The Guardian - 7 December 2022

Schola Musica Chamber Orchestra

Schola Musica is a string chamber orchestra in which young string players learn some of the beautiful string repertoire written by great composers.

The rewards for young musicians playing in such a group are numerous. They learn about leadership, they learn to communicate within a musical setting, how to coordinate bowing and sound and how to develop the music imaginatively.

The orchestra also features young soloists, and these roles are shared as the students gain confidence. Schola is tutored by Margarita Jackson and Lissa Cowie. All students study through NCMA and range in age from about 11 to 17 years. There is no conductor and the students take turns leading their sections.

Schola perform concerts at NCMA and various schools and venues in the region and meets to rehearse at 4 until 5.30 every Thursday afternoon at NCMA. Schola is an ideal environment to prepare students for university.

A string orchestra is an extension of the string

quartet and requires the same disciplines. It provides an opportunity for the string players to measure and refine their bowing technique, play perfectly in tune with each other and to work together on interpretation. They learn about different musical styles and determining and understanding the composers’ intention.

Young people develop enormous confidence playing in a group like Schola. They try to rotate the leadership roles for the advanced players and they encourage the students to share their thoughts on interpretation. Obviously as teachers they have their own ideas on interpretation but they step back when possible to allow the young people to develop independently, encouraging them to feel the music and identify with the composer and the specific period in history.

Students must be a member of NCMA before joining this class.

Schola Musica

St Thomas’ Church

101 High St, Motueka

Thursday, 8 December at 4pm

Are you financially fit?

By Elise Vollweiler

Money is weird.

After all, it’s everywhere. It determines so much of what we do, where we live, how we spend our days. It flows in and out of our lives – sometimes in a trickle, sometimes in a torrent – and affects so many of the decisions that we make.

And yet, perhaps because money is so ubiquitous, we Kiwis are slow to ask for help with it. We earn it and we spend it, and we agonise and stress over it, but we don’t prioritise making a long-term plan for our finances, and this is literally costing us. The mindset is that if we just keep putting one foot in front of the other, we’ll get there in the end.

“Sure,” agrees financial planner Anna-May Martin, “but you need to figure out exactly where you’re trying to get to first.” She says that there is so much to be gained by being financially fit.

“Budgeting is a boring word, but if you can take control of your finances, it opens up a world of possibilities. Being financially fit means that you have freedom and resilience. Those are powerful tools to have in your back pocket for the rest of your life.”

The Castle Trust Financial Planning advisor encourages people to aim higher than just letting their money come and go in the flurry of day-to-day living.

“It’sextremelyhelpfultolookatthebigpicture,” she says. “We love walking alongside our clients on their journey to financial fitness. We

get to watch their uncertainty and anxiety turn to excitement and empowerment, and that is something that every person deserves.”

Many people have a mental roadblock that they need to overcome before they can step back and gain the perspective to seek professional financial advice.

After all, with other professionals, we often require help for tangible and immediate problems. Your tooth aches, or your car won’t start, or your dishwasher is flashing a weird error message.

“The ironic thing about getting professional financial advice is that, unlike many other services that you might need to call upon, this is the one that will actually pay for itself a great many times over,” Anna-May explains.

“You don’t have to have all the answers, but lean on the professionals who have huge expertise in this area. It’s so important to be proactive, rather than reactive, about your money, no matter what your circumstances are.”

Kiwisaver is a great example of this. If you

languish in whatever one-size-fits-all fund to which you’ve been randomly allocated when you first joined the scheme, you will almost certainly be missing out on some significant returns by the time you reach retirement. The Castle Trust Financial Planning team collectively has over a hundred years of experience in helping locals become financially fit, empowered and secure. To get help with your big-picture money goals, pop into the Castle Trust office, on Motueka’s High Street.

Head along and listen to string music from around the world played by some of the region’s finest young string players’ tomorrow afternoon.

Anna-May Martin, Financial Adviser

Long-serving coordinator farewelled

‘driving force’ behind the establishment of Neighbourhood Support in Motueka,” says Chris Herrick, Area Coordinator for Motueka Districts.

Grant was thanked and wished all the very best by Hilary Carson-Campbell who was the secretary of the Motueka Districts Management Committee of Neighbourhood Support.

The function was attended my most members of the Management Committee including Maree Dunlop who is the manager of Top of the South Neighbourhood Support and Lys Bradley who is the Top of the South Board Chair.

Recently Neighbourhood Support – Top of the South held a gathering to farewell Barbara who has retired after five years as the Motueka Districts

Area Coordinator, although such is her dedication she’ll continue as a volunteer for Neighbourhood Support in Motueka.

Geoff Campbell, a member of the

Top of the South Neighbourhood Support Board and a previous member of the Motueka Districts Management Committee presented Barbara with flowers

and a gift for her service.

“We also made the most of the occasion by thanking retiring Senior Constable Grant Heney who was the

“We all wish Barbara and Grant all the very best for the future and thank them both, most sincerely, for many years of support to Neighbourhood Support in Motueka,” says Chris.

Above: Barbara receives a gift and flowers from Geoff Campbell in recognition of her five years as the Motueka Districts Area Coordinator for Neighbourhood Support. Below: Retiring Senior Constable Grant Heney who was the ‘driving force’ behind the establishment of Neighbourhood Support in Motueka.

Top right: A number of people gathered to join in the occasion.

For over 35 years Bev & Ernie Dyke have held the annual Carols by Lamplight evening in their old woolshed.

Last year, due to Covid restrictions, a small Christmas Carols evening was held on the lawn in front of their house in Central Road, Lower Moutere.

This year, on December 11, Carols on the Lawn will again be held, supported by St Andrews Uniting Church, Motueka District Brass and the “Sisterhood” quartet.

