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Save our little blues

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Kapa haka pride cheers Nelson Tasman GORDON PREECE Parklands School students have done their whānau and their hometown proud, taking to the stage for the first time ever at Te Mana Kuratahi.

“Kei te tino poho kererū mātou!” says Vairi Hikuroa, who is both a Parklands School Kaiako (teacher) and a parent with her three children in the ropu (group).

“To take the national stage is a first for both Te Kura o Pakarana and Motueka, and because of this they have done us, their whānau, so proud.”

Te Mana Kuratahi also provided a powerful regional economic lift as thousands of students descended on Nelson Tasman last week to compete in Aotearoa’s largest primary school kapa haka event.

The event is the biennial national primary schools kapa haka compe-

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tition, and Whakatū was the first Te Waipounamu (South Island) host for the cultural event in its 23-year history.

About 1600 students aged between five and 13 from across Aotearoa, including Richmond’s Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tuia Te Matangi, Nelson Intermediate and Parklands School, took to the Trafalgar Centre stage and displayed their pride for Māori performing arts between 30 October and 2 November.

Organising committee chairperson, Sonny Alesana, praised Nelson Tasman for their manaakitanga (hospitality) and the mana (work) from the estimated 150 people involved to allow the event to keep pace.

“It’s just an amazing experience to see the performers enjoying themselves, firstly on the stage and secondly, the pride that their whole

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community and families have in them when they come off the stage, so it’s been an amazing event,” he says.

“A lot of people have come through and said [Nelson’s] such a beautiful place, and there’s a lot of natural places to go to, the beach at Tāhunanui, or if they wanted to, they go over to Mārahau, or travel over to Kaiteriteri… so they’ve absolutely loved this place.”

Sonny says between 3000 and 4000 packed into the Trafalgar Centre each day to witness the pride.

He says some had already booked accommodation for next year’s secondary school kapa haka national competition, Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa, which will also be held in Nelson.

He says the market stalls outside the centre which offered food and drink, clothing and artworks for Te Mana Kuratahi attendees had also been “amazing”.

Nelson Regional Development Agency chief executive, Fiona Wilson says the events’ vibrancy, community and economic benefits had been visible for the

Parklands School students on stage at Te Mana Kuratahi. Photo: Erica Sinclair Photography. business community.

“We are hearing such positive, appreciative stories from operators across the region about what Te Mana Kuratahi has brought - especially in this otherwise quieter time for many,” she says.

“The Beachside Conference Centre booked out for teams to practice and get ready, our Nel-

son YHA booked out, [and] our Nelson Coachlines [enjoyed] driving the teams around the region from as far away as Murchison and St Arnaud.

“While we can’t accurately assess the economic impact of this particular event without input data, conservatively, the impact of this event will be in the millions of dollars for the region’s

economy.”

Fiona says the agency also looked forward to the economic benefits of the region building its kapa haka image in the coming years with the secondary school kapa haka nationals next year and Aotearoa’s largest kapa haka festival, Te Matatini, which will be held in Nelson Whakatū in 2027.

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‘Watching and waiting’ for wastewater plant repairs ELISE VOLLWEILER

The struggling filtration membranes can be seen here at the back of the wastewater treatment plant. Photo: Supplied.

The Tasman District Council is still in “waiting and watching” mode with regards to its beleaguered Motueka wastewater treatment plant, with no definite time frames available for its repair.

A rāhui remains in place on the coastal area surrounding the Motueka River mouth, with the council advising people in the area to continue avoiding contact with the water.

Several of the plant’s filtration membranes began to fail back in September, with the council staff mystified as to why.

A council representative confirmed that staff were waiting on the results of forensic examinations on the old membranes to establish a reason for the failure.

“We are still waiting and watching,”

$7.7m upgrade of the plant will improve capacity for growth, the quality of treated wastewater, and provide a more controlled method of discharge, resulting in better public health and environmental outcomes”.

The wastewater plant serves Motueka, Riwaka and Kaiteriteri, and is responsible for filtering the area’s water that flows through household and commercial plumbing from the likes of bathrooms, kitchens, and laundries.

This water is then discharged into the public wastewater network.

they said.

It has been estimated that the problem will be resolved by the end of this month, with the new membranes sourced from another council.

However, the council says that “there is no time frame available for their arrival in Tasman at this stage”.

The cost of replacement is also yet to be confirmed.

The over-pumping into the soakage area was continuing in the meantime, reverting to the system that had been replaced in the treatment plant’s extensive upgrade seven years ago.

The council’s Newsline publication from October 2014 stated that “the

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Volunteers recognised for outstanding community service FIONA NELSON Tasman residents have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the community, which includes volunteering for local emergency services and beautifying the region. Six local volunteers were presented with their Outstanding Community Services Awards last Tuesday

by Tasman Mayor Tim King at Headingly Centre in Richmond.

Tasman District Council recognises that there are many people who make valuable contributions to help make our communities better places to live so each year opens nominations for the Outstanding Community Service Awards. To qualify for an award, nominees must be residents of Tasman District and have been involved in voluntary activities which have benefited their community for more than 20 years.

George Sturgeon of Motueka, nominated by Barry Dowler and Daryl MacLean. With his wife Dee, George has been running Motueka Farm Machinery for 40 years. He is well-known for his commitment to rugby in Nelson Bays, having coached the Golden Bay Motueka under 52kg Rugby team since 1996. The

team plays in the annual Seddon Shield Competition against West Coast Greymouth, Buller Westport, Nelson and Marlborough.

