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Reading to children is known for lighting up their brains as it’s been proven to develop early literacy by building vocabulary and language skills essential for learning to read, so for the children of Motueka’s Laura Ingram Kindergarten to have had 1000 books read to them before school is “stunning” says librarian Mary Butler.
“It’s really important for our children to hear stories and be introduced to lots of language,” says Mary.
The kindergarten is the first in the area to have completed the challenge of ‘1000 Books before School’, and their close proximity to the library has seen children on outings to enjoy being read to in another
environment.
The challenge that originated in America has been rolled out around the world and here it’s a collaboration between Tasman District Libraries and Motueka Family Service Centre, supported by the local community.
“We want to create a culture in this community that we read to our kids from birth. Children need an ocean of language,” says Miranda Sikking of Motueka Family Service Centre.
“We’d like to encourage other ECE centres to take the challenge on too.”
The kindergarten celebrated their achievement on Thursday, 13 June with Mary, complete in a bear outfit, read-
ing a couple of popular books including ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’.
A celebratory cake was shared along with a hearty morning tea, while the kindergarten was presented with a certificate and a
selection of native-bird themed soft toys.
When asked if they’d like to tackle another 1000 books, the response from the children was a resounding YES!
“It’s great and
reminds us reading and connecting over books is really important for children. It helps to expand their vocabulary and creates a brain ready to learn,” says Miranda.
A desire to reduce carbon emissions, save time and create convenience for students and their families has led Motueka music teacher Katie Dey to offer her music lessons online.
Katie and her husband, Hemon launched their website around a month ago offering her piano and violin tutelage via the internet.
“I wanted to offer students the ability to operate from within their home space, saving travel time and their associated carbon emissions,” says Katie.
Using the Suzuki method Katie has been teaching the piano for “many years”, the method involves students learning to play the instrument using the “mother tongue” approach –the children listen to music from the Suzuki Method books daily, and then start to mimic on the instrument they are learning on. As the child doesn’t need to be able to read at this stage, this method of teaching can start with children as young as 3-years-old.
Lessons are not exclusively for children though and Katie says she’s had interest from people in their eighties since the launch of her website.
“It’s so much easier to develop a musical ear at a young age. Learning later in life is akin to learning a second language as an adult, but obviously that is achievable too,” says Katie.
Previously travelling to Nelson on a weekly basis, now thanks to the internet and Hemon’s videography skills, Katie’s lessons
are available for students to do at their convenience and in their own home.
For feedback on their performance, students can send Katie a recording of themselves playing using a camera, phone or tablet, which will then be critiqued and a report sent back with comments and suggestions.
Alternatively lessons can also be booked using video conferencing software or inperson for those living near Motueka.
“I really enjoy seeing people learn. I relish receiving feedback, that’s the reward I get.”
The website is based on pre-recorded video lessons offered on a monthly subscription service, students can work at a time and
pace that suits them, repeating lessons as necessary with Katie giving them feedback when they are ready.
Ideal for those living in a rural community or urbanites not keen on battling traffic. Katie hopes by offering les-
sons online her tutorials can give more people the opportunity to learn music and enjoy the process.
The New Zealand Guitar Quartet bring an infectious energy to the stage!
Fresh from concert tours in China and Australia and 2018 engagements at the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America Convention and Guitarromania in Mexico, they’ve released two CDs, both featuring commissioned works by Australian and New Zealand composers, as well as original arrangements by Owen Moriarty.
Besides Owen, Jane Curry and John Couch, the quartet has a new member, internationally acclaimed guitarist Vladimir Gorbach.
Their performances of classical, contemporary and world music continue to engage audiences from all walks of life, exploring a diverse range of genres including Balkan, Brazilian, Persian, Bluegrass, Celtic, Spanish and Flamenco music.
Reviews have spoken of their highly engaging and professional nature and dur-
ing their AOTNZ Tour in 2017 Balcairn said, “Amazing display of technical virtuosity with beautifully chosen programme of new and well known works.
Great stage presence and rapport with the audience …wonderful and charming musicians.”
UK born quartet member Jane Curry is one of New Zealand’s
leading classical guitarists, whose concert engagements in both solo and chamber music settings include concertos with Orkiestra Ars Longa (Krakow Music Academy, Poland) the Mahidol University String Orchestra (Thailand) the Capital Concert Orchestra (Australia) and several New Zealand orches-
tras.
Jane is head of the guitar programme at the New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University, where she balances solo and chamber music engagements with the coordination of the largest classical guitar programme in the country. She completed a Master’s and Doctoral degree at the
University of Arizona.
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Janet Kelly says it was “most unexpected” to become a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.
“I never expected to get recognised and felt quite honoured,” says Janet.
Awarded for Services to Education, Janet has had an extensive career in the governance of New Zealand schools for almost 40 years.
“It all started when my eldest son started at Motueka South School, I got onto the school committee and two years later was elected as chair.”
She went on to join the Board of Governors at Motueka High School and over the years has held “many and varied roles”, including presidency of the New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA) from 1996-98, and as a Ministerial appointee on the Boards of Special Education Services and the New Zealand Teachers
Council.
The NZSTA has appointed her five times as National Project Manager of Triennial School Trustee elections.
Since 2000, Janet has supported many schools in varying levels of statutory appointments and has worked as a Commissioner and Specialist Adviser.
A number of schools from Taranaki to Invercargill have benefitted from Janet’s expertise where she has undertaken reviews and consultations on their performance, and she says working with people to bring about necessary changes has been a highlight.
“It’s really good to be able to look back and see the positive difference. Every situation and every board is different.”
Janet’s career has also seen her represent New Zealand on the global stage for the Ministry of Education’s Education Research Office.
“I was really fortu-
nate to go overseas and see what happens in other countries and see the involvement parents have in decision making. Systems are not always perfect and situations are
always unique.”
Currently undertaking mentoring work around the region, Janet says her journey in the education sector has been rewarding.
“I’ve really enjoyed
my involvement with schools.
I’ve been very lucky and have worked with amazing people and been given opportunities to carry out the necessary work.”
Motueka High School’s choir, Suono Bellissimo (pictured), were crowned winners of the Category 2 Classical Composition (NonNew Zealand) at the
top of the south’s Big Sing choral competition on Thursday, 13 June. Around 100 students from nine choirs of schools in Tasman, Marlborough and Nelson took part in
the regional competition that was held at the Nelson School of Musical Arts. Choir member Laura Bowdler says she’s spent her “whole life singing”. “I love the people you
meet and although performing’s not my favourite thing, it’s all part of it and fun,” says Laura. While the competition was “tough”, Suono Bellissimo impressed judges
with their rendition of German song, ‘Die Forelle’, about a trout in a river, and also received a Commended Award for their overall performance that included their sound
and portrayal of feelings. The competition, organised by the New Zealand Choral Federation, began nearly three decades ago and this year more than 10,000 students
are expected to take part. Regional judges met at the end of last month to select the 24 choirs that’ll perform at the final of The Big Sing in Auckland from August 24-26.
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Hi all,
Recently there were some community training evenings held twice in Motueka and once at Mapua. This training involved talks from a health provider about AED devices and CPR and demonstrations of both. Civil Defence also spoke about their network and plans for large emergencies. I was interested to hear they are now advising that the general community needs to be able to look after themselves for at least 7 days after a major event…they used to say 3 days and I always thought that was far too short. If we have a decent earthquake that damages the main power supply we could be without power for weeks!!!! How will your cellphone go then, particularly seeing the cell tower will also probably be damaged?? What will happen to your food in the fridge and freezer after a few days?
The fire service also spoke and it was interesting to hear about lessons learnt from the recent Pigeon Valley fire. I also spoke and reminded people about not getting too complacent and looking after each other with your own security and internet/phone scams.
These training evenings were arranged by the Neighbourhood Support Group committee and over 100 people attended the three nights. There was very good feedback from those who attended.
I know we are all busy and have a lot on, but we all do need to be prepared to look after ourselves in the event of an emergency. A lot of you are thinking “it won’t happen here” - well we just had Cyclone Gita, bad floods a few years before and the fire in Pigeon Valley. We could have a large fire on the Marahau Hill or Westbank Road or bad flooding again.
If you don’t have even a basic emergency kit together in your household then you aren’t prepared. Be warned.
