KATE RUSSELL
Tasman District Council has spent more than $15,000 of ratepayer money on clearing blockages and repairing pumps at their Riwaka wastewater pumping station over the past 12 months.
There have been 40 blockages caused by disposable wipes being put down wastewater drains in the catchment for the pump station at 455 Main Rd, Riwaka.
A council spokesperson says the blockages are being caused by baby wipes, makeup remover
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Morgan Moore rendered tough standards to achieve tender results and seal the most prime apprentice butcher award in the land.
The newly-qualified New World Motueka butcher racked up the ANZCO Foods Butcher Apprentice of the Year at the National Butchery Awards at Auckland on August 24.
Morgan says she was “stoked” to carve her way to the ‘topside’, and she dedicated the win to the sharp level
wipes, toilet wipes, and other disposable cleaning cloths.
“These are designed for strength, and consumer testing shows most don’t readily break down the way toilet paper does.”
Flushing these wipes down the toilet not only affects the council
system, but they can also cause blockages within a property’s drains, leading to expensive repairs for homeowners.
“These pump blockages can take several hours for council contractors to clear, and they are also costly, which affects all ratepay-
ers. The pumps must be craned out, pulled apart, cleared, reassembled, and reinstalled.” The pumps can also be damaged, and when both pumps in the pump station block are affected,
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there is a high risk of sewage overflowing from the wastewater network.
“So far, we have been fortunate that this health hazard has been avoided thanks to the quick actions of our contractor.”
The council has undertaken letter drops to residents over the last 12 months as the situation continues, the most recent one was on 28 July.
Since then, there have been another three blockages, with the most recent being on 24 August.
This is a reduction, but the council says they would like to get to a “zero-wipes scenario” soon.
“It is frustrating for all involved, not least the staff and contractors who attend these jobs,” they say.
“Please help us and our contractor by not putting unacceptable waste down your drains, no matter where you live - remember the 3 P’s, only put pee, poo and paper down the loo.”
I expect some of you will have seen my recent article about Rich Widows? That it’s common for us to have trouble getting widowed clients to spend their money – because they’ve lost the person that they had planned to spend their retirement money with. We always get such a good response to that article that I’m worried people might think I’m doing some personal prospecting – and the answer is no. Quite happy with my family thank you. Although I did have a client many years ago whose financial wealth seemed to have been accumulated by marrying one (or two) older women. But let’s not go down that particular rabbit hole.
One of the reasons the Rich Widows article gets such a good response is that it’s true. It’s so common. We use the word ‘rich’ because it makes a good headline but it’s ‘ordinary’ widows who we help and their stories are always similar.
But if the situation is common – it’s also predictable. You know that one of you is going to die (sometime) so why on earth don’t you start spending your money before it happens? Come to us for a Spending & Investment Plan to make sure you know how much you can spare – but then start spending the surplus as a pre-widow.
The community has been encouraged to board the Tongan Language Week vaka in Nelson and Tasman this week to gain a deeper understanding of its language, culture, and history.
Kainga Tonga Nelson Tasman Community Trust chairperson Pita ‘Akau’ola says the initiative was about getting more people using
And here’s puzzle – women are meant to be better clients than men. If they’re so financially grounded why don’t they talk to their friends about what’s going to happen? Why don’t they push their husbands/partners into doing some planning (and spending) before it’s too late and they end up as one of the widows who come to see us for investment advice instead of a pre-widow.
What about the other way round? My article wasn’t entitled Rich Widowers because they don’t stay on their own as long as Widows do. Here’s another case history for you – I had clients who liked cruise holidays. She died and he went on a couple of cruises on his own because that’s what they had always done together. He was a good dancer and after the second solo holiday the cruise company offered him cut price cruises because the ships were always short of single men (but there were certain rules he had to follow).
OK enough joking. This is serious. The average retiree dies with roughly the same amount of capital as they did the day they retired. The money that was accumulated to support their retirement is basically unused – all because they didn’t plan.
the language in their everyday activities and flying the Tongan flag to demonstrate their identity.
Members of the Nelson and Tasman Tongan community opened the language week at Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre on September 3.
Sessions for the Nelson, Waimea and Motueka public to say Mālō e lelei [hello] to the language and be im-
mersed in Tongan culture, will take place until September 9.
The events include a Tongan language class at NMIT Kowhai Lounge on September 7 between 6pm and 7pm, a culture night at Victoria Community Centre on September 8 between 6:30pm and 10pm and a roller disco at Motueka Recreation Centre on September 9 between 3pm and 5pm.
The call went out to Māpua’s plant-loving residents to help raise money for a community hub, and the response was emphatically green-thumbed.
The village’s second annual plant market is to be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, 16 September from 9am - 1pm, at the old church at 123 Aranui Rd.
Hundreds of trees, shrubs, succulents, vegetable seedlings and even garden furniture and ornaments will be offered for sale - “the whole gardening experience,” according to organiser Connie Sherlock.
Almost everything that is to be sold has been donated from within the community itself, with over three-quarters of last year’s donors offering plants and seedlings for a second year.
“Locals supporting locals – it’s just amazing,” Connie enthused. “It just gets bigger and brighter every year.”