George undertakes the fundraising for the team’s uniforms, game kit and other needs. A few of the players he has coached have gone on to play for the All Blacks.

As Chairperson of Goodsports Motueka since 2002, he ensured that a new grandstand was built at Sports Park in 2006, fundraising 20 per cent of building costs and putting $30,000 towards the new toilet block.

Ronald Heal of Motueka, nominated by Sarah Amyes and Fiona Langford. Ron has given more than 50 years of service to the Motueka community as a volunteer firefighter since 1970. He has attended many of the big fires in the area, such as at Hays Plumbing across the road from the fire station where the flames were so big they couldn’t get the fire truck out. He has been on the committee of St.John Ambulance when the new station was built in Courtney St., Motueka and fundraised for the new shuttle van.

Ron is a well-known and valued member of the community who gives 110% to the Motueka community. He continues as the Op-

Māpua Community Choir, the local civil defence welfare centre and volunteer response to 2018 cyclone flooding, a community seating project, and other projects. When they lived in Motueka, Helen and Neville were deeply involved with the community through schools, church, Round Table, Soroptimists, swimming club, and in fundraising events and school galas. Nev’s Ghost Tunnel was legendary.

From left: Recipients George Sturgeon, Ron Heal, Neville and Helen Bibby, Sheila Budgen, and Nigel Jones with Tasman Mayor Tim King (back). Photo: Fiona Nelson. erational Support Station Officer, in charge of crew at Motueka’s Fire Station.

Sheila Budgen of Motueka, nominated by Joanne Hender. For over 25 years, Sheila has been a much-loved volunteer crew member on Spirit of Adventure Trust’s youth development sailing ship - the Spirit of New Zealand.

She has accumulated more than 1000 days at sea. Coaxing and encouraging young people to engage in the programme, she has helped many young people steer towards a positive future after their voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand. She is affectionately known as ‘Grandma’ and is considered a safe person to talk with while onboard the ship.

When back home, Sheila enjoys

her garden and family. She helps raise funds locally for youth from the Tasman area to be able to access a trip on Spirit of New Zealand.

Nigel Jones of Redwood Valley, nominated by Phil Smith and Lenka Caslavska. Nigel has been involved in community and voluntary work since he arrived in the area in 1999. He has been a rugby referee in the Tasman area since 2000 and is still involved as a referee coach. Nigel left teaching in 2008 to take up the position of Referee Education Officer with the Tasman Rugby Union and retired from that position in 2015. As well as his voluntary work with Nelson Tasman Citizens Advice Bureau, he has freely given his time and energy across a number of varied roles in community organisations such as the Richmond Information Centre and Richmond Lions Club, as well as treasurer of Hills Community Church.

Helen and Neville Bibby of Māpua, nominated by Eileen Thawley and Marion Satherly.

Helen and Neville helped established the six hectares of native trees at Dominion Flats at the entrance to Māpua. They organise public planting and weeding sessions there. Helen has been honoured with life membership of the Māpua and Districts Community Association for the many years that she and Neville have been involved with the association and contributing to their community. They have been involved with The Spring Fling, setting up the

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Mayor: election heralds ‘frustrating’ changes but also opportunities MAX FRETHEY

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The country’s change in direction heralded by the general election has been described by Tasman’s mayor as “beyond frustrating”, but could also provide an opportunity to deliver meaningful change.

During its time in government, the Labour Party embarked on several major reforms that drastically changed how local councils can or will operate. However, the National Party has indicated it will scrap the Three Waters reform and do its own Resource Management Act (RMA) reform.

Tasman Mayor Tim King says that while he acknowledges that there is a new government mandate from the people, the policy U-turn is “immensely frustrating” given the amount of time and

money that has gone into the reforms.

“Central government agencies, local government, and a number of other people are just waiting to see and looking for some certainty about what the immediate future – certainly the next hundred days – looks like.”

He says the repeal of the RMA reform, which has already changed processes, will have a greater impact on council than the scrapping of the Three Waters reform.

However, Tim welcomes National’s commitments to invest in road maintenance, economic development, cut red tape and – crucially for Nelson-Tasman – build the Hope Bypass.

“But, like everything, the devil is in the detail,” he warns. “A number of the things the previous government was proposing had potential merit but just the ex-

The election of National’s Maureen Pugh in West Coast-Tasman illustrates a shift in the country’s direction that, while ‘frustrating’, could deliver benefits for the region, mayor Tim King says. Photo: Gordon Preece. ecution of them was average to terrible, so we never saw the potential benefits… this government is going to have

the same challenge.”

He also has no illusions about the current economic challenges facing the country that National intends to address.

“There just isn’t a lot of money out there from central government to come to local government.”

Tasman District, which crosses two electorates, was represented by two Labour MPs in a Labour-majority government during the last parliamentary term.

Now, with National’s Maureen Pugh unseating Labour’s Damien O’Connor in West Coast-Tasman but Rachel Boyack appearing to have kept her seat for Labour in Nelson, the district is split between two opposing parties.

Tim is “not sure” on how that split could affect the region as it lobbies the government for specific support

next term, but notes that National and Labour both committed to building the Hope Bypass “It largely comes down to how willing those people, parties, groups, are to work together,” he says.

“In some ways, it actually helps to have advocates on both sides for whatever it is you’re trying to achieve and I’m looking forward to working with both of them to get as good outcomes as we can.”

