Funding shortfall endangers Māpua boat ramp
FRETHEY, Local Democracy Reporter
A lack of funding could put a permanent end to the Māpua boat ramp project.
Last week, Tasman District
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Council approved $150,000 to cover the processing costs for the project’s resource consent hearing, but the trust overseeing the project is warning that the ramp is now at risk.
The council also declined to ap-
ELISE VOLLWEILER
After a generous sprinkling of magic potion, some mysterious mushrooms and glittering critters have sprung up at Motueka’s Oasis Education Centre.
The gleaming metal decorations were donated by The Warehouse Motueka, funded through their reuseable, red shopping bag sales.
Head teacher Kevin Rodgers says that the resources, which are mounted to the fences, tucked under the trellises and sprouting from the bark beside the fairy houses, are helping to inspire the preschool children’s imaginations.
“The children created magic potions and had
prove two additional $50,000 sums, to contribute to the Māpua Community Boat Ramp Trust’s legal representation at the hearing and for further reports.
Though the council report on the
those three funding requests, the trust maintains that it never asked for its legal representation to be funded by the council.
Trust chairman Andrew Butler acknowledges the council’s support but adds that even with the
additional funding of $150,000 secured, the trust might still be unable to reach the hearing stage. He says council staff have advised the trust that a hearing could cost
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Brianne, Seb and Zaria explore the magical resources that have sprouted at Motueka’s Oasis Education Centre. Photo: Elise Vollweiler.
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Funding shortfall endangers Māpua boat ramp
up to $300,000.
Only having half the potential cost for the hearing covered, while also not having secured funding for its legal representation and additional reports, leaves the trust with a potential shortfall of $250,000.
“The shortfall is a concern for the trust, and they will need to review their financial situation,”
Andrew says.
“If we don’t have the funding we can’t do it.”
Andrew wasn’t happy with where the boat ramp project was sitting, but he wasn’t critical of the council either.
“This is just the situation we find ourselves in.”
The council has previously earmarked $700,000 towards the project, almost $320,000 of which has now been allocated (inclusive of the $150,000 approved last week).
Councillor Christeen Mackenzie describes the situation as “tricky”.
She says the bulk of the $700,000 had been intended for construction of the boat ramp facility rather than covering the cost of securing a resource consent, but this hadn’t been formally spec-
The trust overseeing the project, which would see a new boat ramp and marine facility
needs to review its financial position.
ified in the original agreement. “We’ve already gone beyond, I think, what was the original intention.”
She says it was important to consider the financial risks for the council in bringing forward the rest of the funds for the trust, especially when it could fail to secure a resource consent, or the consent could be challenged and overturned in the Environment Court.
council chamber that approving the $150,000 to cover the costs of the resource consent would provide the “appropriate” independent and democratic space for residents to have their say about the project.
“It’s a difficult decision,” Christeen says.
“Probably we don’t satisfy many people, but in actual fact the pathway forward does sit in the hands of the boat ramp trust.”
Building a boat ramp would also free-up Grossi Point Reserve – a culturally significant location for iwi and public reserve from boats are currently launched. Andrew says it would be disappointing if the project wasn’t completed.
“It’s something that the bulk of the Māpua community have wanted since the existing ramp was made unusable by the commercial development there.” FROM PAGE 1
The consent application received 328 submissions with 111 opposed. There are 88 people who wish to be heard at the application’s hearing. There was consensus around the
The current application from the trust would see a new boat ramp, parking area, and a building with space allocated for various marine and community groups.
in Māpua,
Photo: Supplied.
Tapawera’s inaugural ‘Youthrive’
ELOISE MARTYN
Nearly 25 youths participated in Tapawera’s inaugural ‘Youthrive’ wellness event last month.
Attendees, aged 11-18, explored activities ranging from learning about health pillars and energetic Zumba dances, to emphasising the importance of sleep.
“It was a great event and we tried to offer something that would interest everyone,” event organiser Temika Amstad says. “We had Zumba, jiu-jitsu, yoga,
and a health and wellness specialist, as well as a sleep guru.”
The group created a vegan-based ‘build a bowl’ for dinner which some found challenging, but they were encouraged to think outside the square regarding healthy food options.
“Through the ‘build a bowl’ we really got them to see that healthy food can be yum too,” Temika adds.
Just before the close of the event, the participants got to experience and learn about breathwork before
they made caramel smoothies with a healthy kick for dessert.
“It was a real team effort and made possible with funding from the Tasman District Council, support from Tapawera Connect, Rangatahi Explorers and co-organiser Karla Te Tau,” Temika says. “It really was a cool event and I know those who came definitely tried a few new things regarding health and wellness.”
Keep an eye on www.tasmanyouthhub.co.nz for future events
Ruby Bay bypass roadworks crawl closer to completion
ELISE VOLLWEILER
Tasman district residents are slowly adjusting to the new safety barrier that separates the northand southbound lanes on the Ruby Bay bypass.
The project began on the 7km stretch of road between the Dominion and Harley Roads turnoffs in February, with traffic management slowing travel in both directions, and was due to be completed this week.
Installation issues on the barriers, installed to prevent head-on collisions, have meant that the work will now not be finished until early next month.
This means motorists will be navigating further night-time closures and reduced speeds until late July.
NZ Transport Agency regional manager infrastructure delivery, Wellington and Top of South, Jetesh Bhula, says the work has included several steps prior to installing the flexible road safety barriers.
“Since February, 3.6 kilometres of road has been widened, new drainage installed, and 3.7 kilometres of new side barrier and
a new right-turn bay at Tasman View Road intersection completed.”
Residents online have spoken about the metal barriers’ reflective nature, citing both sun glare and headlight reflections as causing a distracting flicker. The “strobing” effect of oncoming vehicles’ headlights was also discussed.
Jetesh agrees that the galvanised steel safety barriers are highly reflective, saying that after their “initial ‘shine’ period” they will become duller. There are also reflectors on every tenth post, so that they can be easily seen when visibility is low.
NZTA reports that over the five years from 2019 to 2023, this stretch of State Highway 60 has been the site of two casualties, three victims of serious injury and eight victims of minor injury.
