The Guardian - 24 March 2021

Motueka Lions dive into funds

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Screenings to share the love

In a display of their love for the Motueka community, local boutique cinema The Gecko has initiated fundraising screenings for non-profit organisations.

“We have a very faithful and core audience who have been very supportive.

We love being here and thought what can we do to support our community, and this seemed an obvious choice,” says The Gecko’s managing director Ted Basdevant.

The fundraising screenings will be held monthly and kick off this Thursday with the movie ‘Cousins’.

Adapted from Patricia Grace’s novel, ‘Cousins’ is a dramatic and powerful story of three cousins who spend a lifetime in search of each other, separated by circumstances yet connected by blood.

Fittingly funds raised from this movie will be donated this month to the Motueka Women’s Support Link, who will receive 50% of the profits.

“What better film than one made by women and about women to support this great cause.”

Ted says The Gecko was thrilled to be contacted by Marahau luxury accommodation, The Kite, who are matching funds raised by the theatre.

“I was so pleased it put a big smile on my face.

We’d love to have other businesses come on board and do the same and are willing to advertise them in the pre-movie slideshow to show our gratitude,” says Ted.

From day one Tim and Brittany Norman opted to incorporate a philanthropic element to their business, The Kite.

“Our first two years in business we gave back five percent of all gross proceeds, and that has now increased to ten percent as a minimum. Our aim over the coming years is to continue increasing the amount we are able to give back to charities until we are donating one third of all revenue,”

The Gecko’s managing director Ted Basdevant is thrilled to have launched monthly fundraising screenings at the boutique cinema.

say the couple.

“We have loved going to The Gecko for years, and as soon as

we saw the fundraising movies advertised, we thought it was such a brilliant idea and sent

a message straight away to say we would like to come on board as matching donors.”

Stirling Sports reopening with exciting new look

Martin and Susanna Thompson are preparing to open the doors of their store, Stirling Sports, on Monday, after spending the past three months closed as a result of severe hail damage from the Boxing Day storm.

NSO concert

The major work in this concert Beethoven 250 Plus 1 by the Nelson Symphony Orchestra on Saturday 27 March is “The Emperor” Piano Concerto by Beethoven. This celebrated work is to be performed by rising young pianist Tony Chen. The concert recognises the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth in 1770 plus

one year due to its cancellation last year because of the Covid19 pandemic. Other works in the concert are by the famous American composer Aaron Copland including the exciting Hoe Down from his ballet music Rodeo.

The Nelson Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Nigel Weeks. Saturday, 27 March 7.30pm, Nelson Centre for Musical Arts, Nile St, Nelson. Tony Chen.

For 18 years

Martin and Susanna Thompson have been retailers on Motueka’s High Street and Boxing Day last year began much like those before it. The town was humming with plenty of foot traffic, holiday-makers passing through and shoppers looking for those Boxing Day bargains.

“We’d just served our last customer and had decided to call it a day when I noticed the sky darken and it started pouring down,” says Martin. Within a few minutes the rain became hail and the couple who were both in store took action once they saw water drip through the ceiling panels. But those first leaks were just the start of what led to three months of closure after the building suffered extensive hail damage, during what would have been the height of summer

trading for their business, Stirling Sports.

“We were ankle deep in water within 15 minutes of the hail starting. The floor became a lake and all the stock we’d been grabbing from the walls in a futile attempt to salvage was just bobbing around on the ground. We were stunned, completely shocked at what was happening,” say the couple.

Contacting their insurance company and dealing with an “overwhelmed” agent they soon realised the magnitude of the storm that caused more than $41 million of destruction in our district. It was a cruel blow for the local retailers who suffered hail damage, many of whom were just getting back on their feet following the Covid19 disruptions that dominated 2020.

“We had been looking forward to a good summer and all the

indications were for the place to be humming and it was. So in the few days after the storm it was heart breaking to see the hordes of people in the street.”

The community support was “incredible” with other local business owners rallying around the couple, and cafes and takeaway businesses dropping off coffees and meals as the couple began the lengthy clean up.

The past three months have been spent dealing with a succession of loss adjustors regarding stock, material damage, building damage and business interruption costs in what has been the couples most monumental challenge in business. But soon a silver lining emerged and the couple were given the opportunity to upgrade their store from the version two to the new and modern version three.

“We’re absolutely pleased with how it’s come out, it’s looking really stunning and we have a completely different set of fixtures and fittings.”

Just the tenth store to take on the new look, Motueka’s Stirling Sports is the first in the top of the south.

“If we hadn’t suffered hail damage we probably wouldn’t have had the opportunity to do this for a few years, so at least something good came from it all.”

Champing at the bit to hear the till ringing Martin and Susanna are excited to be opening their doors where ‘sport meets fashion’ on Monday, 29 March. “We’re looking forward to reopening and showing off the store. The community support throughout all of this has been wonderful, just really great, so we’ll be happy to welcome everyone back into the shop.”

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To our much appreciated Kai Fest Community,

After much consideration the Kai Fest Charitable Trust and the Kai Fest production team have decided that the Motueka Kai Fest will no longer take place in 2021. We are now looking ahead to 2022 which will give us plenty of recovery time from the Alert level 2 restrictions that occurred on February, 28 this year.

We will be back refreshed and renewed in 2022.

We thank you all for your support and encouragement.

Warm Regards, Kai Fest Charitable Trust and Kai Fest Production team

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Motueka Creamery caravan supports two charities

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ice-cream lovers have helped Talley’s support two local charities, No Child Left Inside and Motueka Women’s Support Link.

Numerous locals and holidaymakers took a break from their grocery shopping at New World in Motueka to enjoy one of Motueka Creamery’s ice-creams, when the new purpose-built ice cream caravan was parked outside the supermarket for the summer.

Talley’s, who owns Motueka Creamery, is donating $1,250 to each charity, partly from the proceeds of ice-creams sold this summer.

Motueka Creamery’s Dene Brosnan says, “No Child Left Inside approached us earlier last year to see if we would sponsor them in some way. Due to COVID we were unable to help them at the time but said perhaps we could help in the future. We thought of

them when we started making plans with the ice cream caravan.”