S/Constable Grant Heney
Occurrences:
Attend 3 mentally unwell incidents/ 8 x family harm incidents/ 2 x Burglaries in Trewavas street at neighbouring houses. Offender disturbed at 3.30am, police dog tracked the offender towards the cemetery then lost the track./ Police pursuit. 31 yr old male arrested for failing to stop and breaching bail. Meant to be living in the Nth Island. Second time he breached his bail and returned to Motueka. Remanded in custody./ Family harm incident – 20 yr old male arrested for wilful damage and possession of an offensive weapon./ 47 yr old Motueka male disqualified driving. Car impounded. Court case.
Have a think about the possibility of all families in our Community, and every member within them, feeling safe every day. Giving children an environment where they can thrive and fulfil their potential. Some of us take that for granted. Compounded difficulties and stress, historic and current abuse, isolation and lack of support is the reality for many of our Motueka families and the children within them. That’s not just happening “over there” and “to those people”, it’s happening throughout the vibrant and diverse cultural and socio-economic community that we are. Let’s get real about that. When we can
get real about it, we can start to put some changes in place that might actually make a difference. In our small Community of Motueka there are some big things happening to try and make a difference. One of these is an Early Childhood Child Protection project. Over the last four years, Safe Families Motueka have funded a project supporting Early Childhood Centres and teachers to learn about identifying and responding to vulnerability, child abuse and neglect. This year, ten of our twelve kindergartens or pre-schools took part in this project which was delivered by Louise Petzold
of Safeguarding Children. At the end of six months of training and support, Motueka support agencies and early childhood centres took part in a hui to connect with each other, learn about each other’s challenges and services, and strengthen their ability to effectively support our children and families. This resulted in many Early Childhood staff feeling more confident to be able to support our families and children who may be experiencing vulnerability for whatever reason. Motueka Communitybe proud! This is just one of the wonderful pieces of work that move our Community to a place where we can all thrive.
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Scientists and the Department of Conservation are appealing to the public to report sightings of a rare but increasingly regular visitor to New Zealand’s shores, the southern right whale or tohora (Eubalaena australis).
Reports from the public of tohora off the New Zealand coast are for a new study by the University of Auckland, the University of Otago and the Department of Conservation to investigate the genetic makeup and track the population growth of southern right whales.
Tohora were driven almost to extinction by whaling in the 19th and 20th centuries so that by the 1920s, they had disappeared from the waters around New Zealand with just a small population of 30-40 breeding females remaining in the remote sub-Antarctic islands.
But after decades of protection, they are making a steady comeback, with population growth estimated at up to 7 percent per year. Latest estimates put the total population at around 2000 animals which means a higher chance of spotting one and a higher chance that when whales do
visit, they will stay for longer.
Sightings of tohora begin around Matariki in June and are possible almost anywhere during the winter months from Southland to Northland.
“As the visit by the Matariki whale in Wellington showed, southern right whales are being sighted more often and that gives us the opportunity to find out much more about them,” says University of Auckland marine researcher Dr Emma Carroll.
“We are particularly interested in sightings of mother-calf pairs around mainland New Zealand because that could mean the whales are once again returning to breed here.”
Another study aim is to compare genetic data of whales seen near New Zealand to those in the sub-Antarctic.
“Learning more about where tohora are found near our coast will help us manage threats to the whales as they return to visit our busy shores,” says Hannah Hendriks, DOC Marine Species Support Officer.
Anyone seeing tohora is asked to call DOC’s hotline 0800 DOCHOT/0800 36 24
68 as soon as they can and, if possible, take photos and send to DOC. DOC staff will then endeavour to get photos and collect skin samples for genetic analysis.
People are asked to abide by marine mammal regulations if a whale is spotted, including keeping a distance of at least 50m away - or 200m if a calf is present. Vessels should be no closer than 300m, including vessels such as kayaks and paddleboards, and drones should fly no closer than 150m horizontally above any animal.
Large and slowmoving, southern right whales are mostly black in colour and easily identified by white growths on their heads called callosities. They have no dorsal fin and a V-shaped blowhole spray. Adults average 14m-15m in length and newborn calves between 4.5m and 6m.
“Asking the public to report sightings is a great example of how New Zealanders can really help with a scientific study because the more information we have, the better we will be able to answer questions about the recovery of this taonga species,” says Dr
Will Rayment from the University of Otago’s Department of Marine Science.
The study is supported by a Rutherford Discovery Fellowship from the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Aparangi.
*DOC is also separately asking people to keep a lookout for a humpback whale entangled in fishing line that was seen off the bottom of the South Island on Saturday, 22 June. Anyone who sees the entangled whale is asked to report the sighting to the DOC hotline 0800 DOCHOT/0800 36 24 68. The humpback whale could be travelling up the east or west coast of the South Island in coming days.
Motueka’s Firebird Circus gave a dramatic, fast moving and spectacular performance of Matariki, for their mid-winter theatrical aerial show on June 22.
Most Kiwis aren’t used to leaving the warmth of their homes at this time of year, but local folks came out and Memorial Hall was again filled to capacity for the third year running.
The drama imaginatively drawing on a blending of myths, the first humans and Gods on Mt Olympus in Greece in the first half, and in Aotearoa New Zealand in the second, was narrated clearly, and effectively by Donna Mcleod who collaborated with the script.
Firebird Circus stories would not be the same without the magic of the firebirds, who helped share the fire and spread the light. The theme was the gift of fire by the Gods and its misuse by humans, with fires burning out of control.
The story ended with a spectacular performance which included Beck Finn as Matariki mother and healer and
her star constellation and Hiwa, the wishing star. And what did they wish for? A great story, a meaningful message, powerful stirring music, seamless choreography, with often many performers on stage performing com-
plex moves.
Beck Finn, director and inspiration, says Firebird Circus troupe now have the skills to take further to shows, galas and festivals.
If you’re interested in being a sponsor, Beck would be pleased to
hear from you.
Hemon Dey, who filmed the show will have it available for public viewing. Motueka’s Firebird Circus would like to say ‘thank-you’ to Unichem Chemist for selling the tickets.
Dear Editor,
A huge thank you to Our Town Motueka in partnership with Te Awhina Marae, the Nelson Astronomical Society and all the volunteers who contributed to organising a very special Matariki celebration at Te Uma Urupa on Monday before dawn.
It was such a rich experience for me to learn more about Matariki, to take part in some of the rituals and songs around the firebowl, and to have my first view of the rising of the cluster of Matariki stars.
It was a beautiful clear night and the conditions were perfect to see the Matariki stars as the sun rose.
Thank you to everyone at Te Awhina Marae who provided warmth, nourishment
Lettersand their generous hospitality back at the Marae for breakfast.
I know that so much work and time was dedicated by lots of people to ensure that our community can enjoy the Matariki activities during the beginning of the Maori New Year.
It is a must do celebration again next year please!
Nga mihi nui, thank you very much.
Linda Glew
Dear Editor,
I would like to follow up on Grace Turner’s letter dated Wednesday, 26th, June 2019.
Regarding the building of a new Library in Motueka. A few months ago I attended a meeting in the
Motueka Library, wanting feedback, to see if people wanted a new Library, and to where they wanted this Library to be built? There was a great attendance of eleven people; five Council Personnel, and six Motueka citizens. A map of Decks Reserve, and the Green area, was on show, and showing where the new Library was to be built. I came to a rapid conclusion that the site had already been decided on. A wasted meeting, and totally unproductive!
If the Tasman District Council want to spend money, they should extend the toilets by the Motueka Information Centre, and bus stop, to prevent many of the freedom campers from urinating in the
bushes. There are queues, of rather unseemly people, at peak times, over the summer period, urinating, which I have seen, whilst walking the family pet.
This is central Motueka!
I have never witnessed any queues at the Motueka Library wanting books? Maybe the current Library is big enough after all? Question, just what will they do with the current Library, when the Library is not in use?
The Motueka Community Board need to ask questions, and now! Are the Community Board members looking after the interests of our town??
Frances Overend Motueka
Over seven days and with varying weather conditions Liv and Graeme Scott’s Golden Frames Woodworking School in Golden Bay ran their second workshop, ‘Build a Timber Frame Tiny Home’ last month.
An experienced tutor, Graeme imparts the skill of traditional greenwood timber framing. Having owned an eco-building company in the UK, he has been building tiny spaces for decades. His passion for carpentry started in his Dad’s shed as a kid, moving on to set building and boat renovations, to building log homes and now tiny houses. “His enthusiasm for wood and environmental sustainability make him an incredibly knowledgeable and inspiring teacher,” says wife Liv.
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Participants learned about the tools needed; how to use them
safely and maintain them; how to select the correct timber and logs; how milled timber can move and many other tricks and tips. The timber frame plans and a training booklet are included so the students have the skills and information to replicate their own timber frame at home.
