The Guardian - 26 October 2022

Local Roadshow inspires at MHS

Motueka High School hosted a Local Roadshow showcasing local employment opportunities, training providers and youth friendly services in September.

It was the School’s first time running an event in this format and there was a great turnout from the community who gave up their time to promote their opportunities to the students and their whanau.

A range of employers from industries such as Horticulture, Retail, Health, Emergency Services, Hospitality, Fishing, Manufacture, Viticulture, Building, and Civil Construction attended with many promoting short term work that students could do while at school and also the range of long term career pathways on offer within the industry.

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Local employment opportunities were showcased at Motueka High School’s Local Roadshow.

such as NMIT, Nelson Technical Institute and Nelson Aviation College provided students with a chance to talk about what courses they offer. It was great to see past Motueka High School student Finn Wilson-Howarth who is now an instructor

at the Nelson Aviation College. Alongside the providers were apprenticeship providers such as Primary ITO, Apprenticeship Training Trust, and the Electrical Training Company.

Youth friendly services included Workbridge, Youth

Service, Kotahi o te tauihu, MSD & Connected, Careful Kiwi driving instructor, and Raywhite providing information on Renting. Connected alongside the Nelson Regional Development Agency were promoting online ways for students to engage in

local careers. The Youth Employment Success and LifeLab websites provide students with a good place to explore industries and connect with youth friendly employers: https://youthemployer. nz/ and https://lifelab. nz/

Damien O’Connor enjoyed a guided tour of the Motueka Library recently with branch librarian Janine Gillions. “It’s spectacular! Such a quality community asset that Motueka deserves. Every small community does but not all communities have the commitment from their councils for this investment,” says Damien.

Continued road closure frustrating many

Tasman District Council has received geotechnical advice in relation to the landslipaffected section of Stafford Drive, enabling further planning to best manage potential reopening of the road.

Transportation Manager Jamie McPherson says a geotechnical report was received on Friday 14 October, which showed there is potentially a high level of risk associated with reopening the road due to expected ongoing slips.

Stafford Drive remains closed due to the massive land subsidence above McKee Domain which occurred during the August 2022 weather event.

The subsequent blocked road has seen detours put in place bypassing the landslip via Te Mamaku Drive SH60 and Pomona Road.

Jamie says the information provided by the geotechnical report would help inform

decision-making.

Safety, costs and future liabilities were important factors that will need to be weighed up and a long-term resolution to the situation would be sought.

“Now that we have this expert advice, we can work through a plan of immediate actions, and ongoing management requirements, to determine what is needed in order for the road to reopen and function with an acceptable level of risk to road users.

We hope to have this plan completed in the next two weeks.”

Jamie says the key issue of ongoing land stability and the associated risks and impacts on road users and land owners would guide the planning process. In the best case scenario, if it is determined that reopening is feasible, then slip clearing works can commence shortly after that.

It’s been a long time coming for residents

It’s been more than two months since this massive slip occurred on an important road which is yet to see any of it removed.

and business owners, some of whom started a petition last week calling for action.

“My daytime trade has been severely impacted by its continued closure and I’m sure the same severe impact has been felt at all other local businesses and by local residents,” says Ruby Bay Kitchen owner Tony Robson-Burrell.

“We in the local area want and need our beautiful road back.”

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Workable way ahead found with farmers as Stock Control Bylaw adopted

Having heard and worked with the rural sector in recent weeks, an improved final bylaw has been adopted to enable a workable way of managing stock crossings and droving on roads in Tasman District.

The amended Stock Control and Droving Bylaw 2022 was presented to Full Council for consideration and adoption last month.

The bylaw is intended to ensure the activity goes ahead safely for drovers, animals and all people that use our roads.

The adopted version reflects the changes sought by a hearing panel in light of submissions received. It now allows farmers more flexibility to do what best suits their specific circumstances, while still ensuring the safety of all road users. This allows the Council to still meet its objectives, but in a way that is more workable to farmers.

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road say they’re dependent on the free flow of traffic from Ruby Bay and Mapua.

“It really matters to clear this soon, the amount of traffic using it is similar to how busy it was before the bypass was built,” says Garden House Farm Shop’s Paul Gray.

Residents are also voicing concern over the current alternate route, Pomona Road proving dangerous for the high volume of traffic now using it.

Jamie says the TDC appreciate that the closure has presented challenges for residents and those who relied on the road for their business.

“However, we want to see an end result that provides a safe and reliable section of road that will be resilient to any future weather events.”

A petition calling for action and the reopening of road can be found here - www. change.org/p/reopenruby-bay-road?

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Chubb says she “was heartened by the constructive approach by all to get a more workable and practical bylaw established.”

Under the terms of the new bylaw, stock refers to “any farm animal, including cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and deer, but excluding horses”.

The final bylaw requires drovers to make reasonable efforts to avoid effluent on the road and includes the removal of specific requirements as to how the road is kept clear of excessive fouling for crossings - including the 50 metre set-back requirement.

“We thank the farming community for their positive engagement with the process and helpful suggestions. Staff even took up invitations to join a couple of droves.” Strategic Policy Manager Dwayne Fletcher says “While we didn’t get it all right in the draft, the process added huge value to the end product.”

Dwayne says sev-

eral submitters noted that most people driving on rural roads enjoyed the experience of being caught in a drove and did the right thing – driving carefully and showing patience.

However, they also relayed their experiences with accidents and near misses that have occurred as result of careless driving.

The bylaw will come into effect on November 1, 2022.

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Push-up challenge to help keep the rescue helicopter in the air

The mighty Tasman Mako are laying down the challenge to raise $10,000 towards the NBS 2022 Rescue Helicopter Appeal that runs until the end of October.

Mako players have launched the NBS 10 for 10 Challenge, where NBS will donate $10 for every video published to social media of someone doing 10 push ups.

NBS CEO Tony Cadigan says they are aiming for 1,000 entries and have local leaders and personalities on board to get things started.

“There is huge support in our community for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter, so we have come up with this fun challenge where people can get involved and help contribute to the 2022 Appeal. We’d love to see lots of videos being posted, with big smiles on people’s faces as they do their push-ups,” says Tony.

The NBS 10 for 10 Challenge follows the official launch of this

year’s Appeal at the Tasman Mako rugby match at Trafalgar Park on 24 September, when the helicopter crew made a special trip to deliver the game ball.

