The Guardian - 30 March 2022

Help at hand for Chronic Illness sufferers

Motueka’s Stacey Khan knows only too well how taxing life with a chronic illness becomes, so now she’s created a business that enables her to share the wealth of knowledge she’s acquired after living with Lupus and Chronic Fatigue for eight years.

“For a long time I struggled to find the right health professionals. There are some great ones out there, but very few knew how to offer practical help. By the time you find the right ones you are years down the track, and losing hope. I want to help people early on,” says Stacey.

Recently launching her business ‘Strength Redefined’, Stacey holds nutrition and counselling qualifications, but her most formidable qualification is the fact she has lived with a chronic illness while raising three children.

“My vision for this business is to help other people who are

struggling to move past a difficult situation and help them find their inner strength and their love of life again.”

With first-hand knowledge, Stacey can offer pain management tips, sleep management, nutrition, chronic illness life skills, general health and wellbeing tips, goal setting and achieving, counsel-

ling to accept a difficult diagnosis and the all-important parenting hacks she’s developed that have become invaluable when raising children while inflicted by a chronic illness.

“I’m really excited to be helping others find their inner strength and to support them to push past hurdles in life. It’s great when you see peo-

ple become empowered,” she says. “Life with a chronic illness can be so overwhelming, so much of our energy goes straight into everyday life. I can help with practical life skills that will enable you to manage your life instead of your life managing you.”

Acknowledging the fact that many people who are living with a Chronic Illness are

Stacey Khan has lived with a Chronic Illness for eight years and is now looking to help others through her business ‘Strength Redefined’.

suffering financially due to their inability to work, Stacey has created a model which enables local businesses to sponsor clients through a sixweek package, and also welcomes donations of beauty products to be passed onto clients.

For further information please visit www. strengthredefined. co.nz

Moutere East Groundwater Zone water restrictions continue

Tasman District Council has announced that Stage 1 water restrictions, requiring a 20% reduction in allowable take, will continue for water permit holders in the Moutere Eastern Groundwater Zone for another fortnight, beginning Monday 28 March, 2022.

Dry Weather Convenor Dennis Bush-King says the rain that has been experienced has not had an appreciable upward lift in ground-

water levels in the deep Moutere aquifers and any pumping after the rain will see further decline.

Dennis says in the interests of ensuring some stability in aquifer levels the restrictions need to stay in place for 14 days, until Monday 11 April, 2022.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and if levels rise above the trigger for restrictions, they can be lifted.”

Restriction of domestic water use

within the rationed water management zone means watering of lawns or decorative gardens is not permitted, although stock drinking water is not restricted.

General conservation of water by those on council supplies was encouraged.

Full details of the restrictions can be found at tasman. govt.nz/link/waterrestrictions.

1000 cans enroute to the Kingdom of Tonga

Tongan RSE worker Moikiahau Potesio says the efforts of Motueka High School students to accumulate 1000 cans of food destined for the Kingdom of Tonga will “help a lot’.

The cans, enroute to Tonga within a T&G container, will be distributed to the outer islands together with

the mainland, that were severely affected following a volcanic eruption on January 15 which left many crops irreparably damaged by ash , a major food source for the islanders. The eruption also caused a devastating tsunami.

It was an initiative put together in a matter of days by the

Motueka High School Community Services captains Kate Burnett and Rain Byrne and School Council student representative Lisa Schubert.

“It’s been really good having it all organised within five days, it’s really cool to see our visualisation come to life,” says Lisa.

With many islanders

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living without fridges or freezers, the cans with everything from soup, tuna, fruit, spaghetti and corn will undoubtedly be gratefully received.

“We’re so grateful that T&G have a container we can use. It’s really great to be able to help the people of Tonga in this way,” says Kate.

Taniela Tapueluelu, Alifeleti Nuku and Moikiahau Potesio show off a few of the cans collected.

School Council student representative Lisa Schubert.

Motueka High School Community Services captain Kate Burnett.

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A good time to learn te reo

NMIT is offering free matauranga Maori classes in te reo and tikanga Maori in a fun, weekly, one-hour lunchtime session.

According to Ngai Tahu’s innovation lab, Tokona te Raki Nelson has seen an 800 per cent increase in job listings seeking te reo Maori speakers, the highest increase in Aotearoa.

NMIT Curriculum Manager and head of Te Toki Pakohe, Misty Ormsby says incorporating Te Reo Maori into our vocabulary will be of huge benefit in future, so it’s important to make learning it more accessible.

“Te Reo Maori me nga tikanga o Te Tauihu is a short, gentle introduction to te reo-it’s very learner friendly, there are no deadlines, and no assessments,” says Misty.

The course includes cultural concepts and practices, pronunciation, greetings, songs, and forms of language appropriate to the work, community, and home environment.

Misty says the lunchtime classes will help boost participants’ confidence with basic te reo Maori, improve pronunciation, and give a deeper understanding of tikanga

Maori.

“Some learners leave with a basic mihi, some leave with a deeper appreciation of te ao Maori and some leave with some new te reo words in their vocabulary,” she says.

A former student, Vincent Dickie has high praise for the te Tiriti o Waitangi course and says it was a ‘cultural

conversation’- one that most non-Maori could benefit from.

“Our tutor provided a safe and comfortable space for all of us to deepen our own understanding of te ao Maori and te reo, without feeling ashamed or embarrassed for any gaps in our knowledge,” says Vincent.

Recent research from the University

of Auckland shows organisations that incorporate te reo Maori and tikanga in their workplaces benefit from increased job satisfaction.

Many businesses are also wanting to include te reo to better reflect their staff and customers.

The short format of the free lunchtime classes at NMIT means the training can easily be integrated into a workplace schedule with minimal interruption. Register your interest for the te reo Maori me nga tikanga o Te Tauihu classes on the NMIT website.

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New speed limit for Motueka, SH60

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has set a new speed limit for the Motueka High Street town centre, on SH60 in Tasman District, following consultation in 2021.

“Taking into consideration the feedback we received and our technical assessment, we will be changing the speed limit in the town centre from 50km/h to 30km/h,” says Waka Kotahi Director Regional Relationships Emma Speight. The new speed limit will come into effect from Friday, 8 April, 2022.

“We want everyone who uses our roads to get to where they’re going safely. High Street is a busy road with lots of people driving, walking and cycling. It includes the town centre for Motueka, and a number of schools, homes and businesses on the way.

“Most crashes are caused by a number of contributing factors. But even when speed doesn’t cause the crash, it is most likely to determine whether anyone is killed, injured, or walks away unharmed. A small reduction in speed can make a big difference, especially when people riding bikes or walking are involved,” says Emma.

As part of the new speed limit within the town centre, people

will also see new paint on the road. This will include red painted strips to define the town centre where 30km/h is in place.

There will also be sharrow markings, which is a bike symbol with a double arrow symbol above it. These remind everyone that people riding bikes can take the middle of the lane.

These bike outline markings will be within the new 30km/h section of High Street, an area which is narrower due to a high number of on-street parks.

“For people riding bikes, taking the middle lane through this busy area will help prevent drivers passing them where the road is too narrow to pass safely. It will also mean people on bikes are less likely to get hit by people opening car doors as they get out of their parked cars,” says Emma.

As well as the bike outline markings, Waka Kotahi will place advanced stop boxes at both signalised intersections and signalised pedestrian crossing locations. The advanced stop boxes are a green box with a bike symbol in it and these provide a safe stopping space in front of cars and trucks. This makes people on bikes more visible to drivers, giving them a physical head-start when the traffic sig-

nal turns green and safe opportunities to change lanes during the red phase.

At this stage Waka Kotahi will not be changing the variable school zone speed limit.

The variable school speed limit will remain at 40km/h with a 50km/h limit outside peak school times.

“We are working through a separate approval process to be able to install a 30km/h variable school speed limit with a 50km/h limit outside peak school times,” says Emma.