After days of hands on learning, they erected the frame and saw the results of their collaborative hard work - a beautiful, 10 square metre, handcrafted timber frame.
“The students were so dedicated to completing the frame that they chose to go out some evenings after the hearty communal dinner to continue chiselling out mortises under work lights,” says Graeme.
“There is no substitute for actually experiencing the green woodworking techniques, says participant Mike Copeland
of Motueka. “I particularly enjoyed the camaraderie as we worked toward our common goal of framing up a tiny house. Graeme and Liv Scott
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“The students were welcomed into our tribe, and through the interesting and varied conversations over home-cooked food
The couple practise what they preach - living off-grid in a tiny home they built for themselves and their two children using sustainable materials in Golden Bay. “The family philosophy is ‘to be self- sustaining’, which is why we choose to live off-grid, to be responsible for our own power, water, waste and as much of our food as possible. Teaching people to build their own homes empowers people to make positive financial and environmental choices.”
One of the first Golden Frames was purchased this weekend by the Motueka Steiner Community for the Steiner School, which aims to have eco-friendly buildings that inspire learning and demonstrate respect for the environment.
Liv and Graeme’s joint interest in using sustainable materials in their buildings has manifested in a yearly festival, the Living Wood Fair, where they bring the community together to share skills around sustainable building and forestry. They are also part of the team behind Tiny Lifestyle, an educational hub helping people to tread lightly on the land.
Through ecoconscious decisionmaking, living in tiny spaces and pro-actively working towards self-sustainability, the organisation aims to make it easier for other people to adopt this style of living.
Register your interest in attending a workshop by Golden Frames Woodworking School or Tiny Lifestyle’s forthcoming Tiny House Drafting Workshop and Container Workshop through their websites. Now is the time, action is the power!
More than 100 Barbie Dolls that have been lovingly redressed with intricately knitted garments right down to their lace-detailed underwear are destined to light up little girls lives in Romania and Moldova.
The dolls will be packaged and sent along with stationery, warm blankets, knitwear, clothing, toiletries, sewing needs and toys to the EasternEuropean countries as part of Operation Cover Up, an initiative run by Christian charity, ‘Mission without Borders’.
Local knitter Helen Bisley has been involved with the charity for ten years and the local coordinator for the past four. Putting her needles to good use, she has spent her evenings dressing the Barbies.
“The object is to make them pretty and lovable, some turn up not looking like it at all.
I like the littleness of the outfits, it doesn’t take too long, I do a Barbie a night,” says Helen.
The Barbies together with the other items
destined for EasternEurope, where winter temperatures can plummet to minus 25, will be bundled into two 40-foot shipping containers and sent to make a difference to the more than 20,000 children living as orphans in state institutions across EasternEurope that Mission without Borders works with.
The Christian organisation serves children, families and elderly people suffering poverty. Through practical and spiritual support they give hope by meeting urgent needs and building self-sufficient communities.
And while Helen has enjoyed her time at the helm, at 86-years she says it’s time to hand over the reins and would like anyone interested in becoming the local coordinator to get in touch, the only downside to the role for Helen has been the attachment she feels toward the dolls.
“It’s very hard to pack some up, I adore them, but it’s so lovely to know that they’ll be treasured by young girls on the other side of the world.”
The idea for our journey came to me when we were being shown the 40-hour famine video in our school assembly at Motueka High School. In the video we were shown orphaned children who had walked for weeks to reach Uganda from war-torn South Sudan.
Then when I heard that the theme for this year’s 40-hour famine was “make your own rules” my first thought was “why don’t we walk for 40 hours”. When I put the idea forward to our adventure racing team, they were a bit unsure whether it was a good idea, but it didn’t take much persuasion to get half the team keen, consisting of Riley O’Connor, Kyla Rayward, Jessie Fa’avae and myself Charlie MacLennan.
I started thinking of a place we could walk to in 40 hours and a double crossing of the Kahurangi National Park along the 140-kilometer Wangapeka and Heaphy tracks came to mind. Dad generously offered to drive to the West
Coast and run the halfhour shuttle between little Wanganui and Kohaihai, just north of Karamea, so we were set for a location. These two tracks combined would normally be considered to be an 8 or 9-day tramp, and us trying to do this in a weekend was certainly going to be a challenge. So, after consoling some worried parents with some lengthy emails, about how we were going to manage this and the gear we were going to take, we were ready to go.
Our walk started on Friday, 14 June at 9pm. 24 hours later we emerged bruised and battered, soaking wet and carrying a nasty limp. After a quick nap at the Karamea River Motels we went on to the Heaphy. On this we experienced a sunny walk along the West Coast which quickly turned to rain and hail as we headed further inland. With Jessie hobbling along on a badly twisted and swollen ankle she was given the option to
turn back, but being the absolute legend that she is, she persevered determined to finish the walk. That night we came across a large brown kiwi, we also came across the fact that that some of us were carrying multiple blisters bigger than marbles.
After a longer than expected sleep in Saxton Hut, we continued with the last 10 hours of walking on our trip. With 5 hours to go Mark, Kyla’s dad, biked in to boost the moral and it was indeed very “moral boosting” as we watched him cruise on his bike. Then finally after 140 km and 42 hours of walking we arrived at the end of the Heaphy at 6pm on Monday, physically wrecked but feeling super proud of what we had achieved.
We survived blisters, a swollen ankle, a seized-up knee, sore feet, aches and pains, many hours slogging through sunrise, sunset, day and night, sun, wind, fog, rain, sleet, and hail. We
tramped over mountains, valleys, rivers, and tussock lands. We saw Takahe and Kiwi, we laughed, we talked and walked, and moved in silence, we sang, discussed minor and major dramas, we went through highs and lows, we learnt a lot about what we don’t know and made
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Ivan Moynan loves lawns, always has and always will.
So when an opportunity presents itself to have a little fun with them, he does just that.
While dethatching a lawn in Appleby a
few weeks ago, Ivan noticed a round shape appearing so he decided to create eyes, a nose, ears and of course a smile topped off with bunny ears.
“It sort of came about as part of the process of how I do the
lawn and I was trying to entertain myself and have some fun with it.”
Ivan’s the main operator for Lawn Rescue and has been passionate about lawn care since growing up in the green of Ireland.
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ning to clamber on the roof for a picture of his creation, Ivan opted instead to call on a friend with a drone, and kindly supplied us with evidence of his work day fun.
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TrioNique is unique in New Zealand. This professional chamber music group combines the versatility of Clare Penny - flutes, Tomomi Johnstonsaxophones and virtuoso Brazilian pianist Camila Oliveira at the piano. Originally formed during postgraduate study at Auckland University, the group is developing a reputation for delivering sparkling concerts full of melody, narrative and musical
diversity, all delivered with fun and flair.
The trio are coming to Nelson as resident musicians for the 38th annual Nelson Composers Workshop, a key event in the New Zealand composition scene, which aims to provide opportunities for developing composers to learn about their craft and industry, to make connections with their colleagues and peers, and to support the community.
Nelson is dear to the heart for both Clare and Tomomi. Clare grew up in Nelson and was Uwe Grodd’s firstever NZ flute student at the Nelson School of Music. Tomomi has been visiting Nelson for many years, as her Kiwi husband Barry’s family are based here, and she has forged extensive links with the resident Japanese community.
The three nationalities represented within TrioNique (Japan,
Brazil and Aotearoa) are reflected in their Nelson programming, including a specially arranged version of the evocative Japanese classic Haru No Umi - The Sea in Spring. This piece features the rare combination of soprano sax and alto flute voices in unison with the piano. Multi instrumentalism is another notable hallmark of the trio, who take pleasure in sharing various flute and sax combinations with
their audience within each concert.
TrioNique are as committed to community service as to the concert hall. During their South Island trip in July, the group will perform at retirement villages, care facilities such as Nelson Hospice, and in schools. Much of this is offered by koha or as a gift from the group, to ensure there are no cost barriers.
“As musicians, it is our privilege to
connect with people through music, to inspire, to bring happiness,” says flautist Clare Penny. “To hear professional musicians live can be a hugely influential experience for school-aged music students, and wonderful for older folk who maybe can’t get out to a concert.”
The trio have a busy time planned in Nelson before the Composers Workshop starts on July, 9 at NCMA. A public concert is being
held in the NCMA auditorium at 7.00pm on July, 6 and the following day the Trio is bringing a free musical offering to Hospice for residents and family, as well as a concert for residents at The Wood Retirement Village.
