The Guardian - 31 August 2022

Karate grading for ten locals

Ten local ninjas were successfully graded at the Motueka Dojo on Saturday, 20 August, among them seven children. While this would normally take place in Nelson, it was held locally with Sei Shihan Richmond Grant due to the recent passing of Eiko Hanshi Andy Barber.

It was said to be “a very successful grading with whanau lining the dojo with their support”.

“There was a strong sense of spirit felt in the dojo with all their hard mahi and strength shining through,” says Vairi Hikuroa.

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Display at Flora carpark for 2022 Conservation Week

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With conservation week just around the corner, community volunteer group Friends of Flora (FoF) are looking to help get more people involved in protecting our flora and fauna. FoF were founded in 2001 and their enthusiastic volunteers are committed to conservation in the Wharepapa/Mt Arthur area. Re-introducing

Whio (blue duck) and Roroa (great spotted kiwi) to the area are just two of their successes.

Conservation week this year is running from Monday, 5 until Sunday, 11 September and the Department of Conservation have announced the theme for this year is “Take a moment to act for nature”.

To support this, FoF will be having a display in the flora carpark on Saturday, 10 and Sunday, 11 September from 9am til 2pm.

The display will include photos and information regarding the work that is being done in the flora including biodiversity monitoring of lizards, birds, insects, plants and pest and predator

control.

So, if you would like to meet, greet, and learn please head up to the flora carpark. Say hello, then take a walk around our incredible backyard and “take a moment to act for nature”

The Flora carpark is at the end of Graham Valley Road, Kahurangi National Park. The last 5.8km

of the Graham Valley Road is unsealed and climbs steeply to the car park.

They will also have a display in the Motueka Library during conservation week. If you can’t make it but would like to volunteer or make a donation, please see their website (fof.org.nz) or find them on Facebook (friends of flora).

Flora Hut is a popular destination for families.

Friends of Flora (FoF) has a group of enthusiastic volunteers who are committed to conservation in the Wharepapa/ Mt Arthur area and over the weekend of 10 and 11 September they’re hosting a meet, greet and display at the Flora carpark.

High impact feature film shot locally

There’s always a buzz surrounding the short films that feature in the renowned Top of the South Film Festival and this year the action/thriller feature film ‘Northspur’ is already receiving high praise while having been impressively sold to a major US studio.

Filmed in Nelson and Marlborough ‘Northspur’ features local actress Gayle (Hay) Rawstorn who grew up in Mahana and Mapua. Already a multi-award winner in short films at the Festival, Gayle has been labelled a ‘fine actor’ by Sunday Star Times reviewer Grant Smithies.

“Northspur is a highimpact action feature stacked with fine actors from Aotearoa and Australia. It’s tense, vivid and beautifully shot, and has just been picked up for distribution in the US,” says Grant.

The film dramatically goes beyond exciting action scenes to explore the theme “how far would you go to protect whom you love?”

“In a violent, postpandemic world, a peace-loving man is forced on a desperate journey to find lifesaving drugs for his wife, but to get them he must first help an ornery old man defend his cabin against allcomers.”

A passionate homegrown effort Northspur was written, directed and produced in the Top of the South –made with many local cast and crew and shot amid the region’s stunning scenery. A completely inde-

pendent production, Northspur was funded exclusively by local investor consortiums, and received no state help or public money. Advised by many it couldn’t be done, the producers shot and finished a big action/ thriller movie in 18 days on a fraction of a Hollywood or NZ Film Commission budget.

Ruby Bay resident Tim Hawthorne is the film’s executive producer and producer and says Northspur will screen exclusively in 43 cinemas throughout New Zealand in September only, before its North American release later this year.

Together with the other producers, writer and director Tim committed five years to bring Northspur to the big screen, without compensation, making sure every investor dollar shows up “on screen” and demonstrating how success-

ful the filmmaking industry can be in our region.

Transforming filmmakers into carpenters, the crew even built the cabin which is the centre-piece of the movie itself, and filmed on multiple properties around the region generously donated by locals.

Motueka State Cinema’s Mark Wentworth says the film is “competition to a Quentin Tarantino film” while David Searle an award winning NZ film producer urges people to see the movie.

“Jaw-droppingly beautiful. Outstanding special effects.

If you’re a fan of

Westerns and New Zealand films, or simply a fan of Michael Hurst, then you need to see this film.”

Catch Northspur at Motueka State Cinemas from Thursday, 1 September. See State Cinema’s advertisement on page 25 for dates and times.

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Above: A scene from the film. Top right: Local actress Gayle Rawstorn is a multi-award winner.

Strings Amore at the Motueka Chanel Arts Centre on Sept 3rd

The Motueka Music Group is delighted to present the quintet Strings Amore in partnership with Chamber Music New Zealand. The group brings together five of New Zealand’s finest string players, and was established to perform baroque music on modern instruments with attention to performance practices of

the eighteenth century. The eighteenth century was the height of the baroque era and in this programme, there is a special focus on the viola d’amore and on four famous baroque composers who wrote for this unusual instrument.

The Baroque ensemble showcases the talent of Donald Maurice on viola d’amore,

Martin Riseley and Rupa Maitra on violins, Sophia Acheson on viola, and Margaret Guldborg on cello. Enjoy their fascinating programme at the Chanel Arts Centre on Monday, 5 September at 7.30pm. Well loved by some of the greatest composers of the Baroque era, the viola d’amore is a particularly beauti-

ful instrument that has between six and seven strings, each of which is paired with a sympathetic string. The sympathetic strings add a resonant shimmer to the sound, which is most apparent when heard up close.

Celebrated works by Telemann, Bach, and Vivaldi, and the masterful but unjustly under-performed

Graupner will let the timeless grace of the viola d’amore shine through, wonderfully supplemented by its string counterparts. Tickets, adults $25, schoolchildren $5, can be purchased from Floral Affaire, High Street, Motueka (cash only) or at the door on the night of the concert (EFTPOS available).

Strings Amore musicians; Martin Riseley, Rupa Maitra, Margaret Guldborg, Sophie Acheson and Donald Maurice.

Have you got a dog at work?

Dear Editor,

Whilst it is gratifying that The Greypower association is seemingly ‘Out of Covid’ lockdown and finally having a Public AGM, it is also less than gratifying and untenable that as Members we have had no/any meaningful service updates since March 2021?

Guardian been published regularly?

Local Body Elections? Soon upon us; But Candidates in the Dark on GP Forum?

A nationwide search to celebrate our canine colleagues in the workplace started this week on Monday, 29 August.

Frog Recruitment’s seventh annual Top Office Dog competition is calling for nominations in three categories: New Zealand’s Top Dog with a Job, New Zealand’s Top Home Office Dog – a people’s choice category, and the ultimate, and the top prizeNew Zealand’s Top Office Dog.

Our faithful furry friends have become more prominent in our working lives as more New Zealand workers adapt to hybrid work from home scenarios.

As more Kiwi workers return to their regular workplace, nearly two thirds (63 percent) of workers reported experiencing dog-ownerseparation anxiety (DOSA), according to

a recent poll by Frog Recruitment.

Forty five percent of workers polled admitted their DOSA has led to them bringing their four-legged friend into their office during work hours, and almost half (21 percent) of these dogs are now accompanying their owner to work on a permanent basis.

Others have embraced a more flexible working from home model to help reduce their DOSA, with over 60% of those surveyed changing their working habits to include working from home part time (37 percent) or fulltime (25 percent).

Frog Recruitment Managing Director Shannon Barlow says dogs have a positive impact on people’s mental health, and their role in increasing productivity in the workplace has been

well documented.

