The Guardian - 25 November 2020

Inter-school athletics action

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Motueka South students; Rangihinemutu Rawiri, Frankie Beaumont, Taylor Gearry, Legacy Parkes, Ava Gearry, Niamh Martin and Ani Selby at the conclusion of the 9 and 10-year-old interschool athletics day at Lower Moutere School last Tuesday.

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Right in the middle of two weeks of rain the weather fairies created a sunny and warm exception for the annual Motueka Steiner School Fair on Sunday, 1 November. Happy families, guests and visitors from near and far flocked and mingled between food-stalls, music acts and activities - enjoying a festival like atmosphere under blue skies. The yearly event is a highlight for each child, young and old, offering entertainment in the form of games for several age groups, tasty food, great music, also plants, handmade dolls, and more.

This year’s main focus, however, was not just on the arts and crafts, and happy kids. The Motueka Steiner School community made a huge effort to create a particularly eco-friendly event.

Close to zero waste - and a green footprint.

In line with the new

eco-friendly farm school which is currently under construction for an opening date early 2021, it is no surprise the focus of this year’s fair was on our environment and a low carbon footprint. In cooperation with the Tasman District Council a mobile wash station was leveraged, to prevent the use of single-use cutlery or plates.

Organisers and guests found the act of washing their dishes entertaining and pleasant. “People washed plates together, started chatting and laughing and had a jolly good time,” says Anne Molloy, who was one of this year’s fair organisers. “In the end we only had one 10-litre bucket of waste. I am still a bit stunned that we got away with one bucket - and that wasn’t even full - keeping in mind that there were about 2500 people at the fair.”

Green transport, family friendly, making memories.

Using the Tasman District Wash station is an amazing role-model that has also been adopted by other fairs and organisers, and ties in neatly with the Motueka Steiner School’s approach of a more conscious, eco-friendly approach to education and events. TDC’s grant of $500 towards the Wash -Station was greatly appreciated!

Only unbleached serviettes were used at the many food stalls, and the usually used plastic bags to carry home craft or White Elephant items had been replaced by paper bags!

Upfront, the organisers asked people to ride their bikes to the fair - if possible. This request was of course aimed at visitors from Motuekanot at return-visitors

from as far away as Hokitika and St Arnaud. As a result over 80 were counted at the fair - one man cycled to the fair from as far away as Springs Junction! “We are delighted that our ideas have been picked up by the wider Motueka community. This is not only a green footprint but also an opportunity to do something as a family, and create memories,” says Anne.

The entire fair is school organised, family-led and run. With 250 volunteers and helpers from the school community serving over 2000 visitors this local event is noticeably growing and will certainly be up for more positive energy and carbon friendly efforts next year.

The final date for the Motueka Steiner School Spring Fair 2021 is yet to be confirmed - watch this space.

Above and top left: Motueka Steiner School Spring Fair was a huge success in close to zero waste management.

Educational and emotional Anne Frank exhibition opens locally

On Wednesday, 11 November the Travelling Exhibition of Anne Frank ‘let me be myself’ was launched by the Exhibition’s chairman Boyd Klap and CEO of Motueka District Museum Chris Sutton in Motueka, with New Zealand’s Race Relations commissioner Meng Foon attending.

Officially opened by Motueka Community Board chair Brent Maru, the Anne Frank story is well-known. Each year over one million people visit the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam and this exhibition gives people the opportunity to experience the Anne Frank story in New Zealand.

A Jewish girl living in Holland during World War II, Anne, originally from Germany, had already fled from Frankfurt after Hitler came to power in 1933. After the Nazi’s occupied Holland in 1940, Anne went into hiding with her mother, father, older sister Margo and four other people in a secret annexe behind her father’s factory at Prinsengracht 263 in Amsterdam, she was just 13-years-old.

Life in Holland had

been fun and carefree for Anne and her sister until the Nazi’s arrived and they had to retreat into the annexe where during the day they had to be quiet.

The factory was busy, full of workers they didn’t know if they could trust. After dark helpers would bring them supplies; food, clothes, books and games to help pass the time. They could not go outside or contact any of their old friends or family for fear of being discovered. Anne’s diary, given to her for her birthday just weeks before they went into hiding, becomes her best friend and confidant. Inside it she reveals her hopes and dreams, her thoughts and fears, and that despite everything, she believes there is still good in the world.

After more than two years in hiding they are discovered and deported to concentration camps. Anne’s father, Otto Frank, is the only one to survive.

After the war he returns to Amsterdam where his friend gave him some possessions including Anne’s diary. Heartbroken but

touched by Anne’s words, Otto decides to publish the diary and share his daughter’s wisdom with the world. He hopes Anne Frank can inspire change, her death would not be in vain.

The Diary of Anne Frank was first published in 1947, and has since been published in 70 different languages in 60 different countries, making it the most translated book of all time.

This Exhibition, Anne Frank; let me be myself, was created by the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam and is

based on Anne’s life from her diary, as well as documenting historical events from the Second World War.

The Exhibition aims not just to educate visitors on what happened in the past but how those themes are still present in the modern day, and what each of us can do to make sure the persecution of individuals due to race, religion, age, sexuality or disability is brought to an end.

Visit this riveting exhibition at the Motueka Museum from now through until February, 28.

The moving story of Anne Frank is showcased at the Motueka Museum offering the perfect message to inspire and empower individuals both young and old. Top right: Anne Frank.

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Nelson Symphony Orchestra inspired by Freddie Mercury

The major work in the concert by the Nelson Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, 28 November is The Queen Symphony by British composer Tolga Kashif. This celebrated work is based on the music of Freddie Mercury.

The five movements of the symphony feature well-known songs popularized by the rock group Queen such as: Radio Gaga, The Show Must Go On, One Vision, I Was Born To Love You, Love Of My Life, Another One Bites The Dust, Killer

Queen, Save Me, Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions, and Who Wants To Live Forever. The NSO will be joined by the Nelson Youth Choir in this symphony. The first half of this concert features three

well known Nelson soloists; Raffaele Bandoli, trumpet; Allison Cormacksoprano and Louis Lucas Perry, piano. They will perform items from the orchestra’s abandoned September concert “Last Night of the Proms” due

to the pandemic: Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto, Arias by Verdi and Puccini and Tschaikovsky’s Piano Concerto no 1. Saturday, 28 November 7.30pm, Nelson Centre for Musical Arts, Nile St, Nelson.

Anna Swindells

Chris Schaffer

Liz Fowler

Ian Griffith Motueka

The Nelson Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nigel Weeks in 2019.

Movable feast of art on Trewavas for

pre-Christmas art walk

Up to 40 Motueka artists will present their work at the Trewavas Street Art Walk from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, 5 December.

The public are invited to meet the artists and see their paintings, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, multi-media, photography and more at the relaxed location near the saltwater baths, café, estuary walks and foreshore.

Artist Anneke de Leur says it’s “a delightful local opportunity to see the variety of artists working in the area, to meet and discuss with the artists their ideas, to view and buy their works. The appeal of presenting both artists and works in local houses in a local seaside location is wonderful.

“From the viewers’ or audience point of view it makes for an enjoyable and pleasant experience,” says Anneke.

Ceramicist Elizabeth Yockney loves being in touch with the public. “I enjoy their reactions to what I have been

making throughout the year; it’s an opportunity to show creative wares to not only locals, but tourists.”

