The Guardian - 5 February 2020

Immersive

drum camp ready to inspire

Koffie Fugah, a skilled inspirational master drummer and dancer from West Africa’s Ghana, will be in Golden Bay next week from 14-17 February. Koffie’s offering a fully immersive drum camp that will inspire fun and enjoyment for participants to learn and experience the joy of West African music, drumming and dance in a relaxed and friendly environment. Find more details on page 13.

Locals journey north for 180th Waitangi commemorations

Every year on February 6 – Waitangi Day – people of all communities and backgrounds gather at Waitangi to commemorate the first signing of New Zealand’s founding document: Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Treaty of Waitangi, on February 6, 1840.

Recognised as New Zealand’s national day, Waitangi Day is the most important marker in the country’s history and this year a contingent of 15 locals are travelling north for the 2020 Waitangi Festival.

“It’s really exciting to be a part of it and witness the commemorations. We’ll be participating in waka, it’ll be really cool to be part of something bigger, cool to experience that. It’ll also be great to see how the north islanders perform haka styles, as they’re known for their talent,” says Motueka High School’s Kiriwai Spooner.

Kiriwai is among

the school’s first group of students to visit Waitangi and along with fellow students she’ll be joined by members of local Kapa Haka groups and Te Awhina Marae representatives.

The group travelled north yesterday (Tuesday) and will return on Saturday, 8 February having

enjoyed waka experiences and visiting significant cultural areas on what is bound to be a spiritual journey.

Attending the opening of Waitangi’s Maori Battalion Museum is also on the agenda and they’ll be “fully involved” in all proceedings on Waitangi Day which kicks off at 5am with a Dawn

Service in Te Whare Runanga (Carved Meeting House).

All day entertainment will be creating a fun, festival atmosphere, with performance stages on the Upper Treaty Grounds, at the Waka Shelter and on the sports field opposite the Treaty Grounds.

But it’s paddling the

waka as part of the celebrations that has been a drawcard for the local group.

“A lot of the group hasn’t been to Waitangi itself, especially for the celebrations. So to go there and sense the spirit of the place is quite exciting. It’s a real special place,” says Te Awhina’s Sean Delany.

Caysel Anae, Kiriwai Spooner, Sienna Mairaropi and Keilah Delany-Townsend are among the group of locals who have travelled to Waitangi this week.

Artists wanted for ‘Lighting up Motueka’ Forest areas in Tasman reserves close due to fire risk

With continued hot dry weather, and after seeking advice from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Tasman District Council has closed access to forestry plantation areas at Kingsland Forest, Moturoa Rabbit Island, Rough Island and Tunnicliff Forest.

The decision to close access is made to protect public safety as the BUI (Build Up Index)* is now above 80.

A key factor in deciding to close these areas is the risk of anyone in the reserves being overrun by fire before they can escape, if a fire started. Fire travels exponentially faster on uphill slopes than it does on flat ground and forest areas burn more intensely.

Signage will be in place at all the closed areas so please take note and stay out for you own safety.

The lower reserve areas below Kingsland Forest (Easby Park and Dellside) remain open for now but people are reminded to visit the reserves early in the morning or in the evening, when the fire risk is lower.

The Great Taste Trail coastal access route at Moturoa Rabbit Island also remains open at this time.

Tasman District Council will assess the situation weekly and further closures may be needed if weather conditions stay the same. Any decisions will be made in consultation with Fire and Emergency and with protecting public safety as the top priority.

* The BUI is used by Fire and Emergency and other agencies to measure fire risk – it’s “an indicator of the difficulty in supressing a fire that has started”.

The Motueka Arts Council is swinging open its doors and inviting artists to join them for their new art installation, Swinging Art on High.

The exhibition is designed to celebrate and showcase the incredible community that is Motueka and surrounds. A similar project in 2015 was a resounding success with over 150 entries and organisers are hoping for a repeat.

In coordination with Our Town Motueka’s winter solstice celebration, the Arts Council are organising members of the community to create and display 3D works of art to be hung along High Street, that correspond with the theme “Lighting up Motueka”.

“Now is the time to start dreaming up your contribution and start getting creative,” say organisers.

Some ideas include the use of mirrors, metal, LEDs, solar lights and glass.

People are asked to please remember as well that their art

Previous submissions for Motueka’s community-wide art installation.

work will be hung above head height, and therefore viewed from the sides and below and to take that into consideration for their construction and design.

“It’s great as well if people want to get together to create art

as a group, or get inspired as they create their own piece,” say organisers. Here are the details to get you started: All entries must be no taller than 60cm and no wider than 40cm.

Max weight is 7kgs.

There must be a way to attach your artwork to a 3mm metal chain or shackle, which will be provided.

A $5 registration fee is requested to cover the cost of these installation materials, although no one will be turned away for

lack of funds. Entries will be collected at the end of April to be hung in May. Location and date to be advised. For an information sheet and a registration form, please email MotuekaArtsCouncil@ gmail.com

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How do you plan on spending Waitangi Day?

“We’re going to have a hangi at our house.”

“I’m going to take some people that I support swimming at Kaiteriteri.”

Euan Graham points out one of the impressive quilts on display to his mother Kate Angel during the annual MidSummer Quilts Exhibition held at St Thomas’ Auditorium from 23-25 January.

Visiting from Auckland the pair say they were “blown away” by the quality of quilts displayed.

“They’re absolutely stunning and so meticulous with the amount of work and effort gone into each one,” says Kate.

Euan agreed and says he enjoyed “how lively they are” together with the attention to detail and the colours were “awesome”.

Evan Booker Tauranga

be back home in Tauranga and probably watching sport on the tele.”

Rae Dozell Motueka

will be grateful that we live in Aotearoa.”

Ray Andersen Motueka

Sharon Townsend Motueka

DOC call to use the loos in Abel Tasman National Park

The Department of Conservation is encouraging visitors to the Abel Tasman National Park this summer to ‘poo in a loo’ in a campaign aimed to reduce toileting in the bush to protect the environment and avoid unsightly human waste and toilet paper by tracks.

The Abel Tasman initiative is part of DOC’s summer ‘Love this Place’ campaign that informs visitors on how to do the right things in nature, including not littering, using toilets, giving wildlife space, keeping safe in the outdoors and using drones responsibly.

“Pooing outdoors is a growing problem on some popular tracks and it’s not feasible or desirable to try to solve this by putting a toilet on every corner in our great outdoors – influencing behaviour is key to solving this problem!” says DOC Motueka Operations Manager Mark Townsend.

Visitors are encouraged to go to the toilet before they start their trip, to plan toilet stops at toilets along the way, and to ‘never say no to a loo when you see one’.

New signage is being trialled on Abel Tasman Coast Track sections where there are longer gaps between toilets. The signs inform visitors

of the considerably longer walking time to the next toilet and the short time to the nearest toilet to encourage them to use the nearby toilet before going further.