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Looking after our little blues FIONA NELSON Locals have been reminded of the importance of the region’s coastline to the world’s smallest penguin, whose population is declining.

Last Sunday, Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu hosted a well-attended talk about the little blue penguins/kororā of Tasman Bay. An endangered species, the blue penguins are the smallest penguins in the world, only 35 -43cm tall, and are native to New Zealand and Australia. As in other areas around the country, their declining numbers in Tasman Bay are due to attacks, mostly by dogs but also other predators - rats, cats, ferrets, and stoats, and cars - and habitat loss from coastal development.

Advocating for little blue penguins is one of the key reasons that Linda Jenkins and Larry Lumsden set up the Tasman Bay Blue Penguin Trust in April 2022.

“We set up the trust to be a voice for the little blues,” says Linda.

“They needed an advocate, an entity to speak for them.”

The trust continues the conservation work being done by ‘Love Our Little Blues’ community group over the last five years. It undertakes projects to identify and help alleviate threats to the penguins, like predator trapping.

“There are 15 volunteers who regularly check the traps north and south of Kaiteriteri,” says Larry.

“1,000 rats have been caught over the last five years.”

Awareness signage reminding people to keep dogs on lead, and providing nesting boxes, are other projects the group has undertak-

A recovering little blue penguin with his surrogate mother. Photo: Supplied. en.

Thanks to the Motueka’s Menz Shed, 60 new nest boxes were made and have been put out for the penguins on Kina Peninsula and Jacket Island this year.

Contributing to scientific research and knowledge about the penguins in Tasman Bay is another of their purposes. The trust also commissions population and distribution surveys.

At present Larry and Linda are the only trustees, but they are aiming to have more.

“We are just finding our feet and sorting out how the structure is going to work the most effectively,” Linda says. “We are very honoured to have Professor John Cockrem, one of New Zealand’s top penguin biologists, as our patron.”

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Massey University has been studying penguins for 35 years, working with Adelie and Emperor penguins in Antarctica, hoiho (yellow eyed) penguins as well as kororā (little blue) penguins in their various coastal colonies around New Zealand.

Kororā are now his main study species. Recently, John has been helping Tasman District Council with the construction project at Port Tarakohe and a penguin management plan for a pathway along the estuary at Kaiteriteri.

John considers ocean warming and storms affecting their food storages as other significant threats that the penguins face.

John also stressed the importance of checking to see if there is any existing penguin colony on a coastal or estuary site before any development begins.

“Every metre of Tasman Bay Coastline might have penguins there,” John says.

Another important pur-

pose of the Tasman Bay Trust is working with approved wildlife services to provide rescue and rehabilitation for injured or sick penguins.

Dr Mana Stratton is the Trust’s Honorary Wildlife Vet. She has a DOC permit and is the one who is called when any distressed, sick or injured penguins have been found in Tasman Bay area.

Mana provides voluntary care and rehabilitation for sick and injured penguins at her clinic in Mahana.

At the most she has had nine penguins to care for at one time.

Her mother Frances assists her with feeding and bringing the penguins back to health. Depending on their age, the penguins are

given fish in different forms – liquid, smoothy or chunks – which is provided by Sealord in Nelson.

“Ensuring dogs are kept on leads when walking at the beach or along estuaries is vital for the little blue’s survival,” she says.

Mana also points out that disturbing penguin nests by poking sticks in them is another threat she has seen.

If you find an injured or stressed penguin you should ring the DOC hotline 0800 362 468 immediately, take a photo, describe the incident and location, and stay with the penguin until help arrives. For more information see Tasman Bay Blue Penguin Trust website, email tasmanbaypenguins@gmail.com

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Roads, library books, resource consents: Tasman’s year in numbers MAX FRETHEY

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Tasman District Council has been busy over the 2022/23 financial year with many millions being spent on numerous different projects. Here are some key takeaways from its Annual Report: The council’s rates revenue for the entire year was $89.3 million dollars, about 40 per cent of its total revenue of $221.7 million.

Other sources of council’s revenue besides rates include subsidies and grants, fees and charges, and revenue from forestry.

A surplus of $20.6 million was recorded by the council, $2.7 million below what had been budgeted. However, the surplus is not a result of the council not spending money it rated residents for, rather the surplus is driven by non-cash vested asset income – essentially physical infrastructure that has been transferred to the council by developers, such as roads or three waters infrastructure – which exceeded budget by $19.6 million.

High than expected forestry revenue was the other major driver of the council’s surplus, delivering an additional $14 million of revenue.

The council’s debt was also lower than budgeted, sitting at $201.2 million rather than $238.6 million.

The 2022/23 Annual Plan was developed before the end of the 2021/22 financial year, when projects were still ongoing. As a result of the apparent underspend in 2021/22, the council overstated its forecasted net debt for the following year.

A total of 219,809 square metres of roads across the district were resealed during the year – the area of about 22 rugby fields’ worth of road. However, this was 16 per cent less than the council’s goal of 262,100 square metres, a likely disappoint for the 55 per cent of residents who aren’t satisfied with the dis-

trict’s roads.

A lack of available funding and other urgent works were the main causes for the council not meetings its goal.

However, a “modest” increase to Tasman’s road maintenance budget was made for the 2023/24 financial year and is expected to go “some way” towards addressing the backlog of repairs.

