The Guardian - 24 November 2021

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Living life in Lower Moutere

This charming, three-bedroom home has been thoroughly transformed by our vendors, who have created a warm and inviting family haven.

Careful thought and consideration were put into maximising space and enhancing functionality, all the while ensuring the timeless style of this classic 1950s home wasn’t compromised. Then open-plan kitchen, living and dining area is the heart of the home - a light and bright space enjoying a tranquil garden outlook. New roof, new carpet and a neutral colour palette add to the appeal.

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New Walking and Cycling Strategy For Tasman

Tasman District Council have been looking at how people get around the urban areas of Tasman District and have just released a new Walking and Cycling Strategy. It covers all the residential and town centre areas of Tasman - Motueka, Mapua, Golden Bay, Murchison, St Arnaud, Wakefield, Brightwater and Richmond.

Although the document is called the Walking and Cycling Strategy, it refers to all micro mobility devices that are designed for use on the footpath and cycleways.

Transportation Planner and Strategy Author, Clare Scott, says:” It’s both a big picture exercise with targets set out as far as 2050, but it also has a community focus improving neighbourhood streets. Most significant is the creation of a comprehensive network of connected cycleways and paths across all urban areas, as well as improved pedestrian crossings.”

By improving infrastructure to make it easier for cyclists and walkers there are numerous benefits including freeing up road capacity for those who must drive, encouraging greater physical activity leading to better health outcomes, and decreasing carbon output which is better for the environment.

Research shows greater numbers of people walking and cycling on urban streets make for a much friendlier social environment and allows them to better connect with each other - which was proven during the Covid19 lockdowns when there were fewer cars on roads.

The Walking and Cycling Strategy underlines economic benefits too. Walking and cycling are more cost-effective ways of

moving people from point A to point B, and there is proof that retail sales increase when there are more people using active transport modes.

Senior Infrastructure Planning Advisor Drew Bryant says: ”It is pro posed to use speed limit reductions to improve safety, accessibility and convenience to our resi dential, school, and town centre areas. The plan also includes creating 30km/h residential neighbourhood ‘Greenways’ and town cen tre commercial areas, like Richmond’s Queen Street, which are safe enough for cyclists and pedestrians of all ages and abilities to use as part of the wider walking and cycling network”.

The strategy includes a map of each town showing how cycling will be catered for. It uses current cycling and pedestrian infrastruc ture and making better use of existing roads where no safe cycle route exists. For example in Motueka, the map shows separate cycle lanes for High Street between Wildman Road and Staples Street, King Edward Road, Old Wharf Road, Thorp Street, Tudor Street, Greenwood Street, Pah Street and Whakarewa Street.

Funding for the proposed projects has been allocat ed through the Council’s Long-Term Plan 20212031 with financial contri butions for some aspects of the Strategy coming from Waka Kotahi/New Zealand Transport Agency.

The Walking and Cycling Strategy is available on the Tasman District Council website or at the council offices. Official consultation is open until early March 2022 with several ‘pop-up’ community information events planned in February.

for making the traps: “We had been talking about it for a few years and have now created the trap with a hinge making it easier to clean and remove the dead predator.”

The Menz Shed design follows what is recommended by Department of Conservation (DOC) and was considered

of Flora group who have purchased a number of the traps.

So far, Menz Shed have made a couple of hundred traps. Dave looks after 6 traps at Tapu Bay himself where he lives and says there are 17 traps between Tapu Bay and Stevens Bay.

The traps are made from

serious about getting to a predator-free New Zealand by 2050, they should remove the GST from the materials used to make the traps as well as from the sale. 15% off the cost would make them more affordable…”

MenzShed Predator traps are $75 for zincplated & $89 for Stainless Steel for use in coastal

areas. Phone Dave Chapman 0211166674 or drop in on the MenZShed open Wednesday and

Motueka Menz Shed Dave Chapman working on a predator trap.

Motueka Search and Rescue Committee Needs You

When someone is lost in the bush, the first port of call is to ring 111 and then police will coordinate the search and rescue, calling in the local Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR) team as needed. There are 62 LandSAR groups around New Zealand with 3,500 trained volunteers. Two LandSAR groups look after the Nelson Bay area – one in Nelson and the other here in Motueka.

Jo Holden has been with the Motueka LandSAR team for the last three years. She comes from a police background having been the national training and development coordinator for New

Zealand Police for a number of years and has run operations in Wellington: “Now I’m retired and have built a beautiful home here in paradise” she says.

Motueka SAR has forty members who are all from a variety of backgrounds. A committee meets monthly and they are in need of a new treasurer and a secretary. Jo says: “They are not massive jobs but the committee needs to run smoothly and have all the check and balances done… so we don’t kill, maim or injure anyone…” she jokes. The committee meets on the last Monday of the month at the Motueka Police Station where there is a dedicated

SAR base.

The most recent Search and Rescue was in July this year when a tramper in his 60s was missing for two nights in Kahurangi National Park. Before SAR teams launched their search, the Rescue Coordination Centre alerted the police of a beacon going off in Kahaurangi National Park. The man was found hypothermic and airlifted to Nelson Hospital where he was stabilised. If not for his beacon going off, he wouldn’t have been found as quickly Nelson Senior Constable Dave Colville has said.

The important key messages that Jo

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Lower Moutere was on board.

stresses are: “ Be prepared, tell someone where you’re going, make sure you or someone in your group has a personal location beacon, look at the weather, know your personal limits – all common sense things – if you don’t know where you’re going go with someone who does.”

There are many websites which carry the same messages for people who are venturing into the wild and Jo recommends the Mountain Safety website.

If you are interested in joining the Motueka SAR’s team email info@motsar.nz

Sheila Budgen has just been voted as the Westfield Local Hero Winner. Sheila is a Trustee and committed volunteer with the Spirit of Tasman Bay Trust which was setup twenty years ago to help local young people of the Nelson/ Tasman area who wish to sail on the Spirit Adventure Trust’s 10 day development voyages. For Sheila’s win, Spirit Adventure Trust will receive $10,000 which will be used to help fund voyages and gear for rangatahi who might not get this experience otherwise.

Spirit Adventure Trust’s tall ship, Spirit of New Zealand, is a

steel-hulled, threemasted barquentine from Auckland. It was purpose-built by the trust in 1986 for youth development. It is 42.5 m in total length and carries a maximum of 40 trainees and 14 crew on overnight voyages.

