Kahurangi trilogy because he felt the stories had to be recorded before they were forgotten. They represent 10 years of work recording the stories. “As I live next to the park, I’m emotionally attached,” he says, “We should never forget the stories as they formed us and made us who we are as New Zealanders.”
many years was Asian correspondent on Kim Hill’s Nine to Noon on National Radio. His previous books are ‘Angelina - From Stromboli to D’Urville Island’, ‘Kahurangi Calling’, ‘Swamp Fever’, ‘Outsiders’, ‘Kahurangi Stories’, and ‘Kahawai -the Peoples Fish’.
Gerard Hindmarsh is coming to Motueka Library on 20th March to launch his latest book ‘Kahurangi Out West’.
Gerard Hindmarsh, award-winning author from Tukurua, Golden Bay, is coming to Motueka Library on 20th March to launch his latest book ‘Kahurangi Out West’ – the final in a trilogy of stories from the Kahurangi back country.
Along with ‘Kahurangi Calling’ and ‘Kahurangi Stories’, the stories start at early human arrival and continue to stories of families who are living and grazing stock on the west coast today.
‘Drovers, loggers,
mill workers, topsecret coast watchers, linesmen, there’s the story of King Tom of the Matakitaki, and one man’s obsession with traversing across the formidable Dragon’s Teeth of the Douglas Range.’
Gerard wrote the
Born in Wellington in 1957, Gerard Hindmarsh trained as a cartographer before moving to Golden Bay in 1976. He bought a block of land at Tukurua adjoining Kahurangi National Park which is where he still lives with his wife Melanie.
His move into journalism in 1991 has seen his award-winning feature work appearing in numerous publications both in New Zealand and overseas. He has had a long-running Outsider series on Radio Live and for
Unfortunately, due to glaucoma, Gerard says he has started on a steady decline to blindness. But he hopes to continue writing for as long as he can with an interest in historical fiction.
‘Kahurangi Out West’ was launched in Takaka late last year. Gerard will launch the book in Motueka with an audio-visual presentation at the library, Monday 20th March, 530pm, and will have books to sell on the night. “We are expecting a full house,” says Gerard, “so get in early.”
have a network of 500 predator traps across 50 hectares of the valley and in the adjacent bush, linking up with Marahau Halo Predator Control Project in the surrounding area and Project Janzoon’s trapping in the national park.
The vegetation sequence from salt marsh to coastal forest is rare in the district outside of the national park. Restoring wetlands is no easy task. In 2018 flooding from ex-cyclone Gita sent silt and forestry slash through the wetland and over farmland in the surrounding valleys.
Around 15,000 planted trees were lost. Helen Lindsay, chair of the trust, says, “Plants are gradually establishing again, and we wish to focus on the positive things that can be done to mitigate the effects of such events in the future.” Email lindsay.helen@xtra. co.nz if you would like to join working bees.
Just off the Sandy Bay to Marahau road is a grassy meadow with views of the Otúwhero Wetland, an ideal place to watch for birds up the valley of the Otúwhero River. “It is a hidden gem,” says Terry Stanbridge, who lives nearby the wetland. “Ten years ago this area was four metres high in gorse with only a narrow path through it.”
For many years Terry, with Naomi his wife, and three generations of his family have been looking out for the Otúwhero wetland. Terry is a core member of the Otúwhero Trust set-up in 2011 to carry out restoration work in the wetland. Initiated by another of the Otúwhero trustees Roger Gaskell, who, working at DOC at the time, recognised the need for a trust to run the project.
“The area is public conservation land and, with increasing recognition of the importance of wetlands, a community group was the best way to take
care of it,” says Roger.
The Otúwhero wetlands provide habitat for threatened wetland birds including fern birds, spotless crake and banded rail. Kotuko (white heron) regularly visit and there has even been a sighting of a matuku (bittern). When Project Janszoon released Pateke (brown teal) in Abel Tasman National Park, a pair of them made it to the Otúwhero Valley and have stayed there and bred, re-establishing a new population of this rare duck. Pateke are mainly brown in colour with a distinctive white ring around their eyes.
About 20 volunteers help with planting and weeding. Groups and businesses from Motueka and Nelson, as well as Whenua Iti and school groups also come out to the wetlands. “Some are regular and some irregular,” says Terry, “but we meet here every Friday at 9am and we are always looking for new people to get involved.”
The Trust also
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from different nationalities and share cultures, and after the camp they have a visa for a month to explore America.” The application form can be downloaded from Camp America website, filled in and posted to the office in Auckland. Interviews are then held in appropriate regions. The closing date for applications is the end of April then they all fly out to America in July for a paid summer holiday job.
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We are celebrating our “first anniversary” at Motueka Library: Te Noninga Kumu throughout March
Monday 20 March, 5.30pm
Gerard Hindmarsh Author talk – “Kahurangi Out West: more stories from Northwest Nelson” Books for sale $40
Saturday 25 March, 12noon - 12.45pm
Steve Wilbury the Magician presents a free comical, magical show suitable for all ages.
Wednesday 29 March, 6pm
Meet the Artists and Art Tour with Donna McLeod.
Friday 10 March, 4pm-6pm - Dungeons and Dragons
Monday 13 March, 10.30am-12pm - Garden Gurus
Lucky Dip - Use your library card or join the library and borrow books during 20- 25 March to win lucky dip prizes.
“Loving the Library” Wall – Collect your brick, write on it why you love your new library, then add it to our community wall. Fun for all ages.
Booklover’s Notebooks – Take & Make kits
Collect your free kit from the library and decorate your own notebook.
Community Butterfly Art
Pick up butterfly shapes, colour in for our Community Butterfly Exhibition.
The recent flooding will cause a rise in price of potatoes, kumara and onions. Other crop shortages will be more temporary as they have quicker or yearround seasons.
In the meantime, use any potatoes that have sprouted in your pantry for planting. If you have no sheltered spot from the cold in your garden, get an old bucket (with holes already, or drill some in the bottom) fill your bucket halfway with a loose soil/compost combo, push the potato just under the surface. When the shoots start grow-
ing you can loosely cover with more soil, pea straw etc until the bucket is full. You’ll be able to move the bucket to the sun and avoid frost. Avoid high nitrogen fertiliser and you should get at least 6 potatoes in return.
Sow: Cover crops (Marigold, Mustard, Lupin, Phacelia etc), Brussels sprouts, Onions, Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Rocket, Spinach, Peas, Pansy, Poppy, Sweet peas
Plant:
A vege punnet or two each month of anything available at your
local garden centre will be seasonably appropriate and keep you going year-round.
Most trees and shrubs can be planted now the temperature is lowering, but water if there’s no rain.
You can harvest ‘runners’ growing from your strawberry plants at no cost. Cut the runner to the first new plant (strongest) in the line from the main plant (pictured) and replace old plants or increase your patch. Plants need replacing every few years, you’ll notice smaller unhealthy fruit on old plants.
Harvest:
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Harvest ‘runners’ growing from your strawberry plants
Try making an ‘everything pasta sauce’ to get up to date with the vege harvest. Sometimes a lot of beans, next week lots of zucchini etc, but always plenty of tomatoes. The bigger the better and either freeze some, preserve (‘bottle’) or share.
Tend:
Remove dead flowers and leaves, it may encourage more flowers. Look out for signs of stress, worm tea or liquid seaweed is a great tonic for the roots of any plant to improve its health.
Enjoy:
Berry crops are in full swing. They freeze easily for winter jams and desserts if there is more than you can eat!
About the writer:
Darlene Parkes, owner/operator of Motueka’s The Plant Barn (73 Wildman Road), has been working in gardens for over thirty years. She sees gardening as a small, but powerful way for individuals to participate in the global effort towards environmental stability, but also as a practice in mindful living. You can contact Darlene for advice at: plantbarnpropagators@gmail.com
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career spanning 40 expedition-length events around the globe, Nathan says, “They were all amazing experiences, but more recently, the Eco-Challenge in Fiji was pretty exciting because of the production scale.”
and strategist, and this team is probably the best to have ever raced the sport. I think his retirement leaves a void for someone else to step up and fill.”
