Development fees triple for Golden Bay
MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter
Tasman’s new development levies have been labelled as “absolutely outrageous” by a local develop-
er who warns that the increases could stymie growth in the region.
“It will be a bit of a nail in the coffin for development at pace where we need a really broad and
‘There is room for all of us in this world’
ELISE VOLLWEILER
Motueka High School has risen above the minor controversaries that occurred during its Pride Week celebrations last month, with the school standing strong in its commitment to upholding diversity.
In recent years, the school has acknowledged Pride Week - this year June 17th-21st – by displaying the rainbow flag on the school’s flagpole.
Senior sergeant Martin Tunley says that on the morning of Tuesday, 18 June, a 72-year-old local man took exception to the high school flying the rainbow flag and entered school grounds to remove
it. The man got the flag to ground level, and then had no way to sever the cable ties that held it in place. School staff asked him to leave, and he refused to do so. Police were eventually called, and the man accompanied them without resistance. No charges were laid, but the man was trespassed from the school.
Another member of the community created a social media post that expressed support for the man’s actions, illustrating her words with a photo of a shredded rainbow flag, which was an image sourced from a 2023 American news story. The post drew
fairly high number of properties being developed,” says Graham Vercoe, owner of GJ Gardner’s Nelson franchise.
Development contributions are levies paid to councils from new
subdivisions to help finance future infrastructure projects that will benefit the new homes.
Tasman District Council has different fees for each of the three waters and transportation areas
which are determined by future projects that will benefit specific catchments in the district.
Total costs across the
Diversity will soon be a little more visible at Motueka High School, when Jeni Howells’ mural is painted on the walls of Te Whare Pora, a shared meeting space. Photo: Elise Vollweiler.
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Developer: hiked fees will make house prices worse
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Catchment have increased by $16,000 to $54,150, Motueka Catchment costs have almost doubled to $38,200, and the fees in the Golden Bay Catchment have more than tripled – jumping from $12,600 to $41,300.
Areas across the rest of the district only pay contributions for transportation, which have more than halved to $1300.
The main drivers of the hikes are stormwater projects in the Waimea Catchment, and new wastewater treatment plants for both Motueka and Tākaka.
Development contributions cover 30 per cent of the cost of water and wastewater projects, 80 per cent of stormwater projects, and just six per cent of transportation projects. Graham believes the development contributions are already high enough.
“It disproportionately punishes new homeowners because ultimately we, as developers, will pay it, we’ll pay whatever the cost is, but we will pass it on,” he says. “Houses are already not affordable, and all you’re going to do is make it worse.”
Higher house prices caused by higher fees could contribute to a strong downturn in develop-
ment and construction for the region which could affect “vast numbers” of people across the district, Graham warns.
New Census data reveals that Tasman was the region with the fastest rate of growth over the last five years at 10.3 per cent, much of which was centred in the Richmond West Development.
“The prices end up going so high that the average person will never get into a house in the Tasman region,” Graham says. Rather than placing the cost on developers, Graham thinks the large infrastructure projects should be funded by specific
district-wide rates, similar to the Waimea Community Dam.
“It’s a community-wide problem. It’s not a problem that should be foisted on somebody that wants to come and build a new house in the region.”
However, the council reinforced its intention that developers bear the cost that increased demand places on the district’s infrastructure when it approved its 10-Year Plan last week.
In plan deliberations last month, elected members also declined to phase in the increases, or to introduce a lower contribution rate for brownfield developments.
A TDC spokesperson says that major growth is planned over the next 10 years and that the contribution charges will help pay growth’s share of that cost.
“Many of our networks are at or nearing capacity and major upgrades are required to accommodate future growth.”
Motueka’s wastewater treatment plant is subject to river flooding risk and future sea-level rise, located on and discharges to culturally sensitive areas, and near capacity. Its resource consent runs out in 2035. Tākaka’s treatment plant is similarly near capacity and at risk from flooding.
The two new wastewater treatment plants are currently slated to cost $181.6 million and are expected to push the council above its debt cap in the 2032/33 and 2033/34 financial years. However, that has been described as the “worst-case scenario” and the council will pursue other alternative solutions to lower the anticipated costs.
Representatives from engineering firm Davis Ogilvie, hapū-owned business Wakatū Incorporation, and local development companies presented to the council with their concerns about increased costs during the council’s 10-Year Plan hearings.
Developer Graham Vercoe says the increased council fees will punish new homeowners. Photo: Max Frethey.
Businesses consent irregularities spark aerodrome investigation
MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter
The legal status of businesses operating at the Motueka Aerodrome have been called into question but there’s little chance of their eviction from the facility.
Several irregularities in the way Tasman District Council has run the aerodrome have been uncovered as the council investigated complaints made by a local business owner.
Council chief executive Leonie Rae describes the situation as “complex”.
“These businesses have been there for quite some time, and there were some assumptions made many years ago around the operation and whether they needed [resource] consent or not to operate.”
An independent expert will be working through each irregularity on a case-by-case basis to determine which businesses might require resource consents.
“The important thing is that this can be rectified,” Leonie says. “It’s just going to take a little bit of time to work through it.”
The irregularities began to be uncovered in March as the council
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investigated complaints from a local business owner regarding activities and leases at the aerodrome.
The complaints followed 32 Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) requests by the business owner about the aerodrome.
If it’s discovered, “through no fault of their own”, that a business has been operating without a resource consent but does in fact require one, it will be able to continue operating as it applies to receive a consent.
The council will also help affected businesses through the process, though Leonie couldn’t confirm if that would extend to covering the cost of the application.
“We will look at what we could do for them.”
It’s also unclear if the Nelson Aviation College and the Motueka Aero Club are affected.
