Tasman District Council welcomes the $7.5m funding announced on Friday, 24 July by Fletcher Tabuteau, Parliamentary Undersecretary for Regional Economic Development, to strengthen several sections of the Motueka River stopbanks.
The existing flood protection scheme was built in 1956 to protect the townships of Motueka and Riwaka, which are both built on the river’s floodplains, from frequent flooding in the lower reaches of the river.
Over the past 64 years the stopbanks have degraded in places, reducing the effectiveness of the flood protection in some areas.
The newly-announced Government investment will allow the Council to strengthen
the stopbanks back to full effectiveness and improve flood resilience for Motueka and Riwaka. The Motueka River catchment is one of the largest river systems in the Tasman District, covering an area of 2170 square kilometres. The Motueka River flows from the mountainous Red Hills Ridge and Beebys Knob area more than 100km upstream of the river mouth. Eight significant river tributaries add to the flow (such as Motupiko, Tadmor, Wangapeka, Baton, Pearse, Pokororo, Shaggery and Brooklyn), as well as many more smaller streams and creeks, culminating in a large and dynamic river. The stopbanks have effectively protected the growing communities from a number of significant flood events over the past six decades.
“The funding
announced by Mr Tabuteau will go directly towards strengthening several sites on the Motueka flood protection scheme,” says Tasman Mayor Tim King.
“The programme will prioritise improvements to sections of stopbanks that provide the greatest benefit to the communities relying on them.”
“The stopbanks have
proved their worth more than once since their construction. To enable development and investment decisions around the town’s development, the stopbanks must be maintained. The funding will also provide valuable jobs to local industry involved in the realisation of the project.”
Motueka and Riwaka’s flood pro-
tection scheme is designed to ensure water levels remain well below the top of the stopbanks in events that have a 2% chance of occurring in any year, or once every 50 years. Recent investigations identified sites along the stopbanks requiring structural improvements to deliver the current level of flood protection.
With this year’s ‘Big Latch On’ event moving online, organisers Motueka Maternity Unit are looking forward to seeing participants via Zoom, this Friday, 31 July at 10.30am.
Moved online due to the unknown COVID19 situation when organising was taking place, Core Midwife Ingrid McKean says they’re hoping the virtual aspect won’t put people off, relying on many having become used to doing things via Zoom during lockdown.
The event was initially kicked off in New Zealand by Women’s Health Action in 2005 and since then Motueka mothers together with their children have taken part.
This is the third year the team at Motueka Maternity Unit have organised the event, with last year’s 40 latchees setting a new local record. The latches range from newborns to pre-schoolers, and the event is inclusive to babies who are bottle-fed.
“We recognise that not all babies are breast fed. We support mothers in whichever way they choose to feed their baby,” says Ingrid.
Ingrid says they’re
looking forward to Friday’s event where participants will meet online, for about an hour, to share stories, experiences and support. Spot prizes will also still be up for grabs including Finndieloo’s personalised book covers, perfect for Plunket books.
Pregnant women, wider whanua and tamariki are also invited to take part.
“We’re providing a safe and fun space online to get to know other community members also on their breastfeeding journey.
Breastfeeding contributes to positive health and wellbeing for not only babies but also mums and it can be supported in a range of ways by whanau, the community and midwives, who are also here to support you in whichever way you choose to feed.”
The Motueka Maternity Unit are passionate about helping mothers and babies on their journey and every Friday at 10.30am they have a drop-in session where all are welcome.
Find details and the link to connect via Facebook pageThe Virtual big Latch On Motueka
Friday, 31 July 10.30am
Above: Emma Polglaze with her son, Thomas, enjoying the supportive environment at Motueka Maternity Unit.
Below: Alesha Sturgeon with son Boston and Judith Gearry with daughter Madison ready to take part in last year’s Big Latch On event, promoting breastfeeding.
Motueka’s Emma Langford and Louie Morris were among the year12 students on Whenua Iti Outdoors (WIO) Inspiring Leaders programme during the recent school holidays. Giving up their holiday time to take part in the three-day leadership course, Emma and Louie together with others from Golden Bay and Nelson, were removing Agapanthus from the Motueka Community House on Thursday, in conjunction with the Keep Motueka Beautiful group.
The programme is funded by NCC and TDC through their youth grants.
WIO welcomes any community organisations who need help with projects to contact them.
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Trustees of the Network Tasman Trust have decided to undertake a number of initiatives to support the region following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Chair of the Network Tasman Trust Ms Gwenny Davis says, “Covid-19 is having a significant impact on our communities and
Trustees have decided to support our community in two ways.”
Firstly, Gwenny noted that the Network Tasman Trust has made a number of donations to local charities dealing with frontline poverty in the Nelson Tasman region. Gwenny advised that the Trust has donat-
ed $5000 each to the Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul and the Community Food Bank and a further $10,000 to the Fifeshire Foundation.
Secondly, Gwenny announced that, “The Trust has decided to bring forward the December trust distribution to September.
This payment of $80 will be credited against consumers’ September power accounts”.
Gwenny says that Trustees were pleased with the decision by the company, Network Tasman Ltd, to increase the line discounts paid to consumers in July by $1
million. “This increase in line discounts as well as the decision by the Trust to support a number of local charities and to bring forward the annual payment to consumers, will provide financial support to our consumers and the community during this difficult time.”
Forty years ago the senior students of Motueka’s St Peter Chanel School wrote prayer cards, messages, and drew pictures to place in a time capsule at the school.
This year, in February during classroom renovations, the capsule was unearthed to the fascination of current students.
The series of prayer cards and messages intrigued this year’s senior class, particularly the recording of prices on everyday items.
The fact you could buy a chocolate bar for 30cents or spend 53cents on a can of
lemonade and enjoy a night out at “the flicks” for $1.70 caused much musing.
With many including pictures and names of hot items in the 80’s including music hits, the students of today have been discovering them online. Digital watches were clearly the latest rage along with Dukes of Hazzard.
“It was amazing how in the old days you could get lots of lollies with just a dollar but now you hardly get any!”
