The Guardian - 23 September 2020

100 years of no regrets for Annie

1920 was the beginning of the decade that modern New Zealand came of age, sandwiched between the devastation of the First World War and the gloom of the 1930’s depression, it’s often been dismissed as a dull interlude between more dramatic eras, but it was also the roaring twenties, an era of speed, power and glamour.

And it was just the beginning of Annie McNabb’s life, one that continues to this day, with the celebration of her 100th birthday in Motueka’s Woodlands Rest Home on Thursday, 17 September.

Born in Mangaweka, a small settlement on the north island’s

main trunk line between Taihape and Hunterville, Annie spent her early childhood on a farm, near the Rangitikei River.

But devastation hit her family, when her mother, aged 27, died during childbirth together with the baby.

Annie was just sevenyears-old and along with her four other siblings was “farmed out” to various relatives over the subsequent years.

“The three years after Mum died were not very good, but never mind we survived.”

With the siblings all split up to make life easier for the relatives who took them in, Annie was initially sent to Christchurch, before

being homed in Rewa, Sanson and Rata.

“When I went to school at Rewa, we rode a horse bareback there and I still remember how much my legs ached. They used to hear me long before they saw me as I cried all the way there and all the way home. People used to think I was putting it on, but I tell you I still remember the discomfort.”

Her father, Bert Signal, remained in Mangaweka for those few years and continued working for a well-known local farming family named Gorringe, before bringing the family back together and carrying on with life in Te Awamutu.

Selling farm machinery and then trucks, life was anything but easy for Bert as he brought up five motherless children.

“It was a bit hard really for him, he had to pay a housekeeper and of course had all of us kids. We used to live off the garden.”

As a young woman Annie worked in

Hamilton’s retail sector for around a decade, employed by the then mayor. A keen sportswoman, Annie played indoor basketball and in her room today two trophies stand proudly, both were presented to her by the mayor in 1937.

Marrying navy man, Dudley McNabb from Motueka, the couple attempted to settle here but Annie’s homesickness led to their Hamilton return where Dudley picked up carpentry jobs.

The couple had three children, Bruce, Gae and John who sadly died from a heart attack at 47.

Returning to Dudley’s beloved Motueka 50 years ago, remains one of Annie’s favourite moves.

“I always say I never really lived until I came down here because there’s so many things to do.”

Developing an affinity for the sea, Annie and Dudley

bought a launch and spent “alot” of time fishing in Torrent Bay.

“The sea became very important to me, I really loved it.”

Always determined to outrightly own their family homes, the couple lived in sheds while building and one of Annie’s many pearls of wisdom is to keep your finances in order so you never go into debt.

“Money can break up more homes than you know about.”

While Annie’s legs aren’t quite what they used to be she says she’s very happy her top half is good.

“At least I can see what the world is doing. I’m really interested in news and sport.”

Most importantly Annie’s 100 years are devoid of regrets. “I wouldn’t turn anything back from what I’ve done. Life is what you make it and I’m pretty pleased with mine.”

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Annie McNabb turned 100 on Thursday, 17 September.

Motueka 2021 Calendar has a watery theme!

Paul Mosley, Secretary of Keep Motueka Beautiful, shows one of the images in the Calendar, taken on a much nicer day with a snow-capped Mt Arthur in the background!

The Motueka 2021 Calendar is hot off the press!

This is the fifth calendar that Keep Motueka Beautiful (KMB) has produced, both to publicise Motueka as a great destination and to raise funds for KMB’s activities.

Copies are on sale now, for only $10 each, at Motueka i-Site, TOAD Hall, and

Muses Cafe; there will also be a sales table at New World this Friday, 25 September. Any profit will be used this year to buy hanging baskets for High Street; Spring baskets have just gone up.

KMB has printed 900 of the A4-sized calendar (mailing envelope is included), and expects them all to be sold by Christmas.

Meet the Candidates event set to be largest ever here

Twelve candidates are contesting the West Coast-Tasman seat and at least eight will be attending the Grey Power event in Motueka next Tuesday afternoon.