Artist Karin Lummis: “We meet locals and old friends; show our latest artwork; answer questions...a dialogue comes up. We get appreciation, admiration and respect. We build up our reputation or name. We support each other as artists... like a family. We go

home tired, happy and content.”

Multi-media artist Taylor P. Wood (Pam) who runs the art gallery ‘83 Beside the Sea’ on Trewavas, says her “enjoyment revolves around meeting people from the Tasman Region (and further) who have come to experience the eclectic mix of artists that live in Motueka along with their original work on display.

“I also get a buzz from preparing and presenting original and different work for the Art Walk in the gallery every year,” says Pam. Organiser and bird artist Joyce Griffin says for the first time the pre-Christmas event (now in its fifth year) will have a “sitdown tea and cakes stall and a port-a-loo. There are walking/biking/wheelchair/pushchair friendly path-

ways. We hope for a fine day, but it will be held rain or shine. The Art Walk gives us all a boost and something to work towards during the winter months.” With only two weeks before the walk, there is still time for any keen artist to take part still.

Contact Joyce for Trewavas Street Art Walk: joyce@ bird-art.co.nz or 02102608270.

A poignant tribute of 654 pairs of shoes reflecting each life lost to suicide in the past year was made outside the Motueka Recreation Centre on Saturday, 7 November as part of Tribal Nations Motorcycle Club’s RATS (Riders Against Teen Suicide) event.

“We rode for 654 lives that were lost to suicide last year and also for those who are struggling with their own mental health and well-being right now. You are all worthy and loved, and know that someone cares about you,” says Tribal Nations ambassador Richard Tatana.

“I would like to thank all of the communities of Nelson, Tapawera and Motueka for allowing

all of us bikers to ride in your towns and fundraise for Youth Line NZ and raise awareness, educate, help support and prevent suicide locally. I hope the short traffic holdups and loud noise was not too much of a hindrance or inconvenience to any of the public.” The event raised $3,260 for Youth Line.

Art Walk artists Karin Lummis, Joyce Griffin, Pam Wood, Abby Butler and Lizzie Yockney.

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Congratulations to Tessa Barnes (Y12) who has gained a place in the Otago University Advanced School Sciences Academy next year. This involves two residential science camps and a ‘virtual academy’. Work will be alongside and challenged by leading scientists across a wide range of disciplines.

Christmas Decorations Workshop

Saturday 28 November, 10am-12pm

Design your own papier mache Christmas decorations. Free, all ages welcome.

Building Bricks Club for children

Monday 30 November 3.30-5pm

Join Adrian Barbour and make amazing creations at the Library.

Take & Make Christmas Tags Kit

1-22 December

Choose a free mini craft kit to take home, for Children and Adults. Email a photo of your creation to Janine.gillions@tasman.govt.nz

Textured Stitches Workshop

Thursday 3 December 1pm-3.30pm

Join Chris McGuigan to make a lavender bag featuring different stitches and beading. Bookings essential, phone (03)528 1047 $20 for lesson and kit

Moira Siobhan’s Book Launch of “HatAstrophe”

Thursday 10 December 3.30pm-4.30pm

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover this humorous story for children and go into a lucky draw to win a copy of the book.

Cash sales available, $21 each

Ray Salisbury’s “Tableland”

Book Talk

Thursday 10 December 6pm-7pm

“Tableland” is the story of explorers, graziers, miners, hunters and trampers. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear this local history story by a local author.

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Covidinspired album for Riwaka musos

When a trio of Riwaka musicians formed a band together earlier this year they never envisaged they’d produce their debut album without actually playing in the same space.

But’s that exactly what the TBDs have achieved after Covid19 forced the country into lockdown.

Father and daughter Brendan and Jade Alborn shared a bubble, while Bryre Arnott was in another, albeit just down the road.

With the Covid theme running strongly throughout the album, all three band members contributed to the song-writing, vocals and instruments on the album.

“Like a lot of people around the country, the unanticipated free time and the angst related to the pandemic seemed to provide the catalyst for a bunch of creative output,” says Brendan.

For Bryre who explored music as a school student, it wasn’t until her own children were at school and learning the ukulele, she was inspired to pick up an instrument again.

“In this band we play completely unrestricted, it’s very playful and we don’t take ourselves too seriously,” says Bryre. “We play by listening rather than by reading music which makes it a whole lot more fun.”

Brendan’s musical career began as a university student when he first toyed with the guitar.

“I didn’t play well at all, I got into a punk band though so I got away with it.”

Persevering, his skills only improved and with that came a desire to record his own music. And when daughter, Jade, showed an interest

in music, the drums soon became the obvious choice.

“Because Dad was playing the guitar already, we decided that for us to be able to play together I should do the drums,” she says.

A keen lyricist because it’s “fun” Jade says she was at times inspired by friends ideas.

“When you write something and it resonates with someone, it’s really cool.”

The trio say the collaboration through their separate bubbles led to a different sound then if they’d been influenced by one another in person.

“We’ve ended up with much more interesting music as we’ve all sort of gone off on different paths before joining back up again. There’s something cool about having a snippet of an idea and seeing what each other could do with it.”

Sharing files through Facebook messenger, they liken the familiar ping of a new message to opening a Christmas present.

“You just didn’t know what you were going to get. We could add lots of layers and do more than one instrument which added effects.”

Keeping it a 100% Riwaka production, the album was also mixed and mastered by local producer, Dr. Babbid Walnutson.

Utilising the lockdown time the TBDs fashioned 10 songs for the album, releasing a few singles along the way.

“We got a good response from those which inspired us to keep going.”

Listen to the TBDs album by visiting www.thetbds. hearnow.com

Brendan Alborn, Jade Alborn and Bryre Arnott are the Riwaka musicians that formed ‘The TBDs’ band, recording and producing an album from three separate bubbles during lockdown.

The Salvation Army opens the door to hope this Christmas

What are you hoping for this Christmas?

The closeness of your family coming together, good food and festive cheer?

Maybe you are hoping to receive a special present.

Or perhaps you just hope you can find a way to care for your young kids over the school holidays while you struggle with two jobs.

Perhaps your hope this year is for a Christmas dinner that’s more than just two-minute noodles.

Perhaps your hope is for peace for your whanau and a chance to put the stresses of 2020 behind you.

For some, Christmas will be a welcome end to a difficult year. But for many, it will mark the first time they have had to reach out for support from the Sallies.

Most of us know someone who has been hard hit by the

Covid-19 pandemic. But there are many others who you don’t know personally. They could be in your street, your neighbourhood, without you knowing it.

Families who previously felt secure, now find themselves in dire situations—financially, emotionally and mentally. The Salvation Army sees these people every day and we are expecting even more over the coming weeks.

The Army offers a suite of services to wrap around vulnerable people and help them up and out of poverty.

From budgeting advice to positive lifestyle programmes, housing support to addiction services, social work to advocacy, The Salvation Army has a history of offering hope and creating resilience.

Right now, we’re already facing unprecedented demand for

our wraparound services. Recruitment and training of an additional 15 Budget Advisors is needed to cope with financial mentoring over the next months. We’ve also seen a 35 percent increase in the need for support with wellbeing. And this is likely to increase as Christmas gets closer.

This makes the need for support greater than ever before, as we see many new families in crisis coming to The Salvation Army.