Most toilets are at coastal hut and camping sites and other bays where water taxis pick up and drop off passengers. The longest stretch between toilets is a 3-hour walk between Torrent Bay and Bark Bay where the track runs inland from the coast.

Mark says most Abel Tasman visitors are responsible and help care for the park’s environment, including using toilets, but unfortunately some toilet in the bush near tracks and leave behind human waste, toilet paper, and a variety of non-biodegradable sanitary products.

“People come to Abel Tasman National Park to enjoy its beautiful natural environment and we ask visitors to respect and look after the environment by using the toilets provided and not going in the bush.

“There is signage already in the park and at its entrances about toilets but the new signs are an additional reminder to use the nearest toilet while you can.

“Leaving human waste near water risks spread of diseases like giardia into water-

ways. Weka are also picking up and spreading human poo which increases the risk of it being a health hazard.

“Most people don’t like seeing human waste, toilet paper and other sanitary waste in the bush and our rangers remove it when they see it.

Cleaning up biohazards is not straightforward work – strict procedures need to be followed to protect rangers’ health.”

The Abel Tasman National Park and its coast track was chosen for this pilot project because of its high visitor numbers of about 300,000 a year and because toileting in the bush is the main visitor behavioural

problem in the park. The campaign is being evaluated to assess whether it influenced visitors’ behaviour.

DOC’s Design and Evaluation Team is monitoring human waste and toileting items at bush toileting hotspots.

A preliminary audit before the signs were installed, revealed not only human waste and toilet paper but also

numerous other items like wipes, incontinence pads, nappies and other sanitary products.

Additionally, the DOC Design and Evaluation team will be surveying park visitors over summer to ask if they saw the new toilet signs, how well they understood them and whether the signs influenced them to use a toilet.

Free Digital Banking classes at Motueka Library

Understand about Online banking on DORA the mobile digital learning bus. Visiting Motueka Library 3-7 February, 10-12 and 1-3pm

Book in or drop-in, on the day.

Supported by Kiwibank

Waitangi Day

Join us as we celebrate Waitangi Day 2020 Find a selection of books about Waitangi on our Pop up display.

Garden Gurus

Monday 10 February, 11am – 12.30pm

Topic: Special nooks in your garden

Babbling Books Book group

Enjoy an informal discussion about what you are reading. Find out what has others enthused and share your favourite titles.

Thursday, 13 February 1pm-2pm

Creative Writing Workshop

Get inspired to start Creative writing with language, creativity and playful exercises to give you a good flow.

Malin Bengtson will be facilitating.

Wednesday 26 February, 10am-12pm, $10

The Salvation Army leads a collaborative effort to end homelessness in Nelson Tasman

The Salvation Army is leading a multi-agency response to address homelessness in the region.

The Pioneer Park launch in December marked the official start of Housing

First Nelson Tasman, the latest in a number of Governmentfunded Housing

First providers across New Zealand. Housing

First is an internationally recognised approach to house and support homeless people with multiple, high and complex needs.

The launch was attended by members of the homeless community alongside representatives from The Salvation Army

including Chief Secretary Colonel Suzanne Fincham, Addictions, Supportive Accommodation, Reintegration Services Director Lt Colonel Lynette Hutson, and Community Ministries Director Jono Bell. MP for West CoastTasman Damien O’Connor, MP for Nelson Nick Smith, Nelson City Council Cr Matt Lowrey were also in attendance, and there was also representation from many government and NGO social service agencies serving the region.

Nelson Salvation Army Captain Kenneth Walker says that homelessness is a complex and growing problem and that it will take a concerted and sustained effort by multiple agencies to ensure that homelessness is both brief and non-recurring in Nelson Tasman.

“More and more people are coming through our doors with accommodation as the main presenting issue.

Because of the high cost of renting a house here - that’s assuming you can find one - combined with hardship associated with addiction or mental health, there is a growing homeless population in Nelson.”

The project is an expansion of the Housing First programme administered by The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. Nelson Tasman was identified as an area of need and after much community-led consultation, MHUD contracted with The Salvation Army to lead a team supported by Te Piki Oranga, Gateway Housing Trust and The Male Room.

It is estimated that there are approximately 70 homeless in the

area at any one time.

The Salvation Army operates transitional accommodation around the country and offers wraparound support to clients. What differs with the Housing First initiative is that it is a targeted service to the long term homeless that seeks to provide accommodation first regardless of any other help that might be sought.

“We are seeing people presenting with more complex issues that poverty brings,” says Salvation Army Community Ministries Director Jono Bell.

“Having a stable home with support from The Salvation Army is the first step in getting them back on their feet.”

Mahana tree lover exposes

After acquiring 10 acres of Mahana countryside in 1980, Dave DeGray spent the next few years clearing the “thick” gorse that invaded his property.

With a forestry background and a passion for trees, Dave’s plan was to always plant the land in trees.

“Trees have always been in my nature. I’m drawn to them. If you look on the face of the planet there’s nothing more amazing than trees. They’re absolutely so honest and providing. They really are the reason we’re here,” says Dave.

With a determination to avoid Pine trees, it was while hunting out suitable trees to plant, Dave discovered Sugar Maples, going on to nurse 35 seedlings for two years before planting them out at around six inches in height in 1984.

“It took a lot of work, it was very intensive and the gorse was rampant so it was a battle.”

While it will always be ongoing, it’s a battle he fought valiantly, and today more than two hundred Sugar Maple trees grace the property along with Macrocarpa, natives and other tree species.

But it’s the success of the Sugar Maples garnering attention and potentially unlock-

potential

ing an untapped industry in New Zealand.

“I haven’t been totally surprised by how well they’ve done. I knew New Zealand has the special ability to grow any tree. No matter what you stick in the ground it goes ok,” says Dave.

Attributing the quality of New Zealand’s light and soil to their success, Dave says the first tap was “exciting”.

Waiting for the trees to grow more than 10 inches in diameter to protect their vitality, Dave says during the first tap they collected “a few gallons of sap” over a period of 10 days.

Despite the timeconsuming efforts of harvest, it’s later the real work begins, with careful monitoring required during the boiling down process, to prevent it rapidly turning into candy.

With no generic method for the processing of Maple Syrup due to the variables needed to be taken into account, such as the property’s elevation above sealevel playing a part in determining the exact temperature required for the accurate percentage of sugar to be reached, Dave patiently uses the oldschool method, used as far back as the 17th

Century, to retain all the flavours.

“The new way of doing it uses filters which removes some of the flavour as elements go missing from the sap during the process.”

While the trees can take 18-20 years to reach a suitable diameter for tapping, Dave

used leaf mulch from the original trees on new plantings and sped up the process.

“They just took off.”

