The Guardian - 26 May 2021

Cricket legend lifting Foundation’s profile

When the Top of the South Community Foundation was founded, it had one simple aspiration – to make a long term difference in the communities of our region. It’s an aspiration that completely aligns with distinguished Kiwi cricketer Gavin Larsen who joined the Foundation team in August 2020 as their Executive Officer.

“The Top of the South Community Foundation is a really cool giving model that is making a serious positive impact,” says Gavin. “I have absolute faith I’m involved in something really special.”

The Foundation’s mission is to encourage and enable generosity for the benefit of communities in our region. They achieve this by promoting and encouraging philanthropy, wisely investing bequest and endowment donations, helping donors with their decisions and advocating on issues important to our community.

“I wanted to get into something that had

a strong community focus so the Top of the South Community Foundation ticked a lot of boxes for me,” says Gavin. Relocating to Mapua after more than 50 years in Wellington, Gavin had been looking for something alongside his New Zealand cricket commitments where he is currently a selector for the national side.

A Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor for three years and counting, Gavin says the Foundation “very much” aligns with his values, so when the opportunity came up to join the Foundation he didn’t hesitate.

Passionate about lifting the Foundation’s profile and having people understand what they do and why they exist is driving the former New Zealand cricketer with a reputation both on and off the field for being a consummate professional.

Completely donorled, private individuals (donors) are encouraged to set up a ‘named fund’, or contribute to a ‘community group fund’ which is held and managed

(like a sub-trust) by the Foundation. Once a fund is established, the donor/s is encouraged to make donations. These may be made during the donor’s lifetime (in which case there are income tax benefits to the donor) or upon the donor’s death (i.e. under the donor’s will). All money given to endowment funds by the donor is invested by the Foundation, and each year income earned is distributed to the community. The capital is invested in perpetuity – “the gift that keeps on giving”.

The donor may specify particular charities or leave the gift ‘unrestricted’ so that the Foundation decides where the money is most needed each year.

“There are so many fantastic organisations benefitting from this, I feel we really are making a huge difference to so many in the community,” says Gavin.

To find out more please visit www. topsouthfoundation. org.nz

Gavin Larsen is the Executive Officer for the Top of the South Community Foundation, a ‘donor-services organisation’ helping people who want to make a difference in our community; particularly those interested in leaving a lasting legacy.

New whare for Kindy

Parkland School’s Taumata Kahuki welcomed a group of Nelson College students, who were delivering a small whare they built, to Motueka Kindergarten last Wednesday.

The students, Burmese refugees, arrived in New Zealand around three years ago and as students at Nelson College have been involved in the technology block which has resulted in them crafting a whare for the children at Motueka Kindergarten.

Nelson College teacher aide Trevor Clark says the Burmese boys show exceptional skill when working with wood.

“They really make sure they have the angles correct and if they’re slightly out they take it off and start it again. They do such a good job and just get stuck in with good

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attitudes,” says Trevor.

The College say they’re also “very grateful” to Freeman Roofing and Nelson Pine who donate a lot of materials to their technology block.

“It means we have things that can go into the community that otherwise wouldn’t be able to happen. They’re just off-cuts to them but they’re so valuable to us,” says Trevor. “We couldn’t do the projects we do without the donation of materials.”

Taking six weeks to construct the whare, the students say they enjoyed being able to do something for the children and particularly enjoyed the carving aspect.

And it was the carving that drew compliments from Matua Stuart who says it is “beautiful”.

“Carving not only comes from the hands,

it comes from the heart too and that’s the most important thing in any culture throughout the world,” says Matua Stuart.

It’s a sentiment echoed by Nelson Tasman Kindergarten services manager Kathryn Sclater who says the inter-generational and inter-cultural aspect is our future.

“Nelson College have worked with our kindergartens for the last few years making things we need. It helps them meet the objectives of their curriculum and it results in us getting things that are bespoke and made with natural timbers which fits our Enviroschools programme. So it’s a win-win all round,” says Kathryn. “We work together to deliver what’s needed in our kindergartens, and look at this result, it’s really

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beautiful.”

Motueka Kindergarten’s head teacher Matthew Shea says they’re “chuffed” to have the whare on-site.

“It’s fantastic, it’s pretty special for us. The entire journey behind it is really special, and to produce this is quite amazing,” says Matthew.

Some of the Motueka Kindergarten youngsters who’ll benefit from the whare.

Four of the five Nelson College Burmese students who built the whare for Motueka Kindergarten. From left: Htoo Htoo Wah, Nga Reh, Benjamin Van Lal Ruat and La Kaw. (Absent: Poe Reh.)

I haven’t seen it yet. I’m hoping they have something for people with disabilities.

I’m yet to see it, but they should try and make people on benefits get jobs.

How do you feel about this year’s budget?

I didn’t think it was too bad at all. There is a lot of poverty, they are helping people who need it the most.

Not sure yet, still digesting it, but I think overall it’s not too bad.

Brown Acres residents enjoy a ‘Show ‘n Tell’

On Saturday, 24 April residents at Brown Acre Village enjoyed a ‘Show ‘n Tell’.