“For too many New Zealanders, the only gift they want this Christmas is ‘hope’. Hope to regain stability; hope to get back their dignity and selfesteem; hope that Christmas Day will bring even a little joy; hope of regaining their emotional wellbeing; hope for the future,” says Jono Bell, Territorial Director for Community Ministries.

In 2020 we’re ask-

ing New Zealanders to share their hope for the future by contributing to our work. Help The Salvation Army restore hope and transform lives. Help us to bring a brighter future. Give the gift of hope.

Give the Gift of Hope today. Here’s how:

Give a Gift of Hope online at salliesgiftsofhope.org

Donate securely through our website salvationarmy.org.nz

Phone 0800 53 00 00 to make a secure phone donation using your credit card.

You can also donate via Internet Banking— The Salvation Army bank account is BNZ 02 0568 0091726 00. If you have a Supporter number, please enter this in the ‘Reference’ field on your online payment form.

Email us at pr@salvationarmy.org.nz to become a True Hero, to make regular monthly donations.

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Brooklyn School’s popular Book Fair returns this Saturday, 28 November from 4-8pm.

On rail, hail or shine there are hundreds of books and live entertainment onsite.

A variety of food stalls as well as market stalls, pony rides, bouncy castles, kids’ activities and a toy sale will be there too. Entry is by gold coin and Eftpos is available onsite.

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Maureen Pugh returns to Parliament with a bigger role in National Party

National’s List MP based in West CoastTasman has been elected to a hands-on role in the Opposition’s Caucus and starts her third term in Parliament making sure the MPs are all focussed on holding the Government to account.

Maureen Pugh says she is energised by the new role, saying she is glad ‘its straight back to business and making a start along the road back to the Government benches’. Being appointed as Junior Whip and working alongside third-term Waimakariri National MP Matt Doocey, the role is all about relationships with colleagues –“I’ll be hands-on with the logistics of some of the unseen, none-

National’s senior team: Senior Whip Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey, National’s Leader Judith Collins, new Deputy Leader Dr Shane Reti and List MP based in West Coast-Tasman, Junior Whip Maureen Pugh.

theless vital aspects of the running of Parliament – things like house rosters and select committees, and I’m very much looking forward to it,” she says.

“I’m very pleased to be back and to play my part in the very important role that an

Opposition plays in the democratic system, and I will also have the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the policy direction of this Government in their partnership with the Greens.”

The pastoral care aspect of the Junior Whip’s role will also be

important to Maureen Pugh.

“Let’s not forget that there’s a human aspect to every Member of Parliament, and ensuring that the appropriate measures of support are in place for every MP will be a key focus of my new role,” says Maureen.

Sir Bob Jones with talented Motueka artist Linda Hannan outside Elevation café on Thursday, 12 November.

Linda has sold more than 15 artworks to Sir Bob with the pieces provided for his office tenants, and after recent purchases of further properties with “lots of wall spaces”, Linda’s been told he wants more.

“It’s been great to have the opportunity, as the Art Shows I usually attend around New Zealand were all cancelled this year due to Covid,” says Linda.

Linda’s work can be viewed at her Hannan Gallery, 265 High St, Motueka (in the Arcade).

She’ll also be partaking in the Trewavas Street Art Walk on Saturday, 5 December. www.lindahannan.com

Photo supplied by BM Photography

New owners for Abel Tasman Eco Tours

It’s official, Stew Robertson and Helen Forsey of Abel Tasman Eco Tours have sold their business to Clive and Mel Paul, owners of Cable Bay Kayaks. Stew and Helen founded the business in 2013, and it has gone from strength to strength, offering personal and insightful guided tours through the stunning Abel Tasman National Park. Stew’s combined training of water taxi skipper and marine ecologist has enabled the couple to create a very special experience for clients, their motto is ‘Open your eyes’ and clients leave their day with a fresh understanding of the deep ecological history and conservation challenges and efforts in Te Tai o Aorere (Tasman Bay) and Aotearoa. As well as enjoying the natural delights of an immersive day along the Park’s iconic coastline.

From the start, the company ethos has been about Net Restorative Tourism, improving things through their tourism activities. They have organised scuba diving clean-ups, beach clean-ups, trained the park’s guides in ecology, offering free trips to all staff in the Abel Tasman from any company. Stew also started working for Experiencing Marine Reserves in 2014, and with a group of passionate friends founded Tasman Bay Guardians, the aquatic conservation group in 2018. Tasman Bay Guardians delivers Experiencing Marine

Reserves, Whitebait Connection and Drains to Harbour programmes to schools and the community and have had over 2000 participants in the region since their formation.

They also set up the Abel Tasman Tree Collective, which currently has 16 members and raises thousands of dollars annually towards the restoration of native forests and wetlands in Tasman Region. They have recently handed over responsibility of the Abel Tasman Tree Collective to the Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust, who will use the continuing proceeds to fund their forest restoration projects with-

in the Abel Tasman National Park.

For every ticket sold on EcoTours, $1 each goes towards Tasman Bay Guardians, Abel Tasman Tree Collective and Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust. So by taking an Abel Tasman EcoTour you are directly contributing to marine conservation, education, forest restoration and pest control, now that is value for you and the region!

In recent times, Stew and Helen have become increasingly more involved with working with communities and mana whenua iwi to collectively improve the health of the aquatic places, Helen con -

tinues to skillfully manage Tasman Bay Guardians and leads wetland restoration projects. Stew has just started his new position as a Marine Reserve Ranger for the Department of Conservation. When the business was put up for sale, there was strong and wide interest to take it on, Stew and Helen immediately clicked with Clive and Mel, admiring their business ethos. They apply the same net restorative principles to their Cable Bay Kayak business. Clive is also a volunteer of the Nelson Coastguard and they are both involved in restoring land back

into a native forest creating a biodiverse corridor, this year planting 2,200 natives, with more natives to plant over the next few years. They have travelled to many locations in the world from the Amazon, Arctic Circle to more recently Costa Rica where they experienced a country that has 0.03% of worlds land mass but an amazing 5% of the world’s biodiversity, and they saw firsthand the importance of protecting, educating and responsibly immersing people in the beauty of the area. They will be continuing to support Tasman

Bay Guardians, Abel Tasman Tree Collective, Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust and other community initiatives, and are excited to have a very knowledgeable and experienced local, Justin Hobbs who has taken over the helm to continue to bring such insightful and memorable tours of our beautiful area.

Helen and Stew would like to thank all of their friends who helped them with the business over the years. “We are eternally grateful, especially to our guides Stu and Fay, and for the heartfelt generosity of so many locals who have helped us

in so many ways to deliver our experiences, volunteers, tourism industry colleagues and of course all the wonderful clients from all over the world who without all this would not have been possible.”

New owners of Abel Tasman Eco Tours Clive and Mel Paul with the business’s founders Stew Robertson and Helen Forsey.

Nelson Male Voice Choir to perform locally

Stay safe around power lines when doing jobs at your place

If you’re catching up on home maintenance but working around electricity there are a few things to watch out for. Any work around electricity lines can be dangerous. Here are some important tips to help you stay safe while you do common jobs around your property.

POWER LINES SAFETY FOR OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE

The Nelson Male Voice Choir (NMVC) are preparing to entertain and delight Motueka audiences with their concert on Wednesday, 2 December at the Memorial Hall from 7.30pm.

The Choir was founded in 1932 by a group of keen amateur singers in Nelson and gave their first concert at the Nelson School of Music on April, 26 in 1933.