“They may well be fine, but we need to do some thorough checking and make sure that they’re on solid ground.”
The time it will take to address every irregularity, some of which trace back decades, will vary but the council will keep those affected
informed throughout the process. Letters were sent to those affected on Tuesday.
Leonie doesn’t want people to be nervous about the situation.
“I want them to have confidence that we’ll help them to correct this,” she says.
“The Motueka Aerodrome is incredibly important to council, and it’s incredibly important to the community, so they have our full support.”
Eviction from the aerodrome is currently an “unlikely scenario” and might only occur in a situation where a business refuses to acquire a resource consent if it’s determined one is needed. However, the council still needs to investigate each irregularity to be certain.
“We’ll keep everyone well-posted in terms of where we’re at through the process.”
Leonie says it’s not unusual for councils to discover irregularities like this.
“We’ve been a very small council, it has grown very quickly, so we haven’t necessarily had the eyes all over the right things at times… “It’s just disappointing that we didn’t pick it up ourselves.”
Lady Glen Rowling remembered
Lady Glen Rowling was a long-standing trustee, donor and supporter of the Fifeshire Foundation because she believed strongly in the value of locals looking out for locals and its chairman says it will honour her memory by maintaining her fine example.
Lady Glen, wife of the late Prime Minister Bill Rowling, died in Nelson last week at the age of 93 after a lifetime of service. Fifeshire Foundation’s chairperson
Peter Verstappen, says Sir Bill Rowling was one of the founders of the charity in 1993 and Lady Rowling was committed to its goals.
for Lady Rowling’s contribution to the Fifeshire Foundation.”
Nelson MP Rachel Boyack knew her on a personal level through Lady Glen’s commitment to the church, the Nelson community and the local Labour party. She describes her as incredibly bright and a legendary quiz master who would always include obscure and creative political questions that would frustrate the room, much to her glee.
“Her commitment to the foundation’s goals of supporting local people in crisis or hardship sprang from her deep sense of care and compassion, and her commitment to improving the lives of people in the Nelson Tasman region.
“We are sad to see her passing and extend our sympathy to her family and our gratitude
Labour leader
Chris Hipkins says Lady Glen was a solid and unwavering support to former Prime Minister Bill Rowling during a tough period, both personally and in politics. She continued to contribute to the Labour movement and her community well after his death.
“Lady Glen gave a lifetime of service. She was a volunteer, giver of advice, caterer – whatever she needed to be. She lent her mana and support to Labour and to her community for a long time.”
is room for all of us in this world’
long way from everyone to being open about that.”
tance would be lovely, and tolerance is the bottom line.”
comment both supporting and condemning the sentiments.
Acting principal Karen Wells says that the school is currently focusing on the strategic aims of wellbeing, identity and equity, and Pride Week is an important part of all of those things.
“It is unfortunate that we are a
She says that the message to the community was the same one that she offered to the junior students in an assembly in the leadup to Pride Week – people could believe what they wanted, but they should practise tolerance.
“We’re not asking you to change your belief system, but accep-
The school’s diversity officer, student Daniel Cederman, says that Pride Week is used to celebrate the diversity of their school.
A recent project of the team was to organise a mural that is to be displayed in a shared meeting space known informally as “The Shed”, which stands beside Te
Whare Pora. This translates as “the house of weaving”, but also describes a state of mind that is ready to receive knowledge. The mural has been designed by 15-year-old Jeni Howells and shows a range of interpretations of what diversity might look like within a community, accompanied with the words, “There is room for all of us in this world”.
Jeni says that she wanted to leave her mark on the school and so jumped at the chance to create the mural.
“I have some native American roots, so doing a diversity artwork was right up my alley.” Jeni and Daniel, with a team of others, will begin outlining the mural this week, with the artwork to be completed next term.
Lady Glen Rowling
Matariki celebrations light up the district
1. The Lower Moutere School community gathered on the sports field at 6am to view the Matariki star cluster. The school’s artwork was also looking luminous after being decorated with glow-in-the-dark paint for the occasion. Breakfast was provided for the children and parents, and some brave people even jumped in the pool for a mid-winter swim.
2. Oasis Early Learning Centre whanau gathered together in the early evening to learn about the significance of the Matariki stars over a dinner of baked potatoes and pumpkin soup. The children, including Awhia Stradling, 4, then ventured outside to explore the playground, which was gently lit with lanterns and fairy lights.
3. A whole-school hangi was on the menu for Parklands School, as part of their Matariki celebrations last week, with the steaming baskets of meat, vegetables and stuffing proving very popular with the students. Many of the akonga also help create a striking Ma-
tariki display at the Motueka Museum.
4. School Road was lit up by an early-morning lantern walk, as part of Riwaka School’s Matariki celebrations last week. The community made their way to the wharf at Green Tree Road, for waiata and karakia under the Matariki stars. The school also unveiled its new classroom names, as well as its vibrant mural of local taniwha Huriawa.
Pictured are Hunter Rhind, 5, and Toby Mytton, 6, with their lanterns.
5. Ngatimoti School acknowledged Matariki with a fire-lighting challenge. The aim of the house competition was to be the fastest group to build a well-burning fire. This ties in with the school’s learning around the Māori pūrākau/ stories of Maui and the secret of fire, as well as the technology and science involved. Yellow House was named the winner, and after everyone had warmed up by their fires, they had the opportunity to cool back down during the annual mid-winter swim.
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Great time to capture prize winning photos
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School students and adults are encouraged to capture maritime-themed images to enter in the 2024 Māpua Boat Club Tasman District Amateur Photographic Competition.
Entries close on July 22 which gives school students plenty of time to take photos during the holidays because there’s a special section for children under 15 with the same categories as the open competition - Nature, Boats and People.