So impressive in his success of growing Sugar Maples, usually reserved for North America, Canterbury University has produced a paper on it.

“Mine was a com-

pletely unofficial scientific trial to see if growing Sugar Maples would work here. I only ever did it to prove that it works and it’s amazing.

I’m not ‘Donald Trumping’ it but it really is absolutely amazing.”

Over the years as word spread about this

most unlikely of Sugar Maple plantations in New Zealand’s South Island, Dave has hosted visiting Canadian and American tourists intrigued by his project.

“They’ve all been really very impressed at the quality of the Maple syrup. I’m quite proud of what I’ve

done and satisfied that I’ve achieved what I set out to.”

Regardless of the fact it could become a viable way to turn a profit, Dave has no intention of taking his crop to commercial levels.

“I just tap the trees every now and again and give it away.”

Dave DeGray in his hugely successful Sugar Maple plantation.

Local couple bringing light to the Congo

Despite forgoing their regular income, sleeping on the ground, contracting malaria, washing from a bucket, barely using electricity and eating only the most basic food, Kina Beach couple Geoff and CarolAnne Paynter “can’t wait” to revisit the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa.

Come end of March the couple, who are both members of Tasman Bible Church, will return for what’s become an annual 3-month trip since 2014, bar last year due to the loss of a family member, with their enthusiasm for equipping the Congolese who’ve “become like family”.

Geoff’s skills as a church resource writer combined with CarolAnne’s neuro physiology background with an inclination toward paediatrics saw the couple invited to see what they could do as a “team” in the Congo.

Initially after creating a framework for churches, Geoff presented a course on church leadership, offering valuable insights that became adapted for a “truly Congolese resource” and now sees three

teaching teams actively using the discussion-based course.

The course reiterated bible teachings of women being created equal thus helping to change the mentality that beating wives is acceptable behaviour.

“We know the course is not going to change things overnight, but we know it is changing.”

Embracing the culture, the couple became completely immersed in the way of life, gaining “overwhelming” insights into the poverty-ridden and primitive lives of the Congolese.

Despite the country widely regarded as the richest in the world due to their natural resources amounting to an astounding untapped US$24 trillion worth of raw minerals, the Congo is one of the world’s poorest countries.

It’s widely surmised this is due to corruption and bad governance.

Undeterred and motivated by their love for the Congolese they were appalled by the infant mortality rate, with 40% of all those born dying before their sixth birthday.

“There was a measles epidemic, menin-

gitis, diphtheria, tetanus and other diseases killing children left, right and centre.”

Visiting 12 hospitals, only one had the luxury of power, so harnessing solar energy and teaching locals the skills to do it became a priority, and today six are up and running with solar power.

In 2018 Geoff and CarolAnne focused on installing a solar pow-

ered x-ray machine in a shipping container beside a hospital, revolutionizing the hospital’s capabilities. The x-ray unit was donated by an Irish neurosurgeon who had previously worked in the Congo.

“We’ve also set up internet communications to enable x-rays to be sent to South Africa where they can be read and returned. It’s really exciting.”

Time was spent teaching the new solar technicians how to do electrical circuits, all part of their “equipping”.

“We’re there to pass on skills, especially teaching solar. We see ourselves as equippers, passing on skills is what we’re about.”

Enabling portable ultra sounds, the need for surgery in some places has been reduced by

60% thanks to the couple’s efforts, and brain-injured children are benefitting from CarolAnne’s experience as she helps doctors assess brain injuries due to disease.

“I love being involved and my thing is paediatrics,” says CarolAnne.

The kindness the couple takes over includes that of other local folk with the Crafty Tarts sending

hundreds of knitted newborn clothing with the Paynters. Despite the Congo often described as “where hope goes to die” for Geoff and CarolAnne it’s where they go to “equip”. To help the couple bring light to the Congo please donate at https:// givealittle.co.nz/ cause/solarinthecongo

How NMIT opens doors to industry

Most students can only dream of leaving school early and walking into the career that they have always wanted. But that’s exactly what Clayton Anderson did, with the help of NMIT and Nelson construction company Gibbons Naylor. Clayton didn’t particularly enjoy the academic side of school, but he was a natural when it came to practical skills.

He aspired to one day be a builder, so he signed up for the Trades Academy at NMIT while he was still at Waimea College. e Trades Academy is for students who want to stay in school to complete NCEA, but are ready to start training for a real job. Clayton would attend the Trades Academy on Fridays, working towards a National Certi cate in Trades, while going to school the rest of the week.

Trades Academy students work in NMIT’s carpentry barn and enclosed construction yard where they learn real-world skills that prepare them for jobs, apprenticeships or further study. Students learn skills like making pre-framed walls, installing windows, hanging doors, and how to interpret plans and create drawings for building projects. ey are also given a lot of freedom to pursue their own projects and a highlight for Clayton was building a large ken-

nel for his hunting dogs at home. Clayton was quickly identi ed as a student who showed a lot of promise, both in terms of his practical skills and attitude.

Trades Academy tutor Richard Shepherd knew that Gibbons Naylor was looking for a new apprentice and so he recommended Clayton.

At the age of 16, Clayton started as an apprentice with Gibbons Naylor while studying for the New Zealand Certi cate in Carpentry (Level 4) at NMIT.

“It’s pretty rare. ere’s probably only two or three learners that I’ve come across at that age in the last ve years that had the ability to do that,” says NMIT Construction Tutor Steve McIntyre.

“It is a big step to go from school to industry. We were happy to help Clayton get there.”

Clayton says he enjoys the balance of completing his online portfolio and learning new practical skills at NMIT. He says that Gibbons Naylor has also been really supportive during the rst year of his apprenticeship.

“ ey help you through and put you with the right guys, match you with people with skills they can teach you. We also get hearing checks, skin checks and a dental plan.”

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Kina beach couple CarolAnne and Geoff Paynter are devoted to improving life for the Congolese in the Central African country of the Congo.

Steps taken to better manage freedom camping at Waitapu Bridge

Local residents and iwi have expressed concerns to the Council relating to pollution and health and safety at the Waitapu Bridge freedom camping site. The holiday season brings very high demand and has seen numbers at extreme levels of 150 vehicles in a night.

Council agrees that this number of campers is not appropriate and have been working through options, says Mayor Tim King.

“We take the concerns from the residents and iwi very seriously, but with vehicles coming and going and numbers lower during the day it is extremely difficult to manage. Closing the site entirely is not seen as a viable option as the reality is that those campers will go elsewhere and create different issues.”

Creating temporary additional sites was considered by Council but discounted on the basis that they are typically problematic and adding new locations requires significant

planning and consultation first. The Tasman District makes good provision for freedom campers compared to some other districts.

“We welcome visitors but we can’t provide unlimited facilities,” says Tim.

