The Guardian - 24 August 2022

St Peter Chanel students clockwise from top left; Hawaiki Stephens-Ruawai, Phoebe Charles, Milla Sullivan-Tunley and Raphael Gerrand encouraging our region to get behind this year’s Daffodil Day on Friday.

The Cancer Society is returning to street collecting this Daffodil Day

The Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day street collection is returning on 26 August. After a 2-year interruption due to Covid, there is genuine excitement to be able to return to the face-to-face collection method.

“Street collecting gives us an opportunity to raise community awareness of our services and thank those who make them possible,” says Cancer Society National CEO, Lucy Elwood.

“While we are grateful that New Zealanders have continued to donate to us while we haven’t had in-person fundraising, we have missed that feeling of connection.”

For the Cancer Society Daffodil Day is the largest individual fundraising event of the year, and funds raised are vital to allow them to undertake the mahi they do.

The Cancer Society provides care and coordination services to people with cancer and their whanau,

including a helpline, counselling, support groups, accommodation, and transport to treatment.

Last year Cancer Society accommodation was occupied for approximately 50,000 bed nights, and Cancer Society drivers travelled over 800,000kms to transport people to treatment.

More New Zealanders will get cancer this year than ever before. With more people receiving a cancer diagnosis comes an increased need for support.

“No one should face cancer alone,” says Lucy, “Cancer doesn’t stop, and with the help of New Zealanders we won’t either.”

Look out for Daffodil Day street collectors on 26 August.

Daffodil Day donations can also be made at any ANZ branch, anywhere a daffodil day QR code is displayed or online at daffodilday.org.nz

$24 helps get someone to treatment. Donate now.

Phoebe Charles and Milla Sullivan-Tunley get behind this year’s Daffodil Day.

Bumper breeding season for Kakapo

Kakapo numbers have increased from 197 to 252 in the 2022 breeding season, and there are now more of the endangered parrots than there have been for almost 50 years, Conservation Minister Poto Williams announced on Tuesday, 9 August.

The flightless, nocturnal parrot is a taonga of Ngai Tahu and a species unique to New Zealand. They breed only every two to four years when rimu trees produce enough fruit.

During breeding seasons, the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Ngai Tahu aim to have as many kakapo chicks raised in nests as possible. They only intervene with handrearing when chicks are at risk. This season 49 were raised in the nest and six were fully hand reared.

“There is an allhands-on-deck approach to saving kakapo,” says Poto Williams. “This has been the second biggest breeding season, leading to the highest number of birds since the 1970s, but we can’t take our eye off the ball.”

“The season’s 55 kakapo chicks were added to the official population only when they reached 150 days old. The chicks generally get themselves in to high risk situations, and occasionally need to be rescued from clumsy episodes, such as getting stuck in mud or getting their legs caught in trees.”

This season the team had unprecedented success in its artificial insemination project. Kakapo have very low fertility (only

77 of this year’s 141 eggs were fertile), and some male kakapo produce few or no offspring, which worsens the already limited genetic diversity of the species.

“Between 2009 and 2019, with the help of international experts, five chicks were produced by artificial insemination. Due to covid border closures, the team tackled the project alone in 2022 and produced a recordbreaking nine chicks. Eight of these chicks are still alive, ensuring precious genetics are maintained in the population.

“The 2022 season also saw three of the chicks hatched at a new breeding site - Te Kakahu-o-tamatea/ Chalky Island. These chicks were monitored using a new, hands-off method. An International Visitor Levy-funded ‘Kakapo Expansion Project’ is helping the team develop new tools and strategies for more remote monitoring, as they aim to manage more kakapo with less intensive methods, at more sites.”

“DOC’s Kakapo Recovery Team includes technical specialists, volunteers and field rangers, who work hard to ensure as many fledglings make it through this awkward phase as possible, with support from Dunedin Wildlife Hospital and Auckland Zoo teams, should any chicks be found in trouble.”

Tane Davis has been Te Runanga O Ngai Tahu representative for the Kakapo Recovery Programme since 2005, helping

guide policy decisions concerning the protection, management and conservation of kakapo. He says the Ngai Tahu takiwa is where the last surviving kakapo were found.

“Ngai Tahu connections to the mauri of kakapo is strengthened as the population grows. Our vision for kakapo is to grow their numbers and ensure they

can live freely in a natural environment.

Ngai Tahu recognises and supports Rakiura becoming pest free, then kakapo can be returned to their original kainga. The success of the 2022 kakapo breeding season can be commended to the close working partnerships within the kakapo Recovery Team and Ngai Tahu.”

Acknowledging the

world-wide interest in kakapo, DOC has worked with Urban Wildlife Trust and ICONA to live-stream camera footage from a kakapo nest. They hope to have it running in time for the next breed ing season. This will allow kakapo enthusi asts around the world to watch the chicks hatch and follow their progress until they leave the nest.

Chris Day Cremator Operator

Above: Pearl-A2-2022 in a hand rearing facility on Codfish Island Whenua Hou NZ. Top right: Ruth in a nest cavity on Codfish Island Whenua Hou NZ. Photos: Jake Osborne – DOC.

DID YOU KNOW….

Proposed gravel extrac �on at 134 Peach Island Road.

CJ Industries Limited has applied for resource consent to discharge contaminants from back fill to land.

The site is located on the berm of the Motueka River and in the landward side of the Peach Island stop bank.

If you have already opposed the original applica�on, you can now submit again as this discharge permit extends the scope of the original gravel extrac �on applica�on.

‘The discharge permit to land applica �on makes it apparent that contaminants will be discharged to land and these contaminants (or any other contaminant emana �ng as result of natural processes from that contaminant) may enter water. In this case th e site is immediately adjacent to the Motueka River which is subject to Water Conserva �on Order.’ From Minute of the Hearing Commissioner.

Submissions for this discharge applica �on close at 4.30 pm on Friday September 2022.

Any person may make a submission to oppose the applica�on.

Talk to your neighbours spread the word.

Say NO to contaminants entering our water.

Act now!

For more info, go to www.tasman.govt.nz and enter “CJ discharge” in the search box.

This no �ce is funded by Valley RAGE (Residents against gravel extrac �on).

Help is at hand for NelsonTasman parents with new free online baby sleep course

Every parent knows how precious baby sleep time is and now there’s an online course available.

As every NelsonTasman parent knows, people who say they ‘sleep like a baby’ usually don’t have one. But help is at hand thanks to a new online course from Whanau Awhina Plunket.

The organisation has launched the sleep and settline pepi course where parents can learn more about getting to know their baby’s cues, find out what helps babies sleep and settle, and get tips for knowing when their baby is

showing signs they are ready to sleep.

Principal Clinical Advisor Karen Magrath says some of the most common questions to PlunketLine nurses are how to know when baby is tired, how to get babies to sleep, and how to re-settle them if they wake.

“We get lots of questions about sleep and it’s no wonder! New parents quickly learn that sleep – or a lack of it – affects everyone in the household,” says Karen.

“We have worked with sleep experts, and parents and whanau, to create this online course on pepi sleep and settling, so everyone in the whanau can get a bit more shuteye and feel more confident with managing their baby’s sleep patterns.”

The sleep and settling course covers: What affects your baby’s sleep parents’ and whanau expectations normal sleep for pepi

healthy and safe sleep

Signs that your pepi is tired where to get help.

