strategy will inform the way we manage freedom camping in your community.
Find out more
You’re invited to drop in and chat with us about the draft strategy at one the following public sessions: Motueka: 30 October, 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm, Motueka service centre, Hickmott Place Richmond: 4 November, 2.00 pm – 5.30 pm, Richmond Mall Golden Bay: 6 November, 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm, Takaka service centre, Commercial Street Have your say
Head online to tasman.govt.nz/feedback for more information and to make a submission. Information is also available at all Tasman District Council o ces and libraries.
First stage consultation closes 16 December 2019
We’re reviewing the way we manage Saxton Field – and we need your help to ensure a bright future for our region’s largest sports, recreation and events venue.
Between 4 October and 16 December 2019 we're asking what you enjoy about Saxton Field, how happy you are with the opportunities provided for sport, recreation and play, as well as the natural environment and landscape. Most importantly we want to know: What’s your vision for the future of Saxton Field?
Have your say Visit tasman.govt.nz/feedback for more information and to ll in the survey.
Current applications for alcohol licences, including information on how to object, are advertised on our website.
As we embark towards our digital future we are keen to nd out what our residents and ratepayers want from our online services. We need your help to nd out how we can improve the way we serve our community.
To do this we asking for ve minutes (probably less) of your time to complete this short survey. Your time and response is greatly appreciated.
Head to surveymonkey.com/r/CXTasmandc before 28 October to complete the survey.
Thousands of households and businesses in our region now have an infestation of Argentine or Darwin ants. These ants build up massive colonies and can have a signi cant negative impact on indoor and outdoor living. Both ant species are inadvertently spread by any medium that contains an ant colony.
For example, ants can be spread to other areas via infested pot plants, potting mixes, rewood, goods held in storage, landscaping supplies, bark chips, topsoil and building and other materials sourced from ant infested areas. Before arranging for any supply from a potentially infested area, ask that the supplier can guarantee their goods are free of any ant contamination. Any vehicle, boat, caravan or motorhome that has been stationary in an infested area is at risk of having a colony on board and should be checked and treated before leaving your neighbourhood. Spring is the most e ective time to treat infestations to slow the rate of expansion of ant colonies – so now is a great time to treat your property for ants. Information on treatment options can be found at tasman.govt.nz/link/ants.
Do you have a great community arts project that just needs some dollars to make it happen? Creative Communities provides funding to support community involvement in the arts, whether it's music, theatre, festivals, mural painting, outdoor sculpture, kapa haka, singing, art workshops or something else. There are three rounds of applications each year. Applications are open now, with the next round closing on 10 November.
How to apply
For application forms visit tasman.govt.nz/link/grants or phone Lani Evans on (03) 543 8980 for more information.
The Harbourmaster has (or may soon) grant authorisations for the following events. These events may a ect public use of the maritime area for a certain period of time.
Date and location: 31 December 2019 to 1 January 2020, Torrent Bay
Activity: New Year's Eve public reworks display
Date and location: 25 January 2020, Tata Beach/Ligar Inlet
Activity: Cardboard boat race
More information about the Harbourmaster’s directions for events is available at tasman.govt.nz/link/maritime-events.
Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond.
Inaugural Full Council
Motueka Memorial Hall, 8 Pah Street, Motueka.
Thursday 24 October, 9.30 am. No public forum
Full Council
Thursday 31 October, 9.30 am. Public forum
Full Council
Thursday 7 November, 9.30 am. Public forum
Golden Bay Community Board
Golden Bay Service Centre, 78 Commercial Street, Takaka.
Tuesday 12 November, 4.30 pm. Public forum
Building on a hugely successful first event in 2019, the Nelson Airport Kaiteriteri to Mapua Multisport Event will now include a two person and six person Multisport Team Challenge.
The Challenge starts at Kaiteriteri Beach with a two person kayak leg to the world renowned Split Apple Rock and return to the Beach, a distance of 6km. Teams will then transition onto their MTB Bikes for 32kms on the Great Taste Trail and surrounding roads to Tasman. At this transition the participants will run on the Great Taste Trail for 10.5km to the finish at Mapua Wharf.
Teams of two will complete the Kayak, Cycle and Run. Teams of six can split the disciplines equally, and then all six can join together to cross the finish line in Mapua.
David Ross of the Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve is pleased to see the new kayak leg of the Multisport Team Event starting right outside his office. “K2M in 2019 was a fantastic inaugural event and with the addition of a kayaking component at Kaiteriteri next year, the event will be even better.”
2019’s most popular event, the Marathon Cycle, has been expanded to a 52km course length. The additional 10kms will take riders out to Kina Beach and back showing off more of the region’s coastal features.
Runners, Walkers and those who want to do both (Hybrid) will have Full Marathon, Half
Marathon and 10km distances to attempt on the same course as 2019.
All participants will receive a Quality Nelson Airport K2M Event T-Shirt as part of their entry. These will be available at pre-registration in Mapua on Friday, 2 May 2020.
Participant supporters will be able to follow their friends and family’s progress by way of a Mobile Event Tracking App. The App will give split timing from the 12km, 21km and 31km electronic timing mats along the course.
Sally Russ from Nelson Airport is delighted to see the event back this year and as a multi-sport it has something for everyone. “Last year the event created over 330 out of town attendees and the economic impact was just under $200,000. We are looking forward to another great event this year.”
Upper Moutere Event Director John McIntyre is excited to open the entries to the 2020 event after a successful initial event on Saturday, 25 May.
“Our participants really enjoyed our first Nelson Airport K2M and we were so pleased that they enjoyed the many different categories we provided. For the 2020 event we wanted to improve the offering by adding two person kayaking from Kaiteriteri – Split Apple Rock to headline our Multisport Teams Event. Now we are truly utilising all of the assets within the region. Early Bird Entries are now open at www.k2m.co.nz