Showing off their arty crafty talents, the group enjoyed a “sumptuous” Devonshire afternoon tea on the Village Green. The talented bunch

displayed beautiful watercolour paintings, gorgeous hand-crocheted bedspreads, shabby chic, chairs, clocks, interesting rock collections, paper art, wonderful knitted toys and small animals among others.

During the day $100 was raised for the Nelson Tasman

Hospice.

Since the Village was established ten years ago there have been summer gatherings on the Green. These vary from sausage sizzles, fish n chips and a pot luck Christmas meal with a party filled with fun and games before finishing off with a carol sing-

a-long with members of the Motueka Brass Band.

There is always an informal gathering of “Friday Fives” during summer on the Green and this is a great place for new residents to meets others and become part of Village Life at Brown Acres.

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Residents of Brown Acres Village in Motueka display a variety of items during their Show ‘n Tell over ANZAC weekend.

CanTeen members take to our sky with flights of a lifetime

Twelve youth took to the sky from the Motueka Aerodrome on Friday, 30 April and they were “absolutely blown away” says CanTeen’s South Island youth worker, Georgiana Gall.

The youth, together with their parents and supporters, travelled from Wellington, Timaru, Tapawera and Nelson to join a few from Motueka to take part in the annual event organised by Motueka Aero Club president Kevin Foster for youth affected by cancer.

“All of the youth involved have had a cancer experience, some have had it, some are going through treatment, some have a parent going through it or have lost a parent to it,” says Georgiana.

With last year’s flights cancelled due to Covid, there was great excitement and some nervous anticipation at the aerodrome for a couple of participants about to embark on their maiden flight.

Kevin instigated the flights a few years ago

as a way to “give back to others in retirement”.

“It’s for no other reason than to bring some joy to youngsters,” says Kevin.

A motive Georgiana says the CanTeen organisation is “extremely” grateful for.

“We wouldn’t be able to do it without the generosity of the pilots and the Motueka Aero Club. We know how much it means to our young people and we couldn’t be more grateful,” says Georgiana.

This year’s flights were complemented by another aircraft and pilot joining in at the last minute which allowed some flights to be offered to parents, giving them a special shared experience with their child.

With perfect flying conditions, seven flights in total were made providing a good view over the Abel Tasman and surrounds.

“Everyone was so pumped and so happy to be there in Motueka and experience these amazing flights.”

Above and top right: CanTeen members relished the opportunity to fly over the National Park, with Motueka Aero Club president Kevin Foster (top front) once again organising the day.

Local apprentice awarded Outward Bound scholarship

The “huge amount” of effort Precision Painters apprentice Christine Scott (right) made with her application for an Outward Bound scholarship paid off, after she was recently awarded a BCITO Young Leaders Course scholarship.

“I feel so special and privileged to have this opportunity. I’m so excited to be going and can’t wait for all the adventures,” says Christine.

One of just three female apprentices nationwide to receive a scholarship, the Mana Wahine Outward Bound scholarship was established to encourage wahine to attend, supporting the growth and development of this group who are currently under-represented in trade careers.

A once-in-a-lifetime experience, Outward Bound helps young leaders build confidence, become selfaware and improve communication and teamwork skills, skills that are vital in today’s competitive training and employment market.

All skills Christine is excited to acquire among others.

“I’m looking forward to meeting new people, pushing my limits, doing activities I’ve never done before, encouraging others and creating new friendships.”

It was a year and a half ago when Christine embarked on her apprenticeship with Precision Painters under the watchful eye of owners Tracey and Brent Pickworth.

“I’d been in Europe and when I came home I sought out an apprenticeship and did a trial which led to this with Precision. I’ve always loved painting and I love making people happy by doing a good job,” says Christine. “I reckon apprenticeships are pretty good, you can learn and earn money at the same time.”

On June 7, Christine

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will begin her 16-day Outward Bound course at Anakiwa in the Queen Charlotte Sounds, which she says has already taught her so much.

“Just going through the application process and being awarded this scholarship has taught me to never doubt myself and to always try and exceed my own expectations. You can’t let anything get in your way, you really have to give everything your best shot and some.”

With Outward Bound’s focus in building skills and attitudes that remain far beyond a participant’s time with them, Christine will return to Precision Painters with many a lesson learnt that’ll be applicable and invaluable to both her work and home life.

Winter is just about upon us and the mornings are already getting frosty – and this means our roads could be icy! Every year we attend several crashes caused by people losing control on corners due to icy conditions. Make sure this doesn’t happen to you this year –watch your speed and take extra care in shady areas, where you may not be able to see ice on the road.

I’m pleased to report the last week has not been a busy one crimewise.

We did have several cars broken into in Mapua recently. Unfortunately all the cars had been left unlocked, making it easier for opportunistic thieves to take advantage.

We know that a car is one of people’s most valuable assets and we encourage everyone to do what they can to avoid becoming a victim – ensure your car is always locked and windows are fully closed, don’t leave valuables in plain view; use an alarm if you have one; and try to keep your car parked in a well-lit and populated area.