After having just won New Zealand’s premiere expedition race, One New Zealand GODZONE, for the sixth time with Team Avaya, adventure racing world champion Nathan Fa’avae of Tasman, is calling it quits for competitive racing at this level.
Last Monday, Team Avaya - Sophie Hart, Stu Lynch and Chris Forne with Nathancrossed the Taramea Bay GODZONE finish line at 11.28 pm, completing the gruelling 560km Chapter 11 course in four days, eight hours and 45 minutes.
“We had a great
race with a plan to push reasonably hard from the start to create a gap, settle into a rhythm and travel at a comfortable speed,” says Nathan.
But it will be the last competitive race for Nathan at this level because “the reality is that it’s getting hard for
me to keep up with a team like this,” he says, “I’m looking forward to not having to be anywhere in a hurry over the next few days and just chilling and enjoying the recovery.”
He credited his Avaya teammates who together as a team have been dominating
the sport together since the early 2000s (initially as team Seagate).
“It has been an amazing time travelling and racing around the world with these guys on many adventures, but it’s time for a change for me now.”
“When I look back throughout my career, one thing that has been a constant is having great sponsorship –first with Seagate and then with Avaya. This allowed us to have an all-New Zealand team racing on the world stage,” he says.
Reflecting on a
“New Zealand is my favourite place to race which is why I have done so many GODZONES and Southern Traverses because the Southern Alps is such an incredible place to travel. You can’t beat this event for wilderness experiences.”
One New Zealand GODZONE Race Director, Warren Bates, says Nathan and Team Avaya go out on top, and he’s unsure there will be another adventure racing personality like Nathan, “It’s been a special occasion to farewell him; he has been an incredible servant, an amazing sports ambassador,” says Warren, “He is an outstanding athlete
Nathan has been successful wherever he has gone on the adventure racing scene, and he has established his own events, such as the Spring Challenge and the True West Adventure Race.
Now he is looking forward to spending more time with his family, “I’ve got three teenage children who are active and busy, my wife Jodie who is looking forward to spending more time with her husband plus hunting and skiing.
“I will always do many outdoor adventures because that’s how I’m wired. Still, my time is done for these expedition-length adventure racers, especially in a competitive team like Avaya, and it’s time to move on.”
Instead, if your dog was in your control on a lead, and someone or another dog gets in your dog’s space, then it’s not your fault, especially if they were warned. This goes straight
to the importance of using a lead, but particularly an orange or red lead for dogs known to be a bit antisocial.
For example, if your dog is under
your control on a lead yet lashed out at an off-lead dog that rushed in, what matters is which dog was under control. The more people who understand this the better. Use a lead
and don’t allow your dog to rush up on other dogs or people!
It’s easy to be a responsible dog owner simply by being considerate and sharing the beach.
As an island country with more than fifteen thousand kilometres of coastline, the ocean plays a special role in the lives of all New Zealanders. It provides recreation, employment and food, and supports a wide diversity of plants and animals.
For many pet parents, a visit to the beach with a dog gambolling in the waves is a highlight and special activity. With the Department of Conservation’s (DOC)
Lead the Way initiative, pet parents can make the most of every interaction with the sea while looking out for the other people and animals encountered on the coast.
Lead the Way helps dog owners be more aware of New Zealand’s sensitive coastlines and become ‘Wildlife Wise’, so pets don’t damage beachside fauna and flora.
After reading DOC’s Dogs on Beaches guidelines online and completing the wildlife wise quiz, www. doc.govt.nz/leadthe-way-quizdog parents can buy a colour coded ‘Lead the Way’ dog lead.
The four coloured dog leads indicate your dogs’ temperament, so passers-by know what to expect from the pooch – Green for friendly, Orange for occasionally toey, Yellow for vulnerable in some way, and Red for keep your distance.
It is hoped that the programme teaches passers-by they shouldn’t approach dogs on a yellow, orange or red lead –with the best advice, as always, is to ask before petting someone else’s dog, even if they are on a green lead.
The abundant life encountered on the coast means a visit with your dog could easily result in a wild life interaction. Many beach goers don’t know the minimum safe distance to keep between canines and wildlife. You should always maintain a minimum of 20 metres, but more is better to avoid any harmful interaction. This is especially important at our local beaches where there have been a number of little blue penguin fatalities.
While most beachgoers know to keep dogs off of sand dunes as many birds build nests in this environment, what is less clear is that dogs should also be kept away from birds on the wet sand. Many migratory birds forage where the waves wash the sand; such as the Eastern Bar-tailed Godwits who visit Motueka, if disturbed by chasing dogs, they can’t get the required nourishment to regain strength after a long flight.
While they appear more common than other birds, gulls are wildlife too and also need their time to rest.
Some dogs (like those on a red lead) are known to be less social, even the best of ‘good boys’ can have an off day or become triggered by a passing incident. Should the worst happen and someone or another dog is attacked, it emerged that some respondents don’t know who’s responsible. It isn’t as simple as the at-fault party being the owner of the dog that attacked.
With a last blast of summer, international travellers and locals were out it in the glorious sunshine at Kaiteriteri on Friday 3rd March.
Cult rhythm and blues singer-guitarist
Tom Rodwell doggedly tours the country over the next few weeks in support of his star-crossed but critically acclaimed Wood & Waste LP, both solo and with the iconic Karangahape Road party band Storehouse. He will appear solo in Motueka and Golden Bay.
Although the LP charted twice on US radio in 2021-2022 (and notched up 7
months of rotation on 150 stations), gained international media coverage (including the BBC Blues Show) and secured distribution with the legendary Cargo Records UK, Wood & Waste flew mostly under the radar in New Zealand.
LA engineer Kevin Gray. This painstaking and exceedingly rare all-analogue approach ensured the album has been picked up by audiophile specialists such as Groovy Wax (London) and Elusive Disc (US).
obscurities.
Cult rhythm and blues singerguitarist Tom Rodwell will be taking the stage in Motueka on Friday March 24 at the Chanel Arts and on Saturday March 25 at the Mussel Inn in Golden Bay.
The LP had the misfortune to be launched just as the most recent lockdowns took effect, and even the January 27 tour launch party managed to coincide with Auckland’s legendary rainstorm. The Listener’s Graham Reid was one who did take note, naming it one of his top albums of the year. “The subtle and supple shapeshifting Wood & Waste reveals depths and delights at every turn,” he wrote.
Uniquely the Wood & Waste album was tracked and mixed in the vintage style with no computers (or clicktrack) at all, entirely on analogue tape at Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studios, with mastering and vinyl lacquercutting by legendary
Musically, Rodwell’s album moves easily between minimalist rock structures and improvisatory, darkly sensual grooves that betray influences from Caribbean and African music (especially on the scandalously funky “She Got Me Boiling”), as well as the low-brow guilty pleasures of doo-wop and garage rock.
It’s a secret language of guitar music - vivid, propulsive and uncommon, not the usual histrionics of blues-related music. Similarly on-stage his shows are gothically witty, sprawling affairs, playing fast and loose with traditional forms and sensibilities, regularly featuring sacrilegious dives into a greasy barrel of calypso, roots and gospel
Rodwell’s band shows (in Raglan, Whangarei, Waiheke, Wellington and Paekakariki) feature NZ jazz notorities drummer Chris O’Connor (Phoenix Foundation, Don McGlashan) and Count Bassy. Elsewhere his Dunedin show is a double bill with Port Chalmers indie legends Francisca Griffin and the Bus Shelter Boys.