Almost $3,000 was donated by matchgoers on the 24th, with Trust members collecting at the gates. This was matched dollarfor-dollar by NBS.

Joining the Mako in laying down the pushup challenge are:

former All Black Wyatt Crockett the Nelson MediaWorks Radio team, including preand Blair Kiddey Nelson surgeon and winner of NBS Dancing for a Cause 2018 Ros Pochin

Some of your favour-ketball players Ethan Blackadder Doug Paulin and some of your local Sealord crew and many more.

Mako player Monu Moli says that the challenge is meant to be

fun and achievable.

“We know you can do it and encourage some creativity here. Whether you are giving us 10 of your gymhoned best, 10 on your knees or 10 from your chair doing vertical pushes against a wall – it counts.

“Every entry matters when NBS are giving $10 per video, so we say karawhiua – give it heaps!”

How to get involved in the 10 for 10 Challenge

Do 10 push ups: Post a video of you (with others if you like) doing 10 push ups on

your chosen social media account.

Tag #NBS10for10 when you post the video

Tag some mates into your post and encourage them to do their own push up challenge video

Other ways people can show their support

Donations can be made at any NBS Branch or online at nbshelicopterappeal.

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You can make a general donation or donate the cost of essential gear such as a paramedic’s helmet or crew member’s har-

ness.

Show your support by becoming an appeal supporter by buying an appeal sticker or host a fundraising event in your workplace or neighbourhood.

Sign up for NBS’ special 6-month investment account rate.

NBS are offering a market-leading 4% interest for deposits of $5,000 or more and will donate $200 to the Rescue Helicopter Appeal for every new 6-month term investment opened. Terms and conditions apply.

Victory Boxing Programme Director Paul Hampton and NBS CEO Tony Cadigan giving it their best.

Project Janszoon’s 10th Anniversary photo exhibition

Stunning images of the wildlife and landscapes of the Abel Tasman National Park will be in sharp focus at Project Janszoon’s 10th Annniversary photo exhibition at Motueka Library this weekend.

Talented photographers Bradley Shields and Ruth Bollongino both have strong connections with Project Janszoon. Their work will be on show over the weekend of 29-30 October in the new library meeting room, alongside winning images from a school photographic exhibition held earlier this year.

Project Janszoon is holding the exhibition as part of its 10th Anniversary celebrations and to highlight the beauty of the birds, wildlife and landscapes of the park.

“Both Bradley and Ruth have been involved with our work and contributed in different ways towards our restoration projects,” says Project Janszoon Trust Board Chair Gillian Wratt. “Its wonderful to have the opportunity to showcase their stunning

images of the park and its amazing birds, plants and landscapes as we celebrate 10 years of restoration through Project Jansoon and its partners”

The schools section will feature the winning images from a recent Project Janszoon Adopt-A-Spot photographic exhibiton, which saw students from Golden Bay High, Motueka High, Ngatimoti, Waimea, Motupipi and Lower Moutere Schools sharing their best images. One winning image from each school was chosen to be framed and mounted and included in the exhibition, plus a People’s Choice award was given for the image that got the most likes on Facebook.

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Director Bruce Vander Lee says that having the school programme contributing to the exhibition highlights the role that education plays in Project Janszoon’s long term succession plans.

“The last 10 years have shown what an important role young people can play in the restora-

tion of nature, and that the benefits of conservation education them can be lifelong, which is critical for the ongoing care of our ecosystems into the future.”

Images by Bradley and Ruth will be for sale, with proceeds going to the Project Janszoon education programme.

The winning photographers from the schools’ section are:

Ellie McGlashen

Lower Moutere School

Hannah Shanks

Waimea College

Kaisami

Ngatimoti School

Tarn Smith

Motupipi School

Isabelle Schwarzenbach

Motueka High School

Olivia Thomas Golden Bay High School

The People’s Choice for most likes on Facebook went to CJ Smith from Motueka High School.

The Exhibition hours will be:

Saturday 29 October

9.300am – 5pm

Sunday 30 October 9.30am – 3pm CJ

Smith’s winning People’s Choice photograph.

Motueka Memorial RSA Fishing competition on next weekend!

Next weekend marks the return of the Motueka Memorial RSA Fishing Competition held from Friday, 4 until Sunday, 6 November. With an exciting expanded prize pool this year there are generous prizes for place getters in all categories, major spot prizes for adults and juniors, an outboard supplied by STIHL Shop Marine Richmond and $1000

cash for the heaviest snapper guaranteed. Weigh in will take place on Sunday, 6 from 1-3pm in the Motueka RSA car park with a fish auction, raffles, bbq and prize-giving to follow. Entries cost $30 adults and $10 juniors and forms are available from Motueka RSA, Coppins Outdoors, Burnsco Nelson and NPD Takaka. With a new kayak fishing category

added, the junior categories are Kahawai, Herring, Spotty, Snapper and Gurnard. Adult categories are Snapper, Groper, Kingfish, Crayfish, Kahawai, Gurnard and Blue Cod. Entry tickets entitle the holder to a free sausage and beverage and proceeds of the fish auction are going to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and Coastguard.

Ali Satherley shows off another of his great catches.

Rata Foundation Grant Supports Takaka Hill Biodiversity Work

As it enters its second five years of operation, the Takaka Hill Biodiversity Group Trust has welcomed a ‘top-up’ grant of $30,000 from the Rata Foundation.

‘This is timely support, which will help us in two ways,” says Trust Chair Dr Jackie Cook. “Not only does it meet some of the costs for sustaining our pest-plant and predator control programmes, but it also lets us move forward on smaller, discrete projects - such as monitoring work on habitat protection for rare local fauna.”

The Trust places acoustic bird recorders in different Takaka Hill habits yearly to monitor birdcalls as indicators of habitat health. “This sort of data not only lets us see not only what sorts of impacts predator control and habitat restoration are having in specific areas,” explained Trust Project Manager Charmaine Petereit, “it shows us where we might need to intervene more intensively, or re-focus predator control onto particular locations.”

