The late David Blunt of Nelson is generously providing 1000 vouchers for skin checks. David was a keen tramper and lived the majority of his life in the Nelson region. He loved the high sunshine hours and outdoor opportunities. However, David was also fully aware that his lifestyle came with an increased risk of skin cancer.
When David passed away February of 2019 in his 81st year he wanted to ensure that skin checks were more accessible to everyone in his region.
His generous bequest has made it possible for the Cancer Society Nelson Tasman to offer skin check vouchers to those in the Nelson Tasman region, and each year 1000 vouchers will be issued to locals.
With more than 90,000 kiwis diagnosed with skin cancers every year in New Zealand, melanoma is
the fourth most diagnosed cancer in our country and more than 530 people die from skin cancers every year, more than the annual nationwide road deaths.
Our location on the planet results in our orbit being closer to the sun, the ‘Perihelion effect’ and we also have approximately 40% higher UVR levels, unpolluted skies, lower ozone, many fair-skinned people and outdoor lifestyles all leading to higher rates of skin cancer than other countries.
While skin cancer is preventable by being SunSmart and remembering Slip (clothing), Slop (sunscreen), Slap (on a hat), Seek (shade) and Slide (sunglasses), early detection is vital to not becoming a statistic.
Now the opportunity for early detection is available to local residents with skin cancer check vouchers up to the value of $75 being offered to 1000 people
every year.
David had a close relationship with the Nelson Tasman branch of the Cancer Society and he strongly believed in their work within the community.
Accordingly, it was his wish that the Cancer Society Nelson Tasman was able to provide skin cancer check vouchers annually to give people ready access to skin cancer checks.
“David regularly
checked in with us and what we were up to. We were overwhelmed that he left us a bequest and we are so happy to help fulfil his wishes that we can make skin cancer checks more accessible to our residents in Nelson Tasman. These 1,000 vouchers will make a difference and the people that are put off a check due to the cost won’t delay any longer.
We hope that if skin cancer is found then it
is at the early stages and people just don’t put it off until it is too late,” says Michelle Hunt, Cancer Society Nelson centre manager.
The vouchers can be applied for online at https://cancernelson. org.nz/cancer-support/ skin-check-voucher They will then be emailed to you to present to your GP/ Health professional, and are only to be used in the Nelson Tasman region.
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Given the extensive and complex turn of events around the world and here in New Zealand, organisers of the popular Luminate Festival have been working on several versions of what the coming 10th Luminate could be, determined to find a way to carry out their purpose and vision.
The vibrant summer festival of cutting–edge live and electronic music, visual and performing arts, inspirational workshops, pioneering innovations and environmental initiatives was first held in 2008.
Over the years, since its inception, Luminate has developed a unique culture and growing international reputation, especially within the transformational festival community worldwide.
But now in such unstable times organisers have opted to let go of attempting to organise a 2021 event in the scale of what Luminate has grown to as an internationally renowned festival.
“This has not been an easy decision to make. We have anchored the Luminate Festival flotilla in a safe harbour for this coming year, and until such time that Luminate festival can shine its light in all its brilliance again,” say organisers.
“In this pause, we acknowledge each one of you for being part of this global community, and for your contribution and participation in Luminate over the years. We
feel immense gratitude, and notice how our lives have been enriched by co-creating this beautiful and unique festival, that has resonated with thousands of people and provided authentic transformational experiences for so many, including all of us in the management team and crew.”
So, in the context of a rapidly changing world, organisers have created a new vision, Lunasa. At Luminate, since 2008, they have celebrated the ancient festival of Lughnasadgh (Lunasa) at the peak of summer midway between the summer solstice and autumn equinox.
For 2021, to meet the needs for extended community, friends and family to be together, they will hold space at this ancient seasonal time (3-10 February) on Pikikirunga for a new “back-to-our-roots” cocreation.
While the core essence of Luminate’s purpose, vision and culture will be retained at Lunasa, the event will be on a different scale to recent Luminate festivals, a smaller and more streamlined format that can adjust and flow with the circumstances and their needs at the time.
They will carry through the theme of “Bio-Optimise and Thrive” – enhancing our internal biology, our external environment and power of the mind to achieve optimal health.
Lunasa will be a space of in-depth knowledge sharing to explore how we can:
- Reconnect and listen to the wisdom of nature in this time of global crisis and awakening, acknowledging nature as central to our coexistence.
- Bring in concepts of inter-connectedness, inter-being, reverence in communication and the gifting of abundance into our daily lives.
- Embody knowledge and practical solutions that empower us with the information and skills
needed to create resilient and flourishing communities.
“We are excited to harness the power of collective intelligence and amplify from the crystal mountain of Pikikirunga ‘the beautiful world our hearts know is possible’.”
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Mozart, Beethoven, Gino Vannelli?
You won’t find Vannelli next to van Beethoven in an alphabetical order of composers but you should. New Zealand’s foremost classical pianist, Michael Houstoun loves him.
“I love the tunes, the harmonies, the driving rhythms, the jazz-rock feel,” says Michael.
So much so, that Michael Houstoun, jazz impresario, Rodger Fox, and the Rodger Fox Big Band (RFBB) have been touring a world premiere of Vannelli music through New Zealand.
The acclaimed concert series, The Houstoun-Fox Project, opened in Palmerston North on September, 20 at The Globe with concerts in Auckland, Blenheim, Nelson, ending in Napier on November 22.
While Fox and Houstoun have both performed before, the world premiere makes this series special and very different. Instead of playing jazz adaptations of classical pieces, Michael will present two of Gino’s
most enduring numbers, especially written for him.
Rodger Fox has commissioned internationally acclaimed composer/arranger, Bill Cunliffe, to arrange Brother to Brother and Storm at Sunup, two Vannelli classics that set this Canadian rock singer/song writer apart from other contemporary musicians.
“Vannelli is sophisticated and catchy at the same time, he makes most pop-rock look like it’s not trying,” says Michael. “Bill’s arrangements are pure pleasure. He is a jazz genius. He’s created something new with his arrangements without any betrayal of the original Vannelli inspiration.”
Vannelli is very accessible and Michael advises the audience to “sit back and listen to us play. They’ll have a happy time.”
The Globe concert also includes Warriors, a Bill Cunliffe original. Michael will play Warriors and feature on piano in a rhythm/vocal version of Charles Trenet’s I Wish You Love, sung
by supremo blues vocalist, Erna Ferry.