The content is broken into relevant bitesized chunks so people access the information as they need it, without having to complete the whole course.

“Expectant parents know their days of restful slumbers may be numbered, but nothing quite prepares you for the reality of pepi

sleep,” says Karen. “But our experienced nurses have shared a few tricks of the trade, and we hope the sleep and settling course will help everyone in the whanau get a bit more of that elusive and allimportant rest.”

The sleep and settling pepi course is available at https:// plunket.my.intuto. com/MediaVault/ SharedResources/ Plunket/sleep_and_ settling_baby/content/index.html#/

Success for Inaugural Youth Music Colab Weekend

NMIT was buzzing this month as it hosted Nelson’s first Youth Music Colab Weekend called COMMOTION.

The event put together for budding musicians aged 13 –20, brought together 50 youth, passionate about making music with some of Aotearoa’s top artists, for a series of workshops, panel discussions and performances.

Volunteer organisers Emily Sanson and Scott Burnett said that they couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome from the weekend of music collaboration.

“Students attended from across the region, including Lucy Summerfield and Ruby Botica from Motueka High School and Malaika Hollis from Golden Bay High School. We wanted to create an inclusive, collaborative, and creative space for the students and their mentors to work together in and I feel we achieved that.”

Emily and Scott say that they had incredible support and encouragement in getting the event off the ground – particularly from NCMA and NMIT. The pair successfully received

funding from the NZ Music Commission, Recorded Music NZ and NBS (Nelson Building Society) and the support from many national and local organisations and businesses who contributed financially or in kind to make the event a success.

“The level of support we have received, really speaks volumes to the value people place on the importance of nurturing creativity in our youth and we thank everyone involved so much,” says Emily.

Nic Foster, NBS’ Community Engagement

Manager says, “NBS were so pleased to be able support this new initiative for the next generation of musical talent in the Nelson-Tasman region. Hopefully these workshops will become a strong feature of our musical landscape and we see the participants thrive and become our next superstar performers.”

The organisers plan to run COMMOTION again next year and then every 2 years after that.

For more information about the weekend visit commotion. nz.

Performers; Florence McNabb (Nelson College for Girls), Kahu Sanson-Burnett and Maisie Lucas from Nayland College.

Golden Bay High School pupil Malaika Hollis performs at the COMMOTION showcase.

WHAT’S HAPPENING atourlibrary

- Motueka Library - 32 Wallace Street - Phone 03 528 1047 -

Promotions @ Te Noninga Kumu

Christ Stuart - Author Talk “ For reasons of their own”@MotuekaLlibrary Saturday 27 August, 2pm If you love detective stories and Australian settings, this is one for you.

A Ngaio Marsh award winner and a story that leaves you thinking long after the last page. Book sales $35 each

Wriggle and Rhyme (formally Tiny Tots)

Starting Friday 26 August, 10am-10.30am

Margaret McCallum - Author Talk “Hello Little Death”

@Motueka Library Tuesday 30 August, 3.30pm Join our local author for a thought provoking discussion about what we need to release to regain our lives. Book sales $25 each

A Water Science Presentation@Motueka library

Wednesday 31 August, 11am-12pm Learn about the properties of ater and what we need from our water to sustain optimum health. Tee, a local “Living Water Specialist” will provide a thought provoking presentation. Bring a water bottle to fill. Free.

Motueka Art group Exhibition@Motueka library

4-11 September, 10am-5pm each day

Come and view local art in the Community Room, Art works for sale, Eftpos available.

Stitch Together@Motueka Library

Monday 29 August 10.30am-12pm

Come and decorate a quilt piece for our Origins Whakapapa quilt. Materials supplied, Free.

Candidate list for TDC 2022 triennial elections

There are 5 contenders for the role of Mayor in Tasman District and forty-nine people contesting twenty-one available seats on the Council and Community Boards. There will not be an election for the Golden Bay Community Board with four nominations received for the four available positions. Thirteen of the existing twenty-one Tasman District elected members have decided to stand for election again, as has the sitting mayor. The candidates for the Tasman District Council 2022 triennial elections are:

Mayoralty

Clark, Maxwell (1 Vacancy) Cook, Aly (Oudoors and Freedom Party)

Harvey, Mike King, Tim Osmaston, Richard (MFPNZ)

Golden Bay Ward Butler, Celia (2 Vacancies) Hill, Chris

Lake, Quinn Smith, Phil WolfenDuvall, James

Lakes-Murchison Ward

Bryant, Stuart Gordon (1 Vacancy)

McNamara, Dean (No to 3 Waters and Irresponsible Debt)

Osmaston, Richard Rogers, Sharon

Moutere-Waimea Ward

Kininmonth, Mike (Independent) (3 Vacancies)

MacKenzie, Christeen Robinson, Dan (Common Sense)

Shallcross, Dan

Trolove, Jono (Local Democracy and Public Service)

Woodley, Kelvin

Motueka Ward Brown, Richard (Independent) (3 Vacancies)

Dowler, Barry

Graham, Terina (Upholding Integrity)

Hughes, Nick (Putting People First)

Lewando, Barbara

Maru, Brent

Palmer, Ian (Independent)

Walker, Trindi

Richmond Ward Clark, Maxwell (4 Vacancies)

Daikee, Glen Ellis, Jo Greening, Mark (Sensible, Ethical and Open)

Griffith, Ray

(Community Focused Governance)

Maling, Kit (Independent)

Stevenson, Rachel Terrill, Adele (Common sense local governance)

Tomsett, Joni Tyler, Tim Golden Bay Community Board Dixon, Henry (4 Vacancies)

Hewison, Robert Knowles, Grant

Langford, Abbie

Motueka Community Board

Armstrong, David (4 Vacancies) Carter, Dana Corbett, Tania (Independent)

Graham, Terina (Community Minded)

Hughes, Nick (Putting People First)

Hutt, Claire

Kamphuis, Ellie

Lewando, Barbara (Independent)

Maru, Brent McCallum, Margaret (Independent)

Petereit, Charmaine

Urwin, Maureen

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Help at hand to manage your debt

Are you struggling to find money to pay your rent or mortgage?

Is grocery shopping a stress point in your life? Are your children missing out on important events and activities?

There is hope for you through the free service provided by C.A.P. (Christians Against Poverty).

Earlier this month

Teressa Hosie started as a Debt Coach with C.A.P. continuing the growth of this service in the Tasman region.

Dave Harris started with C.A.P. in 2014 based in Richmond and in 2020 Stephanie Bryant, who is based in Tasman, joined.

In the 9 years since Dave started 34 families or individuals have cleared their debts through the free service offered by C.A.P.

How does it work?

One of the team meets the clients at their homes for a first visit to explain the process and what information they need. A second visit ensures we have all the information we need and then at a 3rd visit we present a budget that starts their

journey out of debt.

C.A.P. doesn’t pay the debt off for them, it manages the repayment on their behalf.

So, the clients don’t have to deal with creditors, which is a relief for many. A key component of the budget is making savings for future expenses such as warrant of fitness, car registration, doctors, school fees and so on.

A client who had started with C.A.P. earlier this year needed 2 tyres for her car’s W.O.F. and she was able to pay for these out of her savings with C.A.P. Previously she would have had to borrow to buy for a purchase for something like this. It is these new practices which will see her well placed for the rest of her life.