The ship is normally moored in Auckland but because of lockdown, the ship is presently in Tauranga. It takes constant trips with 10 day voyages up and down the coast teaching youth leadership skills. Usually the ship takes groups of adolescents and is now taking trips for 19-25 year olds as well. On the last trip, Sarah Sowerby from

Sheila has just returned from a 5 day voyage on the ship sailing from Tauranga up the coast and back with a group of students all from the South Island. The 5 day trip is a different type of trip with 13-14 year olds who are accompanied by a teacher and compete for a trophy. Sheila says it was fair sailing all the way.

Motueka SAR in action on a search last year.

Photo by Kevin Bolitho, a member of Nelson SAR.

Two Year Nine students from Nayland College have been baking and selling brownies to raise funds for mental health. Elisabeth Brunt who lives in Motueka and her friend Evonne Bi who lives in Stoke have been undertaking a school project to raise awareness of mental health. They made the brownies together and sold them over two days at lunchtime at school. The brownies were $1 each, $2 each for Gluten free ones and $2.50 each for Vegan ones. The girls made $109.

Elisabeth says: “It was a good experience. Mental health is a really important issue. A lot of people suffer from mental health issues. Particularly during lockdown too. If needed you can see a counsellor at school”

Elisabeth’s mother Nina says she is pleased that the girls are aware of mental health and that more people are getting to know about how to get help.

The money raised from the brownies is going to Mike King’s I AM HOPE Gumboot Fridays which are held on nominated Friday’s during the year as a fun way for kids to raise money to provide free and timely counselling for any young person in need. The most

one was held

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Passion for Maori world and environment scholarship winner

“Her spirit and strong sense of identity both as Maori and a woman will make her formidable in the legal and political arenas. She will influence the development of our country. I do not think there could be a stronger contender for the scholarship.”

School.

Project Janszoon education co-ordinator

Brooke Turner says these achievements are even more impressive given Saskia has faced many health challenges recently, having to learn to manage chronic pain in her everyday life.

A passion for the environment and the Maori world will provide the foundations for a career in law for the recipient of 2021’s Project Janszoon Conservation Education Scholarship.

19 year old Saskia Gray will use the $1000 scholarship towards her study for an Environmental Law degree at Canterbury University. Saskia was an Abel Tasman Youth Ambassador (ATYA) from 2018-2020, representing Te Awhina

Marae and Motueka High School.

Saskia says her involvement in ATYA developed her environmental knowledge.

“I believe that when I complete my tertiary studies I can bring a new perspective to the environmental law field because I have knowledge and understanding of the Maori world and practices. I will be able to look at situations from both a scientific point of view and a cultural perspective.”

The scholarship was launched for students involved in ATYA, and Project Janszoon and the Department of Conservation’s education programme, to further their learning in the conservation, ecology, or leadership fields.

Motueka High School teacher Jane Sorenson says Saskia is a very deserving recipient, who has developed not only as a leader of her peers, but also as a strong young wahine toa.

Saskia has shown leadership skills in many ways. In 2018 she came first in her category at Manu Korero, a regional speech competition, continuing on to the national competition. She has been actively involved in Kapa haka, mentoring younger students, and performing in the national secondary school competition in 2016. She was kaitataki wahine (leader) for the Top of the South senior competition – the youngest to appear on stage in her team.

In 2018 she was part of a group of students who organised a youth music festival with the help of Te Piki Oranga. She was also the 2019 Kaitaunaki (Maori captain) for Motueka High

“Saskia took a tikanga leadership role both within the school and ATYA, gently encouraging others to step up and lead as well. From day one she was mentoring younger students, and sharing her knowledge as an ambassador, all the while dealing with health challenges. I am very proud of her achievements, and know she will do well with her further studies,” she says.

Abel Tasman Youth Ambassadors are chosen from schools who are part of the education programme. Currently Motueka High School, Golden Bay High School, Motupipi Primary School, Lower Moutere School and Ngatimoti School are involved.

Join us tomorrow evening at the Motueka Top 10 Holiday Park from 7pm – 9pm for a FREE based live event with local Creation Coach Greg Jones.

Greg will show you how your past can get in the way of creating anything that you choose to create. He will discuss how our consciousness works and why we are, who we are. Greg will demonstrate how the new Superconscious Recode process works to remove unwanted feelings and emotions from past memories or traumas that don't serve you without even having to talk about it.

These processes are proven and based on 20 years of Neuroscience work from some of the world's best and Greg is certified in this work. Greg is guiding people who choose to change their lives and their way of thinking.

“By using these exact processes I’ve been working successfully with both men and women nationally, internationally and locally with fantastic results. It’s important to know that my clients do the work, I just guide them through the processes by following my intuition and stepping into their field of consciousness, which is unique and true to them.” "We’re not broken and unfortunately in today’s world we focus on trying to fix everything which gives us the identity that we are broken and plants more depth into our limiting beliefs rather than creating new possibilities for ourselves”. “If we focus on what we choose to create and leave the rest behind that’s when the magic really happens”.

Greg and his wife Kirsten moved to the region over a decade ago and are very involved within the Motueka Community. You may know Greg from his many other ventures; successful real estate agent and local business owner, Kai Fest Coordinator, online personal development and leadership coach, DJ for local events and weddings or maybe it’s on the sideline as a coach for Motueka South School teams over the years. “I decided to leave my corporate career behind and follow my own true purpose of assisting others to create their desired reality. I knew there was a way to reduce depression, anxiety and limiting beliefs so we can all live a life we love”.

For further information regarding the FREE event visit www.gregjonesnz.com. Seats are limited so to secure yours register on the website under the Event Page or email Greg on info@gregjonesnz.com just turn up on the day and take your chances.

Thursday November 25th

Doors open at 6.30pm, Event runs from 7 - 9pm, Motueka Top 10 Holiday Park, Convention Center

Project Janszoon Project Director Bruce Vander Lee, Education Coordinator Brooke Turner and Project Janszoon Conservation Education Scholarship 2021 winner Saskia Gray. Photo Robyn Janes.

Local Illustrator Gets Published

Phoebe

Leenhouwers, a Year 11 student at Motueka High School, has become a published illustrator. The first book she has illustrated - The Wolf in Disguise - has just been published.

“It was my very first opportunity to illustrate. It was really super fun.”

Phoebe says. The Wolf in Disguise, written by local writer Katie Pye,is a twist on the story of the three little pigs. It is the seventh of Katie’s Fairytale Fraud books which are a re-telling of fairy tales that tackle different life

skills with topics such as asking for help, healthy conflict, coping with change, listening to others, online safety and popularity, and others.