While the outcome may not be a great surprise or upset, with more candidates for the seat than any election in memory, there will certainly be more points of view offered to the public than ever before.

Candidates will give a brief opening statement and then move on to questions. The first four have been submitted in advance and cover both local and national topics: their party’s plans for West Coast –Tasman; Super rules and funding; housing, and public control of water. Attendees are encouraged to submit additional questions on entry which will be asked by the chair as time allows. John Kelly of Grey Power explained that the

rules for the meeting strictly limit answers to two minutes so the meeting will move at a pace that will allow a good number of questions, even given the number of candidates.

Speakers will be rostered so the order changes throughout.

“Even if your mind is already made up, it’s worth hearing what all sides are proposing – be involved and be informed,” says John.

As we go to press, candidates are attending from: Advance NZ, Green Party, Labour, National, New Conservative, NZ First, NZ Outdoors (ODP), Social Credit.

Meet the Candidates, Motueka, Tuesday, 29 September, 1pm, Memorial Hall Supper Room, Pah St. Doors open at 12:30, cuppa with the candidates follows the meeting. Come early with your questions.

The images, contributed by seven local photographers, range from Motueka Marina up to Riwaka Resurgence and Kaiteriteri. Interestingly, all but two are water scenes, which must say something about the key attractions that Motueka offers.

One of the most interesting views for

local residents shows a near-deserted High Street during Covid lockdown – not a common sight usually!

The calendar is ideal for sending to friends and rellies in other parts of the country, or overseas, as gifts for Christmas/New Year.

Who knows, a calendar might persuade someone to come and visit!

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Craig Mills Funeral Director / Embalmer

Kirsty Tough Administrator Ange Tweedy Funeral Assistant

Wendy McGregor’s image of the Motueka Marina graces July 2021.

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My grandson and family enjoying Mt Ruapehu between lockdowns, it was beautiful.

What is one of your favourite school holiday memories?

My grandchildren taking me on walks when they were little. Last holidays we went to Rabbit Island.

All Shook Up into a lead role

Motueka teenager Yasmin Ismael will step on stage from next Monday in what will be her biggest role to date.

Yasmin secured the lead female role of Natalie for the Nelson Youth Theatre Company’s (NYTC) production of ‘All Shook Up’.

“I’m so excited. This musical is so much fun. All of the music and dancing is just very fun. The script’s very funny and quite light-hearted.”

While Yasmin has been dancing most of her life and has a passion for singing, she is relatively new to the world of musical theatre. It was just two years ago when she got her first taste of it with a minor role in the Nelson Girls production of Witches of Eastwick.

“That first production I was involved with was really fun and I met a lot of people interested in musical theatre.”

Bitten by the bug, Yasmin went onto to star in NYTC’s Mama Mia earlier this year.

“I’m so happy to be combining my two passions of singing and dancing. I really enjoy listening to musical theatre songs too.”

Despite the challenge of thrice weekly rehearsals from 6-9.30pm in Nelson,

Yasmin’s enthusiasm and dedication hasn’t wavered.

“I’m so happy to have got the part of Natalie. I have cool songs which I think suit my voice quite well so I’m really enjoying playing her.”

Featuring the music of Elvis Presley and a script that’s packed to the seams with comic one liners, it’s recommended to saddle up the family and head along for a trip back in time to the very beginning of classic rock ‘n’

roll and celebrate the magic music of Elvis.

To secure your tickets please head to https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/ all-shook-up/nelson/ tickets

Frances Harris Motueka

Catherine Lawrence Motueka

Helen Dryden Motueka

Spending days at the beach with my cousins.

Carol Michell Motueka Going to the ‘Fun Fair’ at Margate in Kent.

Yasmin Ismael in her role as Natalie for the Nelson Youth Theatre Company’s (NYTC) production of ‘All Shook Up’ hitting the stage next week.

Local trainer ready for the Wellington stage

While Vanessa Puklowski (right and below) has long been on a fitness journey it was with the approach of her 40th birthday a few years ago she determined she’d like to enter a body building competition.

