The Richter City Rebels are considered New Zealand’s first and finest New Orleans second-line band and tomorrow night (Thursday) they’re performing at Motueka’s Toad Hall. Included in their line-up is ex-Golden Bay resident Jake Baxendale, third from left on alto sax. Kicking off at 7pm tickets are $10 each and available on the door.
Within three days of putting their hands up to assist in the battle against Australia’s bushfires a trio of Tasman Rural Fire Service’s volunteers were winging their way across the ditch as part of a group of 20 Kiwi firefighters.
With a combined 21 years of firefighting experience, Cory Rusbatch, Riley Neame and Charles Pickett selflessly put their lives on hold, departing for Australia on Wednesday, 8 January, and returning 12 days later.
Deployed to grant the local firefighters a break, Cory and Charles were assigned to Canberra while Riley headed to Port Macquarie.
It was Cory and Charles’ first overseas deployment and despite Riley having gained experience in Australia four years ago successfully battling the blaze that threatened Victoria’s town of Lorne, he says it was “heaps different this year”.
“Last time the fire had a 22km perim-
eter but this one had a 750km perimeter so such a different situation,” says Riley.
Cory and Charles found themselves in an equally daunting predicament as they fought the Charleys Forest fire east of Canberra which roared across an astounding 65,000 hectares.
“Under the cover of the bush it gets really hot and the big hills were really challenging, they just went on and on,” says Charles.
Embraced by the Australians, the guys were also accompanied by Americans and Canadians assisting in what’s been an unprecedented fire season for our neighbours.
With many public concerns for the wildlife they say the kangaroos and wombats they saw “looked fine” while a vast majority of koalas had already moved on due to the dry conditions in search of water.
While all three would go back in a heartbeat, they say with the local fire danger “creeping up” they may be more
needed here.
“One guy we met had been fighting the fires for 49 days in a row so it’s a big thing for 20 of us to go over and give their crews a break. We were happy to be there and help out,” says Cory.
Last year’s Pigeon
Valley fire was “massive” for our local firefighters and they agree it gave them invaluable experience. It’s the quest for further experience that compelled them to assist in the Australian bushfires.
“A big part of going
to Australia is not only to help out but to also bring back more experience and learn new techniques,” says Riley.
For now though they’re enjoying being back home and for self-employed Charles and Cory, a motelier
the Australian bushfires last week. and beekeeper, the opportunity to dive back into work, and for Riley too at CJ Industries of which he says he’s grateful for their understanding and allowing the time off.
Despite recent rains offering a respite for
some areas, the trio agree the battle’s not over yet.
“They’re definitely not under control. The heat’s moving south and down there it’s still burning. Depending on our fire season we may head back over.”
The Government is delivering on its commitment to make streets safer for kids to walk and cycle to school, by reducing speed limits to a maximum of 40 km/h around urban schools and 60 km/h around rural schools.
“Our kids should have the freedom
to walk and cycle to school and feel safe doing so,” says Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter.
“Many parents would like their kids to get to school independently, but are understandably concerned about fast moving traffic near their school.
“Safer speeds around schools is proven to make streets safer, more attractive and more accessible for children to walk and cycle.
“On busy urban arterials and rural roads, lower speeds would primarily operate during drop-off and pickup time only, using
electronic variable speed limits signs.
“On residential urban streets, permanent speed changes would be supported by street improvements like wider footpaths and raised pedestrian crossings.
“In rural areas, a 60 km/h limit outside schools will make it
safer for parents and kids walking and driving in and out of the school gate.
“School speed changes will be implemented progressively working with councils over the coming decade,” says Julie Anne.
The safer improvements around schools is part of a broader
programme to tackle unsafe speeds across the country.
These changes include:
a new ‘no surprises’ approach to safety cameras that will introduce warning signs so drivers know to go slow through high-risk, safety camera areas; transferring the own-
ership and operation of safety cameras from NZ Police to the NZ Transport Agency; rolling out additional cameras on high-risk roads; streamlining the process for communities and local authorities to determine the appropriate speed limits for their regions.
It was a massive undertaking Mapua’s Alastair Rose (pictured right) took on researching a 108-year-old memoir written by his great grandfather, Henry Rose, to produce his book “Driven by the Wind”, which was officially launched at the Mapua Boat Club last August.
“I’ve received great feedback on the book to date,” says Alastair.
The story follows Henry Rose on 19th Century sailing ships, including carrying troops to the Crimean War, coolies to South America, convicts to Australia and settlers to New Zealand.
Full of colourful word pictures of a hard life at
sea, Henry’s memoir has been fleshed out with illustrations and much extra research by Nelson writer and historian Karen Stade, while another Mapua resident, writer Paul Bensemann, helped in the editing and it was published by Pictonbased Carol Dawber through her River Press publishing firm.
Alastair, a retired orchardist, was a key figure in restructuring agricultural training and helping design courses run by experienced farmers, where the schemes were regarded as models for other industries.
But for the two years prior to the book’s launch his life was
absorbed with the memoirs.
“When our family first found out about the memoirs of greatgrandfather Henry Rose, we all asked the same two questions arising from the first sentence – ‘I was born in Mompox, Colombia, South America on the 5th of December 1833’. Where is Mompox and what on earth were Henry’s parents doing there?” says Alastair.
Henry was an incredibly brave and determined young man, beginning as a cabin boy at age 14, ship’s apprentice just shy of his 16th birthday, third mate at 18, second mate at 20,
first mate at 22, and master at 24 before taking command of his first ship at 26.
As a third mate, Henry witnessed four convicts being sentenced to 24 lashes each for breaking into a storeroom and stealing rum.
This and the many other tales within the book offer an insight into life on sailing ships in the 19th Century.
Following his election as an inaugural member of the Wellington Harbour Board in 1877 Henry Rose went on to play a pivotal role in the development of the Wellington Harbour and on Tuesday 11, February, Alastair will
present a talk on the book at The Friends of the Master Mariners Society meeting, held at what is affectionately known as ‘The Store’, where a photograph of Henry Rose adorns the wall.
“I’m especially excited to be doing this down at The Store. They’re holding their normal meeting and it’ll branch into a talk on my great grandfather Henry Rose,” says Alastair.
Available for purchase from Motueka’s Paper Plus, ‘Driven by the Wind’ also provides inspiration for the adventures that await should you have the courage to follow your dreams says Alastair.
With several native whitebait species in decline the Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage on Tuesday, 14 January released proposals to standardise and improve management of whitebait across New Zealand.
“The need for action for a healthy whitebait fishery has never been greater,” says Eugenie. “Four of the six whitebait species are threatened or at risk of extinction – giant kokopu, shortjaw kokopu, koaro and inanga.”
“Whitebait are a cherished part of Kiwi culture. They are taonga to iwi and for some New Zealanders, fishing for whitebait is an annual tradition. These proposals aim to ensure whitebait numbers flourish now, and for future generations.
“Whitebait face significant pressures such as degraded habitats, poor water quality, obstacles to fish passage and heavy fishing pressure in some areas. These pressures must be addressed if we want thriving, healthy native fish and whitebait populations.”
The discussion document sets out proposals to improve whitebait management across New Zealand that are based on feedback from the public, iwi and whitebait experts.
The proposals aim to:
Standardise the rules for whitebaiting
across New Zealand, including the timing of the fishing season and establishing upstream limits on whitebait fishing to ensure healthy whitebait stocks.
(Many of these proposed changes are based on the more comprehensive controls on whitebaiting which currently apply on the South Island’s West Coast).
