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Gold Creek Loop ready to ride ELISE VOLLWEILER A picturesque “back country loop” has been given a sharp upgrade by the team at the Golden Bay Mountain Bike Club.

The Gold Creek Loop track, which traverses bush and farmland at the top of Canaan Downs, has had its trails sharpened, its drainage improved, and 45 cubic metres of gravel spread across the tracks.

“It’s amazing how quickly the forest regenerates and retakes the trail,” says club treasurer Melanie Chick.

The grade two track is 6km long and is a great family-friendly option, according to club project manager Bruce Chick. He describes it as an ‘old-school back country loop’ and says it is well marked with an easy gradient.

He reckons that kids could easily manage the track within a couple of hours, including some stops to explore and splash in the creek along the way. More experienced bikers could complete the loop within an hour.

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Wednesday 25 October 2023

A generational journey through time FROM PAGE 1 ELISE VOLLWEILER It doesn’t get much more local than this. Andy Drummond is a fifth-generation Riwaka resident.

His grandson Toby attends Riwaka School, just like his father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather before him. And to top it all off, Alexander, the original Riwaka Drummond, helped build the original Riwaka School in 1855, which was located on Memorial Domain.

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day basis, this enduring lineage isn’t something he gives much thought to and simply takes for granted.

However, when he’s given a reminder of “how far back it all goes,” he says that he takes stock of just how special it is to still be working the land that has been in his family for 160 years.

The Drummonds were given such a reminder last Friday, when Riwaka School celebrated its 175th anniversary.

Andy and his 86-year-old father Owen were among more than 100 people to attend the event.

One of the oldest residents and

Riwaka School celebrated their 175th with a school production.

Photo: Elise Vollweiler. ex-pupils in attendance, 93-yearold Jenny Askew, spoke of her fond memories of principal John

Goodyer. John just happens to be the great great-grandfather of Andy’s wife, Julie.

The 175th anniversary was also celebrated by a whole-school production, written by senior teacher Sarah Roberts. It explores the area history, sending the children back in time where they get stuck in an arcade game, ‘Riwaka School 1848’. They have to work through the levels – the area’s natural history, its tourism, and its horticultural prowess – to win their way back to the present. They also encounter taniwha Ngārarahuarau and Huriawa on their travels. The play had three showings last week, which were well supported by the wider community.

Gold Creek Loop ready to ride FROM PAGE 1 It’s a great one to enjoy on foot, according to Bruce, as it’s smooth, scenic, and not too steep.

There are also 10 campsites available at the Canaan Downs campsite, which is about half an hour from the Tākaka Hill turn-off – and the carpark serves as the starting point to the Harwood’s Hole track, as well as the Gold Creek Loop.

“It’s an awesome little community asset,” Bruce says.

The loop is considered a grade two track on the mountainbike trail difficulty rating, which has a ranking scale from one to six.

Two means a “mostly flat with some gentle climbs on smooth track with easily avoidable obstacles such as rocks and potholes”.

The Rameka track, which departs nearby, is a grade four.

The remediation work took about 15 days, spread out over several weeks, including a week in August in sub-zero temperatures.

Melanie spent a great many hours

at the end of a shovel, and says that “we could still scratch away and do a little bit more here and there”.

Bruce’s specialty is “armouring the water-outs”. He creates natural drainage channels, using flat rocks to make tiled areas that allow for water to naturally flow through without taking the track with it. This means a solution that is practical, doesn’t wear out, and “is nice to ride over”, Bruce reckons.

The track’s golden gravel was donated by Ravensdown, with the club covering the cartage, and the Department of Conservation also lent some manhours to the project.

The Golden Bay Mountain Bike Club was established 15 years ago and is a thriving group with over 100 members, and a huge geographical area to cover.

“It’s quite a busy little club, and we have really a high proportion of trails to maintain,” Melanie says.

“We definitely punch well above our weight,” Bruce summarises.

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Principal welcomes raised crossing ELISE VOLLWEILER Parklands School principal Andrea Smith is welcoming construction works this week that will ultimately give her students safer passage to school.

Construction of a raised pedestrian crossing on Pah St began on Tuesday. The crossing will sit west of the existing pedestrian crossing, just east of the Talbot St intersection, and will connect to an internal path in Memorial Park. The road across Pah St, and also at the entrance to Talbot St, will be fitted with kerb build-outs to further increase visibility and slow vehicles.

Andrea has been Parklands School’s principal/tumuaki since 2020. She was supportive of the traffic lights that were installed at the Greenwood St intersection late the following year, as they gave students a safer way to cross

at that busy intersection. However, she has become increasingly concerned about how fast vehicles travel down Pah Street, and in particular, the sudden increase of large trucks that are using that road outside the school.

“The speed that vehicles travel past our school is just not okay,” she says.

She was also alarmed at the speed at which cars swung into Talbot St, saying that has “always been my biggest nightmare, out there”.

The school has gates that exit onto Pah and Talbot Sts, as well as onto High St near the museum, and to the south, near the primary school dental clinic.

She reached out to the council, and the Transport Choices Motueka team liaised with her to work towards solutions that would keep the children safer as they navigated the streets by foot or bike.

According to project manager Mike Roberts, “with these changes, we will be less likely to see near misses or accidents in the future”.

Tasman District Council’s senior transportation engineer Mike van Enter confirms that the council staff have received numerous complaints about speeding drivers on the back streets of Motueka, including Pah St. “These are wide and straight [streets] and some vehicles use these roads to bypass the town centre in busy periods,” he says.

“The raised tables will slow traffic before the school and the town centre.”

He says that slowing the vehicles down will dramatically reduce the risk of a serious injury.

“The fatality rate is much higher at 50kmh than at 30kmh.”

Maureen Phillips, principal of St Paul’s Catholic School in Richmond, said that their crossing

had been labelled by police as “one of the most challenging in the area” and that the installation of a raised crossing earlier this year has made a noticeable difference.

She says that although some people still travel with a speed that surprises her, the majority slow down for the crossing and generally seem more aware of the peak traffic area.

Unlike the Old Wharf Rd raised crossing, where the decision was made to close the road completely to keep costs and timeframes as tight as possible, Pah St will reduce to one lane during the works. It will be accessible for westbound traffic only, aside from eastbound residents. Countdown’s carpark will still be accessible as usual.

The current crossing is manned with a Road Patrol

team before and after school, and Andrea says this will continue even after the raised crossing is in place. The council had looked at changing the existing crossing, but due to the adjacent streetlights, this would have been more expensive than creating a secondary crossing in a new location.

“I’m pleased that the council is doing something proactive to keep our kids safe, and in a timely manner,” Andrea says.

The work is due to be completed

by Wednesday, 13 December, and Andrea is appealing to the wider community for patience.

“It needs to be done, and we hope that the community can just grin and bear it for six weeks,” she says. “Thank you for helping us keep our tamariki safe.”

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Late resource consents cost council $190k MAX FRETHEY

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Staff shortages in Tasman District Council’s resource consents team resulted in almost $190,000 worth of refunds being paid out over six months.

Resource consents must be processed by the council within timeframes outlined by legislation.

If a consent is not processed within the pre-determined time, the consent applicant receives a refund of 1 per cent of the application’s total cost, per day the timeframe is exceeded, up to a maximum of 50 per cent.