Surveys of past clients show that 93% of C.A.P. clients who become debt free continue to stay debt free. The experience has been transformational.

C.A.P. services are available for free for anyone and you can book in by ringing 0508 227111.

Dave Harris, Teressa Hosie and Stephanie Bryant are our local debt coaches with C.A.P. (Christians Against Poverty).

Youth Concert at the Chanel Arts Centre on Saturday, 13 August.

Left: Alyssa Burt on the flute.

Right: Griffin O’Sullivan playing the piano.

Left: Fern Leenhowers plays the cello.

Right: Gabby Cheong with her violin.

Left: Phoebe Leenhowers sings a song she composed herself.

Right: Malia Roberts plays the violin.

Growing a skilled workforce for Tasman

Damien O’Connor MP West CoastTasman

As we move forward with our recovery, we’re creating jobs, supporting people into work, and making sure that more Kiwis can get the skills they need to prosper. We’re also supporting businesses, including here in Tasman, to access the skilled workers they need.

The latest figures show that unemployment has remained at near record lows thanks to our economic approach that supports families and businesses, resulting in more people in work and rising wages.

We’re also making good progress on our plan to grow the skilled workforce Tasman needs for the jobs of tomorrow. Across the country, we’ve supported more than 200,000 Kiwis through our free apprenticeships and trades training programmes, and we’re seeing more people move into jobs through successful initiatives like Flexi-wage and He Poutama Rangatahi.

Our Government is committed to playing our part to make sure that all New Zealanders have the opportunity to thrive.

We recently saw our Mana in Mahi programme - which works with businesses to get young people at risk of long-term unemployment into work and training - surpass its target, and overwhelmingly keep participants in work.

On top of this, we’re well underway with our work to create jobs in Tasman and around the country, including through investment in vital infrastructure – which also serves to boost economic growth and prepares us for the future.

We know that there are some sectors and businesses facing skill shortages right now. To provide

further support, we recently rebalanced our immigration settings so that the system is streamlined and simpler for businesses to attract the workers they need. This is in addition to our significant investment in training programmes to upskill more New Zealanders.

As we continue to roll out our plan to build a productive and inclusive economy that delivers for everyone, we’re also taking steps to ease the pressure on Kiwi families in the hereand-now.

While the whole world is facing a difficult time, New Zealand is well positioned to

respond to the challenges.

Thanks to our efforts through COVID, our economy has come through the pandemic better than nearly anywhere in the world, with exports up and debt among the lowest in the OECD.

These strong fundamentals mean we’re able to support families here in Tasman through this tough period, with our cost of living package, fuel tax cut, and more.

We will continue to work hard to reduce cost pressures on Kiwi families, while taking the next steps towards a resilient economy that provides security for all.

Many houses built since the 1980s have underground power supplies. This means there may be an underground power cable (your service line) connecting your house to the network cables that run under the strip of land between your house and the road.

Buried cables can present a serious and potentially fatal hazard if you damage them. You should always check for buried cables before digging and before driving stakes, fence posts or warratahs into the ground on your property or in the strip of land between your property and the road.

Unsure where cables are located?

We can advise property owners whether there are buried service lines or network cables on or near your property. If there are cables near where you are planning to work, you should have a cable locate carried out. Network Tasman approved cable location services are available from these contractors:

z DELTA Utility Services Phone 03 543 8071

z Power Trace Phone 03 545 8300

We are here to help Get in touch with us at info@networktasman.co.nz if you have to dig near where a cable has been found and we can discuss how to complete the job safely.

Phone Network Tasman faults immediately on 0800 508 100 if you accidentally hit an underground cable, even if there appears to be no damage.

For more safety tips visit our website and download a copy of our Keep Yourself Safe brochure www.networktasman.co.nz/ keep-yourself-safe

Many of us know that road workers have to look out for buried power cables when they are doing roadworks. But did you know that there might be power cables buried around your house as well.

Your underground service line

Property line Network cable

MP West Coast – Tasman, Damien O’Connor.

Supporting our community through a crisis

• Free General Practice visits for flood related healthcare, including mental health

• Free Pharmacy dispensing for flood related health treatment

• Health navigators available to provide assistance navigating health and social needs

• Keep up work to prevent infections, wash hands, care with water supplies, wear masks and keep away from others if unwell

Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough is proud of the emergency response in the wake of the severe weather event across the district.

Health Incident Controller, Hilary Exton said, “It is a privilege to be part of such a well-connected community, which comes together in times of need. Civil Defence in Nelson Tasman and the Marlborough District Council have a done an amazing job at keeping the community safe and informed as homes were evacuated and infrastructure severely damaged.”

“Our Health incident management team which incorporates our Primary Health Organisations, Te Piki Oranga, St John and community and hospital services, has enabled us to give a coordinated response

and escalate needs as they arise.”

“In response, emergency measures have enabled Pharmacy to provide some regular medications without a prescription for those affected by the flooding and unable to access scripts or medications. Pharmacy dispensing for flood related health treatment is also being funded free to those in need.”

Dr Nick Baker, Chief Medical Officer said, “Over the next while it will be really important to keep our focus on the normal routines that keep us safe. Hand hygiene, which has been critical to our COVID-19 defence, now shows its benefits in terms of keeping us safe from water contaminants that could lead to gastrointestinal illness.”

“Our Medical Officers of Health have advised people to treat all floodwater as contaminated, and for people on their own water supplies, who have been impacted by flooding, to boil their water. Pharmacies, General Practice and Emergency Departments are prepared for increased concerns around gastrointestinal illnesses and skin infections which may occur from direct contact with sewage affected water.”

“Mask wearing and distancing are much harder when we are away from normal routine, but still very important for preventing and managing winter bugs including COVID-19. It remains important to stay away from others when you

are unwell with tummy bugs and respiratory symptoms.”

Pat Davidsen, General Manager Clinical Services said, “Healthcare needs don’t stop during an emergency and nor do we. Our hospital and health services remain open.”

“Travel between Nelson and Wairau hospital has been impacted which is resulting in some changes to appointments as staff or patient travel cannot take place.”

“If you can safely come to appointments please do so. If it is not safe, please stay at home and let us know you are unable to attend, by reaching out via the phone number on your appointment letter or contacting the hospital and asking for the relevant department.”

“Our administration team have been busy contacting people. If you haven’t heard from us, then your appointment or procedure is going ahead as planned. If there is a change, we will contact you.”

Thank you to those who have answered and been flexible, for example shifting appointments as telephone or video link, this is greatly appreciated.”

Antiviral medication for COVID-19

People with a high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 may be eligible for treatment with COVID-19 antiviral medicines.

Going through tough times or a big shock takes a toll on all of us and coping is not always easy. We know people respond in many different ways to an emergency. Good mental health helps us carry on and deal with all that life throws at us.

It’s all right to be a bit all over the place

In challenging times we can go through a range of emotions, and at our own pace. Feeling like you’re all over the place, a tad on edge or a bit overwhelmed are completely normal reactions to a very abnormal situation.

Not all right? Free support is available.

Traumatic events affect each of us differently, and we all need a bit of support from time to time. If you or someone you know is struggling, there is free help available. Call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day, for a free confidential chat.

