The Guardian - 9 November 2022

MSS get behind chopper appeal

Motueka South School became a sea of red, black and gold on Friday, 28 October as they showed their support for the NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeal. Pictured above are the winners of the dress up with Morgan Collis-Fisher of Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter (left) and (middle far right) Holly Morgan of NBS.

The appeal supported the lifesaving work of the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter which responds to over 500 call-outs in our region 24/7, 365 days of the year at a cost of $3,500 each time.

Neudorf Vineyards releases 40th vintage

Recently Neudorf Vineyards released their 40th vintage –a testament to hard work, high hopes, common-sense and good humour.

The aims of the family winery near Nelson haven’t waivered in the last four decades – in 1981 as Tim and Judy Finn picked the first grapes from their small Upper Moutere vineyard, they were striving for the best out of their land.

At that stage there were only a handful of vineyards in New Zealand, and Neudorf was just Nelson’s second to go into production. Talking to Judy Finn, what astounds is their sheer bravery, mixed with hopeful naivety.

“We have come a long way since the long drop, the home-made grafting machine and the armchair tied to the back of the tractor where I held two water guns to ensure young vines survived,” Judy says. “Today’s Health and Safety would have had a fit.”

Thankfully a few things have changed at Neudorf, flushing loos for one – but the aim of making great wine and seeing it on the world’s best wine lists remains the same.

Sustainability has always been at the heart of Neudorf.

Tim was inspired by the “back to the land” movement of the late 60s, so it’s only fitting that today Neudorf is not only run organically (certified BIO GRO 5438) but runs on solar power from panels installed on the north side of the red winery roof.

Their three blocks are dry farmed, everything is composted and the forklift is electric.

However, sustainability is more than environmental standards alone, and after over four decades of global recognition for their portfolio, Neudorf has cemented itself in the best of New Zealand wine.

There have been some significant highlights over the years

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Chardonnay scoring Bob Campbell’s first ever 100 points, Home Vineyard Moutere Pinot Noir making the cover of Decanter magazine and an abundance of world class reviews.

But, as Judy says, it is an industry that keeps you humble. “There is always another wine, another weather event, a new style. It’s ever changing and that’s what keeps it interesting and why we love the challenge.”

Today, Tim and Judy’s daughter Rosie along with GM and Winemaker Todd Stevens are at the helm of Neudorf.

“Todd is very forward thinking and a strategist at heart, we know that Neudorf is in a very safe pair of hands as we attempt to retire and step back from the dayto-day running of the company.”

Rosie joined the company six years ago and is now a director, but she prefers to style herself as ‘International Cheerleader’.

“Rosie promised to ‘never work in the

family business’ as a teenager,” Judy recalls, “so it is a joy to have her home and witness as she works with Todd to move the company into a new era.”

“I guess after 40 years, there are some people I would like to thank, because we absolutely wouldn’t be here without them - the familiar and loyal names that have been buying our wine all this time, the distributors who place our wine in great restaurants – impossible to do from Upper Moutere, fellow winemakers who have been on the end of the phone for advice, dropped in for a glass and shared triumphs and losses.

But mostly - the people who have worked with us over the years – there was a time we thought we could do it ourselves, how wrong we were. Picking, pruning, accounting, it takes a small but dedicated team. Tim and I are forever grateful.”

Cheers to the next 40.

Above: When Tim and Judy Finn picked the first grapes from their small Upper Moutere vineyard, they were striving for the best out of their land.

A hug is not enough

Jim died when he fell through the roof of the cattle shed he was repairing. He was in hospital for about a week before he died, his two daughters were too young but the rest of the family took it in turns to be with him. There was a lot of intergenerational hugging going on - but it wasn’t enough. Within two years Jim’s parents had lost their daughter-in-law Jane and both grandaughters. And I learned a lesson.

The farming business and two farms were owned by his parents, Jim ran one and his elder brother Derek the other but neither had been given a share in the land or business - at that time. The arguments started not long after they had buried Jim. Derek could run both farms but he had the future of his own children to continue. Where were Jane and her girls going to fit in? What happened when she remarried? Jim’s parents wanted to make some sort of long term provision for the grandchildren but felt that anything going to Jane would be taking much needed cash from the farm. What would happen when Jane remarried? She had a little insurance, no rights and was fighting for her girls as well as herself. The negotiations ended up with the lawyers, wrecked the family and within a couple of years Jane and her girls had moved out of Jim’s parents’ lives - permanently.

I was the local Farmers Union secretary at the time and a much older colleague told me that

I needed to get round the neighbours and talk to them about the lessons to be learned from the situation. That it was time to update their own plans, wills and insurances and some sort of plan for the whole family. When I argued that it seemed like taking advantage of someone else’s misfortunes he told me something that I’ve never forgotten. He said to me, “If you don’t wake them up now you never will. It takes something like this to make people do things”.

And the lesson I learned? My older colleague was right. Thirty years later and it still takes an incident or an accident to wake people up. There’s been a flurry of interest in farm succession planning following the Scott Guy case. We’ve had a lot of calls but they’ll die down again soon enough - until the next time.

Hugs are great - but they’re not enough.

Below: Today, Tim and Judy’s daughter Rosie along with GM and Winemaker Todd Stevens are at the helm of Neudorf.

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Enjoyable Cuppa with a Cop for attendees

On Tuesday, 25 October Neighbourhood Support in Motueka hosted an opportunity for the community to meet with our local Police. They called it ‘Cuppa with a Cop’. Approximately 40 people attended along with three police officers.

The Police who attended were Acting Sergeant Jesh, Constable Karen and Senior Sergeant Marty. They began by introducing themselves

and talking about their work in and around Motueka. There were lots of questions from the ‘audience’. We then broke into more relaxed informal groups and the police interacted more with individuals and small groups.

There was a very positive feeling about this opportunity and I am sure that we will do it again around the Motueka District. If you would like more information please contact Chris on 022 543 4269.

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Local police; Constable Karen, Senior Sergeant Marty and Acting Sergeant Jesh.

Around 40 people took up the opportunity to have a ‘Cuppa with a Cop’ recently.

Is there enough of a Police presence in Motueka?

Seniornet’s Nosey Parker group visits Neudorf Black Garlic

An informative couple of hours was spent by our group in a visit to Neudorf Black Garlic farm on Neudorf Rd.

Teena and Noël Jelsma were our hosts and they introduced us to their five girls (alpacas) all of whom are named. After feeding these animals we

were given a bit of a history of the property. The shed which once was a tobacco drying shed many years ago is now home to Neudorf Black Garlic processing kitchen, packing and distribution shed.