Create refuges in some waterways or reaches of waterways (where whitebait fishing is excluded) to provide safe havens for the native fish species in the whitebait catch to help improve their populations.
Increase the equity of whitebait catching opportunities.
Phase out the export of whitebait.
There are no plans to introduce a licensing system for recreational fishers or ban the commercial sale of whitebait within New Zealand. None of the proposed changes affect customary fishing rights.
The proposals follow Parliament’s passing of the Conservation (Indigenous Freshwater Fish) Amendment Bill in October 2019 and nationwide engagement in 2018 where 90% of survey respondents said changes were needed to make New Zealand’s whitebait fishery sustainable.
“I want to reassure whitebaiters that the changes aim to provide for a healthy
whitebait fishery in New Zealand. Many of the proposed changes to the whitebaiting regulations are based on regulations which already apply on the South Island’s West Coast.
“We need to make changes if we want whitebaiting to continue and to maintain a healthy fishery longterm. We all need to do our part to improve how we look after these precious native fish. I don’t want any more native fish species to follow the grayling and become extinct.
“I want to thank everyone who has constructively engaged on the issue to date,” says Eugenie.
People can provide feedback on the whitebait management proposals over the next few weeks, either by written comments online or by mail. A
series of 21 public discussions will be held around New Zealand, to answer questions on the proposals. Consultation closes on 2 March 2020.
Public submissions will be analysed and considered by the Department of Conservation who will then provide recommendations to the Minister of Conservation later in 2020.
Head to https://www. doc.govt.nz/whitebaitmanagement for the proposals to provide feedback and for details of the public consultation meetings.
“Yeah I did. I went down to Cromwell and saw my granddad.”
Were you lucky enough to have a summer break and if so, how did you spend it?
“We’re always on a summer break and travelling through New Zealand, it’s great!”
had family come to stay, it was good times.”
While you are enjoying NZ’s iconic rivers and lakes this summer, invasive and often microscopic pest weeds may be hitching a ride, using you or your equipment as a vector, to spread between waterways!
Stealth is the main way these freshwater invaders travel. Sometimes a stream is infected but the pest isn’t visible yet, so unaware, we spread the organism somewhere else. Just one drop of water on angling gear, water craft or even a damp tramping sock, can be their way in!
Unfortunately, our beautiful region already bares the unsightly scars of infestation. Didymo has taken hold in the Cobb Valley and in the iconic Buller River, recognised by
a ‘Water Conservation Order’ for its value to the region. Lake Rotoiti is also infected. The Waimea River is contaminated with Lagarosiphon causing large weed mats and Waimea Inlet waterways infested by the ‘pest fish ’Gambusia. Recent testing indicates Lindavia or ‘Lake Snow’ may also be present in our region.
Other known pest weeds threatening invasion include Hornwort, Salvinia, Elodea, Hydrilla, Egeria and Water Hyacinth. Fortunately, these ‘sneaky buggers’ have not yet made it to the top of the south Island and many of our region’s water ways remain totally pest weed free!
The 2017 discovery of Lindavia or ‘Lake Snow’ in many iconic southern lakes and Lake Taupo is worth noting. This pest algae forms a slimy brown to white mucus that hangs in the water column.
It sticks to water
craft, swimmers, chokes up water supply and boat filters. Wanaka township’s water supply is affected! Decontamination
test on Lake Snow have found it to be very hardy. We need to be mindful of the potential for this unwanted pest weed to take hold in
our region!
Right; so how do we stop these ‘sneaky little buggers’ from invading our patch?
Fortunately, the
Ministry for Primary Industries has established a ‘Freshwater Partnership Biosecurity Programme’ aimed to unite interested parties such as; Iwi, Fish and Game, Department of Conservation, Land Information NZ and Regional Councils.
Since 2008, this programme has driven a national ‘CHECK, CLEAN, DRY’ campaign, encouraging individual freshwater users to take personal responsibility for stopping the spread of freshwater pests.
A dedicated behaviour change is required, being to always CCD in between waterways.
Did you know there is a Freshwater Advocate for Nelson/ Marlborough Region?
An integral part of the CCD campaign is riverside advocacy.
The role of Freshwater Advocates is to support, educate and motivate freshwater users to CCD in between waterways.
In essence, if you are travelling in between
waterways, check and remove any pest weed matter entangled in your equipment, dry anything wet that may be carrying weed spores, then wait 48 hours before entering a different waterway. If within 48hours, first clean equipment by soaking or scrubbing for 1 minute, with 5% biodegradable dishwashing liquid or 2% house hold bleach. This should kill any pest weed cells or fragments.
Once you get into the habit, it’s easy! I have some quick tips to make CCD even easier and as your Nelson/Marlborough Freshwater Advocate, will be travelling waterways this summer to help you to stay firm against those invading ‘sneaky buggers’. If you spot me come and say hello. See you out here!
For further information see https:// www.mpi.govt.nz/ travel-and-recreation/outdoor-activities/check-clean-dry/
Hi All,
The schools are starting back over the next couple of weeks and that means there will be a lot of young people on the roads. Please make sure you take extra care if you are travelling around school start and finish times. Some of the youngsters will be going to a new school and establishing new routines. If your children are in that category have a talk with them about the safest route to take to school. If they’re riding a bike, make sure they are competent enough to be on the road. It should go without saying that they are wearing a cycle helmet, but I would also recommend a hi-viz vest as well. If you’re a driver you will know what a difference it makes to seeing cyclists early when they are wearing hi-viz.
If you are passing a school bus that has stopped to drop off or pick up children you must slow to 20 kmh. That rule applies even if you are on the opposite side of the road to the bus.
This is a really exciting time of year for those children starting school for the first time and no one wants the journey to school to end in tragedy. We can’t assume children will make the right decision all of the time so it’s going to take a community effort to keep our community’s kids safe. Slow down and be patient.
Hamish Chapman
Nelson Bays Police
Senior Sergeant Prevention Group
Chinese New Year at Motueka Library
Join us as we celebrate the Chinese New Year and welcome in the Year of the Rat. Find a selection of books about China and Chinese culture on our pop up displays. Discover word finds and colouring in.
We hope you have a wonderful Lunar New Year
Craft Makerspace at Motueka Library
30 January, 10am-11.30am
Fun art activities, Free Family fun.
Free Digital Banking classes at Motueka Library
Understand about Online banking on DORA the mobile digital learning bus. Visiting Motueka Library 3-7 February, 10-12 and 1-3pm
Book in or drop-in, on the day.
Supported by Kiwibank
Finale Party for Summer Road Trip Reading Adventure at Motueka Library
Friday 14th February, 4pm-5pm
Celebrate your Summer reading with snacks and party games
Garden Gurus at Motueka Library
Monday 10 February, 11am – 12.30pm
Topic: Special nooks in your garden
The Government is making sure we share the prosperity of our strong economy fairly with those on the minimum wage by lifting it to $18.90 per hour on 1 April 2020 – the next step in the Government’s plan for a $20 minimum wage by 2021, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain LeesGalloway says.
“Around a quar-
ter of million workers will be better off next year, thanks to another $1.20 an hour increase to the minimum wage, the biggest equal lift ever,” says Iain.
An estimated 242,000 workers will benefit by a lift in their income, which includes people working on $17.70 and between $17.70 and $18.90 an hour.
“The new $18.90
rate will mean an extra $48 per week before tax for Kiwis who work for 40 hours on the current minimum wage.