The 2022 Trust AGM at the end of September considered how far data and information analysis of this kind could achieve precision and cost-controls, as well as building longitudinal records of project impacts - and of possible Climate Change impacts. “We need to be ready,” says Charmaine. “Global reports suggest that we must all pivot fast as climate impacts emerge. We need to know in what directions.”

For these reasons, the Trust asked for support from Rata for two monitoring projects:

one surveying the presence and species range for Takaka Hill reptiles: geckos and skinks; and the other taking the very unusual step of looking at underground habitat and funding the surveying of three Takaka Hill caves and cave entries, for weta, cave spiders and cave obligate critters (those little animals known as troglobites that can’t live outside of caves).

This work is in collaboration with Anna Stewart, research and conservation coordinator of the New Zealand Speleological Society (NZSS). Anna drew together a team of caving photographers to survey, record and collect specimens that will either go to Te Papa to Steve Trewick at Massey University. One of our future aims is to run genetic sequencing and see how closely related the same species is between different caves within a karst area and between different karsts (if found in more than one karst area).

“There is so little known about cave biology,” Charmaine explained, “the team have already found undescribed species! Rata funding is helping us, in small, highly specialist ways, to consider much wider biodiversity issues than we usually do. Who knows what we might learn about our strange, karst-country habitat by looking underground and above it or in the forest canopies? Ecosystems are complex - everything interconnects. The more we know, the better and cost-effectively we can plan and design our biodiversity work.”

On Saturday, 24 September the Chanel Arts Centre in Motueka hosted a home-school event to showcase the talent of our home-schooled children.

The performers included a magician, a light sabre mover and trickster; singers who sang in French as well as English and, unusually and wonderfully, a spontaneous and original song ‘from the heart.’

Musicians on harp, violin, guitar and flute played a range of music, classical and contemporary from Paganini to the Pink Panther. The final act featured a variety of graceful ribbon dances by the Supernova dance troupe. It was a highly enjoyable event for artists and audience alike. There are sure to be future shows so keep an eye out for the next one!

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Keeping Kaiteriteri safe for all of us

Kaiteriteri Volunteer Fire Brigade need your help

The Kaiteriteri Volunteer Fire Brigade was formed 47 years ago and have up until recently been an auxiliary to Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade with whom they still have a very close working relationship. This coastal Fire Brigade are currently looking for new members who either live or work in Kaiteriteri to help the coastal community prevent, prepare, respond and recover from emergencies.

As well as structure and vegetation firefighting, volunteers attend medical incidents, motor vehicle accidents, severe weather events and other requests for help. They also install and check smoke alarms and help to improve Fire Safety in our communities.

Over at stunning Kaiteriteri, the Kaiteriteri Volunteer Fire Brigade are hosting the Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) National MTB Championships on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th November 2022. FENZ assist Brigades throughout NZ to hold social and sporting events for members and their families during the year. It’s one of the many benefits of being part of FENZ Brigade.

Competitors from across the country will come to Kaiteriteri to enjoy our incredible mountain bike park as well as all of the other wonderful experiences that can be accessed from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This is fantastic for local tourism operators, accommodation and hospitality.

Kaiteriteri FENZ Brigade Members Jo Ryder, Jeremy Talbot, who are the main organisers, and CFO Robin Thompson are thoroughly looking forward to the event.

The FENZ National MTB Championships is for all levels of fitness, you don’t need to be super fit to enter. All events are open to FENZ personnel and their family (13 yrs & over). The courses have been designed to be achievable to all riding levels.

This event is all about enjoying yourself and having fun, you race at a pace that suits you. The cross country event will run on Thursday 3rd November from 10.30 am, it’s a Multi Lap race lasting from 1 hr to 1 hr 20 mins.

The Enduro event runs on Friday 4th November starting at 10am and will comprise of multiple downhill segments. After each trail, riders will make their way to the next trail. Needless to say participating FENZ members will be in their bike gear, rather than their firefighting uniforms.

Don’t let age be a barrier if you wish to get involved. Many of our local retirees are in good health and physically fit. If you are interested, now is the time to get involved. Not all volunteers respond to incidents. Brigade Support Volunteers are key to the success of their Brigade, they complete administrative tasks and other duties that keep the brigade running smoothly. They may also work with communities helping them to reduce the risk of fire in homes.

The Kaiteriteri Brigade do need at least three fit people to train as Breathing Apparatus wearers to help maintain this capability for structure firefighting in the Kaiteriteri and surrounding community.

If you’re a team player, would like to learn new skills and make your community safer, they would love to hear from you. Chief Fire Officer Robin Thompson invites interested parties to get in touch with him, they currently need an additional five volunteers to fill the above roles. Do get in touch with him via email Robin.Thompson@ fireandemergency.nz or give him a call on 021 547 818. He’s looking forward to hearing from you.

Find out more about the Kaiteriteri Volunteer Fire Brigade via their social media https://www.facebook. com/KaiteriteriFire/ and learn about the importance of FENZ online https://fireandemergency.nz

Fire Chief Robin Thompson (right) with Station Officer Jeremy Talbot are looking for new members to help keep Kaiteriteri safe.

Urgent Review of Forestry Practices Needed To Solve Sediment Issues

Plantation forestry on slip-prone land has for many years caused problems. The sediment in Tasman Bay coming from the clearfelled forests already has badly affected the scallop industry. Damage from extreme rainfall events, as seen most recently in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough Districts, has meant that the costs of fixing slips and replacing roads are astronomical. But far greater are the costs of sedimentation from forestry further endangering our critical freshwater and marine life.

The extensive damage, particularly in Marahau and Motueka Valley, from Cyclone Gita, February 2018, is not easily forgotten. Roger May, a forestry consultant from Tomorrows Forests Ltd. Orinoco, obtained aerial photography of the 1000s of hectares affected immediately after the cyclone event, and he mapped all the slips: “It was easy to show that the highest density of slips was in plantation cutover. The damage to the streams, the river, the estuary, as well as property and communities was severe.”

In 2020, Roger, with James W Griffith from Department of Conservation and Claire E. Lukens, University of Wellington, then pub-

lished a paper in the NZ Journal of Forestry Science: ‘Increased forest cover and limits on clear-felling could substantially reduce landslide occurrence in Tasman, New Zealand’ which concluded that the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry (NES-PF) are outmoded, namely the Erosion Susceptibility Classification (ESC) which classifies the risks of landslips throughout Aotearoa. The paper calls for an urgent review claiming that the ESC does not accurately assess the likelihood of slips at a local scale. It concludes: ‘…With increases in the size and frequency of large storm events predicted under future climate scenarios, progress on reducing landslide susceptibility is urgent.’