For Phoebe, it was a long process as she started working on it when she was eleven: ”I first started with pencil sketches then in 2018 when I was travelling with my family for six months in Europe, I had to learn to do it digitally which for me was a new way of doing art. Doing exactly what Katie wanted was difficult, I’d lose myself in it and get car-

ried away…”

Art is something Phoebe has concentrated on and excelled in at school, and when she finishes she says she’d love to do some visual art leaning towards illustrating. Also, she is looking at illustrating another Fairytale Fraud book with Katie.

The Wolf In Disguise and another new Fairytale Fraud book The Fame Game will be launched in Nelson 5th December. Katie will be at the Motueka Market on Sunday12th December with her books.

Police Report

Hi All, Motueka Police have been very busy this week due to there being active offenders transiting the Mapua/Motueka area stealing cars.

For the above reason it is important that you ensure that your vehicles are secure and any valuables are removed from the vehicle.

The following vehicles were broken into and their location.

Car broken into at Kakapah Point at Kaiteriteri and speakers stolen.

A vehicle parked at the Mapua Wharf was broken into and an attempt to steal it made; earlier in the week another car parked at the Wharf was stolen and was used in a burglary in Nelson.

A vehicle stolen from Kina Beach has been located in Nelson and a male has been arrested and charged for stealing three vehicles and other property offences

resulting in the male being remanded in custody.

A red Honda 420 quad bike was stolen from a orchard on Wildman Road. A shed was broken into on Hursthouse Street and a yellow arc welder and 18 volt Makita battery drill stolen. Nelson police may have located the property there.

A number of plants were stolen from a commercial property on Widman Road. Summer is here now bringing with it a lot of holiday makers/seasonal workers passing through. Please be vigilant, keep your property locked and secure and if you see something suspicious happening then and now phone 111 or after the fact on 105.

Take care and be safe

Grant Heney Community Constable Motueka

Our Take & Make kits are available for our community due to an absence of physical events at level 2.

“Take” your kit of materials & “Make” your inspired creation. They are “Free” and are for all ages. We love to see your creativity, Send a photo to Janine. gillions@tasman.govt.nz

Take & Make “Artist” Postcards

Pick up your “Kit” and decorate a postcard with a MUCHA theme this week

Write a message on the back & give or post to a friend or family member.

Take & Make Christmas Fridge Magnets

Pick up your “Kit” and get into a festive mood with our Christmas series.

Take & Make Christmas Mini Cards

Choose from a selection of Christmas designed papers, pictures & sparkles.

Take & Make 3D Kiwi Christmas Ornaments

22 – 27 November

Designed with children in mind.

Send a photo to mary.butler@tasman.govt.nz

Take & Make Christmas Altered Jigsaw Pieces

A miniature collage project, designed with adults & teens in mind.

29 November – 4th December

Take & Make Leaf of Love

Take a leaf and make a comment to express your words about what the Motueka Library building & Service at 12 Pah Street has meant to you. Drop your leaves back to the library to be displayed in January.

Launching Our New Coastal Bus Service

On Saturday 27th November, the new Motueka Coastal Bus Service is being launched at Motueka i-Site, Wallace Street.

Rachel Mason, co-ordinator, says: ”Please spread the word and let your family, friends and neighbours know about the bus and

that the bus isn't just for those without cars. If you drive all the time taking the bus can be a fun, and cheap, day trip - you

can wharf jump at Mapua, browse the Richmond shops or go swimming at the Aquatic Centre, without the hassle of driving/parking.

It's a more environmentally friendly way to travel, and you can check your phone legally!”

The bus will be running three days a

week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

It will be leaving Motueka at 9.30am and follow the route to Tasman,

Gaslighting

Mapua, Richmond CBD and Richmond Pool. The return journey will depart Richmond Pool at 1pm. Return Fare is $10.

‘You’re too sensitive.’

‘That didn’t happen.’

‘You’re acting strange, I think there is something wrong with you.’ ‘That didn’t hurt.’

Gaslighting is a kind of emotional abuse that is very common when there’s family harm and the statements written above are examples of it. Gaslighting means the person hurting someone keeps saying things to deny harm happened or was really worth getting upset about. For example, someone tries to talk to their partner about how their behaviour is hurting them and the partner flips the conversation back on them, like it is ‘all your fault you’re upset,’ totally refusing to take any responsibility for the harm they are doing. This undermines the person being hurt and can lead them to feel like they are losing their grip on reality. Over time, this causes a lot of self-doubt in other areas of life, like work, parenting, friendships, health and financial decisions.

So, when someone tells us they are being hurt, they often have to push through deep layers of self-doubt to even say it.

Sadly, it is really easy for those of us around any person being hurt to add to that gaslighting, without even meaning to.

If someone in your circles tells you they are being hurt by a family member, it might be tempting to dismiss what they say because you don’t want to think badly of the uncle who is always so warm at Christmas, or of that mate who is always so generous when you go out together, or that woman at work who is so funny and good at her job. That’s when you might find yourself saying things like: ‘He’s such a good provider’, ‘Other people have it worse’ or ‘If you try harder to be good, you would get on better with your parents.’

The opposite of gaslighting is validation and it sounds more like this:

‘I believe you.’ ‘This was not your fault.’ ‘It’s okay to feel this way.’ ‘Are you safe now?’

No doubt, it is confusing when a person we care about is being hurt. Especially when we care about the person doing the harm as well. A great place to start is just listening to the person being hurt and helping them to find support. Motueka has a network of specialist services here to support people experiencing family harm: Safe Families Motueka.

Rachael Fabish, Community Engagement Coordinator Motueka

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Collection of women’s stories written from Moutere cabin

Nicole Barratt has spent the last five months collecting women’s stories across the country. They’ve been written from a Moutere cabin, and the journal launched last month.

Nicole Barratt’s morning commute over winter looked a little different than her usual. She’d pull on her gumboots and weave her way through the mud to a tiny cabin in Moutere, ready for a day of interviewing and writing. The 25-year-old (who is based in Mapua) has been collecting stories for the second edition of her publication, Womenclan. It’s a journal that celebrates women’s stories and their passions across New Zealand, with interviews from the likes of surfers, divers, artists, foragers and beekeepers.

“I actually started Womenclan in Canada. I was living on the West Coast there up until the pandemic hit and sharing stories from women I met there on a blog.