A range of measures to manage overcrowding been taken including:

Rock barriers have been put in place to prevent camping over the whole area, especially where flood risk is most extreme.

Campers found on the riverbank or in other prohibited areas have been moved on and/or fined or directed to paid accommodation at the campgrounds.

Enforcement officers have been patrolling daily since early December and have issued 36 infringement notices in Golden Bay, with the highest number being issued at Waitapu Bridge.

Freedom Camping ambassadors have been employed using central government funding to educate

the campers and have been visiting Waitapu Bridge several times a week.

A sanitary survey was conducted on the site by an Environmental Health Officer recently. The findings were that no significant health risks were present. The Officer felt that the current number of toilets is adequate, however,

an additional toilet at peak times would be beneficial.

The report has been shared with the Medical Officer of Health.

An additional permanent toilet is being installed at Waitapu Bridge using central government funding.

In addition, camping websites Campermate and Rankers have

been asked to advise of the overloaded sites in Golden Bay and that these sites may be closed to late arrivals. New signage showing when the site is closed to additional vehicles and reinforcing no parking areas will be erected.

Council acknowledges that addressing one area may create a “knock-on” effect in

other freedom camping sites and will do what they can to stay ahead of that.

“There are limitations on what we can do, both legally and financially.

Although we want to protect the rights of our ratepayers, we are required to give reasonable support to tourists and other visitors to the District and

to allow them to freedom camp,” says Tim. Public submissions to the Responsible Camping Strategy have been considered and the draft strategy will be finalised and put to Council early this year.

Once adopted, the Strategy is likely to result in a review of the Freedom Camping Bylaw.

Family teams up for Relay for Life

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been affected by the scourge that is cancer have teamed up for this year’s Relay for Life event as ‘Poppa’s Crew’.

The fun and inspiring event will see teams of ten people taking turns walking around the track at Richmond’s racecourse from 4pm through to 8am over the 21 and 22 March. A member from each team must be on the track at all times, signifying that cancer never sleeps.

Kelly Atkin, the family’s spokesperson and organiser says they were inspired to take part in memory of her father-in-law Pete Fenemor aka Popeye who lost his battle with the cruel disease last November.

“Popeye was the most awesome human being with the biggest heart and best sense of humour of anyone I know. He was just a good bugger, the type of person that would give you the shirt off his own back. He had the biggest love for life, June, his family and mates,” says Kelly.

With a sister-in-law having successfully battled cancer, and her mother a breast cancer survivor Kelly says they’ve been deeply impacted by cancer, and other team members have also lost loved ones, Allan Paul and Alex Murray, to the dreaded disease.

“The Relay should be good, I for one want to try and do as many laps as possible. And as a team we want to go hard and raise as much as we possibly can. We want to get in behind the Cancer Society to raise some much-needed funds, it’s such a great cause. The support, information, counselling and other services they provide are invaluable, they really do a power of work to support people and families going through some of their darkest and scariest times all with love and compassion,” says Kelly.

The Event provides an opportunity to celebrate with survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and come together as a community to fight back against cancer.

There is a carnival-like atmosphere throughout with entertainment and a range of games and activities for teams to join in. Food vendors are also onsite with hot and cold food and drinks.

While it’s the first Relay for Kelly, her mother took part a number of years ago upon her diagnosis and says she “met lots of neat people”.

“We’re keen to get the word out there so people can donate and support such a great cause,” says Kelly.

All money raised

goes directly to The Cancer Society, and with a goal of $500 per team member Kelly says she’s had an “overwhelming” response, already hitting the target.

The team are also running a firewood raffle and have a donation bucket at Woodlands Rest Home and Village where one of the team works.

The Cancer Society doesn’t receive any direct government funding, so they’re reliant on the support and generosity of the community. The money raised through Relay for Life stays in the region and helps people in our community through the Society’s support services, health promotion programmes and cancer research.

“We have had some amazing support already from friends and locals that we really appreciate and would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for getting in behind us and donating. I like to think Pete knows we’ll rock on out there and try our hardest, just like we know he did for all of us,” says Kelly.

To support ‘Poppa’s Crew’ in their Relay for Life please head to https://relayforlifenelson.everydayhero.com/nz/poppas-crew

Above left: June and Pete Fenemor.

Above: The team of Poppa’s Crew will be tackling this year’s Relay for Life. Back: Jamie Paul, Tony Atkin, Kaleb Atkin, Craig Compton. Front: Pip Paul, Kelly Atkin, Myia Compton, Aimee Compton, Jacob Atkin, June Fenemor, Sapphire Fellows and Amanda Atkin.

A group of local family members who’ve

Sounds of Africa to come alive at drumming camp

For more than 15 years master Ghanian drummer Koffie Fugah has taught friendly, exuberant workshops all around the world and next week from Friday 14, February through to Monday, 17 February he’ll be sharing his skills in Golden Bay.

The fully immersive drum camp is guaranteed to inspire fun and enjoyment as those in attendance learn and experience the joy of West African music, drumming and dance in a relaxed and friendly environment for all.

Raising funds in support of a Ghanian children’s charity the sounds of Africa will be brought to life in Golden Bay’s community through the drumming and dance workshop in Onekaka.

Koffie’s teaching leaves his students inspired and rejuvenated and he aims to bring a new song for your heart and a stronger connection to community as participants discover the rhythms and dances of Africa together.

Participants will be introduced to West African Djembe drumming, the techniques and all the different parts that make West African Djembe rhythms so danceable. Participants will learn the traditional songs that go with the rhythms as well as the history behind them. It is energising and yet relaxing, simple to get started, and fun. A way to express oneself and connect with others in a positive environment.

Organiser Ian K Brown says the aims of the workshops and performances are to share the joys of drumming with many people and to deepen

community connection through dance, drumming and laughter.

He says the workshop is family-friendly and will be a “special and fun experience” for locals and visitors alike. Beginners and experienced drummers will enjoy this camp.

Ian says last year Koffie held a one-day workshop in Takaka, and after this, it was decided a four-day camp would be wellreceived, so that participants could really go “deep” with this medicine.

“African Drumming connects us deeply to the beat of our hearts, taking part can be a fantastic experience, one that is grounding, uplifting and long lasting,” says Ian.

All levels are welcome. Everyone will be challenged at their own level.

Djembe drums will be provided but limited, so please contact Koffie on 021 02680964 to book and reserve a drum!

“Did you know new research shows that rhythm is fundamental to how the brain works and good rhythm promotes good health both physically and mentally leading to longer, happier lives?” says Ian.

So reserve a drum and experience the joy and exuberance of West African traditional Drumming!

Master Ghanian drummer Koffie Fugah guarantees ‘fun and enjoyment’ during his drum camp next week.

Koffie Fugah is a master Ghanian drummer.

out&about

Camping at Quinney’s Bush over Nelson Anniversary weekend.