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Firie family member ignited as chief GORDON PREECE Māpua Volunteer Fire Brigade’s new chief, whose surname is seared in the brigade’s membership history, plans to spark more local fire safety in his new role.

Former senior station manager, Aaron Thawley, takes over as chief fire officer from Ian Reade, who recently retired after 17 years in the role and 31 years at the Māpua brigade.

Aaron says he was initially reluctant to accept the new challenge, but he was now eager to drive the brigade forward.

“I like to think I can bring some added enthusiasm and youth and I want to bring some renewed drive to the management of the brigade and see where we can take it,” he says. “My plan is that we will re-engage with our community and get out and really deliver a focus to fire safety information support to key members of our community.

“Get back to smoke alarm installation and checks for some of the elderly, and target some of our rural community members with fire safety support around what plant species they want to be growing closer to their house that will slow down burning if there is a vegeta-

Community fire safety will be Aaron Thawley’s priority as the new chief fire officer at Māpua Fire Station. Photo: Gordon Preece. tion or forest fire.”

Aaron, who’s been a member at the Māpua brigade since 2003, credited his new role to Ian Reade, and to Ted Perry, who founded the

station in 1972.

“I would like to acknowledge Ian’s service and the commitment he’s made to the brigade. He’s gone through some pretty tough times

and taken it in his stride, and the Perry family, without them we wouldn’t have the fire brigade,” he says. “They’ve been great role models, and I probably wouldn’t

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Aaron, who’s also a transport and logistics manager at his family’s orchard in Mahana, says his well involved firefighting family also fuelled his service.

“I grew up with the fire brigade, my father [Jim Thawley] did 16 years with Māpua… so I probably saw it as a natural progression to get into it,” he says. “My uncle, Keith Thawley, did 25 years at Stoke, and another uncle, Ross Thawley, has done 18 years or so at Reefton and Rai Valley.”

Aaron says his great aunty, Eileen Harvey-Thawley, who’s served at Māpua since the mid-90s, was also an inspiration.

“I enjoy the comradery and getting amongst the community… it’s almost like having a second family, especially our brigade, we’re a tight-knit bunch even though we all come from different backgrounds,” he says.

He says the brigade was also calling out for more daytime responders, including people who are comfortable using a breathing apparatus.

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Ban fireworks

So, we gonna be blackmailed into lower speed limits to avoid having to waste money on separated cycle ways. Absolute joke. What needs to change is the standard of driving, speed limits don’t need to change. Have they given any thought as to the impact of regional productivity?

Beanz Sandrey

Last night (Saturday) we were subjected to the most appalling display of inconsiderate, arrogant and selfish behaviour. From about 10pm until 1.30 am, a series of very loud fireworks were set off near our house. These bangs were in groups of five or six.

Sleep was impossible. There was no point in ringing the police or noise control as the fireworks were set off randomly throughout this muttonheaded incident. And of course, these people will have a stockpile to last ‘til Christmas. I hope it rains tonight! Ban fireworks? Yes, and the sooner the better.

Howard (last name witheld)

More speed restrictions? Now council is getting in on the act on top of what Waka Kotahi are doing. They will need to be mindful, that not everyone will be able to afford a man to run along in front of their vehicle holding a red flag.

Phil Allan.

One of National’s campaigns was to stop this nonsense so maybe the Councils need to wait.

Mark Windleborn

Tasman mayor wants to keep workshops closed It’s very disappointing, but not unexpected, given Mayor Tim King’s record to date, that he has chosen to over-ride the democratic requirements of the Local Government Official Information and Meeting Act, and not allow all Council workshops to be open to the public.

In justification he points to parliamentary and governmental processes where decisions about the direction of the country are frequently made behind closed doors!

Which is one of the main reasons why the Labour Government was voted out of power!

Hopefully Mayor King, along with our

elected councillors, will be reminded about democracy come the next local body elections. Democracy doesn’t die suddenly; it dies by a thousand cuts. Everyone needs to pay attention.

Trevor Gately Sounds like this is becoming a trend with councils in NZ. Sue Wilson

Speed limits could lower across region

Te Mana Kuratahi kicks off It’s so exciting to have it here, we were watching the live stream this morning.

Beautiful.

Sarah Mitchell It is our pleasure to be supporting this kaupapa this week. So heartening to see all these tamariki being authentically themselves.An achievement to be thoroughly proud of. Kia kaha tamariki mā!

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Community House asking for Christmas to come early

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in our Showroom ELISE VOLLWEILER Motueka’s Community House is asking people to jump-start their holiday spirit a little early this year, by the way of donations towards its annual Community Christmas Get-Together for struggling locals.

Manager Jane Henderson says that the event will this year support 120 local households, who need some additional festive support this Christmas.

The get-together will once again include a Christmas lunch for struggling families or individuals, offering a continuous barbeque with “festive food and yummy dessert”, Jane says.

The organisation will also be putting together “pantry boxes”, with some Christmas dinner indulgences for people to take away, and a “give and take” table which they hope to see full of pampering treats for adults and soft toys and games for kids, to ensure that everyone gets a Christmas present.

The event was held for the first time last year with 90 pantry boxes distributed, and Jane is well aware that, with the current cost of living, the community need

This year’s Christmas Get-Together will support 120 local households, who need some additional festive support this Christmas. Photo: File. has increased.

“We think this year it’s possibly going to be even worse for some people. If we can help to ease that burden, that would give us a lot of pleasure,” Jane says.

“I would imagine, for a family facing hardship, Christmas is a really hard time.”