Tickets for their NCMA concert are available at TicketDirect.
An alliance of councils, iwi and the Department of Conservation in the top of the South Island plans to work collectively with their communities to restore natural landscapes across the region –from west to east and from the mountains to the sea.
Kotahitanga mo te Taiao Alliance includes Buller, Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough and Kaikoura councils, the West Coast Regional Council, a number of iwi in the region and DOC.
A dawn blessing was held in Nelson on Friday, 28 June to launch the Alliance and its strategy for collaboratively achieving significant conservation gains across the top of the South Island. The launch was timed for Matariki, marking the start of a new season and the start of this new way of working for conservation.
The Alliance will
provide environmental leadership and coordination in working together and with others to protect and enhance the wider region’s diverse natural landscapes. The landscapes include vast areas of beech forest, eastern dryland, alpine hinterland, the sheltered sounds of Marlborough, freshwater catchments and varied marine environments including extensive intertidal flats and wild and exposed coasts. Hundreds of native plant and animal species live within those landscapes, including some unique to the region.
Kotahitanga mo te Taiao Alliance independent chair Martin Rodd says the Alliance and its strategy are focussed on enabling landscape-scale conservation projects that have environmental, social, economic and cultural benefits.
“Our aspiration is to see the natural environment across the
top of the South Island flourishing through ecological restoration over large areas with people caring for and benefiting from the environment and the flourishing nature in turn enriching communities.
“Kotahitanga is about collaboration, working together in collective action with communities, industry and a variety of organisations to achieve conservation gains that enhance and protect Te Taiao, our natural heritage.
“Having this alliance across local government, iwi and DOC enables us to do more together than we can each do on our own, to achieve successful landscape-scale conservation across district boundaries and places.
“The Alliance’s leadership and coordination role will include identifying, prioritising and integrating conservation, attracting investment and
resources for new conservation work, providing advice and support to conservation projects, and linking new projects with existing projects.
“The Kotahitanga mo te Taiao Alliance Strategy outlines highlevel conservation goals and provides guidance and direction on where and how to work. The strategy was developed with the support of natural heritage management practitioners and scientists.
“Core to the strategy is combining science with matauranga Maori, Maori knowledge and values, recognising the interconnected relationship between the spiritual world, the natural world and people.
“The strategy will change and develop over time as Alliance members engage with their communities and community aspirations are integrated into it.”
Brendan Wilson, Chair of Ngati Apa ki
te Ra To Trust says iwi look forward to achieving significant outcomes across the wider Top of the South area, which without this collaboration might not have been possible. “The aims and objectives of the Alliance, to achieve large-scale conservation projects with wider social, cultural and economic outcomes, resonates well with iwi and the acceptance from the Alliance to embrace matauranga Maori concepts as a foundation, ensures that our long-held values of protecting and enhancing our natural environments will
have a greater chance of success. We look forward to being part of the process and to share in those successes.”
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says, like other regions, Marlborough’s indigenous biodiversity is fragile with species at the brink of extinction and ecosystems in a state of collapse. A new approach is urgently needed, he says. “This strategy, pooling resources and expertise to tackle some agreed targets, makes so much more sense than continuing to work on our own patches. This way we
should be able to make some real progress.”
The Kotahitanga mo te Taiao Alliance and Strategy have been developed over the past two years. Currently, five iwi have committed to the Alliance and Strategy including Ngati Apa ki te Ra To Trust, Te Runanga o Ngati Kuia Trust, Ngati Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust, Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Maui Trust, Te Runanga o Ngati Waewae. A number of other iwi in the wider region are also considering committing to the Alliance and Strategy and are discussing this within their iwi.
Last Wednesday night the “Local Matters” group from Motueka Greens organised an evening around co-housing and affordable housing. Thomas Nash, Ian McComb and Jace Hobbs were speakers in a packed Mapua Hall. It became clear from the speakers, the many questions and the fact that 150 people attended, that many of our community - young and old - are looking for more affordable alternatives of housing. This is not what the development industry is currently offering, and the council rules appear to be favouring them through their zoning rules. The availability of affordable land and the
Mapua’s Hall was packed with those eager to hear of affordable alternatives of housing.
ability to build smaller houses is key to the solution. Developers often require large houses in their covenants and zoning rules often have minimum section and lot sizes. Landowners can speculate and cause land prices to escalate
at the cost of those who need it. Examples from overseas have demonstrated that notfor-profit organisations (community housing providers and building societies) are often very successful at providing high quality and much cheaper solu-
tions. Renting or rentto-buy or co-housing on leased land are some of the models that are used. It will be interesting to see in the local elections which of the councillors is willing to promote alternatives to the status quo.
An amended bylaw for managing Tasman District’s community water supplies and future summer water restrictions opened for public consultation this month.
Tasman District Council consulted on a version of the bylaw in late 2018. Following the consultation and public hearings, but before the bylaw was adopted, a severe drought hit the region in February and March 2019.
It was the driest two-month period on record.
Parts of Golden Bay experienced a one-in-80 year drought and public water supplies on the Waimea Plains faced critical water shortages.
To maintain water supplied by the Council’s schemes,
while protecting rapidly dropping river and aquifer levels, the Council imposed a series of escalating water restrictions based on those consulted on in 2018 but not yet adopted.
Council Engineering Services manager Richard Kirby says the restrictions were largely successful, with most residents and businesses taking up the challenge to reduce their water use in order to see the District through the drought.
“We were able to road-test the proposed approach to restrictions that we had been looking at introducing through the bylaw. We learned some lessons along the way, so we have updated the draft bylaw and made a few changes to the version we went out with last year.”
Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne
urged businesses and residents to think about their experience during the recent drought.
“The restrictions we imposed on urban households and businesses in the Waimea area were much stricter than people will have experienced in the past. They worked – people connected to the Council water supply in that area cut their usage by 28% during the height of the drought. That is a massive effort and was crucial to sustaining our water supplies through that period.
“We want to know if the community agrees with the approach that was taken. It was based on the proposals within this bylaw and, if we adopt it, we will take a very similar approach in future when there is a threat to our water supplies.”
The draft Public Water Supply Bylaw
affects the management of the Council’s reticulated water supplies across the entire District. It does not cover private wells/ bores, or resource consents to take water for horticulture or other productive uses, which are managed through rules in the Tasman Resource Management Plan.
Mayor Richard said the water restriction provisions were likely to be needed most years until the Waimea Community Dam was operational, and in the event of emergency water shortages.
Consultation is open until Friday, 5 July 2019. More information is available at tasman.govt.nz/feedback.
“My name is Carmen Pearson and I’d like to introduce myself as the new owner of Health 2000 Motueka. I was born and bred in the South Island; West Coast and Canterbury. I moved across the ditch to Australia for 13 years and returned to NZ in 1999. I’ve lived in Auckland since then but dreamt of moving to the Nelson/Tasman region for a long time.“
Carmen, how have you enjoyed your first year of business in Motueka?
“As a herbalist and aromatherapist who managed a Health 2000 store in Auckland, I was very excited to see the Motueka store come up for sale and now the rest is history. “
“I’m absolutely loving living in Motueka. It’s such an incredibly beautiful area. And I’d like to thank the Motueka locals for their very warm welcome to this special part of the world.”
Debbie Watsondelivering top quality service & fairer fees
Personal service
Dedicated to your goals
Honest and transparent
Someone you can rely on
Every day in store we have at least one qualified staff member to give you expert advice. Our only nonqualified staff member is very knowledgeable and experienced in natural health.
Christine-Jane Wakefield is a Motueka local who is a very experienced naturopath specialising in natural fertility and hormonal health. She is also our resident natural make-up and skin-care expert so come and see her on Tuesdays/Wednesdays for help looking and feeling your best.
Sarah La Touche will be joining us in August and is a Nutritionist who specialises in Gut, Adrenal and Thyroid health.
Owner Carmen Pearson is a Herbalist and Aromatherapist. She loves talking about essential oils and her area of interest is mental health.
A range of services with you in mind
Blood pressure testing
Blood pressure is a fantastic indicator of your overall health. It is often the case that the higher your blood pressure, the higher your risk of developing health problems in the future. A high blood pressure usually indicates an extra strain on your arteries and heart.
The team in store are able to offer advice on any questions or concerns that you may have regarding your blood pressure levels and associated health and wellness changes that could support them.
Hair follicle scanning
Hair follicle scanning uses the Cell Wellbeing platform to help you to discover which daily nutritional and environmental factors are impacting your body’s cells.
