On Monday, 17 August the third litter survey was undertaken along the Kumara’s coastline with members of The Shed lending a hand.
Led by New Zealand charity Sustainable Coastlines, the Litter Intelligence programme collects litter data to provide powerful insights about the problem and inspire widespread action for solutions.
As New Zealand’s first national litter database, Litter Intelligence is helping build a better understanding of the problem, by engaging with communities nationwide and providing the training, equipment and technology required for people to take part in the programme as ‘Citizen Scientists’.
Local environmentalist Kevin Fourie is the lead litter data collector for the Kumara’s
site, and says the recent efforts were “good value”.
“From my perspective the more minute the plastic, the more damaging it is to birdlife, so 1kg of minute stuff is every bit as important as a whopping 470kg of rubbish,” says Kevin. With litter density of four items per 1,000m2 recorded, plastic made up 25% of the litter.
“This has doubled since we came out of lockdown. We’ll do it again in 3 months which will be interesting to see the variations over a period of time.”
All project findings are freely, openly and publicly available through the purposebuilt Litter Intelligence digital platform, giving politicians and business leaders, students and scientists, writers and researchers the right information to
take action for a litterfree world.
“If everybody picked up just three bits of rubbish every time they were at the beach then we’d be in a good state.
Monday’s efforts with those from The
Shed on-hand was great and it was nice for those guys to contribute positively to a research project, especially because they can jump online and see the results of their efforts,” says Kevin.
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The students at Dovedale School are sincerely grateful to Motueka Top Ten Holiday Park owners, Ashlee and Ben Ilton, for sponsoring their school’s Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) programme with Tasman Bay Guardians.
EMR provides quality first-hand marine education experiences and initiatives to schools and communities throughout New Zealand with their national programme of experiential learning about marine conservation.
Empowering schools and communities by providing the equipment and expertise for a handson learning experience in the ocean, the programme involves investigating marine biodiversity and local marine environments before venturing to a fully-protected marine reserve.
“It was so fun getting to see lots of kina and starfish in the sea,” says year 6 student Thea Rodwell.
Thea, together with her peers, studied marine conservation at school and practised snorkelling skills in the pool.
The juniors then completed an ocean snorkel at Little Kaiteriteri and the seniors at Totaranui while on camp in February. The seniors went on
to travel with Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles to Tonga Bay Marine Reserve. A comparison of the biodiversity in the two environments highlighted the benefits of marine protection.
“It was something kids at our school wouldn’t normally get the chance to do. For a lot of them it was their first time in a wetsuit and to use proper snorkelling gear was so fun for them,” says
Dovedale School principal, Sonia Gianelly.
The students marine conservation learning has continued all year, including an impressive school exhibition of their EMR art open to parents and supporters.
“We were happy to sponsor the kids. It’s 100% important for them to learn about marine conservation, especially with it being on our doorstep,” says Ashlee.
“It’s fantastic our local schools learn about it and how to care and protect our environment. It was nice to help Dovedale, being a small rural school. We felt privileged being able to do it.”
Senior student Oli Visser created a stunning mosaic of an octopus that he presented to Ashlee and Ben on Monday, 24 August to show the school’s appreciation.
Motueka Music Group is delighted to present Richard Mapp in concert on Friday, 11 September at 7.30pm. Richard will be performing music by Haydn, Schumann, Liszt and Beethoven. An accomplished and well-known pianist, Richard made his solo debut at the age of 12 with the Christchurch Civic Orchestra, playing Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No.
1. He studied with Ernest Empson, a Godowsky pupil, and later at the University of Otago with Maurice Till. Richard studied with Gordon Green at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he later held a teaching fellowship. He also received coaching from William Pleeth (cellist and teacher of Jacqueline Du Pre) and the Beaux Arts Trio.
After a successful debut at Wigmore Hall, Richard held solo and recital engagements in Europe, Scandinavia and North America. He has performed extensively across the United Kingdom, Australasia, Europe and Canada. Richard
has recorded six CDs and his recordings are frequently heard on RNZ Concert.
After 16 years of performing and teaching overseas, Richard returned to New Zealand in 1991. He co-founded the Bay of Islands Arts Festival, has toured for Chamber Music New Zealand, and performed as a concerto
soloist with all major orchestras including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. He has appeared as chamber music partner with many leading musicians in the country, including the New Zealand String Quartet.
Richard has taught piano at the University of Waikato, the University
of Canterbury, and the Massey Conservatorium of Music in Wellington. He currently teaches piano at Te Koki New Zealand School of Music at Victoria University of Wellington and the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $5 for students
and can be purchased from Floral Affaire, High St, Motueka or at the door on the evening of the concert. Owing to Covid-19 Level 2 regulations, your contact details of name and phone number will be taken on the night of the concert as you arrive. There may be a slight delay before you are seated.
Merle Hyland (pictured), the only surviving early Riverside Community member and local legend, celebrated her 99th birthday last Thursday, 27 August.
From her first days at Riverside in the 1940s, with her husband, Bub, imprisoned in a detention camp, to building Riverside from the ground up with steely determination as a young widow, to her important role in the Peace Caravan Tour in the 50s, experiencing massive cultural shifts within the Community in the 70s while always work-
ing tirelessly towards Riverside’s success as a prototype for cooperative living, to her second life as an avid traveller and gold fanatic, this woman doesn’t only carry her own extraordinary personal story but also the eight-decade long history of Riverside. Merle is a treasure of knowledge, a teller of tales, a peace pioneer, a champion of freedom and she continues to live in her own home at the Community, surrounded by people who grew up with her strength and formidable humorous wisdom by their side.
Electricity lines company Network Tasman Limited reported an operating surplus after tax of $11.0 million for the year ended 31 March 2020.
The Chairman of the company Mr John McCliskie noted that “This year’s financial result reflects strong contributions from all of the company’s businesses including the core electricity, fibre and investment property business units.”
Buoyant regional growth continued in Network Tasman’s electricity distribution area, with consumer connections increasing by 641 for the year bringing the total number of connections to 41,031.
John says that “Network Tasman is well positioned to manage the challenges Covid-19 is having on the communities we serve. In response to Covid-19 the recent 4% price increase was returned to consumers via increased discount and the winter dis-
count paid early. There remains uncertainty for the year ahead and the impacts of an expected recessionary period are being tracked closely to ensure we can continue to meet the needs of our customers and our shareholders into the future”.
John noted that “as a consumer owned company, Network Tasman must balance our desire to maintain low line prices against the need to continue to invest in the resilience of our network. The company’s current Asset Management Plan forecasts expenditure of $127 million over the next ten years to provide for the growth in both industrial and new residential sectors and to pro-actively invest in a programme of maintenance and asset renewal of aging network assets.”