“I’d had sciatica and put on a lot of weight, so I was feeling shitty about myself and my body. I got in touch with a personal trainer and got myself really motivated.”

Losing 20kg through sheer hard work and determination, Vanessa was soon buzzing at the prospect of body building.

“It’s more about the mental side for me. It’s super tough, if it was easy everyone would do it.”

Following that first competition in 2017, the highly-competitive Vanessa returned the next year for the Bikini class where she took out third place. It was at that competition judges recommended she move into the Figure class due to her

considerable muscle.

“Bikini class is more of a model class whereas Figure is more about physique which appeals to me more. It’s more about the effort you’ve put into your body.”

So since January this year, although it was really postlockdown when she became “serious” about it, Vanessa has been on the strict body building journey for the novice and masters Figure classes in a Wellington competition this Saturday, 26 September.

Trained by Nick Reynolds since the beginning, who dictates her food and gym preparation, Vanessa lost two weeks preparation for the competition due to Covid changes.

Working out up to three hours each day while on a very restrictive diet, she says this is where discipline comes into play.

“Even when I really don’t feel like it, I have to keep on grinding

with that end goal in mind. To win!”

After months of preparation the time on stage to impress judges amounts to no more than 15 minutes. Lining up with fellow competitors to conduct quarter turns and display mandatory poses, Vanessa says it allows judges to compare who has the best physique. Competitors then have a chance to show off their own poses and walk.

“I never go in with

expectations, I just go in and try to be the best package I can be. I like to get on stage knowing I’ve done everything I could have done. That’s a win for me.”

Owner and operator of boutique Riwaka gym, Motueka Fitness Co., Vanessa takes pleasure from the inspiration she provides to some of her clients, particularly with her ethos of “being consistent and working hard”.

weekend in the IFBB (International Federation of Body Building)

2020 championships.

Vanessa Puklowski on stage during her last competition in 2018. She’ll take the stage again this

Wellington

Health in Aotearoa: What is at stake in 2020

The children of Taumata Kahuki following their waiata practice at Te Kura o Pakarana (Parklands School) in Motueka recently.

Taumata Kahuki are their bi-lingual classes where tamariki are immersed in Te Reo me ona Tikanga Maori. They embrace all ethnicities and cultures and want tamariki to celebrate their identity and be proud lead-

ers heading into the future.

The opportunities that students receive in Taumata Kahuki include learning in both the New Zealand English curriculum and Te Matauranga o Aotearoa. They have an open door policy, and anyone is welcome to pop in anytime to see if their environment suits you and your whanau.

Julie Anne Genter (above), Minister for Women, Associate Minister of Transport and Associate Minister of Health is visiting Motueka this Sunday, 27 September to speak on Health in Aotearoa: What is at stake in 2020 – Priorities of Women; Better housing and transport; and believing in politicians who achieve results.

“Covid-19 has shown how much we rely on each other. It has also shown us that strong health services are critical. The key to this is quality healthcare provided by a publicly funded health system. There should be no financial or other barriers to anyone accessing the healthcare services they need,” says Julie Anne.

Julie Anne has been a strong advocate for building towns and cities that put people at their heart, support strong healthy communities and enhance our natural environment.

She will speak aboutFairer communities and greater sustainability for Top of the South.

Track record of government results including pay equity for women, home insulation, rental home standards, public transport and cycleways.

Effective actions to

prevent family and sexual violence.

Visits to GPs, nurses and dental care to be free for everyone under 18 Smarter homes with smarter transport.

As Minister for Women, Julie Anne has helped to make significant improvements for gender equality.

“With Greens in government, we have overhauled pay equity legislation to make it fairer for women in work, increased paid parental leave to six months, reached settlements in key pay equity claims for teacher aides and social workers, reformed outdated abortion laws, and introduced family violence and sexual violence laws to improve safety for women. And there is still more to be done,” says Julie Anne.

Julie Anne will also give her personal insights as a first time minister with three portfolios balanced by a love of family and cycling.

Prior to the afternoon meeting at the Memorial Hall, Julie Anne is hoping to meet and discuss issues with residents.