Erna will also present an awesome version of Mike Farrell’s Carry My Blues Away which can be found on the RFBB New York recording You Gotta Know, a stella version of George Gershwin’s Summertime and a montage of two tunes, Lee Morgan’s Sidewinder and The Beatles I Feel Fine.
The Big Band’s contribution is material from the American modern big band library.
The Fox/Houstoun friendship is recent, one that’s only flour-
ished in the last decade.
Michael regards Rodger as “my great friend and I admire him as I admire few others.”
“His commitment to jazz, his indefatigable engagement with it on every level makes him invaluable in New Zealand. He’s a fabulous musician and a wildman on the trombone. And he has excellent taste in friends and collaborators.”
The friendship has also seen Michael move from an impressive classical career into jazz, a chal-
lenge he’s achieved. He reflects on when he first played with Rodger and the band and “had to find my way into a comfortable relationship with the rhythm section.”
“Now I know a lot more about jazz drumming in particular than I knew then.”
And Rodger Fox has relearned Beethoven’s piano sonatas for trombone just in case.
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After enduring months of anti-social behaviour from carloads of youths, Little Kaiteriteri residents have joined forces with police and a private security company in their determination to put a stop to it.
“The community’s had an absolute gutsful of it and we’re no longer going to tolerate it,” say the disgruntled residents.
While local Police say anybody caught “tearing up” sections can be charged with ‘wilful damage’ and drivers of burnouts caught in the act will be charged with ‘sustained loss of traction’, which can also result in their car being impounded for 28 days.
With the development of the Talisman Heights subdivision, sections of it have become new skid pads and a place of congregation for local “hoons”.
Due to countless
occurrences of antisocial behaviour including the abandonment of syringes, used condoms, beer bottles and rubbish, residents have long been cataloguing vehicle number plates and duly handing them on to local police.
“The police have been absolutely fantastic and will come anytime if they’re able from 2pm until 2am when this behaviour is most prevalent, but obviously if they’re not in the area they’re coming from Motueka.”
For months the police have received almost daily complaints and residents are certain the culprits are from Motueka.
“The hoons doing this are completely disrespectful and don’t give a sh*t about anybody.”
The popular family walkway below the subdivision has been littered with broken beer bottles and rock
faces plastered with graffiti. On one occasion 65 beer bottles were collected by residents after a night of disruption, and rubbish is regularly removed and disposed of.
“We also see these carloads urinating everywhere and have witnessed a driver smoking dope before driving back towards Motueka.”
While residents say the youths have not been intimidating and the odd one has even had the gumption to apologise for their behaviour, they say the message is simply not getting through.
“Between us they’ve been confronted numerous times but they keep coming back so it’s all getting rather repetitive.”
Now at their wits end the group of active and mobile locals who say they’ve come here to enjoy the quiet life, have accepted the services of a security firm, made up of
retired police officers.
“We’re absolutely not tolerating it anymore, all vehicles are now being filmed and the footage will be passed to police who have the ability to charge them with wilful damage.”
The watch group, formed between local residents, has enabled one phone call to result in two cars on the scene within minutes.
“The only way to curb it is for the community to fight back.”
With the entire area now under video surveillance and owners of sections erecting metal ring fencing, residents hope the daily disruptions will cease.
“The amount of bottles and rubbish tossed out of car windows is appalling and using the privately owned sections as skid pads is just blatantly disrespectful. They’re just bastards and we’ve had enough. Simple as that.”
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Babbling Books – Thursday 5 November, 1-2pm. High Tea
Bookcafe – Monday 16 November, 10.30-12pm
Shamare Guardian’s Spiritual Book tour at Motueka Library
Wednesday 4 November, 2-3pm & 6-7pm
Shamare’s book “Spirituality 101 to 601 and Beyond” focuses on healing the mind. Come and join in the conversation and learn a set of simple mind lessons to allow changing viewpoints to happen.
See www.shamare.com for more information
Miniature Garden Workshop at Motueka Library
Friday 6 November, 2-4pm
Drop in and create a tiny garden, bring embellishments
For adults and children, $2
Christmas Felt Banner decoration Workshop for Adults at Motueka Library
Tuesday 10 November, 10am-12pm
Drop in and get inspired with Kim Lawrence, All materials supplied, Free of charge
Building Bricks Club contest at Motueka Library
For the home-building contest, the theme is Halloween/Xmas.
Children to submit entries using their own Lego bricks, entries built and photographed at the next Library session will also be accepted.
• Prizes will be Lego sets of up to $40 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with minifigure prizes for runners-up.
• Entries will be accepted up to Friday 27th November, with winners announced at our final 2020 Motueka Library session on Monday 30th November.
• Submissions are to be made by emailing up to three photographs of a creation to either adbarbour@gmail.com (Adrian) or Janine.gillions@tasman.govt.nz (Janine)
• Prizes will be Lego sets of up to $40 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with mini figure prizes for runners-up.
• Entries will be accepted up to Friday 27th November, with winners announced at our final 2020 Motueka Library session on Monday 30th November.
Head along to the Motueka Recreation Centre on Saturday to witness a number of riders from the NZ Motorcycle community roll into town as they bring the noise to raise awareness of Teen Suicide, all while raising funds for Youth Line NZ.
The public event kicks off at 11am with food stalls and entertainment onsite, and
concludes at 2.30pm with riders expected at 1pm.
There will also be 654 pairs of shoes lined up as a tribute to the lives lost to suicide from 2019-2020.
The event is brought to you by the Tribal Nations Motorcycle Club and R.A.T.S (riders against teen suicide).
“We are hoping to be able to share this
Kaupapa with the community here, not only for those who have passed but also to encourage those who are struggling with their own wellbeing, to reach out or speak up and to let them know that it is ok to not be ok, and that we care and are here for you,” says Tribal Nations Motorcycle Club ambassador, Richard Tatana.
Network Tasman has donated 17,000 energy efficient lightbulbs to a number of local social housing providers. The LED lightbulbs have been installed in 1,100 social housing properties across the Tasman region.
The Chief Executive of Network Tasman, Oliver Kearney says, “The scheme is targeted at social housing where energy costs comprise a significant cost for occupants. As a consumer owned lines company, Network Tasman has always focused on providing a low cost and reliable service to our consumers and this project targets those most likely to face energy poverty”.
Oliver noted that “replacing incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps with LED lights not only saves money,
it also reduces the amount of greenhouse gases produced when peak electricity demand requires generation from non-renewable sources”. Oliver noted that “while this project targets social housing, all consumers will benefit as reducing peak demand allows us to delay expensive capital investments which provides savings for all our consumers”.