“We can’t exist without support like this,” says No Child Left Inside manager, Sue Neal. The registered charity, which Matt Watson founded in the Top of the South in 2014, helps kiwi kids ‘get the grass back under their feet’.

It currently runs programmes in 16 local primary schools, teaching fundamental movement skills for both sport and outdoor play.

No Child Left Inside brings to each school all the equipment it needs, which includes packets of bean bags, tees, bats, skipping ropes, balance beams

and balls.

They will use the donation to buy new equipment, including packets of small bean bags that help children develop their catching skills.

“We live and die by the bean bag,” says Sue. “They’re easy to catch and don’t roll away.”

Dene says Talley’s

also wanted to support a second charity with the caravan so “in recognition of the great work they do, we decided to approach Motueka Women’s Support Link”.

Motueka Women’s Support Link will use the donation to continue providing its advice, advocacy and support services to

women who live in the Tasman region.

If needed, they accompany women to meetings with lawyers and are also available to attend appointments with their GP, Work and Income, Oranga Tamariki or the police, and can liaise with these services on their behalf if required.

The Motueka Creamery caravan has now finished its summer stint at New World but will appear at other events like the Havelock Mussel Festival and Muddy Buddy in the coming weeks.

All seven of Motueka Creamery’s locally inspired flavours are available to try.

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Sue Neal of No Child Left Inside, Dene Brosnan Talley’s Ice Cream Manager, James Steele, Zoey Fay and Sophie Cobb.

Slide connects the past with the present

Students of Mahana School were regaled with stories from days gone by on Monday, 15 March when previous students returned to the School to witness the opening of the new slide, which was erected over 2-3 days.

At more than 13 metres the slide connects the top school buildings with the bottom field.

The idea for the slide was first mooted as a result of an entire school inquiry at the end of last year which saw them investigate ways to enhance their environment and looking at how “our past determines our future”.

“It’s really fun and it’s not that fast at the moment because it’s got the grippy stuff on it but it’ll get faster as that wears off,” says student Maya Porter.

Norm Thawley was one of the past students to visit the school on Monday, a student there in the 1930’s, Norm has a long association with the school. His Aunt

Ruth was one of the original pupils in 1915 and his five children all went through the school and there are currently two of his great-grandchildren on the roll.

Enthralling today’s students with tales of his 2-3 mile walks to school through the mud and clay Norm says he got a lot of enjoyment out of playing tennis during his school days, which began, much to the current students’ amazement, at 7am.

“There were no tarsealed roads so we couldn’t ride bikes as the roads were so rutted and had so much gravel spread on them,” says Norm.

Norm took the honours of cutting the slide’s ribbon alongside youngest student Bentley Hutchison and Alan Archibald.

The School’s longserving secretary of 23 years, Jenny Robinson joined Bentley for the first slide after the official opening.

“We’ve been talking about a slide for years, it’s always been a dream, we’re going to get hours of enjoyment out of this,” says Jenny.

“It was a lot steeper than I thought and the bendy bit was quite exciting!”

Principal Paul Shand says the inquiry is also connecting the School to investigating their values and culture in preparation for an artist heading there in Term 2 to visually represent these.

Past student Norm Thawley, youngest student Bentley Hutchison and past student Alan Archibald prepare to cut the ribbon, officially opening the slide. Below: School secretary Jenny Robinson and Bentley Hutchison take the honours of the first official slide.

out&about

Motueka High School students held a mufti day to raise money for one of Motueka’s most valuable resources, Motueka Riding for the Disabled.

There was a western theme and many students as well as staff channelled their inner cowboy and cowgirl to dress up for the day. A horse was even spotted at the school reception!

Below – Motueka High School Office Staff with a rogue horse - Kasia, Margaret and Naomi

Top - Tessa Barnes, Maya Gavalas and Josefin Lerbs

Middle - Quinne Weber (Head Student), Mila Botica and Emma Langford

Left - Dante Manole (House Wizard) in the arms of Louie Morris (Arts Captain) and Milan Chapman (Head Student)

Kahurangi National Park takahe numbers boosted

The takahe population in Kahurangi National Park has been boosted with 15 takahe released in the Park’s Gouland Downs area.

The takahe in Kahurangi National Park are the first to live wild outside of the takahe homeland in Fiordland’s Murchison Mountains in more than a century. The Department of Conservation first released takahe in the Park in March 2018 in a milestone step towards the Takahe Recovery Programme’s goal of establishing new wild populations within their former range.

DOC with Ngai Tahu and Takahe Recovery Programme partner Fulton Hogan released another 29 takahe in the Murchison Mountains last month.

The takahe territory in this area is becoming full and DOC is actively looking for new wild sites for takahe with suitable habitat and the low predator numbers needed for populations to successfully establish.

The 15 takahe released in Kahurangi National Park on Wednesday, 17 March travelled on Air New Zealand flights from Invercargill to Nelson as part of the airline’s partnership with DOC which has seen it transport around 4,000 threatened species and conservation dogs since 2012.

DOC released 30 takahe in Kahurangi in 2018 and two takahe were hatched and raised there. In the first two years only one of the released takahe died, from natural causes. Then last year the population had a significant setback with 11 of the takahe dying, some also due to natural causes.

DOC’s Takahe Recovery Programme Operations Manager Deidre Vercoe says it was a tough year for

the Kahurangi takahe in 2020 and it was disappointing to lose 11 birds.

“Today’s takahe release increases the Gouland Downs takahe population to around 34 birds, enabling us to better evaluate the suitability of the area for sustaining a takahe population.

“The takahe that died from natural causes had low body weights, suggesting they weren’t getting enough food during winter. They were older birds that may have struggled to adapt to a new environment. The 15 birds we’ve continued to monitor are younger and were a healthy weight when checked in September.

“The 15 takahe joining the population are between 1 and 2 years’ old and, being younger, may adjust more readily to the new wild home.