Left: Anouk and Raphael Ranieri.

Right: Porscha Gillespie and Reese Tepper.

Left: Madison Mytton.

Right: Carter and Nakau Cullen.

Regan Anderson with Pippa and Edie and Madison Knox.

Highly sought-after top Scout award for Mapua youngster

For most of his life, 14-year-old Reuben Donnison has been involved in New Zealand’s biggest mixed youth organisation. Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential by offering fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others make a positive impact on local communities.

Reuben who joined Mapua’s Tamaha Scouts as a 5-year-old was awarded with the organisation’s highest Scout Award, the Chief Scout Award, at the end of last year.

“I felt really, really good when I was told I’d got the award.”

The award, which only 1% of Scouts accomplish, is attainable after achieving bronze, silver and gold awards.

Working towards it for a year, Reuben organised two-night camps for the 20-plus members of the scout group and coordinated a 150km expedition

using four different modes of transport to accrue points toward the Award.

“It was a challenge to organise everything but when we got on and did it, it was fun with new experiences,” says Reuben.

Initially joining in a bid to fill a void after school and find new friends, Rueben has relished being out in the field with the Scouts and a particular highlight for him has been visits to the local Fire Station where he saw first-hand what’s involved for firefighters.

With a passion for sailing, the summer sees him involved with the Sea Scouts.

“I love being in the wind and on the sea. It’s great fun and makes you feel so free.”

But it hasn’t all been plain sailing for Rueben who was born with flawed knee caps that made it “tricky” for him to walk and a form of dwarfism.

Undergoing two major operations as a 7 and

11 year-old he can now walk “decently” and despite his legs tiring easily, he keeps up with his mates.

He’ll return to Scouts this term where he’ll

Scammers target Motueka again

be officially presented with the Chief Scout Award before moving on to the Venturers. Here, he’ll begin working toward further awards with his

sights set on the prestigious Queen’s Scout Award, which marks the pinnacle of effort and achievement and is presented at Government House.

Last week local residents complained of receiving “semi-threatening” messages regarding their internet. The caller claimed to be from Spark and said the resident’s password had been compromised and somebody had hacked into their “net” access. They were then warned that if the “somebody” did something illegal on their net access, they’d be liable for the penal-

ties. The Guardian would like to warn residents of this scam currently operating and suggests hanging up immediately and refusing to give any details. If you’re worried about the authenticity hang up and phone Spark direct to query if they’ve had anyone contact you. Alternatively keep a whistle by the phone, and one loud shrill should do it.

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Reuben Donnison is among just 1% of Scouts nationwide to receive the prestigious Chief Scout Award.

It’s all about sharing the love

Valentine’s Day means different things to different people. For those in a romantic relationship, it will often involve a romantic gesture, a gift or a special meal out. For others, it’s marked by a card expressing words of love or a sentimental Instagram post. But one thing’s for sure, we need more love in the world.

This Valentines Day lets make it happen by taking some time to appreciate others. We may not realise it but a few words of kindness has the ability to change someone’s life for the better.

The historic origins and mystery of Valentines Day

While some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or burial–which probably occurred around A.D. 270–others claim that the Christian

church may have decided to place St. Valentine’s feast day in the middle of February in an effort to “Christianise” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia.

Celebrated at the ides of February, or February 15, Lupercalia was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.

To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests, would gather at a sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa.

The priests would sacrifice a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification. They would then strip the goat’s hide into strips, dip them into the sacrificial blood and take to the streets, gently slapping both women and crop fields with the goat hide.

Next Friday, 14 February is Valentines Day and it’s all about sharing the love. This coming Valentines Day let’s share the love all over our region by reminding others they are important and cared about.

Far from being fearful, Roman women welcomed the touch of the hides because it was believed to make them more fertile in the coming year. Later in the day, according to legend, all the young women in the city would place their names in a big urn. The city’s bachelors would each choose a name and the couple would be paired together for the year. Such matches often ended in marriage.

Lupercalia survived the initial rise of Christianity but was eventually outlawed—as it was deemed “un-Christian” by followers of the Catholic Church.

Ideas for celebrating Valentines Day

• Share a meal with a loved one.

Treat your partner to a romantic meal at a favourite restaurant or put together a picnic to enjoy at the beach while taking in the sunset. You don’t need to be in a romantic relationship to share a meal with a loved one. Loved ones could be your children, familty, a loved animal, your friends or yourself.

• Show your friends some love

Valentine’s Day is traditionally a way to celebrate the romance in your life, but it’s also a good way to show friends how much you value them. Send your friends a text or give them a call and let them know how much you appreciate their friendship.

• Spend quality time with loved ones

Make time for what’s important and spend some quality time with your loved ones. The easiest way to this is to involve them in your day. Quality time does not mean being glued to your phone or surfing the net. Focus your attention on your loved one, not your phone. We live in paradise, and this time of year a trip to the beach or river is a wonderful way to spend time with others.

Who is St Valentine?

The Catholic Church recognises more than one saint named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend alleges that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realising the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Others insist that it was Saint Valentine of Terni, a bishop, who was the true namesake of the holiday. He, too, was beheaded by Claudius II outside Rome.

There’s another story which suggests that an imprisoned soldier sent the first “valentine” after he fell in love with a young girl–possibly his jailor’s daughter–who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today.

Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and–most importantly–romantic figure. By the Middle Ages, perhaps thanks to this reputation, Valentine would become one of the most popular saints in England and France.

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Say it with flowers

No gift says “I love you” on Valentine’s Day like a bouquet of flowers. Roses are a traditional favourite, but a Valentines bouquet can be so much more than red roses. Talk to your florist for their advice on crafting the perfect bouquet. Alternatively you could pick your own flowers, there are some stunning wildflowers growing on the side of the road, or ask a friendly neighbour with a gorgeous garden if you could pick a couple of blooms.

• Express yourself with words

Valentines cards are another traditional way to share your feelings. Have you considered writting your loved one a poem instead, or making a card? Such gestures become sentimental keepsakes and special memories.

• Be kind to other people

Why not share a few kind words with a stranger on Valentines Day. From giving a compliment to using your manners, words have the power to change peoples moods. This Valentines Day lift someones mood by sharing the love.

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An artist’s depiction of St Valentine

Record-breaking crowd for annual Music in the Mountains event in Tapawera

The Nelson/Tasman NZAMCA Area 70 hosted the Music in the Mountains (MIM) event at Tapawera Area School over the past weekend. Once again it was a roaring success for the local MCA and the Tapawera Community.

David Miller President says, “the team of 11 on the committee were able to watch unfold an event that was a year’s worth of planning. Thanks to the whole Tapawera Community for having us to the area and allowing it to happen. The entertainment was brilliant and as chairperson I can go out on a high note. In 2019 there were 603 vehicles, this year we reached 679, breaking and making a new national record. We also had some Internationals from Scotland and England.”