Mike Elkington takes top honours at Recreation Awards

Michael Elkington (Ngati Koata, Ngati Kuia, Ngati Toa Rangatira) was the recipient of the Supreme Te Tohu Manu Kura Outdoor Award at the Recreation Aotearoa Awards for 2022 as a recognition of his mana in the outdoor sector, and for outstanding leadership in outdoor recreation.

Known affectionately by his colleagues as ‘Matua Mike,’ he has worked at Whenua Iti Outdoors (WIO), a leading provider of experiential learning programmes, since 2014. Michael is a lead kaiako Maori for their kaupapa Maori programmes, reaching participants across Te Tauihu (Top of the South Island). In 2021 this equated to 27 kaupapa Maori programmes, including the Manaaki Tapoi Cultural Tourism Programmes that he co-designed.

Manaaki Tapoi has become a flagship programme for WIO, the only one of its kind in Aotearoa. The programme celebrates the importance of indigenous tourism, offering NCEA Level 2 and 3 credits. Learning focuses on the interconnectedness of te ao Maori and how this can be interpreted in cultural tourism experiences. For Michael, this has culminated in an enormously positive impact on over 250 Manaaki Tapoi graduates in the last 8 years, with an impressive average NCEA credit pass rate of 97% for Maori students in 2021 - a stark contrast to the national average NCEA Level 2

pass rate of 71.9% for Maori.

“Matua Mike’s passion lies in uplifting the mana of tamariki and rangatahi, in particular, rangatahi Maori, teaching them that its not just ‘okay’ to be Maori, but that its ‘exceptional’ to be Maori and to be proud of their whakapapa,” notes Mark Bruce-Miller, General Manager of WIO. “He creates a learning environment in which rangatahi Maori can thrive.”

Michael’s focus is on normalising Maori culture. He supports rangatahi Maori to see that they can aspire and achieve their aspirations as young Maori using Tourism and Outdoor Education as a platform for offering authentic cultural experiences, weaving tikanga throughout outdoor programmes such as mihi whakatau, waiata, karakia, while upholding the mana of te ao Maori.

“It’s been a journey, but Whenua Iti has been a place where I have been able hone my skills and a platform where I am able to work with a wide reach of young people,” says Michael. “It’s okay to light the spark for young people, but they also need a place to tend the fire. Whenua Iti has a great team that supports ongoing development along a young person’s life journey, helping them to connect with whanau, communities and environments.”

Taylor Bruning, a graduate of the Manaaki Tapoi programme, has recently returned to WIO

under the guidance of Michael as a rangatahi Maori Cadet to support the facilitation and programme delivery.

“Manaaki Tapoi enabled me to connect to my culture in a way I had not managed in the past,” says Taylor.

“I felt proud of who I was and where I was from and able to express that to people back at school where before I had just kept quiet. The bonds I formed with people on the programme were so important to me and gave me a way to move forward in Te Ao Maori and in life.”

The Award not only recognizes Michael’s leadership as evidenced by his successful programme development and delivery, but also his mana. Michael embodies kotahitanga (unity, togetherness)

and the spirit of Te Tiriti partnership throughout his mahi with students and colleagues at Whenua Iti Outdoors.

“He is exceptional at bringing depth to learning experiences, weaving in korero and whakaaro (ideas) that promote mohiotanga (understanding) of te ao Maori in an accessible and inclusive way,” acknowledges Lara Hania, a colleague of Michael’s on the kaupapa Maori programmes.

Hazel Nash, founder of WIO, has known Michael for over 30 years, and supported the Award nomination.

“I was ecstatic to hear that he won. Mike is an absolute taonga to the rangatahi of our region for his unwavering commitment to help them reach their potential. It couldn’t go to someone more deserving.”

Michael Elkington was the recipient of the Supreme Te Tohu Manu Kura Outdoor Award at the Recreation Aotearoa Awards for 2022.

Rising NZ singer-songwriter Jessica Leigh releases epic new summer anthem, ‘my way’

Motueka singer and songwriter Jessica Leigh released a soaring summer anthem, ‘my way’ on November, 25.

Sonically, ‘my way’ is a bold and epic track with big vibrant synths and an upbeat tempo - the perfect soundtrack for a festival roadie. But scratch beneath the surface and you’ll uncover a song with lyrical depth and empowerment that’s sure to resonate with many.

“’my way’ stemmed from having the worst mental health year of my life, where everything felt incredibly difficult and it seemed like the world was against me,” says Jessica.

“The first half of the song ruminates on being in this incredibly bad headspace and just wanting something to go right in life, before switching it up in the bridge and deciding to make things go right for yourself. It’s about falling back in love with who you are and the things that make you happy, ultimately depicting a grand selfreclamation.”

‘my way’ follows the release of Jessica’s hugely successful 2021 single SUMMER ROYALTY from her

EP summerland. It also makes way for a string of more singles to follow.

“The upbeat, warm, synth-heavy pop sound of ‘my way’ is a good indication of what people can expect from my music in the future,” says Jessica, whose catalogue to date showcases an artist who has grown up with an adoration of art, music, and poetry. Born in Nelson, but now based in Wellington, Jessica began writing and producing music at the age of 11, finding her home in pop music – often championing a chorus of 80s inspired synths, warm guitars and anthemic

drums.

Jessica’s songs are inspired by the technicolour, emotional spectrum of youth and the storytelling within them often depicts vibrant, visceral coming-of-age narratives, reflecting on themes such as young love, friendship, growing pains and everything in between.

Jessica won a regional songwriting competition in 2019 and officially began releasing music shortly after.

She released her debut EP 17 in 2020 which accrued over 330,000 streams and followed it up with a sophomore EP summerland in 2021.

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Discover new authors and storylines when you choose a Christmas Surprise Read. Items will be wrapped up, issue to your library card and return your book to the library when you have finished reading it.

Take & Make Christmas Kits for all ages – 5 Dec – 21 Dec

Choose from a variety of crafty Kits to take home and make.

