The Guardian - 24 February 2021

Police Report

Hi all,

Great to be getting some good summer weather. With the hotter weather we often leave windows open at night for some cooler air and sometimes dishonest people like to investigate those open windows.

This can happen day or night, so make sure any open windows have security latches on them. They are relatively inexpensive and can fit wooden or aluminium windows, and are sold at local hardware stores.

There have been four burglaries in the last week and most of those premises weren’t properly secured.

In good news, one burglar has been caught and arrested. He was seen acting suspiciously at several properties in the Motueka Valley between the Alexander Bluff Bridge and Woodmans Corner - make sure you aren’t the next victim.

Finally, a pat on the back for Motueka drivers - I went out and checked 250 cars on High Street last week and only one person was using a cellphone. Well done to 249 of you!

Keep safe out there!

Grant Heney

Ruby Coast Arts Trail this weekend

This weekend sees the return of the muchloved Ruby Coast Arts Trail Open Studios. The public are invited by various artists to head along and sample their creativity and professionalism on the beautiful Ruby Coast scenic drive and environs.

On Saturday, 27

and Sunday, 28 from 10am – 4pm you’ll find artists tucked away in charming garden galleries and working studios, some of which are usually only open by appointment.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet the artists and see the wide range of medium explored by this group,

including oil and watercolour painting, silk screen printing, thrown and hand-built ceramics, fused glass art, weaving, sculpture and exquisite woodwork.

It’s a trail worthy of making time for a gallery tour, a visit to the coast, cafes and other local attractions.

Look out for the green signage displayed outside the venues to help you locate the artists, as you follow the trail map.

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Trail maps can be downloaded from www.rubycoastarts. co.nz or pick one up at the Nelson i-site,

Motueka i-site, Jester House café in Tasman, the Tasman General Store, the Mapua Hall, Mapua Library or from any of the participating artist’s studios. Further details about the event can be found on the group’s Facebook page. www.facebook.com/ RubyCoastArts

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Peter Copp at work in his gallery, Clayridge House, on Pine Hill Road in Ruby Bay.

Coeliac kids club established locally

For most kids a birthday invitation conjures up thoughts of games, presents and party food, but for Marahau’s 9-year-old Evie Hendry an invite can induce anxiety.

It was five years ago when the youngster was diagnosed coeliac, following her mum, Jocelyn’s diagnosis.

“We have both been doing well and live a strict gluten-free diet, it’s great that we can support each other,” says Jocelyn.

Coeliac disease is a condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten. This damages your gut (small intestine) so you are unable to take in nutrients and the disease can cause a range of symptoms, including diarrhoea, abdominal pain and bloating.

As young Evie grows, so too do her challenges with being coeliac, and while she has never been ‘glutened’ she has begun to suffer from anxiety,

particularly when eating out.

Navigating sleep overs, birthday parties, school lunches, school camp and social gatherings with food can be worrying for kids when they have to strictly avoid eating gluten containing foods.

“They have to be able to read complicated food labels, and often put their trust in others to ensure their food is safe to eat,’ says Jocelyn.

This prompted Jocelyn to put her hand up to volunteer for Coeliac NZ and has resulted in her establishing a kids club for our region.

“I believe Evie being able to meet up and socialise and chat with other kids like her will do them all the world of good.”

The Nelson Tasman Coeliac NZ Kids Club spearheaded by Jocelyn plans to arrange fun catch-ups and activities throughout the year for the kids while also providing useful information

and support to the families and children.

There are currently five identified children who have registered through Coeliac NZ as members but Jocelyn says there are likely other children in our community who are coeliac and she’d “love to let them know about the Club and the support being offered”.

You’re not required to be a member of Coeliac NZ to join, and anyone interested can contact Jocelyn direct by emailing nelsonkids@coeliac.org.nz or phoning 027 902 9414.

The local Club’s first catch-up is planned for this Saturday, 27 February at Tahunanui Kids Playground, near the big whale, at 12pm. BYO Gluten free picnic. There will be Goodie Bags for the kids to take home thanks to donations from some of our local GF food producers including Appleby Ice-creams, Pete’s Lemonade and Proper Crisps.

Mother and daughter, Jocelyn and Evie Hendry are both coeliacs and now Jocelyn has established a local club to offer support to others. For further information on Coeliac disease please visit www.coeliac.org.nz

Castle Trust’s Kathryn Alborough and Glyn Lewis-Jones (pictured above) were recently awarded the Financial Advice NZ Trusted Advisor mark, demonstrating their commitment to qualifications and training at a higher level than that required by NZ law and code.

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The Lady Sings the Blues

Scottish born folk blues jazz singer songwriter and producer Isabella (Izzy)

Miller Bell Aka Ma Bell is returning to Tasman with her latest body of work - a 12 track concept album entitled Madame Tragédie offering a superb collection of original composition folk blues & jazz classics.

The album represents the best of Izzy’s personal contribution to The Christchurch Pop-up Concert Series, a grass roots post EQ art & music project that has been touring Canterbury and parts of the South since 2011 supported by Creative Communities Grants.

Heralded as one of NZ’s most musical Scottish imports (NZMM July 2003)

this sassy vintage Glaswegian blues artist is the real deal, a story-teller following in the footprints left by the great women of the blues.

From Europe to Sydney in 1981 and on to New Zealand in ’87 this well-travelled

Scot has performed on a variety of platforms, from the streets, schools and prisons to national and international major events and festivals.

Izzy is no stranger to the Nelson Tasman area, a regular performer at Mapua in the early ‘90’s and she left a lasting impression with a fabulous sell out show as part the 2013 Nelson Arts Festival, returning in 2017 with her Le Cabaret De La Vie show.

On stage for this up-close intimate evening will be two of the South’s finest jazz blues players including John Bevin on piano/ vocals and Mike Kime on upright bass with special guest appearances from local artists involved in the 10-year project which winds up this year.

