The Guardian - 8 December 2021

Rare ducks released

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Abel Tasman Youth Ambassadors Livinya Jayasinghe, Mieke Rowling and Jonah Bruce-Miller, help to carry pateke to the release site of the Anchorage Wetlands in the Abel Tasman National Park on Thursday, 25 November marking the end of a successful re-introduction project.

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Funding Boost for Local Great Rides

The Great Rides in the Nelson Tasman region are set to be upgraded with an $87,000 funding boost from the Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trails Fund.

Trail use continues to increase year-onyear as Kiwis (and international visitors) discover the joy of cycling and this Fund aims to ensure that New Zealand’s 22 premier rides are maintained to a world class standard.

Gillian Wratt, Chair of the Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust says, “more than 250,000 cyclists and pedestrians used Tasman’s Great Taste Trail in 2020, so some wear and tear is to be expected. With such high usage, it is important that the cycle trails are kept to a standard that gives visitors and locals a safe, enjoyable experience.”

The funding announced yesterday will go to cycle trails in different parts of the country. As part of the Government’s tourism strategy, the trails

are helping to attract visitors to the regions. At a recent Great Ride Forum, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association, Chris Roberts, highlighted the Great Rides as one of the few bright spots in a sector that has been hit hard by Covid.

Annual Nga Haerenga funding is available for maintaining, developing and promoting the New Zealand cycle trails. Some of this money is contestable and Nelson Tasman has been successful in obtaining funding for four out of the five projects that were submitted.

“We are thrilled to receive funding to upgrade the Tasman View section of trail, which is one of many wow factors of the Great Taste Trail. From this vantage you’re rewarded with 360° views of Tasman Bay/ Te Tai-o-Aorere and the Arthur Range/ Wharepapa. However the current trail is shared with 4-wheel drive/motor bike use and is a bit rough

in places. The funding will enable us to improve this section for cyclists. We have also received funding for trail shelters on this Trail.”

“On the Coppermine, the trail through the rocky tops and down intro the Maitai is spec-

tacular but requires considerable maintenance. This new funding will allow purchase of rock crushing equipment, to provide a long-term solution to resurfacing remote and problematic areas of the trail.”

The NZCT funding

is matched by local money, which this year will be a combination of support from Tasman and Nelson City Councils, Trust Reserves and Rotary.

Gillian Wratt says that “the trails would not have grown without the generous support

of the Councils, local landowners, businesses and community organisations. The government contribution should be seen as acknowledgement of the hard work and local support that has gone into the trails so far.”

For more information about the Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust and the Coppermine Trail or Great Taste Trail, visit www.heartofbiking.org.nz

The Great Rides in the Nelson Tasman region are set to be upgraded with an $87,000 funding boost. Photo: Virginia Woolf Photography.

AEDs galore at Kaiteriteri

In Feb 2020 a small but energetic group of locals launched the Kaiteriteri Heartbeat Project in order to purchase AEDs (automated external defibrillators), to help keep their community safer. After 21 months of fundraising over $13,500 was successfully achieved and the community is now the proud owner of five AEDs which are located in easy-to-reach places around the neighbourhood.

Kaiteriteri Heartbeat Project was resoundingly supported by local residents and out-of-town holiday home owners.

TDC’s Community Fund provided the final top up and allows for future maintenance and replacement of consumables.

Key to the project was Jennian Homes whose nationwide sponsorship of AEDs puts the equipment cost within easier reach for community fundraising.

Without that sponsorship the target would have been so much harder to

achieve.

Sincere thanks go to Image Creators in Motueka who provided the AED signage.

Locals Dietmar Glaser of Kimi Ora Eco Resort, Tom Rowling, Murray Clark, John Fairbrass and Right Edge Builders took charge of installation and building the “tiny houses” for the AEDs.

“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 heartrelated emergencies,” says fundraising coordinator, Kim Wormald.

“Now, as a community, we can feel more resilient to be able to respond with life-saving equipment.”

One community training session, also sponsored by Jennian Homes, has been conducted for locals with another one to be scheduled once COVID level 1 is reached so that the training can be more interactive.

AEDs are available 24/7 and located at:

Little Kaiteriteri – outside reception of Kaiteri Motels & Apartments on Kotare Place

Little Kaiteriteri – Rowling Road, along the waterfront Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road, where there are 11 letterboxes by the roadside

Rowling Heights

Corner Cederman Drive and Wall Street

These supplement those already situated at Kimi Ora Resort, Kaiteriteri Reserve Camp Office, the Kaiteriteri Fire Station, Bethany Park and Stephens Bay. All AEDs are listed in the AED Locations app which is very useful to download on to smart phones.

Above: Cederman Drive AED.

Below: Kaiteri Motela AED.

Above: Kaiteri Sandy Bay Road AED.

Right: Rowling Heights AED. Far right: Rowling Road AED.

What do you think of the new crossing lights?

Local film premiers this Friday

A group of local filmmakers have come together to create a short film to add to the festive season and the magic of filmmaking in their own backyard with the support of local sponsors.

The film, A Christmas Cracker, is set to premiere in Motueka’s Gecko Theatre this Friday, 10 December.

Director Alexei D’Ath says the project has been all about community and supporting the locals.

“In unsettling times, what better than to bring some laughter and joy to the season and get around oneanother,” says Alexei.

The non-profit project has been fortunate to have volunteer actors and crew and Alexei says this has allowed them “to create something very magical”.

The public is invited to this week’s premiere with two public screenings at 7.45pm and 8.15pm and entry by donation/koha, which will all go to The Gecko.

The film is around 8 minutes with ‘behind the scenes’ footage a further 7 minutes and

both will be shared.

“We personally want to thank everyone who’s been involved as volunteering time, talent, expertises and

backing the non-profit project,” says Alexei.

A Christmas Cracker - Christmas is a time for peace and good will to all men. Well,

perhaps not all men.

There’s always some mean-spirited Scrooge ready to pour cold water on the festive season. Never

mind the ghosts of Xmas

present and future. All it takes is one small child to show Ebenezer the errors of his ways.