She will be at the Motueka Sunday Market at 9.30am, followed by some doorknocking around town and a cycle along the seafront.

Local teenagers hip-hopping onto podiums

For more than five years Motueka teens Sammy Mayberry and Liarna Treanor have been dedicated to hip-hop dance, and in August the pair were part of a troupe of nine competing in the Christchurch competition, ‘Impact’, with dancers from all over the south island. Competing against more than ten other groups in the Varsity Crew category, Sammy and Liarna’s

troupe, ‘Unspoken’, were awarded third place, with judges’ feedback complementing the dancers’ choreography, timing and energy as factors in their impressive result.

“We were shocked. Everyone screamed, we were so happy,” says Sammy. Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have

evolved as part of hiphop culture. Including a wide range of styles, it is said to have originated in America in the 70’s and made popular by dance crews throughout the United States.

The girls, both at Motueka High School, have also been involved with other dance styles since childhood, and Liarna cites dance as “an opportunity to meet people outside of my

normal circle”.

“I really love hip-hop for its energy and how up-beat it is,” says Sammy. “You’ve got to be into it and not feel embarrassed.”

“It’s important to match each other’s energy. You can’t slack off, you need everyone to try and do their best, you can’t have people let the team down,” says Liarna.

As the only two Motueka dancers, Sammy and Liarna’s

dedication sees them heading to training in Nelson and Stoke on Mondays and Wednesdays.

“We practiced heaps, we went over it so many times to get it perfect,” says Liarna.

Their three-minute dance requires significant fitness and the girls say it’s definitely “hard work” but they’re grateful to have the worldly experience of tutor, Ashley Belk.

“She’s (Ashley)

been in competitions all over the world and is just amazing,” say the girls.

No strangers to competitions, a contest just prior to lockdown, where they “didn’t do very well”, provided just the motivation to achieve better results in Christchurch.

Currently working on little sets in case a competition opportunity arises, the girls are also focusing on their end of year show for

the ‘Born and Raised Academy’ in Nelson.

Grateful to sponsors Super Liquor Motueka and Auto Super Shoppe Motueka, the girls say their families and friends have also played integral roles in their success.

Their most recent success has been as part of the school dance class that performed in Motueka’s Got Talent where they were awarded ‘Best Stage Presence’.

To prevent deaths and serious injuries, we’re proposing lower speed limits on State Highway 60 between Paines Ford and Tākaka. But before we make any change, we want to hear from you.

Find out more and make a formal submission at nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh60-uppertakaka-to-takaka-speed-review/

We will be consulting on safer speeds through Upper Tākaka, and from Upper Tākaka to Paines Ford, once we have spoken to the community about speeds on the remaining sections of State Highway 60, and the Tākaka Hill repair works are complete.

Or, if you’d like us to send you a consultation form, call 0800 44 44 49

Sammy Mayberry and Liarna Treanor’s talent for hip-hop dance has seen them achieve a podium finish at a recent comp.

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Brooklyn School’s Lion King production on Wednesday

Left: Jake Barnett and Aria Powell.

Right: Martha Ferne and Taylah-lee Hohapata.

Left: Myilee Butcher, Sheyana Hohapata and Chalome Laitflang.

Right: Nakau Cullen and Khloe Barrier.

Chase Canute, Sala Robertson, Cori Moriarty, Tessa Smith and Ariana Greer.

Upper Moutere tennis season kicks off

On Saturday, 12 September the Upper Moutere Tennis Club held its Open Day for the 2020/21 tennis season. The brilliant Moutere sunshine played its part in providing perfect tennis weather. Members and newcomers alike enjoyed an afternoon of tennis, playing for the Club’s Ferrick Cup, before all enjoying the day’s conclusion with a BBQ.

NBS Golf

This Saturday the field competed in the Astrolabe Fashions Stableford. A big thank you to Christine and John Inglis for sponsoring the tournament! On another beautiful day we saw the best scoring in a number of weeks!