The council only managed to process 64 per cent of resource consents within the statutory timeframe in the first six months of this year.

That processing rate is on par with the 2021/22 and 2022/23 financial years, but significantly down on pre-Covid processing

rates, since 2015/16, of between 88 and 100 per cent.

As a result of delayed resource consents, the council has refunded $189,500 to applicants between January and June – just over $50,000 more than the previous 6-month period.

Councillor Christeen Mackenzie described the loss as “vexing” when councillors were presented with the figures at Thursday’s meeting of the Environment and Regulatory Committee.

“Imagine if we were able to increase our funding for community grants [by $189,500], imagine what we could actually achieve with that.”

Council’s resource consents manager, Katrina Lee, says her team struggled to meet statutory timeframes because of difficulties with recruiting and retaining staff.

“We’ve still got five vacancies in our team. We have no senior planners.”

However, she says Tasman was

not alone in its consenting struggles with more than 150 consenting jobs being offered around New Zealand in various council and consultancy positions.

Almost half of the total $189,500 of discount penalties were related to one large consent application for gravel extraction at Peach Island in Motueka.

Katrina says without that one consent, the council would have been looking at an improvement when compared to the $137,400 in discount penalties from the July to December 2022 period.

There is unlikely to be much reduction for the second half of the year either.

“We’ve got … one other [consent] that’s really going to sting us over the next six months in discount penalties,” Katrina says. “So, the next six months won’t look better in that space.”

And work doesn’t show any sign of easing any time soon.

The consenting team has ap-

proved just seven consents in the week prior to Thursday’s meeting while another 24 have come in over the same time.

The council also has a backlog of 600 consents waiting to be addressed.

“There’s a variety of reasons why we’ve got that backlog still there,” Katrina says.

In addition to staff shortages, more complex consents were coming through as landowners appeared to develop more difficult land, and large amounts of staff time was being taken up by addressing Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act information requests, the meeting heard.

Christeen says the consents team have done “great work” despite their difficulties but said she doesn’t know how to ease their burden.

“I’m left sitting here as someone in a governance role just wondering what decision we could possi-

bly make that would actually help to alleviate this situation. I don’t know the answer to it. It must be a bit soul-destroying with the turnover that you’ve had, the difficult in recruiting, and not meeting the statutory requirements.”

Councillor Kit Maling adds that the National Party’s commitment to scrap Labour’s replacement to the Resource Management Act and develop its own alternative would add to the council’s uncertainties.

“Until the third of November, you’re not going to know what you’re actually know what you’re working with,” he says.

“The last change took three years, and [Labour] didn’t have a coalition partner, so good luck to [National] in that, but it actually means that you’re stymied for a couple months.”

Rural schools get into the spirit of sailing ANNE HARDIE When area schools in the Top of the South did not have the numbers to send their own team on the Spirit of Adventure Trust’s Year 10 trophy voyage, they joined forces to make a team.

Ten students from four area schools in Murchison, Tapawera, Rai Valley, and Karamea formed a team to crew on the Spirit of New Zealand sail training ship around the Hauraki Gulf for five days.

Murchison Area School deputy principal Sarah Peacock says four teams made up the crew of 40 students who competed in a series of challenges for the trophy as well as experiencing huge personal development.

Five students from Murchison joined the youth development voyage and Sarah says they were able to have that experience by joining forces with the other area schools.

“The reason we wanted to try it was because in the past we haven’t been able to provide that opportunity. Ten Year 10 students is a big ask in an area school. So, I reached out to the other area schools and said ‘we can’t muster up enough to form a team, but maybe if we can make up a team’.”

Sarah arranged flights for students from the four different schools and they were still getting to know each other as they formed a team to compete on the voyage.

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Science Roadshow offers MHS hands-on learning

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ELISE VOLLWEILER The science roadshow rolled into Motueka last week, unloading its stations into the Motueka High School hall for the enthralled perusal of many of the town’s primary and high school students.

The roadshow, a mobile science discovery centre, traverses the length of the country each year in a 15-metre truck and trailer, stopping in Motueka every second year.

Its purpose is to bolster science education in schools through science outreach.

The stations include practical learning about gravity, centrifugal force, light properties and sensory experiences.

They include live shows, hands-on exhibits and teacher resources that broaden student knowledge and experience.

Motueka High School’s head of science Nick Wiffen described the roadshow as a “fun, exciting and interactive” learning experience of live shows and handson exhibits that broadened students’ knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

“The themes and exhibits change each year, so there’s always something new for students to learn and engage with.”

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Creative outpouring as a celebration of survival ELISE VOLLWEILER A Motueka artist’s crochet pieces are a celebration of her “late-stage flowering and survival”, she says.

Suzie Wansbone has had a lifetime of creativity, but has thrown herself into her art in recent months as a renewed expression of “delight at being alive”.

Having overcome “a small dose” of breast cancer, Suzie found herself battling with another unknown illness.

It was during the disruptions of 2020, and between that and the insidious nature of the illness, she struggled to get a diagnosis.

“You know you’re dying, but no one can tell you why, or what of.”

Eventually, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and after 10 rounds of chemotherapy and some ongoing hormone therapy, she is in remission and pouring herself into her creative out-

Suzie Wansbone with her crocheted artwork ‘The Family Tree’, currently displayed at Te Noninga Kumu-Motueka Library. Photo: Elise Vollweiler. lets.

“It’s been tremendous to ex-

press some of what I feel after I’ve experienced those

things,” she says.

Two of her large pieces of crocheted work are currently displayed in Te Noninga Kumu-Motueka Library.

‘The Family Tree’ is made from recycled material, with video tape making up the background and wool, twine, wire, fabric scraps and “everything I could think of ” forming the details.

The materials were a little tongue-in-cheek because she says that, generally, people associate crochet with doilies.

“I thought of it as something of a parody, as everyone knows the traditional granny square rugs made using scraps of wool,” Suzie says.

“The title reflects the fact that we are all composed of bits and pieces, genetically, and loose threads.”

Suzie wants women to be aware that ovarian cancer is notoriously hard to diagnose, and to advocate for their own health.

Undies repeatedly block pump From time to time over the past few years Tasman District Council has had problems in the Aranui-Higgs Rd, Māpua wastewater pump station catchment with blockages caused by someone flushing clothing down the sewer system.

The latest spate of incidents started at the beginning of August and, since then, contractors have had to attend to eight pump blockages caused by four t-shirts/singlets and five pairs of underpants. Pump blockages can take several hours to clear and are costly, which affects all ratepayers. The pumps must be craned out, pulled apart, cleared, reassembled and reinstalled. These are new pumps and TDC are concerned that blockages caused by these bulky items of clothing could permanently damage them. If you suspect this may be a member of your family, please speak to them and point out the problem they are causing.

If you suspect it may be a neighbour, please contact one of our Wastewater Engineers in confidence and we can take it up from there.

In the meantime, please remember the sewage system is for wastewater only, clothes and rags should be disposed of by other means.

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Motueka District Toy Library Committee will host its annual garden trail on 4 and 5 November between 10am and 4pm. Tickets for the event, which come with a programme and map, are available for purchase from local venues for $30 cash-only. Visit www.facebook. com/motuekagardentrail for a list of ticket venues or call 021 892 320.