Christmas Card and tag workshop for adults, Wednesday 7 December, 2pm-4pm, free

Christmas Decorations workshop for adults, Friday 9 December, 2pm-3.30pm, free Vintage Christmas basket workshop for adults Friday 16, 2-4pm, free

Christmas Holiday programmes for children - Festive gifts and decorations

Monday 12 & Tuesday 13, 3.30pm – 5pm

Gardens of the World Guided Tour for Garden Gurus, Thursday 8, 11am, weather permitting Corner of Patons Road and Clover road, Hope, Meet at the entrance, $5

Garden Gurus, Monday 12 December, 10.30-12pm, Christmas gathering

Wellby Talking café, Wednesday 14, 10am-11.30am Drop in for a cuppa and a chat

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Dungeon Dwellers, Friday 16, 4-6pm 13+ and adults

Create characters and ventures in this fantasy roleplaying tabletop game, for teens and adults.

Talented songstress Jessica Leigh has released an epic summer anthem, ‘my way’.

Christmas in the Tasman Domain is back!

Covid put paid to many events over the last two summers, but after having to miss 2021, Christmas in the Tasman Domain is back on December, 11. The event has grown over the years, now attracting hundreds of people on the day. The event includes live music from various local groups including the Motueka Brass Band, the Tasman Church Band, a homeschool children’s choir, and children from Tasman Bay Christian School. There are bouncy castles, and other fun activities for kids such as go-karts and “sleigh” rides. The Tasman Mainly Music makes an appearance with some interactive music and dance for pre-schoolers, and there will be team-ups

for the ever-popular “Christmas Train”.

Tasman Church organises the event, and runs it as a free family outing, including the sausage sizzle and a lot of good old-fashioned home baking. Pastor Greig Caigou says, “The heart of the church is to serve and bless the community by providing this event”. The church hopes that the community will be blessed by the free food, spot prizes from generous local businesses, and the Biblical message of Christmas hope and joy.

Come down to the Tasman Domain, just off the coastal highway, on December, 11 from 4pm – 7pm. Everyone is welcome, free of charge.

Kids love hooning around with their dads at the event.

Laurie and Preston charge through the obstacle course at a previous year’s event.

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Tunes, Songs and Stories - A journey into the past though Celtic music for audiences

On the back of his extensive North Island Tour and with his new album ‘From Across the Sea’s’ in tow acclaimed Celtic Multiinstrumentalist Rennie Pearson makes his way back across the South Island, with a fresh collection of music and stories to delight listeners both young and old.

Rennie has been making a name for himself as an exceptionally talented musician with years of solid touring & teaching here and overseas, both as a solo artist and as a part of numerous successful Celtic acts. As in the past, his upcoming solo shows continue to break ground in New Zealand, taking the old traditional songs and tunes and breathing new life into them through stories, history, humor and musicianship.

Grounded in the Celtic musical traditions, Rennie takes the listener on a journey through history, weaving together tunes and songs and the tales that accompany them to create an intricate and varied show. His engaging stage presence and storytelling opens the door for audiences to connect with the music, which he plays on the wooden flute, guitar, Irish tin whistles, bodhran, fiddle and voice.

Rennie grew up in Wellington with Celtic music in his blood. Having heard the traditional music of

Ireland and Scotland on his parents CDs as a baby, he grew up knowing he just had to learn to play like this. He picked up the flute at age 8, learning by ear in Irish sessions under the guidance of Galway born flute player Pat Higgins. With Irish music as the cornerstone of his knowledge, he then went on to delve deep into the traditional music of Scotland and maritime Canada, gaining proficiency in a wide range of different instruments along the way. Rennie has made a name for himself in the traditional music scene of Australia and New Zealand as a stand-out solo performer, as well as touring his own duos, bands, and performing with large international stage productions. He has played and taught all over New Zealand, in Australia and in Canada, including music schools such as Ceol Aneas, ScotsStrings, CelticANZ, Gaeltached, Boxwood and folk festivals in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch and Port Fairy. He has worked closely with the New Zealand Irish ambassador, Peter Ryan, on numerous occasions including performing his show at the Dunedin Fringe Festival with the Irish embassy’s support and putting together two tours with his five piece Irish band Criu. He has

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also toured with Irish Dance troupes Celtica and Celtic Illusion in NZ and Australia as their flute and bodhran player, performing in large theaters such as the Melbourne Arts Center, the Wellington Opera House, the Christchurch Isaac Theatre and the Bruce Mason Center in Auckland.

In 2020 he released his first album with Oscar West as their kiwi folk duo Polytropos. His new solo album “From Across the Seas was released in October this year.

Starting with shows across the Top of the South Island over November and December, he will be

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Nelson: Fairfield House. Sunday, 4 Dec Wakefield: Willowbank Heritage Village. Friday, 9 Dec Motueka: Chanel Arts Centre. Saturday, 10 December Picton Little Theatre. Sunday, 11 Dec

Acclaimed Celtic Multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson is performing

Motueka at the Chanel Arts Centre on Saturday,

December as well as other locations around the region.

RDA ‘Avatar’ movie night

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Join Motueka RDA at a fundraising movie night with the premiere screening of the long-awaited sequel Avatar – Way of Water. Motueka RDA are fundraising for an extension to their arena so they can expand the therapy riding sessions

offered to local tamariki.

Around fifty young people benefit from individualised programmes every term, which are designed to increase confidence and self-esteem, build new skills and strengthen wellness and resilience.

Motueka RDA could not operate without their pool of amazing volunteers, so if you would like to meet new people, support our community and learn some new skills yourself, Motueka RDA would love to hear from you!

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screened at Motueka State Cinema on Thursday, 15 December at 6pm. Tickets are $18 and include a raffle. Call into Motueka Community Store or contact Motueka RDA at info@motuekarda. nz or call 021 115 1720.

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Dear Editor,

What price truth?

Nice to see local councillor Dowler communicating with the public about ongoing council things.

But…. Why are we being left in a blackout about the white elephant Waimea Dam?