Rodwell and Storehouse have toured internationally since 2003, with club dates and festival appearances in the US, Britain, Switzerland and the Netherlands, plus numerous highprofile supports for the likes of Trinity Roots, CW Stoneking, Otis Taylor, Derek Trucks and John Butler Trio.
Tom will be appearing solo on Friday March 24 at Chanel Arts Centre, Motueka and Saturday March 25 at Mussel Inn, Golden Bay, door sales only, $15.
Here at Summerset Richmond Ranges we’re busy trying to hang on to summer for as long as possible, so we’re planning a month of summer high teas and you’re invited.
Just pop along anytime between 10am and 2pm, on any Thursday in March, and enjoy a range of delicious food and tea and co ee on us.
Whilst you’re here, why not also get a taste of the Summerset life that our residents love so much. We’d love to show you around our village and the brand-new homes available.
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an initiative that connects councils with devastated communities to help support and raise funds.
NZ’s “Adopt a Community” initiative.
The level of destruction wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle has been difficult to comprehend despite the shocking images and the stories being shared.
While our lives here in Tasman continue on, it is essential that we are able to provide support to those communities over the coming weeks and months.
Some residents here
in Nelson Tasman are still cleaning up their properties from damage during the August storm and some will still be reeling from the loss of their homes.
During that time, staff from a range of agencies from other regions came here to help us, and likewise, some of our Tasman District Council staff have headed up north to assist them.
One of the ways that
people are immediately helped after an emergency is through mayoral relief funds.
Our own fund for the August storm was contributed to by a wide range of people and businesses alongside the Government. They are easily accessible and assist people with their basic needs at the early stages following an event.
Local Government NZ has launched ‘Adopt a Community’,
Tasman District Council has chosen the Far North District Council to support given the lower level of Council support to date and the community challenges that are unique to their District. We also see similarities between their rural communities and ours, so we want to rally behind them.
We can support the Far North by making contributions to their Mayoral Relief Fund via this bank account:
12 3244 0022509 04, using the reference ‘MRF’ and ‘Gabrielle’.
Please also keep the Far North in mind for any future potential fundraising efforts.
You can find a list of all the mayoral relief funds looking for support https://www. civildefence.govt.nz/ resources/news-andevents/news-andevents/mayoral-relieffunds here.
Kaiteriteri residents and visitors came out in force to help support those in need from the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle. Supported by Kaiteriteri Domain Board and Kaiteriteri residents and friends, a Disaster Relief Car Boot/Garage Sale was held on the Kaiteriteri Village Green on Saturday 25th February.
Rosie Bowie, Kaiteriteri resident
who initiated the fundraiser says, “It was a fabulous day with probably a thousand people or more who came to the sale opposite Kaiteriteri beach. There were homebaked cakes and muffins, and second hand goods such as microwaves, televisions and other electrical goods; kitchen utensils, clothes, household artefacts and art works.”
From the stalls, they raised over $5000 which is going to the
Red Cross Cyclone Disaster Fund. “Thanks to everyone who came; and thanks to the local businesses who donated items and cash as well as all the locals and their friends for donating goods and participating in the day,” says Rosie.
Financial donations can still be made to the Kaiteriteri Relief Fundraiser through Rosie – Phone 021 476 454
For local Motueka lad Jonty Pickworth, the journey of representing New Zealand in Touch Rugby has been one of fierce determination paired with supportive parents and invaluable mentoring from players a bit longer in the tooth.
Jonty, who started playing the sport as a six year old at Riwaka, has always been a competitive and strategic player according to his dad Brent. “In fact, it’s been a challenge at times to moderate his spirited nature,” says mum Tracey, though she does concede it is probably that instinct that has taken him to where he is today.
Jonty, who was named this month in the New Zealand U18 mixed touch rugby team, is grateful for the support he received from a young age. Thursday nights saw the family enter a team called Tradies in the Riwaka D grade competition. The initial team comprised three
Pickworth brothers, Pouri-Lane whanau (of whom two children went on to play various sports as young adults at international level) and Debbie and Carl Clarke and their boys – all families who ran local trade businesses within Motueka.
As the children grew, they formed their own teams affording Jonty a great opportunity when a few of the “big boys” offered him some game time in their team. He was able to join with his brother Fletcher Pickworth, Dan Treversa, Conner Wilkins, Ben Johnston, Shaquille Rangi, Tristan Griffith and Taylor Frater in The Carvers A grade despite being four years younger than them. Bevan Thomas BT was in the background providing smiles, encouragement and tips along the way. After that Jonty never looked back.
It was likely this valuable experience contributed to Jonty’s
selection in year 9 at Motueka High School to join with the senior team for the national’s tournament in mixed Touch Rugby. This was Jonty’s first real encounter with Touch’s finest coach, Weesung Paaka, who not only mentored Jonty, he additionally taught him the skill of a strong and bone crushing handshake. Jonty didn’t get much game time in that tournament but what he learnt from watching and interacting was invaluable for his future progression.
He soon went on to represent the Nelson Bays under 16 mixed Touch team at Nationals where he was spotted by Touch New Zealand selectors. Unfortunately with covid times and with international travel canned the best outcome was an in house tournament in Auckland which Jonty co-captained
In January this year Jonty was invited to trial for the New Zealand U18 mixed team for
which he was selected. In May, he travels to Brisbane with his team for the international series. This doesn’t come cheap especially as team trainings are Auckland based requiring Jonty to fly up frequently. It doesn’t go unnoticed the support given by Jonty’s employer, local builder Kenny Mclennen who allows Jonty the time he needs and likes to hear about how he’s doing.
The family are grateful for supportive community members who have purchased raffle tickets to “win a painter for the day” and Tracey says there’s still tickets for sale plus Jonty’s nana has 30 jars of delicious homemade courgette relish (gluten free).
For anyone who wants to offer sponsorship, or support Jonty’s fundraising efforts, feel free to message Tracey on 0272943024.
mixture of relaxing holiday atmosphere, family friendly vibes and casually clad contented locals and of course the glorious Kaiteriteri cove.
Kaiteri Lodge is a well-equipped modern lodge, it’s the perfect accommodation choice for families, couples, young people, backpackers and visiting explorers. On a Friday morning we find it buzzing with visitors who are departing after a four-night stay in the lodge, they’re organising their gear ready to depart on their next adventure. Tess is manning reception and offers a helpful, friendly relaxed greeting and kindly takes us on a tour of the complex. Its 10am and a hive of activity, with upbeat talented staff and management ensuring everyone is content.
Anthony is the founder of both Kaiteri Lodge and The Beached Whale Restaurant & Bar. This dedicated local identity has a strong affinity with area, he’s being coming to Kaiteriteri every summer for his whole life. To say he loves it here is in understatement.
Tess takes us through the well laid out contemporary lodge. There’s an impressive communal kitchen, modern bathroom facilities, comfortable sleeping spaces and tranquil outdoor spaces to relax. The lodge boosts a variety of room choices including dormitory rooms, double, family and cabin options. We wander past a grapevine laden with fruit to discover a spacious courtyard whilst marvelling at the well thought out layout and the opportunities such accommodation provides for everyone from couples to large groups.
We wish them all the best in continuing to provide accommodation, dining and refreshments to visitors and locals.
The morning sun is shining, picturesque turquoise waters of Kaiteriteri beach shimmer in the sun as waves gently break against the golden shoreline, and we take a moment to enjoy the breath-taking views on our way to the renowned Kaiteri Lodge and Beached Whale Restaurant & Bar complex. It’s a few short steps from the world-famous beach, a handful of people casually stroll by wide smiles on their faces. The surroundings here are second to none, a
Kaiteriteri Beach Lodge is a relaxing, comfortable and affordable base for you to explore everything Kaiteriteri Beach and the spectacular Abel Tasman National Park has to enjoy. Lodge staff know the area well and can recommend the best places to find information, buy food and make the most of the region. It’s a great base for swimming, walking, mountain biking, paddle boarding, cruising the coastline or simply lazing on the beach. The experienced lodge team prides themselves on their friendly welcome, genuine Kiwi hospitality, comfortable surroundings and making your stay stress-free and relaxing.
