DramaLAB students assume the roles of their characters in preparation for this week’s performances at Imagine Theatre. Three performances are included in their Extravaganza which you have two opportunities to catch. Friday, 11 June 4.30pm –8.15pm and Saturday, 12 June 11.30am – 3.15pm. Read more on page 5.
The Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) has won the Best Practice Award for Collaboration for Project Kokiri at the 2021 Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) conference held in Palmerston North on Thursday, 20 May.
The recognition is the second time in a row that NRDA has nabbed the national award after winning the collaboration category for the Nelson Tasman Innovation Neighbourhood initiative in 2019. This year, the award recognised NRDA for the devel-
opment of Project Kokiri, the response collaboration setup to navigate the economic impacts of COVID-19.
The Project Kokiri collaboration was led by NRDA in partnership with Nelson City Council, Tasman District Council, Mana Whenua, Nelson
Tasman Chamber of Commerce, and the regionally based government agencies. Formed during lockdown in 2020, the collaboration has delivered a successful 12-month recovery programme across the region including initiatives such as the ‘We’ve Got This’ campaign which reached over one million people.
NRDA Chairperson
Meg Matthews says that unprecedented times required unprecedented collaboration. “Project Kokiri was formed to develop a well organised, agile and economic response across Nelson Tasman.”
“Kokiri means to move forward together. The whole recovery has been driven by a focus on collaboration and despite the noise, uncertainty and challenges that 2020 delivered, this focus was unwavering.”
Fiona Wilson, the new Chief Executive
of the Nelson Regional Development Agency, says that as someone who has just joined the region, having worked in economic development in New Zealand and abroad, this is recognition of an outstanding collaborative approach to recovery – for the NRDA team and for the collaboration partners who made Project Kokiri possible and drove such a significant programme of work over the past twelve months.” She added that the success of the collaboration is evident as NRDA shifts its focus from the immediate recovery to the regeneration plan for the region which will guide economic development over the next five years.
The Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Awards were held in Palmerston North and celebrated best practice in economic development throughout New Zealand.
Whio numbers in the Wangapeka-Fyfe
Whio Security Site in Kahurangi National Park have surpassed the targeted 50 pairs and climbed to 79 pairs after 18 years of predator control and management.
When the whio security site was started in 2003, with the first 3.6 kilometres of trapline installed on the Rolling River, just one whio pair was found across 10 kilometres of waterway. The WangapekaFyfe Security Site now encompasses 1078 stoat traps along 85 kilometres of the Wangapeka, Fyfe, Rolling and upper Karamea rivers.
“It’s a huge milestone to not only achieve but exceed our goal of 50 pairs,” says Department of Conservation Motueka Senior Biodiversity Ranger Kate Steffens, who became involved in the security site in 2006, leading installation of the trapline on the Fyfe River in snow. It began her passion for whio.
“We’ve been able to achieve this thanks to the support of Genesis through the Whio Forever programme, the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust, and the contractors and community volunteers who do the hard yards with us to maintain the traps,” she says.
“The support of Genesis since 2011 enabled our stoat trapping network to be extended and intensified and it assisted the Whio Operation Nest Egg (WHIONE) pro-
gramme to boost whio numbers. Through the WHIONE programme eggs were taken from wild pairs and the ducklings hatched and raised in a wildlife centre for release into the security site.”
Genesis Group Manager Sustainability, Courtney Simpson, said the dedication of the DOC team and commitment of community volunteers was at the heart of the programme’s success.
“Genesis has been a partner of The Whio Forever since 2011 and results like this are good news for all New Zealanders. The whio is a river specialist and an iconic back-country species and we are pleased to play our part in helping boost its numbers.”
Kate Steffens says the support of the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust has been instrumental in growing the whio population.
“It started with
hatching and raising ducklings for the WHIONE programme.
Since 2018, it has continued with a ‘breed for release’ programme in which pairs at the Isaac facility and other wildlife centres produce whio for release in the WangapekaFyfe site and other South Island rivers.
“I recall frosty mornings of thawing my boots out with warm water to get them on my feet, having to carefully carry whio eggs down the track and across rivers to go to Isaac’s, and watching hours of video footage of whio incubating eggs and anxiously hoping not to see predators visiting the nest,” says Kate.
“We have put our heart and soul into the project and while getting to 79 pairs is an achievement for whio, it’s also a highly rewarding achievement for all of us who have worked to protect the whio and grow their numbers.”
Whio are vulnerable to stoat predation so the trapping network has been essential for protecting the ducks.
Aerial 1080 predator control operations have also provided critical additional protection in years when rat and stoat numbers surge due to beech seeding. Duckling numbers spiked following aerial 1080 operations which reduced stoat numbers.
Thirty-five students of DramaLAB are prepared to take the stage at Motueka’s Imagine Theatre this week for their Extravaganza, where three original plays are guaranteed to entertain the audience.
Celebrating expression, creativity and bravery the students created the characters and storyline for each play which has led to “some quite
wild scripts” says DramaLAB’s Martine Baavinger.
The 6-9 year-olds will perform ‘The Missing Tail Feather’ which follows an intruder in the palace that is believed to be a lion, when in actual fact it is a parrot who lost a tail feather when hunting a lion. Sarah Cantor scripted the play for the youngsters.