The students collectively decided to create their own time capsule and plan on burying it together with the
1980’s time capsule on Friday, 7 August to coincide with the original interment date, which was linked to the Feast Day of St Mary MacKillop, celebrating the school’s founders.
The senior class is currently occupying themselves with tracking down class members from 1980 and the principal, Mr D Heiford, to invite them along for the occasion.
So if you were a member of that class, or perhaps a relative of someone who was, please contact the school, they’d love to hear from you.
“It’s been a really fun process. Initially
the students didn’t quite fully appreciate or understand the time capsule concept but the clincher for them was definitely the prices and the music,” says principal, Marg Campbell-McCauley. “It’s really got them wondering about their future too.”
The students are planning on adding money, newspapers, photos, prayers, artwork, their names and a USB stick to their time capsule.
“It’s really exciting to be burying the old one again and our new one. It’ll be so cool to rediscover it again in the future,” say students.
The Nelson Food Factory opened its doors on Friday, 12 June, giving start-up and scale-up food companies in the region a collaborative and supportive environment in which to develop and grow the local economy, contribute jobs, and boost export opportunities.
Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau attended the opening.
“Our hard and early health response to Covid-19 means the economy is fully opening up and so it is crucial to find new ways to stimulate our economic recovery, including supporting our innovators and entrepreneurs,” says Fletcher. “Nelson, like a lot of our regions, has been hit hard by the economic fallout from Covid-19 and this Government is working hard to build the regions back up through job creation and economic activity.
“Over 50 jobs were created during construction of the Food
Factory and so far there are three local businesses using the facility.”
The new Food Factory tenants are:
Mad Melon –processing and bottling watermelon juice
Little Beauties – processing and packing dried feijoa,
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“The factory was built with the help of a $778,000 Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment announced in August 2019 towards this $2.1 mil-
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“It offers entrepreneurs access to fully equipped, commercial kitchens so they can test their product concept, potential scalability and marketing options in a fully certified food-grade environment.
“Advice and support will be on hand, along
with market opportunities and exposure to a wide market.
“Pic Picot, whose well-known peanut butter factory is nearby, has spearheaded the project. A charitable trust had been formed from within the local business community to oversee the initiative.
“The Top of the
South region is known for its high-value horticulture products, as well as artisan products such as cider, cheeses, olive oil and baked goods. The Food Factory is an enabler for business development for those entrepreneurs with a vision for their products and a penchant for small business suc-
cess.
“No doubt those who make use of these facilities will be the food entrepreneurs of tomorrow and help to create new jobs for the region as their businesses flourish, and deliver flow-on benefits such as attracting more foodie tourists to the region,” says Fletcher.
Come along and join us for a day or two at the Woodlands day programme for seniors, it’s sure to be the highlight of your week. You’ll be able to meet new people, join in with a range of activities from scenic van trips to petanque, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch. Plus, our friendly staff are on hand to help out with anything you might need, so you can relax and enjoy your day.
The programme runs Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10am to 3pm. And with a pick-up and drop-off service, you don’t even have to worry about driving to us.
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The world may have changed dramatically since last year’s awards, but the Women of Influence programme will continue celebrating impressive Kiwi women in 2020.
Nominations for the annual awards opened in June, with organisers Stuff and Westpac NZ also revealing new details of a forthcoming ‘virtual’ Speaker Series, focussing on the theme of ‘Taking on Tomorrow’.
Broadcaster and Maori language advocate Stacey Morrison, ground-breaking criminal lawyer Marie Dyhrberg, rising environmental leader Annika Andresen and former discus world champion turned community leader Beatrice Faumuina ONZM will be among the speakers. Westpac NZ CEO David McLean says Kiwi women will play a key role in reshaping the country as it recovers from the COVID19 pandemic.
“Women of Influence is about sharing smart ideas and showcasing the women who are shaping our future, from a global to community level. It’s more important right now than ever that we support them,” says David.
“Last year’s inaugural Speaker Series drew five sold out audiences nationwide, and attendees loved meeting and hearing from all sorts of inspirational Kiwis. We want to keep that up by hosting three interactive, informative and engaging live broadcast events in August, free for anyone to register.”
Stuff CEO Sinead Boucher says the awards are a meaningful way to celebrate the important contribution of women in building a better future for all of us. “Many of our previous Women of Influence winners have since gone on
to receive wider recognition, including 2019 Arts & Culture winner Jennifer Ward-Lealand who was named 2020 New Zealander of the Year, and supreme winner Professor Jane Harding who was awarded Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the recent Queen’s birthday honours.”
“More importantly, their mana and their determination continues to create positive transformation within our communities and internationally. Being able to play a small part in championing other women makes me extremely proud,” Sinead adds. “If you know someone making a real difference in the world - nominate her.” The awards are now in their eighth year and an award celebration will follow later this year, with leading women recognised in ten categories: Arts & Culture; Board & Management; Business Enterprise; Community Hero; Diversity; Global; Innovation, Science and Health; Public Policy; Rural; and Young Leader. A 2020 supreme winner will be chosen from the ten category winners.
There are fresh faces among the judges, with All Black legend and mental health advocate John Kirwan, sustainability champion Abbie Reynolds and not-for-profit leader Vanisa Dhiru joining the six-person panel.
For more information about Women of Influence and this year’s Speaker Series, past winners and how to nominate, visit www.womenofinfluence.co.nz. Follow Women of Influence on Facebook and Instagram for programme news and updates.
Nominations for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards close on Monday, 31 August.
With the flour shortage over, the most important ingredient to make Bikkie Day a success on 7 August 2020 is you.
Blind Low Vision NZ (formerly Blind Foundation) is calling all bakers to make and sell bikkies to empower Kiwis who are blind, deafblind or have low vision to live the life they choose.
Every day, an average of six Kiwis turn to Blind Low Vision NZ for support with sight loss.
Across New Zealand, Blind Low Vision NZ meet people in their homes or local Blind Low Vision NZ offices to provide them with personalised vision rehabilitation services to fulfil their goals.
Whether that’s providing adaptive
technology to stay in employment, orientation and mobility training, guide dogs, or developing tools and strategies to keep doing the things they need and want to do.