Ros Vercoe Assistant Corps Leader for the Salvation Army says, “We are grateful for this very generous donation. We are placing these in our Transitional Housing so that clients can have the benefit of decreased energy costs. These clients are experiencing a number of life challenges and as a result of this donation, it will help to decrease some of their monthly expenditure”.
MoTEC’s Technology challenge sponsored by Placemakers on Wednesday. The year 7 & 8’s from 13 schools were onsite performing a number of challenges under the theme
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A new waiata starring rangatahi from Ngati Apa ki te Ra To* is capturing hearts all over the motu.
He Pito Mata was composed by leading Maori musician Tawaroa Kawana last year to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Te Tauihu iwi’s flagship cultural revitalisation program for youth, Mana Rangatahi.
“The idea was to celebrate how far we’d come, both as a collective and as individuals, bind that connection even stronger and look to the future and the iwi’s ongoing cultural revitalisation by encouraging our rangatahi to learn about their cultural identity and stand proud, but in a way that is relevant and fun for them,” says the iwi’s Cultural Advisor Kiley Nepia.
“And I think that’s the key,” he adds, “if we want to teach our rangatahi and be a positive force, whatever we do it needs to be fresh, it needs to be relevant, while still holding those ancestral values close.”
With the help
of Tawaroa and whanaunga involved in film and music recording, the rangatahi stepped up to the mic and recorded He Pito Mata so it could be shared with the world.
For the rangatahi –and for Tawaroa – the kaupapa has been inspiring.
“I have been involved in various
kaupapa similar to this, but what makes Mana Rangatahi unique and special is that it is specific to Ngati Apa ki te Ra To,” says Tawaroa. “The rangatahi were awesome. They are all passionate for their iwi and culture and that was something that really stood out to me.
“The highlight for me really was the journey of passing on that
matauranga, teaching, recording, hearing, and seeing the rangatahi on their very own track. I couldn’t be more happy with how the waiata turned out. I think the catchy tune was inspired by the awesome kaupapa.”
Due to be released at the start of the year, Covid-19 quashed initial plans. “The time just never really felt
right in those first few months after Covid-19 hit,” says Kiley. “But after a few months of what felt like doom and gloom, in August we felt the time was right to inject some positivity. And the reaction since has been really beautiful … there’s been support coming in from all over.
“What’s clear is that within all of this, all the
bad news, the statistics, the politics, is that our rangatahi provide hope, and we must never forget that.”
* Ngati Apa ki te Ra
To is one of the eight iwi of Te Tauihu (the top of the South Island). Its rohe stretches from from Anamahanga and Tarakaipa Island in the Marlborough Sounds across to
Whakatu/Nelson and further west to Kahurangi Point and down into Kawatiri. It also includes the Te Taitapu and Kawatiri river catchments and the Nelson Lakes, including the sacred Rotomairewhenua (Blue Lake). View the video on www.youtube.com by searching He Pito Mata.
When Julie Jacobson set about helping a homeless man find a spot of land to park a house bus, she began a four-year journey that continues to this day, of advocating for effective change to land use regulation for Tiny Homes.
“The bottom line is people have a right to be able to choose to have affordable housing. Right now there’s a huge gaping hole on the first step of the property ladder,” says Julie.
While Julie’s submission to the Tasman District Council (TDC)
“Temporary Land Use Permits for transportable dwellings” has gained traction she says NYIB (Not in my Backyard) remains a real barrier to developing “Tiny” communities.
This has resulted in Julie spear-heading a group from Tasman to organise an event to showcase Tiny Living to the public.
The event, Big Tiny Expo, is scheduled for 2021 from February, 6 until April, 5 in Motueka.
“Over eight big
weeks this summer we’re going to demonstrate living with a lighter more sustainable footprint,” says Julie. “It’s an outdoor showcase for builders, designers and suppliers of Tiny homes and innovative, renewable and off-grid, power, water and waste management systems.”
The small group of independents, passionate about solving the ongoing housing crisis in New Zealand hope their Big Tiny House Expo will serve to showcase to the public the environmental benefits and personal advantages of Tiny Living.
“We hope to allow developers to create Tiny communities by providing a point of focus and a platform for meaningful discussion, collaboration, and ultimately action, to amend land use regulation to allow temporary land use for transportable dwellings,” says Julie.
The mini pop-up village will include premium display home-sites, along with a variety of vendor displays and speakers and work-
ing groups discussing Tiny homes, land use regulation reform and an affordable housing action plan.
Activities and entertainment on offer will ensure a calendar of summer fun say organisers.
Recognising that for exhibitors attending an
8-week event requires a substantial financial and personal commitment, they’re offering flexible weekly payments to encourage attendance from home builders, innovative start-ups and small business vendors, promoting environmentally friendly, sustainable
Open Home Fri 6 & Sat 7 November 10am – 2pm.
Oceania’s Woodlands Village is opening its doors for you to take a peek today and tomorrow.
Our brand new villas are modern and light, with open-plan living and patios to bask in the Motueka sun. You’ll notice there’s plenty of space of your own, with neighbours close enough to join for a cuppa.
And bordering on Thorps Bush, we’re perfectly positioned for strolls along the well-maintained walking tracks.
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The Tiny Home ‘Heaven’ will take place near Motueka’s Goodman Park behind the Sanctuary Ponds Reserve, and the friendly event staff will provide 24/7 on-site support, maintenance, management and security services.
“There are big opportunities for brand exposure enabling those attending to explode onto the scene with their innovative ideas,” says Julie. “Grow brand recognition, or establish yourself in the Tiny House industry, at this first of its kind Big Tiny
House Expo event.”
With a 12-week promotional campaign set to kick off shortly, now is the best time to get on-board this exciting opportunity.
For further information or to register your interest please contact organisers via www. bigtinyexpo.nz
Two trophies for the winery’s new varietal in as many years.
Blackenbrook Vineyard’s 2020 Pinot Blanc received the Trophy in the ‘Other White Wine Varieties’ class from the New Zealand International Wine Show at its awards announcement on Wednesday, 21 October. This is the winery’s second vintage of Pinot Blanc and second trophy in prestigious competitions honouring alternative white wines.