“It’s challenging establishing new wild populations of a native species but ultimately the conservation goal is to return them to living naturally in the wild. What we learn from monitoring the wild takahe informs our selection of other sites for takahe and how we establish and manage wild populations.”

The Takahe Recovery Team is continuing research into measures to reduce 1080 risk to takahe after three of the takahe deaths were due to 1080 following an aerial predator control operation. No rats or stoats were detected in monitoring following the operation. This has helped protect threatened species, including great spotted kiwi/ roroa, kea and whio, at risk from increased rat and stoat numbers due to heavy beech seeding. Further aerial predator control is not expected to be needed in the area for several years.

Reti, at front, and Ruihi, two of the takahe moved to Kahurangi National Park. Photo: Lisa van Beek, DOC.

Right: Takahe in helicopter at Nelson Airport ready for take-off to Kahurangi National Park. Photo: Jason Van de Wetering, DOC.

Strength in numbers

How we’re rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine

We have secured enough doses of the Pfizer vaccine for everyone

16 years and over in Aotearoa. Any vaccine’s strength is in numbers. The more of us who get vaccinated, the stronger and safer we’ll all be. It will give us more freedom in our daily lives, and more options for our whānau, our businesses and our country. Because when we roll up our own sleeves, we’re helping to protect all of us.

Here are the key facts about the Pfizer vaccine:

It’s safe

It has been approved by our own Medsafe experts. It’s also already been used successfully all around the world by millions of people, and by thousands here in New Zealand too.

It’s e ective

The Pfizer vaccine is 95% e ective when you receive both doses.

New Zealand’s vaccination rollout plan

It’s free

The vaccine will be free for everyone in the country. We have secured over 10 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine. That’s enough for all of New Zealand.

The rollout plan for the Pfizer vaccine is simple. Everyone in the country aged 16 and over falls into one of four groups. Firstly, we’ll protect those most at risk of picking up the virus in their workplaces – and then those most at risk of getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19.

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More strength. More freedom. More options.

We’ll let you know when it’s your turn for the vaccine. Until then, please keep using the NZ COVID Tracer app, and stay home if you’re sick.

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Wednesday 7 April 12pm-1pm - Trusts, Are you a Trustee or setting up a trust?

Wednesday 14 April 12pm-1pm – Wills

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Babbling Books – Thursday 1 April, 1pm-2pm

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Police Report

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I have just returned to work after a break away. My wife and I went to Queenstown for several days and they are very quiet down there, let’s hope the Australian plan to open borders gets some more tourists into the country. Locally over the last week there have been two chainsaws stolen. These always seem to be very “hot” property and criminals love to steal chainsaws. Where do they go? If you hear of someone trying to sell a chainsaw in unusual circumstances please let me know or contact the Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111. One was stolen from a shed where the door can’t be locked and another was stolen by an opportunist who saw it sitting by a vehicle during a three-minute period. Just goes to show how quickly thieves can strike.

The chainsaw stolen from the shed was from Trewavas Street and it was STHIL chainsaw. Also stolen from there was a STHIL hedge trimmer and a blue Merida mountain bike.

The other chainsaw was taken from near the Lower Moutere store and it was a Sachs Dolmar Brand 110 model coloured orange. A car was broken into on Monahan Street and the offender was seen and confronted. A 27-year-old Motueka man has been arrested.

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Police also attended two car accidents one in Riwaka and one on High Street.

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Roadshow nurtures love of Science for youth

Last Friday students from Motueka schools visited the Science Roadshow. This is a mobile science discovery centre. Annually, it travels the length of New Zealand in a 15 metre truck and trailer, bringing a range of cool interactive science and technology exhibits into communities. The mission of the Science Roadshow is to support science education in New Zealand schools through science outreach.

Hosted by Motueka High School this year it was a fun, exciting and interactive learning experience of live shows and hands-on exhibits that broadened students’ knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The show bases itself in Motueka every other year. The themes and exhibits change each year, so there’s always something new for students to learn and engage with.

Symptoms of a kid who loves science:

• shows curiosity about the natural world

• likes experimenting and trying things out

• takes things apart and rebuilds them

• asks lots of questions about why things are the way they are.

Why does science matter? The late Professor Sir Paul Callaghan noted that the average person in the world today is better off than the richest aristocrat of 200 years ago — they will live longer, be healthier, happier, safer and more productive. Why is this? It’s largely because of science and the improvements in quality of life it has brought to millions of people around the world. Which isn’t to say that humanity doesn’t still face a great many challenges, from climate change to food and water shortages to disease. Science will play a leading role in how society responds to and overcomes these challenges, so that life as we know it today can be sustained in the future. Every New Zealander needs to be science savvy!

• Spend time with your child pulling things apart to find out how they work, or building things like kit set radios. For even more fun, try engaging your child in real-life science experiments at home. You can find good ideas on the internet, and many toy shops sell relatively cheap experiment sets.

• Take advantage of what’s out there in the community. Visit your local library to find

books about science. Play with interactive displays and exhibits at places like museums and planetaria.

• Develop a love of reading in your child — it builds a love of knowledge.

• Maths is the basis of all science, so make it fun, encourage it.

• If a child asks a question, don’t be afraid to say you don’t know but, importantly, show them how they can find out; do it togeth -

Starsha Watts and Chris Brereton revel in one of the Science Roadshow’s interactive exhibits on Friday.

Ngatimoti students Libby Roche, Izzy Romeo, Kiwa Ferns and Kalahni Hassik enjoy the interactive nature of the Roadshow.

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• Latch onto opportunities whenever your child displays interest, and give practical and real examples of things.

• The natural world is usually a child’s first interest; it helps if parents are a little ‘wideeyed’ too.

Try this website for some experiments: https://spark.iop. org/collections/marvin-and-milo#gref

Local Lions buoy Motueka swimmers

Motueka Swim Club is “very grateful” to the local Lions Club for their donation of more than $800 that has allowed them to purchase fins, pool buoys and mesh bags.

“The fins are really good for the younger kids for developing their backstroke and butterfly and the pool bouys are great for the older kids to develop upper body strength. While the

mesh bags are handy for the seniors so they can put all their gear in one bag,” says Swim Club president Cliff Satherley.