“Dogs at work are known to improve workplace culture. The data also tells us they play a role in reducing separation anxiety for workers in this pandemic age. The Top Office Dog competition celebrates all of these things, and is an opportunity for us to applaud the companies that value the role of dogs at work and how they support employees to do their best work, while boosting mental health in the workplace,” says Shannon.

Last year’s competition saw over 400 entries from across New Zealand enter to battle it off for the trophy. Trust, a cattlecross from Auckland was the 2021 winner of ‘Top Office Dog’. Trust was given the title ‘Wellbeing Officer’ at Family Works Waitemata where her owner, social worker

Phoenix Llewellyn was employed.

Phoenix says because of Trust’s ‘beautiful soul and loving nature’ she made a difference to people’s lives and was assigned the special job.

Judging will be undertaken by sponsors Petstock, Frog Recruitment and dog trainer and behaviourist, Mark Vette. The winners will be announced live on Frog Recruitment’s Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel on Thursday, 29 September 2022.

Entries for the competition opened at www.nztopdog. co.nz on Monday 29 August 2022. The Top Office Dog winner will receive the Top Dog trophy, a paw-some $1000 PETstock voucher, Doggles eye wear and a bow courtesy of PETstock and Royal Canin.

Grey Power membership is not just for the retailer discounts on offer but also as we pay an ‘association’ membership fee annually( $20.00 to $35.00) ; there is an inherent level of “Regular” service delivery incumbent on that entity to keep the 900 or so members informed on evolving events that could impact or better their lifestyle locally.

Whilst The Quarterly “National” magazine is regularly received; it is no substitute for reporting on “Local” issues e.g. TDC Mayor meetings / Community Board representations et al. Has the quarterly update in the

A ‘Special General Meeting ‘ Confidence vote on this committee has been called for on the AGM agenda. Come and vote ... September, 30 at 1pm GP Motueka..... Quo Vadis?

Regards, K.Fourie Member 283603

Dear Editor,

Thank you for your article about candidates standing for local body elections. Could I please ask the candidates in future articles to state their affiliations to organisations they represent such as The Outdoors and Freedom Party?

Only Aly Cook has declared this link but I am aware that there are others standing who have similar views but are not as transparent. Other labels such as “Common Sense” and “Sensible, Ethical and Open,” “Community Minded” would hopefully be fundamental qualities required for the job, not a connection to any group or organisation. It would be useful to have more information rather than these self-ascribed titles. Another label is “Independent”. What do the candidates mean by this? Independent of what?

I look forward to more information that will enable me to cast a vote, confident about the candidates’ values and reasons for putting themselves forward for these important positions.

Yours sincerely, Marieann

Keenan

The 2021 NZ Top Office Dog winner.

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CRAIG’S CARS OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to Lucy Summerfield who was recently selected as the South Island winner of Rotary Clubs Young Totara Award. The Young Totara Award: recognises the positive achievements of our young people, promotes sound role models for our youth, and fosters responsible attitudes towards the community.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

As you can see we have a great selection of used Hilux's in either 2WD or 4WD. These have been largely hard to get hold of but we are now seeing a few coming in.

Also, all Toyota Certified Used Import vehicles now come with a 3 Year Vehicle Warranty and the Hybrids have the additional 5 Year Hybrid Battery Warranty. How exciting is that?! We have a huge stock of hybrids, now instore, so don't delay. We even have a very rare "AWD PRIUS". This car is in Mot so if you need an AWD car, this may be for you. Cheers.

A Water Science Presentation

Wednesday 31 August, 11am-12pm

Learn about the properties of water to sustain optimum health with Tee, a local “Living Water Specialist.” Bring a water bottle to fill. Free.

Conversation Circle

Wednesday 31 August, 10am-11am & every fortnight.A conversation group for non-English speakers

Babbling Books

Thursday 1 September, 1pm-2pm

Motueka Art Group Exhibition

4-11 September, 10am-5pm each day

Come and view local art in the Community Room, Art works for sale, Eftpos available.

Wriggle and Rhyme (formally Tiny Tots)

Friday 2 September, 10am-10.30am

Study Space in the Community Room for Students

Friday 2 September, 1.30pm-4pm

New Zealand Conservation Week

Native lizards and making your garden lizard friendly.

Tuesday 6 September - A talk by Project Janszoon, DOC and Abel Tasman Birdsong

Rain damage to top of the South Island tracks

Sections of the Abel Tasman Coast Track and Queen Charlotte Track remain open but others are temporarily closed after the heavy rain caused multiple slips and other damage.

Most of the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds is open but caution is advised for walkers and biking is not recommended. Coastal areas of Abel Tasman National Park can be accessed by boat.

The tracks are among a number of Department of Conservation tracks and campsites in Nelson Tasman and Marlborough impacted by the severe weather. Access roads to some campsites, huts and conservation areas are closed due to landslides and other damage.

In Abel Tasman National Park, all beaches and campsites that can be accessed by boat and kayak are open and the four coast track huts are open for use if able to be accessed. There is limited road access due to slips to northern areas of the park, including the Wainui entrance, Awaroa, and Totaranui Campground but the campground is open and can be accessed by boat.

DOC Northern South Island Operations Director Roy Grose says DOC staff are still checking tracks in the region and the full extent of damage is not yet known.

“We’re advising people to check our website www.doc. govt.nz for the latest information on the status of tracks, campsites and access to conservation areas in the top of the South Island before head-

ing into the outdoors. This will be subject to change as we as assess damage and carry out repairs.

“Our staff are working as quickly as possible to assess and repair damage and reopen closed sections of tracks but there is a considerable amount of work to do and it will take time.”

DOC staff are contacting people with Abel Tasman Coast Track hut and campsite bookings to offer refunds or to change their bookings to another available date.

On the Heaphy Track, there is currently no access to Heaphy Hut from Kohaihai on the western side due to a slip at Crayfish Point.

The Heaphy Track can be accessed from the Brown Hut end but the section between Heaphy Hut and James MacKay Hut was already closed due to damage to bridges from February storms.

“While we are still assessing and repairing damage, anyone venturing out on tracks could encounter slips, fallen trees and washed-out sections,” says Roy Grose.

“People should take extra care and be prepared to turn back if the going is difficult or damage is impassable.

“We’re also asking people to report any damage they encounter on tracks, such as landslides and fallen trees, particularly in more remote backcountry areas which our rangers get to less often. People can report damage by calling DOC’s 24-hour number 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468).”

Right: Parts of the Abel Tasman track are impassable due to slips.

out&about

Junior Footballers at the 2022 Winter Schools Tournament on Wednesday, 24 August.

Left: Grace Wheatley and Remy Hawkridge.

Right: Isiah Forscutt and Tyne Spratt.

Left: Linca Hill, Noah Birchfield and Angeline Raynaud.

Right: Ryder Franklin and Rain Raumati.

Oscar Tait, Callum Haywood, Jamison Wightlim, Benny Grey, Dakoda Moody and Caleb Fenselau.

Supporting the mental health of our rangatahi (youth)

Helping our young people to understand and navigate their mental health and build resilience after a crisis is core to supporting them through this time.

What is mental health?

Positive mental health is often connected to having a sense of purpose, knowing who we are, being able to do the things that matter to us and feeling connected to others. This is linked to resilience, which is having positive ways to deal with your feelings, recover from things that impact you and enjoy life even when things are hard. It’s important to know, though, that having positive mental health overall doesn’t mean you’re excluded from experiencing mental distress. Our hauora is not individual. It’s a weaving together of our wh nau our whakapapa our connection to the world around us and our beliefs. This helps us form an identity that connects us to our past, grounds us in our present and lifts us up to the opportunities our future holds.