The New Zealand International Wine Show (NZIWS) is the largest wine competition in the country. This year Bob Campbell MW chaired a panel of senior judges who awarded a record number of gold medals. The judges included leading winemakers, several Masters of Wine, and many key industry personnel, most of whom have been involved in major wine competitions for more than a decade. Judges expressed delight to see a New Zealand made Pinot
Blanc topping the ‘Other White Wine Varieties’ class.
Owner and winemaker Daniel Schwarzenbach says that 2020 was a nearperfect season for grape-growing generally, and the Pinot Blanc vines benefitted from another year in the ground to deepen their roots.
“The 2020 Pinot Blanc is a superbly balanced wine from what has been a stellar year for winemaking all-around. The Pinot Blanc fruit came pristine off the vine, a real joy to work with. You can taste the minerality in the wine from roots that have found their way deeper into the soil, continually searching for moisture and nutrients. Wine drinkers will notice that minerality as well as a zing from the combination of floral and spicy notes. It’s slightly more acidic, which means it’s fresher to drink. And it will be equally good for cellaring.”
Last year’s inaugural Pinot Blanc vintage won the Trophy in the
New Zealand Aromatic Wine Competition in the ‘Other Aromatic’ category. Daniel was confident that this new product, matured in stainless steel to allow the fruit’s natural flavours to shine, would be pleasing to kiwi wine lovers. In fact, it was such a good vintage, he held some back in old barrels and added it to the 2020 vintage.
“Adding in a bit of the 2019 helped bring some texture to the 2020 wine, which was honestly looking incredible anyway thanks to the quality of the fruit and the incredible growing season.”
Adding wine from previous vintages brings depth to a fruit crop that is taken from the same site each year. It is one of the tools Daniel uses to create his style of wine.
Other wineries with more land and vines can blend with grapes from different soils to achieve their own unique vintage.
Daniel is grateful to the team who worked
in the vineyard this year, especially under the uniquely stressful conditions.
“Our family, the vineyard team, and the folks who hand-picked our grapes under extreme pressure ahead of the pandemic lockdown are all due immense thanks. We are honoured to win the Trophy and humbled by the accolades we are getting for this varietal.
“I’m not surprised, however, that the Pinot Blanc is attracting awards and interest, though. We felt confident this particular grape, by growing it in our terroir and climate with our natural approach, would produce incredible wines for our customers to drink now and later.”
Purchase the 2020 Pinot Blanc online at www.blackenbrook. co.nz and at select retailers found on their website.
Read more information about the varietal and its previous awards in their News section.
Motueka’s muchloved NBS Starlight Christmas Parade on the scheduled date of Friday, 4 December is fast-approaching so start devising a plan with your workmates and get your float entries in by Friday, 20 November.
“Businesses always
get right in behind this parade so we’re once again looking forward to a plethora of incredible floats,” says Our Town Motueka coordinator, Claire Hutt. Street entertainment will begin at 5pm along the High Street accompanied by food carts and the Ferris
Wheel on Wallace Street, with free facepainting in the Town Square outside of the Motueka Museum, and the Parade kicking off at 7pm.
Shops will stay open late to cater for Christmas shopping with no doubt a few bargains here and
The Motueka Community Board has an annual budget for special projects. For the 2020 / 2021 year it is $52,854.
The Board is seeking guidance from Motueka residents on the projects listed.
there to be snapped up.
This year’s theme is “we’ve got this”, so let’s show everyone what you have, what you love and what you are proud of, say organisers.
“It’s been an incredible year full of ups and downs with Covid-
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Motueka Skate Park
19 taking centre stage so it’s time to celebrate and come together again once more,” says Claire.
Our Motueka NBS Starlight Christmas Parade is renowned for being the biggest and best in the top of the south, with floats consistently reaching
up to 50 and crowds of thousands coming to watch and enjoy the street entertainment. The popular local brass band will also be in attendance.
The main man, Santa, will once again conclude the parade and will no doubt enjoy being swamped by
children for his generous lolly scramble outside Whitwells on the Wallace Street corner.
For further information or to book a spot for your food cart or enter your float please contact Our Town coordinator Claire Hutt via email coordinator@lovemotueka.com
Funding towards the planned upgrade of the Motueka Skate Park as part of a Reserves Facilities Contribution development project
Refuge Crossing – Thorp Street near Totara Park
Picnic Area – Riwaka side of Motueka bridge
E-bike charge station and bike tools
Location TBC, the Motueka i-SITE is a potential location
Walkway over Tidal Gates – Wharf Road
Town Loops (Grey power Motueka) – To include social seating
Linking common spaces such as the new Motueka library with Motueka’s wealth of reserves and green spaces in a series of walking trails. Supported by Parks and Reserves
Accessible Playground Equipment – Decks Reserve
Traffic Calming – Little Kaiteriteri
Designate no parking areas on one side of Rowling Road. Install a series of speed humps along Rowling Road at regular intervals. Continue the speed bumps on Torlesse Drive and along Talisman Heights
Please deliver this priority form to the Motueka Council Service Centre, Hickmott Place before 5.00 pm on 18 November 2020. Alternatively visit tasman.govt.nz/feedback to complete online.
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The Department of Conservation (DOC) has opened an additional 43 campsites and 8 huts for online bookings in time for the summer holidays.
“Visitors are now able to book, pay and manage their reservation for a broader range of campsites and huts through the DOC website,” says Tim Bamford, DOC’s Strategy and Insights Manager.
“Providing individuals, groups and families confidence their accommodation is sorted and secured before arrival will enable more Kiwis to take advantage of their conservation accommodation facilities and provide a fairer system for all.”
DOC manages a huge network of accommodation in conservation areas across New Zealand, most of which is operated on a first-come first-served basis. However, some huts and many campsites can be booked in advance online. This
helps DOC manage popular facilities and encourages greater use of these facilities by a wide range of people, particularly families.
“Another advantage of the booking service is, in advance of their trip we can provide customers with safety information, track updates and if the reservation is affected by bad weather, other natural events or any cancelations due to potential COVID-19 alert level changes,” says Tim.
“Our bookings and track counter data shows New Zealander’s desire to get out into our great outdoors has been, and continues to be, strong, with significant peaks over weekends and holidays in many places.”
“We’d encourage people to plan ahead and book early – particularly for the Christmas period and long weekends. Despite border restrictions, we’re seeing many DOC facilities
online bookings in time for the summer season.
remain busy this year and bookings are currently up 9% for our Great Walks, compared with the same time last year, even with reduced seasons on the popular Milford and Routeburn tracks.”
