The Guardian - 24 June 2020

Chopping it off for charity

Sarah McDonald picked up her hairdressing scissors last week to take to fellow play-centre mum, Joy Galletly’s long locks to raise money for the cancer foundation. Joy was inspired to take part after having several friends and family members affected by the disease.

She has donated her hair to the Freedom Wig Company in Dunedin and says she has a variety of beanies on hand to get through the winter months.

IdealCup issues memorabilia cups

IdealCup, the company behind Aotearoa New Zealand’s very first New Zealand made and manufactured reusable cup, has issued two memorabilia cups to acknowledge the leadership of two remarkable women during the COVID-19 response; Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern “Remember When” and Dr Siouxsie Wiles “Science Matters”.

“Regardless of where you may sit on the political spectrum, you’d be hard pressed not to acknowledge our PM and the way in which she’s led our nation through this surreal COVID-19 response with compassion and aplomb,” says IdealCup coowner Stephanie Fry.

“Similarly Dr Siouxsie Wiles has done an incredible job of educating and informing our team of five million about the science relating to COVID-19. We are

very grateful to them both.”

Limited edition cups carrying the images of both women are now being sold on IdealCup’s website (www.idealcup.co.nz) for $20 each (plus postage) with $10 from every cup sold being donated to IdealCup’s

charity partner the Starship Foundation.

“We couldn’t think of a better way to salute our Prime Minister and Dr Siouxsie Wiles than by immortalising them in print on our cups so we can all “Remember When”, and at the same time support the incredible work

Starship does to help our kids lead healthier lives and have brighter futures.”

The cups are available with IdealCup’s full range of brightly coloured lids and have been produced with the permission of the Prime Minister and Dr Wiles.

“Thanks are also due to talented Auckland graphic designer Keegan Elliot who kindly allowed us to use his amazing Jacinda Ardern image for our cups. Our Dr Siouxsie Wiles image was provided by Ben Mills from Bold As Brass Apparel.”

Dr Siouxsie Wiles “Science Matters” and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern “Remember When” are IdealCup’s COVID-19 memorabilia of the country’s response.

IdealCup’s co-owner Stephanie Fry shows off the company’s new cups.

Motueka woman instrumental in company scooping multiple awards

Motueka’s Emma Graham plays a pivotal role in the success of international company, Anagenix, as a “product champion”.

A global ingredient supplier for functional food, supplement and nutraceutical producers, Anagenix covers Asia, Europe, UK and USA and at this year’s Natural Health Products New Zealand Industry Awards the company scooped three awards, including the coveted Supreme Award.

As the second longest serving team member, Emma says she was “proud” of the company’s success, which alongside the Supreme Award saw them take home the FernMark Licence Programme Growth Award due to their remarkable 300% growth in the last year and the Marketing Award for over $2 million in sales.

The Award’s lead judge, Lorraine Moser, says New Zealand’s natural health products industry has a heritage of pioneers.

“This year’s Awards winners exemplify the great job our sector is doing in continuing to push boundaries with innovations, further enhancing New Zealand’s international reputation as a source of high-quality natural health products,” says Lorraine.

Emma, a forensic scientist, joined the company in 2014, three years after its inception, and “helps

Anagenix to translate proven science into consumer benefits” which in turn assists the company to identify market opportunities and develop brands for their functional food ingredients.

“I really enjoy the variety of the work. It’s a small company so everything’s always changing which is cool,” says Emma.

Established in 2011 to provide a commercial link between ground-breaking New Zealand plant bioactive research and the world’s best supplement producers,

Anagenix works with nationwide research institutions to bring the best of this country’s horticulture to the world of nutraceuticals.

Providing technical support worldwide, Emma has dealt with customers from America to Serbia.

Harnessing New Zealand products, particularly the “nutritional powerhouse” of kiwifruit, Emma says there’s more products in the pipeline that include a product for blood glucose management and the company has plans

to expand further into Asia.

Their growth is occurring at a rate of knots, with the team now numbering 11, up from the 4 it began with, while its product portfolio also continues to increase and with the support of a Singapore-based marketing director, they now have a “great sales tool kit”.

“The marketing has really helped us communicate the story behind our ingredients to the customers, it’s driven our growth and allowed us to expand,” says Emma.

Two injured after vehicle rolled down bank on Motueka Valley highway

In the early hours of Saturday morning, a vehicle carrying two occupants veered off the Motueka Valley Highway and rolled down a bank.

Both occupants managed to free themselves from

the vehicle. Emergency services were called to the scene around 3am, including the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter.

One of the occupants with moderate injuries was flown to Nelson Hospital while the

Emma Graham shows off some of the Anagenix product that is taking the nutraceutical world by storm.

other occupant was transported to Nelson Hospital by ambulance.

File photo.

Club Rugby is Back!

The first post-lockdown club rugby competition games will take place this coming Saturday, 27 June. In Division 1 Kahurangi take on Nelson Galbraith at Sports Park Motueka with kick-off set for 3pm. This match marks the

beginning of a shortened, six-round competition featuring the Nelson Tasman clubs while the Division 1 teams in Marlborough will play in a separate competition. The game on Saturday will mark Kane McLeod’s 100th match for Kahurangi,

making him the first player to achieve this milestone for the team.

Stephen Hughes will play his 50th match in the same game so Kahurangi will be looking to honour both club stalwarts with a fitting performance. All Black Sevens

player Andrew Knewstubb will also be running out for Kahurangi having returned to the area after the World Rugby Sevens Series was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Before the Kahurangi game takes

place Huia New World will play their Division Two match against Wanderers Taylors Contracting at 1pm. Across the bridge, Riwaka Abel Tasman AquaTaxi will take on the Valley Stags from 1.15pm at Cooks Reserve.

Adam Hubac Motueka “No, but

Helen Beere Mapua “No

Douglas Motueka

Kahurangi’s first game of the season, against Marist. By Brendan Alborn.

MoTEC’s new leader brings extensive skill set to role

Motueka Technology Education Centre’s (MoTEC) new team leader, Jude Heath, brings a wealth of experience to the role and despite being due to start right on lockdown she refused to let a pandemic thwart her intentions. Instead Jude, together with MoTEC staff, spent lockdown on Zoom meetings and establishing a home learning page for our district’s students.