Join Madame Tragédie & Accomplices for one of the final two New Zealand shows of The Album Tour, at The Chanel Arts Centre in Motueka which promises a night of fine acoustic sounds.

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Christina Ashby Motueka “Yes,

I am. Because the more people who have it, the safer we’ll be.”

Damian Rowe Invercargill “Yeah,

I have no issue with vaccinations, so why not protect myself.”

Jane Cumming Motueka “Yes, absolutely.”

Isabella (Izzy) Miller Bell Aka Ma Bell is set to perform at The Chanel Arts Centre next Saturday. Madame Tragédie and Accomplices. The Chanel Arts Centre, Motueka, Saturday, 6 March 7.30pm. Tickets $20 via www.millerbellmusic.com, door sales – cash only.

Convicted fraudster sells cars locally

Anthony Hendon played a lead role in a 2013 scam where advertisers in genuine publications were approached to place similar advertisements in publications to be printed by Anthony.

To encourage purchase, the magazines were titled in a way that suggested support of worthwhile causes such as road safety, parenting or family support. Anthony grossly misrepresented the number of magazines to be printed and failed to circulate those magazines as promised.

Anthony attempted to obtain more than $1 million under the scam between October 2009 and October 2012 and did successfully obtain funds in excess of $750,000.

The magazines the victims were conned into buying advertisements in had titles suggesting worthy causes such as “Road Awareness”, “Safer Children”, “National

legitimate magazines.

He was also involved in a Motueka takeaway business.

Anthony received four years imprisonment for reproducing documents with intent to cause loss - charges resulting from a major joint investigation with OFCANZ, the Commerce Commission, New Zealand Customs and Inland Revenue, led by the SFO.

Crown Prosecutor of the fraud case Grant Burston had also said Anthony’s only work was to be a parasite, targeting victims who could not afford the loss, or exhausted their advertising budgets for no gain.

Anthony’s whole life was built around targeting 884 individuals, some of them repeatedly.

Richmond woman Anna Bawi recently made the mistake of purchasing a car from Anthony who is believed to be locally based and who she

registered, it subsequently failed an AA check.

“I admit I had no knowledge of cars,” says Anna.

Wanting to be independent, Anna, a solo mum, went to buy the car on her own looking for something reliable and suitable for her and her son.

On top of the $4000 paid for the car, she’s now had to find hundreds of extra dollars to get the car registered and make it roadworthy.

“I thought that because he said he was a registered car dealer I could trust him,” says Anna.

“The brakes were faulty, the motor had leaks and tape had been placed over the engine light to hide the fact that it was constantly on.”

Convicted fraudster Anthony Hendon, advertises cars on Facebook and sells them from Motueka and Takaka, he was contacted but

if the case ever made it to the small claim’s tribunal.

Anna worked at Countdown, she would often work 50-hour weeks to be

expenses.

Initially Anthony said he would swap the faulty car for another one for her when she approached him about the prob

heard nothing further from him. Chasing him up to finalise the agreement, he reneged on the offer stating Anna would need to pay him

on Facebook’s Marketplace and says that she would advise people to play it safe and go through a qualified car dealership, even if the seller says they are a registered

Richmond woman Anna Bawi recently made the mistake of purchasing a car from Anthony Hendon.

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Booklovers Notebooks@Motueka Library

22 Feb – 31 March

Choose and decorate your own artsy notebook and list the books you read, note any interesting thoughts or quotes, create a ‘wish list” of titles you would like to read and more! For all ages.

Email a photo of your creation to Janine.gillions@tasman.govt.nz

Scrabble@Motueka Library

Every Wednesday, 1.30-4pm

Do you enjoy this word game? Bring a friend or meet new people.

DR Seuss’s Birthday@Motueka Library

2 March

Pick up your Take & make Notebook with a DR Seuss theme Choose DR Seuss books on the Pop Up display. Find unusual creatures, playful rhymes and nonsense words in these stories.

Babbling Books@ Motueka Library

Thursday 4 March, 1-2pm

Share books and meet new people at Motueka Library’s Book group.

World Book Day@Motueka Library

Thursday 4 March

Look out for “Staff picks” on our Pop Up display & List your favourite books as we celebrate “Reading, books and Libraries”

Chess, Yahtzee and Upwords at Motueka Library

Thursdays, 2pm-4pm

If you enjoy these board games, bring a friend and have a great game at the library.

Garden Gurus@Motueka Library

Monday 8 March, 11am-12.30pm

Topic is: Autumn gardening, plant, bulb and seed swap

Plugging our measles vaccination gap

if they had the MMR vaccine to come in, just in case.

“We would rather have people get it than miss out,” says Jill.

others. Covid-19, on the other hand, will only be spread to an average of two people.

Nelson Marlborough Health is ramping up efforts to find young people in the region who may have missed out on the measles vaccine.

According to the health board’s data there are 8500 people between the ages of 15 and 30 across the Top of the South, however it’s not clear how many of them are still needing to get vaccinated for the disease.

“There are many people in that age group that missed out on those childhood vaccinations for a whole lot of different reasons,” says associate director of nursing, Jill Clendon.

“They have slipped through the gaps.”

So, the health board is instead advocating anyone in that age group who is unsure

“If you don’t know, it’s best to get immunised. It’s safe to have an extra dose of the vaccine.”

The vaccine is free and protects and measles, mumps and rubella. Last year, 2000 Kiwis got sick from measles and 700 of them needed to be hospitalised.

The symptoms of measles start with little white spots in the mouth which develops into respiratory illness. But the consequences can be serious as it can cause swilling on the brain and other conditions that can be fatal.

“We are targeting everybody,” says Jill.

She says that measles is highly contagious. If you have one person that catches the disease they will likely spread it to 12-18

Jill says we need 95 percent of people to be immune to reach ‘community immunity’, sometimes known as ‘herd immunity’ and help stop future outbreaks.

“It’s a challenge. It’s really hard to engage people in this age group. Getting them in the doors is really tough. But the vaccine is free and easy and is going to be protecting not only yourself but your mates.”

