Khushi Kansara and Ariana Mudgway were among the 26 players from Motueka High School to take part in the South Island Secondary School competition held at Sheldon Park in Christchurch on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March. Read more on page 15.
When it comes to putting words together, Jessie Fenton knows a thing or two about how to mix them up to get the most impact from them.
Jessie will be bringing her words to the Mussel Inn on Thursday, 15 April as a guest of the Golden Bay Live Poets Society.
Jessie is a Poetry Idol winner, a national slam finalist, a recipient of the Bernard Brown Literary Award from the University of Auckland and is currently practising law in Wellington.
Back in 2018, she took herself off to America and competed in poetry competitions across the United States and Canada. She won the famous Nuyorican Poetry Slam and the Vancouver Poetry Slam before becoming the University of British Columbia slam champion and competing in the Canadian National Poetry Competition.
Here in New
Zealand, Jessie has performed as part of the Best of the Best showcase at the Auckland Writers Festival, at the Canterbury and Wellington Folk Festivals, and last year took to the stage at WOMAD.
Jessie is also a mentor for high school poets competing in the Word: The Front Line competition. She is
also a co-host for the JAFA slam, Auckland’s regional slam competition.
Golden Bay Live Poets is stoked to have Jessie perform at their monthly gathering at the Mussel Inn and is encouraging wordsmiths of all abilities and experience to come out and enjoy this very talented performer.
For this special event there will be a $10 cover charge on the door. The programme will kick off at 7.30 pm with half an hour of open mic participants (poets and singers, register on the night). Jessie will take the stage after that and will perform for the rest of the evening.
Jessie’s work can be found in collections like
Jessie Fenton entered her first poetry slam by accident, and has kept going ever since just to hide her mistake!
Starling, Stasis, and her poorly-kept poetry Instagram page. Her poetry is enthusiastic, thoughtful, and uses humour to explore difficult subject matter. When she’s not writing, she can be found buzzing through her job as a brandnew wellington lawyer, or zipping through traffic in her little yellow mini.
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Whenua Iti Outdoors (WIO) has had its busiest school term yet, with participant numbers in a single day often reaching between 150 and 200 students. “To put it into perspective, in 2013 we had about 200 participants on programmes across the entire year,” says Ross Morton, Safety and Operations Manager at WIO.
In a single day this term, there were 213 participants involved in programmes both on and off site, including a mix of primary, secondary and corporate group bookings. “On that day we had a group of Manaaki Tapoi secondary students on a waka journey in the Abel Tasman, we ran an abseiling day for Primary students at Pinedale, there were instructors facilitat-
ing a school camp at Canaan Downs, a beach water safety programme for Primary children at Kaiteretere Beach and the New Zealand Defence Force were based on site for their training and accessing local caves. That was by far our busiest day this term,” says Ross.
Mark Bruce Miller has watched the organisation grow steadily since he was appointed to his role of General Manager in 2013. “We have been looking for ways
to extend our delivery across Te Tau Ihu so that more students have the opportunity to benefit from programmes that connect them with nature, build their confidence and resilience, enhance their overall wellbeing and ultimately support them to achieve better both inside and outside of school. It’s been a rewarding journey so far.”
There are currently 34 staff employed at WIO, with a further six positions currently advertised. The organ-
isation has needed to expand to meet the increasing demand for their programmes, particularly in the wake of Covid-19, as youth continue to battle stress and anxiety. “It’s not just a handful of youth needing our support anymore.
The need across schools is growing, and we are working with our partners, funders and the community to enable more opportunities for students to connect with us throughout 2021,” says Mark.
We like to travel to Noosa every year so are looking forward to it and Air NZ still has our money.
With news of the trans-Tasman bubble possibly opening, are you in a hurry to get to Australia?
I’d much rather go to Europe than to Australia. Actually Australia is at the bottom of my list.
I’d rather stay here at present than travel to Australia.
A group of dedicated locals at Kaiteriteri are determined to keep their neighbourhood’s hearts beating, literally!
“We need more AED’s in our area to make our neighbourhood safer and fundraising has been underway to enable several to be purchased and installed around our local community,” says fundraising coordinator, Kim Wormald.
“Given our relatively remote location and distance from emergency services, as well as our growing permanent and visitor population, it’s important that our neighbourhood is better prepared for heart-related emergencies.”
An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It’s a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyse the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart reestablish an effective rhythm. It can be used for children as well as adults.
With discounted AED’s available via Jennian Homes to community groups at approximately $2650 each, the plan is to install accessible AED’s at six locations from north to south in the popular beachside area around Kaiteriteri and Marahau, available 24/7 for locals and visitors.
