The Guardian - 27 February 2019

Bike-track vision realised

Brecon Thomas and Reuben Griffith enjoy St Peter Chanel School’s new bike track. Full story on page 9

River cattle cause concern

Motueka local Wayne Tapper was discouraged to witness cattle swanning about in the Motueka River on Saturday, 2 February, near Brooklyn on the Motueka side of the river.

Wayne snapped the published photograph and says the cattle were completely unfazed by his presence, indicating that it may be a regular occurrence.

“We thought it was pretty disgusting, especially as we saw kids swimming above and below that spot. I thought the riverside was supposed to be fenced from stock,” says Wayne.

Wayne’s concerns come at a time when water pollution has been heralded as New Zealander’s number one concern, according to public opinion poll results.

The Tasman District

Council says a number of years ago certain rules came into force through the rivers and lakes section of the Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP) which provided some controls over stock entering or crossing waterways in Tasman District. However only dairy herds are restricted to specific crossing rules due to the scale of their impacts.

“Cattle however, are not prevented from access to the banks and beds and for any intervention, it would fall to council to prove an effect on water quality is occurring in breach of these rules,” says TDC community relations manager Chris Choat.

Chris went on to say cattle grazing the berms and edges will not breach these rules even if the stock do access the water as they appear to in the

photograph.

“The reason for this is that the level of discharge is usually too low and transient to trigger discharge limits,” says Chris.

The previous government consulted on a proposal for a national stock exclusion regulation as part of the ‘Next Steps for Fresh Water’ consultation which included the creation of a draft set of regulations. That proposed set of regulations goes well

beyond dairy cattle on the dairy platform to include all dairy support; pigs, beef and deer. This draft set of regulations has now been sent back for additional work and the Ministry for the Environment and Ministry for Primary Industries are tasked with producing a revised set of regulations and timetables for exclusion.

Chris says once the regulations are approved they will be

enforced by regional councils and there will be a much more robust process for dealing with these landowners whether they buy into it or not.

“Irrespective of all that, the council’s priorities will always be to try and improve farm environmental practises across all sectors where we can and we will attempt to speak to the person who we think owns these cows and have the conversation,’ says Chris.

Boat flips near Adele Island on Friday with four on-board

Tasman Police are reminding boaties to make sure you’ve got the right equipment on board before heading out on the water.

Around 9am on Friday, 22 February, a group of boaties were taken by surprise when their boat overturned in the water off the coast of Marahau, near Adele Island.

The four men had been distracted by a large fish, and in their enthusiasm to look at it they unbalanced the vessel, which flipped.

Police Search and Rescue co-ordinated a marine response, which included the Harbour Master and commercial vessels, and the group was picked up by a mussel harvester.

Constable David Cogger of Tasman Search and Rescue says the group was lucky to be found, given there was initially difficulty pinpointing their location.

“The group managed to keep one cell phone dry to make

an emergency call, however they were extremely lucky to have managed this.

“A grab-bag containing a GPS, marine radio and some flares would have greatly assisted them and helped speed up the search and rescue operation.

“It was only after Police and Maritime New Zealand relayed a mayday that other vessels were able to come to their assistance – this kind of delay can be the dif-

ference between life and death.

“It’s a timely reminder for boaties, especially if you’re heading out into a remote location, to have the appropriate emergency and communication gear on board.

“This gear can save your life if you get into trouble.

“We’d like to thank those crew aboard the mussel harvester, Platinum, who stopped their workday and responded – without their help today things

could have turned out quite differently.”

None of the four men were injured in the incident.

The boat was recovered using the mussel harvester’s crane (pictured) and towed back to Motueka by the Harbour Master.

Mapua’s community carols assist refugees in Nelson

Refugees to our region have been given a warm welcome by the Mapua community who raised money for Red Cross in support of their refugee resettlement programme.

Members of Mapua’s scouts, cubs, school and the Hills Community Church came together at December’s “Community Carols at the Wharf” which was well-attended by the public, and enough money was raised to fill an overflowing 10 buckets.

Sufficient packs of cleaning equipment and materials fill those buckets thanks to the youth of the Hills Community Church carefully packing the items into easily managed kits ready for delivery to the Red

Cross this week.

“It made me feel good that I was helping other people,” says Harriet Gabrielsson.

It’s the fourth year members of the church have assisted the refugees, with cleaning products and gardening tools bought with funds raised.

The Hills Community Church’s minister John Sherlock says it’s a great way for the people of Mapua to support the work of Nelson’s Red Cross.

“I think it’s vital to contribute because of the journey these people have come from and the radical change of life they’re experiencing here,” says John. “It’s nice to be able to extend a hand of support and friendship and help them with the integration process.”

Man charged

with fire-related offences after Takaka festival

A 34-year-old man from Takaka has been charged following firerelated activity at the Dystopia Festival in Takaka over the weekend of 15-17 February.

The outdoor music festival took place in Upper Takaka’s Cobb Valley and video footage of fire activity was posted on the event’s Facebook page.

The charges relate to the use of a flamethrower and the presence of fire dancers in an area which was under a prohibited fire

season.

The man appeared in Nelson District Court on Monday, 25 February, on two charges under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act. Police would like to remind people in the Tasman Marlborough District that a fire ban remains in place.

If there is any doubt about what activities are restricted people can visit the FENZ website. www.checkitsalright.nz/check-fireseason-status/

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World Day of Prayer service on Friday

On Friday, members of the Catholic, Anglican and Methodist Presbyterian churches will come together to share in the World Day of Prayer (WDP).

The global movement began in 1927 and focusses on bringing women from around the world together, uniting through prayer, and action for peace and justice.

In Motueka, the event is taking place at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church with cups of tea on offer from 10am. The service will begin at 10.30am, making it potentially the first in the world for the 2019 World Day of Prayer.

Each year a country is nominated and the women of that country write the service, this year’s country is Slovenia, one of the smallest countries in Europe, and a young committee in the WDP movement.

Throughout this year’s service the congregation will hear stories from the women that reflect the political and economic situation from the time Slovenia was a socialist-com-

munist state to today. Their stories are the voices of the refugee and migrant workers, the mothers, the grandmothers, the wives, and the Roma people. While listening to their stories, church

members will ask for forgiveness in being silent in the face of injustice, and pray that God opens their hearts to compassion and understanding.

Motueka’s Pat Moses from St

Andrew’s Church has been involved in the movement for the last decade and says they expect to host around 40 women and a few men.

“I enjoy the fact that I make new friends from

other churches and it brings the churches together which is important,” says Pat. WDP is sponsored by an International Committee and observed on the first Friday in March.

Carole McColl Motueka “Spending lots of time

outside with the kids in the sun.”

Dallas Atkins Gisborne “Sunshine.”

Judith Elliot Scotland “Arriving in New Zealand from the snow in the UK.”

Steven Fraser Motueka “Getting out in the vegetable garden and growing my own vegetables.”

Motueka women look forward to the World Day of Prayer. Franci Silva, Jan Baily, Lynda Frater, Joan Minchin, Bev Dyke, Norma George, Pat Moses and Colleen King.

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Arts Council AGM to host award-winning author and ecologist

Award winning author and ecologist Philip Simpson will be the Guest Speaker at the Motueka Arts Council AGM on Tuesday, 5 March, at Motueka Community House in Decks Reserve at 7.30pm.

He will be talking about his new book ‘Down the Bay”, which is about one of New Zealand’s most iconic and most used national parks, The Able Tasman.

Down the Bay is a Natural and cultural history of the Able Tasman National Park, a much loved and popular park which was created in 1942.