Well known as Kaiteriteri’s most popular entertainment venue and restaurant, Anthony created both The Beached Whale Restaurant & Bar and Kaiteri Lodge 21 years ago. He’s also a talented musician who is naturally at home in the rustic surroundings. With its spacious outdoor areas and retro décor, many good times, tasty meals, interesting stories and thirst quenching beverages have been enjoyed here.
Anthony prides himself on providing a laidback, local experience alongside a delicious, well-priced selection of food. The menu is influenced by our diverse region, The Beached Whale Restaurant & Bar uses fresh, local seafood and produce from the wider Tasman area to tempt your tastebuds. It’s the perfect location to make the most of relaxing summer days and nights in their comfortable outdoor courtyard and in winter, the cosy ambience of their roaring wood fire.
celebration. You’ll find internal seating in the restaurant for up to 100 patrons and external undercover seating for an additional 150 guests, making it a fabulous option for wedding receptions, birthday celebration’s or special occasion.
Anthony says he’s incredibly grateful for the support they’ve received especially during Covid. “There’s amazing local patronage and we thoroughly enjoy looking after people,” says Anthony with a warm smile.
Next time you are in Kaiteriteri join the locals and smil-
ing staff at The Beached Whale Restaurant & Bar and enjoy their Kiwi hospitality in a casual, relaxed dining and bar environment.
As we leave, we see a familiar face on the beach and stop for a chat, sharing the story of our visit to The Beached Whale Restaurant & Bar and Kaiteri Lodge, both of us musing on the wonders and beauty of our picturesque surroundings, the simply stunning Kaiteriteri Beach.
There’s always live entertainment on weekend nights performed by Anthony and other musicians travelling through. Well catered for locals every Sunday in winter the Beached Whale serves a warming traditional kiwi roast which is incredibly popular. Other offerings on the menu include wood fired pizza, fresh Thai salad, Salt and Pepper Calamari salad, rib eye steak, seafood chowder and much more. There’s choices for youngsters, gluten and dairy free options, vegan dishes and of course, a selection of desserts.
Naturally you’ll find a wide selection of local wines and beers along with a takeaway menu that lists fish and chips, pizza and salad. Free parking and lots of it is located outside The Beached Whale, as well as a courtesy van to help get home safely.
The Beached Whale Restaurant & Bar is famous for their fun atmosphere, there’s a pool table, 50” screens for live sports and it’s an ideal venue to host a quiz night or
a familiar friendly face here at the RSA, having worked here for a number of years.
A year’s membership, which runs from 1 April – 31 March is just $40 for a single person or $70 for a couple, it’s fantastic value for money.
Motueka RSA has an excellent restaurant with fresh home cooked local fare, the menu is fantastic value for money, and there’s something for everyone. There’s also bar meals and takeaways with weekly specials and a kids menu. The bar has a great variety of craft beers on tap along with the regular favourites, a good selection wines (some great local ones!) and also stocks a variety of low and no alcohol wines and beers and non-alcoholic drinks. A courtesy coach is available on Friday nights by request.
The most popular weekly event at Motueka RSA is club night (Tuesday, Friday and Saturday) when a member’s draw takes place. “To win the cash prize, you have to be here,” explains Rebecca. “For many weeks, we’ve had no-shows when their numbers were drawn. Each week the amount that could be won goes up by $300 and, when it gets to $2,600, five names will be drawn. “
Motorhomes are welcome to be parked in the RSA grounds. Owners stay must be members of the NZ Motorhomes Association and are required to make a donation to the Motueka RSA.
Open Evening on Wednesday 15 March, 4.30pm – 6pm. Come and enjoy the warm hospitality, impressive facilities and everything they have to offer. New members who sign up on the night will be entered in the draw to win a DeLonghi Nespresso Coffee Machine!
“Our club offers a safe, secure, friendly and enjoyable environment,” says manager, Rebecca Hodges who is
“We get very positive feedback from the motorhome owners who arrive here from all over New Zealand,” says Rebecca. “They love the club and say that we’re a very go-ahead club with great facilities! I think so, too,” says Rebecca with a big smile.
Next weeks open evening will show you what you’re missing out on if you’re not already a member of the Motueka RSA. It’s well worth checking out, meet a whole bunch of new friends and enjoy a range of activities and adventures at the Motueka RSA in High Street.
Bar opening hours:
Monday & Tuesday 4pm – 10pm
Thursday to Saturday 3pm until late Sunday 3pm – 8pm
NOTE: Hours may vary according to patronage.
Restaurant opening hours:
Monday & Tuesday 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Thursday – Sunday 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Pensioners’ lunch: Tuesday special for $15
To find out more about the Motueka RSA go to www. motuekarsa.co.nz/ and don’t forget to check out their open night on Wednesday 15 March, 4.30pm – 6pm.
There is always something happening at Motueka RSA, including regular live entertainment and music throughout the year. They also run a number of clubs and social groups, from wine and fishing to hotrods, Euchre, pool and darts. They even have full sized snooker tables at the Motueka RSA should you fancy a game.
Quiz Nights
Last Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm
Teams of six $3 per person
Club Night
Tuesday, Friday Saturday Nights
Raffles from 4.15pm, Members draw between 5.30pm and 6.30pm – be at the club to win great prizes.
Karaoke Night
First Friday of the month
Live Music
Check our facebook page for updates - www.facebook. com/RSAMotueka
Euchre Club
Meets Fridays 2-4pm for euchre, fun, laughter and friendship. Contact John 027 522 2256 or Shirley 021 131 1243 for further information.
Hot Rod Club
Third Monday of the Month
Snooker Tuesday Night 7.30pm
Pool Thursday Night 7.30pm
Rotary Club Monday Night 5.30pm
Darts Thursday Night 7.30pm
Fishing
Fourth Thursday Night of the Month 7.30pm, for more details go to, www.facebook.com/people/Motueka-RSAfishing-Competition/100067975482255/
and equality from aequalitas. Yet, despite these similarities, equity and equality are inherently different concepts, and the IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme seeks to help forge worldwide conversation about this important issue and its impact.
So, what’s the difference between equity and equalityand why is it important to understand, acknowledge and value this? The IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme seeks to get the world talking about why “equal opportunities are no longer enough” - and can in fact be exclusionary, rather than inclusive.
Let’s start with a basic definition of each word.
The words equity and equality are often used interchangeably. Etymologically, the root word they share is aequus, meaning “even” or “fair” or “equal”which led to equity being from the Latin aequitas,
Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities.
Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances, and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.
Equity can be defined as giving everyone what they need to be successful. In other words, it’s not giving everyone the exact same thing. If we give everyone the exact same thing, expecting that will make people equal, it assumes that everyone started out in the same place - and this can be vastly inaccurate because everyone isn’t the same.
The concept of ‘fairness’ can get tricky as it’s often assumed that ‘being fair’ means that everybody gets the same thing. Often, this has been taught when we were growing up, but ‘fairness’ really only works when we’re all the same to start out with.
One of the earliest examples of equity is found in Medieval England, when English courts settled disputes according to Common Law. Justice was uniform and consistent, but not necessarily fair. For example, if two people both commit theft, but the stolen items have different value, should they receive the same punishment? Since then, Courts have adopted the principle of equity, taking a caseby-case approach to consider differing circumstances.
I’m 38, mother of 4 sons between 4 months and 10 year (twins). We’ve moved from Germany to NZ because of the love to NZ and ran Split Apple Lodge until Covid made tourists disappear. We’ve then more accidentally started Ruru tiny Homes as we were building one for us to rent out, and by now run 50 staff on 2 branches in the North and South Island.