“By continuing to use an unreliable erosion risk tool, Councils are allowing forestry activities on highly erodible soils, and this is consequently causing

serious sedimentation issues in Tasman and Marlborough waters,” Roger says.

Currently, the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) is preparing to bring declaration proceedings in the Environment Court against Tasman District and Marlborough District Councils and MPI, for sediment run-off from forestry operations:

“We think that the erosion risk tool is being unlawfully used because the standards enable activities that have a morethan-minor adverse effect on the environment which is contrary to the Resource Management Act,” says Gary Taylor, EDS Chief Executive.

“There is clear concern about sedimentation from forestry, and from other sources including urban development,” Gary says, “Sediment is arguably the main pollutant for freshwater and of coastal marine environments in New Zealand, and we need

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In Europe, forestry uses continuous cover harvesting, so one small area, five hectares or less for example, is harvested at a time. Continuous cover harvesting could be the answer here to solve the problems of landslips and sediment run-off: “We think it’s anachronistic that in 2022, forestry on steeper erosion-prone land can still be undertaken with clearfelling where you get a massive slug of sediment for four or five years during and after harvest before replanting takes off,” says Gary.

Costs are involved in bringing the proceedings to the Environment Court such as the costs of expert witnesses: “We have reached out to the community and if people want to contribute to the proceedings that would be most welcome,” says Gary. Donations to EDS are tax deductable and can be made on their website www.eds.org.

Nina Russek, Lily Nicholas and Dani Grooby show off baking at their stall in Riwaka on Friday, 14 October. The enterprising trio decided to fill in some school holiday time while also benefitting charities. Between them they came up with baking ideas and created signs while all proceeds will go to their three chosen charities; World Vision, Starship Hospital and the SPCA.

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‘Motueka Seniors Hub’ –Gets a new name and a new future!!

Planning for unexpected outages

The signi cant ooding we recently experienced was a harsh reminder that unpredictable weather can cause unexpected power and communication outages.

With a little planning, you can prepare for unplanned outages caused by natural disasters like oods or earthquakes. Here are some useful things you might want to have in your emergency kit to help manage an unexpected outage:

z A torch for each member of your household and extra batteries.

z A battery operated radio.

z A fully charged battery bank to keep your mobile phone going until the power comes back on.

z A supply of water that isn’t dependent on an electric pump.

z A safe means of cooking that doesn’t rely on electricity eg a BBQ or gas cooker.

If a member of your household is medically dependent on electricity, you should also have:

z An established network of people you can call on for help and their contact details.

z Knowledge of your medical equipment:

» Does it have an audible “no power” alarm that will alert you to a power failure?

» Does it have battery back-up or a standby source of power and for how long?

» Do you know how to use the backup or standby equipment and are you con dent that you could operate the equipment in an emergency?

If you have an electric garage door, security gates or electronic locks, make sure you are familiar with how these can be operated manually. Have a practice run with the power switched o and keep written instructions handy for everyone in your household.

If you have to leave your house during a power outage, it is important to turn o machines or appliances that you don’t want to unexpectedly start-up when the power is restored. As an essential service, Network Tasman is committed to ensuring our network is as resilient as possible to natural disasters. We are prepared to respond and restore power to our communities as quickly as possible should a natural disaster damage our electricity network.

Remember that the power can be restored at any time after any unexpected outage, so treat all lines, electrical installations and wiring as live.

Visit: www.getready.govt.nz/prepared for more information about how to prepare for an emergency.

To report a power outage, damage to the power network, or a public safety issue on the network phone 0800 508 100

Over the last two years the little heard of clubrooms at 10 Pah St, behind the old library and affectionately called The Tardis by some has moved from having a small membership of older members to a growing membership of 40 financial members plus approximately 50 casual users who visit the venue at 10 Pah St regularly.

The committee has listened carefully to feedback, informally and from public workshops held. As the hub was always intended to provide fun social activities for locals aged fifty plus, there has been a resounding objection to the term ‘senior citizens’ which does not suit the profile of today’s vibrant active and often professional people, retired or still working.

Quite soon in the piece this term was set aside and a nick name for the society was developed with the knowledge that the building had become somewhat of a hub given other activities provided by outside group leaders such as yoga and tai chi. The committee decided on Motueka Seniors Hub as its community face.

The minimal activities of 2019 consisted of bowls and Rummikub which has been developed into a much more robust program these days.

Although Covid challenged the committee by keeping people safely at home for

long stretches of time while they were trying to build attendance at the hub, this has now been counteracted as people are reporting that they are nervously finding their way back into the community to include themselves, connect with others, as they return to or look for activities that are normal and fun!

In addition, outside activity providers now offer a monthly journaling group as well as art workshops and an over fifties art group is in the pipeline. The hub themselves now have an established Knit & Natter group of around 20 people and fortnightly Housie is building in interest with around 12 – 14 people attending.

Just under 100 people attend a variety of activities at the Hub each week these days.

Built in 1962 the hub has always been intended for all people aged 50 plus to enjoy and thankfully it is now more widely known about in the community, in fact an over fifties community is developing as a result.

Recently the committee have joined other local groups in initiating a local Motueka (specific) Positive Aging Forum overseen by TDC and Age Concern. Like other groups the committee is keen to work collaboratively with other groups who provide services for the same age group. There are a number of shared issues to discuss e.g. people hav-

ing difficulty installing wireless phones. To assist with this Chorus has offered to provide an information session at the hub October, 26 from 3 – 6pm (see ad).

While the committee no is longer offering the hub as a ‘hall to hire’ to the general public, they want to assure groups who serve the over fifties that they are prioritised to utilise the hub space whenever possible.

Over time the committee would like to be more inter-generationally minded, and even now people under 50 are welcome and can join as financial associate members.