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Between Sunday, 29 October, and the morning of Friday, 24 November, the road will be closed every Sunday to Thursday between 8pm and 5:30am with a short opening around 1am for queued traffic.

Contractors will reseal parts of the road on both sides of the hill and perform other maintenance work, such as clearing water channels, fixing slips and guard rails.

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During this time, drivers can expect 30-minute travel delays and should factor this into their travel plans.

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New museum curator dedicated to preserving and sharing local stories ELISE VOLLWEILER This district is rich with stories, and the Motueka Museum’s new curator is determined to keep on telling them.

Maria Bennich has been passed the curating torch by Jen Calder, who held the role for almost eight years and was a volunteer before that.

“Jen has a wealth of local knowledge and has brought so much to the museum,” says Maria. “This is a new field for me, so I am very lucky to still have Jen involved, as the museum’s volunteer coordinator.

“We have such a great team here at the museum and I have been so warmly welcomed with everybody being very supportive.”

Originally from Sweden, Maria started her working career here in 1997 at the Motueka Visitors Centre (later rebranded to Motueka i-SITE.) Through this position, she got to know the region well and was inspired by the local volunteers who share their knowledge and passion for the

New Motueka Museum creator Maria Bennich (right) is supported in her role by predecessor Jen Calder. Photo: Supplied. region.

“They made me feel at home quickly and I now feel the same passion and sense of pride for this region.”

Maria will be assisted in her role by collections manager Heather Whittaker, Kenny Willis in the

new role of exhibitions manager, and the museum’s dedicated volunteers.

“I am excited to explore our collection, highlight our treasures and continue to fill the museum with new and exciting exhibitions and events, and to continue tell-

ing the story of Motueka and its amazing people,” Maria says.

“Our aim is to have a museum filled with activity and that there will always be something new to discover for everyone visiting – whether it will be locals or visitors from further away.”

And there are plenty of stories to tell, according to Jen. “During my tenure as curator, I worked on the idea that we are telling the story of our district,” she says. “There’s loads more stories that could be told.”

You don’t work in a museum for more than a decade without becoming something of a treasure trove yourself. The museum’s collections are vast, and Jen’s stories meander right through the items – from the Rothmans smoking machine to the 1900 supplejack coal basket (one of only two in the country), to the 1929 Cadillac that is a match for Al Capone’s – except his was bullet-proof, Jen laughs.

Both Jen and Maria would love to see more locals pop in for a visit, and they urge the public to let go of the perception that museums are full of “old smelly stuff ”, says Jen. “So come and have a look at the result,” Maria says.

The museum is open Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm, and Sunday 10am-2pm.

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Wednesday 25 October 2023

Trust ‘overwhelmed’ with support The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust has been overwhelmed by the incredible support from the community during appeal month.

Significant funds have been raised so far to ensure the ongoing operation of this vital service.

Last week staff from Top South Media, who publish the Guardian, presented the trust with a cheque for $4000 thanks to generous businesses who advertised in the feature at the start of the month.

NBS general manager commercial Howie Timms says it’s been a strong start to appeal month.

“Clients have been giving funds and I think this appeal has a bit of a different feel, there seems to be lots more businesses and people doing more things which is what we want.”

He says not only do they want to raise money, just as importantly they want to raise awareness for what the service does.

One of the standout events was the recent charity golf day, which saw participants come together for a day of fun and fundraising at the Nelson Golf Club.

The event raised an impressive $21,000, which will go directly towards supporting the rescue helicopter service.

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Reuben Dudley (left) and Shelley Illingworth (right) present a cheque from Top South Media to rescue trust’s Kodee Pori-MakeaSimpson and Matt Wilkinson and NBS’ Howie Timms (centre).

Photo: Tess Jaine.

“The thing that’s really heartening is when local businesses and people donate money,” says critical care paramedic, Matt Wilkinson. “It feels like they’re in our corner helping us, it’s really appreciated.”

Matt says the gear to fun both the helicopter and service is expensive, with a single monitor costing $50k and a ventilator costing $8000.

“We always need to modernise and replace equipment just to even stay in the same place.”

Looking ahead, there are still

plenty of opportunities for the community to get involved and show their support. Several school charity days are scheduled for 20 October, providing students with a chance to make a difference.

The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported the appeal so far.

“Your contributions, whether big or small, have made a significant impact on the Trust’s ability to save lives in our community.”

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Planning for unexpected outages An unpredictable weather event or natural disaster like a flood or an earthquake can cause an unexpected power outage.

Ernie and Anna Li with their two sons Tawhai and Kaea. Photo: Supplied.

Low cost, low carbon holiday close to home FIONA NELSON Over the last school holidays, Anna and Ernie Li with their two sons Tawhai and Kaea had an epic four day adventure.

With another family, they spent four nights away biking on the Great Taste Trail.

“We’d been trying to save for an island holiday,” Anna says.

“But then we realised we could have a great low-cost holiday here. And also being inspired

by Nelson Tasman Climate Forum and Take The Jump movement, we wanted to have a low carbon holiday.”

Take The Jump is an international, grassroots project of people making seven shifts ‘to protect our earth and live with joy’. These shifts are: End Clut-

ter, Travel Fresh, Eat Green, Get Planting, Dress Retro, Holiday Local and System Change.

So, with their bikes and gear, the family set off on their holiday adventure from Motueka, catching the eBus into Nelson.

From there they biked to Richmond where they stayed the night with friends.

The next day they rode to Māpua and stayed the night at Mapua Leisure Park.

Then on through Ruby Bay to Tasman Village the next day, again staying with friends, and home to Motueka on day four.

Tawhai, seven years old, and Kaea, five years old, are in Taumata Kahuki at Parklands School.

They are both bike mad and

they loved their “epic mission”, riding nearly 60 kilometres over the four days. Kaea was helped a little on the way, getting a tow from his Mum’s bike which meant he could still peddle along at his own pace.

The family had made their tow from a retractable dog lead and inner tube.

“The holiday was low stress, low cost and low carbon,” Anna says. “And it was a real adventure so close to home.”

The Li family’s next biking adventure will be the West Coast Wilderness Trail which they are planning to do this coming summer.

More information about Take The Jump – Kia Māia Te Peke can be found on their website www.takethejump.org.nz

Are you prepared for an event that could cause an outage to your power supply? With a little planning and preparation, you can be ready if your power unexpectedly goes off.

Here are some useful things you might want to have in your emergency kit to help manage an unexpected power outage: z A torch and spare batteries for each member of your

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z A battery-operated radio. z A charged battery bank to keep your mobile phone and

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If you have to leave your house during a power outage, it is important to turn off appliances that you don’t want to unexpectedly start-up when the power is restored.

As an essential service, Network Tasman is committed to ensuring the power supply network is as resilient as possible to natural disasters. We are prepared to respond and restore power to our communities as quickly as possible should a natural disaster damage our electricity network.

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Wednesday 25 October 2023

Opinion Saga of - Motueka Raised Pedestrian Crossings Dear Editor, Speed Cameras – My advice came from the Motueka Police. I have since spoken to Waka Kotahi Wellington and Blenheim. They inform me that Waka Kotahi are at present taking over the control and management of speed cameras from the Police, with input from Local Authorities. Raised pedestrian Crossings will not stop speeding. This is a separate issue that only visible police patrols and speed cameras can address.