As it is the Māpua Boat Club’s contest – all entries in each category must have a maritime theme – photos taken on or near the ocean or relating to boating.
Entry is open to photographers of all ages from anywhere but the photos they enter must be taken in the Tasman Region.
There are generous prizes for each category, thanks to CopyArt Richmond, once again the competition’s major sponsor, and other Mapua sponsors.
Photos will be displayed at the Mapua Maritime Museum from Thursday July 25 to Thursday August 8. Prizegiving will be at 4pm, Sunday August 11 at the Mapua Boat Club on the Māpua Wharf.
A selection of the images will be used to produce a calendar sold as a fundraiser to support the Māpua Maritime Museum.
Entry forms containing full details of how to enter and where to have images printed are available from Delicious Homewares at Māpua Wharf or email: mapuboatclubevents@gmail. com
Prison for woman caught breaking into holiday home; driving stolen car
TRACY NEAL Open Justice Reporter
A woman’s attempt at breaking into a Havelock holiday home in April was thwarted by the real estate agent who arrived at the same time for an open home. The agent confronted her as she was caught trying to gain entry through a window, using a piece of wire to try and open a window latch.
Jahne Cheyenne Cleaver-Rackley was sentenced in the Nelson District Court on Monday to 4 ½ months in prison for the offence, plus the lead charge of being found with a stolen car, at a time she was forbidden to drive, and smashing a window at a Kāinga Ora home in Motue-
ka. The 34-year-old appeared in court via video link from where she was being held in custody and admitted charges of receiving stolen property, wilful damage, unlawfully being on a property, being an unlicensed driver failing to comply and resisting police. She asked to be sentenced based on time already served in custody. Cleaver-Rackley was forbidden to drive in November 2020.
On February 17 this year, a Mazda Familia was stolen from a Dunedin address, which was later the following night found parked in front of a Timaru service station store. She had driven it there but told the police she had “borrowed it from a friend”. A few days after she had tried
to break into the Havelock property Cleaver-Rackley was at a property in Motueka owned by Kāinga Ora, visiting a friend who lived there. She suddenly became “highly erratic and dysregulated”, according to the police summary of facts, and then began throwing items around the house before smashing a window at the property.
The tenant ran to a neighbouring property and called the police.
Cleaver-Rackley punched another window at the property and could be heard yelling before she left and went to a neighbouring property. While yelling and banging on a fence she charged at the police and, when she refused to comply with their orders, she
was pepper sprayed but ran away before succumbing to its effects.
She continued to resist the police as she was arrested and taken to a police vehicle. From a starting point of nine months in prison, Cleaver-Rackley was given discounts for her guilty pleas and her personal circumstances, for Judge Garry Barkle to arrive at 4 ½ months in prison, with standard and special conditions upon release. She was also ordered to pay reparation and on the charge of failing to comply she was convicted and discharged.
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This photo of children playing at Moturoa Rabbit Island was entered by Owen Fisher in the People section of the 2023 Māpua Boat Club Tasman District Amateur Photographic Competition. Photo: Owen Fisher.
Half a century of pottery craftsmanship
ELISE VOLLWEILER
The ancient art of pottery is as solid as a glaze-fired teapot in the Tasman District, with the Motueka Pottery Workshop celebrating its 50th anniversary this week.
The first meeting of the workshop was held on 4 July, 1974, and club chairperson Lyn Shirley says that locally, interest in pottery was still going strong. The club has capped its membership at 40 people, and the group has a double-digit waiting list.
“I think we’re a very lucky club, with the variety of people that we have, and everyone’s always mucked in when there’s a need,” she says.
The members include several people who have been part of the club for decades, as well as a handful of new members who are just being shown the ropes this week. Lyn says that it is wonderful to have a mix of experience and fresh ideas, in a place where people can feel comfortable asking any questions.
Anne Classen, who creates mainly using the slabware technique, is both a founding and a life member of the pottery workshop.
Back in 1974, she was part of the group of craft potters who were taking eve-
ning classes with Toni Maurenbrecher.
The group wanted better facilities than their current location at Motueka High School could offer, so they found a new temporary base at a Riwaka Church, and then a permanent one in 1976 in the old library building in the Riwaka Domain, where they have remained ever since.
The octogenarian remembers the instigation of the Riwaka Pottery Market, which began in 1977. It was both a fundraiser and a means of moving on some of the group’s creations after they had inundated their families and friends to the point of pottery saturation.
The market day has always been popular, with “queues at the gate” from that very first year, Anne remembers.
From humble beginnings, the group now has about eight wheels and three electric kilns and has recently added a gas-fired raku kiln to its resources.
The 50th anniversary celebrations have included an open day on Tuesday, 2 July, and the public are also welcome to attend a raku firing on Sunday, 7 July, from 10am-12pm.
The committee is also asking past and present members to design a tile that will be made into a clay quilt and installed at the workshop, to commemorate its first 50 years.
Members of the Motueka Pottery Workshop examine the creations from a recent raku firing, a Japanese method known for its unpredictable and unique results. Photo: Robyn Janes.
Heaviest hunting tally weighed-in
GORDON PREECE
Double records were smashed at the long weekend’s River Inn Moonlight Hunt at Tākaka. 170 junior and adult hunters were all guns blazing with more than $20,000 was raised for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter, and Tākaka local Jack Holland to support his level four melanoma treatment.
The fundraising smashed the expectation of $12-13k with the most competitors in the hunt’s history.
Adult categories included heaviest boar, sow, stag, hind, and fellow stag and hind, as well as biggest tusks, average pig and local’s heaviest boar.
Junior gongs were for the heaviest hare, possum, goat and herrings, and most hares and possums.