“We thank everyone

who provided their feedback on the proposed speed limits.

“The new speed limit, alongside the new traffic and pedestrian signals and recently built roundabout, will help make High Street safer for everyone, especially people walking or cycling within the busy town centre.”

More information on the new permanent speed limit and the consultation summary, including the submissions can be found at: www.nzta.govt.nz/ sh60-motueka-safetyimprovements

As we enjoy the warmer weather of Tasman’s summer it is timely to take stock of our well-being as we head toward winter and the colder months.

OmegaFlex New Zealand, based in Marlborough, has developed a range of products that o er gentle and natural options to improve the lives of people and pets, produced from the highest quality, sustainable New Zealand sources.

There have been several scienti c studies demonstrating the bene ts of Green Lipped Mussel (GLM) extract for people and pets who su er from a variety of in ammation-based ailments. GLM oil and powder of the highest quality is used in Omega ex products and this is extracted from mussels harvested in the Marlborough Sounds.

In addition to a range of established products for people and pets OmegaFlex New Zealand has

developed Flexi-Breathe, an e ective and natural syrup for the whole family that contains Ginger, Lemon, Manuka Honey and GLM oil to support long-term chest and lung health.

Mitch Denny, OmegaFlex NZ director says the product is ideal for people who su er from asthma and hay fever. “Flexi-Breathe is very soothing and calms the throat, reducing coughing and allows people to ultimately get a better night's sleep. Although not a cure, Flexi-Breathe provides signi cant relief for those who have su ered far too long.”

Omega ex Flexi-Breathe is now readily available through Greenworld Health & Lifestyle, Motueka. Or you can order direct from www.omega ex.co.nz where the full range of products can be viewed. Use the code TASMAN at checkout for free delivery.

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The speed limit through town has been reduced to 30km/h.

New Hospice role to increase comms

This new role is a revision of the previous ‘Fundraising and Marketing Manager’ that reflects a need to increase communication and engagement with the Nelson Tasman community and stakeholders.

The introduction of the role also recognises the present and future sustainability of the services that hospice provides. This includes the growing demand and level of complexity for palliative care services, which will continue to put serious pressure on every aspect of resources for the region’s hospice.

Chief Executive Tony Gray says, “We’re very excited to welcome Donna to the team. Donna will bring significant community

and commercial experience to hospice at a time when we face very real challenges in the delivery and the future development of specialist palliative care”.

Prior to this appointment, Donna was Head of Marketing at World of WearableArt and has had over two decades experience in marketing, partnerships, strategy and business development.

“Nelson Tasman Hospice’s $3million funding shortfall continues to grow each year. That shortfall is largely reduced as a result of our very generous community,” says Tony. “But in reality, the total funding for our hospice can barely resource the existing service. We know that

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Haiku Competition - 21 March – 30 April

Entry forms at the Library. The theme is “Celebrating the new library.”

needs are growing exponentially, whether this is clinical or in the extended services we provide for the region.”

Medical Director, Jodie Battley, says “The palliative care needs of our community are increasing, in essence, palliative care has never been more relevant. To meet the increasing demand and complexity in the context of limited resources, we as the specialist service must base our model of care on need. A key focus is the expansion of our education programme to support health care partners to provide basic palliative care, allowing us to continue to respond to the patients and family who need us most, regardless of where they live in the region.”

Motueka Memories Take & Make Kit - 21 March – 30 April

Write a snippet about a “time” or “experience” you remember depicting life ‘back in the day’ in Motueka. Pick up your kit with an entry form, historical facts and a gel pen. Return to the Library; Spot prizes to be won.

Create a Miniature Diorama Take & Make Kit - 22 March – 9 April

Design and create your own miniature Motueka scene. Choose from three kits, a beach, historical or horticultural theme. Return to the Library for a mini exhibition. Spot prizes to be won.

Greedy Cat Take & Make - 23 March – 8 April

Pick up your Greedy Cat Booklover’s Notebook and colouring in kit. Celebrating Dame Joy Cowley (author) and Robyn Belton (illustrator) of Greedy cat stories.

Historical Quiz “Along the Path” - 23 March – 9 April

Take our historical quiz based on Eileen Stewart’s book “Along the path.” Pick up your quiz and find answers on the plaques along the path in Deck’s Reserve.

Loving Motueka Take & Make - 24 March – 9 April

Decorate a heart and write a message about what you love about Motueka. Bring back for our collage of appreciation. Spot prizes to be won.

Mini Canvas Take & Make - 25 March – 1 April

Paint a “natural environment of Motueka” on your mini canvas. Return to the library for a mini exhibition

Community Vase of Flowers Take & Make Kit Decorate paper flowers, colour in, stick, glue or add sparkles. Return to the library & add to our Van Gogh style vase of flowers.

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Nelson Tasman Hospice welcomed their new ‘Head of Supporter Engagement and Income Development’, Donna ChingTregidga.

Wheels stop turning for long-time car dealer after stellar career

When Gary McGregor looks back on his long career selling cars, he says it’s the people he will miss most.

Gary has just retired after more than 30 years in the car industry, 22 working for Shane Drummond at The Car Company after six years working with him at other dealerships.

Gary first started in the car industry working with Shane for Houston Motors in Motueka.

Having injured his leg working in the orchard industry, Gary found himself off work for a few months.

“I knew Shane personally then, and needed something to stop me going crazy, so I asked him if I could go down to the Motueka yard of Houston Motors and wash cars for a few hours a day, for no pay.”

The rest is history.

“I was never knowledgeable about cars, cars were just cars to me and probably still are, I just enjoy talking to people and helping them find what they want.”

He says there’s no specific car he’s sold that stands out to him.

“There are some cars I sold when I first started, you wouldn’t mind owning a few of them nowadays, because they’re probably worth tenfold now.

Shane says Gary is his longest standing employee at 22 years.

“I’ve employed a lot of people over a long time, Gary is not only humorous but very family-orientated, he’s also unique.”

Gary makes the commute from Motueka to Nelson every day to be at the yard between 5-6am, even he doesn’t officially start until 8.30am. Being a poor sleeper he says he’d rather be at work being useful than waiting around at home having a cup of coffee.

“I’ve talked to people on the yard at 6am who have come back later that day and purchased the car.”

Shane says that’s just one of the things that makes Gary unique.

“There wouldn’t be another person that could put in another three hours every day for 22 years. He never leaves before 5.30pm.”

Gary has been The Car Company’s major representative in Golden Bay, attending the local A&P Show every year, except when it was cancelled due to Covid-19 in 2021.

He has also spearheaded the charity golf competition in the bay for the past 25 years, raising much-needed funds for Takaka Netball, the rugby club and Takaka Primary School, something he will continue to do even after retirement.

“I always say, I work in Nelson, sleep in Motueka and socialise in Golden Bay.”

Gary says he has sold cars to three generations of some families in the region, and he says he will miss the job so much he has decided to stay on as a casual employee to fill in for annual and sick leave with staff.

Shane says as the time for retirement got closer, Gary decided maybe he didn’t want to be sitting at home.

“To have a guy with his knowledge - most people when they go, they’ve gone the day they hand their notice in and when they go, they don’t want to know, but he’s the total opposite of all that.”

Gary says now that he’s retired, he’s looking forward to heading to Queenstown to visit one of his grandsons, who is now a greenkeeper at Millbrook Resort – home of the New Zealand open.

“What better way to visit my grandson than at the NZ Open.”

Gary McGregor has retired after more than 30 years in the car industry.

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Have your say on protection of Lil Blues

Community input is being sought on a request to build a fence and restrict access to part of Port Tarakohe in Golden Bay to protect the breeding grounds of Little Blue Penguins. Representatives of the Mohua/Golden Bay Blue Penguin Trust have asked that the Tasman District Council act to improve the protection of the colony at the Port.