We all thought Black Garlic was a special

species of garlic but no, it is white garlic processed and cooked continuously for a number of weeks at a set temperature. Noël went through the processing of garlic with us and told us how the various products were produced. He then took

us into the packaging and labelling shed and explained how the products were labelled.

The tour finished with a tasting of the various products and the opportunity to purchase these products which many of us did.

Thank you Teena

and Noël for a wonderful time.

If you want to be part of the Nosey Parkers group, join Seniornet by calling Kay 021 109 5902 or visit their website www.seniornetmotueka.org. nz

Teena and Noël Jelsma hosted the Seniornet’s Nosey Parker group.

Remarkable story of a truly epic coal saga

From beyond the Denniston Plateau comes the remarkable story of the Cascade Westport Coal Company written by Phil Walsh who has documented a truly epic saga in New Zealand’s industrial coal mining heritage in his book Conquering Cascade, which he is presenting at the Motueka Library on Saturday.

Inspired to write this book after the mystery of the flume got under his skin while spending alot of his time hunting in Cascade Creek as a teen and young adult, he commenced research in 2012, with the book published in July this year.

A historical and detailed examination of the Cascade Westport Coal Company and its workforce; the Cascade Westport Co-operative Coal Party, Phil says one of the most enjoyable aspects of writing the book was meeting and conversing with

the older folk who had such fond memories of Cascade creek. The Coy was established in 1925 to mine coal in Cascade Creek. Situated beyond the elevated plateau which is home to the infamous mining town of Denniston, Cascade Creek is even more remote. Access to it was appalling and the Coy was compelled to transport its coal 12.5 km down the rugged and floodprone creek bed to the Kawatiri (Buller) River. A coal flume was built: the longest in New Zealand. It operated for 28 action-packed years. Ever vulnerable to tempestuous weather and destructive floods, the flume was the vital heart of the business. Barely established, the Coy walked into the economic mire of the Great Depression. Financially unable to abide by union conditions and pay-rates, it brazenly broke ties with it and set about

introducing co-operative contract mining to ‘’the hill’’. Unions termed it ‘’tribute mining’’ and did everything in their power to stamp it out. Two major disputes erupted as a consequence and these involved the highest powers of unionism and government in NZ. The relationship between the Coy and Party was dynamically charged but beneath the friction, mutually co-operative. A calamity of nature destroyed the

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mining operation in 1955 whereupon the Coy and Party wound up in court: each defending its innocence in a high-stakes trial of justice.

The book at 328 pages is illustrated with many rare photographs and fully referenced.

Phil Walsh, Conquering Cascade, Saturday 12 November, 1pm All welcome. Free. Book sales available.

The 85th annual Motueka A&P Show is back for 2022 (after a year’s hiatus,) on Saturday, 3 December (plus Sunday, 4th for additional equestrian events,) at our beautiful Marchwood Park (behind Motueka Airport,) and will include lots of your favourites, amusement rides, vintage merry go round, ani-

mal, vegetable, cooking and photography competitions, a variety of food and beverage stalls, beer tent, tea rooms, and a fabulous line-up of entertainment, highlighted by iconic Kiwi country rock band, ‘The Warratahs,’ supported by popular Nelson songstress, Elisha Hobbs and local band ‘Sound Prophets’.

Entry this year is $10 adults, $5 under

18’s, $25 family of 5, and children in car seats free.

Trade, food and beverage, or craft stall enquiries please contact: Ray 027-621-3338

Equestrian enquiries: Karyn 027-472-8863

General and competition enquiries: Louise 021187-3518

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Author Talks this week with a historical flavour

Carol Dawber, Going to Town: High Street Motueka,Thursday 10 November, 2pm.

Join us for a talk with Carol Dawber who will be discussing her latest book.

Carol Dawber is a professional writer and publisher who is best known in the top of the South for her Motueka and Golden Bay photo history books. Carol will discuss the research behind this and her other local histories, including Motueka Wharf 100 years which was published in 2016, and will illustrate her talk with images from the books. All welcome. Free.

Phil Walsh, Conquering Cascade, Saturday 12 November, 1pm

From beyond the Denniston Plateau comes the remarkable story of the Cascade Westport Coal Company.

Walsh has documented a truly epic saga in New Zealand’s industrial coal mining heritage in his book Conquering Cascade. All welcome. Free. Book sales available.

Write Your Story with Charlotte Squire, Tuesday 15 November, 2pm

Write your story, memoir or history with Takaka writer Charlotte Squire. Learn how to get all that information out of your head and in a basic framework for your book and more. Phone 528 1047 to book your spot.

Conversation Circle for non speakers of English, Wednesday 9 November, 10am-11am

Meditation Classes with Louise Petzold, Thursdays 12.15pm-12.45pm

Garden Gurus. Monday 14 November, 10.30am-12pm

Wellby Talking Café, Wednesday 16 November, 10am-11.30pm

WHAM – Write here at Motueka, Wednesday 16 November, 12pm-2pm

Carol Duffy’s Book Launch – Dragonfree in Danger, Friday 18 November, 3.30pm refreshments; 4pm Book Launch A fantastic chapter book for children, books available for sale.

Congratulations to Ashleigh Wood - Student of the week. She received the award for Year 13 all round Sportsperson. She is captain and most valuable player for Girls rugby. She has been selected for the Makos women’s FPC training squad and selected for the U18 Girls Makos rugby team. She has been to Condors twice.

Ashleigh is a member of the MHS TSS Equestrian team and represented Nelson/Marlborough/West Coast area for SJ Team Equestrian.

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Motueka Rotary’s Great Tasman Primary Schools Quiz 2022

Motueka Rotary’s inaugural Great Tasman Primary School Quiz held on Thursday evening 20 October at the Motueka High School Hall was a resounding success. 80% of the feedback rating it 8 or more out of 10.

Twelve of Tasman District’s 14 primary schools contributing to Motueka High School battled it out over four sections of 10 general knowledge questions. The 40 questions, which were provided by the schools, proved a challenge for the students. Twelve of the questions were scored correctly by only three or less teams. Only one question “Who is New Zealand’s Governor General” (Dame Cindy Kiro) could not be answered by any team.

The winning team of Bhakti Rutledge & Shaun Patillo from Motueka Steiner School correctly scored 26 out of the 40 questions. Second was the Riwaka School’s team Kingi Caird, Oliver Hirn scoring 24.