It is disingenuous to compare Salisbury Rd, Richmond, outside a major college and intermediate school with Old Wharf Rd. Some information sent to me from TDC is incorrect – quote - “Many children attending Motueka South School or St Peter Channel schools cross the Old Wharf Rd to get to school from Motueka East.”

I live in Thorp St and regularly bike along these roads while children are biking or walking to school. The proposed crossing will be of no benefit to the children in Thorp St who have to cross from Thorp St onto Old

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The information sent to me from TDC does not compare traffic islands with raised pedestrian crossings. Why not?

Yesterday I went through Blenheim and everywhere there were Traffic Islands even on State Highway One! I am not anti-raised pedestrian crossings, but to use Dutch studies of “Raised Platforms” from 2002 and 2005, with daily movements of 3,000 – 6,000 without comparison with Traffic Islands it is useless!

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Hooked on Marahau Celebrating 21 years

A feast of two decades, Hooked on Mārahau celebrates 21 years Nestled along the idyllic waterfront of Mārahau, at the gateway to the breath-taking Abel Tasman National Park, lies a treasured local gem that has captured the hearts and appetites of the community. Hooked on Mārahau, a family-owned restaurant overseen by the attentive eye of Zoë Alborn, are commemorating a significant milestone - 21 years of crafting unforgettable dining experiences.

"The success of Hooked on Mārahau is all due to my team," Zoë humbly emphasised as she spoke about the restaurant's journey.

It's a story that began in 2002 when the Alborn family threw opened their doors to locals and visitors, birthing a haven of culinary delight that continues to beckon all who venture near.

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through her studies at the Hospitality City and Guilds at Basingstoke Technical College. This foundation has been pivotal in her unwavering dedication to excellence in customer service and attention to detail - a hallmark trait celebrated by patrons of Hooked on Marahau.

Since day one, Hooked has been serious about coffee, proudly serving Atomic Coffee which has become a local favourite. The establishment also boasts Sprig & Fern beers on tap, alongside a curated selection of local wines and products that pay homage to the region's rich food basket.

At the culinary helm of this remarkable establishment is the talented and Wellington-born Samoan head chef, Arthur Sooalo. Under his expert guidance, the kitchen continues to thrive, dishing up a collection of culinary creations that showcase the best of New Zealand's local produce.

Step inside Hooked on Mārahau, and you'll be transported to a coastal paradise. The two, beach house-style dining rooms are adorned with an inspiring collection of seashells, driftwood, and vintage nautical artefacts, infusing the space with a unique charm that evolves with every visit.

One of the most beloved traditions at Hooked on Marahau is their daily 'happy hour' from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, where locals gather to socialise, relax and bask in the warm glow of the setting sun over Tasman Bay. This time honoured practice brings people together and helps to foster a real sense of connection within the Marahau community.

However, it's the culinary offerings that truly steal the spotlight. Hooked on Mārahau takes pride in sourcing the freshest local ingredients daily, resulting in a menu that celebrates the simplicity and bold flavours of both local

Zoë Alborn has managed Hooked since its opening day. and New Zealand cuisine. From hearty breakfasts to tasty lunches, tempting evening meals, irresistible home-baked snacks, and expertly crafted barista coffee, the menu has something for everyone.

More than just a restaurant, Hooked on Mārahau is a waterfront oasis that includes a popular beer garden with unparalleled views across Tasman Bay. It's the kind of place where both locals and visitors gather to bask in the magic that is Mārahau and enjoy the warm hospitality and scrumptious flavours Zoë and the team at Hooked on Marahau are famous for.

As they prepare to celebrate their 21st anniversary, Hooked on Mārahau would like to extend their thanks to everyone for their support over the years and warmly invite you all to come and join in the festivities.

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3740 tonnes of recycling went through the Materials Recovery Facility in Richmond last financial year. Photo: Supplied/ Smart Environmental.

Implant changes life for sportsman STAFF REPORTER Sportsman Mike Holmes has been a competitor since he developed a love for swimming while a boarder at college until a loss in hearing later put competing at risk for him.

But he says a cochlear implant has changed his life, and on Friday’s Loud Shirt Day others around the country will join him in celebrating the devices.

A cochlear implant is a surgically-implanted neuroprosthesis that provides sound perception for someone who has moderate-to-profound hearing loss.

As a young man, Mike joined the Waimairi Surf Life Saving Club in Christchurch and for decades competed in surf competitions. When he met his wife Liz, a fellow surf lifesaver, in 1972, he was also competing in cross country, marathons and playing rugby. In the 1980s he became involved in triathlons, racing and helping with administration for the fledgling sport.

In the 1990s Mike represented New Zealand at the World Triathlon Champs in Australia.

Around 2010 Mike’s change in hearing became apparent. Liz

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Photo: Tim Cuff. pointed out he was not hearing the warning beep on the iron or the smoke alarm and friends also began commenting on his hearing.

In 2013 he went for tests and received his first hearing aids.

“The loss in my hearing was becoming a hurdle when competing, not so much in long events as if I did not hear the starter I would just go when everyone else did. However, in shorter distances it was a problem,” Mike says. “At the Pan Pacific Masters in 2015 I was in the 50 metres backstroke. It was a start with a horn. I heard

‘take your marks’ but no horn.

Suddenly there was no one on either side of me. They had gone.”

From then his hearing rapidly declined. He was withdrawing socially, and it was stressful continuously asking Liz to repeat herself. Mike was lip reading but using the phone was impossible.

In 2016 they settled in Nelson and in 2018 a virus was pinpointed as the likely cause of much of his hearing loss, with some also attributable to his 29-year police career from sources such as firearms, sirens, noisy pubs and concerts.

When the possibility of a cochlear implant was mentioned, Mike and Liz decided to self-fund it. They were fortunate to have savings and he expected to be on a public waiting list for a considerable time. Mike’s switch-on was on his birthday in 2019.

“It was so emotional, even if everyone sounded like chipmunks.

“The cochlear implant has made such a difference to my life. It really opened up my social life. I’m now enjoying playing golf again with a great bunch of guys.”

Nelson-Tasman residents are recycling less per capita than they did five years ago.

The region recycled a total of 8088 tonnes over the 2017/18 financial year, but this amount has fallen to 7881 for 2022/23.

However, this year’s recycling is up by about 120 tonnes on 2021/22 despite the overall decline seen over the past few years.

In per capita terms, the average person recycles 72kg a year, three kilogrammes less than in 2017/18.

David Stephenson, Tasman District Council’s team leader for stormwater, water, and waste, says that while recycling growth has largely been in line with population growth, he can’t explain the dip.

“But we would like to think that the reuse message is getting through, and that people are rethinking what packaging certain products use that they are purchasing and are choosing eco-friendly alternatives.”

Of the 7881 tonnes of recycling

generated by the region last financial year, 3740 tonnes came from the yellow-top wheelie bins consisting of paper, plastic, cardboard, and cans. This recycling is processed at the Materials Recovery Facility in Richmond. Glass is collected and recycled separately.

Contamination rates of the recycling at the Richmond facility was 15 per cent in 2022/23, meaning that 561 tonnes – or just under 5kg per person – of recycling had to get sent to the landfill.