Men’s Division

1st Peter McCann 42 points

2nd John O’Neill 38

3rd Graham Shaw 37

4th Ralph Meikle 36

5th Peter Johnson 36

Ladies Division

1st Linda Thurow 41

Points

2nd Robyn Frater 39

3rd Sally Jones 39

4th Yvonne Stevenson 38

5th Jenny Van Heerden 38

There were seven twos on the day scored by, Ray Marsden, Peter McCann, John O’Neill, John Hewitt, Kevin Armstrong and Craig Marshall.

Lower Moutere Store closest to the pin; Jocelyn Thomson and John Hewitt.

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Ferrick Cup runners-up Hadley Buckley and Stefan Clark with Cup winners Chris Lusty and Sally Briffault.

Brooklyn students rise above Covid

Brooklyn is the last place you’d expect to come across an array of African animals but on Wednesday last week the school was heaving with all manner of savanna creatures, great and small.

Elephants, rhino, wildebeest, giraffes, antelope, zebra, hyena, meerkat, warthog, bugs, slugs, butterflies, flamingo, vultures, ostrich, snakes and lions filled the school’s grounds as the entire school roll prepared to take the stage for their epic Lion King production.

Since the beginning of term three the students have been bringing the muchloved musical production to life under the watchful eye of experienced dramatist and senior teacher, Emily Robinson.

Opting for the Lion King due to its adaptable storyline, Emily reworked the script to ensure all of the senior students had speaking lines.

“We Brooklynised the story somewhat by creating characters and stories.

The kids have been

amazing, they really thrive in the performing arts. Our jobs as teachers is to give them opportunities to thrive in all parts of the curriculum and here at Brooklyn School we pride ourselves on doing that,” says Emily.

And it’s been this opportunity that had the students absolutely buzzing on Wednesday as they prepared to take the stage for their final performance. Even the fact they wouldn’t be performing to a live audience due to Covid restrictions didn’t dampen their enthusiasm in the slightest.

“I’m looking forward to everything about it. I’ve never done a production before so I’m really excited. It opens up new experiences and possibilities for what I can be,” says Gabriel Linder.

Involved in every aspect from costume to set design, the students and staff refused to let Covid stand in the way, and in a display of true showmanship, the show went on, albeit in the School’s hall

instead of the planned Motueka Memorial Hall.

Filmed for screening at a later date when they intend to hold a premiere, complete with red carpet, the students weren’t completely devoid of an audience.

Boards were filled with photographs of parents, grand-parents, pets and supporters to create a ‘virtual’ audience.

“We were determined to carry on despite everything.

The children’s lives have been affected by Covid enough, so we knew we could make this work, and we have,” says Emily.

Crediting her fellow “incredible” staff members, Emily says the production, the first for the school in a few years, was “an absolute team effort”.

“All of these guys are fantastic, the staff and the students, they always rise to the occasion. It’s nice to have the chance to have a celebration and have uplifting moments taking place,” says principal, Chris Kemp.

Lukas McEnroe, Ariana Greer, Gabriel Linder (front), Aria Powell, senior teacher and production director Emily Robinson and Lucas Ferne.

Room 3’s teacher Amanda Davis (back right) with the show’s flamingos, ostriches and vultures.

The heart of the community

The Moutere Hills Community Centre is at the heart of the Moutere, its home to a number of sports clubs, a place for community events, a venue for special occasions, a location for meetings and gatherings. It’s also home to the popular Moutere Hills Fitness Centre, which has grown from strength to strength thanks to the support of the fabulous Moutere community.

It’s now been six years since the Fitness Centre first opened and locals are thoroughly appreciating all the benefits on offer. This light and airy gym boasts state of the art equipment and friendly supportive trainers, ensuring you have a rewarding experience in a

motivating environment. Membership is on the rise, and with such incredible facilities it’s great to see so many people making the most of the Fitness Centre.

Adele Cotton - Moutere Hills Fitness Centre Manager

The dedicated team continues to meet the community’s’ needs for the future, in fact they have already started planning for their next stage. Katrina and the team are looking forward to developing both showers and changing room facilities for the Fitness Centre. Covid19 has delayed their plans, however they are looking forward to this next step for their hugely popular fitness centre. If your business would like to get involved in sponsorship please contact Katrina at Moutere Hills Community Centre.