Celia Helm Motueka Wonderful,

been looking forward to it for decades.

Ian Fry Motueka Good, I’ve only been across them once there and back.

Michael Knox Brooklyn Fantastic, can’t be any worse.

Sheree Gregge Motueka Great.

past,

Locally made film, ‘A Christmas Cracker’ is set to show at The Gecko this month.

Kaiteriteri open wed, thurs, fri, sat & sun from

A La Carte Menu, Woodfire Pizza, Takeaways and Roast Every Sunday

Plea for safe return of treasured garden art

This cannon replica (pictured right) has been stolen from a property on Westbank Road sometime between November 22 – 25.

Built for the family by a relative more than 20 years ago, the piece of steel garden art has “huge” sentimental value.

It was located out of sight from the road and would have required 2-3 people to lift it as well as a trailer for transportation.

It was the only item stolen from the property.

The family would

appreciate any information that could lead to its return.

If you know anything that could assist please contact the Motueka Police.

The owners say no questions will be asked nor any consequences given for its theft, they’d just like to have this “very special” piece of art returned.

If you have any information please contact the Motueka Police by phoning -

(03) 528 1220

Thank you to the sponsors that have already put their hands up for us but we are sorry that we are not going to have the Motueka Memorial RSA Fishing Competition in February 2022, due to the uncertainties of the Covid 19.

We are hoping that we will hold it later in the year. We thank you our sponsors for your continued support and will get in touch later in 2022.

Police Report

Hi All,

The new traffic lights located at Pah and High Streets are up and running and from what we’re are observing, is moving traffic efficiently and quickly, reducing congestion. This will be a great help as we approach the summer season and traffic using the High Street increases. We have noticed on the green light that some motorists are forgetting to give way when turning right at the new lights. Please remember that the give way rules are not overridden by the new traffic lights. Another pleasing addition to the High Street which will increase safety is the pedestrian lights – great to see people using these and waiting to cross, rather than trying to cross in moving traffic.

During the week we attended to the theft of a dirt bike in Ching Road, Lower Moutere which we recovered from a Motueka address and returned to its owners. Unfortunately, we also attended two car accidents and apprehended two drivers for driving under the influence one was under 20yrs. It’s that time of year when many of us are celebrating a bit more. If you are thinking about having a drink or two, please make plans to get home safely. This could include getting a ride with a sober driver, staying at the place you are drinking, or walking home.

Take care out there.

Grant Heney Motueka Police Community/Family Harm

Our Take & Make kits are available for our community due to an absence of physical events at level 2.

“Take” your kit of materials & “Make” your inspired creation. They are “Free” and are for all ages.

Take & Make “Artist” Postcards@Motueka Library

Pick up your “Kit” and decorate a postcard with an artist’s theme. Write a message on the back & give or post to a friend or family member.

Take & Make Christmas Mini Cards@Motueka Library

Choose from a selection of Christmas designed papers, pictures & sparkles.

Take & Make Kiwi Christmas birds@Motueka Library

Hang on your tree or gift to someone else. Designed with children in mind.

Send a photo to mary.butler@tasman.govt.nz

Take & Make Christmas Altered Jigsaw Pieces@Motueka Library

A miniature collage project, designed with adults & teens in mind.

Take & Make Leaf of Love@Motueka Library

Take a leaf and make a comment to express your words about what the Motueka Library building & Service at 12 Pah Street has meant to you.

Drop your leaves back to the library to be displayed in January.

Take & Make “A Taste of Christmas”@Motueka Library

Your Kit will contain easy Christmas recipes, spices, cupcake patty pans, fun toppers, sprinkles & fast facts about Christmas.

Let us know if you are enjoying the Take & Make Kits

We love to see your creativity, Send a photo to Janine.gillions@tasman.govt.nz

A fleet of Mustangs enjoy the Marahau sun, carefully guarded by the settlement’s flag. SUDOKU

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Sharing the Christmas Spirit

We all know this has been a very difficult year. It has been even more so for women and children who have had to stay at home, when home was not a safe place. With Christmas and holidays fast approaching, we would like to bring awareness to the fact that this time of year can be incredibly stressful and difficult for many - in particular, for those who experience family violence, grief, and financial hardship.

In New Zealand, the police attend a domestic abuse incident every four minutes. Women’s Support Motueka (previously known as Motueka Women’s Support Link) have worked with many women in this situation since 1987, providing support, advocacy and counselling services.

Planning is the key to help make Christmas and the holidays easier, especially when there are different family groups involved or where parents of children are separated and there are access issues. Some of the ways to do this are to: Discuss social and family arrangements in advance and stick to the agreed plans. Make sure children get to spend quality time with both parents if there is shared custody.

Spend only what you can afford. Work out what you need to buy for Christmas and what bills you need to cover and set that money aside.

If you are finding the whole idea of Christmas too stressful, talk to a friend or someone else that you

can trust.

Think of the children’s wellbeing. Help them to grow up associating Christmas with memories of love and kindness.

Relax and spend some time in the outdoors, reconnecting yourself with nature.

Go easy on the alcohol. Keep hydrated by drinking equal amounts of water or non-alcoholic drinks.

Take timeout if an argument starts to brew. Take a deep breath, walk away and let everyone calm down and if necessary sober up.

If you have real concerns for your safety or the safety of your children, please contact the police.

For those of you in our community who have the means and the desire, Women’s Support Motueka would very much welcome your generosity. We have clients who would greatly benefit from any gift/donations you are willing to contribute. Supermarket, petrol, pharmacy and Warehouse vouchers are particularly helpful.

If you wish to make a cash donation our bank account number is 03-0693-013253100. Please send us your contact details to admin@wsm.org.nz so we can issue you with a tax-deductible receipt.

Women’s Support Motueka’s office in Community House will close 2pm Thursday 23 December 2021 and reopen Wednesday 5 January 2022.

We wish everyone in our community a safe and happy holiday season – from the team at Women’s Support Motueka.