Additional facts:
• Operating revenue $48.3 million 2019 $51.6 million)
• Operating surplus
$11.0 million 2019 $9.7 million)
• Total assets $252.3 million 2019 $246.4 million)
• et operating cash flow $14.9 million
Motueka High School’s Louie Morris and Shannen Smith keep everyone entertained in their MC roles during Friday’s Motueka’s Got Talent show.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
- Motueka Library - 12 Pah Street - Phone 03 528 1047 -
What’s on this week
Take & Make Greeting card Kit, 1-30 September
Choose a free mini craft kit to take home, for adults and 14yrs+
Cultural Surprise Reads at Motueka Library
Pick a parcel with a foreign story inside, 1-19 September
At level 1 we can go ahead with:
• Speed dating with a book -7 September, 11am-12pm
• Garden Gurus – 14 September, 11am-12.30pm
• Maori Language week – Kapa Haka – 14 September, 9.30-10.30am
• Art workshop - Perspective simplified – 14 September, 10am-12pm. Book your place, $10
• Maori Language week – Maori Myths, Craft & Kai, 15 September, 3.30-4.30pm
Author Talks
• Shamare Guardian, “Spirituality 101-601 and beyond – 16 September, 2-3pm & 6-7pm
• Chris Stuart, “For reasons of their own” – 18 September, 2-3pm
• Judy Fisher, “Off the hook” Book launch– 23 September, 6pm
Moeka randomly entered the National Poetry NZ Yearbook Student Poetry Competition organised by Massey Press and was awarded third place in the Year 11 category. Congratulations Moeka on yet another great achievement!
• Carol Duffy, Do not feed the kea” Book launch – 24 September, 5.30pm
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Postponed events
• Babbling Books Book group - 3 September
• Tiny Tots – 4 September
• Tessellations & Escher – Art workshop with Marian Painter - 7 September
Glaucoma is the name given to a group of related diseases in which the eye’s optic nerve is damaged, typically because of excessive eye pressure.
The damage is progressive, so can easily go unnoticed – but once the optic nerve is damaged, it cannot be repaired.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in New Zealand, and about 50% of people
with glaucoma don’t realise they have it. Glaucoma New Zealand exists to save sight and eliminate blindness from glaucoma in New Zealand. For over 17 years, they have been walking alongside those affected by glaucoma – raising awareness of the disease, providing support for people with glaucoma, and educating eye health professionals.
Motueka woman, Anna-May Martin, wasn’t the first in her family to be diagnosed with glaucoma. She wasn’t even the second. Her grandmother, father, sister, and brother all have glaucoma, and have each dealt with the upset of diagnosis and ongoing treatment for the condition. For them, glaucoma is a family affair.
Anna-May’s father was diagnosed in his thirties, when she and her siblings were still too young to fully understand what it all meant. “I can remember Dad having an operation and coming home with patches on his eyes,” she says. “At the same time, his mother was going through her own glaucoma treatment as well.”
Because of their father’s glaucoma, Anna-May and her siblings were all tested regularly from the age of sixteen. Thanks to their vigilance, they’ve all been lucky in catching their glaucoma early.
After her sister’s diagnosis at age 33 –the first among the siblings – glaucoma was always in the back of Anna-May’s mind. When her daughter Niamh was born eight years ago, she began noticing an increase in strange headaches and decided to go and get checked.
“My doctor originally thought the headaches might’ve been due to being a new mum, but considering all of us in the family have experienced these headaches, I decided to take it further,” Anna-May recalls. “When I was tested, my eye pressure was extremely high and I was diagnosed with glaucoma right away.”
When eyedrops couldn’t immediately control Anna-May’s
eye condition, she underwent two surgeries and is now thankfully able to manage her glaucoma. “It can take time to find the right eye drops, but stick with it. I’ve been really lucky as my eyesight is still perfect, and I think that’s due to getting tested regularly, catching it early, and maintaining regular treatment,” she says. Glaucoma has certainly had an impact on Anna-May’s family, but thanks to catching the disease early, acting fast and listening to the advice of their amazing eye health professionals (Anna-May particularly credits Antony Suter and his “magic” team at the ophthalmology department in Nelson Hospital and Colette Read at Matthews Eyecare Motueka for being “a total star, so thorough and always happy to help”), the whole family has learnt to manage their eyesight. “Blindness could be a reality for our family; that’s why we are all so diligent with care.
“I’ve been living with glaucoma for the last eight years and it’s all good – there doesn’t have to be fear if you catch it early and manage it well.”
A family history of glaucoma is a very important risk factor. Glaucoma has a strong hereditary component, with approximately 40% of all individuals with glaucoma reporting a positive family history.
Having a first degree relative with primary open angle glaucoma increases your risk by 2-3 times the normal.
If you have a sibling with primary open angle glaucoma then the risk is even higher.
More info can be found at: https://www. glaucoma.org.au/articles/family-historyand-glaucoma
On Friday night a number of talented performers took to the stage in Motueka High School’s hall. Organisers say despite the Covid restrictions denying audience members,
everyone had a great time.
While fellow performers took to the audience for other acts, the tech and stage crew did an “excellent” job and MCs Louie Morris and Shannen Smith
provided many humorous moments between acts and while judges deliberated.
The incredible line up of talent made decisions difficult for judges, Tim Morice and Rachel Coward.
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The abundant spring sunshine carried the sweet smell of fresh blossoms across the Motueka valley to DUNBAR ESTATES where a collection of local wedding professionals showcased their expertise and products to excited engaged couples who came to consider the rustic boutique vineyard atmosphere for themselves.
John and Jennifer Dunbar took over the Ngatimoti property in October 2017 as an extension to their Shine Basin Vineyard in the Cromwell Basin, Central Otago, with an intention to enhance their existing flavoursome wines by offering tastings at the cellar door and light meals and refreshments in the quaint garden cafe.
With the world in Covid turmoil and many wedding plans in limbo for the unforeseeable future it was a refreshing opportunity for the industry to come together to collaborate. Terri Everett from the Dream Maker NZ, an award-winning wedding consultant/ planner and celebrant
is the driving force in bringing the day together. Terri enjoys every opportunity to illustrate how bountiful the region is for romance and celebration. She expressed that “in these difficult times it is wonderful to be able to bring some hope and clarity to couples with the possibilities available to them to create an unforgettable wedding experience with a smaller number of loved ones”. The new trend is boutique!
Terri has joined forces with Dunbar Estates to provide a one stop shop, coordinating local vendors, products and services to personalise a couples theme and desired celebration, often negotiating special offers depending on the time of year and circumstance.
The original tobacco building offers an allweather and all year round cosy atmosphere with a log fire and grand piano; seating comfortably up to 30 or standing up to 50 guests, regardless, the outside area could be extended with a Flexitnz marquee to
gain another 50 guests or a larger marquee on the ample flat garden adjacent to the cafe. However with the new trend the property can lend itself beautifully to elopements too, with its annex onsite accommodation of two double rooms.