The aim of the scan is to provide you with a guideline to suggest dietary, nutritional and lifestyle changes that could be made to ensure that your body’s cells are functioning at an optimum level.
The test produces a 30 page Optimise Wellness Report which offers guidance for the optimisation of your individual cellular needs. These needs may vary from specific nutrients to help with optimised cell function and overall wellbeing, foods that can help you to achieve these needs, interference foods to avoid to help your body find balance and optimal function, the environmental factors which may be interfering or influencing cell function, and much more.
Carmen worked with these scans for two years in Auckland and the results she received from customers were amazing. They take all the guesswork out of what you should be supplementing by telling you exactly what your body is lacking. Come in and have a chat about hair follicle scanning if you have any questions or should you wish to make a booking.
Celebrate with us !
• On Tuesday we are giving out Free Goodie Bags of either natural skincare samples or supplements to the first 30 customers who make a purchase.
• All week we are giving out spot prizes worth over $300 in total - you could be one of the lucky ones!
• We also have Free Trial sachets of Prana On natural sports nutrition to give away with Prana purchases.
• And don’t forget that Wednesday is donut day for 20 lucky customers!
Thank you Motueka
The satisfaction Carmen and her team receives from improving a customer’s health is immeasurable and they take pride in knowing they are helping people to lead a healthier and happier life.
Head instore to Health 2000 in High Street and join us in celebrating Carmen’s first year in business.
Achieving two ‘Top 30’ spots in New World awards has cemented Sprig & Fern Brewery’s reputation for excellence.
Award-winning Sprig & Fern Brewery has added another success to its list of accolades with the announcement that it has two placings in the 2019 New World Beer & Cider Awards Top
30 beers and ciders list.
Sprig & Fern Brewery’s Scotch Ale and limited release Doppelbock beer are the brews that won the favour of the judges, described by them as “absolutely outstanding” and “an elegant drinking experience”.
More than 630 beers and ciders produced by 100+ breweries from around the world were entered, making
The ban on singleuse plastic shopping bags, which took effect on Monday, 1 July, is a step towards healthier oceans and giving nature a hand, says Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage.
“New Zealanders are proud of our country’s clean, green reputation and want to help ensure we live up to it. Ending the use of single-use plastic shopping bags helps do that,” says Eugenie.
“The ban will cover all retailers. People who take their own re-useable bags help local businesses and markets.
New regulations mean such businesses can no longer provide their customers with a single-use plastic shopping bag to carry their purchases.”
“The ban should ensure less plastic ends up in rivers, streams, stormwater systems and the ocean so seabirds, fish, turtles, and marine mammals are less vulnerable to being harmed by it.”
“At the start of plastic-free July, the plastic shopping bag ban is one step to tackling New Zealand’s waste issues.
We also need to recharge our materials recovery and recycling systems and shift to a
this year’s awards the most hotly contested yet.
The 2019 New World Beer & Cider Awards were judged by a panel of 25 independent experts using criteria including technical excellence, balance, mouthfeel, and most importantly, drinkability.
The competition was tough and New World says that judges commented on the stun-
ning quality of entries across the board.
Sprig & Fern Brewery General Manager Lee Brown says that receiving such feedback from the judges and having two of their products chosen for such a select list is an achievement of which the entire Sprig & Fern team can be proud.
“Producing high quality and enjoyable beers and ciders con-
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sistently for our customers is at the heart of what we do,” says Lee.
“We’re so thrilled that our products will be showcased in this way in New World stores around New Zealand.”
Sprig & Fern Master Brewer Tracy Banner says she is delighted by the accolade.
“The quality, consistency, and drinkability of entries is higher
each and every year, without fail,” says Tracy.
She credits Sprig & Fern Brewery’s success to the excellent work of her brewing and packaging teams.
Now in its fifth year, the New World Beer & Cider Awards attract entries from local and international breweries, large and small. With a unique consumer focus, a key criterion of entry is
the ability to supply minimum volumes in order to satisfy the interest and thirst of New World shoppers throughout 135 stores across the country.
The Top 30 beers and ciders, including Sprig & Fern Scotch Ale and limited release Doppelbock has been available in all New World stores nationwide, while stocks last.
circular economy.
Mainstream supermarkets have already made the change away from single-use plastic shopping bags and report that this has stopped tens of millions of bags being handed out for as little as 10 minutes use each.
New Zealanders appear to have made a rapid transition to reusable bags, with 56% of shoppers in April 2018 bringing reusable bags increasing to 91% always/often bringing their own reusable bag in September 2018, according to survey research done for the Ministry for the Environment.
“Government regulations and the sum of many individual actions make a difference.
New Zealanders remembering to take their reusable bags is stopping tens of millions of single plastic bags becoming waste each year.”
“Lightweight singleuse plastic shopping bags pollute nature because they are easily transported by wind and water.
The phase-out encourages people to act with nature in mind,” says Eugenie.
Businesses were given six months ahead of the ban to phase-out single-use plastic bags.
Sourced from leading mills, our exclusive Designer Range offers high quality fabrics at great prices. Available in popular, contemporary colours and sophisticated designs, these modern fabrics showcase a variety of textures and patterns.
Book your complimentary in-home consultation and get free curtain making* with this range.
George Sturgeon knows farm machinery inside and out, after all, he has been servicing farm machinery in our district for more than 40 years, his knowledge is second to none. In fact, they recently celebrated 36 years of being in business. Locally owned and operated, they are a family business, your first place to go for farm equipment, sales and service.
Motueka Farm Machinery sell all of your trusted brands including Landini, whose new Advanced Driving System recently received the coveted 2018 Technical Innovation Award. George is able to obtain these wonderful Italian machines and deliver them directly to your door. Team member Brad is one of the most experienced Landini servicers in New Zealand. They also stock many other reliable brands such as McCormick, Goldoni and TYM.
Motueka Farm Machinery service and supply parts for all manner of farm equipment especially tractors. Head in-store and allow George and his friendly team to look after you, they are Motueka’s tractor specialists. Visit their showroom at 32 King Edward St or give them a call on 03 52 89 065.
If you are in need of scaffolding then look no further than Tasman Bay Scaffolding. They are the only locally owned and operated scaffolding business in Motueka. Part of their success is built upon a foundation of service, safety, quality and performance. It’s important to Tasman Bay Scaffolding that both employees and clients carry out their work in a safe environment with quality scaffolding.
Tasman Bay Scaffolding specialises in a range of height access solutions to a full spectrum of customers including DIY residential projects, painters, builders, roofers, property developers and construction firms. Their dedicated team of professionals are able to help with all of your scaffolding needs while delivering a quality solution in a timely manner.
They are committed to value with very competitive rates. Tasman Bay Scaffolding pride themselves on the relationships they have built up with their clients and look forward to being part of your next project.
For your next project, call Tasman Bay Scaffolding on 0274 392 417.
The ConTact C.A.R.E Motueka clinic is the first of its kind in the South Island, opened in 2018 Camille Nelson and Rita Miller provide the best in alternative bodywork.
ConTact C.A.R.E is a unique, simple, safe and effective pressure release modality founded in 2004. It works with the automatic skeletal self-defence of the body, and the body’s reaction to surprise shock or trauma. ConTact C.A.R.E provides effective relief from pain, stress, and/or tension by finding the cause behind it.
Camille Nelson is a Senior Advanced Practitioner and Instructor of ConTact C.A.R.E for both people and horses. Passionate about helping people become free from injury patterns, she regularly travels around New Zealand as well as providing quality care and relief to clients at the Motueka Clinic.
Rita is a qualified ConTact C.A.R.E practitioner and Holistic massage therapist. Rita specialises in first releasing bone pressure and then releasing muscle tension. This approach allows total body relaxation to encourage the body and mind to become free from pain, stress or tension.
Camille 021 265 9423 Rita 027 361 7477
Flash Electrical, established in 1991, are still growing to meet the demand for work in Motueka and now Nelson. With 12 electricians servicing our community, we aim to provide the best possible service to every single client.
We can provide a wide range of skills, with the wealth of experience from our team. We have five industrial electricians, and can provide an inspector to arrange everything from NCA applications through to final inspection.
With a team that specialises in IT, we can do everything from camera system installation, and security systems, to phone and data.
At Flash Electrical, we can help you with domestic repairs, new builds, and renovations. From lighting consultations and heat pump installs, to home ventilation and commercial fit outs.
Don’t delay, give them a call today. The team at Flash are your electrical specialists.