In other news:

• A car had its tyres damaged in Fry Street and a disqualified driver was stopped while driving. His car has been impounded and he will be appearing in court.

• A storage unit in High Street was broken into and police are making follow-up enquiries after viewing CCTV footage from the site.

• A car skidded on a diesel spill up the Motueka Valley and it crashed through a fence. Thankfully there were only minor injuries.

Mitre 10 Motueka ready to provide a ‘Helping Hand’

As a staunch supporter of the local community, Mitre 10 Motueka has long been renowned for their community spirit and generosity and now they’re extending that even further.

“We’ve always been a key part of this community, so giving back is important to us,” says owner Dave Richards.

Participating in the store’s ‘Helping Hands’ initiative, Dave and his team are inviting expressions of interest from local charities, community groups and not-forprofit organisations who could do with a ‘Helping Hand’.

Providing practical hands-on help like building decks and sheds, making over gardens and playgrounds, painting walls and laying floors or lending a hand to those in need with builds, renovations or makeovers, they’re keen to find out who is in need of help.

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Mitre 10 Motueka owner Dave Richards and assistant manager Ethan Sim are looking forward to gathering the team to lend a ‘Helping Hand’ in the community.

Parkland School’s Taumata Kahuki at Motueka Kindergarten during the delivery of the Kindy’s new whare last Wednesday.

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Your smile is one of the key features people will use to judge your appearance. People with missing teeth often feel self-conscious about their smile. They may not participate fully in social situations as they once might have.

The word “dentures” may conjure up images of your uncle, poking out his ill-fitting teeth for a laugh at a family barbeque but the days of substandard dentures are long gone. If you’ve lost teeth because of gum disease, dental decay, cancer treatment, tooth erosion due to gastrointestinal reflux, a car accident, sports injury, or the normal effects of aging, give Felicity a call and discover what she can do to help restore your smile and improve your self-esteem.

Raised in Golden Bay, an ex Motueka High School student, Felicity has recently returned home to not only be closer to her family but to also realise her dream of setting up her very own clinic. You’ll find Dentures by Design NZ Ltd at 59a College Street, for Felicity crafting new smiles in her own clinic is a dream come true.

After finishing school Felicity travelled to Wellington where she trained as a Dental Technician at the Central Institute of Technology. Once qualified Felicity started work as a Dental Assistant.

Thirsty for knowledge and more skills this talented individual went on to Otago University where she completed a Clinical Dental Technician qualification. She eventually set sail to Australia and worked as a Dental Prosthetist on the Sunshine Coast. Then came a global pandemic

that rocked our world. Felicity made a snap decision and within 48 hours she placed all of her possessions in storage (including her car) and caught one of the few flights out of Australia to return home to New Zealand. It’s here in Motueka along with the support of her close knit family, especially her mum, that Felicity was finally able to realise her dream of opening a denture clinic.

It’s wonderful how families can come together to help one another and that’s exactly what happened when Felicity set about transforming an old tobacco shed into a modern, light, and airy dental clinic and laboratory. It took five months of hard work, but it was worth it. The transformation is fantastic, and she is looking forward to sinking her teeth into the Clinical side of her work.

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Maureen Pugh supporting seat belts in school buses

Load control saves you money

Load control is a mechanism that Network Tasman and many other lines companies use to manage the demand that heating water places on the electricity network during ‘peak’ demand periods, typically in the morning and early evening on the coldest winter days.

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Maureen Pugh is right behind the 6000-signature petition presented to Parliament last week which promotes a positive and urgent move towards fitting seat belts to school buses.

Omarama mother of two, Philippa Cameron travelled to Wellington on Wednesday, 19 May to present her petition on the steps of Parliament to her own Waitaki MP and Assistant Speaker of the House, Hon Jacqui Dean, advocating a programme to start fitting seat belts to all school buses.

“Philippa has really done her homework on this matter and has gained support from Rural Women NZ, St John Ambulance and Federated Farmers, as well as some of the school transport contractors themselves, who are telling her that they would feel comfortable with some time frame to work to on what would be a major project on each vehicle,” says Maureen Pugh. “She has also canvassed some school bus drivers, whom she found to be worried about the issue too.”

“And she is realistic in that she is not advocating immedi -

ate re-fit, but rather a programme to cover the more than one thousand buses currently in service to New Zealand schools: Philippa also feels passionate enough on the issue to complete a daily 128 kilometre round trip to avoid having her daughter travelling unrestrained in a vehicle without seat belts. Whilst acknowledging not all parents are in the position to be able to do this daily journey for their family, she says the dangers of travelling unrestrained are heightened in a bus, with hard-backed seats, poles and huge

windscreens.”

Jacqui Dean congratulated Philippa Cameron and her supporters for their work so far and promised to take the petition to where it will have the best outcome within Parliament.

“With children taking more than 100,000 bus rides every school day, this issue affects every region of New Zealand because we all have school buses travelling on rural roads, so I fully support the petition and what is a very basic request on behalf of school children everywhere,” says Maureen.

