The new Abel Tasman Youth Ambassadors for 2020 were welcomed at a powhiri at Te Awhina Marae in Motueka on Wednesday, 23 October.
The Abel Tasman Youth Ambassador / Pokai Rangatahi (ATYA) programme is part of Project Janszoon and the Department of Conservation education programme.
Its aim is to foster the future kaitiaki (guardians) of the park.
Every year students from schools involved in the education programme can apply to be part of ATYA. Four students each from Motueka High School, Golden Bay High School, Motupipi School, Lower Moutere School and Ngatimoti School and representatives from Te Awhina and Onetahua maraes are chosen to take part in ATYA.
Youth ambassador of 2019 Lochie Child from Motupipi School
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The 2019 and 2020 group of Abel Tasman Youth Ambassadors with teachers and parents at Te Awhina Marae. says he felt “lucky” to be chosen as you get to do special things in the park.
“The best part about being an ATYA is that we get to release
special birds into the park. I have released the pateke and whio/ blue duck,” he says. The purpose of ATYA is to build conservation leaders.
The ATYA students meet at regular events, including a summer and winter overnight retreat in the park.
As well as team building and leader-
ship training, they enjoy hands-on learning such as fish monitoring, animal tracking, releasing birds and tree planting.
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On Monday, 14 October Tapawera’s new kindergarten was blessed by local iwi representatives surrounded by Nelson Tasman Kindergarten personnel, the new staff, and the entire Tapawera Area School students and staff.
“The Tapawera Kindergarten came about through the need for provision for early childhood education for rural children that couldn’t easily access early childhood education elsewhere. We identified the need to build a kindergarten out here,” says CEO of Nelson Tasman Kindergartens Craig Vercoe.
A classroom was gifted by Tapawera Area School for the kindergarten project and the process of extending it to allow more children access, began 18 months ago.
“It’s taken that time to go through varying stages of approval with the Ministry of Education and the local Tasman District Council.
It is really nice being on site in an Area School, as they can start here at the kindergarten at 2 years and have their
whole education right through to 18 years on site,” says Craig.
The kindergarten will be completely free for the students up to 30 hours each week from the age of 2 years through to 6 years.
Staff will comprise of a head teacher, a teacher and an administrator/teacher aide.
Should more than 20 children enrol, a further teacher will be employed.
“At this stage we will do a slow opening to see how many children will access the service and over time we hope to build those numbers up,” says Craig.
Gina Head has the role of head teacher and having recently relocated to the community says “it was a great opportunity”.
Principal of Tapawera Area School
Kelvin Woodley says the opening of the kindergarten will allow Tapawera to be “educationally more selfcontained”.
“It is a great opportunity to develop a seamless education system that Tapawera students can pass through with very easy transitions and familiar people around them,” says Kelvin.
Police confirmed a man has died in the Riwaka River, at the north end of Riwaka Valley Road on Sunday, 3 November.
Police were
advised at around 5.40pm on Sunday that the man had got into difficulty while swimming in the river.
The death will be referred to the Coroner.
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All car and motorbike enthusiasts are invited to display their vehicles in Mapua for the second annual “Mapua Car Display”. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, 10 November from 10am2pm at the Mapua Waterfront Park on the corner of Aranui Road and Tahi Streets, Mapua.
A number of car clubs are supporting
this event and enthusiasts are welcome to bring their own vehicle for show and tell.
Those attending are encouraged to cast a vote for the People’s Choice.
Those who wish to display their vehicles should be parked, as directed by volunteers, and ready for display by 9.30am. $5.00 per Car or Motorbike registration fee. Votes
taken on the day for “People’s Choice” Best Vehicle.
Along with the public, car and motorbike enthusiasts are encouraged to enjoy a relaxing drive to Mapua’s village. Bring your own picnic or enjoy the local hospitality at the many village and wharf food and specialty shops.
Spectator entry will be a gold coin dona-
tion per adult. Children are free. All funds from the event will be donated to the Mapua Community Care Project, focused on creating a care facility that meets the needs of a growing, diverse community.
The Car Show was originally the brainchild of Geoff Gaul, a member of the Chrysler and Jaguar car clubs, who involved Fleur
Roberts, another keen car enthusiast.
Together Geoff and Fleur have formed a team of very keen locals who are combining their skills to ensure the second annual motorbike and car enthusiast’s day will be a success. For more information, contact Fleur on emailantfleur@hotmail. com
for public displays and as long as people are sensible with other ones it’s all good.”Hoofy Mac Puponga “I’m
on the fence. I don’t engage in fireworks.”Leigh Becker Nelson “Yes.” Margreet de Vries Motueka “Yes
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upsets animals and can be dangerous in the wrongCar enthusiasts flocked to the inaugural Mapua Car Display, held in 2018.
On a calm and sunny day, a far cry from the atrocities of war, four Motueka World War II veterans were among those honoured at Motueka Memorial RSA’s luncheon on Tuesday, 5 November.
President of Motueka RSA, Kyle Abbot, ex Royal NZ Airforce and active police officer, says the luncheon was decided in conjunction with the Nelson RSA and Richmond Waimea RSA.
“We determined it’d be nice to host our remaining World War II veterans. There are not many of them left and we just thought it was time to again recognise our veterans,” says Kyle.
“I think we need to celebrate these guys. They went overseas. A lot of them thought
they were going on a holiday, but they walked into hell. My grandfather served in World War II and I still wear his dog tag. He is long passed now, but it is important to keep his memory alive and especially to celebrate those who are still here. These guys were just young boys when they went to war.”
For Motueka’s Rex Bayliss the years have done little to erase the pain caused by losing so many mates at such a tender age.
He was just 16-years-old when he set off to serve New Zealand in WWII as a radio operator, gunner and flight sergeant.
Initially sent to Canada for training, the day prior to Rex’s Pacific deployment he was onboard an air-
craft with a fellow kiwi at the controls commencing a flight test, when they crash landed and Rex “finished up on the ground a fair way from the aircraft”.
Two lives were lost in the crash and Rex spent a “decent amount of time” in a Canadian hospital recuperating before continuing as a team member on the bombers.