There is plenty of parking and our team can arrange a door to door chauffeur service to ensure everyone can enjoy the selection of Dunbar Estates wine and get home safely.
The venue will be open to the public on Saturday, 5 September for weekends. Friday to Sunday in October/ November and five days for December through April- open Wednesday to Sunday. Please get in contact for exclusivity or group bookings.
If you are interested in the venue for a celebration please contact Jennifer by emailing dunbarestates@ xtra.co.nz or Terri 027 526 8771 or by email events@thedreammaker.co.nz for a consultation and viewing. www.dunbarestates. co.nz www.thedreammaker.co.nz
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Growing up in Tasman Bay with a love of fishing and the outdoors, it seems fitting that Sarah Bradley was this year appointed manager of Talley’s fish factory in Motueka.
However, like many teenagers, Sarah had been unsure what she wanted to do when she left Motueka High School.
“My favourite subjects included Outdoor Education, Art, Home Economics, Graphics and Design.”
She found work in a café, then a restaurant hotel, and studied hospitality before returning to Motueka and finding seasonal work at Talley’s through a WINZ jobseeker programme.
Over a span of nine years, the 29-year-old has worked her way up from a temporary job shelling greenlipped mussels, to her current role overseeing 116 day-shift and 95 night-shift staff.
On the logistics side of things, Sarah keeps in touch with the boats and truck drivers to ensure the factory has enough fish to keep production lines operating and product moving through.
The list of qualifications Sarah has gained while working ranges from first aid and seafood processing through to effective communication and health and safety management.
After a few years on the factory floor, where she learnt to pack, trim and process fish, Sarah transferred to an administration role, working as personal assistant to the factory manager.
From there, she applied for a job as line supervisor, enjoying the challenge that came with overseeing up to 30 staff and learning to manage a factory processing line.
This role sparked an interest in machines that saw Sarah leave the company to work at a local engineering workshop.
“Six months later, I was asked by Talley’s to join a management cadet position, learning the intricate and indepth business quali-
ties required to be a factory manager,” she says. “This completed my ambition that began with my admin role years prior.”
To those unsure what career path to follow, Sarah’s advice is to try out different industries and jobs to discover what you want to do.
“Set realistic goals, engage in any training offered and remember that respect is earned through hard work and a great attitude.”
From beauty therapy to truck driving - there aren’t many people who have followed the same career path as Toni Tawhara.
Toni found her way into a beauty therapy course after leaving Motueka High School with NCEA Level 1 and for a number of years worked parttime in a salon and in
an administration role at a service station.
Coming to the realisation that beauty therapy and office work were not for her, and knowing she liked driving, Toni focused on getting her Class 2 truck licence.
Three years on, you’ll find her behind the wheel of a Scania B Train driving for Talley’s in Nelson.
Based in Motueka, the 26-year-old carts seafood and vegetables six days a week, mainly around the top of the South Island.
“I love driving and seeing New Zealand,” she says.
“I love the variety and the people at Talley’s, they really look after me.”
Even though there are more women on the road than there used to be (eight per cent of drivers are female), Toni admits she was worried others in the industry
might not take a young woman seriously.
“But people were super kind, they went out of their way to help,” she says.
Toni was determined to succeed and went “above and beyond” to be good at her job.
Her efforts have clearly paid off – last year, she was runner-up in the Road Transport Forum’s EROAD Young Driver of the Year.
For those interested in a career driving trucks, Toni’s advice is “go for it”.
“It’s a skill you’ll have for life and a good way to earn money.” (In three years, she has saved enough to buy her own home.)
In the future, Toni says she would like to try something else (maybe go to university), but for now she’s happy on the road.
“I just really love driving trucks, and being on the road.”
Next time you visit Whenua Iti Outdoors (WIO) there’s a new Obstacle Course to tackle and they’re excited to have it open for action.
With thanks to funding from the Tasman District Council and the generosity of locals who donated materials for construction, WIO now have a fantastic course for programme participants to tackle –and it’s already getting lots of use.
The course was designed to provide a fun set of challenges that would appeal to the wide range of ages that WIO have on their programmes.
So far they have had their Mini Outdoor Adventurers (aged 5-8) testing out their skills as well as the Motueka High School Adventure Racing Team (14 – 17yr olds) who utilised the course as part of a training day – Senior Instructor Charlie Martin increased the difficulty factor to give these amazing young rangatahi a few extra challenges!!
There are now 11
different challenges that make up the course, including monkey bars, stepping posts, balance walk and a cargo net. It was a team effort by WIO staff members during lockdown to design and then build the course.
They have come up with a course that will build confidence, test balance, coordination and motor skills appropriate for a whole range of ages
and abilities.
“The site development is really coming along,” says Nettie Stow, the Project and Funding Coordinator for Whenua Iti, “and the Obstacle Course is part of a bigger picture. We are also building a mountain bike track, have recently completed a community nursery, continue to plant out designated educational spaces and are working towards building a new facility for
learning & accommodation. It’s wonderful to see it all starting to happen as we want this site to be enjoyed and shared as much as possible with our community.” There are a few more elements still to be built that are set to be completed before the year is out.
They look forward to seeing how different community groups get the most out of the course!
“Thanks for teaching me to do the obstacle course. It was very fun. The best part was going through the tyres,” said an eight-year-old Mini Adventurer.
WIO is grateful to the Tasman District Council for helping to fund this project. Thanks also go to Jerry Field, Freestyle Hops and Philip Leith for donating materials used in the construction of the course.
The Nelson Provincial Museum opens its third locally produced exhibition in the past six weeks with a unique view of Nelson Tasman. Or should that be three unique views?
Through The Lens presents the work of a trio of highly-acclaimed local photographers.
Stuff Visual Journalist Braden Fastier is a winner of multiple Voyager Media Awards (including jointly winning Photographer of the Year), Nelson Provincial Museum photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava is a New Zealand Geographic Award-winner, and entrepreneur Andy MacDonald is a highly commended New Zealand Geographic Finalist. These three present a series of striking images that capture the region’s distinctive landscapes and topical events, along with the flavour of everyday life.
Meeting up as
finalists at the New Zealand Geographic Awards late last year, Andy and Tatsiana were surprised to realise how many talented photographers live in the Nelson Tasman region. “Our representation was disproportionate – I guess the area is creatively inspiring!” says Andy. After connecting up with other photographers back in Nelson, Andy, Tatsiana and Braden decided to get together to form the ‘Toru Collective’ with a view to providing peer support and advocacy for each other. “We all started thinking about how we could take things more seriously if we got together,” says Braden.
“I’m already part of an international women’s group and it’s been working really well for me,” says Tatsiana, “but it’s a real source of strength having people to bounce ideas off who live in your own back
yard.”
