The Guardian - 6 February 2019

Harper Marr, Tayha Varvoda, Toby Grove-Roberts and Mel Marr having some inflatable fun on Totaranui’s lagoon over Nelson anniversary weekend.

Ma’s Place to open in Motueka

Community organisation Ma’s Place is opening in Motueka and on Friday, 8 February from 10am1pm they’re hosting an opening day celebration.

Opening Day

“We’re really excited to be coming to Motueka. We provide a safe space for families to connect and access support, information and free baby gear and clothing,” says Carol Marshall of Ma’s Place. “We’ve always had mums in Motueka say they wished we had a base there, it always been needed there.”

They’ll be located in The Lounge at 15 Greenwood Street and on opening day lots of food, a sausage sizzle and a bouncy castle will be provided.

“Families can come

and take what they need from our brand new shed,” says Carol.

The baby gear and clothing is donated by families in the community, and is available free of charge.

Fun & Friendly

Ma’s Place is a fun and friendly community of families who are there to do life with you and share the journey. Mothers and young families are invited to join them for crafts, cooking, fitness and more to learn from one another and build strong relationships.

Thriving children

Katrina Mister will be leading the Motueka team and Carol says she’s looking forward to supporting families with young children to thrive, not just survive.

High St’s traffic woes on agenda

The restricted flow on Motueka’s High St has been an on-going issue for around twenty years says Brent Maru, chairperson of Motueka’s Community Board.

“It’s a long time to have been waiting for a solution. We’ve had numerous reports and promises made but nothing has been done,” says Brent.

Since the change of government, priorities have changed and unfortunately for the township of Motueka, the issue of traffic congestion fell by the wayside. But now a determined group of residents is fighting to have the problem resolved with the help of local MP Damien O’Connor.

“Damien fights hard for this region, and although he’s a busy cabinet minister he’s still available to his electorate,” says Brent.

Proposed changes include installing pedestrian crossing

lights which will help prevent the traffic flow being constantly stopped by streams of pedestrians in the summer months, the lights will also create traffic gaps further along to allow those joining SH60 easier access.

A round-about has long been an idea bandied around for the clock tower corner while an intervention is also being considered for the High St and Whakarewa St intersection.

“We need to create interventions that keep the traffic moving and without the town losing any of its carparks,” says Brent.

With Motueka’s town centre thriving and traffic volumes only increasing, the contentious problem of grid-locked High St traffic every summer is an issue that needs to be resolved sooner rather than later says Brent.

Carol Marshall, Jody Harris & Carol’s son Boaz, Tamsin Leenhouwers, Hannah Matthews & Molly, and Katrina Mister are excited Ma’s place is branching out to Motueka.

Local farmer in regional final

Golden Bay farmer Stewart Watson is one of eight from across the upper South Island preparing to test their farming skills in the Tasman Regional Final of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year.

The hotly-contested event takes place in Culverden on Saturday, 2 March, where contestants will tackle a series of gruelling practical and theoretical modules at the Amuri Showgrounds.

It will be followed by a dinner and fast-paced agri-knowledge quiz hosted by Te Radar at the Amuri Area School.

The idea behind the contest originally emerged from a quiz show at an agricultural university in California. The show was conducted in semi-slapstick style with a cow on stage and eventually the idea made its way to New Zealand where it was turned into a successful and prestigious event.

The first regional final was held in a small hall at the former Lincoln College and broadcast live on radio. The hall was packed and contestants from throughout Canterbury answered questions about a bemused sheep that was on stage. Practical field activities were later added to the contest to ensure the competition represented all-round farming ability and skill.

Now it’s considered New Zealand’s ultimate rural challenge inspiring excellence, showcasing

Injured tramper rescued

A Golden Bay tramper was rescued on the evening of Thursday, 31 January after suffering a fall and spending several days stranded on the mountain.

The man was reported overdue at 11am on Thursday after he failed to meet his daughter at their agreed pick-up location.

The 74-year-old man set off for his hike on Monday at the Cobb Valley Dam, letting his family know he was safe and well on Wednesday.

When he didn’t show up to the agreed spot or make contact, the man’s daughter became concerned and rung Police.

A helicopter with a Takaka Police Search and Rescue member and a Motueka Land Search and Rescue volunteer began a search, spotting items from the air on the sides of Mt Lockett.

The team landed and began tracking, locating the items and spots of blood. They soon located the missing tramper, who had fallen down the face of the mountain, suffering lacerations and bruised ribs. The man had been in that situation since Tuesday and was very sunburnt and dehydrated when the crew located him.

The rescue helicopter flew the man to Nelson hospital a serious condition.

innovation and growing human capabilities.

It’s Stewart’s second year in the competition and it’ll be his second regional final, last year he placed 4th.

“I’m definitely hoping to do better than last year. I’m 30 and as one of the oldest in the competition I’m hoping it’ll give me an advantage.”

Stewart grew up in a farming family in the United Kingdom and is a trained traditional arts blacksmith.

Currently he’s an equity partner in a 550 cow dairy farm in Golden Bay, which has a 150-hectare support block.

“I love everything about farming but I guess it’s mainly the cows, I love working with cows and being outdoors. Although all aspects of farming interest me.”

The Tasman event is one of seven regional finals being held across the country between February and April.

The regional winners will face off at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Hawkes Bay in July where they’ll vie for over $300,000 in prizes.

The Grand Final is a full-on two-day event including the practical day which incorporates all the hands-on competition plus technical elements such as a project, interview and HR challenge.

“I’d love to make the final,” says Stewart.

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Trees inspire sculptor’s latest exhibition on now at Riverside

Walking into Che Vincent’s gallery located in an old apple shed at Riverside Community housing his latest exhibition, ‘Forest for the Trees’, takes your breath away.

The elegant, yet understated space is adorned with copper wall panels skilfully manipulated into various tree themes, apt given the artist’s background in biology.

“My passion is around plants and their pattern of growth, the growth of life really. The discovery of those and reinterpreting them,” says Che.

For the past six weeks Che has tirelessly worked on the pieces, created from recycled copper of old hot water cylinders.

“I decided to indulge myself and do an entire exhibition on trees.”

The third-generation Riverside Community member says much of his inspiration comes from the top of the west coast, with its rugged and wild scenery.

“That’s my playground.”

After establishing the Riverside Café twenty years ago, Che began sculpting and displayed various pieces in the café which resulted in private commissions.

“I’d always created things, but just not really sold them. Over the years I’ve taken part in various exhibitions, symposiums and shows.”

Now his work adorns homes around the world

with the UK, America and Australia popular destinations for his pieces.

Che’s current exhibition will be open for the month of February, seven days each week and around the same hours as Riverside Café.

The collection is for sale with prices ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, and a couple have already sold, although all will remain in place for the exhibition’s duration.