As well as supporting individuals, Blind Low Vision NZ seek to make big-picture change by advocating for inclusive communities and for optimal eye care services for all New Zealanders.
“Last year around 850 bakers from all over New Zealand raised more than $112,000. We hope you join us in supporting Bikkie Day and raising dough for vision rehabilitation services. We couldn’t do what we do without the generous support of Kiwis,” says Chris Harris, Blind Low Vision NZ Fundraising Community and Events Manager.
Congratulations to Ruby Botica (right) who placed first and Dilyn Siobhan (left) who placed second in the recent Tasman Youth Council Writing Competition. Open to all high school students in the Tasman region, the theme for the writing was ‘Life in Lockdown.’ Both students completed the writing while distance learning from home. Their compositions were published in the Tasman District Council newsletter.
Lifestyle Group at Motueka Library - Friday 31 July, 11am-12pm
Discuss Lifestyle topics in a relaxed, informal setting. Enjoy a quiz, a fun sociable time and a cuppa. July Topic: Hobbies.
Do Not feed the Kea “Colouring Competition”
This celebrates a new picture book we are launching 13 August, called “Do not feed the Kea” by Carol Duffy. Pick up your colouring in picture from Motueka Library from Friday 31 July. Return it to Motueka Library by 6pm Friday 7 August. Open to ‘up to 5 year olds’ and ‘6-10 year olds’.
Cook Islands Language Week /Te ‘Epetoma o te Reo Kuki Airani
Our Pop up display during 2-8 August celebrates the languages spoken by the people of the Cook Islands
Babbling Books Book group at Motueka Library
Enjoy an informal discussion about what you are reading. Thursday, 6 August, 1pm-2pm
Garden Gurus at Motueka Library
Monday 10 August, 11am-12.30pm Topic: Flowering Trees in Spring
Do Not Feed the Kea Book Launch at Motueka Library
Thursday 13 August, 3.30-5pm Hear author Carol Duffy and illustrator Bailey O’Malley talk about their new picture book. Colouring competition winners will be announced. Books for sale $20
What’s your vision for your environment in 20 years? If you take five minutes to clarify it today, it’s far more likely to happen tomorrow, say a group of Golden Bay residents who are building an environmental strategy.
The community group Mohua 2040 have been gathering ideas from locals about the kind of world they’d like to live in in the year 2040, with the environment being at the heart of their research.
This Saturday they’re hosting an information gathering session at the Takaka Village Market. People are invited to share their thoughts by writing on sticky notes and putting them on a big tree. This will capture information about what the community is already doing well, to both support a sustainable future and see what the gaps are.
“We want to know what you’d like to see happening environmentally in 2040, and that touches into
all areas of our community, from farming to transport, education, business, everything,” says member Charlotte Squire.
Debbie Pearson, also a member of the group, said the approach the group is taking is similar to the one used to plan and action the new cycle lanes.
“Building on work that had been done over many decades, we identified the vision, being clear that we wanted it to be a positive process for
all involved, and that’s what happened,” says Debbie.
Mohua 2040 is made up of people with backgrounds in science, finance, local governance, art, and communications.
They intend for the finished strategy to feed into the Tasman District Council’s ten year plan, and to guide them to focus on areas needing more work.
For more information contact Debbie Pearson
Debbiepearson@ hotmail.com
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Selling her work worldwide through galleries and commissioned pieces, Tracy says a recent selection of Abel Tasman paintings in bright blue colours “sold really well”.
The NZ Art Show online gallery will continue until the end of the year with buyers liaising directly with the artists to arrange payment and shipping.
You’ll have to be fast though to snap up one of Tracy’s with them nearly selling out.
Given the unique nature of this year’s Show and its online format, Tracy has been given automatic selection for the 2021 Show.
“I’m working on pieces for next year as well.
Motueka landscape artist Tracy Watson is among the more than 160 artists whose work features in this year’s NZ Art Show.
“It was really exciting to be selected. It’s really cut throat, some of the best artists in New Zealand are there,” says Tracy.
Thousands of artists vie for the opportunity to have their art showcased at the Show, which is usually based in Wellington, but this year, due to COVID19 disruptions, has moved online as a virtual exhibition.
“The selection process had just taken place when we had to make the decision to cancel the show in Wellington.
We had to think
on our feet and were determined to support the artists and continue to deliver the NZ Art Show, albeit in a different format,” says NZ Art Show director, Carla Russell.
“The arts community needs everyone to rally around them, and this is the perfect way to help.”
Since 2004, the NZ Art Show has supported more than 4000 artists, awarded more than $140,000 and has sold more than 23,000 works of art, generating more than $14 million.
Making Tracy’s selection for the Show even more impressive is the fact it was her first time entering.
And the selection process was “huge”
she says, requiring a number of works to be submitted, with 13 pieces displayed in the Show.
The acrylic landscape artist has been painting her entire life and professionally for the previous 15 years. Our local environment provides plenty of inspiration and with Tracy’s work all original paintings, each is unique, with no two the same nor prints made.
“I just love painting. You live and breathe it. It’s always been with me, I’ve always painted,” says Tracy.
“I consider myself a rebel in the art world creating many of my pieces bending the rules of mixed media, composition and col-
I really want to be immersed in the industry, it’s a great way to network and meet other artists.”
At least 685 pairs of shoes will be assembled in Motueka’s Decks Reserve on Saturday, 7 November. Each pair representative of a life lost to suicide in New Zealand last year.
With the shocking suicide statistics of New Zealand, the Tribal Nations Motorcycle Club rallies to raise awareness around the issue, particularly that of teen suicide.
The Club, an approved sponsor of Lifeline, is hosting the public event at Decks Reserve from 11am, with food and craft stalls and local entertainment and guest speakers, with all proceeds going to Youth Line NZ.
“We are hoping to be able to share this Kaupapa with the community here, not only for those who have passed but also to encourage those who are struggling with their own wellbeing, to reach out or speak up and to let them know that it is ok
to not be ok, and that we care and are here for you,” says Tribal Nations Motorcycle Club ambassador, Richard Tatana.