Bill Menzies of Motueka Lions says it was a no-brainer accepting the Swim Club’s application for some funding.

“We looked at it and agreed it sounded like a good idea. After all it’s for local kids and having kids in sport keeps them out of court,” says Bill.

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The value of learning to swim can’t be under-stated says Cliff.

“Learning to swim can help save your life and that’s what the Club is all about. Then progressing from this to competitions if that’s what the swimmer wants.

We cater to all aspects of swimming and as a summer swim club we always welcome new swimmers.”

Do you have a bit of free time on your hands? Why not volunteer with the Motueka Hospice Shop and come and make some new friends. The shop is currently operating at a temporary pop-up location at 79 High Street, while the shop is being repaired following damage caused by the Boxing Day hail storm.

“We are so grateful with the community support in assisting us to move to

this temporary location and the donations that have come in. The shop is full and running a March madness sale with all stock at half price this month,” says Jacinta Olykan, Motueka Hospice Shop manager.

“We would love a few more volunteers to help out, if you can spare four hours between Monday and Sunday we would like to meet you.”

Roles involved include sorting stock

Join this friendly team of volunteers at the Motueka Hospice Shop; Paulette Dunbar, Shirley Lunn, and Pauline Millward. Below: Michael Tideman.

and counter support. Pop into the shop to collect an application form. Funds raised from shop sales go towards Nelson Tasman Hospice being able to provide free palliative care to people with lifelimiting illnesses in the Nelson Tasman region.

Initiative for Nelson Tamariki showcases Aotearoa’s response to global focus on Fruit & Vegetables

How tamariki throughout the Nelson region access their 5+ A Day is in the spotlight as the United Nations declares 2021 The International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV). This global focus on the availability of fresh, nutritious produce to our most vulnerable communities is an opportunity to address issues of inequality on a local level.

Aotearoa’s Fruit and Vegetables In Schools (FIS) initiative has performed a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our tamariki for over sixteen years. In 2021 the initiative will deliver over 27 million servings of fresh fruit and vegetables to schools nationwide. Tamariki in these classrooms are provided with one piece of fresh seasonal produce to eat with their classmates daily, providing essential nutritional goodness as well as the opportunity to try over two

dozen varieties of fruit and vegetables during the school year.

The FIS initiative encapsulates the focus of the IYFV, working towards the goals of ending hunger, reducing inequality and improving health, wellbeing and education. Funded by the Ministry of Health, managed by United Fresh and supported by The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust, United Fresh President, Jerry Prendergast, says FIS supports tamariki struggling with food insecurity in our most vulnerable communities.

“The IYFV highlights the need for nations to address issues of access to fresh, nutritious food for all their citizens. United Fresh and growers around the country strongly believe that working together on initiatives such as FIS is critical to solve the food insecurity facing so many around the country.”

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low decile schools are currently enrolled in the FIS scheme.

“We have been receiving fruit in schools for 16 years now and it’s been amazing for our tamariki, regardless of what they bring in their lunchbox there’s a healthy option at school for them. It’s embedded in our culture, they know they can have a piece of fruit, we normally have our fruit in class just after morning break. Children rely on the fruit it has become the norm and we wouldn’t be without FIS,” says Andrea Smith, Principal at Parklands School.

The International Year of Fruits and Vegetables will be marked amidst a climate of renewed interest in health and wellbeing. Jerry notes that our health has never been more important.

“Our local growers produce some of the highest quality fresh produce in the world.

We want to ensure that produce gets to where it’s most needed. The fresh fruit and vegetables that tamariki receive through FIS provide an important natural immunity boost for them at this critical time.

“Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the popularity of fresh produce has increased dramatically as families look to improve their health

and wellbeing. The FIS initiative ensures that children in most need don’t miss out on the advantages that the rest of us enjoy,” he says.

Originally developed in 2004, FIS deliveries are organised at no cost to schools or local communities, and the 5+ A Day Charitable Trust provides free curriculum-linked resources to help pro-

mote healthy eating and teach students how to grow their own produce.

The success of the initiative has been recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and forms a key part of the fresh produce industry’s response to the IYFV.

“Ending hunger, reducing inequality and improving health and education are the

key goals of the IYFV. “FIS is an excellent example of a successful local response to a global issue.

As we mark the IYFV, we will be sharing the benefits of the initiative for tamariki in the Nelson region and throughout Aotearoa in the hope that we can in turn improve the lives of children elsewhere in the world,” says Jerry.

The Fruit and Vegetables in Schools initiative has been welcomed at local schools.

Motueka’s newest restaurant opens it’s doors

The first time Max travelled to the South Island for work he fell in love with the place. As a North Islander with a background in biochemistry, genetics and as a chef he didn’t know what to expect when he arrived in Queenstown. After returning to Auckland he was surprised at how much he missed the South Island.

Max knew it was time to make a change and began dreaming about moving to the South Island and opening his own restaurant. He shared his idea with a friend who lived in Motueka. As it happened, Max’s friend knew of a restaurant that was seeking a tenant. Everything began to fall into place, some things are just meant to be.

Just under two months ago Max and his partner made the move to Motueka and began setting up Fargo on the corner of Pah and High Streets. Fargo is now ready to open and Max is thrilled, not only with his new home here in Motueka, but also with the beginning of his first restaurant, Fargo.

Max’s enthusiasm is infectious he’s put a great deal of effort and thought into planning his new venture. The concept of Fargo surpasses bistro, and the menu Max has crafted will have food lovers salivating. To give our readers a sample of what’s on offer, taste bud tempters include a jerk spiced chicken burger, truffle and prosciutto pizza and pasta made from scratch.

Our regions produce will be showcased by Max and so will our local beverages. You’ll discover local craft beers and wines alongside premium single malt whiskeys, smoking cocktails and popular seltzers. Wellingtons ‘Fortune Favours’ and ‘Kronberg’ beer will be available on tap.