Third place with a score of 23 was a tie and had to be decided by a sudden death play off between Brooklyn and Tasman schools with the team of Isla Baillie and Zoe King from Brooklyn School coming out on top. These podium finishers received prizes of books donated by Motueka Paper Plus and gift cards funded by Motueka Rotary. All team members received certificates of participation and gift cards.

Quiz convener, Brian Bell, says that Rotary’s objective was to give the students and their supporters a fun night out. It also provided students with a taste of their new high school

when they graduate. Supporters were invited to informally undertake the quiz for a gold coin donation. Their engagement was a key factor in the success of the quiz, he says. The top three supporter scorers also received prizes of chocolates.

Motueka Rotary thanks Image Creators who provided the printing of certificates and school labels.

They thank Motueka High’s Principal, John Prestidge, and staff for the venue particularly IT support by Paul Crofsky and his assistant Lucas. Principals and teachers of the primary schools who got behind the quiz in what has been a testing year deserve a big thank you.

Also, thanks to the Rotary team for the smooth running of the night.

Most importantly, they thank the students who participated without whom there would not be a quiz. In addition to the podium finishers the teams were:

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- Thea Rodwell and Cassie Scorrar, Motueka South School - Dylan Smith and Merak Manze, Ngatimoti School

- Johanan AbbottNetana and Chico

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Robertson and Nathanael Spencer, St Peter Chanel

School - Luana

Nicholson and Chiara

Denny, Tapawera

Area School - Joseph

Butcher and Hunter

Page, Tasman School

- Winston Palmer and Zara Armitage, Tasman Bay Christian

School - Solomon

Denny and Aanya

Laitflang, and Upper Moutere SchoolRuby James and

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The group of contestants from 12 local schools who took part in Motueka Rotary’s inaugural Great Tasman Primary School

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Mapua community on receiving end of Foodstuffs generosity

Over the past year Mapua Four Square has helped facilitate more than $12,000 being obtained through the Foodstuffs (South Island) Community Trust for a number of local community groups and organisations.

“As owner/operators of Foursquare Mapua we pride ourselves on being active members of the Foodstuffs Community Trust. From schools and sports clubs to community organisations and individuals, they’re here to help make life better for South Islanders through funding grants,” say Taryn and Shaun McFadden.

The local school has some new desks for their students, the Sea Scouts are about to receive a new loft in their shed for storage, the Bowling Club have funding towards bowls in seven different sizes to assist with teaching youth and non-bowlers to ‘give it a go’, the Library has had assistance for their fundraiser, the Football Club has received 50 new training balls, Mapua Willing Wheels has received first aid kits for their driver vehicles, the touch teams has new rugby balls and the Mapua Hall Society has received a large chilly bin on wheels and crockery for their kitchen.

“The addition of this resource has been invaluable in our classroom programmes. From the shape that promotes inclusive interaction and a sense of collective learning, to the whiteboard top that allows our students the option of visually sharing their literacy ideas. Both students and teach-

ers have expressed their appreciation on their new tables,” say Mapua School. The Foodstuffs (South Island) Community Trust has many years history in helping people and organisations achieve their goals.

“We are here with funding available to help better the lives of South Islanders.

The Trust’s funding comes from all PAK’nSAVE and New World stores and

some Four Square, Henry’s and Raeward Fresh Stores,” says Foodstuffs South Island member services administrator, Christine Renwick.

An integral part of the Mapua community the Four Square currently employ 17 staff all of whom live locally.

“We live in the village and our children go to the local primary school, our team are fully invested into supporting our local community in whatever

way we can,” say Taryn and Shaun. “Keeping it local and giving back to the community is what we’re about so we feel very passionate about supporting our local community groups. With the help of the Foodstuffs Community Trust, we are grateful to be in a position that can help so many organisations to access funding that is so crucial to the wonderful community of Mapua.”

The Tamaha Sea Scouts say they can’t wait to be back on the water in

new tables, complete with whiteboard top.

their improved space by the end of October.

“Thank-you Taryn and Shaun McFadden from Four Square Mapua for supporting this project and giving back to the local community,” says Tamaha Sea Scouts chairperson, Amanda Brett.

The Board meets quarterly to review applications. An application form and information on how to apply is available on https://www.foodstuffssi.co.nz/foodstuffs-community-trust

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Taryn and Shaun McFadden (5th and 4th from right) with members of the Mapua Bowling Club.

Tasman councillors sworn in at marae

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The new Tasman District Council was sworn in on Thursday, 27 October with returning mayor Tim King saying this triennium should bring the community together after a divisive past three years.

The ceremony took place at Te Awhina Marae in Motueka, the first time the event was held in its entirety on the marae.

Marae trustee and Ngati Rarua Atiawa Iwi Trust deputy chair Barney Thomas said having the event at the marae was an example of co-governance and something he was pleased to have seen happen.

“I have been bleating on for a number of years that you should be here [at Te Awhina Marae], and so I never ever thought in my lifetime I would expe-

rience this.”

Elected members were welcomed onto the marae alongside their family, friends, and council staff in a powhiri before taking their oaths.

Tim King was sworn in once again as Tasman’s mayor and wished the new councillors good luck with coming years’ work.

Newcomers to the council chamber are Glen Daikee and Jo Ellis for the Richmond Ward, Mike Kininmonth and Dan Shallcrass for the Moutere-Waimea Ward, and Brent Maru for the Motueka Ward.

“It’s a big job, you’ll learn a lot,” Tim said. “It’s about taking a strength-based approach and recognising that we all bring different things to offer to the table.”

Returning to the

council alongside King are Kit Maling and Mark Greening for the Richmond Ward, Christeen Mackenzie for the Moutere-Waimea Ward, Barry Dowler and Trindi Walker for the Motueka Ward, Celia Butler and Chris Hill for the Golden Bay Ward, and Stuart Bryant for the Lakes-Murchison Ward.

Tim said the last three years were defined by many experiences that created division in the community but hoped that atmosphere was in the past.

“Hopefully these three years will really have a focus on improving our community cohesion,” he said. “Working with all of our community to make Tasman a

better place than it already is.”

Members elected to the district’s community boards were also sworn in at the ceremony.

David Armstrong, Nick Hughes, Claire Hutt, and Terina Graham will represent Motueka while Henry Dixon, Robert Hewison, Grant Knowles, and Abbey Langford will sit on Golden Bay’s board.

The first ordinary meeting of the new Tasman District Council is slated for Thursday 3 November.

Tim then adjourned the meeting which reconvened on Tuesday 1 November and saw Stuart Bryant reelected by councillors as the district’s deputy mayor.