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Load control allows Network Tasman to shut o devices such as electrical hot water cylinders for a short time during the periods of highest demand. As a result Network Tasman can keep costs down and pass those savings on to our consumers. Cheaper prices for water heating are shown on your electricity bill as a line called ‘controlled’ or ‘economy’. Controlling the load in this way doesn’t impact on the way you use your hot water e.g. to wash your dishes, do laundry or have showers and baths. Our aim is to ensure that you don’t even notice that load control is being used.

Load control helps save consumers money because Network Tasman doesn’t have to invest so much money upgrading the capacity of its local network to cope with ever-increasing peaks during network busy hours.

“As an example,” says Network Tasman’s Regulatory and Commercial Manager, Daniel Vincent, “in the coming years we will need to build a new grid exit point in Brightwater. If we didn’t have load control, we would have needed to make this $28 million investment years earlier and customers would already be paying for that investment in their power bill.

“Deferring investment keeps our network at a level that is in line with what the community actually needs and, in turn, keeps electricity prices down. It also means we can take advantage of developing technology and innovation as alternatives to traditional network supply become available.

“Management of peak load through hot water load control by Network Tasman saves the company and its customers a signi cant amount of money every year.”

MP Maureen Pugh (in blue) looks on as Philippa Cameron presents her seat belts in school buses petition to Waitaki MP Hon Jacqui Dean on the steps of Parliament with rural National MPs and Federated Farmers, St John and Rural Women NZ officials.

Celebration of 100 Years of Nelson/Tasman Aviation

In six months’ time –on 11 November 2021 – it will be 100 years since the first aircraft appeared in Nelson Tasman skies. Aviation has always been of very great importance to our region and the 100-year celebrations will be a major community highlight later this year.

It was on 11 November 1921 that Captain P.K. ‘Shorty’ Fowler, with passenger Tom Newman and mechanic/assistant Ted Ranish, arrived in Nelson Tasman flying a World War I Avro 504K aircraft. The sponsor of the flight was well-known transport pioneer Tom Newman and the destination was his farm Naumai at Brightwater. However flying low across Cook Strait from Wellington and taking longer than expected the Avro was forced to make an emergency landing at Thomas Marsden’s farm property Isel at Stoke in a paddock at the corner of Main Road Stoke and Songer Street. After much excitement

from locals, including children from Stoke School, the Avro flew on to Spring Grove and landed in a large paddock on William Arnold’s farm, near to the Newman farm and close to the Spring Grove Railway Station. Locals from far and wide rushed to see the new flying machine.

An organising committee has been working for the past 18 months planning community celebrations in Nelson and Tasman for the 100th anniversary of the first flight, including aviation historians Graeme McConnell and Rev Dr Richard Waugh and former Tasman mayor, Richard Kempthorne. Graeme McConnell comments, “Due to the region’s unique geographical environment – and with no national rail link and challenging road access – aviation has assumed a greater importance to Nelson Tasman than in most other provincial areas. Nelson Airport is the long-time fourth busiest airport for sched-

uled passenger flights in New Zealand, after Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.”

Graeme with Richard Waugh researched and wrote the 2013 book, ‘The Story of Nelson Aviation’ which covers in detail the pioneering flights. Richard adds, “The important 100th anniversary comes around only once, so it’s very appropriate to plan well to honour the aviation pioneers and suitably celebrate the remarkable con-

tribution aviation has made – and continues to make – in Nelson Tasman, both socially and economically.”

Already Nelson City Council, Tasman District Council, Port Nelson Ltd, Nelson Airport Ltd and TIL Logistics Ltd have committed helpful sponsorship assistance for the range of community events planned. An application to Rata Foundation is currently being made to enable the funding of the full community

programme, organised by volunteers.

Highlights will include re-enactment flights by a WWI Bristol Fighter biplane, the return of DH89 Dominie and DC-3 aircraft which served Nelson from the 1930s to 1970, and plaque and information panels to be unveiled at Nelson Airport, Putangitangi - Greenmeadows Centre at Stoke, Spring Grove and Motueka Airport. Already local schools have confirmed their

participation in some of the events and a celebration aviation dinner for the public is also planned.

Richard Kempthorne comments, “I love to fly. My first flight as a child was to Wellington on an early NAC Friendship flight. I have felt this will be a tremendous event for our whole community and a wonderful catalyst for celebrations in Nelson and Tasman at Spring Grove and

This vintage de Havilland DH89 Dominie, the same as those used by Cook Strait Airways to pioneer Nelson’s first scheduled air services from December 1935, will be one of the visiting aircraft at the 100th year celebration of Nelson aviation in November 2021.

Motueka. I’ve been so encouraged by the positive interest from aviation groups, schools and sponsorship assistance too. Tasman and Nelson residents really have the opportunity to embrace our significant aviation heritage in the events planned in November.”

More information contact: gp.airtramp@xtra. co.nz or ph Graeme McConnell on 03 54540975

All Black legend shares with orchardists and budding ABs

Farmstrong ambassador and All Black lock Sam Whitelock visited Riwaka on Wednesday, 12 May sharing the rural wellbeing programme with orchardists that were hammered by the Boxing Day hail storm.