An open category for most goat tails was also in play along with a wild game pie competition at the weigh-in.
Jamie Sixtus, who co-hosted the four-day bash with his mother Paula, and father Richard, says they were “absolutely blown away” by the result.
“We’ve had a few comments back already from people saying they couldn’t believe how amazing the hunt actually was,” he says.
“We got 47 deer, 42 pigs, and we had 90 goat tails entered… 40 plus hares, and a dozen or so possums.”
“The weigh-in was a vibrant family-friendly atmosphere with gumboot throws for the adults and the kids were running around with hares and doing gumboot throws as well.”
Jamie, Paula and Richard applauded the event sponsors.
Steven and Eden Strange, 5, at weigh in time for the River Inn Moonlight Hunt. Photo: Supplied.
Local History
Electric light installation scheme adopted
ROBYN PARKES
A special meeting of the Motueka Borough Council was held in July 1919 to discuss a report by Mr J. Crombie Scott to introduce an electricity scheme for the borough.
Such was the enthusiasm that the council unanimously affirmed the wish to have electric light in the borough and accepted the report of Mr Scott who recommended a suction gas plant. A loan of £10,000 was required to carry out the work which had to be agreed to by ratepayers. The recommended site was the council’s property in Fearon St. Mr Scott’s report included two methods of dealing with the supply; firstly by charging a fixed rate for current by installing changeover switches where ironing plugs were installed so as to prevent light and heating from being
used simultaneously which eliminated the necessity of purchasing meters, and secondly, by meter as a number of meters would be required to suit large customers who may find the fixed rate too costly. The revenue for the first five and a half years was estimated at £2100, and the expenditure for the same period at £1719.
Mr Scott’s estimates of the loan were for the amounts: £7400 for the cost of the plant, £400 to cover one year of interest, and £1000 for the installation department, making a total of £8000. An alternative water-power scheme, to cost £16,860, was also submitted by Mr Scott.
The ratepayers of the borough voted in favour of the Borough Council’s loan proposal but for a loan of £14,000 to cover: (1) The construction, erection, and installation of a powerhouse building and suction gas plant tor gen-
erating and supplying electricity at the cost of £13,000, (2) the purchase of the buildings and plant at a cost of £150, and (3) the sum of £850 for owners or occupiers of premises to connect with the light and provide service fittings and meters.
On 20 July 1921, a trial of the plant was successfully tested with a large crowd of people in the streets to witness the event. The town was lit up with the glare said to have been visible from Nelson, giving the impression that a large fire was the cause. At the time
of the trial, there were 60 streetlights of 80 candle power each, and up to 40 house connections with 100 connections to be completed within a short time. The light was generated by means of a suction gas plant (Browett Lindley & Co, British manufacture) of 90 h.p. and supplemented by a 25 h.p. petrol kerosene engine, made by Mason Porter of Auckland. The National Electric Engineering Co., Wellington, was the contractor for a good part of the work, with John Chambers and Son undertaking some work.
The official opening of the electric light and power installation took place at the powerhouse in January 1922 with the representation of people and councils from across the district.
The Mayor of Motueka, Mr A. McGlashen, recalled the attempts that had been made to give the township better light. Kerosene and acetylene had been tried. All had been discarded in favour of electric light, but there had been some delay in establishing the plant due to the war and its effects.
The installation came in within budget of £14,000, with £500 in hand. The wiring and reticulation had been installed to a quality that enabled Motueka to connect with a hydro scheme that may be undertaken in the future.
The mayor completed the opening by starting the machinery declaring the powerhouse open.
Acute’ demand for relief teachers
KATE RUSSELL
The region’s largest relief teacher provider has seen a 25 per cent increase in demand for staff.
StaffSync is a productivity tool that gives schools across New Zealand access to the largest pool of relievers.
They currently have more than 300 primary and intermediate staff signed up with them across the region - 173 in Nelson, and 153 in Tasman.
StaffSync managing director, Rhys Greensill, explains while that may sound like a lot, many of these relievers get “locked in” on fixedterm contracts early in the year.
“The actual number of these relievers that are available is reduced,” he says.
“The demand is more acute than we’ve ever seen before. It’s a systemic problem with how many teachers we are producing and how they are retained. There has
also been a significant increase in demand due to additional classroom release time for teachers.” By 19 June, they had already published 456 jobs in the region, compared with 366 jobs during the month of June 2023.
“That’s around a 25 per cent increase, and it’s not the end of the month yet.”
Many schools in the region have been struggling to find relief staff, with Wakefield School having to send two classes home one day earlier this month.
StaffSync manages around 10,000 relievers across New Zealand, so Rhys says they have “a real handle on what’s happening” in the industry.
When a relief teacher joins StaffSync, and is verified, they can then see all the schools within a 20km radius.
They can then select the schools they would like to get job notifications from.
Advance Motueka, Nelson Evening Mail, December 1921.
New captains aim to ‘transform lives’
KATE RUSSELL
When Karl and Christine Foreman were called to Nelson to become the new captains of the local Salvation Army, they knew it was “meant to be”.
After living in Taranaki for six years, the couple took up their position in February.
“Nelson’s an incredible place and we feel blessed to be here,” says Christine, whose own parents were Salvation Army officers.
Karl says his goal is to “transform lives” after finding his calling and transforming his own life after being “caught up in the world of drugs and alcohol”.
“It affected our marriage and family, so we’ve been through some pretty tough times, but finding that healing, faith, and restoration has been a real part of that journey. That’s why we do what we do today.
“That’s been my story, coming from that lifestyle of hopelessness and despair to now having hope and offering hope to others.”
The couple has five biological children and two foster
children aged between 28 and 12 and they say they are enjoying meeting the community and establishing relationships with people.