The event will also feature a barbeque and silent auction, with garden-themed prizes from Yates, Mapua Landscapes, Mitre 10 Mega, and Grace and August. Harking back to the days of school flower shows, there will even be a sand-saucer competi-
tion for children.
The market is a joint effort between the Māpua Community Wellbeing Trust and the Community Hub Working Group.
Connie, who is the trust’s sec-
retary, says she hopes that this year’s event can do at least as well as last year’s, where around $3000 was raised.
The proceeds are to go towards a purpose-built hub for Māpua,
which is to be a venue for services such as Plunket, a hearing clinic, a physiotherapist and a Justice
of the Peace, as well as providing more basic facilities like a community drop-in centre for people to get photocopying done or simply to connect over a cup of tea.
“We’ve got a list of 20 or 30 organisations who, if it was there tomorrow, they’d be there,” Connie says.
Currently, the 2500 residents of Ruby Bay and Māpua have to travel to either Motueka or Richmond for these services, and Connie emphasised the need to provide these amenities locally, especially in a community like Māpua that has a steady influx of new residents.
The hub is to cost at least $2 million, and one of the purposes of the fundraising was to show momentum and community support, as a step towards applying for major funding elsewhere. In the meantime, some of the services are going to be offered in Māpua’s new church, to “get some runs on the board”.
“It’s proof that we’ve got a good thing happening, and we need some big funding to go along with that.”
A striking primary school art collaboration is to become a permanent fixture in the foyer of Motueka’s technology centre MoTEC, and the creative process will also live on in the form of a 15-minute student-led documentary.
The sculpture was created by 30 students from the 13 Tasman primary schools that utilise MoTEC, which is based at Parklands School and is the district’s educational technology hub for Years 7 and 8.
A further 30 Year 7 and 8 students created the documentary to show the sculpture’s evolution, from concept to carving to compilation.
The dual projects were the result of a successful MoTEC funding application to the Ministry of Education’s Creatives in Schools programme in 2022. The staff then shoulder-tapped Motueka creatives Stuart Kere and Ruby Fitzgerald, who have spent almost three terms this year working alongside the students on the static art and the documentary respectively.
The sculpture, which is to be assembled in the coming few days, is the figure of Maui, carved half
from totara and half from Oamaru stone. His hair is harakeke, which twists down his back and becomes the rope that secures his hook. This is made using recycled glass, an environmental touch that was important to the students, Matua Stuart noted. The students also carved 14 gently cupped hands – one for each of Tasman’s primary schools
– and these are to be vividly displayed on black shelving behind the larger sculpture.
Matua Stuart, who is Parkland School’s Kaiārahi Reo, has been practising his craft for about 20 years, and he was full of praise for his proteges.
Accustomed to working on his art individually, Matua Stuart said he “thoroughly enjoyed” tak-
ing a step back to allow time and space for the students’ ideas and talents.
“I’ve been [carving] for such a long time, it’s not work for me,” he said. “It’s a passion, and just something I love to do.”
Fellow creative Ruby learned her craft at Wellington’s Toi Whakaari, the New Zealand Drama School. She had 10 years of film and television experience to draw from as she guided her group of students through the
process of making a documentary, from scripting, boom operating, filming, and directing.
“The big challenge has been that [the project] is huge. We’re working with 13 different schools, and we’re creating something that is to a really high level… we’ve taken on something quite big, so it’s been a bit of a puzzle bringing it all together.”
The students rotated their roles but also became more specialised in their tasks as they identified where they wanted to practise and where they were confident. “A lot of them have already got YouTube channels or they’re making lots of films at home, so they had a lot of high skill already.”
She said that working with smaller groups of students was particularly rewarding.
“We could dive straight into what their interests were and really expand on what knowledge they already had.”
By the end of the project, they could work quite independently, and naturally defaulted to creating a professional working environment.
“The students have been really respectful of each other, and really brave about being on camera,” she said.
Ruby commented that she was so impressed by what the children had managed to achieve.
Ngatimoti School’s Princess band hit all the right notes to claim prize money for its school with best original song at the regional Rockshop Bandquest competition.
The competition featured a symphony of local primary and intermediate school-aged rockstars at the Theatre Royal in Nelson on August 28 and a volume of 11 trophies were presented for the first time by the Wright Family Foundation.
Competition judge Reece Milton says “it was an absolute pleasure” to be on the rock n roll train.
“There were so many talented bands that performed which made it challenging as a judge,” he says.
“It’s great to see so many young people still passionate and performing music. Everyone that performed has a bright future in New Zealand music.”
Co-founder and director Glenn Common says the bandquest was a “fantastic opportunity” for little rockers.
“The bands must work together, each playing their part to achieve a shared goal, developing not only their musical and performance skills but also their teamwork, communication, and leadership abilities.”
Waimea Intermediate band, Tempo, took out the competition with its “outstanding performance” that captivated both judges and audiences alike.
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of support to beef up her skills for the Big Smoke and to aspiring females looking to scotch stereotypes.
“I have got a really supportive team on the ground, they’ve been super supportive of me in the competition and building me into a capable butcher, and it was awesome to hear their reaction to [the win],” she says.