“Nelson Provincial Museum has a longstanding connection with Nelson photographers,” says Museum CEO Lucinda BlackleyJimson.
“Our collection holds over 150,000 photographic images, comprising a vital record of the Nelson and
Tasman region, and includes the UNESCO recognised Tyree Studio collection. It’s fitting that we build on this legacy by showcasing the exciting work by these talented contemporary artists.”
Through The Lens is the third of three exhibitions currently on display at the Nelson
Provincial Museum that have been produced in collaboration with people and organisations from the Nelson Tasman region. Opening last week, Enigma, an art installation by Sue Heydon, is an artistic response to old man’s beard (Clematis vitalba) in New Zealand.
Rugby: 150 Years
On, presented in association with Nelson College Old Boys’ Association, Nelson College and Nelson Rugby Football Club, first kicked off as an online exhibition in May before touching down as a physical display at the Museum last month.
Through The Lens is available to view at the Nelson Provincial Museum from now until Sunday, 4 October 2020.
You can find out more about the exhibition at www. nelsonmuseum. co.nz
HAVE YOUR SAY ON SAFER SPEEDS
Public consultation 1 September–28
To prevent deaths and serious injuries, we’re proposing lower speed limits on State Highway 60 between Paines Ford and Tākaka. But before we make any change, we want to hear from you.
Find out more and make a formal submission at nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh60-uppertakaka-to-takaka-speed-review/
September 2020
We will be consulting on safer speeds through Upper Tākaka, and from Upper Tākaka to Paines Ford, once we have spoken to the community about speeds on the remaining sections of State Highway 60, and the Tākaka Hill repair works are complete.
Or, if you’d like us to send you a consultation form, call 0800 44 44 49
nzta.govt.nz
The Department of Conservation says three takahe have died after aerial 1080 predator control in Kahurangi National Park, one likely due to 1080 poisoning with the cause of death of the other two birds still being investigated.
The three takahe that died were among 18 monitored by DOC’s Takahe Recovery Team after the predator control operation on 16 and 17 August. The 15 other birds are alive and further monitoring is taking place.
Takahe Recovery Programme Operations Manager, Deidre Vercoe says what is learned from the takahe deaths will inform the future management of the species.
“The three takahe deaths are upsetting. We know that the aerial 1080 predator control will have helped protect other threatened species in the area from predation.
“The takahe deaths shows how tough and
challenging conservation work for native species recovery can be.
“Ultimately, largescale predator control is essential for restoring takahe to large wild sites, without it they’ll be limited to sanctuary sites for the foreseeable future. Our shared vision with Ngai Tahu is to return this taonga to its natural landscapes, so what we learn from this operation will be vital for informing the recovery of the species.
“One of the main reasons for choosing Kahurangi’s Gouland Downs to establish a second wild takahe population was the relatively low predator numbers which is primarily due to ongoing pest control.”
DOC carried out aerial 1080 predator control over about 50,000 hectares in the Aorere and Gouland Downs area of the park as part of its Tiakina Nga Manu programme to help protect threatened native species including kea, kaka,
whio and great spotted kiwi from rats and stoats. It followed last year’s heavy beech seed fall that caused predator numbers to rise.
Post-mortem results on the takahe first found dead show 1080 was the likely cause of death.
Toxicology testing results are awaited before it can be confirmed.
Post-mortem and toxicology testing is still to be carried out to determine the caus-
es of the deaths of the other two takahe although 1080 poisoning is a possibility.
Prior to the 1080 predator control work, three other Kahurangi takahe were lost to suspected predation since March, demonstrating the need for effective predator control. Another five died from other natural causes.
The Fiordland Murchison Mountains’ population loses an average of 15% of adults from predation
when stoat numbers surge following beech and tussock seeding, even with an extensive trapping network. Chick and juvenile deaths from predation are thought to be even higher.
Takahe hadn’t been exposed to 1080 before, so their susceptibility to it was unknown. Research had been undertaken to find ways to reduce risk to the takahe. This included trials with wild takahe and nontoxic baits which sug-
gested that the risk of wild birds at Gouland Downs eating baits was low.
To further reduce the risk, a 587-hectare exclusion zone where no 1080 baits were applied was put in place to cover most of the takahe population. The exclusion zone was kept as small as possible to provide predator control protection for other threatened native wildlife.
The loss of the Kahurangi birds will not impact on the con-
tinued recovery of the species.
The total takahe population has almost doubled in the past seven years to around 450 individuals and is expected to continue growing at 10% per year.
DOC with Ngai Tahu, our Treaty Partner in takahe recovery, will now assess what can be learned from the takahe deaths. In particular, what it means for selection of future sites for wild takahe populations.
Kohatu Park Motorsport & Adventure Park has taken big steps forward in the last 12 months. December 2019 saw the completion of the Oliver’s Road junction upgrade, a resource consent-mandated requirement. The project was achieved with financial support from Tasman District Council, and considerable input from nearly 15 contractors from across the Top of the South – without them, the project could not have been completed!
This has been followed by the widening and upgrading of the access road into the Park itself. Work on this commenced in July, and is scheduled for the next couple of months. As the road goes through Nelson Forests land, this work is essential to maintain safe and secure access to Kohatu Park for all future public events.
The Nelson Off Road Racing Club has held club-only practice sessions for over a year, using land at Kohatu Park. In 2019, Nelson Car Club carved out an autocross track of over 1.4 km, on which club members are now competing each month. Talks are ongoing with Nelson Motorcycle Club, with
the aim of achieving similar results for their members, and discussions with other local motorsport clubs are also taking place.
Nearly half of the 500 acre Kohatu Park site has been allocated to non-motorised activities, and plans to move forward on this Adventure Park have started. “We want to provide space and facilities to appeal to all sectors of the Nelson /Tasman population,” says Kohatu Park chairman, Garry Adcock. “Cyclo-Cross, Mountain bikes, Orienteering, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Remote Control Vehicles and Drones are among the possibilities that we are looking at.”
An Open Day may be held later this year, to show the potential at Kohatu Park for these activities, subject to the Coronavirus situation improving.
The Kohatu Park Board recently decided to make associate membership totally free, so that as many people as possible can keep abreast of all the changes, and progress being made at Kohatu Park.
Just go to www. kohatupark.nz, > Membership > Free membership and enter your details!
At the top of the marble mountain is a captivating view of snow-capped mountains, majestically rising above the fertile land as turquoise waters dance and shimmer in the distance. It was in that moment, when Terry Knight first discovered Golden Bay, and he knew he had found his place of belonging.
In the oasis of Golden Bay is where Terry has established his award winning distillery, Kiwi Spirit Distillery. The story behind this extraordinary family owned and operated business is not only fascinating, but it’s also fluid.