100% voluntary the management committee have worked hard to ensure this wonderful community resource is preserved and remains available for locals to use. They have enquired as to where particularly isolated local people might be in order to invite them to the hub and have discovered the mobile community i.e. the ‘wintering overs’, permanent stays or holiday makers. Those new to the area, children of older adults who wish to arrange companionship for their parents or themselves, agencies who need to signpost their clients from ACC or health related services (as a social hub the committee do not take referrals), grandparents needing time out from grandchildren during school time, older workers having reduced their hours,

recovering from illness or looking to transition into interesting activities. The hub exists for people who can independently manage to get themselves to the venue and get around. The hub is not a specialised care agency.

The hub has recently held their AGM and a committee of 9 look forward to continually strengthening the hub for future enjoyment.

Several funders and supports have assisted the hub over the past year including Mitre 10 Helping Hands, TDC, NBS, other local businesses and particularly the Rata Foundation who has provided significant funding for repairs on the roof and flooring. The future of the Hub is bright and is due to celebrate its 65th birthday on Friday, 28 October at 2pm. Public is welcome RSVP to secretary below.

More importantly the hub wishes to share its new news with the community! It now has a new name and is currently working with the lawyer to review and update its constitution under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2019. Their new name is … Motueka Over Fifties Social Hub. Which describes perfectly what is on offer and to whom. We welcome all enquiries and conversations.

Please contact Jude mot50shubsecretary@gmail.com or Chris 021 2514359

The Motueka Seniors Hub host a variety of gatherings, here the ‘Knit and Natter’ group enjoy a social morning.

Free COVID antiviral medicines are available

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Benefits of antiviral medicines

Antiviral medicine can help people be less sick and stay out of hospital. The medicine must be taken within the first 5 days of having COVID symptoms to reduce the amount of virus in the body.

Who can get antiviral medicines

Eligible people include:

• Māori or Pacific people aged 50 years or older

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• your symptoms started within the last 5 days

• you are eligible for the medicine.

Your doctor, nurse, hauora provider, or local pharmacy can tell you if you are eligible and may provide you with a prescription. If your local pharmacy does not prescribe antiviral medicine, they can put you in touch with a pharmacy that does.

How to get antiviral medications

If you have COVID you must isolate for 7 days. You can arrange to have medicines delivered by friends or whānau. If needed, pharmacies that provide COVID antiviral medicine can have them delivered to you, for free.

Free RATs

Free rapid antigen tests (RATs) are available for everyone, and you do not need to have COVID to get them.  You can order them online at RequestRATS.Covid19.health.nz and collect them at community providers, marae, testing centres, and some pharmacies, or have someone collect them for you.

Upload your test results, positive or negative, to MyCovidRecord.health.nz, or call 0800 222 478 and choose option 3.

Find out more at Covid19.govt.nz

Sharing a love of biking with our community

Join in the celebrations

This coming Saturday, 29th October, My Ride Motueka are having an open day to celebrate their first year in business. There will be a spot prizes to win, a bike ride along the waterfront to take part in and a BBQ back at the store afterwards. Get spooky and dress up for the ride in a Halloween style costume, there will be prizes for the best dressed rider and the best dressed bike. It’s a family friendly event, which was a great deal of fun last year. Do get involved and support Motueka’s favourite bike store, they are looking forward to a fantastic event.

Helping you find the right bike for your needs

Located next to the Motueka Fire Station on High Street, My Ride Motueka has a massive selection of around 100 bikes in store. Best of all you can try them, no need to take a gamble on a bike in a box, or wait for a cycle to be assembled like some of the impersonal big box stores in the city. Supporting local is the way to go and My Ride Motueka has everything you need to enjoy your next biking adventure.

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There’s a wonderful sense of community in our town and part of that reason is because of community minded businesses like My Ride Motueka. Next weekend they are celebrating their first year in business and in true My Ride Motueka style they are inviting our local community (especially those on two wheels) to join in and be a part of it.

Since opening a year ago Caleb, Mike, Brent and their team have kindly visited every school in our area to offer free safety bike checks, held numerous workshops instore, hosted bike rides and supported local events. But it’s not only what they do, it’s how they go about it; that unique, uplifting, infectious energy that comes from doing something you love.

Put simply at My Ride Motueka, biking is their jam, it helps them feel alive. This means encouraging and supporting others to either discover or re-discover biking is almost second nature and the enthusiasm they do it with is absolutely genuine.

Congratulations

Mike and Brent carrying out work using their top of the line dedicated repair station.

Pippa and Charlize dressed up at last year’s Spooky Ride.

Bikes are highly versatile forms of transport but when selecting your next bike, it’s important to consider its intended use. Bicycles are built with a general use in mind, whether this is for marathon road rides or off-road trail riding. You wouldn’t buy a hardtail mountain bike to ride to work just like you wouldn’t take your carbon fibre road bike down a muddy track.

If you are considering investing in an Ebike but haven’t tried one, drop in and ask them about bike hire and take one for a spin for the day. Ebikes are amazing, some of our readers who follow Our Town Motueka on Facebook may have seen a few clips of Claire Hutt whizzing around town on one. Yes, our community minded bike store kindly loaned her one to take for a ride so she could see what Ebikes were all about, she’s now a massive Ebike fan.

It’s a fantastic method of transport not only for getting around town in a flash, but also for exploring our bike friendly backyard. Don’t forget to ask the My Ride

Motueka team about bike ride suggestions, their knowledge is expansive. They are also strong supporters of Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park, you can pick up a map for the park from the store.

My Ride is the largest national network of independently owned, specialist cycling stores that provide every rider with the best brands, best service and best advice anywhere. With five leading bike brands and a huge range of models including road, mountain, electric, urban, trekking and kids bikes to choose from, as well as a range of cycles specifically designed for female riders; you’ll be sure to find what you are looking for.

Bicycle Service & Repair

If your bike doesn’t work flawlessly, the ride just isn’t the same. At My Ride Motueka their bike technicians have the training and experience to repair, service or optimize your machine. From simple derailleur adjustments to custom wheels to frame-up custom builds, they have you covered.

Whether your bike is in need of a minor adjustment or a major overhaul, your ride will be in a safe pair of hands. They also have an excellent selection of essential tools, lubricants and cleaning products to help you maintain and improve your bikes performance and will happily help to answer your cycling-related questions.

Don’t be a stranger, support our local bike store, rock on down to My Ride Motueka, meet the team, browse their rides, make new friends and find out why My Ride Motueka is our towns favourite bike store.