Philip will present a comprehensive picture of the distinctive land forms from granite head-

lands, golden beaches to deep caves or the uplands and the overlay of both the Maori and European histories. He will use art works from explorers, settlers and visitors wherever possible, and images of the landscape, plants, animals and human uses.

He will also talk about how the Project Janszoon, Department of Conservation and other organisations are working to transform the park by removing pests and weeds, then restoring and preserving the wildlife in the park.

This is an inspiring and hopeful story of how the future of an important part of New Zealand is being secured for the future generations.

Bakers in position to take on more organisations

After a successful online plea through social media, Good Bitches Baking has secured a number of new recruits for their Motueka chapter.

Good Bitches Baking is a network of people who want to show kindness to those in communities who are having a tough time. They do this by baking them a delicious treat.

“People tell us that knowing someone cared enough to make them a treat helped them through the toughest of days,” says Sally Rice, head of the Nelson chapter.

There’s around 15 Good Bitches now in Motueka and Sally says they are now in the position to take on more organisations that support people having a hard time.

Currently the team bakes for Women’s Refuge, Motueka Women’s Support Link and Motueka Family Service Centre.

“We need more places to deliver to,” says Sally.

All the baking is done by the Good Bitches in their own homes who say it’s a “fun and rewarding” way to give back to their local community.

“I enjoy it because it’s a double pleasure, the actual baking and also by making someone else’s day by providing them with some home-baked goodness,” says Sally.

On a mission to make New Zealand the kindest place on earth, Good Bitches Baking was established five years ago and has been active in Nelson for the last couple of years.

They are well-aware their name isn’t the usual run-of-the-mill moniker you’d expect for a charitable organisation and say they did that on purpose.

“We’re not run-ofthe-mill people. And neither is what we’ve set out to achieve –making the world a little less shitty for people having a tough time.”

If you’re involved with an organisation supporting those having a tough time and would like to receive baking to pass on, please contact Sally at nelson@gbb.org.nz

Motueka’s Good Bitches Baking coordinator, Heather Paton-Brown shows off her latest batch of brownie.

Philip Simpson next to a giant grape vine growing at the cottage in Hadfield clearing, which was reputedly brought to NZ by Queen Victoria’s wine-maker Timothy Huffam in the 1870’s.

Top of the South region is fertile ground for life development

International Qi Gong master Yuan Tze will return to the Top of the South on March 9 and 10 where he will teach Ren Xue methods to old and new students.

Motueka was one of Yuan Tze’s earliest venues when he was developing a blend of eastern and western philosophies based on his research into ancient knowledge.

“Many alternative thinking people have come to this region determined to live a healthier lifestyle and this is reflected in the number of Ren Xue teachers and practitioners – you could say Tasman and Nelson are fertile ground for life development,” says Motueka Ren Xue teacher Edith Sharp.

Even though he will hold workshops in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, his students predict the Motueka workshop will be the best attended.

“Many people were inspired by Yuan Tze to teach his methods in this region from when he first came here in 2002. At the last Ren Xue teachers’ training held in California last November, the largest concentration was from the Top of the South,” says Motueka teacher Catherine Alker.

In the eight years since he last taught in Tasman and Nelson, Wellington-based Yuan Tze holds workshops in many parts of the world.

Ren Xue comprises many practical ways to work on wellbeing including a streamlined qi gong method called Yuan Qigong. In addition to attending classes, practitioners are aided by videos and books detailing Yuan Tze’s comprehensive programme to improve health and life.

“At the heart of Ren Xue is the saying ‘Zi Du, Du Ren’ translated means uplift your life and help others do the same,” says Catherine.

Edith’s determination to improve life

Motueka organic gardener Edith Sharp was looking for a practical modality to balance her demanding physical working life.

“I found much more in Ren Xue – a holistic approach to life that is very practical,” she says.

Along with others at the Top of the South, Edith was “immediately taken with Yuan Tze’s explanations” of how to improve life. She remains a dedicated student and teacher of Ren Xue.

“It all made perfect sense and when we started to feel the ben-

Tasman voting choice looks likely

Tasman District voters will almost certainly be making an extra decision in the local body elections later this year.

A petition for a binding poll (referendum) of Tasman District voters will let them choose between two voting systems: First Past the Post (FPP) and Single Transferable Vote (STV), a preferential system.

Some councils already use the STV system in their elections, as well as all District Health Boards.

Petition initiator Liz Thomas says she’s pleased that the petition is on target to achieve the necessary 5% of registered electors by the May deadline.

“It’s taken us a year to get to this point,” says Liz.

also provides for ratepayer-initiated petitions, which Liz has led in Tasman.

Tasman District Council staff have provided advice throughout the process to make sure it meets the requirements.

“We vote for our representatives, and pay for all council operations. It should be our responsibility to choose what system we use to elect them,” says Liz. “That’s Democracy 101!”

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efits we realised we could change our lives for the better.

“Yuan Tze talks about the rushing life situation that we are in and how we can become more relaxed, harmonious and peaceful. His system of knowledge has very powerful tools that make facing blockages and shortcomings possible. The next step is action,” says Edith.

Busy mum replenishes energy

A busy mum coping with three kids Catherine Alker found she really couldn’t rely on a good night’s sleep anymore.

“I needed something to replenish my energy,” she says.

“What I found through Ren Xue is peace and contentment on a much deeper level which I bring to

my everyday life. It has made me feel much calmer and more able to deal with the challenges we all face as parents - even when I’m tired and it feels like my kids are pressing all the buttons I have!”

To register for the Motueka Ren Xue workshop on March 9 & 10, please visit yuantzecentre. com/#yt-events

“It’s a great opportunity for us electors to have our say which voting system we prefer. We want voters to think about the benefits of moving to the proportional system.”

In a 6-yearly review required by law, in September 2017, Tasman District councillors voted to continue using the FPP system.

However, the law

People are welcome to call in and discuss and sign the petition.

* Tasman District Council staff will also be there to answer questions about local government and the upcoming elections.

International Qi Gong master Yuan Tze is returning to Motueka and offering a workshop.

* The petition will be at Richmond Library on Thursday, 28 February between

and 3pm.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

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Enjoy a game of “Name that! Person, place, thing.”

Every Tuesday 2-4pm

A new game at Motueka Library for word lovers. Bring a friend or meet new people.

Lynda.com at Motueka Library

Drop in sessions every Tuesday in March, 2-4pm

Discover the range of online learning you can do. Examples include photography, game design, marketing, business, art, leadership, graphic design and so much more.

Japan Day 2019 display - 4-9 March

Join us as we celebrate Japan Day which falls on March 3.

Find a selection of books about Japan and Japanese culture on our pop-up display, Japan Day is NZ’s biggest annual Japanese festival.

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Origami with Tyson at Motueka Library

Wednesday 20 March, 3.30-4.30pm

Join us for a drop in session making origami

Adults and children 10+ welcome Tyson will be demonstrating origami swans, animals and boxes

Slop, slap and stick : Creative Workshop at Motueka Library

Thursday 28 March, 10am -12noon

Find your inner creative spirit to create a collage. Use beads, buttons, ribbons, paint, nuts & bolts etc. A fun, inspiring workshop, free of charge

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Crimestoppers: totally anonymous information line: 0800 555 111 Hi all,

Good to get a little rain, lets hope there is more not far away. There was a burglary in Mapua last week where people had left a window open on a hot day. The offender climbed in and stole cash. This is a classic situation of an opportunist making the most of a situation open for an offender. I know it isn’t easy to think about these things all the time but to get offences like this is disappointing, and when people steal bikes left on a front lawn, or from an unlocked car in a driveway – all totally unavoidable. There are still a lot of people in our area from out of district so try and keep your place as safe as you can. Take care out there.