From the day of his birth our youngest son Henry has been with me in the office, and the juggle between family and work is working well for us thanks to a dedicated husband who is working heaps in the background whilst I have my back free to work with team and clients in the front office.
Our approach for business has always been personal, and family-style, and we focus on local support, NZ made materials only and fair wages for everyone (employees and contractors equally).
Behind every good business is a great team. Terry and I have been at The Plant Barn for over 9 years and knew there are no guarantees for plants, but early on there were a couple of major issues that, in retrospect would have been easier to close the business.
Our team dropped for a few years to Penny, myself and Terry when he was not working elsewhere. We had dogged determination, plants to create and maintain, people to help, and we wouldn’t want to be doing anything else!
Our team has increased and we’ve had NMIT students coming in to supplement and apply their studies. We’ve got the knowledge and we’d love to get more people growing. There’s just no ecological or financial downside and gardening is good for the soul.
Before buying the iconic Crystal Shop in 2019, I worked in hospitality, retail, aged care and pharmacy. I’ve been a gallery owner, artist and art teacher, yoga teacher, tarot reader and musician.
I’m a perpetual student with an array of certificates and awards and a Diploma in Life Coaching. I’ve travelled to amazing places in the world and as a solo parent I’ve raised 3 gorgeous children. Teaching, learning, creating and caring have been the dominating themes in my life.
I’ve worked hard and I’m living my dream life. With my enthusiastic and dedicated “Team Crystal” Emily, Ryan and Emmie, we have created a magical and mystical space filled with crystals and jewellery, perfumes and oils, exotic lamps and ornaments, dragons and fairies, books, posters and cards.
The more you look the more treasures you’ll find. Come in and see us, we’d love to share the magic with you.
On International Women’s Day (March 8th), The College) is celebrating the government’s commitment to women’s health with the strategy which is currently under development.
The College says women’s rights are fragile globally with discrimination, bias, stigma, sexist stereotypes and inequalities still being navigated by women on a daily basis.
College Chief Executive, Alison Eddy, says they welcome the ongoing development of a Women’s Health Strategy and it has to be made a priority.
“The proposed strategy aims to recognise the specific health needs over the course of girls and women’s lives
that have been previously overlooked or not resourced effectively. A life-course approach which centres on the evolving health needs of girls and women with services that are designed specifically for women, is an exciting prospect, and the College hopes the Women’s Health Strategy will deliver a change to the ‘male as default’ approach which has dominated health systems for many years,” she says.
The College says women’s health needs have been under-researched, under diagnosed and under resourced.
“A vast amount of research has been limited because women have been excluded due to their reproductive lives - menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause. This research blindness and lack of attention to biological differences has not served women well. Women are 51% of the population and their voices have to be heard, for services to be inclusive and meet their evolving life course health needs,” says Ms Eddy.
Maruia River Retreat is a 500-acre private nature and wellness resort, just 2 hours from Motueka and Nelson. Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the best rainforest experiences in the world.
With only 7 private villas, this relaxed luxury retreat offers fresh and delicious food, insightful yoga classes, rejuvenating spa treatments and private forest bathing in a river hot tub and forest sauna. Winner of TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Award for 2022 and 2021.
“The Sound Bathing is Amazing.”
Everything about Maruia River Retreat is exceptional - especially Lasse’s farm to table food - but for the most amazing experience get immersed in Cristina’s gong bath. Being surrounded by the ethereal vibrations of the gong brought tears to my eyes as a form of grief - as I was leaving my earthly body for better things. No serious meditation or drugs required.Lucy Hodgson, TripAdvisor - January 2023.
Hi, I’m Glenda Lovell owner/operator of my own boutique gym LoveAll Fitness, I specialise not only on exercise but on women’s hormonal health as well as mindset and well-being.
Being a personal/group fitness and well-being coach is a fantastic and rewarding career. Often when women reach out, they are at the end of their teether or so low in confidence and hope of ever losing weight or being fit, healthy and strong. Helping women who have body issues, eating disorders and total dislike of themselves is something that is far more common than you realize. With social media pressure to look like a “shredded goddess” and to strive for the ‘perfect body’, size, weight….
Reaching out can seem really daunting, but the first step is always the hardest one and often you find that once you’ve engaged with a coach/ class/group you wonder what you were so worried about! If you need a chat or would like to find out more about my classes, feel free to contact me through my LoveAll Fitness Facebook page or by text/call 027 222 7852
The College continues to champion the rights of women and midwives who are the health professionals dedicated to working with women on their pregnancy, labour and post natal journey.
“On International Women’s Day it is timely to reiterate that meeting the reproductive health needs of women must be a priority. In Aotearoa around 60,000 babies are born each year, and the majority of women receive midwifery care via our unique maternity service model which centres care around the needs of the woman and her baby. There is always work to do and we will continue to ensure that our free midwifery-led maternity system is strengthened and available to all,” says Alison Eddy.
On International Women’s Day 2023 we recognise that many battles are not yet won, there are new challenges arising, and there is still a mountain of work to be done to improve women’s rights, visibility, inclusion and equality in health, education, workplaces, and daily lives. Demand change and #EmbraceEquity
Motueka High School will continue to field boy’s agegrade teams in the annual inter-school tournaments, namely the Buller Exchange and Livestock U15s tournaments. The current model of having girl’s rugby play under the Motueka High School banner has also worked well for several years, so will remain as the status quo moving forward.
While women’s rugby in New Zealand is going from strength-to-strength, player numbers for all male rugby, but particularly at age-grade level, have declined alarmingly over the past two decades. The TRU’s objective in having rugby clubs, rather than the high schools, administer boy’s age-grade rugby is to rebuild participation numbers. The decline in the numbers of rugby players,
administrators and volunteers over the years is rapidly reaching a point where it poses the greatest threat to our national sport. Rugby remains an important aspect of Aotearoa New Zealand’s values and national identity.
Locally, the hope is that this shift of boy’s age group under the highly successful Kahurangi banner will encourage more players and members of the local rugby community to get involved. While key appointments have already been made for the coaches and managers of the new Kahurangi U15s and
wishes all club rugby a safe and successful 2023 season, and o er thanks to the coaches, managers and all supporters .Us17s teams, there are still plenty of opportunities for anybody keen to get involved. Andrew ‘Waz’ Curtis and Mark Simkin are coaching the U17s with Sally Curtis stepping up to manage the team. In a seismic shift for local rugby, Kahurangi will field two boys’ age-grade teams this year, an under 15s and under 17s team. In previous years these age-grade teams have played under Motueka High School against teams from the other high schools around Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough. With the Tasman Rugby Union looking at potentially placing all age-grade rugby with the clubs, Huia and Riwaka have decided to make the bold move of having these teams play under the Kahurangi banner this season, and then to have all boy’s age-grade rugby, from under 14s to the under 17s, play under the Kahurangi banner from 2024 forward. Huia and Riwaka will continue to run their own Junior rugby (JAB) programmes for primary school age children. NEW SEASON RUGBY BOOTS NOW AVAILABLE AT WHITWELLS MENSWEAR
Brent Garrett is coaching the U15s but is looking for an assistant coach while Sheree Gregge will manage the team.
You can find more information on Kahurangi’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/kahurangirugby or by contacting Kelly Atkin via email kelly.huiarugby@gmail.com or Jess Drummond ccm@riwakarugbyclub.nz
Players interesting in playing age-grade rugby Kahurangi can head straight to this online registration form: www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/230879
Kahurangi was established in 2013 by the Huia and Riwaka rugby clubs to enable players from both clubs to combine in order to field a team in the Men’s Division One competition. At a time when both clubs were struggling to gather sufficient player resources to field a competitive team in the top division of men’s rugby, Riwaka and Huia put aside their traditional rivalries to form Kahurangi. In another significant milestone, Huia and Riwaka decided to establish a joint women’s team in 2022, and for that team also to play under the Kahurangi banner.