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Hello Motueka. For those of you that love to modify your utes, we can now let you know that Mag and Turbo in Nelson are now stockists of ARB accessories. Bullbars, Lift Kits, Rear Bars, all the way down to mobile compressors and deck chairs. The range of ARB accessories is huge so if you are looking to modify you vehicle in any way, please give Oscar and the team a call at Mag and Turbo in Nelson.

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The new Tasman District Council was sworn in at Te Awhina Marae.

Health Care Assistant apprenticeships provide an appealing path into healthcare

Did you know that more than 60 people have been placed into local jobs through our apprenticeship programme in just the last year?

Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough staff representing nursing and Allied Health attended a career fair at Motueka High School and found that students were especially excited about the Health Care Assistant (HCA) apprentice pathway into healthcare.

Andrew Callander, the Apprenticeship, Schools & Tertiary Recruiter, expressed that the HCA role is a great way to pursue a career in health without the considerable commitment of tertiary study.

HCA apprentices can work toward a health care qualification through on-the-job training and the apprenticeship programme also opens the pathway to higher-level roles in nursing, midwifery, and social work without having to commit to these study paths until ready.

The apprenticeship programme provides the practical experience and a clearer picture that can make the decision to commit to further study a simpler one.

To learn more about becoming a Health Care Assistant, read the full article in the News & Notices section of our website and search our Careers & Education page for vacancies: www.nmdhb.govt.nz

5 important reasons to get your COVID-19 booster

1. Your immunity from COVID-19 reduces over time so keeping up-to-date with your boosters provides an extra layer of protection.

2. Boosters help protect you from getting very sick from COVID-19, ending up in hospital, and even death.

3. Boosters can provide stronger immunity than the natural immunity you get after having COVID-19.

4. Boosters help you stay well so you can continue to work, travel and spend time with friends and whānau.

5. The more of us who stay well, the less disruption on our communities, businesses and our health sector. Check if you’re eligible for a COVID-19 booster at Covid19.govt.nz or call 0800 28 29 26.

Left to right: Corrina Baker (Registered nurse Te Waka Hauora), Jodi Miller (Associate Director of Nursing Workforce Development), Annie Egan (Pharmacist), Jason Nicholls (Workforce Development Facilitator, Allied Health Scientific & Technical), Kirsten Mirfin (Team Leader, Nelson Occupational Therapy) and Andrew Callander (Apprenticeship, Schools & Tertiary Recruiter).

Big clearance work underway on SH60 and they need your help!

The Tasman Area Community Association (TACA) has an ambitious plan to convert the abandoned land along the Te Mamaku Drive on the eastern side of SH60, formerly known as the Ruby Bypass, which is totally overgrown by gorse, wattles and wilding pines, into a green corridor linking the Moutere Inlet and Waimea Estuary between Tasman Village and Mapua. The popular Dicker Ridge Loop Track runs through the entire project and is frequently used by walkers, bicyclers and horse riders. Divided into more than 11 sections/blocks to work with, they already have finished clearing and planting Block 0 at the northern end in June/August 2022 of 500 metres in length, thanks to the generous support of TET (Tasman Environment Trust) and Restoring the Moutere. Work on Block 1, about 350 metres in length and approx. 1.5 hectares

of land, has been funded so far by Rata Foundation and a TDC Community grant and they can now happily advise that the land has been cleared at the end of October 2022. Spraying of regrowth of weeds will happen at the end of autumn and planting is scheduled for May/June 2023. Their efficient contractor

Aaron Baigent has not

only cleared Block 1 but Block 2 as well (another 350 metres & another 1.4 hectares)! As the machinery was already on site, it took only a couple of days to get this site tidied up too. As they have no current funding for Block 2, they are now seeking the support from additional local sponsors: • to cover the cost of clearing (approx. $8,000), •

spraying of re-growth of seed in April/May 2023 (approx. $3,000), • buying about 6,000 plants, plant guards, planted by a planting contractor (approx. $20,000). This is the “business card” or “entranceway” to Motueka and the Abel Tasman National Park while driving down the SH60 towards Tasman and the first visible results can be

seen now! Please be a part of their ambitious project; your support would be very much appreciated by the wider community!

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Donations are being sought to help this group of volunteers continue beautifying SH60.

Celebrating Living Legacies’ 21st birthday!

With a free ‘Death Cafe’ at Bloom 2-4pm Thursday 10th November

And a Natural Funeral Workshop at Community House Motueka 2-5pm Sunday 20th November $50 per person or $80 per couple

For details and to register please visit www.livinglegacies.nz

Because dying shouldn’t cost the earth

To celebrate Living Legacies’ 21st birthday and new website there is a free ‘Death Cafe’ at Bloom on Thursday, 10 November, 2-4pm. Some people can find death a difficult subject to discuss but almost everyone has concerns, questions, or curiosity about this taboo topic. Having a chance to talk about these can increase confidence in dealing with death, provide relief from anxiety, and bring people

No Decision Yet on Stafford Drive

together to celebrate life.

There is also a natural funeral workshop on Sunday, 20 November at Motueka Community House from 2-5pm.

This is a more in-depth event looking specifically at family-directed natural funerals and answering participants’ questions about the ‘nuts and bolts’ details of the funeral process. Registrations are essential.

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Stafford Drive remains closed due to significant slips which occurred during the extreme August 2022 weather event, when an exceptionally wet winter culminated in several days of almost continuous rain.

Transportation Manager Jamie McPherson says they have heard from many in the community who would like the road to reopen, as well as from some who would prefer it remain closed.

“The road is clearly valued as an important connector for the immediate community, as well as a scenic drive for people across the region.”

He says they are aware the situation

is creating issues for the local community but unfortunately there are no simple solutions in this case. If it was as easy as calling in the bulldozers it would have been done by now.

“Deciding on a way forward with this stretch of road is a significant decision for the Council and is likely to have an impact on the local community.”

Jamie McPherson says to support this decision making, council officers are gathering reports and seeking peer reviews and further expert advice.

“We have to ensure reasoned and wellinformed decisions which best manages risk and ultimately cost for the Council and the community are made.”

He says regardless of the final deci-

sion on if, when or how to reopen Stafford Drive, there will be costs for the Council and which will ultimately be borne by ratepayers, and this is why they are taking the time required to get it right.

Jamie McPherson says there is an alternative route via Marriages and Pomona Roads for those who need to use it.

However, this stretch of road is not designed for the volumes of traffic using it so we will be posting temporary speed restrictions for the safety of the road users and landowners. They continue urging that wherever possible people should use State Highway 60.