‘Boxes and Buildings’ by the 9-11
year-olds is about girls who live in a slum city behind an office block which belongs to a crazy rich fashion designer. Throughout the performance a number of family relations are revealed in the play written by Martine.
‘Vanish Gold’ will see the 12-15 yearolds perform a play that follows a recently released prisoner who is trying to pick up
their life but remains haunted by the past. Written by Rowena Dixon in collaboration with the Takaka DramaLAB students, the play will wrap up the Extravaganza. Purchase tickets for the Extravaganza at Unichem Pharmacy Motueka with kids $10 and adults $15.
Friday, 11 June 4.30pm – 8.15pm
Saturday, 12 June 11.30am – 3.15pm
If you have a dog aged three months or older it must be registered and microchipped.*
Current registered dog owners will have received their registration letter in the post by now. You can register your dog in person, by mail to any Council service centre, or you can pay online. If you have not received your letter, please contact the Council on 03 543 8400.
The fee for dogs that have not been registered by 31 July will increase by 50% on top of the standard fee.
Tasman District Council are offering free microchipping sessions from 9.00am – 10.00 am on Fridays at the Richmond Dog Pound, 121 Beach Road, Richmond. Please phone 03 544 3207 to make an appointment.
For more information visit tasman.govt.nz/dog-registration
* Working dogs exempt from microchipping
A collaborative effort to regenerate damaged landscape from New Zealand’s largest wildfire is about to begin with the help of a $1 million funding boost.
Tasman District Council has received just under $1 million from Te Uru Rakau – New Zealand Forest Service for its Teapot Valley/Pigeon Valley fire restoration project, with landowners Tasman Pine Forests Ltd contributing another $70,000 in cash and resources to the project.
This project will run over a four-year period as part of Government stimulus funding through the One Billion Trees and Jobs for Nature programmes.
The Pigeon Valley fire started on 5 February 2019 and burnt through an area of approximately 2,400 hectares (ha) in the Tasman district.
Of the total area burnt, 1400 ha was plantation pine forest managed by Tasman Pine Forests Ltd.
Patches of native bush and wetland areas within the pine plantation were also affected.
It is proposed that three sites within the Teapot Valley catch-
ment, identified by Tasman District Council as Significant Natural Areas (SNAs), will be restored in this project through a mixture of weed control, replanting in around 10 ha of the area, as well as direct seeding.
The Council’s contract manager for the project Paul Sheldon said it was exciting to begin a new phase in the disaster recovery but also to develop techniques for future restorations in an unstable climate future.
“I think we’ve lost a lot through the fires in terms of disruptions and losses and now we’re trying to recover and enhance what we
can.”
The aim is to work with the natural regeneration as much as possible, bringing back native vegetation where necessary and assisting with the ecological values of the area by developing some riparian and wetland planting.
A project manager has been appointed and a restoration plan of the area was being developed through the Council’s Jobs for Nature Supply Panel.
Preliminary plant orders are in the process of being secured.
Based in Wakefield, where a number of evacuations took place during the fires, Tasman Pine Forests
Limited (TPFL) manages around 36,600 ha of forest plantations throughout Te Tauihu.
TPFL chief operating officer Steve Chandler says “we are supporting the Teapot Valley native restoration project with a $40,000 cash contribution for purchase of tree seedlings and $30,000 of in-kind contribution for felling of dead burnt spars (trees), weed control and boundary access during the four-year project period”.
“We look forward to working with TDC to achieve a successful restoration of the project area.”
Motueka is to get its very own purpose-built swimming pool.
“Thanks to everyone who supported our submission to the TDC’s Long Term Plan we are finally going to get our very own pool which will be a fantastic asset for our town,” says the Motueka Community Pool committee. “The pool will be built on Sports Park Motueka land adjacent to the Motueka High School pool.”
The immediate first step is TDC undertaking a new feasibility
study. The committee will be working hard finalising all the necessary plans for the pool and fundraising will continue in earnest.
Should you wish to contribute, donations can be made to our Motueka Community Swimming Pool Givealittle page or to the Good Sports Motueka community pool fundraising account – NBS 03 1354 0360315 00.
We’ll have more on this exciting development in one of the next few issues.
The public are invited to join a gentle yoga practice and introduction to meditation on Sunday, 13 June at Vistara in the Motueka Valley.
11 – 12.30pm
gentle yoga practice with Dhara –suitable to all
12.30 – 1.30pm introduction to meditation with Didi Anuprabha 1.45pm potluck vegetarian meal - – please bring a dish to share
This is a free event - booking is
essential as space especially for the yoga practice is limited.
Didi Anuprabha has been a teacher of yoga and meditation with Ananda Marga, an international socio-spiritual organisation for 20 years.
She has been based in Dunedin for the past 8 years, prior to which she worked in various parts of India.
For more information or to reserve your space please call or text Harideva on 021 027 28008.
Nelson Provincial Museum is excited to announce the arrival of a new National Geographic exhibition to Nelson. ‘Rarely Seen Photographs of the Extraordinary’ is developed by The National Geographic Society and brought to New Zealand by Expressions Whirinaki Arts and Entertainment Centre.