It’s as if a media blackout has been ordained, forget about it, let it drift on – jobs for the boys – don’t talk about it.

Last time I looked,

the Dam was $124 million over budget –tried to get an update on the computer – but, a black hole.

Also, nothing in the Council propaganda Newsline rag, about the Dam’s progress, or lack of it.

Come on Barrry, do some digging and let the ratepayers learn the truth about what is going on.

Regards,

Peter Milner

LettersDear Editor,

Yet again I stood in a queue waiting for service which wasn’t forthcoming - this has become the norm of late with the major trading banks. Then, after a lengthy wait when it was my turn, I was dismissed and told to go and use the ATM machine.

What a joy it was to go to NBS and get prompt efficient service from the two tellers manning the counter.

It’s hard to beat good manners, service with a smile, and a caring attitude towards those of us who may not be as cognisant as others when you now transpose numbers and letters.

Regards,

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Motueka Community Board update

One of the first jobs of the new Motueka Community Board was to provide input to Council’s longerterm planning document, the Tasman Environment Plan (TEP).

Consultation on overall direction of the TEP asks for suggestions and opinions on the most important mid- to long-term priorities and needs for the Motueka ward.

At a meeting last week the Board decided the main priorities are:

•able housing, with intensification and higher-density hous-

ing areas near the centre of Motueka and in the new developments south-west of the CBD. Multi-storied, apartment-style living should play a part.

• housing permit rules to allow rural and urban temporary accommodation solutions, particularly for seasonal workers on whom the area’s economy depends so much. At present employers trying to help people needing this type of accommodation, including tiny homes, face huge difficulty with existing rules.

This issue is more pertinent to the

Motueka ward than most other parts of the district, the Board says, because its economy depends more on transient workers.

• commercial focus in the town block around Decks Reserve, to provide a more pedestrianised “hub” for community connection and commercial activity. Working out how to create these spaces and have shopping facing into the park would be a worthwhile challenge to address.

• retain as much as possible the historical “feel” and heritage of

existing commercial buildings in Motueka’s CBD.

• on-street parking in key streets, while still encouraging cycling, remains a hot issue. How this is handled in Motueka is different to the needs of Richmond and Nelson, the Community Board says, due to the number of people from surrounding rural areas needing to drive in to get to employment, school and organised sporting activities.

People can have their own say on the TEP by December, 12.

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On Friday night thousands turned out to enjoy the iconic NBS Motueka Starlight Parade. It was a fantastic event! A massive thank you to Our Town Motueka, NBS and everyone who participated and made it possible.

The Silver Lady, entertaining locals outside The Guardian office.

Parklands School, Craig cooking on the BBQ.

The team from Cederman’s Orchard, Samoa represent!

Mickey Mouse in his Christmas suit leads the band.

Murray Thorn Motorcycles was a crowd favourite. Youngsters loved getting hands on with some canine companions. The St. Bernard’s were huge.

Crowds were captivated by the team from Caravan of Curiosities, especially ‘Burns the Dragon’ with is tattooed eyes and forked tongue. Pictured here with The Silver Lady.

Darth Vader was there with the Outpost 42 Team.

We love the colourful, vibrant EJ Zumba crew! Merry Christmas Motueka !

Working on the Climate for much-needed Change

More than 70 community members gathered at Putangitangi Greenmeadows Centre in Stoke to listen to Greens Party

Co-leader James Shaw speak about how we are shaping our world to deal and live with a changing climate. It was a free event organised by the Nelson branch of the Greens Party.

Having just returned from COP27 in Egypt as Minister of Climate Change, Shaw was pleased that finally there was intra-government agreement to support countries for loss and damages from the devastating effects of extreme weather events.

Before the conference had begun, New Zealand had put a $20 million contribution ‘on the table’ to support those countries most at-risk.

Shaw sees climate change as an economic problem with environmental and social problems. Since coming to office in 2020, Shaw has ensured New Zealand can hold its head high when it comes to meeting international agreements to limit global temperatures to 1.5 degrees. With the Climate Change Commission established and an assessment of our climate risk, we have an Emissions Reduction Plan to reduce our climate pollution, and a National Adaption Plan to help make communities more resilient and protected from the unavoidable changes and worst effects of climate change:

“Communities matter, people matter, we need to look after people first. If welfare is

good, people have the money to choose the most renewable and low-carbon options.”

Investment in a lowcarbon economy is being stimulated with the establishment of the New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF).

Together with solarZero, New Zealand’s leading solar and battery storage provider, NZGIF have recently unveiled the first solarZero School in Auckland.

In Wellington and Auckland, buses, trains and ferries are going electric, if not already. Since the Clean Car discount was introduced 1:3 new cars bought are fully electric, with an increased uptake in the Nelson region. Two offshore wind farms are being built in Taranaki and Waikato, and will work 80% of the time providing enough power for 800,000 of the 2.7million houses in New Zealand.

“Things are changing and can change…” he says.

Shaw sees a shift

from climate change being the problem for the Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Minister to being every minister’s problem. His focus for the balance of his term is on the land sector with consultation now closed on He Waka Eke Noa – Primary Sector Climate Action Partnership.

After speaking for an hour, Shaw took a variety of questions about local government responsibilities, the recreational burden of fossil fuels to the ozone layer from an informed Year 3 student.

“Is it enough?” Shaw asks, “No, it never will be, there will always be something to do, a marathon effort by all government and all five million people of Aotearoa is still needed. The next parliamentary term will see the end of the first Emissions budget in 2025, followed by a second Emissions budget with Climate Change Commission’s assessment to 2050.”

Shaw points out

that the Greens have always worked cooperatively with any government, noting that there are parties who want to dismantle the work that’s already been done. On this visit to Nelson, Shaw also met with MissionZero group and local EV businesses. His visit concluded with a closed meeting with mayors, councillors and council staff of Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council.

Above and top right: James Shaw Minister of Climate Change in Stoke.