A group of trick or treaters get ready to head around the Marahau community who embraced them on Halloween.

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Going to Town – High Street Motueka

Following a sellout of the first edition of ‘Going to Town – High Street Motueka’, a reprint is available now, in time for Christmas!

There has been great interest shown in the history of the town and especially the High Street, ever since the bright green covered book Going to Town, High Street Motueka was launched in March 2022. The first edition quickly sold out and so the Motueka and District Historical Association and Carol Dawber made the decision to reprint in time for Christmas. The books have arrived and are available through the Association, at the Motueka Museum, Paper Plus and online

at River Press for $45.

Two pages of Alterations and Amendments to the first edition have been added plus two modern photos but the original price stays the same. A limited number of inserts of the alterations are also available for those that purchased the first edition and these are at Motueka Museum.

The hard working committee were disappointed that the official launch of the book was cancelled because of Covid but to make up for that the Motueka Library is

hosting Carol Dawber tomorrow, Thursday, 10 November at 2pm in the main meeting room at Te Noninga Kumu in Wallace Street. Carol will talk about the making of the book as well as her career in writing and publishing. Best known for capturing the disappearing history of Golden Bay as well as the Takaka Hill, Carol also writes fiction.

The High Street book has been three years in the making using mainly the Historical Association’s collections but also tapping in to the knowledge

of the locals. They are constantly adding to the collections and encourage anyone who has a story to go and see them to tell it. They also consider any files, photographs, diaries, and letters from groups such as social or sports clubs, as well as family history. They often say ‘don’t throw it out, bring it in’. What else is a historical association for if not to save your history for the future historians?

Find the Historical Association on Facebook ‘motuekahistorical’.

CFL Butcher vans & staff are among the number of photographs featured in the book.

5th Birthday

Japanese soul food and coffee alchemy

Since opening five years ago, Paper Nautilus Cafe located in the heart of High Street has become a Motueka institution. Owned and operated by local couple Ryu and Ryoko Takahashi, the Japanese flavoured Café with a kiwi twist and a steampunk style flair is well known for their delectable Japanese soul food, creative kiwi baking and of course their coffee.

The friendly artistic couple kindly invited The Guardian for a visit and a coffee. Yes we leapt at the chance. Those of our readers who are familiar with Paper Nautilus will already know of Ryu’s legendary coffee making skills, but did you know he has an incredible new coffee syphoning machine which creates the most extraordinary brews. Ryu has been called a ‘Coffee Alchemist” and for good reason.

We spy the exquisite Belgian syphon balance brewer on the counter, it’s a work of art in itself. Polished brass gleaming in the morning sunlight next to a sparkling glass chamber accented by various pipe work and other interesting elements. This fascinating looking contraption almost looks like it was plucked from an alchemist’s workshop.

Coffee alchemy

Ryu carefully fills the glass chamber with coffee grounds, pours water into the metal chamber then ignites the heat source —the metal chamber is affixed to a weighted arm, which is where the balance comes into play.

As the water in the heated chamber begins to boil, it escapes through a thin tube into the chamber with the coffee grounds. The coffee brews in this chamber while the water supply exhausts itself, at which point the metal chamber, now lighter, will rise up against its counterweight—triggering the spring on the burner, which then extinguishes its heat source. The withdrawal of heat causes the liquid in the glass chamber to escape back into the metal chamber. It’s a captivating process to watch. Once the coffee is ready, Ryu turns on the brass

Dave and Jackie Anderson congratulate Ryu and Ryoko on their 5th Birthday, and wishes Paper Nautilus Cafe all the best for the future.

Ryu (right) and Ryoko Takahashi of Paper Nautilus Cafe

tap and fills an expresso cup allowing us the opportunity to taste the resulting brew. The rich dark liquid is like no other coffee we have tried before, it’s full, flavoursome and completely devoid of any trace of bitterness. Our local coffee alchemist explains that good coffee should never taste bitter.

What is so special about Siphon coffee? It produces the best favoured, vibrant tasting coffee that cannot be imitated by a drip brewer. Also, you will get an extremely clean and bright cup, without a trace of coffee grounds left in the bottom of the cup.

Meanwhile a steady stream of coffee lovers pop in for their morning pick me up, smiling faces and friendly conversation fills one of our favourite cafés as Motueka local’s start their working week.

Japanese soul food

If Ryu is a coffee alchemist, then his vibrant wife Ryoko would have to be a sushi alchemist. She’s busy in the kitchen hand rolling sushi and putting together a tasty selection of their new sushi sandwiches. As the name suggests, it’s a blend of a western sandwich and a

5th Birthday

It was the fast food of the chònin class in the Edo period of Japanese history. In fact the earliest extant written reference to sushi in Japan appeared in 718 in the Yòrò Code.

Sushi platters for your next event

Ryoko reveals their sushi platters have been a big hit for events, gatherings and work functions. If you are planning an end of the year get together or a party, do get in touch with Paper Nautilus. They can create a sushi platter that is sure to be a hit with both young and old, satisfy most dietary requirements and are perfect for fussy eaters.

Sushi platters are also a wonderful alternative for a children’s birthday party, kids love sushi and it’s good for them.

Japanese sushi roll. Sushi sandwiches are delicious, nutritious, travel well, are easy to eat on the go, use less plastic packaging than traditional sushi and are the perfect size to satisfy your hunger.

Their recently launched sushi sandwich is proving to be very popular, especially for school lunches, tradies and those looking for a fast food alternative. Also known as onigirazu (sushi sandwich), its packed full of flavour, layered with fresh local ingredients and rice, then wrapped in nourishing nori.

Sushi has been around in various shapes and forms for thousands of years. The inventor of modern sushi is believed to be Hanaya Yohei, who invented nigirizushi, a type of sushi most known today, in which seafood is placed on hand-pressed vinegared rice.

Do drop in and see Ryu and Ryoko, wish them a happy 5th birthday and discover why Paper Nautilus is Motueka’s favourite Japanese style café and a coffee lover’s paradise. You’ll find them at 178 High Street, give them a call on 03-528 8090 or email paper. nautilus.motueka@gmail.com to order a platter for your next function. Find out more at facebook.com/ PaperNautilusCafe

A Belgian syphon balance brewer in action at Paper Nautilus Cafe

Ryoko’s delicious sushi sandwiches

Order a tasty sushi platter for your next event

Quench your thirst at the NZ Cider Festival

Phone: 03 541 0077

Cell: 027 2155159 34 Beach Road, Richmond

www.posco.co.nz

The festival will coincide again with the Annual NZ Cider & Fruit Wine Awards. These awards have been held annually since 1984 and aim to recognize the high quality of Cider produced in NZ as well as the growing range of styles available. The winners are announced at an awards evening on 11th November and then festival attendees will get the chance to try some of the winning ciders at the Cider Festival on Saturday.