The music line up this year featured Retro Rockin’ on Friday, with The Bootlegger being the main act on Saturday featuring Cheryl Anderson. While on Sunday night

from Wellington was In Like Flynn band. A highlight was hosting the first original Motorhome, all the way from Gisborne. It was restored by the Gisborne MCA to its original glory. It is a 1928 Reo Speed Wagon that Andy and Gladys Anderson fitted out in 1956 when they started the Gisborne Caravan Club in which they gave themselves the membership number 1. Today the NZAMCA is still predominantly motorhomes but also welcomes caravans and fifth wheelers. Jan Spence who came from Gisborne, enjoyed her first time at this event and she mainly came in support of the Reo Speed Wagon being on show at the event. “I have enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, the music, the people, the environment and being on hand for the interest caused by of the Reo Speed Wagon display.”

Francine Coster from Hamilton was a first time rallier to the event. “It was just

magic! We made a heap of new friends and caught up with old ones. I was most impressed with what the school allowed us to do here. It was great that the locals could join in and share the events that were on offer.”

Kevin and Sandra Lamb from the Nelson/

Tasman are members also of the Sun City Rockers group from Nelson. “It has been an annual visit to MIM Rally for the last seven years for us. We love coming to this rally because of the weather, the fellowship of the NZMCA, the biking, pubs and entertainments.”

For Loretta and Gareth Reeve from Greymouth it was their fifth trip to the MIM Rally. “We always enjoy the long weekend and appreciate the work that goes on behind the scenes making this an amazing place to come to. Thanks to everyone and

Tapawera is a lovely place.”

Daryl Johnston Nelson/Tasman commented, “that the Shedwood Walk to the look-out was very nice in amidst the trees especially when so hot and out of the wind. It is a great area to bike around. Very relaxing.”

Barrie and Linda

Calder were from Greymouth and first time to this rally and with other campers!! “The music was fantastic, they really warmed up throughout the night and played to the audience. I loved using our e-assist bikes up to the local tunnel.”

Part of the Eastland Reo Restoration Team from Gisborne. Back: Anitia Hall, Sandra Mead, Barry Cox, Ferg McKenzie, Nigel Mead and Brian Hall. Front: Jan Spence, Jan Cox and Kay McKenzie.

Teams from far and wide take to Mapua’s Bowling green

Sunhats and sunscreen were the order of the day at Mapua’s Bowling Club during the recently held Ray White Triples Open Tournament. Sixteen teams from all around Nelson filled the rinks. Teams from as far as Murchison and Takaka competed and Nora Harvey from United Bowling Club competed on a team that included her great-grandson, James, proving bowls is certainly a sport that attracts a wide range of ages.

Sponsor, Martin Wilkie, of Ray White was at the club to present the prizes. Anne Curtis’ team from United won first place. They were closely followed by Dave Merritt’s team from Stoke who placed second. In third place was Rangi’s team from Takaka.

Above left: Nora Harvey and great-grandson James.

Above: First Place team – Anne Curtis’s from United, with Ray White’s Martin Wilkie.

Action on the green during the Ray White Triples Open Tournament.

Martin Wilkie with third place team – Rangi’s from Takaka.

Motueka Cricket Club - Second Grade Lion Foundation Motueka Vs Waimea Toi Toi United Green 01/02/2020

NBS Motueka Golf Club

Saturday saw the official opening of the season, in this, the club’s centennial year.

An excellent turnout that our forebearers would have been very proud of. And speaking of proud, a very proud Dr Bob Anderson hit the first ball of the season, an excellent shot straight down the middle of the fairway! At 93 Bob is the the oldest playing member of our Club, it was not only a pleasure to have him hit the opening shot but also to listen to his very witty speech beforehand!

As is traditional the field competed for the Christine Ross Trophy, a Greensome with drawn partners.

In the mixed field first was Paul Molgat and Jan Overall with 65.4

Second Stan Patching and Jean Hodson on 67.2

Third John Hills and Glenda Molgat on 67.8

First in the men’s field first was Bob Ilton and Bryan Hall on 66.4

Second John McRae and Geoff Blois on 66.8

Third Daryl Graham and Stu Dixon on 67.6

Lower Moutere Store closest to the pins was won by Allison McMillan and Peter Tudberry.

Motueka travelled to Jubilee Park and upon losing the toss were asked by Toi Toi to bowl first.

They started well with a wicket in the first over but opener Lawrence Evers was unfazed and proceeded to pepper the boundary over the next few overs, hitting 79 off 48 balls including twelve fours and three sixes.

A bowling change to take the pace off the ball was needed and Wakatu lost their next wicket at 98 and finally Evers at 103 for 3 in the 14th over.

Double-figure contributions from all the middle order kept their score climbing steadily.

A 52-run partnership (with Kumar Wickrama Arachchilage scoring 28) took them to 176

for 5 in the 25th over and eventually they were all out for 232 in the 37th over, more than Motueka ideally wanted to be chasing but not as high as the score had earlier threatened to be and still achievable given the fast outfield.

In reply Motueka started their innings abysmally, losing wickets regularly due mostly to poor shot

Motueka Bridge Club results

Brooklyn Handicap Session 3

Open Results

North/South

1st= Chris Sutton & Doug Elliott 60.38%

1st= Carol Gatenby & Julia Armstrong59.42%

3rd Mary McCallum & June Tippett58.27%

East/West

1st Ruth Field & Brian Field 71.73%

2nd Mary Fraher & Richard Olykan65.77%

3rd Diana Whitten & Dawn Bensemann61.73%

Handicap Results

North/South

1st Vicki Adnams & Maxine Carrington58.57%

2nd Chris Sutton & Doug Elliott 57.36%

3rd Carol Gatenby & Julia Armstrong56.30%

East/West

1st Ruth Field & Brian Field 69.71%

2nd Mary Fraher & Richard Olykan67.75%

3rd Diana Whitten & Dawn Bensemann61.90%

selection and lack of application.

They were in deep trouble at 57 for 7 in the 13th over. Coming in at #6 Aaron Martin (58) teamed up with #9 Fletcher Fairweather (33) for a 97-run partnership. They showed the way by defending when needed and scoring off anything loose, giving the Wekas some hope for an unlikely

victory despite the required run rate creeping up to 8-anover. Unfortunately, when they fell in the 31st and 32nd overs respectively it was all but over and Motueka was dismissed for 158. They face Waimea Toi Toi United Black next week and will need to improve in all facets of the game to remain at the top of the table.

Motueka Bowling Club Inc.

Results of the Woodland’s Retirement Village sponsored Women’s Invitation Triples bowling tournament held at the Motueka Bowling Club on Wednesday, 29 January 2020.