Keep up to date with the latest workshops on offer, community bike rides, tips and news via their social media and come along to their 1st year celebration on Saturday 29th October.

https://www.facebook.com/myridemotueka/

Preferred builder to My Ride Motueka

Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Ebike Workshops www.chargeon.co.nz • info@chargeon.co.nz

My Ride Motueka have generously visited local schools to carry out bike safety checks. Here’s Brent checking the brakes on a fabulous pink bike.

My Ride team member Karyn is an avid rider full of valuable knowledge and advice.

The Motueka Golf Club hosts the National Freyberg Masters Tournament

31 October - 4th November • Harbour Rd Motueka

The Freyberg Masters comes to town

Next week, from 31 October to 4th November, golfers and their supporters from all over New Zealand will be coming to Motueka to compete in one of our countries most prestigious golfing tournaments, the Freyberg Masters.

This is a huge honour for the Motueka Golf Club and an impressive recognition for their outstanding golf course. Motueka Golf Club President Peter Cederman and Tournament Coordinator Peter Johnson kindly invited The Guardian along to the clubhouse to find out more.

When we arrive it’s a hive of activity, a group of lively ladies with sun-visors smile and chat while tallying up their scores for the day, greenkeepers alongside volunteers are tending to the course and workman are busy carrying out carpark improvements. But all of that melts away as we take in the breathtaking surroundings, tall majestic tree’s, lush golfing greens, inviting places for golfers to rest, birdsong drifting through the afternoon sea breeze and we take a moment to bask in such picturesque tranquil scenery.

It really is a magnificent course and the perfect setting for a novice to learn more about golf.

Freyberg Masters is an annual event involving New Zealand’s 15 golfing regions; Motueka Golf Club comes under the Tasman region which covers the top of the South Island (Marlborough, Nelson, Tasman and the West Coast). Each region puts forward a team

E WITH US

Peter Johnson, Tournament Coordinator (left) and Peter Cederman, Motueka Golf Club President (right) are looking forward to hosting the Freyberg Masters next month.

made up of five players plus a reserve and a Manager, as it’s the Masters, players must be aged 40 years or older in order to compete.

“All matches are match play off the stick with the winning team from each match being decided by the number of points achieved ie; 2 for a win, one for a half, “explains Peter J.

The competition has been running since the 1950’s, each designated region has a turn at hosting the event, this is the first time it’s been held in Motueka.

“A number of top players suggested Motueka was the best course in the Tasman region to host the event and all the other local clubs agreed. We’ve recently hosted the South Island Masters here, which Tasman won by ½ a point from Canterbury. It’s a real accolade for our club and this will be the most prestigious event we have ever hosted,” says Peter C with a proud smile.

“In 2018 we won Golf Club of the Year and are known as the friendliest golf club in the Top of the South.”

And it shows, everyone in the clubhouse is smiling and you can feel the comradery here.

“Players love the course, we receive great feedback from Green Fee players from all over the country. Sir

Bob Charles has played our course twice and described it as a hidden gem. We’ve a growing membership with over 400 members in our club,” adds Peter J.

For a small town we really punch above our weight, two members of the Tasman team are from Motueka, Simon Hollyer and Nathan Moore. Also from Motueka is James Campion who manages the team.

Co-Owner Nigel is a Winter member of The Motueka Golf Club, and he and Rachael congratulate the club on their initiative

In 2018 Motueka Golf Club won ‘Golf Club of the Year’ and are known as the friendliest golf club in the Top of the South.

The stunning Motueka course viewed from above.

The Motueka Golf Club hosts the National Freyberg Masters Tournament

31 October - 4th November • Harbour Rd Motueka

Motueka Golf Club recently celebrated their centennial, some of our readers will already know that our local golf course was once a swampy paddock filled with rocks that were removed by hand to establish their picturesque course.

The two Peters are fabulous hosts, whilst the lively ladies who have now removed their sun visors are having a wonderful time at a nearby table. There’s a real sense of warmth and friendliness here, no wonder it’s so popular. Peter C explains they have various workshops and events, including nighttime golf complete with glow in the dark balls.

If you are thinking of learning to play golf, do get in touch with the club, they will talk you through what you need to know and offer all the support you need. Both Peters confirm there are many new junior players joining. Find out more online https://motuekagolf.co.nz/

“The Motueka Golf Club appreciates our course will be closed for six days and that maybe an inconvenience to regular players. The upside is that we get to showcase our course to top players from all around NZ and we will be able to see some of our countries top players in action.

“We’ve been working on the course for around a year to prepare it for this event, Nick, Ian and Steve along with our hardworking volunteers have done an incredible job on the course ,” explains Peter C.

Locals are warmly invited to come and watch some of New Zealand’s top players in action at the Freyberg Masters. Tee-off begins at 7.30am and midday on Monday 31October through to Friday 4 November.

No doubt there will be additional national media coverage of the Freyberg Masters, do get on board and let’s show our golfing visitors why Motueka is such an incredible destination.

The Freyberg Masters is named after Lieutenant-General Bernard Cyril Freyberg, a British-born New Zealand soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, who served as the 7th Governor-General of New Zealand from 1946 to 1952.

Freyberg served as an officer in the British Army during the Gallipoli Campaign and was the youngest general in the British Army during the First World War.

The club is responsible for all the people power, progress boards on the course, club storage, condition of course, starters, catering, functions etc. To ensure we meet all our responsibilities we will have twenty five volunteers working daily. Motueka Golf Club members who wish to play golf while the tournament is on are invited to play at other local clubs at no extra no charge. Thank you for your continued support.”

Roller Hockey players bring home medal haul

NBS

Motueka Golf Club

It was President’s choice day on Saturday and he chose a nett round. The condition of the course certainly resulted in some good scores.

Men’s Results:

1st John McRae

Nett 67

Followed by Peter Neil and Ray Marsden also on 67

4th and 5th Allan Barbara and Rob Guild both on 68

Ladies Results

1st Sandra Ilton

Nett 68

2nd Alison McMillan 69 from Jacquie Martin on the same score.

On Tuesday the ladies played a LGU.

A Grade Sandy Lepine won on countback from Kerry McConchie both having scored Nett 68’s.

B Grade

1st Liz Hall 72

2nd Helen Dryden 77 Kerry McConchie also scored a two.