Police senior seargent Martin Tunley says that although the stretch is not a high accident zone, the Ruby Bay barriers are part of national work that aligns with multi-agency safety outcomes.
Jetesh says that safety barriers such as the ones being installed
have been proven to virtually eliminate head-on crashes and reduce deaths and serious injuries from run-off-road crashes by up to 50 per cent.
“Head-on crashes are the leading cause of death on state highways and account for approximately half of all deaths recorded. Safety barriers offer a second chance. They help reduce the chance of a simple mistake costing lives and destroying families.”
He says the total construction cost of widening, drainage, and installation of a new right-turn bay and median and side barriers along SH60 Ruby Bay Bypass is approximately $5.5 million and is funded through the National Land Transport Programme 2021-24.
A 2019 Ministry of Transport report puts the social cost of a single road fatality at just under $5 million. This includes intangible and financial costs, as well as economic costs to society. The figure for a serious crash is almost $1 million, and $104,000 per minor crash.
Jetesh says that all crashes, no matter how severe, generally require emergency service atten-
dance and can result in roads being closed for crash investigation and clean-up.
In choosing which areas to install median barriers, NZTA takes into account the crash history, road environment, ease of installation and the overall ability to save lives in the future.
“SH60 has a medium to medium-high collective risk. It’s cost-effective for us to install these barriers; the money we spend on them provides excellent outcomes in helping to reduce deaths and serious injuries and the costs of these crashes to the community and people affected by them.”
An NZTA spokesperson also pushed back about the criticism of these types of barriers as “cheese-cutters” for motorcyclists, saying that that was not
borne out in the evidence.
“Research shows installing roadside barriers – particularly flexible road safety barriers – reduces motorcycle casualties between 50-60 per cent. This is because motorcyclists are much more likely to survive an impact with a roadside or flexible road safety barrier than an impact with trees, poles or oncoming vehicles.”
The spokesperson says that these flexible road safety barriers have about half the fatality rate of steel beam barriers, with concrete barriers being the most dangerous of all to motorcyclists.
Tapawera youth, from left; Ella Walker, Atlanta Walker, Holly Bright and Lachie Barker, recently took part in the first ever Tapawera ‘Youthrive’ wellness event.
Photo: Supplied.
Goodwill hunting locked and loaded
GORDON PREECE
Raising funds for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and a local cancer battler is the aim of a Tākaka-based hunting event which will lock and load on Friday after a two-year hiatus.
The River Inn Moonlight Hunt took its first shots in 2008 and has enticed thousands of nationwide hunter-gatherers to the rural town for a good cause.
Jamie Sixtus, who co-hosts the bash with his mother Paula and father Richard, says the rescue helicopter was the target since it had helped rescue friends, and his sister Laura following a severe motorbike crash at Anatori in 2021.
This year, Tākaka local Jack Holland will also share in the proceeds to support his level four melanoma treatment.
“People participate because
Burglars target clothing, shoes and water heating
The costliest home burglary claims arise from the theft of water heating systems, new AMI data reveals. In several cases, hot water cylinder thefts have led to damages exceeding $200k after water has been left to flood out from exposed pipes, the
they see that we’re supporting the rescue helicopter, and that’s what it’s all about, it’s not so much the location or the prizes,” Jamie says.
“In 2008, it started as a onenight hunt and be back [at the weigh-in] at 6am, but in the end, we decided that was a little bit hard on people and the safety side of things.
“It has traditionally been quite a small local pig hunt, and then over the last four pig hunts, we’ve ramped it up and tried to make it a lot bigger for more animals to come in, and we auction them off for money.”
Jamie says the hunt officially starts at midnight on 28 June with final weigh-ins at the River Inn by 2pm on 30 June. The adult categories include heaviest boar, sow, stag, hind, and fallow stag and hind, as well as biggest tusks, average pig and local’s heaviest boar. Juniors can also claim prizes for the heaviest hare, pos-
data shows. “More than 500 water heating units are stolen from houses, every year,” says AMI executive general manager consumer brands, Paula ter Brake.
“Our data shows windows are the most common entry point for burglars, which contributes to repair costs. Glass panels are frequently smashed, and surrounding furniture often
sum, goat and herrings, and most hares and possums.
An open category for most goat tails is also in play and a wild game pie competition at the weigh-in provides non-hunters the scope for a place in the event.
“Normally we’ll get around $12,000 to $13,000 [in raised funds], so hopefully this year we will get more than that,”
Jamie says.
“We’ve had an amazing amount of sponsorship come at us this year, and it’s actually overwhelming how much people are willing to offer support, we wouldn’t be able to do [the event] without them.”
Entries close on 27 June at 7pm, and are available at the River Inn Hotel, Tākaka Fuels and Fishing, Brightwater’s The Loggers Shop, and Motueka’s Whitwells Menswear.
Contact 027 435 0575 for more information.
sustains malicious damage,” adds Paula. The items stolen most during house burglaries were clothing and shoes, and electronic devices. Tasman had the fouth least volume of IAG domestic and contents claims for theft or burglary (0.7 per cent), with Auckland region claiming the most (34.7 per cent).
Money for drought-stricken farmers
The Government is providing more financial support to drought-stricken
farmers and growers to help with essential living costs. “Rural Assistance Payments have been made available in 38 districts affected by dry conditions to help eligible farmers and growers whose income has taken a hit,” social development and employment minister Louise Upston says. The payments are available until 10 November 2024, “when farmer incomes are expected to lift.” Farmers and growers in Marlborough, Tasman, and Nelson City council areas can now apply for this assistance from MSD.
A dusting of magic to inspire imagination
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sprinkled this on the bark, and that same day, mushrooms – big tin ones – appeared. Even a troll was found growing in one of the spots.”
He says that the children are developing an imagination garden, where they can meet and talk with the fairies and bugs. There are even fairy houses, and the children are chatting to their friends and teachers about the habitants that they have seen come and go. “This was made possible with the gift from the mighty Motueka Warehouse,” Kevin says, “and who knows – maybe more things might grow, who knows where or when.”