“We wanted to give the students ideas of things they could make in their own backyards. It was really cool and gave them a huge variety,” says Jude.

“Hobbies, crafts and cooking became really trendy during lockdown. It was an amazing time for families and making that connection with them through MoTEC was a lot of fun.”

With many strings to her bow and a keen adventurer since a young age, Jude has led groups into the outdoors for recreation and adventure since 1991.

A five year tenure at Whenua Iti Outdoors led to Jude teaching others to white water raft and sea kayak in Canada and Switzerland from 2004 to 2006.

Instrumental in the establishment of Tasman Bay Guardians, the Whitebait Connection and Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) Jude played a vital role in the school delivery of these programmes throughout the top of the south, including the organisation of the popular marine snorkel days.

A qualified primary school teacher, Jude taught years 1,2 and 7, 8 at Riwaka School.

Also an experienced hairdresser and the clothing designer

behind ‘Kiwi Country’, a successful sports, outdoor and business clothing company that supplied 50 stores nationwide in the 90’s, Jude also had a business selling herbs and plants at the Nelson market.

Keen to bring her wide skill set to the role, Jude says, “My whole vision is about making connections and linking environmental with businesses as we become more sustainable to be a hub for the whole district.”

Her previous roles have resulted in her knowing many of the students now under her charge.

“The kids are amazing. It’s amazing and it’s so rewarding having all of the schools come here and having that connection right across the district to be able to educate en masse.”

Positive by nature, Jude says the pandemic has allowed for so much constructive change and restructuring to allow MoTEC to become more open and fluid and work towards achieving their goal of “creating a real community hub”.

“People are welcome to come and see what we do here. We’re encouraging families to try and do at home what we do here.”

Keen to really connect with local iwi, schools and businesses, Jude says it’s important to take advantage of the wealth of wisdom within our community for the benefit of the 500 year 7 and 8 students from the surrounding schools who come to MoTEC for an upto-date, exciting and varied technology programme.

“It’s all about the students, I want them to be inspired about life and the future.”

new team leader and togeth-

with fellow staff has a desire to link more sustainable environmental technology with our community.

To try MoTEC’s activities at home please follow this link - https://sites. google.com/motec. nz/home-learning

Left: Jude Heath is MoTEC’s

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Dear Editor,

I live in Hokitika. I find it alarming gang crime is on the rise in Greymouth.

Gang membership and gang crime seems to be reported daily in NZ.

Commissioner for Police Andrew Coster disbanded a trial of armed police recent-

ly in NZ. Deemed unnecessary for Kiwis. Apparently some South Aucklanders got jumpy because it was trialled in their area and they felt racially targeted?

So I pay my taxes and live life legally. I am not in a gang. I don’t deal in meth. I

don’t kill policemen.

So what about the rest of us in New Zealand? You know the ones. Law abiding types like me who just want to feel safe. What are we supposed to do if we want armed police?

Answers would be good in election year.

Damien O’Connor MP, Darroch Ball MP, Stuart Nash MP? Is there anyone who can answer me?

Regards, Louise Morgan Hokitika

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Another Banksy-esk work of art has appeared in Motueka, aptly near the Memorial Hall’s toilets.

Arguably the most controversial street artist in the world, the England-based artist is said to have remained anonymous because graffiti is illegal.

For now though Motueka can enjoy copies of his work popping up.

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Last minute bid to save historic aircraft

The Late John Smith collected up WW2 aircraft and brought them back to his home in the Mapua area and had them in his shed for over 60 years. We have the Mustang remaining here as the other aircraft are going to Blenheim including his Mosquito, Kitty hawks, and Tiger Moth.

We are left with the Mustang P 51 D aircraft here until the end of the month unless buyers can be found to keep it here as it has been for so many years to date. Otherwise it will go to the North Island as wanted by the family, should the asking price of $I million not be obtained to keep it here. A big ask with covid times and the uncertainty around at the moment. But the history of this plane in the area is all tied up as the last survivor of the original 30 that served with our RNZAF airforce. It was saved from the fate of the other 17 Mustangs, that met their doom on Central Road in Lower Moutere, when their

wheels were used to serve Apple growers on trailers for their orchards from 1958 to the end of the 1960’s. This Mustang slipped the rest of them by sheer luck as the rest got melted down on that farm, and the only reason it escaped was due to the Late John smith who collected it back in the 1959 era as the Mustangs were offered for sale by the Stores board on behalf of the Air Force for sale to who ever wanted them and to be scrapped at the time was the thoughts to destroy them and make way for the Jets to serve our country. But what makes this so interesting for this area is the way it was collected up by Mr Smith and his Morris Minor cars and the Lancaster cars back then to collect them with a kit able trailer to tow behind it back in the 1950’s 1960’s and early 1970’s and brought all his planes he had in the collection he put together in his shed. He would let like-minded people

look in his Mosquito and Kitty hawks and this Mustang for many years since the 1960’s.

And for that reason we know there is a great chance a film could be made from just the way this Mustang is today just as he picked it up still in its original condition, unfortunately the wings were cut at the undercarriage to make it towable to a Mr Ruffell’s place at Blenheim. But in turn he saved it from the others and makes it the last survivor when John bought it off Mr Ruffell. If a film was made in the end it not only would highlight what our area is all about around Tasman but would be right up there with popular interest as The Fastest Indian was for Invercargill with the motor bikes film.

But more so the plane can easily be put back to original and most original Mustang in the world to date with all the extra parts and extra spares that go with the plane to make the best Static

Mustang around anywhere in this country or beyond, and it is its history as the last survivor tag to it that will make it happen as for getting it back in the air John never wanted that when he owned it and really does not have to do that as well. But it could be done in the future if required to do that to it.

But firstly can we just save this plane for starters for the 3rd time now in its life and keep it here where it has lived for so long and not many ever knew it was at Mapua area all the time with the other aircraft John collected up back in the 1960’s.

