The Guardian - 24 July 2019

Group highlights global emergency

Members and supporters of the Extinction Rebellion group in action at their protest in Motueka last Tuesday. During the Motueka Community Board’s public forum the group challenged the Board to declare a climate emergency.

Board chair Brent Maru says the group’s presentation was welcomed and the board “certainly heard and took on the contents of their presentation”.

We’ll have more on this in next week’s issue.

Tapawera author a finalist for national book awards

Tapawera Area School’s new entrant teacher Marion Townsend was “thrilled” upon receiving the news her book ‘Children of the Furnace’ has made it into two New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.

Under the pen name Brin Murray, her book is a finalist in two categories, ‘Best First Book’ and ‘Young Adult Fiction’.

“I feel deeply gratified. It’s an honour, it’s a validation. Writing is a lonely business ninety-five percent of the time. Some days you look at what you’ve done and think – nailed it! Other days, and there’s many more of them, you think Noooo!”

The awards recognise excellence in children’s books and Marion says she wanted to write a story where collaboration and powerful, supportive relationships are key, where very

individual characters form strong bonds and stand by one another against all odds. Her compelling young adult’s novel is set post-climate change catastrophe, as the planet

and its people begin to rebuild into something new. The voice is entirely unique and the reader cares deeply for the characters. Relationships are complex, and the action is nail-biting

and unpredictable. It’s an exciting story with a complex, sustained narrative voice and a rhythm of language that is original, and offers magic and poetry.

“I was initially

intrigued by the idea that good and gentle people can hold their own against ruthless and conscienceless aggressors. Also, I’m a scientist by training. Climate change is very real to me, and it just

seemed natural that I should set my story in a world where extremism has flourished due to climate change.”

Marion is looking forward to the award’s event scheduled for Wellington on

Wednesday, 7 August, to announce winners. “Being a finalist in two categories means essentially that people understood, that they responded, that they really got it. And that is incredibly affirming.”

Marion Townsend has been shortlisted for two New Zealand Book Awards.

Exciting changes for Riwaka School’s midwinter swim and duck race on August 4

This year the Riwaka School midwinter swim and duck race will have a blue tinge, and it has nothing to do with the chilly waters.

2019 will be the first time blue ducks, or whio, will be joining in with the regular yellow ducks for the popular race at Kaiteriteri Beach. Conservation experts, including a whio ranger and his dog will also be on hand to talk to the public about the rare native ducks found in nearby national parks.

Riwaka School Fundraising Committee member Claude Dupuy says it’s really exciting to have Whio Forever and the Department of Conservation involved in this year’s fundraiser.

“We’re really grateful. Not only are Whio Forever and DOC providing nearly 500 blue ducks for the race, but they have also really

generously agreed to share their conservation story and provide some great prizes as well,” says Claude.

Prizes for blue ducks included a family day with a DOC ranger to the whio protection site in the Wangapeka, and back-country hut passes. Local businesses have also provided fantastic prizes for the yellow duck race including accommodation and kayak trips into the Abel Tasman National Park, food and beverage packages and even driving lessons.

There will also be prizes for locals who take the plunge in the mid-winter swim. To warm them up they will be provided with hot showers and warming soup as well.

“A huge thanks to all our supporters.

With the mid-winter swimmers to cheer on, fun activities for the kids like bouncy castles, a sand cas-

tle competition, tasty food, and of course the famous duck race this is a really fun family day out at Kaiteriteri beach,” says Claude.

The event will take

place on Sunday, 4 August and starts at 11am when registrations for the mid-winter swim (which costs $2 to enter) open. Costume judging for

the swim is at 11.45am with the big dip starting at midday. Duck racing is at 1pm with prize giving at 2pm. There will also be conservation dog dis-

plays during the afternoon and DOC and Project Janszoon will have a tent where you can learn more about native ducks. Duck race tickets

can be purchased from Riwaka School, Challenge Riwaka, Hop Federation, Ginger Dynamite and the Motueka Toy Library.

Manager & Funeral Director Anna Loach

Maddison Bichan and Sybella Etheridge look forward to the annual duck race.

Riwaka School’s room 9 students show off some of the ducks that’ll be racing on Sunday, 4 August.

‘Dry July’ is well underway. We asked readers if they could forgo the booze?

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NSO Concert 3 “Aotearoa”

Four composers and three soloists, all New Zealanders, feature in Aotearoa, a richly flavoured concert by the Nelson Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Donaldson, the director of the Nelson Centre of Music Arts.

Douglas Lilburn was in his early twenties when he composed his lively and youthful sounding Festival Overture while he was

studying with Vaughan Williams at the Royal College of Music in London in the late 1930’s.

Chris Adams composed his Elegy after the destruction of the Twin Towers in New York in 2001. He subtitles his work “for a world obsessed with violence”.

Philip Brownlee and Ariana Tikao explore the captivating sounds of Taonga Puoru in

their concerto for Maori instruments and orchestra entitled Ko te tatai whetu (a cloak of stars),a work dedicated to the iconic Richard Nunns.

The NSO’s “solo spotlight” competition held this year has selected three young Wellingtonians to perform concertos with the orchestra.

Hayden Nickel will perform the first movement from the Violin

Concerto in E minor by Mendelssohn. He is studying with Helene Pohl of the New Zealand String Quartet.

Peter Liley is a saxophonist, singer, composer and sound artist. He will perform the Saxophone Concerto by Glazunov.

Peter Gjelsten is the concert master in the Wellington College orchestra. He will perform the Finale from

the Violin Concerto No. 1 by Bruch.

Aotearoa

Nelson Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Donaldson NCMA Auditorium

Saturday, 27 July 7.30pm

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Stephen Roberts Funeral Director Shelley Dixon Funeral Director

Peter Liley is set to perform the Saxophone Concerto by Glazunov.

Community events announced for buy-back

Community hubs from the Kaitaia RSA to the Oban Pavilion on Stewart Island will be used by Police to collect firearms handed in during the buyback and amnesty.

Police Minister Stuart Nash has announced 192 events will be held during the first three months, from tiny community halls to our largest sports stadium. Further events will be added.

Twenty-two events have been announced for the Tasman Police district.

Motueka’s first event will be held on Saturday, 10 August at the Search and Rescue Building on 68 High Street between 10am-2pm,

with another to follow on Tuesday, 10 September.

“These collection events are at community sites that will be familiar to locals. Police want to make it as easy as possible for firearms owners to take part,” says Stuart.

“The events will be at places like rugby, cricket, bowling and golf clubs. People can call into war memorial halls, scout dens, kennel clubs, church halls, racecourses and A&P showgrounds.

“In our biggest city, sports grounds like Eden Park and Mount Smart stadium will be used, and in some cases will be open on Sundays after a game on Saturday.

“Farmers and hunters in small rural towns like Te Kuiti, Ruatoria, Taihape, Fox Glacier, Takaka, Haast and Te Anau are also being catered for.

“We have heard from firearms owners that they have busy lives and just want to get the handover done easily with minimum fuss. Police have provided guidance and advice about how to ensure the process goes smoothly.

“Most of the details can be completed online. On the day, firearms owners should turn up with their personalised reference number, bank account details, their firearms licence, and a photo ID. The firearms

should be cleared of ammunition and in a safe carry bag.

“The first collection is at Riccarton racecourse in Christchurch on 13 July. The buyback and amnesty ends on 20 December. Police are regularly updating their website with advice and answers to frequently asked questions.

“Police want to work closely with firearms owners to help them comply with the law. The prohibition of military style semi-automatics was not directed at the vast majority of law abiding firearms owners. It was designed to ensure the events of 15 March never happen again,” says Stuart.