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Che Vincent among some of the works he’s created for his ‘Forest for the Trees’ exhibition.

Cameras play critical part in fight against crime

Technology is helping local police in the fight against crime, with the 52 cameras currently installed in Motueka resulting in the apprehension of 118 offenders.

“These cameras have changed the whole dynamic of crime in the centre of town. We’ve had an absolutely stunning turnaround in the last few years,” says senior constable Grant Heney.

Cameras were initially installed around the town after 18 shop windows were smashed in the High Street during 2001.

Tasman District Council put $20,000 into a town security system in a bid to crack down on the “mindless vandalism”.

In 2015, the recorders began breaking down and couldn’t be fixed. After being denied funding from the Tasman District Council, the police took it upon themselves to source private funding, managing to acquire $20,000 from local businesses to install 24 cameras.

Since then further community funding has led to the acquisition and installation of another 28 cameras, making it impossible to go down the High Street without being caught on film.

“The cameras are such a huge asset to the community. It’s just fantastic how the community’s embraced and got behind it, particularly the local businesses,” says Grant.

The cameras record 24/7 and their advanced technology provides exceptionally clear images.

“We just don’t have the damage, the assaults, or the cars being broken in to that we used to experience. The whole centre of town is so much safer, it’s incredible.”

Among those apprehended are locals, tourists and visiting kiwis, all caught “doing all sorts of stuff”.

Assaults, wilful damage and ‘stacks of shoplifters’ top the list, with Nelsonians among those that visit Motueka on shoplifting sprees.

Grant says while the cameras aren’t entirely fool-proof there’s an extremely high-chance anyone up to no good in Motueka will be caught.

“The community’s done this, they’re the ones that have made it safer for all.”

In the past 12 months funding for the cameras has been received from the Lionesses, Red Cross, Lions, Rotary, New World and TDC community funding.

Motueka senior constable Grant Heney says surveillance cameras are invaluable for the community.

Water pollution is now New Zealanders’ number one concern over cost of living

Pollution of our rivers and lakes is worrying New Zealanders more than any other issue, according to just-released public opinion poll results, but here in Motueka and Golden Bay we’re pretty blessed with the health of our local rivers. The only waterway causing concern for the Tasman District Council is the Tukurua Stream in Golden Bay.

The findings were revealed in a nation-wide Colmar Brunton poll conducted for Fish & Game New Zealand in December.

People were asked how concerned they were about a range of issues, including the cost of living, health system, child poverty and water pollution.

Pollution of rivers and lakes was the top concern, with 82 percent saying they are extremely or very concerned about the issue.

Only four percent said they were not that concerned.

The cost of living is New Zealanders’ number two concern, with 80 percent saying they are extremely or very concerned.

The health system was third with 78 percent, followed by child poverty 72 percent, education and climate change both on 70 percent and housing 67 percent.

Fish & Game New Zealand chief executive Martin Taylor says the survey’s findings show the depth of feeling New Zealanders have about their rivers, lakes and streams.

“Kiwis are extremely worried that they are losing their ability to swim, fish and gather food from their rivers, lakes and streams,” says Martin.

“People see those activities as their birth right but over the last 20 years, that right is being lost because the level of pollution in waterways has increased as farming intensifies.

This is the second year Colmar Brunton has conducted the survey for Fish and Game.

Last year, water pollution was in second place with 75 percent of people expressing concern.

Martin Taylor says big agriculture and local government should take note of the fact that the issue is now Kiwi’s top concern.

“While many farmers do understand the need for action and are making the necessary changes to how they use their land, there are still significant numbers who are refusing to follow their example,” he says.

“These laggards are letting down the responsible farmers, undermining farming’s reputation

Motueka locals Sana Watt and Lucia Young enjoy

and exhausting the public’s patience.

the clean water of the Motueka River.

“They have to be made to change. This means regional and district councils have to toughen the rules, enforce them and stop making excuses for the environmentally destructive and irresponsible farmers in their areas.”

“More Kiwis than ever are now worried about their rivers and lakes. This opinion poll result shows they are fed up and want action on this issue.”

The health of the Motueka river is in good condition and the Tasman District Council is determined to keep it this way.

FINAL NOTICE

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Motueka 105 Thorp Street

Pretty as a picture

This modernised cottage has been reconfigured to suit contemporary living. The open plan kitchen, dining and living area is comfortable, with French doors that open onto the patio. There's a wood burner in the lounge so you'll be cosy all year round. The single bathroom has been tastefully refurbished too. With a double garage and easy-care section this endearing cottage is sure to put a smile on the face of its new owner. bayleys.co.nz/4051280

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Motueka 8 Kitakita Grove

Families and entertainers

Spacious comfort awaits. Open plan kitchen and dining with a separate lounge to keep the family occupied while entertaining guests. Sliding doors take you outside to a private deck creating even more living space. Contemporary décor and stylish fittings are used throughout creating a tasteful background for your personal design touches. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms and many extras this home needs to be seen. bayleys.co.nz/4051287

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Motueka 21 Kerei Street

Easy living in the Sun

If you've been on the hunt for an incredibly easy lifestyle, 21 Kerei Street is a must see. This three bedroom home has been designed for low-maintenance and easy-care with concrete surfaces to enjoy the outdoor spaces and soak up our sunshine hours. The open plan living spaces have dual access to these outdoor areas and the property is tucked away via a right of way access providing privacy and peaceful surroundings. bayleys.co.nz/4051288

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Enjoying the unusually warm waters at the Motueka seaside last week was this trio of octogenarians who took to the water with great delight. “Definitely not cold!” was their unanimous comment when asked about their swim. And no, they didn’t want their identities revealed, but all three are Motueka locals.

Guinness Down Under: Rod Smith

Join us to hear about Rod Smith’s book, “Guinness Down Under: the famous brew and the family come to Australia and New Zealand”. Books for sale at $40 each. Win a free copy in the draw.

Thursday, 14 February, 5.30 to 7pm.

Foodies group: herbs

Join us for tastings, conversation and fun foodie facts. Bring recipes to swap with other like-minded cooks and discover fantastic cookery books brimming with ideas.

Friday, 15 February, 11am to 12 noon and 2 - 3pm.

1000 Books Before School

1000 Books Before School promotes pre-literacy and learning by having listened to 1000 or more books before the child starts school. Any child aged from birth to starting school can participate in this selfpaced programme. Pick up your booklet at Motueka Library.

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BookCafe at Motueka Library

Books, coffee and tea lovers unite. Join our new conversational group. Discuss and debate thought-provoking topics. There will be themes, interesting snippets and laughs along the way. Enjoy a fine selection of books. Refreshments provided, koha appreciated.

Monday, 18 February, 10.30am - 12 noon.

Naturists celebrate 50th anniversary

For fifty years naturists have enjoyed one another’s company in the family-friendly, non-judgemental environment of the Nelson Sun Club.