Here at Motueka Herbal Dispensary, Christine-Jane uses the highest quality liquid tinctures grown and produced, where possible, in New Zealand. Tinctures are a reliable method for delivered high potency active phytochemicals. Medical Herbalists make use of plants whose traditional uses are backed up by modern scientific research and clinical trials. As a Qualified Medical Herbalist Christine-Jane has a BHSc and diplomas in Herbal Medicine and Naturopathy.
As a herbalist, Christine-Jane will take a holistic approach to illness, treating the underlying cause of disease rather than just the symptoms. She can prescribe herbal remedies to be used alongside other medication and treatments and can make a personalised blend to support your whole health picture.
Herbal medicine is a quick effective way to make positive changes for your health and wellbeing. Herbs are used as part of a comprehensive health plan or as an acute tonic, just contact her and she can guide you to the best approach for you. Motueka Herbal Dispensary also provides Naturopathic consultations, massage therapy, DNA testing, natural fertility support and much more. https://www.motuekaherbaldispensary.co.nz
Great lawns are an investment, adding beauty and significant value to your property. Readylawn, New Zealand’s original instant roll out lawn, has been a trusted brand for over 45 years.
Installing Readylawn is an easy process; within hours you can have a lush, springy, deep green lawn! No seed sowing. No weeding. No bare patches.
Readylawn is sold and installed by turf experts across the country, includ ing AJ who locally owns and operates Readylawn in Nelson-Tasman. He has expert local knowledge to ensure your new lawn will grow lush and healthy.
Readylawn is also now selling artificial turf for residential or commercial gardens with a large range of quality synthetic surfaces. For information about Readylawn products, installation or aftercare contact your turf specialist AJ on 027 649 9211 or visit www.readylawn.co.nz
Phil and Jane Harris, owners of World Travellers Motueka, have been in the Travel business in Motueka for over 30 Years. While during their time there have been a few brand changes, the business has remained 100% owned by them. Around 4 years ago they changed to the World Travellers brand (a co-operative) as they felt it gave them the independence to operate without the restrictions other major brands have, but still, have the buying power, that is equal to, if not better than most.
Most recently they have signed with two Major Travel suppliers, Ensemble Travel Group, based in the USA, this company offer some amazing exclusive packages that cannot be offered elsewhere. The other company is TripADeal, an Australian based company, that specialises in amazing package deals throughout the world. As an online Travel Agent, they offer a bucket list of experiences at unbelievable prices. World Travellers are the only brand in New Zealand that can offer these packages, direct to the public, you may have seen their advertising featuring Dan Carter.
We know that we have just a perfect range of options and our very experienced staff will create an amazing holiday for you.
The Motueka and Mapua Sprig & Fern Taverns are owned and operated by Peter and Sue, backed up by a dedicated team of friendly staff. Both taverns offer an extensive range of food to complement the award-winning range of Sprig & Fern craft beers and ciders on tap. All wines on offer come from the Tasman province.
We pride ourselves on being friendly and community focused. Our taverns are “an extension of your home.” A place where you can feel safe and comfortable and enjoy the company of both family and friends.
Quiz nights run weekly for nine months of the year. A fun night out allowing charities to interact with patrons and raise funds for worthy causes. We offer an extensive range of food at both taverns from light snacks to main meals and desserts. Mapua has a ‘roast’ option on Sundays during the winter months.
If you are planning a celebration or family gathering and need a venue, call either tavern and let us take care of you. No charge for venue hire.
Motueka Sprig & Fern–03 528 4684
• Maupa Sprig & Fern–03 540 2553
Health and wellbeing should be foremost in our minds especially during the winter months. There are currently a number of viruses doing the rounds but if you look after your health it will lessen the impact. Try our tips for improving your wellbeing.
Don’t let yourself get run down, regular sleep is vital to wellbeing. Those who aren’t well rested are more likely to get sick and when you do get sick, take some time off. Resting when you’re crook allows your body to heal more quickly. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can also help protect both your mental and physical health, as well as your quality of life and general wellbeing.
Our bodies are largely made up of water, so it is important to consume enough for our body to function at its best. Remember to drink at least 8 glasses of water each day. Hot herbals teas or warm water flavoured with ginger and/or lemon are also a good way to warm up over winter while keeping hydrated.
This is the number one way to prevent the spread of germs and something that’s often forgotten. It’s an important routine to avoid catching the flu, especially after going to busy places such as the supermarket. Wash your hands regularly (and thoroughly) with soap for 20 seconds to help prevent the spread and control of infection.
Indirectly, exercise improves mood and sleep, and reduces stress and anxiety. Problems in these areas frequently cause or contribute to cognitive impairment.
Eat well
Eat with the season and embrace the produce of the season. Indulge in more vitamin C, make the most of this season’s fresh oranges, flavoursome mandarins and luscious lemons.
Enjoy fresh mushrooms. There are several species of mushrooms that have immune-boosting health benefits, that’s because mushrooms have naturally-occurring antibiotics. Eat more garlic - it contains at least 17 different factors that nourish and support powerful immune system functioning.
It’s often difficult to get motivated when it’s cold and dark, but regular exercise is a wonderful way to improve oxygen, blood and lymphatic which increases your serotonin levels – it also helps you sleep better and keeps you warm. Wrap up and get outside for a walk - sunlight, even in winter helps with essential Vitamin D production.
Researchers believe that the most effective brain training exercises are those that are challenging, novel and complex. Learning something new is one way to keep your brain on its toes and continually introduce new challenges. Not only will you be stretching your mind, but you will also be continually learning something new as you keep expanding your skills and becoming more accomplished.
We all know that part of being healthy is looking after our diet as well as exercising regularly. However, we also need to be treating our minds well in order to be healthy, not just our bodies.
You could have a healthy diet and a healthy workout regimen, but without healthy, positive, empowering thoughts toward yourself, your body will still be out of sync and unconnected to your mind.
Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies. It also triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feelgood chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.
At this time last year, the Riwaka Bowling Club AGM was a somewhat sombre affair attended by a handful of committed but frustrated members.
Some members were so despondent the Club’s membership base had dwindled to 16 that they could no longer see any light at the end of the tunnel. In fact, the vote to close the 70+ year old Club permanently at another special meeting held later that year was only defeated 9 votes to 7.
Fast forward to the 2019 AGM held last Sunday, 30 June and the mood in the clubrooms couldn’t have been any different.
In his President’s report Vince Bloomfield spoke of just how enjoyable and entertaining the 2018/2019 bowling season had been. Vince paid tribute to the two other original Club members, Beverly Hunt and Pauline Sutherland, who were instrumental both in keeping the Club open and in ushering in the new era. In the absence of anybody else within the Club with the experience to do so, both Beverly and Pauline took on multiple roles within the committee
and worked tirelessly to make the season the roaring success it was.
Vince also paid tribute to the enthusiasm and drive of the new members who, he was pleased to see, improved their bowling skills immeasurably throughout the season. With a good group of enthusiastic members now at the Club, a raft of new officers were voted onto the executive and sub-committees.
Vince Bloomfield and Pauline Sutherland remain as Club President and Vice President respectively while Beverly Hunt remains Treasurer. New members of the executive committee include Nick Fritz, Brendan Alborn and Corinne Steenbeeke who was voted in as the new Club Secretary.
Other newer members such as Lenny Allred, Joelle Dadson and Graeme Davey have also taken up positions on sub-committees.
It’s now ‘onwards and upwards’ for the Riwaka Bowling Club with an impressive array of new initiatives underway to make the next season even better than the last one!
Planning is under-
way to replace the current 13-year-old green with what the Club hopes will be the best bowling green in the district!
Aside from the green itself, the surrounding timber framing will be replaced, and new signage will be going up on School Road to keep everyone informed as to what is happening at the Club.
The Club will also be applying to extend the bar license to a “year-round” license that will enable it to use the clubhouse all year round for quiz nights, music gigs and whatever else the new social committee can come up with to help
members and their guests get through the long winter nights!
A pool table has also been kindly donated by the Inch family. A good wi-fi connection and heating in the club house will be installed to make it comfortable to use in the winter.
Looking forward to the next summer season the Club will be hosting competitive tournaments and will also continue to send teams out to compete at other club’s tournaments around the district.
Social bowls will continue to run on Wednesday and Friday evenings for anybody interested in giving the sport a try.
Saturday saw the field competing in the Monthly Mug Medal.
Nathan Binns and Peter Johnson were tied on Nett 69’s with Nathan winning after a putt off.