The establishment of the age-grade teams this season will provide a clear pathway for players, coaches and administrators to reach their full potential locally, rather than feeling like they need to shift to larger, city-based clubs to move their rugby ambitions forward. Local kids have the choice of playing in either Huia green or Riwaka blue up to under 13s but will then combine, regardless of which high school they attend, under the Kahurangi banner. Players who excel at the sport then have a clear pathway to playing Division One rugby with Kahurangi or in the Men’s Division Two competition with either Riwaka or Huia.
In the past, many promising young players have shifted to high schools or clubs with bigger rugby profiles and budgets. However, with Kahurangi having grown
in both stature and reputation there should be no need for players or coaches to ply their trades anywhere but right here in our local area. In fact, with the strength of the Kahurangi banner as it is, the senior teams are now attracting emerging rugby talent from around the country.
For a lightly populated rural area the Tasman District punches well above its weight when it comes to our national sport. This region has produced a slew of world class rugby players over the years, including, most recently, All Blacks Owen and Ben Franks and David Havili.
In the women’s game this includes Black Ferns Sevens players Jess Drummond and Risaleaana PouriLane who, at the age of 22, already has Commonwealth
and Olympic gold medals tucked away in her sock drawer. Kahurangi player Andrew Knewstubb has been a key member of All Black Sevens since 2017, winning a Commonwealth Games gold and an Olympic silver medal with the team. William Havili, who is currently with the Moana Pacific super rugby side, made his debut for Tonga last year, and all going well should be wearing the coveted number 10 jersey in France at the Rugby World Cup later this year.
Kahurangi is also proud to have had several players in the Mako Men’s and Women’s squads including current players such as Louie Chapman and Luca Inch. Having played all her rugby locally, for Huia, Motueka High School and Kahurangi, last season Hannah Kelly captained a Mako team featuring several of her Kahurangi teammates including her sister, Emily. Kahurangi is also well represented in the Nelson Bays and Mako High Performance squads with nine men’s and seven women’s players in their respective Mako setups.
Brendon Smith, who has been head coach of the Kahurangi Men’s Division One team since 2020 has just taken up the position of Attack Coach for the Canterbury Crusaders Under 20s Team, a squad that also includes local lad, Hunter Leppien.
Ourteam supporting the Kahurangi Rugby boys for the 2023 season
After ten years of hard graft by many local rugby stalwarts, Kahurangi is now widely regarded as one of the premier rugby teams in Te Tauihu – The Top of the South. This reputation has been built on a strong culture of mutual respect, inclusiveness, success and perhaps most importantly, of enjoyment.
Anybody who has been involved in the Kahurangi setup or has simply witnessed the way the teams train and interact with each other will be able to attest to this strong culture. Each and every squad member, whether they have played 100 games for the team or are making their debut, is encouraged to express themselves on and off the field, and first and foremost, to enjoy themselves.
During the pre-season the senior teams hold an annual hunting and fishing competition over a 24-hour period. This highly contested and converted competition results in an abundance of wild game which is then processed into delicious sausages, steak and burger patties by the Kelly family of West Bank Meats.
This means the Kahurangi teams can put on BBQs after trainings throughout the season which feature all of the venison and wild pork the players can eat, and with not a pre-cooked sausage in sight.
This strong and resilient team culture, which encourages players to work hard for each other, has also led to success on the field. The Kahurangi Division One Men’s team reached the semi-final stage of the 2020 Tasman Trophy and has been runner up in the 2021 and 2022 competitions. In 2021 Kahurangi won the Division One Nelson Trophy, the first time a team from this side of Tasman Bay had held that cup in 25 years. The Kahurangi Men also won the John Goodman Trophy from Central in the first game of 2021. The team has gone on to successfully defend that trophy by remaining unbeaten at home for the last two seasons. The Kahurangi Women’s team were runners up in the 2022 Tasman Club Sevens Competition while Kahurangi won the Men’s Division One competition.
This success on and off the field and the exciting, attacking style of rugby the teams play has helped the Kahurangi senior teams build a strong supporter base. This is no more evident than when the teams play home matches at Sportspark Motueka or Riwaka’s Cooks Reserve in front of large, vocal crowds. Kahurangi is also well supported by local businesses whose annual sponsorship pays team costs including for their flash playing strips, training tops, squad jackets and dress shirts.
Kahurangi sponsors:
Gold sponsors: Talley’s and Abel Tasman AquaTaxi Silver sponsors: Motueka New World, Big Bad Wolf Builders and ProBrands.
Bronze sponsors: AON, ITM, West Bank Meats, F46 Richmond + Nelson, The Oar House and The Little Barber Lounge.
Individual jersey sponsors: The Oar House, Sandra Goodman Bayleys Motueka, Fairfield Orchard, Complete Water Solutions, Hays Plumbing, NS Rogers Ltd, K Drummond Construction, MC Motueka Contracting, TOAD Hall, Riwaka Hotel, Provender NZ, Guthrie Bowron, The Pines, Electra Trewavas – K Real Estate, Sprig & Fern, Heywood Orchards, West Bank Meats, Placemakers Rural, Big Bad Wolf Builders, The Little Barber Lounge, Several Services and Pro Rugby.
Another initiative the Tasman Rugby Union has introduced to strengthen club and age-grade rugby in Te Tauihu is the appointment of Club Capability Managers at each of the local rugby clubs. Kelly Atkin is the CCM for Huia and Jess Drummond has taken up the position for Riwaka. The CCM at each club is charged with growing participation at every level of rugby with a particular emphasis on junior and age-grade rugby.
Jess and Kelly would love to hear from anybody interested in getting their children involved in rugby or getting involved themselves in coaching, managing, cooking BBQs, refereeing or simply providing moral or logistical support!
Kelly Atkin
Club Capability Manager - Riwaka kelly.huiarugby@gmail.com
Jessica Drummond
Club Capability Manager – Huia ccm@riwakarugbyclub.nz
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Last July, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the 26 Provincial Unions launched a new two-year initiative to strengthen community rugby clubs around the country. The Future of Rugby Clubs project will identify the current and preferred future state of the rugby club system in New Zealand and provide a transformational plan for NZR to implement.
NZR General Manager Community Rugby Steve Lancaster said the project had been identified as a key priority to grow the sport in the long-term. “Rugby clubs are absolutely central to our game, now and into the future. We want to support them to remain relevant in their communities, be prepared for challenges and opportunities, and ultimately have a clear road-map for the next 25 to 50 years.”
The project aims to provide approximately 450 junior and senior rugby clubs with strategic guidance, support, and resources to meet changing regional and local needs. Canterbury Rugby CEO Tony Smail, who is a member of the project’s steering group, said rugby clubs are a core part of the sport’s DNA.
“We’re certainly aware that our clubs have issues around things like income streams, volunteers and participation, and we can’t ignore those.
Where we’re really focused though is on the future and there’s a lot of positives with women and girls’ participation increasing, new versions of the game on the rise and opportunities to open our doors to more than just rugby.”
To identify the current and preferred future state of rugby clubs, the project will focus on seven key areas, including strategy, finance, environment, participation, club capability, operations, and facilities.
Whanganui Rugby CEO Bridget Belsham said increasingly diverse communities and differences between rural and urban clubs would be key considerations.
“Clubs are such a key part of our communities, and involvement in rugby can have a lot of positive influence on people’s lives. We want that to continue long into the future and it starts with understanding what our rural areas and smaller towns expect from rugby.
Our Provincial Unions are also becoming more diverse as New Zealand changes. We all want our game and clubs to be welcoming, and that starts with meeting the needs of our emerging, Pakeha, Mãori and Pasifika communities.”