S/Constable Grant Heney

Occurrences:

Male assaulted outside a Motueka hotel and knocked unconscious. Enquiries continuing. Burglary Aranui Road, Mapua. TV stolen

53 yr old Male from Nth Island drink driving. Blew 492 limit 250

Port-a-loo in an orchard in Staples Street set on fire

35 yr old male from Nelson arrested for disorder and resisting arrest

3 family harm incidents

18 yr old Motueka male arrested for disqualified driving and cannabis offences

Congratulations to our Head Students for 2019. May Takahashi, Head Girl and Kyle Harrison, Head Boy.

Future proofing your teenager

Parenting info evenings are back! With a huge group of new students starting high school this term the Motueka Family Service Centre has joined with Motueka High School to see how they can offer extra support to parents and families who want high school to be a positive and successful experience for their student.

Aware that it takes a village to raise a child, and following the success of last year’s popular parent workshop, a series of parent info evenings are coming up for March.

It’s “March-Monday-Must go” evenings says coordinator Tracey Pickworth, also a mum to three teenage boys.

“We’ve got the hang of them through kindy and primary school but what can we expect in this second-half of the parenting journey? There’s certainly a whole heap of distractions like boyfriends, girlfriends, cellphones, social media, hormones, vaping, sexting and so many other things ringing loudly in their ears, how do we get them to hear our voice in all the noise?”

Often seen as a time where young people withdraw, the teenage years are actually a time where our kids need our time, love, clear boundaries, security and a listening ear more than ever before.

Wonderful parents can often be caught offguard to what’s happening in the inner world of

their child and these workshops are designed to equip parents in their parenting game plan.

Tracey says an area that teenagers often need support in is where they have a friend who is depressed, or maybe self-harming. A 13-year-old supporting another 13-year-old is very overwhelming. Addressing the nitty gritty issues of life, local speakers Dr Heidi Mayer who has a special interest in youth wellbeing, and Jay Blazek youth alcohol and drug clinician will join with Lisa Lawrence and Tracey Pickworth, who will bring experience from their respective roles at Motueka Family Service Centre.

Some of the topics covered will include relating to my teenager’s world, managing kids exposure to porn, alcohol and teenagers, helping my child navigate online and offline friendships, building resiliency and self-confidence, the anxious child – unless we run out of time!

The workshops held at Motueka High are scheduled for the first three Mondays of March, the 4th, 11th, and 18th and will be short and sharp starting on time at 6:30pm and finishing between 7:30 and 7:45pm. Anyone is welcome to attend but the evenings will cater especially towards parents of year 9 and 10 students, and pre-teens (year 8). You don’t have to have children at Motueka High School and the evenings are FREE.

Bike track dream realised at St Peter Chanel

One student’s vision at Motueka’s St Peter Chanel school resulted in a bike track for the entire school.

While that student, Brendan Hay, has now moved on to Garin College, the current 58 students are able to utilise the track during their breaks and lunchtime.

Last year, Brendan engaged the enthusiastic bikers from years 7 and 8 to help realise his dream. Together they spent

hours moulding the jumps, even in the rain after school.

“Brendan was the one who was really determined to get all of it done, if it weren’t for Brendan we would never have got the bike track finished,” says Reuben Griffith. “He got to have the first ride of it and was super proud, he was pretty happy.”

With an idea to use dirt from slips caused by Cyclone Gita, Brendan had thought

by building a bike track they’d also aid in the clean-up of the cyclone.

Appreciative of CJ Industries hauling the dirt and also supplying four additional truckloads of fresh dirt for free, the students set about removing rocks and debris from the piles before commandeering their parents and a digger.

Brecon Thomas says when the idea was first floated for ‘Friday projects’ he

thought it was the “best” yet.

‘Friday projects’ are ways for students at the school to express their leadership in making a difference to their community and school.

Brecon and Reuben plan to commit to a weed control program and keep the track in tip-top condition for the school’s students.

“We hope to bring joy to all of the bike enthusiasts,” says Reuben.

Motueka Family Service Centre’s Tracey Pickworth will be on-hand for the upcoming parenting workshops.

Brecon Thomas tests his skills on the school’s bike track.

Climate Change Minister congratulates the Warehouse Group on achieving carbon neutral status

The Minister for Climate Change has congratulated The Warehouse Group on achieving carboNZero certification, and Motueka’s The Warehouse is proud of their association.

“The Warehouse Group officially becoming net carbon neutral is a great achievement and I welcome the Group’s commitment and contribution towards reducing New Zealand’s greenhouse emissions,” says James Shaw.

“Achievements like this, and the leadership being shown by other members of the Climate Leaders Coalition, together with the Farming Leaders Group, iwi, and others is vital if we are to become a carbon neutral economy by 2050.

“We are already feeling the effects of climate change, such as fires, floods, droughts and storms.

“More and more New Zealanders are concerned about what

we could face in the future if we don’t take serious action to limit global warming.

“That’s having a growing influence on people’s decisions across a range of activities. Businesses are aware that they need to be in sync with the increasing consumer awareness about climate change.

“Our window of opportunity to limit the effects of climate change is closing but we still have time - if we act now.

“So I congratulate all those New Zealanders; individuals, communities and organisations who are doing what they can do to help us on the path to carbon neutrality.

“It helps keep me, as Climate Change Minister, and the Government focused on providing the institutional and legal framework through the Zero Carbon Bill to be passed into law this year,” says James.

Motueka members of The Warehouse, Isaac Mac-Butler, Lynley

Wilson-Smith, Kimberley McAllister, Vee Harrison, Louisa Wilson, Lianne Jones & Steven Harris.

New line pricing from 1 April 2019

The prices in the table below are used to charge electricity retailers in the region served by Network Tasman. Retailers determine how to package this cost together with the energy, metering and other costs when setting the prices that appear in your power account. Our prices cover the cost of our local distribution network and the cost of national transmission of electricity.

Network Tasman’s residential prices for the average consumer will decrease by 5% (about $3.50 incl GST per month) from 1 April 2019 to re ect decreased costs of national connection for the coming year. Discounts are credited directly to consumers’ power accounts for eligible connections twice per year. The rst discount will be calculated based on usage from 1 April 2019 to 31 August 2019, the second on usage from 1 September 2019 to 31 March 2020.

Understanding the table below:

The current Group 1 price category (15 kVA capacity) for most residential and non-residential consumers is being replaced with 3 new price categories: 1GL, 1RL and 1RS. Non-residential connections will be Price Category 1GL.

The 1RL category is for primary-residence low-use connections, ie consuming less than 8,000 kWh per year. The 1RS category is for residential connections that are not a primary residence (eg bach) or consume over 8,000 kWh pa.

Electricity retailers already classify residential connections by the primary residence/8,000 kWh threshold, and we will be using their advice to determine the new price category for each current Group 1 connection from 01 April 2019.

Study sheds fresh light on self-harming in middle-age and late life

A “one-size fits all” approach to suicide prevention will not work. We especially need new strategies tailored to the unique circumstances of older people, says a University of Auckland researcher.

Dr Gary Cheung, from the university’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, led a study published in the New Zealand Medical Journal that reveals a distinctly different pattern of stressors and behaviours in middle-aged and older people who self-harm and make suicide attempts.

Physical illnesses and depression were common factors associated with self-harm and attempted suicide in older people, while the stressors of relationship separation and financial trouble featured more strongly in middle-aged people, the study showed.

Dr Cheung, a psychiatrist and senior lecturer, hopes the findings will help policymakers and health workers develop age-grouptargeted screening and treatment to prevent mid-life and latelife suicides.