It means that we’re a part of something bigger than ourselves and within this we can nd people

Tips for providing help to children after a crisis:

• Discuss with children what has happened. Giving them the facts without unnecessary detail helps prevent their imagination taking over.

• Encourage them to express emotions. Fear and sadness are their way of coming to terms with what has happened. Hold them or stay with them, offer support while they are upset and talk about it afterwards.

• Keep communication open by asking uestions to nd out what they are thinking or imagining. Tell them how adults feel and what the actions of adults under stress mean. This will prevent children blaming themselves.

• Maintain routine and familiarity to help children see that life is secure and predictable.

• Reduce change of any type to a minimum. When change is necessary, take time to prepare children for it.

• Keep them informed of how their recovery is going and what to expect.

• Make time for just being together. Take time out and re-establish recreational activities and outings as soon as you can. Having fun is an important part of healing.

Resources for adults, children, and caregivers dealing with recovery stress are available from: http://skylight.org.

nz/Floods+and+Storms+Support

who care and support, stories that uplift us and help us to feel connected and heard, and a sense of belonging and acceptance of who we are. Your mental health is closely linked to how you think and feel about yourself and others, how you create and manage relationships and friendships and the ways that you’re able to cope with the ups and downs of emotions that you face in your everyday life.

Where to get help

If you’re thinking about harming yourself or are having suicidal thoughts, call Lifeline on 0508 82 88 65 now to talk to someone who cares and can support you.

Quick Links

• thelowdown.co.nz

• whatsup.co.nz

• www.youthline.co.nz/get-help

• lifeline.org.nz

Support for parents

• 1737

Free call or free text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day. You’ll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor or talk to a peer support worker.

• www.triplep-parenting.net.nz

An evidence-based parenting support programme that helps parents raise happy, con dent children and adolescents.

• www.allright.org.nz/tools/parenting-guides

Help kids manage worries, support teens with decision making and navigate social media.

Why apps are important self-help tools?

Apps hold amazing potential as mental health and wellbeing tools. You can carry them everywhere, engage with them in real time as you’re experiencing distress, and interact with them in a completely different way to other self-help tools. It is important to remember that apps don’t replace professional help or your doctor’s advice, and there is no current accreditation system for apps that are designed.

Smiling mind

An app where you can practice daily meditation and mindfulness exercises from any device.

Mindshift

ses scienti cally proven strategies to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of anxiety.

Calm Harm

A free app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.

Beyond Now

Assists you to create your own suicide safety plan to keep you safe when experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Help name Nelson Airport’s new fire truck!

Nelson Airport’s new $1.4 million Rosenbauer Panther fire truck is on its way to New Zealand from Austria – and the airport wants help from the community to name the state of the art firefighting vehicle.

The new fire truck will be operated by the Nelson Airport Rescue Fire Service, which provides and maintains rescue and firefighting capability at the airport and carries out a wide range of airfield responsibilities to maintain the safety and security of the airport environment.

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Manager James Middlewick says the Rescue Fire team provides a vital service to the travelling public and local aviation community and is keen for the public to help personalise its new arrival.

“The Rosenbauer Panther is an impressive piece of equipment – it has a 700 horsepower Volvo engine, a cannon that can throw water up to 80 metres and it can blast 6500 litres of water per minute.

In the event of an emergency our firefighters need to react

extremely quickly and it’s important they have the best equipment available to allow them to do that.

Their existing fire truck, which sadly has remained nameless, has provided good service but is now due for replacement.”

James says the truck is due to arrive in Nelson in mid-late October. To mark its arrival, the airport is seeking name suggestions between now and Wednesday, 7 September.

“I’m excited to see what people come up with. Once entries close, the suggestions

will go to an invited judging panel, which will make a final decision.”

The winner of the naming competition will be invited to take a ride in the new fire truck and will receive a framed photograph of the experience, a $100 Prezzy card and a $50 voucher for Sublime Coffee at the airport.

Entries are open until Wednesday, 7 September. All the information, including terms and conditions, are available at nelsonairport. co.nz/name-thetruck.

Above and top right: This fire truck needs a name! The new fire truck will be operated by the Nelson Airport Rescue Fire Service.

The truck’s side view.

Skipper sentenced

A failure to keep watch has been identified as the reason a vessel ran aground at a sentencing at the Nelson District Court in August. Skipper

Tony Phillipson has been sentenced under the Maritime Transport Act, after the Mistral ran aground in July 2021, north of the Whanganui Inlet in the Tasman Region.

The incident occurred after Tony put the vessel on to auto-pilot while he was in the wheelhouse.

Southern Compliance Manager Domonic Venz says even when auto-pilot is set up and the course is plotted, the skipper needs to pay attention and monitor the course the vessel is on.

“Sadly this didn’t take place on the Mistral as Tony fell asleep.”

As a result of the incident the vessel suffered serious damage and could not be salvaged.

Failing to properly keep watch increases the risk of a vessel being involved in a collision, or as occurred in this case, running aground.

Domonic says, “keeping a good watch is critically important. The safety of everyone on the vessel is in your hands”. A proper lookout should be maintained at all times, he says.

Tony Phillipson was sentenced under the Maritime Transport Act, for operating a ship in a manner which caused unnecessary danger or risk to a person or property. He was fined $3000 and ordered to pay $130 in costs. In fining Tony, the judge noted that he had lost approximately $250,000 from uninsured losses arising out of the incident.

It was accepted that this was not a mitigating factor of the offending, but rather, an absence of an aggravating factor.

The Crafty Tarts held a successful and well-attended ‘Learn to Knit’ at the Motueka Library on Saturday, 20 August. Despite the horrendous weather the night before several families and numerous children seized the opportunity to learn from the Tarts great skills.

Top: Tallulah, FleurAnge and Mum Tania Frost.

Bottom: Lexy, India and Aurora.

Your outdoor power equipment specialists

Celebrating eight years in business and their new High Street premises are Kerry, Sharon, Jess and Cody at the iconic Lifestyle Centre on High Street, Motueka.

Step inside the door at Lifestyle Centre and you will be greeted with an impressive array of quality outdoor power equipment, lawn mowers and other gear. It simply is a handy person’s paradise.

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are in for a treat. They’ve recently relocated to a convenient location in central Motueka and are busy planning their eight birthday celebrations, which you are warmly invited to.

As part of their celebrations on Saturday September 3rd, Kerry and Sharon are giving away a Husqvarna chilly bin to one lucky customer. Simply make a purchase in store on the day and be in to win. Mark the date on your calendar and you could well be the owner of a flash new chilly bin just in time for summer.

A qualified small engine technician, Kerry Diamond branched out on his own to start the Lifestyle Centre business eight years ago and hasn’t looked back. Many locals will be familiar with the Diamond family and their contribution to our community. Lifestyle Centre is a true family business, Kerry and Sharon’s son and daughter both work on site.

“Our business is eight years old but I’ve been involved in the industry for 37 years,” explains Kerry.

“I am really pleased we have a good name in the community and back up everything we sell and every job we do.”

Yes there is a reason why Lifestyle Centre is so popular with locals, they stand behind every piece of equipment they sell and they are dedicated to outstanding

While Kerry still enjoys hands on work his greatest satisfaction is interacting with clients and finding them suitable machines needed for their jobs.