I was taking a break from news journalism, and this was my way of finding joy in storytelling again,” she says. Returning home and settling in Mapua, she realised she could continue growing the project on her home turf. “There are so many inspiring wahine here, across the country, but particularly in the Nelson/Tasman area. It was the perfect spot to seek out some of those women and share their stories.”

Writing from a cabin in Moutere was a way to separate home life from work life, something the freelance

writer says she wishes she’d done earlier. “It was peaceful to write with just the sheep and trees as company. It’s something I think every writer dreams of because it sounds so romantic, and it didn’t disappoint doing that.”

Nicole’s first print issue of Womenclan was launched in March this year, but not all went as planned.

“I was actually barbed by a stingray surfing at Rabbit Island the day I launched Journal One, which was a bit of a freak accident.”

She hobbled about on crutches for two months packaging journals and carting them to the post office. “A lot of people assumed I’d broken my ankle, but the injury story was definitely more interesting than that.” It hasn’t put her off surfing at Rabbit Island, though she wasn’t going to tempt fate and stayed out of the water on her

launch day (October 29) this time round. Nicole says she wants to continue sharing women’s stories around the country as long as possible, firmly believing in the power of print over digital. “I think now more than ever we need things that encourage us to get off our devices, things that make us sit down and practice being present. I think reading in any form always encourages that.” Womenclan’s cover was designed by Motueka’s Sophie Holt, a ceramist and illustrator. Included in the journal are stories from women in Nelson, Wakefield, Marahau and Motueka, alongside others across the country. The self-published journal was printed in Christchurch, as keeping it South Islandmade was key for her. To find a copy and support the project visit: womenclan.com

A preview of some of the women featured in Womenclan.

Talented writer Nicole Barratt.

Thanks Go To Rae

At the recent Motueka Community Board meeting, Rae Dozell was congratulated for her longstanding commitment to the Community House with a special afternoon tea after receiving a letter of community recognition from Mayor Tim King.

Rae is the Motueka Community House Co-ordinator and has been at the community house for 18 years. In the letter Mayor King refers to Rae as the ‘go to person’ in

Motueka who will help anyone no matter what their concern is: ‘…On behalf of the council, we acknowledge and thankyou for the work you do for the Motueka Community.’

As Rae is not due for another two years to receive a community services award, Cecelia O’Connor –Damien O’Connor’s Senior Secretaryand Councillor Trindi Walker nominated Rae as they wanted to acknowledge the work Rae has and currently

does for the community:

“Rae has done a lot of work for community members, for those in need of food or for someone to talk to, we’re so glad we’ve got her, she goes wellbeyond her means to help others…” says Trindi.

Rae says she was surprised to get the letter from the Mayor and considers she is just part of a strong team at the community house: “ As a community we have to work

together and I’m just part of a team. The Community House is an amazing facility.”

Current Chairperson of the Community House and President of Red Cross, Jan Bensemann, who works together with Rae, says:

“The Community House wouldn’t be what it is if it wasn’t for Rae. She loves and enjoys what she does, connecting with people. She is there for everyone”

Window of Life Silent Auction Closing Soon

The Collective Charm exhibition at Motueka Museum will be closing next Tuesday and the Silent Auction for Abby Butler’s community art installation “Window of Life” will end. All money raised from the silent auction will be going to Motueka Women’s Support Link which is a non-government organisation that provides advocacy, support and counselling for women.

Cecelia O’Connor, Jan Bensemann, Rae Dozell and Trindi Walker

Photo: Abby with Window of Life

CARE

52 members of the Motueka 50+ Walking Group took the Sea Shuttle to Totaranui on Thursday for a day of walking north towards Separation Point. The weather was kind and three groups of walkers enjoyed a great day walking to Anapai and Anatakapau Bays. Many thanks to Sea Shuttle for arranging transportation. The group has some 200 members and runs walks for all capabilities every Thursday usually leaving the Recreation Centre car park at 0900hrs. Details of walks scheduled are on www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz or contact the Secretary Karen on 021 264 0403

YOUR SAFETY IS AT STAKE!

For your safety, and those around you, it is important to know where underground electrical cables are located. Many underground cables are buried on your property and between your boundary and the footpath/road edge.

This summer, if you are gardening, landscaping, putting in a pool or working on summer DIY’s - check for buried cables before you drive stakes, fence posts or warratahs into the ground.

Accidents can occur when you do not know where these electrical cables are.

z Never assume an area is clear of electricity cables

z Be careful when digging post holes or driving stakes in the ground on your property or road frontage

z Cables are not necessarily laid in a straight line

z The depth of cables can vary in di erent situations

z Cables are not designed to withstand a blow from a tool or any other object

Don’t hesitate to make use of professional location services to locate cables:

Delta Ltd 03 543 8071

Power Trace 2021 Ltd 03 545 8300

Immediately phone Network Tasman’s fault line on 0800 508 100 if you damage a cable or to report any incidents, even if there appears to be no damage.

Ryu Takahashi and Abby Butler prepare for the Trewavas Street Art Walk on December 4.

Motueka Indoor Bowls Club

We meet twice a week Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1.30pm – 3pm at Senior Citizens. It’s lots of fun and you don’t have to be elderly to play.

Above: Neal Dorne, Brian Clark and Patrick Condon.

Left: Judith Alderson and Annie, Motueka.

Below: Margaret Sullivan, Pauline Sharkie and Marilyn Burrows.

COUNTRY Golden Bay

The history of Golden Bay/Mohua dates back to around 1300 with descendants of the Kurahaupo canoe. Ngati Tumatakokiri arrived in Golden Bay in the late 1500s and were the people of Aotearoa who had first contact with Europeans, when the ships of Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sailed into Golden Bay on 18 December 1642.

That first meeting ended in conflict and death off the shores of Wharawharangi Bay (near Separation Point/Te Matau), but New Zealand and its people had been put on the world map for the first time.

In 1770 James Cook included it as part of Tasman Bay (which he called Blind Bay), but in 1773 he corrected his

mistake and referred to it as Murderers’ Bay; in reference to the conflict that occurred in 1642 between Maori and Abel Tasman’s crew, which resulted in the loss of four lives.

In 1827 French explorer Dumont D’Urville changed the name to Massacre Bay, which it retained until the 1840s.

Golden Bay

Following the discovery of coal at Takaka in 1842 the bay was called Coal Bay for a time. It was renamed Golden Bay after gold was found near Collingwood in 1857.