Playing a strong role in the region’s musical history ever since, the Choir only stopped for a few years during World War II, which claimed the lives of five of its members.

In 2000, the Nelson Male Voice Choir

made a tour of Wales, but to do so had to cast its net throughout New Zealand for extra singers, thus giving birth to the New Zealand Male Choir.

Today the Choir is in a great heart with over twenty five singing members and gives concerts for its loyal supporters several times every year. It also leads the singing at civic occasions such as Anzac Day and has given much young, local talent the opportunity to perform in front of a large audience. It is proud of its long tradition.

NMVC can call on a vast repertoire of traditional songs, light classics, show tunes and contemporary

favourites. The concerts always include a variety of the region’s best talent as guest artistes, to delight their audiences. For this concert Louis LucasPerry will also play the piano as a guest artiste.

The Nelson Male Voice Choir performs three major concerts each year in Nelson and in the Tasman region (see announcements or Facebook for upcoming events). Each concert contains different music and there is usually a theme.

The choir is currently under the direction of Nigel Weeks assisted by Motueka based accompanist Louis Lucas-Perry. Young,

local pianist Louis has been involved in many concerts across the region since beginning to learn the piano at the age of 10.

Keen male singers are invited to join them at their Monday evening rehearsals 6.45pm at the Reformed Church of Nelson.

Contact Secretary, John Foes-Lamb on 03 544 3131 for more details.

The NELSON MALE VOICE CHOIR are singing in concert at the Memorial Hall, Pah St, Motueka on Wednesday, 2 December 2020 at 7:30pm. Adults $20 under 18s $5; Cash or EFTPOS at the door.

If you’re checking or cleaning gutters and downpipes, painting the roof or eaves, or doing a job anywhere near the connection of the power lines to your house it’s important to know what to do to stay safe.

Sometimes the power line can cross your property and drop quite low, or go across other structures such as a garage or a shed. Be aware of the location of the service line to your home when you’re planning how to do a job.

If you’re planting trees, building fences or doing jobs on something tall in your driveway it’s always important to look up and around you to see where power lines are and keep away from them.

If you need to carry out work near your service line you can have the power disconnected temporarily for safety. The safety disconnection service can be provided by one of Network Tasman’s approved contractors, listed on our website at www.networktasman.co.nz/new-connections

WASHING WALLS NEAR METER BOXES

Remember, water and electricity don’t mix. So if you’re waterblasting your external walls keep away from the meter box. Water inside the meter box can cause problems.

TREE TRIMMING AROUND LINES

Be aware of the danger of trees connecting with the service line that goes from power poles on the street to your property. If you think your trees are getting too close to the line then it’s important to get the right advice and help to trim them back.

Option 1: You can contact a network trained arborist to take care of the work as they’re trained to carry out this type of work safely. There is a list of network trained arborists on our website (visit www.networktasman.co.nz/trees-power-lines)

Option 2: The power can be temporarily disconnected using the safety disconnection service so you or your contractor (e.g., a gardener) can do the work safely.

(visit www.networktasman.co.nz/keep-yourself-safe).

If you have a question you can email the specialists in our team at trees@networktasman.co.nz. We’re happy to provide advice to help keep you safe.

Motueka-based accompanist Louis Lucas-Perry.

On Tuesday, 17 November a pod of dolphins delighted onlookers at Kina Beach with their impressive aerial antics.

9 and 10-yearold interschool athletics at Lower Moutere School last Tuesday.

Left: Andrea King and Lou Fry.

Right: Casey Gould and Niccola White.

Left: Kim Selby and Judith Gearry.

Right: Kirsten Jones and Harold Helmbright.

Lucy Barker, Sadie Hikuroa, Ela Ngawhika and Delphi Ryan.

Pet obesity a weighty problem in New Zealand

Cute chubby pets make for great social media content but being overweight is dangerous for furry family members. While November is National Pet Diabetes Month, pet insurance provider PD Insurance says it’s a good time to health check your pet.

Cats and dogs are just as prone to dietary-related illnesses as the rest of us, and these can affect their happiness, their ability to move properly and their length of life. It can also mean more money spent on vet bills, medication and other health costs.

“Chunky pets definitely have a unique cuteness factor,” says Michelle Le Long, PD Insurance Head of Operations, “but the extra weight doesn’t come without consequences. Dogs and cats suffer for it. Not only is exercise more difficult with the extra pressure on their joints and organs, it also puts them at risk of diseases including diabetes mellitus.

Pet obesity is a huge problem. The Pet Obesity Prevention organisation reported in 2018 that 56 million cats and 50 million dogs in the USA were grossly overweight. Locally, SPCA scientific officer and veterinarian Dr Anu Murthy recently shared ‘significant concern’ about dogs and obesity. Veterinarian supplier Animates estimates more than 40% of dogs and over 30% of cats in New Zealand are at least 10% over ideal weight, classed as obese.

According to the World Animal Rescue Fund in the United Kingdom, obesity is “a form of abuse, and can cause significant physical and mental health problems,” along with affecting the quality of life and overall lifespan of our furry friends.

Overweight animals often struggle to move normally, leading to an inability to exercise adequately. This, in turn, leads to even more weight gain. They may find themselves in a state of constant

discomfort and pain, leading to frustration and even depression.

Additional problems can include shortness of breath, fatigue, cardiovascular disease, impaired reproductive efficiency, problems during whelping, and an increased incidence of cancers.

“Every pet parent should take a keen interest in their fur baby’s weight. It’s directly linked to their health, wellbeing and quality of life,” says Michelle. “Remember: your pet’s weight is in your control - the two most obvious causes of gain are insufficient exercise and overeating.”

Other factors include genetics, age and underlying health issues, so it helps to understand a typical example of your breed of dog or cat. There’s plenty of information available online, but the best person to assess your pet’s BMI (Body Mass Index) is always your trusted vet.

November’s National

Pet Diabetes Month is dedicated to spreading the word across the world about pet diabetes, with diabetes a causal link.

Although more common in older pets, diabetes can occur even in puppies and kittens, so vigilance is advisable, says Michelle. “Similar to human diabetes, the condition occurs when your pet has higher than normal levels of glucose, due to poor or absent insulin production.”

Pets get Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, with dogs more likely to develop Type I, and cats type 2. Obesity, as well as some diseases and medications, can lead to Type 2 diabetes in dogs.

It’s important to detect the signs in its early stages as it could save your furry friend’s life:

Excessive thirst and frequent urination. (Notice how often you refill water bowls). Weight loss. (Your

pet might be eating but dropping the pounds due to their body’s inability to absorb nutrients).

Cloudy eyes. (This is especially the case in dogs).

Chronic or recurring infections. (This includes skin infections and urinary infections).

Michelle says, “It’s imperative to visit the vet immediately upon noticing these signs.

Pets with diabetes can live long and healthy lives with proper veteri-

nary care and lifestyle management such as a special diet, regular exercise and medication or insulin injections.”

“It’s up to us to ensure our beloved pets stay happy and healthy, and to protect them with pet insurance. It makes quality medical care an easy decision. Plus, if you’re insured before a condition like diabetes arises, your pet is covered for it after any standdown periods pass.”

Cameras rolled out further across fishing fleet

New government support will enable on-board cameras to be rolled out further across the inshore fishing fleet.