“I’d love to be a role model to all young girls to see that and know they can be, whatever they want to be regardless of what the industry has been weighted to before.
“If you put in the work and you knuckle down, the results will come.”
Morgan, who resides at a sheep farm with her husband Reuben, on the flanks of Upper Moutere, says her butchery career began in 2020 while they were living in Canterbury’s Waimate.
“I was in the fitness industry, and I was looking for a change, and I’m married to a farmer, so I get to see the animals growing, and I got really interested in the process right from the paddock to the plate,” she says.
“So when we moved down south I thought I would give butchering a go and I just fell in love with the art, craft and the physicality of it.
“I started in September 2020 and in January this year I moved back to Motueka, because Motueka’s my hometown, and I picked up my apprenticeship there to finish it off.”
Morgan, who wrapped up her Certificate in Trade Butchery in June, says she first got a slice of the butchery competition in 2021 and decided to re-enter to further sharpen her skills.
Five regional competitions are held to dissect the butcher apprentice finalists for the na-
tional awards.
A wildcard winner also makes the cut based on their regional competition points, which Morgan scored after her performance in the Upper South Island competition, which was held at Christchurch in June.
Morgan says the ‘steaks’ were high at the awards with a pack of eight judges determining the winner.
“We had a 30-question exam which involved questions from all aspects of the butchery, so it could’ve been meat cuts, breeds of animals, health and safety, or legal size things,” she says. “Then we had an interview, and that was questions around why you are in the industry for [the judges] to get to know where our passion was.”
Then she had to cut a beef rump, lamb leg, pork loin and a whole chicken before presenting it and cleaning up.
Morgan says, as well as winning Apprentice Butcher of the Year, she also won an all-expenses paid trip to compete in the World Butchers’ Challenge in Paris in 2025.
“It’s a huge opportunity in the industry, very excited to get over there and represent the country and see what other countries have to offer,” she says.
“Might have to learn how to dissect snails.”
The development of the Mapua Masterplan is underway.
This is an important document for the future of Māpua. We need your feedback to ensure this reflects the aspirations of this growing coastal community.
Early public engagement is taking place until 30 September.
Come along to our upcoming Māpua Community Hall drop in session, where staff will be available to hear and record your feedback in person.
• Thursday 14 September, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm.
Feedback can also be provided online at shape.tasman.govt.nz/ mapua-masterplan-2023 or you can email us your feedback or ask any questions at mapuamasterplan@tasman.govt.nz
Len Davenport has been a regular whitebaiter since he retired six years ago and in the opening days of the season he had already scooped a meal for two.
Len is one of many enthusiasts who have headed to the region’s streams and rivers since the season opened at the beginning of September, just in
time for Father’s Day, intent on catching the juvenile fish that make their way upstream from the sea through spring.
“I said to a joker, when I retire I’m going to take up whitebaiting and he said I wouldn’t have the patience.
“But I really enjoy the peace and quiet and just being on your own. And you have the view with the reflection all around you of the snow on the
mountains.”
So far, he had not witnessed a ‘run’ of whitebait but says he “can’t complain”.
“I got enough for a meal for two of us when one big shoal came down.”
The season runs until October 30 and whitebaiters need to comply with the Department of Conservation’s whitebaiting fishing guidelines which can be found on their website.
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A Tasman planting project has been selected as the local project to join the New Zealand government’s official gift to celebrate the coronation on King Charles III.
Te Mamaku Native Corridor Project, that runs along SH60 between Tasman and Māpua, has been selected as the chosen Nelson Tasman project for the He Rā Rākau Tītapu – King Charles III Coronation Plantings.
“Over 100,000 trees will be planted around Aotearoa during 2023 and 2024 as part of this programme,” says Emma Giesen from Trees that Count. Te Mamaku Native Corridor Project in Tasman and Māpua will get a share of 7,000 trees from the He Rā Rākau Tītapu Fund meaning 1,200 trees can be planted from July and another 5,800 trees in 2024.
Project co-ordinator Michael Markert says the project’s aim is restoring biodiversity along the Coastal Highway.
“These long strips along the highway, mostly crown land, were just abandoned and everyone could see that they were covered in wilding pines, gorse and broom. We want to create a native pocket along the highway which will also help insects and birds migrate between inlets.”
The 2023 planting season has just been completed, seeing 12,000+ trees going into ground. “Our next working bee will include fertilizing existing trees that need a boost, being in low quality soil,” Michael says. “Every block we plant requires two to three years of maintenance of spraying gorse and weeding. Once the plants establish a canopy, this workload will reduce.”
Michael says that it’s been great to receive help from around 80 enthusiastic volunteers.
“It’s quite a big job but the three hectares we have already planted really shows what we are able to do when we work together,” Michael says. If you’d like to be a part of the next working bee, email michamarkertnz@gmail.com
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The combined sweetness and strength of 142 young voices flooded Motueka’s Memorial Hall, as the choral event Kids Sing brought four local primary schools together in perfect harmony.