“New Zealand’s economy currently has a solid footing. Our unemployment rate is low at 4.2 per cent, our economy is predicted to add 43,600 jobs in 2020, and our GDP is growing at a faster rate than other OECD
nations, including Australia, Canada, the USA and European countries.
“With our economy doing well, we want to make sure that our lowest paid workers also benefit. The rise in minimum wage is estimated to boost wages by $306 million a year across the economy. That’s a good investment in local economies where workers
spend their wages.
Iain Lees-Galloway says the announcement reconfirms the rates signalled in 2018 and the Government’s plan for a $20 minimum wage in 2021.
“We’re implementing a balanced approach to the minimum wage increases and have provided certainty to businesses who told us they wanted to know how much the
minimum wage will increase and when the changes were going to happen,” says Iain.
“Last year, we signalled minimum wages of $18.90 for 2020 and $20 in 2021. By re-confirming these rates we offer certainty the businesses need for planning and forecasting.”
The starting out and training wages will also see a boost, with
a rise to $15.12 per hour from 1 April 2020, remaining at 80% of the adult minimum wage.
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The Golden Bay Grandstand Community Trust hosted a trade stand at their A&P Show on Saturday, 18 January.
Show goers were encouraged to stop by and peruse the display and ask any questions about the ongoing legal dispute to save the historical grandstand.
“There was a lot of encouragement and interest in the A&P Association and the Trust getting the Council back to the table to talk about why the grandstand is an important part of the A&P show,” says the
Trust.
Craig Linkhorn from Clifton Chambers is the lawyer acting for the Association and Trust and was available to chat with anyone wanting to know more about the High Court case against Tasman District Council. The case has been brought so that the Association can continue to deliver an A&P Show of the highest quality every year using the grounds and buildings transferred to Council in return for statutory protection of the Association’s use rights.
“It’s one of those
things that just takes a bit of time. The Council to get the kind of advice it needs on what the costs are of reinstating the building.
We’ll come to a point hopefully in the next couple of months where Council will get to make a decision afresh about how best to get that building back into use again, hopefully in time for the next show,” says Craig.
The group also ran two fundraising raffles of a Box of Books (including the GB A&P local history books) and Outdoor Furniture.
As well, the last of the 2020 grandstand picture history calendars were on sale.
“We would like to thank all the supporters of the Grandstand for their continued encouragement and many for their hard work throughout 2019. Every effort is being made to secure the Grandstand for the use of current and future generations. This takes time – the Grandstand is currently protected by a High Court order while the legal proceedings and any associated settlement discussions take place,” says the Trust.
Nelson Tasmanbased airline Originair has added a NelsonWellington route to its offering in response to passenger demand.
Flights on the Nelson-Wellington route will begin on Friday, 14 February 2020, with bookings now available via Originair’s website (www.originair.co.nz) and by calling the airline on 0800 380380.
“Our customers have been asking us to consider a NelsonWellington route and we’re really pleased to be able to respond to that interest,” says Originair’s CEO Robert Inglis.
Originair’s new Wellington service will initially be limited to 10 sectors per week, concentrating on peak demand times, Robert says. “We’re not offering
an extensive schedule at the outset but we hope that it will provide extra capacity at times that are most useful to travellers on that route,” says Robert.
The announcement of the Nelson-
Wellington route comes after very consistent and encouraging demand for seats on the airline’s newly-resumed NelsonPalmerston North service.
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Review by Jennifer Ayers
It was a glorious day for the 123rd Golden Bay A&P Show as we headed over the hill to enjoy the festivities. From the moment we arrived, we knew there was something extra special about this event. Maybe it was the location, the atmosphere or the people, but one thing we all agreed on, it was one of our best outings this summer.
What caught our eye first was the most incredible free kid’s zone. It was filled with bouncy castles, games, smiles and laughter. Tess the clown was painting faces, twisting balloons and entertaining a group of enthralled children under the shade of a gazebo, it was perfect. Allowing parents a moment to relax while their children enjoyed everything on offer.
Our next stop was to find a bite to eat, the choices were vast and mouthwatering. From summer berries and juicy stone fruit to fresh Pad Thai and tasty hot dogs. It didn’t take long to fill our tummies and pick up some nectarines to take home.
We browsed the many stalls, admiring artists works and some splendid tractors before taking in the expertise of powerful axe-wielding woodchoppers and talented sheep shearers.
Everyone was so friendly and we enjoyed many conversations while making new friends. I’m sure that’s part of the magic of the Golden Bay A&P Show, the sense of community.
It was then time to savour the thrill of a show attraction, the chair-o-plane. We spun and swung on
the swings suspended from a rotating wheel, laughing and giggling until the ride stopped. After collecting shoes that were tossed off in the moment and our precious bag of nectarines we wandered over to the hall to view the many entries for various competitions. Pausing to admire skilled riders attempting to clear a range of challenging horse jumps.
Inside the competition hall, we were immediately drawn to the floral arrangements. Stunning colours and gorgeous scented blooms lined one of the walls. The dahlias and the sand saucers were particularly outstanding. Photography lined another wall capturing a range of truly special moments. We salivated over the homegrown produce and baking before discovering the cutest competition tea trays, all decked out with teapots, crockery and morsels of food. The skill level of the children’s crafts was also very impressive, as were the sewing and knitting entries.
Our visit to the show would not be complete without visiting the animals. There were some magnificent looking roosters that caught our eye and some of the ducks looked like they had stepped out of a Beatrix Potter book.
It was a magnificent day for us and we were so glad that we made the trip over the hill to experience it. A massive congratulations to all involved in putting the Golden Bay A&P Show together.
We can’t wait to return next year for another very special day out and some more of those juicy delicious nectarines.
On Tuesday, 14 January some of Alan and Dorothy Trewavas’ 27 descendants gathered outside 33 Whakarewa Street in Motueka to mark the 100th anniversary of Alan’s birth there.
Alan’s grandfather, Richard James Trewavas, built the house in 1888 for his wife Isabella and their family of ten. Later Alan’s father, Horace Trewavas, and his wife Ada, raised their family of seven at the property.
On leaving school Alan was required to assist on the Whakarewa Street farm, where there were horses, cows and pigs, crops of hops, tobacco and animal fodder, fruit and vegetable gardens and a bakery, to keep all the family occupied.
There was another farm at the source of the Riwaka River to which Alan and his
brothers would regularly drive sheep to graze, and which was popular for camping excursions and extended family picnics.
Alan joined the RNZAF in 1943 and after training as a pilot on Tiger Moths and Harvard trainer aircraft, joined 30 Squadron based in Gisborne, flying Grumman Avenger torpedo bombers. The squadron saw action at Espiritu Santo, Solomon Islands, in early 1944 and at Piva on Bouganville, returning to New Zealand later that year.
When Alan married Dorothy Goodman in 1948, they built a home on the farm at the source of the Riwaka River.
They lived there for eighteen years, farmed animals and tobacco and raised their five children, Jill, Geoff, Kay, Pete and Ross.
In 1966 they moved to Motueka. While Alan was employed by Colin Baas Real Estate he and Dorothy built the South Store on the corner of High and Courtney Streets.
Alan took up flying again in the early 1960’s and was instrumental in reforming the Motueka Aero Club, serving as President, and continuing to fly light aircraft for many years.
Sadly Alan’s life was short; he passed away aged 58.
After the photograph at 33 Whakarewa Street, the family adjourned to Alanah, Ross’s daughter, and Nathan Berkan’s property on Dehra Doon Road, where they enjoyed sharing memories and stories, which were particularly appreciated by grandchildren who wish they’d had the opportunity to meet their Pop.