“We’ve been well received, we’ve got an amazing team here,” says Karl. Christine says they will continue the “incredible” work with housing first and transitional housing.
“There is still such a need. For me, it’s also about helping people find somewhere that they belong and not feel judged in any way.”
Karl says they have a range of services for the community throughout the region.
As well as services in Nelson, they have a community ministry in Motueka and a foodbank.
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They also run a range of programmes from their Greenwood St site including a community positive lifestyle programme and a women’s life group.
“There are some great community groups here which we have been blown away by,” Christine says.
“It feels like this is where we are meant to be.”
Karl and Christine Foreman are the new captains of the Salvation Army Nelson Tasman Bay Corps. Photo: Kate Russell.
Charlotte Egden with Joanne, Damian and Laura King
Dan, Abby, Barry and Lyn McCall
Deanne Ferguson
Jo Stephens, Jac Tucker, Claire Stephens and Matt Tucker
Louise Fry, Karen Douglas, Rachel Emery and Michelle Pini
Mikayla Green and James Coughlan
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Funding shortfall endangers Māpua boat ramp
Nothing wrong with Grosse Point and Tic Toc Rd
Merrick Allan
Ruby Bay bypass roadworks crawl closer to completion
I have to drive it everyday!! I like it. Still do 100k no problem!!
Christine Peacock
Those metal strips in centre would act as a knife if Motor cyclist came a croper!
Ian Raisbeck
This would have been better served to put the barriers on Takaka hill to stop the vehicles going over the side. I am certainly not against safety measures but see a higher need there.
Jane Liggett Moran
The reflections off the barriers is horrible, super risky for people to drive with sensitive eyes!
Alicia Sixtus
I think it’s a great improvement. Anything to make the journey safer. So many people can’t handle change
S Hell Krow
Absolute waste of money, they have
done that to hundreds of kilometers around NZ costing millions yet, they let the standard of the road surfaces deteriorate to such a poor standard they can’t keep up with the repairs. If they want the roads to be safer they should start with providing an adequate road built fit for purpose, and then maintain it!
Neil Stobie
Happy with it. Even though can’t see the point. If it saves one life- it’s worth it.
Murray Brown
Me. Don’t like it. Narrow and if we hit the barrier, we’re not going to come out
of it good! We’ll go Ruby Bay way from now on. Sorry, don’t feel safe going that way know.
Andy Wallace
Don’t like them? Stay clear, take a different route to destination. Accident waiting to happen? When it does you cannot turn around so you are stuck in line for God only knows how long. I avoid Whakatu Drive for that reason.
Christine Brown
It’s great, no issues at all driving through here 5 or more days a week to and from work. It’s actually easier for night driving as the reflectors give you an excellent read of the bends ahead. I don’t understand the suggestion that strobing is an issue. My daily commuting vehicle is small, and I sit low to the ground, but I drove my husband’s ute the other day and, nope, not a problem when sitting higher up either. How do these same drivers go with the same style of barrier on the deviation between Richmond and Quarantine Road? I’ve had a first response vehicle, ambulance, and police car fly past me through there under lights and sirens, too, and there is loads of room to pull hard left and let them through...so maybe it’s perception rather than reality that there’s not enough room to give way to them.
Ko Allanya Ahau
Now the cops can’t do a u turn.
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Matariki Harakeke Star weaving with Prashanti Lovegrove Friday 5 July, 3pm-5pm
Come and learn how to weave a star with flax.
Babbling Books Group – Thursday 4 July, 1pm-2pm
Share books with a friendly group.
Therapy Dog – Thursday 4 July, 10.30am-11am
Come and Lacy and dog handler Claire Hutt.
Unmet friends – Friday 5 July, 10.30am-12pm
Come and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Garden Gurus – Monday 8 July, 10.30am-12pm
Digi Drop in – Tuesdays, 11am11.30am
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“For our relatives that come back from overseas, my wife is English, so it would be ideal to have as overflow for the family.”
“Probably for friends or family that needed it, because everything’s so expensive.”
School Holiday Programme for school aged children
Theme - Discover Te Rangi, the sky
Get Crafty – Wednesday 10, 10am11am and 17 July, 2pm-3pm Come and create special Art projects around the theme of Te Rangi, the sky.
Lego Fun – Sky theme in the Winter Chill Zone – Thursday 11 and 18 July, 10am-11am
Scavenger Hunt – Find the answers to the clues of this Te Rangi Scavenger Hunt.
Come and discover some new books in your library.
Kate Barrell
Diane Arbuthnot
someone to have their own lodging instead of going into a seedier place.”
Vern Williams
“Probably rent it out because there’s a lot of red tape now on things.”
Scott Mackay
Dear diary, here’s to the 7-day weekend
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Summerset Richmond Ranges is a modern, established retirement village o ering a relaxing and low-maintenance lifestyle, resort-style facilities, and a renowned continuum of care (care is subject to availability and eligibility criteria).
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Motueka rockstars roll to World Skate Games
JACK MALCOLM
Motueka’s golden era of roller hockey received another boost ahead of the 2024 World Skate Games in Italy this September.
Four of New Zealand Women’s 10-person team members, Serena Curran, Emily Thompson, Carly Guild, and Lila Scholes, hail from the Motueka Roller Hockey Club. They are joined by clubmate Elijah Bramwell, who has been named to both the New Zealand men’s and U19 teams.
Maia Karetai and Alana Janssen have also been selected as non-travelling reserves for the national women’s team.
Having clinched back-to-back national club titles, the Motueka women’s team has established itself as a formidable force in recent years.