Weigh-in judge Geoff Trewavas, from Tākaka, assesses a boar at the 2022 River Inn Moonlight Hunt. Photo: Supplied/Di Mackey.
Dogs kill little blue penguins
The deaths of two little blue penguins/Kororā in Tasman have led to infringement notice fees totalling $1,400 for two dog owners, and a plea to keep dogs under control.
One dog killed a little blue penguin at Observation Bay on the Abel Tasman coast in an area where dogs are banned, resulting in Department of Conservation (DOC) infringement notice fees of $1,200. The family had taken the dog to the beach and the dog had gone into bush and returned with the penguin in its mouth.
DOC Motueka biodiversity ranger, Leon Everett, says dog owners are responsible for where they can take their dogs, dog control rules and controlling their dogs to keep native wildlife safe.
“It’s a legal requirement for dog owners to carry a lead in public, even in an off-lead area. Dog owners should also be able to call their dog back straight away, not only to protect wildlife, but also to keep their dog safe.
Another dog owner failed to control their dog which pulled a penguin out of a burrow at Tapu Bay. The owner immediately arranged for the penguin to receive veterinary treatment, but it died 12 hours later. Dogs are allowed off-lead at Tapu Bay but under control and Tasman District Council issued an infringement notice fee of $200.
DOC is urging dog owners to ensure they only take dogs where they are allowed and to keep their dogs under control.
“On the beach, walk with dogs on the wet sand to avoid little blue penguin burrows in cliff faces and rocky banks and to prevent disturbing shorebird nesting areas in sand dunes or around driftwood. Stay clear of groups of resting shorebirds to avoid stressing them.”
He says little blue penguins are not only vulnerable moving between the sea and their nests at dawn and dusk, but also in their nests.
The penguins and other ground-dwelling native birds can’t escape dogs easily and he says it only takes a second for a dog to cause a fatal injury to a penguin.
Forest & Bird honours Youth conservationist
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Nate Wilbourne has received this year’s Forest & Bird Te Kaiārahi Rangatahi o te Taiao Youth Award for Youth Conservation.
At 16 years old, Nate has already got an impressive resume as a budding conservationist. His love of conservation was sparked when he spent a day tree planting at school as an eight-year-old.
“I tell this story to everyone, but that inspired me. Learning more about our local environment and ecosystems –we were doing something to leave our environment better than we found it,” Brightwater-based Nate says. He’s been hooked ever since, joining Forest & Bird Youth when he was 13. After discovering his region did not have a local ‘Youth Hub,’ Nate started one, rapidly recruiting 40 like-minded young people from across the Top of the South to plant trees and protect nature.
“There were no opportuni-
ture sanctuary in Wharariki Farewell Spit, Golden Bay – for seabirds to breed again along the cliffs and dunes, and other native species to flourish in the forests and wetlands. During the past two years, Nate helped with translocation of 198 pakahā fluttering shearwater chicks to the Wharariki Ecosanctuary. He also volunteers to help boost the number of kororā little penguins and tītī sooty shearwaters in the area.
Nate says he wants to leave the world in a better place than he found it.
ties for young people to get involved in conservation in our area. I wanted to meet like-minded people and make a difference,” Nate says. He now puts hours in to help the national Forest & Bird Youth team, leading their communications hub.
Nate also volunteers for HealthPost Nature Trust where he spends weekends working to help create a na-
“We’ve got the most incredible biodiversity in Aotearoa, but that is under threat. I want to do my bit to help nature – we need to look after what we’ve got.”
Many young people give their time, hard work, and energy to protect and restore our unique natural environment. This national award recognises that special young person who shows leadership, initiative and who is making a difference for nature.
Little blue penguins are vulnerable on shore. Photo: Supplied.
Nate Wilbourne from Brightwater was awarded for youth conservation at the annual Forest & Bird awards. Photo: Supplied.
No u-turn for ‘silly’ school bus stop
GORDON PREECE
“It’s been a really silly system for a long time,” and “it’s a matter of time before an accident does happen” are two descriptions of a Dominion Rd school bus stop, off SH60. The bus stop offers 32 Garin and 100 Waimea College students living in the area free transport to and from their respective colleges.
Some Māpua and Ruby Baybased students travel past Māpua School, where their bus parks overnight, to their zoned bus stop 3km away. The bus stop has a double whammy with around 50 vehicles unloading and collecting students at around 7.30am and 4pm each day, and trucks using Dominion Rd travelling between sites like nearby orchards.
The Ministry of Education (MoE) remains adamant the Dominion Rd stop complies with Waka Kotahi’s safe siting guidelines.
Concerned public say, on rainy days some students, who can’t be dropped off, walk across the 100kmh highway because the pedestrian underpass, which provides access to the bus stop, floods. Caregivers say the bus stop is unfair, particularly as Māpua and Ruby Bay-based Motueka
High School student’s bus stop is located at Māpua School. They say a Transport Eligibility Zone (TEZ) change, which is set by the MoE, would overturn the “silly system”, and enable Waimea and Garin College students to also use the Māpua School stop. Amber Bonny’s daughter Zoe and son Isaac walk to the bus stop from Dawson Rd. They attend Waimea, rather than Motueka High School, due to their Rich-
mond-based sporting commitments. Amber has campaigned for the MoE to deliver change, with local parents, the colleges and groups like Tasman District Council’s support since July 2022, but no change has come about.
“It’s been a really silly system for a long time... the bus leaves Māpua, drives across the highway, and picks up the kids where it could just let them on at Māpua School, which is a safe, big area,” she says.
“When the underpass floods my kids end up jumping the barrier and running across the highway, which is not awesome at all… and [the MoE] says ‘no, we’re not changing [the bus stop’s location]’.”
Māpua parent Lizzie Graham is equally concerned by the bus stop’s ongoing pandemonium. She transports her daughter Gabbi Brabant, who attends Garin College, to and from the stop.
or person gets hit.”
MoE school transport group manager, James Meffan, says the ministry doesn’t require children to walk in unsafe situations under any circumstances.