They are so dedicated to their clientele that Kerry makes a regular weekly trip over the hill to Golden Bay offering his customers a pickup and delivery service. To all our Golden Bay readers, this is wonderful news, especially those busy on the farm and may not have time to take their equipment into town for a service. Simply pick up the phone and give Kerry a call to arrange a visit.

Kerry says customers should be servicing their equipment every 50 hours or once a year to maintain top working order and to ensure your equipment has a long life.

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• Diggers 1.5 & 2.5 tonne - auger, rock breaker

• Tractor with FEL, mower, or rotary hoe

• Ride On Mower

• Wood Splitter

Congratulations Sharon & Kerry! it’s always been great dealing with you.

• Selection of Trailers

Hydraulink Hose Solutions

In November 2020 Kerry expanded his services to include hose and fitting ranges, with a 24/7 breakdown service, from the nationally respected Hydraulink network.

“We’ve been strong in domestic and household markets for years, especially as an authorised Husqvarna dealer. Now, the Hydraulink ranges will allow us to further expand into local industrial markets that can benefit from a convenient and attentive supplier,” say’s Kerry.

Owners Kerry and Sharon Diamond pictured with their son Cody Diamond and daughter Jessica McFedries.

Lifestyle Centre deal with outdoor power equipment for personal use, home handy men, garden maintenance and also the lifestyle blocks needing more commercial machines.

Rather than purchasing your power equipment from a big box store, support local and go and see Kerry and Sharon at Lifestyle Centre.

Lifestyle Centre services the whole top of the south. Providing machinery, parts, repairs, and service to horticultural, vineyard, forestry, agricultural and domestic markets.

Ride-on mowers and lawn mowers to help free up your weekend

Ride-on mowers are an essential item in your lifestyle property maintenance, especially if you want to keep some of your weekend free for other things.

With the coming of spring now is the perfect time to either have your current mower serviced, or look at purchasing a new piece of equipment.

At the Lifestyle Centre they have a variety of ride-on mowers offering different sizes and functions to suit the scale of your property and its ground conditions. They also have an extensive range of petrol and electric lawn mowers for sale.

Line trimmers, weed eaters, brush cutters and more Win the war on weeds and boundary growth with the latest in line trimmers and brush cutters.

With practical advice and extensive product knowledge Kerry and the team can make sure you match the tool to the task – and the operator – so you don’t end up with something too heavy to handle or too small to do the job safely and effectively.

Latest Husqvarna, safety gear and accessories

As your local Husqvarna dealer for sales and service agents for chainsaws and outdoor power equipment, we have a range of new chainsaws, chainsaw parts, chainsaw bar oil and safety gear available. They are also a Protos safety gear stockist.

Lifestyle Centre provide chainsaw sharpening and maintenance as well as repairs. If your chainsaw has been gathering dust in the shed for a while or is not cutting as it should, bring it in for a check-up.

Congratulations on 8 years Kerry & Sharon

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What to wear when you’re working should be decided by the demands of the work situation. Lifestyle Centre’s protective clothing lines are developed together with professionals to fit the task at hand. Whether you’re looking for light protection, or top-of-the-line sophistication, their clothes are made to be comfortable, lightweight, and safe.

Robotic Lawn mowers are another asset of Lifestyle Centre. We are an Elite Robotic Mower stockist, we sell, install and service all our Robotic Mowers. For expert advice regarding come in and see Kerry and the team.

The Latest addition to Lifestyle Centre is a range of Ziegler & Brown (Ziggy) BBQ’s.

This Saturday, drop in and visit Kerry, Sharon, Cody, and Jess at the Lifestyle Centre to celebrate their eighth birthday. You’ll find them at 283 High Street right here in central Motueka. Do check out their social media to keep up to date with all their latest specials and offers.

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Local hunting competition this weekend!

Whether it’s the thrill of the chase or just the great social atmosphere of Sunday’s weigh-in and prize-giving, there are plenty of reasons to get together with friends for the Riwaka Rugby Club’s Big Hog Hunt this weekend.

The competition rules are simple, unlike most other hunting competitions, no registration is required. Instead, you pay on the day when you weigh your animal. That’s fantastic, it means if you don’t bag an animal, you haven’t lost any money on your entry form.

There is no restriction on distance in relation to where you choose to go - just as long as you are back at the

Every good hunter has their favourite spot and most will have planned their preferred hunting grounds in advance - not that they’d tell anyone the exact location! As long as you’ve met all the legal requirements regarding access to land, then the potential to show off a prize winning set of tusks or rack of antlers comes down to your hunting skills and often a little bit of luck.

There’s over $4,000 in prizes to be collected including a barge trip across to D’Urville Island for one vehicle and five people from D’Urville Crossings. Youngsters won’t miss out, there are also prizes as well as games, so come and get involved. Yes there will be games for the adults too.

Entry is just $25 (pay when you weigh) and children up to and including age 13 are free!

Maximum of two animals per entry (pigs, deer, possums, hares and rabbits).

All game to be in fresh, clean and edible condition (caught within the previous 3 days).

Please note the judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered in to. The rugby club will have drinks and food available to purchase on the day.

Prizes

Most prizes will be chosen from a prize table, giving contestants a choice rather than being handed something they may not want.

Average weight pig $500 cash

Riwaka Rugby Club

Best jaw- Big Angle grinder - best stag (based on antler if any) $159.00 skinning knife

Pick of the table 1st biggest pig- 2nd biggest deerand from a ladies perspective 3rd best looking pig - 4th best looking deer, followed by entries drawn from a hat to pick the rest of the prizes.

Games prize table will be separate from the hunting prizes. Games include the likes of gumboot throwing and paintball shooting, to name but a few. But you will have to be there on the day to discover the other competitive games on offer.

Fun with family and friends, together with the enjoyment of catching a trophy animal in the bush will be the number one priority for those entering the Riwaka Rugby Club Big Hog Hunt on Sunday. Get out amongst it, enjoy the spring weather and help raise funds for the Riwaka Rugby Club in the process.

Check out some of these incredible prizes!

Advice for hunters

If you’ve have a permit to hunt on public conservation land, there are many places to go and plenty of different species to hunt.

The Department of Conservation (DOC) provides a handy map on their website which also lists any alerts in the area that hunters should be aware of, you can access it via the link below.

www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/things-to-do/ hunting

There have been no recent droppings of pesticides in our region. The link below provides information and maps about pesticide drops across New Zealand. www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/pesticidesummaries

Do make sure you dress for the elements. Many hunters are well aware of how quickly conditions can change especially at this time of year.

Most importantly let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return.

Riwaka Rugby Club

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The Riwaka Clubrooms

Weigh in 12 noon-2pm

carry your rifle as opposed to having it slung over your shoulder, to keep movement to a minimum when lining up a shot.

• Red deer often stay within forest cover for much of the day. Stalk carefully along mid-valley terraces and gully heads where feed is abundant.

• n windy weather deer will seek sheltered areas and will keep sheltering in heavy rain, whilst during light drizzle, overcast weather feeding can occur all hours of the day.

Feral Pig Hunting Tips

Do ensure you are adequately prepared with supplies, including a first aid kit, torch, survival blanket and snacks among other items.

Be smart and hire a locator beacon. Locator beacons cost just $20 to hire for the weekend or $30 for a seven day hire and could save your life. You can hire locator beacons at a number of places around the region including Motueka Isite and DOC. Explore the link below to find out where else you can hire one of these life saving devices. www.nelsonarealocatorbeacontrust.org.nz

If you are hunting on public land, each person in a hunting party needs a separate permit, whether you’re hunting with a firearm, bow or knife. Hunting after dark and spotlighting is illegal on conservation land.