Although the New Zealand team enters the competition as underdogs, they are making history as the first women’s team in three decades to represent the country at the World Skate Games. They qualified through the Asian Championship tournament, where they placed fourth, earning a spot to the World Skate Games where they will compete in the Challenger Championship. With their pool consisting of India, Japan, China, Israel, Austria, South Africa, Mexico, Mozambique, the Netherlands, and Uruguay, a top-two finish would promote them to the Interconti nental Championship, with the
World Championships another step up the ladder.
Roller hockey, distinct from inline hockey, resembles a fastpaced version of field hockey on roller skates, with slight rule adaptations such as the ability to use both sides of the stick.
For 15-year-old Carly Guild, her
Zealand began when her now teammates Lila and Serena visited her school to encourage students to try roller hockey.
“I didn’t know roller hockey was really a thing,” she recalls.
“I gave it a go and I was horrible, but watching all the other people who looked like they enjoyed it a lot, they were so good, and I knew
they started somewhere too.” Carly quickly rose through the ranks and, like many other players around the region, the game quickly morphed into an all-family affair. Her father, Alan, previously served on the club’s committee and still plays the game,
As the Motueka women’s team continued to excel and players began to gain recognition, Carly decided to focus solely on roller hockey, dropping her other sports.
“Most of us are friends off the court. With other clubs, there’s a lot more of an age gap,” Carly explains.
This camaraderie has been a key factor in their success, but they are always on the lookout for the next generation of local talent. With hire equipment available and knee and shin pads encouraged, players of all skill levels are invited to try out the sport on Monday nights. Juniors practice from 5:30-6:30pm, followed by seniors from 6:30-8pm.
Alan Guild describes roller hockey as an addictive game, noting the wealth of local talent available to guide new players.
“Dreams can come true,” he says. “I think there’s something in the water in Motueka.
“It’s not just roller hockey we do well in.”
Carly and her teammates wanted to thank the community for their ongoing support, saying it’s no small task to get such a large local contingent to the other side of the world.
They’re still actively fundraising for the trip, setting up a bank account for anyone who would like to support at 03-13554-049098800, with the particulars’ NZ Reps’, the code ‘Italy’ and the reference
Motueka Roller Hockey Club members Serena Curran, Emily Thompson, Carly Guild, Lila Scholes, Maia Karetai and Alana Janssen, front, at a recent New Zealand Senior Women training camp. Photo: Supplied.
Above: Katelyn Van Eyndhoven clears the ball for Mapua Cougars in its big 3-2 win over Nelson Suburbs Swans at Saxton Field on Saturday. Mapua are now in sixth position in the eight-team Nelson Bays Football womens first division, with the Golden Bay Shield Maidens in fifth and Motueka Angels in seventh. Right: Player/coach Lee McKenna in action for Golden Bay Mountain Goats on Saturday in his side’s 5-0 loss to Rangers from Blenheim. Golden Bay are now in fifth position in the Nelson Bays Football mens first division standings out of eight teams with nine games played. Motueka currently sit in eighth. Photos: Andrew Board.
NBS Motueka Golf Club Results
Mens Veterans
Wednesday, 26 June
1st Roger Hall 40
2nd Roger Harman 39
3rd Bernard Walsh 38
Pah St Cafe Closest to the pin Roger Harman
Saturday, 29 June
Ladies Div 1
1st Jocelyn Thomson
71
2nd Penny Vincent 74
3rd Donna Mitchel 75
Div 2
1st Yvonne Stevenson 74
2nd Grace Latimer 78
3rd Derryn Hedges 79
Mens Monthly Medal
Best Nett
Bernie Hedges 67
Best Gross
Danny Cusiel 75
A Grade Nett
1st Andy Tasker 71 2nd Bruce Miller 72
B Grade Nett
1st Brent Thomson 68 2nd Stephen Jones 69
C Grade Nett
1st Andrew Fenemor 69
2nd Larry Moses 70
D Grade Nett
1st Adam Coughlan 73
2nd Greg Wood 74
Lower Moutere Store closest to the pin
Men Stuart Dixon
Ladies Janis Webster
Kahurangi books date with Waimea
JACK MALCOLM
Kahurangi has booked a date with Waimea Old Boys to earn their place in their second final in as many years.
After waiting on the results of a winner-takes-all game between Marist and Waimea OB last Friday, the top-seeded team now has their opponents for their semi-final at Cooks Reserve this weekend.
Having lost just twice in the 12-game regular season, Kahurangi will be a force to be reckoned with as they look to do one better than their loss to Central in the final last season. But, not getting ahead of
themselves, Waimea OB is no small hurdle to overcome.
With a wealth of experience in the squad, as they continue to pull in players throughout the season, they will now sprinkle Campbell Parata, Macca Springer, and James Lash through their backline.
In contrast, Kahurangi’s strength comes significantly from their team unity.
With no weak links, they have piled on a massive 165 points in their last three games to be the favourites coming into the semi-final.
That dominance has seen some stars shine bright, with winger Stein Schreiber a
try-scoring machine down the left-hand flank.
The 9-10 pair of Louie Chapman and Stewart Cruden has also been a crucial link, with a lot of their strong offence coming on the back of their distribution at set-piece time.
In the forwards, it’s a group of hard-working big men for Kahurangi who all play their part in the bigger machine.
Dominance has been a word often used to describe their performance up front and they’ll be looking for it again as they take on Waimea OB, who have nothing to lose after rebounding from their struggles in previous seasons this
year. Having been the dark horse all season, Kahurangi cannot take visitors lightly. Waimea OB are one of just two teams to beat Kahurangi this season, with a 36-39 away performance at the end of May. That will be wind in their sails as they look to mount another away win, but Kahurangi will be primed and ready to right their earlier wrongs.