The Trust want the TDC to build a fence, including a locked gate, on the western arm of the Port to protect nesting penguins and prevent unsupervised public access during the nesting and fledgling session, from June through to February each year.

The estimated cost of installing the fence and gate is about $20,000.

Because the fence is proposed to be built on public reserve land, the TDC need to seek community feedback on the idea. Their Strategy and Policy Committee has agreed to ask the public for input on the proposal which is open for comment until Thursday 14, April.

You can find more information and have your say on their website, https://bit. ly/3I577jK, and at their service centres and libraries.

The little penguin is the smallest penguin, It grows to an average of 33 cm in height and 43 cm in length They are medium blue to dark indigo-blue dorsally, sometimes with a greenish cast, and have white underparts.

The Mohua/Golden Bay Blue Penguin Trust would like to improve the protection of little Blue Penguins in parts of Port Tarakohe.

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Tasman removes My Vaccine Pass entry requirement at facilities

Tasman District Council will no longer be requiring a My Vaccine Pass for entry to its libraries from 8am Monday, 4 April.

My Vaccine Passes will also no longer be required at the Richmond Aquatic Centre or the Motueka Recreation centre from opening on 5, April.

At other community and recreation centres at Moutere, Golden Bay and Murchison, number limits for gathering will increase to 200 but distancing and mask wearing pro-

tocols will remain in place.

Campgrounds at Pohara, Motueka Top 10, Collingwood and Murchison will also lift their vaccine pass requirements from 11.59pm 4 April.

“We have followed Government advice throughout the pandemic as we’ve worked to keep our community as safe as possible. I believe we can take this week’s announcement about changes to the traffic light system and the relaxation of the need

for vaccine passes as a positive sign that we are on the path to the relaxation of all restrictions,” says chief executive Leonie Rae.

“I want to thank everyone for their patience, understanding, and their will to do the right thing to protect themselves and each other. It will be a relief to be able to welcome everyone into these muchloved facilities once more. We must also appreciate that while this is a big step in the right direction, the

virus hasn’t disappeared. We’ll still be requiring masks to be worn indoors and asking everyone to follow social distancing protocols.

I want to acknowledge that the My Vaccine Pass requirements have placed extra pressure on many of our customer facing staff. I want to thank staff for their patience, strength and professionalism throughout a difficult time. It is expected they will be treated with respect.”

THE BORDERS ARE RE-OPENING, ARE YOU READY FOR TAKE OFF?

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We can almost smell normality returning, can you? Thankfully, despite a tumultuous two years we’re still open for business 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, and currently operating from the rear of 183 High Street with access via Wallace Street (next to The Guardian)

Phil & Jane continue to work from their home office, but are contactable by phone and email, as well as being available by

appointment. Whilst Alesha and Keelie are also working from home, busy looking after our RSE business, that has continued dispite the seemingly never-ending restrictions, much to the relief of our growers and producers.

Jeremy and Silvana are based in the office and have been working long hours since the beginning of the pandemic to bring home over 500 stranded kiwis from all over the world. They are both experts on the

current changes and requirements necessary to travel, and are working on the huge number of enquiries flowing in now that MIQ requirements have been dropped for both vaccinated and unvaccinated NZ citizens. And there’s been exciting news out of Australia recently regarding the re-opening of cruising on April 17th - woohoo!

For those with itchy feet who are desperate to get out and explore the world again,

choosing a travel agent with relevant COVID travel experience will be more important than ever to guide you through the tricky and ever-changing restrictions and requirements, from testing, to proof of vaccination, there is so much to consider while planning. Jeremy and Silvana have all the knowledge and experience to ensure your next trip is streamlined as much as possible.

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Have you seen the Blue Passion Flower?

Blue Passion Flower (Passiflora caerulea) is a climbing vine with 5 – 7 lobes on each thin mature leaf.

It produces attractive white and purple hanging flowers 6 – 9 cm in diameter, from December to April. These are followed by round, inedible fruits, 3 – 5 cm in diameter, green ripening to yellow orange.

It is a rapidly growing vine that forms large masses in medium to high canopy, smothering vegetation and strangling host trees. It is mainly spread by birds, which can distribute the seed a moderate distance from the source plant. It can also grow from layering, putting down roots where stems touch the ground.

It is not currently included as a target species in Tasman District Council’s pest management plan, as it is a very recent emerging pest in our District. However, it is included in the National Pest Plant Accord, meaning it is an unwanted organism, and the sale, distribution or propagation of the plant is banned.

A significant new infestation was discovered in Nelson in 2021.

Alarmingly, several moderate infestations have recently been discovered in Richmond, Hope and Murchison, and single plants at Best Island and Kaiteriteri. This serious pest plant has not yet taken hold in Tasman, and the TDC need your

help to keep it that way. It will be flowering and fruiting right now, so it is at the most visible stage. It is also the best time for control before the fruits drop and the seeds are spread. If you think you have Blue Passion Flower on your property, or think you have seen it in the District, please urgently notify us on 03 543 8400.

Covid Community Connectors ready to support

With the Omicron outbreak continuing to grow in our community, more and more people are requiring support from friends and whanau, but this can become difficult when that support network is also required to isolate after contracting Covid themselves or being a household contact. For others, they have little or no whanau to support them.

At times like these, roles created such as the Covid Community Connectors become crucial to our overall community’s wellbeing.

As part of the government’s long-term recovery plan, the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) invested in Community Connectors to provide direct support to people so they can access information and services in the community and have their welfare needs supported while isolating at home.

In Motueka, Maureen Urwin and Phoenix Timms are two local Covid Community Connectors working for the Golden Bay Work Centre Trust and Te Kotahi o te Tauihu Charitable Trust respectively.

Support is just a free phone-call away on the national COVID Welfare line 0800 512 337 from 8am-8pm seven days a week, where wait times are

brief and your call will be triaged. Processing times are minimal and same day support is generally available. A lot of assistance can be provided over the phone, or is direct help is needed, community connectors will be contacted who are best suited to meet local needs.

Able to grocery shop, pick up medication, deliver RATs tests, provide emotional support and collect food parcels that are available for those requiring assistance, Maureen and Phoenix emphasise they’re ready and available when support is needed and can deal with immediate needs.

“We need people to know we are here. We’re available to help out however we can and ensure no-one is left behind,” says Maureen. “There is absolutely no stigma attached. We’re flexible and ready to help.”

Acknowledging isolation can be a lonely experience, Phoenix says “being able to support people through this difficult time is really awesome, so if you are isolating and struggling to make it through the isolation period, please don’t feel whakama to reach out and ask for help, that’s why we’re here”.

Contact the COVID Welfare line on 0800 512 337.

Left: Phoenix Timms and Maureen Urwin are two of Motueka’s Covid Community Connectors.

Golden Bay Easter Sunday Trading policy adopted by Council

On the recommendation of the Golden Bay Community Board, Tasman District Council has adopted its Easter Sunday Trading Policy, enabling shops and businesses throughout the Golden Bay Ward to trade on Easter Sunday if they wish.

The decision was made at the Full Council meeting on the week of 21 February, with the new policy in effect for Easter Sunday 2022, which falls on 17 April.

Currently under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990, most shops in Tasman are unable to open for trade on Easter Sunday because of the day’s status as a restricted day.

A handful of districts around New Zealand have previously adopted their own policy which allowed shops to choose whether to open or not.

ward, up to but not including its adoption, under the Shop Trading Hours Act.

Council staff provided the Board with a draft Policy and consultation was undertaken from 29 October to 5 December 2021, allowing sufficient opportunity for interested parties to submit before the Christmas period.

The Board acted as the Submissions Hearing and Deliberations Panel and met on 26 January 2022 to hear submitters and consider the 26 submissions received.

The Board voted to recommend that the policy be adopted by Council.

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In making the decision, it was acknowledged that Easter Sunday continues to be a day of significance – for religious reasons or because of the holiday weekendthat many would rather not work on.