Inspired by the book, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RARELY SEEN: Photographs of the Extraordinary, this exhibition features 35 striking images shot by some of the world’s finest photographers of places, events, natural phenomena, and man-made heirlooms seldom seen by
wonders, the images reveal a world very few have the chance to see for themselves.
The exhibition includes an introduction by National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez, whose work has taken him from the Peruvian Andes to the deep
Nelson Provincial Museum’s Chief Executive, Lucinda Blackley-Jimson says, “After the success of the last National Geographic exhibition, we are excited about being able to bring a brand new National Geographic exhibition to Nelson, featuring
National Geographic’s rich history of sharing places, moments and objects that astonish and inspire,” says Kathryn Keane, Vice President, Public Experiences and Director of National Geographic Museum.
Keep Motueka Beautiful (KMB) undertakes a wide variety of activities, from straight beautification, such as the hanging baskets on High Street, to building footpaths for easier access to our local reserves, to conservation and restoration projects. The work going on in Te Maatu/ Thorp Bush falls into the latter category.
Tall forest like that in Thorp Bush once covered the floodplain of the Motueka River from Riuwaka to Mariri, interspersed with areas of swamp along the water cours-
es. By the 1840s much of the forest had been cleared by Maori settling in the area. However, “Te Maatu”, the Great Wood, still covered an estimated 350 hectares. Clearance increased with European settlement through the 1800s. Today less than 1% of the original forest remains in the Motueka Ecological District and Thorp Bush is down to 4.6ha. However, it is still the largest remnant of alluvial podocarp-hardwood forest left in the district and, although it is much
modified, it still has immense ecological value. Some of the trees are hundreds of years old, but many are more recent secondary growth after selective felling. It also contains some trees that are now uncommon in this area, such as white maire and pokaka. It is classed as an “acutely threatened” ecosystem. Sadly, some of the mature kahikatea have died due to drainage and climate change. Over the last two years KMB has planted over 1,000
trees in the reserve. The planting has focussed on filling in grassy clearings, as these allow light, heat and weed seeds to penetrate the bush and compromise its integrity. “We have also done enrichment planting in the understorey,” says Isobel Mosley, Chair of KMB, “to replace some of the variety of species that were lost due to grazing.” The understorey was destroyed by grazing livestock in the mid-1900s and subsequently much of it was kept as mown
grass, so the present understorey is all secondary growth.
Restoration efforts started in 1977 and the forest is now considerably denser than in 1950.
KMB has also held a number of weeding working bees to try to get rid of exotic weeds in the bush. “It’s a huge job,” says Isobel. “Some garden plants, such as fan palms, are seeding prolifically, so it is a never-ending task.” KMB has also installed post and rope fencing in heavily trampled areas to
try to protect young plants and allow natural regeneration, which is happening in undisturbed areas. People cycling through the bush do the worst damage. Sadly, some of the ropes have been cut and had to be
replaced with chain. “We want the folk of Motueka to enjoy and appreciate this precious remnant of native bush for generations to come,” says Isobel. “So we ask you to tread carefully and allow the trees to grow.”
At school he knew he’d had an unusual start to life but he just wanted to fit in with the other kids. Now he’s written a book about it.
Nelson based Chris Potter started life in a prison camp in Hong Kong with his English mother. There as a toddler he learned to salute and bow, to stamp on cockroaches in bare feet to entertain fellow prisoners, and to do as he was told, because if he didn’t, the consequences could have gone far beyond being sent to his room.
It was Stanley Civilian Internment Camp and Chris arrived there in February 1942 aged five months, after losing his English father on Christmas Day 1941 while he was helping to defend Hong Kong from the Japanese.
“He was an architect and he was in the volunteer defense corps. What was he doing fighting? All fit men who weren’t doing ‘essential’ things had to be in the volunteer defense corps … nobody really thought that the Japanese were going to come in force,” says Chris.
Only hours after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour, they invaded Hong Kong. They had been at war with China since 1937. The tiny multinational army and civilians of Hong Kong didn’t stand a chance against the seasoned warriors.
Life changed dramatically for those who survived. Norah had enjoyed an active social life in Hong Kong before marry-
ing John Potter in 1939. She worked as a personal assistant to a banker who was tasked with stabilising the Chinese currency, using a large sterling loan.
“People had gone from eating well and being looked afterhaving ‘the boy’ and ‘the cook’ and ‘the amah’ (housemaid)to living ten in a room and getting boiled fish heads and rice to eat, on a good day.”
They spent three years in the prison camp before being liberated late in 1945 and repatriated to England. Norah never blamed the Japanese or the German people, knowing they were all victims of a war mentality.
Chris discovered his mother’s diaries and records just after she died. She’d recorded her memories on wrappers of cigarette packets and labels off cans, from Americans in the camp.
The book My Beautiful Island –from England to New Zealand via Hong Kong and a War tells the story of Norah’s journey from England to Hong Kong as a young, single professional woman; to romance and marriage; to war and survival; then building a new life in the years that followed.
You can find his book at Volume bookshop in Church Street, Nelson, www. volume.nz.
Chris is speaking at the Motueka Library on Monday, 14 June from 2-3pm.
Chris Potter – Author Talk
Monday 14 June, 2pm
“My beautiful Island” is a story of Norah who journeyed from England to Hong Kong and spent three years in a prison camp with son, Chris.