Dear Editor,

The Motueka library is dumping books they regard as surplus. I fail to understand why they are being dumped rather than being offered for sale at a nominal price or being made available for free?

Regards, Bruce Dyer

Dear Editor,

There is drama in the National camp,

but once again, but perhaps this time, a new leader will be welcomed, and listened to? There are many, many issues, quite wrong in New Zealand, and it does require someone, to front up, and argue these issues, with forcefulness and some clarity, of where New Zealand is heading? Politics is a complicated business, and not all of us, understand, what is really going on? We have two years before the next elections, and I for one, wish to be

quite clear on whom I vote for, and why? Democracy seems to be failing us, and that is what New Zealand is all about, a fair and balanced playing field for everyone, all New Zealanders. Time will tell?

Regards, Grace Turner Dear Editor, Hello. What a great job the rubbish/recycle guys do. And over

the Christmas, holiday period their task is doubled. They need a little incentive to keep up the good work. Which brings me to the purpose of this letter. The meaning of Boxing Day: A day when the workers who work through the holiday period get a reward for their efforts. When the presents you received for Christmas, but you didn’t want, were boxed and given to the recycle worker.

As kids we always left a bottle of beer out for the milkman and rubbish man.

So if you have a few

Doing the BIG GIVE at Nelson Building Society

extra bottles – make sure a couple on top are full.

Cheers, Rick Dickinson

Dear Editor, I wonder if I am the only one noticing the sorry state our local reserves are being left in. I don’t know if they are being mown less frequently. When mown the long grass cut is left. It looks very untidy and is still lying on top when they return to cut the

grass again. Surely a better way would be to use the catcher on the mower. This grass could be composted and used on local gardens etc. This would be more people and environmentally friendly. These grassy areas are used by many children and adults alike. It is undesirable to have wet cut grass clinging to shoes and clothes. The council should have more pride in our Motueka district, keep it tidy and don’t be wasteful.

Yours faithfully, A.R.

Foster

Dear Editor,

All good things come to those who wait…… Motueka now having its long overdue traffic lights. The new roundabout impressive too, as it’s not planted with high vegetation. Gratitude to all involved at every stage to achieve these welcomed improvements. I just hope the right blinker on my car still works……

Regards, Ann Kidd

Again this year Nelson Building Society (NBS) Motueka have their Christmas tree and decorations up and are collecting presents for Fifeshire Foundation’s Annual Big Give. The NBS branches in Richmond, Nelson and here in Motueka are collection points for

dropping off presents which will be collected and distributed to families in need. The Big Give is the Fifeshire Foundation’s annual fundraiser to ensure families in need have a joyful Christmas.

Fifeshire Foundation is a charitable trust which was set up in 1993 by a group of

people in Nelson to help people in crisis and to raise money locally to support local people in need. They also give grants to agencies that support local people in crisis.

It is preferable for presents to be unwrapped. Also, this year with current Covid restrictions,

Fifeshire Foundation are strongly encouraging cash donations and gift vouchers for food, toys, treats or family activities, which can be put in the collection box too, or speak to the friendly NBS Motueka staff. The last date for collection is Monday, 20 December.

MAJOR ART AUCTION ÿNow Online and in Progress ÿCloses Monday Dec 13th

From 5pm Wed. December 1 Heritage Art

Auctions is holding its regular quarterly timed art sale which runs for 11 days from December 1st-December 12th The auction offers 17th-21st Century N.Z. and Foreign paintings, watercolours, drawings, prints, etchings, photographs, books & woodcuts.

Star attractions in the auction include:

* An original early c.1900 Frances Hodgkins w/c

* New Zealandprints from as early as 1784

* 3 oil paintings by major English artist David Cox

In same family for 180 years, being a gift from artist to vendor’s great, great grandparents

* 2 never before seen C harles Blomfield oil paintings - in Blomfield family since 1880s

Original works and quality prints by Nicholas Chevalier; H.W. Kirkwood; John Weeks; M. Stoddart; N. Lindsay; Francis McCracken; W.G. Baker; David Cox; C.D. Barraud; Peter Siddell (2); N. Cayley; Peter McIntyre; C.H. Howarth; L.W. Wilson; Colin McCahon; and many others. FREE Catalogue now at:

When you register to obtain our FREE online catalogue you will also receive a free PDF copy of the scarce first edition of New Zealand Art Auction Records

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Starting prices range from as little as $25 all the way up to $50,000. In other words, there’s something for everybody – all tastes and at all price levels.

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The art market is gaining strength as collectors seek a place to ‘store’ their money. With each auction our client list gets larger and larger. This means more and more bidders. There has never been a better time to buy than now – from a new auction hous e, with great art at affordable prices. All clients receive ART COLLECTORS

NBS Staff with presents, from left, Robyn Johnston, Helen Thornborrow, Philippa Thain, Ammie McHardy and Greg Dykzeul.

Motueka’s Michael Smith snapped these photos of the partial lunar eclipse on November, 19 from Motueka Quay. This was the longest partial lunar eclipse since February 18, 1440, and the longest until February 8, 2669.

Pateke population boosted in the Park

21 pateke /brown teal were released at the Anchorage Wetlands in the Abel Tasman National Park on Thursday, 25 November, bringing the number of New Zealand’s rarest duck released into the park to 358, and marking the end of a successful re-introduction project.

This is expected to be the last release of pateke into the Abel Tasman, with the species recovery in the park a great result from the hard work of many groups and individuals to keep predators under control.

Project Janszoon Director Bruce Vander Lee says that the successful re-establishment of pateke in the Abel Tasman shows what can be achieved when agencies, businesses, community groups, and volunteers work together to take on a conservation challenge.

“Protecting released pateke by controlling predators has been key,” says Bruce. “Project Janszoon has been fortunate to work with Abel Tasman

Birdsong Trust, Air New Zealand, and DOC to control predators inside the park, and with amazing community groups like Marahau Halo and Takaka Hill Biodiversity Group on the fringes of the park. We’ve been thrilled to see pateke expanding their range both inside and outside the park due to these efforts.”