Whether you like complex, dry, sweet or lighter Ciders or perhaps Cider blended with fruit, you are bound to find a Cider you love!

The NZ Cider Festival is an annual celebration showcasing the diversity of Cider with over 100 different Ciders from NZ’s premium Cider Producers. This year’s event will have 22 Cider Producers travelling to Nelson for the festival from all over NZ, each will have a stand and sell a range of their quality Ciders.

Cider popularity has doubled over the last 7 years and Nelson can be described as ‘heaven for Cider seekers’, producing over 50% of the country’s cider! This coupled with our sunshine hours make it the perfect location to host NZs only dedicated Cider Festival.

We are proud to be chosen as their preferred supplier of EFTPOS terminals for the Cider Festival

The 2022 New Zealand Cider Festival is back for its 7th year in New Zealand’s Cider capital, Nelson. Held on 12th November in the beautiful park-like setting of Founders Heritage Park.

Image credit - Steve Hussey Photography

Image credit - Steve Hussey Photography

Alongside sampling Cider, festival goers can enjoy all day live music with local bands Kahu S-B & Imani-J, Brazilian Social Club, DJ King B and Minor Celebrity, we are also pleased to welcome back to Nelson, Phil Madsen, to play an afternoon set on main stage.

Also enjoy roving entertainment from the Nelson Sambassadors and Ragged Crow. In the Cider Session workshops, learn about how to create Cider cocktails, how Cider Exporting works and taste the 2022 Award winning Ciders and hear why the judges chose them.

Once you have tasted your way around the Ciders on offer you get to vote in the ‘People’s Choice favourite Cider Maker of the Year’, who will be crowned our champion this year?

The festival is family friendly with all under 18yr olds free with an accompanying guardian. The popular Kids Zone is back, with the team from Wilbury Kids

Entertainment onsite with fun kids activities, circus toys, magic, face painting, apple themed crafts and more.

You will not go hungry at Cider Festival, visit the food truck alley and find a range of local artisan food trucks, serving up everything from Argentinian BBQ, Mexican, Italian Pizza, American Hot Dogs, Maori Kai and even a sneaky donut! There will of course be a coffee cart to keep you fuelled, plus a wide range of options to cater to dietary needs.

If Cider is not your drink of choice, then we have a range of craft beer options plus local wine, kombucha and other non-alcoholic options.

So gather your Cider loving crew and expect an exciting and memorable Cider experience in the Nelson sun at Founders Park on Saturday 12th November!

For all event information + tickets from just $45 (plus booking fee) visit www.nzciderfestival.com

Image credit - Steve Hussey Photography

Image credit - Steve Hussey Photography

Together we can support local businesses

Here in the Motueka, we have so many small businesses that would love your support. Whether it’s by buying a voucher for a local restaurant, buying fresh produce from a local grower, or even sharing the love on social media, a little help goes a long way!

As a follow up to last weeks ‘Shop Local’, let’s look at a few more reasons to offer local support and how to do it.

There’s more chance of finding the weird, wonderful and quirky

Big brands often follow a pattern of selling masscreated, trending seasonal products, whereas local

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Available for events, airport transfers, cycle transport, local taxi service, group transport and any other transport requirements.

shops often stock items crafted locally and not available anywhere else. Whether it’s the pattern, design or the flavours of the product, its uniqueness adds that special touch.

You make more thoughtful purchases

It’s very easy to buy products on impulse. One of the many benefits of shopping local is that it makes you more conscious of your purchasing. Say you’re looking to buy someone a special gift.

Shopping locally and buying something only that store

sells takes more thought than getting a gift from a major retailer. It’s unique, personal, and in turn your purchase will be supporting our local community.

Other ways to show local support

Not all support is about purchasing something, there are many ways to support a local business that doesn’t cost you anything:

• rite a positive revie on eit er aceboo , nstagra or Google review.

• a e a suggestion to rien s an a i y about a great place to visit.

• o o oca businesses on socia e ia, co ent an like their posts.

• ign up or ne s etters an engage it your oca business.

Local resources for small businesses

Nelson Tasman Business Trust

The Nelson Tasman Business Trust offers free, confidential, assistance to start up and existing businesses. Our services include business information, referrals, training, mentoring, advice, networking opportunities and support.

www.ntbt.co.nz/

Our Town Motueka / Love Motueka

Our Town Motueka is the representative organisation for events and activities within the Motueka township. They are the voice of businesses within the Motueka town boundaries and use the brand Love Motueka. They offer networking opportunities to members through Motueka BizBuzz and promotes training seminars and courses to assist business development.

Our Town Motueka promotes excellence, expertise and awareness in business by advocating participation in regional Business and Environmental Awards.

Organises advertising and marketing campaigns. Communicates to and informs members and supporting agencies through regular newsletters and social media.

www.ourtownmotueka.co.nz/ www.facebook.com/OurTownMotueka/

Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce

Belonging to the chamber expands your network, builds relationships, grows your business and strengthens the positive voice for business in the region.

We want to make Nelson Tasman the best place to live and the best place to do business.

The Chamber makes it easier to do business. We’re experts at creating connections, leveraging off our natural business advantages and regional strengths, and bringing national and regional expertise into the ‘room’ so local business people benefit.

www.commerce.org.nz/

Nelson Regional Development Agency

The Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) was established on 1 July 2016 following a merger of Nelson Tasman Tourism and the Economic Development Agency. NRDA exists to enhance the sustainable economic vitality of the Nelson Tasman region.

Their mission is to partner with the public and private sectors in the attraction and retention of extraordinary talent, visitors and investment who want to add value to the identity of the Nelson Tasman region.

By inspiring others to share our Extraordinary Nelson Tasman Identity story and experiences through inspiring new thinking and behaviours.

www.nrda.co.nz/

Mapua and Districts Business Association

The Mapua and Districts Business Association was founded in 1992 to provide a single forum for small businesses to relate to each other, to other local associations and to lobby Council on a range of issues affecting our area.

The association produces a Community Directory, and has an active website.

Their aims are:

To provide business support and networking opportunities for members to share ideas, successes, plans and to discuss local issues.

To promote our business members within the local community and to visitors to the Region.