Future of Rugby Clubs is part-funded by Sport New Zealand’s National Partner Strengthen and Adapt Programme and was originally set to begin in 2020, with delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Lancaster confirmed that, whilst it is considered a two-year process, the rugby community would see action throughout that period.
“This is important to get right and not rush through, but we also want to make sure that clubs see the benefits as soon as possible. We’ll be looking to implement outcomes and provide support to clubs as soon as we can.”
Article written by Brendan Alborn
Sunday ,March 12th is the annual Loyal Grossi Point Yacht Club Sailing regatta at Grossi Point.
Entry is free, and is open to all small sailing craft. The fleet usually ranges from Optimist and P class up to Hobie 16 cats and occasionally the odd Trailer Yacht. The aim is to provide one event a season
to get all of the local yachts that sail on the Estuary in the one place at the one time. Popular boats are the various Catamarans that are kept on the Estuary, along with the Sunbursts, Phase Twos, and Lasers that make regular appearances. Plus the larger monohulls, like the Welson Navigators, and the Tamaha Sea Scout Cutters.
The entries are divided into 3 classes, Cats, Monohulls, and Cruisers. Less experienced sailors can enter the cruising division, which has a shorter course.
This season the biggest tides are again mid-week, but while the Club considered having the event on a Thursday, it has been decided to sail at the weekend and modify the course to suit.
The aim is to run two quick races before the tide begins to ebb. Briefing is under the Flag at Grossi Point at 12-30pm on March 12th, with the first start scheduled for 1pm. If conditions are suitable, the start time may be brought forward 15 minutes. The course is set on the Western side of Grossi Point, and great viewing is available for spectators. Bring your gear if you don’t have a boat
but would like to go for a sail. There is always room for one more. All sailors must wear a solid foam Buoyancy Aid, and boats need to have a painter (towline) fitted.
Get down early if you want a hand to rig your boat. For enquiries ring John Leydon (03) 5402543
Brian Field 62.5%
2nd Marie Dawson / Chris Dawson 58.8%
3rd Vicki Adnams / Karen Logan 53.94%
Handicap Results:
1st Ashley Mooney / Brian Field 64.51%
2nd Marie Dawson / Chris Dawson 58.8%
Results for Saturday 25th February
Mens competition was the monthly mug medal
Mug Winner Lloyd Goodall with a net 69. Nothing mug about this score for Lloyd.
A Grade Best Gross
Craig Marshall 76
1st Net
John Neal 72 c/b
2nd Net
Ben Holden 72
B Grade
1st Net
Peter Johnson 72
2nd Net
Peter Neal 73 c/b
3rd Net
John Inglis 73
C Grade
1st Net
Alan Barbara 72
2nd Net
Blake Zwick 73
3rd Net
Ron Noordijk 74
D Grade
1st Net
John Frater 69 c/b
2nd Net
Felipe Meza 69
3rd Net
Wayne Lloyd 71
Ladies least putts
1st
Grace Latimer 27
2nd
Donna Mitchell 28 c/b
3rd
Sally Jones 28
4th
Jan Overall 30
Lower Moutere Closest to the pin
Ladies - Dael Ray
Men - Levi Kearns
Nine Hole Ladies 28th February in a field of 21
1st Net
Irene Fell 35
2nd Net
Lynne Hardie 35 c/b
3rd Net
Chris Roberts 35 c/b
4th Net
Astrid Tudberry 36
5th Net
Melva Webby 36 c/b
6th Net
Pam York 36 c/b
Mens Stableford
Wednesday 1 March
1st
Lloyd Goodall 39
2nd
Alan Brookes 38 c/b
3rd
Harry Bell 38
4th
David Cairns 37
Monday 20 Feb
North-South
1st Carolyn Gatenby / Kathryn Brookes
59.72%
2nd Chris Sutton / Lorraine McArthur
57.87%
3rd Mary McCallum / Janet Howell 55.56%
Handicap Results:
1st Carolyn Gatenby / Kathryn Brookes
57.41%
2nd Mary McCallum / Janet Howell
57.01%
3rd Chris Sutton / Lorraine McArthur
56.12%
East-West
1st Barbara Gordon / Doug Elliott 65.05%
2nd Annie Millard / Paul Prestidge
58.8%
3rd Vicki Adnams / Karen Logan 54.4%
Handicap Results:
1st Annie Millard / Paul Prestidge
63.8%
2nd Barbara Gordon / Doug Elliott
62.75%
3rd Vicki Adnams /
Karen Logan 55.96%
Tuesday 21 Feb
1st Steve Hart / Arjen Los 70.83%
2nd Geoff Tucker / Ron Tippett 59.72%
Handicap Results:
1st Steve Hart / Arjen Los 80.83%
2nd Geoff Tucker / Ron Tippett 64.25%
Monday 27 Feb
Kaiteriteri Handicap (Round 3)
North-South
1st Jana Bott / Ray Cannell 56.02%
2nd Carolyn Gatenby / Kathryn Brookes
55.79%
3rd Bet Glengarry / June Tippett 50.93%
Handicap Results:
1st Jana Bott / Ray Cannell 53.97%
2nd Mike Howell / Linda Ujihara 53.54%
3rd Carolyn Gatenby / Kathryn Brookes
53.48%
East-West
1st Ashley Mooney /
3rd Linda Thurow / Faith Jackson 56.53%
Tuesday 28 Feb Junior Kaiteriteri Handicap (Round 3)
North-South
1st Anthony Clarke / Faith Jackson73%
2nd Elizabeth Bartlett / Peter Minchin 56.5%
Handicap Results:
1st Anthony Clarke / Faith Jackson 72.57%
2nd Elizabeth Bartlett / Peter Minchin 62.08%
East-West
1st Jane Zealand / Lois Cocks 61%
2nd Annie Millard / Paul Prestidge 51%
Handicap Results:
1st Steve Hart / Arjen Los 60.5%
2nd Jane Zealand / Lois Cocks 59.98%
Overall winners of the 3 week
Kaiteriteri Handicap:
Monday night: Barbara Gordon / Doug Elliott
Tuesday night: Elizabeth Bartlett / Peter Minchin
Two Riwaka croquet members, Mike Speak and Wayne Wooff, were successful in the Terminator Tournament which was held over three days.
Each day consisted of one game of doubles and two games of singles. The first match was held at Nelson Hinemoa club against Nelson members Annie Henry and
Jan Heslop. Mike and Wayne won the first match. The second match was held at the Riwaka club and in spite of the support of a good local turn out, Annie and Jan were triumphant. The third and deciding match was held at Richmond croquet club where Mike and Wayne secured the trophy.
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BETTER BREATHERS CLASSMOTUEKA Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Mondays, 11.30am–12.30pm, at the functional fitness room, Motueka Recreation Centre. $5 per class. Car park entry to the class available. For more information, please contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 027 5267675 or email asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz
CAR BOOTSALE St Peter Chanel School 1 Apri 9am - 2pm. Contact 0275287366 to book a site.
FLOOD REFIEF FUNDRAISING to aid those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, all money raised to go to Flood Relief. Saturday 11th March from 10:30am at Hills Community Church Street Market. Sausage sizzle, baking, books, flowers, plants, produce, ice cream, childrens stall. For more info call 027 4404 022
GATEWAYTO YOUR WELLBEING Wellbeing is important for all of us to thrive. The shed is a safe place to meet new people in a supportive and caring environment. We also can connect you with other agenesis for the right support needed. Ph 0279214074 for more info or pop in 24a Tudor Street Motueka Email: admin@ght.co.nz
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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
MOTUEKA ELYSIUM FORWIDOWS & WIDOWERS meet Mondays 9.30 am at Muses Cafe, High Street for coffee & chat, friendship & support. Ph Carol 5285027
MOTUEKA MENZSHED Want to do some woodwork but have no tools? Join Menzshed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12am
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 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 DISTRICT BRASS Come along and try us out and make music with the Motueka District Brass. Email motueka.brass@gmail.com or phone 02102233244
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
MOTUEKA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Club day Sunday 12th March 1.30 pm at Brass Band Room. All welcome. Contact John 0274184256
MOTUEKA LIONESS CLUB Jams, sauces, pickles. Stall outside New World Motueka for one day only on the 30th March.