Max is looking forward to showcasing his gastronomic talents by offering a range of specials in addition to Fargo’s regular menu. He is particularly skilled at crafting gourmet curries, and is eager to share his outstanding flavour blends with discerning diners.

Supporting local artists is important to Max, there are a number of impressive canvas’s on the walls at Fargo. Bold colours and a range of artistic techniques add ambience and atmosphere. From contemporary to more classical artwork, it’s wonderful to see our local artists being showcased and supported by Fargo

If you are looking for a quick pick me up on a busy morning, stop in at Fargo’s and select a steaming cof-

fee and a fresh piece of home baking for just $8. That’s fantastic value for money.

Max and his team warmly invite you to experience Fargo. They are open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 2pm, and 6pm until late. You’ll find them at 122 High Street, Motueka. Give Max a call on 03 970 9791 to make a booking. Check out their social media to keep up to date with their specials and more facebook.com/fargomotueka

Check out the specials at Fargo !

• Pizza and craft beer for $25

• Curry and craft beer for $25

• Ribs and craft beer for $30

• Sunday roast for $20

• Coffee and a freshly baked item for $8.50

Mandeep Singh (Max) and Haomandeep Kaus of Fargo in High Street, Motueka

Find what you need in Collingwood, all in one spot

The hardworking couple have always aspired to own their own business. For a number of years they would often pass by or visit the Collingwood store and would daydream about owning the popular local business.

Fate often has a hand to play, Rosemary had just finished up working as a Pharmacy Technician when the couple discovered the store was on the market. The previous owners had decided to embark on a sailing adventure. Rosemary and Francis leapt at the opportunity, purchased the much loved business and the rest they say, is history.

“The timing was perfect,” says Rosemary with a big grin.

“We just love our new lifestyle and business, I’ve always wanted to be an owner, operator.”

On the first day of November 2019, Rosemary and Francis Moretti took a big step, it was their first day as owner operators of On the Spot Collingwood and they’ve been loving their new lifestyle ever since. Many of you will be familiar with the local couple, Rosemary is known for her technician work at Golden Bay Pharmacy as well as being on the Healthpost team, while Francis did a 14-year stint doing night shifts at the salmon hatchery up the Pupu Valley.

Grocery orderer Lill, Owner Rosemary and Retail Assistants Daniel and A.J from Collingwood On the Spot

Valuing others

“Some of the reason’s we wanted our own business was to give people an opportunity for work and to develop a healthy workplace culture for our valuable staff.” Rosemary explains.

“We’ve a fabulous team and have a lot of fun. Its priority for us that we look after them,” adds Rosemary.

It’s obvious they value people and it’s important to them that people feel valued too. She thoroughly enjoys dealing with the public and the many happy locals who treasure the store and all it has to offer.

This hard working couple adore West Golden Bay, it’s been their home for 30 years, and they currently reside in the paradise of Pakawau. It would be fair to say this part of the world is their Turangawaewae and they couldn’t be happier.

Rosemary has risen to the occasion of learning a new occupation from scratch, especially during this last year of Covid challenges. She is full of praise for her hardworking team.

“I couldn’t have done it without the help of our extraordinary staff. Especially our Produce Manager Lisa and Lil who orders our groceries, who have both been an immense help.”

Supporting the community

Community is important to Rosemary, Francis and their team. Which is why they generously sponsor Collingwood Area School’s regular slot on Fresh FM. Students host ‘Radio club’ where they inform others with school news, information, fun, games and music.

Radio Club airs Wednesday afternoons at 4.00pm with a new episode every two weeks. The school is delighted to have the support of On the Spot Collingwood as their students explore the media of radio.

Retail assistant Nicole, their youngest team member

Rosemary Moretti, Owner of On the Spot Collingwood along with her husband Francis

Produce Manager Lisa

Retail assistants Kirsty, (their newest team member) and Priscilla

What’s in store?

On the spot Collingwood covers a large community including visitors and tourists to the township and beyond. They are your friendly local general store with a considerable range to suit your requirements, whether you are a local or from out of town.

The store has a wide selection of meat, produce, fresh bread and is licenced to sell wine and beer too. You’ll find meal solutions for camping, ready-made pizza’s to take home and fishing tackle for those who prefer to catch their own dinner. They ensure their produce is always fresh and boast a broad selection of healthy fruit and vegetables.

Collingwood On the Spot will be changing to their winter opening hours from Easter Monday

Winter hours 8am – 6pm

NZ Post services and Lotto are available at On the Spot Collingwood, and can swap your gas bottle ready for your next BBQ. There is also a large hardware section to assist in solving any camping dilemmas should the need arise. On the Spot Collingwood have recently added an ATM machine in store, allowing customers to access cash whenever the store is open. Fantastic!

On the Spot Collingwood covers all of your grocery needs from baking and cooking essentials, to toiletries and hardware. You’ll find popular branded products to keep your pantry full and they are proud to supply both the Pams and Value brands. If you can’t find a product you are looking for at On the Spot Collingwood, just ask one of their friendly team members and they will do their best to get it in for you.

Next time you are in Collingwood, stop in and visit Rosemary, Francis and their team at On the Spot Collingwood, indulge in a rolled ice cream, choose from a selection of food to go or pick up one of their legendary milkshakes. Whatever the need, whatever the weather you’ll find it in Collingwood, all in one spot!

Local Roller Hockey Club to host Easter tournament

Members of Motueka Roller Hockey Club wrap up another training session on Monday as they look ahead to hosting an Easter tournament.

Motueka Bridge

Roller Hockey’s popularity continues to grow and now the local club is looking forward to the opportunity to once again showcase the sport locally when they host a Roller Hockey New Zealand tournament at the Motueka Recreation Centre.

The tournament is scheduled for Easter

weekend, kicking off on Friday, 2 April from 9am-7pm and continuing on Saturday, 3 April from 9am to 7pm before wrapping up on Sunday, 4 April with games being played from 9am to 2pm.

“Roller Hockey’s a fast-paced adrenaline sport. If you like hockey and skating this is your chance to

see what it’s all about and come and support local teams,” says the Club’s Stina Scholes.