“Caregivers are responsible for safely transporting their children to and from their school bus stop and as such are best placed to decide the safest way to do this,” he says. “We remain satisfied that the Dominion Rd bus stop meets Waka Kotahi’s safe siting guidelines and therefore meets our conditions as safe to use.”
While the distance from Māpua to both Motueka High School and Waimea College is almost identical, James says Māpua-based students attending the college aren’t attending their closest state school but are eligible to transfer their assistance from Motueka High School to Waimea College
“When a student transfers their eligibility, they must make their own way to an existing bus stop within their chosen school’s TEZ. While caregivers have the right to choose where they enrol their children, the eligibility criteria for school transport assistance are intended to ensure the ongoing viability and integrity of local schooling networks...”
“Every day that you’re there there’s someone who makes a bad decision, or a kid almost gets hit.
It’s a matter of when, not if, someone’s going to get injured or even killed there,” she says.
“The other day I dropped Gabbi off and a kid was walking along the side of the road of the motorway trying to get to the bus because they were late… because of the weather.”
Mahana-based Thawley Logistics managing director, Aaron Thawley, says he encounters monthly near misses between trucks and students at the bus stop area and has witnessed students walking across SH60.
“I think it’s a matter of time before an accident or incident does happen, whether that’s a car, bus,
The underpass floods during rain events, preventing students from using it.
Māpua-based Waimea College parent Amber Bonny says Māpua School should be the Waimea and Garin bus stop since the current Dominion Rd bus stop is unsafe. Photo: Gordon Preece.
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Warm feet from clever hands with a kind heart
ELISE VOLLWEILER
A little rainbow of woollen-sheathed feet is pattering around many of Motueka’s local schools each winter, thanks to the many hours donated by local knitters.
Faith Wells must have completed many thousands of woollen slippers in recent years, keeping our local school kids snuggly warm. She is the central contact for many of the schools’ knitting needs, taking orders and calling in help from friends and family to complete them.
The 87-year-old has been knitting since she was seven, learning at her mother’s knee. She knitted her first cardigan when she was 10, and as a teenager, she crafted a sleeveless pullover for her boyfriend. Nowadays, she can finish off about two pairs of slippers in front of an evening’s television shows.
“Some of the stitching I can just do with my eyes shut.”
She has also started doing mittens – 103 pairs so far this year - after requests from the schools, and all for free.
Some schools let the children take the items home at the end of winter, and others kept them for the following year. Either was fine with Faith – the main thing is that the children are cozy.
“I don’t want thanks, but it’s lovely to know that they’ve got warm hands and warm feet.”
Maureen spent 10 years at the helm of Motueka’s Operation Cover-Up – a community knitting collaboration that crafted and dispatched blankets, teddies and clothing to orphanages in Romania, Ukraine and Moldova. The group was gathering 300 blankets per year by the end of her tenure.
“I met some wonderful ladies. I had half of Motueka knitting for me in those days,” she says. “It just grew and grew over the years – it was very rewarding.”
After eight decades wielding her needles, Faith reckons that she “won’t give up until my fingers won’t let me”.
Riwaka School had a delivery of 82 pairs of locally knitted slippers, to keep little feet warm throughout the winter. Photo: Elise Vollweiler.
Safety around underground boxes
Have you ever wondered “What are the little black plastic or concrete boxes on the side of the footpath for?”
These are Network Tasman’s ‘underground boxes’. They have fuses inside of them that connect the power cables under the footpath or verge to the ser vice cables that carry electricity to your house or business We have about 12,000 underground boxes on our network. Most of them are in built-up areas and in public spaces. These boxes have live electrical components inside of them, so it’s impor tant for everyone’s safety that they are
Boxes can get damaged by:
• Vehicles accidentally bumping into them, causing the cover to loosen or crack If a box gets repeatedly damaged by vehicles, we will look at putting protective bollards around it.
• People drilling holes or inser ting screws into them –this is extremely dangerous!
• Unauthorised people removing the hold down screws. Only Network Tasman approved contractors are permitted to remove the covers.
All of these things can expose the live electrical parts inside the box and put you at risk of electrocution.
If you accidentally damage an underground box, or if you see one that has been damaged, let us know straight away by phoning our fault line 0800 508 100
If you have any questions about this ar ticle, send us an email: info@networktasman.co.nz
Secrets revealed as mystery writers muse
An evening of criminally good conversation was in store for Motueka residents, with four Top of the South mystery authors coming together to share their tales late last month.
The panel included Motueka policeman Stefen Harris, environmentalist and children’s author Peter Butler, and naval officers turned mystery co-authors Susan Rogers and John Roosen.
Stef’s thriller Double Jeopardy was published last year, and he is currently putting the finishing touches on its sequel. Stef is also a scriptwriter, whose titles include The Waimate Conspiracy, based on his novel The Waikikamukau Conspiracy, and internationally award-winning Blue Moon, which was filmed at Motueka’s BP petrol station and released in 2018.
Peter lives in Golden Bay, growing horopito as a commercial crop. He is also the co-owner of HealthPost, the
biggest employer in the bay.
Peter has previously written historical books, and his latest work, a young adult book called Night Tribe, took him 10 years to perfect.
John and Susan are a husbandand-wife team who previously shared many international adventures in the US navy and are now using their expertise to craft The Yoga Mat Mysteries.
Three books have been released online for Kindle or as audiobooks, and two more are already in the works.
After a disappointing meeting at a publishing house in America, during which the staff member instructed them to change their main characters from adults to children, the Māpua-based couple decided to walk their own path and self-publish their books, and they have no regrets about that decision.
The panel was hosted at the Motueka Library – Te Noninga Kumu, and the chat was facilitated by Motueka author and
artist Donna McLeod, who asked the quartet questions about their backgrounds, writing processes and publishing experiences.
When asked if they researched as they went, the answers were varied – Stef replied that he had to put his head down and write furiously for weeks on end, without overthinking his words or letting any doubts catch up to him. Research and refining happened once the first draft was in the bag.
The Yoga Mat duo said that they scrupulously researched as they went – right down to measuring a Melbourne alleyway where a fictional crime takes place – and that every single detail in their books had to be achievable and plausible. The gathered crowd had a chance to ask questions, delving deeper into the authors’ opinions.