To liaise with Council in conjunction with other local community groups on issues affecting the area.

To be of service to our community

www.mapua.co.nz/about-mdba/ www.facebook.com/mapuabusiness/

Business Assist

Established in 1993 as The Nelson Tasman Business Trust, a non-profit organization supporting businesses of all shapes and sizes across the Nelson Tasman region. Now known as Business Assist, we continue to provide free assistance and advice for local businesses to thrive.

Whether you are an entrepreneur with an idea, a startup or well-established business or community group, Business Assist can support your business.

• ree consu tations

• usiness net or ing events

• ree or o cost training se inars

• atc entors to your business nee s t roug

• upport exi age app icants t roug

• rovi e business resources an re erra s www.ntbt.co.nz/

Successful SoulUtionz Sports ‘Have-a-Go’ Day!

SoulUtionz Sports

inaugural ‘Have-a-go Day’ was rescheduled from October 1, due to wet weather and school ground closure, to Saturday, 22 October, embracing sunshine but with some chilly winds.

The free event was designed to coincide with Wellbeing Week (mental health awareness week), with the goal to (re)engage the community with activities from local providers.

The aim was to just to “have-a-go”, step outside your comfort zone, try something new, and have some fun!

Thanks to Motueka High School the event spanned the field, turf, gym and drama room with a variety of providers who delivered an array of activities (not just sports focused).

Participants received a “have-a-go” day card on arrival and visited as many activities as possible, getting their cards stamped which allowed them to go into the draw to win lots of prizes.

Thanks to funding from NBS, TDC, Motueka Community Store and Motueka2030, SoulUtionz Sports purchased vouchers from some local eateries and stores.

“We really wanted to support local businesses as part of this event, so often they’re asked for vouchers to support fundraisers, so it was great to be able to explain what our event was about then ask to buy $100$200 dollars’ worth of vouchers,” says Terina Graham, event organiser.

“If we look back on

this year, communities have been through a lot, distance and barriers were created, which has in some

cases shifted us away from doing things we used to. It was important for us to provide an opportunity to bring

people together, try different things which helps lift “happy hormones” and have a fun day.

Grass karts tear up TAS

It’s one of the more popular events on the calendar at Tapawera Area School (TAS) and this year it was on Friday, 21 October when the NMIT Grass Karts were held once again.

“This was my third year participating in the event, and I would have to say it has been my favourite year,” says Levi Bint. “This year I got given my kart frame and have spent a lot of time and money to get it going as the functional grass kart it is now.”

Levi’s hard work paid off and he came in second overall out of around 30 karts. It was success all round for the Tapawera Area School students in the event and despite most of their karts not being race-ready until that morning all five of their karts made the final. “In my opinion, that’s bloody good,” says Levi.

Renowned for being a “wicked event” among students, Cheyenne Phyn says it was “super wellorganised” and a “truly remarkable” experi-

organisers and families.

ence for everyone.

“I think everyone had a blast regardless of placings. It was such

an eventful day with incredible amounts of excitement,” says Cheyenne. “Big thanks

I feel we achieved that.”

It was loads of fun with a variety of activities such as: Qigong, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Zumba, Mau Rakau, Cadets, F45, Tribal Nations Motorcycle rides, Basketball skills, Walking netball, J&T’s Gym, Bouncy castle obstacle course, kids fun zone, community Art project, Golf, create body scrub, and a couple others joined on the day, massage, electric cheer sport, Pilates, some harakeke weaving too.

Opened by Matua Sean Delany and followed by the Motueka High School Kapahaka Roopu led by Aatea Wheki, Kaiako Madison Wheki and Max Broughton.

The stage supplied by Westhaul Motueka with stairs by Tasman Bay Scaffolding, had

two EJ Zumba sessions and entertainment by Lucy Summerfield and talented brothers Phillip and Revival Iosefa who closed the event.

SoulUtionz Sports is a non-profit organisation with a focus on sport and wellbeing, available to contract to kindergarten, primary and high school and providing low cost or free community events.

SoulUtionz Sports director, Joe Wineera says “massive shout out to everyone that got involved, providers, stall holders and our team who help bring it all together on the day. We received great feedback with interest to do it all again! Keep an eye on our Facebook page. @ SoulUtionzSports. nz’.

Motueka Bridge

Monday 31st October - Tasman Handicap Round 3

1st Carolyn Gatenby/Mary McCallum

63.02%

2nd Ray Cannell/Jean Hodson

58.33%

3rd Vicki Adams/June Tippett

52.6%

4th Anthony Clarke/Diana Whitten

51.56%

4th Martin Thompson/Justine Thompson

51.56%

Handicap Results:

1st Carolyn Gatenby/Mary McCallum

61.91%

2nd Ray Cannell/Jean Hodson

57.18%

3rd Anthony Clarke/Diana Whitten

54.38%

4th Vicki Adams/June Tippett

53.76%

Tuesday 1st November - Tasman Junior Handicap Round 3

1st Caroline Fitzgerald/Sue Fairweather

62.7%

2nd Peter Minchin/Lois Cocks

58.73%

3rd Phil Loughnan/Annemarie Loughnan

57.14%

Handicap Results:

1st Caroline Fitzgerald/Sue Fairweather

62.51%

2nd Peter Minchin/Lois Cocks

61.28%

3rd Diana Furlong/Elizabeth Bartlett

57.17%

SoulUtionz Sports inaugural ‘Have-a-go Day’ saw participants trying a variety of activities.

to everyone who competed and brought their karts from various places.”

Special thanks must go to Sandy and Angus Phyn and the organisers at NMIT.

The NMIT grass karts tore up Tapawera Area School recently much to the delight of students,

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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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

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

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson. org.nz

COMMUNITYHOUSE Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD at Motueka Community House on Thursday mornings

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

DANCECLASS Fun, social dance class. Starting Wed 19th Oct 22 1-2.30pm. Ballroom, Latin and Salsa. Phone Kim 0273301028

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

HOUSIE Saturday 29th October. Bring your friends for a fun afternoon followed by a cuppa. 1pm at Motueka

Over 50s Social Hub 10 Pah St. Doors open at 12.30

Chris 021 2514359

INDOOR BOWLS - Monday & Wednesday 1.153pm. All Welcome. Contact Brian 528 5492 Motueka

Over 50s Social Hub 10 Pah St.