Deployed to the Pacific 15 months post-crash, where he remained until the war’s end, the atrocities he faced remain difficult to communicate and Rex says he lost “far too many mates”.
Unofficially piloting aircraft, Rex says it was imperative for all onboard the bombers to take each other’s jobs.
“So if the pilot got hurt, someone could land it. I flew our plane quite regularly.”
Flying the fastest bomber at the time, a Lockheed Electra, Rex says he “kind of enjoys flying”, though now at 96-years-old he remains on terra firma.
When Rex returned from war as a 21-yearold he says he “never” talked about his experience, instead, like many of his fellow comrades, he resorted to therapy of the liquid amber variety.
Returning to his native New Plymouth he was instrumental in establishing a veterans’ group, immersed himself in a bridge building profession, married and had three sons.
Despite the horrors and losing so many mates, Rex says he’ll always be grateful for the surviving friendships, a silver lining to a thunderous cloud. And on Tuesday while reflective and sad-
dened at reminders, he was proud, like all those in attendance, to be a part of the luncheon.
“It’s an absolute privilege and an honour to be in the same room as these veterans and I have much-respect for all,” says Kyle.
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From building mental fortitude, supercharging metabolism, boosting immunity and increasing swimming skills there’s no disputing the benefits of sea swimming.
And now the Kaiteriteri Sea Swim group is encouraging anyone interested to join them for another season of invigorating and immense fun.
Kicking off on Monday, 18 November the group meets from 5.40pm near the public toilets at Little Kaiteriteri before determining a route and entering the water, at 6pm.
To take part you must have a reasonable standard of fitness and swimming ability and be able to be responsible for your own safety, though no prior experience in sea swimming is necessary. The distances increase with the season and toward the season’s end expedition swims are planned, that include a swim from Breakers Bay to Split Apple Rock. An opportunity to relay swim the Abel Tasman National Park could also be on the cards says one of the group’s three founders, Nettie Stow.
It was four years ago when Nettie together with Andrea Livingston and Maria Voigt established the group and
last season they attracted around 30 members.
“It’s great being part of a group, it’s such a good motivator,” says Nettie.
With 13-70 yearolds taking part from diverse backgrounds and around a 50/50 ratio of gender, the group is normally out of the water by 7-7.30pm.
Wetsuits are advisable but not compulsory while white swimming caps for visibility are vital and the group sells these for $5 each. Goggles and a swim buoy are also necessary, these can be purchased either online or from Nelson.
Swimming through to the end of daylight savings, Nettie says social occasions as well as the physical benefits are enjoyed.
“You go in and however stressed you are it all gets washed away, you come out and it’s all been reset. There’s such a great freedom of movement, and I love how amazing the space is, you look down and just see how beautiful it is, especially at Kaiteriteri the beauty is amazing.”
There is no charge to join the group, for any queries please visit Kaiteriteri Sea Swim on Facebook or email nettiestow@ gmail.com
It was back in the 1960’s when Grant Douglas initially picked up a camera.
“I was at teacher training college and a bit bored. The lecturer threw me a camera and said try this,” says Grant.
Since then, Grant hasn’t looked back and his passion for photography has only grown, culminating in his newly published book ‘Hunter of Beauty’.
All photographs within the book are taken on film and printed by Grant in his own darkroom.
The semi-abstract macro images that grace the pages have been given a stunning review by local artist Graeme Stradling who says that once Grant has something in his vision, whether it be a cabbage, a shredded tyre or a crumpled plastic bag, it becomes “something that speaks to the enigma of beauty”.
“The aching humility of the work and his ability to see beyond our normal vision into essences and realities out there, or rather in there, is inspiring,” says Graeme.
The 120 images in the book are deliberately untitled in an effort to maintain a “bit of mystery” says Grant.
However, the book is full of quotes about art, beauty and photography he’s collated over the years during the hobby he says has been most fulfilling.
“I love photography, it’s an escape and a way of experiencing beauty. I also have
a particular eye for detail.”
It’s only been in the previous couple of years Grant has taken up a digital camera, though film is still very much at the forefront of his work.
With accurate scanning of his images for the book providing challenges, Grant says the whole process has taken around two years.
The devoted gar-
dener and passionate photographer is launching his book on Friday, 15 November in the Motueka Library at 7pm. All are welcome and there is no charge. Copies of Grant’s book will be available at $65 each. “Grant is a gardener, literally and creatively. Find a copy and you will grow. It’s like that with seeds when you’re a gardener,” says Graeme.
The Mapua Friendship Club is probably the oldest group in Mapua. It was founded by Netta Perry and a friend who decided that there was very little social activity for ladies of the village during the 1940’s when the men were away serving their country and Mother England during those dreadful
times.
The club gradually expanded after the war and two sets of indoor bowling mats were obtained, encouraging both men and women to come along once a month for socialising and fun. Membership reached a peak of 20-25 during the ‘90’s and early 2000’s but has now fallen to 8-10.
So the club is desperate to attract new
members. They meet on the third Thursday and last Friday of every month at the Mapua Community Hall at 2pm for an enjoyable and informal game of bowls followed by afternoon tea.
There is no membership fee but a donation of $3 and “a plate” is always appreciated - this covers the cost of hiring the hall and providing a pleas-
ant and enjoyable afternoon.
If the sound of this appeals to you, do come along and join them for a fun time once or twice a month.
There is no commitment to become a member, as they are a completely informal gathering.
For more information, you can contact Valerie on 5403685.
On Friday, 1 November Subway in Motueka helped to once again tackle hunger across the country on World Sandwich Day. With food insecurity impacting around 40 per cent of New Zealanders and around one in five children living in households without access to enough food, Subway Motueka hosted their biggest fundraising event ever. Every guest who visited Subway Motueka
on the day and purchased a sub, wrap, or salad received another one free and Subway donated a meal through KiwiHarvest.
This is the third year Subway New Zealand has partnered with the leading food relief organisation, KiwiHarvest. For World Sandwich Day in 2018, over 100,000 meals were donated across the country, directly helping communities who experience food insecurity –
this year, Subway aims to donate 150,000 meals to KiwiHarvest.