So now a very urgent appeal is out there as at the 28th to 30th of this month by the family that currently own it and is for sale at $1 million and does not matter how many want to come in as a party to buy this plane but we just want to know very quickly now if anyone out there in our district of Tasman and beyond are most welcome to

help out with buying of this plane and hold it here for our own district’s show piece and do what John Smith wanted to do with all the planes he had on his property but just ran out of time in his life time to get the next part done after he collected them from 1955 onwards as that was when he picked up his Mosquito on the last Tender for the last Mosquito to be sold

after 3 times trying to get a Mosquito and he did and rest is history now and that plane has made so many young would be pilots into older pilots now and fond memories of just sitting in that Mosquito on his lifestyle block in the Mapua area.

This Mustang is ex 2423 and can be looked up under John smith’s aircraft collection on the net and as it is today in two

pictures with in the pictures shown on it in his shed by his beloved Mosquito.

Contact Brian 03 5432779 if you can help out with this to stay in the area for this important part of our past history to stay right here as all parties involved to meet the million are the new owners of this planes for its future and hopefully here and not up north.

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Lifestyle Group at Motueka Library

Friday 26 June, 11am-12pm

Discuss Lifestyle topics, meet new people. Enjoy a cuppa. June Topic: Beauty Building Bricks Club for children

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. 29 June, 3.30-5pm

Babbling Books Book Group

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Volunteers and charities recognised for valuable contributions during National Volunteer Week

The contribution of volunteers and charities has been recognised by Minister Poto Williams to mark National Volunteer Week, 21 June to 27 June 2020.

“I want to offer my thanks and appreciation to our amazing volunteers and charity workers for giving up their time to help others.

This has been especially appreciated during the recent lockdown,” says Minister Poto Williams, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector.

“Your mahi glues us together as New Zealanders through good times and bad. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you were quick to answer the call from your communities by doing what needed to be done, as you always do.”

“You have demonstrated the incredible power of generosity and importance of manaakitanga during

unprecedented times for our nation. It is through your selfless and kind acts that our elderly, immuno-compromised and those with severe needs were kept safe, fed, warm and informed.

Your courage and readiness has ensured that the most vulnerable amongst us were prioritised and looked after.

Your collective contributions has enabled Aotearoa to come out of the other side of COVID-19 even more socially connected and resilient.”

New Zealand has more than 230,000 individuals volunteer their time every week and 27,000 registered charities.

“This speaks volumes to the giving and generous nature of us as a people, which makes Aotearoa stand out on the world map.

Whether you volunteer regularly or occasionally, I thank you for your contribution.”

Think Ahead

Historic day for climate action

New Zealand now has one of the world’s most ambitious frameworks for tackling the climate crisis, the Minister for Climate Change James Shaw says after the Emissions Trading Reform Bill passed through Parliament on Thursday, 16 June.

The legislation fixes the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and turns it into one of the most effective tools New Zealand has for reducing climate-polluting emissions.

“In a single term we have taken more action on climate change than the past 30 years of governments combined.

Today we have reached another significant milestone in our plan to reduce New Zealand’s emissions.

“There is a long way to go, but we are starting to bend the curve towards a climatefriendly future in New Zealand.

Alongside the Zero Carbon Bill, which was passed unanimously by Parliament

last year, this Bill means that we now have the foundations in place for long-term meaningful climate change action in New Zealand,” says James.

The changes made by the Bill include setting a cap on the total emissions allowed within the ETS.

This is something the previous government had failed to do, leaving the scheme too weak to have any real impact on reducing our emissions.

The Bill also includes a range of necessary rule changes that will incentivise New Zealand’s biggest polluters to invest in the transition to a clean, climate-friendly economy.

“Until now, the ETS has not fulfilled its primary purpose, which is to reduce emissions. Taking action to fix this puts us further ahead on climate action than many other parts of the world – and that’s even before you consider the huge progress we have made over the last three years,” says James.

Over the last three years, this Government has:

Set a long-term legal framework for New Zealand to reduce its emissions in line with the global goal of limiting global warming to 1.5˚C above pre industrial levels

Established the independent Climate Change Commission to guide all future governments with the transition towards a low emissions economy

Adopted the first ever all of government

Climate Action Plan

Invested billions of dollars in clean transport options like bike lanes, buses, and trains

Started replacing coal boilers in schools and hospitals with clean energy alternatives

Funded hundreds of new electric vehicle chargers to be built all over Aotearoa

Created the Green Investment Fund

Started work with the agricultural sector to put a price on farm-

ing emissions

Ensured that all major government decisions consider their impact on climate Moved toward mandatory reporting of climate risks for major companies

Banned default KiwiSaver funds from investing in fossil fuels Banned new offshore oil and gas exploration

“When we came into government we had a choice - continue down the carbonintensive path toward climate breakdown, leaving our kids to suffer the consequences, or create something better: an economy that is more equitable, more prosperous, and more innovative – all within planetary limits.

“This Bill, and every action we have taken that preceded it, is a result of that choice –the choice we made for all, to build a better future.

Today, that future is closer within reach than it has ever been before,” says James.

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Plastics 1,

Plastics 3, 4, 6 and 7, liquids, rubbish, polystyrene, plastic bags, garden waste, food waste, disposable nappies, hot ashes, oven ware, electrical goods, engine oil bottles, automotive parts, paint and chemicals, bubble wrap, ceramics, crockery and porcelain, lids, toothpaste tubes.

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What goes in your blue crate?

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Great Walks bookings now open for 2020/21

This summer presents a great opportunity for New Zealanders to get out into nature with bookings on Great Walks for 2020/21 open, says Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage.

Bookings for the Great Walks opened between 9 and 11 June, excluding Milford and Routeburn tracks which are still undergoing storm repairs. Bookings for these tracks are projected to open in July/ August 2020.

“For people who haven’t done a Great Walk previously, the 2020/21 season presents a fantastic opportunity to get out and experience nature in some of New Zealand’s most spectacular landscapes with iconic wildlife and rich history,” says Eugenie.

“With a high standard of tracks and facilities, they are accessible options for people wishing to connect with Aotearoa’s heritage and experience some of the best multi-day walks in the world.”

“New Zealand is highly regarded as a walking destination. As the Great Walks gain global recognition, it has become harder to secure a booking on to the most popular tracks at peak times.”

Over the last two summer Great Walks seasons (October to the end of April), the Department of Conservation (DOC) trialled ‘differential pricing’ (a higher price for international visitors) on four of the most popular Great Walks (Milford, Routeburn, Kepler and Abel Tasman Coast tracks).

