The Guardian - 4 October 2023

Local Democracy Reporter

Motueka’s new and improved skatepark opened on Saturday, much to the delight of the town’s skaters, young and old. The upgraded skatepark will serve the town’s children for many years, says Vince Clayton from Hotel Motueka, which helped fund the project through the New Zealand Community Trust. “[It’s] an investment in not just today’s kids, but the future youth coming through.”

Local parent Kelly Brockett was “so im-

pressed” by the refurbishment.

“We have been here every day this week. The kids love it – and that’s five girls, aged from six to 12.”

The project has been in the pipeline since 2018 when a group of BMX riders approached council asking for something “a little more extreme” at the 21-year-old skate park.

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BMX biker Brodie Knox,

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New skatepark opens

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Tasman District councillor Brent Maru acknowledged the efforts of the bikers before he cut the ribbon.

“This has taken a lot of persistence, [and] heaps and heaps of patience,” he says. “Without the support locally, this wouldn’t have happened.”

Brodie Knox is one of the “squeaky wheels” who instigated the project and helped drive it forward.

“People are very satisfied with the area, being able to come down and get back on their boards and cruise around on the nice new smooth concrete.” He says BMX and skateboarding having been growing in popularity since they became Olympic sports and hopes that the new facility will continue to foster in Motueka.

The original facilities were very bike-focused, but the new additions are more accessible for skateboarders, roller-skaters, and those on scooters.

“Anyone can come down… it’s for the whole town, not just me on my BMX.”

But Brodie says there is a lot of demand in the town to have a professional skating bowl installed as well and so that’s his goal for the future.

“The bowl’s coming, we just need to put some more work in.”

Brodie is quick not to take sole credit for driving the project forward, also shouting out Dylan Galletly who did a lot of the design work and other skaters and bikers of all ages for helping the project come to fruition.

“I just wanted to see something happen. There’s a lot of kids out there that just don’t have anything to do and now they’ve got something that they can come to and have a bit of a community.”

But friend Lucas Harris says Brodie and his brother Tyler have been integral in getting the project to this point, and to Motueka’s skating and BMX scene over the years.

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“I don’t think half of us would be riding if it wasn’t for them.”

Tasman District councillor Brent Maru cuts the ribbon on the new Motueka Skatepark on Saturday. Photos: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.

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New crossing due to start this week

ELISE VOLLWEILER

Motueka residents will soon have a safer crossing between the Inlet Walkway and the recreation centre with the installation of a raised crossing linking the two paths. However, residents will have to endure a six-week closure on a heavily used road while the work is being completed.

The crossing will sit on the eastern side of the skatepark and the Goodman Reserve playing fields, near the recreation centre’s carpark exit. The construction, which is due to start this Thursday, will mean a temporary closure for vehicles along the stretch of Old Wharf Rd that is sandwiched between Goodman Reserve playing fields and the skatepark.

Melissa Harte, who is Fulton Hogan’s minor projects department manager, confirmed that cyclists and pedestrians could continue to access the road, which is due to fully reopen in mid-November. Other areas of Old Wharf Rd will remain open to vehicles during the crossing’s construction.

Tasman District Council’s Rob O’Grady, whose role is Team

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Leader – Project Managers, says the need for a crossing originated from community reports of vehicles speeding down Old Wharf Rd.

“It’s quite a wide and straight road, and we want to keep cars travelling to a safe speed in such an environment.”

Cyclists were frequently “popping out of one off-road pass to another”, he says, and this addition would provide a safer crossing space for them.

“In terms of consultation, one common theme in feedback we got from the community when we proposed the High St cycleways was to concentrate on improving the existing off-road cycle network first. This raised crossing joins two existing off-road cycle paths.”

He says that philosophically, the council was keen to help workshop those off-road connections and “sort out the missing pieces”.

The team had considered the option of a one-way road closure with temporary traffic lights, but it would have blown construction time out to a total of 10 weeks and added $100,000 to the total proj-

The sun shone for the second plant sale held in aid of the proposed Māpua Community Hub last month. The combination of very generous sponsors and willing purchasers meant that $3,400 was raised. People in the community had been busy caring for seedlings to ensure they were “sale ready” on the day. “The generosity of this community is inspiring,” organiser Connie Sherlock says. Children enjoyed creating sand saucers during the morning and young children from the Kids ‘n Koffee playgroup grew sunflower seedlings to help the cause. The Māpua Community Wellness Trust is very appreciative of our sponsors: Mitre 10 Mega, Forest Fusion, Māpua Landscapes, Connings, Grace and august, Yates seeds and Kirstie’s Kreations.

ect cost. As it stands, the cost is $367,618, and 95 per cent of this funding is to come from Waka Kotahi via the Climate Emergency Response Fund.