Call for schools and workplaces to step up for annual Cerebral Palsy fundraiser

Office workers walk on average 3000 steps a day and the Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand wants Kiwi workers to step it up for Steptember, to raise important funds for people living with cerebral palsy.

The Steptember campaign challenges New Zealanders to take 10,000 steps a day for 28 days in the month of September (3-30 Sept 2019), or the equivalent exercise from a choice of 40 alternate activities.

Participants can log their steps online or via the Steptember app using a supplied pedometer given to them when they sign up. The fundraiser has been designed for work colleagues and schools to form a team of four participants, with last year’s event seeing nearly 17,000 compete in the challenge.

Organisers are also offering to the first 100 schools registering a full team of four students and/or teachers, an additional 30 pedometers and all funds raised by the school go into the official team bucket.

Gilli Sinclair, chief executive of the Cerebral Palsy Society says she hopes every school that participates in the ‘First 100 schools challenge’ will meet the goal of raising at least $10 from

each student who has received a free pedometer.

She says schools and employers recognise that supporting Steptember sends a powerful message to their workforce or community that their organisation recognises the importance of keeping active and nurturing their health and wellbeing.

“We are excited to bring back Steptember because it benefits the thousands who participate, while enhancing the lives of those with CP through the fundraising. It’s a win-win for all of us.

“By committing to run, walk or roll 10,000 steps a day participants are rewarded with improved health

and wellbeing for the whole office. It also fosters positive team spirit through taking lunchtime walks together or quick trips around the block at morning tea. Beating a colleague’s step count in a friendly competition usually results in good banter and a little office rivalry, which can be fun too,” says Gilli.

She says with the generous support of major sponsor Goodman, the Society aims to raise $1 million, which enables it to provide people with CP with a range of programmes, equipment, training, and vouchers for physical activities and taxi travel.

This year it’s hoped that 20,000 New

Zealanders will take part in the global event which is also run in Australia, the United States, Singapore, The Netherlands, Turkey and France.

Cerebral Palsy is the most common physical disability amongst children, with one in every 500 children born in New Zealand being affected by this lifelong condition.

Registration is $25 per participant, which includes a pedometer delivered to you, and the chance to win many prizes. Teams of four are $100.

You can support the CP Society by making a donation or registering your team here: https:// event.steptember. org.nz/signup

Funds raised will assist people such as three-year-old Ashley Jia-Qi Neilson who lives with cerebral palsy.

Dear Editor,

I was sad to read a few recent letters to this paper bemoaning the planned new Motueka library. They are clearly from people who believe the only function of libraries is still to lend and receive books.

Nowadays, throughout NZ and the world, libraries are seen (and used) as the hubs for community gathering and learning, offering far, far more than just books to lend. To continue to develop as a modern town and community, Motueka needs a modern library

Dear Editor,

Ever since the Motueka Library was officially opened on its present Pah Street site on 14 December 1955 it has undergone multiple extensions and renovations, all resulting in maximum disruption and minimum benefit for customers and staff alike, as before long it inevitably grew too small once again. Speaking as both a regular customer and former staff member of the Motueka Library, I know that our library is no longer fit for purpose and well overdue for a replacement which will better fit modern needs.

with space and facilities for a wide range of shared experiences.

The issue of building a new library versus updating the existing one has been debated for nearly a decade, and over the past 18 months it has undergone considerable community consultation and input. All the consultation (including widely advertised surveys) has pointed to a large majority of our community wanting new and better. I am very surprised to see that some people believe the public has had little if any input.

I’ve attended a hand-

We love the library’s park setting, but putting it at Deck’s Reserve will still see it set in a green spacewith parking – and put it at the heart of the town, where it belongs. One of the first public amenities built by Motueka’s European settlers was the library opened on High Street in 1858. They had a vision for it which was remarkably similar to the current vision for a brand new multi-purpose venue which will see Motueka’s library take on a role as Motueka’s living room, with space for many different activities and interest groups, as well as

ful of meetings over the past 6 months for public input, and there has been an almost unanimous enthusiasm for what TDC is now designing.

And another misconception worth clearing up. Saying Council should save money on a library by diverting it to improving High Street is misconceived. TDC has little if any say over the future of High St - it is a State Highway controlled by NZ Transport Agency (ie, central government).

David Armstrong Motueka

quiet areas, while still providing the access to reading material and information which has always been its core concern.

Proposals for new Council-funded community projects in Motueka have all too often been stymied by short-term thinking. Let’s think big this time - Motueka deserves it.

Yours etc,

Anne McFadgen

Dear Editor,

Hereby I would like to express my extreme alarm of the total lack of urgency being shown by our elected representatives on the Motueka Community Board and our Ward representatives to the rapidly increasing threats to our community and its ecosystems due to climate change and the loss of biodiversity.

Pls. view a 10 July 2019 speech by Sir David Attenborough to the UK’s parliamentary committee here: Link: https://bit.ly/2Y2jwlq )

The alarm bells are ringing loud and clear, but are obviously not taken too seriously or even in some cases outright dismissed by our local elected representatives, incl. by what seems still a majority of the Tasman District Council members. It is high time they take their heads out of the sand and declare a climate emergency in line with Nelson other city’s and district councils around our country and beyond.

Last but not least, to emphasise my concern, pls. read and if possible publish the following editorial The Guardian (UK). (published 11.07.’19)

Link to the editorial: https://bit.ly/30u1Pcg

Rien Achterberg Lower Moutere

Dear Editor,

It was sobering to read the list of weed killers used by council, published in the latest TDC Newsline.

A climate emergency affects our entire planet, not just caused by massive inundation of plastic and destruction of habitats and food chains but the accumulation of toxins used by humans in our environment.

Chemical weed ‘control’ equals habitat destruction for beneficial creatures and ultimately the destruction of food chains for already endangered species. Using toxic weed killers is redundant thinking that fur-

Dear Editor,

The Times They Are

A-Changing. How true Bob Dylan was when he wrote and sang the hit in 1963. I especially enjoy the “Looking Back” photographs that appear in the Guardian. This week’s selection of the 1949 Standards 2 a and 3 b was particularly poignant to me as that same year I attended a similar composite class at Cashmere Primary School in Christchurch. All the Christian names of the country pupils would have been familiar to their city counterparts. In addition we also had a Donald, Frank, Warwick and Wayne and the girls included Adele, Joy, Mary

ther adds to our problems and suggests that some council departments are not yet up to speed.

We must break down the ‘silo’ thinking across council departments that so hinders the ability to remedy our past mistakes. Active communication involving real listening and education between all parties is necessary here. A council committed to effecting beneficial environmental outcomes needs all departments on the same page.

Many less harmful vegetation management options are available these days. Many people in our community manage land well

Rose and Sandra.

We too were all fresh faced, well fed and clothed even though New Zealand was still recovering from a World War. In the same paper and in the Leader which arrive together are photographs of today’s children. We see pictures of Louie, Ben, Aurora, Baxter, Harrison, Mia, Jayde and Nikora. All are fresh faced happy children, but to anyone who knew anything about the solar system in Standard 3 in 1949, they would have thought from their names that today’s kids were from another planet. Now spare a thought for poor Miss Strand who had to control the 40 plus 9 and 10 year olds, the

without spraying toxins. Replant with more useful plant species to encourage and cherish our insects and wildlife for healthier environmental outcomes. Form partnerships with landowners to find cleaner vegetation management solutions.

Come on TDC, step up. If you are responding to climate change, then join the dots. Phase out use of these pollutants and stop poisoning our environment. Explore, promote and utilise healthy, life-affirming solutions for our district.