The study – the first of its kind in New Zealand - came out of research Dr Cheung completed for his PhD on suicide in older New Zealanders, a topic that had received little scrutiny despite the high rates in ageing men. Ministry of Health figures from 2008-2017 show that male suicide rates start climbing from age 65, peaking at 32 per 100,000 in men aged 85 and over. For men aged 45-49, the rate was 24 per 100,000. (In women, the suicide rate peaked at 11 per 100,000 in ages 15-20 years.)

A history of selfharm is a strong predictor for future suicide. So Dr Cheung and co-researcher Dr Yu Mwee Tan analysed patient records of middle-aged (45-64 years) and older (65plus) men and women

who visited the emergency department of Middlemore Hospital, Auckland for selfharming from 20102013.

They defined selfharm as ‘the direct, deliberate act of hurting or injuring the body…without necessarily wanting to die, as in suicide attempt’.

They identified 420 people who made 569 self-harm attempts in the three-year period. Most – 379 – were in the middle-age group, of whom more (57 percent) were female. But in the older group, more were men (61 percent).

Quite a different picture emerged for each age group. Key findings included:

The older-aged group was more likely to report physical illness as a stressor, have a history of depression and be diagnosed with depression (52 percent) at the time of their self-harming.

The middle-aged group was more likely to report relationship separation and financial trouble as stressors.

Older people who self-harmed were more likely to do so with suicidal intent compared to the middle-aged group, and their suicide attempts were more likely to be fatal, and more likely (82 percent) to happen at home.

A third (33 percent) of middle-aged people who self-harmed had a positive blood alcohol level.

Older-aged people were less often tested for blood alcohol level, even though those who were tested had the same blood alcohol levels, on average, as the middle-aged group.

Dr Cheung is involved in international research into using an assessment tool for identifying older people at high risk of suicide, which could lay the foundation for standard reporting and monitoring of elderly suicide.

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JP available for all every Saturday at Elevation

For the last couple of years Elevation Café, Bar & Restaurant has hosted a Justice of the Peace (JP) on alternate Saturday mornings and now that service is set to increase.

Katie Greer from the Justice Society of Nelson Tasman says there was too much confusion regarding the alternate Saturdays and a number of people were turning up to utilise the service on incorrect weeks, so it was decided to make the service available every Saturday.

“We saw a need for it in the community, so we’ve decided to trial having a JP at Elevation every Saturday from 10am12pm,” says Katie.

Beginning this weekend, walk-ins are welcome and the service is free.

Katie says many of

the services sought include having copies of documents certified, withdrawals from KiwiSaver and marriage dissolutions.

Katie says having a JP available in a public setting is vital.

“There’s more and more demand to go into non-personal spaces.”

Originally taking the JP pathway after being approached for it, Katie says the judicial training appealed to her and it was interesting to “see how the law actually worked”.

“It’s been great. It’s really satisfying to be able to help people,” says Katie.

On yer bike!

Residents were encouraged to ditch cars and buses on Wednesday, 13 February in favour of pedal power.

The “Go by Bike Day” was a Tasman District Council initiative for Bike Wise Month and delivered by Sport Tasman who were on hand outside the Motueka Museum offering free breakfasts for cyclists.

Locals, Serene Tan

and Phil Ferris attended for their third year on the trot.

“We bike with a couple of biking groups, we’re active bikers and into both mountain biking and road biking. The breakfast was very good and very healthy,” says Phil.

Anyone out and about on their bike was welcome to stop by for a breakfast snack and spot prizes, and a few cyclists took part.

• Anybody is welcome to utilise the JP services at Elevation every Saturday from 10am-12pm.

Kylie Holmes at Elevation Café where they’ll host weekly JPs.

Serene Tan and Phil Ferris enjoy the breakfast served up by Sport Tasman’s Jody Maru and Wendy Brown.

Over 16 years ago, while tour-leading in Latin America and Asia, Silvana Gottini had a goal to create authentic small group experiences to share her most loved destinations.

She felt there was potential, for active over 50’s who were struggling to find anything other than coach tours or cruises; especially to more “adventurous” locations.

In 2003 Southern Exposure Tours (SET) was founded. A speciality of SET is creating bespoke itineraries for walking or cycling clubs, or groups of friends.

Wine and food is a big focus on many South America tours and Silvana is a specialist in all things South American. Enjoy walking and cuisine in Europe, a cycling adventure, or perhaps a tasty food tour through Asia.

With over 26 years’ experience as a travel agent, Silvana can help plan every aspect of your dream journey.

When not on the road, you will find Silvana at World Travellers Motueka.

Motueka local, Helen Forsey is a woman of many talents; one of which is managing the family business, Abel Tasman EcoTours alongside her partner Stew.

Helen holds a degree in ‘Environmental Monitoring’ which was key to the evolution of Abel Tasman EcoTours. She manages the admin, marketing and operations side of the business.

Established in 2013, Helen and Stew have created a reputable ecotourism venture. They run boat tours along the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park, offer local tours and guided walks on the inland track.

Helen also manages Tasman Bay Guardians; running a professional delivery team of ten educators and consultants. Founded in 2017, Tasman Bay Guardians offer educational programmes, organise beach clean-ups and are currently working on various marine biodiversity projects.

Outside of work, Helen is a devoted mother of two and a star player in the Sirens of Smash Roller derby team. She is also a keen mountain biker, who has just taken up kite surfing.

Sue Nisbett is one of our region’s most capable accountants.

Starting out in 1992, Sue worked hard to manage a working career with motherhood. And with the support of her husband she hasn’t looked back. Over eleven years ago Sue joined forces with Tony Fleming and Nisbett Fleming Ltd formed.

Sue values her clientele, frequently travelling to Golden Bay and the West Coast to advise them. Making her client’s lives easier, especially those in farming and small business owner/operators. On-site visits enable Sue to gain a better understanding of her client’s needs.

When she not crunching numbers you will find Sue relishing in the thrillseeking adventures of motorbike riding. She recently travelled with her husband (this time on the back of his bike), to the Burt Munroe Challenge in Invercargill.

Sue’s next adventure is preparing for another transition; this April, Nisbett Fleming Ltd are merging with the Smart Business Centre Motueka.

Another of our regions phenomenal business women is Sue Shuttleworth who has been selfemployed since she was 25 years old.

Her first business was running the The Grapes in Mapua. From there Sue went on to operate one of Takaka’s most loved establishments, The Telegraph Hotel. After which she became involved in one of New Zealand’s most respected liquor franchises.

Sue has owned the Golden Bay Liquorland for 17 years, making her the longest operating female owner of a Liquorland franchise in New Zealand. She has achieved all of this while raising four children.

During her down time you can find Sue loading the trailer with Motocross gear, travelling between Taupo and Christchurch supporting her sons.

From owning just one store, Sue now has three. Two in Motueka, and one in Golden Bay. Sue accredits her success to her love of the industry, having incredible staff, and her Sunday night planning routine.

Moutere Caravans was founded in 2010 by Swiss expats Corinne, and her husband Frank.

When they first started they were just importing second-hand German caravans. Nearly a decade later, they now run a busy workshop in Mahana that offers high quality repairs, as well as an adjacent shop selling parts, accessories and even caravan themed gift items.

They pride themselves on excellent customer service, and helping everyone find what they are looking for, no matter how big or small a part is, chances are it can be found at Moutere Caravans.

Corinne has had many career changes throughout her life, and never expected to create her own company.

“I couldn’t imagine doing anything else now, I love how diverse our work is and how we meet people from all walks of life,” she says.

They are open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 5pm.