It is available at GP clinics, at pharmacies, schools and at pop up clinics around the region.

Health staff will also be going into some businesses to administer the vaccine.

For more information head to https:// www.nmdhb.govt.nz/ public-health-service/health-and-wellbeing/infectious-disease-control/mmr/

New Board Chair for NMIT

Te Pukenga Council has appointed Tracy Johnston to the Chair role on the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) Board.

Tracy was invited to step up to the Chair role, having served as Deputy Chair since 1 April 2020 when NMIT became a subsidiary of the newly formed Te Pukenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

“Tracy’s background in offshore tourism, viticulture, governance and business leadership provides the NMIT Board with excellent, wellrounded leadership,” says Murray Strong, Te Pukenga Council Chair. “It is important that we maintain the current momentum to transform the sector for learners, and having Tracy step up to the Chair role will help keep NMIT on track.”

Tracy is a Marlborough-based businesswoman and independent director and consultant. She is a qualified marketer and organisation leader with more than 25 years of experience working in the tourism sector.

Born in Marlborough, Tracy worked overseas for Tourism New Zealand, before returning to the region in 2007, with her husband Kevin. She spent eight years as General Manager of Destination Marlborough proudly promoting the region as a visitor destination.

Tracy and Kevin own

Dayvinleigh Vineyard, in the Wairau Valley, where they grow award-winning Pinot Noir grapes.

As well as consulting and serving on the Board of NMIT and EIT, Tracy is Deputy Chair of Wine Marlborough Limited and Deputy Chair of the FENZ Marlborough Local Advisory Committee.

Tracy is a member of the Institute of Directors and Economic Development New Zealand.

“I welcome the opportunity to lead NMIT through the next two years as the transformation of a national vocational education system is rolled out,” says Tracy. “My priority will be to ensure that NMIT is resourced and positioned to effectively partner with iwi and collaborate with employers across the Top of the South to deliver quality education outcomes that support the economic prosperity of the Nelson, Tasman Marlborough regions.”

Tracy takes the reins from Daryl Wehner, who has served on the NMIT Board in Chair and Member roles for nearly 12 years; and since 1 April as the first Chair of NMIT as a subsidiary of Te Pukenga.

“The Council thanks Daryl for his work with NMIT,” says Murray. “The first year of a new joined up system has been a good challenge. Daryl’s leadership has been greatly appreciated.”

Outgoing NMIT chair Daryl Wehner with incoming chair Tracy Johnston.

Motueka Netball Centre’s summer league competition on a Wednesday evening.

Left: Lou Betts and Char Bone.

Right: Maya Mosimann and Teresa Rzoska.

Left: Treena Shee and Sheree Gregge.

Right: Stephanie Christoffersen and Becs Greaney.

Sarah Bailey, Jenni Payne, Emma and Ben Mister, Marcela Blomfield.

Go By Bike Day rewards cyclists with breakie

Margriet and Sammy Maarsingh (pictured left) following their free breakfast courtesy of the Tasman District Council’s ‘Go By Bike Day’ on Wednesday, 10 February.

The pair gratefully received a free bike bell as a spot prize, which was ideal as Sammy had ‘demolished’ their one as a baby.

The free breakfasts were available for all cyclists from 7.30am – 9am to encourage commuters to ditch the cars and buses and cycle to work or school.

Motueka Community Bus – Let’s make it happen!

There’s an opportunity to have a Motueka Community Bus and volunteer drivers are currently being sought.

Following the Community Transport Survey last June the Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust (NTCTT) is now setting up a Coastal Corridor Bus Service - a minibus link between Motueka and Richmond, via Tasman and Mapua.

NTCTT aims to create sustainable transport options for Tasman communities. The NTCTT runs the Wakefield Community Bus and helped to set up and run the Mapua Willing Wheels voluntary drivers’ service.

The NTCTT is currently investigating various options for funding avenues to purchase or lease a mini-bus and will also be looking for local volunteer drivers (no special licence

required). It is hoped that the Motueka Community Bus will run a few times a week.

Please contact the Service Co-ordinator, Rachel Mason, if you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver, registering interest to book onto the bus or in joining our support group.

The days and times of the bus runs will depend on what volunteers can commit to regularly and the fares are yet to be agreed but as the NTCTT want to encourage use of the bus they will keep them as low as possible.

Email: coastalcorridorts@gmail.com / Tel: 022 6822 373

back in my home country and it just seems to make sense since it’s such a simple thing to do for the environment and a bit of basic fitness.

And I guess I probably do save a bit of money by using my bike whenever I can instead of my car,” says Margriet.

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Moutere Hop ready to roll this weekend

The Moutere Hills Community Centre’s fields will be full of some of the region’s most impressive cars, from classics to hot rods and custom builds and everything in between for this weekend’s Moutere Hop.

On Friday evening the event kicks off with a drive through Motueka and Mapua (see above map). The drive will commence from The Moutere Hills Community Centre at 6pm, and will be followed by a movie around 9pm. Be prepared to witness one of the best car chases on the big screen.

Saturday will be packed full of entertainment and compe-

titions, complete with live music and prizegivings.

An opportunity also exists to visit the Nelson Classic Car Museum from the Hop with a shuttle service operating and the Museum offering a two-for-one deal for Hop visitors. The Vintage

Pageant is sure to attract all manner of fashionistas while the Suncity Rockers will tear up a dance floor with their Rock ‘n Roll demonstration.

Meanwhile one lucky child will take in the sights from above, with the colouring competition winner and their parent/

guardian taking to the skies in a helicopter.

Onsite camping is available, with an area next to the Centre secured, enabling campers to fully enjoy the two live bands scheduled for Saturday night.

To find out more please visit www.mouterehop.com

Moutere Hop organisers Graeme Walker, Mark Cessford, Miles Drewery, Shane Kemp and Scott Sutherland.

Raise your paws to help raise the next generation of NZ Guide Dogs

Are you one of New Zealand’s next group of puppy loving volunteers?