16 teams of bowlers from the Nelson / Tasman area participated in this event. The tournament was generously sponsored by Oceania Healthcare Woodlands Motueka Retirement Village and Sharon from Woodlands presented the prizes to the winning teams.

Four games of 90 minutes duration were played.

Results

1st Barbara McGregor, Di Potts, Kristine Greaney 4 wins, 27 ends, 62 points

2nd Marcia Duncan, Pat Newport, Barbara Howcroft 3 wins, 25 ends, 55 points

3rd Sue Yeatman, Don Butler, Dotti Holgarth 3 wins, 25 ends, 40 points

4th Monica Kennedy, Jeanette Pauling, Helen White 3 wins, 23 ends, 46 points

Fletcher Fairweather (left) and Aaron Martin’s 97-run partnership gave Motueka some respectability and hope in their loss to Waimea Toi Toi United Green.

Left: Motueka bowler Liam Hobbs took 3 for 29 during his team’s game against Wakatu Gold on Saturday, 25 January.

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MOTUEKA Support Group welcome you to their next meeting: Tuesday 11th February 1.00-3.00pm at St Andrew’s Church lounge. A confidential, warm & relaxed support group. 021 133 72 99 for more info.

INCREDIBLE YEARS PARENTING PROGRAMME for parents who want to respond in a positive way to their child’s challenging behaviour. Starting 4th March Wednesdays 9.30am-12.30pm 15 weeks. Register interest @ 538-0234 Motueka Family Service Centre.

INDOOR BOWLS Every Monday & Wednesday 1:15pm - 3pm. Motueka Senior Citizens, 10 Pah St, Motueka. Come along and have some fun. Phone Terry 528 7104 for more info.

JUSTICEOFTHE PEACESERVICES 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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MOTUEKA AIKIDO Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 0212050143

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MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Starts up for 2020 on Tuesday 11th. Come along and try us out and make music with the Motueka District Brass. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244

MOTUEKA LADIES PROBUS meeting is on Friday 14th February at 10am. We meet in the Band Rooms, Rec Reserve, Old Wharf Road. Why not come along and make new friends. Contact Alice, 035289997

MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EMPOKERCLUB Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor St Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details.

NELSON CAMERA CLUB meets 2nd and 4th Mondays - Feb 10th Outdoor Pet Photography - Tahunanui Meet at the rear of skating rink - at 7pm, all welcome. Contact 021 2360 847. www. nelsoncameraclub.co.nz

NEW 2 MOT 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.

NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. The Train will be running on Thursday 6th during the Kai Festival. Saturday and Sunday the Railcar will run, weather permitting, between 11am and 4pm.

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TOOLS FOR PARENTS a free, relaxed, nonjudgemental parenting course. For all parents with children aged under 9. Starting 25th February Tuesdays 9.30am-12noon. Register interest @ 528-0234 Motueka Family Service Centre.

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JOHN (JOCK) AUCHTERLONIE CURRAN

Very early Saturday morning, our father died peacefully at home, sitting in his chair. The patriarch of our clan is gone and he leaves such a HUGE hole in our lives. My father was a much beloved man who was treasured by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and his late wife, Pat, were generous and welcoming to all. We all admired him so much. He was our rock, our anchor and ALWAYS our greatest supporter, always encouraging us even in our crazy schemes, much to my mother’s chargin at times ;) He modeled kindness, love and how to have a generous heart. He was such an involved father, a very devoted grandfather and a much loved Poppa Jock. Oh Dad, we all are going to miss you so much. Memorial Service details TBA Saturday, Nelson Mail.

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Accidentally killed in Brightwater

21 years ago

Always remembered by her mother Noeline and sister Julianne.

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JILL WILLIAMS

Please join us for a celebration of Jilly’s life Saturday 15 February 2020, 2.30pm at the Motueka Band Rooms.

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Summer events in full swing

Join in the fun at one of the many events taking place in Tasman District over the next few weeks!

Tasman Asian Night Food Fair

Sat 8 Feb, 4.00 pm – 9.00 pm, Washbourn Gardens, Richmond, FREE. If wet, the event will be rescheduled to Saturday 15 Feb.

Parks Programme

Family Picnic – Sun 9 Feb, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm, Washbourn Gardens. FREE.

Go By Bike Day

Wed 12 Feb, 7.30 am – 9.00 am, Motueka Museum, The Junction, Takaka, Sundial Square, Richmond. FREE.

Murchison A&P Show

Sat 15 Feb, 8.30 am – 6.00 pm, Murchison Sport, Recreation and Cultural Centre and Domain. Adult $10, family $20, under 5 FREE.

Family Bike Fun

Sat 15 Feb, 10.00 am, Golden Bay Recreation Park, Takaka. Sun 16 Feb, 10.00 am, Saltwater Baths, Motueka. FREE. Nelson Wine & Food Festival

Sun 16 Feb, 11.00 am – 5.00 pm, Richmond A&P

Showgrounds. Tickets available through Ticket Rocket $20 plus booking fees, children under 12 years and under free.

Colour Run

Sat 22 Feb, Registrations from 9am, event starts 10am, Golden Bay Rec Park Centre, Takaka. Children under 5 FREE, everyone else $5.

Flash Electrical Beach Fun Day

Wed 26 Feb, 5.30pm, Kaiteriteri Beach. FREE.

Lake Rotoiti Power Boat Regatta

Sun 29 Feb – Sun 1 Marchm, Racing starts 11am, Kerr Bay, St Arnaud. Adults $10, children under 12 FREE. Buller Festival

Sat 29 Feb – Sun 1 March, Murchison. FREE to watch, cost to participate.

Forest areas in reserves now closed

Tasman District Council has closed access to forestry plantation areas at Kingsland Forest, Moturoa Rabbit Island, Rough Island and Tunnicli Forest.

To be clear, these closures a ect the forestry plantations in the reserves only at this stage. Access to the beach, picnic areas and equestrian park at Moturoa Rabbit Island and Rough Island remains open for now.

The decision to close access is made to protect public safety as the re risk continues to climb in hot dry conditions. Based on advice from Fire and Emergency, these areas are considered to present the most risk to the public, should re break out. Signage is in place at all the closed areas so please take note and stay out for you own safety.

The lower reserve areas below Kingsland Forest (Easby Park and Dellside) remain open for now but we remind people to visit the reserves early in the morning or in the evening, when the re risk is lower.

The Great Taste Trail coastal access route at Moturoa Rabbit Island also remains open at this time.

The situation will be assessed weekly and further closures will be made if needed.

Gardner Valley Road Moutere Highway

intersection upgrade

Construction is underway to change the Gardner Valley Road and Moutere Highway intersection. We will construct a new section of road on Gardner Valley Road just north of where the intersection is now.