Founded in 1969 by a small group on private land around Brightwater, the club later purchased their own land in Upper Moutere, and it’s here it remains today.

“This has been the secret to the longevity of the club and today we’re proud to have one of the founding members still actively involved,” says club secretary, Lorraine.

The 2.79 hectare property is park-like and allows guests and members to embrace the practices of naturism within a safe and tranquil environment, free of social judgement or unsolicited attention.

Over Nelson anniversary weekend around 50 past and present members reunited to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

“It was such a good catch up and now a couple of past mem-

bers are looking at returning, it was just awesome.”

A series of events took place over the weekend including a dinner and dance evening and a golf tournament.

“It was a really good weekend, we had happy hour on Friday night, wine tasting around various vineyards on Saturday followed by an anniversary dinner and a band that had us dancing until two in the morning. There were a lot of games played and all in all it was a full-on fun weekend,” says Lorraine.

With a nine-hole golf course, clubhouse and kitchen, solar-

heated swimming pool and a large hot spa the club has plenty to offer say members.

Accommodation can be booked in the main clubhouse and the club also offers powered and unpowered camp sites for caravans, motor homes and tents.

“We have vacancies for couples and families who are interested in socialising in a healthy, fun group of naturists,” says Lorraine.

With relaxed sun-downers a regular occurrence at the club renowned for its tranquillity, it’s easy to understand how they were winners of the Mowlem Trophy for the fastest growing club in 2015.

The Nelson Sun Club in the 1970s.

South Island Naturist’s vice-president Jeremy Kelleher presents a plaque celebrating 50 years to Russell, current president of the Nelson Sun Club.

Luminate festival void of fires

Luminate Festival has been in full swing at Canaan Downs -Pikikirunga, Takaka Hill, and this year for the first time there has been no event fires and no circus shows with fire performers.

The extreme fire risk in the Nelson-Tasman is being taken very seriously by the festival organisers.

Luminate is timed to synchronise with Lunasa - an ancient pagan fire festival traditionally held at the midpoint between summer solstice and autumn equinox.

Luminate has a detailed fire safety & response plan, qualified people on the crew who look after fire safety and emergency protocols, and was planning to create several carefully managed fires to offer warmth to people during the 8-day festival, as nights on the mountain can often get cold. The schedule was also due to include fire shows from experienced circus performers, and a fire has always been present at the Welcome Ceremony and at the music zones.

Usually Luminate has fire permits and all fires at the event are very well managed.

“We have not known conditions to be so hot and dry in all the years we have been running Luminate since 2008. We are not prepared to take any risks,” say organisers.

Having no fires at the festival may have felt disappointing to

some participants, however the Luminate management team are putting their care for the environment and for people’s safety at the forefront.

Luminate’s team had several meetings with Fire Emergency New Zealand to collaborate on how to maintain a safe environment for all at the festival, given the continuing hot weather.

“As kaitiaki of the land we have to take action when environmental conditions require us to, and we are taking extra steps to inform participants about the extremely dry conditions and the need for stepping up personal responsibility around fire safety.”

Organisers had a unique opportunity to address most participants at the Welcome Ceremony on Thursday evening from 8pm, where the absence of fire was noticeable.

“We embrace this as an important opportunity to offer education around the care and attention needed to minimise any risk of fire, not only at the event but also back in everyday life.

We are feeling a strong need to invite participants to align with our approach to managing this situation, to be extra careful with extinguishing cigarette butts, and to be really present to caring for the land and each other.”

The festival has a wide range of music, arts, cultural and edu-

cational activities on offer; there were plenty of other things to focus on, and the festival team formed alternative plans with the lighting crews to offer a replacement to the usual fires, so that Luminate continued to shine brightly.

Luminate is a transformational festival well renowned globally for its ecological initiatives and its core focus on caring for the earth.

Luminate’s purpose is to activate positive change beneficial to the ecology.

“The earth looks after us in so many ways. The earth is asking for help and asking us to support her so she can continue to support us.

We have opted to listen to the mother and her needs and are helping her.

Fire is important to Luminate and plays a role in our cultural celebration and connection with the earth, and by choosing to not have fires we are offering our support to the earth and caring for our environment.”

Hamish Irwin entertaining with fire at a previous Luminate Festival.

Festival goers have been unable to enjoy Josh Smythe’s fire performances.

2019 Adam Summer School for young musicians

The Adam Summer School is an annual event for young string players and pianists held in Nelson each February. Generously supported by the Adam Foundation, the Summer School celebrates its 25th year in 2019.

For the first time since 2013 the Adam Summer School returns to its original home, the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (formerly the Nelson School of Music) after extensive earthquake strengthening and refurbishment. What better way to mark such a milestone as the course’s 25th anniversary! In fact, some of the connections between the Adam Summer School and the NCMA are even more personal: the NCMA’s Director, James Donaldson, is an alumnus of the Adam Summer School.

This year 28 highly-talented young musicians from around New Zealand and Australia have been selected. The students will form seven chamber ensembles, each group working in-depth on a work to present in two final public concerts on Sunday, 17 February. Included will be music by Beethoven, Dvořák, Fauré, Haydn, and Mozart.

The tutors are members of the internationally acclaimed New Zealand String Quartet and are Associate Professors and Artists in Residence at the New Zealand School of Music. They are delighted that internation-

ally acclaimed musician Jian Liu, Programme Director of Classical Performance and Head of Piano Studies at New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University of Wellington, will join them as guest piano tutor this year.

Elke Dunlop will also join the quartet to offer classes in the Feldenkrais Method of ‘awareness through movement’.

Elke’s involvement in movement education spans more than 25 years and includes teaching at Toi Whakaari (NZ Drama School) and The NZ School of Music.

The week is intensive – yet rewarding. Many of last year’s participants commented on the satisfaction of giving a successful performance of challenging music. A student of the 2018 Adam Summer School described the course as “an absolutely unique immersive experience where the growth is astonishing.”

This year’s school runs from 9-17 February. Final public concerts will be held at 3.30pm and 8pm on Sunday, 18 February, with an admission cost of $20. Daily masterclasses are open to the public free of charge. The 90-minute sessions run at 8pm on Sunday 10th, 4.15pm on Monday 11th, Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th, Friday 15th, and Saturday 16th February. All concerts and masterclasses will be at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile Street, Nelson.

NCMA’s lunchtime concert series returns for 2019

One of the most successful concert series since the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA) re-opened last year is back for 2019.

Each Thursday lunchtime during school terms one, two & three, NCMA will present a wide range of music to suit all tastes.

NCMA Director James Donaldson says, “our lunchtime concerts were a real hit with our audiences last year. Support from Nelson Pine Industries has enabled us to keep tickets affordable and we’re proud of the

variety of music on show. There’s something for everyone.”