Opportunities for Green Businesses Here

The sixth annual boot camp for organic entrepreneurs run by the Hirshberg Entrepreneurship Institute (HEI) was held for the first time at Ngatimoti. With representatives from NZ Trade and Enterprise and Organic Aeotearoa New Zealand (OANZ), the three-day camp was held at the Organic Entrepreneurship Education Centre, Mahakaruna Farm, Ngatimoti. Forty people attended the centre with sixty people joining online from other areas in New Zealand, USA including Hawaii, Australia, Portugal, Spain, Malaysia, Canada and United Kingdom, to learn from experts about how to grow an enterprise.

Gary Hirshberg, Co-founder of Stonyfield Organic -the world’s leading organic yoghurt producer, conceived the idea of holding boot camps in 1998 from his experiences at Stonyfield farm New Hampshire, USA which began in 1983 with seven cows,

and grew to be a multi-million dollar operation: “Stonyfield had become a well-known company in the states and I was getting calls from many small businesses, little companies like Chia Sisters, who needed help and advice…So we started gathering everyone together once or twice a year doing workshops around people’s needs - financing, marketing, organisational challenges - how to deal with difficult employees, how to find balance; and capital raising…and it really caught on.”

When Gary started Stonyfield no one knew what organic meant. Now he sees the environment is a lot different: “It is a new environment with younger consumers who really understand the threat to climate and understand about the avoidance of toxins, who are demanding a different kind of offering…”

With an academic background in Climate Change, Gary has won numerous awards for corporate and envi-

ronmental leadership in America and sits on a variety of boards. Gary has been coming to New Zealand for over 14 years, initially as a guest of OANZ, having been in the 2008 film ‘Food, Inc.’, a documentary about how the American food system is broken and what can be done to fix it: “Over many years and visits, and talking to small organic producers, there was a growing sense that the green reputation of New Zealand was not necessarily as well earned as the reputation would suggest, but it could be…”, Gary says. “There is incredible entrepreneurial spirit right here in this valley, let alone Nelson region, Top of the South and the rest of New Zealand… There’s an intact food system here, where in much of the US it’s gone.”

With the New Zealand Organic market worth $723 million a year in export and domestic products, Tiffany Tompkins from OANZ says that the workshops will fos-

Above: The sixth annual boot camp for organic entrepreneurs underway recently. Inset: Gary Hirshberg, Co-founder of Stonyfield Organic.

ter education about organics and are: “An amazing opportunity for enterprises of all types.” Some of the local businesses participating were Chia Sisters, Little Beauties, Koru Adventures. Also Fix & Fogg, SheepsMilk New Zealand, Lewis Road Creamery from

the north island, and OurEcoClean Inc. from Australia.

Chloe VanDyke, one of the Chia Sisters in Nelson, says: “Gary is amazing…We’re so fortunate to have Gary at Ngatimoti with his ambition to create organic regenerative farms to supporting business communities

at a global level”. Chia Sisters are launching into USA and hoping to use organic apples from Mahakaruna Farm for their drinks.

Gary says his motto is to first help businesses not feel alone, recognising that there’s a community of fellow entrepreneurs out there all asking

the same questions, and secondly that they don’t have to make his mistakes: “The idea is we learn best through stories and anecdotes so let’s pool our storytelling and our lessons.” HEI run one camp in Colorado, USA in May, and another in New Zealand in November each year.

Expanded emergency kai network brought into iwi network

Te Tauihu emergency kai network Te Pãtaka has officially been brought under the korowai of iwi collaborative Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu, with governance transitioning from Te Pãtaka Inc to Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu Trust.

Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu Trust Pouwhakahaere Rauemi Dr Lorraine Eade (Ngãti Rãrua, Ngãti Toa, Te ãtiawa, Ngãti Tama, Ngãti Koata, Rangitãne, Ngãi Tahu) said the move enabled the expansion of the Te Pãtaka network and also strengthened the long-term sustainability of the service.

Te Pãtaka Inc was formed in mid-2020 as an extension of work by the Marlborough Mãori Welfare Recovery Team during the first lockdown in March 2020. That initial response saw the team deliver more than 400 support packages to whãnau in Wairau.

By July 2020, Te Pãtaka Inc had been formed and with funding assistance from both the Ministry of

Social

Development and Te Pútahitanga o Te Waipounamu was able to not only continue to support whãnau, but also strengthen the framework.

Further support from the eight iwi of Te Tauihu saw the model expanded to cover Nelson and Tasman in mid-2021 and a new warehouse in Waimeha was opened.

Since then, Te Pãtaka has partnered with dozens of organisations and generous businesses to provide kai for more than 6000 whãnau in all parts of the rohe.

“None of this could have been achieved without the commitment from organisations like the Ministry of Social Development, Te Pútahitanga o

Te Waipounamu, Te Puni Kòkiri, the NZ Food Network, the Department of Conservation, the eight iwi of Te Tauihu, our marae, the three local councils, Opal Kiwi Packaging, dozens of volunteers, local businesses and individuals,” says Dr Eade. “Honestly, the whole community has come on board.”

“But we want to especially acknowledge the work of Te Pãtaka Inc in leading the way to create this network. We also want to acknowledge the support of our eight iwi chairs to expand this service to all our communities across the rohe. Many, many people have put in time and resource to ensure the suc-

cess of this model and because of that we are now in a better position to ensure its sustainability and get closer to the shared Kotahi vision that no whãnau Mãori in this rohe goes hungry.”

Day to day, there will be no change to service delivery for Te Pãtaka, with the existing referral pathways to remain in place:

1/ Via the form provided for selected referrers

2/ By calling the Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu hotline, 0800 514 358

3/ Via the Te Kotahi website referral form

4/ By emailing awhi@kotahitehoe. org.nz

Department of Conservation staff helped deliver Te Pãtaka boxes during the first lockdown in 2020.

Support Motueka and shop here!