Meet the team

Katrina McLean - Facility Manager

Katrina McLean is the Facility Manager of Moutere Hills Community Centre. With her vibrant, happy personality and can do attitude she really makes the place hum. Get in touch with Katrina if you have any questions, she’s there to help.

Adele Cotton - Fitness Centre Manager

Adele holds a Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science. This was a 3-year course with many practical components that have set Adele up well to undertake her role as Manager of our successful Fitness Centre. She is available for Personal Training sessions and has experience in Exercise Rehabilitation.

Marv Edwards – Personal Trainer

Marv conducts personal training sessions, designs fitness programmes and helps to guide and advise you on your fitness journey. Whether you are looking to gain more strength, develop your fitness or rehabilitate your body, Marv is here to help; let him assist you to become your very best.

Training

Summer bodies are built in the spring, now is the time to start getting in shape for the warmer months. Maybe you are getting back into fitness, are new to training or need assistance in rehabilitation.

You will be spoilt for choice with both male and female trainers available for regular or one-off one-on-one or small group training.

Adele and Marv can guide you on your journey back into physical activity and assist you to achieve your fitness targets. There is also a small group programme which provides additional support to help meet your fitness goals.

These dedicated and inspiring trainers can teach you how to use the equipment properly for maximum results. They also provide youth initiatives to support youth into healthy exercise habits.

The range of fitness classes on offer is proving to be both popular and diverse. Join in for fitness and have a whole load of fun with it. Check out their website for more information on the options below.

• Powerhooping

• A range of yoga classes

• Dance classes

• Gymnastics

• Social sports; Badminton, Volleyball, Table tennis, Touch rugby, Bowls Fitness Centre Portal

During lockdown, Adele worked hard on creating a live class booking schedule’, this is a fantastic new initiative. It’s been created to assist people, revealing if classes

Adele and Marv can help with your fitness journey

are fully booked or if there is room for more attendees, all at your fingertips. Fitness Centre members and nonmembers can create a login which will enable booking of Fitness Centre classes, renewal and cancellation of memberships, payment of fees and booking of other services.

It’s never been so easy to join a gym, sign up on line today. www.mouterehills.org.nz/fitness-centre

Whether it be for a wedding, function, funeral, birthday party, special occasion, meeting or a presentation, you’ll find exactly what you need.

• 160 seat function suite

• Purpose built stage

• Sports hall

• 40 seat seminar/meeting room

• Commercial kitchen

• Licenced bar

• Community room

Visit the Moutere Hills Community Centre website and check out their gallery for a glimpse of their quality venue. www.mouterehills.org.nz

Some of the diverse events they have hosted to date includes; The Aromatics Symposium, ENZA International Roadshow, Funding Expo, Sarau Festival, the Hops & Glory Beer Festival, Detox Fashion Show, Motueka Quilting Connection Annual Exhibition, Moutere Annual Boar Hunt and the National Mountain Running Championships among others.

Future Fitness Centre plans

Katrina and the team are keen to hear from people in the community with ideas for a new venture or new activities they would like to set up at the centre. They are excited about the development of new showers and changing facilities for the Fitness Centre. Keep an eye out for fundraising initiatives to help with this project. It’s a great way for you to do your part in helping Moutere Hills Fitness Centre assist the needs of the community.

A venue at heart of the community

As the hub of the Moutere community, the Moutere Hills Community Centre offers a wide range of options for community use. There are spaces for meetings and venue hire is available. Meeting rooms are fitted with audio visual equipment. You’ll also find a commercial kitchen on site and a licensed bar. The centre boasts some of best value venue hire rates in the region.

Whether it is a meeting, conference, sporting occasion, family or community function, or your special wedding day give them a call to discuss your specific requirements. They can even offer a catering service for small events.

Thank you for your support

Katrina and the Moutere Hills Community Centre team would like to say a big thank you to our community. They thoroughly enjoy people making the most of the Moutere Hills Community Centre and everything it has to offer. It’s because of your continued support that there is such a fantastic resource in the Moutere.