DOC sought through this trial to obtain valuable information on the effectiveness of pricing as a tool to manage visitor pressure. It also informed DOC’s work to set and maintain a fair pricing system.

“The trial has demonstrated the merits of differential pricing to improve access for New Zealand residents, more fairly distribute the running costs and ensure the fees reflect the true value of these worldclass walks,” says Eugenie.

“But due to the impact of COVID-19 on our tourism industry and international travel, differential pricing won’t be in place this year. However, it’s now a tried and tested tool DOC can draw upon when setting accommodation prices for future years.”

DOC is advising those overseas not to book onto a Great Walk while New Zealand border restrictions remain in place.

DOC will retain a fee for international children on the Great Walks set at half the adult rate. This is to discourage overseas organisations from making speculative bulk bookings of Great Walks accommodation, which hold space that may not be used.

“For anyone wanting to get out over winter, the Rakiura, Abel Tasman, Heaphy, Paparoa, Lake Waikaremoana and Abel Tasman Coast tracks offer a range of year-round walking and biking opportunities, but you must be

well prepared,” says Eugenie.

“Let someone know before you go, check the weather and track conditions and make

Load control saves you money

Load control is a mechanism that Network Tasman and many other lines companies use to manage the demand that heating water places on the electricity network during ‘peak’ demand periods, typically in the morning and early evening on the coldest winter days.

sure you take the necessary food, water, clothing and equipment.”

Visit www.doc.govt. nz/greatwalks

Load control allows Network Tasman to shut o devices such as electrical hot water cylinders for a short time during the periods of highest demand. As a result Network Tasman can keep costs down and pass those savings on to our consumers. Cheaper prices for water heating are shown on your electricity bill as a line called ‘controlled’ or ‘economy’. Controlling the load in this way doesn’t impact on the way you use your hot water e.g. to wash your dishes, do laundry or have showers and baths. Our aim is to ensure that you don’t even notice that load control is being used.

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Load control helps save consumers money because it reduces the transmission charges that Network Tasman pays to Transpower. Network Tasman also doesn’t have to invest so much money upgrading the capacity of its local network to cope with ever-increasing peaks during network busy hours.

“As an example,” says Network Tasman’s Regulatory and Commercial Manager, Daniel Vincent, “in the coming years we will need to build a new grid exit point in Brightwater. If we didn’t have load control, we would have needed to make this $28 million investment years earlier and customers would already be paying for that investment in their power bill.

“Deferring investment keeps our network at a level that’s in line with what the community actually needs and, in turn, keeps electricity prices down. It also means we can take advantage of developing technology and innovation as alternatives to traditional network supply become available.

“Management of peak load through hot water load control by Network Tasman saves the company and its customers millions of dollars every year.”

Viv Bird with grand-daughter Jasmine Braaksma on the Abel Tasman Great Walk.

Murchison Earthquake remembered through online exhibition at Nelson Provincial Museum

The 91st anniversary of Murchison’s tragic 1929 Earthquake, which saw the loss of 17 lives and significant damage across the region, is being remembered through an online exhibition presented by the Nelson Provincial Museum in collaboration with Tasman’s Murchison Museum.

Originally created as a physical exhibition and opened for permanent display at the Murchison Museum this time last year, the exhibition has been transformed into an online format as part of a drive by the Nelson Provincial Museum to broaden access to the region’s historical collection. It follows the launch of the Museum’s first online exhibition –Rugby: 150 Years On – last month.

The exhibition, titled Everything Was Noise And Movement, opens with the words of local witness Barbara Oxnam who recalls

the start of an ordinary day: “Monday, June 17th 1929, began as a typical Murchison winter’s morning, very still and calm, cold and foggy.” However, at 10.17am everything changed. The 7.3 magnitude earthquake ripped through the region, causing multiple fatalities, unimaginable damage to property and more than 10,000 landslides. The shock was felt as far afield as Greymouth, Cape Farewell and Nelson, and the noise was heard in New Plymouth, 250km away. Great cracks appeared in the landscape and water spouts came out of them as if from nowhere. Communication and power was cut off. Two local men set out to walk the 47 kilometre journey north to Glenhope to get word out.

“The strength of a close-knit community in facing such a devastating event is clear-

ly evident throughout this exhibition,” says Nelson Provincial Museum CEO Lucinda Blackley-Jimson.

“After working on the physical exhibition last year, we are proud to be able to share these amazing stories of small-town heroism more widely online.”

In spite of risks posed by constant aftershocks, search parties went out to bring families in from neighbouring valleys. A train was scheduled to leave Kohatu at 3pm every day to evacuate people to Nelson. The people of Nelson opened their doors to refugees, and a special relief fund was set up.

This tragic event could have broken Murchison, but the community faced the challenge with a resilience which only made it stronger. As local witness Mavis Bartlett remarks: “Murchison was not the same afterwards – it was better.”

Above: The top storey of the Morel house in the centre of Busch’s Slip. You can find Everything Was Noise And Movement online at www.nelsonmuseum.co.nz/ murchison-earthquake

out&about

Motueka Playcentre last Thursday

Left: Angie and Aroha Glinz.

Right: Abigail McDonald and Cora Buenz.

Left: Fergus, Miriam and Elias Fraser.

Right: Sarah McDonald finishes up Joy Galletly’s new hairstyle, raising money for the cancer society.

Mason and Luca Popata, Kelly and Emilee Brockett, Beth and Estaria Spencer.

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Prior to TAG Construction Ltd, Trentan ran a building company for over 12 years with his two brothers. When Trentan’s brothers chose to pursue other ventures, he decided to rebrand to a name more personalised to him. TAG stands for the initials in Trentan’s name (Trentan Andrew Gearry) and construction hints at the many possibilities his company can carry out for you. TAG Construction was formed earlier this year.

The team at TAG Construction

The team currently consists of Trentan, Taine (Qualified builder) who has been with us for six years and Corbin (second year apprentice) who started in early 2018. With some exciting projects on the go and coming up soon, their team may well expand.

Trentan’s skilled wife Judith works in the background looking after all the accounts and administration. She is a key member of their team, ensuring everything runs smoothly while corresponding with suppliers and clients to keep them up to date.