The Nelson region is awash with talented local musicians, many of whom are the stars of the show for these concerts. This term, audience members can expect to enjoy music from Alan K. Gray on the Cawthron Organ, Anna Maitland, Juliet Ayre, Richard Mapp, Allison Cormack, Trio Jackson and Zeb Wulff.

The first concert is on Thursday, 21 February and features Raffaele Bandoli on trumpet and Joel

Bolton on piano. The duo will present a wide range of iconic trumpet music from the 17th – 20th century.

Individual tickets are priced at $15 for each concert.

Regular concert go-ers can make savings with NCMA’s new concert pass.

The concert pass is $100 (+ service fee) per term and allows access to all concerts.

More information and tickets for the lunchtime concert series can be found on the ncma website, ncma.nz

The Adam Summer School is an annual event for young string players and pianists held in Nelson each February.

Poppy Llewellin, Maggie Arnold & Declan Llewellin have dam good fun over the holiday weekend.

Malcolm, Ambar, Raphael Drennan and Maria Urzua relax over the long weekend in Totaranui.

Mike Arnold, Paul Stanger, Katie Arnold, Neil Perriam and Cherie, Brian, Poppy & Declan Llewellin hang out on Totaranui’s lagoon.

Flynn Llewellin has fun in his personal camping spa.

From Outward Bound to Tasman Bible Church

“It’s all part of an exciting journey in life,” says the new Pastor at Tasman Bible Church and he is ready for the adventures ahead.

Greig Caigou comes to the role from 16 years working as a lead facilitator for leadership training programmes at the Anakiwa Outward Bound School. Being self-employed the contract role there was part of a mixed set of other responsibilities that also saw Greig facilitating innovative business events throughout New Zealand for the Young Enterprise Trust.

While this is a new direction for him he says the responsibility is “part of a coming home for me . . . to be able to support my local church and be more immersed in the community they serve.”

Greig has been based in Mapua for many years but recently moved up the road to Tasman and became really inter-

ested in the Tasman Bible Church which has been such an integral part of the local area since 1932.

What began as a small house church meeting in Horton Road soon flourished and the permanent home for the fellowship was built in 1953 on the current site at the corner of Williams and Aporo Rd.

Keen involvement in the community has always been a hallmark of the fellowship and in an era now gone that was characterised by the hugely popular Harvest Time services as well as youth events and camps.

A school with a Christian based worldview was opened in 1986 and operates to this day. Nowadays the Church engages widely in the community but one highlight for Greig is the Mainly Music programme, which supports young families with a fun music and games event for pre-school-

ers each Wednesday morning. With morning tea provided, ‘toy time’ and crèche facilities, this gives parents some help with things to do, while bonding with their young ones.

Greig started his working life in the Nelson region as a teacher of outdoor education at Waimea College, but later felt a call to missionary work that has taken him to several troubled regions of the world. Once back he has continued

some voluntary time training young leaders from around the world through a wilderness-based course aimed at equipping people, bringing the message and hope that Jesus gives to the world.

“For me it makes sense to help share that same good news within my own community,” says Greig, “and anybody is always welcome at Tasman Bible Church.”

Greig Caigou is the new pastor at the Tasman Bible Church.

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NikkiJo Tyrrell - help get her life back via GIVEALITTLE

Even though she’s a local, you’ve probably never seen her around, because NikkiJo Tyrrell spends most of her time struggling with - and recuperating from - medical treatment that isn’t working. Nikki or NJ, as she’s known, has been seriously ill for the past 20 years with Lyme disease and ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis).

Once upon a time, Nikki loved riding horses and playing the piano. When she left school she wanted to become a vet.

Today she struggles with daily seizures, loss of speech, paralysis, crippling migraines, shocking chemical sensitivities and limbic system dysfunction, insomnia, severe flu-like symptoms, and excruciating pain.

The intensive specialised treatment Nikki needs is available in Cyprus, and a group of friends has consequently set up a GIVEALITTLE page to get her there in five weeks’ time.

Crowdfunding is urgently needed.

For the specialised treatment that Nikki needs, some $80,000 is required to get her to the clinic in Cyprus where other people suffering from similar health condions have regained their quality of life. Nikki will need to be in Cyprus for three months, together with a carer.

Extreme isolation

Her arduous daily struggle with her health has led to extreme isolation. “Her strength to get through each day is heroic, to say the least,” says a friend, Sony Denny of Mapua. “Simple tasks such as having a shower, trying to talk on the phone or have a visitor can cause her symptoms to worsen dramatically. Folks from the Hills Community Church have rallied around to help Nikki with daily tasks.”

Once a budding musician, Nikki had to put her entire life on hold when things spiralled out of control with ME and Lyme disease, the symptoms of which first manifested when she was in her last year of school, but only diagnosed 10 years later.

“I’m a strong person,” says Nikki, “but there are times I’m in a foetal position on the floor, screaming.”

“Put simply, we are at the end of the road with what can be offered in New Zealand,” says Kylie Curwood, a

Throughout her illness, Nikki has done all she can to self-fund her medical treatment including sharing her music, often from a bedridden state. One such song has taken her four years to record just one take, literally either side of seizures and collapses, barely able to sit upright long enough to get through one take, but she was absolutely determined to make this recording happen.

friend involved in setting up Nikki’s GIVEALITTLE page.

Despite all efforts, Nikki is not progressing and is reliant on expensive, intensive, all-consuming daily therapies just to keep her even somewhat functional, but barely. If these are stopped, she goes backwards fast. This is the last ditch and a very necessary effort to give her any kind of life, but without funding she absolutely cannot afford to go.

Funds will be used for travel, medical expenses, treatment, facility, carersNikki is not well enough to travel or go through treatment alone - and for her general upkeep while she is overseas.

Nikki and her parents have been struggling with huge annual medical costs that range between $30,000 and $50,000 per year for treatment that barely keeps Nikki functioning. Her parents have supported her financially and paid for Nikki’s treatment since she became ill. “It’s not something they will be able to sustain in the long run,” she acknowledges.

“Essentially all their money goes into my treatment. Financially I couldn’t have done it without them.”

Long-term goals

Despite everything, she’s optimistic. And long term, once she’s well, Nikki plans to help others.

“One day I intend to set up a trust fund to support those who - like me - need treatment for invisible diseases.”

givealittle.co.nz/cause/get-nikkis-life-back

Some days I cannot talk. Some days I cannot move. I’m a strong person but there are times - due to the painthat I find myself in a foetal position on the floor, screaming.”

The ones that didn’t get away

For the third year in a row, the Motueka Memorial RSA will be organising and running this first-rate annual fishing competition.

“We will be holding the competition on Friday, 15 February, through until the weigh-in on Sunday, 17 February,” confirms Daniel Hovenden, the main organiser of this annual competition. There is a committee that organises the competition and all are RSA members. This will take place between 1pm and 3pm in the Motueka RSA car park.