Pateke Recovery Group captive breeding and reintroduction coordinator Kevin Evans says that pateke are breeding well in the Abel Tasman.

“Un-banded ducks are now being seen with their own ducklings – so we know that the original banded birds have bred and their young are breeding too.

They are still very susceptible to predation by stoats and feral cats in particular, so for them to survive long term we have to keep the pest control pressure on.”

Once the most populous waterfowl on New Zealand’s mainland, pateke are now our

rarest duck species. Their demise from a commonly seen water fowl was due to feral cats, stoats and ferrets which found them easy prey. The only other South Island population is in the Arthur Valley in Fiordland.

The juvenile ducks released into the park were bred by volunteers at 14 captive breeding facilities around New Zealand and spent time at the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust facility in Christchurch for pre-release conditioning.

DOC Biodiversity

Ranger Jim Livingstone says that pateke are now fairly frequently seen on wetland sites and inlet fringes in the park.

“We released these last birds at the Anchorage Wetland, which offers very good habitat. A small number of manu had flown from Awaroa Inlet and were already in residence.

“The release at this site provides manu with a secure place, with plentiful food, and enables them to

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Abel Tasman Youth Ambassadors Livinya Jayasinghe and Mieke Rowling help DOC ranger John Henderson release pateke into the wetland at Anchorage.

The latest release brings Pateke release numbers to 358.

adapt well to the wild. Perhaps more importantly, it forms another hub of manu that can multiply and progressively disperse to neighbouring wetland and coastal areas within our district.”

Due to Covid-19 restrictions the pateke

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were flown to Nelson Airport where they were welcomed by Archdeacon Harvey Ruru and Kaitiaki Barney Thomas before being transported by shuttle bus and Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles to the release site.

Since 2016, Project Janszoon and DOC have been fortunate to work with Manawhanua ki Mohua and Ngatiwai to reintroduce and progressively release pateke to wetland sites close to Awaroa Inlet and Totaranui. Air

New Zealand is DOC’s National Partner for Conservation and funds predator control efforts in the north of the Abel Tasman National Park, and has sponsored the flights to transport pateke from Christchurch to Nelson.

Motueka lights up

On Thursday Motueka’s traffic lights were turned on, with the first vehicle through the intersection at Pah/High/ Greenwood Streets,

local travel agent Jeremy Matthews on his bike, complete in a Santa suit.

A small crowd gathered at the intersection to witness the moment

in Motueka’s history, including community board members Richard Horrell and Brent Maru.

The traffic lights’ installation was part of

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a $6.8 million Waka Kotahi NZTA project for SH60, which was funded through the Government’s Covid19 Response and Recovery Fund.

Thur 16 December 4pm

Friday 17 December 12 noon

Monday 21 December 12 noon

PowerTech’s Kiem Thia, Fulton Hogan’s Thomas Powell and Motueka Community Board member Richard Horrell at the unveiling.

WE CLOSE ON TUESDAY 21st DECEMBER 2021 AND REOPEN THURSDAY 12th JANUARY 2022

Above left: Cycling Santa Claus aka World Travellers Motueka’s Jeremy Matthews was the first to go through the new lights. Right: Final preparations on Thursday morning before the lights swung into action.

Consumer Trust Ownership of Network Tasman Limited to continue for another five years

Network Tasman Trust has unanimously voted to maintain its consumer trust ownership of Network Tasman Limited (NTL).

In making the decision, NTL Trust took into account the independent report from Key Business Partners of Christchurch(KBP) that the NTL directors had commissioned. The report states that, “NTL is a stellar example of a consumer trust, with Network Tasman Trust acting effectively as the collective(lobbying) voice of all network users from large manufacturers to small consumers, such as rural public halls and artists”. There was also a public consultation process.

NTL owns and operates the electricity distribution network in the wider Nelson and Tasman areas. A review of NTL’s ownership structure takes place every five years. It considers whether it should continue to be owned by Network Tasman Trust, a ‘consumer-focussed trust’ or be transferred to one of four alternative ownership options as a listed company, an unlisted company, local authority ownership or a co-operative registered under the Co-operative Companies Act.

Network Tasman Trust Chairperson, Gwenny Davis says that the decision is a vote of confidence in the consumer trust model. The trustees considered two major factors in making its decision regarding ownership. “NTL needs to be a successful business as well as a good investment for us, as its shareholder,” says Gwenny. “Keeping this valuable and growing asset in the hands of local people and distributing electricity to them at very competitive prices means it’s the best outcome for consumers and for the region.”

Tasman Trust Chairperson Gwenny Davis.

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It was a magnificent occasion on site at Whenua Iti to celebrate our 35th Birthday. At the centre of all the celebrations, as she should be, was Hazel Nash, still as vibrant and dynamic as when she first sparked the idea of Whenua Iti in the mid-80s.

The evening kicked off with a mihimihi, lead my Matua Mike Elkington, to welcome the return of extended whanau to Whenua Iti. It is significant to note that Matua Mike, now a lead kaiako/kaiarahi for Whenua Iti, was once a student of Hazel’s and is testament to the wonderful sense of whanau that was instilled by Hazel and the founding members of the Trust from the very beginning.

Hazel Nash, the founder of Whenua Iti 35 years ago, has the honour of cutting the cake .

The event provided a wonderful opportunity to weave the generations of Whenua Iti whanau together, with many connections made between past and present contributors to WIO. The 72 guests included past board chairs, students, past instructors, neighbours, the existing team, original volunteers and community supporters. Given the current climate for gatherings, we made the tough call to restrict invitations to ensure the event could take place, choosing to focus on current staff and contemporaries of the original founders, with a view to having further events at a later date should restrictions ease. Fingers crossed! Mark, our current General Manager, and Pip Lynch, the current Board Chair both had the opportunity to speak and acknowledge the number of people who have been involved in the establishment of the organisation over the years, many of whom were present for the celebrations, though many were also missed and thought of.