Anna Mitchell Motueka

same number as in my city class. Imagine the effort the teachers of 70 years ago had to put in to correct just the essays of a class that size, no wonder the strap was in the foreground for punishment and in the background as a deterrent. In those days teachers really worked hard for a monthly pay cheque of something short of $40. In spite of this I can’t imagine Miss Strand or any of my teachers contemplating taking a school day off to protest in the streets, exhorting smaller classes and more money from the long suffering taxpayer. The times certainly have changed.

Tim Rich, Riwaka

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By Paul Johnson –Motueka Community Streets Project Coordinator

The Motueka Community Streets team has been busy in recent months with projects running in both Coppins Place and Woodland Avenue. The team, led by Trindi Walker, and coordinated by Youth and Community

Worker Paul Johnson, has been working alongside the residents of both streets and has had several working bees and street parties aimed at improving the environments in the streets.

The project is part of the wider Motueka Safe Families initative which has several projects running to raise awareness about

community safety and connectedness. The project is into its third year and has had great support from both residents and the wider Motueka community.

The team works closely with the residents in determining improvements to both people’s sections and the streets, making them both safer and more beautiful. The team consists of members of local social service agencies and has the support and backing of Safe

Families Motueka and the Tasman District Council.

In Coppins Place, community garden beds have been created and planted out by the locals so that food can be grown and shared, bringing people together around healthy food. Other tasks done at the working bees included painting fences, fixing items around people’s yard and removing green waste and general waste.

In Woodland Avenue the team and residents have planted around 50 fruit trees on people’s front sections so that the fruit can be grown and shared amongst the neigh-

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Nominations are now open for the upcoming elections for the Tasman District Council, Nelson City Council and Nelson Marlborough Health – now is the time for people to stand in the place they love.

bourhood. The group are also working in with the council and other service providers to see several native Titoki trees planted on the grass verges to improve the look of the Avenue.

The organisers would like to acknowledge the support they have received from the following groups; Talleys, Motueka New World, Whitwells, Tasman District Council, Motueka Golf Course, Keep Motueka Beautiful, The Motueka Re-Store, Placemakers Motueka, Mapua Landscapes, Te Awhina Marae, SVS Living Safe, Housing New Zealand, and Motueka Police.

MHS Writing Competition

10 ways to look at the sea - Jade HeathKeen

I The sea grieves it’s mighty loss. Spitting and throwing itself Against the protecting shore.

II It is a bounty of life. But our mark has surely been made.

III Slaughtering all the life It willingly created; A mutiny of salt and air.

IV Appeased only once in a blue moon, Commanding respect from all.

V Cradling the island in its mighty grip, A mother mourning its child.

VI Unconfined to its chilling depths, The sea holds the knowledge of A thousand crashing waves.

VII Drawing back into its murky depths A fragile expanse of cobalt blue.

VIII But how immense is the ocean? That all the stars and all the Grains of sand, are a meagre 10 Drops of its mighty volume.

VIIII A frothing beast of fury. A calming object of regret. The ocean captures humanity between its Pounding waves.

X Time will continue to change the world around it. But the sea will always remain.

If you are up to the challenge or know someone who is now is the time to step forward. The future of the region is shaped by the decisions its elected representatives make – it’s not easy, it’s challenging, but it is rewarding delivering to your environment and community now and creating a future for our children. Closing 12 noon on Friday 16 August 2019. Nomination forms, information packs and Council pre-election reports can be picked up from libraries and Council offices.

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June winner‘s prize sponsored by Fusion Hair Motueka

Riwaka Bowling Club’s green under water after last week’s heavy rain.

BookArt competition Winners at Motueka Library

We received 23 amazing entries into the BookArt competition. The winners were:

1st Adults – Ryu Takahashi

1st 13-18 years – Cassie Cameron

1st up to 12 years – Trent Brooks

Thank you to everyone who participated.

Egyptian End of Life Rituals at Motueka Library

Thursday 25 July, 10am-11.30

Sue Clark will talk about Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, different types of mummies and birds and animals and they’re imperative part of the story of death. Will be fascinating.

Children’s author talk with Carol Duffy at Motueka Library

Thursday 1 August, 3.45pm-4.45pm

“Time to go” is a wonderful NZ tale about birds. Meet the illustrator, Bailey O’Malley

Foodies group at Motueka Library

Friday 26 July, 11-12 noon

Topic: Winter Comfort Food

Join us for tastings, conversation and fun foodie facts. Bring recipes to swap with other like-minded cooks and discover fantastic cookery books brimming with ideas.

Motueka Library Building Bricks Club for children

29 July, 3.30-5pm

Join our Building bricks club and make amazing creations at the Library. Adrian Barbour, a local Bricks enthusiast facilitates this group. The bricks are generously supplied by the Christchurch User group.

Police Report

Hi All,

We recently had a burglary in Teece Drive. It is concerning that the circumstances are identical to several other burglaries that occurred in Trewavas Street and the Memorial Drive area within the last 2 months. People were away from home, entry to the house was via a window that was left open on a latch and the latch was flicked over, glove marks were found on the windowsill, electric items such as laptops or TV were stolen.

I suspect these burglars are picking on houses that have no lights on early in the evening and then burgling the house.

DON’T LEAVE WINDOWS OPEN ON LATCHES unless you have security stays that prevent the window being opened wide!

Yesterday my wife and I called 111 to report a driver driving dangerously on the coastal highway towards Richmond. He was crossing the centreline several times and almost hitting barriers on the left-hand side. We followed him to Richmond where he was stopped by police. Turns out he was a disqualified driver as well.

If you witness anything like this please call 111…this idiot could easily have had a head on collision at high speed.

S/Constable Grant Heney

Occurrences:

27 yr old Motueka female drink driving. Limit 250 she blew 671. Licence suspended immediately

39 yr old Riwaka male disqualified driving. Car impounded

24 yr old Motueka female arrested for a domestic related assault Car broken into Totara Park Avenue. Black Mac Pac jacket and black wireless “skull” brand headphones stolen Van rolled Aranui Road

South Island Marine Recreational Fishing Working Group seek to improve situation for recreational fishers

The first step to improving South Island marine recreational fishing is having a professional, adequately funded organisation to represent fishers’ interests to Government and others, says a working group of South Island fishers.

“As a group, we have explored some practical ways to bring about improvements for South Island recreational fishers. In March, we drafted a proposed organisation to represent recreational fishing interests. We met again in June to consider the feedback received while we finalised the organisation’s design. We consider this design is a sound basis for bringing about improvements now and in the future,” says chair Jim Crossland.

With unanimous support the organisation has called itself ‘Fish Mainland’, to reflect the organisation’s South Island focus.

“It is important that this focus is inclusive

of Steward Island, as the island’s fisheries, like many others, are facing increasing fishing pressure,” says Tanya Dann.

“The real motivation for the group to establish Fish Mainland is to help ensure everyone is able to enjoy fishing, while also looking after the fisheries and the marine environment. We need to ensure they are sustained for future generations,” says Fred Te Miha.

The purpose of Fish Mainland is to coordinate, represent, and promote the interests of the South Island marine recreational fishing community in restoring and sustaining fisheries resources to maximise their experiences and opportunities.

Its vision is a healthy and abundant marine environment in which recreational fishers have an equitable share of available fisheries resources and are respected partners in management decisions.

“The practical benefit for recreational

fishers is the support, advice and action that Fish Mainland can provide. The vast majority of fishers currently lack support because they have no affiliation with fishing clubs. The clubs benefit too. Several clubs have realised that if joined together through Fish Mainland, they can accomplish a lot more than if they continue to work on their own,” says Brett Bensemann.

“The working group focussed on the two main challenges to establishing a representative organisation – a demonstrated mandate for representation and long-term funding,” says Neville Gurr.