MOTUEKA SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB meets every Wed 7.30pm, Lower Moutere hall., from
8th March. Fun and social, supper after. Beginners welcome, (start 7pm). More info ph Fay 03 5433650, 021 0393559, Beth 021 2093236
MOTUEKA SENIORET The iPad/iPhone interest group meets on Friday 17th March, 2pm. Joint Senioret Motueka, phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www. senioretmotueka.org.nz
MOTUEKA REBUS CLUB next meeting is at 10.00 on Friday 17th February at The Bandrooms. All welcome. Phone John at 0274082206.
MOTUEKA RSA FISHING CLUB AGM Thursday 30th March at 7.30 at the RSA. New members welcome.
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
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
NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. The Railcar will run from 11am both Saturday & Sunday this weekend, weather permitting. Check our facebook page and website for updates.
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 Next meeting will be Friday 17th Febuary 2023
RED CROSSMOTUEKA BRANCH Fundraising shop open Monday to Friday, 10am until 2pm. Community House, Decks Reserve. We sell clothing, household linen and books. Donations of sellable goods appreciated.
SENIORNET MOTUEKA have one on one help sessions with any iOS, Android and Windows devices every Wednesday 10-12. Join Seniornet Motueka. Phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz
SURVIVORSAND 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 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
THE HEART SUPPORT GROUP monthly meeting is on Wednesday 15th March at Elevation Café Motueka at 10:30am. For more information contact Janet Kelly on 0272296260. This month it will be an informal social get together.
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 Peter 027 746 8311
WAIMEA HARRIERS Sharland Cycles 5k fun run and walk from Club Waimea, Richmond Wednesday 1st March. Everyone and all abilities welcome. 6pm start. See website for details. Ph 0223729432.
WAITAKI OLD GIRLS’SOCIALGROUP Pop in for a coffee and chat on Friday 3rd March from 10am. Venue. Sun Devine Cafe at Summerset in the Sun. 16 Sargeson Street Stoke. All Oamaruians welcome. Queries 027 673 1145
WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ 10am - 11.30am, Wednesday 15th March 2023, Motueka Library. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www. wellby.org.nz 03 5467681.
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
YOGA for people who have or have had cancer, Monday Morning, Monday afternoons and Tuesday evenings. Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or phone 5391137
CLOSING SALE Don’t miss it. Paintings, Toys, Musical inst, Books, Cameras, Records, Silver, Fine China, Collectables, etc, Souchebys Antiques, Richmond. (Ph 5440723) www. antiquesnewzealand. co.nz
Antiques
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, (weekdays 9am - 4pm).
Arborist
A LL T REE CARE
Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 or 027 494 8028
DOWELL, JASON
FREDERICK
On Thursday 23
February 2023 at St Helier, Jersey, aged 51. Loved father of Keri, Neave, Liam and Eryn, and partner of Sian. Loved son of Mary and the late Ray, and brother of Jeff. A big presence and friend to many. Memorial Service to be held at a later date.
Death
KING, JOAN VARNA
Sadly passed away on Saturday, 4 March, 2023. Will be missed by her children Susan, Bruce, Wendy and Randall and grandchildren Mason, Mitchell, Michael, Wil, Guy, Christian and Dayna. Friends and family are welcome to join us to celebrate Joan’s life at the Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services, 8 Inglis Street, Motueka on Thursday 9 March at 11am. Messages can be forwarded to the family C/- Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Nelson Tasman Hospice.
Public
N EW D EN T URES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.
CLOSING SHOP SALE
Bookcases, Tables, Chairs, Display Cabinets, Dressing Table, Welsh dressers, Rugs, Mirrors, etc Souchebys
Antiques, Open 6 days, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond, (Ph 5440723)
Garage Sales
ANTIQUE STYLE 021 0809 7216
SAT 11TH 10am - 1pm. Trewavas St, Motueka. Kitchen stuff, Golf clubs & bag, Selection of tools. No parking in the driveway please.
Lost
NECKLACE
Sentimental necklace lost in Motueka around the 13th Dec 2022. Heart shaped pendant with garnets, silver chain, diamond encrusted clasp. A very special peice dear to me. Please call Noeline 03 525 8644
Storgae
TASMAN Storage units available from $6.20pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
Trades
TASMAN BLASTING SERVICES See website for details: www. tasmansodablasting. co.nzor email office@ tasmansodablasting. co.nz Ph. 022 528 8159
Wanted to Buy
CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY VINTAGE / QUALITY TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS
GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING PH TIM GLADSTONE T&B VINTAGE 0800653935 OR 5485235
Church Notices
Come and celebrate
Pastor Francis Ghatt
10am Sunday Victory Church
Corner of High St & Fearon St
The little stone church with a big heart
Public Notice
Baha'i Faith
Unity in Diversity
"Women have equal rights with men upon earth; in religion and society they are a very important element. As long as women are prevented from attaining their highest possibilities, so long will men be unable to achieve the greatness which might be theirs."
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
78 HIGH ST, OFFICE/MEETING ROOM
These excellent premises create an opportunity for a business to snap up this great space to operate out of. The present arrangement, has a reception area, two o ices, a meeting room, a kitchenette, toilet and ample storage.
If you are interested to have a look through or discuss further please contact Monique at Tasman Canvas Ph 03 528 4640
Situations Vacant
We’re on the hunt for a friendly and experienced IT professional to help support our business clients in Golden Bay. You will need the following:
• 1+ years’ experience in business IT support
• Microsoft 365 experience
• Competence with Windows 10/11
• Understanding of basic networking fundamentals
• Great troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A real team player with a good sense of humour
• A professional individual that’s eager to learn and grow
• A vehicle and full NZ driver’s license
• NZ citizenship, residency or valid work visa
If this is you, please email your cover letter and CV to josh@zentec.co.nz
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ence in the community. “Families who might have had to sacrifice the game, can reconsider entering their child thanks to ANZ. Future Silver Ferns and ANZ Premiership players will get their start at grassroots games across the country this season. ANZ’s support will mean every kid will have the chance to follow their dreams into the game.”
With many families feeling financial pressure, ANZ Netball Grants aim to ensure kids can still play netball by subsidising Motueka kids’ registration fees. ANZ is providing $100,000 in netball fee subsidies to ensure Kiwi kids can play the game they love.
This financial help could be the difference between a child getting into the game or having to watch the season from the side-lines. Teams can apply directly for
financial support from ANZcourtside.co.nz until entries close 24 March 2023. ANZ has supported netball, from grassroots teams in the community, to the elite players in the ANZ Premiership and Silver Ferns, for 14 years. ANZ Bank New Zealand Chief Executive Antonia Watson says more and more families are under financial pressure and registration fees are one of the first barriers of entry to sport.
“Sport is such an important part of a
child’s wellbeing and we don’t want families who might be doing it tough to miss out. Nothing brings Kiwi families together like weekend sport and, particularly at times of stress, it’s a great way to strengthen community spirit.”
“We hope this support helps remove that financial barrier and allows everyone to continue to enjoy netball this season.”
Netball NZ CEO, Jennie Wyllie says this initiative from ANZ will make a huge differ-
Applications for the ANZ Future Captains experience, which gives two lucky netball fans the chance to lead the stars of the ANZ Premiership onto the court at each official match, interact with the players, and experience the action from prime courtside seats, are now open.
This unique opportunity to connect with Aotearoa’s top netball players is back after being benched due to COVID-19 in 2022. Applications are open at ANZcourtside.co.nz.
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