“It’s extremely pleasing to see so many Kiwis enjoying their conservation areas. For those trying new activities and visiting new corners of stunning Aotearoa, it’s even more vital you plan and prepare for your trip, check the DOC website, pop into the local visitor centre, know the weather and track conditions before you set off, tell someone your plans and
pack all you need.”
To start booking including creating your account visit bookings. doc.govt.nz
Nelson Tasman huts and campsites added to the booing system are -
Bushline Hut – This Nelson Lakes National Park hut with beautiful views over Lake Rotoiti provides a great overnight tramp for families with children or new trampers.
Bookings for the hut open 10 November and bookings are required from 30 November onwards.
Fire and Emergency wants a much safer and less eventful Guy Fawkes this year.
National Advisor Fire Risk Management, Todd O’Donoghue says “we had a very disappointing Guy Fawkes last year.”
fers people attend professionally run public fireworks displays.
“But if you are planning to set off fireworks yourself, please do it safely,” says Todd.
Canaan Downs campsite – This campsite is near the entrance to a number of tracks in Abel Tasman National Park. Walking, tramping and biking activities are all nearby. Bookings have opened for the campsite with bookings required from 2 November.
Cobb Hostel –
This was previously a hostel for Cobb Dam workers and is near the bottom end of the Cobb Reservoir in Kahurangi National Park. Bookings are for the whole building and have now opened for stays from 2 November.
“Between 2 November and 9 November 2019, our crews attended 237 fireworks-related callouts - the highest number for the corresponding period since 2015.
“We saw large fires caused by fireworks as well as incidents of people shooting fireworks from cars and at people or structures,” says Todd.
“This is dangerous behaviour and creates a high degree of risk for our communities. We’d like to not have a repeat of that this Guy Fawkes.”
Fireworks go on sale to the public on Monday morning until 5 November.
Fire and Emergency pre -
- Watch the weather. If it is windy and dry, don’t light fireworks.
- Read the manufacturer’s instructions, light fireworks in an open area away from anything that could catch fire and keep a bucket of water handy.
- Remember fire can spread very quickly and a house fire can become unsurvivable within three minutes.
- Light fireworks on level ground and point fireworks at the stars, not at people or other people’s property.
- Check local bylaws for the rules around using fireworks in your area. In many places, you’re only allowed to light fireworks on private property.
- Keep your pets inside.
Stacey McLeod, one of Motueka’s most inventive floral artists, is proud to celebrate her first year in business at Valley Bloom Floral Design. Located in the New World carpark, Valley Bloom is one of Motueka’s premier florist shops. It’s a place you’ll discover not only exceptional botanicals, but also a range of unique gift ideas. To celebrate such a special occasion, Stacey is offering a giveaway that you won’t want to miss out on.
Well known around the district, Stacey designs and creates floral art for all manner of occasions. In fact, she is the talent behind gorgeous vases of rustic style country flowers delighting diners at Toad Hall. Stacey works with fresh, dried and artificial flowers to craft her stunning bouquets and arrangements. This talented local lady also creates gift baskets for any occasion with or without flowers and is well known for her moreish chocolate bouquets.
Whether it be a formal event such as a wedding or a rustic bouquet of fresh flowers to make someone’s day. Paying attention to the finer details, Stacey listens carefully to her client’s needs and desires, then works with them to make sure their chosen arrangement is eyecatching, expressive and befitting of the occasion.
Stacey credits the success for her business to the ongoing assistance from her amazing husband and incredible family. Alongside her valued clients Stacey says she couldn’t have done it without the support of family and friends.
Stacey McLeod – owner of Valley Bloom Floral Studio
New to Valley Bloom are the most delicate exquisite bleached and dyed botanicals. Reminiscent of the softest silken threads, stems of plant material have undertaken the most extraordinary transformation into tactile works of art. Known as preserved flowers, it’s the latest in floral design trends. From monochromatic winter whites to displays of various shades of pink, Stacey is delighted to offer an array of preserved flower choices.
A big trend for wedding flowers at the moment is a tonal and textured look with neutral colours and foliage. Bleached and preserved flowers are a beautiful addition to fresh blooms, often these botanicals are used as a replacement for green foliage to keep the look crisp and clean. Preserved flowers last and last, creating a stunning visual appeal to grace your home, workplace or to simply make a statement.
As a creative individual Stacey often crafts her own remarkable vessels to house a range of exclusive botanical creations. Gathering various bottles and jars she will add her own unique touch by utilizing paint and other products to create a range of attractive vases which she also sells at Valley Bloom.
If you are searching for an interesting, unique, edible or handcrafted gift idea, Stacey has a number of choices at Valley Bloom which may peak your interest.
Chocoholics beware, Stacey stocks a range of Potter Brothers chocolate. Handcrafted in Levin, Potter Brothers use creamy New Zealand milk, premium cocoa and other top-quality local ingredients to create their delicious moreish chocolate treats.
Another brand Stacey carries is Zeja Botanicals skin care range crafted locally in Mapua. Zeja Botanical’s products are hand-made with ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. The Zeja Botanical’s skincare regime has helped many people of all ages get super comfortable with their skin. And is now available to you at Valley Bloom.
And yes, Valley Bloom delivers. Stacey provides same day delivery in Motueka, Monday to Friday providing the order is received before 2pm on the day it’s required.
Valley Bloom’s delivery service covers the following areas: Motueka, Motueka Valley, Upper Moutere, Lower Moutere Riwaka, Kaiteriteri, Marahau, Golden Bay, Takaka, Pohara, Collingwood, Richmond and Nelson areas.
Please give Stacey a call to discuss delivery or check out the details on her website for more information.
To celebrate her first year in business, Stacey is offering a giveaway on Facebook. Head over to facebook. com/Valley-Bloom-Floral-Design-102930104451489 to find out more, Valley Bloom is also on Instagram instagram.com/valleybloom_floral_design
Don’t forget to visit Stacey‘s easy to use online store, valleybloommotueka.co.nz where you can order directly and find out more about Valley Bloom.
This group of Canterbury cyclists take a breather on the summit of the Great Taste Trail Mapua to Motueka route.
The 26km trail travels between the two coastal settlements showcasing orchards, farmland, art studios and cafes all while providing impressive views of Arthur Range and Tasman Bay. The Cantabrians have all been mates since coming across each other at school in 1965.