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and enabling local businesses to choose whether they open on Easter Sunday will help attract and support visitors to the region over the Easter period.

similar policy in other wards in the district during its next resident’s survey, which will take place in May 2022.

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refuse provisions in the Act which allows employers and employees to negotiate freely. This means that all shop employees will have the ability to refuse to work on Easter Sunday without any repercussions to their employment relationship. Employers

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have an obligation under the Act to notify employees of their right to refuse to work on Easter Sunday. Employers and employees in Golden Bay should become familiar with their obligations and rights under the Act.

On Housing and the Silent Sprawl

Magdalena Garbarczyk (director at Fineline Architecture, Nelson)

Keeping your electricity network safe and reliable

We’re working on a signi cant project to replace some of the wires on our network.

In the 1950s and 1960s, a lot of development occurred to electrify the Tasman area. Power authorities of the time built about 1200km of new high voltage power lines to bring electricity to many people who had never had it before.

Over sixty years later, it’s time to replace some of these wires in order to keep our network safe. The ones we are replacing are made from light-gauge copper, which, like anything, can wear out over time – mostly through a process called annealing that can cause them to become brittle.

Replacing wires is a di cult job that involves the use of heavy machinery and crews of line workers spread over multiple work sites. This makes it unsafe to do the work at night time. It also involves working on long spans of line, which means large numbers of people may be a ected and more than one planned temporary power outage may be required to complete each job.

Unfortunately some consumers will have their power interrupted more often than they are used to while we replace the wires. Sometimes we will be able to use one of our large generators to keep the power on but most of the time this won’t be possible because of the way the network is built. Electricity account owners of a ected properties will be noti ed of upcoming outages, as we do for all of our planned outages.

The wire replacement work will be spread over the next ten years in pockets located throughout most of our network area and it will take place alongside our normal routine maintenance programme.

While the work will cause some inconvenience, it will keep the network in good condition so that a safe and reliable electricity supply continues to be available for all consumers in the Network Tasman region.

For as long as I can remember, my life in architectural education and practice has revolved around reflecting on the value of architecture. Good design increases wellbeing, strengthens connections and can be a significant factor in tackling social and environmental issues. In the midst of environmental challenges, a housing shortage, and a mental health crisis in Aotearoa, we ought to design well. Current conversations on the topic of housing seem to embrace concepts such as the need for higher density, more pedestrian-friendly public spaces, work-fromhome opportunities, reduced carbon emissions, and, importantly, community. And this is where good design really matters. Successful housing developments are not those that sell out fast at a high price and offthe-plans, rather they are those that set the scene for communities to thrive. They are those that consider an individual house as much as its relationship to its neighbours, to the street, to the park. Those that nurture the individual as much as the community. Those, that people want to live in for years while ignoring ‘resale value.’

Unfortunately, there are not many examples of such developments around the country. And, what is more concerning, is that the majority of those being built often fail to demonstrate those fundamental values. It seems that sustainable, equitable, affordable, and community-oriented housing is not yet presented as a possibility. I am not referring here to the vital work undertaken by some groups of urban designers, architects, and communities, notably around papakainga, cohousing, and other communityled initiatives. I’m talking about the mainstream, developer-led sprawling massacre that threatens our cities, towns, and their suburbs. Our neighbourhoods have

become speckled with houses sitting a couple of meters away from each other with unusable, dark, and damp spaces between them. This ‘standalone’ self-centred mentality has been contributing to dangerous urban sprawl that increases the need for infrastructure, cars on the roads, and carbon emissions. Let alone the fact that it simply does not make sense when the price of land is so high.

In the current context, shouldn’t we see more sustainable, community-oriented, and light-footprint developments?

Shouldn’t a housing design gain in value because it allows for more green spaces, treats its water onsite, and generates its own energy? At a time when the climate emergency requires us to adapt, to be more mindful of our resources, to reduce our carbon footprint by living smaller, why does the number of bedrooms and the land area still predominantly define the value of a house?

In the past couple of months, our architectural practice saw a number of projects being cancelled or put on hold. This is not unusual, especially at a time when construction costs continue to rise and the pandemic wrecks timeframes and creates uncertainty across the industry. But what has got me worried is that a number of our clients received advice from real estate agents who seemed to have an entirely different way of placing value on design. The comparison was painful. According to a real estate agent, new developer-designed houses located a couple of blocks away from one of our projects were valued at a much higher price than our proposed compact townhouses. The agent did not compare the quality of spaces provided in terms of orientation, daylight aspect, or materials, let alone the energy efficiency of the proposals. What gave more value to these houses, according to the agent, was the fact that they were detached and slightly larger. Full stop. Detached houses with

plenty of concreted parking space around them. Privacy did not seem to be a criterion of value either. The developer-houses presented many visa-vis situations where for instance you could look into your neighbours’ bedroom while making coffee in your kitchen. ESD (environmentally sustainable design) did not seem to have any play in the valuation of our client’s proposal. A couple of weeks later, another client was discouraged from renovating because the design that we proposed did not offer additional square meters. According to our criteria, however, it added spaciousness, views, daylight, quality, and comfort. It feels reasonable to think that this would add value, too. Following the advice of agents, these clients decided not to pursue their projects. I cannot help but feel discouraged when I see, just around the corner from where I live, four identical stand-alone houses on a small section placed like little monopoly blocks on a 2x2 grid. All windows have blinds down every time I pass by due to the lack of privacy between the houses. The houses facing South are exactly the same as the ones facing North despite not getting any of that warm northern light in. There is concrete all around (aka ‘lowmaintenance’) and the spacing between the houses only allows to park a bike and possibly squeeze a barbeque in (forget about a table). Instead of this development, there could have probably been up to eight townhouses with a collective garden, a little more height to take advantage of the views, maybe even double-height spaces for a feeling of spaciousness within a smaller footprint. All the houses could have benefited from better sunlight gain (saving on energy costs) and more privacy without any vis-a-vis. For the owners/tenants, this could have meant less maintenance, better storage options, and a safer car-free outdoor area for children to play. At best, it could

have encouraged a sense of community, the garden contributing to the inhabitants’ wellbeing. And this is where the value is. Not in the fact that a house is ‘stand-alone’ on a ‘low maintenance section”. And don’t get me started with attached double garages... I believe that the majority of people appreciate the qualities of well-designed housing developments and would intuitively choose quality over quantity with a sound understanding of the value/cost ratio. But I also understand our clients who have chosen not to take a risk. The point is that while we all recognise that a fundamental shift in the way we live (and design and build) is needed to reduce our impact on the environment and improve wellbeing, more and more houses are being built using the same ways that have led us to the social, economic and environmental crises we are in now. Change won’t happen on its own. And while new intensification laws are on their way, we need developers, builders, agents, architects, and clients to work together - perhaps a little more courageously - to radically challenge the status quo and provide quality housing that is driven by the real needs of society (and the planet) as opposed to the economic hunger of a few.

Magdalena Garbarczyk is a member of a multidisciplinary collective of concerned professionals who care about the future of our built environment has been set up. We will endeavor to provide further background on the FDS and plan changes. This will include more detailed assessments and suggested points for feedback that you are able to use in your feedback. See www.facebook.com/ nelsontasman2050 and feel free to email nelsontasman2050@ gmail.com

Nelson Parent and Child Expo cancelled due to ongoing Red Traffic light restrictions

After three postponements, the Expo is now cancelled.

The Nelson Parent & Child Expo organising team are extremely disappointed to announce that due to the ongoing red traffic light restrictions, they have made the difficult decision to cancel the Nelson Parent & Child Expo, which was

due to happen in April at Founders Heritage Park.

The 2021 Expo was due to be the 10th annual event held in the region.