A social motorcycle club, Tribal Nations was established in 2014. With Tikanga Maori at its core, it has an emphasis on campaigning to spread awareness around all forms of violence, abuse and suicide.
A diverse club, members include builders, former police, accountants and butchers that all share the common goal of riding to raise awareness.
It’s an aspect that has appealed to local young man, Pacey Grooby.
A keen motorcyclist and supporter of Tribal Nations MC Club, Pacey says he “likes riding for a purpose” and has taken on the role of co-coordinating the public event in November.
“This message is so important particularly for young people who tend to close themselves off, this is all
about encouraging people to speak out,” says Pacey.
Motorcyclists, all riders and levels, are invited to join the Club on the ride that departs Nelson’s Filco Harley Davidson on the morning of November 7, with a registration of
$15 or koha per bike, from 9.15am. Stands up at 10.30am to travel to the Tapawera Hotel before arriving at Decks Reserve at 1pm. Spot prizes will be awarded to riders.
Members of the public are invited to donate pairs of shoes
toward the tribute, these can be dropped at the Guardian office on Wallace Street. Should you wish to have the shoes back they need to be collected from Decks Reserve at the conclusion of the event at 2.30pm.
Tribal Nations MC members are also preparing for the annual ROR, Ride of Respect, event for the Nelson and Motueka RSAs held this year on August 23. The Ride will set off from the Nelson RSA Stoke Rugby Club at 10.45
following the registration and briefing. Lunch is at Motueka RSA from 12-1.30pm, $15 per person with all funds going to the RSA. For further information on this ride please contact Colin Agnew – cmagnew@ hotmail.com
Years of managerial experience, a love of op-shopping and a respect for charity has Motueka’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore’s new manager, Sandy Hodgson well-placed for the role.
“I believe in working for an organisation that’s got philanthropic goals that support the community, and this meets that need,” says Sandy.
Habitat for Humanity
New Zealand is a notfor-profit organisation
that works in partnership with people of goodwill and families in housing need, to eliminate sub-standard housing.
The charity, with a proud Christian tradition, builds and repairs homes for thousands of people around the world, also helping those who have been struck by disaster by partnering in international projects to provide communities with sanitation and clean water.
Closer to home, the charity is looking to develop land they own in Motueka, but for Sandy the focus is on the High Street shop.
“We want this shop to be the best secondhand shop in town. One of our points of difference is that we really cater to the guys with a range of fishing and sports gear.”
There’s also a wideselection of useful items for DIY jobs, electrical goods, toys, clothing, shoes and
homeware among a number of other interesting bits and bobs.
In the past Sandy has worked for Red Cross, Riding for Disabled and Richmond’s Salisbury School and at one stage managed a staff of 90 volunteers.
But it’s the opportunity to have a reach beyond the retail aspect that also appeals to Sandy.
“By working in this environment we can also help custom-
ers that have needs. And that is exceedingly rewarding,” says Sandy. Happy to be part of a movement that minimises textile waste, Sandy says they’d welcome more volunteers and donations. Contributing either pre-loved items or your time enables Habitat for Humanity to continue addressing the housing issue which is more than an act of charity, it is an investment in the future of our society.
If you are in need of a breakdown service look no further than Auto Super Shoppe Motueka. They are OPEN ALL HOURS to help motorists in need of assistance. Emergencies and vehicle breakdowns seem to happen at the most inconvenient times that is why the team at Auto Super Shoppe Motueka are always on standby to help you, even if you face an emergency at 3am. From the smallest problems like locking your keys in your car or a flat battery to vehicle recovery and towing, they will either get you back on the road or make sure you and your vehicle are safely recovered and taken care of.
When possible their skilled breakdown technician will find and fix the problem at the roadside, offer the correct advice or tow you to safety. Their team will provide you with expert advice and, if extra support is needed, they’ll tow your car to the nearest place of safety or repair. They are well known for going the extra mile, which is exactly the support you need during a stressful breakdown.
Auto Super Shoppe Motueka offer the only 24 hour breakdown service in Motueka, and they do it with a smile. If you are in need of assistance, as Arkwright would say… we’ve got you c-c-c-covered!
People from all walks of life put their hand up to volunteer with the Motueka Community Patrol, including hospitality workers, a school principal, builders and bank managers.
“What better way is there to meet people and get involved in the community?” says patroller Mike Jefferson.
The voluntary group works alongside the Motueka Police to reduce crime and build a safer community.
Part of a nationwide network, Community Patrols of New Zealand was formed in 2001 to establish and promote a collaborative working relationship with Police and provide resources, support and guidance to affiliated local community patrol groups.
Any citizen who has a caring attitude to their community may offer their services, and meet regularly with other members to discuss issues and opportunities.
Effectively the “eyes and ears” for Police, the patrollers travel with a police radio, checking on schools, Jack Inglis Hospital, Decks Reserve, Motueka Golf Club, retirement villages, Talley’s and the Marina among other local locations, on the look-out for any antisocial or suspicious behaviour.
Covering from Mapua to Kaiteriteri, patroller Wayne Wardell says a lot of the work required is a matter of using your
intelligence, with the service appreciated by local businesses.
Members undergo a Police check, are First Aid and AED trained and sit exams regarding their responsibilities, and what they’re looking for while out and about.
“We’re not allowed to put ourselves in
harm’s way, we’re there to observe and pass on information to Police who can then take the appropriate action,” says Wayne.
The local community patrol car has had a makeover, neatly wrapped by Image Creators with a new light bar added, and a smart dash cam.
It’s surprising how even the smallest changes can result in worthwhile savings.
The EECA Energywise website has lots of tips for reducing your electricity usage and make savings in your home. Our favourite tips are:
Grateful to sponsors NBS, TDC and AMI Insurance with support from Image Creators, Harcourts, Rotary and Lionesses the Motueka Community Patrol welcomes new members.
For further information please email motueka@cpnz.org.
z Wash your clothes in cold water - a hot water wash can use 10 times more electricity than a cold wash.
z Dry your washing outside whenever you can - drying clothes in an electric dryer costs approximately $1 per load.
z Switch to LED lights.
z Turn o your appliances at the wall rather than leaving them on standby.
z Don’t leave your heated towel rail on – use a timer to turn it on and o automatically.