Kate Everton, who lives near the estuary, says that although it was going to be annoying for her household to have access limited to their home for so long, she could see the logic behind it.

“Cars often speed down there, and we cross there a lot on our bikes or on foot to get to the rec centre, or [we] use the cycleway that links

up to New World,” she says.

“I will be happier knowing it’s safer for the kids to cross there.”

Kate says it would also be good for children to be able to safely access the skate park from the recreation centre.

Rob says that the first two weeks of construction will involve upgrading stormwater drainage, installing electrical cables for additional lighting, and constructing the kerbs. The ramps will then take about three weeks to construct, including the ground

preparation and concrete curing. The final week was reserved for line marking, landscaping, and tidying up the asphalt approaches. Rob said that with all construction projects, there was some time uncertainty, particularly in terms of weather.

“Times are a guide and our aim is to work as efficiently as possible and minimise the disruption time. We are mindful of the disruption to the community and thank everyone for their patience while we complete the work.”

Safer crossing for busy cycling connection. Photo: Supplied.

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Gifted wings fly Peter again

ELISE VOLLWEILER

The wind was buffeting Peter Assaf as he walked towards the small plane, but the 93-yearold was elated rather than anxious.

An aeronautical thrill was right up his alley (or down his runway, perhaps). The retired pilot was getting back in the cockpit last week, but this time he was ceding the controls to a special pilot. Ten years ago, Nari Casley was given a scholarship funded by Peter to pursue flying.

Aeroclub traffic was just part of the background of Nari’s childhood, being a Motueka local. She began flying at 14 as a hobby, but decided to pursue it more seriously a couple of years later. The expense, however, was prohibitive – she would have one lesson, and then need to step away from her training to work and earn the money for the next.

Peter’s $2000 scholarship was one of about five the former pilot offered to new trainees.

“You don’t know if… they’re good for it, but I tell you, she’s fantastic, Nari is. You should be proud of yourself,” he told

her fondly. “I’m proud of you, anyway.”

For Nari, the scholarship meant that she was able to progress a lot faster, rather than training “flight-to-flight”.

“Flying is a big investment. It meant that I could be much more efficient with training.”

Nari, 26, is now a flight instructor at the Nelson Aviation College, based in Motueka, and was delighted to be able to sit next to Peter in the cockpit of a Cessna 172. Peter’s good friend John Carleton, another former pilot, joined them on the flight, and they took to the skies over Kaiteriteri and Motueka.

Peter celebrates his 94th birthday this month, and it has been a few years since he has held his pilot’s licence. With Nari at his side, he was able to take back the controls and do some of the flying himself.

Peter began training at about the same age as Nari, answering the call of the New Zealand Airforce in the 1960s. He is a life member of the Motueka aeroclub and is also a former club patron. Many decades of muscle memory kept him in good stead during last week’s flight.

“It was cool to be able to do something for him,” Nari says. He’s still so capable, it’s crazy, at 94 years old.”

Peter certainly has a wealth of engaging stories to tell about his flying days, which perhaps explains why he wasn’t fazed by a bit of wind.

He recalled one incident where he took chemist Jim Fry up for a flight, only to have the engine fail. “[We] lifted up to nearly 800 (feet), levelled up and poof, nothing happened.”

He informed his passenger of the situation and after he’d managed to convince Jim that it was not a joke, he got on with the job of getting the plane safely onto the ground.

“The first thing they teach you [is] forget about the engine. Either way, you’re going to land.”

He came in a little high and at 100 feet eyed up a nearby paddock, where the sheep were invisible against the parched summer landscape. Jim didn’t utter a single word as Peter cleared the fence and completed the forced landing to get them safely on the ground.

“I’ll tell you another thing,” he said. “The sheep never stopped grazing.”

Peter Assaf with Nari Casley at the Motueka Aerodome. Photo: Elise Vollweiler.