Motueka has an array of shops in the town centre, a great Sunday Market and nearby galleries that showcase talented local artists and artisans. From boutique stores to organic food, Motueka has it all!

There are many reasons why you may choose certain places to shop, such as parking or more product options. However, shopping locally can impact so much more than our wallets. From simple reasons like convenience to ones that affect the environment and local economy, here are some of the most impactful reasons to shop local and how it benefits you and the world around you.

Why shop local?

The pandemic has changed the way people shop and think about shopping, with many of us now more conscious about the decisions we make on spending and travel. In today’s society, how we approach shopping is ever-changing, but the benefits of shopping local remain the same:

It’s convenient

Convenience plays a huge part in our lives. After all, how easy is it to just ‘pop to the shop’ when it’s within walking distance? Today, many people opt to shop locally because of its proximity to home.

It’s better for the environment by helping reduce

your carbon footprint

Most people are conscious about their environmental impact, whether trying to limit their single-use plastic, travelling more ethically or avoiding driving when they can.

You help support local businesses

This is one of the most important reasons to shop local. Independent businesses and charities have been hit hard by the pandemic. As a result, many enterprises have struggled to keep afloat or find new ways to service customers and support causes. Buying from a local business or charity shop, whether from a market stall, an actual shop or an online shop, is a great way to support them both financially and figuratively by showing you love what they do. This means they’ll be able to continue doing the great work that they do. You invest in your community.

In addition to investing in your community, you can also help improve employment rates within the area by using local shops. Local businesses often provide a large number of jobs to communities, and, in some cases, can even be someone’s first workplace to help kick-start their career. As the business grows, so too will the employment opportunities and local economy.

Christmas Ideas

Your trusted local auto electricians

This week we were lucky enough to catch up with Reuben, owner of Burnett Auto Electrical for our regular December interview to find out what’s been happening over the last year. It’s a hive of activity in the workshop as the hard working team ensures our local vehicles are in top electrical condition before heading out on the road for the busy season.

We are greeted warmly by Tania, Burnett’s new receptionist. Reuben is busy in his office, working on a few details in his trademark overalls a dab of grease on his forehead, we all know Reuben’s favourite place is in the workshop.

New team members

Reuben explains there is currently a shortage of trained auto electricians and would like to encourage any readers who are interested in such a career to find out more about what it takes. Jim joined the team 4 weeks ago as their new technician, and Reuben is thrilled to have him as part of the team. Jim and his family recently moved to Motueka and is thoroughly enjoying his new role and the lifestyle here.

Some of our readers will know Tania who came onboard to man reception eight months ago. She previously worked at Greenwood Kindergarten and is a naturally helpful individual. Interestingly Burnett’s have had more men in the reception role than women. It’s great to see such diversity, they also have a female technician; Claire is currently working through her apprenticeship.

Family adventures

Reubens daughter Shelby has also been working hard, training and competing in various athletic events. She did her parents proud in a recent South Island Athletic Event, finishing in the top 10 for sprinting.

Reuben, Jon, Claire and Tania, the team at Burnett Auto Electrical

Reuben has also been in training and is heading down to Franz Josef to compete in his first adventure race, encouraged by his amazing wife Andrea who has participated in a number of adventure races in the past, and kindly volunteered Reuben to compete. He’s looking forward to it, they’ve been in training for a few months now. Reuben’s part of a team of three who will be rafting, biking, hiking then finishing off the race with another bike ride.

The hardworking family man still enjoys getting in to the mountain bike park with his son, maybe his young lad will take part in adventure racing in the future just like his parents.

Better work stories and community support

Burnett Auto Electrical recently enjoyed a combined staff function with the crew at Deans Transport. Deans supplied a bus and they all headed into town for a darts competition and a bit of bonding at the Speights Ale House, everyone had a fantastic time. Burnett’s tell us that they were victorious in the darts competition, however we are yet to confirm their victory with Deans Truck Service. Watch this space.

One of Burnett’s more interesting work projects this year was kitting out a Westhaul truck with some outstanding lighting for the Mac Truck 50th anniversary event in the North Island and it looks incredible. Driver Karl was thrilled to bits with the result.

The community minded business kindly supported our local golf club this year with both sponsorship at one of their events and by supplying a number of spot prizes. One of the reasons we all love Motueka is because of wonderful businesses offering support in our community, thanks Burnett’s for helping out.

Reuben and the team would like to say a big thank you to their customers and our community for their support throughout the year.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to genuinely thank you all for working with us and supporting our local familyowned business and look forward to working with you all next year,” say’s Reuben with his trademark smile.

Burnett’s will be closing on 23 December at 12 noon so that staff can have a well-deserved break after a very busy year. They will re-open again on Wednesday 4 January 2023.

You can find Burnett Auto Electrical conveniently located at 26 Huffam Street, Motueka with plenty of parking and a large fully equipped workshop on site.

Check out their website for more information www.burnett.nz/ or give them a call on 03 528 9218.

From Reuben, Andrea, Jon, Claire, Jim, and Tania, a very Merry Christmas!

Reuben, owner operator of Burnett Auto Electrical with his new work truck

Lighting by Burnett Auto Electrical

Innovative uses of forestry and wood products right here in Motueka

The revolutionary treatment for radiata pine allows it to be used in place of imported hardwood timber for decking, interior bench tops and as a fortified exterior cladding.

Called Sicaro, this timber treatment technology is being distributed by Motueka-based architectural company Genia. It uses a fortification process that replaces water within the cell structure with a water-borne solution that cures to a resin. The result? A high-performing, sustainable timber that will last for generations to come

Genia’s architectural specifications representative Chris Mooney says Sicaro is revolutionary in the timber modification sector.

“It’s sustainably-sourced with the qualities of a hardwood and is quite a ground-breaker.”

Sicaro timber is made using New Zealand-grown, FSCcertified radiata pine which is hand-selected to ensure it is free from imperfections. Testing has been carried out independently in Germany and it has a 75-year warranty.