Event Manager, Shelley Haring says, “This was a heartbreaking decision to

have to make, especially as we had to cancel the 2020 expo due to the first Covid lockdown and the 2021 expo had to be postponed three times. However, with the event being so close and the uncertainty around when

larger gatherings can happen, it makes it difficult to plan ahead to ensure there is no further impact for our event, our Sponsors, Exhibitors and Suppliers so we had to make the call now.”

“We know there is Covid in our region

now and the safety of our local community is utmost in our minds and with this being an Expo focused on parents and children, we felt this was the best decision to keep our local families safe.”

Event Co-ordinator Yolandi Cook adds,

“This event had been a long time in the planning, and we wanted say a specific thankyou to our event partner, Baby on the Move Nelson.

They, along with all our other sponsors, exhibitors and supporters have stuck with

us through so many changes, our heartfelt thanks to you.” All Event Tickets purchased will be refunded in full and future plans for the event will be announced via the website www.nelsonparentchildexpo.co.nz and social media.

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CEO Chat with Lyndon Bray of Tasman Rugby Union

Welcome to our first Clubland Chat of 2022. I’m delighted that we are finally at that point where we are all going to enjoy some rugby again!

The BIG news is the long-awaited announcement from the NZ Government, with the relaxing of the vaccination requirements which enables us to move ahead for our Club season.

For all our rugby whanau, from 4 April 2022, we once again train, play and socialise side by side, without judgment and isolation from each other.

Of course, if any of us test positive, we will need to do the right thing by our mates and our colleagues, and selfisolate until clear of COVID and I know we will all follow those rules for everyone else’s health and safety. We will also be able to reap the benefits as Clubs and as a Union of unlimited crowds.

The Car Company Nelson Bays sub-union round kicks off this Saturday 2 April, with Kahurangi playing Waimea Old Boys at Riwaka Rugby Club, Stoke against Marist at Greenmeadows and Nelson hosting Wanderers at Trafalgar Park.

Lyndon Bray, CEO Tasman Rugby Union

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the Stuff Tasman Trophy Coaches for 2022, a list of coaches that includes one current and four former Tasman Mako:

• Kahurangi – Brendan Smith returns as Head Coach, supported by Tito Elisara and Mark Kelly.

• Marist – Shawn Begg takes over as Head Coach replacing Gavin Briggs (retired), with Hopa Taufa and Con Barrell riding shotgun.

• Nelson – Gary Stevens returns as Head Coach.

• Stoke –Sebastian Siataga, Joe Kirker and Tevita Koloamatangi head up a new team.

• Waimea Old Boys – Scott McKenzie is the Head Coach, supported by Kaide Whiting & Leith Brunning (replacing the old firm of Mark Milne & Dion Mytton).

• Waitohi – Ra Hebberd takes over as head coach (Jimmy Giles will no doubt feature in a support role).

• Wanderers – Ethan Reuban takes over form Glenn Grant (who is taking a well-earned break).

It has been so heartening to see the young kids getting to run around playing Rippa Rugby recently, right across the region. I got to see some 350 kids playing Rippa at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim and watching those games reminded me just how good the Rippa game is for our young players.

Please remember that if you want to pursue another way to be involved in our game close up, we would love to have you join our Mako Referee Team.

You can simply ring 0800 REFEREE or go to our Tasman Rugby website and register.

See you around the club grounds!

Lyndon Bray CEO Tasman Rugby Union

Motueka High School RFC

MHS U14

We have a group of excited, enthusiastic players waiting for the season to start in Age Grade Rugby at Motueka High School. These players have come from the supporting local clubs and are looking forward to joining to make up the U14 team.

Motueka High School Rugby Club serves the Motueka and wider community. Players are predominantly from MHS, however, we welcome other rugby players in our community to play for our club. We draw from a range of clubs in the hope to mature and develop players who will again serve our local rugby community once they leave school.

Special thanks goes to our major sponsors NZ ENERGY and RAVENSDOWN, with your support we have been able to reduce a number of barriers that affect our community and participation in Sport. Furthermore, thanks to our committee members who work hard in the background to ensure players in our community have a place to play the great game of rugby.

The 2021 season brought us many memorable moments. None more so, than former MHS student Risaleanna Pouri-Lane achieving the highest honour receiving a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. On top of this, our girls claiming the Wahine Toa Cup, the U14’s making the grand final and our U15’s and U17’s making huge developments throughout the season. We are extremely proud of our teams and club for continually displaying grit, determination, and fair play as they represent our community.

MHS Girls

The Wahine Toa Cup is once again locked up in our trophy cabinet after a stellar year from the Girls in 2021. This year is again shaping up to be an exciting season for our girls with a lot of interest and new players coming along to give rugby a go.

We are very fortunate to have Vai Aukafolau and Dion Iorns commit to being our coaches this season with Di Wood coming on as manager. We look forward to watching these girls continue to make their mark in the girls division. A huge thank you to the many people who have dedicated their time and skills over the years to support girl’s rugby in Motueka.

We are still seeking new players to join this team along with some positive coaches keen to support these young lads! Training will be commencing for this group Thursday 31 March. If you are interested in playing or supporting these players please contact Andrea Tomlinson. sport@motuekahigh.school.nz

MHS U15

The Under 15’s are excited to get their season started after an outstanding season last year. After a very competitive 2021, and a grand final appearance, this year we have doubt they will look to go one better. We would like to thank coaching staff, Mark Simkin, Kendell and Mel Riley for their investment in these boys, our school and our community. This enthusiastic group are all looking forward to the season ahead. Full team training will commence Tuesday 5th April 5pm at Sports park. We look forward to following the success of this group this year.

MHS U17

It’s another exiting year for our U17 group as we look to progress from some big developments in 2021. We are grateful for the support from Coaches Andrew Curtis and Miles Drewery who look to establish this team and their systems for the 2022 season. This team will make up the bulk of our 1st XV when we take on Buller High School in our annual school fixture this year.

We are very excited about the potential this group has and are extremely privileged to have coaches prepared to give them the assistance to help reach their goals. We are still looking to increase the squad size for 2022 and welcome any players in the U16,U17,U18 age groups. Contact sport@motuekahigh.school.nz

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Riwaka RFC

Riwaka Rugby Club are looking forward to getting into the 2022 season. Our senior men’s B team have started their training a couple of months back to get themselves ready for the upcoming season.

The Kahurangi senior men’s and senior women’s team, who is a team made up of players from Riwaka Club and Huia Club, have been putting in some hard work already at their trainings. The senior men’s teams’ first game is on Saturday the 2nd of April.

Riwaka JAB had a great 2021 season last year with getting most of our games in for the season and only missing out on one tournament. We had a lot of wet weather on our game days which didn’t bother the kids too much as there was heaps of mud to slide round in which also made the jerseys a challenge to wash.

We had a few highlights last year with Sam Whitelock running a training session for the older kids a successful Club Day and we ended the season with a Club disco.

The Riwaka Rugby Club aim to promote, support, and strengthen rugby in our community. Our vision is to provide an environment where our members have fun, make new friends and experience the unique culture of rugby. We aim to develop our players and support staff so they are able to reach their potential.

Riwaka RFC

We also offer a player development programme which is open to all rugby players in the area. The development programme provides specialist coaching and mentoring.

This year we are super lucky that NBS and Challenge Riwaka are giving all the JAB players free wind breakers which we are sure will help to keep them dry on those wet game days!

There are good numbers registered for our 2022 season with 8 teams taking to the fields this year, we hope to see you all on the side line cheering us on.

If you want to play rugby for any age group or team, become a volunteer, or just watch some local rugby; contact us and we will be more than happy to assist you. And as always, we are very grateful to all of our sponsors for our Club that help out the Senior rugby and also our juniors.

Find out more about the Riwaka Rugby Club via their website www.riwakarugbyclub.nz

Keep up to date on social media https://www. facebook.com/people/Riwaka-Rugby-FootballClub/100027587816940/

Or send an email to admin@riwakarugbyclub.nz

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Collingwood RFC

Collingwood Club has a long Rugby history and continues to build on this in the 2022 season.