Collingwood is Golden Bay’s oldest and secondlargest town. When gold was discovered close to Collingwood some people suggested that the town should become New Zealand’s capital.

The establishment of a New Zealand Company settlement in Nelson (1842) brought surveyors, mining, timber mills, horses, farmers, shipping, roads, churches, hotels and schools. Signs of a new way of life that changed the region for ever.

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In 1897 the first Golden Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Show was held. A&P societies were being set up across New Zealand as a way to endorse the farming industry and Golden Bay was no exception.

A & P Societies promoted farm improvement in many ways. They held lectures about the latest sheep breeds, wrote to politicians about vet shortages or rabbit control, and published pamphlets about the best crops for local conditions. They held ram fairs, or horse parades where stallions strutted in front of farmers looking for a breeding mate for their mares.

We all have fond memories of time spent in Golden Bay and for a number of us those memories are connected to their annual A&P Show. Sadly due to COVID

restrictions the upcoming show has been cancelled, the only previous cancellations were for the years 1942-1944 during World War ll. However, there is a big celebration to look forward to, as the next Golden Bay A&P Show will be their 125th and promises to be a monumental occasion.

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Advertising the Golden Bay A&P Show in 1902, this advert appeared in the “Colonist’. Transport to the show was often by steamer in those days, sailing from Nelson over to Golden Bay. The ‘Grand Ball’ would have been quite the social occasion back in the day.

Golden Bay locals will also be looking forward to a fully functional restored grandstand for this very special event. A number of our readers will be acquainted with the controversy surrounding the Takaka grandstand, located at the Golden Bay Recreational Park and Showgrounds.

Built in 1888/9 by settlers of the Takaka Valley, with the roof added on around 1911, the Golden Bay Grandstand is one of the last barrel vaulted grandstands left in the country. The only other grandstand in New Zealand with this rare roof type is the Category 1 heritage-listed structure at Kensington Park in Whangarei.

Tasman District Council earmarked the Takaka grandstand for demolition several years ago, to make way for a carpark for a $3 million recreation centre.

The Golden Bay Grandstand Community Trust was

formed to fight against demolition. There was massive support from the Golden Bay community for it to be restored rather than removed. Over the following years many protests took place along with fund raising for court proceedings to prevent demolition. Finally the TDC did an about turn on agreed to restoring the iconic historical structure.

The restoration of the historic grandstand is already benefiting the wider community. The old squash courts building that was a later addition to the structure has been demolished and the grandstand now stands alone. To fit easily into current level categories for calculating seismic strength, the occupancy of the upstairs will allow for 300 people maximum and a third aisle has been put in at the carpark end to improve access and reduce the seating to comply with this.

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As an early part of the project any useable timber that was able to be salvaged from the building has been gifted to the Mohua MenzShed and Golden Bay A&P Association who will repurpose it.

We spoke to the legendary Noel Baigent, Golden Bay A&P Show Vice President, who has worked hard to retain and restore the Takaka grandstand.

“We are so looking forward to getting the grandstand open and it was great to see the old squash courts removed and witness some progress it‘s just marvellous.”

Noel states the TDC have been wonderful to work with since making their decision to retain the grandstand. Naturally Noel and many others are disappointed the show has been cancelled this year, however the next show will be incredible with the grandstand in full use and no doubt decorated for the occasion.

There are many volunteers who make the Golden Bay A&P Show possible, this year they will be treated to a break. But one can be sure they are busy planning the next show, their 125th which will be an incredible event and we are all looking forward to.

The iconic Takaka Grandstand which will be restored in time for the 125th Golden Bay A&P Show

What a year it’s been

It’s been an eventful yet enjoyable 12 months since Reuben Staufer took over the reins at Burnett Auto Electrical. We stopped in and spoke with Reuben to find out about his first year at the helm.

The Boxing Day hail storm took a large number of our local businesses by surprise and Burnett Auto Electrical was no exception. Reuben spent Boxing Day last year as well as the following two days cleaning up the aftermath. Always the optimist, Reuben grins and says of the hail storm;

“We’ve had the reception area and showroom recarpeted and it looks great.”

Another new addition in the showroom that is generating a lot of interest from customers and many conversation starters is a retro BP petrol bowser, which takes pride of place and makes quite a statement.

The other large event Reuben and his team encountered along with the rest of us, was an unexpected COVID 19 lockdown. Reflecting back, Reuben is full of gratitude and thanks for their loyal customers and the local support that comes from a small community. Compared to large centres when the tough gets going Motueka locals and businesses rally around to support each other and for that Reuben is full of praise. He also speaks highly of his team Jon, Tim and Simon, who have worked exceptionally hard this year. Post COVID lockdown, September turned out to be one of Burnett Auto Electricals’ busiest months.

“A massive thank you to all of our customers and the community for their support this year. We will continue to ensure our workmanship and goals are top-notch and commit to maintaining the high level of service which we are known for.”

Congratulations Reuben on your new 1st Birthday.

Century Yuasa Batteries congratulates Reuben and the team at Burnett Auto Electrical for an outstanding 12 months.

Looking ahead to next year, there are a couple of changes in store at Burnett Auto Electrical one of which is a dedicated office for Reuben. We are not sure how much time he will spend in there, as Reuben is most at home on the workshop floor.

Reuben and the team are also looking forward to welcoming a new staff member next year when they take on an apprentice. Claire is currently completing a pretrade course at Nelson Technical Institute and is excited to take the next steps in becoming an auto electrician. She looks set to join the all-male team at Burnett Auto Electrical in January 2022 and shift the gender balance just a little bit. It’s fantastic to hear of local businesses supporting and training the next generation by offering apprenticeships.

Are you ready for summer?

As summer approaches, we asked Reuben if there were any checks he would recommend before embarking on a holiday:

If you have a boat, do ensure all the electrics are in good working order, especially the radio which could prove to be an essential item of life saving equipment in an emergency.

For those lucky enough to own a jet ski, now is a good time to check the battery, before heading out on the water. If your jet ski won’t start, 8 out of 10 times it will be the battery at fault which could need replacing.

Everyone knows they need to change their oil regularly and have the air filter checked, but how often do you check the battery? The fact is that faulty batteries are a leading cause of automotive breakdowns. That’s because the battery is necessary for everything from the engine turning over to the on-board computer switching on.

The last thing you want is to be on the side of the road in the middle of a summer road trip, desperately trying to get cell service so that you can call for emergency towing. If you are unsure as to the condition of your current

battery, give Burnett Auto Electrical a call, they have a wide range of replacement batteries available in their showroom.