Other results were;
A Grade 1st James Campion 71
2nd Richard Bullock 73
3rd Ralph Meikle 74
B Grade
1st Geoff Park 68
2nd Peter Cederman 71
3rd Andrew Chew 73
C Grade 1st Peter
Johnson 69
2nd Barry Riordan 74
3rd Allan Hamilton 74
D Grade
1st Roger Hall 73
2nd Dave Clarke 74
3rd Geoff Blois 74
Bay Pharmacy Hidden Holes; Roger Hall, Scott Cameron and Peter Johnson.
Lower Moutere Store closest to the pin; Jean Hodson and Andy Tasker.
Twos were scored by James Campion, Richard Bullock and Sandra Ilton.
The Ladies played two competitions; The final round of The Westrupp Salver. This was won by
Results for the week day Ladies for the 25/06/2019 18 Ladies played Ianthe Cederman Rosebowl Winner was Sandy Lepine 70 Game of the day was Stableford 1st: Kerry McConchie 37 2nd: Anne Lawrence 33 C/B
3rd: Robyn Frater 33
4th: Jacquie Martin 30 C/B from Sandra Ilton 30 Closest to the pin Grace Latimer , Nett Eagles Jackie Hall on 6 9 Hole Ladies played Stableford 1st: Verna Drummond 18
2nd: Helen James 14
Joy Bawtree
Diane Strong and Betsy Hills on 81.
2nd Shona Johnson and June Patching 79
3rd Jacquie Martin and Sandra Ilton 79
A big thank you to our very popular stalwart of the club Norma Westrupp for donating the prizes.
The competition of the day was a 4BBB Stableford.
The same teams triumphed but in a different order!
1st Jacquie Martin and Sandra Ilton 43
2nd Shona Johnson and June Patching 42
3rd Diane Strong and Betsy Hills 41.
Small-bore Rifle June 24 results
Motueka
Ananda Ismael, Zoe Inglis-Ryder, Hannah Roborgh, Poppy McFarlane and Hazel Martin from Motueka South School were crowned first overall for the A-grade Motueka Sports Association’s Gymnastics Festival.
A number of local schools took part in the two-day festival held at Motueka’s Recreation Centre on Thursday, 20 and Friday 21 June.
9H
2
18H Men Club Day
Saturday 22 June
1. Al Ashcroft Net
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3.
Nearest the Pin: Simon Smith
2’s: Nick T x 2, Tony Fleming
Net Eagles: Tony F & Art Dunkley
18H Men Stableford
Wednesday 26 June
1 Wayne Robinson 37 pts
2 Rob Bloor 38 pts
18H Men Club Day
Saturday 22 June
1. Al Ashcroft Net
64 (on c/b)
2. Nick Thomsen 64
3. Pete Dunn Net 65
Year 7 & 8 and Senior Games
3 Chanel Huia Warriors Adele / Stacey
4 Huia Mana ROG Royal Stacey / Adele
5 MHS Senior Lone Rangers Tori / Lynda
1 UMO Ferns LMO Stars Meighan NB / Tia H
2 MSS B Maroon medley Gabrielle W / Sydney F
3 Huia Ora Huia Diamonds Mel / Dayna K
4 Rangers Social Huia Black Amber H / Trish R
1 Riwaka A Ngatimoti Diamonds Madison W / Ari M
2 MHS Stars Huia White Steph / Tran B
3 MMT Vikings MHS Bees Angela B / Mel
4 Rangers Orange Huia Kaha Raelene / Stacey
2 United Tasman Fireflies Tasmin NK / Alyssa B
3 Brooklands MHS Senior Lou / Angela B
4 Huia A Huia Green Raelene / Bryn
5 UMO Tactix MSS A Sheree G / Arnika W
Maroon medley & MSS B
One Year 5 & 6 team will play twice each week so that there is no BYE game played in the grade.
One Grade 3 team will an extra competition game each week so there no BYE in the grade.
All Senior Grade teams will play 6th July and 20th July of the school holidays.
NO NETBALL Saturday 20th July for future fern grades - year 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8
Tasman U18 Girls Motueka HS: Girls V Waimea: U18 Girls 04:00 PM MOTKHS: 1 Stephen Caunter [Referee] Confirmed Motueka HS: U18 V Central: U18 11:45 AM SPMOT: 1 Dean Bruning [Referee]
Confirmed
Tasman U16 Nelson College: U16 Quinns V Motueka HS: U16 06:00 PM RIWAKA: 1 Dwayne Smith [Referee] Confirmed
Tasman U14 Marl Boys College: U14 Gold V Motueka HS: U14 12:00 PM COLPRK: 1 Dom Gundry [Referee] Confirmed Car Company/Wadsco
Nelson/Marl U12 Riwaka: U12 V Nelson: U12 Blue 06:30 PM RIWAKA: 1 Confirmed 06/07/2019
Huia: U12 V Nelson: U12 White 11:00 AM SPMOT: 2 Confirmed Car Company/Wadsco
Nelson/Marl U11 Marist: U11 Green V Motueka United: Valley Stags U11 10:30 AM TRAFGR: 1 Confirmed 06/07/2019 Huia: U11 V Wanderers: U11 Blue 10:30 AM SPMOT: 1 Confirmed Car Company Nelson
U10 Stoke: U10 Red V Huia: U10 10:45 AM GREENM: 2b Confirmed 06/07/2019 Riwaka: U10 V Murchison: U10 Valley Stags South 11:00 AM RIWAKA:
Riwaka: U8 V Stoke: U8 10:00 AM RIWAKA: 1b Confirmed Car Company Nelson
U7 Wanderers: U7 Gold V Motueka United: U7 10:00 AM LRPARK: 1c Confirmed 06/07/2019 Huia: U7 White V Riwaka: U7 Black Hawks 10:00 AM SPMOT: 2c Confirmed 06/07/2019 Waimea Old Boys: U7 Red V Huia: U7 Green 10:00 AM JUBPRK: 2a Confirmed Car Company Nelson
U6 Stoke: U6 Red V Huia: U6 10:00 AM GREENM: 2a Confirmed 06/07/2019 Motueka United: U6 V Riwaka: U6 Blue 10:00 AM SPMOT: 2a Confirmed 06/07/2019 Riwaka: U6 Black V Nelson: U6 White 10:00 AM RIWAKA: 2 Confirmed
SENIOR RUGBY DRAW
E’stel Tasman Trophy Div 1 Car Company/Wadsco Sub-Union Round 06/07/2019
Riwaka: Kahurangi Div V Wanderers: Taylors Div 1 03:00 PM SPMOT: 1 Aidan Barnett [Referee] Confirmed Car Company Nelson Div 2 Riwaka: Aqua Taxi Div 2 V Waimea Old Boys: HLS Div 2 01:15 PM RIWAKA: 1 Stephen Caunter [Referee] Confirmed 06/07/2019 Wanderers: Taylors Div 2 V Huia: New World Div 2 01:15 PM BRIGHT: 1 Reece Weir [Referee] Confirmed 06/07/2019
Birdhurst Div 2 V Combined: Valley Stags Div 2 01:15 PM SPMOT: 1 Justin Morrison [Referee] Confirmed
WOMENS RUGBY DRAW
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SURVIVORS ANDTHRIVERS MOTUEKA
If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
YOGA FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER
Thursdays 5.15pm Register info@cancernelson. org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION
For people affected by and/or supporting someone with cancer. Tuesdays 1pm Fairfield House $3 donation to Cancer Society phone 539 1137
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
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 2636 or Lloyd 544 2636
COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
BOOMERANG BAGS MOTUEKA
Sewing bees take place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at MoTEC (9 Pah Street - side door) between 1 and 3 pm. All skill levels welcome. More information from 027 528 4563
DO YOUHAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM?
Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.
KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.
MOTUEKA AIKIDO
Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 021 205 0143
MOTUEKA CAMERA CLUB
Meets 1st Monday of month, 7.30pm, in the SeniorNet Rooms, 42 Pah Street, Motueka. All levels of experience welcome. Contact. Cushla 5286548. www.motuekacameraclub.nz
MOTUEKA RED CROSSIN COMMUNITY HOUSE
Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.
MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER CLUB
Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor Street Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details
SOCIAL BOWLS
Every Monday & Wednesday 1:15pm - 3pm. Motueka Senior Citizens, 10 Pah St, Motueka. Come along and have some fun. Phone Terry 528 7104 for more info.
MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS
New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.
FUN, FITNESS AND FRIENDSHIP
Leisure Marching. Motueka Veteranettes. Join us for practices, coffee and occasional travel. Contacts Carole 528 9048 or 027 325 1968 / Betty 528 6901 or 021 120 9248.