The Kids Sing was held on Thursday, 24 August and included a daytime performance and an evening concert for the singers’ families. Motueka South School, Motueka Steiner School, Brooklyn School and Mapua School each performed two individual pieces, some of which included soloists and instrumental accompaniment. The four choirs then came together for a united performance of Six60’s Pepeha, as
well as the national anthem.
Nelson-based conductor Costa Simpson was the guest commentator, leading the choral warm-ups, teaching a new song and offering written feedback to the choirs at the end of the concert.
The Kids Sing was last held in 2019, and has “risen from the ashes” after many false starts due to Covid and other sickness, according to New Zealand Choral Federation’s Lucy Rainey.
Lucy, who is the chair of the Nelson/Marlborough NZCF division, says that the young singers were very enthusiastic and had a lovely time.
“There was no negativity, none of the anxiety that kids are dealing with these days. It’s
a wonderful way for them to come together positively.”
The NZCF is a voluntary organisation that is, in Lucy’s words, “charged with making sure that music is available in schools”.
“Our NZCF ethos is ‘New Zealand as a Singing Nation’. Around New Zealand, primary school students take part in The Kids Sing events, secondary school students take part in The Big Sing events and adults sing in community Sing Fests.”
The NZCF is looking to offer more resources and people-power to schools going forward, so that they can feel supported and confident in providing choral opportunities for their students.
While it’s an attractive tree and pretty to see in a backyard, the reality is that the invasive nature of Taiwan cherry trees (Prunus campanulata) is changing the look and feel of our native forests.
Taiwan cherry trees have been sold by nurseries for their amenity value since the 1960s and were often mistakenly marketed as sterile trees.
However, the trees produce fertile fruit which has allowed them to spread.
“It’s gone rampant up north in areas such as the Bay of Islands, Bay of Plenty and Whangarei,” explains Tasman District Council (TDC) senior biosecurity officer, Lindsay Barber. “The spread up there is truly worrying, which has really highlighted the opportunity we have in Tasman and Nelson to prevent that happening here.”
On a recent work trip to Paihia in the Bay of Islands, Lindsay says he was staggered to see how significant the Taiwan cherry invasion is. “Driving through the native bush I was expecting to see natives along the roadside such as pongas, broadleaved native trees and mixed podocarp forest, with a few kauri trees in the mix.
“The reality instead was seeing an ominous invasion of Taiwan cherry trees interspersed amongst the native trees and competing with them. It just didn’t even look like natural New Zealand.”
In an effort to eradicate the species, TDC are offering to remove Taiwan cherry trees at no cost.
In the removal process they will also treat the stump, and approve a replacement tree for each Taiwan cherry removed up to the value of $75 per tree.
The offer is available to any landowner in the district..
“We have one chance of eradicating this pest tree and if we can’t get onto it now then it’s out and we won’t be able to control it, we will have it forever,” Lindsay says.
“And while these trees are attractive, they only provide nectar for tuis, bellbirds and bees for a couple of weeks of the year, but then for the rest of the year they don’t provide anything.”
Lindsay explains that while the eradication effort is currently a cost to Tasman ratepayers, the benefit will be in 30 or so years’ time when many parts of the North Island are covered in Taiwan cherry, and the forests of Tasman and those surrounding Nelson are free of it.
“The integrity of our native forests will have been maintained and I think people will real-
ise that while it was an ambitious undertaking at the time, it was well worth the effort,” Lindsay adds.
“We are not too late to attempt eradication and keep our native forests native, but we need the support of the community.
“We are doing this for the generations to come.”
To report a Taiwan cherry tree, or for further information, contact the TDC biosecurity team on 03 543 8400 or biosecurity@tasmangovt.nz
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Many polls are predicting an incredibly tight election result (perhaps even a hung parliament) on the 14th of October. Patrick Phelps, a district councillor and former manager of Minerals West Coast, thinks the time is ripe for our electorate to get a bigger voice in parliament, and see more decisions going our way.
It’s our party votes that largely determine the make up of parliament. If we want more National MPs, we can party vote National. If we want more Labour MPs, we can party vote Labour. Or we can vote for any smaller party that we want to see in there. But when it comes to our electorate vote, where we choose who will be our local MP, we need to think beyond this ‘two ticks’ mentality. It’s not getting us anywhere. By voting in a major party candidate, we are continually resigning West Coast-Tasman to being just another seat in parliament for one party or another.
MPs from major parties ultimately have to report to their party leaders, toe party lines, and consider much larger voting blocks in places like Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. And that’s if their party even gets into government. When they are languishing in opposition, our electorate becomes somewhat of a dead duck.
I think a smarter way to go for West Coast-Tasman is to elect an MP that doesn’t represent, or report to any particular party. An independent MP who only represents our electorate. Someone who can work with any party, depending on who gets in, and push for the best possible outcomes for our regions.
Given how tight this election will be, an independent MP could put us in a very strong position in parliament.
It’d be easy for me to say ‘quite the opposite!’ But I would say that, right? Here’s a better way to look at it: the two major party MPs in this electorate - Damien O’Connor (Labour) and Maureen Pugh (National) – are so far up their party lists that they will definitely get into parliament. Regardless of who wins our electorate seat. So why would you want to waste an electorate vote on someone who is already going to be in parliament? Wouldn’t it be smarter to elect an independent MP so we could have three West Coast-Tasman based MPs in parliament?