Put your best paw forward! The search is on to find this year’s pack of puppy loving volunteers to hit the streets and collect money for the Blind Low Vision NZ (formerly Blind Foundation) Red Puppy Appeal street collection.

On Friday 26 and Saturday 27 March, the collection will raise funds to train and care for a new generation of much needed guide dogs.

Every day, an average of six people turn to Blind Low Vision NZ for support with their sight loss. Guide dogs help people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision retain their independence and move through life safely and confidently.

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Guide Dogs breeds and trains about 100 puppies each year, and it takes nearly two years, and more than $50,000 to raise and train just one guide dog.

Blind Low Vision NZ runs the country’s only guide dog breeding and training facility that is 100% funded through the generosity and support of Kiwis.

“As Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs is not government funded

we are extremely grateful to everyone who supports our Red Puppy Appeal.

Guide dogs play a life-changing role for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision, and I want to also acknowledge all the volunteers who help us train guide dogs for people who really need them,” says Blind Low Vision NZ Chief Executive, John Mulka.

With a street collection goal of $300,000 this year, Blind Low Vision NZ needs 2000 volunteer collectors to join the pack.

Wellingtonian, Bill Wilson, has been a long-time volunteer for the Red Puppy Appeal after seeing how the charity impacted his mother’s life.

“My mother was blind and Blind Low Vision NZ gave her a lot of support and it’s what motivates me to volunteer and help others in a similar position.”

His time volunteering has seen him step up to be the Wellington Area Coordinator.

Alongside Bill, Tauranga local Luci Carter knows firsthand, how vital the collection is for the future of guide dogs. She’s raised 15 guide dog puppies in her 21 years as a volunteer puppy raiser.

“I got involved with Red Puppy Appeal because of the dogs and also because I just wanted to be useful and it’s such a good cause.

“Each dog plays such an important role in people’s lives and that’s reflected in the hard work that goes into making sure the dogs are up to it.”

You’ll see Luci collecting in Tauranga during the appeal and she is encouraging of others to join her, “it’s a great way to get out of the house to do something a bit different”.

Highly valued for the positive and liberating change they bring to a person’s life, guide dogs perform an essential role in the life of a blind, deafblind or low vision person.

Tasked with making what could potentially be life or death decisions on behalf of their person, guide dogs have to learn incredibly challenging and sophisticated skills.

Please join them for a couple of hours to help support the next generation of guide dogs, register online today at redpuppy.org.nz or call 0800 787 743 (0800 PUPPIES).

Blind Low Vision NZ is appealing for street collectors for this year’s appeal on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 March.

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Free service for new fathers aims to prevent future family harm

A new, free service is being offered to help current and soon-to-be dads learn about all that comes with fatherhood in an effort to build resilience and reduce family harm over the long term.

From early March, SVS – Living Safe’s family violence specialists will lead a New Dads Group and cover topics such as how to create balance, how to be a healthy role model, relationship adjustment with the other parent, the mental health of dads and partners, playing with your new child, and dealing with stress while staying safe.

Funded as part of a five-year programme by the Ministry of Social Development called Whanau Resilience that started last year, SVS – Living Safe was tasked with identifying gaps in the sector that new funding could support. Months of engagement last year with service providers and current and past clients through-

out Nelson Tasman resulted in one issue consistently rising to the top, says General Manager Dee Cresswell.

“The demands of parenting and the challenges and adjustment of being a new parent or a new step-parent are creating a difficult environment for some whanau,” says Dee. “Following the feedback we received on ways to prevent family harm before it takes hold, we decided to build a group for dads who are parenting kids from 0-2 years to teach them fundamental parenting skills.”

The first group will be in Nelson and is offered free of charge. It will take place weekly for 10 weeks.

“Talking openly with other new fathers, people who are in the same situation you are in and in a dedicated support group, has been proven to reduce the isolation some feel as they become dads for the first time and find their lives totally upended,” says Dee. “They can talk openly about the changes and what is stressing them out with others who get it.”

She adds, “We received some interesting feedback in our conversations with some of our former and current youth clients who said that if their parents had more skills and understanding there would be fewer clashes and less tension at home. What we teach dads in those first few months can really last a lifetime.”

The course is open to any person fulfilling a new father role, including birth fathers step-fathers foster fathers non-biological fathers uncles or grandfathers carers

“Being a dad is a practice rather than a biological function,” says Dee. “Anyone in a father-like role is welcome to get in touch with us.”

SVS – Living Safe is partnering with Perinatal Support to identify potential clients. In addition, SVS – Living Safe has plans to use more unconventional resources to engage earlier with families before problems arise.

“We are planning to hire a community engagement expert who could go out to workplaces and sports clubs, for example, to educate more people about how to spot signs of potential family harm,” says Dee. “If we can do more work outside the whanau to get someone in distress the help they need earlier in the process, we don’t have to rely so much on people within the family putting their hands up for help after the situation has worsened, which can be a challenge.”

SVS – Living Safe is aiming to keep in touch with the new dads who finish the course as well.

“We can offer a number of useful interventions for dads and whanau who are feel-

ing stressed out and in need of support,” says Dee. “Best practice and the latest research tells us that if we can involve clients with us for a longer time, we have a better chance of instilling long-lasting change. Sometimes struggling fathers discover they are struggling because they have other life issues that require attention.”

She says some parental clients they talked with said they felt a need to address personal issues, including deep trauma, as a way to move on and become a better parent to their own child.

“If they knew then what they know now, they would have been more prepared to deal with the stresses around parenthood and they would have dealt with their kids differently, possibly preventing some of those difficult family harm situations.

“We aren’t going to eradicate family harm overnight, but we are making strides toward it by starting earlier to help people cope with significant life changes. For some, a 10-week parenting course won’t be enough, and we know that. But at least we now have the government support and funding to fill this gap to help us keep chipping away at the problem using as many tools as possible.”