The Nelson Wine and Food Festival will return to its roots on Sunday, 16 February at the Richmond A&P Showgrounds between 11am-5pm.
The Rotary Club of Richmond kicked off the Festival in 2003 as part of a Country Fair at the Showgrounds. Soon after they were offered a Brightwater Vineyard, that later took the name of Middle Earth Vineyard, as the venue and the Festival remained there, held annually until last year’s cancellation due to the Pigeon Valley fires.
Now resurrected for 2020, organisers are excited to be returning to the central venue of Richmond Showgrounds.
With tickets sell-
ing steadily Festival goers are set to enjoy renowned Nelson wines, ciders, craft beers and local food specialities.
Alongside the excellent beverages and food, the entertainment features a stunning line-up with The New Zealand Army Band returning for a special performance where they will play an exciting repertoire of popular favourites.
Well-known local bands Kramit, Sonaraw & Medicine Woman will also perform as will aspiring young talented singer and song writer Brooklyn Scott, the winner of many regional and national awards, in what is sure to be an unforgettable day of musical enter-
tainment.
The Richmond Rotary Club event raises money for the local community with Nelson Hospice, Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter, Fifeshire Foundation, Brightwater Rural Fire Service, The Cancer Society and Nelson Volunteer Coastguard among the recipients from previous years.
“Each year we receive applications that require funds. We sit down and decide which will benefit our region the most. A lot of services are not fully funded by the government so they need to raise additional funds to retain their service to our area,” say organisers.
Local Colleges, Waimea and Nayland
have also benefitted from the Festival in past years with scholarships funded through money raised. The non-smoking event is also providing ‘On The Bus’ transport from Motueka, Mapua and Brightwater. Departing Motueka’s i-Site bus stop on Wallace Street at 10.15am it will return at 5.30pm at a cost of $10 each way. Bookings for this service are essential and can be made via email mike@onthebus.co.nz or phone 0274826370.
Tickets for the Festival can be purchased onlinehttps://www.ticketdirect.co.nz/event/ details/202600/ nelson-wine-foodfestival-2020
Due to recent strong winds and low rainfall, the fire risk across our region is increasing so we need to begin taking precautions.
Tasman District Council recommend people only use the reserves early in the morning or in the evening.
Please avoid high fire risk areas, such as reserves with forest
or dense vegetation, in the afternoon when conditions are at their warmest.
The BUI (Build Up Index) is now climbing above 60. The BUI is used by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) and other agencies to measure fire risk – it’s “an indicator of the difficulty in supressing a fire that has started”.
If the BUI reaches 80, the Council will be seeking FENZ advice on the possibility of closing reserves that are considered high risk, such as Moturoa Rabbit Island, Rough Island, Kingsland Forest and Tunnicliffe Forest. At a BUI of 100, wider restrictions will come into force.
Be aware that there is now a complete fire
ban in all parks and reserves and please stick to it for everyone’s safety.
All wood fired barbecues on Moturoa Rabbit Island, Rough Island, around the Waimea Plains and Valleys have now been closed.
If you see signs of smoke or fire in any reserves please call 111 immediately.
This Christmas many people have received gifts which contain lithium ion rechargeable batteries.
These batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, scooters, e-cigarettes, toys, power tools and even cars.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s national fire risk advisor Pete Gallagher says lithium ion batteries provide a large amount of power in a very small package.
“But they do come with some risks so it’s important to take care when using
them,” he says.
“In rare cases, they can cause a fire or explosion”.
“Sometimes batteries are not used the right way and this can increase the risk of a fire. Batteries not designed for a specific use can be dangerous. Like any product, these batteries can fail. They can overheat, catch fire, or explode.”
Staying safe with lithium ion batteries:
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Only use the battery that is designed for the device.
Put batteries in the device the right way.
Only use the charger that came with the
device.
Keep the battery contacts away from metal objects that could cause a short circuit
Don’t charge a device under your pillow, on your bed or on a couch.
Keep batteries at room temperature.
Don’t place batteries in direct sunlight or keep them in hot vehicles.
Store and charge batteries away from anything that can catch fire.
Pete Gallagher advises people to stop using the battery if they notice either a strange smell or a change in colour, too much heat, a change in shape, swelling, leaking, or odd noises.
“Always make sure you have working smoke alarms to give you the earliest possible warning that something has gone wrong,” he says.
“If it is safe to do so, move the device away from anything that can catch fire. Call 1-1-1.”
Disposing of lithium ion batteries: Don’t put lithium ion batteries in the rubbish.
Recycling is always the best option - AT a battery recycling location or contact your local council for disposal options.
Don’t store large piles of discarded batteries.
Karls Cars has opened on High Street. Come down this weekend to meet owner/operator Karl Lyford and check out all the heavily discounted vehicles.
Karl Lyford knows the auto industry inside and out with over 20 experience. He’s a trained mechanic, a family man, and has a wealth of knowledge he’s happy to share with his customers. He wants to take the stigma out of use car dealers, providing quality before and after sales service.
Karl Lyford and his team hand pick all vehicles from Japan, focusing on high auction grade quality and low mileage. All vehicles come professionally serviced.
If you are looking for a new set of wheels, take the stress out of buying and make Karls Cars your first stop. You’ll find Karl’s Cars at 85 High Street, they are open seven days a week.
New Zealand’s first ever Suicide Prevention Office officially opened late last year and is already working to tackle our persistently high rate of suicide.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister of Health Dr David Clark visited the Ministry of Health to mark the Office’s opening and launch a community suicide prevention fund for Maori and Pacific people.
“Last year 685 New Zealanders are believed to have taken their lives through suicide. Each of those deaths was a tragedy and we must do more to support people in distress, or struggling with addiction,” says Jacinda. “The new Suicide Prevention Office is a crucial part of the Wellbeing Budget’s record investment in mental health and addiction, which included $40 million on suicide prevention. We’ve announced a $12 mil-
lion Maori and Pacific suicide prevention community fund. Over the next four years this will be used to support Maori and Pacific providers to design and deliver culturally responsive suicide prevention initiatives.
“We know Maori and Pacific are over represented in suicide statistics and we need to find and support new community responses that will help change that,” says Jacinda.
Health Minister David Clark says the Suicide Prevention Office will galvanise work towards making
New Zealand a better place for all to thrive.
“I believe together we can - and will - fix this long-term challenge and make New Zealand the best place in the world to grow up and live. A country where people know there is always someone to reach out to and get help.
“As well as our work in suicide prevention, we’re investing in new frontline mental health and addiction services up and down New Zealand.
“We want every New Zealander to know that when times
Ruby Bay and Mapua are among the areas Tasman District Council has placed under Phase A water restrictions.
Under Phase A restrictions, you are not permitted to fill swimming pools, but they can be topped up.
lawns is not allowed but as long as you use a hand-held hose, you can still water your plants and veggie gardens and wash cars and buildings.
These restrictions apply to homes, businesses and public organisations in Ruby Bay and Mapua.
get tough, if they are in distress or they reach a crisis point, there is someone they can turn to for help.
“That’s why we’re also training thousands more people to be able to respond when they see someone who doesn’t seem themselves and maybe in distress,” says David.
The Suicide Prevention Office is initially to be established as a team within the Ministry of Health’s Mental Health and Addiction Directorate and is led by Director, Carla na Nagara.