Let’s see the saving these changes could make over a year:
Washing four loads of laundry a week in cold water $60
Reducing the use of your clothes drier by two loads a week for 4 months of the year $34
Switching high-use lights to energy e cient to LED lightbulbs (6 bulbs per year) $120
Turning appliances o at the wall $100
Turning o a heated towel rail rather than having it going 24/7 $170
TOTAL SAVINGS $484 per year
Heating your home in the winter can be costly so here are a few ideas to make sure you aren’t losing heat or spending money on less e cient options.
z Prevent drafts from gaps in your windows and doors by using draught-stoppers. These are very e ective and easy to make if you don’t want to buy them.
z Portable electric heaters are cheaper to run than un ued gas heaters and are better for your health. EECA Energywise recommends that un ued gas heaters are never used in bedrooms.
z Only have your heat pump going when you’re in the room. It can be easy to forget and leave it running when you’re elsewhere in the house or when you go out.
z Set your heater thermostat to between 18-20 degrees.
z Draw the curtains at dusk to keep the day’s heat in, and close the door of the room you’re heating (unless you have central heating).
It is a family business. Alan, Denis, Cindy and Bryce Chambers have all grown up in Motueka. Their region and further afield is very important to them.
Over the years Chambers and Jackett have played a valuable role in civil construction and contracting for numerous projects. Their reputation is first class, and they are an absolute pleasure to do business with.
The initial focus of the business was hay baling, also land drainage with a chain-digger laying field tiles. A bucket digger was used to clear ditches and culverts. Haulage was the next service added with the purchase of a new Bedford truck used to transport haybales and drainage metal around Motueka district. As the company expanded a diverse range of machines was added enabling Chambers and Jackett to specialise their construction and contracting capabilities.
Civil construction is now the main division at the company. They build subdivisions that meet both Nelson and Tasman council engineering standards. Recent projects have been completed in Motueka, Richmond, Mapua and Stoke and range in size from a two lot subdivision to more sizeable projects of 100 plus sections.
The company also undertakes orchard tree removal, mulching, driving posts in apple orchards and hop gardens to support the crops and general earthworks. They still undertake drainage, irrigation and mole ploughing of cables and water lines. Nowadays the field tiles have been replaced with plastic land drainage.
Their yard is located in Lower Moutere and many of you will be familiar with their distinctive trucks and impressive machinery. Their projects are carried out with all aspects of professional and competent abilities.
Chambers and Jackett is very grateful for the loyalty given to them by their staff over many years. Without good staff a company of any kind is not sustainable. The company is aware of this and even during Covid 19 they were very conscious and keen to keep their employees no matter what.
The company has forged ahead with their innovative and ongoing plans and designs for their subdivisions, helped with GPS on several machines. Although the company is mainly involved with machinery and contracting with subdivisions, they also have a farm where they run cattle and a small apple orchard.
Recognised for their high quality workmanship, Chambers and Jackett is well known for getting the job done in the most efficient manner possible.
Last month Denis Chambers was surprised at the Nelson Branch Civil Contractors New Zealand, Annual General meeting. He was honoured with a Branch Life Membership by his peers.
This award is given to a person who has been nominated by the CCNZ branch committee and then elected into this role by the branch CCNZ members at their AGM.
Denis served as chairman for three years, and part of the branch committee for many years. He was also on the National Executive for five years. It is a well-deserved accolade for the many years of commitment to the contractors industry.
As a local company, they have contributed a great deal to our community. Not only as an employer but also as a supporter of various events and local groups over the decades. Their strong family values and connection to our region are in part what makes Chambers & Jackett such an iconic company. They have recently decided their office was too small and restricting, so have now built a new and up to date office right next door on the site of the old family homestead.
Anyone who would like to enquire about a problem be it small or large, please come and chat to the friendly staff, phone (03)526 7719 or email chambers.jackett@ xtra.co.nz
Trevor James Morris (born 3 January 1942) is a gifted footballer, a former New Zealand rugby union player and an All Black.
In the 1960’s Trevor showed exceptional promise as part of the Nelson College First XV. After finishing secondary school Trevor left Nelson and went to Christchurch, training to be a teacher at Canterbury University. While at university he continued playing his beloved game as went onto to play rugby for both Canterbury A and B sides. Trevor also played for the South Island Universities side.
In 1966 Trevor returned to our region teaching at Motueka High School. As a teacher he was both popular and well respected. He continued his rugby career playing for Golden Bay-Motueka.
Pacey Grooby loves Motueka and made international news earlier in the year for that very reason. His actions were applauded throughout New Zealand, as our nation beheld his dedication and problem solving that resulted from an incident that Pacey had witnessed.
As many of you are aware, pre-Covid19, Freedom Camping had become an issue in our town, no matter how well council catered for it. There are plenty of free amenities, but it’s the complete disregard for our environment by that causes the biggest concern. And it’s Pacey’s concern for our environment that makes him a Local Legend.
Pacey was on his way home on a Friday night, when he saw a man squatting down on a grass berm, clutching a roll of toilet paper.
Owen Franks, the younger brother of fellow All Black Ben, has become one of the premier tighthead props in world rugby. Hailing from Motueka, Franks has made his name as part of the the dominant Crusaders front row which has ruled so impressively in past seasons in Super Rugby.
Having played for the New Zealand under 21 and schools sides, Franks made his test debut in 2009, just months after making his Super Rugby debut for the Crusaders.
Since his debut victory over Ireland in 2009, Franks has gone on to be a double World Cup winner in what has been an impressive career to date. Franks has now established himself as New Zealand’s starting tighthead
Michael Bennett is an award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker and author who was raised right here in Motueka. His second feature-length drama, In Dark Places, tells the story of Teina Pora’s imprisonment for 21 years for crimes he did not commit.
The television film is based on Michael’s book In Dark Places which won the Ngaio Marsh Award for best nonfiction book, and Michael made an award-winning documentary about Teina’s story.