They are aiming to provide for

120 people this year, with people either self-referring via the Community House reception, or being referred from local support agencies.

Community House offers the ongoing service of a free community lunch on the third Thursday of every month, and the uptake has doubled in the last year, with up

to 50 people attending now.

“People come to the lunch for a good meal, but also to connect with other and for the company,” Jane says. She imagines it will be the same for the Christmas lunch, saying that event is also about bringing people together, as the holidays can be a lonely and isolating time.

The team is asking the community to come help fill those gaps through donations of food, gifts like toiletries or small necessities, and clean new or near-new toys for children. Home-made preserves, things for the garden, soaps and soft toys – “the things that make you feel a bit special at Christmas” – were well appreciated last year, Jane says.

They will also be needing a loan of several easy-to-use gazebos or marquees.

Jane is constantly humbled by the attitude of Motueka’s locals, saying that the Community House team is regularly asked what is needed for the vulnerable people within their community.

“There’s not a week that goes by that somebody doesn’t walk in here and say, ‘How can I help?’.”

They are also hugely grateful to their sponsors, who include many local businesses and other community groups.

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Steiner Fair rescheduled and ready to delight ELISE VOLLWEILER Usually, when people are blown away by the Steiner Fair, it’s not because they risk being gusted off the hillside.

Steiner’s annual fair was due to be held late last month, but 24 hours out from fair day the forecast predicted high winds, and the organisers had to make the call to postpone the event.

“It was a very tough decision to make,” says Motueka Steiner School principal Elizabeth Swanepoel.

“But ultimately it was the right one”.

She says that Steiner School spirit remained strong – the community met the following day for a shared meal and some camaraderie, with the food and baking that had been prepared for the fair.

The event’s raincheck date – or windcheck, rather – is for next weekend.

Elizabeth says that reorganising and keeping the enthusiasm going was quite a job, but the team, and particularly organiser Michele Ambrose, had done a fantastic job

of pulling it together.

“She has done a magnificent job, planned every little detail, and enthused everyone along the way.”

Elizabeth says that all the usual delights are still going to be on offer, with the fair’s proceeds going towards funding the school’s special character, including the extra teachers.

“The school has grown a lot in the past year.

“Our roll is full, and we now have a waitlist for classroom spaces. The new kindergarten buildings will be completed just before Christmas, and we will be welcoming tamariki into these wonderful new spaces in term one next year. We are really looking forward to having the whole school on one campus,” she says.

“We also now have a beautiful new playground that will be the setting for the Medieval Games.”

She is encouraging the community to come along to the fair on Sunday, 19 November, saying it is an event that brings people together from far and wide.

“It is a day on which we share friendship, make new friends, sit

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Steiner’s annual fair promises to delight. Photo: File. down for a delicious meal, listen to beautiful music, and enjoy the uniqueness of our stalls, games, and activities for children,” she says.

“Do come and fill your Christmas stockings with unique, handmade Steiner gifts.”

The Steiner Fair will be held on Sunday, 19 November, from 10am until 4pm, at the school’s site at 165 Robinson Rd, Lower Moutere.

If you park in one of Nelson City Council’s parking areas, you need to enter your registration plate number in one of the machines, even for the first free hour offered by Council. At this time of year, parking is also free after 3pm, but prior to that you must register. If you don’t do this, or if you stay for longer than you paid for, the Council will issue an infringement notice.

Private carparks, such as the ones at the supermarkets or next to your pharmacy, may be supervised by a contractor. This means the ticket won’t be issued by the Council and could look unfamiliar.

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Motueka Bowling Club Results of the Motueka Bowling Club’s Drawn Two Bowl Triples Tournament held last Thursday 2nd November 2023 The tournament was sponsored by New World Motueka A good number of club members turned out for this tournament. Although the weather was not pleasant, with intermittent rain, four eight end games were successfully completed. Because of entry numbers, some teams played as pairs.

Results:

Wylie Sowman tears down the final stage, Tu Meke, of the Codgers Kids Enduro event on Saturday. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

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Rae Inglis, Lynda Freeman, with 4 wins, 17 ends, 46 points

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Ron Inglis, Jan Wilson, with 3 wins, 25 ends, 45 points

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Dave Mc Leod, Lynne Rosewarne, Dave Anderson with 3 wins, 21 ends, 40 points

Little shredders tear down the trails JACK MALCOLM It was a busy day on the hillside as a large field of young riders took on the Codgers Kids Enduro on Saturday.

With 120 little shredders registered from across Nelson Tasman, the event was at full capacity as the next generation showed off their mountainbiking skills.

Enduro races require riders to make the ascent and descents on their bikes,

with only the downhill portion of their ride timed as part of the race.

With three stages, Koata Whetu, P51 and Tu Meke, the young racers had all manner of terrain from smooth and flowy to tough and technical to deal with over the day.

Young riders in the U10 category were required to have a support adult following them for the race, however, U13 and U15 riders tore down the trails unassisted.

And while they might be young, they were also quick.

With the day all about having fun, it was also a race, and the overall girl’s winner was Pippi Taylor, while the fastest boy was Harley Heyward.

Event organiser Tayla Carson was impressed with the level of riding, but also with the organisation of her team.

She says it was impressive that they managed to keep the event on time with so

many competitors, but it was the racers who provided the excitement.

“It’s awesome, look how busy it is.”

With summer ramping up, so is the upcoming calendar for Nelson Mountain Biking Club events.