Marion Cross is an exceedingly experienced real estate salesperson, one of the region’s best. She is highly capable, having worked in the sector for over 18 years.

Previously at Bayleys, Marion completed the move to First National Motueka a year ago and is thoroughly enjoying her transition.

“I love to help people achieve their goals.” Her eyes twinkle as speaks. It’s obvious that Marion genuinely cares about people.

Marion gets results, impressive testimonials add to her credentials. “You made our whole process as stress-free as possible and worked with us amazingly, we’re beyond happy with our sale results.”

Like many other business women in our region, our community is important to Marion. In the weekends if she’s not presenting open homes, you’ll find her coaching one of the Huia Senior Netball teams.

Do not hesitate to contact Marion if you have any real estate questions, her ‘can do’ approach will help generate the outcome you need.

Monique from Tasman Bay Canvas is passionate about the outdoors. Kahurangi National Park holds a particularly special place in her heart, she’s explored a good part of it.

Established in 2011 Tasman Canvas is an awardwinning nationally recognised operation specialising in shade and shelter. Monique and her talented husband Rowan are the owner-operators of this well respected local business.

People and the environment are significant to Monique and she carries that ethos through to their business practices.

“We endeavour to deal with companies that demonstrate positive social and environmental awareness by caring for their workers and the communities around them.”

Tasman Bay Canvas are well known for creative design ideas and innovative solutions. From shade sails to tents, marine covers to commerical solutions, they have it covered.

The dedicated team at Simplicity Funerals are led by Manager Anna Loach. Introduced to the funeral industry over ten years ago, Anna knew immediately it was the career path for her.

Anna became a qualified funeral director and registered member with FDANZ in 2012. Her passion for the funeral industry combined with her business management experiences makes her the perfect choice to head one of Nelson’s newest funeral services providers.

Anna is a firm believer that all funerals should reflect the wishes of the family and of the deceased, no matter what their financial circumstances maybe and Simplicity Funerals Nelson will ensure that this philosophy is always uphold.

When it comes to organising a funeral there is a lot to take into account and Anna and her team are proud to say they do their best to make these processes as easy as possible.

Call in to see Anna and the team at Simplicity Funerals at 69 Haven Road, Nelson or contact them on 539 0066.

Motueka’s Cars of Note 1945 - 1955

Motueka’s Grahame Atkins has written a detailed summary of the area’s Cars of Note from 1945-1955. We’re printing his feature in four segments, this is 3 of 4.

Murray Smith, a returned serviceman, and founder of the Motueka Bus Co. was another who for a while had an SS.JAGUAR built 1936/41 originally of 2663cc and 3485cc from 1938. Built as a two-seater in true sports car style, it was painted light blue and had huge headlights, probably 30cm in diameter which was probably the most-outstanding feature of the vehicle. As I said earlier, Murray started the local bus company which was a godsend for the seasonal workers, running three nights a week with no official bus stops, just stand on the roadside and you would be picked up, they went up the river to the Baton Bridge across the river, down the west bank via Brooklyn to Motueka. If there was a dance on anywhere in the district there was a bus going. He also did a run to Mapua and back on Fridays, and dance nights, this is only some routes he took I know there was others which I don’t know the details of. One to Sandy Bay via Kaiteriteri, there was no short cut over the hill then.

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Another vehicle that was well-known here was Bert Hickmott’s LA SALLE or Lassie as it was known. It would be seen in town every late shopping night, and admired by many, with its high-gloss finish and white wall tyres which are a standard feature on all LA SALLES. They were built by Cadillac. It was quite popular as a wedding car and would be seen outside a wedding

venue often on the weekends in all its wedding glory. On doing some research I find they were made by Cadillac, as a cheaper and smaller version of the Cadillac.

Leo and Harry Manoy had a car by a wellknown truck maker which is the only car I remember seeing by this company, it was about a 1930 hard-topped coupe, maroon with black mudguards, it was always parked behind their bottle store in Greenwood Street opposite the then P.O. The maker was INTERNATIONAL. I couldn’t find a thing on this vehicle at all. I have a feeling I may have seen a Sedan of about the same era somewhere in my travels, at a show. It was not unlike the CHEV coupe of the same era, wide enough to seat three people next to the driver.

There was still numerous vehicles of the late 20s early 30s around, Model A’s and a few T’s, the T was an interesting drive. One model A that stands out was Oliver Wilkinson’s coupe which was very low mileage, petrol was rationed and Oliver did a lot cycling.

If my memory serves me correctly Trevor Satherly bought it and put it on 16-inch wheels, which was the thing to do as it improved both the handling and ride. Of these old makes that were still around a few names that come to mind are Erskine, Rugby, Durant, he was the first boss of GM, an occasional Alfa Romeo and of the English, Alvis Sunbeam, Morgan, Talbot, and Sunbeam later merged to make Sunbeam/ Talbot.

These were the makes the English fighter pilots bought with them when they joined the Royal Air Force in 1939.

Forest fire concert all go in Richmond

The public now have an opportunity to say thank you to all the first responders and volunteers that helped fight the Pigeon Valley forest fire.

The fire was the largest forest fire in New Zealand history, blazing for several weeks and causing residents across Pigeon, Teapot and Redwood valleys, along with Wakefield to evacuate their homes. Fortunately, responders were able to protect homes and families, with only one house destroyed.

It is proposed that on Saturday, 23 March there will be a parade down Richmond’s Queen Street for all the responders and volunteers who helped in the effort, across the board, ranging from firefighters and police, to any volunteers who lent a hand in some

form or another. The public are invited to come down and cheer on the marchers.

The parade will end with an outdoor concert at the A&P showgrounds, organised by Waimea Weekly publisher Steve Page, in conjunction with the Tasman District Council, and supported by a wealth of other local businesses such as NBS, Richmond Mall and other local businesses.

Alongside several local bands, acclaimed New Zealand rock band Warratahs are set to perform, known for their hits such as Hands of my Heart and Maureen, both of which have become Kiwi classics. The band has said they are “really looking forward to getting up and performing.”

Steve says the con-

cert is a way of saying thank you to all of the fantastic volunteers who worked hard to fight the fire.

“This is your concert. Bring yourselves and your family along and enjoy what is going to be a great afternoon of some of the most iconic music heard in this town for a long time.”

The concert will be free for all responders and volunteers and their immediate family. It will be $10 per person for the general public.

The cost of putting on the event is being paid for by sponsorship from local businesses, so “100 per cent of the $10 you pay to get in goes towards the mayoral relief fund,” says Steve.

He says the event is not only a great opportunity to say thank you

to all the responders and volunteers who helped fight the forest fire, but also to celebrate the end of a traumatic and challenging time and put on a “great party for everyone to enjoy.”

People are encouraged to bring chairs and picnic blankets. There will be food vendors on-site, or people can bring their own kai. No alcohol is allowed.

There will be more details to follow in coming weeks.

If you are a local band and you want an opportunity to give back and play for a large crowd, you can contact sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz

If you are a local business and you want to help sponsor this event, you can also contact sales@ waimeaweekly.co.nz

Some of Motueka’s ‘Cars of Note’ lined up and ready to go.

1950 Alvis Sunbeam

1955 jaguar

Mal Drummond, Dick Carter, David Perrett, Veronica and David Chatwin ready to head off on a stroll around the estuary as part of an Age Concern summer event.

Miriam Gratton and Robyn O’Donnell collect for the Heart Foundation during their street appeal in Motueka.

Anna Jefferies, Veronica Hall, Karyn Young and Patsy Berriman from the Young Swimmers Swim School are ready to instruct another day of lessons at Motueka South School.