If you need more convincing, just look at some of the stuff Peter Dunne, David Seymour, and Tariana Turia achieved under the previous National Government. Like them or not, they got some real wins for the people they represent, despite being either one-man-bands, or in very small (at the time) parties.
Quite possibly. The polls are very close, and even if one side gets a few seats ahead on the day, our electorate seat could help sure-up a majority. In return for getting a few more things done in our regions, of course.
The bigger question is, how can West Coast-Tasman vote to ensure we get maximum influence in the next government? I would argue that if we elect
another major party candidate, who will make it into parliament anyway, we’ll never have the kind of political influence we need to enable more jobs and opportunities here. By going with an independent, we give ourselves the best shot at getting our voices heard – regardless of how the cards play out in the rest of the country.
Obviously you aren’t just advocating for an independent MP, you are running to be our independent MP. Why are you standing in this election?
I don’t think the government, particularly in recent times, has allowed Tasman or the West Coast to do as well as they otherwise could. I want this electorate to be a place where people can farm, grow, mine, harvest timber and fish, and manufacture. I don’t want us to be reduced to being little more than a minimum wage visitor destination where every second house is an Air B&B. I’ve got three siblings, two of whom have left and will probably never come back to live here. A lot of friends have gone further afield seeking better jobs and opportunities. I want this to be a place people want to live and work, open a business, and raise families. Ensuring the right decisions are made in Wellington is vital for everyone living here, whether you’re in Whataroa or Wakefield. That’s why I’m standing.
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That means gardens need to be prepared, repairs and maintenance planned, and spring cleaning started.
Here at Summerset Richmond Ranges we’re busy getting the village ready too. But our residents don’t need to lift a finger, as we take care of the chores, leaving them to spend their days how best they wish. Although some do still love to look after their gardens of course.
If you’ve ever been curious about a village life with fewer chores, now could be the time. We’re holding a Morning Tea Tour every Thursday in September at 10:30am, so you can get a taste of the Summerset life that our residents love so much.
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Blue September is the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s annual awareness and fundraising campaign. Their vision is to significantly reduce and ultimately end suffering and death from prostate cancer by providing support and education, funding research and advocating to reduce the impacts of the disease. This month individuals, groups and businesses will be fundraising throughout the country to support men with prostate cancer. Here at the Guardian we are encouraging everyone to get on board and do something blue to help a mate get through.
This year some fundraisers are choosing to raise money with their words. The 'blue'
words, the words that sometimes slip out. Set up a Blue Jar in your workplace, club or mancave, and every time a "whoopsie" sneaks out, the perpetrator pops a coin in the jar.
Simply register your Blue Jar online at fundraise.prostate.org.nz/register/blueseptember/member
This will take you through the Blue Do registration steps and create a fundraising page for your Blue Jar. You don't have to use the fundraising page but it makes it easy to spread the word about your efforts among your friends and networks. You can personalise it, post updates on your progress and your supporters can also make donations. Of course, there are other ideas to help fundraise for Blue September, go to fundraise. prostate.org.nz to find out more.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer (apart from skin cancers) in New Zealand men. Every year more than 4000* are diagnosed and over 700* die from the disease – the second highest cause of cancer death in men behind lung cancer. For all sexes it sits third behind lung and bowel cancers.
Māori men have a slightly lower incidence of prostate cancer but have a higher death rate than other New Zealand men. The reasons for this may be a later diagnosis or treatment choices offered to them.
Overall, the number of men diagnosed in New Zealand is increasing, largely due to increased rates of testing, and the death rate is slowly dropping, largely due to better out-
comes from early diagnosis and improved treatments available.
*New Zealand Cancer Registry. MOH cancer data and stats.
Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells develop in the prostate. These cells have the potential to continue to multiply, and possibly spread beyond the prostate. Doctors do not know what causes prostate cancer. What they do know, however, is that the growth of cancer cells in the prostate is stimulated by male hormones, especially testosterone. Most prostate cancer growth is influenced by testosterone but the speed at which prostate cancer grows varies from man to man. In some men the cancer grows very slowly (called indolent), in others growth is more rapid (aggressive).
Men are more likely to develop prostate cancer as they get older. It is also more common in men who have a father or brother with prostate cancer, and in families who carry certain genes such as the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.
To get checked for prostate cancer please consult with your GP. The human body is made up of billions of tiny building blocks called cells. Sometimes, cells reproduce in an uncontrolled way and grow into a lump, or tumour. There are two kinds of tumours: noncancerous (benign) and cancerous (malignant). Benign tumours do not spread to other parts of the body and are not life threatening (except in very rare situations).
Anyone with a prostate can get prostate cancer – including transgender women, male-assigned non-binary people or intersex people.