Sixteen teams from all over New Zealand will be competing at the Easter tournament with the local Motueka Club entering six teams in the junior, under-17, women’s, second division and premier grades.

The Motueka Club is “really proud” to currently have three of their members representing New Zealand; Serina Curran, Lila Scholes and Maya Karetai.

New members are always welcome to join the Club and are invited to head along to their training sessions at the Motueka

Recreation Centre on Mondays from 5pm6.30pm for juniors and 6.30pm-8pm for seniors.

They’d also like to welcome any sponsors who’d like to jump on board to either sponsor a team or donate prizes. Please contact Stina on 0226343185 for further information.

Championship Results

North/South

1st Kathryn Brookes & Pamela Dravitzki 64.34%

2nd Jana Bott & Mary Fraher 58.39%

3rd Chris Sutton & Ray Cannell 56.29% East/West

1st Lizzy Hornsey & Dave Lawrence 65.34%

2nd Diana Whitten & Brian Field 64.77%

3rd June Tippett & Bet Glengarry 59.28%

Swimming sports a big day at TAS

There was plenty of action in the pool at Tapawera Area School’s swimming sports during February.

The sports provided students with an opportunity to display what they’ve been learning this year in the pool thanks to the

coaching by staff and an instructor.

“This year I was given a chance not just to watch but also participate and support the different members of our and others houses. As a House leader, I find it very important to try to help everyone around us,

whether on Tadmor or not. I believe that everyone who participates in this incredible day gave their best to make this day a fantastic experience,” says Year-13’s senior Tadmor leader, Tomas Girodo.

With plenty of participation from students,

and even the less confident swimmers giving it a go, house points were earned and everyone in the pool enjoyed rapturous cheers.

“Swimming sports was a good day. It was a day to show support and also to get involved in house

activities. It is also a way to earn points for your house and to cheer on everyone in the pool, not just your house,” says Jeanette Chetham, year-13 senior Baton house leader.

Overall it was a “massive” win for Motupiko ahead of

Tadmor and while no records were broken, the staff were celebrating with their relay win. An outstanding day for participation and support from the houses for their star swimmers but also for those attempting to complete races as a challenge, in particular

the 50m events. School parent Jess Pawai says she enjoyed seeing “the kids so confident in the water”. “We hear a lot from James and Brydie about what they have learnt in the pool, and it was neat seeing them demonstrate it,” says Jess.

TAS swimmers took the opportunity to showcase the swimming skills they’ve learnt to parents and supporters.

CommunityNotices

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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.

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

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

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

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

CAR BOOT SALE AND MARKET St Peter Chanel School, High Street, Motueka. Sat 27th March 9-2 Fundraising for school camp. Book a site for $10 text/ph 0272311247.

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

COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson, 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

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

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

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

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

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP: Motueka 50+ Walking Group: www.motueka50pluswalkers.org. nz Walks every Thursday - meet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Road. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com

MOTUEKA CAMER AC LU B Welcome photographers of all ages or abilities. Meetings first Monday of the Month, 7.30pm at St John Hall, Courtney Street, Contact Cushla 5286548

MOTUEKADISTRICT BRASS Do you want to be part of a fun, social and competitive band, who make players welcome? Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 021022332444.

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antiques

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

wanted

MEDALS and Military items wanted. Badges, Buttons, Books and other equipment. Any considered Phone 0800 55 99 22

MOTUEKA GRG SUPPORT GROUP 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 LADIES PROBUS meet at the Band Rooms, Recreational Centre, Old Wharf Road at 10am on 9th April at 10am. We would love to see you there, visitors welcome. Time for fun, fellowship and friendship.

MOTUEKA LIONESS CLUB would appreciate any sauce bottles with lids eg “Barkers” or “Bit on the Side” - Phone Carole 5287154.

MOTUEKA LIONESS CLUB Jam Stall. Also sauces and pickles. 15th - 16th April 2021 New World 9am onwards.

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Give the missus some space, come to the MenzShed. Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm

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

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

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 to book a ride, 24hrs notice required / mapuawheels@gmail.com

NELSON TASMAN HOSPICE needs Equipment delivery volunteers and an equipment cleaning volunteer in Motueka. Please contact Volunteer Office at 03 546-3912 or email Krisca.gould@ nelsonhospice.org.nz to learn more.

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

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

RUMMIKUB every Thursday 1-4pm at Motueka Senior Citizens Hall 10 Pah St. All Welcome to join in. Contact Mavis 5268796

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS. If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@ cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details

wanted

SMOKING and Tobacco Memorabilia wanted. Tins, advertising Items, pipes and lighters. Any considered Phone 0800 55 99 22

arborist

ANTIQUES, Furniture, Collectables. 6 rooms, huge selection with recent estate lots inc toys, car & house, lamps, paintings, silver, jewellery, china, cameras, records, marine, small & large furniture, etc, etc. Sell-Buy-Value. 30 years experience @ Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond (Ph 544 0723) www. antiquesnewzealand.co.nz

ALL T R EE CA RE Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming.

Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426.

chimney sweep

CHI M NEY S WEE P Marahau - MoutereTasman and surrounds. Query or quote please phone Steve 021-08101146.

BRIGGS, Francis Desmond (Frank)

A very special man to Charlene and Thomas.

death notices BRIGGS, Francis Desmond (Frank)

20.6.50 - 23.3.2020

Dearly loved partner of Fay. Dad of Develyn Sequoya, Jezarah. Loved and missed by all your family and friends.

“Wish you were here”

HODGKINSON, Michael (Mike) Passed away peacefully on Friday 19th March 2021, aged 74. Dearly loved husband of Sheralyn, loved Father and Father-inlaw of Toni and Alistair, Reid and Steph. Loved Granddad of Camryn, and Riley Brother-inlaw of Kerry and Trevor Duley, Philip Woolf and Sara Chapman. A special thanks to the staff at the Tasman Dementia Care Home. A private cremation has taken place and we now invite all family and friends to remember Mike and share in an afternoon tea. Please join us at the Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Home, 8 Inglis street Motueka on Tuesday 30th March at 2pm.

church services

death notices

HOLYOAKE, Peter Wayne

Passed away on Sunday 14th March 2021 at Tauranga.