“Farming, like professional rugby, is a job with plenty of challenges and rewards. There’s always upsand-downs. That’s why you’ve got to look after yourself. Investing in your wellbeing means you will have some to draw on when you’re under pressure. It will also make you healthier and more productive on the farm.

International research found that people who thrive had five things in common. The key is to lock them in as small, but regular improvements, so they become a habit. The Five Ways to Wellbeing have made a huge difference to my life,” says Sam.

Connect is the first of the ‘Five Ways’, followed by Take Notice, Give, Keep Learning and Be Active.

Farming has its share of highs, lows and challenges. Heavy workloads, combined with things outside a farmer’s control such as weather and market prices, can increase

the risk of unhealthy stress and burnout. With research showing that stress and fatigue are also contributing factors to accident and injury on the farm, Farmstrong says it’s important to know the warning signs and act on them to help manage stress and prevent burnout.

“Sport has taught me that making a habit of investing in your wellbeing means you will have some to draw on when you are under the pump. That’s why you’ve got to take time to look after yourself,” says Sam.

It wasn’t only local orchardists to ben-

efit from Sam’s visit though with Riwaka Rugby Club’s U10s and U11s relishing an afternoon coaching session from the esteemed All Black.

Sharing some passing and tackling drills with the youngsters, Sam, a firm believer in ‘games over drills’ soon had the budding All Blacks taking to the field. “It’s been awesome coming into the Riwaka Rugby Club, and it’s great to see all these keen young players,” says Sam. “Coming from a small rural town I found this community very relatable, and enjoyed sharing stories.”

Locals supporting locals - Taste of Turkey

Come and get your Turkish fix

Delicious, healthy and fresh are all words that describe the scrumptious food available at Taste of Turkey. Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy free are also words that stand out a lot too. Taste of Turkey is where you can get your Turkish fix.

What do people say about Taste of Turkey? The reviews speak for themselves and there are plenty of them. We’ve included some of their most recent reviews:

• “Recommendation; Hey this a good kebab shop. Everything always seems very fresh. The service is fast and friendly and they have all the Turkish food products i.e. coffee, apple tea etc you would normally find in a Turkish kebab shop. It might be Motueka’s only kebab shop but it’s a good one.”

• “Best Turkish takeaway I have ever had! (And I have had plenty!). The salad was so fresh, the meat tender, even the rice was amazing! I chose garlic mayo for my sauce and it was super tasty. Highly recommend this place. Service was really quick too.”

Three years ago Hakan along with his partner Stacie moved to Motueka to establish Taste of Turkey. And we’ve been relishing them being part of our town ever since. They bring not only good food and outstanding customer service, but also a genuine warmth for people and an appreciation of our wonderful community.

Hakan, Stacie and their incredible team would like to say a massive THANK YOU to Motueka locals and to everyone who has helped support them over the last three years. They couldn’t have done it without you.

This amazing couple are looking forward to many more years of creating the tastiest, freshest Turkish fare in our region and some say New Zealand.

Supporting our community

In addition to feeding our hungry bellies with healthy food, Taste of Turkey gives back to our community by way of supporting local causes, athletes and sports groups.

Hakan is absolutely passionate about football and thoroughly enjoys playing regular matches alongside his team mates. He loves football so much that Taste of Turkey proudly sponsor our local football club. Hakan’s enthusiasm for the game is contagious. The Motueka AFL are not only grateful for his continued support but they are thrilled to have Hakan as part of their club.

Hakan and Stacie are also proud supporters of the Huia Rugby Club, which their other business Friends Lounge sponsors. How lucky is our community to have the backing of this dynamic duo? Very lucky indeed!

• “Stellar customer service! Best kebab and iskander in the whole region. Quite generous portions and servings. A must stop if passing this place.”

• “Best kebab in New Zealand. We go out of our way to grab one every time we are working in the Nelson area.”

• “Owners are regularly working with their other employees and very friendly. Food is affordable and wholesome.”

You’ll find Taste of Turkey at 92 High Street, Motueka. They are open 7 days a week.

To place a phone order call 03 265 7008

To place an online order visit their website www.tasteofturkey.co.nz

Hakan, Stacie and the rest of their friendly team are looking forward to seeing you all soon.

The wonderful team at Taste of Turkey - Ibrahim, Stacie, Hakan, Yuki and Ben

Avoid having a meltdown this winter

years and you’re experiencing difficulties with starting your car, you may want to consider getting a new battery.

Fluids

Before you set out on any long trips this winter, make sure your petrol tank is full just in case you get caught in a traffic jam or in bad weather.

If you haven’t changed the engine oil in your car in a while, now is also good time to do so.

Antifreeze is one of the most important winter chemicals, it prevents water from freezing or expanding and as a result causing damage to the engine. Anti-freeze does need to be drained and replaced every two years.

Winter is one of the most challenging times of year for driving, weather conditions can change rapidly, bringing with it plunging temperatures, rain, ice and snow. But it doesn’t need to be driving hell, as long as you and your vehicle are prepared you can handle any winter weather changes.

Check your tyres

Make sure your tyres are up to scratch before the winter comes. Traction is key here. Take a look at your tires. If the treads don’t have sufficient depth, get a new set. You’ll need the best traction possible for dealing with treacherous roadway conditions.