The working group considered a range of options for funding Fish Mainland:

“Our preferred option involves the Government funding Fish Mainland through a portion of the excise duty paid on petrol used in recreational boats. Petrol in boats is taxed in the same way as petrol used in cars. This means

that with the recent 3.5 cents per litre increase in petrol taxes, boaties pay 66.5 cents per litre to the National Land Transport Fund. In other words, each time you fill a 20 litre tank for a boat, you pay $13.30 to subsidise roading projects, and pay GST on the road tax,” says Jim.

“Our second option is for the Government to fund Fish Mainland to deliver services, starting with representation, consultation,

communication and promotion of recreational fishers’ interests. The intent is to also have a service level agreement to collect better recreational catch and effort data to inform management decision making.”

“Our third option is for the Government to agree to one-forone matching funding. The past Labour Government offered funding on this basis, but some in the North Island declined it. The

to the team Nick.

working group will seek it again.”

“The working group acknowledges that a fishing from a power boat-based fee system for the South Island would have far more appeal if it is not controlled by Government. Some have expressed concern that if Governmentcontrolled, the system would start with low fees that would increase over time, and the Government would take a portion of

fees for overheads. Fishers would be much better off with Fish Mainland going the route of New Zealand Fish & Game, which controls the delivery of its licensing system,” says Jim. The next step is for the working group to present Fish Mainland’s threeyear business plan to Government, which highlights the benefits for both Government and recreational fishers.

Nick has an extensive practice in the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions having worked in the profession since 1978.

The working group from front to back: Tanya Dann (Stewart Island), Fred Te Miha (Ngati Tama), Neville Gurr (Canterbury Sport Fishing Club), Barbara Reay (Akaroa Harbour Fishing Club), Larnce Wichman (Te Korowai – Kaikoura), Alan Key (Southland), Jim Crossland (Akaroa Harbour Fishing Club), Randall Bess (The Nature Conservancy), Stewart Bull (Ngai Tahu), Nigel Scott (Ngai Tahu), Brett Bensemann (Tautuku Fishing Club); Absent – Craig Dewar (Otago), Michael Archer (Southland).

New Police constables deployed to regions

Seventy-eight new Police constables are heading out to the regions following this month’s graduation of a new recruit wing from the Royal New Zealand Police College, with one destined for Tasman.

Police Minister Stuart Nash says the record high number of new Police officers being recruited, trained and deployed means a new recruit wing is graduating every month.

“In the new era of a heightened threat level we need these new frontline officers as we step up our efforts to keep communities safe and prevent crime,” says Stuart.

“Today’s graduation means 1446 new frontline officers have been deployed since the coalition government took office. A further 240 are currently training in other recruit wings in Wellington and Auckland.

“The extra resources help Police expand their work with the most vulnerable in our communities, in line with the coalition government’s wellbeing focus.

“Police are working tirelessly to keep our communities safe. The new officers who graduate from Wing 327 begin work on 15 July, just as community collections get underway during the firearms buy-back and amnesty.

“In Budget 2019 we invested $168 million to take the most dangerous weapons out of circulation. ACC has also stepped up with a further $40 million dollars for the buy-back, in recognition of the human cost of firearmsrelated injuries and deaths.

“Today’s new constables will also help tackle organised crime, gangs, and drugs. These are priorities and Police are making inroads as they work to reduce harm from methamphetamine and other drugs.

“Police are also increasingly responding to mental health needs. They were involved in almost 33,000 mental health calls in the year to April, an increase of eleven per cent on the previous year. The Budget increased support for frontline mental health services by $455 million.

“There is great diversity in the constables who graduate today. Female constables make up 36 per cent of the recruits, 19 per cent are Maori and eight per cent are Pasifika. The youngest is 19 years old and the oldest is 41.

“There is once again a strong tradition of community service and volunteering amongst our new constables. Many are accomplished in sports and cultural fields,

including a US-born constable who made a living as a professional skateboarder as a teenager.

“I also want to thank the wing patron, Dr Lance O’Sullivan, who was a great mentor to the new constables and shared advice and encouragement during their four month training course,” says Stuart.

One Billion Trees supporting native seedlings research

Funding for research to improve New Zealand’s native seedling production will boost survivability and create more efficient ways to produce highquality seedlings, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says.

The One Billion Trees Programme is providing a funding boost of $422,500 for research – led by Scion in partnership with other Bay of Plenty organisations – to identify more effective native seedling propagation techniques and technology.

“The One Billion Trees Fund we launched last year isn’t just about seeing trees in the ground,” says Shane.

“We have a significant amount of money available for partnerships like this that focus on reducing the barriers to tree planting through research, innovation or sector development. This project ticks all of those boxes.

“The aim is to understand what is and isn’t working and address those key issues including seedling survivability and how to create more efficient ways to produce good quality native seedlings.

“There’s also the potential to see a more environmentally friendly approach to seedling production through the use of paper wrap instead of the usual plastic wrap – reducing waste in the industry.

“What’s important about this partnership is that it goes beyond just theory. Scion’s aim is to ensure their research into improving native seedling propagation is scalable and available to the industry at large,” says Shane.

Scion Chief Executive Dr Julian Elder said research of this kind underpins the Government’s investment in native forestry.

“This funding boost will accelerate the planting of native trees through improved and costeffective propagation technologies. Our unique nursery research facilities combined with our other research capabilities in bioproducts allows us to pursue a more sustainable approach for New Zealand.”

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Police Minister Stuart Nash talks to new Constable Violet Kimble, a US-born Kiwi constable who once had a career as a professional skateboarder.

Tourism to be considered a serious career option

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand says more needs to be done to encourage young people to consider a longterm career in tourism.

Chief Executive of the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ)

Judy Chen has welcomed the announcement of a careers package to attract 40,000 new employees in the next five years.

Tourism Industry

Aoteoroa (TIA) announced a threeyear package of initiatives designed to attract New Zealanders to careers in the tourism industry, where TECNZ is part of the working group contributing to this work.

TECNZ Chief Executive Judy Chen says TECNZ has been working for some time to encourage careers in tourism and she is pleased to see further work being done to attract and retain

people in the tourism industry.

‘“For too long tourism has been considered a temporary option until something else comes along.

Our industry is not only New Zealand’s largest export earner, but it is continuing to grow at a rapid pace and it is essential to our reputation as a

visitor destination that we attract and keep new talent.

Because of this need, we established ‘YoungTEC’ some years ago as a subsidiary of TECNZ to encourage networking within young tourism professionals and to develop new leaders in our industry. We now have a

professional development programme, an annual Summit, and a Leadership Day course aimed at supporting young tourism professionals in their career path.

We also offer YoungTEC members regular networking events and a partnership programme with the New Zealand School of Tourism where students get a glimpse of what it is like to work in the tourism industry through a ‘speed-dating‘ initiative.’’

The new package announced by TIA today is designed to: improve knowledge and perceptions of tourism and tourism careers, make it easier for young people to experience tourism careers through activities like industry open days and placement programmes and ensure those entering tourism employment have a positive experience so they stay in the industry.

Sarau Winter Sale on this Weekend

Each July for the past six years the Moutere community have warmed up the wonderful Moutere Hills Community Centre, opened a cosy café, and offered thousands of books for sale.

For the last three years Country Kids Childcare Centre has joined them in raising funds by selling preloved clothing.

This year they have an expanded range and have included clothing for men and children.

Each year the organisers try to include something new and interesting –one year it was wool and fabric, last year it was kitchen equipment and this year

Upper Moutere School are raising funds for a school camp by opening a toy shop!