“This Subway initiative is one that every New Zealander can get behind. It’s a way we can all make a positive impact on children, local communities and others experiencing hardships which lead to food insecurity,” believes Subway New Zealand Country Director Chris Churchmichael who is impassioned by the prospect of help-
ing New Zealanders in need for World Sandwich Day.
KiwiHarvest is a national food rescue charity, working with food growers, manufacturers, wholesalers and retail food businesses to rescue good surplus food destined for landfill, but still fit for consumption.
They then turn their attention to redistributing it to nourish vulnerable and food-insecure members in our community.
Occurrences:
I was talking recently about more people being out on bicycles in the summer and we have had reports of near misses with cyclists on footpaths narrowly being missed by cars in recent weeks. I know some roads are busy but that doesn’t mean that you can ride on the footpath – this is often the excuse people give me for riding on High Street in the shopping area. High Street in the shopping area isn’t a place for bikes – especially when there is a lot of foot traffic of shoppers around. Even better you can bike a different route and bypass High Street altogether.
Also we are now coming into the peak tourist season and there will be an increase of rental cars and campervans on our roads. With all these people being unfamiliar with our roads we all need to be extra patient and cautious. Some campervans are big vehicles and it is not easy driving some of those - they are like a small truck.
Burglary Whakarewa St house – 55 inch TV stolen
2 car accidents – Riwaka and Motueka valley. Nil injury. Young driver going too fast on a shingle road was the cause of one of these.
9 family harm incidents
Sudden death – drowning at Riwaka source
32 yr old male arrested for obscene exposure at Kaiteriteri
27 yr old Motueka male arrested for breaching a protection order
Motueka Library - 12 Pah Street
Phone 03 528 1047
Babbling Books Book Group
Thursday, 7 November 1pm - 2pm
Enjoy an informal discussion about what you are reading.
Find out what has others enthused and share your favourite titles.
Garden Gurus
Monday, 11 November, 11am - 12.30pm
Topic – Vegetable gardening
Book Launch for Grant Douglas
Friday, 15 November, 7pm
Grant will be launching his stunning new photography book called “Hunter of Beauty”. Books can be purchased at $65 each Light refreshments provided.
- Winning Limericks for Motueka Library -
Lucy Maxwell - Over 18 Winner
“We all took a trip to Bark Bay
On a special kaka release day
Out the aviary, they flew
With their freedom brand new
Now in the Abel Tasman, they play”
Imogen Coleman-Mason - 5-7yr’s Winner
“There once was a pooch named Bob He was such a terrible slob
Despite all the talkies
He wouldn’t go walkies
And now he’s as dead as a knob”
On Wednesday, 30 October Fire and Emergency New Zealand released the Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC) Independent Operational Review of its management of last summer’s Tasman fires.
Speaking from Richmond Fire Station near Nelson, Deputy Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley says Fire and Emergency NZ welcomed the independent review and fully accepted its findings.
“We commissioned the independent review because of the extent of the Tasman fires and the magnitude of our response. We are committed to using every opportunity to improve our fire management for the safety of the community and our firefighters,” says Raewyn.
“The review is
constructive and timely for us as a new organisation. The establishment of Fire and Emergency NZ was the first critical step towards addressing the lessons from Port Hills. It brought together 40 separate organisations and 14,000 people, and since then we have been focused on how we can more effectively work with other organisations and agencies during wildfires and other emergency responses.”
Fire and Emergency NZ National Commander and Deputy Chief Executive of Service Delivery, Kerry Gregory says, “It is pleasing the independent reviewers found Fire and Emergency New Zealand has taken lessons from the Port Hills fire and shown it was able to manage such an extreme and extensive incident working with our partner organisations.
“Since then we have
streamlined our incident management systems, undertaken regular training exercises with partner agencies to ensure consistency, and learned to work together more effectively.
“New initiatives, such as our Local Advisory Committees, and customised local operational plans will be an integral part of helping us build stronger and more resilient communities and plan for their future needs.
“The next step is to develop an action plan which will identify how we can incorporate the Review findings into our work programmes. We expect to have that completed by the end of this year.”
Fire and Emergency NZ will publish regular progress reports on that work from next year.
Motueka and Districts Lioness Club has been producing a large print local telephone directory for the previous 11 years and 2020 will be no exception.
The group has their own database and as they’re independent from Whitepages they require up-todate details which can be provided by filling out the form published here or emailing phonebook@imagecreators. co.nz or by phoning 5288400.
If you have appeared in previous directories the group has published and your details remain unchanged there is no need to submit a form.
Requesting submissions by November 30, the group say they’re
appreciative of the local support received and would like any interested advertisers to please contact them by either the email or phone number supplied above.
All proceeds from the $5 phone book are given back to the community and in recent years funds have been donated to the Kaiteriteri Cycle Trail underpass, Jack Inglis Hospital, Community Patrol car garage, the Tarrant memorial and for the previous three years funds have been held for the proposed hydrotherapy pool which is being organised by the Motueka Lions Club and Swimming Pool committee.
It’s expected the phone book will be for sale in March 2020.
We want to make your roads safer for everyone who uses them. There have been a high number of crashes along this route and communities have told us speeds feel too high to be safe. We want to make sure that speeds are safe and right for this road, so we’re reviewing the current speed limits. But first, we want to know what you think. After all, locals know their roads.
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Megan Wilson of Motueka’s MoTEC took part in the inaugural BLAKE Inspire for Teachers programme in Auckland from 30 September to 4 October.
“It was full on with long days but definitely inspiring. I came away motivated to make more positive changes with respect to teaching about sustainability and weaving that into what we do at MoTEC,” says Megan.
The five-day residential programme brought together 29 primary and intermediate teachers from across New Zealand who wanted to gain a deeper understanding of environmental
issues and deliver environmental education to their students.
During the week Megan and her peers were teamed with world-leading scientists, environmental leaders, experts in their fields and businesses to learn about topical issues such as climate change, renewable energy, biodiversity and ocean and freshwater health.
BLAKE Inspire for Teachers is funded by the Ministry of Education, with support from Ministry for the Environment, and was specifically designed by BLAKE (formerly the Sir Peter Blake Trust) for teachers who are passion
ate about developing their environmental knowledge.