Back: Charlize Steinmetz, Taylor Gearry, Frankie Beaumont. Front: Makairi Cross & Riley Simkin.

Dane Gearry, Ruby Crawford, Amelia Scheib, Ayla Chapman, Zara Beaumont & Jane Buenz ready to launch into another swim lesson at Motueka South School.

NBS Motueka Golf Club - Ladies NBS Motueka Golf Club Motueka Bridge Club

Ladies results for Tuesday 19/2/19

18 Hole ladies played Wilton Cup Stableford

1st: Pam Chapman 42

2nd: Fiona Mckenzie 39

3rd: Jacquie Martin 37

4th: Shona Mclean 37

5th: Anne Lawrence 36

Closest to the pin : Fiona Mckenzie

Nett Eagles: Elizabeth Martin on 9 (not struck)

9 Hole Ladies played 2 team match play off handicap

Colleen’s Team came first winning more games than Joy’s.

Team was : Colleen Irwin ,Meredith Rayner , Verna Drummond, Helen James ,Colleen Butler & Trish Virgin- Harris.

Motueka Cricket Club Second Grade

23/02/2019

Motueka Lion Foundation Vs Motueka NBS Bank

It was a close match in a battle of the local teams at Memorial Park on Saturday. Not only are both teams jostling for position near the top of the Nelson Second Grade competition but the club’s Bevan Congdon Shield was also up for grabs.

NBS Bank were sent in to bat and Harsha

Kansara (71) and A. Brogan (45) carefully constructed a decent opening partnership of 113 that wasn’t broken until the 24th over. There wasn’t much in the pitch for Lion Foundation who bowled a mix of good and bad. NBS Bank capitalised on some slow and sloppy fielding with some quick running between the wickets and finished with 215 for 5 off their

Saturday saw the Net Medal being played in conjunction with the last round of the Summer Cup.

Rob Guild triumphed in both events winning with a nett 67.

Other placegetters were;

72. 72 being a very popular score!

Entries race in for Kaiteriteri Gold

Next month’s Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon & 10km is proving as popular as ever with the March, 9 field already surpassing 300 entries. Major

incentive will again be the Wildside Travel spot prize which is a 7-Day Land Package for two at the Round Rarotonga Run Festival in September.

This year there is a Kids 2km Fun Run/ Walk, which is gathering solid support. Entries close March 2, details on www.nelsonevents.co.nz

Kaiteriteri

64.58% 2nd

1st Chris Sutton & John Trotter 69.86%

2nd Carol Gatenby & Vicki Adnams 59.05%

3rdRuth Field & Angela Janes 57.16%

East/West

1st Lois Cocks & Dawn Bensemann 71.30%

2nd Linda Ujihara & Jenny Silvermoon

66.39% 3rd Bet Glengarry & Sebastian Mataric66.21%

Motueka United Rugby Club

40 overs which Lion Foundation felt was still within reach, having chased down more in recent games.

Some tight bowling from NBS Bank who took their first wicket with the score at 43. The top four all made double figures but Liam Hobbs (4-31) took three quick wickets to have Lion Foundation wavering at 119 for 5 in the 26th over when opener Sam Sturks departed with a hard-fought 48.

Shaun James came to the crease but started losing partners - seven of the Lion Foundation batsmen were caught either going for the big shot or trying to chip over the infield. A run a ball was required from the last three overs but Shaun got his team there, with a six down the ground to be unbeaten on 57 and Lion Foundation winning by two wickets.

Motueka United’s Nuggy Tahana-Turner has plenty of support as he takes on Waimea OB defence in an under-10 match last season.

In support: Jacob Gough, Devin Ihaia, Rio Barrier and Chanyn Rehman-Koopu.

The 2019 JAB Rugby season is fast approaching and the Motueka United Club is set to hit the ground running. This weekend they will be

holding their registration days. These are: Friday, 1 March 5-7pm or Saturday, 2 March 10-12 noon.

The club caters for boys and girls 5-13

years and after such a successful 2018 are looking for even more positive results this season.

If you need to know anything about the

season ahead or have a child interested and need to know more, please contact Stephen Stout (JAB club captain) on 027 458 2381 and he will

point you in the right direction. We look forward to seeing old and new players at the Clubrooms beside Sportspark this weekend.

Motueka Lion Foundation Captain Corey Pascoe and Shaun James (57*) with the Bevan Congdon Shield.

Local runner completes Ultramarathon

For more than 32 hours over the weekend of 9 and 10 February, Motueka’s Stu Houston was running. One of 138 competitors in the gruelling 100 mile (161km) Tarawera Ultramarathon in Rotorua, Stu was among the 89 finishers.

“I found it really tough, it’s not an easy thing to do, your body has to go beyond anything it has done before. It was exceptionally hard at times to keep going at any speed,” says Stu.

But battling sleep deprivation and hallucinations while avoiding rocks and tree roots, Stu did keep going and says the race gave him a real insight into himself.

Renowned as one of the most international, scenic and competitive 100 mile runs in the world, the trail race had 5,100 metres of climb and descent.

“It was a beautiful place, we ran the trails of all of the lakes in the Rotorua district.”

Completing an anti-clockwise loop, the event started and finished at Government Gardens in Rotorua. Kicking off at 4am, Stu ran all through the day and following night, allowing himself no more than 5 minutes at any of the 14 aid stations.

“I stopped on the trail at one stage as the sleep monster was catching up with me, but after five seconds had to keep going, it was enough to revitalise me for a while though,” says Stu.

Harry keeps hitting big on court

With the saying in ultras – ‘beware the chair’, Stu was careful to not rest too long.

“Otherwise you simply seize up and can’t get moving again.”

Having run 100km races before, this was Stu’s “first crack” at 161km, and he says the extra 60km added a whole new dimension.

“It was sort of a natural progression for me, from running marathons onto further and further distances.”

Coming in more than 3.5 hours ahead of the cut-off, Stu says he was “stoked” with his finish and is proud to have raised $1080 for the Kea Conservation Trust at the same time.

“It was definitely a bonus to raise money for something I feel fondly about,” says Stu, who works as a DOC ranger. “I am so grateful to my support crew, they did so much for me over the two days including going without sleep for 34 hours and travelling long distances to meet me at check points.”

Looking ahead to his next race, Stu says he’d like to run 100 miles again, and is also considering a multi-day race in Otago, from the Alps to the Ocean, where they run 60-70km daily for six days.

“I’d like to see how I go running long distances over a few days.”

New look for the Motueka Football Club Juniors

Tasman’s Harry Pugh continues to swing his tennis racquet with stunning success. Coached by John Gardiner, Harry retained his title from last year when together with partner Jack Chapman from Auckland, the pair won the 12U New Zealand Junior Championship doubles in Christchurch during January. He was also crowned winner of 12U New Zealand Junior

Championship mixed doubles with partner Brooke Morgan from Wellington and took out 3rd place for the 12U New Zealand Junior Championship singles.

Harry played in the number one spot for the Canterbury 12U team in the National Teams Event where they placed third.

Over in Blenheim, Harry took the top spot on the podium when he won the 16U Marlborough Junior

Open.

Busy playing interclub for the Richmond Tennis Club, Harry uses HEAD equipment and is also a member of Motueka Athletic Club and the Nelson Football Club, while playing Nelson Bays Football reps and Tasman United Academy reps.

In his down time Harry can be found riding a skateboard at the Mapua Skatepark, and looking forward to his next game.

The Motueka Football Club has a smart new look for this coming season.

Thanks go to our sponsor New World Motueka who continue to support our club making it possible for many local children to play football, learning new skills and making new friends.