They offer the opportunity to young folk in the Moutere Hills community to busk giving a gentle background ambience to the Centre – when

Getting set up for solar power generation

you go along, be sure to show your appreciation with a donation in their hat!

This year the buskers are the much acclaimed Josh Boryer on Saturday, and Bella Shand on Sunday, both from Motueka High School.

All this is achieved by many days of volunteer effort and a strong desire to encourage recycling.

If you have items to donate, please take them to the Centre on Friday, 26 July or phone 021 231 3947.

Moutere Hills is open and buzzing from 11am - 3pm – Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July.

On a

day, solar power generation systems connected to our network produce enough electricity to run more than 800 average sized houses.

It’s important for us to know when new solar generation systems (known as photovoltaic or PV systems) are planned for connection to the network because we need to make sure the equipment meets required technical standards and is set correctly to maintain a good level of power quality for everyone using the network. We also need to know where PV systems are so we can keep line workers safe when they undertake network maintenance. Our process to help guide you through getting a PV system connected to the network is as follows:

Stage 1: Before you purchase a system, check our website to understand how the application process works and what sort of things you need to think about, such as whether you want to connect to the network, whether the system meets the required technical standards, and the size of the system.

Stage 2: If you decide you want to connect the system to the network, ll in a pre-purchase application form. This form is on our website at www.networktasman.co.nz/solar. We use the information provided on this form to check that the part of the network you want to connect to has the capacity to handle the power from your system and to make sure it meets the required technical standards. We will also pass the details on to your energy retailer. They will make arrangements to t a new meter that can record any surplus electricity exported back into the network.

Stage 3: Once your system is installed and before it is connected to the network by a Network Tasman approved contractor, the installation will need a Certi cate of Compliance issued, import/export metering tted, and a nal inspection. Your installer or electrician will help with arranging these things.

If you are thinking about investing in a PV system and you want to connect it to the network, check out our website at www.networktasman.co.nz/solar, give us a call on 0800 508 098, or email us at info@networktasman.co.nz.

TECNZ Chief Executive Judy Chen is keen to encourage tourism careers.

Busy times at Country Kids Childcare Centre.

DATE TIMETEAMS

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Thu 15 Aug 7:35pm

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VENUE

Thu 22 Aug 7:35pm Hawke’s Bay v Otago McLean Park, Napier

Fri 23 Aug 7:35pm Wellington v Canterbury Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Sat 24 Aug 2:35pm Auckland v Bay of Plenty Eden Park, Auckland

Sat 24 Aug 5:05pm Tasman v Manawatu Lansdowne Park, Blenheim

Sat 24 Aug 7:35pm Counties Manukau v Waikato Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe

Sun 25 Aug 2:05pm Taranaki v Northland Yarrow Stadium, Taranaki

Sun 25 Aug 4:35pm Southland v North Harbour Rugby Park, Invercargill

Week 4

Thu 29 Aug 7:35pm Wellington v Counties Manukau

Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Fri 30 Aug 7:35pm Otago v Manawatu (RS) Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Sat 31 Aug 2:35pm Canterbury v Southland Christchuch Stadium, Christchurch

Sat 31 Aug 5:05pm Northland v Hawke’s Bay Northland Events Centre (Toll Stadium), Whangarei

Sat 31 Aug 7:35pm Waikato v Auckland

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FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton

DATE TIMETEAMS VENUE

Week 7

Thu 19 Sep 7:35pm Canterbury v Manawatu

Fri 20 Sep 7:35pm Hawke’s Bay v Taranaki

Sat 21 Sep 2:35pm Waikato v Tasman

Sat 21 Sep 5:05pm Southland v Counties Manukau

Sat 21 Sep 7:35pm North Harbour v Otago

Sun 22 Sep 2:05pm Auckland v Wellington

Sun 22 Sep 4:35pm Northland v Bay of Plenty

Week 8

Thu 26 Sep 7:35pm Taranaki v Southland

Fri 27 Sep 7:35pm Tasman v Auckland

Sat 28 Sep 2:35pm Bay of Plenty v Hawke’s Bay

Sat 28 Sep 5:05pm Wellington v Northland

Sat 28 Sep 7:35pm Canterbury v Counties Manukau

Sun 29 Sep 2:05pm Otago v Waikato (RS)

Sun 29 Sep 4:35pm Manawatu v North Harbour

Week 9

Thu 03 Oct 7:35pm Counties Manukau v Hawke’s Bay

Fri 04 Oct 7:35pm North Harbour v Wellington

Sat 05 Oct 2:35pm Bay of Plenty v Manawatu

Sat 05 Oct 5:05pm Auckland v Southland

Sat 05 Oct 7:35pm Otago v Canterbury (RS)

Sun 06 Oct 2:05pm Tasman v Northland

Sun 06 Oct 4:35pm Waikato v Taranaki

Week 10

Thu 10 Oct 7:35pm Southland v Bay of Plenty

Fri 11 Oct 7:35pm Taranaki v Auckland

Sat 12 Oct 2:35pm Hawke’s Bay v Tasman

Sat 12 Oct 5:05pm Manawatu v Counties Manukau

Sat 12 Oct 7:35pm Wellington v Waikato

Sun 13 Oct 2:05pm Northland v Otago

Sun 13 Oct 4:35pm Canterbury v North Harbour

SEMI FINALS

Fri 18 Oct 7.35pm Mitre 10 Cup Semi Final 1

Sat 19 Oct 2.35pm Mitre 10 Cup Semi Final 2

Sat 19 Oct 5.05pm Mitre 10 Cup Semi Final 3

Sat 19 Oct 7.35pm Mitre 10 Cup Semi Final 4

FINALS

Fri 25 Oct 7.35pm Mitre 10 Cup Championship Final

Sat 26 Oct 7.35pm Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Final

Christchuch Stadium, Christchurch

McLean Park, Napier

FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton

Rugby Park, Invercargill

North Harbour Stadium (QBE Stadium), North Harbour

Eden Park, Auckland

Northland Events Centre (Toll Stadium), Whangarei

Yarrow Stadium, Taranaki

Trafalgar Park, Nelson

Tauranga Domain, Tauranga

Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Christchuch Stadium, Christchurch

Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North

Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe

North Harbour Stadium (QBE Stadium), North Harbour

Tauranga Domain, Tauranga

Eden Park, Auckland

Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Trafalgar Park, Nelson

FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton

Rugby Park, Invercargill

Yarrow Stadium, Taranaki

McLean Park, Napier

Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North

Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Northland Events Centre (Toll Stadium), Whangarei

Christchuch Stadium, Christchurch

Motueka loves Thai food!

Fifteen years ago Duean Sakawduean established Chokdee in Motueka’s High Street. Back then Duean’s husband Anthony Oakley was busy with Tandem Skydive, a business he ran with Stuart Bean. Duean noticed that Motueka needed a Thai flavour and she was right. Motueka loves Thai food.

A decade and a half later Chokdee is well established as Motueka’s favourite Thai restaurant. It’s proved to be so popular that Duean and Anthony have also established a Chokdee restaurant in Nelson city.

The key to choosing a good restaurant for a dining experience is to discover which restaurants are busy. Whenever Chokdee is open you will notice how busy it is. From in house diners to takeaway meals, Chokdee is a hive of activity.

The formula for their success is a blend of outstanding fresh Thai cuisine, skilfully made from scratch alongside a team of wonderful hospitality minded individuals. You’ll always receive a warm welcome and leave with a satisfied tummy and a contented grin.

Anthony Oakley with some of the incredible staff at Chokdee. Ransan Niyom, Boonchuay Ronmee aka Don (Head Chef) and the wonderful Nada Phochatarn.

The recently refreshed interior of Chokdee Motueka.