MOTUEKA COMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE for small group meetings – very reasonable rates. Please contact Rae or Gaile on 03 528 0404 or drop in and see us Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm.
TEA & TALK FOR THOSE AGED 65+
Morning tea is provided. Every Wednesdays at The Shed, 24a Tudor Street, Motueka and every second Wednesday in the Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Takaka, from 10am to 11.30am.
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.
NELSON RAILWAY
Founders Park. From Saturday the 6th July, the Railcar will be running daily for the school holidays, weather permitting. Rides from 11am. Adults $6
Children $4
MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB
This month’s Coffee and Chat is at Toad Hall, Friday 5th July at 2.30.
SENIORNET MOTUEKA
Runs a wide variety of courses for computers, laptops, tablets and phones in Apple, Windows, Android & ios. Phone Mary on 5288600 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz
MOTUEKA SENIOR CITIZENS 10 PAH ST RUMMIKUB every Thursday 1.00-4.00pm Contact Dylis 5288960. ACTIVITIES AFTERNOON Friday 12th 1.15-3.30pm Contact Mavis 5268796.
NELSON CAMERA CLUB meets 2nd and 4th Mondays 7/30 pm Netball Pavilion, upstairs Saxton Road, Stoke. We welcome all photographers from beginners to experienced. Contact 021 2360 847. www.nelsoncameraclub. co.nz
AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK
Every Wednesday 65 and over 24a Tudor Street ph 035284120 GateWay Free Transport
GATEWAY TO YOURWELLBEING
The Shed is a day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 03-5284120 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor street Motueka
YOUTH GROUP AT THE SHED
This month at The Shed we have Youth Group (17 yrs or older) every Friday! Games, Music, Food, Outings and workshops. We are at 24A Tudor St In Motueka. Its FREE. Ph 03-5284120 for more info or pop in.
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).
ANTIQUES, furniture (desks, bookcases, chests of drawers, tables, chairs, chaise lounge, wardrobe, mirrors, rugs etc). Collectibles, paintings, toys, books, records etc. Sell, buy, value. 6 rooms at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond ph 544 0723. Open Mon-Sat. www. antiquesnewzealand.co.nz
business for sale
CHARLES Lisa Jill: Aged 51 - Sadly passed away 18/06/19. Keith, Jill, Saul and Summer, Dean and Waheeda, Dale, Jacque and John would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their support in our time of loss. Much loved Nanny of Ella and loved Aunty of Jesse, Samantha and Jessica. A private cremation service has taken place.
STACK Patrick: Passed away at Jack Inglis on Friday 28th June 2019, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Leonie, loved Father of Irene, Colleen, Robert, James, Maxine, Charles. Grandfather to his 9 Grandchildren and Great Grandfather to his 4 Great Grandchildren. A service for Patrick will be held at St Peter Chanel Church. 423 High Street Motueka on Friday 5th July at 2:00 pm. Donations can be kindly made to the Parkinsons Society.
TASMAN Carpet Cleaning - Great service, ecofriendly, great value, for a free quote ring Greg 0274 300 626.
CHIMNEY
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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.
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Advertise with us in the classifieds. Email: guardian.motueka@ xtra.co.nz
STO RAG E Systems
Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Phone 528 0071.
stump grinding STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
wanted
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Stay safe on icy roads
Icy winter roads pose a signi cant challenge for driving at this time of year.
High risk areas to watch out for are south-facing shaded patches of road, and inland valleys.
While grit applied to the road surface can help a little, it does not make the road safe – in fact, gritting only improves the skid resistance of an icy road by 15%.
The most important way to keep yourself and your passengers safe is to drive to the conditions. Any dark or damp section of road should be approached with extreme caution during periods of cold weather.
Please slow down and drive to the conditions.
Come and join us at a community planting day on the Waimea Inlet.
• Sunday 30 June, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm, Hoddy Estuary Park. 232 Coastal Highway near Research Orchard Road.
• Sunday 7 July, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm Stringer Creek. Westdale Road opposite The Playhouse Café.
• Sunday 21 July, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm. Maisey Embayment/ Pukeko Lane. Parking and access from Pukeko Lane. Please bring gloves, spade and drinking water. Wear solid footwear and clothes suitable for the weather conditions. Morning tea will be provided (co ee courtesy of Pomeroy’s). For more information, phone Kathryn on 03 544 4537 or email bandedrail@gmail.com.
On Sunday 7 July, Network Tasman is planning a largescale power outage in Golden Bay.
From 9.00 am to 4.00 pm, many of our wastewater pump stations will not have power.
To help us prevent wastewater over ows during this time, please keep your indoor water use to a minimum. Any water that runs down the drain in your home or business ends up in the wastewater system.
We’re asking you to:
• Hold o on showers or baths
Save your load of washing
• Turn dishwashers o
• Only ush the toilet if absolutely necessary
It is particularly important for residents in the following areas to reduce their water use:
Collingwood
• Tata Beach
162 – 190 Abel Tasman Drive Labyrinth Lane and 117 Abel Tasman Drive
• Rototai Road
Arapeta Place and Toiora Close
• Boundary Road and Wadsworth Street
We will manage wastewater ows using septic tanker trucks and generators, which will help keep the critical pump stations operating.
Find out more
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Golden Bay Council service centre on 525 0020.
More information about Network Tasman’s planned maintenance can be found online at networktasman. co.nz/temporary-power-interruption-golden-bay.
A series of community conversations called Te Tauihu Talks will be held across Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman throughout July and August to feed into the development of the Te Tauihu Intergenerational Strategy.
“We want to bring the community together in an informal way to help us shape the strategy,” says Miriana Stephens, Te Tauihu Intergenerational Strategy Programme Director.
“The Te Tauihu Intergenerational Strategy is putting a new lens on decision making across Te Tauihu and challenging us all to be better ancestors. It’s a new way of thinking about regional development that unlocks the opportunities and potential that we know exists here. We can achieve more when we work together, so we’ve worked hard to bring everyone to the table to have this important conversation about our future,"Ms Stephens says.
The initiative is led by Wakatū Incorporation in partnership with Nelson City Council, Tasman District Council and Marlborough District Council, the business community, NMIT and whānau, hapū, and iwi across Te Tauihu.
It is supported by a $435,000 investment from the Government’s Provincial Growth Fund.
For more information head to tetauihu.nz or facebook.com/ tetauihu to register for a Te Tauihu Talk and keep up to date.
Find details for all our current consultations at www.tasman.govt.nz/feedback.
Submissions close on 5 July 2019
We’re considering an amended bylaw for managing Tasman District’s community water supplies and future summer water restrictions – and we want to know if you think we have it right.
Have your say: Head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback to learn more and make a submission.
Consultation closes on 12 July 2019.
Consultation is now open on proposed changes to the rules for boat moorings and other coastal structures in Tasman District. The rule review will lead to changes to the provisions for moorings in the Tasman Resource Management Plan, and the introduction of a new bylaw. Have your say: Head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback for more information and to make a submission. Information is also available at Council o ces and libraries.
Current applications for alcohol licences, including information on how to object, are advertised on our website.
Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond.
Engineering Services Committee
Thursday 4 July, 9.30 am. Public forum
Are you planning a great community event or project –but need a little help to make it happen? Applications for our Community Grants are open now and close on 31 July 2019. Funding is available for Tasman-based projects that meet a community need and have community support. Priority is given to projects that can show nancial support from other sources as well.
Online applications:
Visit tasman.govt.nz/link/grants to download the Community Grants from Rates Application Form. Work on the application at your own pace – and save as you go. Send the completed application back to us using a simple online form.
Find out more:
Email Community Partnerships Coordinator Lani Evans, lani.evans@tasman.govt.nz.
Stand in the place that you love Elections for Tasman’s mayor, councillors, Community Board members and Nelson/Marlborough District Health Board members will be held in October this year.
Thinking of becoming a candidate?
Candidate nominations open on 19 July and close on 16 August 2019. To stand for Council, you must be: a New Zealand citizen aged over 18 and enrolled on the electoral roll.
Find out more:
For more information head online to tasman.govt.nz/link/ elections.
Extraordinary Full Council Meeting
Thursday 4 July, 2.00 pm. Public forum
Community Awards Subcommittee
Sabine Room, 189 Queen Street, Richmond.
Monday 8 July, 9.30 am. No public forum
Golden Bay Community Board
Golden Bay Service Centre, 78 Commercial Street, Takaka. Tuesday 9 July, 9.30 am. Public forum
Nelson Tasman Regional Land ll Business Unit
Tuesday 16 July, 9.30 am. Public forum