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The evening was celebrated by past and present contributors to Whenua Iti, including (from left to right) Mark Bruce-Miller, Hazel

Hazel was gifted a beautiful framed portrait of her made by Sarah Trolle, a local artist, to commemorate this important milestone. In her following speech, Hazel made a point of acknowledging a number of people who were integral to the formation of the Whenua Iti Trust who she refers to as the ‘pillars’ of the organisation. Anne Verity, her mentor, Bruce Gilkison and Ross Broadhead who provided essential advice in setting up the Trust and the Stanbridge Family for their incredible volunteer involvement in getting the site and programmes up and running. She also shed some light on how the name of ‘Whenua Iti’ came into being, a name that was ultimately blessed by local kaumatua Uncle Tom Bailey, after Hazel had spent the time with Uncle Tom learning how to respectfully honour tangata whenua in the work she was doing. After sharing kai together, a titoki was planted to commemorate the occasion. There have been many plantings at the site made over the years, as Hazel started with a bare piece of land. There are now mature trees, with strong roots, that creates an ideal place for both people & nature to flourish. Our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended for making it such a special evening.

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t of all descendants of the original 109 owners. Congratulations to Whenua Iti Outdoors on 35 years of delivering inspirational programmes.

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The Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust represents a unique group of descendants from two iwi. They whakapapa back to one or more of the Ngāti Rārua tupuna and Ātiawa landowners of our Motueka homelands. As a Trust, we manage and nurture these land holdings on behalf of and for the bene

has recently doubled down on its efforts to nourish the Motueka community by revamping and refreshing its organic produce, bakery and

while will know that TOAD started its life as a fruit and vegetable grotheir real fruit ice creams and then a coffee machine was added and the rest is history. The popular cafe now stands firmly as an institution, serving the local community and welcoming visitors from every cor-

Owner Angie Morris said “For us, it’s about creating a space where our community can flourish and create memories together. Our philosophy has always been that great food shouldn’t cost the earth which is why we’ve invested so heavily in ensuring our business not only reduces its environmental impact but actively gives back to nature as well.”

COVID-19 has taught us a lot of valuable lessons Angie reckons. The pandemic has reinforced that TOAD is on the right track with its focus on food resilience and sustainable local supply chains. When lockdown first hit, they were able to immediately distribute kai throughout the community straight from their onsite nutrient rich market garden.

Angie thinks people’s awareness about where their food comes from is growing. If we continue to import our food, not only are we vulnerable in a crisis but we are not getting the freshest ingredients or supporting local jobs.

The increased emphasis on buy local has inspired TOAD to take their offering to the next level. The result is a fully fledged organic green grocery, bakery and artisan goods store which greets customers as they enter TOAD Hall. They have expanded their selection of local and NZ made products. More shelf space, more products and better pricing. You can get everything from fresh nutritious vegetables harvested from their organic market garden to freshly baked breads from their onsite bakery to craft beer that was brewed a stone’s throw away at the award winning Townshend Brewery.

The new look and feel TOAD store stocks:

• Locally made bratwursts and cheeses

• Olive oils, honey and other gourmet products

• On-site freshly baked breads

• Organic fruit and vegetables

• A2 milk in glass bottles

• Cold-pressed juices from our onsite juicery

• Sweet and savoury treats

• Neat gifts and everything you need to fill a hamper

• And so much more!

From locally grown produce to creative artworks, TOAD Hall has a wide range of stock. Workshop

Expect to see only the best ingredients from the organic market garden onsite or items sourced from local providers with a direct relationship to TOAD which ensures they can offer the best high quality goods at a competitive price.

Sourcing the right ingredients is the fun part Angie reckons “If we can’t see it with our own eyes, we’re not interested. For every product in the shop we can tell you exactly how it was made, where the ingredients were sourced and the story of the producer. We think of our suppliers as one big family.”

Together, they have a thriving micro economy that means people can meet all of their needs with the added comfort of knowing everything is sourced locally and ethically. It doesn’t get much better than that. And it’s not just for dining in either, TOAD have expanded their takeaway offering with freshly prepared pies, pastries, fruit salads, juices and more that are the perfect “grab and run” smoko stop or when you’re in a hurry with the kids.

TOAD’s sustainability ethos starts with the simple stuff like operating off solar power, fully compostable packaging and growing only organic produce. But it goes so much further than that. “Sustainability is also about our people and our contribution to a resilient local economy. And it’s giving back to nature through regeneration of the soils on this special land that we stand on.”

Rest assured all your old favourites are still available too. TOAD is back this summer with a brand new menu, live music and the tap room. They’ll be open 7 days from 8am serving the freshest goods in town with a smile. Get amongst it!

SPEEDWAY TOP OF THE SOUTH DOUBLE HEADER

is coming weekend will see the biggest Superstock meeting that we have seen here at the Milestone Homes Top of the South speedway since the New Zealand Superstock championship back in the 2012/13 season. With the Nelson Speedway Association now able to host twoday meetings once again it gives us the opportunity to host these bigger meetings which is great for the sport of speedway and great for local businesses and retailers.

e PTS Superstock Stampede will

FRIDAY 10TH & SATURDAY 11TH DECEMBER

be the jewel in the crown event for this season with thirty- ve cars entered from all over the country. It’s a classy eld that has been put together including previous New Zealand champions like Randal Tarrant from the Hawkes Bay and Christchurch driver Malcolm Ngatai, as well as past Stockcar New Zealand champions in Tyler Walker from Stratford and Dale Robertson from Wellington. Some other notable drivers come in the form of the Levien brothers Keegan and Ethan who also hail from Wel-

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lington while Jack Miers from Palmerston North has the ability to win a championship or decide who doesn’t.