Collingwood Club has a long Rugby history and continues to build on this in the 2022 season.

A few strange years for sport in general, but hopefully we are getting close to our new life as normal, with Covid becoming another virus we have to deal with in our day to day lives’.

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• We have been providing Transport, Construction and Earthmoving Services since 1928.

• Our modern fleet of trucks comprise of everything from Bulk Tippers, Curtainsiders, Flat Decks, Livestock units and more.

• We have a complete range of Contracting Machinery that can tackle anything from Subdivisions to Quarry work.

• We supply all types of Gravel, Aggregates, Agricultural Lime, Fertilisers and Dolomite.

Collingwood is a single team Club and hopes to build on a successful season last year. All of our younger players travel to play in Takaka’s JAB competition and then some to Nelson College where we have had some great success.

The Collingwood Club thanks both clubs for their ongoing growth of Collingwood Rugby players.

The team for 2022 has been preparing for the 2022 season and looks very similar to last year.

There are a few new faces who we hope enjoy their time with us and thank those who have left.

Commitment to trainings and game day activities takes up a lot of family and work time and as a Club we thank both for allowing players to continue in this history of Collingwood Rugby.

Find out more about Collingwood RFC on their web site www.sporty.co.nz/collingwoodrugbysnr/ and social media www.facebook.com/pages/category/Sports-team/ Collingwood-Rugby-Club-NZ-112224337625770/

Huia RFC

Huia JAB teams will be represented in all grades, which is now being overseen by Tui Bolger and Brendan Horrell. They are both looking forward to building on the momentum from previous years. Both Tui and Brendan have been with Huia for some time, both have children involved in JAB rugby and Brendan is a past player, a committee member and the new Huia TRU delegate for JAB.

Huia 2022 season is shaping up to be a bright one. With an upgrade of the training lights to new LED’s, the lighting for training will allow for better use of the training grounds.

A massive thank you to all that have been involved with this project over the past 5-6 months, the new upgraded lights could allow for night rugby for JAB.

Huia see this as a positive way the club could ease pressure for family’s that have kids in other sport codes or other grades of rugby.

Games played on Friday nights could free up the weekend for families to enjoy other codes/grades with both sets of parents watching.

If you are yet to enrol your child in a team this year Tui and Brendan would be happy to help you with this process. Tui and Brendan are grateful for the support of the parents that have stepped up and offered supporting roles either as coaches or team managers this year.

Your efforts are always appreciated, and these young players would not be able to take to the field without this help. If you are looking to contribute to your rugby community let us know as more feet on the paddock is always welcome.

Huia 2022 will be aiming to have two senior B teams. New World Huia coached by Geoff Shand and Barrie Gibb and Huia Hawks (formerly Kahurangi Colts) coached by Dion Iorns and Vai Aukafolau.

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Both teams will have some dynamic playmakers in their midst so it should make for some exciting rugby to watch. Both teams will welcome new players to the fold, from the young and energetic to older crafty players.

Our longstanding club members who work in the community as returning RSE workers will bring once again Pacific flair to each team, if you are yet to register, make contact as there is always room for more players.

Both New World Huia and Huia Hawkes are feeding teams to the Kahurangi Div 1 team. Let’s all make an effort to get out there and support these players from the ripper rugby through to the senior grades.

The Huia Committee would like to thank all the coaches and managers that put in their time to make Huia rugby a fantastic team sport for the young and not so young to enjoy. Huia Rugby Club would also like to thank all their sponsors for their continued support, and we encourage all our members and our local community to get in behind our sponsors as they allow Huia Rugby Club to foster rugby within your local community.

If you would like to become a sponsor or donate or just want to be part of a progressive community club, please contact Karl at Huiarugby@gmail.com

Junior Rugby Contacts

Tui Bolger 0272292814

Brendon Horrell 0274458691 huiajab@gmail.com

Geoff Shand 0272263520

Dion Iorns 021527471

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both on and off the field. We have heard of clubs suggesting to kids they try another sport but we feel every child should be encouraged equally as different people develop at different ages.

The JAB season is set to start early May, the teams are starting to train weekly. If your child is looking to play but haven’t yet registered it’s not too late. Just contact Stephen Stout (Motueka United Club Captain) 0274582381 and he will be only too happy to help.

The Club is very proud of the career David Havili has forged, David recently brought up his century of matches for the Crusaders as well as with his time as an All Black and Tasman. David played a good part of his early Rugby with our club while his brother Willy who played all his JAB rugby with Motueka United is having a good season with Moana Pasifika.

The Club is looking forward to the season and wishes all the other clubs the best as well.

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ground running in what all are hoping to be a ‘normal’

The club, which was formed in 1931, will once again be concentrating solely on the JAB grades with teams in most grades. We have a good reputation in the district for how we encourage every child to play and enjoy all the while teaching them how our sport should be played

The 2022 Rugby season is set to start and the Motueka United Club is looking to

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season.

Levi Howden has a determined look as he heads up field for the Motueka United under 7’s last season. Aria Pomana and Azaia McColl are support.

Dillinger Walsh sets off on another classy run for Motueka United under 6’s last season.

The Takaka Rugby Club anticipate a good season in all grade levels if numbers are any guide. The Division 2’s are a sound blend of youth and experience, but built around a solid base of good young players. They may even recruit the services of Anthony Tait who shows his versatility with positions anywhere between loose and prop.

Coaches Steve Hambrook and Hamish Hills are building what looks to be an exciting and very competitive team. It’s great to have an age grade team again with the Under 14 and having good numbers in U13 grade gives good depth and promise moving forward. Some great rugby to watch here this season.

The club has a strong junior base of players starting with the U/6 – U/8 who play amongst themselves every weekend. It’s always exciting to see the skill levels of these young boys and girls grow as the season goes on. We highly encourage kids to give rugby a go in these grades and anyone is welcome.

U10 & U12 compete against teams throughout the Motueka and Nelson area. Although they are often far smaller than the urban counterparts, they certainly make up for it with some country courage. Watching the passion and love for the game from the junior grades is always a pleasure and a reflection of what fantastic role models our coaches are to these kids.

We thank our sponsors who are what keeps the club on the park, including Platinum Sponsors Fresh Choice Takaka, Alliance Plumbing, Golden Bay Coachlines, Hammer Hardware, Strange Contracting, Tumeke Logging and our major sponsor NBS. Thank you for all your tremendous support.

The club would also like to thank all the committee members, coaches, managers, parents and players who offer their assistance throughout the season, it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed. We would also like to invite the public to come and enjoy some superb grassroots rugby and be a part of our community-driven club.

Every success and good wishes everyone for a great season. See you at the clubrooms after match. For more information go to www.sporty.co.nz/takakarugby/ or check them out via facebook www.facebook.com/ takakarugbyfootballclub/

We wish the Takaka Rugby Club all the best for the 2022 season

Valley Stags RFC

The Rangers, Murchison and Tapawera clubs are now into their 5th season as a combined senior team. This collaborative effort is branded Valley Stags.

The team culture is decidedly rural New Zealand and the country values are noticeable on and off the field.

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Training has already begun and prior to the season starting officially there will be a number of fixtures for the team to compete in.

Training is on Tuesday nights 6pm and Thursday nights 6 30pm at the Moutere Hills Community Centre. The team enjoys a feed and a beer together after training on Thursdays.

We regularly have players coming through from Murchison, from Tapawera, and from the Tasman district spread between Motueka and Richmond.

The Valley Stags appreciate the support of these local businesses and would also like to thank our major sponsors: Tapawera Hotel, Advanced Personnel Ltd, PGG Wrightson, and Centre Point Engineering.

Kahurangi RFC

After fielding a scrum that dominated every team in the competition last season there will be pressure on the Kahurangi tight five, and particularly props Josh Te Hira and Thomas Robinson, to continue that dominance this year.