Another consideration going into the summer months are electric window faults. Should the electric windows in your vehicle experience any of the issues listed below, some attention will be required. It could be as simple as change a fuse, one thing is certain it sure is frustrating when the windows are working. Pop into Burnett Auto Electrical if your car window does not go up or down when buttons are pressed, if operating the window makes an unusual or loud sound, should the window drop to one side or if the window closes either very slowly or fails to close completely.

A dedicated family man, Reuben continues to tow his son Flynn around the mountain bike park. He explains his daughter Shelby along with young Flynn are currently getting into athletics and Reuben, ever the proud father is thoroughly enjoying watching their progress.

Reuben’s wife Andrea is a public health nurse who has been working hard to project and care for the community in the face of COVID. The close-knit family are however very much looking forward to a camping holiday along with some downtime at Christmas.

Burnett Auto Electrical will be closed over Christmas from 24 December 2021, reopening on 5 Jan 2022. They are your go to automotive electrician’s right here in Motueka, you can find them at 26 Huffam St or give them a call on 528 9218.

Reuben’s retro petrol bowser

Motueka Bowling Club

The Nelson Building Society sponsored League Bowls event series is again under way.

Every Monday evening, starting at 6:00 pm, teams of 3 persons, from Business Houses or

Social groups gather at the Motueka Bowling Club to play a game of social bowls. At the end of the game a little socializing takes place and some food is available. The event runs for 14 weeks with a break for Christmas.

NBS Motueka Golf Club

Presently we have 10 teams playing and there is room for another 6 teams.

Club bowls are available for those without their own bowls. If your office, work place or just a friendship group, wish to join in, please

Mapua Bowls

MIKE GREER AT MAPUA

The second tournament of the season at Mapua was generously sponsored by Mike Greer Homes. The sun shone, the atmosphere was splendid

and the predicted rain didn’t arrive until everyone was back in the Clubhouse at the end of play.

Fourteen teams played four games throughout the day,

Bridge Club results

Mapua Handicap 1

Open Results

North/South

1st Chris Sutton & Mary McCallum 63.66%

2nd Jana Bott & Ray Cannell 60.42%

3rd Carol Gatenby & Mary Hamilton 54.86%

East/West

1st Vicki Adnams & Julia Armstrong 63.89%

2nd Lorraine McArthur & Brian Field 61.11%

3rd Diana Whitten & Ruth Field 57.18%

Handicap Results

North/South

1st Chris Sutton & Mary McCallum 62.56%

2nd Jana Bott & Ray Cannell 57.98%

3rd Richard Olykan & Anne Cegarra 55.50%

East/West

1st Vicki Adnams & Julia Armstrong 62.87%

2nd Lorraine McArthur & Brian Field 58.57%

3rd Tom Fox & Vivienne Fox 57.47%

contact Princie on 027 297 5558. You will be made welcome. No bowling experience needed, just a pair of flat sole shoes. Entry fee is a one off $60 per team.

Hope to see more teams competing.

Another big field for our Monthly Mug Medal.

Ralph Meikle was the Mug winner with an excellent Nett score of 65

A Grade

Best Gross Kevin Armstrong 76

Best Nett Tyler Cederman 71

Second James Campion 72

B Grade

First Andrew Fenemor 71

Second Stu Dixon 72

Third John Neal 72

C Grade

First Murray Hamilton 70

Second Stan Patching 70

Third David Thomas 71

D Grade

First Mike Rogers 68

Second Rex Edwards 69

Third Ian Buchanan 69

Lower Moutere Store closest to the pin; Derryn Hedges and Andy Tasker

Twos were scored by Peter Neil, Ralph Meikle, Grahan Shaw,

John Neal, Stu Dixon and Mark Carrington

The Captains Trophy was won by Ian Buchanan and Lloyd Goodall on 287

Second Frik Van Heerden and Richard Bullock on 293

The Ladies played a Stableford competition.

This was won by Jenny Gaudian with an excellent 42 points

Second Jan Overall on 39 Third Shona Johnson on 38

On Tuesday the Nine Hole Ladies also played a Stableford round.

This was won by Gabrielle Milnes with a very good 23 points

Second Dorothy Holgarth 21

Third Meredith Raynor also on 21

games being interspersed by a variety of cakes, buns, sandwiches and nibbles supplied by the kitchen crew.

Plenty of excellent bowling was very friendly but also very competitive. When scores were totted up at the end of play, three teams had won all four of their games so

placings were decided not just on number of ends won but it went right down to the wire with the number of points. The outcome was: -

First Place: Alan Griffiths, Mike Carter and Lindsay Brooks from Stoke

Second Place: Barry Chinnery, Maurice Dodsworth and Steve Ford

from Richmond Third Place: Nora Harvey, Bob Foster and Russell Downie from United

The Mapua Club members are indebted to all of their sponsors and all of the bowlers who supported this second tournament of the season.

Motueka Touch Inc

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6TH ANNUALTREWAVASSTREET ART WALK

Saturday 4th December, 10am - 3pm, Trewavas Street Motueka. Free event, rain or shine, 40+ artists exhibiting, follow the yellow bunting.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757

BETTER BREATHERSCLASS MOTUEKA held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Wharf Road, Mondays at 11.30am – 12.30pm. $5 per class. Contact Sue at the Nelson Asthma Society 035441562 or email asthma. nelson@xtra.co.nz

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

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

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Want to do some woodwork but have no tools? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12am

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Teenagers and young people have a place in Motueka District Brass. Email

arborist

A LL TREE C A RE

Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426.

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).

for sale

A NTI Q UES , COLLECTI B LES , F URNITURE ETC.

Huge selection with new stock arriving weekly. Large & small in 6 rooms. “Sell-buy-Value”

Open Mon - Fri 9.30 to 5pm & Sat 10 to 4pm. Soucheby Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond Ph 544 0723.www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz

CHRISTM AS PRESENTS etc. Great selection for all ages. Lasting quality & items that are special.

Do call in to Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond (Ph 544 0723)

BOAT F OR SA LE

12’6” Ply 2 Seater Jet Boat on own Trailer. Both Trailer and Boat not completed but worth a look. Ideal for fun at lakes! Ph 03 528 8151

motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244

MOTUEKASENIORNET Teenagers and young people have a place in Motueka District Brass. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244

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

RADIO CONTROL SAILING South Island IOM Championship is to be held on 27th and 28th November at Best Island Venue, Nelson, start time 11 am. A regatta for DF95 radio control yachts is also being held at this location over the same weekend. All welcome and all Covid protocols will apply.