Entry forms are available at the Motueka RSA, Coppins Outdoors, Burnsco in Nelson and NPD fuel in Takaka. For adults the entry fee is $30 and for juniors it’s $10.

Prizes,

raffles, fish auction, BBQ

The competition will run along the same lines as previous years with a fish auction and prizes for both junior and adult entrants.

Entry holders get a free beverage and sausage and go into the draw for some excellent spot prizes.

This year there are seven adult fish and five junior fish categories with over $15,000 worth of prizes to be won.

“Come and get your fish filleted at the auction by Talley’s expert fish filleters for a gold coin donation for

each fish.”

All proceeds will go to Marlborough Nelson Marine Radio.

Once again a special service of filleting auctioned fish will be provided by a couple of volunteer fish filleters from Talley’s.

Major sponsors this year include the Motueka RSA, Burnsco and Wild Buck with many more individuals and businesses sponsoring this event from around the district.

“We look forward to seeing you and your catch on the day!” says RSA manager Rebecca Hodge.

The Motueka Memorial RSA Club is affiliated to Clubs New Zealand (Inc) and welcomes members from other affiliated clubs from both New Zealand and Australia.

Competition rules are on the entry forms. These are available at the Motueka RSA, Coppins Outdoors, Burnsco in Nelson and NPD fuel in Takaka.

Two volunteer fish filleters from Talley’s will be helping out on the Sunday afternoon when the competiton wraps up.

Categories for juniors: kahawai, herring, spotty, snapper, gurnard. Categories for adults: snapper, groper, kingfish, crayfish, kahawai, gurnard, blue cod.

Amazing things are happening at our airport

Things are really taking off at Motueka Airport with the opening of Hangar Round Cafe and Nelson Tasman Air’s unique experiences are proving a popular hit with locals and visitors alike.

Fixed Wing Operations Manager Blair Campbell reckons he’s got the best job in the world “I get to showcase this stunning region from the air”. Blair joins the Nelson Tasman Air team with a wealth of tourism and aviation experience having spent over 15 years flying in the Fiordland National Park.

Nelson Tasman Air was launched in 2017 by a group of passionate local aviators who set out to “redefine air adventure” and be apart of Motueka’s growing adventure

aviation hub. They opened up shop right next door to their good friends Skydive Abel Tasman and set about combining aviation adventures with popular local experiences such as the Heaphy Track and the Abel Tasman National Park.

Blair says the fixed wing scenic flights have been particularly popular this summer “people love getting above it all and seeing diversity of landscapes on offer in this region from the mountains to the golden beaches of the Abel Tasman.”

Nelson Tasman Air prides itself on a collaborative approach to building visitor experiences having teamed up with local operators to offer exciting new trips. The collaboration has also seen local outfit Tasman Helicopters operate their helicopter experiences including the popular Fly, Walk & Cruise package which Stuff.co.nz remarked was “possibly NZ’s best new day trip”.

Want to hang around? Now there’s coffee too!

This year also saw Kylie Odonohue take the reigns of the container cafe Hangar Round which is based right on the airfield with access from College Street.

Kylie is serving up all sorts of delicious treats and is

Fixed Wing Pilot Blair Campbell pictured with the Nelson Tasman Air Cessna 172 which is being used for scenic flights around the Top of the South and West Coast.

quickly becoming known for her tasty grilled cheese sandwiches. She’s serving premium Flight Coffee from Wellington and has a range of cold drinks available from Foxton Fizz. She’s also baking up a storm with muffins, keto cookies and shortbread to name a few!

Kylie is loving the range of activities at the airport “everyday you’ve got people heading off on scenic flights and parachutes landing right in front of the cafe - people get

such a buzz sitting here and watching the action!”

Both Nelson Tasman Air and Hangar Round Cafe are operating 7 days a week throughout summer so get along and see what all the fuss is about!

Scenic flights are available from just $99 with easy online bookings available at nelsontasmanair.co.nz or by phoning the friendly team on 0508 223 5247. (Material supplied)

Record investment in low emissions vehicles announced

Low emission transport will receive a record boost totalling more than $11 million, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods has announced.

“I’m announcing the largest round of new funding from the Government’s Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund yet.

“Thirty one exciting new low emissions transport projects will share over $11 million of funding to help more Kiwis make use of new transport technology.

“This funding is made up of $4.3 million of government co-funding and $7.3 million of funds from the private sector. That’s a smart investment that means the maximum benefit for the taxpayers spend.

“This round of funding focuses on innovative projects that expand the use and possibilities of electric vehicles and other low emissions technology in the transport space. It’s about making new technology available to help Kiwis get around, lower our carbon emissions and contribute to our economy.

“From 100% electric campervans for tourists to hydrogen fuel cell powered buses at the Ports of Auckland to solar panel charged electric vehicles

and trial of smart chargers in people’s homes, we’re backing new technologies that will make a difference.

“We’re also funding a further 34 new public charging spaces for electric vehicles right around New Zealand, including several at South Island tourism hot-spots. This is about creating a truly national infrastructure of EV charging so that all major trips around our country are available to EV users.

“This is by far the biggest round of new projects delivered by the Fund. Each previous round has given the green light to between 14 and 18 projects. In total, the fund has committed $17.2 million in government funding to 93 projects. This is matched by over $45 million applicant funding.

“Transport is responsible for about 18% of New Zealand’s total greenhouse gas emissions, so one of the most effective ways for us to help tackle climate change is to transition our fossil-fuelled transport fleet to run on clean, renewable energy sources.

By helping to roll out that technology to more people than ever, today’s announcement helps more Kiwis cut their transport emissions.

Onekaka resident James Cartwright unplugs after recharging at Motueka New World’s charging station.

Proud to support Nelson Tasman Air & Hangar Round Cafe.

Sport Tasman Buddy up for Muddy Fun

Participants in the popular Marlborough Muddy Buddy fun event often struggle for clear visibility as they slip and slide their way around the mudcovered Havelock course.

The same cannot be said of the major benefactors of the 2019 Muddy Buddy, an organisation with a clear eye on the future.

Havelock Vision 20:20 are a local charity chosen by Sport Tasman to benefit from this year’s event, planned for Saturday, 16 February.

Although the previous two events have had to be postponed, cyclones in the region affecting the viability of the Havelock estuary site, the 2019 Muddy Buddy will go ahead regardless of the weather.

This year a contingency site has been located to ensure that

participants will not be put on hold for a third time.

Sport Tasman, despite being a notfor-profit organisation itself, is making efforts to align all of their public events with local charities in order to act as a vehicle for worthy community groups to raise awareness for their causes and obtain much-needed funds.

Consequently they have chosen Havelock Vision 20:20 as the 2019 beneficiary.

Havelock Vision 2020 is a charitable trust, formed in March 2010 to benefit the environs and community of Havelock by creating a vision for prioritising projects and the future development of amenities.