Terry, his daughter Isabella and son Jeremy warmly invite you to visit and explore the magic that is Kiwi Spirit Distillery and share the story behind their amazing products.
Motupipi is a picturesque destination, this is where you will find Kiwi Spirit Distillery, along with what could well be the most delectable beverages that have ever passed your lips. From Tangelo liqueur, bursting with natural flavours made with locally grown fruit to award winning vodka crafted from spring water and speckled with gold leaf. The flavoursome elixirs produced by Kiwi Spirit Distillery, are definitely not out of reach and they absolutely taste out of this world. How lucky are we, because they are right here on our doorstep?
Isabella and Jeremy have recently joined Terry in the family business. They are warm, knowledge individuals who, like their dad, are passionate about the beverages they produce. The Kiwi Spirit Distillery website says;
“At Kiwi Spirits Distillery we believe good taste is good for the soul. We are a family owned and operated distillery redefining what quality means. We specialize in unique spirits handcrafted from the purest home-grown ingredients. With a family history of decades of distilling we’re staunchly dedicated to quality over quantity.”
This statement perfectly encompasses the outcome of their hard work. Their spirits are made with love, thought and dedication. Rather than being ‘made in New Zealand’ Kiwispirits are ‘made of New Zealand’.
At Kiwi Spirit Distillery, Terry and his team utilize as many local ingredients as possible to create their spirits, including crystal clear spring water from under the marble mountain, regional fruits and honey. If they are unable to source ingredients locally then they actively seek out the finest ingredients and equipment possible.
Jeremy explains “our goal is to become biodynamic.” This is an organic, holistic, ecological, and ethical approach to producing ingredients, and the resulting products. One of those ingredients is Weber Blue Agave, which requires a tremendous amount of dedication before it is ready to harvest and craft into a truly special blend.
Brandy can come from all over the world, but only Brandy which is brewed in Cognac can be called Cognac. The same is true of Tequila, that product name is protected by Consejo Regulador del Tequila and reserved for use by Mexico. This is why the nectar produced from Kiwi Spirit Distillery’s hand grown Weber Blue Agave plants in Motupipi is called, ‘TeKiwi 100% Blue Agave Spirit’, rather than being labelled as Tequila. In fact Kiwi Spirit Distillery’s Weber Blue Agave is registered as seed stock with the Mexican government, just in case it runs out in Mexico.
Should you prefer a nonalcoholic beverage, ‘Bite Me’ is absolutely delicious. This wellness tonic is a family recipe containing a number of beneficial ingredients. It can be taken either as a shot or diluted with warm or cold water to create an exceptionally flavoursome drink. BiteMe Wellness Tonic is a combination of natural ingredients incorporating spring water, organic apple cider vinegar, manuka honey, ginger root, lime & lemon juice, cayenne pepper and turmeric.
You’ll also find Honey Mead and Lime Liqueur on offer at Kiwi Spirit Distillery but above all their hospitality is second to none. The surroundings are breathtaking, including the rustic table’s Terry has built for their wisteria covered courtyard.
Terry, Isabella and Jeremy are more than happy to share what it takes to craft such magnificent distillations and welcome visitors to their Cellar Door. They are remarkable individuals and an excursion to Golden Bay could not be complete without a visit to Kiwi Spirit Distillery. They are open 7 days a week, you’ll find them at 430 Abel Tasman Drive in Golden Bay.
Early next year Kiwi Spirit Distillery are looking at hosting a festival on the 9th of January, do keep your eyes open for more information about it in the future, it sounds like it will be an event not to be missed. Order their delectable spirits online and find out more via their website www.kiwispiritdistillery.co.nz
Isabella describes their Weber Blue Agave hot house as “Little Mexico”. These precious plants adore the climate and conditions which have been created for them. It takes eight years to grow a Weber Blue Agave plant ready for harvest and like any plant, the love and intention put into eight years of growth comes through in the incredible product it has been grown for.
As we tour ‘Little Mexico” and the additional propagation house, Jeremy jokes their baby Weber Blue Agaves enjoy a particular genre of music. Interestingly there is scientific evidence to back up that practice and maybe that is part of what makes their TeKiwi so special.
Terry is passionate about their small batch of single malt, which is one of only a few true honey malt whiskeys produced in the world today. This fine whiskey is crafted from New Zealand malted barley and aged in Manuka Honey Mead oak barrels for no less than six years, the result speaks for itself in a very gentle easy to drink whiskey.
If you are a gin lover, Kiwi Spirit Distillery create a variety of different blends including Totara Gin, a harmonious blend of tradition and new ideas infused with fruit from the native tree that is its namesake.
More than 600 Kiwi men will die this year from prostate cancer. Mates, fathers, sons, brothers, grandfathers – if you haven’t been directly affected by prostate cancer, you’re bound to know someone who has. Blue September is the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s annual national awareness and fundraising campaign.
Every little bit helps to provide support, campaign for greater awareness, and advocate for better diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
By having a BLUE DO you will be directly helping to eliminate death and suffering from Prostate Cancer. A BLUE DO can be any sort of party or social event with two objectives, to raise funds and raise awareness
For long-time Blue September Ambassador Jason Gunn, Blue September 2020 is much more personal. Long-time friend and puppeteer Alan Henderson died in February from prostate cancer.
It’s only when prostate cancer affects someone close to you, that it becomes a real thing. It happened to Jason with the death of Alan, and this becomes the overarching theme of our 2020 Blue September campaign.
A generation of New Zealanders will remember Thingee from the Son of a Gunn Show.
Jason says, “This year, my mate Alan lost his battle with prostate cancer, which means Thingee lost his voice. But if he could talk, he’d ask you to help us fight this”.
“More than 600 men in NZ die from Prostate Cancer, every year. It’s a real Thingee. Help fight it, by throwing a Blue Do. Do it for your loved ones, do it for Thingee”.
With one in eight men getting prostate cancer, early diagnosis and effective treatment saves lives. Early detection is key and don’t wait for symptoms, many men don’t have them when they are first diagnosed.
Typically men don’t know how dangerous this disease is, they don’t talk to their doctor about it, their doctor doesn’t talk to them about it, or they simply don’t know they may have it as they have no symptoms and don’t feel unwell.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation receives no government funding, relying instead on your generosity to help spread the message for men to have regular checks, to fund research that will improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes, provide support for those who need it the most – the men and their families living with prostate cancer every day, and advocate on their behalf.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation has a significant role in promoting public awareness of this disease. With over 3000 New Zealand men being diagnosed each year, and with early detection leading to better outcomes, it is important that men are aware of the signs of potential disease and also of the checking and screening tests that are available from their doctor.
Each year Blue September focuses on prostate cancer awareness. The Prostate Cancer Foundation actively encourages businesses and community groups to join in with their own promotional activities as part of this campaign.