“New Zealand has a strong voice,” Susan replied, reassuring the audience that the most important thing was to have a cracking storyline.
ELISE VOLLWEILER
A quartet of mystery writers attended a question-and-answer session at the Motueka Library –Te Noninga Kuma. From left are: John Roosen, Susan Rogers, facilitator Donna McLeod, Peter Butler and Stef Harris. Photo: Janine Gillions.
Motueka Rippa rugby tourney
A brisk morning gave way to a temperate winter day for the bare-foot students of the 11 primary schools taking part in the Year 5 and 6 Motueka rippa rugby tournament at Sports Park last Thursday. The schools played a round-robin competition in the morning, with the semis taking place in the afternoon. The final was a hard-fought battle between St Peter Chanel and Brooklyn schools, and Brooklyn will be heading off to the regionals to compete against nine other teams at Henley School on Wednesday, 3 July, after scooping the top spot. Photos: Elise Vollweiler.
Yeang Say
Local History
‘Motueka Star’ furthering the interests of the district
ROBYN PARKES
Following the demise of the “Motueka Herald” around 1899 the ‘Motueka Star’ commenced printing in August 1901 from a building in High St.
The cost of a subscription was fourteen shillings per year to be paid quarterly, and circulation was twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The owner, James Henry Boundy, was born in Cornwall in 1858 and arrived in New Zealand at age nine.
For ten years he worked at the Nelson Colonist, before going into partnership with Mr S Eurness to purchase the Marlborough Express, which they ran for 14 years.
Boundy then acquired the Westport News and two years later moved to Nelson.
The first edition of the Motueka Star informed the public that –
“no effort will be spared on our part to further the interests of the district and the settlers generally. Special prominence will be given in agricultural and pastoral information, stock, fruit and hop reports; we shall likewise be pleased to receive public contributions from farmers and others who have sensible and practical ideas to ventilate”.
The first two pages of the first edition were all advertisements, including ones for Motueka businesses, Tailor and Habitmaker - Claude Snow, John Saundersagent for native herbs, and Brown and Kerr manufacturing jewellers and designers of High St.
A. Manoy advised that owing to low prices prevailing for hops and other products he had decided to reduce customer requirements to the lowest possible rates.
Examples of prices – currants 7d per lb, syrup and treacle 2lb tins 8d, patriotic teas 5lb tins 8s,
ground coffee 1s 9d, and sugar 6lb 1s 4d.
The first articles covered topics on the cost on parents in providing children’s books for school when there was an ever-changing supply of books required, the unsanitary town of Blenheim with an outbreak of typhoid, parliamentary jottings, financial statements, the benevolence of a Yorkshire philanthropist, notes from a globetrotter and Does Britain rule the sea.
Boundy ran the local paper, supported by his son Gordon, until
his death in 1901 and after this time it continued to be printed and published by Gordon and his mother Elizabeth.
From October 1932, the newspaper was managed by Alister Lumsden Taylor but continued to be printed as the ‘Motueka Star’.
Six years later, in February 1938, the Motueka Star Publishing Co Ltd went into voluntary liquidation and by July was taken over by Star-Times Ltd, resulting from a merger with the ‘Golden Bay Times’.
Alister Taylor continued to print
and publish the newspaper on behalf of the proprietors.
The new ‘Star-Times’ was to be known as ‘the morning newspaper of the Nelson province’.
The price was from 9d per week to 39/- per annum.
Advertised as a modern newspaper, the Star-Times was a daily publication that covered local, national and international news and stories but would also have commercial columns, women’s pages, racing and sports.
The paper had correspondents in all the other country centres in the Nelson Province who would cover the news in their particular area.
The paper had wide coverage, being available in 19 towns from Nelson to Murchison, from Rai Valley to Blenheim, and from Motueka to Collingwood and Bainham. Unfortunately, it had a short life with publication ceasing in late 1939.
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Cement manufacture in Golden Bay
Great read. Helped my dad mix tons of that cement into concrete when I was young. I also remember driving past Tarakohe on my way to Totaranui about 1958 and being intrigued by the natural formations of limestone, the cuttings and almost tunnel like quality of some bits of road.
Dennis Gibbs
Fascinating. Were there breathing issues to be sorted out? I can imagine the dust.
Cheryl Reid
Rugby dream drives Golden Bay pair
Keep up the hard work boys…up the Baas!!
Rōchelle Rox
Keep up the great work boys, you’re doing the Ba Ba`s proud.
Bill Nicholls
Go Angus .. go Gordie .. two of Golden Bay’s finest Ian Betts
Combatting loneliness through connection
Annie, you are the powerhouse of positive connections. This is a precious space being held. Initiative at its finest
Sallie Ashwell
Winter reign of kōtare
Beautiful birds.
Shelley Bishop
An evening of chance and charity
Well done Abby McCall
Dave Hender
Natalie Kere’s work on show
We are honoured to include Natalie’s stunning work in our new exhibition ‘Te Tuhi o te Whenua: Pakohe Unearthed’. Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao
Amazing artwork and so beautiful. Leeanne Hay-was Jacka
Awesome write up Nat! You truly deserve this for all of your incredible mahi.
Nikki Campion
Relief teacher shortage as sickness hits schools
Catch up during school holidays.
Warrick Sadler
Prison for Motueka man on 11th drink drive conviction
Hope his government-funded holiday enables him to make some changes so he can do better for not only himself but his family when he is released.
Manda Wicks
It shows how seriously the judiciary takes drink driving. It only takes 10 previous convictions before ensuring the public are safe by taking him off the road. And then it’s only for 2 years. Aaron Smith
Winter Collage – Wednesday 26 June, 10am-11.30
Join Anna Louise for a fun Winter workshop creating a collage with seeds.
Poetry Circle – Thursday 27 June, 10.30am-12pm
Paper Artsy – Thursday 27 June, 1.30pm-3.30pm Join a friendly group to make cards, bookmarks, journals with decorative papers. All materials supplied.