You should also check the air pressure in all four tyres and your spare tyres. In the winter, the pressure in tyres tends to drop significantly due to the cold air, so routine checks throughout the winter months are a good idea.

Battery

Battery faults can cause breakdowns, especially during the winter when the drop in temperature can take a particularly high toll on a battery’s life. In order to make sure your battery doesn’t die, especially when you’re on the road, it’s a good idea ask your mechanic to double check it. Generally, the average battery life is three to five years. So, if you’ve had your battery for more than five

Generally an engines cooling system should be filled with a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and distilled water to prevent freezing and boiling over. Be sure to refer to your car owner’s manual to figure out which one is right for your vehicle. Top up your antifreeze or flush the radiator if it’s time to replace it.

Wiper blades

Wiper blades are an important tool for winter driving to ensure that you can always see the road ahead of you. It’s important to check your wiper blades early in the season and replace blades if they streak. It’s recommended to change your wiper blades at least twice a year.

You may even want to consider getting special winter wiper blades to prevent snow and ice build-up. Don’t forget to make sure your windscreen fluid is topped up before you set out on the roads.

Heating and cooling system

While it might seem strange to make sure your air conditioning system is working in the winter, it actually plays a more important role than you might realise. It’s your air conditioning system that defrosts and dehumidifies the inside of your car. So when your heat’s turned on in the winter, if your air conditioning system doesn’t work properly, it will be not be able to defrost your windows and pull the moisture out of the inside of the car, which will leave a musty odour.

Another inexpensive, yet critically important component of your vehicle heating and cooling system is the thermostat. If it’s not functioning properly, you might find yourself without heat. That’s because thermostats can fail, particularly if the coolant hasn’t been changed regularly and corrosion has appeared.

Change the thermostat, and improve your odds of having a warm interior all winter long.

Winter car survival kit

You probably already have a few of the items in this winter car survival kit in your garage but they, and few other things belong in the car! All you need to do is put them together in a box, in your car during winter for roadside emergencies and you’ll be ready to deal with most winter roadside breakdowns, and freezing to death in the process! This is particularly true for those of you that live or drive through rural areas.

Knowing you have a winter emergency safety kit on board will give you an enormous sense of relief should you become stuck in winter conditions.

Brakes

The last thing anyone wants is to find out their brakes don’t work at the most inopportune moment. This is especially true in the winter, when there’s a higher chance of ice on the road. It’s important to check or service your brakes to ensure even braking. This is especially important if your vehicles has an automatic transmission as you will use your brakes more than if you drive a vehicle with gears. Any pulling, change in the feel of your brake pedal, or unusual squealing or grinding could mean your braking systems needs some attention. So do keep an eye (and ear) out.

Lighting

During winter, often the sun is setting or has already set as people drive home at the end of the day. Therefore, it’s important to make sure your car’s lights are in good shape and can easily illuminate your drive. Make sure to fix any bulbs that are out and consider replacing any headlights that are foggy or yellow.

But sunstrike is not only a morning problem, late in the day is also a hazardous time and it can hit on any road, especially when turning or driving towards the sun.

Tasman’s Road Safety Team has a few tips to help drivers stay safe when the sun is at a low angle.

• Keep your windscreen clean, inside, and out. Dust and grime on the windscreen can make the effects of sunstrike much worse.

• Wear sunglasses when driving with the sun in your eyes.

• Use your car’s sun visors to block the sun.

• If you experience sunstrike, it may be best to pull over and wait for a few minutes until your eyes adjust or visibility improves.

• Be careful if there has been recent rain – sunlight shining on wet roads can cause nasty reflections, which produces similar effects to sunstrike.

Items to include in your kit:

• Blanket, gloves, socks, hat, spare warm clothes and boots

• Ice scraper

• A good torch and extra batteries

• Jumper cables

• Spare phone charger

• Tow rope

• Snow chains

• Multi-tool (such as a Leatherman multi-tool or a Swiss Army knife)

• First-aid kit

• Bottled water

• Snacks

• Entertainment for any bored children (colouring or puzzle book and pens)

Tasman District Council will have free windscreen scrapers and cloths to keep your windscreen clear available from local Service Centres from Wednesday May 26.

Winter weather brings challenges for drivers

Severe weather and ice on roads are things we automatically associate with the colder months, but the sun can present its own set of dangers. Sunstrike is a serious problem. Last year there were several crashes on the switchbacks on Paton Road and on Hill Street in Richmond, one involving significant injury due to drivers being blinded by the sun.

Tasman Road Police Team Leader Senior Sergeant Grant Andrews says this time of year is the worst for sunstrike, particularly for vehicles travelling north towards Nelson in the early morning. He says recent crashes have happened when drivers have not dropped their speed to meet the conditions and have run into the back of slow or stationary vehicles.