“Sir Peter Blake wanted to reach every classroom in New Zealand to inspire our rangatahi to protect the environment.
BLAKE Inspire for Teachers is a new way of achieving this. By teaching the teachers and developing both their knowledge and confidence so they can integrate environmental education into their own school programmes means we’re reaching more and more children,” says BLAKE CEO James Gibson.
Megan is a trustee of the Tasman Bay Guardians, and
played a pivotal role in delivering the programme, Exploring Marine Reserves, and says her experience at BLAKE will also influence the environmental education they’re trying to achieve at Tasman Bay Guardians.
“And at MoTEC we are wanting to be more sustainable about our use of resources for student projects and foster kaitiakitanga in our students. We have developed a vegetable garden and orchard for students to harvest and cook from. Students have set up and monitor trap-lines through the Motueka reserves. We encourage students to think consciously about their selection of materials and the impact their production and disposal has on the environment,” says Megan.
To support MoTEC’s vision the public are asked to please donate any items that students could upcycle into timber or textile creations.
They’re particularly interested in receiving old cushion inners, canvas or nylon tents, fabric remnants, furniture, timber off cuts and sauce bottles. These can be delivered to MoTEC.
“We don’t want rubbish but are happy to rescue materials from going to the landfill or the burn pile if they are good enough quality for recreating into something useful,” says Megan.
Books and holidays go together like wine and cheese so when an opportunity arose to convert an old fridge into a book exchange, Kaiteriteri campground’s Bronwyn Gentry seized it.
“We’ve had a small book exchange in the office for a long time and after seeing how well used it was I thought it’d be good to have a bigger one,” says Bronwyn.
Using an old campground fridge that would have otherwise been dumped, Bronwyn degassed, cleaned and cleverly painted it into a funky book fridge.
“I actually saw a book exchange in Hanmer Springs made from an old phone box so that sort of provided the inspiration really.”
Adorned with inspiring Dr Seuss quotes such as ‘the more you read, the more you’ll know and the more you know the further you’ll go’, the fridge has been loaded with
donations after making an appearance on Motueka’s community Facebook page.
With everything from sun-soaked romances to the most gripping crime and thriller books the book fridge
A very special and historic competition – the McCarthyGoodman tournament – takes place at the Motueka Golf course during the weekend of 16-17 November.
It’s a mixed pairs Stableford and it’s open to members of any New Zealand golf club.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Goodman family for their ongoing support of this tournament. It is one of our premier tournaments of the year. There’s a very substantial prize table,” says Club President, Peter Johnson. “The Goodman family sponsor all the prizes and at their request all prizes are purchased from local businesses.”
McCarthy and Goodman are names long associated with the Motueka Golf Course. The Club was established in 1920 and a look at the honours boards show McCarthy women were champions for four out of the first five years. And in 1922, 1924 and two years later a McCarthy was
the Men’s champion too.
“It could quite easily have been called the McCarthy Club. Mr G. McCarthy paid subs for five daughters and two sons and gave a $200 donation as the first year’s ‘rent’ as it was reported in the local paper of 1920.
In April 1959 the 18-hole course was opened and Mrs Marion Goodman hit the first ball. Apparently a very straight shot which was greeted with applause by all present. She was Sir Pat Goodman’s mother. And he is the club’s patron to this day.
Significant planning and tree planting was undertaken at that time. The course now is a tremendous tribute to their foresight with the park-like facility the Club enjoys today.
The Club now has a McCarthy Match Room. Wonderful old photos, a collection of mounted ancient golf balls, earliest clubs and a number of copies of the newsletter Tee Time Topics and news clippings adorn the walls.
comes with no rules, it’s not vital to swap or even return, though Bronwyn says they’ll be relying on good old honesty and sharing.
While located inside the campground Bronwyn says locals
are more than welcome to pop in while enjoying the beach and desiring reading material.
“It’s really important to read. By reading you have the world open up to you.”
On Tuesday, 12 November from 6.45pm landowners in the Moutere catchment are invited to head along to the launch of the Moutere Catchment Group at the Moutere Hills Community Centre.
The latest information on the water quality and flood control will be presented by Tasman District Council. You will hear about the vision and objectives and actions to date of the Catchment and Inlet landowners groups. Local schools are working to help the catchment and inlet and you will hear what they are hoping to achieve. And a local landowner, with extensive experience of other catchment groups, will describe the things that he has put in place to help protect his waterways.
But the main emphasis of the evening is to hear from landowners on their own goals for improving the water quality on their land through shading the river,
reducing sediment, mitigating flooding and establishing wetlands. Landowners will break into subcatchment groups and accumulate their individual plans into a plan for their subcatchment. These will be recorded on subcatchment maps. This information will be used for the Moutere Catchment group’s governance group to apply for support and funding for the landowners. The Catchment group is supported by NZ Landcare Trust who supports over 5 mil-
lion ha of catchment groups throughout NZ. This winter the catchment group managed to secure 3900 trees from Trees that Count for riparian and wetland plantings for landowners. People can support Tasman projects like this by purchasing trees for planting in the Tasman Region via the Trees that Count webpage. Tasman District Council also has allocated trees for many landowners in the Moutere catchment and all landowners are encouraged to start
thinking about what they would like to do to improve the waterways in the Moutere Catchment. And bring their plans, ideas and their neighbours to this launch of the Moutere Catchment group. What if we could get one planted wetland on every property in the Moutere catchment? What if we could cover all the sides of the waterways with trees?
For further infoAnnette Litherland,NZ Landcare Trust 027 7244445 annette.litherland@landcare.org.nz
The Motueka RDA is a life-changing resource
The Motueka RDA falls under the NZRDA umbrella which is made up of 54 RDA organisations across the country. A person may be referred to the RDA in a number of ways, including word of mouth or a referral from either a health, recreational or teaching professional. The majority of riders are children and teenagers, in fact, the Motueka RDA take riders as young as 20 months. Many have a physical or intellectual disability and some are on the autistic spectrum. A good proportion of riders live with more than one disability.