Marae marks new era

As dawn broke on Saturday, a small but vibrant marae in the top of the South Island made history. Hundreds of whānau and the wider community gathered at Te Āwhina Marae in Motueka to bless the first homes in a new 20home Papakāinga.

The $15 million development, the largest of its kind in Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Māui (the top of the South Island), comprises a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom affordable rental homes and has been hailed as a game-changer for the marae community and its associated hapū and iwi as well as the wider community.

Miriana Stephens, trustee for Te Āwhina Marae and chair of the Marae Redevelopment Project Team, said rental housing was desperately needed.

“Access to quality and affordable housing is a problem for our whānau and for many others in Motueka, in our region and across the motu.

“Frankly, every time I look at the housing situation in Motueka I am shocked. Many of the challenges we face as communities is down to a lack of access to good housing which, as we all know, is essential for people’s wellbeing.

“So to get to this point, where our first whānau-tenants are moving in, is an incredible feeling.

“The whenua that we stand on and surrounds us here today was an area where our tūpuna lived. It was an original occupation reserve that was selected by the New Zealand Company agent in 1842.

“Wakatū is battling to this day for the return of our lands under the Nelson Tenths Reserves and today re-emphasises the point that when we have our land and we are the decision makers we do

amazing things – amazing things that have huge impact, not just for us but for our wider community.”

Miriana said support for the development had been overwhelming.

“Projects of this scale rely on a couple of things – good people, good project and budget management and good partners. And we have been honoured to work with a lot of good people and organisatons.” She said beyond the key project partners - Te Puni Kōkiri,

Ministry of Māori Development; Wakatū Inc, which owns the land the papakāinga sits on, Rātā Foundation, Whakarewa (formerly known as Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust), Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua, Te Atiawa o te Waka-a-Māui Trust and Tasman District Council – dozens of trades, suppliers and contractors had rallied to bring the project in on budget and on time.

“It was important for us to have good relationships with everyone involved in the project. From inducting our awesome contrac-

tors, such as Scott Construction, on to the marae through pōwhiri and providing hangi for the roof shouts, it has all made a difference.”

The first whānau tenants move in later this month and all homes will be fully tenanted by the end of February.

The Papakāinga is part of a larger $28m marae redevelopment plan, including construction of a space for a trades and technology hub with accommodation, a new wharekai, wharenui, and office and auxillary buildings.

Te Āwhina Marae trustees and whānau at the opening of the new Papakāinga. Photo: Te Āwhina Marae / Melissa Banks.

Memorialising a life: A touching unveiling of a beloved headstone

ELISE VOLLWEILER

Almost two centuries ago, a German widow boarded a ship with her new husband and her five adult sons and set sail for Tasman to start a new life on the other side of the world.

To mark the 180th anniversary of the St Pauli’s arrival into Nelson in 1843, the descendants of Maria Sophie Elizabeth Sixtus have honoured her by refurbishing her fading and weather-worn headstone.

Maria was one of Upper Moutere’s earliest European settlers, with most of the village immigrating from Germany.

Originally from the long-gone village of Lundeberg in northern Germany, the family must have found life tough, according to descendent Brian Sixtus. Despite the immigrants’ hopes, it must have been a shock to arrive in Sarau only to discover that there was little support or work available.

“Food was in short supply,” says Brian, who is the great-grandson of Maria’s son Wilhelm. He says that his family history has been passed down largely through oral stories, and in 1993, several of the Wilhelm’s grand-

children were still alive to share their memories for a family tree book.

“They could fill us in on a lot of stories,” Brian says.

Some details of the Sixtus history is lost – the fate of Maria’s first husband, for example - but it was through this oral history that Brian knew that the land allocated to the new immigrants was some of the poorest in Nelson. “The spuds grew no bigger than ping-pong balls.”

“Many families in the area had

dug up recently planted seed potatoes, only to peel them and replant the skins. The seed potatoes were then eaten. The soil in the area was of very poor quality.” Within two years, many of these families left the Moutere in favour of Ranzau/Waimea West, and also further afield to Hobart and Adelaide where the immigration was better organised. The Sixtus family was among those who headed to Australia. However, in 1855, a desire to obtain superior land titles drew the Sixtus family back to Nelson, where conditions had improved. This time, they were allotted more fertile land – Wilhelm’s was 800 acres in the Little Pokororo valley.