This weekend the third and final instalment of the XC series will commence at Kaiterteri Bike Park, while the third instalment of the Super D downhill series will be held at Codgers next Thursday.

Club Vice President Al Dudley with Rae Inglis and Lynda Freeman.

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Speedway’s fireworks event fills the stadium JODY SCOTT A packed house enjoyed a night of racing, fun and big bangs at the Grim Racing, Coca-Cola Fireworks Display combined with the Heartkids fundraising and cycle race at Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway. Over sixty junior cyclists were scattered over the track midway through the meeting to race around the track in aid of Heart Kids, with the ‘Heart Kids Bear’ on hand to support those who brought their bikes, before the night ended with the sky lit up with Nelson’s annual firework display.

The huge crowd were entertained with a few rollovers throughout the night before the Streetstocks turned up the hits in their final, closed club championship race.

Dylan Bensemann was an early casualty in the T.Q.’s, mayhem on the start of the first heat saw the car upside down across the start line, ending his night’s racing. Joe Keen was another T.Q. driver who had an ‘up and over’ moment. A sudden engine failure with the 2nz T.Q. of Kayden Barker left a flying Morgan Frost with nowhere to go but into the back of the Barker car before he hit the wall heavily - wrong place, wrong time for the Nelson local.

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The Quarter Midgets were enjoying plenty of track space with no visitors, the locals content to enjoy a relaxing night’s racing, Conley Webley taking the feature wins, Taylor Martin picking up the heat 2 win and driver of the night award. The “Man of Steel” John Everett made his Super Stock debut in the colours of the Higgins/Frost/Smith Eco-Tech team. It was a busy five days getting the car ready after picking it up from the North Island earlier in the week.

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Doug Corbett became a target in the final heat of the Streetstocks. A huge hit from Cody McCarrison saw the red light come on and McCarrison put to the infield. A huge field of local youth Ministocks were joined by a few visitors, the wide range of speeds from the seasoned drivers to the new ones meant the faster cars had to duck and weave their way through the traffic, a couple getting it right while a few got it wrong. The choice of going inside or out a big factor in deciding several race outcomes.

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Above: The crowd was entertained with a few rollovers at Saturday night’s speedway meet.

Below: Kids take to the track on their bikes. Photos: Rebecca Connor Maling. the season after captaining the West Coast Rugby team to their first Lochore Cup Rugby Championship. The 3nz driver was quick to find speed, taking the closed club title after an epic final heat. The T.Q.’s continue to build towards their NZ title in December. Alicia Hill backed up her feature win last meeting by taking out heat one. 2nz Kayden Barker took out the second heat, and the 1nz of Aaron Humble had a couple of good heat results to line-up on the front row of the feature race next to Barker. The final had

a couple of cautions which proved riveting on the restarts, Alicia Hill twice getting the edge in 3rd spot to grab the lead into the first bend before getting the door closed. She briefly held the lead before Humble retook it then had a huge battle with Barker until his engine let go. Humble went on to win the feature. The final meeting before the NZ title should see a huge field of cars line-up to get a final eye-in in what will be an epic championship.

The fireworks lit up the night sky to end a family fun meeting.

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Community Notices

BETTER BREATHERS CLASS, Breath better, have fun, and be more active. Mon, 11.3012.30pm, Motueka Rec Centre. Car park entry to the class avail. $5 per class. More info Ph: Jess 0275267675 or E: asthma.nelson@ xtra.co.nz.

MOTUEKA ELYSIUM Mon, 9.30am, Muses Café. For Widows and Widowers. Join us for coffee and chat, friendship, and support. Ph: Carol 035285027.

WOULD YOU LIKE A BIKE? Bike Hub Nelson accepts donations of good used bikes, fixes them up and gives them away for a small koha. 142 Saxton Rd. Mon, 5.30-7pm. For other opening times and a map E: bikehubnelson@gmail.com.

MAPUA FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Indoor bowls, 1st & 3rd Mon. Mapua Bowling Club rooms.

2pm, Bring a plate of afternoon tea. Lots of laughs. Ph: Val 035403685.

KNIT & NATTER Wed, 10-12.30pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub, 10 Pah St. Friendly group for all ages. Includes refreshments.

Ph: Roz 027415636. All welcome.

WALK 4 HEALTH, Wed, 10am, Motueka Community Garden. 30 min walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Ph: 0279305310 or E: welontrack@gmail.com TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA meet 1st & 3rd Wed of month. 6.45pm start, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St. Gain speaking confidently, friendly environment. More Info Ph: Peter 0277468311.

THURSDAY

NELSON BAYS HARMONY CHORUS, (women’s choir), is seeking new members to join our happy group. Thurs evenings, Club Waimea, Richmond. See us in action at Mapua, as we spring into summer on 26 Nov. Ph: Carole 0274360910.

COMMUNITY HOUSE, Thurs Mornings, Motueka Community House. Beneficiaries TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY and Unwaged Workers Trust (BUWT) is availMOTUEKA BRASS, Tues Evenings. Discover able to give free advice and support if you your musical talent with us! Join our lively are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD. brass band for an unforgettable experience. MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP every To join Ph: 021728168 or come along on a Thurs. More info Ph: 0212640403 E: secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com, or www.

Tues night.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: Wed, 15 Nov, 10- motueka50pluswalkers.co.nz.