If you have complex health needs, a long-term health condition or you’re aged 75 and older and you test positive for COVID-19 or you’re a household contact of someone with COVID-19, you may be eligible for antiviral medication from your GP or pharmacy.

Some antiviral medicines are available from a pharmacist without a prescription and can be collected 7 days a week.

Visit www.HealthPoint.co.nz to find contact details for your local GP or pharmacy, they will be able to provide further advice.

Nelson Clay Week this October

Nelson is reclaiming its position as one of New Zealand’s most active centres for ceramics with the inaugural Nelson Clay Week from 1-9 October, attracting some of the country’s leading makers for a series of exhibitions, workshops, masterclasses, open studios, public demonstrations and a market day.

- Pushing Clay Uphill exhibition at Refinery ArtSpace, featuring the inaugural Forsyth Barr Contemporary Ceramic Award. 1-15

October

- 25 Workshops from tutors across the country, catering from beginners to experienced practitioners. (Some of the Workshops sold out within hours of going on sale.) 2-9 October

- Pottery Showcase is a series of exhibitions, windows displays and projections that will transform Nelson into a celebration of clay. 1-9

October

- Open Studios is an invitation from many of Nelson and Tasman’s potters to come and see their studios and galleries. 1 & 2

October

- Potters Square is the perfect opportunity for anyone to try their hand at pottery, make a contribution to a public sculpture, and watch some demonstrations and kiln firings. 3-8 October

- Potters in the Park will be the great way to wrap up the week, with dozens of potters selling their wares in Queens Gardens. 9

October

- Panel Discussion at Suter Art Gallery (7 October) and Arden Chats (5-8 October) for more informal exchange of ideas on the past, present and future of ceramics.

Arts Council Nelson knew they were on the right track with the immediate response they received at the initial planning stages for Nelson Clay Week.

“We wanted to create a celebration of pottery, as a craft, an artform and an industry that has had a massive impact on Nelson, and New Zealand, since the 1950s,”

says Community Arts Manager Lloyd Harwood. “We wanted to invite some of the country’s best potters to gather for a series of exhibitions, workshops, and events, for an exchange of techniques and ideas, and to show their work.”

Lloyd enlisted the expertise and connections of Jamie Smith and Tom Baker of Kiln Studio, and very quickly, the planning gained momentum.

“We started working through our list of ceramic artists and practitioners, and the response was immediate. Before we knew it, we had dozens of workshops taking shape. It was really exciting to have that positive commitment from some of New Zealand’s most accomplished and respected ceramicists,” says Lloyd.

Nelson Clay Week is programmed to appeal to a broad audience. “We have workshops that are aimed at all skill levels. Ones like Throwing Jugs with Duncan Shearer, and Handbuilding Masterclass with Christine Boswijk, are aimed at more experienced practitioners, while Jennifer Turnbull’s Lithography on Clay is well-suited to beginners,” says Lloyd.

Nelson Clay Week will also host Pushing Clay Uphill the inaugural exhibition of contemporary ceramics, with the Forsyth Barr Contemporary Ceramic Award for $8,000. The exhibition and award are attracting entries from around the country, and is set to display a cross-section of work that demonstrates how more dynamic and experimental aspects of ceramic practice. This main exhibition at Refinery ArtSpace will be augmented by numerous exhibitions and window displays across the city.

The public are invited to be part of Nelson Clay Week, when 1903 Square will be renamed Potters Square for five days of demonstrations, kiln firings and a chance for people to try their hand at some clay-

work. Timed to coincide with the first week of the school holidays, kids will be able to contribute to a public sculpture of 100s of clay fish.

Nelson Clay Week will begin with more than 15 potters across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough welcoming the public to their workshops, with two days of Open Studios. The Week will then culminate with a Potters Market in Queens Gardens, showcasing more than 30 potters selling their wares.

Nelson Clay Week has attracted some of New Zealand’s most renowned and respected potters: Rick Rudd (Whanganui), Christine Boswijk (Nelson), Wi Taepa (Wellington), Duncan Shearer (Paeroa), Fiona Jack (Auckland), Elena Renker (Auckland), Peter Lange (Auckland), Iza Lozano (Titirangi), Jennifer Turnbull (Otaki), Paul Maseyk (New Plymouth), Michael Potter (Tadmor), Fiona Sutherland (Nelson), Alex Wilkinson (Cambridge), Jane McCulla (Lyttelton), Janeen Page (Taranaki), Sara Scott (Picton), Suzy Dunser (Paeroa), Carla Ruka (Auckland), Karla Marie (Wellington), Jenni Taris (Hamilton), Joelle March (Auckland), Royce McGlashen (Tasman), Sarah Harrison (Great Barrier Island), Darryl Frost (Tasman) and Elise Johnson (Dunedin).

Nelson Clay Week is set to be a biennial event, bringing together potters from around New Zealand to share their passion and expertise. It is set to have a real impact on Nelson, with an influx of participants and visitors, and bringing the city alive with all things clay.

Arts Council Nelson is committed to stimulating and strengthening the artistic and cultural life of Whakatu, supporting a diverse programme of engaging community-driven and contemporary exhibitions, projects and events.

See more at https:// www.clayweek.nz

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A change of hands for local business

“There’s a smell in here that’s going to outlast religion…”and, “…I think it takes a certain type of person to do what I do and it is about having a thick skin” These are the words of Kenny, a Melbourne plumber who works for a portable toilet rental company from the mockumentary film of the same name.

And most septic tank and porta-loo workers would be familiar with the sentiment, as is Kev from Motueka Septic Tanks & Portatoilets Hire & Service.

After twenty or more years of dealing with human poo, cleaning out septic tanks, Kevin Thian (commonly known as Dago) and his partner Glenda Lovell have sold their business, Motueka Septic Tanks to Julian and Tania Crocker who have bought the business and renamed it Tasman Septic Tanks.

Kev and Glenda are well-respected within the com munity and the wider Tasman region for providing an efficient, and at times unpleasant, service to the commu nity cleaning out septic tanks and getting rid of people’s effluent.

Kev and Glenda hand the business over to Julian and Tania Crocker

Under new Ownership

After over two decades in the business, Dago is downsizing.

Kev has two decades worth of stories about his work. He remembers one time when digging the lid off a septic tank at a customer’s place and the customer’s dog jumped into the tank.

Obviously the dog had to be pulled out and was covered in poo! The owner had to bathe the dog before his wife got home.

Kev and Glenda will continue with their Portatoilet Hire and Service business which are available to hire for weddings, parties and other events both long- and short-term rental. When they diversified their septic tank business and took on the portaloos, they didn’t realise how popular it would be.

They have extended their range to include, as well as the basic portaloos, flush portaloos and Luxury loos –two and 6 bay toilet units with separate men’s toilet with

urinals. Glenda says these are ideal for special events and weddings.

Julian and Tanya hope to build their client base and are offering Eftpos facilities so payment can be made on-site at the completion of a job (or jobees!). For information or service contact Julian on 0273035216 or email TasmanSeptic@outlook.com

Selling their septic tank business is a bittersweet feeling after having provided the service for the community over many years. “We’ll miss the people, as over the years we have met amazing people and built relationships,” Kev says, “but it is time to step aside.”

While not having felt the full benefits of semi-retirement yet, Glenda and Kev are looking forward to having some more free time to spend with family, and there is always plenty to do around the home.