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

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKING GROUP

Meeting on Fridays at 10AM by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 min, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people! Phone: 03-528 8358

HOSPICETREES OF REMEMBRANCE Dates & Locations 15-17, 20-23 Dec House of Travel Motueka.

WAITAKI OLD GIRLS’ SOCIAL GROUP - NELSON

Pop in for coffee and a chat. Friday December 3rd at Squires, Main Road, Stoke. All Oamaruians welcome. Queries 027 673 1145

death notices

RUTTER

Dylis

Dylis Rutter peacefully passed Sat 20th Nov at Whareama Rest Home.

Much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother of Christine, Pauline & Lew, Jeremy & Kirsty, Kori & Annabell, Natasha & Nathan, Huriana & Jamie, Chrystal & Ben, Hemara, Ebony & Brodie, Jimmy & Janaya, Caleb, Tyler, Hana, Zebadiah and Kamaea.

Private family funeral service

Memorial Service

Saturday 27th Nov 1.30 10 Pah St

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.

STOR AG E Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

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

dentures

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

wanted to buy

WATCHES wanted wrist and pocket style going or not Modern & old any considered. CAMERAS wanted film type, any considered. COINS & BANKNOTES wanted Pennies, Threepences and Sixpence NZ & Foreign any considered.

F OUNTA INPENS wanted Conway Stewart & Parker style any considered. MILITARY ITEMS wanted badges, buttons, uniform, books & equipment modern or old any considered. RU GB Y

PROGRAMMES , BADGES wanted small to large lots any rugby memorabilia considered.

BAYONETS , SWORDS A ND

MILITA RY KNIVES wanted modern and old any considered.

CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES

SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY

VINTAGE / QUALITY

TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS

GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO

for lease

SHEEP G RAZIN G LAND Lower Moutere 12.4 Hectares Ph 03 528 6750.

ALLAN, Fry, Trevor

Passed away after a brave battle on 16 November. Dearly loved husband of Julianne. Loved father and stepfather of Lisa (deceased), Kelly (Hamilton), Tessa and Sarah (Motueka). Granddad and Poppa of Ashleigh, Connor and Mackenzie. Eldest son of Alland and Annie (deceased). Brother to Wendy, Charles and Ian.

A special thanks to all the staff at Nelson Hospice - you have been a rock. A service for Trev will be held on Sunday 28 November at 1pm at the Tahunanui Conference Centre. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Hospice would be grateful.

Simple Direct Funerals

carpet cleaning

HEATH Stuart John

Stuart Heath, late of Pangatotara, passed away on 18 November 2021 in Nelson Hospital, in his 80th year. Loved son of the late Bryan and Evelyn, adored brother of Leslie (deceased), Christine and Andrew Dicker, and Shona and Brian Nelson; treasured uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A memorial service to honour Stuart will be held at the family farm, 1268 Motueka River West Bank Road, Motueka on Saturday 27th of November at 1:30pm. Golden Bay Funeral Directors www.gbmfs.co.nz

F IRE A RMS & AMMUNITION wanted Military guns - Sporting Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols modern & old single items - whole collections. OLD TOYS wanted Dinky, Fun Ho, Tonka, Matchbox Dolls, Lead Soldiers, Hornby Train + Meccano Sets single items - whole collections. STAMPS & POSTC A RDS wanted Single items, albums - estate collections modern & old any considered.

SCIENTI F IC & NAUTIC AL ITEMS wanted Compasses, Sextants & Microscopes any such items considered. A MMUNITION reloading accessories, ammunition & old empty packets wanted.

ENGLISHCHINA & NZ POTTERY wanted Crown Lynn, Doulton, Beswick, Temuka, Royal Albert and others small - estate lots.

TOOLS wanted hand garden & garage tools modern and old smallestate lots. STERLING SILVER wanted Vesta Cases, Tea & Cutlery sets old trophies any silver items considered.

TAXIDERMY wanted NZ - Exotic skins, heads, birds & mounted animals any considered.

Ph Ben 0800 559 922

VINYLRECORDS wanted old 1920s 1990s classicalmodern Seekers, Abba Pink Floyd and any NZ bands small - large lots.

B OOKS B OOKS BOOKS Wanted Fiction & Non-fiction modern & Old small - estate lots Ph 0800 339 990

trades

TASMAN BLASTING

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

CLEANER

We seek an enthusiastic, motivated person with an eye for detail to join our Property team,with the ability to provide cover if and when required. This is a permanent position Monday 2pm-7pm, Wednesday 3pm-6pm & Friday 2pm-7pm.

For job description information and application form - please go to our school website www.motuekahigh.school.nz / Vacancies or phone the office for an application pack to be posted – 528 9050.

Applications close at 4pm – Friday 3rd Dec 2021

Contact Person: Megan Coleman

Note – Completed application forms must accompany all CVs and covering letters.

SECURITY

A motivated and reliable person is sought for the permanent part-time position of Night Security. Successful applicant needs to be flexible and live locally as the hours are over Mon-Fri.

Approximately 10 hours per week commencing 10th January 2022. Some extra Weekend security may also be required.

For job description information and application form - please go to our school website www.motuekahigh.school.nz / Vacancies or phone the office for an application pack to be posted – 03 528 9050.

Applications close at 4pm – Tuesday 7th Dec 2021

Contact Person: Megan Coleman

Note – Completed application forms must accompany all CVs and covering letters.

SUNR IS E CLE AN I NG SE RVICES

Our fantastic staff member of many years is retiring at the end of the year and we need a replacement. Two sites - take on both or we are happy to separate if you would like smaller hours.

Position 1. Monday to Friday. Starting any time after 5pm. Approx 1.25 hours per evening

Position 2. Monday to Friday. Starting any time after 5pm also. This one has school term breaks off. Approx. 1.5 hours per evening.

Both positions have a start date of January 2022. Please let us know if you are interested in position 1 or 2, or both.

Please also include a cover letter and a CV in your application, or tell us about your recent employment situation. E info@sunrisecleaning.nz P 0800 5440658 or 027 210 8247

TASMAN BIBLE CHURCH TRUST

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

We are looking for a local bus driver to join our Team from Term 1, 2022. Work hours would be from around 7:30-9:00am and 2:30-4:00pm each school day.