Brian says that over the years the family has dispersed through New Zealand, although the Sixtus family was still represented in the Moutere.

It was first flagged in 1993 at the St Pauli’s 150th anniversary that Maria’s sandstone headstone was slowly succumbing to the elements and falling into disrepair. According to Brian, by the time the 175th anniversary rolled around, he and his nephew looked at the monument again and said to each other, “If we

Family gather unveil the refurbished headstone to honour their ancestor, Maria Sixtus, who is buried in Upper Moutere. They are from left: Pete Edmondson (descendant of Carl Sixtus), David Hall (descendant of Wilhelm Sixtus), Beryl South (descendant of Fritz Sixtus) and Michael Sextus (descendant of Gottfried Sixtus). Christian was the fifth Sixtus brother – he was not recorded as having had children. Photo: Supplied.

don’t do it now, in another generation’s time, no one will know what it’s all about”. Before this June’s 180th anniversary, the Sixtus family engaged Tasman Monuments to sand back and re-engrave the headstone. Over King’s Birthday Weekend, a group of Sixtus family members from around the Top of the South gathered at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Upper Moutere for the headstone’s unveiling and

blessing.

The monument is written in German, and begins, “Rest in God, our beloved mother.” It records Maria’s birth in 1799 and her death, aged 74, in 1873. With the Sixtus family now spread far and wide, Brian is eager to connect with others who share Maria as a common ancestor, and urged them to contact his nephew Craig at craig.sixtus@ xtra.co.nz

The refurbished headstone, with its newly engraved surface, will help to carry the Sixtus history forward for future generations.

Photo: Supplied.

Aotearoa’s finest kapa haka rangatahi to perform

GORDON PREECE

Thousands of rangatahi are poised to display their pride for Māori performing arts on the grandest primary school kapa haka stage in Whakatū (Nelson).

Te Mana Kura Tahi is the biennial national primary schools kapa haka competition, and the city will be the first South Island stage for the cultural event in its 23-year history.

Organising committee chairperson, Sonny Alesana, says about 1600 students aged between five and 13 from across Aotearoa, including three local groups, will take their stance at the Trafalgar Centre event between October 29 and November 2.

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tuia Te Matangi, Te Pītau Whakarei from Nelson Intermediate and Ngā Mātātupu from Parklands School are the three featured local groups.

Sonny says both the organising and executive committee, iwi, sponsors, along with about 250 volunteers are also performing to ensure the event hits all the right notes.

“For us the outcome is that everyone who comes into our region enjoys it, most of the people who are coming may never have been to the South Island, let alone Nelson,” he says. “It’s a good way for the performers, their families, and their schools to just learn a little bit about what we are here and enjoy another part of the country.

“As we look to learn more about ourselves as New Zealanders and Aotearoa, it gives our children the opportunity to learn through songs and haka, who we are as a country and that’s a really important part of kapa haka.”

Sonny says on top of the 1600 performers, an additional 7000 visitors are anticipated to attend, which will include the Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII.

He says the event will also set the scene for Whakatū hosting the national secondary schools kapa haka competion next year and the national kapa haka competition, Te Matatini, in 2027.

“Thanking the community and all of our sponsors, the councils, it’s a community event and therefore the community needs to be acknowledged for that,” he says.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit: www.temanakuratahi.nz

Parklands School at a previous performance.

Photo: Melissa Banks.

Tasman ‘not over-rated’ despite $27m carryover

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

Projects worth a total of $27.4 million were not finished by Tasman District Council last year, despite being funded, but have been added to this year’s work programme.

Much of the $27 million that has been carried over is slated for “rudimentary” repairs and maintenance, such as $655,000 for desludging water treatment oxidation ponds, but there are several visible projects that have been delayed.

A $2.8 million upgrade of the congested Berryfields Dr/Lower Queen St intersection has been delayed, as has $975,000-worth of construction on the Great Taste Trail, and $456,000 for sports field and tennis court works in Māpua and Wakefield, among dozens of other projects.

“I am disappointed that we’re not delivering the programme,” council’s group manager community infrastructure, Richard Kirby says.

The full work programme for the last financial year was $72.2 million, $46.3 million of which was delivered.