If you’re hunting with a gun, you need a valid New Zealand firearms licence. If you do not have one, you can only hunt with a gun if you’re with someone who does have a licence. You have to be sharing the gun, and they need to stay within arm’s reach of you while you’re using it.

Deer Hunting Tips

• eeding activity tends to be greatest in the early morning and late afternoon. Plan your hunt accordingly.

• Red deer have a sharp sense of smell eyesight and hearing. Hunt into the wind as quietly as possible and take advantage of available cover.

Craig Fry “Cracker”

• Pigs have relatively poor eyesight but both acute hearing and smell. Hunt upwind towards pigs keeping as quiet as possible, avoiding noisy vegetation etc.

• uring summer especially pigs are active late evening and early morning. Time hunting to be in likely areas late evening and early morning when pigs are most active.

• Pigs will often be out feeding when it is overcast and light rainfall. On overcast wet days, check carefully for pigs out feeding in the open at any time of the day.

Hunting with dogs

Pig hunting with dogs is probably the most common method throughout New Zealand and hunters using dogs should be aware of the following.

• f taking dogs onto public conservation land this needs to be recorded on the hunting permit.

• n some areas dogs are not permitted.

• Check that the intended hunting area hasn t recently had pesticides applied.

• or many areas where there are ground nesting birds, bird aversion training for dogs is mandatory with proof of training required.

• very effort should be made to recover lost dogs and informing local landowners or DOC may help.

• To comply with animal welfare re uirements pigs at the ‘bail’ should be dispatched as quickly and humanly as possible.

A huge thank you to all the sponsors supporting the Riwaka Rugby Club Big Hog Hunt, as well as everyone else who has made the competition possible.

Coppins Outdoors

Department of Conservation

Abel Glass

Architectural Aluminium

Infield Engineers

Gun City Richmond

Tony Riordan Builders

Anchorage Wines

Mike Patrick

The Vet Centre Motueka

D’Urville Crossings

Riwaka Hotel

My Ride Motueka

New World Motueka

JH Plumbing

TK Tilers

NS Rogers

Placemakers Motueka

Quaystone Signs

Whitwells Motueka

Farmlands Motueka

Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi

Left Branch Cider

Laser Electrical Motueka

Tyre General Motueka

Motueka Farm Machinery

Tasman Mobile Mechanic

Guthrie Bowron

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The Riwaka Clubrooms

About the Riwaka Rugby Club

The Riwaka Rugby Club’s purpose is to promote, support, and strengthen rugby in our community. Our vision is to provide an environment to have fun, make new friends and experience the unique culture of rugby. We have a fantastic community of rugby and encourage any player or any age to have a go.

We also have fantastic facility that is available for a range of uses for anyone. We love supporting and getting behind local events such as the Big Hog Hunt.

We have had an exceptional 2022 season with lots of great games played by our junior teams. The Kahurangi Men’s teams had a fantastic season, making it all the way to the final but unfortunately came off second best.

The Kahurangi Women’s team had a short but great season with a strong number of players this year and the Riwaka Men’s senior division 2 team made it all the way to the final and only just missed out on the win!

We are very proud of how all of teams have gone this season. We know that there were a lot of hard hours of training that were put in by the players from the JAB (junior rugby) right up to our senior men’s and women’s team and of course there was a lot of time put in by the coaches and managers too.

A massive thank you to our sponsors too, we couldn’t do what we do without you! We are excited and looking forward to the 2023 season already.

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. www.riwakarugbyclub.nz

The new Management and staff of Mrs

totally support the Riwaka

Club and wishes everyone a great Hog Hunt

Thank you everyone who gave all of our teams any kind of support this year whether you were a player, volunteer or supporter! We really appreciate every single one of you!

524 MAIN ROAD RIWAKA | PH 528 0904

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week 5-11th September

When the land is well, the people are well

Take a moment to act for nature this Conservation Week 5 - 11 September. Conservation Week 2022 focuses on how we can take action for nature. Taking action not only benefits nature, but also our personal wellbeing. Ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata – when the land is well, the people are well. When Papatúãnuku thrives, we thrive.

DOC Motueka Operations Manager Mark Townsend says; “We have many dedicated conservation focused organisations and community groups in our region and it’s great to see them supporting Conservation Week by collaborating to organise activities for people to get involved in and learn about how they can act for nature.”

Nature needs us

New Zealand’s wildlife is still in crisis with more than 4,000 of our native animals and plants threatened or at risk. Conservation Week is a chance to bring everyone together to do something, big or small to create change.

Every year Conservation Week sees thousands of New Zealanders getting involved through doing conservation activities at home or attending one of many events hosted across the country. Creating change can be big or small, when we pull together, we can make a big difference.

History of Conservation Week

Conservation Week was originally launched in 1969 by the New Zealand Scout Association, with the goal to promote greater interest in the environment and encourage people to take practical actions to look after it.

The Nature Conservation Council then had a turn at running the campaign, while other organisations like the

A banded dotterel photographed at Kina Beach.

Conservation week 5-11th September

Volunteer with DOC

Post Office Savings Bank, Caltex Oil NZ, and The Todd Foundation came to the party with educational resources.

Over the years famous artists like Friedensreich Hundertwasser and Don Binney have contributed their art for previous campaigns.

When the Department of Conservation was formed in 1987 it took over the Conservation Week duties, and has since worked with other groups, businesses, councils and agencies to make it all happen.

Our native species are in trouble and need us to act

New Zealand’s native species are in serious trouble –over 4,000 species are threatened or at risk of extinction. This includes unique and iconic New Zealand wildlife like kiwi, kãkãpò, takahè, yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho, Hector’s dolphins and bats/pekapeka.

But what we do makes a difference. We’ve proven in many parts of the country that we can reverse this decline. When we manage threats and restore habitats, nature comes back.

Each of us can help nature. If we all play a part, the difference will be even greater. There are volunteering opportunities around the country. These projects are restoring nature and bringing back native species.

Volunteering

for nature is not always tree planting

You can take action for nature in a lot of different ways. Common ways to contribute include giving your time to volunteering to plant trees, pull weeds and trap predators.

You do not need to be fit or enjoy working outside to get involved. Community groups often need volunteers to help with many other tasks. Like event organisation, grant writing, social media and project planning. And volunteering is good for volunteers too

Taking action benefits nature. But it also benefits our own wellbeing too. It can boost your mood, offer enjoyment and satisfaction, and help us to connect with our communities.

Many volunteers enjoy the social aspect of volunteering – you can join with a group of friends or going along by yourself and meet new people.

Volunteering can also be a useful source of work experience. It can be a chance to learn, upskill, gain some practical skills, and develop your leadership abilities.

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

There are a wide range of volunteering opportunities with DOC around the country. These vary depending on the time of year, but they include things like:

• Planting trees

• Being a campsite host or hut warden for a few weeks during summer

• Maintaining tracks

• Repairing/maintaining historic sites

• Teaching visitors about local wildlife

• Responding to callouts from the public about distressed seals

Volunteer with your community

There are hundreds of conservation groups around the country. They do vital work, from restoring forests, coastlines and wildlife to managing huts, tracks and historic places.

Many of these groups have large-scale restoration and biodiversity recovery as their aims, while others focus on a particular endangered species.