The glass is hand-sorted with contamination left in the recycling crate, so the glass collections are largely uncontaminated.

“Contamination is generally from unwashed or dirty products cross-contaminating other items in the recycling bin,” David says.

He adds that the overseas markets, where much of the region’s recycled products are sent for processing, have become less accommodating of contaminated ships.

“Instead of having shipments rejected, our sorting staff are very particular about what gets through the system.”

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Come and explore some of the finest gardens in our region This year's Motueka Garden Trail is set to be another remarkable event, taking place next weekend, on the 4th and 5th of November.

The annual event is organised to raise funds for the Motueka District Toy Library and is a mustattend event for all gardening enthusiasts.

The Guardian recently had the privilege of touring Geraldine Carleton's impressive cottage garden in Riwaka, prior to the event. Geraldine and her husband moved to their new home only 20 months ago, but the garden already appears as though it's been established for years. Selfproclaimed as a 'plant-a-holic,' Geraldine transported 12 trailer loads of plants from their previous property in Stanley Brook to create what can only be described as a picturesque paradise. Mature trees, including an 80-yearold feijoa, offer dappled shade on warm days, while vibrant, eyecatching blooms add a burst of colour against lush foliage.

The garden serves as Geraldine's sanctuary, and it's not hard to understand why. The cheerful songs

of friendly birds provide a soothing background, and a cheeky thrush has even chosen one of her hanging baskets as a nesting spot. A fantail affectionately named 'Scruffy' is a regular visitor, as are tui, who come to enjoy the sweet syrup Geraldine places out for them.

An abundance of roses is on the verge of blooming, with their names elegantly inscribed on river stones thoughtfully positioned in front of each bush.

We're also captivated by an extensive collection of tulips, which Geraldine divulges she discovered in her mailbox, accompanied by an anonymous note addressed to the 'plant-a-holic.' She extends a heartfelt thank you to the mystery tulip bulb giver; she'd love to express her gratitude in person, as the tulips are simply exquisite.

Geraldine's nephew, Nigel, has been an in-

valuable assistant in establishing this new garden. He was instrumental in constructing a begonia house, which serves as a home for one of her favourite plants. She has an impressive collection of 180 begonias, just beginning to bud.

Nearby is an array of fuchsias suspended in hanging baskets, gracefully swaying from the branches of another remarkable tree. Nigel also contributed to crafting a rustic-looking garden shed that

seamlessly blends in as if it's been there for years.

Two adorable canines, Tammy and Bunda, accompany Geraldine in the garden, following her with adoring eyes. The move from Stanley Brook to Riwaka has provided Geraldine with even more opportunities for growth.

She enthusiastically notes, "The soil here is exceptional, and the absence of heavy frosts makes a substantial difference."

A heartfelt thank you from Geraldine to the mystery person who kindly left some tulip bulbs in her letter box.

In the garden, you'll find a raised potage vegetable garden, rows of thriving strawberries promise a bountiful harvest of juicy red berries closer to summer, and three friendly chickens are eagerly looking to make new friends from their coop.

If you're eager to explore some of the finest gardens in the region while supporting the valuable Motueka Toy Library, this event is a must.

How does a Garden Trail work?

For those who haven’t experienced a garden trail before, here’s how it works: Participants purchase a ticket for a small charge of $30, they are given a map of the gardens taking part in the trail and invited to explore them at their leisure between 10 am – 4 pm over the course of the weekend.

This self-drive garden tour is a rare chance to visit selected private gardens opening to support the Motueka District Toy Library.

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But that’s not all, there’s a multidraw raffle and a pop up Café created especially for the event.

Delicious refreshments will be available over the course of the weekend at the Motueka District Toy Library, 44 Pah Street. Choose from a variety of tempting mouthwatering homemade baking wait-

ing to be devoured courtesy of the Toy Library team. A good cup of tea or coffee alongside other beverages will also be on offer to make your perfect day complete.

So don’t delay, pick up your tickets today, they are selling quickly.

This is Motueka’s premier garden event and it’s looking to be an absolute stunner.

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Tickets are just $30 (cash sales only please) which allows you access to a raft of gardens over two days between 10am – 4pm.

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Mission Day Thursday 3rd November 11 - 12:30pm

A Day of Fun and Fundraising at St Peter Chanel School St. Peter Chanel School, is gearing up for a thrilling community event. This Saturday, 28 October, from 9 am to 2 pm, the school grounds at 423 High Street will transform into a bustling hub of activity as the school hosts its eagerly anticipated car boot sale.

The event is set to be a memorable day for families and individuals alike, promising a blend of fundraising initiatives, engaging activities, and a diverse array of stalls, all in support of the school's ambitious projects.

The main objective of the car boot sale is to raise essential funds for the completion of the school's much-awaited scooter track and to provide students with valuable experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting. These endeavours reflect the school's commitment to holistic education, fostering a balance between academic excellence and allround personal development.

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sparking the imaginations of the school's budding artists. There’s also a specially organised "big dig" in the sandpit which offers an adventurous opportunity for the little

ones to unearth buried treasures and have a memorable, sand-filled experience.

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ing to be discovered to handcrafted gems showcasing the region's creative spirit, the stalls will cater to a wide range of interests, making it an ideal opportunity to find unique items while supporting the school's noble cause.

Moreover, the bustling atmosphere of the event will provide an excellent opportunity for fostering community spirit, enabling residents of Motueka and beyond to come together in support of the school's educational initiatives. The event serves as a reminder of the pivotal role educational institutions play in nurturing the community's future leaders and thinkers.

All in all, St. Peter Chanel School's upcoming car boot sale is set to be a day filled with laughter, excitement, and a sense of collective purpose. As the vibrant community of Motueka comes together to enjoy the festivities and contribute to the school's endeavours, it exemplifies the spirit of unity and support that defines the essence of this close-knit town.

Make sure to mark your calendars for this unmissable event and head down to 423 High Street on the 28th of October to be a part of this joyous celebration and contribute to the growth and development of the bright young minds of St. Peter Chanel School.

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Wednesday 25 October 2023

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Winning isn’t everything, adventure racers prove For most senior students, school holidays are a time to chill and recover from the stress and expectations of everyday school life as exams loom.

But, for the eight members of the Motueka High School senior adventure racing team it was almost the complete opposite, as every October school break they take on their biggest event of the year; the Hillary Challenge at Tongariro.

This five-day event is known as the toughest in the secondary school adventure racing scene.

Two intense days of adventure and problem-solving challenges are followed by a two-day expedition in the rugged Tongariro National Park, before a final 55 km multi-sport race finishes off the last day.

Twelve teams with four boys and four girls from schools around Aotearoa compete against each other for the coveted Hillary Challenge Trophy, with the local squad a relatively fresh team with six new members and a goal to make the top five.

“The 2023 team has shown great commitment in their preparation”, says coach Wendy van den Berg. “Some big training missions and lots of time spent together, learning how each person responds to stress and suffering, sorting out their communication and knowing how to help each other when needed”.

Being aware of the big boots they had to fill after last year’s super-squad, the trick was to let go of expectations and shift the focus to what was in their control.