Pre-season has begun for the senior teams and the junior teams are soon to follow.

Registrations are now open online for players of all ages from 5 years up, junior and senior, all levels welcome.

* For information please email: motuekafootball@gmail.com

Stu Houston completed the 100 mile (161km) Tarawera Ultramarathon earlier this month.

Harry Pugh continues to find success on the tennis court.

Daniel Monaghan, Lucia Young, Hamish Monaghan, Myia Compton, Mania Francis and Zoe Sim show off their new uniforms.

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MONTHLY CARERS SUPPORT GROUP

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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details

MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION

For people affected by and/or supporting someone with cancer. Tuesdays 1pm Fairfield House $3 donation to Cancer Society phone 539 1137

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

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORTGROUP

Meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 2636 or Lloyd 544 2636

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

BOOMERANG BAGS MOTUEKA

Sewing bees take place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at MoTEC (9 Pah Street - side door) between 1 and 3 pm. All skill levels welcome. More information from 027 528 4563

DO YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM?

Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.

INNER WHEEL CLUB OF MOTUEKA

Is a womens club who meets monthly to promote friendship, fun, speakers, outings and service. Why not join us? Phone Ann 528 8099.

KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30 - 12.

MOTUEKAAIKIDO

Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 021 205 0143

MOTUEKA CAMERA CLUB

Meets 1st Monday of month, 7.30pm, in the SeniorNet Rooms, 42 Pah Street, Motueka. All levels of experience welcome. Contact. Cushla 5286548. www.motuekacameraclub.nz

MOTUEKARED CROSS IN COMMUNITY HOUSE

Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.

MOTUEKATEXAS HOLD’EM POKER CLUB

Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor Street Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details

SOCIAL BOWLS

Every Monday & Wednesday help given to new players so come along for light exercise and fun 1.15-3.00pm Contact George 528 7960

COLLINGWOOD CAMPGROUND HUI - CALLING DESCENDANTS OF:

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KOHA YOGA

Mondays, March 11th and 18th, 5-6PM at the Community House Decks Reserve. All levels welcome. Please bring a mat and koha. Contact Jen for more info: Listentothehorse@yahoo.com or text 02041299150

SENIORNET MOTUEKA

Seniornet members have one on one help sessions with their computers etc. To join Seniornet Motueka, Phone Maureen on 5280630 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz

MOTUEKA COMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE for small group meetings – very reasonable rates. Please contact Rae or Gaile on 03 528 0404 or drop in and see us Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm.

VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA

A peaceful death should be everyone’s right! Who controls YOUR Life? Free, informal End-of-Life discussions. Everyone welcome. Nelson Options Group. Fairfield House, March 12, 2pm. Phone: 543 2602

MOTUEKA LADIES PROBUS

Our next meeting is on 8th March in the Band Rooms, Recreation Centre, at 10am. Our guest speaker will be Breffni O’Rourke from Age Concern. Why not give us a visit for fun, friendship and fellowship. Contact Alice Milligan, 03 5289997

MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS

New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.

SMARTSTEPS TO BUSINESS - LAST CHANCE TO ENROL!

Want to launch your own business and don’t know where to start? No fee business programme on Wednesday evenings. Info and enrolment session Wed 27 Feb at 5.30pm or come along Sat 2 March at 10am to Te Awhina Marae. Register www. barbicantc.com or 03 547 6138

PLANT PROPAGATION WORKSHOP

Saturday 30th March 2019 with Meg Brown who has 25 years horticultural experience. Contact Ali at alibrownweaving@gmail.com or ph 03 526 8786

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antiques

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FURNITURE, art, collectables, toys, books, clocks, rugs, etc. Selling, buying, valuing. 6 rooms to browse. Open Mon - Fri 9.30 to 5pm. Sat 10 to 4pm. Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd (SH6), Ph 544 0723 www.antiquesnewzealand. co.nz

carpet cleaning

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death notices

SMITH, Graham

George: Passed away suddenly at home, 19th February 2019 at age 86. Dearly loved husband of Heather and the late June. Brother of the late Joan Grange. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Lynette and Clive Lane and Brent and Lea-Ann. Step father of Jacquie and Chris Bowen and Bruce Stilwell and Tarnia Nixon. Beloved Grandfather of Isobelle and Abigail, Rhianon, Talia and Madison, Jordan and Sarah, Tyler, Connor, Flynn, Ronan, Roisin and Riley.

ROSALIND Seiler, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday 26 February aged 85, at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Heather and Ian, Jenny and Ray, and David. Grandmother to Sharon, Christine, Robbie, Jessica and Matthew. A special thanks to all the staff at Jack Inglis for their care over the past couple of years. Messages can be sent to 65 Motueka Quay, Motueka. A memorial service to celebrate Rosalind's life will be held at the St. Andrew's Uniting Church, High Street, Motueka on Friday 1st March at 2.00pm.

Phone 03 528 2088 Email

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flatmate wanted for sale

MENS mountain bike, Scott Spark Carbon Fibre 29" wheels. New chain, cluster, saddle. Ex. con. Reason for sale - gone electric. $1600 o.n.o. Ph 03 528

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Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.

SAT URDAY 2nd March and Sunday 3rd March 10am-2pm 12a Lower Moutere Hwy. Household items.

MO VIN G House

Sale McGlashen St, Saturday 9am signs out. Large Variety Old, New & Antique Assorted Goods.

SAT URDAY 2nd March 8am 89 Tudor St. Estate garage sale. Kitchenware, Linen, Noirot Elec heaters, w machine, tools etc.

TRE WAVAS St Saturday 9am. General clearout. Furniture, household goods, miscellaneous odds and ends.

SAXON St, Saturday March 2nd 9am-1pm. Signs out 9 o’clock. Beer fridge, CDs, DVDs, Reel to reel tape recorder.

in memoriam

GERALD ERNEST ROBERT RANGI QSM

In loving memory of our beautiful Husband & Father, who passed on March 2nd 2015. Always guiding us. Betty and Family.

lost & found

LOST - Fallen out of handbag, Greenwood St. 1 Slim camera - all holiday photos on it. Priceless. Pr sunglasses. Please phone 021 472 048.

WE OFFER FREE 'found' listings. Email the details to guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz or call into the office at 19 Wallace Street, Motueka.

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Taoist Tai Chi

Internal Arts of Health

No bookings required / bring a friend

NEW BEGINNER CLASSES

START: Thursday 7 March 2019 9.30 - 11.00am

VENUE: Senior Citizens Hall 10 Pah Street, Motueka

Phone 03 545 8375 (please leave a message) visit www.taoist.org.nz

Taoist Tai Chi

Internal Arts of Health

No bookings required / bring a friend

NEW BEGINNER CLASSES

START: Tuesday 5 March 2019 1.30 - 3.00pm

VENUE: Community Hall, 72 Aranui Road, Mapua

Phone 03 545 8375 (please leave a message) visit www.taoist.org.nz

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NEWSLINE UPDATES

KEEPING YOU INFORMED ABOUT NEWS AND EVENTS IN THE TASMAN DISTRICT 27 FEBRUARY 2019

PIGEON VALLEY FIRE - HELP AND ADVICE

Our thoughts are with everyone a ected by the Pigeon Valley re, particularly those who have had to leave their homes or faced other disruption. We would also like to acknowledge the huge community response that has sprung up to support the evacuated residents and frontline emergency teams. Thank you Nelson-Tasman – you are amazing.

For the latest information, visit the Nelson Tasman Civil Defence website, nelsontasmancivildefence.co.nz

MAYORAL DISASTER RELIEF FUND IS OPEN

After so much generosity from around the region and the country, we're very pleased to say that applications to the Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund are open. The form's online. Get help at any o ce or library, as well as local WINZ or Citizens Advice Bureau o ces. tasman.govt.nz/link/ mayoral-fund.