Under new Ownership

Glenda is also well-known in the community as a group fitness trainer and PT. Running term to term Bootcamp classes which run for approx. 9/10 weeks. People can choose to do one or two sessions a week.

She has her own private fitness studio, LoveAll Fitness, in which she takes two classes mornings and evenings Mondays and Wednesdays as well as individual personal training, with a focus on women’s health, mental as well as physical health.

Kevin and Glenda wish Juian and Tania all the very best in their new business venture at Tasman Septic Tanks.

They would also like to thank all the past and present employees who have helped grow the business into what it is today. Also, to acknowledge all the loyal customers who they have loved helping over the past 20 years.

Thank you all for the laughs, fruit, preserves, jams and the odd cold beer on a hot day! You all have made the last 20 odd years extremely special.

The new owners, Julian and Tanya Crocker of Tasman Septic Tanks, are looking forward to being able to provide the same service with friendly operators and on-call as needed:

“We’re the newbies and we want to learn from the experts,” Julian says.

Julian and Tanya live in Mapua and have been selfemployed for 27 years. They have been in the Nelson Tasman region for the last 15 years, and own a minitanker business for diesel refuelling. They employ two staff and Tanya is a relief driver as well. Julian will be the driver for Tasman Septic Tanks.

Their daughter Casey is their Operations Manager, and is based in Richmond, taking care of business doing the administration, ordering and running the ‘back office’.

Julian and Tanya hope to build their client base and are offering Eftpos facilities so payment can be made on-site at the completion of a job (or jobees!).

For information or service contact Julian on 027 303 5216 or email TasmanSeptic@outlook.com

Relax with Dissaya Thai Massage & Spa 4/159

A paradise of tranquillity on High Street

• An Increase in flexibility

• Easing of anxiety

• Revitalization of energy

• An all-around sense of wellbeing

What is considered very important at Dissaya is to always use high quality, premium grade massage oils to ensure customers skin is left smooth and warm after a massage.

“Customers should leave the oil on their body for at least two hours after a massage before they shower,” Kimmy recommends.

Massages can be from 30- 90 minutes and they offer a range of choices:

• Body relaxation oil massage

• Deep tissue massage

• Head and shoulder massage

• Foot reflexology massage

• Aromatherapy oil massage

• Facial massage

• Body Scrubs

After having a ‘Coffee Rush’ or ‘Mango Paradise’ full body scrub, clients are able to take a soothing shower at Dissaya and wash their cares away. Also on offer are massages for two people at a time. This is a wonderful way for two friends to relax, or a soothing treat for your partner and yourself.

Step through the distinctive red doors at Dissaya and leave the hustle and bustle of High Street behind, make your way up the stairs to enter an oasis of relaxation and take a moment for yourself to experience a little taste of a Thai resort. It is here in these tranquil surroundings that you are able to experience some of the finest professional Thai massage in our region if not the whole country.

Dissaya Thai Massage and Spa opened in November last year and is rapidly gaining popularity as more and more locals discover not only the benefits of a professional Thai massage, but also the relaxing environment owner Kimmy Teppabut has thoughtfully created. In fact people travel all the way from Nelson to experience the benefits of their incredible massages.

“When you walk upstairs you are entering a different world, a world of relaxation, leaving all worries and everything behind. After a massage, you will feel younger and healthier,” says Kimmy.

Lush plants grace the walls, alongside two gorgeous elephants with their trunks upturned for luck in the waiting room, bringing a sumptuous tropical vibe to the unique High Street business. You will immediately feel at ease and notice a sense of peace and serenity at Dissaya Thai Massage and Spa.

Kimmy goes on to explain; “DISSAYA means good luck in Thai.”

No doubt anyone who experiences a massage at Dissaya will be feeling very blessed indeed, yes it really is that good.

Alongside the vibrant Kimmy is Lekie who has worked in a number of impressive Thai resorts over the course of her career. Lekie specialises in traditional Thai massage, deep tissue massage and reflexology. It was important to Kimmy to engage the skills of a top masseuse for Dissaya. Lekie is highly sort after and her skill set is nothing short of outstanding.

The benefits of Thai massage

Thai massage originated in India and has been around for over 2,500 years, it is an ancient healing art form. For those of our readers who may be unfamiliar with traditional Thai massage, they may be surprised at the enormous benefits it has for both body and soul which is in fact supported by numerous scientific studies.

In one such study involving 60 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, researchers found that 3 weeks of Thai massage provided the same pain relief as 3 weeks of ibuprofen!

Other benefits include:

• Relief from headaches

• Back pain reduction

• A lessening of joint stiffness and pain

Dissaya Thai Massage and Spa are currently offering two special deal packages, so do make the most of these outstanding offers while they are available.

• The ultimate massage package, a relaxing 60 minutes full body massage and a 30 minute facial massage for just $145

• A ‘Beautiful Morning’ package which consists of a 60 minute ‘Best Bet facial’ and 30 minutes of reflexology for only $155

Kimmy invites those who are interested to explore their website to find out more or simply drop in and see them with any questions.

www.facebook.com/DissayaThaimassage

You can find Dissaya Thai Massage and Spa is at 4/159 High Street, Motueka, they are open Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 7.00pm. For bookings phone 022 696 4188 and yes, they have gift vouchers available.

Treat you, your family, and your friends to the exquisite and delicious flavours of Thailand.

Our experienced Thai Chefs create all dishes entirely from scratch, using only the freshest of ingredients, to ensure you enjoy the true taste of authentic Thai Cuisine.

Kimmy Teppabut and Lekie of Dissaya Thai Massage and Spa on High Street.

That’s

Junior Netball

Motueka Bowling

1Riwaka Rockets LMS Diamonds Tahla / Ilonka

2Parklands Taniwha Brooklyn Koru Vianna Bull / Maddy Farrer

3UMO Eagles Tasman Sapphires Madeleine Jolly / Mihka Cancian-Taitua

1UMO Eagles LMS Diamonds Hannah Urquhart / Ruby James

2Tasman Sapphires Brooklyn Koru Rose Rainbow / Jess Perry

3Parklands Taniwha MSS Mystics Zahli Greenhough / Ciara Kristoffersen / Bella Rose Nelmes / Kaiah Wijohn

1 MSS Mystics Parklands Taniwha Tahla / Ilonka

2Tasman SapphiresRiwaka Rockets Vianna Bull / Maddy Farrer / Charlotte Bradley / Danika Applegate

3LMS Diamonds Brooklyn Koru Madeleine Jolly / Mihka Cancian-Taitua / Ciara Kristoffersen / Skyla Ruebe

1Riwaka Galaxy Parklands Whetu Hannah Urquhart / Ruby James / Ruby Maxwell / Sayla Riley

2Ngatimoti Ferns Tasman Jets Zahli Greenhough / Arabella Douglas / Ruby McKay / Skyla Ruebe

3MSS Soldiers Riwaka Shooting Stars Rose Rainbow / Jess Perry / Bella Rose Nelmes / Kaiah Wijohn

1Riwaka Galaxy Riwaka Shooting Stars Tahla / Ilonka / Arabella Douglas / Ruby McKay

2Parklands Whetu Ngatimoti Ferns Vianna Bull / Maddy Farrer

3MSS Soldiers Tasman Jets Madeleine Jolly / Mihka Cancian-Taitua / Charlotte Bradley / Danika Applegate