For more information, interested new dads should contact SVS – Living Safe by phone on 03

or 027

Congratulations to our Head Students for 2021, Milan Chapman and Quinne Weber.

General Manager Dee Cresswell is encouraging any current or soon-to-be dads or anybody fulfilling a new father’s role to sign up for their 10-week parenting course.

All the best for a great event. And thanks for all volunteers who make

Connecting our community

We have an incredible reputation for being one of the greatest food-growing regions in New Zealand. Motueka Kaifest is an opportunity for our community as a whole to come together and celebrate our food, harvest and the diverse cultures of our unique area.

This year the Motueka Kai Fest will be held at a spacious new location; the Goodman Reserve next to the Recreation Centre on Old Wharf Rd in Motueka. The annual Motueka Kaifest is happening this Sunday 28th February 2021 from 10.30am, you won’t want to miss it.

Kai Fest Charitable Trust and event organisers aim to renew awareness of this special part of Motueka life each year. Celebrating it through community gathering, the welcoming of visitors, fun, sharing of cultures, sampling and learning.

A new and larger location will now allow the festival

to grow and blossom into an iconic annual event for the Top of the South region. Goodman Reserve also sits opposite the Community Gardens which ties in well with the food resilience aspect of Motueka Kai Fest.

You’ll discover plenty to do at this year’s event including; two entertainment stages, lashings of fresh kai with local and international flavours, a bar serving locally sourced alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, live bands, performances from a variety of entertainers, games, workshops, educational initiatives and a cook off competition! It’s going to be a fabulous day.

Food and produce stalls

Motueka Kai Fest celebrates our region, its environment and abundance of food. Kai Fest 2021 puts a strong emphasis on locally sourced produce. Organisers aim to create public awareness of the great things local people do to contribute in making our region more unique and resilient. Come and savour the flavours of our fabulous region!

“Hands on Food” presentations will help you to upgrade your practical food resilience skills – you’ll be able to watch and learn with practical food demonstrations. Next door there’s a beautiful Moroccan workshop tent, where some of our local food experts will present a series of interesting workshops throughout the day.

You will find well 100 stalls dedicated to food and drink, showcasing flavours from all across the world while making the most of our local ingredients.

For a taste of the gourmet delights on offer, check out the list of stall holders on the Motueka Kaifest website motuekakaifest.nz/whats-on/food-produce-stalls

Workshops and games

Food Resilience are the main themes of educational activities at Kai Fest this year. There are lots of unique, colourful initiatives to share that will make our area a more sustainable and enjoyable place.

Discover displays around the festival showcasing projects to create a resilient and safe future in our region and connect with people who are actively involved in creating a better future. It’s a great opportunity to have a chat and find out what they are doing.

Our young people will share their creative passion, skills, and talents. Firebird Circus will be out and about showcasing their circus skills all day and inviting you to play with them, a food quiz and scavenger hunt will entertain kids of all ages as will the giant games.

Students from the Motueka Steiner School, MOTEC and Appleby schools have been working on some amazing displays to share with you at their stalls. These displays show us what these young people are doing to help support our environment and care for the planet.

If you feel like a little break to enjoy your kai and have a chat you’ll find our Relax and Kai area perfect. Here you will also find the healing space to get a massage!

Visit the Workshop Tent, where local food experts will present a series of interesting workshops throughout the day.

Entertainment

This year organisers have arranged a special treat for Motueka Kaifest. Knights of the Dub Table are travelling from overseas (across Cook Strait) to perform their own unique sound for excited festival goers. Knights of the Dub Table combine elements of reggae, drum‘n’bass, hip-hop and rock into their own fusion of dub flavoured music with powerful high-energy performances that

leave the crowds wanting more. Don’t miss their distinct performance on the Main Stage from 3pm – 4.30pm.

Music starts on the main stage from 12 noon. The lineup also includes local acts Dust & Gold, Sun City Soul and Ricochet.

Entertainment on the family stage begins at 11am with the official opening ceremony and our resident kapa haka group taking the stage. Locals are well aware of how uplifting and entertaining our RSE workers are, their Island flavour always brings a smile to many faces. The Birdhurst Island Band and later on the Vanuatu String Band will delight the audience with their melodic voices, sweet beats and distinctive style.

For more details head online to www.motuekakaifest. nz/whats-on/

Younger festival goers will be looking forward to the Tobias Magic Show and of course the incredibly popular Kath Bee performing on the Family stage. Other acts include the much loved Twisty Twinz, Firebird Circus, Dance Motueka, Nelson Sambassadors, EJ Zumba, Miah & Co, Muted and DJ Paul Taxi.

The Cook off Competition is happening again and is sure to be a source of great entertainment. This particular event is must-see entertainment, the contestants are a group of well-known local identities.

Talented children’s entertainer and singer/songwriter Kath Bee will be performing on the ‘Family stage’ from 12.40 pm - 1.30pm

Tobias will delight younger festival goers with his engaging magic show, you’ll find him on the ‘Family Stage’ from 12 noon until 12.40pm

How to get there

There will be plenty of parking available however, do make the most of the central location and consider biking or walking to the festival. For those living in central Motueka it’s an easy walk via Thorp Bush track. Residents in Motueka South may wish to take advantage of the picturesque tracks that lead through the estuary to Old Wharf Road.

Cook Off Competition

Local Judge - Steve Richards from Jester House!

1 pm - 2 pm Cooking mastery with 10x mystery local seasonal ingredients!

Zero waste event

Waste No More is excited to help run the Motueka Kai Fest as a Zero waste event. They are committed to divert 85% of any waste away from landfill and we need everyone’s help to achieve this!

To reduce the waste amount further, we will be using reusable serving ware which will be washed on site at our ‘Wash against Waste’ trailer. Everybody is strongly encouraged to bring their own cups and plates.

Waste No More will once again be on hand to help make Kaifest a zero waste event.