MACHINERY BAN AND EXEMPTIONS

The emergency directive in place prohibiting some activities to reduce the re risk remains in place until it is o cially lifted.

Prohibited activities include those where metal meets stone: mowing, discing, harrowing, stump grinding and cultivation. Outdoor activities that can generate sparks or re are also prohibited, and include gas cutting, welding, angle grinding, and all use of chainsaws and scrub/bar cutters. Exemptions are possible – visit tasman.govt.nz/ link/s91.

SUPPORT AND ADVICE

There are a range of agencies providing help and support for those who need it.

Your patience is appreciated

Free GP visits for re-related stress and anxiety: Free GP visits will continue to be o ered for people seeking support for stress or anxiety relating to the res. Please note: The usual fees for general GP visits (ie not related to stress or anxiety) will apply again from 1 March.

For help getting healthcare: Health navigators from Nelson Bays Primary Health are available to help connect you to health services. The team are available Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Free phone 0800 627 401, or email healthsupport@nbph.org.nz.

Animal welfare

Anyone worried about animals in the re a ected area, or anybody looking to volunteer, should phone MPI on 0800 008 333 (option 4). If you need stock food, please phone Federated Farmers on 0800 327 646.

Financial support

Work and Income may be able to help with urgent or unexpected costs, urgent living expenses or lost wages. More information is at workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/ emergencies/nelson- res.html.

HAVE YOUR SAY:

Tasman's Great Taste Trail survey open now

Locals, we need your views on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust carries out an annual survey of trail users, the results of which allow it to seek Government funding for trail maintenance.

And as an added incentive, you could win a $100 voucher from one of the supporting local bike shops, Avantiplus, Village Cycles or Mot Bike Co.

Head to heartofbiking.org.nz/feedback to ll in the survey and be in to win.

What does the future hold for Kingsland Forest?

Survey closes 28 February 2019.

That’s a question we’re considering this year and will be included in a development plan for this important asset on Richmond’s back door. Fill in the survey on our website to have your say.

Summer Events Guide - have your say

Let us know your views on the Summer Events Guide and go in the draw to WIN a $100 voucher for Mitre10. Entries close 28 February 2019. Conditions apply.

Find details for all our current consultations at www.tasman.govt.nz/feedback.

Second Hand Sunday 3 March

Many Council sta have been diverted from their usual work to help with the Pigeon Valley re and drought responses. This means many of the large variety of day to day activities we carry out have had to take a back seat. We may not able to respond to your other needs as quickly as usual. We are grateful for your patience and understanding.

APPROVED CLOSURES FOR TASMAN STOPPING DISTANCE DEMONSTRATIONS

Location Date / Time (2019)

Grey Street, Motueka (from number 24 to Whakarewa Street)

Wadsworth Street, Takaka (from number 5 to Boundary Road)

Starveall Street, Brightwater (From Lord Rutherford Road North to Laura Lane)

Aniseed Valley Road, Hope (from number 134 to Paton Road)

Church Street, Richmond (from Gladstone Road(SH6) to Dorset Street)

Monday 11 March, 9.10 am – 2.50 pm

Tuesday 12 March, 9.10 am – 2.50 pm

Wednesday 13 March, 9.10 am – 11.50 am

Wednesday 13 March, 1.10 pm – 2.50 pm

Thursday 14 March, 9.10 am – 11.50 am

School Road, Lower Moutere (from number 37 to Main Road Lower Moutere)Thursday 14 March, 1.10 pm – 2.50 pm

Goddard Road, Tasman District Council(from number 5 to number 33)

Greenhill Road, Ngatimoti (from number 22 to the Motueka Valley Highway)

Surface water

Please be aware that all surface water around the region should always be treated as non-potable (not for drinking). This includes drains, creeks, streams, rivers, ponds and dams. Surface water takes shouldn’t be used for human consumption unless you have an e ective treatment system in use.

This is a precaution but given the potential for diseasecausing bacteria such as campylobacter or E.coli being present from animals and people, it is not safe to drink from any waterway in our urban or rural environment. Additionally, in some water ways the risk of toxins from algae is present, which could present a health issue for stock, dogs and people. Landowners should discuss with their local MPI representative if they’re concerned about stock water quality.

Find more information about household water supplies on health.govt.nz.

Friday 15 March, 9.10 am – 11.50 am

Friday 15 March, 1.10 pm – 2.50 pm

Maritime events

Temporary reservations and speed limit uplifting for maritime events.

The Tasman District Council Harbourmaster has or may soon grant authorisations for the following events. Due to navigation safety requirements, water users not involved in these events may be excluded from de ned areas during activities. Notices will be placed at nearby access points during these events.

Further details for these and any new events may be viewed at tasman.govt.nz/link/maritime-events.

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Second hand Sunday is a way to re-home household goods for free - anything from chairs, books, clothing or left over-bits and pieces from building projects. If you want to o er goods for people to collect, register your address on tasman.govt.nz/link/shs before Thursday. To collect goods on the day use the same link and download the address list. It will be available from Friday afternoon.

COUNCIL MEETINGS:

Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond.

Extraordinary Full Council meeting

Headingly Centre, Headingly Lane, Richmond.

Thursday 28 February 9.30 am. Public forum

Commercial Committee

Kowhai Room, Headingly Centre, Richmond. Friday 1 March, 1.30 pm. No public forum

Environment & Planning Committee

Thursday 7 March, 9.30 am. Public forum

Nelson Tasman Regional Land ll Business Unit

Ruma Marama, Nelson City Council. Friday 8 March, 9.30 am. Public forum

Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit

Ruma Marama, Nelson City Council. Friday 8 March 1.00 pm. Public forum

Sevens girls off to invitational tournament

They’ve already accomplished an impressive feat and they’re yet to even compete.

The girls of Motueka High School’s 7’s team are the only South Island team, of both boys and girls, to have been invited to the prestigious Sir Gordon Tietjens 7’s 2019 tournament in Palmerston North this weekend.

“It’s pretty cool because it’s the best teams in the country so

it’s going to be good development for us, it’s definitely pretty exciting,” says co-captain Sophie O’Cain.

A core group of the team has been playing together for some time but with a few new additions they’re looking forward to experiencing some game time.

“We’re quite a new team really so we’re not sure what to expect, but I think highly of our team

so it’ll be interesting to see how we go,” says co-captain Hannah Beech.

The girls say they’ve been inspired by the Black Ferns “amazing” success and are looking forward to getting on the field and having some ‘game time’ together.

Coach Marty O’Cain says the weather has hampered the girls training.

“We’ve had no contact training as the grounds just too hard and we don’t want to risk injuries.”

“They’re a good bunch, a real range from year 9s to year 13s so the skill level is really mixed. Trying to teach and improve across the board is challenging though,” says Marty.

But it’s a challenge he’s stepping up to, and together with fitness trainer Carl Beech they

regularly put the girls through their paces.

The dry-spell of weather has also put the kibosh on the girls fundraising efforts, with their main source car washing.

The team welcomes any interest from potential sponsors, as they’re currently primarily funded by any of their own fundraising efforts and parents.

“We’d love a sponsor.”

Back: Carl Beech (fitness trainer), Kim Lammers, Jasmine Phillips, Ashleigh Wood, Kimberly MacLean, Isabella Cranshaw, Sophie O’Cain & Marty O’Cain (Coach). Front: Jasmine Wood, Hannah Beech, Niamh Pelling and Megan O’Cain.