Take & Make Kits – Fridge Magnets
Collect your kit and get creative with these themes.
16 June – Patterns, Mexican, Moroccan, Turkish
23 June – Beachy boatsheds, Island time
30 June Tropical birds & NZ birds, beasties & flora
7 July – Alice in Wonderland
Bookcafe
Monday 21 June, 10.30am-12pm
Topic: Is there a time period or era that appeals to you? Does your reading reflect these choices?
Fridge Magnet Workshop
Monday 21 June, 1pm-2.30pm
Create some decorative & functional Fridge magnets
Matariki Poetry
Monday 28 June to Saturday 10 July
Write a poem to celebrate Matariki
Themes include Matariki stars, the ocean, pounamu, flora & fauna or other natural wonders of the world.
Write your poem in English or Te reo with an English translation. For children, youth and adults.
Submit your poem to Motueka Library or email to Janine.gillions@tasman.govt.nz
Mila Botica, Josefin, Emma Langford, Quinne Weber and Kyla Rayward attended the World Vision Conference in Christchurch on May, 14.
This was a one day global leadership event designed especially for Year 11-13 students. It engaged them in social justice issues, equipped them with the tools they need to create change and inspire them to put their skills into action.
Dear Editor, I think it’s high time we consider completely pedestrianizing Motueka High Street in preparation for this summer’s influx of Christchurch tourists. I for one am sick and tired of the hectic and unpleasant oversized vehicles ploughing through our beautiful town. It’s supposed to
be the quiet time of year, and just today I had a huge ute race over the Museum zebra crossing just as I was about to cross. Imagine the state of it when we get back into summer!
Well-known urban planner Alice Turrell, who oversaw the discussions on pedestrianization in Blenheim, has made strong claims over the benefits of it for small towns like Motueka.
Eliminating the horrid bustle of gas guzzling machines on our main street will encourage more people to spend more time around our main businesses. This leads to an increase to spending all over the town. If anywhere can get pedestrianization right, Motueka can.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Cummings
Kahurangi made it seven wins from eight matches with a 51 to 3 win over the combined Moutere/Awatere team at Riwaka on Friday night. The bonus point win keeps Kahurangi on top of the division one ladder via a superior points difference over second placed Waimea Old Boys.
Having already assured itself a spot in the semi-finals, Kahurangi plays its final competition game this Saturday, 12 June against Nelson at Trafalgar Park before having a bye in the final round of the competition. Kahurangi remain the masters of their own destiny needing a four-try bonus point win over Nelson to remain top of the table thereby ensuring a home semi-final against the fourth placed qualifier. Although both Waimea and Marist are hot on Kahurangi’s heels at the top of the table, both of the traditional
powerhouses of local rugby now rely on Kahurangi slipping up to avoid facing each other in a secondversus-third semi-final match. The win on Friday over Moutere/ Awatere means the John Goodman Challenge Trophy, which Kahurangi took from Central in their first competition game back in April, can now be safely locked away until the 2022 season.
Although Kahurangi struggled to settle into their patterns early in their match on Friday, when things did click into place, they were an unstoppable force as the game progressed, scoring regularly in the nine try win. Having only come together as a team this season, Moutere/ Awatere defended stoutly and made Kahurangi work hard for every score.
Although Moutere/ Awatere’s scrum had been billed as the best in the competition, Kahurangi buried that particular myth with another domi-
nant display. Hooker Qori Gucake was again sublime, and at still only 22 years old, must be agonisingly close to being picked up by the Mako, if not another union that recognises genuine rugby IQ when it sees it. Gucake scored the first of his two tries by taking a pass 20
metres out from the Moutere/Awatere line. He stepped inside the first would-be defender, and then accelerated neatly between the next two defenders to slide in for the try without having a hand land on him. Gucake was on his feet before anybody else at the ground was able to
process what had just happened.
Back for his first game after an injury break, captain Manu Parkin was full of energy and endeavour while Will Schmetz ripped into everything when he came on as a loose-forward replacement. In the backs, Tristan Griffith, who is
only in his first season for Kahurangi, bagged a hat trick to take his season total to seven tries. Isi Saumaki was strong on attack and defence at second five while fullback Shaquille Rangi looks like another young player with a huge rugby future ahead of him.
Another player returning from injury, Culainn Stringer, came on as the replacement first-five eighths and looked like he had been playing in that position all season. Stringer distributed well but also challenged the defensive line when the opportunity presented itself.
Tasman’s wetlands and freshwater fish stocks will soon benefit from an almost $5 million partnership to rejuvenate key habitats over the next five years.
Under the Freshwater Improvement Fund (FIF) which is part of the Jobs for Nature programme, Tasman District Council and Ministry for the Environment have signed off on a $4.85 million allocation for two key projects.
$3.1 million has been allocated to the Tasman Wetlandsproject to controlweeds, plantnatives and restorenatural hydrological regimes in 40 natural wetlands.
Another $1.75 million has been approved for restoring in-stream structures to facilitatefish passagethroughout the Tasman District.
TDC senior resource scientist Trevor James will lead the work, which is being conducted in partnership with iwi and is expected to get underway in spring.
“It is great to see the work get underway and turn around the degradation that is happening in so many wetlands and freshwater fish communities of our region,” he says.