One of the main goals of the Prostate Cancer Foundation is to educate people about prostate problems and prostate cancer in particular. They know that those diagnosed with prostate cancer have special needs. They know because “they have been there”
Men with prostate cancer have to make vitally important decisions about types of treatment. They may also have to make important choices and adjustments to enjoy a full life. To do this they need relevant and current information to help them make the decision that is best for them. It is not the role of the Prostate Cancer Foundation to give medical advice, but they will provide the most appropriate information available.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation has 36 support networks across New Zealand, providing valuable support and resources to prostate cancer patients and their families. These groups are coordinated, mainly by trained volunteers, and meet monthly, or bi-monthly, and provide opportunity for discussion and input from professionals involved with prostate cancer patients.
0800 4Prostate (0800 477 678) Helpline is available to those who have questions and concerns about any matters related to prostate cancer. Often these calls will be referred to a person with some experience of prostate cancer or will provide information on where professional advice may be available.
There are many different treatments for prostate disease and people need information about their choices so they can make decisions that are best for them. The role of the Prostate Cancer Foundation is to help those recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, and survivors of prostate cancer, to lead productive and full lives through shared counselling and discussions.
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Nelson Support Group contact person
Bill Fergie 03 544 8635 021 062 0427
nelson@prostate.org.nz
f you re planning a BL E DO for Blue September registrations are now open. egister your Blue Do at www. blueseptember.org.nz
From si ling sausages to running a marathon or hosting a blue dance, we’re amazed at the variety, creativity and dedication of the folk who organise events and fundraisers to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Being part of a fundraising event is great fun, especially when it involves a group working together in the community for a common goal.
Get together with friends, family or work colleagues and form a fundraising group and come up with your own unique event that will inspire your community to support the fight against prostate cancer.
Organising an event can be daunting when you first start, we’ve put together 7 simple steps that will help you get started and make your fundraising event a success.
There are so many events to choose from, think about the best one that suits you. Whether you’re organising a golf day, arranging a fun run or bike ride, the list is endless. Ask around the community about previous events or check out some ideas online.
Now you’ve decided on your event you’ll need to think about getting a team of volunteers to assist you, start by allocating each volunteer a task. Don’t forget to give yourself plenty of time to organise your event.
Promote your Blue Do
A sure way to a successful event is to get some publicity on board, start by contacting the Motueka Guardian, or a radio station, distribute flyers and posters around the community. Celebrities can help, ask around your friends and community to find someone who can host the event.
• Create your own webpage, a good place to start is www.everydayhero.com/nz/
• Social Media Create a Facebook page event, post to Instagram or Neighbourly. Get your friends and family to share this, post regular updates. Don’t forget to tag or share with us so we can share it. Our social links are on the top banner of the website.
• Posters and flyers – ask your team to distribute these around the local community. There are a number of resources via https www.blueseptember.org.n you can use.
• adio and ewspapers – Contact the Motueka Guardian, we are always interested in local events. Some radio stations run free community notices.
Donations
Once you’ve created your fundraising page start promoting this and ask people to donate and remember, get them to tell their friends and family. Make sure you let people know ways they can donate, ask local businesses to be part of your event and offer contributions.
After the event remember to say thank-you to all the people that helped and share photos and stories of the journey. Maybe send a photo to the Motueka Guardian for publication in our weekly ‘Out and About’ section.
Fun
This one is really simple step, HAVE FUN! Event
Once you have finished your event, please bank the proceeds into the Foundation s account ASB Bank account 12 3031 0184117 00
Blue September is the main appeal month for Postate Cancer Foundation , with thousands of Blue Dos hosted nationwide. The Postate Cancer Foundation greatly appreciates the support hosting a Blue Do provides, and the effort that goes into organising a Blue Do.
fun for all the family.
The shing experience is accessible to everyone. You don’t need a licence, you don’t need experience, you can be any age, we’re open daily and you don’t need to book.
The best thing about Anatoki Salmon is that you get to catch your own sh and eat it on the spot in the cafe. What could be more fun than a shing session with your family or friends?
Additionally, the farm o ers Eel feeding and you can interact with the kune kune pigs, so there are plenty of activities you can engage in after you’ve eaten your sh.
Motueka AFC Football club is having a very successful year, making the club a strong and fierce competitor in the Nelson Bays Football 2020 competition. Both senior and junior players are wearing the ‘black and yellow’ with strength on the pitch, commitment and pride. As we near the end of the 2020 season the teams have grown through their football, comradery and with some outstanding game results for a rural club.
Saturday saw the Taste of Turkey Motueka Masters compete at Victory Square for the Masters cup 2020. The first game against FC Nelson, ended as a 2-2 draw moving the game into overtime and a nail biting penalty shoot out between the two teams. Success for
Motueka with a winning result of 5-4 meant they went forward to compete in the final. The second game against Suburbs was a clear cut winning result of 5-1 meaning they are now the Masters Cup winners for this year. They still hold 3rd place in the Nelson Bays competition with 2 games left to play. Player of the Day was Oliver David.
The Motueka Missiles played against the Richmond Heat in the 13th/14th NBF youth division, at The Avery. They came home with an impressive 6-2 win and their player of the day was Luan Ritchny.
The Motueka Womans 1st XI travelled to Blenheim to play in the heat at 3pm. They had a challenging game against one of the division’s top teams with a dis-
appointing loss. This year has seen this team come up from the Second division, to the First Division, a large jump in play with a new team. Player of the Day was Cordelia Woodhead who dominated the mid field and made many assists and shots on goal.
ITM Motueka 1st XI played a home game at Memorial Park, giving spectators a first rate game of football to watch. Taking the home advantage they won against Nelson College 2nd XI, 3-0. This sits the team at the top of the 2nd Division table with more than 33 Goal Difference and 26 points to date. Player of the day was Fergus Griffin-George.
A fantastic morning came to play for the 10th grade Motueka Wasps. This team has worked hard all sea-
son to gain their first victory over FC Nelson on Saturday, winning 4-1. In true professional style the team took to McDonalds for a victory meal after the game, full of pride for their Motueka team.
Player of the day was Phoebe Stewart.
This year has seen the young 15th/16th
Motueka Vipers go from strength to strength in the Red division of the NBF competition. This strength has seen the team moved up to the top Blue division of NBF competition. With an unbeaten record, 24pts and a goal difference of 40, this team has contin-
ued its winning streak in the higher division, winning against FC Nelson Falcons 5-2. This is their second win (from 2 games) in this division, with 2 more games to play.
Player of the Day was Ben Golsner.
Motueka AFC Titans Vs Mapua Rebels: Won 7-1 and Man of
the Match was Melkior David. Green Acres Motueka 2nd XI played the Richmond Hornbills to win 2-1. Motueka AFC 2nd XI, are currently 3rd in the Nelson bays Football 3rd Division out of 8 teams.