Three core riding programmes are on offer at the RDA: Education; Therapy and Rehabilitation; and Sport and Recreation. While a rider’s primary purpose or goal initially maybe therapy, the RDA incorporates education and recreation elements into their sessions. Each rider has their own goal-based programme, individualised to meet their specific needs.
There is an incredible facility at the end of College Street and an amazing group of people and horses who give so much back to our community. This coming Saturday 9th November they will be opening up their gates to the public for their annual fundraiser. It’s the Motueka Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Open Day and you are warmly invited to join in the festivities.
The Motueka RDA is a not for profit Charity and provides goal-based riding activities that increase the ability, strength and confidence of people with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges. Their focus is to make a positive difference. Their vision is to reach more riders and change more lives.
If you haven’t been to their open day before you are in for a treat. It’s the ultimate family day out, there is something for everyone and everyone who takes part will find comfort in the knowledge they are helping this fantastic charity and the opportunities they provide.
Riding benefits children and adults with a wide range of special needs. The warmth and three-dimensional movement of the horse are transmitted through the rider’s body, gradually making the rider more relaxed and supple, reducing spasms and improving their balance, posture and co-ordination. RDA sessions are designed to enhance and improve physical, psychological and social abilities as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities.
At the Motueka RDA, Sally, their Horse Care Manager offers public lessons on a Saturday. Her lessons are designed for children learning to ride and adults returning to riding. Sally incorporates horsemanship into her lessons, sharing her valuable knowledge with riders. Horsemanship is a wonderful way for people to bond, care for and relate to their equine friends.
These three amazing women, Julie, Sally and Jeanette bring an incredible amount of warmth and love to the Motueka RDA.
The past weekend was a stunner and with the weather warming up many of us would have been indulging in outside jobs. You may also have been considering what to do to get the house and garden summerready. Maybe the window sills need a lick of paint, or maybe you’ve been daydreaming about some new bifold doors. Whatever you are considering, one thing you should always take into account is to keep it local when searching for either supplies or tradespeople.
This week a range of local businesses have come together via The Guardian to support shopping locally and promote our community.
Did you know that every dollar you spend at a locally owned and operated business not only supports a local job, it actually supports several local jobs? And by doing so that dollar will circulate through the community supporting even more local businesses.
In comparison, that same dollar spent on-line does not support any local jobs. Instead, it goes straight out of the
region into the offshore corporate piggy bank, never to be seen again. Buying local isn’t only about dollars, it’s also about community.
The vast majority of our communities businesses are small businesses. For those businesses, even a small increase in consumer spending can have a big impact on their ability to support jobs, and in turn our community.
Spending your money locally grows a community and generates a shared sense of wellbeing that is impossible to ignore.
• Correct and repair your concrete
Repair your buckling walkways and driveway. You can make a big difference by painting concrete, just make sure you use the correct type of paint and follow the manufacturers instructions.
• Invest in new windows
New windows can cut your home energy costs in summer and winter.
If you are considering new windows, it really is worth paying a bit extra to get double glazing. This will make a massive difference, especially in the winter.
• Build an outdoor kitchen or an outdoor shower
Add an outdoor kitchen to make your outdoor space extra special and super functional. Having a bench and sink next to the barbeque will make your life easier. An outdoor shower is not only practical, it also feels amazing to use.
• Re-stain the deck or paint the fence
Whether you hire or DIY it, protect exterior wood from the elements and it will last longer.
• Install a ceiling fan
While inexpensive, ceiling fans provide energy-efficient cooling.
• Initiate inspections
Get a checkup on those plumbing problems or faulty electrical issues before they become an even greater concern.
• Create some shade
hade cloth s make such a huge difference to an outdoor living space. It will not only protect you from the elements but also your outdoor furniture. ast summer at our house, we invested in some shade sails and what a difference it made to our outdoor living.
Put in new plants
Now is the time to establish any new plants before the heat really sets in. Don t forget to keep adding to your food garden. You may wish to consider creating a planter box full of herbs to place in your outdoor kitchen or next to your barbeque. A herb planter box also makes a fantastic hristmas present.
• Get painting
There s nothing like a lick of paint to immediately update and refresh your home. Don t forget that preparation is the key to a professional-looking paint job should you wish to tackle the job yourself.
If in doubt it s always wise to contact the professionals and have them do the job.
• Tidy up the garden
Do it now before it s too hot. heck or install sprinkler systems, refresh your lawn, mulch the garden and take care of any pruning.
Daylight savings is your friend, make the most of these pleasant evenings. r get someone in to take care of any challenging or troublesome tasks.
• Double-check your water supply ast summer was a dry one, make sure you are prepared this summer. aybe it s time to install a rainwater system.
When it comes to the garden, check your irrigation is up to date and not clogged up.
If you are on tank water ensure you have the correct contacts and suppliers on hand to save your tanks running dry. or those with a water pump it may pay to check it is in good working order for the summer.
Whether you prefer to do it yourself or engage a local tradie, do your best to keep it local, and make an informed, thoughtful approach when deciding where to spend your hard-earned pay. pend with wellbeing in mind, not just the lowest price. You, your neighbours, and your community will benefit.
As hristmas and the summer holidays draw closer, every one of us has the option of giving the gift our entire community can celebrate. The gift of community wellbeing. ake a real difference this hristmas and add our community to your shopping list and buy local.
If you are expecting guests to stay it s time to check out the spare room and make sure it s ready for them. It s nice to have a bit of clear space in the closet or drawers for visitors to store their clothes. Double check you have some nice towels to place on their bed.
If your guests are coming with their own accommodation, such as a tent, do a check of where would be best for them to pitch it. Take into account where the sun rises and sets and any possible insect problems as well as easy access to the house. Also make sure your proposed tent site is secure and safe. You may wish to place some outdoor furniture nearby, which will be very much appreciated by your guests.
This year’s event has been one hundred years in the making, starting in 1919, when the community decided it was a great opportunity to come together to recognise the ‘official’ end of WW1, and to celebrate Armistice Day that took place the year before in 1918.