Owner of TAG Construction, Trentan Gearry (middle) with Taine (left) and Corbin (right) Image by Darryl Hutton of Nowhere Gallery.

What can TAG Construction do for you?

TAG Construction focuses on renovations, extensions, new builds and light commercial but also keeps busy with smaller jobs too, such as fences, decks and repairs.

Trentan likes to personally manage all his building projects. He knows that good communication with his clients throughout the build, is just as important as completing the job to the highest standard. More importantly, the results achieved by TAG Construction are designed to help improve the quality of your life.

“If you have an idea, we can help make it happen,” explains Trentan.

Depending on your goals and budget Trentan can assist you to make the most out of your home. Even smaller updates can still have a big impact.

Have you considered a room addition, maybe a basement or attic renovation, or perhaps a new deck or pergola?

All of which will give you more space and can provide a desirable alternative to finding a new home. However, if you have a new build in mind then TAG Construction should be one of your first contacts.

The complete package

What’s unique about TAG Construction? They are able to offer the complete package, from assisting with the planning and design process to council applications, right through to the project management, building and finally the completion stage.

Trentan and his team can also work with a client’s consented plans designed by their own architect. They work alongside various subcontractors and suppliers, and like to support local where they can.

If you are not too sure where to start, Trentan has a variety of set house designs he can supply should you require, with different styles and sizes to suit all. And, he offers the flexibility to change or modify these designs where possible.

A completed new build

How it works

Give them a call or contact TAG Construction online. The first step to achieving the build, design, renovation or home improvement of your dreams is communication.

There are two ways to do that, you can either pick up the phone and call Trentan on 021 866 740 or email trentan@tagconstruction.nz or Judith at info@tagconstruction.nz

Realise your dreams

TAG Construction is a company you can trust. Listening to a client’s needs and creating integrated designs that are effective and affordable are important to them.

Trentan prides himself on ensuring that your build functions efficiently, economically, safely and sustainably. Cost, time, durability, function and aesthetics are some of the key considerations Trentan keeps in mind.

Trentan believes the design of a building must be carefully balanced to meet the needs of the owner and end user without compromising on craftsmanship, safety and sustainability.

It’s time to realise your dreams and discover what they can do for you.

Find out more via their social media facebook.com/tagconstructionltd/ and keep an eye out for the upcoming launch of their new website tagconstruction.nz

Image by Darryl Hutton from Nowhere Gallery.

A recent new build and shed project by TAG Construction

Concept by TAG Construction

Concept by TAG Construction

COULD BE THERE?

O ur volunteers are amazing people who choose to be there for people coping with crime and trauma. We thank them for all they do in the community.

Volunteers are needed in your Community now! Comprehensive training and supervision is provided.

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It’s hard to come up with adequate words to describe how much we truly value the hardworking volunteer’s in our region and beyond. They are dedicated and focused, hardworking and full of innovative ideas. You rarely meet a person so selfless and devoted as those who volunteer.

Volunteering could well be the most valuable job in our community.

There are numerous local organisations that currently need your help, such as Motueka RDA, Motueka Community Patrol, Victim Support, Plunket and many other groups. If you are able to offer your time, they would love to hear from you.

Barbara from Plunket, which offers a number of free services for parents and pre-schoolers, says, “We are very grateful to our wonderful volunteers who assist us.”

Victim Support workers are volunteers.

During National Volunteer Week, take a moment to thank those in our community who work so very hard to help improve the lives of others.

To those who helped out by volunteering during lock down, our current volunteers and all the future volunteers who are needed so desperately by many organisations, thank you. May the good work you do come back to you many times over.

Victim Support volunteers come from all walks of life. They are men and women of all ages who have different occupations and interests. Victim Support volunteers have an absolute commitment to helping people when they need it most – in the aftermath of a crime or trauma.

Helping people in their hour of need is incredibly rewarding. Our volunteers are part of an organisation that is the community’s response to people hurt by crime and trauma. In the aftermath of a crime, faith in society and in people can be diminished. Victim Support volunteers help to restore faith in the world we live in. Our Volunteers receive full and comprehensive training on a range of topics that equip them to provide quality support and information to victims.

Victim Support’s volunteers give up their time and use their life experience, training and skills to support people in their community dealing with some of life’s greatest challenges.

We provide emotional and practical support, information, financial assistance, referral to other support services and advocacy for victims’ rights. This helps victims and their families find strength, hope and safety in the face of grief and trauma. It helps them deal with, and participate in, the criminal justice system. It helps them be in control of getting their lives back on track and ensures they get the services they need and their rights upheld. Victim Support is an independent charitable trust that works closely with the NZ Police. We also provide resources, such as books, DVD’s, brochures and identification resources that enable volunteers to have pivotal information at the pivotal time.

In our incredible region it’s important to support our local businesses, especially in the current climate. This week we are featuring a number of interesting and varied local businesses situated in and around the inland coastal highway. From gorgeous friendly Alpacas to exciting bus tours, discover the wide array of outstanding businesses located right here on our doorstep.

On the Bus

‘On The Bus’ is based in beautiful Upper Moutere, handily placed centrally near to Motueka, Mapua and Richmond/Nelson. They provide private bus charters for any occasion, including weddings, parties and wine and pub/beer trips to local wineries and craft beer pubs in the Motueka, Tasman and Nelson areas.

The Moutere Hills area in particular is wonderful to tour around, including visits to the various “Moutere Artisans” producing premium wine, gourmet food and an eclectic mix of art. ‘On The Bus’ has a fleet of nostalgia large buses, a 20 seat small coach and a 9 seat van. Please call Mike to discuss your small or large group transport requirements.

Ruby Downs Alpacas

For excellent, highly sought-after alpaca genetics – or just to pat some cute, fluffy and inquisitive alpacas – visit Ruby Downs Alpacas in the stunning Tasman region. It’s important to book to see these gorgeous coloured alpacas up close.

“We love to welcome visitors to see our gorgeous alpacas, but we are a working farm so visits are by appointment only. Pets are currently available so be in quick. Phone 021 472 070 to make a booking.

Lower Moutere Store

If it’s food or fuel you need then the Lower Moutere Store can help. It’s your go-to place for NPD fuel, they offer discounts with any supermarket fuel docket, and they are open seven days a week.