Due to successful fundraising efforts an AED has already been installed in a smashbox in Little Kaiteriteri, just minutes from the beach.
To make further AED’s available in the Kaiteriteri community a double signatory bank account has been set up with NBS in Motueka for the
purpose of collecting donations, which can be made online. Any amount is gratefully received from as little as $2 to $1000 or more.
Kim says if people just “give what they can afford”, more AED’s will be made available and the community will be safer. All funds will used for
purchasing AED’s and consumables required such as replacement pads and batteries and an update on fundraising totals are available at the end of each month.
To donate toward the AED’s please enter bank account details: Kaiteriteri Community Fund 03-1354-0557644-00
I’m not in a hurry to get to Australia, I’d rather go to Vanuatu instead.Jim Upston Christchurch Gilbert Ralston Hope Doug Carrodus Ashburton Andrew Hanson, Martin Everton, Diane Everton, Gayle Clark, Linda Jenkins, Mahe Braaksma, Kim Wormald and Angela Crawford with the AED near Little Kaiteriteri Beach at the Kaiteri Motels and Apartments.
The community-led project to build a covered heated swimming facility in Motueka has reached an important point with its inclusion in the Tasman District Council Long Term Plan currently out for consultation.
Covered and heated swimming facilities have long been identified as being needed in Motueka. Previous initiatives have not progressed due to financial considerations across the Tasman district at critical times.
The current project has been well supported by the Motueka community with over $225,000 currently in the bank, another $50,000 pledged by local businesses and $350,000 committed by Lions and Lionesses focussed on the therapeutic pool as part of their centennial community projects.
The pool committee has worked on design and siting to provide facilities that fit the community needs without being beyond the realms of possible funding. The proposal is for a purpose-built insulated building on Sports Park Motueka with a 25m Lane Pool, a Therapeutic Pool, a Toddlers pool and a Spa Pool. The project includes heat pumps for heating all pools, heat recovery air handling systems and solar photo-voltaic panels to assist with power.
Discussions with external funders highlighted the need
for Tasman District Council (TDC) to be integral to contributing to the initial building and ongoing operating contributions, as is the case with every public pool in New Zealand.
To achieve funding via TDC the project has to be part of the overall Long Term Plan (LTP). The Motueka Community Board, Ward Councillors and full Council have supported the pool project with it being included in the LTP which was put out for consultation in late March.
The budget for this proposal is $3.5m including $0.5m contingency. Funding would be 2/3 from TDC and 1/3 from the community and external funders.
Being included in the LTP consultation does not guarantee it will stay in the plan given the competing demands from across Tasman District. Demonstrating community support through the consultation process is vitally important.
There are many positives that have been identified and this can be reinforced by submissions to the LTP from individuals and community groups.
Used by all ages from infants, toddlers, school children, youth, families through to seniors
Used by all demographics.
The widest community use and most utilised of any “sports” facility or grounds.
Provides oppor -
tunities for; learn to swim, swimming training, exercise, injury recovery, therapy, low impact movement, aqua aerobics, special needs support and social interaction.
Accessibility of a local facility will reduce the time, cost and environmental impact of travel to Richmond, with no public transport options available. The travel time to visit the Richmond pool is 1 ¼ hours round trip which makes it impractical.
Local schools will be able to utilise the pools outside summer use of their own pools.
Motueka is the largest town in the South Island without a heat-
ed, covered swimming facility.
Unfortunately with all the competing demands the LTP as put out for consultation has the project finalised in year two (2022/23) and building in year 4 (2024/25). It is important that this project can get off the ground quickly as frustration is growing at the lack of a pool and the time taken to obtain approval. Some funding is also at risk if time drags. Submissions to bring this forward to the project being finalised in year one and year two/three for building will help to meet community expectations.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
- Motueka
Law for Lunch@Motueka Library - Wednesday’s 12pm-1pm
Kaye Lawrence will explain your legal rights and responsibilities
7 April – Trusts, Are you a Trustee or setting up a trust?
14 April – Wills
21 April – Residential Tenancies
Gardening Gurus – Monday 12 April, 11am-12.30pm; Westbank Natives Tour – Friday 9 April, 9am
Building Bricks Club – Monday, 19 April, 3.30pm-5pm
BookCafe – Monday 19 April, 10.30am-12pm
Digi Drop-in@Motueka Library
Drop in to Motueka Library’s new Digi Drop-in & Device Advice sessions. EVERY Thursday from 8th April between 11am – 1pm. See you there.
“MAGIC” – MTG @ Motueka Library
Saturdays, starting 17 April, 10.45am-12.45am - For Youth, 15yrs - 20yrs
Discover “Magic The Gathering”, a collectable card game which involves chance, strategy and skill.