Will Kahurangi find the dominance that they have been so accustomed to this season, or will Waimea OB lift to the occasion? Only time will tell. Stoke will play Central in Blenheim for the second finals spot.
Despite not playing last week, Willie Havili’s reintroduction to local premier grade rugby has been the x-factor for Kahurangi since his return from duties with Moana Pasifika. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.
Community Notices
MONDAY
MOTUEKA ELYSIUM Mon, 9.30am, Muses Café. For Widows and Widowers. Join us for coffee and chat, friendship, and support. Ph: Carol 035285027.
WOULD YOU LIKE A BIKE? Bike Hub Nelson accepts donations of good used bikes, fixes them up and gives them away for a small koha. 142 Saxton Rd. Mon, 5.30-7pm. For other opening times and a map e: bikehubnelson@gmail.com.
MOTUEKA BETTER BREATHERS, Mon, 11.30am, Motueka Recreation Gym ‘Functional Fitness Room’, Old Wharf Rd. A 60-minute series of guided exercises done seated or standing, specifically designed to help those with breathing difficulties. Ph: Jess 0275467675.
MOTUEKA HIGHLAND PIPE BAND, Mon, 7pm. Band is located beside Motueka Recreation Centre. Promoting Scottish tradition and culture. We look forward to your participation. More info: Ph: 027284 8361.
MAPUA FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Indoor bowls, 1st & 3rd Mon. Mapua Bowling Club rooms. 2pm, Bring a plate of afternoon tea. Lots of laughs. Ph: Val 035403685.
TUESDAY
MOCKINGBIRDS MUSIC GROUP Tues, 2-3.30pm, Senior Net, Pah St. If you enjoy some fun singing/playing music, come along with your instrument, we’d love you to join us. Beginners very welcome. Ph: Sue 02102416155.
NEW '500' CARD GAMES, Tues, 1-3pm, the over 50s Hub, Pah street, Motueka. Fun, friendship, CARDS & cuppa. Everyone welcome. Info Ph: Keith 0274516422.
HOPE TENNIS CLUB SOCIAL TENNIS, Every Tues, 9.30am, Hope Tennis Courts, Hope Domain. All abilities most welcome. Queries Ph: 0211729257.
MOTUEKA BRASS, Tues Evenings. Discover your musical talent with us! Join our lively brass band for an unforgettable experience To join Ph: 021728168 or come along.
YOGA. If you have or have had cancer, we offer restorative yoga classes. Tues, 12.30pm. To Reg, Ph: 5287669 or e: maureen.urwin@cancernelson.org.nz.
WEDNESDAY
MOTUEKA ARTS COUNCIL office at Community House, Decks reserve. Wed, 11-3pm. Inquiries about art activities; funding for Art; Art ideas for Motueka. Ph: 0210589388.
AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK, Wed, 10.30am, The Shed, 24a Tudor St. More info Ph: 0279214074.
KNIT & NATTER Wed, 10-12pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub, 10 Pah St. Friendly group for all ages. Includes refreshments. All welcome.
WALK 4 HEALTH, Wed, 9am, Motueka Community Garden. 3050 min walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Ph:0273015598 or wellontrack@gmail.com
MOTUEKA ARTS COUNCIL invites all folk interested in community arts in Motueka, to their monthly meetings. 2nd Wed of month, 7pm, community house.
TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA meet 1st & 3rd Wed of month, 6.45pm start, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hosp, Courtney St. Gain speaking confidently, friendly environment. More Info Ph: Peter 0277468311.
MOTUEKA SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB, Wed, 7.30pm, Lower Moutere Hall. Keep fit while having fun. All ages, no partner needed. First time free. Enq Ph: Fay 0210393559 or e: motueka@ dancescottish.org.nz
THURSDAY
ENDOMETRIOSIS GROUP MEETING Thurs, 4 Jul, 7pm, upstairs at Stables, Sundial Sq. Naturopathic Coach Helen Power speaking on women's Hormone & Fertility. GCD.All welcome.
NELSON BAYS HARMONY CHORUS, (women’s choir), is seeking new members to join our happy group. Thurs evenings, Club Waimea, Richmond. Ph: Carole 0274360910.
MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP Thurs. More info Ph: 0212640403 e: secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com, or www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz.
RUMMIKUB Thurs, 1-4pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Club, 10 Pah St. Friendly group, includes refreshments. All welcome. Ph: Keith 0274516422.
DEADLINE: 10AM FRIDAY
50 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY SEND TO: office@topsouthmedia.co.nz
MEDITATION, Weekly meditation sessions open to all. Thurs, 12.15-12.45pm, Te Noninga Kumu - Motueka Library. During term time. No registration needed. Just come along. More info: Ph: Louise Petzold 0278789240.
THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA – Walking Group, Thurs, 9am, by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 mins, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people. Ph: 035288358.
NVC PRACTICE GROUP (NONVIOLENT / COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION), Every 2nd Thurs, 7-8.30pm, Motueka. In school term time. e: Margaret margaret@margaretmccallum.com for info
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thurs of month, 1.30-3.30pm, Broadgreen House, 276 Nayland Rd. Ph: Bill 035448635 or 035391137.
MOTUEKA G.R.G 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1-3pm, St Andrews lounge, 64 High St. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/ supporting grandchildren. Join us for a confidential relaxed and supportive time with others. Ph: 0211337299.
SENIORNET MOTUEKA. 2nd Thurs of month, 2pm. Hear all about a different country in our Countries & Cultures Interest Group. Join SeniorNet. Ph: Allan 0279711100 or www.seniornetmotueka. org.nz.