After the first six adventure chal-

The eight person Motueka High School adventure racing team of Sam Maley, Grace Werner, Nika Rayward, Leo Easton, Hannah Roborgh, Isabelle Schwarzenbach, Beck Weber and Louie Burger battled all manner of conditions during the five-day Hillary Challenge at Tongariro. Photo: Supplied. to have breathing issues about an hour after the start.

Grace Werner had been fighting a bit of a bug, and the team considered turning around, but decided they would carry all of her gear instead. This seemed to work quite well as they managed to move the furthest out of any team that day. Despite day two starting well, Grace’s breathing deteriorated and around midday the call was made to pull her out of the field. The team got to a 4WD road and waited for about one hour before a pick up could be arranged, and plans were adjusted as they pushed on for the final few hours.

lenges on day one, the general consensus was that even though their teamwork was awesome, the results felt on the low side of average. Day two required more grit as well as technical skills and spirits were high after what felt like a successful day.

Days three and four were the expedition style Rogaine. Virtual control points worth different points were marked on their map with the aim of getting as many as possible in the time frame given.

Whilst supporters back home were following the teams via a tracking link, little did they know all was not well as one of Motueka’s team-members had started

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Upon finishing the expedition, they heard they were in pole position after the first two days, but realized the hefty penalties associated with losing a team member had all but sunk their chances.

“Perhaps it was their response to this set-back that impressed us the most” says co-coach Barry Burger. “They did not dwell on it, if they were disappointed, they did not show it. They supported their team mate, no blame, no tears. They accepted the consequences but perhaps with a knowing that they were indeed the team to beat, regardless of who took the trophy home.”

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their final day - a 55 km multisport race with kayaking, two cross country runs, and a mountainbike stage.

The lead changed three times, with Whakatane, Wakatipu and New Plymouth all desperately wanting the win in this final event. However, Motueka took the lead coming into the final transition. In and out within 30 seconds, off for their final run with three other teams only minutes behind, it was still anybody’s race. But Motueka held on, taking out the final day’s event.

After all penalties were applied, they dropped from first to fifth, but top five was their goal.

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Wednesday 25 October 2023

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Wednesday, 18 October

Waimea’s emerging speedway talent, Conley Webley, has claimed an early season title in Greymouth last week.

The 14-year-old won the King of the Coast Youth Ministocks title at Greenstone Park Speedway.

Despite recording the fastest lap in race one and touching 75kph, Conley had to settle for second after starting fifth on the grid behind favourite Luke Higgins.

Conley was able to make the most of a front row grid position to reverse the positions in race two and claim victory over Luke.

The final race saw Conley start from seventh on the grid needing a victory to take the weekend which he managed to achieve.

Conley says it was a strong way to start what will be a busy speedway season.

“I think in the final race I had better reaction times than Luke and that was the difference.”

He is set to race both quarter midgets and youth ministocks at the Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway in Nelson this season.

Conley says he was targeting the Easter Extravaganza and Ministock Mania events later in the season.

He says driving two classes continues to make him a better driver and keeps him engaged during meetings.

“I love pulling double duty because I just love to race and I’m learning at the same time,” he says.

Conley wanted to thank his sponsors for their support.

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Motueka Bowling Club results Results of the Motueka Bowling Club’s Open Two Bowl Triples Tournament held Saturday, 21 October 2023.

The tournament was sponsored by Tracey Beer, Abel Electrical and Solanders.

Again, numbers were down a bit but 10 teams took to the green to battle it out for line honours. Four games of 10 ends each were played, all in good spirit.

Emerging speedway talent Conley Webley has claimed the King of the Coast Youth Ministock title in Greymouth. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Results: 1st Alan Dannefead, Alan Smail, Nathan

Haines, from the Motueka club with 4 wins, 26 ends, 42 points 2nd Brian Ensor, Lynne Ensor, Jan Dudley from the Motueka Club with 3 wins, 25 ends, 48 points 3rd Colleen Lankshear, Kaye Brougham, Judy Woods from the Motueka club with 3 wins, 22 ends, 39 points

Community Notices

Community Notices MONDAY BETTER BREATHERS CLASS, Breath better, have fun, and be more active. Mon, 11.30-12.30pm, Motueka Recreation Centre. Car park entry to the class avail. $5 per class. More info Ph: Jess 0275267675 or E: asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz.

MOTUEKA ELYSIUM Mon, 9.30am, Muses Café. For Widows and Widowers. Join us for coffee and chat, friendship, and support. Ph: Carol 035285027.

WOULD YOU LIKE A BIKE? Bike Hub Nelson accepts donations of good used bikes, fixes them up and gives them away for a small koha. 142 Saxton Rd. Mon, 5.30-7pm. For other opening times and a map E: bikehubnelson@gmail.com.

MAPUA FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Indoor bowls, 1st & 3rd Mon. Mapua Bowling Club rooms. 2pm, Bring a plate of afternoon tea. Lots of laughs. Ph: Val 035403685.

TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY MOTUEKA BRASS, Tues Evenings. Discover your musical talent with us! Join our lively brass band for an unforgettable experience. To join Ph: 021728168 or come along on a Tues night.

MOTUEKA ARTS COUNCIL office at Community House, Decks reserve. Wed, 11-3pm. Inquiries about art activities; funding for Art; Art ideas for Motueka. Ph: 0210589388.

AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK, Every Wed, 10.30am, The Shed, 24a Tudor St. More info Ph: 0279214074.

KNIT & NATTER Wed, 10-12.30pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub, 10 Pah St. Friendly group for all ages. Includes refreshments. Ph: Chris 0212514359. All welcome.

WALK 4 HEALTH, Wed, 10am, Motueka Community Garden. 30 min walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Ph: 0279305310 or E: welontrack@gmail.com TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA meet 1st & 3rd Wed of month. 6.45pm start, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St. Gain speaking confidently, friendly environment. More Info Ph: Peter 0277468311.

THURSDAY COMMUNITY HOUSE, Thurs Mornings, Motueka Community House. Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD. MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP every Thurs. More info Ph: 0212640403 E: secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com, or www.motueka50pluswalkers.co.nz.

RUMMIKUB Thurs, 1-4pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Club, 10 Pah St. Friendly group, includes refreshments. All welcome. Ph: Chris 0212514359.

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA – Walking Group, Thurs, 9am, by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 mins, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people. Ph: 035288358.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thurs of the month, 1.30-3.30pm, Broadgreen House, 276 Nayland Rd. Ph: Bill 035448635 or 035391137.

MOTUEKA G.R.G 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1-3pm, St Andrews lounge, 64 High St. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/ supporting grandchildren. Join us for a confidential relaxed and supportive time with others. Ph: 0211337299.

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FRIDAY INDOOR BOWLS, 3rd & last Fri of the month, 2pm, Mapua Hall. Followed by bring a plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcome. $3. Mapua Friendship Club. Ph: Val 035403685.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY DOVEDALE OPEN DAY open day display Sun, 29 Oct, 1-4pm, Dovedale Hall. Please bring anything you can share, photos, documents, etc, we will have a copier/scanner to use for a small charge if needed.

Tea provided. Donation entry. E: nottkr@xtra.co.nz.

7th ANNUAL TREWAVAS STREET ART WALK Sat, 2 Dec, 10-3pm, Trewavas St, Motueka. Free event, rain or shine, 40+ artists exhibiting. Follow the yellow bunting.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Every Sat, 10-12pm, 218 High St. Free services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures are available.