Planted trees are the raw material for more than 5,000 products we use every day. They also form the foundation of New Zealand’s next-generation bioeconomy, with the demand for new biomaterials only set to grow as fossil fuel-based products are replaced with renewable alternatives.

Sicaro decking

New Climate Action Centre to support farmers maintain international edge

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister for Agriculture Damien O’Connor, have now launched the Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions.

“We need to face the future to maintain our competitive edge internationally, and keep giving customers every reason to continue buying New Zealand’s food and fibre. Exporters are already telling me the role sustainability is playing in customer’s decision making,” Jacinda Ardern said.

The Government also announced the Centre’s first three investments help farmers bring down emissions and futureproof the export growth of the sector to provide greater economic security for all New Zealanders, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said.

“An investment of $7.8 million will go alongside Ruminant Biotech’s $9.5 million contribution to develop a methane inhibiting capsule, or bolus, which delivers at least a 70 per cent reduction in methane whilst active,”

Damien O’Connor said.

“This will not only help us reach our emissions reductions targets, but will set New Zealand up as a leader in the methane inhibitor industry globally.

“We are also supporting our sheep farmers reduce emissions by investing over $2.2 million alongside a $2 million contribution from Beef + Lamb New Zealand and other industry partners, to increase our supply of low methane rams through genetic selection, introducing more low methane traits into the national sheep flock.

“The third project will invest around $6 million in urgently needed greenhouse gas measurement equipment and infrastructure. Product developers need greater access to testing equipment to prove the efficacy of new products and get tools in the hands of farmers sooner.”

Damien O’Connor said as part of the joint venture the Government is partnering with ANZCO Foods, Fonterra, Ravensdown, Silver Fern Farms, and Synlait. In the last week Rabobank has also signed on to join the partnership.

“Partners in the new joint venture have made an indicative funding commitment that will rise to around $35

million a year by 2025, matched by Government. This will see around $170 million invested over the first four years and we expect that to grow over time.

“These are just the first of our investments as we continue to prioritise supporting farmers by investing alongside industry in solutions that future-proof our primary industries and provide greater economic security for all New Zealanders,” Damien O’Connor said.

The agriculture sector contributes nearly 50 per cent of Aotearoa New Zealand’s gross greenhouse gas emissions, and around 91 per cent of our biogenic methane emissions.

The joint venture was also launched at the event with Sir Brian Roche announced as Chair.

Minister of Agriculture, Hon Damien O’Connor, pictured here with radio host Jamie MacKay at Field Days.

• We have been providing Transport, Construction and Earthmoving Services since 1928.

• Our modern fleet of trucks comprise of everything from Bulk Tippers, Curtainsiders, Flat Decks, Livestock units and more.

• We have a complete range of Contracting Machinery that can tackle anything from Subdivisions to Quarry work.

• We supply all types of Gravel, Aggregates, Agricultural Lime, Fertilisers and Dolomite.

Motueka Bowling Club’s successful Christmas Fours

From left; Jan Wilson (Lead), Sandra Johnston (Three), Elizabeth Bartlett (Two), Pat Newport (Skip) Winners Xmas Fours 2022.

Results of the Whitwell’s sponsored Women’s Christmas Fours bowling tournament held at the Motueka Bowling Club on Friday, 2 December 2022. This tournament was again well sup-

ported with 22 teams (88 bowlers) from the Nelson / Tasman area participating in this annual event. The tournament was again generously sponsored by Whitwell’s Menswear who have been great support-

ers of the Motueka Bowling Club over many years.

Although there was serious competition going on, the women dressed in Christmas style garb, enjoyed a great day, made more the merrier by the

popular music played throughout the day.

Results

1st Pat Newport, Sandra Johnston, Elizabeth Bartlett, Jan Wilson from the Motueka club 4 wins,

22 ends, 49 points

2nd Kaye Brougham, Rae Inglis, Molly Pomana-Rose, Leslie Dannefeard from the Motueka club 4 wins, 22 ends, 40 points

3rd Mary Orbell, Gwen Hall, Leticia, Marilyn Keenan from the Stoke club 3 wins, 24 ends, 45 points

4th Denise Jackett, Jeanette Pauling, Helen White, Averill Weham from

the Richmond club 3 wins, 24 ends, 40 points

Lucky Draw Prize

Paula, Dot, Pam, Reuben from the Takaka Club

Motueka Bridge Club results 28 & 29 Nov

Monday 28

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices. We regret if your community notice ad has not made this week’s column, it is due to the popularity of this column and inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

DEADLINE: 12 NOON

AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK 24a Tudor Street The Shed- Every Wednesday 10 am More Info phone 027-9214074

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 444 4708

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

COMMUNITY HARAKEKE WEAVING PROJECT by Motueka Art Council is on now at the Library daily till Christmas, everyone can contribute as we weave a tree of putiputi. Special sessions for beginners wanting to learn. Free event.

COMMUNITY HOUSE Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust (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

COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson, 102 Hardy STreet, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

GATEWAYTO YOUR WELLBEING The Shed is open Mon- Friday 10-2pm 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

GREYPOWERMOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com

HOUSIE Saturday 26th November - Bring your friends for a fun afternoon followed by a cuppa. 1pm at Motueka Over 50s Social Hub 10 Pah St. Doors open at 12.30 Chris 021 2514359

INDOOR BOWLS - Monday & Wednesday 1.15 - 3pm. All Welcome. Contact Jude 027 3244226

Motueka Seniors Hub 10 Pah St.

INDOOR BOWLS at Mapua Hall, the 3rd and last Fridays of the month. Bowls at 2pm followed by “bring a plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcome. $3. Mapua Friendship Club. Contact Val 035403685.