Much of the activity in the wetlands project will focus on pest plant control.
Trevor says priority has been given to wetlands currently showing relatively low numbers of willow or other transformative pests but were likely to “explode” and form willow forest which has very low value to our native wildlife.
An example of this occurring was Machine Gully, west of Tasman town-ship, where natural wetland vegetation had died out and many species of marsh birds had left the area.
The fish migration project will improve fish diversity and abundance by restoring fish passage in over4,000in-stream structures.
New regulations brought in under the National Environmental Standards for
Freshwater 2020 required Council to assess in-stream structures for fish passage. These include culverts, weirs, dams, and water intakes that migratory fish cannot climb or swim over.
Council is also required to put in place an action plan to ensure fish passage all such structures unless there is a resource consent that explicitly allows for the structure.
Council has almost completed assessing and remediating its own in-stream structures.
It is understood that many private landowners and forestry companies are well on the way to doing the same.
Director –Operations at Ministry for the Environment Sara Clarke says central to the new essential freshwater package is the principle of Te Mana o Te Wai, putting the health of freshwater first.
“It’s great to see that the Jobs for Nature funding can support projects that are
upholding Te Mana o Te Wai by restoring wetlands and ensuring native fish can get up and down streams and rivers as part of their natural lifecycle,” she says.
The next step is to recruit two project managers and an iwi liaison to deliver the projects.
The funding for this project ensures that there would be no cost to landowners, unless there is a need for culvert upsizing or significant modification, in which case a costsharing arrangement will be discussed.
Trevor says working in partnership with iwi and creating employment opportunities were also important outcomes from the projects.
He was also grateful for the support of farmers and private landowners within the area so far.
Manawhenua ki Mohua, representing Ngati Tama, Ngati Rarua and Te Atiawa in Golden Bay, have developed a work plan under these projects.
Pouarahi/ Manager Ursula Passl says the
project will support whanau to revive and promote traditional Maori knowledge and practices associated with freshwater environments.
“It will also create
opportunities for rangatahi to engage in restoring degraded habitats, which are important for taonga species,” says Ursula.
The $1.245 billion Jobs for Nature
programme is a Government initiative, creating naturebased jobs to benefit the environment and support the economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand. It kills as many New Zealanders as breast and prostate cancer combined, and it can affect anyone at any age. But it is treatable – and beatable – if it’s detected early enough.
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – and it’s also the annual Move your Butt fundraiser. This campaign encourages all New Zealanders to get off their butts and challenge themselves to move more. Help beat the devastating impact of bowel cancer at moveyourbutt. org.nz
Bowel Cancer New Zealand general manager, Rebekah Heal, says, “Every day, on average, 8 Kiwis will be diagnosed with bowel cancer, and 3 people will die from it. By joining us, you’ll be raising vital funds to help fund patient support services such as counselling, which is needed now more than ever.”
The campaign runs from the 1st until the 30th of June, and Bowel Cancer New Zealand asks all Kiwis – young or old, fit or unfit – to Move their Butts more during June. The challenge does not need to be extreme, like running a marathon; it simply means challenging yourself to exercise more than you usually do.
Heal says, “This June, we’re aiming to get everyone off the couch and moving more – even if it’s just a 10-minute walk a day. Not only are they helping themselves prevent bowel cancer– but by getting their friends and whanau to sponsor them, they’ll be raising valuable funds to help us continue to support the 3,000 Kiwis diagnosed each year with bowel cancer.”
Move your Butt month is supported by a range of ambassadors, including TVNZ Breakfast presenter Jenny-May Clarkson whose brother died from bowel
cancer at age 54.
“If you know something isn’t right, and you’re scared of getting checked, think about those who love you – think about your kids and your partner and the love they have for you. Bowel cancer has a ripple effect on everyone close to you. So, if you have any symptoms, get them checked early – for their sake,” she says.
In memory of her late brother, Jenny-May will do 54 ‘wall balls’ a day this June – a strenuous exercise that she says will be “tough, but manageable” during her busy schedule.
“Sometimes pushing yourself to move isn’t all that comfortable, but neither is bowel cancer. We’re all going through tough times right now, but those with cancer are doing it tougher.
“Many people are doing chemo on their own right now because of lockdowns, and they can’t be with family to help spread that load. Doing the Move your Butt challenge is just one thing we can all do to raise awareness of bowel cancer – and to acknowledge that it is hard for patients and their families, especially in a COVID environment,” she says.
Together, let’s get moving to beat the devastating impact of bowel cancer. Sign up today at moveyourbutt. org.nz
Bowel Cancer New Zealand receives no government funding, and all funds raised will support patients living with bowel cancer.
The wide selection of sheds currently available makes it easy to find the right shed for your requirments. But how do you choose? There are some important factors to consider when purchasing a new shed, to ensure that it’s the perfect fit for your home and lifestyle.
What will it be used for?
What specifications do you require?
Once you have decided on the style and size of shed that you require, it’s time to think about the design and any extras that you may need. Ideally your shed will match or complement your home as much as is possible.
If you plan to spend some time in there a window may be a valuable addition, to add light and fresh air. If you intend to work in your shed during the winter you may wish to also consider adding some insulation and heating. Or if it will be used to store wide items such as farm equipment or vehicles you might like to consider double doors that will make transporting big things in and out much easier.