“Wider use of on-board cameras will enhance New Zealand’s reputation as a producer of premium, sustainable, and trusted seafood,” says Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash.

“The Coalition Government has agreed to make funding available to advance the next phase of on-board cameras, to around 345 vessels.

“The rollout of onboard cameras is another step to modernise the fishing industry. Cameras will improve fisheries management information and provide the transparency demanded by domestic and international markets.

“The decision also supports the economic recovery for communities who depend on fishing for their livelihoods. As we respond to the impact of COVID19 it’s more important than ever to position the country as a world-leading source of sustainable, trusted and high-value seafood.

“Last year we funded cameras on 20 fishing vessels in areas that pose the highest risk to Maui dolphins, off the West Coast of the North Island. In 2019 we also required electronic catch and position reporting for around 830 boats in the inshore fleet.

“Ministers have agreed on the next steps to improve the quality of fisheries data through an extra layer of verification.

Cameras also help the transition to a more modern fishing industry and a more sustainable and prosperous seafood sector,” says Stuart.

Next steps in the rollout require the preparation of a detailed business case, public consultation, and the approval of new regulations. The proposal is as follows:

• Expand the on-board camera programme to around 345 inshore vessels by 2024, in two tranches.

• The first tranche would see cameras installed on around 165 fishing vessels in high risk areas. These include the habitats of Hector’s dolphins, Antipodean and Gibson’s Albatross, black petrels, and

hoiho penguins.

• The second tranche proposes cameras on another 160 fishing vessels. These vessels fish in lower-risk areas but the protected species are still significant, such as fur seals, the common dolphin, flesh-footed shearwater, and Salvin’s albatross.

• Vessels covered by both tranches primarily use trawl, longline, set net, purse seine or Danish seine fishing methods.

• The cameras would cover all inshore areas where fishing poses significant risks to protected species. They would record activity on vessels responsible for about 84 per cent of the inshore catch, by weight.

• The capital and operating costs are difficult to assess, but are estimated to be around $40 to $60 million over four years. This would include research into new camera technology and digital monitoring developments.

“Crown funding is essential to accelerate the uptake of on-board cameras and provide incentives for the fleet to

make the transition,” says Stuart. “More work is now underway on technical and operational specifications that would affect the costings.

“The precise amount will depend on the business case put together by officials for Cabinet sign-off.

The proposed operating model would then have to be tested in the market and negotiations would be subject to a degree of commercial confidentiality.

“Lessons from the first camera rollout to 20 vessels in Maui

dolphin habitats off the North Island show the hardware itself is often not the most expensive element. The storage of huge volumes of data, sometimes more than 700 GB per vessel per month, is also costly. “It has also required significant investment in staff and technology to review the footage, as well as the cost of modifying power supply, communications and electronics on board the vessels.

“Around 80 percent of the inshore fleet are small oper-

ators who do not own quota themselves. They operate under Annual Catch Entitlements (ACE), where they effectively ‘lease’ the ability to catch fish from a larger quota owner.

“Many make only a basic livelihood from fishing and operate on tight margins. They have limited access to the capital needed for modernisation and innovation of their vessels.

“In a separate decision, Budget 2020 made $4.6 million available for a fishing industry-led sup-

port network to help businesses in challenging times. It will be the first fishingspecific support network and builds on the Rural Support Trusts that already work with farmers.

“The fishing community Support and Wellbeing Network will offer mentorship and practical advice to help transition businesses to meet sustainability goals. It will connect fishing operators with the right support services and help them apply for innovation funding,” says Stuart.

It’s time to challenge outdated ideas

Men’s violence towards women in our communities remains appallingly high and if we are to tackle this violence we need to focus on the attitudes that enable men to think violence is ok and that trap them in the man box. We are asking men to speak up about the outdated ideas they hear and sometimes feel pressured to conform to. We’ve all heard these phrases and this November we want to highlight behaviour that exemplifies healthy masculinity, and in doing so we will challenge the outdated.

Healthy masculinity is about being kind, empathetic, finding peaceful resolutions to problems. It is about boys and men being confident in who they are without feeling pressure to be a certain type of boy/man. This campaign continues our focus on Respectful Relationships which are built on equality between women and men, the effective use of non-violent communication and respectful sexual relationships, which includes consent.

Today boys and young men are still being taught unhelpful messages about what it is to be ‘Real Men. Boys and young men are so routinely expected to betray their better natures, to smother their consciences, to renounce the best of themselves and submit to something low and mean.

As if there s onl one a of ein a lo e That s ch r les or roles of masc linit have remained constant, despite an increasing awareness that such rules hurt everybody, points to just how ingrained and pervasive these expectations can feel.

What causes men’s violence towards women?

It is rigid ideas about gender and roles that contribute to men s se of violence a ainst females

Even with 80% of family and intimate-partner violence incidents going unreported, New Zealand still has the worst rate for this violence in the world. And our country has the third highest rate of sexual assault in the world. This indicates that too many New Zealand men still express their masculinity through dominance and power over women.

Links between masculinity and violence

• here a c lt re expects masc linit to involve dominance and toughness there is male violence against females.

• f an individ al man over conforms to perceived male gender expectations of strength, power and domination, he is more likely to rape women.

• There s more sex al violence here men and women have segregated lives, a belief in male sexual conquest, strong male bonding, high alcohol consumption, use of pornography, and sexist social norms.

• ex al violence servin as a tool for men and o s to prove their manhood, achieve the social status of a “real man,” and establish power over others.

• hen men elieve that the are not or are not perceived to e masc line eno h, the ma se intimate partner violence to overcompensate or conform with gendered expectations.

Respectful Relationships are:

• E alit et een men and omen ender e it in personal relationships and all social spheres, red ces violence a ainst omen

• lexi le ender ehavio r for all avin men rea in o t of the an ox and choosin their o n masc line identit prevents the se of violence

• on violent comm nication en ein emotionall a are and expressive ives them alternatives to a ression

• Enth siastic consent for all sex al activities avin illin participation is cr cial to preventin sex al violence

Challenge #Unspoken Rules

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Even if e don t a ree ith them, these r les still exist silentl in the ac ro nd for far too man les li e, e the an, To hen p and o s on t Cr reinforce nhelpf l stereot pes a o t hat it is to e a man

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Resources and more information

hite i on has a plethora of information and reso rces to help spread a areness and to assist others o ll find tool oxes, ideas, ima es, posters, advice and other information to help ma e m ch needed chan e in o r comm nities and e ond hare on o r social media, raise the conversation and exchan e ideas rint o t a poster for o r or place, p rchase merchandise, ma e a donation ear a hite ri on

Visit whiteribbon.org.nz chec o t their social media www.facebook.com/whiteribbonnz to find o t more

How do we change?

n all of o r relationships hana , friends, col lea es, and teammates e can challen e the o t dated stereot pes of hat it means to e a man e can role model health relationships and foc s on stren th that comes from a a papa of respect and aroha e can call each other o t and enco ra e more orero a o t ender e alit

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e have the opport nit to se o r voices as parents, care ivers and infl encers to spea p over the nspo en sa in o t lo d to o r o s and o n men that it s o for them to e ho the are, e can enco ra e them to define themselves as men ho have respectf l relationships protectin o r hole comm nit

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Sea swimmers dive into the season

From building mental fortitude, supercharging metabolism, boosting immunity and increasing swimming skills there’s no disputing the benefits of sea swimming.