Traditional Thai food made from scratch

At Chokdee the chefs prepare every dish from scratch to bring you an authentic, uncompromised taste of Thailand. Their policy is - “if it comes in a jar, we won’t use it”. That is why their food tastes so good because their sauces, curry bases and condiments are all made from scratch. This outstanding restaurant caters for all diets and tastes including Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, onion and garlic.

The emphasis is on using the very freshest and natural ingredients because that is how traditional Thai food would be prepared in Thailand. Many people get hooked on Thai food because of its delicious aroma, its low in fat and not overcooked.

Chokdee sources as much locally grown produce as possible. Thai dishes depend on ingredients such as basil, kafir lime leaves, and lemongrass. Sourcing these ingredients and others fresh is a necessity to experience the true tastes of Thailand.

Golden Bay Museum’s winter exhibition “truly spectacular”

Chokdee making your life easier - order online !

Chokdee has an outstanding website, making it easy for customers to book online. Ordering takeaway meals just became easier, you can now select and pay for their food online.

Grab your cellphone and make the most of it. Chokdee’s website is clean, fresh and easy to use, head online and order your next meal!

www.chokdee.co.nz

Golden Bay Museum’s winter exhibition ‘The Body Snatchers – A Fairy Tale?’ on now is sure to beguile and bewitch. Fact and fiction intertwine as Toy Murchie, with Bronwynn Billens, unravels the story of the bodies discovered along Selwyn St in 1976.

The art installation by Toy is accompanied by Bronwynn’s weaving, two of Golden Bay’s most prominent artists and feedback on the exhibition has called it “truly spectacular”.

Museum Services Manager, Karen Johnson says Toy approached the museum with the exhibition idea and they leapt at the idea.

“I’m quite open to have something that is art but with a history. It’s something different for the museum with the

history side shown in a different way,’ says Karen. The installation tells a story of understanding and cooperation. It explores the account of some Norwegian flax traders that drowned at the Motupipi Inlet almost 200 years ago.

Many years after this terrible event two survivors from the trading ship came back to Golden Bay Mohua and tried to find the place their comrades had been buried. They couldn’t find them. It was as if the little people, fairy folk, nga patupairarehe, de huldrefolk had taken them. History is but stories. Stories with evidence.

The exhibition is running all winter, closing October 31, opening hours are Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm.

Two of Golden Bay’s most prominent artists are behind “The Body Snatchers - A Fairy Tale?” exhibition.

The attention to detail is impressing visitors. The exhibition will run all winter.

out&about

Kids on the Kiwi Flyers winter holiday programme at Motueka’s Recreation Centre enjoyed crafts, games, adventures, cooking, skating and movies among other activities over the school holidays.

Left: Makairi Cross and Toby Henry (supervisor).

Right:

Connor Williams and James Kong.

Left: Lizzie Gentry and Niamh Martin.

Right: Keegan Kristoffersen and Melissa PoundMackay.

Sacha Edgecombe, Sheyana Godsall, Ciara Kristoffersen, Taylah-lee Godsall and Bella Ayers.

Turning second hand goods into first class care

Hospice has touched the lives of many New Zealanders over the years. From end of life care to offering support for families and loved ones in their time of need, Hospice is there for New Zealanders. The Motueka Hospice Store is one of many across New Zealand helping raise funds to support and improve their local Hospice. Through the efforts of fundraising, generous donations and our local Hospice stores, we now have an incredible new Nelson Tasman Hospice facility for our region.

Our local Nelson Tasman Hospice stores are supported by many volunteers who selflessly give their time to help others. Then there are the hero’s behind the scenes. The people in our communities who generously provide second-hand items to such stores, knowing their donations will contribute to the running of Hospice care. As well as those who come into Hospice Stores to purchase goods confident in the knowledge their purchases will go towards helping others.

Some people think of hospice services as just a building, when in fact it is a philosophy of care. It is true that most hospice services in New Zealand have inpatient facilities, but the majority of people are cared for in their homes. Anyone living with a life-limiting condition – e.g. heart failure, motor neurone disease, MS or cancer – can access and benefit from hospice services.

Motueka’s ‘Girl Fridays’. Local legends Gill, Shirley and Pauline give up their time to help out at the Motueka Hospice Shop every Friday.

One of greatest gifts you can give is your time.

Volunteers play an essential role at Nelson Tasman Hospice and work as part of the team to deliver the highest quality of care and support to patients and their families/whanau.

People volunteer for a variety of reasons. Some have had a personal connection and want to give something back; others want to be involved in a cause that interests them; others want to meet people and feel more involved in our community.

The volunteer team reflects the diversity of our community and the role of Hospice is to try and support each and every person to use their specific talents and enjoy their volunteer experience.

Whether you volunteer to work in the hopsice shop or at hospice itself, the work volunteers do is important, valued and so very much appreciated.

The first Motueka Hospice Shop opened in April 2002 in the Saville’s building, before re-establishing across the road in 2009. They have remained in High St, having moved a few doors along with a large floor space and a fresh new look.

The new shop was set up with a great team of volunteers who gave generously their time and skills, painting, building changing rooms and bookshelves.

Their new counter was built reusing and recycling old cabinets with a reclaimed wood front now brightly painted in our new branding colours. The floor layout is open and bright, with beautiful homewares on display, a large area of woman’s fashion, and a cute children’s corner. You’ll find bookshelves along the rear wall, and furniture in the middle of the shop.

A team of 23 loyal and dedicated volunteers help to run the shop. In fact, three of these volunteers have been working in the shop since it opened 17 years ago. But it is the generosity of the community donating quality items to sell which ensures the shop can support the Nelson Tasman Hospice to provide care to people with life-limiting illnesses.

Nelson Tasman Hospice has four shops within the region and stock is rotated between the four shops. Their distribution Hub in Richmond sends a delivery truck over weekly for a pick-up and delivery service, as well as stock redistribution. Customers can also request items, as staff will do their best to source any requests from their other stores.

It is a fantastic environment to work in knowing that all the funds we raise stay in our region to ensure that everybody can access free care across the region.

Our customers are also excited to be able to purchase quality items at affordable prices, everyone loves a bargain, while we turn second-hand goods into first-class care

Part of the team of dedicated volunteers who help out at the Motueka Hospice Shop. Accompanied by Ruth Seabright who oversee’s the four stores (second left), Nelson Tasman Hospice CEO Frans Dellebeke (at the back) and Motueka Store manager Jacinta (white shirt).

The aim of hospice is to help people make the most of their lives; to live every moment in whatever way is important to them.

Nelson Tasman Hospice has accomplished its most ambitious project in its 30-year history. They have built a new $11.5 million hospice at Suffolk Road in Stoke thanks to the generous support of the Nelson Tasman region. Construction began on the new hospice in August 2017 and it was completed in April 2019.

Our regions population is getting older and growing. Demand for Hospice services continue to grow along with our region’s demographics. In the past four years there has been a 28% increase in referrals. In the 2016/2017 year there was a total of 367 admissions to hospice services.

The Nelson Tasman Hospice are now expanding and refining their services to meet the anticipated additional demand for palliative care across the region. The new hospice facility is designed to enable delivery of the right combination of services needed by our region in the future.

Nelson Tasman Hospice cares for Motueka

• Community care programme serves ~180 people in their homes across the region at any given time

• Hospice clinical team supports the district nurses to deliver baseline palliative care to patients in their homes and aged care facilities

• Monthly meetings with district nurses and general practitioners to provide training and support, and to discuss the needs of patients under care. To support all patients in the region needing palliative care (with conditions that can’t be cured).

• Public information sessions with Rae Dozell at Community House about Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning. Our most recent session was held in May and attended by 45 people.

Can you help for a few hours a week?