In the latest edition of the Guardian dated 28 October, you published a photo of the Tasman Sculpture with traffic cones placed on the highest parts of the sculpture. Your editorial comment blatantly inferred that this was an impressive feat. As the Chair of the Ruby Coast Initiative Trust, the local charitable trust that seeks to improve the Ruby Coast for visitors and residents alike and which spent countless hours raising funds and commissioning the Ruby Coast Gateway Sculptures, I and my fellow trustees object to the inference in your paper that this is a laudable and praiseworthy effort.
To the contrary, we believe that you should have pointed out that these sculptures are artistically noteworthy and to deface them with traffic cones is akin to tagging them with graffiti. Your editorial comment will only serve to encourage this sort of irresponsible activity, quite apart from downplaying the obvious dangers involved in climbing to such a height.
All local ratepayers will quite rightly object to Council funds being used to remove the cones and in the case of the Mapua Sculpture, which has been similarly tagged for the second time in a few weeks, the cost of repairing the damage incurred by the taggers to that sculpture. Many of these ratepayers voluntarily contributed to the initial cost of commissioning these sculptures and they will be unhappy to see ‘their’ sculptures denigrated.
Perhaps you consider otherwise? But if you do agree with our viewpoint, we would welcome seeing a retraction of your encouraging comments and an apology in your next edition.
Yours sincerely,
Neil Bruce-Miller Chair, Ruby Coast Initiative Trust*The Guardian doesn’t encourage any defacing or tagging, we simply reported the fact it occurred and while the comment ‘impressive feat’ could be misconstrued, it was just acknowledging the fact it was a challenging placement of the cones.
To the voters of the West Coast Tasman, thank-you for exercising your democratic right in the election and referendum.
Congratulations to Damien O’Connor and the Labour party and the results.
Best wishes,
William Gardner ACT Candidate
Shopping local is now more important than ever as we work together during a pandemic which appears to be tearing the rest of the world apart. We are blessed to live in one of the most incredible regions in New Zealand; speaking with local businesses it’s encouraging to discover how much our community are supporting local. When we support local, we lift our local economy, businesses and local families.
A recent survey on the shopping habits of New Zealanders revealed how important shopping locally has now become for us. Buying local is a top priority for Kiwi’s second only to price,
This week we explore the benefits of shopping local and a number of local businesses you can call on to help make your life easier. One of the best ways to keep our communities strong is to shop local.
From supporting roadside produce stalls to contracting local tradespeople, shopping local is one the greatest gifts you can give your community.
With just one month of spring left, many of us would have being busy ensuring our homes are summer ready. It’s the perfect time of year to carry out tasks such as exterior maintenance, landscaping, interior decorating, home alterations, joinery replacement, water storage solutions, electrical work, plumbing and general home maintenance. If you are not sure where to begin, start by exploring the local advertisers supporting our feature and keep it local whenever possible.
Every purchase you make helps to keep people employed, puts money back in people’s pockets and helps get our communities humming again.
What tasks are on your list to create a summer ready living environment? Below is a list of ideas to inspire and encourage your creative spirit.
Now the weather’s warmer, get that long-delayed house painting done. A relatively fast and easy project is painting your entry door. If you’re more ambitious (and have someone to keep the children busy elsewhere while you work), redo the living room or a bedroom or two in an adventurous shade like rich gold or deep aqua.
If you are looking for a professional finish your best option is to contact a local painter/decorator who will happily carry out the work for you.
If you don’t already own a BBQ now is the time to head out and buy one. If you’ve already got one collecting cobwebs in the shed, then bring it outside, hose it down and get ready to host some garden parties. Check that your gas bottle is up to date and you are good to go.
Give your outdoor furniture a good scrub down and add scatter around some fresh cushions to instantly modernise your outdoor living space. A couple of lush pot plants will also set the scene as well as providing you with a relaxing space.
If you are looking to replace your current outdoor furniture there are some wonderful new options on the market.
As the weather starts to warm up, we all want to spend more time outside soaking up the sun and getting our hit of vitamin D, but spending all day in direct heat can be uncomfortable, not to mention dangerous for skin. Having a shaded area in your garden, over your deck or patio provides a nice place to enjoy a cold drink in the summer heat.
There are a number of ways to provide shade, from a simple shade sail to engaging a contractor to build a pergola, the options are vast and almost endless. Ask a local business to help make your ideas a reality.
It’s amazing how dirty a house can get over the winter months with all of the rain and wind. You will be surprised at how much dirty the exterior walls of a house can be once you get started washing it down.
Washing down your house twice a year will protect its longevity and offers the opportunity for you to inspect for possible repairs.
A word of caution however, a water pressure is a powerful tool, make sure you adhere to instructions the last thing you want to do is strip paint.
While you’ve got the pressure washer, why not use it to wash down pathways, fences or decking. A clean pathway is one of the fastest ways to refresh your entrance.
Have you considered adding an exterior bi-fold or sliding glass door to your house? A wall that opens up to the garden is not only a wise investment but also opens your home up to a completely new look and feel. Bi fold doors open up the full potential of indoor-outdoor living. Today’s bi fold exterior doors are a vast improvement from the French doors of yesteryear.
And even in small spaces, a simple bi fold door can provide fresh air and access to a beautiful view with a simple push.
Installing a rainwater tank is relatively simple and inexpensive, and the benefits are ongoing.
Rainwater is a good source of water for using on your garden. It can also be used for washing your clothes, flushing the toilet, and – if it’s properly treated – for drinking and other household uses.
To collect rainwater for your garden, any large, opaque, watertight container will do. Many tanks are dark-coloured to prevent light penetrating the tank and encouraging algal growth.
Set the tank up so the downpipe from your roof feeds into it, and cover it with a strong insect screen to stop mosquitoes invading and animals from getting trapped.
In periods of high rainfall you may need to reconnect your downpipes to the storm water system to prevent overflowing.
Talk to your local water professionals for more information on how to capture water.
Re-designing your garden is an exciting prospect. Do you wish you had somewhere to sit, relax, entertain or let the children play? Maybe you are just a little bored and want a garden design that is more colourful, varied or maintenance friendly. Garden landscaping is the ideal way to craft an attractive space to grow plants that give you a beautiful environment and design a practical layout that allows you to use your garden how you want.
Landscaping ideas start with good research. Take inspiration by visiting garden centres, public gardens, annual garden trails and check out your neighbour’s gardens to discover what grows best in your part of town. Take into account your garden size and think about what you need your garden to do for you. Then, take to the drawing board to sketch your ideas and seek advice from trained professionals. Before you know it you’ll have the garden of your dreams.