Watering grass and
The TDC asks everyone to consciously
Dear Editor,
I want to bring the issue of the rusting Janie Seddon in the Motueka Quay to the attention of our community. This precious landmark has always been part of our rich heritage, but it is time to address the safety concerns and ecological problem with the dangerous crumbling wreck.
Recently, as sum-
mer is advancing, I have noticed more tourists and locals climbing aboard. While this may have been safe many years ago, the recent weakening of the wreck’s infrastructure, makes me nervous for the safety of locals and tourists alike.
Furthermore, the delicate ecology of the mudflats on the Motueka waterfront
conserve water wherever possible and to please report any leaks as soon as they are discovered. The water levels in Pomona Road reservoir are depleting faster than they can replenish them, and they’re struggling to keep up with demand.
raises the question of the impact a rusting ship has on this ecology. Surely this is not a laughing matter and should be taken more seriously by the Motueka community council. I hope this letter brings up the debate for some serious discussion.
“I would very much like to live in a community with others of like mind and values; peacefully sharing our differences,” commented one participant at the first of three planned Community Co-Housing Picnics, held in Golden Bay recently.
Hosted by Tiny Lifestyle, the familyfriendly event provided an opportunity ‘for people to meet others who aspire to a more connected, peoplefocused way of life’. Ultimately, to find people who want to live more sustainably in a possible co-housing community in Golden Bay.
“Building smaller and more sustainably encourages people to tread more lightly on
the earth,” says founder Simone Kidner. “But it doesn’t have to mean living small. What I like about the co-housing concept is that you have a small or tiny private space, but access to much more communal space, resources, open space and potential interactions and friendships. It just feels like how we should live, not in isolation.”
“It was inspiring to see so many people come along, all passionate about the unsustainable and isolating nature of our current lifestyles and motivated to make a change,” says Simone. “There’s power in numbers, we want to gather people’s ideas around how they would like to live and
be the catalyst that will support the group to come together, make plans and start turning thoughts into action.”
Among some of the questions, Tiny Lifestyle asked how people visualise a cohousing opportunity? How to change the way we live to be more sustainable? What makes a community successful? What are its hurdles?
“I would love to live with a group of people with similar vision; build something together, share and learn from each other,” was one response.
“Peacefully sharing our differences,” says another.
“There were so many fantastic conversations had - exchanging ideas, information
It doesn’t happen very often, but sometimes power lines can end up on the ground. If a car crashes into a pole, or if a tree falls onto power lines, the lines can break and fall down.
By knowing what to do in emergencies such as this, you can keep yourself and others safe.
and experiences - it was great to connect with so many likeminded people,” says co-founder Liv Scott, adding “for anyone interested in a different housing solution come along to our next picnic to hear what people are talking about and find out what some of the possibilities are.”
The next Community Picnic will be on Friday, 14 February and Saturday, 14 March 2020. Located at the Community Gardens “so the kids can run around and play while others chat. Public are invited to bring along their curiosity for cohousing and a kai contribution for the shared picnic.”
For more information please visit www. tinylifestyle.co.nz
If you come across power lines that have fallen to the ground you should:
z Stay well away from them and warn others to stay away too because the ground around the downed lines might be electri ed
z Call our fault line on 0800 508 100 to tell us where the downed lines are located
We will get someone there as quickly as possible to make the lines safe and repair them.
The only people who should ever come near downed power lines are our experienced and trained line mechanics. They know the danger and they will only approach downed lines if they are sure it’s safe to do so.
What do you do if a power line comes down on a car you’re in?
If you are in a car and the lines come down on top of your car you should:
z Stay in the car
z Tell anyone who comes near to keep away too because the ground around the car might be electri ed by the lines
z Stay in the car until one of our line mechanics tells you it’s safe to get out
There are certain circumstances when staying in the car might not be safe e.g. if a re starts in the car.
If it is not safe to stay in the car and you have to get out you should:
z Jump from the open door of the car so that you are not touching the car and the ground at the same time (touching the ground and the car at the same time could give you a potentially fatal electric shock)
z Stay on your feet and either shu e or hop away from the car, keeping your feet close together until you are at least 10 metres or more away from the car. This might look a bit strange when you are doing it, but it could save your life because electricity can ow up one leg and down the other if you take a normal-sized step on electri ed ground.
This Sunday, February 2nd, you are invited to an amazing summer festival, and the star of the show is the humble blackcurrant. The annual Sarau Festival is on again, so head to the Moutere Hills and enjoy everything on offer. It’s going to be a fabulous afternoon, the festival begins at 3 pm.
In late 2007, members of the Upper Moutere community, got together to plan an event to highlight their fantastic location and bring the wider community together. There was a newly established Community Centre adjacent to a large sports domain, the location was perfect. And the decision was made to hold a country fair.
When the Upper Moutere community looked for a focus, the choice was obvious, blackcurrants are grown in the Moutere. From there the Sarau Festival was born.
It was agreed that the festival would be held immediately post-harvest to celebrate the amazing qualities of our New Zealand blackcurrant, and planning began to combine this focus with a Country Fair. Many talented people live in the area and this would enable the artists, crafters and growers who live in the Moutere to showcase their wares to the wider community.
The Sarau Festival is one of the many success stories of the Moutere and every year it keeps getting better. This year the 2020 Sarau Festival, once again promises to be a stunner.
Get your dancing shoes on for the main stage
Headlining this years Sarau Festival is the popular band Cover Me. With a mix of funk, soul, jazz, RnB and rock influences they are sure to get festival-goers up and dancing. Cover Me are a collaboration of some of New Zealand’s finest musicians who have found themselves living in Nelson. Standby for a fantastic high energy performance! You’ll certainly know when you’ve seen a Cover Me show!
Talented local lady Bella Shand may be young, but her talent is enormous. Bella is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. At last years rock quest heats in Nelson she took out first place. One of the organisers described Bella as having a “stunning voice and a wonderful command of melody and song-writing crafting”.
Nelson Duo Dust & Gold will be performing at the Sarau Festival for the first time. Nikita Fountain’s beautiful songbird voice and Mark McKenzie’s rich baritone blend together over a wholesome and raw acoustic accompaniment of original material. Their carefully crafted songs range from haunting Celtic influenced ballads, to foot-tapping sing-along bluegrass tunes.
Bo Ade-Simpson will be bringing his own unique style to the Sarau Festival. Bo is a skilled guitarist, looping musician and street performer. He draws on inspiration from Dire Straits, Jimi Hendrix, Ocean Alley, Sticky Fingers and Tash Sultana.
The kids will have a blast!
As usual, there’s going to be a great Kids area at the Sarau Festival!
This year, the Kids Zone is just $5 entry. There will be loads of activities and of course include the bouncy castles! We’ll also have a special safe environment for pre-schoolers with staff from Country Kids pre-school.
There’ll be a refreshment stand providing a variety of drinks to keep you hydrated!
Calling all photographers enter a photo into the Photo Competition this year.
Festival organisers have made it easy, with only one category, an ‘open section’.
Bring your entries in an envelope to the Sarau entry gate by 3.30 pm at the latest, on the day of the event, Sunday, February 2nd. They will be put up and judged in the hour after that.
Keep an eye out on the website for updates: saraufestival.co.nz or facebook.com/SarauFestival
If you cannot bring your photos in by 3.30 pm you could drop them to the Moutere Hills Centre on Saturday 1 Feb between 9 am -12 noon.