Nelson Tasman Hospice is on the hunt for volunteers to help in their Motueka Hospice shop.

They are looking for volunteers to join their friendly team to help with sorting donations, in-store displays, customer service, pick up and delivery of goods as well as attending the shop counter. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to help.

Call Jacinta, Motueka Shop Manager - 528 1178 or email - motuekastore@nlesonhospice.org.nz

The new Nelson Tasman Hospice facility in Stoke.

Chair John Peters with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the opening of the new Nelson Tasman Hospice complex.

Great conditions for Brightwater 10K race

Motueka Bowling Club

Results of the Matt Thwaites sponsored Open Progressive Triples bowling tournament held at the Motueka Bowling Club on Saturday, 20 July.

48 bowlers participated in this drawn team’s tournament.

Most of the bowlers were from the

Results for Skips

Motueka Bowling club with just 6 bowlers from outside clubs. It was good to see our local bowlers supporting this event. The day turned out to be nice and sunny which was a relief after the heavy rain experienced on the days previous.

The sponsor Matt Thwaites is a life mem-

1stCraigFowler 4 wins, 21 ends, 47 points

2nd Peter Cromwell 3 wins, 22 ends, 40 points

3rd Mike Fitzgerald 3 wins, 20 ends, 33 points

Unlucky were Marcia Duncan and Justine Cowman who also had 3 wins but with insufficient ends.

Conditions were excellent for the 2nd Waimea Harrier Sprig and Fern 10Km Road Race of the season, hosted this time by the Brightwater S&F. The course, incorporating part of the Great Taste Trail up Higgins Road and the scenic Mt Heslington Road, is becoming increasingly popular each year, with 75 runners and walkers enjoying the event on Saturday, 13 July.

While he held the lead from the start,

Chris Sharland said after the race he had no idea how close his nearest rival was, when Brian Kemp, running strongly, finished in 37.50mins, just 10 seconds behind him. Kathryn Bunchenburg was the first of the women home in a commendable time of 42.03mins, with second-placed Colette Read, using the race as part of her 30km training run for the day, in preparation for the Townsville Marathon.

Daryl Nish challenged himself to walk a fast time on this course and succeeded by coming home in 63.25mins, one minute ahead of the rest of the walkers.

Elaine Llewellin, was a clear winner in the women’s walk, completing her 10kms in 75mins.

Athletes now look forward to the next 10km Road Race to be held this Saturday, 27 July, hosted by the Motueka Sprig and Fern.

Close race in Harcourts bridge league

Results for Twos

1st Darryl Knapp 3 wins, 22 ends, 54 points

2nd Lynne Rosewarne 3 wins, 19 ends, 40 points

ber of the Motueka Bowling club and he celebrated his 91st birthday a day later.

As you will see from the results below, he is still bowling very well and sets a fine example to us all. With Progressive tournaments individuals play with a different team each game and so

are in effect, playing for themselves as the score that the team gets is also theirs. This means that anyone that is playing well has a chance to win. Four games of 8 ends were played and the results were decided by wins, ends and then points.

3nd Alan Dannefeard 3 wins, 17 ends, 31 points

Unlucky was Allison Kyle who also had 3 wins but insufficient ends.

Results for Leads

1st Arthur Bradley 4 wins, 22 ends, 40 points

2nd Matt Thwaites 4 wins, 21 ends, 40 points

3nd Matthew Bootherstone 3 wins, 21 ends, 55 points

Unlucky was Elizabeth Bartlett who also had 3 wins but insufficient ends

Prize for Overall Winner went to Arthur Bradley who was the best 4 winner

There’s an impressive nineway tie at the top of the leader-board in the Harcourts junior champions bridge league following the Nelson Junior Pairs tournament on Saturday, 13 July.

Motueka pair

Ruth Field and Diana Whitten won the tourna-

ment with an impressive average score of 62.11 across the two sessions of play.

Their win took them to 12 championship points in the league.

Jared Hart and Elizabeth Dooley from the Nelson club were second with 58.43.

Nelson Pairs

Michael and Valerie Fitzsimons and Helen and Michael Doherty

also gained enough points at the tournament to take them to a share of first place in the Harcourts league.

The other leading players in the exciting and closely fought league are Diane Horton from Marlborough and the Greymouth pair of Michelle Gunn and Sue Glue.

green.

High quality field for Riwaka bridge tournament

A high-quality field will assemble in Riwaka this weekend for the Top of the South Open Pairs bridge tournament sponsored by Talleys and NBS.

North Islanders Gary Foidl from Waikato and Ant Hopkins from Auckland are the highest ranked entrants

with 1339 rating points between them.

The second ranked pair comprises Richmond players Steve Gray and Lindsey Guy who are returning to the tournament circuit after a spell overseas.

The third ranked pair Maurice Carter and Tony Oberdries

from Marlborough have recent form between them. Tony recently won the NBS Richmond Open Pairs together with Adrian Abraham from Nelson. On this occasion Adrian will be partnered by Westport player Wayne Smith.

Others with recent form include Westport

players Phil Rutherford and Ray Curnow who will be playing their first tournament together since winning the Nelson Open Pairs in early June.

The top ranked Motueka player is Chris Sutton who will be partnered by Richmond player Bee Campbell.

Runners take to the course in Brightwater.

91-year-old

Matt Thwaites continues to impress on the

Ruth Field (left) and Diana Whitten (right) with Nelson club president Susan Hinkley.

Junior Netball

NBS Motueka Golf Club

Results for the weekday Ladies for 16/07/19

18 Hole Ladies played LGU R/6

Best Gross : Barbara Simpson 98

Best Nett: Penny Brown 82

2nd: Sandra Gover 83

Best Putts : Jane Adams & Elizabeth Martin 32.

Tasman Golf Club

9H Women - Par Round Monday 22 July

1 Raewyn Bailey

2 Marita Hattersley, Val Docker

18H Men - Stroke Play Rd 1 - Saturday 20 July

1 Pete Dunn 63

2 Nick Thomsen 65 c/b

3 Jim Hunter 63

Nearest the Pin: Pete Dunn

Two’s: Pete Dunn, Warren Willetts

8H Men Stableford Wednesday 17 July

1 George Jameson 35 pts

2 Louis Lucas Perry 33 pts

3 Tony Fleming 32 pts

Twos: none

Nett Eagles : None

Tasman Smallbore Rifle Club

At the Tasman Smallbore Rifle Club night on July 14 the following scores were achieved:

Bridge - Moutere High-Low

Handicap Session 23

Kahurangi Tia P / Shania G & Megan G

Year 7 & 8 and Senior Games 3 Chanel Huia Black Stacey / Raelene 1 MSS A UMO Ferns

B / Huia Black

SENIOR RUGBY DRAW

2 02:30 PM BRIGHT: 1 Confirmed SF 2

JUNIOR RUGBY DRAW

1 Tasman Fireflies Ngatimoti Diamonds Palace /Tia H

2 Huia White Lone Rangers Madison W / Emily G

3 Huia Ora Rangers Social Mel / Dayna

4 ROG Royal Huia A Raelene / Stacey

1 Riwaka A United Huia Warriors / MHS Stars

2 UMO Ferns UMO Tactix Huia A x 2

3 MHS Senior MHS Stars Sheree G / Angela B

4 MMT Vikings Lone Rangers Lou / Raelene

5 LMO Stars Maroon medley Tran B / Jess K

There is no longer a friendly game being played between Year 7 & 8 grades. Each week a team will play twice to make up games from missed week in the holidays.

One Year 5 & 6 team will play twice each week so that there is no BYE game played in the grade.

One Grade 3 team will an extra competition game each week so there no BYE in the grade.