1Riwaka Galaxy MSS Soldiers Skyla Ruebe / Zahli Greenhough / Rose Rainbow / Jess Perry

2Ngatimoti Ferns Riwaka Shooting Stars Ruby Maxwell / Sayla Riley / Hannah Urquhart / Ruby James

3Parklands Whetu Tasman Jets Arabella Douglas / Ruby McKay/ Tahla / Ilonka

Year 7 & 8 and Senior Games

2 UMO Tuis Pakarana Pounamu Sophie Maxwell / Sanne Appleby

3 MHS Maunga Huia Mauri Trish Ross / Wini Kelly

4 Huia Mana Huia Ora Mel Kelly / Emma Graham

1 LMS Stars LMS Galaxy Tiana Knoef / Anneke Vlamming

2 MSS Steel UMO Titans Lani Richards / Kat Dixon

3 MHS Snr Social Rebel Raiders Michelle White / Abby Butler

4 ROG Royal Rogue Raiders Mel Kelly / Lou Betts

2 LMS Emeralds Rīwaka All Stars Char Bone / Gabby Scheib

3 Vikings MHS Ngā Whetū Rochelle Roberts / Molly Wilson

4 MHS 9 Rimu Huia Wairua Lou Betts / Marcela Blomfield

1 MSS Rockets Ngatimoti Diamonds Penny Hamilton / VIKINGS

2 Tasman Diamonds Rīwaka Hot Shots Hesper Tan / Kat Dixon

3 Renegade Raiders Huia Kaha Carly Graham / Aimee Seyb 4 Huia A ROG Blue Steph / Shinade Hamilton

Over the weekend of 12-14 August the Motueka Bowling Club hosted the Chin’s and Doddy 3-day invitation triples tournament with 16 teams taking part. These teams were made up of players from all over NZ and some local teams.

For the first two days the teams played 4 games of 12 ends and on Sunday they played 3 games of 12 ends. This was a round robin tournament and went down to the last game on Sunday before the

results could be determined.

The games were played in good spirit but with a serious side to them. After the games there was a lot of laughs to be had and a lot of new friendships formed.

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to the members of the Motueka Club for giving up their weekend to make this tournament happen, without these people getting behind such a big tournament we

wouldn’t be able to host it.

The winners:

1st Place - Charlie Edgarton, Ty Gurr and Keith Barrett

2nd Place – Jo Edwards, Brad Sinclair and Adam Milne

3rd Place – Paul Baken, John Parson and John Hanton

4th Place – Chris Anderson, John Orbell and Mary Orbell

5th Place – Chris Bullock, Alan Smaill and Linda Erasmus

Motueka Bridge

Results Monday, 15 August

Kina Handicap (session 3

NORTHSOUTH

1st Anne Cegarra/ Lorraine McArthur

55.18%

2nd Carolyn Gatenby/ Kathryn Brookes

53.39%

Handicap Results:

1st Anne Cegarra/ Lorraine McArthur 55.55%

2nd Clive Thomas/ Barry Simpson 53.08%

EAST-WEST

1st Ray Cannell/ Clare Loveland

64.17%

2nd Mary Hamilton/ Jana Bott 57.92%

Handicap Results:

1st Ray Cannell/ Clare Loveland 63.27%

2nd Mary Hamilton/ Jana Bott

56.26%

Tuesday 16 August Junior Kina Handicap (session 3)

1st Diana Furlong/ Elizabeth Bartlett 65%

2nd Maxine Carrington/Lois Cocks 62.5%

Handicap Results:

1st Diana Furlong/ Elizabeth Bartlett 68.7%

2nd Maxine Carrington/Lois Cocks 63.26%

Overall Kina Handicap placings played over 3 sessions:

Monday Winners: Faith Jackson/Linda Thurow

56.14% Runners up: Mary Hamilton/Jana Bott 55.95%

Tuesday Winners: Lorna Wilson/Maureen Anderson 60.03% Runners up: Heidi Mayer/Glenn Anderson 52.03%

The winners; Charlie Edgarton, Ty Gurr and Keith Barrett.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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

BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGED WORKERS TRUST

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

BETTER BREATHERS CLASS MOTUEKA is bck on!

Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Wharf Road, Mondays at 11.30am – 12.30pm. $5 per class. Contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 03 544 1562 or email asthma. nelson@xtra.co.nz

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

INDOOR BOWLS at Mapua Hall, the 3rd and last Fridays of the month. Bowls at 2pm followed by “bring a plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcomed. $3. Mapua Friendship club. Contact, Val 03 540 3685

INDOOR BOWLS Monday & Wednesday 1.153pm. All Welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Seniors Hub 10 Pah St.

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

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKINGGROUP www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Walks every Thursday - meet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Road for prompt 0900hrs departure except last Thursday of month – meeting 0930hrs RSA Mot. Information secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com

MOTUEKACOASTAL BUS service, operates on behalf of Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, leaves Motueka i-SITE at 9.30am to Tasman & Mapua, then Richmond CBD & the Aquatic Centre, returns 1pm. Return fare Motueka to Richmond CBD $10. Pre-booking essential via Motueka i-SITE 03 528 6543

MOTUEKACOUNTRY MUSICCLUB Municipal Band Hall Old Wharf Road Motueka, Sunday August 28th 1.30 - 4.30pm. Phone Chris 022 680 0988

social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Jana 528 4355

MOTUEKA SCOTTISHCOUNTRY DANCE CLUB meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm, Lower Moutere hall. Fun and social, supper after. Beginners and newbies welcome. For more info ph Fay 03 543 3650

MOTUEKA SENIORNET Keep up to date, safe and protected with technology and information revolution. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

MOTUEKA TRAMPINGCLUB Daywalk along Motueka Sandspit this Sunday 28th August. Members see your trip list for contact details. Not a member? www.motuekatrampingclub.org for details on how to join.

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

58 42 1 36 94 547 65 14

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS It’s cool to wear a uniform and belong to Motueka District Brass. Come along and try us out. Email motueka.brass@gmail. com or phone 021 022 33244

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd and 4th Thursday every month 12.303pm. Motueka Community House Docks Reserve. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Do you have a project that you need help with? Join Menzshed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at Menzshed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9am-12pm

MOTUEKANEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a

antiques

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

arborist

ALL T REE CARE

Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 or 027 494 8028

chimney sweep

CHI M NEY SWEEP

Booking, quote or query Phone Steve 021 081 01146

courses

RANGIORA

Reweti

wanted to buy

$$$ TOP PRICES $$$

All Tools, Shed Gear

Also Collectables or Vintage Items

Tools & Fishing gear

Old shipping items

Coins Watches Clocks Oil & Petrol Items

Large NZ Photographs

Coloured Glassware

Old Tobacco tins & signs. Plus much much more. Steve Lawson ph/txt 027 538 0020

public

www.motuekasundaymarket.co.nz

GARAGE SALE

death notices

CHALMERS Neil James

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

REDCROSSSHOP Shop open 10-2pm Mon-Fri. All welcome. Donations much appreciated.

RUMMIKUB Thursdays 1 - 4pm friendly group 50 plus includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Seniors Hub. Chris 021 251 4359 SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS - If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details.