Techy Time@Motueka Library
Tuesday 20 April, 10am-11.30am
Drop in and play with our Technology resources - For children 7+
John Crick – Yarn Spinner@Motueka Library
Friday 30 April, 6pm-7pm
John will be presenting Aussie Bush Yarns inspired by his travels in aboriginal territories. Storytelling at its best and history passed on through verse with our own local Bard.
Congratulations to Moeka Koyama for being selected on the board of the Youth Advisory Group for the Tasman Rugby Union. This is the first Youth Advisory Group in NZ Rugby: the group’s purpose is to lead positive change in the Tasman region, with the aim of improving the rugby experience and growing the game.
Georgia Richards, Mia Fifita, Eva Murray and Sophia de Vries prepare for their school camp at Tasman Bay Christian School on Wednesday, 31 March.
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More than 30,000 Kiwi kids across Aotearoa New Zealand will learn vital beach safety skills this year under Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s (SLSNZ) Beach Education (Beach Ed) programme.
SLSNZ Chief Executive, Paul Dalton, says the majority of beach drownings are preventable and initiatives like SLSNZ’s Beach Education programme are key to “future-proofing” the next generation of beachgoers.
“At SLSNZ, we believe beach education is a vital preventative measure when it comes to reducing the drowning toll. The Beach Ed programme provides practical water skills in a real beach setting and it’s taught by qualified Surf Lifeguards.”
Given that New Zealand is an island nation, Emma Kemp, Beach Education Coordinator for SLSNZ’s says it’s important for all kiwi kids to know how to make the most of the ocean environment without putting themselves in harm’s way.
“If our children can have the knowledge and confidence to make the call as to whether it’s safe or not to go swimming, then they can better protect themselves, their parents, and any children they may have in the future. Each year-group of pupils that gains these skills is another generation that can help make this knowledge common-place.”
“The ocean is an asset that we should cherish – if everyone could read the ocean as naturally as they read road signs, we would be fast on our way to our goal of zero drownings on New Zealand beaches.”
Amanda King, a Team Leader at Oropi School in the Bay of Plenty, agrees.
Her school brings a new group of students for Beach Ed every year and says
the programme is now a “crucial” part of the school’s health and PE Programme.
“Through Beach Ed, our children learn vital skills to keep themselves safe at our beaches. The children find the day highly engaging, with an excellent mix of practical time in the water and excellent theory sessions. These days are always a highlight!”
The SLSNZ Beach Ed programme is made possible through funding from TSB and Water Safety New Zealand and includes clubhouse, beach and water activities.
Students use critical thinking in order to learn life-saving knowledge including how to identify and escape from rip currents and how to practice safe, fun ocean activities.
TSB CEO, Donna Cooper, says the national programme is an initiative the bank is thrilled to support.
“Surf Life Saving New Zealand saves hundreds of lives in the water every year, but with this water safety education programme they’re also saving lives before they even hit the waves.
As a New Zealand owned bank, TSB cares about Kiwis and communities right across the country, so we’re proud to support this critical work ensuring the safety of our next generation.”
Beach Ed is a full-day interactive course taught at select beaches across the country. Students are enrolled through their school and all instructors are fully-qualified Surf Lifeguards.
Bookings are now open for Term 4, 2021 and Term 1, 2022. For more information or to get your school involved, visit the Beach Education page on the SLSNZ website.
With a shared passion for agriculture, six female Motueka High School students made the trip south on Saturday, 27 March to Canterbury’s Sheffield where they competed in the Tasman Region FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year.
“I was keen to go along for a new experience and to learn different things, and it was also the opportunity to compete that appealed,” says Hannah Claringbold.
The students from year 10 to year 13, all taking Horticultural and Agricultural Science classes, were among 30 other teams, made up of two students each.
While two of them competed in 2019, it was an entirely new experience for the others.
Held at the Malvern A&P Showgrounds, the competition ran alongside the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional finals, and involved a challenging day of modules.
With topics from
bio-security, business ideas, marketing, raising orphan lambs, health and safety, chainsaw skills, general knowledge, fertilisers and soils, determining cheese varieties and native plants the teams were put through their paces.
“I found one of the toughest challenges to be calculating lambs feed and while I’ve had pet lambs before and dealt with their feeds, this had us sorting out feed for an entire flock, so it was pretty tough,” says Bridget Peter.
Accumulating points for each module, five teams were put through to a final, and despite none of the Motueka High School teams making the finals they say had a “great experience” and will be back next year.
Bailey Lea was the only male student to make the trek south and did so in support after he was forced to pull out due to his team mate breaking a leg just prior to the competition.
Then and now: Originally a Methodist Church at 208 High Street, now (below) currently Bayleys Real Estate.