11.30am, Motueka Library. Wellby Talking RUMMIKUB Thurs, 1-4pm, Motueka Over Cafés are about social connection and find- 50s Social Club, 10 Pah St. Friendly group, ing out about groups, activities, and servic- includes refreshments. All welcome. Ph: Keith 0274516422. es. www.wellby.org.nz 035467681.

MOTUEKA ARTS COUNCIL office at Com- THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA – Walking Group, munity House, Decks reserve. Wed, 11-3pm. Thurs, 9am, by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck Inquiries about art activities; funding for carpark. Walking for 30 mins, suitable for all Art; Art ideas for Motueka. Ph: 0210589388. fitness levels. Make your daily walk more AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK, Every Wed, fun and meet new people. Ph: 035288358.

10.30am, The Shed, 24a Tudor St. More info PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thurs of the month, 1.30-3.30pm, Ph: 0279214074.

Broadgreen House, 276 Nayland Rd. Ph: Bill 035448635 or 035391137.

MOTUEKA G.R.G 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1-3pm, St Andrews lounge, 64 High St. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/ supporting grandchildren. Join us for a confidential relaxed and supportive time with others. Ph: 0211337299.

FRIDAY NELSON BAYS HARMONY CHORUS, (women’s choir), is seeking new members to join our happy group. Thurs evenings, Club Waimea, Richmond. See us in action at Mapua, as we spring into summer on 26 Nov. Ph: Carole 0274360910. COMMUNITY HOUSE, Thurs Mornings, Motueka Community House. Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD. RUMMIKUB Thurs, 1-4pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Club, 10 Pah St. Friendly group, includes refreshments. All welcome. Ph: Keith 0274516422.

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA – Walking Group, Thurs, 9am, by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 mins, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people. Ph: 035288358.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thurs of the month, 1.30-3.30pm, Broadgreen House, 276 Nayland Rd. Ph: Bill 035448635 or 035391137.

MOTUEKA G.R.G 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1-3pm, St Andrews lounge, 64 High St. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/ supporting grandchildren. Join us for a confidential relaxed and supportive time with others. Ph: 0211337299. FRIDAY INDOOR BOWLS, 3rd & last Fri of the month, 2pm,

SATURDAY / SUNDAY HOUSIE – Sat, 11 Nov, 12.30pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub 10 Pah St.- Bring your friends for a fun afternoon followed by a cuppa. Ph: Jude 0273244226 NELSON SOCIAL DANCE CLUB: Social dance, Sat, 11 Nov, 7.30-11pm, Club Waimea. CD dance, all welcome, entry $8 members, $10 non-members, $5 students, and non-dancers. Ph: Bernard 0276478827.

MOTUEKA STEINER SCHOOL invites you to its magical Spring Fair, Sun, 19 Nov, 104pm, 165 Robinson Rd, Lower Moutere.

There’s fairies, food, and fun for everyone! www.facebook.com/MotuekaSteinerSchoolSpringFair RSCDS CENTENARY BALL Former Scottish Country dancers are invited to attend. Sat 25 Nov, 6.30pm, Lower Moutere Hall. Tickets: motueka@dancescottish.org.nz 7th ANNUAL TREWAVAS STREET ART WALK Sat, 2 Dec, 10-3pm, Trewavas St, Motueka. Free event, rain or shine, 40+ artists exhibiting. Follow the yellow bunting.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Every Sat, 1012pm, 218 High St. Free services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures are available.

AGM

AGM

Tasman Storage units available from $6.20pw Insurance approved.24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.

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).

MOTUEKA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 13 and 14 Jan 2024, 10am, Marchwood Park. A concert will be held in the evening. Entry is free. There is plenty of non-powered camp sites for motorhomes.

Come and celebrate Pastor Francis Ghatt

10am Sunday Victory Church Corner of High St & Fearon St

Community notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising only.

For classified ads and public notices please call 528 2088. Due to the popularity of this column, while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

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Mapua Hall. Followed by bring a plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcome. $3. Mapua Friendship Club. Ph: Val 035403685.

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Wednesday 8 November 2023

S A F A R I A C T O F G O D U O E U V R I F L E E T I N G S T R A N D T A O P T R N R B R I D G E A U S P I C E S I T R R B I S N E A T I F S A N D B U T S R I U S E N H I T A N D M I S S S W I G A F E O I O A D O G G E R E L R E V E R T V I A S N U L L A N T I D O T E D A W D L E A I U N L O R D I L I G E N T C A N Y O N

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Classifieds SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

PH 528 2088

guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz SITUATIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

CAREGIVER REQUIRED Private caregiver wanted for an elderly man in Motueka. Must have experience.

Inquiries ph

0277 820 673

Entertainment Entertainment

Thu 30th Mar - Wed 5th Apr 2023

AIR 2hrs Wed 5.45pm Thu 30th Mar - Wed 5th Apr 2023 THE SUPER MARIO BROTHERS AIR 2hrs 1hr40min Wed 3.55pm 5.45pm Wed THE PORTABLE SUPER MARIO BROTHERS THE DOOR 2hrs 1hr40min Thur 1.00pm Fri 5.55pm Wed 3.55pm Sat 2.15pm Sun 2.40pm THE DOOR 2hrs Mon PORTABLE 2.40pm Thur 1.00pm Fri 5.55pm DOUNGENS AND DRAGONS Sat 2.15pm Sun 2.40pm (HONOUR AMOUNG THEIVES) Mon 2.40pm 2hrs20min (M)