Sport Tasman is also providing the trust with operational support through the delivery of the Havelock Community Hub.

Sport Tasman events manager Katie Arden says they were looking forward to partnering with Havelock Vision 20:20. “If every person taking part in the Muddy Buddy raised just $20 through asking friends, family and colleagues to sponsor them it would affect real change that would benefit all Havelock residents.”

Havelock Vision 2020 is delighted to be working in partnership with Sport Tasman.

The Trust’s Chair, Barbara Faulls says Sport Tasman’s offer to make the charity a beneficiary of the 2019 Marlborough Muddy Buddy will potentially be a huge boost.

“Any funds raised will go towards our efforts

to upgrade the community swimming facilities,” says Barbara. 2

Sport Tasman is a registered charity (CC11102) that exists to get More People, More Active, More Often through the Top of the South Island.

“This event is one that captures the heart of everyone involved. It is incredible fun and offers participants the chance to get up close and personal with the estuary!”

Tickets are $10 per person, you can register as a team of up to 10 people, and there is also a family ticket package of $35 for up to 5 people (2 adults max).

While registration fees are necessary to cover

rising event costs and administration, fundraising platform ‘Givealittle’ has been chosen to assist participants in their fundraising activities.

All participants can donate via their own personalised fundraising page linked to the main event.

Those choosing not to get muddy can also help the cause and donate by heading to https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/muddy-buddy-fundraisercommunity-swimming Organisers are looking to provide a prize for the fundraiser who is most active online and raises the most for the cause. Any organisation that are able to support by way of donations for spot prizes should contact Katie at Sport Tasman on 03 923 2311. All details to be found at www.sporttasman.org. nz/marlboroughmuddybuddy

Aotearoa Bike Challenge

Normally when your workmates tell you to “get on your bike” things aren’t going so well. However, this month it would be wise to heed that advice.

The third Aotearoa Bike Challenge invites the nation’s workplaces to encourage staff to mount up during the month of February, earning each company points along the way, which lead to prizes.

The competition is free and people can cycle on a regular bike or an e-bike anywhere they like, anytime they like, during the Challenge period. They only need to ride for 10 minutes for it to count.

It is all about participation, not how far or how fast various staff can ride. Prizes are offered based on staffing levels, with those organisations who are able to get the highest percentage of their total workforce turning the pedals coming out on top.

Last February, 63 companies and 484 people took part in the 2018 Aotearoa Bike Challenge, including 55 “new riders” in the top of the south region.

Braden Prideaux, Sport Tasman Community Sport Advisor, says “the Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a fantastic opportunity to show more people how easy and enjoyable cycling can be in our region.

“We would love to see more businesses and organisations in our region participate in this free workplace challenge, reap the benefits of getting more active, as well as generate some healthy competition between work colleagues.”

Spot prizes on offer include a seven-day mountain bike tour on the Old Ghost Road and

Heaphy Track, bikes, e-bike conversion kits and smart helmets.

There will be live leaderboards on the Challenge website showing which organisations are currently on top. Individuals earn points for riding, plus encouraging others to ride, with those points contributing to their workplace’s total and getting them in the draw for prizes. Workplaces with the highest total points, across seven size categories,

will win team prizes at the end of the challenge.

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a national campaign being run by the NZ Transport Agency, Love to Ride, councils, and other local partners around the country. Love to Ride is an online platform that makes it easy and fun to get more people cycling.

Registrations are open and it’s free to participate. For more information, go to www.aotearoa.bike

Youth having great muddy fun at last year’s Muddy Buddy event in Havelock.

Peter Jones, Sport Tasman

Braden Prideaux from Sport Tasman commuting via e-bike to get to his meeting and encouraging other businesses to participate in the free workplace challenge.

Motueka Bridge Club results

Brooklyn Handicap Session 3

Open Results

North/South

1stFiona Littlewood & Paul Littlewood 63.63%

2nd June Tippett & Chris Sutton 55.21%

3rdMaxine Carrington & Vicki Adnams 50.93%

East/West

1st Bet Glengarry & John Trotter

62.74%

2nd Diana Whitten & Karen Logan

60.57%

3rd Richard Olykan & Anne Cegarra 53.70%

Handicap Results North/South

1st Fiona Littlewood & Paul Littlewood 63.63%

2nd June Tippett & Chris Sutton 56.27%

3rdMaxine Carrington & Vicki Adnams 54.23%

East/West

1stBet Glengarry & John Trotter 63.36%

2nd Richard Olykan & Anne Cegarra 60.33%

3rd Diana Whitten & Karen Logan 60.27%

MOTUEKA TOUCH

R.S.A Dart Results

24/1/19

Stacey 100x5, 116, 119, 121, 140

Jimmy 100, 118, 128x2, 134, 135, 137, 140x2

Ian 100x5, 120, 140

Robert 100x7, 116B, 121, 140

Jamie 100x2, 112

Mike 105, 120

Steve 100x2, 115

Julie 100, 106, 140

Travis

100x2, 140

Julz 132B, 140, 100

David100

31/1/19

Mike - 100, 114

Manual100x5

NBS Motueka Golf Club

Stacey100, 125, 134, 136B, 140x2

Travis - 100, 135

David - 100, 125

Nathan - 100x6, 101, 103B, 121, 125x2, 140x4

Robert100x9, 105, 121, 140

Julz - 100x2, 140

Jimmy- 170B, 100x4, 120, 137, 140

Henry - 100, 105, 120, 137

Julie - 100

Congratulations to Jimmy on his 170B.

Darts are played at the R.S.A 7pm Thursday nights.

The new season was kicked off on Saturday with Doug Anderson having the honour of hitting the first ball.

A beautiful drive down the middle of No 1 with a slight draw!

As is traditional on opening days the drawn mixed pairs competed for the Christine Ross Trophy.

Those men who were unfortunate not to have a lady partner played mens pairs.

The trophy was won by Suzanne Vessey and Rob Bruinsma with an excellent score of 65.8

Second Jocelyn Thomson and Robert Vincent 68.6

Third Jean Hodson and Dave Clarks 69.0

Mens pairs were won by Barry Riordan and John Hewitt on 65.2

Second Mike Mansfield and Barrie Walker on 66.0

Lower Moutere Store closest to the pins were won by Mike Hay and Avis Kemp.