The jewel in Moutere’s crown

Developing community driven, owned and used facilities.

How to make the most of the school holidays

With the weather warming up there’s plenty of fun to be had outside. Creative parents can take advantage of having the children at home and ask them to help with any outdoor chores that need completing. If there’s a particular task you don’t enjoy perhaps the children can do it for you, such as washing the windows.

A great way to keep younger kids occupied is to give them a bucket of water and a paint brush, then ask them to ‘paint’ the fence.

Scavenger Hunt

Head off to your local park or beach with a list of objects to collect. Relax with a book while the children are running around looking for items on their list. Things you might include on a scavenger hunt list could be a feather, a particular stone, different types of grass etc. Have a look online there are a variety of free printable scavenger hunt lists to draw inspiration from.

Head to the beach

A trip to the beach is a great way to spend a day. Ask your youngsters to help pack a picnic and gather their buckets and spades, a change of clothes and some towels.

School Holidays begin at the end of the week, are you ready? With two weeks of entertainment to organise it can be a bit daunting, here at The Guardian we’ve done the hard work for you. Check out the promoters on the following pages for school holiday activities and explore our list of ideas below to help ease any school holiday tension. Activities don’t always have to be expensive, sometimes the best fun is free. We are so lucky to live where we do and with a bit of imagination the possibilities are endless.

Spend the day hunting for shells, spotting birds, exploring rock pools and building incredible sand castles. You could use any shells you’ve collected for a project the following day, such as stringing shells to hang in the garden.

Gaze at the stars

Learning to recognise the constellations in the night sky is a valuable skill that will assist youngsters in years to come. Being outdoors in the dark offers a form of calming sensory deprivation. You’ll find you’ll naturally speak quieter in the dark and as you sit, your heart rate will slow.

Find a stargazing book at the Library or download one of the many stargazing app’s on your phone. Don’t forget to dress up warm and pack some snacks.

Explore the Nelson Classic Car Museum

The Nelson Classic Car Museum has reopened and is looking better than ever. Over the last few months, the Museum has done a massive re-fresh with paint and polish (and that’s just the walls and floors). All the cars have been spruced up, and re-ordered, with more room to move around and really admire them from every angle.

Spokesperson Sarah Wilson says, “It’s so exciting to be open again. We’re so proud of the collection and we love showing it off! We’re getting a real mix of locals and visitors coming through – everyone loves it.”

Rock art

Go to the river or beach and collect a variety of smooth stones and small rocks. You may even find some in your garden. Break out the paints and brushes and let the children create works of art.

Rock hunting and hiding have become popular activities over recent years. Youngsters can hide their painted rocks on the inlet walkway, at the local park or display them in their garden or bedroom.

Have an arts and crafts day

Organise supplies and spend the day creating various projects with the youngsters. From making cards to creating masks, the options really are endless.

Bike ride

We’ve a number of fantastic bike trails around the district to take advantage of, especially the Great Taste Trail. Or for more adventurous riders head to the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park. You’ll discover a variety of tracks in the park from beginner to expert. Pack some lunch and make a day of it.

As one of New Zealand’s top private collections, Nelson Classic Car Museum has more than 150 cars –from iconic Fords and Cadillacs, the sleekest Jaguars and Ferraris, the coolest Zephyrs and Triumphs, the ever-loved Volkswagens and Morris’, through to the ever-strange DeLorean and the Excalibur.

There’s also the Little Engine Eatery for a range of fresh and tasty made-on-the-premises meals and snacks, and the Museum Store for a superb range of local and New Zealand-made ceramics, jewellery, glass, books, mementos, prints and more.

Find the Classic Car Museum at 1 Cadillac Way, Annesbrook, Nelson.

Create an obstacle course

Create a range of activities on the lawn outside, and then ask the children to time themselves and see how fast they can do the course. Children could help build the course and offer their ideas on various obstacle challenges. Include activities like balancing, jumping, running or ball skills.