Last season’s Stampede champion Harley Robb is back to defend the silverware and after a strong result in his Stockcar at our last meeting could also once again be at the sharp end of the results. Local hopes would most likely come in the form of Brett Nicholls who has shown good pace already this season or Alex Hill who has been chasing electrical

gremlins all season but looks to have got them sorted just in time for this event. Another who has risen to the top this season in Nelson is Ian Clayworth in his BMW V8 powered Superstock, who has toiled away over the last few seasons to get this car where it needs to be and has also had some good results thus far.

e future of speedway looks bright as well with a big eld of Ministocks entered for the annual Youth Ministock Mania proudly supported by

Cando Fishing. Like the PTS Superstock Stampede, this championship will be held over two nights with kids from all over the country here to have a crack at taming the Moutere clay. ere has been some good close racing in this grade this season, so we expect it to be no di erent this weekend.

Other promotions on the cards are the Richmond Exhaust and Radiators Streetstock Triple Crown, three car per team’s event held ree local Ministocks all with a good chance of winning the Ministock Mania.

Ex New Champion 66A Randal Tarrant from Hawkes Bay is entered.

while the Donaldson Civil backed Historic Stockcars make an appearance on both nights running a team’s deal amongst themselves. ey are keen to show us how it was done way back when! On night two of this weekend the Stockcar class is competing for the Nelson Open Club Championship, which will only add what is already a

massive weekend of speedway action and we can’t wait to bring it to you!

If you can’t make it over the weekend, don’t panic, as have this catered for as well. Both nights will be live streamed by the team at e Pits Media.

e links for this can be found atnelsonspeedway.co.nz or head straight to e Pits Media website at thepits.racing.

org.nz, we don’t want anyone missing out on this two day show.

Please be aware that under the new guidelines all public that are intending to attend any speedway event will now need to be double vaccinated and will need to display your My Vaccine Pass at the gate to gain entry. Unfortunately, no pass, no entry.

Historic Stockcars make a welcome return to Nelson.

48N Brett Nicholls and 95N Alex Hill are local favourites.

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Calm seas hide tough challenge

NBS Motueka Golf Club

Saturday saw the running of the Lewis Rowling Trophy. This is a very long standing trophy that was donated to the club many years ago by two stalwarts of the Club. It is played as a Greensomes event with partners playing two shots then selecting the best ball to play for the rest of the hole.

In a very close finish two teams scored 67 with Sharon McGeown and David Cairns prevailing over Jenny Van Heerden and Kevin Beach. Third place went to Keith Dowie and Peter Neal on 67.8

The club also hosted the Nelson Marlborough Eagles on what was a very busy day. On Tuesday the Nine hole ladies played a stableford which was won by Colleen Irwin with an excellent.

Score of 23.

Second was Meredith Raynor on 21 points

Three ladies tied on 20 points with Chris Roberts claiming third on countback from Gabrielle Milnes and Trish Harris-Virgin.

It seemed to be a perfect night for swimming as more than 130 swimmers gathered for the third night of the 18-race Rylock Swim Series at the Nelson Yacht Club on Thursday. Looks can be deceiving. The first leg of 500m along the Rocks Rd seawall turned out to be a tough slog as the

taking fourth place overall.

incoming tide ramped up the current from the south.

Hayden Squance turned the tables on last week’s winner Oxford Bayley, with a convincing win over the 1100m course. The gap between the two was 13 seconds, but it was more than another minute before Terry Bone arrived at the finish, with the first

woman, Abbey Smale, not far behind.

Eddie Swain had his best swim yet, the 15-year-old taking fifth place ahead of the second woman Sam Harman, another rising star.

Peter Burrell continued his run of consistent finishes with seventh place, ahead of third woman Lucy Barron and Brazilian

import Raphael Borborema, who is making an impact in the sea after previously specialising in the pool.

Many less able swimmers struggled with the current, making for a very spread field by the end of the night.

Brianna Mckay has been improving her finish position each week

in the short course and she made it to the top with an 8-second win over Lono Kalani in the 600m event.

Next was Sophie Pahl, followed by Keisha Old.

Swimming continues each Thursday throughout the summer.

Full information and results at nelsonseaswims.co.nz

Motueka Bowling Club Inc.

Results of the Whitwell’s sponsored Women’s Christmas Fours bowling tournament held at the Motueka Bowling Club on Friday, 3 December 2021.

20 teams of bowlers from the Nelson / Tasman area participated in this annual event. The tournament was again generously sponsored by Whitwell’s Menswear who have been great supporters of the Motueka Bowling Club over the years.

Although there was serious competition going on, the women, dressed in Christmas style garb, appeared to enjoy the day, made more the merrier by the Christmas music played throughout the day. Fortunately, the rain mainly held off until play had finished.

Results

1st Justine Cowman, Rae Inglis, Val Thompson, Jan Dudley / Barbara Howcroft from Motueka 4 wins, 25 ends, 56 points

2nd Rhonda Bellis, Barb Thomason, Susie Dodson, Caroline Keehan from Stoke 4 wins, 24 ends, 49 points

3rd Margaret Eames, Julie Hall, Margaret Trenker, Carolyn Mason from Wakefield 3 wins, 23 ends, 49 points

4th Kath Newth, Janet R, Janice G, Sandy W. from Stoke 3 wins, 21 ends, 36 points

Abbey Smale led the women’s field,

Photo: Christina Harris.

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BENEFICIARIES & 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.

BETTER BREATHERSCLASSMOTUEKA held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Wharf Road, Mondays at 11.30am – 12.30pm. $5 per class. Contact Sue at the Nelson Asthma Society 035441562 or email asthma. nelson@xtra.co.nz

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

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INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.

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

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.

MOTUEKA MENZSHED Are you new to the community. check out the Menzshed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS We need YOU to join the Motueka District Brass, make music and have fun. Come along and try us out. Email motueka.brass@ gmail.com or phone 02102233244

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$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 4484430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

enjoy discounts, make new friends and keep their minds active. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

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

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 5284355

MOTUEKA TOASTMASTERS Like to speak with more confidence? Friendly, supportive environment. 1st and 3rd Weds, 6.45-8.30pm, St Johns rooms, Jack Inglis hospital grounds, 15 Courtney St, Motueka. Visitors welcome. More info email Tam: tortipon@ gmail.com or ph 021 0873 8996.