There is no doubt about it, us Kiwi’s love our sheds. They are a place to store our gear, a work space, a means of escape, somewhere to start a project, be inspired and place to simply daydream. One thing is for sure sheds are part of our lifestyle and our way of life.
Whether you are buying a new shed for the first time or replacing an old shed, choosing the right shed is a big decision. For any shed related questions, go and visit Placemakers Motueka and talk to James Lash and the friendly team, they have you covered.
Not only can Placemakers provide you with a variety of kitset shed choices they also have all the tools, supplies and equipment you need to design and build your own. More importantly our local Placemakers can take care of any consent that is required and even complete a full install should you need them too.
Our local market is growing and Placemakers Motueka are lucky enough to have great support from their suppliers which helps them to offer you such competitive prices. They are more than happy to supply you with quotes once you’ve decided on the right shed for all you and your family.
A quality shed will add value to your property, while creating additional storage space for those things that you would rather not have in the house – yes your partners motorbike does not need to be rebuilt in the spare room, a shed is what is needed.
The first question to ask yourself is, what will your shed be used for? By narrowing down on exactly what you need it for and how you picture it being utilised, now and in the future, you can make sure that this is a solid investment you will always love. Some examples of common uses for sheds include storing items like gardening equipment, tools, machinery and recreational gear.
Alternatively, you may want something more like a workshop, with benches and shelving where you can work on projects. All of these factors will help determine which kind of shed style would be most practical for you. How much space do you need?
This is a big one, as obviously you will need to work with the space that you have available. Most people don’t want their shed taking up their entire property, while on the other hand it also needs to be able to fit everything comfortably inside. If you don’t have a lot of room to spare, a shed with a flat roof is one of the most spaceeffective options and a perfect way to add secure storage to a smaller property.
If you do have a large area available it’s possible to size up and go for a garage or workshop style shed that has ample room to store the car, boat, caravan or motorbike.
By choosing a shed that is weather-tight and built to last, you can confidently park up your favourite toys safe in the knowledge that they are protected from the elements.
Buying a shed is a big step, there’s no magical formula for making the right choice, but at Placemakers Motueka they will help you find the style of shed to suit your lifestyle and your property. All you need to do is decide which one. Go in and see them today at 88 High Street, Motueka they are open Monday to Friday 7am – 5pm.
Placemakers Motueka are offering Guardian Motueka readers 5% off when they order a shed before 31 July 2021, simply quote Guardian 21 when you order. When it comes to sheds Placemakers have you covered.
Played Wills Tobacco Company staff and crushed them 6 points to 3
There are so many wonderful eateries in our region and winter is a magical time of year to make the most of the wide variety of soul food that can be found in our town. Think roaring fireplaces, candles, friendly service and the most flavoursome of dishes – add a glass of your favourite tipple for a memorable night dining out on a cold winters evening.
This winter get out and explore the wide variety of dining choices in our feature, support our local eateries and enjoy some of the warmest hospitality you will ever encounter.
Saturday, 5 June, not only brought strong winds and rain, but 4 football teams together to play a football tournament, in Tahunanui. This was the first year that Phil Smith from the Golden Bay Football Club set a challenge to local
clubs for a social tournament. Motueka AFC sent a team of dedicated players that started the round robin games at 11am. Each mixed team comprised of 7 men and 7 women, giving 3 rolling subs. The games were 30mins
duration and although short, were fierce and demanding. Not only the quality of football was intense, but the inclement weather made for play to be accurate and fast. The goal keepers from each team worked hard defending the goals, with Motueka’s Ryan Beurskens putting up an impressive defense, keeping the scores close between Motueka AFC and the opposition teams. There was the usual banter and music from the Motueka area, making an atmosphere at the tournament, lifting spirits and bringing the clubs together in unforgiving weather. The first game for the day was Motueka Vs Tahuna on a wet pitch. Not only first game for the tournament but the first time the Motueka players had played together as a team.
They only had a squad of 12, but won the game 1-0. Their second game was against Golden Bay, a hard fought game but going down 3-2 at full time. By the time 4 games of football had been played on the same pitch, conditions had gone from a wet pitch to mud and the goal boxes were increasingly demanding. Motueka AFC played Suburbs in a well fought game, battling it out in the rain with another close score of 3-2 to Suburbs. Our Player of the Day was Heneli (Henry) Saafi, who was captain, cheerleader and refereed two of the 6 games (pictured reffing).
With such a successful day, despite the weather, Phil Smith is looking at another similar tournament on Labour weekend later this year.
B Tasmyn N-K / Geri S
2 MHS 10 Gold MHS 9 Town Marcela B / Hayley R
3 MHS 10 Black Vikings Jess K /Sheree G
4 ROG Royal Rogue Raiders Raelene / Mel
1 UMO Gladiators RIwaka A Danielle B / Carley G
2 MHS 9 B MHS 9 M&M Bridget L / Shinade
3 ROG Social Huia Ora Violet /Emma G
4 Huia Mana Huia A Raelene / Stacey F
1 Ngatimoti Diamonds MSS B Madison W / Carley G
2 MSS A LMO Stars Char / Lani R
3 MHS 9 Country Rebel Raiders Steph /Stacey F
4 Huia Mauri Huia Kaha Violet /Abby B
5 Tasman Sapphires Parklands Mako Shania G / Char
: MSS B
Please return all trophies to the netball office.