Entry rules:
• Photograph size 150cm x 200cm ( 6” x 8”) landscape or portrait, matt or gloss
• Photos to be mounted on A4 card ( 180-250gms )
• All submissions must be in an envelope
On the back of each entry please have the following:
1. Title of photograph
2. Photographer’s name
3. Category entered
4. Photographer’s email address
Do get involved, it’s due to your participation that the photo competition remains such a success.
Pixie from Pixie Circus Hoops NZ has previously performed and taught hula hoop across the UK, where last year she was distracted by a giant, fluffy unicorn which she followed and accidentally ended up in New Zealand! Luckily, her hoops came along for the journey.
Pixie knows that the impossible is possible and is coming to Sarau Festival to share the enlightening journey of hula hooping with you!
Come to Sarau Festival and be enchanted by a gravitydefying performance, or learn the sorcery yourself at a hula hoop workshop!
It’s so much fun that you’ll explode biodegradable glitter out of your ears!!!
Pixie even makes and sells custom made hula hoops.
Discover the rich history surrounding the Moutere Hills. Did you know that the settlement of Upper Moutere dates all the way back to 1843?
There will be two fire displays by some of the brave individuals who put their lives on the line to fight last years enormous fire.
If you are interested in joining a volunteer fire brigade do go and talk to them. They do an incredible job keeping us safe especially during the summer months.
The ‘Green Team’ from Zero Carbon Nelson Tasman will be at Sarau Festival this year - don’t miss their talk about waste!
The team have been involved with several festivals over the last few years and will share their experiences and current strategy. They’ll talk about how festival waste is really just part of the bigger waste picture and discuss the zero waste movement; how to work towards zero waste in your daily lives, some of their winning strategies and challenges.
John Valentine from Zero Carbon Nelson Tasman says: “We hope that those who attend this presentation will include experienced zero wasters willing to share and those who want to be zero wasters willing to learn. Our aim is that everyone goes away with the knowledge and support to make significant reductions to their personal waste stream and are more aware of the impacts of our personal resource use.”
Many other groups will also be at the Sarau Festival to share their knowledge including Mapua Art Group, Moutere Catchment Group and Landcare.
You will also discover cooking demonstrations, a brewing display and a whole raft of interesting information and exhibits.
Relaxing with a cold drink on a summers day is one of life’s little luxuries. At the Sarau Festival, there are so many beverages on offer that we are spoilt for choice. Local vineyards will be selling some spectacular wine, our region is well known for our vineyards. The Pimms ladies will be on site with their refreshing drinks and for beer drinkers, you will also be well catered for. Please remember if you are going to be drinking at Sarau, make sure you organise a sober driver.
Where is the Festival Held? Sarau Festival is held at the Moutere Hills Community Centre, 1km from Upper Moutere Village, on the Moutere Highway.
When does the Festival begin, and how much does entry cost? Gates open at 3 pm, entry is $6 per adult, and children are free.
What happens to the Festival if the weather is not so good? The forecast improves every time we look at it, so we at Sarau are confident of another wonderful day out here in the Moutere. Remember that it often rains in Nelson or Motueka but is fine and dry in the Moutere.
What time does the Sarau Festival end? We wind up after our last band finishes playing – around 9pm.
May we bring our own food and alcohol to the Festival? Under the terms of our licence, we are not allowed to have alcohol brought onto the site unless it is being sold by one of our licenced vendors. We will not stop you bringing picnic food, but we would warmly recommend our many wonderful food stallholders, and hope that you will support them.
Can we bring our dog to the Sarau Festival? The Festival is held on a Tasman District Domain which prohibits dogs – even on leads. There is also not much shade in the parking area so leaving your dog in the car is not a good idea. Please leave them at home.
The food options like always are plentiful and delicious, there’s Cambodian, Sri Lankan and Japanese food, among other choices. Rolled ice creams and gelato for those with a sweet tooth, and real fruit ice creams. Yum! You will also be able to buy nuts, blackcurrants and stone fruit. Sarau Cream Tea’s are another popular choice, it’s like a Devonshire tea, Sarau style. One thing is for sure you won’t be hungry with all the choices available.
You’ll find a wide variety of stalls from a number of talented local artisians at the festival. Please support these local legends and pick up a unique piece of work either as a gift for a loved one, or a treat for yourself. There will be some gorgeous timber work, garden art, hemp hats, art work, hand crafted treasures and all manner of gorgeous and practical objects waiting to be discovered.
Do you sell Blackcurrants at the Festival? Frozen Blackcurrants will be available for purchase in 1.5kg bags from the NZ Blackcurrant Co-operative in the “Grown in the Moutere” marquee.
Where does the money go from Sarau Festival? No one is employed by Sarau Festival directly. The festival is organised by local volunteers – people like you. There are bills to pay of course, and the entry fee is used to cover all the expenses of the festival – venue and equipment hire, band hire, traffic management to name just a few. What is left is placed in the Sarau Community Trust.
A big thank you to everyone involved in making the Sarau Festival such a wonderful event.
For more information go to saraufestival.co.nz
We look forward to you joining us for the Sarau Festival, 3 pm this Sunday at the Moutere Hills Community Centre in Upper Moutere!
Tasman District Council’s 3 on 3 basketball competition in Motueka on Saturday.
Left: Anna Ormandy and Yulia Panfylova.
Right: Rebecca Wilson and Becky Rombouts.
Left: Hamish Creagh and Beckett Weber.
On 6 February, Aotearoa New Zealand marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. 180 years ago, in 1840, representatives of the British Crown and between 43 and 46 Maori Rangatira signed what is often considered to be New Zealand’s founding document. Waitangi Day was first officially commemorated in 1934, and it has been a public holiday since 1974. For some people, Waitangi Day is a holiday, but for many, especially Maori, it is a time to reflect on the Treaty.
The British Government was considering establishing a form of civil government in New Zealand because of the increasing number of British people who were coming to live in New Zealand. However, a plan for private settlement by the New Zealand Company forced the British Government to act.
The government instructed Captain William Hobson to act for the British Crown in negotiating a treaty on the grounds that it was necessary to obtain Maori consent before establishing any form of government.
After the signing at Waitangi, the Maori text of the Treaty was taken around Northland to obtain additional Maori signatures. Copies were also sent around the rest of the country for signing.
By the end of that year, over 500 Maori had signed the Treaty. Of those 500, 13 were women.
The English text was signed only at Waikato Heads and at Manukau by 39 Rangatira.
The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi has two texts: one in te reo Maori and one in English.
Under the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975, the Waitangi Tribunal is tasked with determining the meaning and effect of the Treaty for the purposes of inquiring into Maori claims. However, the Maori text is not an exact translation of the English text. For this reason, the Treaty of Waitangi Act requires the Tribunal to ‘decide issues raised by the differences between them’.
Preamble
The preamble to the English version states that the British intentions were to:
• Protect aori interests from the encroaching ritish settlement.
• Provide for ritish settlement.
• stablish a government to maintain peace and order.
The Maori text has a different emphasis. It suggests that the Queen’s main promises to Maori were to:
• ecure tribal rangatiratanga
• ecure aori land ownership.
In the Maori text of article 1, Maori gave the British ‘kawanatanga’, the right of governance, whereas in the English text, Maori ceded ‘sovereignty’.
One of the problems that faced the original drafters of the te reo Maori text of the Treaty was that ‘sovereignty’
had no direct equivalent in the context of Maori society. Rangatira (chiefs) exercised full authority (‘mana’) over land and resources on behalf of the wider community.