Michael’s short films Cow and Kerosene Creek screened at numerous film festivals including Cannes, Toronto, Berlin, London and New York, and his debut feature Matariki premiered at Toronto Film Festival and won awards in New Zealand and internationally.
During that year he also played centre in a combined Golden Bay Motueka, Nelson and Marlborough selection which met the touring British Lions.
During 1966-68 he had 18 games for Golden BayMotueka and then when that union merged with Nelson he appeared in 31 matches for Nelson Bays in 196972. Trevor played centre in a combined Golden Bay Motueka, Nelson and Marlborough selection which met the touring British Lions.
In 1966-68 Trevor played 18 games for Golden BayMotueka and then when that union merged with Nelson he appeared in 31 matches for Nelson Bays in 1969-72.
At the age of 30 he was a surprise choice at fullback for the All Blacks’ internal tour early in the 1972 season. He played in all nine of the matches and scored 88 points. He was retained for the three tests later in the season against the touring Wallabies and scored a total of 33 points.
Trevor travelled with the All Blacks to Great Britain in 1972-73.
Pacey began to film the incident and question the man, who turned out to be a foreign tourist.
“What are you doing mate?”
“Just sh*tting,” the tourist replies.
“That’s disgusting!”
Pacey headed home, processing what he had witnessed and decided something needed to be done about it. The friendly local lad then spent the next day looking for the tourist, sadly without success.
Unbelievably, that very next morning Pacey discovered the tourist had returned to his street having spent the night camping right outside his house. Out of anywhere in Motueka, the tourist was right there and was now emptying his bladder on the footpath.
Pacey thought, ‘nah, I’m not having that.’
Good humoured Pacey then called in Motueka community board chairman Brent Maru, who appeared with a Tasman District Council enforcement officer and the tourist was issued a $400 fine. Pacey you are a Local Legend, keep up the good work.
prop and continued to be apart of the All Black set up for the better part of a decade. After playing his 90th Test in the All Blacks’ November Tour against France, Franks re-signed with the Men in Black and his Crusaders Super Rugby club through to the Rugby World Cup in 2019. Franks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup twice along the way – on home soil in 2011 and then at Twickenham in 2015 – and locked horns with the British & Irish Lions on their tour of New Zealand in 2017, starting all three Tests.
He helped the Crusaders to back to back Super Rugby titles taking his cap tally to 146 during that time.
The experienced front-rower took his test cap tally to 100 against the Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Cup test of the year. In doing so he became the first player to play 100 test matches without scoring a single try.
Now the All Blacks’ most-capped prop, Franks brought his impressive strength and scrummaging technique to the pack at Franklin’s Gardens ahead of the 2019/20 season – arriving in Northampton at the close of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
This talented individual has written and directed for many television drama series, as well as his own film and TV and book work.
Michael works in communities around New Zealand with Script to Screen, empowering locals to tell their stories on film, he works with developing filmmakers through the NZ Film Commission and Nga Aho Whakaari, and is head of the screenwriting programme at South Seas Film School. His second book, Helen and the Go-Go Ninjas (a post-apocalyptic time travel graphic novel co-authored with Ant Sang) was published by Penguin / Random House June 2018.
In 2015 Michael founded 10000 COMPANY with Jane Holland to create and develop original film and television projects.
He then went on to publish In Dark Places in 2016, which won Best Non-Fiction Book at the Ngaio Marsh Awards and Best Biography/History at the Nga Kupu Ora Awards 2017. Michael now lives in Auckland, New Zealand
Since escaping from lockdown, members of the club have been making the most of returning to club play.
However, the enforced break had a silver lining as the lawns were rested, ensuring excellent conditions for our return to play.
The club has since had a successful AGM ensuring all necessary positions have been filled.
Members are now looking forward to a busy year with both competition and club play on the agenda.
Richmond. Riwaka club currently hold this cup. Other members are looking forward to participating in the “Masters” later in the year. For anyone interested in trying the game of golf croquet, the winter club days are Mondays and Fridays starting at 12 noon with all equipment provided. Association games are scheduled for Wednesday and Saturday.
A hearty contingent of talented local skaters from the Motueka Roller Sports Club spent the weekend of 18 and 19 July playing in the Roller Hockey New Zealand tournament in New Plymouth.
The Club was “super happy” to be travelling after lockdown to this event.
With seven senior players and two junior players, they were up against teams from Whanganui, Taranaki and Auckland with the tournament catering for premier, division 2, ladies and under-13
players.
The Motueka skaters were united in their motivation and passion for the sport during the lengthy travel north.
New player, Trish Curran, seized the opportunity to play as goalie in the women’s trial.
Emma Scholes and Maia Karetai played for the Taranaki under-13 team, playing and winning three round robin games which saw them through to the final. Coming up against the Whanganui Lightning
team in the final, Emma and Maia were instrumental in their team coming out victorious, 8-7. Organisers say it was the game of the tournament and the first win for Taranaki against their Whanganui rivals.
Stina Scholes and Serena Curren led in both the ladies and division 2 grades, playing a number of games in the gold and black for Motueka. Both ladies played in the North verus South ladies trial with Roller Hockey New Zealand.
Jason Hamilton, Ben
Mister, Shane Curran and Malcolm Scholes were the backbone of the division 2 team, with heaps of mahi on the rink.
Jason and Ben scored four and Shane two over the weekend, Malcolm also hit three goals in his first game before heading into the goal keeping position.
Through the generous culture of this sport, north island players were allowed to register in the Motueka teams to ensure we always had five players on the rink,
including the “amazing” Lila Scholes – a Papatoetoe club member, Emily Thompson and Alana Janssen as substitute players.
The Motueka skaters are now focusing on the planning and organising of a Motueka tournament together with Roller Hockey New Zealand and hosted by the Recreation Centre on August 29 and 30.
Club members say it’ll provide the perfect opportunity to showcase and exhibit this growing sport within our community.
The snowball competition is underway between Nelson Hinemoa, Richmond and Riwaka while the Atkins cup is held over two single days between Riwaka and
If there are any quizzers out there who recall our very successful evening last year, we are having another on Wednesday, 12 August 7.30pm at the Mapua Sprig and Fern. Come along and make up a team.