Some of New Zealand’s fallen heroes of the Great War had been educated at the local primary schools so the teachers of those schools met with the returned soldiers, together with friends and parents of the schools and decided to organise an athletics day to honour these people.
It was decided to hold the sports day on the first anniversary of Armistice Day. All pupils attending the schools of Upper Moutere, Mapua, Mahana, Tasman, Neudorf, Lower Moutere and Harakeke were invited to compete in a day of track and field events and some other physical-fun activities.
The first Moutere Hills Combined Schools Athletics Day was such a successful event that it was decided it should be an annual event, and it has been held every year since, even during the Second World War. It has been suggested that this is the longest running event of its kind in New Zealand.
In more modern times, it is Dovedale, Mahana, Mapua, Tasman, Tasman Bay Christian, Upper Moutere Schools, who will be at the Moutere Hills Community Centre and Domain this year to compete for a variety of shields and cups that have become filled with names over the years. It takes place on a Saturday to allow parents and whanau to attend and on closest weekend to the 11th of November.
Two of the most prestigious events are the TaylorMartin Trophy for the fastest girl over 100m and the Peace Shield, awarded to the fastest student of any gender over 200m, run across the main field in a straight line. Everyone attending will be asked to assemble for a commemoration at the cenotaph at 11am including a minute of silence.
It is a huge undertaking to organise such a big event and credit must go to the schools and parents who are highly collaborative and supportive of each other to allow for such successful days to take place. The occasion will run with a similar timetable to past years with some special touches added in to mark this historic day.
You can be a part of the story by coming along this Saturday, 9 November to the Moutere Hills Domain. The schools are set to assemble together at 8:50am and finishing around 3pm.
MOTUEKA TOUCH
Week 4 7/11/2019
Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5 Field 6 Field 7 Field 8 Field 9
Riwaka Rugby Club Kids Touch club rooms grounds 1,2,3 Cemetery grounds 4,5,6,7,8,9
4.30pm SPC Vs
5pm
MSS marvel’s
Year 1,2 at club rooms for drills ,skills and game 30min session
Motueka Cricket ClubSecond Grade Vs Wakatu Black 02/10/2019
Gap It Vs Brooklyn Bandits
Hurricanes Vs Wolverines
Damani
This is a 10 week round .
Year 1,2 starting 24th for 8 weeks
Dayna Kiana Kayden jordan Janek Bradey Ryan
MOTUEKA TOUCH INC Week 4 = 7th Novemober 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 Organized chaos Vs Mix Ups OTB Vs Timberhawks Whippersnappers vs Untouchables Mix Up Vs Hammertime Blackflyez Vs Junior Mako Tuhono –Taniwha Vs The Barefoot Bandits Riwaka Mixed Vs MLC Fear Fang’n Vs Agility Rulz Ref MHS REF MHS REF Brendan Sam Brodie Jess Campbell TBC Guthrie Bowron Mixed C2 Mixed B Creatures In Steel Mixed C1 6.20pm Dummkophs Vs Titanz The Turn On’s Vs Up For It BYE Blue Meanies World Travellers Vs Ivans Vikings BYE Bays Boating Talleys Vs UC Hagars Vikings Vs River Rats Waewaenuku Vs Wasted Knights Frasers Logging Vs Goon by Noon Ref Fletcher Hayden Weez Joe BT Jess Andy M Rob Mens B/ C World Travellers Mixed AMixed B MIXED A 6.55pm Infeilds Engineering Vs Wild Cats Talleys Vs Can’t Touch This MHS Vs Sharks In Training Vs R FRY Builders Tuhono Vs #DashTag BYE Blitz Ref Stephen Hayden Rochelle Brodie Andy M Motueka Packaging Masters Mens B/ C Motueka Sports World Women’s 7.30pm Rampant Rangers Vs Past It Vikings Vs Wasted Rats Charlies Angels Vs Cederman Uso Footloose Vs Mini Carvers Ranger Danger Vs Up for It Vikings Vs Barracudas Amigos Vs R Fry Builders Tuhono-Wahine Vs Last Picks Ref Tayvin Kerry Weez Joe Rob Campbell Culainn Brodie C&J Fowler Mens A Notes: Last week there was a lot of rubbish left over on the fields, especially smoothie cups. PLEASE insure you put your rubbish in the bin or take it home with you, thank you ���� Contacts: *President: Jess jess.d@xtra.co.nz *Draw & Refs: Kayla 0278649984 *Subs: Leah 0273375826 8.05pm World Travellers Vs Jenga Vikings Vs #StagTag BYE Blue Vein CC’s
Riwaka Croquet Club
The change in venue is due to the Riwaka lawns being upgraded.
Several members are travelling to Blenheim later this month to the Veterans Interclub competition and others to Dunedin
for the New Zealand Masters.
Plus our own club competitions are starting again, the first being the Rowling Rose Bowl in November.
Club trophies have not been competed for in recent years due to the small membership. It is absolutely super with increased membership that our treasure trove of historical cups and shields are being competed for again, thanks to our
Club Captain Helen Waugh. Other activities planned at Ching Road are regular coaching by David and Margaret Lowe.
A picnic in December celebrating Christmas, along with Business House competitions feature in the New Year. Many local businesses look forward to this event, entering one or two teams each year.
As the World Croquet Competitions are being held in
Nelson in January, Riwaka members are fully involved in supporting Nelson Hinemoa club with managing this international event. Interestingly, members of the Australian team have shown interest in coming to Motueka to practice.
So despite not being at our Riwaka Club lawns members are planning a fun summer season. Do remember that croquet is a sport for all ages and does
Motueka’s opening batsmen Corey (50) and Sam Sturks (47) started things off nicely with an 89 run partnership which ended in the 12th over and at drinks Motueka were 121 for 3. At 150 for 4 in the 24th over, captain Troy Stevenson (35) combined with George Lockhart (25) to take the score to 195 with victory in sight. Motueka lost three more batsmen but passed Wakatu’s score in the 36th over to win by three wickets.
Motueka now have two wins from two games and face Waimea Toi Toi United Black at Memorial Park this Saturday.