For hungry customers the food is delicious, you’ll also discover a variety of fresh meat available for purchase. Mike happens to be a butcher by trade, his Angus beef sausages, salamis and gluten-free sausages are very popular with the locals.

Riverside Community Cultural Centre

The Riverside Community Cultural Centre offers two beautiful rooms – ‘Kotahitanga’ - Meeting Room and ‘Rangimarie’ - Peace Hall. Our venues can accom modate up to 100 people and offer the convenience of a commercial kitchen and beautiful outdoor area. Both rooms have large wood burners that will keep you cosy and warm during the colder months. Some catering is available on request.

Heine’s Cartage Contractors

Heine’s are celebrating 35 years in our rural cartage and contracting business. Since leaving school, Wayne has driven trucks and contracting equipment, now having son Travis follow in his footsteps. Both are qualified in earthworks, road construction and maintenance as well as having heavy trade and load piloting licences. They are extremely knowledgeable and competent to do their clients work to a very professional standard.

Our motto is “do it once and do it right.”

That’s the way to keep your clients happy. We do a variety of work including general cartage, gravel spreading, moving machinery on a lowbed. We have excavators, a bulldozer, a loader, rollers and a grader, as well as trucks and trailers. So give us a call, on 027 430 2725 or 021 172 4690 for your work requirements and be another of our satisfied customers.

Chambers & Jackett Ltd

Chambers and Jackett Ltd in Lower Moutere is a general contracting and cartage company. We specialise is subdivisions, drainage projects and post driving. We have a range of machines for any excavation, earthmoving, landscaping and hole-boring jobs on both a large and small scales.

A family-owned business established more than 50 years ago, we pride ourselves on being responsive to our clients’ needs to deliver a quality finish.

Tasman Female Rugby is sponsored by Golden Bay Fruit

Tasman Rugby Union is pleased to announce that Golden Bay Fruit have signed to be the Union’s Brand Sponsor of Female rugby.

This will include front of jersey branding of the Tasman Mako Farah Palmer Cup team, the Academy program, the Tasman Trophy club competition and other Tasman representative teams.

Dedicated to supplying the best quality fruit, Golden Bay Fruit was created in 2008 by multi-generation growers who decided to create a sustainable business for future generations.

Today Golden Bay Fruit is home to over 750 hectares of apple orchards and over 100 hectares of kiwifruit, led by experienced and passionate people.

Golden Bay Fruit package and export a large selection of premium apples and pears from its largely automated packing warehouse in Motueka, managed by founding partners Heath Wilkins of Birdhurst Orchards and Evan Heywood of Heywood Orchards.

Both keen rugby

enthusiasts with children playing the game, Heath and Evan are proud to support female rugby in the region, NZ Rugby’s largest growing demographic. They know well many of the young players who have graduated to the Tasman Mako from Motueka.

“Our philosophy to growing and marketing fruit is based on qual-

ity, sustainability and partnering, and we will bring those same values to helping Tasman Rugby grow female participation,” says CEO Heath Wilkins.

“As a global exporter and with the Rugby World Cup for women being held in NZ in 2021, the timing of this opportunity to help grow female rugby participation couldn’t be better,” says direc-

tor Evan Heywood. TRU CEO Tony Lewis says “Horticulture is a major economic driver in Te Tau Ihu and for Golden Bay Fruit to recognise the value of female rugby to connect with their stakeholders is particularly pleasing. We welcome their involvement in our game and our Union”.

According to TRU Commercial Manager

Les Edwards, the female rugby opportunity was made possible by the generosity of Nelson Pine Industries Ltd who made the front of jersey space available.

“NPIL will continue to be the Union’s Principal Sponsor with the Golden Edge brand front and centre of the Tasman Mako and other men’s teams.”

Eight-year-old Maxwell Scott shows off his Player of the Day trophy he was awarded on Saturday, 13 June after his match at Richmond’s Jubilee Park.

Playing for Motueka’s AFC Stormers, Maxwell stepped into the goalie’s position after no-one else in his team wanted to.

“I just gave it a go. I prefer to play striker but normally play defence. I love the running around in football and everything about it. You get to be so excited when you score a goal,” says Maxwell. While the position of goalie is far from his usual he was clearly a natural, saving six goals!

Results of the Milnes Beatson sponsored Open Triples bowling tournament held at the Motueka Bowling Club on Saturday, 20 June 2020.

That bowlers were missing their bowls during lockdown was evident last weekend when 24 teams of triples participated in the first winter tournament to be held this year at the Motueka Bowling Club. The larger than normal entry meant that both the natural and the artificial greens had to be used. The hard work by green keeper Ron Inglis and his staff ensured good bowling surfaces were enjoyed by all and a sunny day, after a week of rain, was a bonus.

Results

1st Murray Foskett, Graham Crawford, Selwyn Kohua 4 wins, 22 ends, 18 points

2nd Sam Woods, Colin Fickling, Ron Inglis 4 wins, 20 ends, 34 points

3rd Robin Doherty, Di Potts, Kris Greaney 3 ½ wins, 19 ends, 43 points

4th Peter Cromwell, Kaye Brougham, Barbara Howcroft 3 wins, 22 ends, 53 points

5th Raging Bull, Darryl Knapp / Wazza, FH 3 wins, 20 ends, 25 points

Lucky team draw: Brian Bartlett, Trudy Sturgeon, Noel File

Motueka Bowling Club NBS

Motueka Golf Club

After the heavy rain during the week the course was quite wet underfoot which made for challenging golf. However this did not deter the members with another very full field.

The Strokeplay Champs were held over 36 holes with Levi Kearns winning overall.

Grade 2 Winner Ralph Meikle

Grade 3 Winner James Lillington

Grade 4 Allan Hamilton

The rest of the field played a Nett round over 18 holes.

Three players scored Nett 70’s with Tony Louis winning from Nick Van Leeuwen and Brent Thomson.

4th Andy Chew 73

5th Kevin Armstrong 73

There were five two’s with a very happy Ralph Meikle winning the jackpot scoring two of them.

Closest to the pins; Alison McMillan and Kevin Armstrong

The ladies also played a Nett round.