If you are looking for more information and updates about Motueka Kaifest then head to their motuekakaifest.nz and check out their social media facebook.com/ motueka.kai.fest instagram.com/motueka.kai.fest/

A word of thanks

Motueka KaiFest and community are grateful for the businesses and organisations that support and make the Motueka Kai Fest possible!

Gold Sponsors: Birdhurst, Golden Bay Fruit

Silver Sponsors: Mitre 10 Motueka, New World Motueka, Talleys, Flexitenz

Bronze Sponsors:

Top 10 Holiday Park Motueka, Complete Water Solutions, GK Events Hire, Greg and Kirsten Jones.com, Hire Stage, Penati Crackers, Image Creators

Organisations:

The Rata Foundation, The Lion Foundation, Wakatu Incorporation, Tasman District Council, NRAIT, Nelson Building Society (NBS)

Motueka Kaifest will be held at the Goodman Reserve next to the Recreation Centre on Old Wharf Rd this Sunday, 28 February 2021 from 10 am. Entry costs just $2. Motueka Kaifest is one of our town’s signature events, it’s a fabulous day out and an event you won’t want to miss. See you there!

Workshop Timetable

Fastest females home-grown in Motueka

It’s widely believed the current group of 400m female runners is the strongest the country has ever seen, and two Motueka women Izzy Neal and Camryn Smart are ranked first and second respectively.

“To be one of these women being considered like this is pretty cool, it’s awesome,” says Izzy.

At Hamilton’s Porritt Classic on Saturday, 13 February, Izzy, who’ll turn 20-yearsold in May, recorded a new personal best (PB) time in the 400m of 54.61 elevating her to the number one ranking for 2021. The Classic is one of a series of summer track and field events held around the country.

“Training was going really well and I was running PB’s across a

range of distances so I went in there definitely hoping to get a PB,” says Izzy. “The conditions were perfect so I was definitely optimistic but to actually pull it off was a nice surprise.”

Based in Auckland, Izzy is currently in her second year of Sport and Exercise Science at AUT and with last year’s Covid disruptions she found herself back in Motueka regularly, handy given she is still coached by local, Tony Aikenhead.

Camryn opted to race in Wellington over the weekend instead of the Hamilton option, while Izzy is taking a breather before they’ll both be off to compete at the Jennian Homes Track and Field Championships in Hastings from 5 – 7 March.

Roasting in Mapua

Runners and walkers seize event opportunities

With twelve visiting teams and four from home, it was a full green at Mapua Bowling Club on Monday, 15 February for their open triples tournament. Covid level 2 protocols applied but it didn’t stop the fun and quality of bowling. This is a very popu-

lar annual tournament sponsored by the Car Company but it’s not just the lure of the bowls that attracts players; the spit roast is very much an added incentive.

The pork and crackling enhanced by an abundance of veggies was served at lunch time and enjoyed by

everyone, as evidenced by the empty plates.

Play continued with full stomachs and at the end of the day, after four games in total, the winning teams were all visitors.

First Place: Val Smith, Kristine Greaney and Dianne Potts from United.

Above: First place getters Val Smith, Dianne Potts and Kristine Greaney with a Car Company representative (2nd from left).

Left:

The 2021 Summer Running Programme is proving very popular with Nelson/ Tasman runners and walkers.

of March.

Second Place: Doug Hayward, Graeme Davey and Nick Fritz from Riwaka.

Third Place: Kath Newth, Lynden Penketh and Mike Carter from Stoke.

The members of Mapua Bowling Club are very grateful for all the support and sponsorship at this event.

Not only did 130 people enjoy the New Year’s Day 10km and the Wakefield Summer Roaster, but also the two races so far in the Waimea Harriers Eddyline 5km Series, which have had over 70 enthusiastic participants.

It has been pleasing to see many new runners and walkers taking up the challenge of this series that continues through until the end

Many runners and walkers from our region took part in the Buller Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km Fun Runs held at Westport on February 13, with several taking out high placings in their respective event and age group.

Tania Gardner turned out a most impressive performance winning the Women’s Half Marathon Walk in 2.27.34 hours. Clinton Manderson was equally as impressive, coming home 2nd overall in the Full Marathon in 2.48.51hrs. Other athletes to receive performance prizes were

Andrew Barker, 3rd 60+yrs male in the Full Marathon. In the Half Marathon, Yvonne West, 1st 65+yrs female, Gillian Thornton, 3rd 55+yrs female, Barry Dewar, 1st 70+yrs male and Alan West, 3rd Male overall and 1st 70+yrs male walker.

There continue to be many events for adults and children to get out and enjoy, details of which can be found on either Waimea Harriers or Athletic Nelson’s web sites, so come along while the weather is so favourable!

Izzy Neal at the Christchurch ITM Track and Field meet’s 4x400m relay.

Roast pork being carved up for the players’ lunch.

Tania Gardner on her way to winning the Women’s Half Marathon Walk.

Motueka Ladies Golf

14 ladies played a Stableford. Helen Dryden 37. Anne Lawerence 36. Sandra Ilton 35. Jenny Van Heerden 34. Closest to pin Penny Vincent. 2s Jenny Van Heerden.

This was 18 hole players. 9 hole players also had 14 starters and played a Stableford. A grade Helen James 17. Gaye Milnes 16. B grade. Diane Enoka 18. Dotti Holgarth 16. Lynne Bixley 15.

NBS Motueka Golf Club

Saturday saw the field play Beat the Pros in a four ball best ball format.

It was a day for the Pro’s with only four pairs being able to beat them!

In the four ball best ball event we had a very close finish with three pairs tied on 44 points.

Kevin Beach and Rex Edwards prevailed over Allan Hamilton and Ian Rowling from Ian Shirley and Mark Carrington.

The ladies played a Stableford round and this was won by Sally Jones with an excellent score of 39 points.

Tania Appelman was second on 38 with Derryn Hedges third on 36. Lower Moutere Store closest to the pin was won by Sally Jones and Stu Dixon. Bay Pharmacy Hidden Holes was won by Mark Carrington.