And now the Kaiteriteri Sea Swim group is encouraging anyone interested to join them for another season of invigorating and immense fun.

Held on Monday evenings, the group enters the water at 6pm after determining a route from Little Kaiteriteri Beach.

To take part you must have a reasonable standard of fitness and swimming ability and be able to be responsible for your own safety, though no prior experience in sea swimming is neces-

sary. The distances increase with the season and toward the season’s end expedition swims are planned, that include a swim from Breakers Bay to Split Apple Rock.

An opportunity to relay swim the Abel Tasman National Park could also be on the cards says one of the

group’s three founders, Nettie Stow.

It was five years ago when Nettie together with Andrea Livingston and Maria Voigt established the group and last season they attracted around 30 members.

“It’s great being part of a group, it’s such a good motivator,” says Nettie.

With 13-70 year-

olds taking part from diverse backgrounds and around a 50/50 ratio of gender, the group is normally out of the water by 7-7.30pm.

Wetsuits are advisable but not compulsory while white swimming caps for visibility are vital and the group sells these for $5 each. Goggles and a swim buoy are also neces-

sary, these can be purchased either online or from Nelson.

Swimming through to the end of daylight savings, Nettie says they enjoy a couple of social occasions as well.

“You go in and however stressed you are it all gets washed away, you come out and it’s all been reset. There’s such a great

freedom of movement, and I love how amazing the space is, you look down and just see how beautiful it is, especially at Kaiteriteri the beauty is amazing.”

There is no charge to join the group, for any queries please visit Kaiteriteri Sea Swim on Facebook or email nettiestow@ gmail.com

Motueka Cricket Club - Second Grade Lion Foundation Motueka Vs Nelson College 2nd XI 14/11/2020

Motueka travelled to Lower Ngawhatu to face Nelson College who were the only team to have won both their previous games. The pitch was not the best given all the rain in the last couple of weeks but nevertheless they elected to bat, predicting it would become harder to score off later on. At 10 for 3 in the 6th over things were not going well however until Clan Hobbs combined once again to steady the ship and put some runs on the board. Motueka were 86 for 5 just after drinks but with Liam Hobbs still at the crease and in dominant form. He was joined by captain Troy Stevenson and their 79-run partnership helped build a defendable total. Liam was eventually out for 75, his second half century in a row while Troy scored 51*, his

second unbeaten half century in a row.

Jacob Matthewson came back for Nelson College taking 6 for 32 as Motueka lost their last five wickets for just 14 runs to be 190 all out in the 38th over, still a competitive score however given the nature of the wicket.

In reply Nelson College lost a couple of wickets early but upon reaching 48 in the 16th over may have still been in with a chance until they lost their 3rd and 4th wickets without the score advancing. Further dismissals occurred regularly with all the bowlers sharing the spoils including Fletcher Fairweather who took 4 for 18 off four overs. Nelson College were all out for 96 off 25 overs, handing Motueka an easy victory in the end and top of the table honours.

Liam Hobbs in action during his effort of achieving the top-score for Motueka with 75.

Photo: Angelique Hobbs.

MHS Art Awards NBS Motueka Ladies Golf

Tuesday, 17 November

NBS Motueka Golf Club

Technical Service to sound and light

Outstanding technical support to the arts

Music

Best brass player

Best drummer

Best guitarist

Best bass player

Best vocal

Best pianist

Best string player

Best woodwind player

Most improved brass player

Most improved guitar

Most improved bass

Most improved vocalist

Most improved drummer

Most improved string player

Most improved pianist

Most improved woodwind

Yr 9 Bravery Award

Visual arts

Yr 9 Rotation Hotshot

Arts Academy Award

Background Award

Rocketship Award

Creative Pathways Award

Patient Persistence

Bubbles Award

You Got It

Maori performing arts

He Manu Tioriori

He Kaihautu Wahine

Dance

Choreographic Flair

The Evolution Award

Dancers Choice

Global Groover

The Hype

Hot Stepper

In Style

Spotlight Award – 11 dance

Spotlight aAward – 12 dance

Spotlight Award – 13 dance

Drama

Best year 9 female drama student

Best year 9 male drama student

Best year 10 female drama student

Best year 10 male drama student

Future playwright

The newbie to watch

Most promising junior Theatresports player

Art Free Spirit Award

The Dark Horse Award

Explorer Award

Young and Hungry Award

Digital Innovation

International Creative

Music – main awards

Multi-talented musician

Contribution to choral music

Contribution to Senior Band

Contribution to Jazz groups

Rock / Pop performer of the year

Outstanding NCEA solo performance

Outstanding NCEA group performance

Junior contribution to music

Senior contribution to music

People’s Choice Award

Motueka’s Got Talent – Star Prize

Dance – main award

Impact Award – most promising performer

Drama – main awards

Personality Award

Manaikitanga Award

Treading the Boards Award

Director’s Award

The Evolution Award

Rising Star Award

People’s Choice Award

Art – main awards

Inspired Innovation Award

Senior Enterprise in Painting

Senior Enterprise in Design

Senior Enterprise In Photography

Year

Matthew Bint

Thomas Schwarzenbach

Edward Morris

Harrison Frater

Bryn Stevens

Bryn Stevens

Bella Shand

Hamish Monaghan

Moeka Koyama

Lucy Summerfield & Louie Morris

John Vlaming

Joshua Boryer & Carly Graham

Ngahere Hedland

Hari D’Hondt

Zoe Jones-Hunter

Livinya Jayasinghe

Kaia Manson-Reid

Esme Rodwell

Ruby Gane

Ruby Campbell, Alexander Cederman, Livinya

Jayasinghe, Joel Murray, Brooke Perry, Maaike

van Boekhout-McKenzie, Logan Wassell

Phoebe Leenhouwers

Shaemus Dalton, Josefin Lerbs

Bruno Snitko

Alexa Inch

Corban Anthony

Madison Wheki

Jackson Harris

Ariana Ormsby

Kiriwai Spooner

Jade Sundbye

Jade Milne

Myah Limmer

Kasumi Murakami

Blake Fleming

Amy Gorrill

Liarna Treanor

Jade Sundbye

Amy Gorrill

Dayna Kenning

Ella Smith-Roborgh

William Dimery-Knight

Alyssa Burt

Aaron Bensemann

Dilyn Siobhan

Blake Heal

Byron Spinetto

Katie Mullen

Cordelia Woodhead

Cheyenne Hall

Teagan Wilmshurst

Wade Heffernan

Fiia Kajula

Alyssa Burt

Tessa Seymour and Niamh Tasker

Edward Morris

Edward Morris

Phoebe Leenhouwers

Harrison Frater

Harrison Frater, Bryn Stevens, Bella Shand,

Louie Morris

Alyssa Burt

Lucy Summerfield

Lucy Summerfield

Lucy Summerfield

Myah Limmer

Louie Morris

Ai Takahashi

Louie Morris

Mia Joy Wealleans

Anoushka van Boekhout-McKenzie

Jet Edwards

Evie Fox

Christopher Davis

Tessa Seymour

Christopher Davis

Miriam Vincent

Westrupp salver 1st round Jane Adams &Yvonne Stevenson 47. Penny Vincent &Joyce Bullock 44. Robyn Frater & Jenny Van Heerden 46. Closest to pin Penny Vincent. 2s Kerry McConchie.