The term used in the te reo Maori version, ‘kawanatanga’, was a transliteration of the word ‘governance’, which was then in current use. Maori understanding of this word came from familiar use in the New Testament of the ible (when referring to the likes of Pontius Pilate) and from their knowledge of the role of the Governor of New outh ales whom they referred to as awana’.
Article 2
The Maori version of article 2 uses the word ‘rangatiratanga’ in promising to uphold the authority that tribes had always had over their lands and taonga. This choice of wording emphasises status and authority.
In the English text, the Queen guaranteed to Maori the undisturbed possession of their properties, including their lands, forests, and fisheries, for as long as they wished to retain them. This text emphasises property and ownership rights.
Article 2 provides for land sales to be effected through the Crown. This gave the Crown the right of pre-emption in land sales.
Article 3
In article 3, the Crown promised to Maori the benefits of royal protection and full citizenship. This text emphasises equality.
The epilogue
In the epilogue, the signatories acknowledge that they have entered into the full spirit of the Treaty.
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds tells a story of challenge, resilience and acceptance – of two people coming together under the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The Treaty Grounds offer a unique and engaging experience, allowing visitors to connect through the stories, the people, the taonga (treasures) and the events that have shaped our nation’s history. The story of Waitangi begins the story of modern Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you are lucky enough to be spending Waitangi Day at the Treaty Grounds, then you are in for a treat. Not only is it an incredible location, but it’s also an awe-inspiring occasion.
On the 6th February, the Treaty Grounds closes its buildings for the day and the grounds become the location for the Waitangi Day Festival. Many people work together to put on The Waitangi Festival and those attending will not be disappointed.
In the past Te Awhina Marae has hosted Waitangi Day celebrations, however, this year they will be unable to do so.
“Unfortunately there will be no celebrations at Te Awhina Marae in Motueka this coming Waitangi Day, due to a lack of capacity.” Explains Ann Martin of Te Awhina Marae, who goes on to advise; “There are other events happening on the day which take some of our whanau away from Motueka, including some lucky members of Te Kapa Haka o Te Awhina Marae who will be travelling to Waitangi to learn more about the places and history of the Treaty, to experience the ceremonies of our National Day, and to perform.”
You can read more about Te Kapa Haka o Te Awhina Marae and their trip to Waitangi in next weeks issue of The Guardian.
If you wish to attend a Waitangi Day celebration there is an event which promises to be a wonderful day out. The International Kai Festival held in Nelson is the largest Waitangi Day event in the top of the south.
Founders Park and Whakatu Marae work closely together to create the International Kai Festival. It’s an event where you will discover a range of traditional and international foods to sample.
Whakatu Marae will also host a Powhiri, a traditional welcome for visitors to the Marae, at 11 am. There will be a huge variety of international foods on offer made by families living in the Nelson community. Small portions of food are priced at $5.00 or $10.00 to encourage visitors to try a wide range of each.
The event runs from 10 am to 3,.30 pm on Thursday 6 February. Entry is by koha.
Local athlete Joeline Jones received a welcome surprise at Christmas when she discovered she’d broken the New Zealand pentathlon record for her age group in November last year.
“I was camping at Quinney’s Bush and checked my emails for an update when I saw my name there. I was pretty happy! says Joeline.
Competing in the 35-39 year-old age bracket Joeline already held the South Island record after first breaking it two years ago, and then breaking her own record again last year.
With the event made up of 100m, javelin, shot put, long jump and 800m, Joeline says she called on help from a couple of Motueka High School’s boys in the Athletics Academy for pointers on the javelin while Alistair Smart assisted her with the long jump run-up and Dennis Kale coached
her in sprinting. Despite the throwing events her “weakest” she managed to achieve two personal bests in the javelin and shot put.
Attracted to the pentathlon by “the variety and giving something new a go” Joeline, a distinguished track runner, is no stranger to competing at a high level, and last September together with fellow local athlete Effie Drummond (nee Milne) she travelled to Mackay in Queensland for the Oceania Masters Track and Field Championships.
At the Championships “up and coming star” Effie brought home the silver medal in the 30-34 year age group for the 60m before her competition came to an abrupt end when a pre-existing hamstring injury tore in the 100m event. But despite the injury, through sheer determination and pure grit, she perse-
The Coalition Government has announced an action plan to improve the wellbeing of disabled New Zealanders by addressing inequalities in play, active recreation and sport.
The initiative includes training to develop a workforce that understands the needs of children and young people with a range of impairments, advocacy for fit for purpose and accessible playgrounds and parks, and a more inclusive approach to strat-
egy, policy and communication within Sport NZ and partner organisations, and a new role at Sport NZ to lead delivery of the plan.
“More needs to be done to improve the range and quality of physical activity on offer for disabled people and that’s why as part of this plan, the Government will invest a further $7 million over four years through Sport NZ,” says Grant Robertson.
“These funds will go a long way towards establishing equity and ensuring disabled people across Aotearoa New Zealand can be just as
active as non-disabled people.”
1.1 million people in New Zealand identify as being disabled with just over half of these having more than one type of impairment.
Sport NZ’s Active NZ data shows that disabled young people are less likely to participate in a range of sports and activities, particularly play related activities such as using playgrounds and scootering.
Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni says having an inclusive society not only benefits those who live with a disability, but also Aotearoa New Zealand as
a whole. “The Government is committed to building a truly inclusive society and supporting disabled people to live their lives to their fullest potential. The plan led by Sport NZ and associated investments are further steps in making this a reality for disabled people in the important space of sport, active recreation and play.”
This initiative forms part of a wider cross-government agency plan that was launched late last year.
vered to impressively claim the bronze.
At the same event Joeline in the 35-39 year bracket claimed bronze in the 60m, 100m, 200m and the sought after gold in the 400m.
Back home the pair went on to compete in November’s South Island Masters Track and Field Championships in Christchurch where unfortunately the blustery winds and low attendance made for a disappointing weekend says Joeline.
the national record. Both women are currently training for the NZ Nationals for Masters Track and Field in Napier at the end of February and with Effie having just celebrated her 35th birthday the women will spend the next one and a half seasons competing against one another.
Joeline Jones and Effie Milne (nee Drummond) both achieved exceptional results in track and field events last year, with Joeline claiming the NZ pentathlon record for her age group.
Despite both Effie and Joeline “smashing” the South Island records for the 200m in their respective age categories the illegal winds cancelled the records.
Both also won the 60m and 100m for their age group.
It was there Joeline competed in the pentathlon for just her second time where she’d later learn at Christmas she’d impressively broken
With the pair formidable forces of the Tasman Masters Women’s Touch team they’re off to Nationals in Rotorua the weekend after the Track and Field championships, where the team will relish having two of the country’s fastest over 35-year-old women on board.
“We both train pretty much six days each week. We’re in constant contact encouraging and inspiring each other. You have to be disciplined and self-motivated and it can be quite serious, but we love it, we love running fast,” says Joeline.
Motueka got a wake-up call in their first game back after the break when they faced Stoke Nayland at Memorial Park on Saturday, 18 January. Upon winning the toss they opted to bowl first on what turned out to be a very good batting deck. A dropped catch in the first over set the tone for what was to follow. Stoke’s openers otherwise batted well and the
first wicket fell with the score at 62 in the tenth over. Kendal Hodson came to the crease and proceeded to pepper the boundary. He was caught in the 20s but the full-toss delivery was no-balled despite being below the waist and he went on to score 107 off 64 balls including 5 sixes and 13 fours. The afternoon dragged on for the Wekas as they wilted in the sun.