Sunday saw the annual Tom Goodman Trophy event which is played as an American Foursomes. A fun format that can certainly test friendships.

This was won by Keriana Scott and Turoa Gallagher with an amazing score of 61 points.

Second Suzanne and Steve Vessey on 67.

Third Grace Latimer and Jud Kenning also on 67.

Motueka Bridge

Kaiteriteri Handicap

North/South

1st Martin Thompson & Justine Thompson

60.88%

2nd Janet Howell & June Tippett 59.49%

3rd Clive Thomas & Barry Simpson 56.94%

East/West

1st Ruth Field & Barbara Wilson 62.73%

2nd Diana Whitten & Brian Field 56.48%

3rd Mary Fraher & Jana Bott 53.70%

Handicap Result

North/South

1st Janet Howell & June Tippett 58.31%

2nd Martin Thompson & Justine Thompson

56.82%

3rd Anthony Clarke & Maxine Carrington 55.33%

East/West

1st Ruth Field & Barbara Wilson 63.63%

2nd Mary Fraher & Jana Bott 55.25%

3rd Diana Whitten & Brian Field 54.33%

New tools to make nature more accessible for everyone

People planning to head outdoors now have a resource that lets them know how accessible an area is for people with varying levels of mobility, Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage announced recently.

The Halberg Foundation, Sensibel, and the Department of Conservation (DOC) have launched Accessibel, a new tool which helps communicate the accessibility of walkways, waterways and cycle ways. Initially places in Dunedin and Christchurch are profiled, with the plan to extend across New Zealand.

“These online tools will enable people with differing levels of mobility to understand the spaces and terrain to help plan their next outdoor adventure,” says Eugenie.

“Everyone in New Zealand should be able to enjoy and experience nature. Spending time outdoors is crucial for wellbeing. However, one of the most common barriers for people with mobility and disability considerations is a lack of information on how accessible a recreation area will be, relevant to their

needs.

“For some people, planning their next trip outdoors can be as simple as picking a spot on a map, checking the weather, leaving intentions and packing the right supplies. For those with mobility or disability considerations there are many other factors to consider – is the walkway wheelchair or pram friendly, are there barriers between the carpark and track, what is the surface of the track like, will there be suitable toilets.

“Accessibel will be able to give people that information before they’ve left the comfort of home – and help them plan future adventures.”

Accessibel has been about three years in the making. Its gen-

esis lies in all three partner organisations having a vision for a more accessible New Zealand. In 2016, DOC and Halberg sought to understand a Great Walk experience from the perspective of a disabled person, other track users and from an infrastructure perspective.

The late Merle Bradley – an avid tramper until her diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease, traversed part of the Abel Tasman Great Walk using an all-terrain wheelchair with a support crew.

That trial led the partners to a workshop with older people and people who live with disability, to understand their needs and aspirations in the outdoors. Added to this

was lots of thinking and exploration from Christchurch software developer Carl Pavletich and his company, Sensibel.

From there, the support and enthusiasm from many different organisations has led the development of the tools to where they are today.

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) was one of the initial funders for the product development, alongside Central Lakes Trust and the New Plymouth City Council. Now DCC is the first council partner, and by embracing the technology it is enabling recreation opportunities to a broader community. Other Councils are also interested in partnering with Accessibel.

Eugenie says the incredible work of the Halberg Foundation and Sensibel alongside DOC cannot be overstated.

“The partnership empowers more people to make informed decisions, and enables them to enjoy great New Zealand landscapes.”

This launch is just the starting point, Eugenie says.

“As this technology comes of age, DOC is already working on other ways to support a more inclusive New Zealand.”

“As more councils join the partnership the tools will go from strength to strength ultimately working towards more equitable recreation information across all public land for all.”

Izzy Neal (right) after the Porritt Classic 400m race, with third and second place getters. Izzy is currently ranked the fastest female 400m runner in New Zealand, see story on page 18.

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The Shed- Every Wednesday 10am. More Info phone 027-9214074

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

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

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

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

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

COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson, 17 Feb & 10th March & Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

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

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

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

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

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MOTUEKADISTRICT BRASS We need YOU to join the Motueka District Brass, make music and have fun. Come along and try us out. Email motueka. brass@gmail.com or phone 021022332444

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MOTUEKA MENZSHED Want to get out from under your wife’s feet? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm

MOTUEKANEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.

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

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NEWSLINE UPDATES

Water update

As the hot dry weather continues, water restrictions are now in place for some areas. These are updated every week as the Dry Weather Taskforce meets to balance demand against the available supply. As well as restrictions for water resource consent holders, there are Phase C restrictions in place for residents and public organisations on the Dovedale water supply. Businesses on the same supply are subject to Phase B restrictions.

Please check the website for more details. Even if restrictions aren’t in place for you, now is the time when we all need to conserve water as much as possible. There’s lots you can do at home and at work to reduce your water use. Check them out at tasman.govt.nz/water-saving-tips and remember, every drop counts!

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund – apply now

The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund applications are now invited until 30 April. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund offers help with travel costs for rural sports clubs and rural school teams. The fund is to help young people aged from 5 to 19 participate in local sports competitions. Sport NZ fully funds the Rural Travel Fund, which Council administers locally on their behalf. The next funding round closes on 30 April 2021. Head to tasman.govt.nz/link/grants to check out the funding guidelines and complete an application form.

Regional Land and Public Transport Plans – have your say

We’re asking for feedback on the Draft Te Tauihu Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) 2021 – 2031 and the Nelson-Tasman joint Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) 2021 – 2031. Submissions are welcome until 17 March 2021.

The RLTP prioritises the transport projects for the next seven years and seeks funding for them. The RPTP proposes some changes to the bus services in Richmond and Nelson to improve the service as well as providing new services to Wakefield and Motueka. Get all the details on our website, tasman.govt.nz.

Win free rewood if you stack up

Don’t forget to get your entry in for our “Do you stack up?” competition. Your ingenious ways of storing and drying firewood could win you free firewood, chimney cleans and wood burner safety checks. There's a Judges’ Choice Award, a People’s Choice Award and a new Innovation Award. Get all the details on our website, tasman.govt.nz/good-wood and get your entry in by 5 March.