Louie Chapman, arguably the best halfback in New Zealand not currently playing in a super rugby team, is returning for Kahurangi after his stellar 2021 season with the Tasman Mako. In the absence of Havili the first five eighths spot is wide open with Ben Johnston and Culainn Stringer likely options. The midfielder on which much of Kahurangi defensive mettle and attacking fluency depends,

Mike Wells, is back for another season as one of four players in the squad from the inaugural 2013 Kahurangi team. While wing Stein Schreiber is at short odds to add further to his team record 81 tries, young outside backs Shaquille Rangi and Tristan Griffiths have been proven they can also identify the try line.

In 2013 the Huia and Riwaka Rugby Football Clubs established Kahurangi, a combined team to play in the Men’s Division One competition. This season will be the first in which a Premier Women’s team will also play under the Kahurangi banner.

The Men’s competition begins this Saturday the 2nd of April with Kahurangi hosting Waimea Old Boys at Riwaka’s Cooks Reserve, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00pm. This match is the first in the six team sub-union round-robin stage before the nine-round Tasman Trophy, which expands to include three teams from Marlborough, begins on the 7th of May. The Premier Women’s competition draw is yet to be confirmed but will commence in early May.

2021 was the Kahurangi Men’s most successful season to date with the team claiming the Nelson Trophy, the first time a team from this side of Tasman Bay has won that competition in 25 years. Kahurangi also won the John Goodman Trophy from Central in round one of the 2021 competition and retained that trophy by remaining unbeaten at home for the season.

Although Kahurangi finished the regular season at the top of the table it lost the final of the Tasman Trophy, going down by two points to Marist at Trafalgar Park.

This left a void in both the trophy cabinet as well as the hearts of the Kahurangi squad and its passionate supporters. Indeed, any mention of this agonising loss to anybody involved with Kahurangi will lead to an icy response that may freeze the blood in your veins.

Although the Kahurangi Men started their preseason training back in late January, the team has not been able to play any warm-up games due to various COVIDbased disruptions to the fixtures that had been scheduled. While this is not the ideal preparation ahead of a competition game against what is sure to be yet another in the long line of extremely strong Waimea Old Boys teams,

As the 2022 season will feature roughly twice the number of fixtures as last season, squad depth is sure to be tested for every team in the competition. In this regard, Kahurangi’s squad looks well placed with a good balance of gnarled veterans and enthusiastic young players.

The Kahurangi Premier Women’s team have been

Kahurangi’s squad looks good on paper. Although three of last season’s starting players, Willy Havili, Levi Aumua and Luca Inch are away on Super Rugby duty, the Kahurangi squad has some notable additions this season.

Young players Hunter Griffith and Hunter Leppien have joined the forwards from the 2021 Kahurangi Colts and Nelson College respectively. The addition of Angus Fletcher from Canterbury will add to a logjam of loose forward options that already has forward coach Mark Kelly’s forehead lined with deep concentration.

in preseason mode for the last six weeks with training progressing well. It is shaping up to be an exciting season with some buzz around the opportunity to wear the black Kahurangi jersey and to represent the two founding clubs, Huia and Riwaka, along with the whole Tasman community.

Training sessions to date have mostly been focusing on skills, conditioning and enjoyment. With approximately five weeks until the first game, practices will start to progress to more game based sessions. Numbers have been good for the twice weekly training sessions; Tuesdays at Motueka Sport Park and Thursdays at Riwaka.

If you are interested in giving rugby a go and want to join the excitement of this playing group, please come along to a session or contact Coach Chris Binns on 027 206 7263 or Manager Sammie Cross on 027 706 3718

This season Fry Homes has joined Motueka New World, Talley’s and Abel Tasman AquaTaxi as major sponsors for Kahurangi with all four locally owned businesses featuring on the newly minted Kahurangi Women’s jerseys. ITM and Aon are again on-board as sponsors this year also.

Culainn Stringer with Jan Lammers in support

Mark Kelly, Brendon Smith and Tito Elisara

Kahurangi RFC Pre-season training 2022

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Team Cross Sammie & Marion. Totally supportive of Kahurangi Rugby.

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Trail runs back on track

NBS Motueka Golf Club

On a beautiful Autumn day a very large field competed in the annual Motueka Foursomes. This is played as a Four Ball Best Ball pairs event over 36 holes. It is a format where a sense of humour is a valuable asset!

McGeown and Bill Agnew 147

4th Ladies Jaquie Martin and Joyce Bullock 152

5th Men Larry Moses and Ben Holden 147

5th Ladies Yvonne Stevenson and Betsy Hills 156

COVID curtailed Nelson Events last three trail runs, but thanks to the relaxed restrictions they are back into organising what they do best, trail runs around the Top of the South.

The long-standing Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake is “first up” on April 23 with numbers nudging 300 for its 27th edition. It will be another

stunning day as they anticlockwise one of the region’s jewels, Lake Rotoiti (Te Rotoiti - kite- a- Ihenga). It might be known as the “ Small Lake” but the 25km circuit is an outstanding adventure into an alpine experience but easily achievable if one is able to comfortably complete a half marathon.

Most competitors finish around the 3

hour mark, the fastest Sub 2, but all know at Kerr Bay they are well pleased to cross the finish line.

On July 9, Captain Cook’s Landing, along the Queen Charlotte Track from Punga to Ship Cove reappears and this one always sells out as does the famed Abel Tasman Coastal Classic on October, 8.

The Dun Run,

August 27, already has 300 registered from last year’s postponement and this number is sure to swell for the testing trek into “the Backwoods” of Nelson, and along its historic mineral belt before descending the remnants of the nation’s first railway…. albeit horse drawn.

Finally, Kaiteriteri Gold, rescheduled for November, 26 has

Riwaka GC Handicap DoublesRose Bowl competition

This all day club competition between five teams of two was hard fought resulting in two teams winning three games apiece.

This was a Max Verstappen Louis Hamilton tussle to the wire, the win going either way. Nini Wooff and Ali McRae eventually headed off Helen Waugh and June Fergusson. Third placing went to Lois Smith and Lyn Powell.

Many thanks to the helpers on the day for supporting such a successful local competition. The next competition is the “Jo Day Memorial” between Riwaka and Richmond clubs, the first games are in Riwaka.

The Riwaka Club will host a Quiz night at the Mapua Sprig and Fern on March, 30.

two options - a Half Marathon to Marahau and return or the popular 14km all terrain stint into the Mountain Bike Park and onto the pine leave laden forest before joining the half marathoners for a final 3km along the road and finish on the golden sands on NZ’s best beach.

Full details and entries for all on nelsonevents.co.nz

We are very fortunate to have a loyal team of Sponsors who support this event. To Cederman Bros, Quaystone and Kylie and Nathan Binns thanks so much for putting on such a great event and a special thanks to Kylie who organised all the prizes. This is a Nett competition but there were also Gross prizes.

First over all Nett in the mens and ladies divisions were;

Stu Dixon and Paul Hay on 140 on countback

Jane Adams and Shirleen Miller on 146

2nd Men Karl Heke and Danny Cusiel 140

2nd Ladies Donna Mitchell and Keriana Scott 149

3rd Men Pete Tudberry and Bernie Hedges 146

3rd Ladies Jo Rainbird and Tania Appelman 149

4th Men Chris

6th Men Todd Hamilton and Dennis Wright 147

7th Men Kevin Armstrong and Alan Barbara 149

8th Men Keith Dowie and Bob Ilton 150

First overall Gross in the Mens and Ladies Divsions were; Men Hayden Morgan and Paul Bailey 153

Ladies Emily Greenhough and Kerry McConchie

176

2nd Men Andy and Paul Tasker 164

2nd Ladies Natalie Reed and Sharon Marsh 178

3rd Men Bruce Miller and Mike Inwood 171

Six pairs scored twos on the day and there were numerous novelty prizes.