Listed below are some of the dedicated community groups in our region:

Project Janszoon

Project Janszoon is a philanthropic trust on a mission to restore and preserve the Abel Tasman’s rich wildlife for all to enjoy. It is a team effort involving conservationists, iwi, locals, scientists and tourism operators. Together we’re making a difference.

https://www.janszoon.org/

Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust

Aim: To protect and enhance biodiversity and improve the visitor experience in Abel Tasman National Park. The trust is is a partnership between commercial operators, the community and DOC. A project controlling wilding pines in the the park is underway.

http://www.abeltasmanbirdsong.co.nz/

Forest &

Bird’s Te Hoiere Bat Recovery Project

Aim: To protect long-tailed bats and other wildlife at Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve by trapping predators. Volunteers are needed to check trap lines.

Conact: Jenny Eason jennym.easton@gmail.com

http://www.naturespace.org.nz/groups/forest-bird-tehoiere-bat-recovery-project

• 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.

Friends of Cobb

Aim: To reduce predation by stoats of vulnerable bird species (great spotted kiwi, blue duck, kea, kaka, falcon) in the Cobb Valley, Kahurangi National Park. Volunteers are needed to check trap lines..

Contact: Chris Petyt +64 3 525 8154 or foc@clear.net. nz

https://www.facebook.com/friendsofcob/

Friends of Flora

Aim: To bring the birdsong back to the Flora Stream area of Kahurangi National Park. The friends, in partnership with DOC, maintain more than 65 km of stoat and trap lines over 5000 ha. Supporters can volunteer, get a newsletter and donate.

http://www.fof.org.nz/

https://www.facebook.com/friendsofflora

Friends of Mangarakau

Aim: To restore and maintain the 350 ha Mangarakau Wetland, south of Farewell Spit. The friends actively plant and maintaim an extensive trapping network, as well as trapping in the neighbouring Mangarakau Scenic Reserve to protect the endemic giant land snails from rat predation. The wetland reserve has a field base which sleeps 13 people and is available for overnight accommodation.

http://mangarakauswamp.com/

Contact Robyn Jones +64 3 524 8266 or mangarakauswamp@gmail.com

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Friends of Paynes Ford

Aim: To protect the flora and fauna of Paynes Ford Scenic Reserve from predation by possums, stoats and rats and competition from weeds. The group has established a network of traps through the forested part of the reserve and work to eliminate old mans beard, banana passionfruit and tradescantia.

Contact: Celia Butler 03 525 9093 or hangdog.camp@ paradise.net.nz

Friends of Rotoiti

Aim: To enhance the work being done in the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project mainland island by controlling introduced pests - stoats, rats, possums, wasps and feral cats. The friends build, set and monitor traps lines, conduct wasp and stoat bait trials and assist with lizard and robin monitoring. https://www.kiwisforkiwi.org/what-we-do/who-arekiwis-for-kiwi/community-efforts/nelson/friends-ofrotoiti/

Keep Golden Bay Beautiful

Aim: To enhance Golden Bay by beautifying the area with amenity plantings and improving the area by cleaning up the environment, and cleaning up waterways by carrying out riparian plantings. Volunteers can help with clean ups, plantings, releasing of plants and potting up, also phoning, providing smokos for our working bees or enthusing other people.

Contact Kathy Hindmarsh 03 525 8332 or katsi@xtra. co.nz

Onekaka Biodiversity Group

Aim: To restore and protect the Onekaka River, from the Onekaka Estuary to Kahurangi National Park, including Washbourne Scenic Reserve. The reserve contains a remnant of tall podocarp/beech dominated lowland forest and the group maintains a network of traps targetting rats, mustelids and possums. The group has assisted in planting and releasing plants as part of a riparian restoration project along the Onekaka River. The group monitors the effects the operation of the Onekaka hydro

scheme has on the river.

Contact Thora Blithe 03 525 6009 or thora.blithe@ globe.net.nz

Ornithological Society of New Zealand Rock Wren Project

Aim: To protect rock wren at Hendersen Basin in Kahurangi National Park from stoat predation and to monitor the breeding success of rock wren. A number of birds have been banded to assist collection of data on longevity, mortality, dispersal, and health.

Contact: Richard Stocker 03 525 8243 or rv.stocker@ clear.net.nz or Chris Petyt 03 525 8154 cpetyt@xtra. co.nz

Take a moment to protect your spaces by picking up rubbish.

Rubbish can be found everywhere and we all know it’s bad for the environment – it harms our land, soil, waterways, and wildlife. It’s an overwhelming task for any one individual to pick up. But if we work together, we can protect and restore the beauty and health of our natural spaces.

This Conservation Week we are challenging you take a moment to act for nature and pick up rubbish to protect the local spaces that matter to you. The places you go to, to have fun, exercise and relax.

By picking up rubbish to protect your space and the nature that enriches it, you will support local wildlife and your own wellbeing. Because when Papatúãnuku thrives, we thrive.

The space that matters most to you might be your favourite beach, or a bike trail you hit on weekends. Maybe it’s the sports field you play at, or nearby hills where you go to relax. Perhaps it’s the loop your run around your neighbourhood, or the walk to a café you go to with family and friends.

Local Conservation Week Events

Motueka Library: Photography Exhibition

Monday 5th-Saturday 10th September 2022

This special photography exhibition celebrates New Zealand Conservation Week 2022 and 10 years of Project Janszoon in the Abel Tasman National Park. The photographs by local school children feature the Abel Tasman National Park and celebrate our sense of place. Nominate your favourite photo for a People’s Choice award.

Motueka Library: Conservation Week talk

Tuesday 6th September 2022

Come and celebrate Conservation Week with a presentation from Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust, DOC and Project Janszoon. Learn about our amazing native lizards and how to make your garden more lizard friendly by trapping pests and creating habitat. There will be spot prizes, information about trapping and where to buy subsidised traps, and some great ways to get involved in conservation in your area.

Weka Peckers

For Weka Peckers Conservation Week is all year round conversation with our clients, partners and our ethos. Looking after the environment has many facets - our constant focus is the minimisation and diversion of waste to landfill by recycling and reusing as much as possible.

Find out more about other Conservation Week events via It’s On Nelson - https://itson.co.nz as well as on the Department of Conservation’s website and social media. www.doc.govt.nz/news/events/conservation-week https://www.facebook.com/docgovtnz

Green gecko - image credit Sabine Bernert

Next generation of footballers going great guns

On Saturday mornings at Goodman Park, you will see a hive of football activity. Here, Motueka AFC showcases the pathway from First Kicks/ Fun Football, to 9th, 10th, 11/12th, 13/14th and the U17 grades, which feeds into the club’s senior teams. It seems fitting that the beginning of the day is First Kicks/Fun Football, as this is also the beginning of these sport stars football journey.

This year FK/FF has around 40 footballers ranging from 4-8 years old. There has been an upswing in numbers this season, which highlights the increasing popularity of the game. At the

forefront of FK/FF is De`Anne Fraser who has been running these sessions for three seasons. This year De has the game day support from Charli and additional parental support, from Francisco. In addition, gear is needed so games can happen. This includes balls, pop up goals, game day trophies and team shirts.

This year the FK/ FF children have new goals and balls, along with a complete set of quick dry shirts, kindly sponsored by New World Motueka. Nicola and Simon Hollyer moved up to Motueka six months ago, from Gore. Simon was born in Nelson and

it seemed fitting to return to raise their two boys here. They have owned a New World franchise previously and so this was a fantastic opportunity for their family. Motueka AFC (junior football) previously had a longstanding sponsorship from New World Motueka, which Nicola and Simon are more than happy to continue. Their son, Finlay played football in the First Kicks for the first time this year and is making new friends while enjoying being involved in a team sport. Motueka AFC would like to gratefully acknowledge the time and support these families give to the club, making football

available to all of our budding football players.