GENERAL GROUPS MOTUEKA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 13 and 14 Jan 2024, 10am, Marchwood Park. A concert will be held in the evening. entry is free There is plenty of non-powered camp sites for motorhomes.

MOTUEKA TENNIS CLUB. INC. Every Tues & Thurs, 9.30-11.30am. Courts behind the Memorial Hall Pah Street. Racquets available to borrow for new Members. All welcome.

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING, Wellbeing is important for all of us to thrive. The shed is a safe place to meet new people in a supportive and caring environment. We can connect you with other agencies for the right support needed. More info Ph: 0279214074, E: admin@ght.co.nz or pop in 24a Tudor St, Motueka.

MOTUEKA SENIORNET provides a fun and friendly learning environment. Join Seniornet Motueka.

Ph: Kay 0211095902 or www.seniornetmotueka. org.nz MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB, would you like to go walking on the weekends but are not sure where to start? Start with your local club: www.motuekattrampingclub.org.

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). To book a ride, Ph: 0226822373 or E:mapuawheels@ gmail.com. 24 hours’ notice required.

NELSON HOSPICE The Motueka shop needs volunteers! If you would like to volunteer for us, please enquire at the shop or Ph: 035281178.

RADIO CONTROL SAILING Wed and Sun, 1pm onwards, Best Island. Weather permitting. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New members welcome. More info Ph: Peter 0275443923.

RED CROSS MOTUEKA BRANCH Fundraising shop, open Mon – Fri, 10-2pm. Community House, Decks Reserve. We sell clothing, household linen and books. Donations of sellable goods are appreciated.

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS, if you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer, come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Ph: 035391137 or info@cancernelson.co.nz for info or to reg.

MULTICULTURAL MOTUEKA, Welcomes migrants and refugees, Tues & Fri, 8.30-1pm, Community House, Decks Reserve. We provide practical assistance for all newcomers to our region, as well as connection. We also support all cultural activities happening in our community. Ph: 0275286744 or sez@multiculturalnt.co.nz.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Ph: 0800aaworks, 08002296757.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, If you have or have had breast cancer, come along to this friendly atmosphere. 102 Hardy St, Nelson. Reg: 035391137 or E: info@cancernelson.org.nz.

SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust. Contact us today. E: housing@ght.co.nz or Ph: 035457100.

GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve on Wallace St. for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Ph: 035289076 or E: greypowermot@ gmail.com.

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Do you want to be part of a fun, social and competitive band, who make players welcome? E motueka.brass@gmail. com or Ph: 021728168 MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. More info Ph: Jana 035284355.

MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOY LIBRARY, Tues, and Thurs, 10-11.30am, and Sat, 10-12pm, 44 Pah St. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages.

INDOOR BOWLS, Mon & Wed, 1.15-3pm, Motueka Over 50s Hub, 10 Pah St. All abilities welcome. Ph: Jude 0273244226 MOTUEKA MENZSHED, Wed or Thurs, 9-12pm, Marchwood Park, College Rd. Want to do some woodwork but have no tools? E: secretarymotmenzshed@gmail.com, or just turn up.

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Across 1 Severely self-denying (7) 5 Open to the elements (7) 9 Careful study (7) 10 Vogue (7) 11 Unsympathetic (5) 12 Central American country (9) 13 Worth having (9) 15 Verify (5) 16 Quickly (5) 18 Begin trading operations (3,2,4)

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SuDoKu 488 Medium

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Weekly Sudoku Your Puzzles and Puzzles

Puzzle 2478

L E G I O N B A C C A R A T E A R C O O I S H A N T U N G N O R M A L G I N R E S S H M O M E N T T O B O G G A N H A E I C M L Y A L E I N T H E M O N E Y D S B A E O Q U I D P R O Q U O S K I P E W C F I A U I N T A C T B E W I L D E R I I O R N D T B B O N A F I D E V I S I O N G I D T N E L E X E R C I S E M E R G E R

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Classifieds

Wednesday 25 October 2023

Classifieds SITUATIONS VACANT

PH 528 2088

guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICE

Entertainment ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment

Thank you Mot’ Community for a fantastic day

We extend our grateful thanks to our raffle sponsors

We are looking for a cleaner to ensure our Centre sparkles.

Are you passionate, knowledgeable, and superb at cleaning?

We have a permanent cleaning position available. 12 hours per week.

Experience required.

If this sounds like you please contact me for further details or send your CV and covering letter to nickie@countrykids.org.nz Country Kids - 035432819 Moutere Highway Applications close 30th October 2023

Wilsons Able Tasman  Kimi Ora Eco Resort Ngarua Caves  Abel Tasman Archery Mitre 10  Pizza Kitchen  Dominos Pizza Motueka Hang Gliding Club

All raffle winners have been notified

Motueka Active Aging EXPO With special thanks to the following folk for their support and involvement that ensured an exceptional day of sharing, networking and getting to know what’s available in our local community to keep active, involved and knowledgeable.

TDC  Motueka Positive Ageing Forum  NBS  Fresh FM All 35 Stall holders  Yulia - TDC  Trindy Walker The Volunteer Work Crew  Advertisers  Grey Power

Special mention and heartfelt thanks to our amazing MC for keeping the day rolling along with humor and laughter, Brent Maru.

SITUATIONS VACANT

CHURCH NOTICE

HAND-KNITTERS

Come and celebrate Pastor Francis Ghatt

Make some money at home while you do something you enjoy. Earn $60-$170 per garment. We pay postage each way. Must be very experienced. Please send us a sample with 30 sts x 20 rows with a colour change patch in the middle &/or photos of garments you have knitted.

10am Sunday Victory Church Corner of High St & Fearon St The little stone church with a big hear t

Please post to: BONZ Group Ltd, PO Box 955, Queenstown 9300

Thu 30 Mar - Wed 5 Apr 2023 Thu 30 Mar - Wed 5 Apr 2023 26 OCTOBER AIRTHURS 2hrs AIR 2hrs TO WEDNESDAY Wed 5.45pm Wed 5.45pm NOVEMBER 2023 THE1SUPER MARIO BROTHERS THE SUPER MARIO BROTHERS 1hr40min th th

th th

1hr40min Wed 3.55pmMONEY DUMB Wed 3.55pm

(M)PORTABLE 1hr 50 min THE DOOR 2hrs THE PORTABLE DOOR 2hrs Thur Fri 5.55pm Thu1.00pm 8.00pm Fri 8.00pm Thur 1.00pm Fri 5.55pm Sat 2.15pm Sun 2.40pm Sat 6.00pm Sun Sat 2.15pm Sun 2.40pm 8.00pm Mon 2.40pm Mon 5.50pm Tue 6.20pm Mon 2.40pm DOUNGENS AND DRAGONS Wed 3.35pm DOUNGENS AND DRAGONS (HONOUR AMOUNG THEIVES) (HONOUR THEIVES) FIVE NIGHTS 2hrs20min (M)AMOUNGAT