A great day, a great tournament and great sponsors, played on our great course, it doesn’t get much better than that!

The popular Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake is back on April, 23.

Presentation of the Rose Bowl, from left, Ali McRae, Nini Wooff and Mike Speak.

Below right: Participants prepare to snorkel the waters of Tonga Island Marine Reserve last Saturday with the Tasman Bay Guardians. Read more on this next week.

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AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street The Shed- Every Wednesday 10 am. More Info phone 027 921 4074

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757

BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGED WORKERS TRUST (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.

BETTER BREATHERS CLASS MOTUEKA is back on! Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Wharf Road, Mondays at 11.30am – 12.30pm. $5 per class. Contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 03 544 1562 or email asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 444 4708

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson. org.nz

CHILDREN’S AIKIDO Tuesday-Thursdays 5.15pm - 6.15pm Ages 8+ Contact Monica 027 527 8290 or Julie 021 205 0143

COLORECTALCANCERSUPPORTGROUP , Cancer Society Nelson, for those who are going through wor who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

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

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

INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.

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.

KNIT & NATTER Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St. Chris 021 2514359 All Welcome.

MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.

THE MALE ROOM IN MOTUEKA Free service for male survivors. Peer support. where: 24 a Tudor Street Wednesday and Thursdays and other days by appointment. Call Carl on 0224524215 or email steppingstone4@gmail.com www.maleroom.co.nz

M OTUEKA 50+ WALKING G ROUP www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Walks every Thursday - meet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Road. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@ gmail.com

MOTUEKACOASTAL BUS service, operates on behalf of Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, leaves Motueka i-SITE at 9.30am to Tasman & Mapua, then Richmond CBD & the Aquatic Centre, returns 1pm. Return fare Motueka to Richmond CBD $10. Pre-booking

essential via Motueka i-SITE 03 528 6543

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd and 4th Thursday every month 12.30-3pm. Motueka Community House Docks Reserve. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

MOTUEKALADIESPROBUS advise members that the April meeting and AGM will take place on Friday 8th April, at St Andrews Church Hall, High Street, at 10am.

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

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Are you interested in making wooden toys? Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm

MOTUEKASENIORNET is offering free tuition for MacOS, Windows, IOS and Android for members till 30th September 2022. For further details and club membership contact Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 to book a ride, 24hrs notice required / mapuawheels@gmail.com

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

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

REDCROSSSHOP Shop open 10-2pm Mon-Fri. All welcome. Donations much appreciated.

RUMMIKUB Thursdays 1 - 4pm friendly group 50 plus includes refreshments. 10 Pah St. Mavis 526 8796 Keith 027 4516422 All welcome.

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

SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust. Contact us today Housing@GHT.CO.NZ ph 03 545 7100

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKING GROUP Meeting on Fridays at 10AM by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 min, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people! Phone: 03-528 8358

WAIMEAHARRIERS Winter season opening day Saturday 2nd April. Venue Rabbit Island. Meet Totara picnic area. Fun relay followed by sausage sizzle. Meet from 1.45, start 2.30pm. Everyone and all abilities welcome. Queries 022 372 9432.

WAITAKIOLDGIRL’S SOCIALGROUP Pop in for a coffee and chat at River Kitchen, 81 Trafalgar Street, Nelson; or access from Miller’s Acre Car Park, Halifax Street. Friday 1st April 10am onwards.

ALL TREE CARE

Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426

antiques

$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 0274484430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

carpet cleaning

TASMAN CARPET CLEANING

death notice

BEATTIE Christopher Douglas

Passed away peacefully in his sleep. Best Friend and Soul Mate of Sue. You will be missed and will always be with me. Much loved grandad to my wee M8, Kuini. Following a private cremation, Chris will be laid to rest in Oamaru.

Golden Bay Funeral Directors

www.gbmfs.co.nz

funerals

For a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626

chimney sweep

CHIMNEY SWEEP

Booking, quote or query Phone Steve 021 081 01146

dentures

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

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JENKINS Joy

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

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

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

wanted to buy

WALK 4 HEALTH MOTUEKA Every Wednesday

10.00am, at Community gardens, 30 minute walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Contact 027 930 5310 or wellontrack@gmail.com

Late of Riwaka, loved wife of Bary, stepmother of Nicola, Sue, Tim and their familes. Joy brought joy to our lives through her adventurous love of life, generosity of spirit and sense of fun. After recent years of declining health, Joy passed peacefully in Wellington on Sunday 20 March with her daughter Raema at her side and will be laid to rest in Waipawa. Our thanks to Wally, Lance and Raema for sharing Joy with us for over the 20 years she lived in Riwaka. May she rest in peace in the garden of the Lord.

for rent

CABIN FOR RENT Self contained & furnished includes power & water. Full time worker. No pets $300pw 020 4157 7396

DRY FIREWOOD for sale 3m3 Trailer load. Free delivery in Motueka. Ph. 021 228 5025

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EARRINGS Gold Hoop

CASHPAIDFOR 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

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LONG TERM RENTAL for father and son. 2 bedroom. Motueka/Riwaka area. References Ph Jon 022 642 7519

window cleaning

WINDOW CLEANING

Inside and out, reliable, local, police vetted. Good rates. Triple vaxxed. Call Brian at cleanawindows 0210 225 1221

Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust (NTCTT) is seeking an Administration Co-ordinator for their Tasman Community Transport Services part-time contract position -suit local resident in Tasman districts

Are you:

1. interested in providing administrative support and co-ordination for 3 NTCTT community transport services currently operating in and from Motueka; Māpua and Wakefield?

2. Available for an average of 6 hours per week from May 2022 onwards to build on the administration systems already set up supporting teams of volunteer drivers in each service?

3. Well organized and self-motivated with excellent time management and communication skills?

4. Computer-literate in setting up systems and recording data - including financial transactions?

5. Comfortable working alone as well as within a team – in face to face as well as telephone communications?

6. Willing to use your own computer and working space for this project?

Yes? Then please contact : Elena Meredith (NTCTT Chairperson) elena.meredith@xtra.co.nz for the full Job Description & application details – applications close April 15 2022

This position is :

• Funded by grants from the RATA Foundation and the Lotteries Commission

• Supported by the Trustees of the Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust (NTCTT)

• Provided in partnership by the Māpua and Districts Community Association (MDCA)

NIGHT SECURITY

A motivated and reliable person is sought for the permanent part-time position of Night Security. Successful applicant needs to be exible and live locally as the hours are over Mon-Fri approximately 10 hours per week commencing 6th April 2022. Some extra weekend security may also be required.

Position description, application form (which must accompany all applications and CVs) can be obtained from the school website www.motuekahigh.school.nz, or by e-mail nicki.saundersloder@motuekahigh.school.nz or by phoning the o ce 03 528 9050.

Applications close on Friday 1st April 2022

DUE TO COVID WE ARE LOOKING FOR RELIEF DELIVERERS

Due to Covid we are seeking relief deliverers to deliver The Guardian Newspaper on Wednesdays. We require reliable people in your area. For further details please contact Maxine

New permanent speed limit for High Street, Motueka

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises a new permanent speed limit has now been set for the town centre of Motueka on High Street, State Highway 60 in Tasman region.

From Friday 8 April 2022, the permanent new speed limit is: 30km/h from 35m south of the Whakarewa Street intersection to 85m south of the Poole Street intersection.

The setting of the permanent speed limit follows public consultation. We thank everyone who provided feedback.

For more information visit www.nzta.govt.nz/sh60motueka-safety-improvements

Baháʼí Faith

UNITY IN DIVERSITY

Peace in health and construction; war is disease and dissolution. When the banner of truth is raised, peace becomes the cause of the welfare and advancement of the human world. In all cycles and ages war has been a factor of derangement and discomfort whereas peace and brotherhood have brought security and consideration of human interest.

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