Motueka Bowls Results

Sponsor – Nelson Pine Industries

Women’s Triples

1st Justine Cowman, Dotti Holgarth, Helen Douglas

4 wins, 26 ends, 61 points

2nd Julie Hall, Margaret Eames, Carilyn Mason

4 wins, 24 ends, 50 points

3rd Kath Newth, Jan Marsden, Janice Glassey

3.5 wins, 22 ends, 53 points

4th Monica Kennedy, Jeanette Pauling, Helen White

3 wins, 21 ends, 42 points

Week 11 7th of febuary Field 1Field 2Field 3Field 4Field 5Field 6Field 7Field 8Field 9

5pm Riwaka Rugby Club Kids Touch club rooms grounds 1,2,3 Cemertary grounds 4,5,6,7,8,9 MSSÊMarveles Vs

Reminder can all Managers give touch subs to Melissa Cullen please. No METAL SPRIGS ,All CHILDREN MUST WEAR FOOTWEAR NO SHOES NO PLAY!!

Club rooms fields are 1,2,3 Cemertaty fields are 4,5,6,7,8,9

Contact for Melissa Cullen is 0212376433 or melissakenning@rocketmail.com

MOTUEKA TOUCH INC

Week 13 = 7th February 2019 Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5 Field 6 Field 7 Field 8 Field 9 Family Talley’s Fishers Mixed D1

5.45pm Avengers Vs Mot Mai Tawhiti

Mini Meanies Vs Fraser’s Logging

Unacceptables Vs Titanz

Just Us Vs Fear Fang’n

Riwaka Mixed Vs MLC

Agility Rules Vs Untouchables

Ref Stephen Blair Brodie Campbell BT Stein Guthrie Bowron Mixed C1 Mixed C1 Creatures in Steel Mixed C2

6.20pm Blue Meanies Vs River Rats

Wasted Knights Vs Hagars Vikings

Fraser’s Logging Vs Hammertime

WaewaeNuku Vs Ruthless Princesses

10a Vs Talley’s

BYE Junior Mako

BYE Titanz Whanau

Ref Stephen Andy M Andy D Jess Joe Guardian News Paper Men’s C Motueka World Travellers Mixed A/Whitwells Mixed B Gaurdian News Paper Men’s C Mixed A/B

6.55pm Can’t Touch This Vs Huia

Wild Cats Vs Talley’s

Sharks Vs Ivan’s Vikings

Bays Boating Vs World Travellers

Infields Engineering Vs Certified Beauties

BYE Young Bucks BYE R FRY Builders

Ref Alan F Brodie Andy D Jess Steve Motueka Packaging Masters Whitwells Men’s B Motueka Sports World Women’s

7.30pm Wasted Rats Vs Vikings

Passed It Vs Rangers

Blitz Vs BC’s

Footloose Vs Cerderman Uso

Ranger Danger Vs Hays Fix Up

Vikings Vixens Vs Vikings Junior

RWCA Vs Curly Fries

Ref Stephen Kyle Rob Hana Steve Kayden Campbell C&J Fowler Men’s A Notes: Subs - bank account- 02 0692 0148355 00 or pay to Leah

8.05pm

World Travellers Vs CARVERS

Ranger Danger Vs Vikings

BYE Jenga

- ALL PLAYERS MUST BE IN FULL UNIFORM OR 2 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR TEAM.

-Please note that there is now a BYE in C2 mixed as a team has pulled out from that grade ����

*President: Jess jess.d@xtra.co.nz *Draw & Refs: Kayla 0278649984 *Subs: Leah 0273375826

CommunityNotices

Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. Notices for businesses and organisations who charge for courses or events cost $12.50+gst. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices.

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

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS MOTUEKA

If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz

MONTHLY CARERS SUPPORT GROUP

For Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer, or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details

MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION

For people affected by and/or supporting someone with cancer. Tuesdays 1pm Fairfield House $3 donation to Cancer Society phone 539 1137

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 2636 or Lloyd 544 2636

BOOMERANG BAGS MOTUEKA

Sewing bees take place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at MoTEC (9 Pah Street - side door) between 1 and 3 pm. All skill levels welcome. More information from 027 528 4563

DO YOUHAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM?

Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays and 5pm Sundays at the Family Centre Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.

INNER WHEEL CLUB OF MOTUEKA

Is a womens club who meets monthly to promote friendship, fun, speakers, outings and service. Why not join us? Phone Ann 528 8099.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES

Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, on the first and third Saturday every month from 10am to 12 noon.

KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30 - 12.

MOTUEKA AIKIDO

Children, Teenagers and Adults classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 5 - 5.45, Teenagers 5.45 - 7pm, Adults 6.30 - 8.30. Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road. Contact Julie 021 205 0143

MOTUEKA CAMERA CLUB

Meets 1st Monday of month, 7.30pm, in the SeniorNet Rooms, 42 Pah Street, Motueka. All levels of experience welcome. Contact. Cushla 5286548. www.motuekacameraclub.nz

MOTUEKA RED CROSS IN COMMUNITY HOUSE

Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.

MOTUEKA TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER CLUB

Meets Motueka Bridge Club 32 Tudor Street

Motueka Fridays at 7.30pm. Call Graeme on 021 252 5593 for details

SOCIAL BOWLS

Every Monday & Wednesday help given to new players so come along for light exercise and fun 1.15-3.00pm Contact George 528 7960

DOVEDALE SCHOOL 150TH REUNION March 1st to 3rd 2019. Registration www.dovedale. school.nz

DIABETES MOTUEKASUPPORT GROUP

Next meeting 10am Wednesday 13th February at the community hospital room Courtney street Motueka. Phone Heather 5289689

death notices

DIXON - Robert Arnold (Bob) Formerly of Motueka died Sunday 20th January in Bowen (Australia). Loved brother of Errol & Pam Dixon and uncle to Christine, Karen & Stuart. Great uncle to Lauren & Emma.

SMARTSTEPS

TO BUSINESS - MOTUEKA CLASS

Want to launch your own business and don’t know where to start? No fee business programme on Wednesday evenings. Info and enrolment session Wed 13 February at 5.30pm. Register www. barbicantc.com or 03 547 6138

MOTUEKA POTTERY CLUB

Is having 4 beginner classes starting Monday Feb 4th, 7-9pm. $30 call Sarah 0277213991 or woolweaving@gmail.com

SENIORNET MOTUEKA

Are you interested in your Genealogical DNA? SeniorNet is running a course on this. join SeniorNet. Phone Maureen on 5280630 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz

MOTUEKA COMMUNITY GARDENS

Get fit. Save Gym fees. If you are interested in having an allotment or helping with maintenance and growing vegetables for the local support groups contact us (MotCommunityGardens@outlook.com).

ME/CFS/FMEXPERT TALK

Dr Ros Vallings “Diagnosis and Management of ME/CFS/ & FM - based on latest research” Monday 11 February, 12:30-2pm, Annesbrook Church, 40 Saxton Road. All welcome, Koha.

MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB

Welcome - to the new start of the Motueka Rebus Club (Combined). Friday, 16th February, 10am in the Motueka Bands Room. An excellent speaker, Refreshments, and warm fellowship. Come along and enjoy! Contact - Grace Phone - 5289629

SING

Great for mind, body, friendship. Women’s 4-part a cappella with Nelson Bays Harmony. Come along on 21 Feb to see if this is you! Thursday evening, 7-8.30pm, Club Waimea hall. www.nelsonharmony. org.nz . Jenny 0275444121 car pool available.