Originally the Methodist Church, the building at 208 High Street in Motueka, now occupied by Bayleys Real Estate, was 100 years old on April 2.
One hundred years ago there was a “large attendance” at the opening according to a newspaper report in the Nelson
Evening Mail dated April, 4, 1921. The Rev. C.W. Brown presented a silver key to Mrs Boyes, who, after a short introductory service unlocked the door and declared the building opened. The dedicatory service was conducted by the Rev. W. Grigg, president of the New Zealand
Methodist Conference, who visited Motueka for the occasion.
Beneath the foundation stone, that remains onsite today, and was laid on Wednesday, 15 December, 1920, Minister Rev. C.W. Brown deposited a bottle containing current coins of the realm, last issues of the Motueka
Star and Methodist Times, present circuit plan and a list of workers.
The building, vacated when the Methodists united with the Presbyterians in the 1970s became a restaurant, The Gothic and today is the home of Bayleys Real Estate.
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Paper Nautilus Café owner Ryu Takahashi showed off his love of steampunk for a Subway commercial currently hitting TV screens.
When Subway New Zealand began a campaign to find fresh, unexpected stories from around New Zealand they contacted the Motueka Arts Council who compiled a list of four people.
Sushi-making steampunker Ryu Takahashi immediately stood out to the casting directors who offered him the opportunity to take part in the campaign that sees a number of Subway
television commercials hitting our screens.
“I really enjoyed it, we filmed all morning in the Richmond store and again for a couple of hours in the afternoon. On that day I ate a lot of Subway and it was good actually, I definitely need to go to Subway more,” says Ryu.
After his interest was piqued by the 1986 movie, Castle in the Sky, Ryu became a steampunk.
“I loved the surrealism of steampunk, it’s kind of the strange child of science fiction and while it looks retro and old it’s advanced technology so it creates a mind bending surrealism.”
Each month, Ryu, possibly New Zealand’s first steampunker, hosts a meeting for fellow local steampunk enthusiasts at his Paper Nautilus Café on High Street.
Ryu’s advert is joined by others in the series including Taupo’s jazz flute-playing skydiver, a musician and shuttlecock maker from Wanaka, a seaplane pilot from Te Anau and a Matamata inventor. “I was nervous at the start of it all but the host Chris Parker was funny on camera and an excellent listener off it. They were all a very nice and friendly film crew, just typical kiwis.”
People from all walks of life put their hand up to volunteer with the Motueka Community Patrol, including hospitality workers, a school principal, builders and bank managers.
“What better way to meet people and get involved in the community,” says patroller Mike Jefferson.
The voluntary group works alongside the Motueka Police to reduce crime and create a safer community.
Part of a nationwide network, Community Patrols of New Zealand was formed in 2001 to establish and promote a collaborative working relationship with Police and provide resources, support and guidance to affiliated local community patrol groups.
Any citizen who has a caring attitude to their community may offer their services, and meet regularly with other members to discuss issues and opportunities.
Effectively the “eyes and ears” for Police,
the patrollers travel with a police radio, checking on schools, Jack Inglis Hospital, Decks Reserve, Motueka Golf Club, retirement villages, Talley’s and the Marina among other local locations on the look-out for any antisocial or suspicious behaviour.
Covering from Mapua to Kaiteriteri, patroller Wayne Wardell says a lot of the work required is a matter of using your intelligence, with the service appreciated by local businesses.
Members undergo a Police check, are First Aid and AED trained and sit exams regard-
ing their responsibilities, and what they’re looking for while out and about.
“We’re not allowed to put ourselves in harm’s way, we’re there to observe and pass on information to Police who can then take the appropriate action,” says Wayne.
Grateful to sponsors
NBS, TDC and AMI
Insurance with support from Image Creators, Harcourts, Rotary and Lionesses the Motueka Community Patrol welcomes new members.
For further information please email motueka@cpnz.org.
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The roar of precision engines reverberated across Motueka as the Nelson Drag Racing Association had their last meet for the season at Motueka Airfield. It was the North Island v’s the South Island for the Keith Whiting Memorial Trophy along with the NDRA’s Club Season Finals and some friendly Grudge Racing to wind up the day.
Due to rain the night before the track needed a bit of attention before racing could commence. In true Motueka style Ross Wood came to the rescue and air dried the drag strip using a helicopter.
Brax Wright from Richmond, with a smile that could light up the world. He thoroughly enjoyed the days racing.
The weather was absolutely idyllic for the annual Mapua Easter Fair which was well attended by thousands of fair goers. A massive variety of local artisans, food vendors and fair entertainment delighted attendee’s. From bespoke pottery to vintage treasures, real fruit ice-creams and delicious smoked meats surrounded by a sea of smiling faces, it was a fabulous day.