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

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

KNIT & NATTER Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30 friendly group all ages includes refreshments. 10 Pah St, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub. Chris 021 2514359 All Welcome

MANDALA ART THERAPY A journey to the spiritual self. Every Wednesday, 4pm - 6pm, at Community House. Bring your drawing supplies. $4 Koha for the room - Maddy 0273366300

MOTUEKA LIONESSCLUB Jam stall 20th October, at New World Motueka, One day only

MOTUEKA MENZSHED will be selling surplus tools at bargain prices at the A & P show Join MenzShed. Email SecretaryMotMenzShed@gmail.com or just turn up at MenzShed, Marchwood Park, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9am-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 Jana 528 4355

MOTUEKA G.R.G. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/supporting grandchildren.

2nd and 4th Thursday every month 1-3pm. St Andrews lounge. 64 High Street. Join us for a confidential, relaxed and supportive time with others. Phone 021 133 7299

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

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

MOTUEKA COASTAL BUS service operates Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, leaves Motueka i-SITE at 9.30am to Tasman & Mapua, then Richmond CBD & the Aquatic Centre, returns 1pm. Return fare Motueka to Richmond CBD $10. Pre-booking essential via Motueka i-SITE 03 528 6543

MOTUEKA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Municipal Band Hall Old Wharf Road Motueka Sunday 6th 1.30pm-4.30pm. Phone Chris 0226800988

MOTUEKASENIORNET Do you like playing Rummikub? Come along to the Rummikub group on November 9th, 10 am. 42 Pah St. To Join Seniornet, phone Kay on 0211095902 or go to www. seniornetmotueka.org.nz

MOTUEKA SCOTTISHCOUNTRY DANCECLUB

Meets every Wednesday at 7:30pm, Lower Moutere Hall. Fun and social, supper after. Beginners and newbies welcome. For more info phone Fay 035433650

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

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

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

NELSON ASTHMA SOCIETY Better Breathers Class Motueka is back on! Breathe better, have fun and be more active! Held at the Brass Band Hall, 40 Old Warf Road, Mondays at 11:30am - 12:30pm. $5 per class. Contact Jess at the Nelson Asthma Society 03 544 1562 or email asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz

NELSON SOCIAL DANCE CLUB Social dance, November 12, Club Waimea, 7:30pm - 11pm. Paradise Dance Band. Entry, $12 for members, $17 nonmembers, $5 students and non-dancers. Phone Chris 0211601358

NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. Railcar will be running on Saturday 12th, eather permitting, & Train on Sunday 13th starting 11am. Check our Facebook & website for updates.

NVC PRACTICE GROUPS (2) starting in Motueka

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

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st

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

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

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

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

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

SENIORNET MOTUEKA The iPad/iPhone Interest Group meets on Friday 18th November 2.00pm. To join Seniornet Motueka, phone Kay on 021 109 5902 or go to www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

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

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

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA WALKING GROUP

Meeting on Thursdays at 9AM by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 min, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people! Phone: 03 528 8358 This month it will be an informal social get together.

TAICHI INTERNALARTS WORKSHOP For Tai Chi

Lok Up Ba Fa. Mapua Hall 19th & 20th November 2022. Contact Julie Booth 027 646 3066 for more details.

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

WAIMEA HARRIERS Waimea Harriers Sprig + Fern Mapua 10k run and walk Saturday 15th October.

Everyone and all abilities welcome. See website for details. Queries 0223729432

WAITAKI OLD GIRLS’ SOCIAL GROUP Pop in for a coffee and chat Friday 4th November, from 10 am.

Venue Dress up Box, 149 Main Road, Hope. There is some parking around the back. Entrance of Whites Road. All Oamaruians welcome. Queries 027 673 1145

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

65TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Friday 28th 2pm 10 Pah St Motueka Over 50s Social Hub RSVP Chris 021 2514359 All Welcome

Arborist

ALL TREE CARE

Pruning, Trimming, Removal, Chipping, Hedge trimming. Professional insured Arborists. Ph: Al 0277 808 344 or 027 494 8028

Antiques

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

Dentures

N EW DENTURES, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

Death Notice

EDDIE BLACKBURN

Peacefully passed on 31st October surrounded by his loved ones. He will be dearly missed by his Wife Jocelyn and Daughter Suman. A special thankyou to Michael for your unconditional support.

For Sale

RECORDS

LP - 31, Double LP - 3, 45s - 45, 78 -17, Record player and 2 speakers. The lot $150. Motueka. Phone 027 657 8288.

For Sale

Childs scooter $20, Corner book case 3 shelf $20, Bookcase 5 shelf $20, Small cabinet with shelf and draws $10, China cabinet $30, 2 swing table chairs $20, Cabinet 4 draw & 2 shelf $30, 2 bedside lamps $20. Motueka. Phone 027 657 8288.

WE O FFER FREE found listings. Phone us with the details.

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2022 AGM

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Funerals

Flexible Funeral Plans Available

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Friday 11th November 2022

memorial service will be held to commemorate the anniversary of the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front signifying the end of the First World War. Where: Motueka War Memorial Pah St Motueka Keeping Our Community Connected

Show your gratitude in our ‘Thank

Come in and see us at 19 Wallace Street.

Waka Te Tasman event begins on Friday

More than 200 paddlers are descending on Kaiteretere this Friday for the annual Waka Te Tasman event that will conclude with a prize-giving on Saturday evening.

It’s the events 21st year and this year marks the inaugu-

ral year intermediate paddlers have been included, which organisers say they are rapt about.

The intermediate category will see competitors from 9-13 years take to the water.

It’s a welcome addition to the competition and

reflective of the sport’s popularity amongst youth. The Motueka Waka Ama Club had 58 new rangatahi and tamariki members join over the period of a month this year.

This two-day event is set on Kaiteretere’s tranquil shores and

has attracted paddlers from all over the country, from 9 years through to 85 years, and from novices to those at the top. With a number of highly competitive teams, singles and doubles, races are sure to be hotly contested.

Spectators are welcome, the Motueka Waka Ama Club will be in their trademark blue and organisers say everybody will know somebody out there competing.

Grateful to their major sponsors of Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve,

Waka Abel Tasman, NBS and Abel Tasman Eco Tours the event kicks off at 3.15pm on Friday, 11 November with a formal Karakia before the singles and doubles racing commences at 3.30pm.

On Saturday morning at 8.15am a

Karakia will precede the day’s racing that begins at 8.30am with all W6 racing, a spectator highlight with a number of great teams participating. Racing will wind up around 4pm with the prize-giving taking place at 6pm in the Beached Whale.

More than 200 paddlers will be descending on Kaiteretere this Friday for the 21st Waka Te Tasman event.