Dearly loved husband of Pamela, father of Dallas (deceased), Craig (Perth), step father to Peter and Phillip, and grandfather to Chris, Megan, Ryan, Indiana and Brodie. Our special thanks to the staff at Bethlehem Views for their love and support. At Peter’s request, an interment of his ashes with Dallas at the Motueka Cemetery has been held.

funerals

Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services

www.gbmfs.co.nz

wanted

STA MPS , postcards and First Day covers wanted. Single albums to whole collections. Any considered Phone 0800 55 99 22

wanted

RUGBY programmes and badges wanted. Single items to large lots. Any rugby memorabilia considered. Phone 0800 55 99 22

firewood

FOUNTAIN pens wanted. Conway Stewart and Parker style. Any considered Phone 0800 55 99 22

wanted

RECORDS wanted. 1920’s – 1990’s. 45s, 33s, 78s. Small to large lots. Phone 0800 55 99 22

carpet cleaning

HODGKINSON, Michael (Mike)

Loved son of Les and Daphne Hodgkinson; twin brother of Nick, beloved brother of the late Dene and Dave McConnon, the late Don and June, Ethelie and John Sims, Colleen and Peter Riordan, Lyn and the late John Falconer, Nick and Helen, and Robert and Dawn. We offer our sympathy and love to Sheralyn, Toni, Reid, and family -at this time and always Mike - the builder and visionarywe will hold him in our hearts

Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services

www.gbmfs.co.nz

wanted

BAYONET swords and military / hunting knives wanted. Modern and old. Any considered Phone 0800 55 99 22

wanted

memorial wanted

MILITA RY Uniform wanted. Army, Airforce and Navy. Any military memorabilia considered. Any considered Phone 0800 55 99 22

9A TARRANT PLACE, MOTUEKA Saturday 27 March 8.30am. Varied household items. Owner downsizing. Everything must go.

NE W DENT URES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

wanted

TAXIDERMY wanted. NZ and Exotic. Skins, heads, birds, mounted animals, horns and antlers. Phone 0800 55 99 22

entertainment

public notices

public notices storage

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

STORAG E Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6.20 a week. Ph 528 4060.

TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

trades

TAS M AN BL AS T ING

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

wanted to buy

Rec Centre, Old Wharf Road statecinemamotueka.co.nz

for sale

DE SIGNER One-off clothing sale. Detour, Takaka. Saturday 27th March, 11-4.

FURNI T UR E , all sorts. Recent stock both large & small. Lasting quality. Local free delivery on most items @ Souchebys Antiques,75,Gladstone Rd, Richmond.

SEWING machine $250

Piano $300

Piano Accordion $150

Wooden Dinghy $400 Ph 5289593

SHED I TEMS, garden tools, wheel barrow, estate, house clearout/ downsizing items. Ph Matt 021 178 2346

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

SHEET MUSIC Wanted. Small to large lots. Any considered. Phone 0800 55 99 22

wanted

WATCHES WANTED. Wrist and pocket style, going or not. Modern, old. Any considered Phone 0800 55 99 22

wanted wanted

POLICE memorabilia wanted. Badges, equipment and uniform. Any items considered. Phone Ben 0800 55 99 22

BOOKS Books Books, buying now. Fiction, non-fiction, modern, old. Small to large lots. Phone 0800 55 99 22

wanted

CUT-THROAT razors and shaving accessories wanted. Any considered. Phone 0800 55 99 22

wanted

CAMERAS WANTED. Film type modern and old. Any considered. Phone Ben 0800 55 99 22

wanted

TYPEWRITERS wanted. Modern or old any considered. Phone 0800 55 99 22

1590

wanted

FIREARMS and ammunition wanted. Military / sporting, modern and old. Single items to whole collections. Phone Benjamin 0800 55 99 22

wanted wanted

C OINS wanted. Pennies, thruppences, sixpences. NZ & Foreign. Any considered Phone 0800 55 99 22

MASONICLODG E Items Wanted. Badges, regalia, books etc. All items considered.

Phone 0800 55 99 22

NEWSLINE UPDATES

Consultation on the draft 10-Year Plan 2021–2031

The Tasman District Council invites the public to make submissions on its draft 10-Year Plan 2021 – 2031 Consultation Document and supporting information.

These documents set out the activities, priorities and work programmes the Council is proposing to deliver over a 10-year period. They also outline the costs and how they could be funded.

For more information about the options being proposed, review the Consultation Document and supporting information for the 10-Year Plan 2021 – 2031.

You can find out more and download these documents at LTP.tasman.govt.nz or view a hard copy at your local service centre or library in Richmond, Motueka, Tākaka and Murchison.

Making a submission

You may make a submission on the proposed changes:

• Online at LTP.tasman.govt.nz

• By email to LTP@tasman.govt.nz

• In writing – complete the submission form and drop it in to any Tasman District Council office or library, or post it for free to:

Tasman District Council, 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond, Nelson 7050 [Freepost Authority No:172255]

Submissions close Saturday 24 April 2021.

We’ll be attending events in your neighbourhood so please come along if you’d like to talk more about the draft Plan.

• Thursday 25 March, 7.30 pm, Tasman Area Association meeting at Tasman Church

• Monday 29 March, 7.00 pm, Mārahau/Sandy Bay Ratepayers & Residents Association meeting at the Mārahau Fire Hall

• Monday 12 April, 7.15 pm, Māpua & Districts Community Association meeting at the Māpua Hall

See the full list of events and keep up with any changes on our website, LTP.tasman.govt.nz.

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund – apply now

The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund applications are now invited until 30 April. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund offers help with travel costs for rural sports clubs and rural school teams. The fund is to help young people aged from 5 to 19 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 30 April 2021. Head to tasman.govt.nz/grants to check out the funding guidelines and complete and application form.