2hrs20min (M) Thur 7.50pm Fri 3.30pm FREDDY’S Thur 7.50pm Fri 3.30pm Sat 11.50am & 8.45pm (M) 1hr 55 min Sat 11.50am & 8.45pm Sun 10.00am Mon 4.45pm Thu 6.00pm 6.00pm Sun 10.00am Mon Fri 4.45pm TSat ue 8.10pm Wed Sun 1.30pm 7.55pm Tue 8.10pm Wed 1.30pm6.00pm JOHN (CHAPTER 4) 2hrs50min MonWICK 7.50pm Tue 8.15pm JOHN WICK (CHAPTER 4) 2hrs50min (R16) Wed 5.30pm (R16) Thur 3.00pm Fri 8.00pm Thur 3.00pm Fri 8.00pm Sat 4.15pm OF Sun 8.15pm KILLER Sat 4.15pm Sun THE 8.15pm Mon 7.30pm Tue 2.50pm Wed 7.45pm FLOWER MOON Mon 7.30pm Tue 2.50pm Wed 7.45pm (M) 3hr 20AND min (half-time) RED, WHITE BRASS 1hr30min RED, WHITE AND BRASS 1hr30min (PG) Thu 2.30pm Fri 2.30pm (PG) Thur (SOLD OUT)12.30pm Fri 1.45pm Sat 6.00pm 2.30pm Sun Thur 6.00pm (SOLD OUT) Fri 1.45pm Sat 7.10pm Sun 4.40pm Mon 1.00pm Tue 3.00pm Wed 7.30pm Sat 7.10pm Sun 4.40pm Mon 1.00pm

SHAZAM (FURY OF GODS) SHAZAM (FURY OF GODS) UPROAR 2hrs20min (M)

2hrs20min (M) (M)12.20pm 2hrs Tue 5.45pm Sun Sun 12.20pm Tue 5.45pm Fri 12.30pm Sat 12.30pm LIVING 1hr50min (PG) LIVING 1hr50min (PG) Sun11.00am 4.00pm Tue 1.00pm Thur Fri 11.50pm Thur 11.00am Fri 11.50pm Wed 1.30pm Sun 6.15pm Tue 1.00pm Sun 6.15pm Tue 1.00pm

Rec Centre, Old Wharf Road Rec Centre, Old Wharf Road statecinemamotueka.co.nz statecinemamotueka.co.nz

STORAGE WANTED Tasman Storage units available from $6.20pw Insurance approved.24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

FIREWOOD

Local news

Sports

Events

Property

Flights

Firewood

DENTURES

MEMORIAL

New dentures, reliners, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

GOODMAN

ANTIQUES $$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china,clocks and jewellery.

Plus quality restoration & reproduction service.Call at Mariri Gallery.

Coastal Highway, Mariri.

(Weekdays 9am-4pm).

GARAGE SALE Your ad here! Call 03 528 2088.

Shellie Anne

21.10.1960 - 16.09.2023 Dearly loved daughter of Betty GOODMAN and Denis GOODMAN. Loved sister and sister in law of Daryl and Roelfina and the late ‘littlies’ Terence, Julie and Alistair. Also on 1.03.2023 Steve Argent beloved best friend to Shellie for 34 years. Much loved parents of Bradley, Shaun and daughter in law, Samantha and adored Grandaughters Evelyn and Felicity.

Sadly missed

PUBLIC NOTICE

MEMORIAL Always wanted to make cheese at home, but dont know where to start? Join us for a day and a half of all things cheese. Make the cheese and take it home to impress family and friends.

Sat 28 Oct | 9am - 3pm Sun 29 Oct | 9am - 12.30pm Riwaka School 20 School Rd, Riwaka

WEHNER Graham

You are invited to a celebration of Graham’s life which will be held at the Kartsport Nelson Track (208 Moutere Highway) Saturday 4 November commencing at 2pm

Call Dave 0211644822 FUNERAL

for sale

It’s all on the app

Are you?

Pm, text or ring Hugh Drummond Leftbranch, Riwaka Valley

0275289878 FUNERAL

FUNERAL

Flexible Funeral Plans Available 03 929 5145 Scan here to download the app today

03 528 7787 8 Inglis Street, Motueka gbmfs.co.nz

ANNA LOACH Dip FD Reg. FD (FDANZ)

nelson.simplicity.co.nz

Manager & Funeral Director

Classifieds

Wednesday 25 October 2023

Trades&Services APPLIANCE REPAIRS

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

BIN HIRE

BIN HIRE

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PH 528 2088

guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

BUILDERS BUILDERS

BUILDERS

MOTUEKA BIN HIRE New Homes & Additions  Renovation Specialists

All work guaranteed

Fast, Friendly, Experienced

PHONE: 022 4568 068

DRUMS - SKIPS - WHEELIE BINS PHONE 528 9346

BUILDERS

BUILDING

Call Andrew 027 446 0739 eggersbuild@ts.co.nz andreweggersbuilders

CONCRETE

FOAM

FOAM CUT TO SIZE

SQUABS - RV BEDS - SEAT CUSHIONS

25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Ph: 03 528 8311

www.whitwells.co.nz

GARDENING

PAINTER

PAINTER

WHITWELL’S for

BEAUTYREST PODIATRIST “TOP OF THE RANGE”

BEAUTYREST

LUXURY COLLECTION

Visiting Podiatrist @ Motropolis Every Tuesday garden makeovers · weedeating · mowing hedge trimming · pruning · gutter cleaning organic spraying mulching water blasting bark and gravel laying · rubbish removal tree & stump removal

021 178 2346

mattsmaintenancenz@gmail.com

MOBILITY SCOOTERS

YOUR TRADE OR SERVICE RIGHT HERE? only

$30 +gst pw

PH 528 2088 CIVIL WORKS

CIVIL WORKS

• Grader + Laser Level • Excavator • Roller • Tip Truck • Compactor

MOBILITY SCOOTERS

HIRE OR BUY Free Training & Delivery in Motueka 14 Memorial Drive

Call Brent 0274 470 078 GARDENING

MATTRESS & BASE

REPAIRS

NAPOLI

KING SINGLE QUEEN KING

Combo discount available for: $5999 QUEEN Couples/friends/family KING $6999 Accredited with VeteransMATTRESS Affairs NZ& BASE • Alpaca Home visits available upon request • Comfort Kool Photobiomodulation therapy • Micro Diamond Foam available for treatment of chronic pain • Price Air -Cool Foam Greig BHsc (Pod) • Dunlop Foam To make an appointment email info@mobilepod.nz • Latex022 419 0205 or message/call • Ventilated Edge Support • Two-Storey Coil on Coil

SLEEPMAKER

MATTRESS & BASE

LIFESTYLE KING SINGLE QUEEN KING

STUMP GRINDING STUMP GRINDING

Motueka Stump Grinding Services Stump Grinding | Tree Felling Site Clearance

YOUR TRADE OR SERVICE RIGHT HERE?

16 Years Experience

only

Call Andrew 021 081 82 123

$30 +gst pw

PH 528 2088

www.stumpgrindingservice.co.nz

ROOFING

$1899 $2240 $2650

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

• • • • • • • • • •

Mowing Pruning Hedge Trimming Small paint jobs Weeding-spraying Green Waste removal House washing Fencing & repairs Deck construction Small tree removal Mark Goodall 027 372 7414 good.mk@xtra.co.nz

$1150 $1350 $1650

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