Cleaners Required Start ASAP 5 days (9am to 3pm) or Fulltime work Flexible working arrangements available for the right person Great rates Contact 0273 149 010 or email emma@birdhurst.co.nz

DOUNGENS DRAGONS Thur 7.50pm AND Fri 3.30pm (HONOUR Sat 11.50amAMOUNG & 8.45pm THEIVES) 2hrs20min (M) Mon 4.45pm Sun 10.00am Thur 7.50pmWed Fri 3.30pm Tue 8.10pm 1.30pm Sat 11.50am 8.45pm JOHN WICK&(CHAPTER 4) 2hrs50min Sun 10.00am Mon 4.45pm (R16) 1.30pm Tue 8.10pm Thur 3.00pmWed Fri 8.00pm JOHN WICKSun (CHAPTER Sat 4.15pm 8.15pm 4) 2hrs50min (R16) Mon 7.30pm Tue 2.50pm Wed 7.45pm Thur 3.00pm Fri 8.00pm RED, WHITESun AND8.15pm BRASS 1hr30min Sat 4.15pm (PG) Mon 7.30pm Tue 2.50pm Wed 7.45pm Thur 6.00pm (SOLD OUT) Fri 1.45pm RED,7.10pm WHITESun AND4.40pm BRASS 1hr30min Sat Mon 1.00pm

LEFTEMAP BISLAMA : EMBRACING BISLAMA THE LANGUAGE & CULTURAL ARTS OF VANUATU

PART OF AOTEAROA VANUATU NATIONAL BISLAMA PILOT LANGUAGE WEEK, TASMAN 12 - 18 NOVEMBER 2023 Exhibition open from 12 Nov - 3 Dec 2023

Free Entry - Tues-Fri & Sun Motueka District Museum Pupuri Taonga

(PG)

SHAZAM (FURY OF GODS) Thur 6.00pm (SOLD OUT) Fri 1.45pm 2hrs20min (M) Sat 7.10pm Sun 4.40pm Mon 1.00pm Sun 12.20pm Tue 5.45pm SHAZAM (FURY(PG) OF GODS) LIVING 1hr50min 2hrs20min (M) Thur 11.00am Fri 11.50pm Sun 12.20pm Tue 5.45pm Sun 6.15pm Tue 1.00pm LIVING 1hr50min (PG) Rec11.00am Centre,FriOld Wharf Road Thur 11.50pm statecinemamotueka.co.nz Sun 6.15pm Tue 1.00pm

Rec Centre, Old Wharf Road statecinemamotueka.co.nz

Firewood Office Administrator/Payroll Position

for sale

in Lower Moutere

SITUATIONS VACANT

Permanent Part-Time Position up to 30 hours/week over 4 or 5 days We are a secular, values-driven charitable organisation focused on equity and cooperation within our living and working environments.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will: Have experience and be competent in XERO accounting systems, payroll, and Microsoft Office.

Perform accounting tasks, including invoicing and budget tracking, monthly reconciliations, audit accounts, taxation requirements, and regular financial reports.

Manage clerical duties, including filing, answering phone calls, responding to emails, and preparing documents.

Provide administrative support for the Riverside Community Trust Board and enterprise management team.

Greet visitors, answer inquiries and direct visitors to the appropriate personnel.

Pm, text or ring Hugh Drummond Leftbranch, Riwaka Valley

0275289878

www.riverside.org.nz

03 929 5145

ANNA LOACH Dip FD Reg. FD (FDANZ)

nelson.simplicity.co.nz

Applications Close On 13th November 2023 To Apply For This Position: Please send your letter of application and CV to employment@riverside.org.nz (Subject Line: Admin/Payroll)

Flexible Funeral Plans Available

03 528 7787 8 Inglis Street, Motueka gbmfs.co.nz

Manager & Funeral Director

Classifieds DEATH

DEATH

FISHER

GIBBINS

Passed away suddenly, but peacefully on 12th October 2023 aged 70 years. Dearly loved soul mate of Robyn, treasured Dad of Janey, Paul and Stepdaughter Sheryl.

Barry’s funeral was held on 18th October 2023.

Thank you to Dr James Chisnall, Dr Cathy Crozier, Tim Morice, Motueka District Nurses, St John and The RSA

Passed away peacefully at Woodlands Rest home on the 1st November 2023 aged 94 years.

A loving Dad to Murray, Graeme and Kerry. A much loved Grandad.

A private cremation has been held.

Barry Hylton

HANDYMAN

Clarence (Clarry)

DENTURES

Hands on Handyman. New dentures, reliners, Available now. Ph: 027 repairs. Phone Daniela at 319 7005 Bays Dentures 546 4455.

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Trades&Services APPLIANCE REPAIRS APPLIANCE REPAIRS

ARBORIST ARBORIST

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guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

BUILDERS

TC Trees Qualified Insured Arborist • All Tree Work & Chipping 36 years of experience

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Call Andrew 027 446 0739 eggersbuild@ts.co.nz andreweggersbuilders

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• Grader + Laser Level • Excavator • Roller • Tip Truck • Compactor

Ph: 03 528 8311

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Schedules out now PDF & Entries online at

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Combo discount available for: Couples/friends/family Accredited with Veterans Affairs NZ Home visits available upon request Photobiomodulation therapy available for treatment of chronic pain Greig Price - BHsc (Pod) To make an appointment email info@mobilepod.nz or message/call 022 419 0205

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