Motueka Tennis Club members enjoy a “lovely” midwinter Christmas Meal at the Motueka RSA.
Three members, who still play very good games, are “well over” 80 years of age, proving tennis is a game for longevity!
The Motueka Vipers are on a constant winning streak in this year’s Nelson Bays Football competition.
The team of 16 boys play in the Blue division of the 15/16th grade.
Mostly from Motueka High School, these boys are a tight knit group with the majority having been playing for a few years togeth-
er. Their coach, Paul Blackham, keeps these boys engaged in their football to a high standard.
This is no mean feat, as this many teenage boys together at one time takes a lot of organisation and quick wit on his behalf.
As one can imagine they are a happy bunch with jokes a plenty, but once they take the pitch they become a well-oiled machine, together as a team.
Some of their winning results
A gritty 29 to 27 win over Nelson at Trafalgar Park on Saturday has lifted Kahurangi to the top of the Division One table. Although Kahurangi dominated the first 30 minutes, Nelson eventually found their groove and could have won the game if it wasn’t for some substandard goal kicking.
In what was shaping as a blowout in the early stages, the Kahurangi back three of Culainn Stringer, Stein Schreiber and Andrew Knewstub all scored in the opening stanza. It was the case of another week, another brace of tries for Schreiber who scored his second try late in the game at what proved to be a pivotal moment. With good clean ball from their mobile forward pack the Kahurangi backs were moving the ball to the wide chan-
nels at such a clip their outside backs were finding themselves with plenty of time and pace. Schreiber’s first try resulted from a perfectly weighted kick from Culainn Stringer. Chasing through, Schreiber found himself with enough time to dot down and then nip over to Bridge Street for a latte before any of the Nelson defences arrived to do anything about it.
With the score at 17 to 3 and the match in danger of slipping away from them, Nelson’s defensive line-speed went up several clicks and suddenly Kahurangi’s inside backs were not able to move the ball as freely along the backline as was possible earlier. As a result, second five eighths Mike Wells was forced to cut back inside more than he would have liked, although he was still able to get over the gain-line each
time he did so.
Nelson’s forward pack were also beginning to find some ascendancy for extended periods. Just like the other Division One sides Kahurangi have faced, Nelson seemed to have a never-ending supply of even larger humans to bring on who were fresh and ready to run with vigour. Kahurangi couldn’t quite muster the defence zing we have seen in previous matches. When players with huge motors like Kane Mcleod and Manu Parkin were beginning to visibly tire it was clear the requirement to continue defending for extended periods was taking a physical toll.
Nelson scored two well worked tries in the ten minutes before half time and then followed that with another try shortly after the break. Suddenly Nelson were leading the match for the first time at 22 to
17, and should have been ahead by a greater margin with two conversions sailing wide of the uprights from directly in front of the posts. However, Kahurangi were next to score with a perfectly executed lineout drive. Although Willy Havili’s conversion attempt looked for all money to have snuck inside the left hand upright the referees did not see it that way and did not award Kahurangi the points, leaving the score tied up at 22-all. Minutes later Stein Schreiber ran another perfect line in support, scoring under the posts. There was no ambiguity with this conversion from in front and Kahurangi went into the final period seven points ahead. Nelson scored a long range try and with the conversion missing from a wide angle, were left trailing by only two points. With Nelson
1 MSS White Ngatimoti Ferns Mayah G / Shania G
2 UMO Leopards Riwaka Gold Tawn Riley / Tahlia N-B
1 Brooklyn Stars UMO Ferns Tawn R /Ada K
2 LMO Hearts Parklands Jets Laquinn M-P / Shania G
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once again on attack in the final minutes
Kahurangi showed tremendous resolve to defend their own line, eventually earning a penalty turnover and then winning their own lineout to end the match.
Willy Havili had another strong match, controlling the game at many crucial moments to get his side into the right parts of the park. Despite the pressure of the situation Aaron Coe looked composed and assured
As the champs proceeded through the semifinals the rest of the field had a very busy day comprised of the Monthly Mug Medal, the Hudson Cup and the Bevan Grooby Memorial. The day virtually turned into a benefit for one player which will become apparent as you read through the results!
The Bevan Grooby trophies were won by Grace Latimer and Lloyd Goodall. The Hudson Cup was won by Kevin Armstrong on 142 from Bevan Martin on 145.
The Monthly Mug Medal was one by Lloyd Goodall with an outstanding score of 66.
A Grade 1st Bruce Miller 74
2nd Steve Vercoe 77
3rd Mike Hay 77
B Grade 1st Graham Shaw 69
2nd Andrew Fenemor 75 3rd David Thomas 77
C Grade 1st Bob Ilton 75
2nd Keith Dowie 78 3rd Leith Kelly 78
D Grade
1st Kevin Beach 74
2nd Peter Taylor 74
3rd Kevin Fell 76
Two twos on the day scored by Keith Dowie and Peter Neil. Lower Moutere Store Closest to the Pin; Keriana Scott and Peter Neil. Bay Pharmacy Hidden Holes (yes, that name again!) Lloyd Goodall.
The Ladies played a Nett Round; 1st Grace Latimer 71 2nd Lois Cocks 72
Tuesday, 22 July. Par round 1st Grace Latimer. 2nd Barbara Simpson 3rd Jackie Hall Closest to pin and nett eagle Jackie Hall=
at halfback when he replaced promising young player Shaquille Rangi with twenty minutes remaining in the match. Sam Matenga was prominent in the tight and was a strong ball runner throughout. Stephen Hughes entered the game early in the match as a loose forward replacement and was yet again the most tenacious player on the park. Fullback Andrew Knewstubb continued his bristering run of form and just keeps
getting the job done every week.
Kahurangi have a bye next Saturday with Wanderers having already defaulted that match.
This means Kahurangi’s next match is against Stoke at Riwaka’s Cooks Reserve on Saturday, 8 August at 3pm. Given the side’s recent heavy workload this provides a useful period of rest and a chance to recharge ready for a charge at the finals.