“They should only be 30kmh, with the number of children attending school and the amount of traffic, it would only take one small incident for a child to get away from a parent.”
“It’s a good idea to keep kids safe rather than building these very expensive speed bumps.”
“I think 30kmh is fine, it’s only 10kmh less than what it is now, so it won’t be any harm.”
History Buffs – Monday 1st July, 10.30am-12pm
Booklover’s Club - Monday 1st July, 1pm-4pm
Stitch Bloom Embroidery Group – Monday 1 July, 1.30pm-3pm
Storytime – Thursdays during school terms, 10am-10.30am Songs and play for ages 2-5 years, siblings welcome.
Matariki Harakeke Star weaving with Prashanti Lovegrove Friday 5 July, 3pm-5pm Come and learn how to weave a star with flax.
Jamie Hobby
Lynette Roose
Rachel Fraser “A lot of [the rural schools] when I was growing up were 100kmh still, so it will be a lot safer for the kids at 60kmh.”
Nigel Barrett
Marion and Sammie Cross
Rural first aid champion
ELOISE MARTYN
For the past seven years, Tapawera beef farmer Emily Higgins has been instrumental in empowering locals with essential first aid skills.
For those living in rural areas, knowing basic first aid skills can potentially make a life-saving difference while waiting for an ambulance to arrive in an emergency.
Recognising the critical importance, Emily has ensured community members have opportunities to upskill in first aid by organising St John to come to Tapawera to deliver full first aid and refresher courses.
“Dairy Women’s Network used to offer regular courses here, but with the shift from dairy to hops, that ceased. It’s really important to be equipped with first aid when we are far from the hospital and doctors,” Emily explains.
“Having first aid knowledge is vital on the farm, where accidents like animal injuries or bike mishaps can occur.”
Emily recounts using her training to aid a choking child, highlighting how her preparedness helped her manage the situation calmly and confidently. Her experience underscores the necessity of readiness in
emergencies, particularly in remote locations.
“Hosting these courses locally reduces the need for travel to Nelson, making participation more accessible,” she adds.
An upcoming first aid refresher is scheduled in Tapawera for Wednesday, 3 July. It’s important to note that first aid certification doesn’t need to be issued by St John; certificates from any accredited provider are accepted along with certificates that have recently expired, or are due to in a few months. Anyone interested in details can email Emily at nzemzy@gmail.com
Heavy rain over the weekend meant that the ducks had rather a lot more room than usual to stretch their legs at the Sanctuary Reserve Ponds, near the Motueka Recreation Centre. After a dry summer, the downpour caused surface flooding around the Motueka district, subsiding as the rain eased on Sunday afternoon.
Tapawera beef farmer Emily Higgins, with her children Fern, 6 months, and Ariana, 2, has been instrumental in empowering locals with essential first aid skills. Photo: Supplied.
Photo: Nahum Kelly.
Nelson racers gear up for Battle of the Clubs
JACK MALCOLM
A selection of the region’s top motocross riders are on their way to compete in the Battle of the Clubs.
The 10-man team will travel to Taupo to race against some of the country’s best riders at the end of this week, representing the Nelson Motorcycle Club. Selected based on their results over the past year, these riders are the best local talents in their respective classes, ranging from seven-year-old ju-
niors to experienced seniors. Club committee member Fiona Harris says the event’s unique structure makes for an exciting weekend of racing. While motocross is typically an individual sport, in this event, riders earn points for their team based on their results.
“Some of these kids look up to teammates like Shannon [Hewetson] and Wills [Harvey],” Fiona says. “The younger boys sit there with their mouths open, watching the
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big boys. It also gives these kids the opportunity to travel to tracks they haven’t been to before.”
The NMCC fields a team every year, and Fiona acknowledges it’s always a tough competition.
“It’s based mainly with North Island clubs, some of those clubs have two teams in. We always go in with that sense that we can do well, but at the same time it’s about that experience.
“We tell them to ‘go and do your best and have fun’.”
Each rider competes in a different class, determined by their age bracket or the type of bike they ride.
This year the team has secured sponsorships, enabling them to provide a set of riding gear for all their racers, which Fiona believes will strengthen their bond as a team. Additionally, sponsorships have helped subsidise their travel expenses.
Taryn Pinkerton is the team’s travelling manager, with a large contingent of parents also making the trip.
Cullen Rooney, 8, Ben Adlam, 16, Harry Benbow, 15, Wills Harvey, 17, Kase Shuttleworth, 12, Carter Koss, 10, and Jayden Ludemann, 10; absent: Nic Darcy, Shannon Hewetson, and Walter Moore, 7. Photo: Jack Malcolm.
Kahurangi women deal tough blow to Waimea
JACK MALCOLM
Kahurangi women’s team dealt a tough lesson to Waimea OB in wet weather rugby at Sports Park Motueka over the weekend.
The 41-17 win to Kahurangi sees the Waimea squad slip to last place on the four-team Tasman Trophy leaderboard, having won just one of their eight games this season.
And with a new competition format, with the second and third teams on the table playing a semi-final to decide who will face the top seeded team in the final, sees Kahurangi destined for two back-to-back knock out games. Sitting in second place, well behind Marist, the team will play either Moutere or Waimea OB to book a spot in the final for the second year running.
With Kahurangi playing Moutere and Marist taking on Waimea
OB, a major upset is required to move the dial.
Waimea OB, who sit on the bot-
tom rung on points differential need to gather at least one point from their game against
this weekend, while Moutere will have to lose to Kahurangi. It took just four minutes for Ka-
hurangi to take first blood during Saturday’s match.
With the rain coming down in sheets, they were dominant in the forwards and set the stage for their flashy players to shine, with five tries spread amongst the back line.
Hooker Jett Hayward, who earnt her first international cap with the American women’s team last year, was on a tear as she raced away to two first half tries to lift her team to a 19-5 lead at the break.
The second half saw a slower start for the home side, with Waimea OB on the board first as Kahurangi took time to build into their rhythm again.
But once they did, the barrage of tries continued as they piled on another 22 points to run away with another big win as the competition enters the buisness end of the season.