Often, prostate cancer doesn’t cause symptoms, especially in the early stages. It can remain undetected for some time and still not cause symptoms. Symptoms may include the following, but please note, many are common in men as they age, often caused by other prostate conditions such as an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Always see
your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
• Feeling the frequent or sudden need to urinate, especially at night
• Finding it difficult to urinate (e.g. trouble starting or not being able to urinate when the feeling is there)
• Discomfort when urinating
• Finding blood in urine or semen (never ignore this)
• Pain in lower back, upper thighs or hips
• Bone pain
• Unexpected weight loss.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation Information Service offers toll-free personalised information support for men and those around them affected by a prostate cancer diagnosis. Their trained support operator is available to help you manage prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment information needs, and can assist with referral to trusted providers for emotional, social and other support challenges. The Prostate Cancer Foundation encourages those who are struggling to call as often as you need, they are here for you with the tools to help you navigate the experience of prostate cancer, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
Call 0800 660 800 toll-free from anywhere in New Zealand, Monday to Friday (10:00am to 6:00pm) or email infoservice@prostate.org.nz
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11-18 September 2023
If you're eager to practice te reo and not sure where to start, we have the perfect destination right here in central Motueka. This Māori Language Week, September 11th to 18th, come and visit the Village Café on High Street and have a go at placing your order in te reo Māori. It doesn’t matter whether you're just starting with 'kia ora' or if you're fluent, in fact you may be surprised at how much te reo you already know.
Embracing te reo not only helps us understand more about our country but it also brings numerous neurological benefits. Bilingual people tend to be more creative, flexible, and open-minded. They also find it easier to focus on a variety of tasks simultaneously, among numerous other advantages. Join us in celebrating Māori Language Week and discover the joys of speaking te reo!
Supporting te reo locally
This week we caught up with the incredible Hineora from the Village Café to find out more about how this popular local business supports the use of te reo. Their pakihi (business) is committed to creating a space for everyone in the hapori (community) to celebrate a beautiful culture and language.
Hineora has thoughtfully provided all of the resources you need to place your order in te reo.
“Our menu has been created which includes all the different kupu (words) for ordering your next kawhe (coffee) in Māori as well as bilingual signage on many of our boards to support those wanting to speak and learn more. Many of our kaimahi (staff) are now also beginning to learn te reo Māori”, says Hineora.
Free beginners reo Māori course for pēpi/tamariki
Hineora has been lucky enough to be a past participant in Waka reo run by the incredible team at Waka Abel Tasman and she attends night classes supported by some inspiring teachers (Kōka Taan, Whaea Hana and Matua Ihaka). This tautoko (support) has inspired Hineora to pay it forward and provide a free beginners reo Māori course for pēpi/tamariki (baby and children) and their caregivers on Fridays led by an amazing kaiako (teacher) Ella Sargent. For those wanting to learn simple phrases her Instagram page @manawamaori is a great free resource!
“We also host a reo Māori and parakuihi (breakfast) group every second Thursday where you can not only practice speaking but enjoy some
good kai (food) too! For those in any other times we have lots of pukapuka (books) and kēmu (games) available in Māori that our customers can use while visiting. You will also find kākahu (clothing) for sale that again encourages the use of te reo Māori as well as providing a phonetic breakdown to help with pronunciation,” explains Hineora, her eyes shining with positivity.
Over the last year the Hineora has been working hard on a kaupapa that allows their entire team at the cafe to be experienced in te reo Māori. A QR code has been created for all the different spaces in the cafe that once scanned gives you the different kupu (words) you need to start a conversation in Māori. This is a collaborative project by Hineora McLeod-Bennett (Ngāti Rārua, Te Ātiawa, Te Arawa) Ella Sargent (Ngāpuhi) and Zara Allen (Ngāti Porou) and will be launching soon so keep an eye out!
There are many things that define New Zealanders and connect us to our home and te reo Māori is one of them. Discover more about Maori Language Week at reomaori.co.nz
Te Ataarangi ki te Tauihu o te Waka-ā-Māui provides rumaki learning opportunities and a tutor training pathway. Connect with us today, 0800 837 866 www.tereomaori.org
Proud
Picture this, the sun gently kisses your face as you sip a perfectly brewed flat white, tantalising aromas from the kitchen filling the air. The world slows down, and you find yourself in the heart of Motueka, where the café scene is an absolute treasure. It's no exaggeration to say that Motueka boasts one of the best café cultures in all of New Zealand, and it's high time we cherish and celebrate it.
Motueka, nestled in the picturesque Tasman region, is more than just a pretty face. It's a place where the community's vibrant spirit is perfectly reflected in its café scene. Each café here is a gem, a haven of warmth, community, and creativity, waiting for you to embrace it.
The first thing you'll notice when you step into a Motueka café is the friendly faces that welcome you. Our local café owners and staff aren't just serving coffee; they're serving love and a slice of happiness. Whether it's sharing a joke, remembering your favourite order, or offering a sympathetic ear, they're here to make your day brighter.
But the true magic lies in the culinary delights that grace our local cafés. From mouthwatering artisanal sandwiches to the most decadent cakes, Motueka cafés are a testament to culinary creativity. They're not just places to satisfy your caf-
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feine cravings; they're destinations where you embark on a gastronomic journey, one plate at a time.