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP: www.motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Last walk of the year – Asbestos Cottage – meet Thursday 16th 0745hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Road. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com 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

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

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.

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

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKINGGROUP

Meeting on Fridays at 10AM 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

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SANDERS Josephine

Flew to be with the angels on November 30th, 2021, aged 96 years, an Artist, Nurse, Business Woman.

Wife of the late George Sanders. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Georgie and Kim Eschweiler, Elizabeth, Richard and Jan, David, grandmother of EmmaJo, Jessica and Ava, and great grandmother of Aria. Thank you for all the love and care Josephine received from the lovely staff at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital. To honour Josephine’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

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Margaret Jean “Jeanie”

Passed away peacefully 2/12/2021 at Jack Inglis Hospital.

Much loved wife of Alec. Loved mum and motherin-law of Stephen and Michelle, Gaylene and Peter Simons. Grandma of Fletcher and Tori, Marcus, Laura, Elizabeth and Dan.

Special thanks to all the staff at Jack Inglis Hospital.

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storage

trades

TA SMAN B LASTING

SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nzor email office@ tasmansodablasting. co.nz Ph. 022 528 8159

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CASH PAIDFOR 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

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ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES

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Huge selection with new stock arriving weekly. Large & small in 6 rooms. “Sell-buy-Value”

Open Mon - Fri 9.30 to 5pm & Sat 10 to 4pm.

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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS etc. Great selection for all ages. Lasting quality & items that are special. Do call in to Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond (Ph 544 0723)

Motueka Red Cross op shop in Community House Decks Reserve

MAHOGANYCHINA CABINET, Mahogany Low Boy, Panasonic Bread Maker, New for sale 5m CARAVAN FOR SALE $21,000 2 Birth, Shower, Toilet, Sink, year 2005, Stove. Ph 03 528 7373 RE TA IL A RC A DE PREMISES with High Street frontage next to New World to let

STOR A GE 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.

in memoriam

Mytton Merel June Passed away 29/11/2019

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All adult's clothing is half price until the end of December.

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Bring your friends for a fun evening.

December 14th 7.30pm at the RSA, Motueka. Wear your Christmas outfits and your team may win a prize.

$3 entry. 6 members per team. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Great raffle prizes. Meals and bar available. Please note that the RSA requires people to be double vaccinated

RIWAKA RUGBY CLUB wishes to Thank the following sponsors of the annual ambrose golf tournament.

Fruitfed, Bays Boating, Hays

Plumbing, LI Engineering, The Car Company, CWS, FMG, Mac Hops, C F O

Super liquor, Whitwells Menswear, F45, Nathan Binns, TCP, NBS, Repco, ITM, Placemakers, Sprig & Fern, Speights, Farmlands, Guthrie Bowron.

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Food Process Worker - Motueka

We’re hiring now for seasonal and permanent vacancies in our Mussel Marination department. We’re looking for people who enjoy working in a team environment, who have a good work ethic and enthusiasm to turn up to work.

Not from Motueka? No problem! We can assist with temporary short term accommodation assistance options.

Evening shift positions available (5.00 pm to 01:30 am). Hours can be flexible for the right candidates.

• Enjoy a pleasant working environment with great people and modern facilities!

Why work for us:

We’re offering the opportunity to work within a company that is on a mission to grow and which will provide you with opportunities to grow with us. You’ll work within a great team, be provided with on-the-job training, and have future possibilities to upskill within the Food Processing sector, and progress through our organisation. Application forms are available from the Talley's gatehouse on Ward Street, Port Motueka OR apply online on our career pagewww.talleys.co.nz/job-openings

RETAIL ASSISTANT NEEDED

Wednesday – Friday 9.00 – 5.00pm

Saturday 9.00 – 1.00pm

Retail experience essential

Start date: January 10th 2022

Please email applications to motueka@paperplus.co.nz

Applications close: 18th December 2021

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

TBC TRUST

We are seeking applications for local (Tasman/Motueka)

Drivers to join our Team from Term 1, 2022. The positions available are permanent as well as part time

Drivers to cover absences of our permanent staff.

Applicants must hold a current Class 2 PSL, be fully vaccinated and pass the MOE Police Vetting Process. These positions offer attractive remuneration packages commensurate with the responsibility involved. For further information and a job description please contact us by ph 022 158 0837 or email transport@tbctrust.org.nz

FARM WORKER NEEDED –BROOKLYN VALLEY

Short term contract - 1 - 2 months

Immediate start. Duties include: spraying, weedwacking, general garden maintenance, some fencing. Good rates paid

Email: sezzmaccca@xtra.co.nz or call 021 331 722

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!!

Santa is coming to Motueka for his sleigh to be serviced and to collect some spare parts – so while he’s here Our Town Motueka have asked if he would do a tour around the streets, so then the children get to see him and wave. The Motueka District Brass Band will be accompanying him performing Christmas Carols. What an evening it will be! Santa is very excited.

WEDNESDAY 15th DECEMBER (RAIN DATE 16th): Please come out and wave from the footpath (no roads will be closed, so please stay on the footpath for H&S).

Leaving the band rooms on Old Wharf Rd at 6.30pm. Thorp St, Glenavon Dr, Carman Dr, Totara Park Ave, Ledger Ave, Tudor St, Wilkinson St, Greenwood St, Pethybridge St, Clay St, York St, Inglis St, Saxon St, Fearon St crossing over onto Parker St, Atkins St, Fry St, Jocelyn Ave, Poole St, up High St onto Pah St, Talbot St, McGlashen St, Simpson St, back onto Pah, Kerei St loop, back on Grey St, Whakarewa St, across to Woodlands Ave, Sanderlane Dr, Monahan St, Huffam St, returning to Old Wharf Rd. Santa will be on a tight schedule as he still has lots to do before Christmas Eve so if your street is not on the route, we apologise – so get on foot and head to a street near you so you don’t miss out on this special visit from Santa.

Proudly sponsored by & Motueka – with carols performed by the Motueka District Brass Band.

“You can’t come to the parade this year – so Santa is coming to you!”