NBS Motueka
Saturday was our annual Sponsors Day when the club hosts our sponsors as part of an Ambrose event. Teams of four select the best ball and that continues until the ball is holed. A fun competition but the main aim of the day is to acknowledge and thank the many wonderful sponsors who support our club. We are so lucky to have you all as supporters and we are incredibly grateful!
Thorn and Dennis Wright won by countback with a score of 59.
Second were the Lower Moutere Store team of Mike Inwood, Tania Appelman, Todd Hamilton and Bernie Hedges. Third was the Astrolabe team of John Inglis, Daryl Graham, Rob Guild and Nathan Binns, also on countback, with a score of 60.
not require high physicality.
It is great to see pupils from Waimea and Nelson Colleges taking part. Maybe Motueka College could get involved in an inter college competition. Food for thought for pupils interested in trying a different activity.
Anyone interested should contact:
Eileen 528 9139 or 027 6308910
Cindy 970 9771 or 021 1122178
In a very close competition the ITM team of Craig Heuval, James Campion, Grant
Fourth was the Hamish Fletcher Lawyers team of Chris and Sharon McGeown and Glen and Nicola Taplin. Thanks also to our members who turned out in force to also thank our sponsors!
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NELSONRAILWAY at Founders Park. The Railcar will be running on Saturday 9th with the train operating Sunday 10th. Both commence at 11am. Adults $6 Children $4 Under 3 years free.
MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Teenagers and young people have a place in Motueka District Brass. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244
SENIORNET MOTUEKA Runs a variety of course s for computers, laptops, tablets and phones in Apple, Windows, Android & IOS. Phone Maureen on 02102600432 or go to www.seniornetmotueka. org.nz
TREWAVAS ST ART WALK 7th December, 10am-4pm, Free. Rain or Shine. 40 local artists exhibiting paintings, ceramics, carving, weaving, wrought iron and more. Look for the yellow bunting flags.
DOYOU HAVE A DRINKINGPROBLEM? Join us at Motueka Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7pm Wednesdays at the Family Centre, Talbot Street. Friendly confidential support.
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
KATRINA ANDERSON, JUSTICE OF THEPEACE Available at Community House - Thursdays 9.30-12.
COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORTGROUP Meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 2636 or Lloyd 544 2636
MOTUEKA RED CROSS IN COMMUNITY HOUSE
Hours - 10am to 2pm Mon - Fri.
ONE-DAY FLAX WEAVING WORKSHOP Saturday 16th November 2019. Ngatimoti Community Rooms $80 for the day. Contact Ali at alibrownweaving@ gmail.com or ph 03 5268786. All info at www.alibrown.co.nz/workshops.html
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
FUN, FITNESS & FRIENDSHIP Leisure Marching. Motueka Veteranettes. Join us for practices, coffee and occasional travel. Contacts Carole 528 9048 or 027 325 1968 / Betty 528 6901 or 021 120 9248.
TEA & TALK FOR THOSE AGED 65+ Morning tea is provided. Every Wednesdays at The Shed, 24a Tudor Street, Motueka and every second Wednesday in the Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Takaka, from 10am to 11.30am.
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
BRAVE HEARTS free, friendly, confidential support group for family members of substance users and addicts. Thursday 14 November at 7pm to 8.30pm. Family Service Centre, Motueka. Details Linda 0274476435.
JUSTICE OF THEPEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.
MOTUEKAAIKIDO 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
NORDIC WALKING FREE TASTER -8/11 at 10:30 at REC Centre in Motueka and 9/11 at 10:30 at Ben Cooper Park in Richmond. For all fitness levels. Poles provided. Register: nelsonnordic@gmail.com
RUMMIKUB every THURSDAY from 1-4pm Contact Dylis 5288960. DRAWING GROUP 10-12 meet on FRIDAY Contact Shirley 5287104. ACTIVITIES
AFTERNOON last for this year 1.-3.30pm FRIDAY 8th Contact Mavis.
OPEN DAY You are warmly invited to visit the Wangapeka Retreat Centre. Sunday November 17th 10.30 - 3.30pm. Bring family friends and a picnic. Guided tours and time to relax. See www. wangapeka.org. Contact Brooke matarikivalley@ gmail.com
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
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
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 info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details.
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.
MOTUEKA COMMUNITY HOUSE MEETING ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE for small group meetings – very reasonable rates. Please contact Rae or Gaile on 03 528 0404 or drop in and see us Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm.
NELSON TROUTFISHING CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, Fish and Game Rooms, 66/74 Champion Road, Stoke. Seasoned trout fisher or getting started. , the club offers something for everyone. Phone 035476432, Email secretary@nelsontroutfishingclub.com or visit www. nelsontroutfishingclub.com
SOCIAL BOWLS Every Monday & Wednesday 1:15pm - 3pm. Motueka Senior Citizens, 10 Pah St, Motueka. Come along and have some fun. Phone Terry 528 7104 for more info.
BOOKS, PUZZLES, GAMES, DVDS, TOYS WANTED FOR Tasman Bay Christian School’s BOOK-A-RAMA SALE. Drop off at Affordable Computers, High St OR Tasman Bay Christian School, 6 Williams Rd. Enquiries: Geoff 0221580837
YOGA FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BYCANCER
Thursdays 5.15pm Register info@cancernelson. org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details
church services
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.
garage sale
WOODLAND AVE Sat. 9th Nov. 8am. COLLEGE ST Saturday 9th Nov. 9.00am. Signs out. Lots of everything. Cancelled if wet.
antiques
ANTIQUES , furniture (desks, bookcases, chests of drawers, tables, chairs, chaise lounge, wardrobe, mirrors, rugs etc). Collectibles, paintings, toys, books, records etc. Sell, buy, value. 6 rooms at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond ph 544 0723. Open Mon-Sat. www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz
$$$ 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 9am4pm).
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.
S TORAGE 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.
entertainment
Rec Centre, Old Wharf Road motueka.statecinemas.co.nz
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stump grinding STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gardening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.
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window cleaning
WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE Good rates. (Per hour), Indoors and outdoors. Police vetted Reliable. Brian @ CLEANAWINDOWS.