Rabbit Island running events proving popular

Club day on Saturday for AFC

This Saturday, 29 May 2021, will be Motueka AFC’s Club Day. This will see all the Motueka Junior, Youth, Senior Men’s and Masters team’s battle it out for bragging rights on our home turf. These games will be spread between both Goodman Park and Memorial Park. Unfortunately, the Motueka Angels women’s team has a bye and the Motueka Titans will be playing away. But, there is still a festival of fantastic football to watch from 9am until the last game at 3pm. Come on out and support the club and teams that make up Motueka AFC Football.

Here’s the lineup for Saturday’s games:

ITM Motueka 1st XI V’s Golden Bay Mountain Goats

10:45

Motueka Wolves

V’s Absolute Energy

Richmond Brockies

Memorial Park at 9am

Motueka Lightning

V’s FC NN Koalas

Goodman Park at 9am

Motueka Stingers

V’s FC NN Rockets

Goodman Park at 9am

Motueka Stormers

V’s NN Suburbs

Goodman Park at 10am

Motueka Wasps V’s NN Suburbs FC Lions

Goodman Park at 10:30 am

Motueka Falcons

V’s FC NN Monarchs

Goodman Park

10:45 am

First Kicks and Fun Football

Goodman Park at 9am

Suburbs FC Masters, Motueka won 5:0 Green Acres 2nd XI Vs Mapua Rangers. A late cancellation from Mapua Rangers, gave Motueka the winning points. The boys had a friendly amongst themselves taking the win.

ITM 1st XI Vs FC Locomotive, Motueka drew 2-2, still leaving them at the top of the table.

POD: Renan Falleiros.

Vipers Vs FC NN Bullets, Motueka lost 2-1

POD: Tyler Boyd Wolves Vs Golden Bay Gladiators, Motueka lost 4-2 Titans Vs NN Suburbs FC Blazers, Motueka lost 1-5 Motueka Wasps Vs NN Suburbs FC Stars, Motueka lost 5-3

Another warm sunny day at Rabbit Island and another great turn out of runners and walkers for the second in the series of three Waimea Harriers Wallace Shield Cross Country Events.

Once again it was great to see so many family groups out running together and many grandparents supporting them.

Totara picnic area was buzzing with about 250 enthusiastic competitors and supporters. It has been particularly pleasing to have 80 cheerful, energetic children taking part each week, competing over a choice of one, two or three undulating 1.7km laps.

Each Event in the series has its own special feature, with

last week’s being an ‘estimate your time race’. This week was a straight race with points given on improvement over last week. Next week will be a handicapped race based on times run in the second Event. This makes for a lot of fun and gives everyone an equal chance of ‘winning’.

Topping the points competition after two Events are:

Junior 1 lap, 1st Paige Blacklaws, 2nd Emma Dunbar; Junior 2 laps, 1st Josh West 2nd Aaron Bonny; Junior 3 laps, 1st William Richards, 2nd Max Richards; Senior 3 laps, 1st Rosie Hollands, 2nd Matt Newberry.

Memorial Park at 3pm

Greenacres Motueka 2nd XI V’s NN Suburbs FC Rovers

Memorial Park at 1pm

Taste of Turkey Masters V’s FC NN Masters

Memorial Park at 1pm

Motueka Vipers V’s FC NN Ninjas

Memorial Park at

Results from Motueka AFC Saturday, 22 May games:

Motueka Angels played Waimea College at Memorial, Motueka winning 3-0. Two strong goals were placed in the net from their Central Back, Andrea Thomas and one from Striker Nina Mitchison.

POD: Jacinda Bache

Taste of Turkey Masters Vs NN

POD: Nathanael Spencer Falcons Vs Panthers, Motueka lost 2-1 Motueka Stormers

V’s NN Suburbs FC Strikers, Motueka lost 8-2 Motueka Stingers

V’s Richmond Razorbacks, Motueka won 3-1

POD: Kaisami Motueka Lightning

V’s Mapua Rangers Stingrays, Motueka drew 3:3

Kahurangi remain top of the table with win

By: Brendan Alborn.

Kahurangi were forced to dig deep to secure a one point win over Waimea Old Boys at a near-capacity Riwaka Rugby Club on Saturday. In a pulsating match that went right to the wire, the atmosphere at the ground was fantastic, as were the playing conditions.

With only five minutes left to run in the game Waimea’s superboot Campbell Parata seemed to have sealed the win for his side with a successful penalty kick which pushed

Waimea ahead by 34 to 32. However, it was Kahurangi five first Willy Havili who had the final say, kicking a penalty to steal the match and stretch Kahurangi’s 2021 winning streak to six games.

Although Kahurangi had played well for patches of the game, scoring five tries, this was not a vintage performance. Early in the game new recruit Levi Aumua, who has recently returned to New Zealand after a stint playing in Japan, scored a trademark rampaging try. Young fullback Tristan Griffith

scored two tries in the first half to see Kahurangi lead 19-7 at halftime.

Up until the 50th minute of this match Kahurangi’s defence this season had been akin to an impenetrable wall. For seven minutes of this match however, from minute 50 to 57, that defence became a highly porous shambles that leaked 17 points. It was only through the boot of Willy Havili and a Kenny Egger’s try late in the game that saved the day and kept the John Goodman Challenge Trophy Mot-side.