Local contractors can help make landscaping easier, with a variety of tools at hand to turn what looks like a small job into a fast easy solution.
Our new normal is a world where our homes have become the centre of our universe, where demand for travel may be years away, and there has been a structural shift in where and how we spend. The events of 2020 have forever changed our relationship with where we live.
No matter what you decide to do to improve your home or living space this year, do what you can to keep it local. Let’s support the local businesses who support our community and sports groups, those who support local schools and events. Keeping it local is the best way for us to uplift our community and our local economy too.
The Labour Day Interclub croquet tournament was held in Nelson between teams from Richmond, Riwaka and Nelson Hinemoa.
Riwaka entered two teams in the doubles contest on Saturday. Mike Speak, Helen Waugh, June Ferguson and Wayne Wooff.
After pool play
June and Wayne were successful 7-5 against Richmond with Mike and Helen 4th.
Helen was Riwaka’s only entry in the Sunday singles, and managed a spirited 4th place. Riwaka’s next competition is the Rose Bowl at their club lawns on November, 6.
Tasman Handicap 3 Open Results
North/South
1st June Tippett & Bet Glengarry 58.27% 2nd Janet Howelll & Diana Whitten 57.
Carol
Handicap Results North/South 1st June Tippett & Bet Glengarry
Faith Jackson 56.08%
Janet Howelll & Diana Whitten
This year has been a very successful season for the Motueka AFC Football Club. The highlight for the Club is seeing the Men’s 1st XI (pictured above) impressively win the Nelson Bays Football Senior men’s Division 2 league.
This “amazing” team
of 14, coached by Paul Blackham, started as they meant to go on, winning 11 of their 13 games played, and only yielding two draws.
The top of the 2nd Division clash was played at Memorial Park on 22, August 2020, seeing ITM
Motueka 1st XI play FC Nelson Locomotive.
This nail-biting game ended in a 3-1 win to Motueka and League champions for 2020. This final game left the men’s team on 35 points with a goal difference of 40, only conceding 7 goals against them all sea-
son.
The Gould n Tout Men’s Second Division Cup is a knock-out competition within the Nelson Bays men’s second division.
The ITM Motueka Men’s 1st XI won their cup rounds bringing them into the finals to play against Nelson
Suburbs Seals on 3, October 2020. Both teams went into the final game on the same points, out of 8 teams.
The ITM Motueka 1st XI had a narrow loss but gave the crowd a fantastic game of football to watch at Neal Park, in Nelson.
East/West 1st Justine & Martin Thompson
Angela
Despite cricket being widely recognised as our country’s most-popular summer sport and second only in total popularity to rugby, Motueka High School struggles to attract new players.
They’re hoping that will change since Nelson Cricket Association’s head coach convinced Harsh Visavadiya to relocate to the region from Southland.
With a long and impressive cricketing history Harsh is excited to have joined the Wanderers premier team as coach and player.
“It’s very important to me to share my love of cricket, this is really a dream come true,” says Harsh.
During this season Harsh will also travel around the region
sharing his wealth of knowledge and skills primarily with schoolaged children in a bid to boost the sport’s popularity within that generation.
“I’m going to call people champions. I want to see people succeed and go hard and achieve their dreams.”
With his father a first-class cricketer in India, it was inevitable Harsh would follow him into the sport.
Six years ago Harsh was the recipient of the Southern Institute of Technology’s John Wright Scholarship programme, where he went on to gain the reputation of a ‘runscoring’ machine.
Amongst the accolades he’s received since being in New Zealand is the 2018 award for the Otago
Instrumental in helping Southland secure the Hawke Cup after 28 years, Harsh says he’s passionate about ensuring the sport drives forward.
“I want to help lift the standard in New Zealand and particularly the regions.”
Motueka High School cricketers Logan Ogilvie and Harsh Kansara are just two of the youths set to benefit from Harsh’s experience, as they join him together with their peer Jackson Harris as the up and coming players in the Wanderers premier team.
“We’re really hoping this will lead to the school getting more players,” says Harsh Kansara.
While Logan says after the team was ‘destroyed” last season, they’re looking forward to a more successful year and are already off “to a good start”.
Proved a couple of weekends ago when the team won by more than 100 runs against ACOB.
“These boys are promising players, I want to help as many people as possible,” says Harsh.
“I have to be tough sometimes and the boys know that.
I want success for my team and it’s all about teamwork. I also believe it’s best for these boys to learn to handle pressure now as it sets them up down the track, not just on the cricket pitch but in all areas of their lives.”
Outstanding Student Captains
Student Name
Adventure Racing Davis Sundbye, Jessie Fa’avae
Get 2 Go Challenge Nika Rayward, Sam Johnson
Boys Senior A Basketball - P.M. Malcolm Trophy Will Inglis
Boys Junior A Basketball Jonty Pickworth
Netball Senior A – Captain’s Cup Shannen Smith, Rowena Mosimann
Girls 1st XV Rugby – Champions Trophy Niamh Pelling
Boys U14 Rugby Eli Heal
Boys U15 Rugby Brodie Douch U18 Rugby Willem Pienaar
Girls Senior A Volleyball Captain Emma Langford
Netball 10A Captain Jordan Richards
Netball 9A Captain Tori Wilson
Mixed Touch Captain Shannen Smith
Outstanding Student Coaches
Netball Ellinor Visser
Netball Maddie Sharkie
Netball Jolie Ferne
Netball Jordan Fisher
Netball Jorja Ayers
Netball Molly Wilson
Netball Meghan Norgate-Beatson
Outstanding Student Officials
Netball Umpire Sydney Fisher
Netball Umpire Meighan Norgate-Beatson
Netball Umpire Jordan Fisher
Netball Umpire Alyssa Burt
Netball Umpire Carly Graham
Netball Umpire Ellinor Visser
Most Improved /Best Player
Most Improved Athletics Girl Riley Smart
Most Improved Athletics Boy Bryn Stevens
Best Athletics Girl Riley Smart
Best Athletics Boy Bryn Stevens
Most Improved Basketball PLayer Junior A Boys
Beck Weber
Best Basketball Player Junior A Boys Jonty Pickworth
Best Cross Country
Best Male Mountain Biker - 1st TSS U16 Boys XC
Best Female Mountain Biker - 1st U19 Girls
Josh Fitzgerald
Ethan Woods
Enduro Maya Gavalas
Most Committed Senior ‘A’ Netball Player Shannen Smith
Most Promising Senior ‘A’ Netball Player Liligail Barrier
Most Talented Junior Netball Player Khushi Kansara
Most Improved Senior A Netball - Senior
‘A’ Most Improved Player Cup
Best Senior A Netball - Senior ‘A’ Most
Valuable Player Cup
Joelle Sonntag, Jade Sundbye
Kim Lammers, Shannen Smith, Rowena Mosimann
Most Improved U14 Boys Rugby Ty Hall
Irishman, Alastair Byrne was the first to play for Motueka in the final of the NBS sponsored Nelson and Bays Squash Interclub competition. After losing the first two games he powered back to 2-2. At 14-10 down in the fifth, and several ‘match balls’ to Michael Holder, he clawed back to 14-14, needing two clear points to win. At this point the match yoyoed between the two, with Michael eventually winning 18-16. He retains the ‘monkey’ until next season. Wayne Barcas, at number 2, struggled in the first game against Billy Smith losing 15-12. With a sore shoulder, things were not looking hopeful for Motueka, but
he rallied on to win the next three games and secure a victory.