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).

FURNITURE, Art. Collectables, Toys etc. Fresh estate lots arrived from near & far. Selling, buying, valuing. 6 rooms to browse. Open Mon-Sat 9.30 to 5pm, Sat 10-4pm. Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd (SH6), Richmond. Ph 544 0723. www.antiquesnewzealand.co.nz

contracting

PETERS Steven: Slipped away at Nelson Hospital on Thursday 31st Feb, 2019 following a short illness. Much loved husband and mate of Clare, loved father and father in law of Eddie & Patrina (Invercargill) and Liz & Cymen (Gisborne), adored grandfather of Benjamin, Callum, Sam, Oliver, Lani, Pila and Moss. “The hills will miss those boots” To honour Steven’s wishes a private service and cremation has been held. Messages to 12 Taylor Ave, Motueka, 7120.

Anisy’s Tasman Funeral Home 14 McGlashen Ave, Richmond, Nelson (03) 544 1129

BRADLEY Althea Jean, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Jack Inglis on January 31st 2019 in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert Bradley. Dearly loved Mum, Nan, Nannan, and Gran. 'Will be forever in our hearts'. In accordance to Jean's wishes a private cremation service has taken

agm

FREE DRIVING LESSONS AVAILABLE. Youth Services clients are now eligible for FREE driving lessons and assistance with gaining their LEARNERS, RESTRICTED, and FULL licences. This is for a limited time only and conditions apply. Please phone Cait or Alli at the Golden Bay Workcentre Trust for more info (03) 525 8099.

entertainment

for sale

driving lessons 

• FOLD away bed & mattress. As new condition.

• Lovely cane 3 seater couch. Converts to a double bed. As new condition. Phone 528 0331.

public notices

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.

MULTI Family Garage Sale: Good quality Home Décor/Books/ Clothes. 09 Feb 9am3pm 11B Saxon St

public notices

church services

Customer Service Position – NZ Sales

situations vacant

Talley's is a 100% NZ owned company whose wide range of frozen foods has been enjoyed by kiwi families for years. The NZ Sales team operates from Talley’s head office, based in Motueka, and is kept busy selling a wide variety of Talley’s seafood, vegetable and ice cream products nationally.

We are looking for the right person to join our dynamic team!

The role involves co-ordinating the sales of Talley’s product, namely: Fresh and frozen seafood, a variety of frozen vegetables, potato products and ice cream, to local businesses throughout NZ. You will not be afraid of hard work, and have a desire to learn and succeed.

CEDERMAN Bros : Cleaner wanted for 25th February through to the end of May. 5 days a week up to 4 hours a day to clean packhouse and small accommodation blocks. Driver's licence is essential as you well need to travel. Must be reliable and trustworthy and can work as part of a team.

Please contact Melissa on 0212 376 433.

To be successful in this role, you will possess: strong computer skills excellent communication skills a good head for figures.

You will also have: an interest in the seafood industry. Product knowledge is not crucial as training will be provided, but there must be a passion to learn about the seafood industry good inter-personal skills that will allow you to develop excellent work relationships, both internally and externally, which will be critical to your success in further developing career opportunities within Talley's Group Limited.

situations vacant

IT Systems Administrator

If you have an outgoing personality suitable for a sales role, an excellent telephone manner and have the right mix of math and computer skills then we would love to hear from you!

Maternity Leave Cover

Customer Service Position – NZ Sales

Talley's is a 100% NZ owned company whose wide range of frozen foods has been enjoyed by kiwi families for years. The NZ Sales team operates from Talley’s head office, based in Motueka, and is kept busy selling a wide variety of Talley’s seafood, vegetable and ice cream products nationally.

We are looking for the right person to join our dynamic team!

The role involves co-ordinating the sales of Talley’s product, namely: Fresh and frozen seafood, a variety of frozen vegetables, potato products and ice cream, to local businesses throughout NZ. You will not be afraid of hard work, and have a desire to learn and succeed. To be successful in this role, you will possess: strong computer skills excellent communication skills a good head for figures.

You will also have: an interest in the seafood industry. Product knowledge is not crucial as training will be provided, but there must be a passion to learn about the seafood industry good inter-personal skills that will allow you to develop excellent work relationships, both internally and externally, which will be critical to your success in further developing career opportunities within Talley's Group Limited.

If you have an outgoing personality suitable for a sales role, an excellent telephone manner and have the right mix of math and computer skills then we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV and cover letter to recruitment@talleys.co.nz for the attention of the NZ Sales Manager.

Please submit your CV and cover letter to recruitment@talleys.co.nz for the attention of the NZ Sales Manager.

storage

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

STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Phone 528 0071.

stump grinding

STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.

thank you

A VERY big Thank You to the kind person who left my lost diary in my post box on Thursday. Pat Mackean

to let

SHARED office space available to rent, central Motueka. Contact Rowan, 021 106 8461.

MOTUEKA: 2 bedroom flat. Heatpump, carport. Suit mature tenant/s. Long term only. References required. No pets or smoking. Available early March. $250 pw. (03) 528 6004.

Please note that as this is a full-time job, applicants will need to be residents of NZ or be in the process of applying for same.

We are seeking a career driven individual to join our experienced and professional IT team to cover a 7 month maternity leave vacancy, commencing mid-May 2019. This opportunity will be based out of our Motueka Head Office and reports to the Group IT Team Lead. The role involves a mix of operational and project related work, providing you with the opportunity to learn and grow your career in IT.

Applications close 12th February 2019.

You will possess the following:

Attributes:

• An all-round, multi-tasking, customer focused super star!

• At least 2 years’ experience in system administration

• Might be a recent graduate with some experience and ready for the next challenging role

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Self-motivated and self sufficient

• Process oriented

• Good with people

www.talleys.co.nz

• Passionate about IT and keen to make a difference in people’s daily work lives

• Strong work ethic

• Organised

• Ability to cope with a high paced environment whilst staying focused under pressure.

Skills

• Microsoft Server Stack

• Networking

• Firewall technologies

• Cloud technologies

• Desktop support

• Vmware

• Veeam

• Exchange

• ITIL aware

• Office suite

This is a fantastic opportunity for an IT professional to join a high performing IT team within a progressive and expanding organisation, accumulating experience. If this position interests you then please send your application and CV to: Recruitment, PO Box 5, Motueka or email recruitment@talleys.co.nz with the subject line ‘IT Systems Administrator’.

Applications close 3rd March 2019.

Applicants must be currently eligible to work permanently and full-time in NZ.

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Please note that as this is a full-time job, applicants will need to be residents of NZ or be in the process of applying for same.

Applications close 12th February 2019.

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