What makes Motueka's café scene truly unique is the sense of community that thrives within these cosy establishments. It's a place where you'll find friends catching up over a cup of coffee, artists sketching their latest masterpiece, and writers finding inspiration amidst the buzz of conversation.
In a fast-paced world, our cafés provide a sanctuary where you can slow down, connect with others, or simply enjoy a peaceful moment alone. It's a place where you're not just a customer but an essential part of a thriving community.
Motueka's café culture is not just about coffee; it's about celebrating life, embracing diversity, and savouring every moment. So, dear Motueka residents and visitors, let's make the most of this precious treasure right in our backyard. Let's continue to support our local cafés, savour their culinary delights, and nurture the sense of community that makes Motueka's café scene one of the best in New Zealand.
Come on down, Motueka! Let's raise our cups, toast to our fantastic cafés, and keep our café culture thriving. It's a taste of heaven in our own little paradise.
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With the teams still in the hunt for silverware travelling over the Tākaka Hill to round off their season with a cup final on Saturday, it was action all day as Golden Bay Football Club hosted the last six games of the season. Photo: Abs Snaps.
JACK MALCOLM
With that, the local football season is over as they celebrated their final weekend with a series of winner-take-all finals at the Golden Bay Recreation Reserve.
Nelson Bays Cup Finals Day kicked off at 10am with a Derby match between Golden Bays AFC junior teams Wekas and Aorere which ended with a 3-all draw. The came the adults finals match-
es for Division 1,2,3 and 4 as well as Women’s and Masters.
Following the regular season deciders two weeks ago, there were still teams in the hunt for silverware as the Nelson Bays’ Football Cup finals wrapped up the season.
And while Waimea clubs were in action, it wasn’t their day as they found themselves on the wrong end of the results.
With the women’s team, the Fox-
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es, already out of the hunt despite their local dominance in recent years, the club’s top men’s team had booked themselves a place in the premier final for the Price Charity Cup. Coming into the games as underdogs against Rangers AFC, the Fresh Choice Richmond team weren’t able to find the in-roads as they fell just short in a 1-0 loss to the team from Blenheim. Having fallen short in the regular
season, it was a just reward for the Rangers who had travelled the furthest for the game. The only other Richmond team in action were the Richmond Bogans, who found themselves on the wrong side of the result in the fourth division’s Greg Brown Memorial Cup against Tahuna FC 3rd XI. The women’s knock-out cup was won by Nelson Suburbs Womens Reserves as they outclassed FC Nelson Wahine.
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1st Peter Neil and Roger Hall
2nd Wayne Lloyd and Barry Riordan
3rd Michael Hay and Reuben Cole
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1st Sandra Ilton +4
2nd Donna Mitchel +2
3rd Liz Hall +2
In the second divisions’ Gould and Tout Trophy, FC Nelson’s Chin United were too good for the clubmates, the Loco Steamers, with a 5-2 win, while the club also picked up the Thorkild Hansen Memorial Cup through their Masters’ team. While Nelson Suburbs’ rounded out the results in the third Division AR Hurst Trophy, with the Seals overcoming FC Nelson NMIT 3-0.
Mens Par Round
1st Mark Carrington +7
2nd Paul Tasker +4
3rd Andrew Fenemore +3
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Ladies Donna Mitchell
Men Peter Johnson
Utilising modern technology and social media, Motueka High School has moved their sports notice board online with great success. While important information is still posted throughout the community, the school’s @ mhs_sport_ Instagram page is the best place to stay up to date with all of the school’s sporting success on and off the field.
Run by the sports captains Tasmin Nelson-Knauf and Jacob Ogilvie alongside sports coordinator Andrea Tomlinson, the page is updated regularly with all sorts of different sports that the schools’ students compete in.
From the recently held Secondary School winter tournament week to following the action of the chess team, the
The @mhs_sport_ Instagram page has grown rapidly in the last year, having become the best place to keep up to date with everything extracurricular that the school’s students have been up to. Photo: Jack Malcolm.
Instagram page is a one-stopshop for anything extra curricular that’s happening with the school and its students. And it’s been a success with the community, having grown rapidly from around 100 followers to now over 600, with
posts getting significant likes and engagement. With the page open to messages, any one who hasn’t been featured can reach out to share their sporting accolades with the wider school and local community.
A storming first-half blitz, sparked by a man-of-thematch effort from energised loosie Ethan Blackadder set up a comprehensive 58-19 victory for the Tasman Mako men in their NPC clash with Manawatu at Nelson’s Trafalgar Park on Sunday afternoon. Ahead 34-5 at halftime, the home side relished the fine conditions to turn on a top display of attacking rugby. They were led around the park by Blackadder, skipper Quinten Strange, midfielders Alex Nankivell and Levi Aumua, plus winger Timoci Tavatavanawai and lock Mike Curry. The warning signs became evident in the early stages for Manawatu, who travelled south in a buoyant mood following ‘Storm Week’ wins over Northland and Auckland. Although they scored the first try, to lively flanker Slade McDowall after just five minutes, from then on it was one-way traffic in the first 40. Inspired by Blackadder, who seemed to be everywhere, the Mako rediscovered their confidence after a couple of patchy displays. Solid set pieces set a platform for pulsating attack, while breakdown efficiency, energetic support play and ruthless finishing contributed
to a satisfying spell. Tries to flanker Anton Segner, hooker Feleti Kaitu’u and Macca Springer, plus a brace to halfback Noah Hotham ensured Tasman had a rare bonus point by oranges, plus a massive confidence boost. They carried on in the same vein immediately after the break, impressive young first five Shun Miyake scoring after a minute, followed by a third to Hotham and another to winger Will Gualter. With the game in the bag, both benches were emptied and the game lost some of its shape, a situation Manawatu exploited best to score a second and third try, but they fell short of registering a bonus point.