Every member of the Kahurangi forward pack was again in outstanding form. For the sixth week in succession they obliterated their opposition’s scrum. Late in the match Waimea, as they have done several times already this season, ran out of front rowers which required all further scrums to be non-contested. This begged the question of whether the front rower who went down was genuinely injured or was simply worried his scrum was at risk of being pushed all the way back into the kiwifruit orchard

behind their own goal line. In the backs, Willy Havili was once again in blistering, matchwinning form while centre Jan Lammers put in another massive performance both in defence and attack, creating plenty of opportunities with several incisive runs.

Kahurangi’s next game is this coming Saturday, 29 against Marist at Nelson’s Trafalgar Park. With several players due back from injury over the next few weeks the selectors will be forced into making some extremely tough decisions.

One of the many family groups out on the course, from left - Emily O’Donnell, Andrew Barker (Grandad), Kevin O’Donnell and Sophie O’Donnell.

Levi Aumua in action during Saturday’s game.

Junior Netball

Talented swimmer Jacob Satherley represented his hometown of Motueka and also the Top of the South at the recent New Zealand Div 2 swimming competition in Dunedin, where around 500 kids from around the country were competing. Jacob’s results from the finals:

100m breast (day 1) – 9th 15yr old boys

200m breast (day 2) – 5th 15yr old boys

50m breast (final day)- 8th 15yr old boys

This is a great effort from a country club training 5 days per week at 1.5 hrs every day.

Tasman Smallbore Rifle

Bridge

Please return all trophies to the netball office.

Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the team. Trainings will begin after Queens Birthday weekend

No training this week. Keep an eye on the website / facebook page for your next training.

We are trying our hardest to accommodate draw requests, but this year I have had more requests than usual, therefore will not always be able to accommodate everyone every week. Apologies in advance.

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Motueka Adventure Racers strike again!

On Sunday, 16 May two teams from Motueka High School ran, mountain-biked, puzzled and navigated against 20 other teams in the 6-hour South Island Hillary Challenge at Spencer Park in Christchurch.

The senior team were among the favourites, having won the New Zealand finals in October last year.

The junior Motueka team were certainly no novices to adventure racing, with most of them having competed at the Get2Go junior Adventure Racing finals at Great Barrier Island in the previous two years, achieving 1st and 2nd. Coaches Jodie Fa’avae and Wendy van den Berg were interested to see how the teams would go on the day, when put under pressure, and against each other!

With 170 excited teenagers taking off from the start line at 9am, the first stage was a short foot rogaine with 8 controls to collect in any order. Each team split into 2 groups of 4, collecting different controls, hoping to arrive back at about the same time.

The junior Motueka team had planned perfectly and were one of the first to rejoin each other, but an error meant they had to go back to get the furthest away control. Not a smooth start.

The senior team took a bit longer to get back but after collecting the maps for stage 2 and a fast transition, they were the first team to leave on their bikes.

Stage 2 was a mountain bike rogaine with 22 controls to collect in any order. It was pretty variable terrain – a mixture of road, track, and slow sand. The teams had to finish the stage by 1pm to not incur penalties.

Motueka coaches were concerned when the senior team arrived back at 11.15am, won-

dering if they had a bike problem. But no, they had already collected all the controls and were the first team to set off on the final stage of the event.

The Cashmere team were hot on their heels with a 5 minute gap. The junior team had passed about 10 teams on the bike stage and left 8th as they quickly transitioned onto the 20 km foot rogaine.

The senior team blitzed through the stage and exceeded all predictions by clearing the course in 4.5 hours, 5 minutes ahead of Cashmere.

Race organiser Darren Ashmore commented that “They showed impressive speed. I thought a team might crack 5hrs, but 4.5hrs is very fast!” The juniors had an excellent final stage, finishing in 5:19 hours, ending in 5th place. Coach Jody Fa’avae thought this was “an impressive result, as they were one of only 5 teams to clear the course (i.e. getting to all the checkpoints within the given time). With most of them from either year 10 or 11, it will be fun to watch them develop”. Golden Bay High finished 6th and will also travel to Tongariro to compete in the finals in October.

The MHS Adventure Racing squad is grateful to sponsors: Bowater TOYOTA, Whenua Iti Outdoors, ITM Motueka, Harcourts Motueka, MacLennan Builders & Sons, Smart Business Centre Motueka, Talley’s, Parker Panel & Paint, NBS Building Society, Absolute Wilderness Freezedried Meals, Whitwells Menswear Motueka, Waka Abel Tasman, Rainbow Ski Area, Wicked Rogaines, STIHL SHOP Motueka, Coppins Outdoors, Kaiteriteri Recreational Reserve and NZ Apple Products.

The Motueka High School Adventure Racing squad. Back row: Zefa Fa’avae, Riley Croxford, Ethan Woods. Middle row: Rebecca Simcic, Maya Gavalas, Yaz Harrhy, Nika Rayward, Lochy Shand, Ben Golsner, Bryn Stevens. Front row: Janek Manderson, Johnny MacLennan, Kyla Rayward, Hannah Mangnall, Simon de Vries, Sam Johnson.