FRIDAY
SENIORNET MOTUEKA, The Genealogy Interest Group meets 2nd Fri, 2pm. Ph: Allan 0279711100 or visit www.seniornetmotueka. org.nz
SATURDAY / SUNDAY
HIGGINS HERITAGE PARK, Sun, 7 Jul, Pigeon Valley Rd, Wakefield. Open day. Museum display sheds of vintage machinery, vehicles & equipment, jigger rides, model trains & kids books. A great place for an autumn picnic. Ph: 0276316786.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Sat, 10-12pm, Motueka Library. Free services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures are available.
NELSON BRANCH OF ROYAL NZ AIRFORCE ASSOCIATION Meet 2nd Sat each month, 12pm, Club Waimea, Richmond, Phil’s Restaurant. Interesting speakers, raffles and members inter-
ested in Aviation Ph: Trever Squires 039706644 or John Bethwaite 035476634. Cost of meal $25
GENERAL GROUPS
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS GROUP, if you have or have had cancer, or supported someone else, come and connect. Reg maureen. urwind@cancernelson.org.nz or 5287669.
MULTICULTURAL MOTUEKA welcomes migrants and refugees every Tues & Fri, 8.30 -1pm, Community House, Decks Reserve. We provide connection and practical assistance for newcomers to our region as well as support for all cultural activities happening in our community. Ph 027 5286744 or sez@multiculturalnt.co.nz.
MOTUEKA TENNIS CLUB. INC. Social Tennis, Tues & Thurs, 9.30am, Sun, 2pm. Courts behind the Memorial Hall Pah St. Racquets available to borrow for new Members. All welcome.
MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Do you want to be part of a fun, social and competitive band, who make players welcome? e: motueka.brass@gmail.com or Ph: 021728168
MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. More info Ph: Jana 035284355.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? we can help. Support meetings every day. Ph: 0800aaworks, 08002296757.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, If you have or have had breast cancer, come along to this friendly atmosphere. 102 Hardy St, Nelson. Reg: 035391137 or E: info@cancernelson.org.nz.
SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust. Info E: housing@ght.co.nz or Ph: 035457100.
NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). 24 hrs’ notice req. To book Ph: 0226822373. mapuawheels@gmail.com.
NELSON HOSPICE The Motueka shop needs volunteers! If you would like to volunteer for us, please enquire at the shop or Ph: 035281178.
GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING, Wellbeing is important for all of us to thrive. The shed is a safe place to meet new people in a supportive and caring environment. We can connect you with other agencies for the right support needed. More info Ph: 0279214074, E: admin@ght.co.nz or pop in 24a Tudor St, Motueka. RADIO CONTROL SAILING Wed and Sun, 1pm onwards, Best Island. Weather permitting. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New members welcome. Info Ph: Peter 0275443923.
MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOY LIBRARY, Tues, and Thurs, 9-11am, and Sat, 10-12pm, 44 Pah St. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages.
RUM MORRIS DANCERS. Musicians and dancers but mostly friends. Slightly random - mostly Tues evenings, sometimes Wed. Get yourself a second favourite form of aerobic exercise. Ph: Dorris 02040618088.
MOTUEKA RIDING FOR THE DISABLED We need more volunteers to help with therapeutic riding sessions. Tues, Wed, Thurs, 8.30-1pm. Ph: 0211151720 or e: info@motuekarda.nz.
COMMUNITY HARAKEKE WEAVING project by Motueka Art Council is on now at the Library daily till Christmas, everyone can contribute as we weave a tree of putiputi. Special sessions for beginners wanting to learn. Free event.
NELSON RAILWAY For updates and info for train and railcar runnings, follow us on Facebook or our website. Updated weekly. Or Ph: Robynne 0273419787.
GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve on Wallace St. for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Ph: 035289076 or e: greypowermot@gmail.com.
INDOOR BOWLS, Mon & Wed, 1.15-3pm, Motueka Over 50s Hub, 10 Pah St. All abilities welcome. Ph: Jude 0273244226.
RIWAKA CROQUET CLUB, do you and a group of friends/family/ workmates want to spend a fun few hours learning to play croquet? You need a minimum of 8 players, $10 each, all equipment provided and someone from our club to help you learn the game. Full access to the clubhouse kitchen. For info Ph: 0276308910. SENIORNET MOTUEKA Take advantage of the many interest groups offered. Join SeniorNet Motueka. To join, visit www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz, or Ph: Allan 0279711100.
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Today & always we are lovingly remembering an amazing man called Jim. A wonderful Husband, Dad & Grandpop... yep that’s him. He wasn’t into any of todays hype. And was very happy on the farm or up the bush always fondly puffing on his pipe. Sadly its been a year now since you cheerfully rested while reading a book in your chair. And these words are to let you know how much we miss you being here.
Love you forever, Marcia, Dave & Fleur, Sha, Jen & Gino, Cam & Sarah.
GUTRY
Lyndall (Lyn) Elizabeth (“Camp Leader”)
It is with much sadness we advise of the passing of our wonderful, precious Mum. Much loved, cherised and respected by her children, Karreen (Ashburton), Donna (Dunedin), Phil and Ronda (Waimate), Berny (Motueka).
Loved Nan of her Grandchildren Jeremy, Joshua, Sam, Jack, Tania and Josh.
Loved Great Nan of her Great Grandchildren. Special and Loved “Leader” of Jen (Motueka). Wonderful friend to many. Mum has helped and cared for many people all her life and Mum’s last special way of helping people is to donate her body to Science, which has been done. We love you so much Mum. We are very proud of you. Thank you for your love, support, help and kindness. There is a special angel watching over us now.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Bob Roborgh and his family would like to sincerely thank the Jack Inglis hospital care team and Greenwood health for the outstanding care shown to Ellen during her last months.
Many times we were overcome with the individual kindness shown to us by the caring staff there.
Thank you to you all.
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