The ponies were looking very smart in their different costumes and delighting those who went for a ride. As well as the rainbow pony we spotted one dressed as a unicorn and another in a pirate themed outfit.
Planning to build or add to your home? Got a Resource Consent renewal coming up? Wastewater Design, a Tasman based local business, is here to help make your life easier by designing simple low maintenance systems. If you are not connected to a town sewerage system, you’ll need an onsite wastewater system. And for those with Resource Consents for Discharge of Domestic Wastewater - such as in the TDC Wastewater Management Area roughly inland of Mapua - an assessment of your wastewater system will be required prior to the renewal of your consent.
Wastewater Design assesses your wastewater needs and provides you with the documentation required by the council and your drainlayer. Their services include: design for wastewater, stormwater and rooftop collection and filtering systems; Resource Consent renewal assessments; advice on failing system upgrades.
The team consists of a group of talented individuals with over 30 years combined experience in drainlaying and wastewater design, as well as management of their own on-site wastewater system. This gives them the added benefit of fully understanding just what it takes to design, install and maintain an ideal wastewater system for your circumstances. Their knowledge is all encompassing, and their goal is to make the process as easy as possible.
Wastewater designers, Rowena Dixon and Natascha Sobrino have recently joined Richard Lamb and Hazel Pearson at Wastewater Design. We spoke to Rowena to find out more about this unique industry and their exceptional business. The environmental aspect of Rowena’s work is one she takes seriously. It’s important to her that a wastewater design functions and fits in the environment it was created for. “Our job is to make it easy for our clients”, says Rowena “The majority of the systems that we design are practically maintenance free and only need one septic tank pump-out every five years.”
Wastewater Design prefers passive treatment and disposal options and favours ‘fit & forget’ systems such as the hugely popular AES system - the advanced second-
ary system that has no maintenance, servicing or power requirements.
What’s involved in designing or assessing?
The process of designing an onsite wastewater system starts with a site and soil analysis, from this the following can be determined:
• Soil type and permeability
• Any sensitive receiving environments or site constraints
• The daily wastewater flow produced by your household
• An appropriate location for wastewater treatment and disposal
From there various treatment options are presented to the client, including:
Primary treatment
Primary treatment takes place in a septic tank (anaerobic) where insoluble materials in the waste water settle or rise leaving a clear zone for discharge. Having settled for at least 24 hours, the primary treated effluent is disposed of to land by way of a subsurface trench or bed.
Secondary treatment
Primary treatment can be followed by aerobic (secondary) treatment that removes a large proportion of the remaining contaminants. Secondary treatment of effluent also reduces the area required for disposal to land and allows disposal via sub-surface drippers. Sub-
surface drippers are an effective way to reuse nutrients and liquid for irrigation.
Tertiary treatment
Occasionally when the receiving environment is very sensitive or adequate buffer distances to water bodies are not possible tertiary treatment can follow secondary treatment. Tertiary treatment deactivates harmful pathogens that remain in the effluent. This is usually achieved by UV treatment.
Greywater reuse
Laundry, shower, bath, and basin greywater can be diverted for reuse as sub-surface irrigation either at the initial design stage or retro-fitting to existing wastewater systems. One way to achieve this is with a simple diversion through a greywater filtration unit.
Whether it’s for a commercial premises, residential property, lifestyle block, holiday home or even a camping ground, Wastewater Design have the knowledge and experience you need. Contact Rowena or Natascha to have your existing onsite wastewater system assessed, a new wastewater system designed or enquire about effluent reuse for garden irrigation. Give them a call on 0800 WWATER (0800 992 837) or send them an email at info@wastewaterdesign.co.nz to find out more.
Local touch players from Motueka High School played against some tough competition, developing their skills.
For the first time since 2004, Motueka High had two teams represent at the South Island Secondary School competition held at Sheldon Park in Christchurch on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March. There was little time for preparation with
only three weeks’ notice and confirmation to get 26 players match ready.
Coaches Weesang Paaka of the mixed team and Mackenzie Taikato for the girl’s team, prepared their mix of experienced and new, senior, and junior players best
While the ladies played match play the men took on the challenge of playing a Stableford round of the yellow tees. While this may sound simple enough, it changes the course to a par 68 which brings in a whole new set of challenges. Two players topped the field with 40 points with Ray Marsden defeating Ralph Meikle on countback.
They were followed closely by Geoff Blois on 39 with Stuart Dixon taking fourth position on countback with 38.
Lower Moutere Store closest to the pins were won by Frik Van Heerden and Jenny Gaudian. Bay Pharmacy hidden holes was won by Ray Marsden, to top off a good day for Ray.