Motueka Bridge Results

Mapua Handicap

North/South

1st Martin Thompson & Justine Thompson

64.10%

2nd Carolyn Gatenby & Mary Hamilton 57.05%

3rd Vivienne Fox & Tom Fox 52.99%

East/West

1st Vicki Adnams & Julia Armstrong 69.91%

2nd Bet Glengarry & Mary Fraher 61.11%

3rd Karen Logan & Clive Thomas 58.08%

Handicap Results

North/South

1st Martin Thompson & Justine Thompson

60.04%

2nd Vivienne Fox & Tom Fox 57.15%

3rd Carolyn Gatenby & Mary Hamilton 53.22%

East/West

1st Vicki Adnams & Julia Armstrong 65.83%

2nd Bet Glengarry & Mary Fraher 62.42%

3rd Karen Logan & Clive Thomas 57.38%

Saturday saw the Len and Ruth Cornwall four ball best ball played in mixed and men’s pairs. The trophy was won by Yvonne Stevenson and Lloyd Goodall who both continued their recent run of great form with a score of 48.

Second were Penny Vincent and Rex Edwards on 47. Jacque Martin and Ralph Meikle were third on 46.

The men’s grade was won by Roger Hall and Geoffrey Blois, on countback, on 46.

Second were Peter Neil and David Thomas. Despite a large field there were only four twos on the day, scored by Lloyd Goodall, Peter Johnson, Daryl Graham and Peter Neil. Closest to the pins were Evelyn Hay and Barry Riordan.

Sport NZ invests $7m in new plan for Maori wellbeing

Sport NZ Ihi

Aotearoa has announced $7m of new investment over the next four years to improve wellbeing outcomes for Maori. This new plan will see the government agency invest in new organisations who contribute to Maori physical activity outcomes. It is part of the $265m sport recovery package and recognition of the adverse effect COVID19 has had on Maori wellbeing and levels of physical activity.

The new plan is a unique Te Ao Maori approach that focuses on culturally distinctive pathways to enable Maori to succeed as Maori through play, active recreation and sport. It will see Sport NZ invest in a number of new organisations that contribute to wellbeing outcomes that are for, by and with Maori.

“This is an important and significant milestone. This is the first time Sport NZ will simultaneously advance a number of mechanisms to engage whanau, hapu, iwi, Maori and build meaningful relation-

ships in these communities,” says Sport NZ Chief Executive Peter Miskimmin.

“Maori are overrepresented in obesity, cardiovascular, and diabetes statistics and have a lower life expectancy compared with non-Maori. Being physically active assists in addressing all of these conditions, we know however that every week, 31-percent of Maori do not participate in sport or recreational activities.”

“We are seeking to enable and empower Maori communities to improve physical activity levels through Te Ao Maori and Matauranga Maori approaches, and we believe this will make a significant difference.”

The plan will focus on four specific initiatives:

Maori National Sport

Organisations - enabling the network to continue their valued contribution to our sector. The intention of the fund is to support the re-engagement of their respective memberships, remove some of the barriers to participation, enable their unique way of being, survive the current social and economic conditions and acknowledge their contribution to the sport and recreation sector for over 100 years.

He Oranga Poutama Programme – supporting Maori wellbeing by improving participation and increasing leadership through physical activity. Increased funding will enable a nationwide approach and focus on Maori communities that need it the most.

MaraeFit Aotearoa

– this is a new Maraecentric digital tool designed to increase Maori participation and create more opportunities for whanau to connect with their marae and community through physical activity.

Te Ihi Fund - an activation fund to increase Maori participation by supporting existing culturally distinctive organisations and channels.

Investment decisions for Maori NSOs and Te Ihi Fund will be announced in late 2020. MaraeFit Aotearoa and He Oranga Poutama investment will be announced in early 2021.

“Sport NZ is on a journey to honour our commitment to Te Tiriti and are working hard to live up to our commitment to a bicultural future. This announcement is just one example,” says Peter Miskimmin.

“We are excited to be taking the first step on this journey through these kaupapa Maori initiatives that enable Maori to participate as Maori.”

MHS band ‘Shades’.

CommunityNotices

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AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK. 24a Tudor Street

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

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

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

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

BROOKLYN SCHOOL BOOK FAIR is on Saturday 28th November 4-8pm. It’s a gold coin entry donation. We have books, books and more books. Also live entertainment, food stalls for dinner, market stalls, pony rides, bouncy castles, kids activities and a toy sale. Eftpos is available. It’s on rain, hail or shine.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Do you fancy a new challenge? Learn a brass instrument and join the Motueka District Brass. Email motueka.brass@ gmail.com or phone 02102233244

MOTUEKA GRG S U PPORT GR OU P Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Want to be involved in one off community projects? 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.

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Nelson, Richmond, 6 monthly subscription $25 + mileage. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 / mapuawheels@gmail.com

NELSON SUN CLUB Open Day. Come and explore what a healthy family-friendly naturist lifestyle has to offer. Saturday 28th November, www.nelsonnaturally.co.nz. Everyone will be clothed from 10am till 2pm.

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 at Senior Citizens Hall from 1-4pm come and join in Contact Mavis 5268796. Christmas Party Friday DEC 4th 2pm.

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

TASMAN HOSPICE TREES OF REMEMBRANCE

This year’s Nelson Tasman Hospice Trees of Remembrance will be at Westpac Motueka on 11 Dec and then at House of Travel Motueka 14 to 18 Dec.

THE NELSON MALE VOICE CHOIR are singing in concert at the Memorial Hall, Pah St, Motueka on Wednesday 2nd December 2020 at 7:30pm. Adults $20 under 18s $5; Cash or EFTPOS at the door.

TREWAVAS ST ART WALK 5th December, 10am-3pm. Free event. Rain or Shine. 40 local artists exhibiting paintings, ceramics, carving, weaving, wrought iron and more. Look for the yellow bunting flags.

acknowledgements

WHITWELL, Maldon (Maldy)

Maldy’s family sincerely wish to thank all, who in many different ways, gave their time, love and support following his recent passing on 6 November.

Thank you for the beautiful flowers, cards and messages of condolence and those who attended Maldy’s funeral service to celebrate his life at the Huia Rugby Club Rooms. He will be dearly missed.

antiques

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

A NTIQUES, Art, Collectables, 6 Rooms, Huge stock inc recent estate lots. Buy, Sell, Value. Warning - If selling safely make sure (for your own protection) that the buyer has a physical address & not just a phone or email! Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond. Mon - Sat. Ph 03 544 0723 www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz

FURNITURE stock arrived. All sorts, sizes & ages + lots of unusual & collectable items at Souchebys Antiques, Richmond.

arborist

A LL T R EE CA RE Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426.

carpet cleaning

TA SMAN CA RP ET CLEANIN G - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.

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MCMANAWAY, John Philip Merrett: Died peacefully on the 15th November 2020 at Flaxmore, Nelson. Aged 82. Dearly loved husband of Diana for 60 years. Much loved father of Mike, Susan and the late Paul and Peter and father in-law to Hildres. Brother to the late Helen. Loved grandfather to Marina and Samuel. John’s family especially thank the staff at Flaxmore for their wonderful care and support. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Messages can be sent to John’s family c- 8 Adair Drive Motueka, 7120

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

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

STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060. stump grinding STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.

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

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NEWSLINE UPDATES

Summer Events coming your way!