Once the new portion of road is ready, the section of Gardner Valley Road between the cemetery and the Moutere Highway will be closed o . This will straighten out the intersection and make it safer.

All work will take place in the road reserve, so there shouldn’t be any impact on road users during construction.

Current water restrictions

Public reticulated supply restrictions

The Māpua/Ruby Bay supply is now on Phase B restrictions.

You can’t water the lawns, ll or top up your pool or use water for play activities. You can still water veggie gardens and fruit trees with a handheld hose, timer system or bucket.

Watering your amenity gardens and trees is only permitted every second day, again using a handheld hose, timer system or bucket. If your street address is an even number, water on even numbered days and likewise for odd numbers.

The Council is asking Māpua residents in particular to conserve water wherever possible and report any leaks as soon as they are found. Water levels in the Pomona Road reservoir are depleting quicker than we can replenish them and we are struggling to keep up with demand. Please minimise water use wherever possible.

Phase A restrictions are in place for Richmond, Hope, Brightwater, Wake eld and Redwood Valley.

You are not permitted to ll swimming pools, but they can be topped up. Watering grass and lawns is not allowed but as long as you use a hand-held hose you can still water your plants and veggie gardens, wash buildings and cars. These restrictions apply to homes, businesses and public organisations in the a ected areas.

Water permit holders

The Stage One restrictions, meaning a cut of 20 percent in water use are in place in the Upper Catchment, Reservoir, Waimea West, Delta, Golden Hills, Upper Con ned Aquifer zones on the Waimea Plains, the Motupiko Zone and Moutere Eastern Groundwater Zone. Rationing is still likely in the coming weeks for users in the Lower Con ned Aquifer, Hope Gravel, and Takaka zones if there is no rain. The Dry Weather Taskforce expects to meet weekly to assess the developing situation. Stay updated at tasman.govt.nz/water-restrictions and even if you aren’t currently a ected by water restrictions, please conserve water as much as possible.

Upcoming maritime events

Pursuant to provisions of the Navigation Safety Bylaw 2015, the Tasman District Council Harbourmaster has (or may soon) grant authorisations for the following events.

Event activity: Waka Ama Event

Date and location: 7 & 8 February 2020, Lake Rotoiti

Event activity: Power Boat Regatta

Date and location: 29 February & 1 March, Lake Rotoiti

Event activity: Classic Boat Show

Date and location: 7 & 8 March, Lake Rotoiti

Event activity: Sailing regatta

Date and location: 14 & 15 March, Lake Rotoiti

More information about the Harbourmaster’s directions for events is available at tasman.govt.nz/link/maritime-events.

North West Motueka new water supply

Work on installing a new water supply system in the north-west urban area of Motueka is well underway. We’re installing new water pipes, meter boxes, valves and hydrants. This will enhance the drinking water supply in the area, provide new points for water connection and ensure there is su cient water ows for re ghting. To nd out more about where the upgrades are taking place, visit tasman.govt.nz – use the search phrase ‘North West Motueka water’.

HAVE YOUR SAY:

For details of our current consultations, head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback.

Great Taste Trail – feedback needed

If you’ve ridden the Great Taste Trail lately, the Cycle Trails Trust would love to hear what you thought of it. There’s an online survey available at heartofbiking.org.nz/ feedback and your feedback can help to secure funding to keep improving this popular Trail. Plus everyone who leaves feedback goes in the draw for a monthly prize of a $50 voucher from a local business.

Now’s a perfect time for checking out the Great Taste Trail, share your thoughts and you’ll be in to win.

What do you love about your local parks?

Consultation closes 31 March 2020.

We’re reviewing the way we manage Moutere/Waimea Ward parks and reserves, and we need your help to make sure these public spaces suit locals and visitors now and in the future. Over the next few months, we’ll be asking you to tell us which reserves you use regularly, what you love about them, and any changes you would like to see to the way they are used or managed. The most important thing we want to know is: What’s your vision for their future? Have your say: Visit tasman.govt.nz/feedback for more information.

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond.

Saxton Field Committee

Monday 10 February, 9.30 am. Saxton Netball Pavilion, Stoke. Public forum

Golden Bay Community Board

Tuesday 11 February, 9.30 am. Golden Bay Service Centre, 78 Commercial Street, Takaka. Public Forum

Full Council

Thursday 13 February, 9.30 am. Public forum

Responsible Camping Strategy Deliberations

Friday 14 February, 9.30 am. No public forum

Commercial Committee

Friday 14 February, 1.00 pm. No public forum

Motueka Community Board

Tuesday 18 February, 4.00 pm. Motueka Service Centre, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka. Public forum

Motueka back on top of the table

Motueka Cricket Club - Second Grade Lion Foundation Motueka Vs Wakatu Gold 25/01/2020

Motueka were bracing themselves for a forecast 30 degrees when they finally faced top team Wakatu Gold on Saturday, 25 January but thankfully a light breeze kept the temperature down at Victory Square.

Wakatu won the toss and elected to bowl first. There was variable bounce in the pitch and their bowlers started well with the score at only 7 after 4 overs. Motueka’s first three partnerships yielded about 30 runs each with Sam Sturks the constant, leading the scoring with his 52. In the 23rd over things didn’t look so great at 105 for 5 but Shaun James’ 27 helped take the score to 148 for 6 in the 30th over. There were only minor contributions from the rest and Mot were 176 all out in the 37th over, which felt about 40-50 runs below par and would have been much worse had Wakatu not conceded 31 extras. Jason Campbell was the pick of the Wakatu bowlers with 3 for 9 off 4.4 overs.

Motueka began their bowling with a mix of wides, wickets and boundaries and the home team were 25 for 2 in the third over. Laurence Kirdy held their innings together with 41 but skipper Troy Stevenson (3 for 23 off 8 overs) took three quick

wickets at the other end and only five of Wakatu’s top 7 batsmen reached double figures. They were however greatly helped by the Wekas returning the favour and then some, gifting Wakatu a generous 46 extras including an outrageous 43 wides. When Laurence fell with the score at 112 for 7 however, it looked like advantage Motueka. The next two batsmen Richie Wilkinson (27) and Jim Morrison (17) had plenty of time to reach the target with a casual 3 runs per over required off the last ten overs, which they were patiently achieving. With the pendulum swinging back in Wakatu’s favour and only 14 runs from victory a plan was hatched by the senior Wekas and the spin of Fletcher Fairweather and Liam Hobbs (3 for 29 off 7.3) was introduced to take the pace off the ball and lure the batsmen into going after it to get their runs. Both fell in quick succession, as did the short tail that followed and suddenly Wakatu were all out in the 37th over.

Motueka now sit at the top of the table again but will need to improve their fielding (four catches were dropped in this game) and especially their bowling accuracy if they wish to remain there.

Motueka’s Sam Sturks on his way to a half century. Photo: Angelique Hobbs.