There were seven twos on the day scored by; Frik VanHeerden, Ralph Meikle, Daryl Graham, Jocelyn Thomson, Shirlene Miller and Stu Dixon with two. Unfortunately for Stu and twos jackpot was struck last week!
Tuesday, 30 March. 18 ladies played the first round of the Hudson Cup. The match of the day was a par round. Sandra Ilton won on countback from Emily Greenhough on 3 up next was Alison McMillan and Jean Hodson. Closest to the pin was Sandra Ilton. Two’s were Emily Greenhough and Sharon McGeown=
they could with 8am Sunday morning and mid-week trainings on top of morning fitness sessions plus a mini tournament run by SoulUtionz Sports.
It was a wonderful experience for both teams to play against some tough competition as they developed
their own skills and game understanding. Captains Preston Pickworth and Kim Lammers for mixed and Riley Smart and Jade Sundbye for girls, were great role models for the two teams. The most experienced players helping lead the way included Jonty
Riwaka Handicap Session 1
Open Results
North/South
1st Chris Sutton & Malcolm Macleod
59.26%
2nd= Carol Gatenby & Linda Thurow
56.02%
2nd= Jana Bott & Ray Cannell
56.02%
East/West
1st Dawn Bensemann & Lois Cocks
60.19%
2nd Justine Thompson & Martin
Thompson57.64%
3rd Julia Armstrong & Anne Cegarra
56.48%
Handicap Results
1st Chris Sutton & Malcolm Macleod
56.14%
2nd Gillian Treadwell & Brian Field
54.48%
3rdJana Bott & Ray Cannell
53.10%
East/West
1st Dawn Bensemann & Lois Cocks
63.82%
2nd Bet Glengarry & Diana Furlong
56.62%
3rd Barbara Wilson & Ruth Field
55.76%
Pickworth, Damani Cullen and Lucia Young who were all recognised in February at the NZ Youth Touch Nationals, selected in the U16s NZ and development squads.
Teacher in charge of Touch, Mr Sam Hannan says, “Although it was a
tough campaign it was a great opportunity for our players to get exposure to a higher level of Touch and has set the bar for players wanting to represent at Nationals Secondary Schools in December.”
MHS would like to thank Weesang Paaka, mixed prepa-
ration coach, Fletcher Pickworth mixed tournament coach, Megan Richards mixed manager, Mackenzie Taikato girls coach and Terina Graham girls’ manager, who also oversaw the campaign.
Thanks also to the teams supporters.
Many of the tournaments held at Mapua this season have been affected by wind, rain or unseasonal chills but Monday 22, March was fine and sunny and made the penultimate open event of 2021 a pleasure to be part of. All eight rinks saw some excellent bowling action with visiting teams from around the Nelson area accompanied by some of the Mapua members. Morning and afternoon tea
inside the clubhouse is always very welcome but the planned ice creams for the end of the day were converted to sausage rolls as by then the weather had cooled and the sun disappeared. The tournament, highly successful for Mapua, was supported by the generous sponsorship of Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services.
The winning teams were all visitors who deserved their prizes
and congratulation.
First Place: Wayne Marshall, Barry Schultz and Ernie McKnight from Tahunanui.
Second Place: Kristine Greaney, Dianne Potts and Kevin Willson from United.
Third Place: Russell Downey, Bob Foster and George Barbir from United. The Mapua Club members are indebted to all of their sponsors.
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AGE CONCERNTEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street
The Shed- Every Wednesday 10am More Info phone 027 921 4074
ART - MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.
BENEFICIARIES & UNWAGEDWORKERSTRUST
(BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 4444708
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz
CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family. Encourage-Hope-Share. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING. The Shed is a Mental health day service for anyone who needs support and meaningful activities during the day in a supportive and caring environment. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street, Motueka.
MOTUEKA GRG SUPPORT GROUP Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.
MOTUEKA MENZSHED Want to learn a new skill. Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@ gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm
MOTUEKANEWCOMERS New to Motueka?
We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. For further information about regular meet ups and social get togethers, phone Mary 5284531.
MOTUEKA SENIORNET Are you insured with AMI? If you are, then get a year’s free membership of Seniornet on them. Phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz
NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 to book a ride, 24hrs notice required / mapuawheels@gmail.com
NELSON SOCIAL DANCE CLUB. Social dance, April 10, Club Waimea, 7.30pm to 11pm, Paradise Dance Band. New dancers very welcome. Entry $10 for members, $15 non-members. Phone Chris 0211601358
NELSON SOCIAL DANCE CLUB. Social dance, April 10, Club Waimea, 7.30pm to 11pm, Paradise Dance Band. New dancers very welcome. Entry $10 for members, $15 non-members. Phone Chris
meet
1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone
at Best Island on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Contact Peter
is holding their AGM at
every THURSDAY from 1-4pm at MOTUEKA SENIOR CITIZENS HALL Contact Mavis
. If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@
CHANGE?