When a thought of war comes, oppose it by a stronger thought of peace. A thought of hatred must be destroyed by a more powerful thought of Love.

- Abdu’l-Baha Motueka 03 528 9033

Fuel grants to ensure kids can take part in sport

Secondary school

students

and sports

around Aotearoa New Zealand are set to benefit from a significant new partnership between Caltex, and the New Zealand Sport Collective (NZSC).

The partnership focuses on growing reach and engagement of all sports across the country as well as reducing barriers to participation for young people. This is done by providing fuel cards to schools and financial support to the national sporting organizations who run the national sports events. More than 80 secondary schools including Motueka High School are set to directly benefit through the initiative with Caltex providing fuel vouchers (as part of the overall funding) to help reduce tournament travel costs that can often impact the ability for students and schools to compete.

The link to community is key. Andy Baird, General Manager Retail states, “Being locally owned and operated, Caltex understands the key role that schools play in their local community, including being a hub for kid sports. Caltex is excited to help cheer on secondary school kids through our sponsorship and partnership with the NZSC, fueling the excitement, on and off the field and help more kids experience sports at their local school”.

In addition, Caltex and the NZSC aim to increase participation and accessibility to the wide range of sports available to secondary school students, from Curling to Rugby 7’s, Diving to Basketball and everything in between. These codes repre-

sent sports played by all local communities and it is hoped that Caltex’s commitment will inspire more young New Zealanders, coaches, and volunteers to become involved in sport.

Rob Waddell, ex Olympic Gold medalist and head of the NZSC says, “New Zealanders are known for their participation in sport from an early age, yet unfortunately so many barriers still prevent all of our Rangatahi from being involved. By partnering with Caltex, a brand that has been at the heart of communities for more than 85 years, we aim to increase the accessibility and awareness of all sports. Schools constantly show us that Sport can be life changing for students, through the benefits of teamwork, leadership, exercise or just enjoying being with a fun likeminded group of people”.

Nicki Saunders, EA to the Principal of Motueka High School says, “Being a rural school, our sports team have to travel regularly to Nelson and Blenheim and further afield for regional tournaments, so this Caltex StarCash card will benefit us greatly”. With numerous sports tournaments across the country being impacted or cancelled by Covid-19, Caltex and the NZSC see the launch of this partnership as more important than ever. There is a shared belief that all young New Zealanders should be able to afford to participate in sport.

For further comments, please contact Rob Waddell on rob@ waddellassociates. com or Jeremy Clarke (Caltex) on jeremy.

Motueka High School’s sports people are

from the generosity. Here’s their under 16 Nelson Bays rugby representatives: Kaleb Atkin, Sam MacLean, Andre Edwards and Damani Cullen.

Calm seas hide tough challenge

NBS Motueka Golf Club

Saturday saw the running of the Lewis Rowling Trophy. This is a very long standing trophy that was donated to the club many years ago by two stalwarts of the Club. It is played as a Greensomes event with partners playing two shots then selecting the best ball to play for the rest of the hole.

In a very close finish two teams scored 67 with Sharon McGeown and David Cairns prevailing over Jenny Van Heerden and Kevin Beach.

Third place went to Keith Dowie and Peter Neal on 67.8

The club also hosted the Nelson Marlborough Eagles on what was a very busy day. On Tuesday the Nine hole ladies played a stableford which was won by Colleen Irwin with an excellent.

Score of 23.

Second was Meredith Raynor on 21 points

Three ladies tied on 20 points with Chris Roberts claiming third on countback from Gabrielle Milnes and Trish Harris-Virgin.

It seemed to be a perfect night for swimming as more than 130 swimmers gathered for the third night of the 18-race Rylock Swim Series at the Nelson Yacht Club on Thursday.

Looks can be deceiving. The first leg of 500m along the Rocks Rd seawall turned out to be a tough slog as the

taking fourth place overall. Photo: Christina Harris.

incoming tide ramped up the current from the south.

Hayden Squance turned the tables on last week’s winner Oxford Bayley, with a convincing win over the 1100m course. The gap between the two was 13 seconds, but it was more than another minute before Terry Bone arrived at the finish, with the first

woman, Abbey Smale, not far behind.

Eddie Swain had his best swim yet, the 15-year-old taking fifth place ahead of the second woman Sam Harman, another rising star.

Peter Burrell continued his run of consistent finishes with seventh place, ahead of third woman Lucy Barron and Brazilian

import Raphael Borborema, who is making an impact in the sea after previously specialising in the pool.

Many less able swimmers struggled with the current, making for a very spread field by the end of the night.

Brianna Mckay has been improving her finish position each week

in the short course and she made it to the top with an 8-second win over Lono Kalani in the 600m event.

Next was Sophie Pahl, followed by Keisha Old.

Swimming continues each Thursday throughout the summer.

Full information and results at nelsonseaswims.co.nz

Motueka Bowling Club Inc.

Results of the Whitwell’s sponsored Women’s Christmas Fours bowling tournament held at the Motueka Bowling Club on Friday, 3 December 2021.

20 teams of bowlers from the Nelson / Tasman area participated in this annual event. The tournament was again generously sponsored by Whitwell’s Menswear who have been great supporters of the Motueka Bowling Club over the years.

Although there was serious competition going on, the women, dressed in Christmas style garb, appeared to enjoy the day, made more the merrier by the Christmas music played throughout the day. Fortunately, the rain mainly held off until play had finished.

Results

1st Justine Cowman, Rae Inglis, Val Thompson, Jan Dudley / Barbara Howcroft from Motueka 4 wins, 25 ends, 56 points

2nd Rhonda Bellis, Barb Thomason, Susie Dodson, Caroline Keehan from Stoke 4 wins, 24 ends, 49 points

3rd Margaret Eames, Julie Hall, Margaret Trenker, Carolyn Mason from Wakefield 3 wins, 23 ends, 49 points

4th Kath Newth, Janet R, Janice G, Sandy W. from Stoke 3 wins, 21 ends, 36 points

Abbey Smale led the women’s field,