Reminder when paying rates online

A friendly reminder: When you make electronic payments such as rates or water, you must quote the account number so we can allocate the payment to the right account.

Proposals to classify reserves in Moutere-Waimea Ward

We're proposing to classify reserves located within the Moutere-Waimea Ward (207 separate parcels of land in total), to give them a specified purpose. Submissions close on 15 March 2021. Find out more at tasman.govt.nz/feedback

Maritime events

Event activity: Classic Boat Show

Date and location: Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 March 2021, Lake Rotoiti, Kerr Bay

Event activity: Power Boat Races

Date and location: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March 2021, Lake Rotoiti, Kerr Bay

Further details for these and any new events may be viewed at tasman.govt.nz/maritime-events. The Harbourmaster has granted authorisation for these events under the provisions of the Navigation Safety Bylaw 2015.

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURES

Applicant: Motueka RSA

Event: ANZAC Day Parade

Location: Pah Street, Motueka – From number 45 to number 7 Pah Street.

Date and time: Sunday 25 April 2021, 6.00 am to 7.30 am

Applicant: Motueka RSA

Event: ANZAC Day Parade

Location: School Road, Riwaka – from the intersection with State Highway 60 to Riwaka School.

Date and time: Sunday 25 April 2021, 9.00 am to 10.00 am

Objections close 5.00 pm Friday 12 March 2021. Please send any objections to megan.bell@tasman.govt.nz

Creative Communities – backing bright ideas

Tasman District Council’s Creative Communities Scheme has funding available for groups and individuals to run arts projects in our area and applications are invited until 10 March 2021. Visit tasman.govt.nz/creative-communities for more information and to complete an application form.

Be part of the Positive Ageing Expo Stalls are still available for the popular Positive Ageing Expo taking place in April. It’s a regional showcase of all the recreational, health and social services available that can help to make ageing a more positive experience.

The expo is on Friday 16 April 2021 from 10.00 am –3.00 pm at the Headingly Centre, Richmond. Stallholders have until 21 March to register and secure their spot for the event.

Head to tasman.govt.nz/positive-ageing to book a stall, or contact Community Partnerships Coordinator Gary Alsop, email gary.alsop@tasman.govt.nz or call 03 543 8980.

For rates, this is your valuation roll number, which you can find near the top of your rates invoice usually starting with a 1. For water, the number is near the top of your water invoice and starts with a W. Other Council accounts will also have a reference near the top of the invoice.

If you move house, please remember to update your online banking reference – or you may find yourself paying someone else’s rates.

We want to allocate your payment to your account but, despite our attempts at detective work, occasionally we have to return funds to the account it came from due to lack of information.

COUNCIL HUI

Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond. Access to meetings will continue to be available via Zoom video conferencing for those who are unable to attend in person. See tasman.govt.nz/ meetings-calendar for details.

Full Council

Thursday 25 February, 9.30 am. Public forum.

Strategy and Policy Committee

Thursday 4 March, 9.30 am. Golden Bay Recreation Park Centre, Tākaka Valley Highway, Tākaka. Public forum.

Golden Bay Community Board

Tuesday 9 March, 9.30 am. Collingwood Fire Station, Elizabeth Street, Collingwood. Public forum.

Local track star in running for national award

With Covid-19 preventing athletes from competing in person, in January the ‘Master’s Oceania Competition’ was forced to be held virtually where competitors were required to race locally and submit their times to the Oceania Athletics board, which includes Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Local track star Joeline Jones was among the athletes and was fortunate to have fellow masters athlete, Helena Dininnissen who had just recovered from an injury, come up from Christchurch to compete against her.

The women battled in the 60m, 100m and 200m with Joeline ‘just’ managing to beat her in all three races.

Joeline’s 60m time of 8.19 was fast enough to beat the New Zealand record of 8.26 that fellow local athlete Effie Drummond set last season.

“This was a huge new personal best for myself,” says Joeline. The following week, racing on her own, Joeline took to the 400m.

“It was a very hard feat to race and pace myself without any competitors to push me along, so I was very happy to only be one hundredth of a second off what I raced at the South Island Masters Athletics in November,” says Joeline.

Results from the virtual Oceania’s were emailed out on Thursday, 11 February with Joeline’s times earning her a win for her age group of 35-39 years in all four sprints; 60m, 100m, 200m and 400m.

Last week Joeline was made aware that she has been nominated as one of the top four female finalists for the 2020 NZ Master Athlete of the Year awards.

This nomination was for the Combined

Events (the pentathlon) in November where she broke the NZ and South Islands.

This is Joeline’s first time being nominated in these prestigious awards, which includes top four female and male competitors in each of the following disciplines; sprinting, jumping, hurdles, middle distance and the combined events categories.

The winner is worked out on age grade percentages to create an even playing field. The winners will be announced at the NZ Masters Track and Field Championships this weekend.

On Saturday, 13 February she was back on the track for the Mahar Cup at Nelson’s Saxton Track against youth from Nelson, Marlborough and the West Coast. Although competitor numbers were significantly down on previous years, Joeline was “very happy” to continue her good form of the season and set a new personal best time in the 100m of 13.17, and win the 200m.

She’s now on the countdown preparing to represent Tasman at this weekend’s NZ Masters Track and Field Championships in Taranaki before she’ll switch codes to Touch Rugby next weekend on what will be her 40th birthday as she represents Tasman again in the women’s over 35-years team in Christchurch at the NZ Touch Rugby National Competition.

“I’m then looking forward to slowing down for a little bit to recover from an amazing season filled with personal bests and records. I can’t thank my new coach Tony Aikenhead enough for all his support and technical help,” says Joeline.

“Apparently you can teach an old dog new tricks!”

Joeline Jones on her way to winning the 200m at the Mahar Cup on Saturday, 13 February.