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property maintenance
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Hedges, Tree work, Shrubs, Garden cleanups, Odd jobs. Local references. Matt 0212613501 :)
trades
TASMAN BLASTING
November is Kickstart Compost Month and, to help you get going, we're o ering Tasman households $30 o a compost bin, worm farm or bokashi set from approved retailers.
Partnerships and education o cer Nichola Brydon says composting is an easy and e ective way to reduce the amount of food waste going to land ll, as well as reduce the carbon emissions it creates.
“Food and garden waste makes up about 30% of our land ll, and much of this could be composted at home or through Council or commercial services,” she says. Free composting workshops will be held in Richmond, Motueka and Golden Bay during November – head to tasman.govt.nz/link/compost for details and to download your $30 voucher.
Deadline for applications 22 November 2019
A special licence allows for the sale of alcohol at special occasions or events. They are normally used to licence one-o events where no licence is currently held, such as a food and wine festival or a quiz night. A special licence can also be used to extend the hours or area of a licensed premises for a special occasion or event.
A special licence is a temporary licence.
How to apply:
Visit tasman.govt.nz/link/special-licence for more information and application forms.
The Harbourmaster has (or may soon) grant authorisations for the following events. These events may a ect public use of the maritime area for a certain period of time.
Event activity: Waka Ama event
Date and location: 15 and 16 November, Kaiteriteri
Event activity: Giant Slalom and Christmas Picnic
Date and location: 15 December 2019, Waimea River
Event activity: New Year's Eve public reworks display
Date and location: 31 December 2019 to 1 January 2020, Torrent Bay
Event activity: Cardboard boat race
Date and location: 25 January 2020, Tata Beach/Ligar Inlet
More information about the Harbourmaster’s directions for events is available at tasman.govt.nz/link/maritimeevents.
Do you have a great community arts project that just needs some dollars to make it happen? Creative Communities provides funding to support community involvement in the arts, whether it's music, theatre, festivals, mural painting, outdoor sculpture, kapa haka, singing, art workshops or something else.
Applications are open now, with the next round closing on 10 November.
How to apply: For application forms visit tasman.govt.nz/ link/grants or phone Lani Evans on 03 543 8980 for more information.
Work began this week on building a new safe cycling and walking path from Pohara to Takaka.
The 7.5 kilometre route linking the two communities will be built by contractor Fulton Hogan, with Sollys as the subcontractor. The cycleway will be a gravel path, similar to much of Tasman's Great Taste Trail cycleway.
Work begins at the Pohara end of the route and is due to be completed in early 2020. Work will stop over the busy Christmas and New Year period.
During construction, there will be heavy machinery working on and around Abel Tasman Drive, so sections of Abel Tasman Drive will be reduced to single-lane tra c to protect the public and provide a safe working area.
Between 7.00 am and 5.30 pm Monday to Friday, and occasionally between 8.00 am and 2.00 pm on Saturdays, manual stop/go signs and/or tra c lights will be in place to direct tra c.
Thanks for your patience while we deliver this new active transport link for Golden Bay.
We’ve had less rain than usual so far this year and a dry summer is on the horizon again. That means everyone needs to treat every drop of water as precious.
We are cracking down on water leaks and will have a contractor out and about hunting them down. A huge amount of water can be lost through leaks before you know it.
You can help ght the battle against water leaks. If you see signs of a water leak on public land, please call us any time on 543 8400 and we’ll follow it up.
At your place, if you have a water meter (they are usually located below ground level in a box near the road boundary of your section), it’s easy to check for a leak – just follow these simple steps:
• Shut o all household appliances and outside taps.
• Once everything is o , return to the meter and check out the white (cog) dial.
If you have no leaks the cog shouldn’t move. If the white cog continues to spin you may have a leak within your property which needs dealing with.
So now you need to nd the source of the leak. Trace your water pipe from the meter to the house. The clues to a water leak that you need to look out for include: water appearing in a concrete area
• wet patches on the lawn or garden
• dripping from an over ow pipe damp areas (inside, outside and under the house)
• a constantly dripping tap, or running toilet
Don’t let water leaks undo all the good work you’re doing to reduce water use. Seek them out and x leaks fast.
If you’re looking for inspired ways to reduce water use, search water saving tips at tasman.govt.nz/link/water-tips.
We’re upgrading a stretch of road intersecting with the Moutere Highway to improve road safety.
The Gardner Valley Road project will start early next year and will take about eight weeks.
The intersection realignment will take out the sharp corners of the last 300 metres of Gardner Valley Road before it joins the Moutere Highway.
The upgrade will help smooth out the road alignment, improve road safety and visibility at the intersection. Find out more: Visit tasman.govt.nz/ projects for more information.
Consultation closes 18 November 2019
The draft Responsible Camping Strategy is intended to provide direction as we manage budget and freedom camping through regulations and by providing facilities and visitor information.
We’ve been talking to a wide range of groups and organisations to develop the draft, including Te Tau Ihu iwi. Now we need to hear from you – this strategy will inform the way we manage freedom camping in your community.
First stage consultation closes 16 December 2019
We’re reviewing the way we manage Saxton Field – and we need your help to ensure a bright future for our region’s largest sports, recreation and events venue.
Between 4 October and 16 December 2019 we're asking what you enjoy about Saxton Field, how happy you are with the opportunities provided for sport, recreation and play, as well as the natural environment and landscape. Most importantly we want to know: What’s your vision for the future of Saxton Field?
Visit tasman.govt.nz/feedback for more information and to ll in the survey.
Current applications for alcohol licences, including information on how to object, are advertised on our website.
WWW.TASMAN.GOVT.NZ
Full Council
Thursday 7 November, 9.30 am. Public forum
Golden Bay Community Board Golden Bay Service Centre, 78 Commercial Street, Takaka. Tuesday 12 November, 9.30 am.
Public forum
Commercial Committee
Friday 15 November, 1.30 pm. No public forum
Community Grants Subcommittee
Tuesday 19 November, 9.30 am. No public forum
Motueka Community Board
Motueka Service Centre, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka.
Tuesday 19 November, 4.00 pm. Public forum
Saxton Field Joint Committee
Saxton Netball Pavilion. Wednesday 20 November, 9.30 am. Public forum
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