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKING GROUP

TAI CHI SENIORS Beginners Adapted for health benefitsstrength - balance - forms. Lorraine 021 027 81695 li.cox@xtra. co.nz for info

dentures

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

funerals

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

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SNOW B OARD/SKI SERVICING Waxing, edge tuning, base repairs etc. Snowboard & Boot hire Ph Chris 027 569 8524

storage

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

TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA Toastmasters Motueka meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St, Motueka. 6.45pm start. Gain speaking confidence, friendly environment. More info, Ph Sierra 027 844 4765 or Peter 027 746 8311

WALK 4 HEALTH Wednesdays, 10am Mot Community Garden, 30-60 min at your own pace - any fitness level. Contact Well on Track 027 930 5310

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

trades

TASMAN BLASTING SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nzor email office@ tasmansodablasting. co.nz Ph. 022 528 8159

CASHPAIDFOR

OLD WRISTWATCHES SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY VINTAGE / QUALITY TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS

MARSDEN HOUSE FUNERAL DIRECTORS N.Z.I.F.H. www.marsdenhouse. co.nz

Notice to all Advertisers:

By placing your advertisement you agree with the terms and conditions of the Motueka Golden Bay Guardian Ltd. Namely, payment by the 20th of the following month, or in the event of non-payment, the recovery of any debt and its costs will be charged to the customer. This includes all costs and commissions paid to a debt recovery service. Should you require any further information please phone the

newspaper on 03 528 2088.

03 929 514 5

FRONT DESK CUSTOMER CARE ADMINISTRATOR

Bethany Park Holiday Park and Camp is looking for a Front Desk Customer Care Administrator to join our friendly team. This is a permanent full-time position and requires someone who is able to support the mission of gracious hospitality that Bethany Park is well known for. Job sharing will be considered for suitable applicants.

Duties include: Front desk guest services including responding to enquiries , reservations and bookings, finanical administration, team liaison, co-ordination alongside Camp Manager of casual and seasonal office staff and general office administrative duties.

You will have proven office administrative experience in a customer focused role, be confident with MS Office and Xero. Experience with Seekon booking system is an advantage but not necessary as full training will be provided.

The position description can be downloaded from www.bethanypark.co.nz or by contacting the office on 03 527 8014 or emailing lovetostay@bethanypark.co.nz

Your application should be emailed to Roger Armstrong , Camp Manager at roger@bethanypark.co.nz by Friday 9th September 2022.

03 527 8014 | Martin Farm rd, Kaiteriteri

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

12 Hours per week based in Motueka

We are looking for a fun, energetic team player who loves a bit of admin to join our team. 12 hours per week and flexibility on when you do these hours. Opportunity for these hours to increase in the new year. Suitable for a parent with school aged children.

The role will feature a variety of tasks to keep things interesting, accounts receivable/payable, marketing material, promotion to communities amongst others.

We are seeking someone with the following skills and attributes:

• High level of accuracy

• Computer skills Word, Excel, Google Drive

• Organisational skills and initiative

• Proven reliability

• Have flexibility

• Be of high integrity

• Excellent customer service skills

• Positive attitude and work ethic

Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

If this role sounds like you, please apply by emailing CV and cover letter to fiona@empowermenttrust.nz

Dispatch & Deliveries Coordinator

•To manage the effective scheduling of deliveries by ITM Delivery Vehicles

•To coordinate building materials for dispatch and collection.

•To work with the site inventory & logistics staff to ensure our products are delivered in full and on time

•To ensure maximum fleet utilisation & recovery of delivery charges

•To assign tasks to the Dispatch Administrator to complete and maintain dispatch records & systems

•To liaise with external transport agencies carting our orders as required

This Motueka store role is responsible for coordinating daily delivery of building materials to construction sites by our professional driver team. You will be an experienced dispatcher or have managed delivery services in a customer focused industry. You will ensure that deliveries run smoothly by coordinating with customers and providing precise logistics for drivers.

The successful applicant will need to be self-directed and enjoy finding solutions to fleet & delivery planning challenges. Daily interaction with our customers and ITM staff requires you to have strong communication skills including in person, by phone and email, to keep customers well informed and to gather relevant delivery instructions from them. This job will keep you on your feet and busy so your organisation and prioritisation skills will serve you well in this role.

As the dispatch office uses a number of computer based systems to plan, track and charge deliveries you will be confident with systems, and demonstrate a high degree of accuracy & detail in all your work. You may have knowledge of the Building Supply or Freight & Logistics sectors and a good knowledge of the Tasman Region would be an advantage.

You will be confident working safely around trucks & forklifts. You will also need to have a great work ethic that is based around productivity and a passion for improving customer satisfaction. Pre-employment health checks including a drug test is required. This is a full time role.

Apply in writing with a CV to Alistair Smart, manager@itmmotueka.co.nz or Phone 03 5287254. For company information: www.building-supplies.co.nz.

Applications close: Monday 29th August 2022.

Do you have Commercial Sewing experience?

Are you interested learning Commercial Sewing?

We need Sewing Machinists starting now, to sew Coppo Picking Buckets, Hothouse Covers and Sea Anchors

Full and Part time Work

Flexible Working Hours available

Contact me for further details and answers to your questions.

Margaret 03 528 7296 extn 3

margaret@coppins.co.nz

New World Motueka have the following vacancies available.

We are looking for people with a positive attitude and who would like to work within a rewarding and supportive environment.

Bakery Assistant Tuesday – Saturday 12.30pm – 9.00pm

Butchery Assistant Thursday – Saturday 7.00am – 3.30pm

Deli Seafood Assistant Tuesday – Saturday 12.30pm – 9.30pm

Night Fill Various days 7.30pm – 11.30pm

Application forms are available at the Customer Service desk.

Alternatively you can email directly to Motueka.HR@newworld-si.co.nz

Did you know that most people don’t disclose incidents of violence or family harm to police? This means they are disclosing to the people around them.

To make sure those people are heard and understood we have created 3 x two-hour workshops, aimed at anyone who would benefit from knowing how to delicately handle disclosures of family harm.

Tickets are available $100 covers 3 x two hour

biscuts while you learn!

Come along and learn how to make Motueka a safe place for people to disclose. If you have any questions, please contact the programme coordinator - Mikayla Cahill via email community@wsm.org.nz or phone 03 528 81 61 or visit our website www.wsm.org.nz

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NEWSLINE UPDATES

WEATHER EVENT AUGUST 2022 WHAT YOU MAY NEED TO KNOW

Clean-fill dumping

A clean-fill dump site is available at the corner of Main Road Stoke and Saxton Road east. It's accessible off Saxton Road at the old circus set-up location and is a free service. But note that this site is for soil and mud only.

Free dumping of flood-damaged household materials

We are allowing free tipping of flood-damaged material at our Resource Recovery Centres at Richmond, Mariri and Tākaka. Residents will need to complete a declaration form with their details and produce some form of identification like a driver’s licence or utility bill. They will have to sign that if their insurance pays out, they will pay for the tip fees then.

Contamination

With the clean-up well underway, the issue of contamination needs consideration. There’s a chance that the mud and debris on roads and around affected properties have been contaminated by raw sewage. In many sites around Tasman, the wastewater pumping stations were overwhelmed by the volumes of water passing through them causing them to overflow.

If you are involved in the clean-up, please ensure you wash your hands thoroughly, use hand sanitiser and wear a mask to prevent inhaling dust particles from any dry material.