Motueka Valley Association invite you to hear about our Regional Climate Action Plan from Joanna Santa Barbara, Wednesday 14th April,
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 0274484430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).
antiques
ANTIQUES, Furniture, Collectables. 6 rooms, huge selection with recent estate lots inc toys, car & house, lamps, paintings, silver, jewellery, china, cameras, records, marine, small & large furniture, etc, etc. Sell-Buy-Value. 30 years experience @ Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond (Ph 544 0723) www. antiquesnewzealand.co.nz
arborist
ALL T R EE CA RE Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426.
dentures
N EW DENTU RES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.
entertainment
death notices
ROBB
Arthur (Ron)
Died peacefully at Oakwoods Rest Home on 31st March 2021, in his 74th year. Partner of the late Pauline Harvey. Loved and respected by the Harvey family. Messages c/- Shane Harvey, 20 Park Avenue, Takaka, 7110. According to Ron’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
memorial service
BRITTLIFF
Chrissy
The celebration of Chrissy’s life will be held at 7 Green Tree Road, Riwaka on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11am to 3pm. Eulogy at 12 midday.
Rec Centre, Old Wharf Road statecinemamotueka.co.nz
firewood
chimney sweep
CHI M NEY S WEE P
Marahau - MoutereTasman and surrounds. Query or quote please phone Steve 021-08101146.
church services
for sale
FURNI T UR E , all sorts. Recent stock both large & small. Lasting quality. Local free delivery on most items @ Souchebys Antiques,75,Gladstone Rd, Richmond.
WILKIE ST Saturday 10 April. 9am-12pm. If wet 17 April. Books, quality boys clothes, toys, gazebo etc.
Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office by 10am Tuesday. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.
public notices
funerals
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.
STORAG E Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6.20 a week. Ph 528 4060.
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
trades
TAS M AN BL AS T ING SERVICES See website for details: www.
wanted
SHED I TEMS, garden tools, wheel barrow, estate, house clearout/ downsizing items. Ph Matt 021 178 2346
wanted to buy
CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES
SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY
VINTAGE / QUALITY
TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS
GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS
COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING
PH TIM GLADSTONE T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235
wanted to lease LAND WANTED FOR AS E 5 – 10 Ha for non-dairy cattle.
Experience is a wonderful teacher.
Expertise is having the right answers.
With 140 years of helping New Zealanders with their legal and financial matters, there’s almost no situation we haven’t studied or solved. From wills to family trusts, we can o er expert advice and tailor made solutions to any family situation.
The team at Public Trust Nelson can visit your home in Motueka, or meet you at Morrison Square, Level 1, Suite 3/244 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010. Give us a call on 0800 371 471 to book an appointment or for more information. publictrust.co.nz
situations vacant
Friday 16 April, 10.00 am – 3.00 pm at the Headingly Centre, Richmond.
The Positive Ageing Expo returns to the Headingly Centre on Friday 16 April. The purpose of the expo is to bring people together, find ways to engage and connect with community groups and discover new ways to help each other. The overall aim is for everyone to improve their personal wellbeing. The expo offers the chance to make contact with groups, organisations and service providers, with over 70 stallholders on site. Keynote speakers include Merryn Gott who will discuss the impacts of Covid-19 on older New Zealanders and how the media portrayed older people during lockdown. This will be followed by Bevan Grant and Mal Drummond who will host an interactive discussion around the growing concerns of elder abuse.
Throughout the day there will also be the opportunity to try your hand at a new activity including Line Dancing, Dru Yoga and Fit for Fun.
The event is at the Headingly Centre on Headingly Lane off Lower Queen Street. Admission is free, with complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits. Lunch is available for purchase.
For further information, check out the event on our website, tasman.govt.nz.
Did you know we offer grants of up to $500 to students in Tasman to participate in youth leadership opportunities?
This can be used for activities such as The Spirit of New Zealand, Outward Bound, Festival for the Future and other experiences, conferences and workshops. The grant is provided to support the personal development of young people living in Tasman. Applications for grants of up to $500 are accepted all year around.
To be eligible, you must:
• Live in Tasman District.
Be aged between 15 – 20 years.
• Be applying to a programme/project/training which has a central focus on youth leadership.
• Provide a report back to us.
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a potentially lifechanging opportunity. Get all the details and make your application now at tasman.govt.nz and search on Youth Leadership Grants.