First Evelyn Hay on 70

Second Sandra LePine 72

Third Alison McMillan 75

Evan Heywood, Tasman Mako Tamara Silcock and Heath Wilkins.

Carter Cullen had a successful duck shoot over the weekend.

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 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.

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

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 3037 or Lloyd 544 2636

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

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

JUSTICE OF THEPEACE 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.

KNITTERS Operation Cover Up open day at St Thomas Hall on July 6th 10am to 2pm.

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Learn to play a cornet at Motueka District Brass. Tutors available. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244

accommodation wanted

PROFESSIONAL middle aged woman seeks long term, cat friendly rural accommodation. Ph/Txt 022 014 6266.

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MOTUEKA A&P ASSN

AGM Monday 20th

July 6.30 main kitchen Marchwood Park. All welcome.

antiques

$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

A NT IQUE S , Art, Collectibles, 6 Rooms, Huge stock inc recent estate lots. Buy, Sell, Value. Warning - If selling, safely make sure (for your own protection) that the buyer has a physical address & not just a phone or email!

Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond. Mon - Sat. Ph 03 544 0723 www. antiquesnewzealand.co.nz

carpet cleaning

TASMAN Carpet

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

chimney sweep

CHIMN EY S WEEP

Marahau-MotuekaTasman-Moutere and surrounding areas. Free quote or query. Phone Steve 021-081-01146.

MO T UEK A GRG S UPPO RT GR OUP Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.

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

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register 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

YOGA for people who have or have had cancer, Tuesday morning and Tuesday evenings. Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137.

garden sleepers

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.

health

church services

JONES, Jake (Gibbons)

Tragically taken on Tuesday June 16th, 2020 Aged 30 years. Much loved son of Lorraine Jones and Allen Gibbons. Loved brother of Gina, Michael, Naomi, Step son of Jason. No words can describe Jake’s sense of humour, he was larger than life, loyal and loved by so many, quick witted and on the mark.

Jake is resting at home, his family welcome you to come and spend time with him.

Messages c/o 76 Arbour Lea Avenue, Richmond 7020 or at www.shoneandshirley.com

death notices

HUGHEY, Gerald Russell

Passed away peacefully in Motueka on June 16, 2020, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen, and brotherin-law of Ian, David, Lindsay, Tom, Warren, Lawrence, and Robert.

In accordance with Gerald’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services, c/- 57 High Street, Motueka.

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In lieu of flowers, Donations to Jake’s GiveaLittle Memorial Fund would be appreciated. A Celebration of Jake’s life will be held at The Riwaka Rugby Club Rooms, Main Road, Riwaka. Thursday, June 25th at 2pm.

memorial

FORDONALD ROLAND

GUNN A scattering of ashes is to be held in Motueka, July 5th at 10.30am & refreshments following. Attendance information ph 021 0233 0904.

firewood

QU A LITY DR Y FIREWOOD AVAILABLE Delivered per trailer load (3m3). Free delivery in Motueka. PHONE 021 228 5025

mobile meals

property to let

EXCELLENT RETAIL SHOP in Arcade at 265 High St. $115pw tel 5278261.

property maintenance

TREEWORK (8m max) hedges, flax removal. Please contact Matt 021 261 3501. Local references available.

properties for sale

properties for sale

43 SCHOOL RD Lower Moutere - 9am. Furniture, household, quality, bric a brac. 029 122 8044 for appointments.

garage sale

Something a singer holds

Opposite of full digging tool

Measure temperatures with this

More pleasant striped animal

Toilets DOWN

Walk with a hobble

Mix black with white to make this colour

Gorillas

long comfortable seat practice for a play

four-sided shape

The number in a trio part of something

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situations vacant

Phone

situations vacant HOP TRAINING TEAM LEADER, TAPAWERA AREA. Experienced Supervisor required for training of Hop Bines, Mid-September to late December. Successful applicant will be expected to lead by example. The successful applicant should have: perien ed in training hops and excellent organisation and planning skills. no ed e o rainin requirements of different hop varieties.

e ive ross u ura communication skills. us be ab e o supervise field staff and liaise with the farm manager.

e abi i o rain and lead a team, in a positive manner. roven supervisor and leadership experience.

ou d be o pe en with computer and information technology. Please submit your application to hratnzhopfarm@gmail. com

HANDYMAN Storage. Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available. TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

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

TASMAN B LASTING

SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nz or office@tasmansodablasting.co.nz Ph. 0225288159

wanted to buy

CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY VINTAGE / QUALITY TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING PH TIM GLADSTONE T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235

public notices

NEWSLINE UPDATES

Changes coming for plastic recycling

Starting from next week – 1 July – we’ll only be accepting plastics labelled as 1, 2, and 5. These can be recycled locally. At this time we will stop accepting plastics 3, 4, 6 and 7. These cannot be recycled in New Zealand and are very di cult to nd an overseas market for.

So please think about the plastics that you buy (check the number to make sure you’re getting 1, 2 and 5) and reduce plastic use where you can.

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund – apply now!

Previously delayed during the COVID-19 response, the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund applications are now invited until 10 July. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund o ers help with travel costs for rural sports clubs and rural school teams. The fund is to help young people aged from 5 to 19 to 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 10 July 2020. Head to tasman.govt.nz/link/grants for more information and how to apply.

Dangerous roadside trees removed for free

In conjunction with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Tasman District Council is o ering a free service to remove hazardous trees from rural roadsides. The aim of this project is to improve the safety of our roads and redeploy workers from all industries a ected by the COVID-19 response. We’d like to know about any problems in your area, particularly:

• Overhanging trees or branches that could fall onto the footpath or road.

Apply for a rates rebate before 30 June

The deadline for applications for a rates rebate for the 2019/2020 rating year is 30 June 2020. Rebates are based on your household income, the amount of your rates, and the number of dependents you have. You can estimate if you’re eligible for a rebate using your income for the tax year ending 31 March 2019 at dia.govt.nz – search ‘rates rebate’. You can apply for a rates rebate if:

• You pay the rates on the address that you live at; and

• You were living at the address at the beginning of the rating year (1 July); and

Your name is recorded in the Rating Information Database (RID) as ratepayer.