While most of the surface water has subsided now, it’s still important to be aware of potential contamination from sewage after any spell of wet weather. All urban streams and waterways will be affected to some degree by all the other runoff that gets into the stormwater system. Everything from dog excreta to material from car brake linings washing off roads and even run off from farms. For your own safety please avoid having contact with any waterways, and refrain from harvesting things like watercress after sustained periods of wet weather.

Rāhui in place for entire region

Keeping yourself and your loved ones safe is an ongoing priority as we begin the recovery period from this weather event. Avoiding environmental health issues is one of the things to consider in the coming days, and as part of this, local iwi have issued the following which applies to the entire top of the South.

Te Tauihu iwi have placed a rāhui across the entire northern coastline of Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui, as floodwaters continue to pose significant disruptions across the rohe.

The rāhui, which took effect at noon on Saturday 20 August, covers the area from Te Parinui o Whiti (the White Bluffs) in the east, and west to Kahurangi Point, including Aorere and Tai Tapu. It covers all coastlines, river mouths, and floodwaters, and

prevents the gathering of seafood and kai in these areas as well as swimming and entering the water.

The rāhui was implemented by the Iwi Emergency Management Rōpū, which works as part of the Nelson Tasman Emergency Operations Centre, with the support of the eight mana whenua iwi of Te Tauihu. A rōpū of mana whenua iwi gathered at Tāhunanui for karakia to acknowledge the implementation of the rāhui.

Iwi Emergency Management Rōpū Tikanga Pou lead Barney Thomas said the rāhui would remain in place as long as te Taiao dictated.

“It has to be healthy and that could be some time off. It’s sad that we are here again, but that is Tāwhirimātea and what we must do as people of the land is work with that – work with what we are handed.”

Roading

Our contractors continue to work to restore damaged roads after the storm, however due to the number of slips, washouts and other damage, this is going to take a long time.

There will be a lot of heavy machinery out there so please take extra care on our roads, drive to the conditions, observe all temporary speed restrictions and don’t forget to give our traffic management teams a smile and a wave at road works sites. Are you looking for specific information such as road closures? Visit tasman.govt.nz/road-conditions for two interactive maps. The first one is a Council map which shows the road closures and conditions of all our local roads, and the second is a Waka Kotahi map showing the conditions and closures of the state highways.

Where to turn to for help

Nelson Tasman Civil Defence has set up an information centre where you can get help.

The Incident Information Centre at the Trafalgar Centre is open from 8.30 am – 6.30 pm until further notice and is the best place to go to talk to support agencies. There are insurance experts there to talk to or you can also call your insurance company directly. It’s a good idea to take as many photos of the damage as you can.

The Mayoral Relief Fund is open to any resident, ratepayer, business owner and non-profit organisation in the Tasman District that has suffered financial hardship because of the weather event. You may be eligible for additional support. Ministry of Social Development representatives are at the Trafalgar Centre daily, or you can call 0800 559 009 for further details.

If you have concerns about farm livestock or pets, please contact MPI (Ministry of Primary Industries) on 0800 00 83 33 or the SPCA on 03 547 7171. Most important is your own personal health and wellbeing. If you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed there is someone you can talk to confidentially, you can call or text 1737 for 24/7 for support.

KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION

A lot has happened in the Nelson Tasman region over the past week, and one question you may find yourself asking is where can I find the latest information?

We have three key channels that we keep up to date with information when we have a weather event or other emergency – our website, our Facebook page and Antenno. Visit our website, tasman.govt.nz. Follow our Facebook page, facebook.com/TasmanDistrictCouncil. Download the Antenno app from the app store on your mobile phone.

Antenno is a free and an easy way to get notifications straight to your phone about things affecting areas you are concerned about. You can save multiple areas such as your home, work and school.

Nelson City and Marlborough District Councils also use Antenno, so you can get notified about different areas across Te Tauihu (top of the South).

You can also use Antenno to send us a quick and easy report of any issues you spot around the District.

COUNCIL HUI

At Orange, meetings will take place in person and via Zoom. Public forum presenters can speak in person if they wear a mask, follow one-metre distancing, and attend one at a time. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link.

Joint Committee of Nelson City and Tasman District Councils

Monday 29 August, 9.30 am

Motueka Community Board

Tuesday 30 August, 4.00 pm

Submissions Hearing

Thursday 1 September, 9.30 am

Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit

Friday 2 September, 9.30 am

Community Grants Subcommittee

Tuesday 6 September, 9.30 am. No public forum.

Stafford Drive

FREE SYSTEM DESIGN

High award for local equestrian

Local equestrian and Motueka High School’s top all-round student in 2021, Josefin Lerbs, has been awarded a NZPCA (New Zealand Pony Club Association) Young Achiever Award at the national body’s AGM awards dinner in Queenstown.

The award recognises Josefin’s achievements both within Pony Club and in the wider community.

“I feel very proud to have earned this award and am very grateful to have been recognised and chosen to receive it. It means a lot to be recognised and I hope my story inspires others to do the same,” says Josefin.

Currently working in the UK’s Gloucestershire in a horse eventing yard, Josefin, originally from Germany, was brought up on a farm in the Motueka Valley and attended Motueka High School (MHS) for her secondary education.

“I was involved in a range of classes and extra-curricular activities such as sports and arts. I really enjoyed my time at MHS and learnt so much over the years and feel proud of being an MHS graduate.”

Josefin has represented the Marlborough-NelsonWest Coast area at the national Pony Club championships in dressage, show jumping and eventing, being the highest placed first time senior rider in the dressage, and winning the DC section at the eventing champs in Cromwell in 2021, and coming 6th overall in the A1 section at the eventing champs in Taranaki this year.

But it’s her actions off the horse that attract as much praise and she has been a valued member of the Waimea Pony Club (WPC) for the past 12 years.

“Josefin is always

cheerful and willing to help out at rallies and competitions. The other riders look up to her as a talented rider, but also as a role model in how to treat others at competitions, whether on your team or your competitors,” say the Waimea Pony Club.

Riders speak of their admiration of Josefin’s sportsmanship and appreciating the time she takes to pass on her knowledge of competing.

Coaches and parents enjoy her quiet, confident, sensible approach that enables her to gently guide, inspire, and build confidence in other riders, and say she is the type of rider that you dream of having in your club.

“I love being able to help out the younger riders at Pony Club or at competitions and love to see them improve and succeed while having so much fun with their ponies.”

Passionate about taking up leadership roles and giving back to community over the last few years Josefin has volunteered for the Ngatimoti Fire Brigade and chaired the Richmond Venturer Unit as well as being a captain and student leader at MHS.

Citing the Waimea Pony Club as being a “huge part” of her riding journey, Josefin says she has learnt a lot and made great friends that she loves being able to ride with.

“I am hugely grateful to all the coaches who have taught me over the years. Especially to Donna Steel who has been coaching me throughout my entire journey including giving me private tuition as I worked towards my certificates.”

“When I first started at WPC I remember looking up to all the senior riders and being inspired by them and I hope that I have been able to do the same.”

It’s clear Josefin has achieved that goal and some.

Josefin Lerbs is renowned for her exceptional horsemanship. Inset: Josefin and her mum, Carolin who inspires Josefin with her dedication and passion for horses.