We are also looking for someone to cover absences by our permanent driving staff.

Applicants must hold a current Class 2 Passenger Service License, be vaccinated and pass a Police Vetting Process.

For more information, contact us by phone on 0221580837 or email us, info@tbctrust.org.nz

Baháʼí Faith UNITY IN DIVERSITY

The time has arrived for the world of humanity to hoist the standard of the oneness of mankind, so that solidarity and unity may bind us together all nations; so that dogmatic formulas and superstitions may end; so that the essential reality underlying all religions as found by the Prophets may be revealed.

-Abdu’l-Baha

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Peppers: 6 for $5

Tomatoes: 6 for $5

• Free Professional Advice

• Organic Fertilizers

• Sweet Corn and Basil

Open Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, or by phone

Richard Grylls - 027 247 2242

5 Parker St, Motueka

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ITM RIWAKA HUNTING AND FISHING COMPETITION

A HUGE THANKS TO OUR ALL SPONSORS FOR THE LAST EVENT

AGM

Wednesday 1st December

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Plumbing Services - Laser Electrical Motueka - Tasman Bay Sca olding - Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles - Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi - Firestone Tyres

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Generation Game at Memorial Park

On a sunswept memorial park on Saturday the families came out to both watch and play in 2 exciting matches for the Motueka Senior 2nd Grade and Motueka Senior 3rd Grade.

The Hobbs clan were out in force with father son combo Justin Hobbs and Liam Hobbs leading the charge in a thrilling win for Motueka 2nds against Wakatu Gold to retain the K-Cup, this was bolstered by the Motueka veteran John Ogilvie and his son Jacob Ogilvie.

Motueka 2nds won the toss and decided to have a bat after not previously having a great record chasing scores against Wakatu. At 26-2 after 7 overs the decision was looking a little dicey. With Wakatu bowling either largely unplayable deliveries or wides very few had been scored off the bat. This is where Corey Pascoe (couldn’t hit the ball off the square) and captain Liam Hobbs 28 (dropped 4 times) combined to put on 48 at just under 4 rpo and get through to drinks with the score 64-3. Corey Pascoe and Justin Hobbs

then came together and added another 33 before Corey finally had enough and gave it away for 21.

Wickets continued to tumble from then on with the only constant being Justin, finally being last man out with the score 154 for a very well-played 63.

Wakatu bowled very well despite 25 wides however Motueka were confident having batted on the surface that they had enough.

The reply started well for Wakatu with Blake Barrett starting off by sending a leg side wide down to the boundary for 5 runs. But bring the 5th ball and Blake got it right bowling Richie Wilkinson for 0. Wakatu 5-1. That saw Mark Gill & Bryan Krammer together and with some at times loose bowling from Blake & Brayden Jessop the experience pair jumped on anything remotely loose. Pushing Wakatu through to 33-1 in the 6th and after a little chirp between Gill & Jessop, Gill regrettably wore one on the nose, breaking his glasses and sending him off retired hurt. This changed the momentum of the innings as

Liam Rowling was dismissed very next ball. The change bowlers

Liam Hobbs & Corey Pascoe bowled very good lines and lengths, for the most part, and let the pitch do the rest. Once the huge wicket of Krammer 30 fell with the score at 58, spooning a Jessop full toss to cover, Motueka finally felt they were on top. At this stage Gill 30 returned (wearing helmet) and was looking good until Chris Weir pulled off a stunning catch at mid-on. The rest was elementary with Hobbs & Pascoe cleaning up the rest and seeing Motueka 2nds successfully defend the recently acquired K Cup

On Number 2 pitch, the other side of the Hobbs clan were in full force with Caden (Rudi) Hobbs behind the stumps and his son all-rounder Ryan Hobbs, solid with both bat and ball. However while still a thriller the thirds were to fall 50 runs short in a match that saw over 450 runs scored including three 50 plus scores and one century.

Motueka 3rd were sent in to field on what looked to be a bowler-

friendly pitch. The opening bowlers set to work thinking that WTTU Siberians had made a bad call in deciding to bat first. We thought wrong, while tight and disciplined the opening spell of Mark Church & Tim Hoult couldn’t dismiss a slow and steady WTTU partnership from Tom Conlon & Darryl Goulding who made it well past drinks. It wasn’t until the introduction of the slow bowlers and Corey Rako to finally make the breakthrough and dismiss Darryl Goulding being caught at 3rd man by the debutant Garry Singh for 51. However while Motueka hoped this would be the start of a demise, WTTU continued their form with Kumara WA having a wog and Tom Conlon continuing to be an annoyance. With the outfield playing fast and with every chance seeming to landing in the gaps or falling short of fielders chances came and went frequently. Having no choice but to try something different, Tommy Bryson put his hand up and offered his over the wicket skidders to the in-form Kumara WA,

who at this stage was on 61. First ball bowled. Confidence was high for Tommy however he got to bowl the penultimate delivery to Tom Conlon who dispatched him for 6 and brought up his maiden century (after his maiden 50), a fantastic knock from Tom who went on to score 107*. One last wicket from Tim Hoult to dismiss the big hitting Lawrence Ewers for 11 was some relief however WTTU finished there innings with a total of 257/3.

A daunting task for Motueka 3rds, and a long way to go, Caden Hobbs and Mark Mcpherson went out to open knowing they would need to do something similar. Unfortunately Caden Hobbs went early from an absolute peach from Ben Davis. Motueka 1-1 with a big mountain to climb. Enter veteran and skipper for the day Jeremy (Boof) Parata, putting their heads down they did what needed to be done putting on 104 runs for the second wicket before Mark was dismissed just short of his 50, being caught of another great delivery from Ben Davis for 47.

Enter Hobbs number 4 in the shape of Ryan.

Ryan and Jeremy looked set to start delivering some much needed boundaries when Boof was stumped following some confusion at the crease after contributing a great captain’s knock of 63. Ryan and Tim held out to bring another 40 between them but with Ryan having his middle stump taken out from a peach from Zane de Joux, and Tim an over later being caught from the same bowler, WTTU were into the

tail. The tail did try its best to wag with 6 more boundaries added to the total but come 38 overs and needing 60 of 12 deliveries it was a big ask.

Motueka finished on 206/10 falling 51 runs short.

A lot of runs scored on pitch 2 and a lot of runs saved on pitch 1. A great day for the seconds team defending the K-cup and retaining it until the next challenge, and for the thirds a reshuffle of the competition with anyone in with a chance.

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