You cannot claim a rates rebate if the property is used mainly for commercial purposes such as farming or business. Application forms and more information are available at Council o ces or online at tasman.govt.nz. You’ll need to provide income information so your rebate can be worked out. Check the website for details of the documentation you need to supply or give the helpful customer services team a call on 03 543 8400.

Moturoa Rabbit Island closure

Public access to the eastern half of Moturoa/ Rabbit Island will be closed on two days this winter while the Nelson Marlborough Fish & Game Pheasant Hunt takes place.

Please note that the closure will include all of the beach front at the eastern end. The hunts are timed to coincide with low tide to avoid any e ect on shore birds. No hunting is allowed within 100 metres of the high tide mark.

This year the hunts will take place on the following dates:

• Saturday 27 June, 8.30 am – 3.00 pm

(Sunday 28 June reserve day)

Saturday 11 July, 8.30 am – 3.00 pm

(Sunday 12 July reserve day)

Map of area closed due to hunting:

• Overgrown trees that reduce road users' views of the road. Fill in the online submission at tasman.govt.nz (search = tree hazard), or email us at projects@tasman.govt.nz, with your name, contact phone number, the location of the hazard and a brief description of the problem. If you can, please provide photos.

Creative Communities funding applications open until 10 July

Tasman District Council’s Creative Communities Scheme has funding available to help groups and individuals running arts projects in our area. Funded by Creative New Zealand, the Creative Communities Scheme is designed to support opportunities for communities to participate in the arts, of any kind. There is a focus on art projects that have a broad community involvement, involve young people, or support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities. If you think that ts with your project, we’d love to hear from you. Visit tasman.govt.nz/link/creative-communities for more information and to complete an application form.

Watch out for winter driving conditions

Icy winter roads pose a signi cant challenge for driving at this time of year. To help with this, we are gritting iceprone sections of roads around the district, as needed. While grit applied to the road surface can help, it doesn’t make the road completely safe.

The most important way to keep yourself and your passengers safe is to drive to the conditions. High risk areas to watch out for are south-facing shaded patches of road, and inland valleys. Any dark or damp section of road should be approached with extreme caution during periods of cold weather.

03 528 2022

Tasman Resource Management Plan updates Commencement of Operative Change 69 to Parts I and II

Proposed Plan Change 69 (Nelson Tasman Land Development Manual) was approved on 28 November 2019 to commence as an Operative Change to the Tasman Resource Management Plan from 20 June 2020.

Withdrawal of Proposed Change 37 to Part II

Proposed Plan Change 37 (Richmond West and South Greenway), noti ed on 18 August 2012, was approved on 21 May 2020 to be withdrawn and will be removed from the Tasman Resource Management Plan from 20 June 2020. Further details are available on Council’s website: tasman.govt.nz/link/trmp-pc.

Proposed Plan Changes 71 – Coastal Occupation Charges and 72 – Moorings and Coastal Structures and

Consolidated Bylaw – Statement of Proposal Draft Mooring Area Bylaw

Council is looking at changing the rules for moorings and coastal structures in our District. We need your input to ensure the proposed rules are appropriate for our environment and for users of our coastal areas, including boaties using moorings. We are also proposing a bylaw to implement the new rules and to provide control over new mooring areas. We’d value your input on the draft bylaw too. Council is proposing to provide for moorings within 11 mooring areas as permitted activities in the Tasman Resource Management Plan, subject to the mooring owner holding a mooring licence issued under this bylaw by the Harbourmaster. The moorings licence will have conditions regarding the location, safety and management of the mooring. This draft bylaw also includes provisions to enable the Harbourmaster to allocate space, issue, vary and review the conditions, re-issue and revoke licences and provide a waitlist for moorings within the mooring Areas. We are also proposing not to include a coastal occupation charging regime in our Plan.

The proposed changes and bylaw can be viewed at Council’s Richmond, Takaka and Motueka o ces and libraries or online at tasman.govt.nz/link/trmp-pc under Proposed Plan Change 71 or 72. Submission forms are also available. Submissions close 4.00 pm, Monday 27 July 2020 and can be sent to Environmental Policy, Tasman District Council, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050 or emailed to tasmanrmp@tasman.govt.nz.

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond.

Full Council

Thursday 25 June, 9.30 am. Public forum

Strategy and Policy Committee

Thursday 2 July, 9.30 am. Public forum

New trail at Kaiteriteri MTB Park built and ridden on same day

The mountain biking community turned out in force at the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park on Sunday, 14 June to build and ride a trail on the same day.

An initiative by Nelson-based mountainbiker Jamie Niccoll and his sponsors Santa Cruz bicycles, the new trail is a grade three/ intermediate.

“There’s a few switchbacks and it bypasses an old trail. It’s still got lots of playful bits along it as the land there has a bit of shape in it. I’m really happy with the outcome, it’s so nice what we built,” says Jamie.

Taking to mountain biking as a child living in the Hutt Valley, Jamie says he’s always enjoyed the challenge of “taking something where it’s not designed to go”.

“I’ve always really loved the mobility aspect of biking, it just gives you so much freedom.”

Spending his youth racing XC, he was twice selected for New Zealand’s team to compete on the world stage. A successful career in Enduro followed, and in 2013 he was 8th in the world-series.

A regular podium finisher at various events worldwide, Jamie, a professional mountain bike adventure athlete, travels the world, sharing stories and his love of biking and nature.

Now with a collection of “amazing” sponsors, Jamie says he feels “lucky” to be one of their men in the field that helps capture adventure and people’s lives in connection to bikes and the outdoors.

“This is my job and my passion. I organise and lead many of these trips. I still race but with a different approach – sometimes!”

Having worked as a trail builder in the past, Jamie says the Kaiteriteri bike trail was the first time he’s organised a dig and ride on the same day.

“I was really impressed with the turnout and the community there. To see that many people come out was really cool and to also see the age range and so many females there too was awesome. It was so nice to be able to connect the trail up and for people to be able to jump on bikes and ride it the same day.”

Follow Jamie’s adventures on Instagram: @jamienicolladventures and www.jamienicolladventures.com

Members of the mountain-biking community get stuck into building a trail to ride that same day.

Photo: Jamie Niccoll.

Professional mountainbiker Jamie Niccoll organised the ‘build and ride a trail on the same day’ event at Kaiteriteri MTB Park. Photo: Freya McCall.