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the team. Trainings will begin after Queens Birthday weekend
Samantha Stobie Zaa Bi Tui Gavalas
Tori Wilson
Tasmin Nelson-Knauf
Nele Afioga
Willow Stebbings Brooke Tranter
Sophia Gillatt Maddie Sharkie
No training this week. Keep an eye on the website / facebook page for your next training.
We aretrying our hardest to accommodate draw requests, but this year I have had more requests than usual, therefore will not always be able to accommodate everyone every week. Apologies in advance.
Community Notices are free to charitable trusts, gold coin entry where any monies gained go back into a community project. Notices for businesses and organisations who charge for courses or events cost $12.50+gst. No AGMs, sports notices or church notices. We regret if your community notice ad has not made this week’s column, it is due to the popularity of this column and inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.
DEADLINE: 12 NOON MONDAY. 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757.
ART - MANDALA ART THERAPY - a journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 koha for the room. Maddy 027 336 6300.
BENEF ICIARIES & UN WA G ED W ORKERS
TRUST (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings.
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 027 4444708.
BREASTCANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz
CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family. Encourage-Hope-Share. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz
C OLORECTAL CANCER S UPPORT GROUP , Cancer Society Nelson, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz
GREYPOWER M OTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve, on Wallace street for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Call on 528 9076. or email; greypowermot@gmail.com
MOTUEKA HEART SUPPORT Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 16th June at Elevation Cafe at 10 30 am. We are a small social group who welcome those whom have had a heart event. All welcome.
Janet 5289442
INDOOR BOWLS every Monday and Wednesday 1.15 - 3.00pm. All welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka Senior Citizens 10 Pah Street.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Free JP services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures, are available at Elevation Café, 218 High Street, every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Katrina Anderson is available free at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings 9.30am – 12pm.
MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP: Motueka 50+ Walking Group: www.motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz Walks every Thursday - meet 0845hrs at the Rec Centre car park Old Wharf Road. Information from secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com
MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS You don’t have to own an instrument to belong to Motueka District Brass, it is provided. Email motueka.brass@gmail. com or phone 02102233244
church services
MOTUEKA GRG SUPPORT GROUP Welcomes Grandparents/Kin raising/supporting grandchildren. 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month 1-3pm St Andrew’s Lounge 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed & supportive time with others. Phone 0211337299.
MOTUEKA LIVE POETS, Wednesday 16th June, 7.00pm. Mapua Boat Club, Mapua Wharf. (NB the change of venue) Featured poet - Roger Lusby and Open Mic for Poets and singer/songwriters. Koha entry. All welcome. Enquiries Maggie, mzbrown@ slingshot.co.nz.
MOTUEKA MENZSHED Give the missus some space, come to the MenzShed. Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9-12pm
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 Mary 5284531.
MOTUEKA SENIORNET runs a wide variety of courses for computers, laptops, tablets and phones in Apple, Windows, Android & ios. phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz
NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson. Contact Rachel on 022 6822 373 to book a ride, 24hrs notice required / mapuawheels@gmail.com
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thursday of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Road 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137.
RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wednesdays and Sundays, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Contact Peter 0275443923 for further information and times.
SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS. If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or ph 539 1137 for details.
WAIMEA HARRIERS Cross Country Saturday 12th June. Venue 297 Tapawera-Baton Rd, Tapawera All abilities welcome. Registration 1.45pm Race briefing 2.20pm Start 2.30pm followed by afternoon tea. Please bring a plate of food to share and a cup. See website for details. Queries 027 673 1145.
WALKING NETBALL Tuesday 10am-11.30am. 6 weeks starting 1st June 2021. Motueka Rec centre skating rink. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear. No need to register, just drop in and play. Cancellations advised on Motueka Netbal Centres Facebook page. More information available on the Motueka Netball Centre website.
antiques
$$$ for your antique furniture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 0274484430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).
arborist
ALL TREE CARE
Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 (AH) 03 5278 426.
carpet cleaning
dentures
03 546 4455
Bays Dentures 41 Washbourn Drive, Richmond
entertainment
memorial HUNT KEVIN CHARLES 12.6.2020
Sad are the hearts that loved you Silent the tears that fall Living our lives without you Is the saddest part of all. We miss you so much Alison, Graham, Kerry, Chris, John, Jo, Daryl, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren.
chimney sweep
CHIM N EY SWEEP
Marahau - MoutereTasman and surrounds. Query or quote please phone Steve 021-08101146.
dentures
NEW DE N TURES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.
39 MOTUPIPI ST, TAKAKA
Land, buildings, yard etc. Formally Golden Bay Hire. Enquiries to 022 685 7811.
ladies golf
18-HOLE LADIES
GOLF played Tuesday, 1 June.
Ianthe Cederman and Wilton cup. Match of the day stableford. 18 entries. 1st Jackie Hall 37 second Rhonda Heckler 37 3rd Grace Latimer 34 4th Penny Brown 34. Closest to the pin Jane Adams.
TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION
Available immediately in Stephens Bay. Self contained studio. Fully furnished, internet & power included. $300 pw. Queen bed & bunk. Available til 1st December 2021. 0210483370.