Saturday’s games

Bowlers, sausages and cakes equals success

were cancelled due to local weather conditions, although the Men’s 1st Division cup

game (Price Charity Cup) was played in Nelson. The ITM Motueka 1st XI lost

0-3, dropping them out of the cup competition. Player of the Day was Piers Comins.

Tasman Smallbore

The members of Mapua Bowling Club had planned and scheduled Saturday, 20 August for a cake sale to raise funds for two charities in Ukraine.

So it was an anxious and upsetting week with torrential rain, floods, landslides, evacuations and the loss of houses in the Nelson area. Our

hearts went out to all the people affected by the extreme weather event, the first responders on the ground and everyone involved in keeping lives safe.

But back in Mapua cakes had been made and the people of Ukraine undeniably still needed our help so the fundraiser went ahead at Mapua

Wharf.

Between the hours of 10 and 3, the sun shone and the stall set up was laden with cakes, biscuits, pies, marmalade and cheese rolls! It was an amazing sight. We are so grateful to everyone that baked and everyone who bought with such generosity. By the end of the day there was hardly

anything left and now the Kiev Children’s Hospital and Relief Aid will benefit from the Bowling Club’s support. The target was $1,000. After the sausage sizzle, raffle and cake sale we are delighted to report that we have almost $1,500 to share between the two charities, a noble effort by all involved.

Shooting Results 8.8.22

Emily98.4

Barry98.4

Atawhai97.6

Bailey97.3

Liam93.2

Heather93.1

Te Maru 92.1

Todd89

Tim 85.1

Jack B 84

Libby82

Isaiah47

Amelia12

Tasman Smallbore Rifle Shooting Results 15.8.22

Emily99.598.4

John98.6100.5

Meyah98.398.8

Bailey95.297.3

Barry94.4

Liana88.2

Tim 88.2

Libby87.1

Todd87

Lynk8586

The First Kicks/Fun Footballers with at back from left; De`Anne Fraser, Simon and Nicola Hollyer, Francisco and Charli.

Kaye Latham sells the last few goodies.

Meyah takes a shot.

Junior Netball

Rainbow Dress Up day - make it fun!

2 UMO Tuis LMS Emeralds Anneke Vlamming / Sanne Appleby

3 Pakarana Pounamu Rīwaka All Stars Molly Wilson / Ashlee Tolson

4 ROG Royal Huia Ora Aimee Seyb / Lou Betts

1 UMO Titans LMS Galaxy Tiana Knoef / Gabby Scheib

2 MSS Steel LMS Stars Char Bone / Kat Dixon

3 MHS Snr Social MHS 10 Tūī Trish Ross / Michelle White

4 MHS Maunga MHS Ngā Whetū Emma Graham / Jess King

2 Renegade Raiders Huia Mauri Mel Kelly / Carly Graham

3 Vikings Huia Kaha Raelene Shee / Abby Butler

4 Rogue Raiders ROG Blue Rochelle / Amanda Stilwell

1 MSS Rockets Rīwaka Hot Shots Penny Hamilton / Vikings

2 Tasman Diamonds Ngatimoti Diamonds Lani Richards / Wini Kelly

3 Huia Wairua Rebel Raiders Marcela Blomfield / Jess King

4 Huia A Huia Mana Mel Kelly / Raelene Shee

The intermediate grades will play semis to give everyone a chance at top team games on our final day.

Loser of Game A vs Winnerof Game B, winner will play in top team game, Int A = UMO Titans vs TBD Int B = Riwaka Hotshots vs TBD Int C = UMO Tuis vs TBD : Grade 4 = MHS 9 Rimu

1Riwaka Galaxy LMS Diamonds Tahla / Ilonka / Ruby Maxwell / Charlotte Bradley

2 MSS Mystics Brooklyn Koru Hannah Urquhart / Ruby James / Danika Applegate / Madelynne Troughton

3MSS Soldiers Tasman Sapphires Rose Rainbow / Jess Perry

1MSS Soldiers LMS Diamonds Tahla / Ilonka / Ciara Kristoffersen / Bella Rose Nelmes

2Ngatimoti Ferns Brooklyn Koru Madeleine Jolly / Mihka Cancian-Taitua

3Tasman Sapphires MSS Mystics Viana Bull / Maddy Farrer / Kaiah Wijoha / Skyla Ruebe

1 MSS Mystics Ngatimoti Ferns Sophie Hyatt / Ruby Hardy / Danika Applegate / Madelynne Troughton

2Tasman SapphiresRiwaka Galaxy Hannah Urquhart / Ruby James / Ruby Maxwell / Charlotte Bradley

3Riwaka Rockets Brooklyn Koru Rose Rainbow / Jess Perry / Arabella Douglas / Ruby McKay

1LMS Diamonds Parklands Whetu Madeleine Jolly / Mihka Cancian-Taitua / Ruby Maxwell / Charlotte Bradley

2Parklands Taniwha Tasman Jets Viana Bull / Maddy Farrer / Danika Applegate / Madelynne Troughton

3UMO Eagles Riwaka Shooting Stars Zahli Greenhough / Ciara Kristoffersen / Bella Rose Nelmes / Tahla / Ilonka

1Riwaka Rockets Riwaka Shooting Stars Sophie Hyatt / Ruby Hardy / Kaiah Wijoha / Skyla Ruebe

2Parklands Whetu Parklands Taniwha Hannah Urquhart / Ruby James / Ciara Kristoffersen / Bella Rose Nelmes

3UMO Eagles Tasman Jets Rose Rainbow / Jess Perry / Arabella Douglas / Ruby McKay

1Parklands Whetu UMO Eagles Tahla / Ilonka / Sophie Hyatt / Ruby Hardy

2Parklands TaniwhaRiwaka Shooting Stars Madeleine Jolly / Mihka Cancian-Taitua / Kaiah Wijoha / Skyla Ruebe

3Riwaka Rockets Tasman Jets Viana Bull / Maddy Farrer / Arabella Douglas / Ruby McKay

Please understand that we have tried our best to change the draw so that teams are not playing the same teams again this week. Although if this has not happened for your team, REMEMBER that the future fern philosophy is learning skills and developing a love of the awesome game of netball and the players just want to play. Have a great last festival day. 11am = JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING

on Court 5

Please meet on the court sitting in your teams.

and Senior Games

Motueka Bridge

Monday, 22 August Individual 5

NORTH-SOUTH

2nd Diana Whitten / Janet Howell

EAST-WEST

Brian Field / Mike Howell 60.42%

3rd Linda Thurow / Faith Jackson 56.85%

Handicap Results:

1st Brian Field / Mike Howell 63.62%

2nd Mary McCallum /Anne Cegarra 63.18%

3rd Linda Thurow / Faith Jackson 60.60%

Motueka Bowling Club

Results of the Motueka Bowling Club’s Open Triples Tournament held on Sunday, 28 August 2022.

The tournament was generously sponsored by Motueka Bowling Club Cards Group.

A great day of lawn bowls was enjoyed on the newly resurfaced artificial green. It was pleasing to see the top three places going to Motueka Club teams. The “Bad Boys” team came out on top but not before obtaining divine intervention for permitting them to play on a Sunday.

Results:

1st Dave Currie, Abe Van Wyk, Bunty Ryan, from the Motueka club with 4 wins, 23 ends, 39 points

2nd Kaye Brougham, Samuel Woods, Colin Fickling from the Motueka Club with 4 wins, 18 ends, 49 points

3rd Hank Nalder, Barry Chinnery, Maurice Dodsworth, from the Motueka club with 31/2 wins, 20 ends, 39 points

The support from Cards group in sponsoring this tournament is very much appreciated by all bowlers and the Motueka Bowling Club.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices. 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.

DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

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 bck 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

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 at Mapua Hall, the 3rd and last Fridays of the month. Bowls at 2pm followed by “bring a plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcomed. $3. Mapua Friendship club. Contact, Val 03 540 3685

INDOOR BOWLS Monday & Wednesday 1.153pm. All Welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Seniors Hub 10 Pah St.

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.

MOTU EKA 50+ WALKINGGRO UP www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Walks every Thursday - meet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Road for prompt 0900hrs departure except last Thursday of month – meeting 0930hrs RSA Mot. Information 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

MOTUEKACOUNTRY MUSICCLUB Municipal Band Hall Old Wharf Road Motueka, Sunday August 28th 1.30 - 4.30pm. Phone Chris 022 680 0988

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS It’s cool to wear a uniform and belong to Motueka District Brass. Come along and try us out. Email motueka.brass@gmail. com or phone 021 022 33244

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd and 4th Thursday every month 12.303pm. Motueka Community House Docks Reserve. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Do you have a project that you need help with? Join Menzshed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at Menzshed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9am-12pm

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 SCOTTISHCOUNTRY DANCE CLUB meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm, Lower Moutere hall. Fun and social, supper after. Beginners and newbies welcome. For more info ph Fay 03 543 3650

MOTUEKA SENIORNET Keep up to date, safe and protected with technology and information revolution. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

MOTUEKA TRAMPINGCLUB Daywalk along Motueka Sandspit this Sunday 28th August. Members see your trip list for contact details. Not a member? www.motuekatrampingclub.org for details on how to join.

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). Contact 022 6822 373 to book a ride / mapuawheels@gmail. com, 24hrs notice required.

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, Motueka Seniors Hub. Chris 021 251 4359 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.

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKING GROUP

Meeting on Thursdays at 9AM 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

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

TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA Toastmasters Motueka meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St, Motueka. 6.45pm start. Gain speaking confidence, friendly environment. More info, Ph Sierra 027 844 4765 or Peter 027 746 8311

WALK 4 HEALTH Wednesdays, 10am Mot Community Garden, 30-60 min at your own pace - any fitness level. Contact Well on Track 027 930 5310

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).

arborist

ALL T REE CARE

Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 or 027 494 8028

chimney sweep

CHI M NEY SWEEP

Booking, quote or query Phone Steve 021 081 01146

Dance Club

Nelson Social Dance Club annual ball, September 10, Club Waimea, 7:30pm - 11pm, Harmony Hunters. New dancers very welcome. Tickets $40 members, $50 non-members. Full supper. Phone Chris, 0211601358.

funerals

death notices

BOSCH, Arina Klasina

Passed away peacefully at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital on 23rd of August 2022. In her in her 92nd Year.

Much loved wife of the late Gerardus; beloved mother of John, Frank, Martin, Gerry, and Nelly; Oma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In keeping with Arina’s wishes a private cremation has been held. For those who wish to attend, Arina’s ashes will be laid to rest at the Motueka Cemetery on 17 September 2022 at 10am

Golden Bay Funeral Directors www.gbmfs.co.nz

public notice

www.motuekasundaymarket.co.nz

GARAGE SALE

SPECIAL $10

Every Sunday until the end of August

storage

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

entertainment

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.

wanted to buy

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

snow services

SNOW B OARD/SKI

SERVICING Waxing, edge tuning, base repairs etc. Snowboard & Boot hire Ph Chris 027 569 8524

death notices

WATSON, Betty Lorraine

Peacefully at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital on August 26 2022, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor. Loved mother of Wayne, Peter, and the late Neil. Much loved Nana of Terrianne, Sonya, Melissa, Jyles, and loving Great Grandma of Jayden, Evie, Tylar, and MacKenzie.

A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at the Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Centre, 8 Inglis Street, Motueka on Saturday 3 September 2022 at 11.00am to be followed by her interment at Motueka Cemetery. Flowers are most welcome and would be appreciated. Golden Bay Funeral Directors www.gbmfs.co.nz

Acknowledgement

SIXTUS, Robert.J

Special thanks to Drs Madigan; Viveen and all other doctors that attended my husband during his illness. Dr Stev Deleny and oncolgy nurses for giving him extra time. District and hospice nurses a great job you all do. Big thank you to friends & family for your supportand also thank you to Christine S.

courses

TAI CHI SENIORS

Beginners Adapted for health benefitsstrength - balance - forms. Lorraine 021 027 81695 li.cox@xtra. co.nz for info

Notice to all Advertisers:

By placing your advertisement you agree with the terms and conditions of the Motueka Golden Bay Guardian Ltd. Namely, payment by the 20th of the following month, or in the event of non-payment, the recovery of any debt and its costs will be charged to the customer. This includes all costs and commissions paid to a debt recovery service. Should you require any further information please phone the newspaper on 03

situations vacant Assistance with $2150 WINZ Funeral Grant (IF APPLICABLE)

Available 24hours No hidden costs

Richmond | 276b Queen Street

SIMP LE CRE MATI ON PACKAGE: $2,250 (INCL GST) INC LUDES CAS KET ANNA L OACH Dip F D Reg. FD (FDANZ) Manager & Funer al Director

public notice

FRONT DESK CUSTOMER CARE ADMINISTRATOR

Bethany Park Holiday Park and Camp is looking for a Front Desk Customer Care Administrator to join our friendly team. This is a permanent full-time position and requires someone who is able to support the mission of gracious hospitality that Bethany Park is well known for. Job sharing will be considered for suitable applicants.

Baha'i Faith

Unity in Diversity

Be as a lamp unto them that walk in darkness, a joy to the sorrowful, a sea for the thirsty, a haven for the distressed, an upholder and defender of victim of oppression. Let integrity and uprightness distinguish thine acts. Be a home for the stranger, a balm to the su ering, a tower of strength for the fugitive.

Bahá’u’lláh Ph 035289033 www.bahai.org.nz

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Motueka Art Group

SPRING ART EXHIBITION

Motueka Library

funerals public notice

Duties include: Front desk guest services including responding to enquiries , reservations and bookings, finanical administration, team liaison, co-ordination alongside Camp Manager of casual and seasonal office staff and general office administrative duties.

You will have proven office administrative experience in a customer focused role, be confident with MS Office and Xero. Experience with Seekon booking system is an advantage but not necessary as full training will be provided.

The position description can be downloaded from www.bethanypark.co.nz or by contacting the office on 03 527 8014 or emailing lovetostay@bethanypark.co.nz

Thursday 4thSeptember - Friday 11thSeptember 10am - 5pm

Eftpost available for sales

dentures

Felicity Hart, Clinical Dental Technician

For all your denture requirements Free initial consultation www.denturesbydesignnz.com

59A College St, Motueka | 03 970 5180 Mon to Thu 9am - 5pm

Waimea Harriers Event

Milnes Beatson Motueka-to-Mapua Relay

Saturday 3rd September

Four person relay over 26km Open to all runners and walkers $10 entry per team

See waimeaharriers.nz for more details

STRINGS AMORE

Chanel Arts Centre

Monday September 5th at 7.30pm

Tickets available from Floral Affaire and Door Sales

$25 Adults; $5 Schoolchildren

Cash for Floral Affaire, EFTPOS Door Sales at the Chanel

Presented by Motueka Music Group

In association with Chamber Music New Zealand

03 527 8014 | Martin Farm rd, Kaiteriteri