9 hole ladies results:

Played a Stableford

Division 1

1st Irene Fell 19 stablefords

2nd Colleen Irwin 18 stablefords on C/B

Above: The Motueka Women’s Roller Hockey team claimed the gold medal after beating Taranaki and Whanganui Women’s teams at the Roller Hockey nationals held in Auckland 5-9 October.

From left: Emily Thompson, Carley Guild, Maia Karetai, Serena Curran, Stina Sholes, Brock (coach) and Allanah Janssen (front).

Below: While the Motueka Roller Hockey division two team brought home silver from the Roller Hockey nationals held in Auckland 5-9 October.

From left: Jake Hess, Elijah Bramwell, Shane Curran, Jason Hamilton, Brook and front; Serena Curran and Stina Sholes.

Twos were struck by Sandra Ilton, Richard Bullock, Jon Gammon, Jocelyn Thomson, Peter Neil, Paul Hay and Rob Guild.

Lower Moutere Store Closest to the Pins; Daryl Graham and Dianne Strong.

3rd Meredith Rayner 18 stablefords

Division 2

1st Christine Horridge 18 stablefords

2nd Geraldine Taylor 17 stablefords

3rd Carolyn Bolland 13 stablefords

The Motueka Senior Adventure Racing Team has done it again! After a gruelling week up at Hillary Outdoors in the Central North Island, competing in a series of challenging adventure activities, they came out on top and are bringing the Hillary Challenge Trophy back to Te Waipounamu for the second time in three years.

Read more on this epic team in next week’s issue.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices. We regret if your community notice ad has not made this week’s column, it is due to the popularity of this column and inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 444 4708 BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson. org.nz

COMMUNITY HOUSE Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings

COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson, 102 Hardy STreet, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

DANCE CLASS Fun, social dance class. Starting Wed 19th Oct 22 1-2.30pm. Ballroom, Latin and Salsa. Phone Kim 0273301028

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING The Shed is a day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment.

Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka

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

HOUSIE Saturday 29th October. Bring your friends for a fun afternoon followed by a cuppa. 1pm at Motueka

Over 50s Social Hub 10 Pah St. Doors open at 12.30

Chris 021 2514359

INDOOR BOWLS - Monday & Wednesday 1.153pm. All Welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka

Over 50s Social Hub 10 Pah St.

INDOOR BOWLS at Mapua Hall, the 3rd and last Fridays of the month. Bowls at 2pm followed by “bring a plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcome. $3. Mapua Friendship Club. Contact Val 035403685.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Cafe, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am - 12 noon

KNIT & NATTER Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359 All Welcome

MANDALA ART THERAPY A journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday, 4pm - 6pm, at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 Koha for the room - Maddy 0273366300

MOTUEKA LIONESS CLUB Jam stall 20th October, at New World Motueka, One day only

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Ever thought of joining the MenzShed? Check us out. Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9am-12pm

MOTUEKANEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Jana 528 4355

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd and 4th Thursday every month 1-3pm. St Andrews lounge. 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

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

MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOY LIBRARY Motueka District Toy Library on 44 Pah st. Open 10am11:30am Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturday 10am - 12pm. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages

MOTUEKA COASTAL BUS service operates Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, leaves Motueka i-SITE at 9.30am to Tasman & Mapua, then Richmond CBD & the Aquatic Centre, returns 1pm. Return fare Motueka to Richmond CBD $10. Pre-booking essential via Motueka i-SITE 03 528 6543

MOTUEKA LIONESS CLUB Jam stall 20th October, New World, 1 Day only.

MOTUEKA SENIORNET

in our DNA interest group. 10 -12 noon on Friday 4th November. To join Seniornet, Phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

MOTUEKA SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB

Meets every Wednesday at 7:30pm, Lower Moutere Hall. Fun and social, supper after. Beginners and newbies welcome. For more info phone Fay 035433650

MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB Daywalk in North Branch of Graham Valley this Sunday 23rd October. Members see your trip list for contact details. Not a member? https://www.motuekatrampingclub.org/ for details on how to join.

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP Walks every Thursday. For information contact our Secretary at secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com 0212640403 and check our website www.motueka50pluswalkers. org.nz

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). Contact 022 6822 373 to book a ride / mapuawheels@gmail. com, 24hrs notice required.

NELSON ASTHMA SOCIETY Better Breathers Class Motueka is back on! Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Warf Road, Mondays at 11:30am - 12:30pm. $5 per class. Contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 03 544 1562 or email asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz

NELSONRAILWAY Founders Park. Saturday 22nd & Monday 24th the Railcar will run, weather permitting. Sunday 23rd will be the Train. Check our Facebook Page for updates.

NVC PRACTICE GROUPS (2) starting in Motueka

Thursday October 2022 – 1pm contact Vikki Lee at vikkijlee@gmail.com and 7pm contact Margaret McCallum at margaret@margaretmccallum.com.

Koha for use of space

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137

REBUS MOTUEKA welcomes you to our next meeting on Friday 21st October at 10.00 at The Motueka Bandrooms. Good speakers, refreshments and warm fellowship, all welcome. Contact John on 0274082206

RADIOCONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Contact Peter 0275443923 for further information and times.

RED CROSS SHOP Shop open 10-2pm Mon-Fri. All welcome. Donations much appreciated.

RUMMIKUB Thursdays 1 - 4pm friendly group includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359

SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust, Contact us today. Housing@GHT.CO.NZ, ph:03-5457100

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS - If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details.

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKING GROUP Meeting on Thursdays at 9AM by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 min, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people! Phone: 03 528 8358 This month it will be an informal social get together.

TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA Toastmasters Motueka meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St, Motueka. 6.45pm start. Gain speaking confidence, friendly environment. More info, Ph Sierra 027 844 4765 or Peter 027 746 8311

WAIMEA HARRIERS Waimea Harriers Sprig + Fern Mapua 10k run and walk Saturday 15th October. Everyone and all abilities welcome. See website for details. Queries 0223729432

WALK 4 HEALTH Every wednesday 10am, at Mot Community Garden, 30 min walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Contact 027 930 5310 or welontrack@gmail.com

ALL TREE CARE Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming.