23 NAUMAI ST, MOTUEKA Sat 12th June 9:00am-1:00pm Not before! Petrol Waterblaster 2900psi, Rinnai Infinity24, Tools, Wooden Crafts, Leisure Items, etc.
Garage sales are free for up to 16 words and must be either emailed or brought into the office by 10am Tuesday. Phone calls not accepted. Businesses will incur normal charges.
HANDYMAN Storage. Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available.
STORAGE Systems
Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6.20 a week. Ph 528 4060.
TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Ph 528 0071.
The Network Tasman Trust (the Trust) holds all the shares in Network Tasman Ltd (the Company) on behalf of its consumers. The Trust’s primary role is to represent the interest of consumers and to ensure an appropriate distribution to those consumers of the benefits of that shareholding and to carry out ownership reviews in accordance with the requirements of the trust deed. The Trust also holds a capital investment fund from which it distributes grants to individuals, organisations and community groups operating within the Trust area. The Trust is administered by six trustees, three of whom retire by rotation this year. Nominations are now sought for the election of two trustees to hold office for the next six years. Retiring trustees can stand for re-election if they choose.
To stand for election a candidate must be an electricity consumer residing within the Network Tasman area. A nomination paper and candidate handbook are available by phoning the Independent Returning Officer, on the free phone election helpline 0800 666 043, emailing iro@electionz.com or from the office of Craig Anderson CA, 270A Queen Street, Richmond.
Nominations must be in the hands of the Independent Returning Officer no later than 12 noon on Friday 9 July 2021
Anthony Morton Independent Returning Officer Phone: 0800 666 043 iro@electionz.com
situations vacant
The Guardian Newspaper is looking for an Advertising Consultant to sell advertising features.
We need someone who is well organised, strong organisational and people skills, a self-starter who can seek out opportunities with a good phone manner.
This is an exciting position to work with a privately owned leading newspaper. If you are looking for a new challenge, we’d love to talk to you. Please apply in writing with CV to:
Guardian Motueka Newspaper 19 Wallace Street, Motueka or email: guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz
The above part time position has become available with the Top of the South Rural Support Trust.
The Trust is a unique organisation working with individuals and families in the Nelson Marlborough Rural Community.
This role is a Wellness Coordinator for Nelson and Tasman. Our area extends from the Rai Valley in the East, to Golden Bay and Maruia in the South and West and includes Murchison, St Arnaud, Motueka and the Waimea Plains.
The position requires a person with good time management and interpersonal skills. They also need good IT skills, an understanding of farming and rural life, have a warm and empathetic personality, able to be exible with time. The current position takes a minimum of 1 hour per fortnight, but in times of Adverse Events and more acute needs this time will be greatly increased. You will be able to work from home.
To request a position description please email: kempthorne.rj@kinect.co.nz, or phone Richard on 027 223 4000.
Applications for this position close Friday 18th June 2021.
THE B OARDS M ITH -Snowboard/Ski service & repairs
-Skateboard parts, sales & service
-Surfboard/SUP repairs
Ph Chris (Motueka) 027 569 8524
Tapawera Area School students who’ll be representing the Top of the South at the National Area Schools Tournament in Dunedin. From left; Lacey Burnett year 12 football, Janette Chetham year 13 football, Tomas Girodo year 13 volleyball, Flynn Morgan year 12 ki-o-rahi/rugby, Ryan Jones year 12 rugby/ volleyball, Rosa Cameron year 11 volleyball, Sarah Jones year 10 football, Grace Mytton year 13 volleyball and Kaya Hura year 13 rugby.
Over a week each year in term one, Area Schools from Nelson, Tasman and the West Coast compete in a week of sporting and cultural activities. This year Reefton Area School hosted an energetic and enthused bunch of students for TOSI (Top of South Island Area Schools) after last year’s tournament was postponed due to Covid.
At this tournament teams were selected for the core sports; rugby, netball, football, hockey, basketball, Kia O Rahi and volleyball. These students were then required to trial again, which took place recently, against the Canterbury Area Schools trialists so that a regional team for the Top of the South Island team could be selected to attend the National Area Schools Tournament, which is being hosted by Dunedin.
Area School students from around New Zealand go through this process so it ends up with five regions; Bottom of South Island, Top of South Island, Bottom of North Island, Central North Island and Top of the North Island competing at
nationals which alternates between North and South Islands.
Year 12 student Flynn Morgan was impressively selected for both rugby and Ki O Rahi teams. “It was pretty hard to get initially chosen as a trialist for Ki O Rahi, so I’m super excited about it,” says Flynn.
Sarah Jones in year 10 was grateful for her host family in Canterbury and had a “great” couple of days attending trials. “I got picked to trial for Ki o Rahi, volleyball and basketball. But unexpectedly, on Monday morning, Mr Hunch, our school’s Physical Education teacher, asked if I would like to join the football trial as some girls hadn’t turned up. As a selector for football, he thought I was up to of those trialing’s standard. So I took the opportunity to do it. I ended up getting selected for football, and I was happy just to go to Nationals as it would be my first time and then having my name called out for something I wasn’t supposed to try for was fantastic,” says Sarah. “I was pretty tired by the end, but it was all well worth it.”