The Summer Events Guide for 2020 / 2021 is coming your way. A copy should be arriving in your letterbox this week or you can grab one from any Council office or library. The programme is packed with great reasons to be in the Top of the South over the holiday season for locals and visitors alike. Many of our favourite events from previous years are back – who doesn’t love taking the little ones to the Teddy Bears’ Picnic or packing a hamper of goodies for an evening under the stars at Summer Movies al Fresco.

And then there’s the Sarau Festival, Tasman Skatepark Tour and much, much more. Grab your copy of the guide, or check it out on our website, tasman.govt. nz and don’t miss any of the fun this summer.

Motueka Christmas Parade

The 2020 NBS Starlight Christmas parade is on Friday 4 December from 5.00 pm in High Street.

There’ll be street entertainment from 5.00 pm along High Street, food carts and a ferris wheel on Wallace Street, face painting in the Town Square, plus latenight shopping with the parade starting at 7.00 pm.

Christmas Decoration Workshop

Saturday 28 November, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm, Motueka Library. Free.

Design and create beautiful, simple Christmas decorations from readymade papier mache shapes.

Free dog microchipping

Take advantage of our dog microchipping clinic – it's free for dogs registered in Tasman District. Microchipping is a legal requirement for most dogs, and it’s also the best tool we have for reuniting lost pets with their owners.

Tapawera: Saturday 28 November, 8.30 am – 9.30 am, Tapawera Recreation Reserve (on Matai Crescent).

Positive Ageing Expo – registrations open

The Positive Ageing Expo will be back in 2021, showcasing the recreational, health and social services available in Nelson-Tasman to make ageing a positive experience.

The next expo is on Friday 16 April 2021 from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm at the Headingly Centre, Richmond.

Stallholder registrations are now open until Sunday 21 March 2021.

If you are a community group, agency or organisation that can make a positive impact on our ageing population, register for a stall now and make your presence felt at the Positive Ageing Expo. Head to tasman.govt.nz/link/positive-ageing to book a stall, or contact Community Partnerships Coordinator Gary Alsop, email gary.alsop@tasman. govt.nz or call 03 543 8980.

Hey kids! Enter our Christmas card competition

The chosen design will feature on Tasman District Council’s 2020 e-card and its creator will win a cool prize! There will be two runner-up prizes as well. Entry forms are available to download at tasman.govt.nz. Entries close Sunday 6 December 2020.

Saxton Field Reserve Management Plan review

The draft Saxton Field Reserve Management Plan review is available for public submissions until 10 December 2020. The draft plan sets out the vision, policies and methods for enhancing Saxton Field’s recreation, sport, landscape, natural and cultural values. The draft plan does not propose any significant changes to how Saxton Field is developed or managed, however, we are proposing some key changes, which we are keen to hear your feedback on. The draft plan and details on how to make a submission are available on the website tasman.govt.nz. Printed copies are available at Tasman District Council offices and public libraries in Richmond, Motueka and Tākaka.

Summer is nearly here – the perfect time to sort your rewood!

Now is the time to start collecting or purchasing your firewood so you can dry it in time to use in your wood burner next winter. Green wood will not burn efficiently, leaving you with a cold house and a smoky fire which contributes to air pollution. How you store your firewood is important. There are a range of storage solutions including woodsheds, wood stacks, under house eaves or in your garage. However you choose to store your firewood, make sure that:

Wood is off the ground to avoid moisture seeping up from below.

Air flow can reach the sides of the pile.

• The top of the pile is covered to keep rain off.

Where to

find Good

Wood

If you purchase firewood, you can rely on Good Wood suppliers who are a trusted source of dry firewood. Good Wood suppliers can provide either green wood for drying, or seasoned firewood suitable for immediate use. Head to tasman.govt.nz/good-wood for a list of suppliers.

And remember, just like your car, your wood burner needs regular servicing.

Proposals to classify reserves in Moutere-Waimea Ward

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

Get involved in the big issues for Tasman

Tasman District Council staff and councillors will be out and about this spring seeking your views on our environmental and development issues and opportunities, as we begin work on Aorere ki uta, Aorere ki tai – the new Tasman Environment Plan. Come along to one of these events to be part of the conversation about how we should protect and restore our environment, build community resilience, and provide for appropriate development of Tasman’s towns, local centres, rural areas, and coastal places.

• Kaiteriteri: Thursday 26 November

3:30 pm – 6.30 pm, Kaiteriteri Recreation Centre, 5 Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road.

CHANGE TO COUNCIL MEETING

The Full Council meeting scheduled for 1.30 pm on Thursday 26 November has been cancelled and replaced with an Extraordinary Full Council meeting at 12.00 pm on the same day. There will still be a public forum.

For up to date information on Council meeting times, head to tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar.

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.

Regulatory Committee

Thursday 26 November, 9.30 am. Public forum.

Extraordinary Full Council

Thursday 26 November, 12.00 pm. Public forum

Audit and Risk Committee

Wednesday 2 December, 1.30 pm. Public forum

Full Council

Thursday 3 December, 9.30 am. Public forum

24 HOUR ASSISTANCE: MOTUEKA 03 528 2022

Local athlete sets four new records

Joeline Jones was just 6-yearsold when the South Island record for the 200m sprint was set, now 33 years later she’s toppled the long-standing record by one-second, running a personal best (PB) time of 27.19 at the South Island Masters Athletic championships in Dunedin over the weekend of 14 and 15 November.

It wasn’t the only record she claimed over the weekend, with her name now on the 400m South Island record for her age group after she impressively had the fastest overall time of the men and women.

Going from strength to strength with new coach, Tony Aikenhead from the Motueka High School Athletics Academy, Joeline equalled her PB in the 60m sprint and was only 0.05 of a second off the South Island and New Zealand record.

Continuing the weekend’s success, Joeline also broke her own South Island and New Zealand pentathlon record (100m, 800m, Long Jump, Javelin, Shot Put), while in the 100m sprint she achieved another PB and was only a tenth of a second off the South Island record.

“To be breaking three South Island records and a New Zealand record, as well as achieving these times at only the beginning of the 20/21 season and in my last year of my thirties is true credit to Tony and his amazing coaching,” says Joeline.

“I feel fortunate to have been picked up by Tony who is a fan-

tastic coach as proved by my results.”

As well as switching coaches, 2020 has seen Joeline take on the role of an early childhood teacher at Motueka Kindergarten after a long tenure at Oasis Education Centre.

“It’s helped having changed jobs and having a bit more flexibility to train in the afternoons as I train on average six times

each week.”

Dedicated to the sport, Joeline also helps Tony coach at the Motueka Amateur Athletics on a Monday night at Memorial Park, providing her with an opportunity to give back to the sport and share her skill set with up and coming athletes.

Next on Joeline’s calendar is the Oceania Virtual

Joeline Jones had a successful weekend at the South Island Masters Athletic championships, setting four new records.

Championships in January where organisers have created a virtual championship that will see athletes from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands race in their own local meets before submitting their best times.

“This is probably the closest I will get to competing internationally this season.”

Turning 40 just three days

after the NZ Masters Athletic Championships at the end of February, Joeline’s hoping to fit in a couple of Nelson meets in March to achieve her goal of being New Zealand’s fastest 40+ year-old woman. While looking further ahead this talented athlete has her sights set on the 2022 World Indoor Championships in Canada.