Professional insured

Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 or 027 494 8028

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

Accomodations

SELF CONTAINED BACH

54 sq meters. Basic furniture and utilities. Next to Ngatimoti School. 02-526-8113

021-148-4023

References Required

Dentures

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

Storage

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

STORAGE SYSTEMS Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

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

Wanted to Buy

CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES

SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY

VINTAGE / QUALITY

TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS

GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS

COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING

PH TIM GLADSTONE T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235

Public Notice

PROFESSIONAL CIVIL-STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

A retired professional (Civil-Structural Engineer) is pursuing partimefulltime permanent employment with accomadation (preferably in a Rural Location), 50 years experience with machinery-live stockDriver Licensed, diligent and dependable.

Please mail the advertiser: planpacgroup@yahoo. com

Death Notices

ROBERT JAMES GRIEVE

1949 - 2022

Lost Brother of Maree Stirling, John Grieve KNIGHT, ROGER DAVID

Passed away peacefully on Monday 3rd October 2022. Aged 74 years. Treasured father of Alex and Tracey. A private service has been held with family. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Nelson Hospital.

A'COURT LORRAINE VERA NEE LAKEMAN

Passed away peacefully at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital, on Tuesday 18 October 2022, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Russ. Best friend and mother of Fleur and loved mother in law of Alan. Lorraine's family wish to sincerely thank the staff at Jack Inglis and Nurse Maude for their care and support. As per Lorraine's wishes, a private cremations has taken place.

about your DNA

Come and gain more information and knowledge about the addictive brain and its e ects on our behaviours. This meeting will be of particular interest to grandparents raising grandchildren or supporting children whose carers are substance addicts and other family/whānau members supporting loved ones in addiction.

Stuart Bruce is an addictions counsellor. His area of expertise is how our brains work and ways of regulating our behaviour. Stuart's approach is informal and easy to understand. There is no cost for this session.

The meeting will be held at Community House, Decks Reserve on Thursday 3 November at 1pm.

For more information: Linda @ 0274476435

Public Notice

Situation Vacant

Motueka & District

Open Day "A Journey Through Motueka Steiner

School"

Please join us on Thursday 2 November 2022, at 3:30pm - 5:00pm for an informative journey through our beautiful school.

This is an opportunity to view our unique classrooms and breathtaking farm campus. Meet the teachers, view the children's lovely work. Learn about the uniqueness of the Steiner/Waldorf Curriculum and the bene ts it holds for children all over the world.

All children welcome!

165 Robinson Road, Lower Moutere • www. o e a einer. choo .nz

Situation Vacant

Pre-school

and Whanau Trust Notice of Annual General Meeting

Tuesday 8th November 2022 @ 6 pm Motueka Family Service Centre 27 Talbot Street, Motueka

Please join us for our AGM and presentation of our Annual Report on the work of the Motueka Family Service Centre.

RSVP (if possible): mfsc@xtra.co.nz

Lower Moutere School Zone Applications 2023

The Board of Trustees invites applications from parents who wish to enroll their children at Lower Moutere School for next year.

Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school o ce.

The deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places is Friday 25th November 2022. [This includes students applying to be treated as in-zone students under transition provisions].

Parents of students who live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for next year.

The Board has determined that 25 places are likely to be available for out-of-zone students next year. The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone.

If the number of out-of-zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot is required, it will be held. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.

www.lowermoutere.school.nz

Phone: 03 526 7775

Email: o ce@lowermoutere.school.nz

LOOKING BACK we’re always on the lookout for interesting photos of ‘locals doing things locally’... from the 90s, 80s, 70s, 60s, 50s, 40s, 30s and beyond! Come in and see us at The Guardian Newspaper, 19 Wallace Street, Motueka.

ENTERTAINMENT! Do you have an event coming up? Let everyone know by placing an advert in the classifieds. Phone 03 528 2088, email: ads@guardian motueka.co.nz or come in and see us at 19 Wallace Street, Motueka.

Cederman Bros Ltd is looking for a cleaner to start mid October for around 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. Start time negotiable, start rate $23.50. Job requires a licence, job is located in Brooklyn cleaning RSE Accomodation.

Person must be able to self manage and have some level of tness, must be good at organising and thinking ahead, must be reliable and trustworthy, and have some references.

For further information please contact: Melissa 021 237 6433

Dentures

Felicity Hart, Clinical Dental Technician

For all your denture requirements Free initial consultation www.denturesbydesignnz.com

59A College St, Motueka | 03 970 5180 Mon to Thu 9am - 5pm

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PLUMBING TEAM PLUMBING TEAM

Young footballer brings home Gold medal!

Motueka youth Liam Greaney is renowned amongst his football team mates and coaches for his unwavering commitment to the team and desire to win at all costs.

And earlier this month at the South Island Junior Football Championships in Dunedin Liam was instrumental in his FC Nelson 13th grade team bringing home the gold medal after he scored the opening goal in their 2-0 finals win.

Helping to ensure the team’s first ever tournament win, and leaving them with the impressive results of 26 goals scored and just one conceded.

“Scoring that goal made me feel ecstatic,” says Liam.

Battling through horrendous pitch conditions which included snow falling during play didn’t dampen Liam’s enthusiasm for the game and he says, “The whole tournament was really fun”.

FC Nelson president and Liam’s Saturday coach Phil Thompson says Liam is “a good stick to have in the team”.

“He goes beyond

playing football, he loves the team and the players,” says Phil. “He’s had to travel from Motueka for trainings and practice which is a huge commitment. He also has a great spirit and helps other players get better and is a really good player himself.” It was these attributes which saw Liam receive the FC Nelson UV Amora award at this season’s prize-giving.

“I was really stoked to get that trophy.”

Liam began his football with Motueka AFC at First Kicks as a pre-schooler and says right off the bat he “loved it”.

“I like playing alongside my mates and having fun. It’s also really fun scoring goals.”

Grateful for years of coaching from Wiki Tafia at Motueka AFC where Liam says he gained invaluable experience, he’s now setting his sights on the summer soccer series and will continue training throughout the off-season.

“I just think you should take all the games and opportunities you can.”

Left: The Gold medal winning FC Nelson 13th grade team, Liam Greaney is pictured second from left seated.

Below: Local footballer Liam Greaney has returned from the South Island Junior Football Championships with a Gold medal.