Results 20.7.2020
Barry 98.6 – 97.4
John Gibbs 94.2 – 97.4
Liana 90.1 – 84.0
Meyah 89.4 – 91.2
Mitchell 82.0 – 79.0
Zahlia 80 – 78.1
Ethan 183.4 – 93.2
Emily192.8
Heather191.6 Viv 188.6 Mark96.5
John96.4
Alex93.3
Atawhai93.3
Pete93.1 Tim 91.3 Bailey88.1 Zahli79 Temaru70
Individual 4
Open Results
North/South
1st Gillian Treadwell & Brian Field
57.64%
2nd Justine & Martin Thompson
57.41%
3rdBet Glengarry & Faith Jackson
51.39%
East/West
1st Rebecca Osborne & Jana Bott
59.49%
2nd Lorna Wilson & Angela Janes
57.18%
3rd Linda Thurow & Julia Armstrong
56.25%
Handicap Results
North/South
1st Gillian Treadwell & Brian Field
62.26%
2nd Peter Minchin & Trevor Squires
58.06%
3rdJustine & Martin Thompson
55.13%
East/West
1st Lorna Wilson & Angela Janes
57.18%
2nd Dawn Bensemann & Lois Cocks
57.60%
3rd Linda Thurow & Julia Armstrong
Please return all trophies to the netball office.
54.95%
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BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGED WORKERSTRUST (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 3037 or Lloyd 544 2636
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy St, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
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
INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5495 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.
JUSTICE OF THE 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.
MINISTRY OF INSPIRATION PRESENTS CHRIS
HARRIS, CEO HOLOCAUST CENTRE OF NZ
Being an Upstander: Looking to the Past for Answers for the Future A Holocaust educator, Chris Harris speaks to the enduring lessons the Holocaust offers modern society. Saturday, August 1st - Waimea College 6-8pm Eventbrite Ticketing KOHA ACCEPTED Info: 02102793563
MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS We have vacancies for brass players in the Motueka District Brass. Come along and try us out. Email motueka.brass@ gmail.com or phone 02102233244
MOTUEKA GRG S U PPORT GR OU P Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.
MOTUEKA MENZSHED Want to learn a new skill. Join MenzShed. Email: SecretaryMotMenzShed@ gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm
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
RDA MOTUEKA Meet the Team @ RDA on Sunday 2nd August 9-2pm and give us a hand to spruce up the facility. Volunteers wanted to help with riders, horses and maintenance of grounds. 021 115 1720 RUMMIKUB will commence on AUGUST 6th from 1-4pm all welcome at Senior Citizens Hall 10 Pah St Contact Mavis 5268796
accommodation wanted
PARK UP WANTED for mobile home. Single, working male, no pets, tidy habits. prefer Brooklyn, Riwaka area. Ph Greg 027 277 1425.
PROFESSIONAL middle aged woman seeks long term, cat friendly rural accommodation. Ph/Txt 022 014 6266.
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SINGING WORKSHOP singing fun learning Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’. Four-part harmony training provided by coaches. Beginners welcome. 6th August - 10th Sept, Thursday evenings. Richmond. $50, includes resources. Phone/ text Jenny 0275444121 or www.nelsonharmony.org.nz
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.
V OLUNTA RY E UTHANA S IA.END-OF- L IFECHOICE REFERENDUM. What will it mean to you? Free non-political public presentation by Suzy Austen. Fairfield House, Van Diemen Street, NN, Sunday August 16, 2pm. Information: 543 2602
YOGA for people who have or have had cancer, Tuesday morning and Tuesday evenings. Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137
SENIORNET MOTUEKA Non members can participate in SeniorNet Motueka courses. Take advantage of cheaper fees and join Seniornet. Phone Maureen on 02102600432 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz 1578
Jan and the family of John Cramond would like to thank our extended families, relations, neighbours and friends for the love and support shown to us during and after our loss. The family appreciated the lovely flowers, baskets, cards and delicious food provided to us. As it will be impossible to thank all those concerned individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt appreciation.
MOTUEKA Community Gardens Trust AGMTuesday 18th August, Community House, pot luck dinner/ AGM 6:30pm. All welcome.
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).
ANTIQUES, Art, collectibles, 6 Rooms, Huge stock inc recent estate lots. Buy, Sell, Value. Warning - If selling, safely make sure (for your own protection) that the buyer has a physical address & not just a phone or email! Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond. Mon - Sat. Ph 03 544 0723 www. antiquesnewzealand.co.nz
carpet cleaning
TA SMAN Carpet
Cleaning - Great service, eco-friendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.
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Motueka District Toy Library AGM
Wednesday 29th July at 7.15pm
Seeking expressions of interest for a chairperson to head our amazing committee. Enquire at the Toy Library for further information.
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REWETI, Samuel Tupona
Passed away suddenly in Timaru on 16th July aged 41. Loved son of Eric (Flawsy) and Karen. Step son of Cheryl. Loved brother of Rose, Tina, Eric Junior. Loved cousin of Steven Bristowe. Loved father of Christan Chains Tauri, Ramari, Rangiora, Arahia, Humiora, Whetu, Arama. A service for Sam has been held in Timaru. May you be flying with the angels.
dentures
NEW DENTURES , relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.
entertainment Rec Centre, Old Wharf Road motueka.statecinemas.co.nz
funerals
public notices
storage
HANDYMAN Storage. Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available.
STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
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.
stump grinding STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
garage sale
MAI N ROAD, LOWER MOUTERE Saturday 9am Sign out. Clothing, Books, DVDs, Drill, Electronics, Costumes, Toys, CDs, Lots more.
garden sleepers
RAISED GARDE N BOX PACKAGE 2.4m x 1.2m x .6m $360. Free delivery in Motueka. PH 0212285025.
firewood
QUALI T Y DRY
FIREWOOD AVAILABLE
Delivered per trailer load (3m3). Free delivery in Motueka. PHONE 021 228 5025
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CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY
VINTAGE / QUALITY
TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING PH TIM GLADSTONE T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235
HOME-MADECONCRETE MIXER with attached engine, wheels and tow bar. Helped to build our home. Engine not working at present. Should be just the job for some handy person.
Offers over $200 only. Bob (Anderson) 021 550 695. Text or phone.