Fittingly the Mako had the final say, flanker Max Hicks setting up replacement winger Jack Gray to put the icing on a top performance against a dangerous opposition.
This weekend Tasman travels to New Plymouth to take on Taranaki, who will be a much different proposition to what appeared a match-weary Manawatu side.
Scores:
Tasman 58 (Anton Segner, Macca Springer, Feleti Kaitu’u, Shun Miyake, Will Gualter, Jack Gray, Noah Hotham 3 tries; Shun Miyake pen, 5 con) Manawatu 19 (Slade McDowall, Joe Gavigan, John Poland tries, Armstrong Ravula 2 con).
HT: 34-5
JACK MALCOLM
Jenny Bisley is a proud mum. Every time her sons are playing rugby, she is watching it in support of her boys.
And while that might mean some late nights and some early starts, with two of her sons playing international rugby, she says she’d do it all over again.
As the mother of David and William Havili, Jenny says it’s not always easy to wake up for the early morning games.
“If it’s live on TV, I make sure I get up. No matter what time.”
Having watched her boys from their days playing for Motue-
ka United right through to earning All Blacks and Tongan honours, she says the sacrifices have been worth it.
With David having earnt 25
All Blacks caps since his debut in 2017 and William making his first appearance in Tongan colours last year, having made nine appearances already, she has a lot to be thankful for.
“I gave up my own sport to take them to theirs. They played any sport they could.
“I’ve got two boys going to the World Cup, and I remember them as little fellas playing for Motueka United.”
But, it hasn’t been all plain sailing as David suffered a ham-
string injury this season that put his hopes of being on the plane for France in jeopardy. Fortunately, the injury came right just before the All Blacks made their team announcement, with Jenny saying it was a nervous wait to see if he’d be selected.
“He’s only played one half of rugby since May, a half for the Mako earlier in the season.”
But, in those 40 minutes he was instrumental in setting up a try and showed he was back and as fit as ever. And while Jenny does occasionally have to pick and choose which game she watches, with David based in Christchurch
with the Crusaders and William up in Auckland with Moana Pasifika their game times occasionally clash, she says she’s looking forward to being able to watch both her boys in action.
She flies out to France this week ahead of the World Cup, planning to attend all the games her boys are playing in.
“Sometimes I have to choose which
one. But why decide when you can go to the World Cup and see them both.” While there is a chance the brothers come up against each other if the two teams meet in the quarter-final knockout stages, it is a tall order with Tonga having an uphill battle in their pool with South Africa, Ireland, Scotland and Romania.
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ANTIQUES
SALE, SALE, SALE. Furniture, Collectables, Art, etc. 1st Sept start of our famous Spring Sale. Don’t miss the bargains at Souchebys Antiques. 92 Bateup Rd (Previously Happy Z Cafe), Richmond. Open 6 days. Ph 544 0723 www.an tiquesnewzealand.co.nz
ANTIQUES
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china,clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service.Call at Mariri Gallery. Coastal Highway, Mariri. (Weekdays 9am-4pm).
Saturday 11am -2pm Sanderlane Drive. Household items, garden pots.scrapbooking/card making gear and more.
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New dentures, reliners, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.
ENTERTAINMENT
Gordon Francis
Peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, after a short illness in his slice of paradise, Kaiteriteri, on Saturday 2 September, 2023; aged 82 years.
Dearly loved husband of Heather. Loved Dad, StepDad, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother and friend to many.
As per Gordon’s wishes, a private family farewell has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held later. Date and venue to be advised.
A special thank you to the Nelson Tasman Hospice and District Nurses for your care of Gordon.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Motueka Library, 32 Wallace Street, Motueka 1pm Monday 11 September 2023
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Messages to The Trotter Family C/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011.
Alan Edward Mary and Family would like to thank all those who sent cards and messages of condolence at the passing of Alan recently. Special thanks must go to the Doctors and nurses at the Nelson Hospital for their care and kindness during Alans last days. Thanks also to staff and members of the Motueka RSA, Members of the 50 Walking Group and the Cycling fraternity who attended his memorial at the RSA
Eric and his Family wish to say thank you for all the kindness shown after the loss of a beautiful wife and loving mother. Thank you too for all the beautiful Floral Tributes which I received and for the many wonderful cards and the kind words. Thank you all who celebrated the Life of my Carol at the ALIVE Church of Christ and the wonderful team at the church who provided the refreshments. Carol is now resting without pain at a better place. Love to you all.
Eric Repp