Tasman U18 Girls Motueka HS: Girls V BYE

Semi Finals 27/07/2019 Central: U18 V Motueka HS: U18 11:45 AM

LANSD: 3 Confirmed SF 2

Tasman U16 TRU Cup 27/07/2019 Motueka HS: U16 V Marl Boys College: U16 Gold 01:00 PM SPMOT: 1 Confirmed

Tasman U14 TRU Cup 27/07/2019 Motueka HS: U14 V BYE

Tasman U13 Motueka United: U13 V Marist: U13 10:30 AM SPMOT: 1

Confirmed Harlequins: U13 V Huia: U13 11:30 AM LANSD: 5 Confirmed Car Company/Wadsco Nelson/Marl

U12 Huia: U12 V U12 Black 11:45 AM SPMOT: 1 Confirmed 27/07/2019

Riwaka: U12 V U12 Magpies 11:45 AM RIWKA3: RIWAKA Confirmed Car Company/Wadsco Nelson/Marl

U11 10:25 AM 23/07/2019 27/07/2019 U11 V Motueka United: Valley Stags U11 11:30 AM SEDDON: 1 Confirmed 27/07/2019 Marist: U11 Black

V Huia: U11 12:00 PM TAHUNA: 2 Confirmed Car Company Nelson

U10 Huia:

CommunityNotices

Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. Notices for businesses and organisations who charge for courses or events cost $12.50+gst. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices.

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

We regret if your community notice ad has not made this week’s column, it is due to the popularity of this column and inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS MOTUEKA

If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz

MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION

For people affected by and/or supporting someone with cancer. Tuesdays 1pm Fairfield House $3 donation to Cancer Society phone 539 1137

YOGA FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER

Thursdays 5.15pm Register info@cancernelson. org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details

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

BLOOD CANCERSUPPORTGROUP

Meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 2636 or Lloyd 544 2636

COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

CARERS SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARTNERS / FAMILY / FRIENDS

who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

DOYOU HAVE A DRINKINGPROBLEM?

Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.

BOOMERANG BAGSMOTUEKA

Sewing bees take place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at MoTEC (9 Pah Street - side door) between 1 and 3 pm. All skill levels welcome. More information from 027 528 4563

KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.

MOTUEKA AIKIDO

Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 021 205 0143

MOTUEKA CAMERA CLUB

Meets 1st Monday of month, 7.30pm, in the SeniorNet Rooms, 42 Pah Street, Motueka. All levels of experience welcome. Contact. Cushla 5286548. www.motuekacameraclub.nz

MOTUEKA RED CROSS IN COMMUNITY HOUSE

Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.

MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER CLUB

Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor Street Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details

SOCIAL BOWLS

Every Monday & Wednesday 1:15pm - 3pm. Motueka Senior Citizens, 10 Pah St, Motueka. Come along and have some fun. Phone Terry 528 7104 for more info.

MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS

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

Leisure Marching. Motueka Veteranettes. Join us for practices, coffee and occasional travel. Contacts Carole 528 9048 or 027 325 1968 / Betty 528 6901 or 021 120 9248.

MOTUEKA COMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING

ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE for small group meetings – very reasonable rates. Please contact Rae or Gaile on 03 528 0404 or drop in and see us Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm.

TEA & TALK FOR THOSE AGED 65+

Morning tea is provided. Every Wednesdays at The Shed, 24a Tudor Street, Motueka and every second Wednesday in the Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Takaka, from 10am to 11.30am.

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.

SENIORNET MOTUEKA

Take advantage of the many courses offered and join Seniornet. Phone Mary on 5288600 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

SARAU WINTER SALE

Moutere Hills Community Centre - Pre-loved books, clothing, toys. 11am - 3pm Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th. Cosy cafe and entertainment! Fundraiser for the Sarau Community Trust, Upper Moutere School and Country Kids.

NELSON RAILWAY

Founders Park. The Railcar will be running on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th, between 11am and 4pm, weather permitting. Adults $6 Children 3 years and over $4.

MOTUEKA SENIOR CITIZENS 10PAH ST

CRIB Tuesday 1.00-3.30pm 30th JULY also on 6th AUGUST Contact Judy 5284260. RUMMIKUB every THURSDAY 1.00-4.00pm Contact Dylis 5288960.

CLIMATE EMERGENCY - WHAT’S THESTORY?

Professor James Renwick, award-winning climate science communicator. Friday August 9, 7:30pm, Mapua Community Hall. $10 entry, supper; students (ID) free. Motueka Greens, Heather 3-5224458.

MOTUEKA @ DISTRICT HISTORICAL ASSN

Monthly Meeting 1.30pm Sat 27th July, Community House - Decks Reserve. Guest Speaker - Peter Assaf

antiques

ANTIQUES , furniture (desks, bookcases, chests of drawers, tables, chairs, chaise lounge, wardrobe, mirrors, rugs etc).

Collectibles, paintings, toys, books, records etc. Sell, buy, value. 6 rooms at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond ph 544 0723. Open Mon-Sat. www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz

LIST your AGM notice in The Guardian. Email: guardian.motueka@ xtra.co.nz

$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am4pm).

carpet cleaning

TA SMAN Carpet

Cleaning - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.

death notices

HOLMES Bevan (The Slade) Donald, aged 60. Passed away suddenly on Sunday 14th July 2019, followed by a Direct Cremation which took place on Tuesday 16th 2019. A rememberance gathering for Slade will be held on Saturday 27 July 2019 at 114 Wills Road Bridge, Lower Moutere from 1pm onwards

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

Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.

SAT & SUN 8am Start Moving House Garage Sale - All sorts! 9 Grey St, Motueka

SUNDAY 28th of July

7.30 to 11.am. 63 High Street, garage on Inglis Street. Massive, everything must go!

WORKSHOP stuff. R/C aeroplane parts, good kitchen things, some antiques. Woodland Ave (near Woodlands) sign out 10am Saturday Sunday.

DOWN SIZING. Bits of everything. Bed, linen, heaters, kitchen stuff etc. Te Iti Place, signs out Saturday 9.30am.

LAWN mowers, edge trimmers, chainsaw, household appliances and bric-a-brac. Saturday 27th from 8am

property maintenance

public notices

CHARITY Quiz at the RSA. A great opportunity to support local charities. Come with your friends and have some fun. Last Tuesday of each month at the RSA Club, High Street Motueka. Next Quiz Tuesday 30th July at 7.30p.m. supporting Cadets. $3 per person entry, max 6 per team. Great Raffle prizes and Quiz prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All welcome, bar and meals available.

public notices

Taoist Tai Chi

Internal Arts of Health

No bookings required / bring a friend

INTRODUCTORY COURSE

4 WEEK INTRODUCTION TO TAI C HI

Starts: Tuesday 6 August 2019 1.30 - 3.00pm

COST: $30.00

VENUE: Community Hall, 72 Aranui Road, Mapua Phone 03 545 8375 (please leave a message) visit www.taoist.org.nz

Taoist Tai Chi

Internal Arts of Health

NEW BEGINNER CLASS

Starts: Thursday 1 August 2019 9.30 - 11.00am

VENUE: Senior Hall, 10 Pah Street, Motueka Phone 03 545 8375 (please leave a message) visit www.taoist.org.nz

No bookings required / bring a friend Book

entertainment dressmaking

church services

situations vacant

STORAG E Systems

Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

raffle results

AQUA

$100 New World Voucher - 129 C & S Binns / $100 New World Voucher - 191 Jim Scott / $200 - 175 P Soane

rental wanted

WE for private rental for three pensioners and two cats. 022 435 8963

Nau Mai Haere Mai All Welcome Enquiries to 0210 244 8235

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