Easter opening hours

All service centres and libraries will be closed for the public holidays on:

• Good Friday – Friday 2 April

• Easter Monday – Monday 5 April

Usual opening hours apply otherwise. We are always here to help when needed though, call 03 543 8400 for assistance in an emergency, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Test your recycling knowledge

Want to win an e-bike or an e-scooter? All you have to do to be in to win is play a quick and easy recycling game online at canirecyclethis.org.nz. This is part of the national ‘Can I Recycle This’ campaign, running until 28 March. The competition is open to New Zealand residents who are aged 16 and over.

Water restrictions update

Despite recent rain, water restrictions remain in place for some areas. These are updated every week as the Dry Weather Taskforce meets to balance demand against the available supply. At the time of printing, as well as restrictions for some water resource consent holders, there are Phase A restrictions are in place for everyone on the Dovedale water supply Please check the website for more details. Even if restrictions aren’t in place for you, please conserve water as much as possible. There’s lots you can do at home and at work to reduce your water use. Check it out at tasman.govt.nz/water-saving-tips and remember, every drop counts!

Time to trim those trees

As we head into the shorter days of autumn, now is a good time for property owners to check that any vegetation on their land doesn’t obscure clear sightlines. This keeps visibility high and makes roads and footpaths safer for pedestrians and traffic. Property owners are responsible for clearing vegetation from their road frontage. Along footpaths, all vegetation should be trimmed so it’s in line with a wall, fence, or the back of the path, and should also be cleared 2.5 metres over the footpath. Along roads, vegetation should be cut back to 0.5 metres from the edge of the roadway and 4.5 metres above the roadway.

Great grants for youth

Did you know we offer grants of up to $500 to students in Tasman to participate in youth leadership opportunities? This can be used for activities such as The Spirit of New Zealand, Outward Bound, Festival for the Future and other experiences, conferences and workshops. The grant is provided to support the personal development of young people living in Tasman. Applications for grants of up to $500 are accepted all year around.

To be eligible, you must:

• Live in Tasman District. Be aged between 15 – 20 years.

• Be applying to a programme/project/training which has a central focus on youth leadership.

• Provide a report back to us.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a potentially lifechanging opportunity. Get all the details and make your application now at tasman.govt.nz and search on Youth Leadership Grants.

COUNCIL HUI

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

Tasman Regional Transport Committee

Tuesday 30 March, 10.30 am. Public forum.

Operations Committee

Thursday 1 April, 9.30 am. Public forum.

Regulatory Committee

Thursday 1 April, 1.30 pm. Public forum.

Full Council

Thursday 8 April, 9.30 am. Public forum.

Commanding performances at Kaiteriteri Gold

Caitlin Fielder was the ‘class act’ in Saturday’s 31st Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon scorching the undulating course in an impressive 1hr 22mins 53seconds. She ‘chicked’ all but two of her male counterparts, Clinton Manderson and Dan Busch, who were just over a minute ahead into the golden sand finish shute.

Manderson and Busch shadowed each other on the outward leg to the Marahau Valley turnaround but homeward bound Manderson edged away seemingly in control until Busch dug deep in a valiant effort to overtake, falling seven seconds short.

While Fielder was the dominant female, Candice Riley and Maryann Cant had a close contest for second and third with Riley prevailing.

The 14km all terrain course proved popular and will certainly attract more numbers come 2022.

Edward Hohepa led home the 162 finishers setting a benchmark of 59min 38secs for

future chasers. Curtis Moore and Morgan Lumsden will also have hopes of breaking the one hour mark as they each earnt complimentary entry to return.

Women’s winner, Robyn Deane was so impressed with the circuit that she donned her running shoes on Sunday morning and retraced her steps.

Kate Woods (Flaxton) was the only visitor to get on to the podium and had Sian Redman just 30secs behind in third place.

Next for Nelson Events is the Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake on April 17 which is closing in on Sold Out status.

The 25km lap of Lake Rotoiti is an ideal introduction to trail running and many from Saturday’s Kaiteriteri Gold have already entered.

Results.

Half Marathon. Men. Clinton Manderson, Mapua, 1.21.39, 1; Dan Busch, Nelson, 1.21.46, 2; Andrew Hamilton, 1.31.36, 3 Age Groups. Under 18: Leo

O’Donnell, Motueka,

1.47.47. U40: Clinton Manderson, Mapua, 1.21.39. 40-49: Dan Busch, Nelson, 1.21.46. 50-59: Chris Ridyard, Richmond, 1.38.00. 60+: David Riddell, Nelson, 1.52.06. Women. Caitlin Fielder, 1.22.53, 1; Candice Riley, Nelson, 1.34.55, 2; Maryann Cant,

1.35.16, Nelson, 3. Age Groups. U18: Amelia Scotland, Takaka, 2.04.27. U40: Caitlin Fielder, Nelson, 1.22.53. 40-49: Karen Welsford, Mapua, 1.47.49. 50-59: Colette Read. Motueka, 1.49.09. 60+: Yvonne West, Brightwater, 1.53.06 14km, Men. Edward

Hohepa, Mapua, 59.38, 1; Curtis Moore, Nelson, 1.01.13, 2; Morgan Lumsden, Nelson, 1.02.02, 3. Age Groups. Under 18: Jacob Mason, Nelson, 1.44.01, U40: Morgan Lumsden, Nelson, 1.02.02, 40-49: Curtis Moore, Nelson, 1.01.13. 50-59: Edward

Hohepa, Mapua, 59.38. 60+: Graeme Lear, Canvastown, 1.07.55. Women. Robyn Deane, Mapua, 1.08.14, 1; Kate Woods, Flaxton, 1.13.23, 2; Sian Redman, Nelson, 1.13.53, 3. Age Groups. U18: Jasmin Patel, Nelson, 1.19.01.

U40: Kate Woods, Flaxton, 1.13.23. 40-49; Robyn Deane, Mapua, 1.08.14. 50-59: Christine Lear, Canvastown, 1.20.23. 60+: Fran Kerse, Richmond, 1.31.41. Full results are on www.nelsonevents. co.nz

Monique Ireland & Jennifer Rose have fun at the Kaiteriteri Gold.