Much of the bowling was off-target – 22 wides were conceded and many short balls were dispatched to the boundary. Catches were dropped. Once Kendal fell with the score at 215 for 5 in the 30th over wickets started falling cheaply and Stoke looked like folding, however the tail wagged and by the end of their innings Stoke had amassed 301 for 9.
The batting didn’t start well for Motueka either as they lost their openers in the first two overs.
They were three down for 15 by the sixth over and 302 was looking a very long way off.
Once again hopes rested on Liam and Justin Hobbs to build an innings and they put on a 72-run partnership before Liam was dismissed for 41.
Justin continued on and his hard-fought 95 gave the home team hope, keeping the required run rate within reach, but he was losing partners and eventually fell himself with the score at 170 for 6 in the 29th over. The target soon got out of reach for the tail and Motueka were all out for 193 in the 36th over, their first loss of the season but a sobering one.
Ruth Field & Brian Field
60.19%
Brooklyn Handicap Session 2 Open Results
North/South
1st Barry Simpson & Clive Thomas
59.81%
2nd Carol Gatenby & Julia Armstrong
59.42%
3rd Doug Elliott & Chris Sutton
58.08%
East/West
1st Vicki Adnams & Maxine Carrington
63.08%
2nd Ruth Field & Brian Field
60.58%
3rd Michael Taylor & Mary Taylor
56.73%
Handicap Results
North/South
1st Ron Tippett & Bet Glengarry
59.58%
2nd Barry Simpson & Clive Thomas
56.23%
3rd Carol Gatenby & Julia Armstrong
55.34%
East/West
1st Vicki Adnams & Maxine Carrington
64.73%
2nd Peter Whiddett & Peter Minchin
60.58%
3rd Maureen Anderson & Lois Cocks
59.74%
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COLORECTAL CANCERSUPPORT 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
DO YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM? Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.
FUN, FITNESS & FRIENDSHIP Leisure Marching. Motueka Veteranettes. Join us for practices, coffee and occasional travel. Contacts Carole 528 9048 or 027 325 1968 / Betty 528 6901 or 021 120 9248.
GATEWAY TO YOURWELLBEING The Shed is a day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 03-5284120 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor street Motueka.
JUSTICE OFTHE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.
KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OFTHE PEACE
Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.
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
MOTUEKA AIKIDO 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 0212050143
MOTUEKACOMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING ROOMAVAILABLEFOR 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.
MOTUEKA RED CROSS IN COMMUNITYHOUSE
Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.
MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EMPOKER CLUB Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor St Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details.
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NEW 2 MOT 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.
NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. The railcar will be running this Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday, weather permitting with the Train operating on Thursday 6th Feb, Kai Festival Day.
NELSON TROUT FISHINGCLUB 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, Fish & Game Rooms, 66/74 Champion Road, Stoke. Seasoned trout fisher or getting started, the club offers something for everyone. Phone 035476432, Email secretary@nelsontroutfishingclub. com or visit www.nelsontroutfishingclub.com
PROSTATE CANCERSUPPORT GROUP
1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137
RUMMIKUB every THURSDAY 1-4pm held at Motueka Senior Citizens Hall. Contact Dylis 5288960.
SARAUFESTIVAL Sunday 2 February from 3.00pm. Loads of country fun - Come and relax in the sun! Guest chef, heaps of stalls! Bring your friends and neighbours www.saraufestival.co.nz
SOCIAL BOWLS Every Monday & Wednesday 1:15pm - 3pm. Motueka Senior Citizens, 10 Pah St, Motueka. Come along and have some fun. Phone Terry 528 7104 for more info.
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details.
TEA & TALKFORTHOSE AGED 65+ Morning tea is provided. Every Wednesdays at The Shed, 24a Tudor Street, Motueka and every second Wednesday in the Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Takaka, from 10am to 11.30am.
THE MOTUEKA GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Warmly invite you to their next meeting Tuesday 11th February 1.003.00pm. Afternoon tea provided. St Andrew’s Church lounge. Informal, supportive & time to chat with other Grandparents. 021 133 72 99.
VA ST Tapawera Art and Craft Exhibition. Shedwood Hall Main Road Tapawera. Saturday 25th January to Monday 3rd February. Works for sale. Guest artist Carol Vercoe.
YOGAFORPEOPLEAFFECTEDBY CANCER
Tuesdays 9.30am and 5.15pm Register info@ cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
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antiques
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).
accommodation wanted WEARELOOKING for a place to rent in Motueka. 2 bedrooms. Reliable, long term tenants with references available. Please contact by text/call 021 022 02484
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TA S MAN Carpet
Cleaning - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.
FIREWOOD Smaller size, ideal for the elderly and those with small fire boxes. Ph 021 228 5025
LADY’S PRESCRIPTION
GLASSES. Gold rim. Central Motueka. 20th Jan. Ph 03 527 8580.
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.
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FRY S T Saturday 8am - 1pm. Some bits of furniture, books, clothes & Bric-a-Brac.
2 OAKS LANE Sat 1st Feb, 9am. Fridge, Lazyboys, freezer, washing machine, household items.
WHAKAREWA S T Combined Garage Sale. Household goods, tools, kids toys. Lots of everything. Saturday 9am till 2pm.
seeking employment
LO C ALLADY with great references seeking full or part-time work in Motueka area 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri. Ph Jacqui 0278290938.
HANDYMAN Storage. Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available.
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FURNITURE Good selection, lasting quality, reasonable prices at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond (Ph 5440723)
TA S MANBLA S TING
SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nz or office@tasmansodablasting.co.nz Ph. 0225288159
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S TORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
stump grinding
STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
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
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MOTUEKA
Team Leader
Disability Support Services
Permanent, full-time position working 80 hours a fortnight - 1.0FTE.
Shift: Monday-Friday, 7.00AM-3.30PM.
Closing date: Sunday, 9 February 2020. Ref: N20-029.
Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz
Register for job alerts and view full details of vacancies www.nmdhb.govt.nz/careers
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situations vacant to let
HOUSEKEEPER / K EEN GARDENER
Casual help required in rural Marlborough. Small renovated cottage available for rent, suitable for single, mature person 50+.
Please reply with 2x references, some general background info & contact details to: Advertiser, Po Box 5001, Springlands Blenheim 7241
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True to its name, the Wakefield Summer Roaster 10km road race was a hot one on Saturday, 18 January. But this did not deter a record number of 100 runners and walkers, aged from under 7 to over 70yrs, competing in the event.
The 10km course was a challenging one, particularly the 2km climb up Totara View Road, which, as always, was sheltered from the refreshing northerly breeze present in the Village, and tested the stamina of the athletes.
Two fast young Brightwater runners led the field all the way, with Theo Wordsworth coming home first in 38.13mins and Chris Sharland second in 39.55mins.
Paula Canning, once again, proved her speed and strength as she recorded the fastest woman’s time in 43.40mins.
Peter Hague finished
first in the walking section in an impressive time of 67.08mins. There was also a 5km option around the Wakefield Village and Faulkner Bush.
It was great to see families out exercising together and enjoying themselves on this course.
Ryan Furness was the first male home in 24.48mins, with Lisa Furness the first female in 26.06mins. One young lad from Christchurch, Harri Brown, 5yrs of age and holidaying in Nelson, was particularly impressive, completing the course in 25.24mins with his father Rod.
For many runners this race was an excellent work out for the renowned Buller Marathon and Half Marathon coming up early in February. Full results can be viewed by visiting the website www.waimeaharriers. nz.