One-man-band as Kahurangi super star shines
JACK MALCOLM
While Willie Havili’s class was never in question, it got another big endorsement as he and Kahurangi punched their ticket to the Tasman Trophy semi-finals with a win over Marist.
Starting in the 15 jersey and hot off another Super Rugby season with Moana Pasifika, Willie involved himself in almost everything as his team ran away with a 28-18 win in miserable conditions at Sports Park on Saturday. In other results, Waimea Old Boys set up a winnertakes-all game with Marist next Friday without taking the park after Moutere defaulted, while Central have rediscovered their dominance with a 71-21 win over Stoke. While the rain did clear in Motueka, it left behind muddy conditions that saw both teams content to play for territory as wet weather rugby was the name of the game. Willie’s boot was instrumental, being a decisive weapon as he kept Marist pinned in their half with a superior kicking game. He was also instrumental when his team were on attack, setting up all three Kahurangi tries with evasive ball-running to create the
spark.
The first, gliding down the left-hand sideline and beating his man to put Stein Schreiber into space to score in the corner. The second was almost identical, except down the opposite sideline and with an inside ball to loose forward Hunter Leppien.
The third and final try saw him step through traffic amidst broken play before delivering Stein his second of the day on a silver platter. Willie also got points on the board, drop-kicking from 40 metres out from a free kick to end the first half.
Despite the win going Kahurangi’s way, there is still
work to be done as Marist exposed some of their vulnerabilities.
Particularly at scrum time, where Marist’s dominance was evident as they continuously disintegrated the opposing forward pack to the point Kahurangi that took the lineout when given an option.
But despite that dominance in the forwards from Marist, they weren’t able to play the game their way as large portions of the action saw the backs playing force back and making the big boys put in the hard yards.
The win sees Kahurangi solidify a home semi-final, sitting atop the points table
ahead of a final round-robin match against Nelson next weekend.
With 46 competition points, they are guaranteed the top spot with Central just behind on 44 points but unable to earn anymore with a bye this weekend to end their regular season.
Stoke have also booked their semi-final spot on 37 points, leaving Marist and Waimea OB the final two teams in the hunt and set to face each other in the final round. With Marist on 31 and Waimea OB on 33, a fourpoint win would swing the tide to the victor’s side in what has essentially become a quarter-final.
Marist
The internationally capped American hooker, Jett Hayward, streaks away for one of Kahurangi Women’s seven tries as they blew past Waimea OB over the weekend. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.
Willie Havili showed there’s levels to this game as he was a class above the rest of the paddock in Kahurangi’s win over Marist. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.
Community Notices
MONDAY
SENIORNET MOTUEKA, Mon, 1 Jul, 10am, 42 Pah St.
Join us at the SeniorNet meeting. Our very popular, funny speaker will be Paul Sangster, not to be missed. Visitors welcome.
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.
MOTUEKA BETTER BREATHERS, Mon, 11.30am, Motueka Recreation Gym ‘Functional Fitness Room’, Old Wharf Rd. A 60-minute series of guided exercises done seated or standing, specifically designed to help those with breathing difficulties. Ph: Jess 0275467675.
MOTUEKA HIGHLAND PIPE BAND, Mon, 7pm. Band is located beside Motueka Recreation Centre. Promoting Scottish tradition and culture. We look forward to your participation. More info: Ph: 027284 8361.
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
MOCKINGBIRDS MUSIC GROUP, Tues, 2-3.30pm, Senior Net, Pah St. If you enjoy some fun singing/playing music, come along with your instrument, we’d love you to join us. Beginners very welcome. Ph: Sue 02102416155.
NEW '500' CARD GAMES, Tues, 1-3pm, the over 50s Hub, Pah street, Motueka. Fun, friendship, CARDS & cuppa. Everyone welcome. Info Ph: Keith 0274516422.
HOPE TENNIS CLUB SOCIAL TENNIS, Every Tues, 9.30am, Hope Tennis Courts, Hope Domain. All abilities most welcome. Queries Ph: 0211729257.
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.
YOGA. If you have or have had cancer, we offer restorative yoga classes. Tues, 12.30pm. To Reg, Ph: 5287669 or e: maureen.urwin@cancernelson.org.nz.
WEDNESDAY
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, Wed, 10.30am, The Shed, 24a Tudor St. More info Ph: 0279214074.
KNIT & NATTER Wed, 10-12pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub, 10 Pah St. Friendly group for all ages. Includes refreshments. All welcome.
WALK 4 HEALTH, Wed, 9am, Motueka Community Garden. 30-50 min walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Ph:0273015598 or wellontrack@gmail.com
MOTUEKA ARTS COUNCIL invites all folk interested in community arts in Motueka, to their monthly meetings. 2nd Wed of month, 7pm, community house.
TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA meet 1st & 3rd Wed of month, 6.45pm start, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hosp, Courtney St. Gain speaking confidently, friendly environment. More Info Ph: Peter 0277468311.
MOTUEKA SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB, Wed, 7.30pm, Lower Moutere Hall. Keep fit while having fun. All ages, no partner needed. First time free. Enq Ph: Fay 0210393559 or e: motueka@dancescottish.org.nz
THURSDAY
MOTUEKA LIGHTHOUSE presents Marianne Vertelli on PENDULUM ALCHEMY. Thurs, 27 Jun, 7-9pm, Motueka Community House, Opposite the Isite. All welcome. e: angel3000.h@gmail.com / Donations Appreciated. ENDOMETRIOSIS GROUP MEETING, Thurs, 4 Jul, 7pm, upstairs at Stables, Sundial Sq. Naturopathic Coach Helen Power speaking on women's Hormone & Fertility. GCD
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RSVP nelsupport@nzendo.org.nz by 1st Jul. All welcome. MEDITATION, Weekly meditation sessions open to all. Thurs, 12.15-12.45pm, Te Noninga Kumu - Motueka Library. During term time. No registration needed. Just come along. More info: Ph: Louise Petzold 0278789240.
NELSON BAYS HARMONY CHORUS, (women’s choir), is seeking new members to join our happy group. Thurs evenings, Club Waimea, Richmond. Ph: Carole 0274360910.
MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP Thurs. More info Ph: 0212640403 e: secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com, or www.motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz.
RUMMIKUB Thurs, 1-4pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Club, 10 Pah St. Friendly group, includes refreshments. All welcome. Ph: Keith 0274516422.
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.
NVC PRACTICE GROUP (NONVIOLENT / COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION) Every 2nd Thurs, 7-8.30pm, Motueka. In school term time. e: Margaret margaret@ margaretmccallum.com for info
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thurs of 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.
SENIORNET MOTUEKA. 2nd Thurs of month, 2pm. Hear all about a different country in our Countries & Cultures Interest Group. Join SeniorNet. Ph: Allan 0279711100 or www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz.
FRIDAY
SENIORNET MOTUEKA, The Genealogy Interest Group meets 2nd Fri, 2pm. Ph: Allan 0279711100 or visit www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz
SATURDAY
/ SUNDAY
WAIMEA HARRIERS, Rabbit Island Trails. Sat, 29 Jun. Reg at Totara Park from 1.45pm. Race briefing 2.20pm. Start 2.30pm. Welcome all abilities for running & walking to join us. Juniors welcome also. See website for info. waimeaharriers.nz.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Sat, 10-12pm, Motueka Library. Free services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures are available.
NELSON BRANCH OF ROYAL NZ AIRFORCE ASSOCIATION Meet 2nd Sat each month, 12pm, Club Waimea, Richmond, Phil’s Restaurant. Interesting speakers, raffles and members interested in Aviation Ph: Trever Squires 039706644 or John Bethwaite 035476634. Cost of meal $25
GENERAL GROUPS
SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust. Info E: housing@ght. co.nz or Ph: 035457100.
NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). 24 hrs’ notice req. To book Ph: 0226822373. mapuawheels@gmail.com.
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. Info Ph: Peter 0275443923.
MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOY LIBRARY, Tues, and Thurs, 9-11am, and Sat, 10-12pm, 44 Pah St. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages.
RUM MORRIS DANCERS. Musicians and dancers but mostly friends. Slightly random - mostly Tues evenings, sometimes Wed. Get yourself a second favourite form of aerobic exercise. Ph: Dorris 02040618088.
MOTUEKA RIDING FOR THE DISABLED We need more
volunteers to help with therapeutic riding sessions. Tues, Wed, Thurs, 8.30-1pm. Ph: 0211151720 or e: info@motuekarda.nz.
COMMUNITY HARAKEKE WEAVING project by Motueka Art Council is on now at the Library daily till Christmas, everyone can contribute as we weave a tree of putiputi. Special sessions for beginners wanting to learn. Free event. NELSON RAILWAY. For updates and info for train and railcar runnings, follow us on Facebook or our website. Updated weekly. Or Ph: Robynne 0273419787.
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.
INDOOR BOWLS, Mon & Wed, 1.15-3pm, Motueka Over 50s Hub, 10 Pah St. All abilities welcome. Ph: Jude 0273244226.
RIWAKA CROQUET CLUB, do you and a group of friends/ family/workmates want to spend a fun few hours learning to play croquet? You need a minimum of 8 players, $10 each, all equipment provided and someone from our club to help you learn the game. Full access to the clubhouse kitchen. For info Ph: 0276308910.
SENIORNET MOTUEKA Take advantage of the many interest groups offered. Join SeniorNet Motueka. To join, visit www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz, or Ph: Allan 0279711100.
MOTUEKA MENZSHED, Tues, Wed or Thurs 9-12pm, MenzShed, Marchwood Park, College Rd. Give the missus some space, come to the menzshed. e: secretarymotmenzShed@ gmail.com or just turn up.
MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB, A diversity of weekend day walks and multi-day trips suitable for a range of fitness levels. Visit www.motuekatrampingclub.org to learn more about your local Club, or e: membership.motuekatc@gmail. com for info on joining.
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.
Community notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising only. For classified ads and public notices please call 528 2088. Due to the popularity of this column, while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.
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MOTUEKA AERO CLUB
Annual General Meeting of the Motueka Aero Club will be held in the Club Rooms, College St, Motueka on Sunday, 21st July 2024 at 14.00hrs, following a Pot Luck Lunch at 12.00hrs.
Nominations of Candidates for Election of O cers should be delivered to the Secretary no later than 13.00hrs Sunday 21st July 2024. Notices of Motion should be in writing 21 days before the AGM.
A list of Retiring O cers will be displayed on the Club Room Notice Board.
Kath Middleton, Secretary kath.middleton.mac@gmail.com
Motueka A & P Association AGM
7pm, Monday 1st July
All welcome, followed by Tea, Coffee and Nibbles At Motueka A & P Kitchen in the Camp 69 College Street
“Keeping the Community Involved”
TASMAN BLASTING SERVICES
See web-site for details: www.tasmansoda blasting.co.nz or email office@tasman
Owners downsizing. Everything must go.
KEARNS
Neville Edgar Peacefully on a sunbeam at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital on 18 June 2024. In his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Colleen. A much loved brother & brother-in-law of Brian (Dec), Jasmyn & Gary (Dec) Bevan, Raelyn & Greg Franklin, Jean & John (both Dec) Fry, Margaret & Reg (Dec) Collins. Special Uncle, Godfather and friend to many. Special thanks to the staff of Jack Inglis Hospital for their wonderful care of Neville and to all those that took the time to visit him, it is really appreciated.
21/6/2024
Sue Merrick
Ph. 022 528 8159
Much loved wife, step mother/grandmother of Bob Roborgh, Ben, Rachel, Hannah, Hamish, Meagen, Finn, Scout, Cath, Ella, Sam, Marie Hose, Mary-Lou, Leo, Maya, Jess, Ange, Lucy, Felix, Honey, Spike, Lydia, Jana, Finch, Maggie, Ruby, Joe, Olivia, Corey, Addy, Reuben, Fergus, Katie, Nathan, Eli, Jonah, Zoe. Loved by many. Messages to 98 Thorp street Motueka 7120