Nick Wiffen and Matt Watene both won their matches 3-0 to secure a 3-1 Nelson and Bays Interclub finals victory to Motueka. The Motueka Women’s team were in the play-off for 3rd/4th place. Ammie McHardy lost the first game against Kirsty Heyward. A thrilling match ensued, with Kirsty taking the fourth 16/14 and Ammie taking the fifth 15/13. Noa Fitzsimmons seemed to have everything under control when his opponent bowed out due to injury. Keren Barcas, at number one, took the first two games but with an old hand injury resurfacing, struggled to
close the fourth losing 16/14 and the match 3-2. Lili Fitzsimmons, at number 4, secured the victory for Motueka by winning her third match of the season 3-1.
Results:
Men 1st: Alastair Byrne lost to Michael Holder 3-2. Wayne Barcas beat Billy Smith 3-1. Nick Wiffen beat Liam Gale 3-0. Matt Watene beat Hugh Macmillan 3-0.
Women 3rd: Ammie McHardy beat Kirsty Heyward 7/15, 15/12, 15/9, 14/16, 15/13. Noa Fitzsimmons beat Jennifer Low 15/7, ret. Inj. Keren Barcas lost to 15/9, 15/11, 11/15, 14/16, 8/15. Lili Fitzsimmons beat Thea Whitely 10/15, 15/10, 15/10, 15/9.
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DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz We regret if your community notice ad has not made this week’s column, it is due to the popularity of this column and inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.
AGE CONCERN TEA AND TALK 24a Tudor St
The Shed-Every Wednesday 10am. For more info call 0279214074.
BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGED WORKERSTRUST (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 3037 or Heather 027 4444708
BRAVE HEARTS, support group for family with loved ones with substance addictions. Theme: Support and sharing. Venue: Family Service Centre,Talbot Street, Motueka. When: Thursday 12 November 7pm. Details: Linda 0274476435.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz
CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family Encourage-Hope-Share. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson, 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
GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING. The Shed is a Mental health day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka.
GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com.
INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.
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MEETING FOR WORSHIP with Society of Friends (Quakers) Family Service Centre, Talbot Street. Motueka on Sunday 8 November 10-11am. Enquiries please contact Linda 0274476435. Everyone welcome!
MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Doing anything on Tuesday evenings? How about joining Motueka District Brass and spend the evening making music with us Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244
MOTUEKA GRG S U PPORT GR OU P Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.
MOTUEKANEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.
MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB This month’s Coffee and Chat will be at the Village Cafe at 1.30 on Friday 6th November, all welcome.
NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Nelson, Richmond, 6 monthly subscription $25 + mileage. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 / mapuawheels@gmail.com
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
RUMMIKUB every THURSDAY 1-4pm at Senior Citizens Hall 10 Pah St All welcome Contact Mavis 5268796
MOTUEKA SENIORNET Don’t miss out on exciting developments on the internet. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS. If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
YOGA for people who have or have had cancer, Tuesday morning, Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings. Register info@ cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137
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MOTUEKA LIONESS CLUB
antiques
$$$ 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).
church services
chimney sweep C HI M NEY S WEE P Marahau-MotuekaTasman-Moutere and surrounding areas. Free quote or query. Phone Steve 021-081-01146.
dentures
N EW D ENTURES, relines,
death notices
ROWLING Leonard Charles (Len)
Passed away peacefully on 27th October 2010. Aged 62 years. Dearly loved partner of Jo, adored father to Kyle (Aust), Casey & Kieran (Ngahere), treasured poppa to Savarnah & Cooper (Aust). Eldest son of the late Joe & Gwen, older brother of Baden & Cherie, Josie & Mark. Amazing uncle to Jenna & Mitch, Liam, Olivia, Sophie & Cody. Also great uncle to Will. Any messages to Jo Shewan 6 Saxon St, Motueka 7120. In accordance to Lens wishes a private cremation and service took place on 30th October 2020 at Moana Orchard.
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funerals
garage sales
14 HARRYRANKIN ST 8.30am. Saturday 7 November.
87 IWA ST, MAPUA
health
LABYRINTH AR T T HERAPY at 354 High Street, Motueka. Guidance through life’s challenges using healing arts. Contact Marije Laarakker via labyrintharttherapy@ tutanota.com or phone 03 5285143 (evening only).
Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office. Phone calls not accepted.
Businesses will incur normal charges.
Heaps of household items as downsizing; includes furniture. Staurday 7th November 8am to 12pm.
17 TOTARA PARK AVENUE Saturday 7th November 9-4pm. Spring clearout. Range of quality household items. Organisers Inner Wheel Club.
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P RI VATE CASH BUYER wanting to buy a rural property in the Motueka area. With house and land. Anything considered. Please contact Maria Ph 0276316319
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wanted to lease
LAND WANTED FOR LEASE 5 – 10 Ha for non-dairy cattle. Excellent lessors’ references. Phone Emma on 0211 956 585
situations vacant
PART TIME EVENING CLEANING -TAKAKA
We have a part time cleaning position available in Takaka township. Monday to Friday evenings, for 1.5hrs each evening. Start time approx. 5-5.30pm. We wish to appoint a permanent, reliable person in this position. Full training provided.
Please email us your application (incl. CV) to info@sunrisecleaning.nz or phone our office on 0800 5440658 (during business hrs).
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HANDYMAN Storage. Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available.
STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060. stump grinding
wanted to buy
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
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CARS WANTED Dead or alive pick up free buy some models
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