The Tasman District Council invites submissions on its draft 10-Year Plan 2021 – 2031 Consultation Document and supporting information. These documents set out the activities, priorities and work programmes the Council is proposing to deliver over a 10-year period. They also outline the costs and how they could be funded. At the same time, we are also consulting on:
• Draft Revenue and Financing Policy
• Draft Rates Remission Policy
• Draft Development and Financial Contributions Policy
• Schedule of Fees and Charges 2021 – 2022
You can find out more and download these documents at LTP.tasman.govt.nz or view a hard copy at your local service centre or library in Richmond, Motueka, Tākaka and Murchison. Making a submission
You may make a submission on the proposed changes:
• Online at LTP.tasman.govt.nz
• By email to LTP@tasman.govt.nz
• In writing – complete the submission form and drop it in to any Tasman District Council office or library, or post it for free post it for free to Tasman District Council, 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond, Nelson 7050 [Freepost Authority No:172255]
Submissions close Saturday 24 April 2021. We’ll be attending events in your neighbourhood so please come along if you’d like to talk more about the draft Plan.
• Monday 12 April, 7.15 pm, Māpua & Districts Community Association meeting at the Māpua Hall
• Sunday 18 April, 8.00 am – 1.00 pm, Motueka Sunday Market, Decks Reserve Carpark
• Tuesday 20 April, 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm, Drop-in session, 5.00 pm Motueka Community Board, both at the Motueka Service Centre
• Tuesday 20 April, 7.00 pm, Tapawera & Districts Community Council meeting at the Tapawera Community Centre
See the full list of events and keep up with any changes on our website, LTP.tasman.govt.nz.
Get some law with your lunch at Motueka Library. Kaye Lawrence of Nelson Bays Community Law Service will be dispensing free legal information from 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm on Wednesdays throughout April. Find out about trusts on 7 April, wills on 14 April and essential information for residential tenants and landlords on 21 April.
If your phone isn’t behaving, or your computer is in a tizz, we can help. Teresa Besley, our Digital Learning and Digitisation Specialist will be running regular Digi Drop-ins at Motueka, Tākaka, Murchison and Richmond libraries, starting this month.
From this week, Digi Drop-ins take place at Richmond Library every Tuesday from 11.00 am – 1.00 pm, Motueka Library every Thursday 11.00 am – 1.00 pm, Murchison Library on the first Friday of the month 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm and Tākaka Library on the first and third Monday of the month between 11.00 am – 1.00 pm (starting from 12 April).
The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund applications are now invited until 30 April. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund offers help with travel costs for rural sports clubs and rural school teams. The fund is to help young people aged from five to 19 participate in local sports competitions. Sport NZ fully funds the Rural Travel Fund, which Council administers locally on their behalf. The next funding round closes on 30 April 2021. Head to tasman.govt.nz/grants to check out the funding guidelines and complete an application form.
Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond. Access to meetings will continue to be available via Zoom video conferencing for those who are unable to attend in person. See tasman.govt.nz/ meetings-calendar for details.
Full Council
Thursday 8 April, 9.30 am. Public forum.
Strategy and Policy Committee
Thursday 15 April, 9.30 am. Public forum.
Motueka Community Board
Tuesday 20 April, 4.00 pm. Motueka Service Centre, Hickmott Place. Public forum.
There was great excitement amongst the 20 students of Tapawera Area School on Sunday, 21 March when they headed to Reefton for the annual top of the South Area Schools Tournament (TOSI). The disappointment of last year’s cacelled tournament due to Covid-19 a distant memory amidst the excitement.
This year the group stayed
together as a team at Reefton Motor camp, along with fellow TOSI school, Rai Valley.
While this was more challenging in terms of organising food, accommodation, the pay-off was the immense team bonding that happened with their team spirit shining brightly. “Our parents were extremely generous with their donations of food and we would say this is the most well-
fed our students have ever been on tournament with the cheese rolls a real hit,” said the School.
The School is grateful to Friends of the School for sponsoring the grocery bill for the remainder of what was needed, providing a welcome boost.
“A massive thanks to teachers, Mrs Doreen and Mrs Snackers for all their help in feeding the team, coffee runs and all round
support and advice, it was really awesome to have you both there. We were also very lucky to have lots of supporters on various days as well as some that stayed the whole week to support the team.”
Tapawera Area School’s team went on to have an “amazing week with outstanding results”.
“I loved playing with this bunch of girls and can’t wait for next
year,” says TAS volleyballer, Rose de Baugh. Credit is being given to the entire team and Mr Haunch for all their commitment to trainings this term, along with their great team spirit and attitude which saw the School start strong and lead from day one through to being announced as overall winners of the TOSI 2021 tournament.