Spend half a day cooking up treats in the kitchen. Ask the children what they would like to bake and assist them in making biscuits, slices, cakes, bread, fruit kebabs or other goodies. The youngsters may even wish to package some of their baking to share with family, friends and neighbours. Don’t forget to ask them to help clean up the kitchen afterwards.

Visit the Library

Our local libraries are fantastic resources. You’ll often find activities available and there’s so many wonderful books to choose from. Each week The Guardian publishes a list of what is happening at the Motueka Library.

Enjoy an indoor swim

The aquatic centre is a favourite place for many youngsters, it’s under cover making it accessible all year round. From the lazy river to a relaxing spa pool, there’s options for everyone.

Visit a playground

Fish, Food and Fun

There’s so much fun to be had at a playground. Mix it up a bit and take the youngsters to a playground they haven’t been to before. You’ll find a map on the Tasman District Council website which marks out all the different playgrounds in our region.

Get gardening

Now is the time to start planting out vegetables for summer. Grab some seedlings and direct the youngsters on where and how to plant them. Head down to the beach and collect some seaweed to nourish the garden.

Science experiments

Raid the kitchen cupboards and create some fascinating science experiments. Look to the internet for inspiration and have some fun.

Additionally, the farm o ers Eel feeding and you can interact with the kune kune pigs, so there are plenty of activities you can engage in after you’ve eaten your sh.

Relax with a movie marathon

Spend an afternoon with a big bowl of popcorn curled up with the kids watching movies.

Build a hut

With some sheets, blankets and cushions the youngsters can have a wonderful time building their own hideaway. An easy way to go about it is to cover the table in a large sheet.

Other methods include draping a sheet over a long piece of string and securing it with clothes pegs to create a tent like structure.

Wash the car

Arm the youngsters with buckets, sponges, bubbles and a hose and ask them to wash the car. They’ll have a great time playing with water and bubbles. The added bonus is you’ll have a shiny clean vehicle by the end of it, least that’s the plan.

Go on a nature walk

With three national parks on our doorstep there are so many options. Make the most of our backyard and take the youngsters on a nature walk.

Write a list of different objects for them to find on the way. Teach them about our natural environment and learn the names and uses for our native plants and trees.

For more information and idea’s check out the Kiwi Conservation Club website https://kcc.org.nz/

Have a

off

Turn up the music and encourage the children to have a dance off. Let each person have a turn at showing off their moves.

You can find a number of instructional dance video’s on youtube for inspiration.

No matter what you decide to do these school holidays, don’t forget to have fun, be kind to each other, stay safe and enjoy yourselves.

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BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 3037 or Heather 027 4444708

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

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GREYPOWER proudly advises that the Candidates Election briefing Meeting will be on Tuesday 29th September from 1.00pm to 3.30pm @ Supper Room, Memorial Hall under Covid Level two rules.

INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.

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Mapua Bowling Club opens for the season

An Opening Day scheduled a little earlier than usual but as it turned out it couldn’t have been more perfect.

Saturday, 12 September was a beautiful day and the members of Mapua Bowling Club turned out in force, resplendent in their new club shirts (above).

The lockdown earlier in the year caused by Covid-19 had

interrupted the end of the outdoor bowling season so it was appropriate to begin proceedings on the 12 by closing!

This involved the presentation of trophies to the winners of the singles, pairs, triples and fours championships followed by photographs with the Club’s two Life Members, Colin Pryke and Les McAlwee.

Again Covid had interfered. It was intended to honour Sylvia Peter with Life Membership, but at alert level two, she was restricted to her Retirement Home.

We look forward to making this a special event later in the year when alert levels have been reduced to one or zero. There was much joy on the green, which looked immaculate

thanks to the sterling work by greenkeeper, Glen Saunderson. After Les had put down the first jack and Colin delivered the first bowl, the outdoor season was underway.

Games were played before and after cups of tea and as always with a roll-up it was competitive in a friendly, bantering sort of way and a whole lot of fun.

Back in the clubhouse there was plenty of catching up to do and what better way than with a glass of wine and beautiful high tea. It was good to be back!

New members are always welcome or anyone wishing to have a go.

Full information can be found on the Club’s website, www. sporty.co.nz/mapua