Player of the day was Liam Kenyon.
The sun shining down on Victory Square in Nelson set the scene for an entertaining afternoon of football on Saturday. The inaugural Masters Memorial Tournament, in memory of Andy Scott and Wayne Morton, was organised by FC Nelson. The four teams in the Masters division all took part. All the players came together at the centre circle to observe 30 seconds silence before kick-off. The shortened games of 30-minute halves increased the intensity and all the games were played at frenetic pace. In the first game, Sprig & Fern Upper Queen St Richmond Stags played out a nilnil draw with Nelson Suburbs FC Masters, with Suburbs going on to win a penalty shootout.
FC Nelson Masters are comfortably sitting at the top of the Masters table and were expected to win against Motueka Masters but in an entertaining first half, both teams scored
twice. In a tough, hardfought second half no goals were scored by either team, despite chances on both sides, leading to another penalty shoot-out. The Motueka Masters held their nerve, Scotty Keen smashed home the decisive penalty and took the win 4-3. A short drink break later and the Motueka Masters took to the field in the final against Nelson Suburbs FC Masters with a few players from Sprig & Fern Upper Queen St Richmond Stags and FC Nelson Masters. It was end to end stuff with neither team
gaining the upper hand until a sublime run and solo effort by Petr Sulak gave the Motueka Masters a slim 1-0 advantage going in at half-time. Unfortunately, despite gallant efforts from the assembled team, it fell apart for them as Motueka Masters upped their game and played some great football to add another four before Nelson Suburbs FC Masters et al were awarded a penalty. Motueka Masters keeper, Deano Hewitt, initially saved the penalty but Nelson Suburbs FC Masters scram-
bled home the followup. The final score Motueka Masters 5, Nelson Suburbs FC Masters (& Co) 1.
Motueka Masters were proud of their performance which has been a culmination of hard work over the season. Adding to the tournament trophy, Motueka Masters forward Oliver David was awarded the Wayne Morton Memorial Trophy for player of the tournament. A special thank you to FC Nelson and to the volunteers who put their hand up for the unenviable job of refereeing.
Week 10 – 5th September
Duty Officer 8.00 Shinade 12pm Lou
Umpire Officer 8.00 Anne & Nola 12pm Raelene Court Duty 8.00 MHS Senior Gold 3pm Huia Kaha Year 7 & 8 and Senior Games Games
1 MSS A Ngatimoti Diamonds ROG Blue / Huia Warriors
3 MHS Senior Gold Huia Green Sheree G / Jess K
5 Riwaka A Parklands Flames Lone Rangers / MHS 10 Gold
1 Brooklyn Swifts Ngatimoti Sapphires Huia Green / MHS Senior Gold
3 Lone Rangers MHS 10 Gold Huia A / Rangers Orange
5 Huia Warriors ROG Blue A J Binns / Mel
1 Riwaka A Ngatimoti Diamonds Huia B / Huia Mana
3 Huia A Rangers Orange A J Binns /Emma G
5 MMT Vikings Huia Diamonds Trish R / Mel
1 UMO Avos Tasman Carly G / Jess K
3 Huia Mana ROG Royal Raelene / Bryn
5 MHS Senior B Huia B Lou / Sheree G
1 LMO Stars MSS B MHS Senior B X 2
3 Huia Kaha MHS 10 Black Abby / Raelene
5 MHS 9 Black MHS 9 Gold Jody C / Lou
It was a very busy weekend at the Motueka Golf Club, competitions both days, while complying with Level 2 restrictions!
Beautiful weather both days saw the course in fantastic condition.
Saturday saw the running of the Monthly Mug Medal in conjunction with the John Sampson Cup.
The overall winner of both was Aaron Lawrence with a well compiled 67.
A Grade
1st Mike Hay 71
2nd Peter Neil 71
3rd Bernie Hedges 73
B Grade
1st Grant Thorn 70
2nd Barry Walker 72
3rd Peter Neal 72
C Grade
1st Bill Agnew 68
2nd Peter Johnson 69
3rd Allan Barbara 70
D Grade
1st lloyd Goodall 70
2nd John Frater 70
3rd Kevin Beach 75
Lower Moutere Store Closest to the pin; Sandra Ilton and Brent Thomson
Bay Pharmacy hidden holes; Mike Hay
It was a popular day for twos with eleven players sharing the spoils!
The Ladies played
Playing a semi final this week to determine who plays for top team trophy. : Rangers Social
a Stableford which was won by Yvonne Stevenson with 38 points
2nd Jacquie Martin 37
3rd Joyce Bullock 37
4th Sandra Ilton 36.
Sunday saw a very good field compete for the Thorp Cup, a mixed combined Stableford competition that has been competed for thirty years.
This was won convincingly by Peter and Shona Johnson with an excellent score of 75 points.
2nd Lloyd Goodall and Yvonne Stevenson on 70 points
3rd Bob and Sandra Ilton on 69 points 4th Bernard and Derryn Hedges on 68 points.
18 holes nett. Jacquie Martin 72. Penny Vincent 73. Jackie Hall 74. Closest to pin Barbara Simpson 2s Penny Vincent. 9 hole golf LGU. A grade Meredith Rayner 38 Helen James 38. B grade Helen Hughes 37=
Alison and John Firks with their pack of Bernese Mountain Dogs in Motueka last week. The affectionate, loyal, intelligent and faithful dogs were orginally taken to Switzerland by the Romans 2,000 years ago.
Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. Notices for businesses and organisations who charge for courses or events cost $12.50+gst. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices.
DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz We regret if your community notice ad has not made this week’s column, it is due to the popularity of this column and inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.
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.
CANCER SOCIETY All of our support groups and programmes are on hold until further notice due to Covid-19.
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.
REFERENDUM SHARING CIRCLES. Mapua Hall. 6th Sept. An opportunity to explore these complex issues with others in a process focussed on listening. For more information contact dharmasphere108@gmail.org Koha.
INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday
1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5495 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.
GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING. The Shed is a Mental health day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka. NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Nelson, Richmond, 6 monthly subscription $25 + mileage. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 / mapuawheels@gmail.com
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.
MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS A challenge! Learn to play a brass instrument free of charge with instrument provided at Motueka District Brass. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244
MOTUEKANEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.
WALKING THE TALK - Local Solutions for Carbon Reduction. Wednesday 16 September, 7.30pm, Mapua Hall. Virtual tour, local sites. $10. Tickets essential, from www.humanitix.com/nz. Motueka Greens, Heather 03 522 4458.
MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB This week’s Coffee and Chat will be at 1.30 Friday 4th September at Kylies Cafe at the Clocktower. All welcome.