JUSTICE OF THEPEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Cafe, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am - 12 noon

KNIT & NATTER Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St,

MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359 All Welcome

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 0273366300

MOTUEKA ELYSIUM FOR WIDOWS & WIDOWERS meets Monday 9.30am at Muses Café High Street for coffee & chat, friendship & support. Ph Noela 5288374 or Carol 5285027

MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS 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 Jana 528 4355

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd and 4th Thursday every month 1-3pm. St Andrews lounge. 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS See and hear your town band play at the Sunday Market this Sunday. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244

MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOYLIBRARY Motueka District Toy Library on 44 Pah st. Open 10am11:30am Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturday 10am - 12pm. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages

MOTUEKA COASTAL BUS service operates Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, leaves Motueka i-SITE at 9.30am to Tasman & Mapua, then Richmond CBD & the Aquatic Centre, returns 1pm. Return fare Motueka to Richmond CBD $10. Pre-booking essential via Motueka i-SITE 03 528 6543 MOTUEKASENIORNET have one on one help sessions with any iOS, Android and Windows devices every Thursday 10-12. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka. org.nz

MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB Daywalk at Waitui this Sunday 13th November. Members see your trip list for contact details. Not a member? https://www. motuekatrampingclub.org/ for details on how to join.

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP Walks every Thursday. For information contact our Secretary at secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com, 0212640403 and check our website www.motueka50pluswalkers. org.nz

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). Contact 022 6822 373 to book a ride / mapuawheels@gmail. com, 24hrs notice required.

NELSON ASTHMA SOCIETY Better Breathers Class Motueka is back on! Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Warf

Road, Mondays at 11:30am - 12:30pm. $5 per class. Contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 03 544 1562 or email asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz

NVCPRACTICEGROUPS (2) starting in Motueka

Thursday October 2022 – 1pm contact Vikki Lee at vikkijlee@gmail.com and 7pm contact Margaret McCallum at margaret@margaretmccallum.com.

Koha for use of space

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st

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

REBUSMOTUEKA welcomes you to our next meeting on Friday 21st October at 10.00 at The Motueka Bandrooms. Good speakers, refreshments and warm fellowship, all welcome. Contact John on 0274082206

RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Contact Peter 0275443923 for further information and times.

RED CROSSSHOP Shop open 10-2pm Mon-Fri. All welcome. Donations much appreciated.

RUMMIKUB Thursdays 1 - 4pm friendly group includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359

SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust, Contact us today. Housing@GHT.CO.NZ, ph:03-5457100

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS - If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 539 1137 for details.

TASMANWRITERS 24th November, 5pm - 6.30. Rebekah Ballagh, author/illustrator presents a free demo/training session on how to use Instagram to engage with readers. New members welcome. Ali 03 5268786

THEDOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKINGGROUP

Meeting on Thursdays at 9AM by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 min, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people! Phone: 03 528 8358

This month it will be an informal social get together.

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).

Dentures

N EW DEN T URES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

Storage

TOASTMASTERSMOTUEKA

Resuming 1st Febuary 2023. Toastmasters Motueka meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St, Motueka. 6.45pm start. Gain speaking confidence, friendly environment. More info, Ph Sierra 027 844 4765 or Peter 027 746 8311

WALK 4 HEALTH Every wednesday 10am, at Mot Community Garden, 30 min walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Contact 027 930 5310 or welontrack@gmail.com

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

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

TASMAN Storage units available from $6.20pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

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 & PH TIM GLADSTONE

125 Trewavers St 9-2pm. Plasma cutter & mig welder (as new), electrical, trolly wheels, fishing gear, planters, steel trailer.

Felicity Hart, Clinical Dental Technician

After 11 years we have sold the bakery. We would like to thank all our customers and wish them a Merry Xmas and Happy New New year. We wish the new owners every success in their new adventure.

Larry & Debbie

PAPER DELIVERERS WANTED

Cederman Bros Ltd is looking for a cleaner to start mid October for around 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. Start time negotiable, start rate $23.50. Job requires a licence, job is located in Brooklyn cleaning RSE Accomodation. Person must be able to self manage and have some level of tness, must be good at organising and thinking ahead, must be reliable and trustworthy, and have some references.

to deliver The Guardian Newspaper on Wednesdays. We require

Death Notices

TREWAVA COLIN

JOSEPH

of Hawera (formerly of Motueka) Passed away peacefully on Monday November, 21 2022. In his 81st year. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Morrie and Bev (Motueka). Loved Uncle of Brad and Family (Rotorua), also Glen and Family (Nelson). Colin, we truly hope your life long wish, upon your passing,to dwell in The House of The Lord, forever more, has been granted To Steve and family, Mark and Family, Anna and Family and Tana, our most sincere heartfelt and deepest sympathy is extended to you all in your very sad loss of a loved Father and Grandfather. Colin, may you rest in

Death Notices

VINCENT, Graham

David

Passed away doing what he loved on 28 November 2022.

Beloved husband of June (1968-2022) and Patricia (1957-1966); loving father of Nicky, Kerry, Mark, Julie, Stephanie and Karen; treasured Grandad Graham to David C, Erin, David V, Luke, Aster, Decima, Oliver, Theo, Dominic, Gracie and Abe. Loved brother and uncle. He loved his dogs, Lions working bees, enjoyed the outdoors, and lived a long life lled with richness. Much missed. Memorial details to be con rmed. Messages to 3 Martin Conway Road, RD 1, Richmond 7081.

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DAVIES PETER LEWIS

Peacefully at Waikato Hospital on Saturday, November 26 2022, aged 68 years. Beloved husband of Vivian. Much loved father and father-in-law of Gareth and Rochelle, James and Christie. Loved son of Wyn(Dec) and Trudy (Dec) of Wales. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mike and Angela, Pauline and David, Jan and the late Graham, April, Clair and David, William, Jenny and David. Loved uncle, and a proud Everton supporter. In preference to owers a donation to the SPCA may be made in Pete’s memory. All messages to the Davies family, c/- PO BOX 4449, Hamilton 3247. Family and friends were

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