MOTUEKALADIES PROBUS will meet on Friday 11th Septemer at 10am in the Band Rooms, Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Our guest speaker will be Rev Gary Clover on his trip to Antarctica. Why not join us. Contact Alice 528 9997
MOTUEKA SENIORNET SeniorNet Motueka runs a wide variety of courses for computers, laptops, tablets and phones in Apple, Windows, Android & ios. Phone Maureen on 02102600432 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz
FREE WORKSHOP: The key ingredient for Successful Selling. Guest Speaker: Alan Mathews has been in sales and sales management for over 36 years, winning several sales awards. Come and learn valuable skills to grow your business or Club , Town Hall Cambridge Street, Richmond 7-9 pm Wednesday 2 September.
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PETER BAILEY READ
91 years
Peacefully in Motueka (surrounded by his family) on Saturday 29 August, 2020; aged 70 years. Son of Shirley and the late Jim Barrett. Brother of Cheryl, and Neville. Husband of Linley. Loved father of Amanda and Jason, Tracey and Kevin, Duncan and Candace. Gaga of Jordan, Tayla, Ashley, Riley, Lani, Kayden, Brady, Ricoh, Mihka, and Indeigh. A service to celebrate Lynn’s life will be held at St Thomas’s Anglican Church, 101 High Street, Motueka on Thursday 3 September at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.
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Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 26th August 2020. Peter was a sailor, a mountain climber with a love for the beauty of wild places. He will be dearly missed by all his friends.
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At the time of printing we are set to remain at Alert Level Two until midnight on Sunday 6 September. All Council services continue to operate but with changes to limit numbers at some facilities, enable physical distancing and contact tracing. Should any further changes be needed, you can get the latest information on, our website – tasman.govt.nz, our Facebook page and the Antenno app or you can give us a call on 03 543 8400.
Please follow the general health advice from central government as we work together in our renewed battle against Covid-19.
• Keep your distance from other people in public
• Wash your hands
Sneeze and cough into your elbow
• Keep track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen
• Wear a face covering if you can.
Applications are invited until Friday 4 September for the second funding round supporting play, active recreation and sports organisations who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of Covid-19. In a change from the first round, applicants no longer need to be affiliated to Sport NZ national partners and you can claim assistance for a broader range of costs including operational costs. Sport Tasman is administering the fund locally so get all the details and an application form on their website, sporttasman.org.nz or phone 03 546 7910.
Tasman District Council invites submissions by 25 September on a proposal to review the Local Alcohol Policy.
The Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) has been in force since 14 March 2015 and must be reviewed prior to 14 March 2021 to remain in force. The most significant impact of the LAP is to limit the hours that Licensed Premises may trade, compared to the default national maximum trading hours permitted by the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The Council has proposed that no change is made to the existing LAP.
You can read the full statement of proposal online at tasman.govt.nz/feedback or see a hard copy at all Council offices and libraries.
You can:
Email your submission to info@tasman.govt.nz with ‘Local Alcohol Policy Consultation’ in the subject line. Head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback to submit your feedback online.
• Post your submission to “Local Alcohol Policy Consultation”, Tasman District Council, 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050.
Submissions close Friday 25 September 2020.
If you notice something that needs fixing or work that needs to be done around the district, please call us and let us know. You should only call our contractors directly if it’s related to a specific project and they are listed as the point of contact. Otherwise we are available to help 24/7, just call us on 03 543 8400. Another quick and easy way to report an issue is to use the Antenno app. Simply open Antenno, go to 'your reports' and tell us about the issue. Download Antenno for free from your app store.
Submissions are now open until Friday 2 October. We’ve extended the submission period on a proposal to permanently chlorinate the following water supplies: Upper Tākaka, Hamama, Motueka, Riwaka / Kaiteriteri and Richmond.
All other Tasman District Council water supplies are already treated with chlorine. This is in line with the accepted practice for water treatment around New Zealand and in other developed countries.
You can read the full statement of proposal online at tasman.govt.nz/feedback or see a hard copy at all Tasman District Council offices and libraries (Tākaka, Murchison, Motueka and Richmond).
The in-person public meetings were cancelled due to the Alert Level Two restrictions on gatherings and physical distancing.
A replacement session will take place via Zoom video conferencing on Wednesday 16 September from 4.30 pm. Access details are available on the website. How to have your say:
• Email your submission info@tasman.govt.nz with ‘Water Safety Consultation’ in the subject line. Head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback to submit your feedback online.
• Post your submission to 'Water Safety Consultation', Tasman District Council, 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050.
Join us for the last community planting day of the season on the Waimea Inlet.
• Sunday 6 September, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm, Hunter Brown Reserve, Rough Island.
Please note: The event planned for 13 September has been cancelled.
Please bring gloves, spade and drinking water. Wear solid footwear and clothes suitable for the weather conditions. For more information and future planting day dates, visit the website tet.org.nz or email bandedrail@gmail.com.
Due to essential maintenance at the recycling processing plant, any mixed recycling (plastic, paper, cans) put out for collection in the week of 14 – 18 September, cannot be processed and will have to go to landfill. This will only affect residents with “Week 2” on their wheelie bin. The plant operator, Smart Environmental, needs to replace the chain drive conveyor belt at the processing plant. This belt is critical to the plant operation and has been working 52 weeks a year for the last five years so is due for replacement. All glass collected will be recycled as normal. It is processed differently and the conveyor belt replacement doesn’t affect that. We will still collect your wheelie bin if you put it out but the contents will go to landfill, rather than being recycled. If you don’t want that to happen, please hold on to your wheelie bin until your next collection week and put it out again on your usual day in the week starting 28 September. Any recycling dropped off at Resource Recovery Centres during the week of 14 – 18 September will also go to landfill so please drop it off the week before or after if you want to be sure it will be recycled.
We’ve cleared 17 clothing blockages from wastewater pump stations around Māpua in the last 11 months. Men’s undies, women's undies and women's shirts have been removed and costs are running at over $3,500 so far. It’s a shame we actually have to say it but – there’s no place for clothing in the toilet. Always flush only the three Ps – pee, poo and paper. No wet wipes, no face masks and certainly NO UNDIES!!
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Only flush the 3 Ps! Pee, poo and paper.
Please be aware that from 1 October 2020, we will no longer be accepting cheques for payment at our Resource Recovery Centres. We’re making this change for several reasons: to reduce the risk of dishonoured payments; because cheques are being phased out by many banks; and they are now only used by a very small number of customers. Since May 2020 customers have had the option of paying by credit card and we now accept PayWave at all sites.
For now public access to meetings will be via Zoom video conferencing. See tasman.govt.nz/link/meetings-calendar.
Regulatory Committee
Thursday 3 September, 9.30 am. Public forum.
Tasman Regional Transport Committee
Monday 7 September, 9.30 am. Public forum.
Full Council
Thursday 10 September, 9.30 am. Public forum.