He adds that the most common

reasons for having to carry projects over were land negotiations and consenting, though consultation also contributed to delays. Other pressing council work, such as the Long-Term Plan and implementing the Transport Choices active travel projects before Waka Kotahi withdrew their funding, also meant that project managers were reassigned, further straining council’s ability to deliver its entire work programme last year.

Councillor Kit Maling raised concerns about the carryover when presented with the figure at a council meeting last fortnight and wondered if residents were

paying too much in their rates.

“We’ve rated for something, and we haven’t delivered,” he said. However, Richard told elected members a week later that “in effect, we’re underrating our community by $35 million,” due to depreciation.

While some residents might rankle at that claim given the district’s average rates increase of 8.57 per cent this year during a cost-of-living crisis, it is reinforced by fact that the council has only funded $17 million of its full depreciation costs of $51 million. Depreciation funding is used to cover the cost of renewing infrastructure as it ages.

“We’re sweating the assets. They’re going to have to be replaced in the future, it’s going to create debt,” Richard says.

“If we fully funded depreciation… the rates would go absolutely nuts, but at the same time we wouldn’t have the debt going up so high,” Richard says. “Because we’re not funding renewals, we’re actually creating debt underground.”

Council has committed to gradually building to fully fund depreciation over the coming years. This year only 28 per cent of roading infrastructure is being funded for depreciation, resulting in a shortfall of $25 million for maintenance.

Residents ranked roads as the area of council they were least satisfied with this year.

Additionally, $10 million was also needed for three waters infrastructure as only 65 per cent of its depreciation is being funded.

The carryovers bring the council’s capital works projects to a total value of $92.2 million, excluding its joint ventures in sewerage and landfill worth $11.9 million, which are managed by Nelson City Council.

The Tasman council has, on average, only delivered a capital programme of $46.8 million over the past five years – almost half of its workload for the 2023/24 year.

“It’s not achievable with our current resources and our current environment, but it could be achievable if we really applied ourselves to it,” Richard says. “That’s the question I’m going to be asking the council about the projects from the $92 million – which are the critical ones of those, and which can we put off now.”

for West Coast-Tasman Damien O’Connor

I’m proud of Labour’s track record and, with your support, I want to be part of a Labour government that continues to deliver for all New Zealanders.

We’ve had a tough few years dealing with climate events and Covid-19, but we’ve come through this together in a way that only New Zealanders can.

We’ve reconnected with the world. I’m proud of my achievements as Minister for Trade and Export Growth, securing and updating free trade deals that will bring billions more into the economy and communities across West Coast-Tasman. Growing an export-led economy is one of our top priorities as well a vision to turn New Zealand into a Centre of Excellence for sustainable agriculture and agricultural technology.

We’ve also prioritised boosting premium tourism that would bring great opportunities for West Coast-Tasman.

After years of neglect, we’ve been rebuilding the country’s infrastructure. Here in West CoastTasman we have made record investments in new and rebuilt classrooms, schools and hospitals and invested $127 million in top of the south’s roads since flooding in 2021 and 2022.

In addition, we recently announced $12 million in funding to improve the resilience of roads in the Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman regions and over $22 million across 18 projects to improve the resilience of roads in the West Coast.

But there’s lots more to do.

Now is not the time to turn back to the failed approach of cuts and neglect.

We have a vision for the future that’s focused on fixing the cost of living, keeping people and communities safe and investing in education, health and housing.

New Zealanders need a government that’s on their side and in it for them – and that’s what Labour offers.

We’re in it for you.

Work on the Māpua Tennis courts is just one of the capital works projects that TDC couldn’t complete during the last financial year.

Photo: Gordon Preece.

Councillor

Kit

Maling is concerned that residents could be getting overrated to fund council projects that aren’t

delivered.

Photo: Max Frethey.

1 Ani Selby, 12, Alexa Brockett, 8, and Rosa Selby, 9

2 Damyn Ross, Lyric, 5, and Shontel Oldham

3 Tyler and Brodie Knox, and Lucas Harris

4 Trindi Walker, Terina Graham and Nick Hughes

5 Chris Hickson and Mary Nicholls

6 Deb Fellowes and Caroline Claus

7 Ian Davey, Clive Dyson and Mark Jones

8 Kaye Winter, Jocelyn Lowe, Polly Dyson, Clare Ryder and Val Armstrong

9 Nicola Rae and Angela Baker

10 Vivienne and Tony Pearson

More than 40 exhibitions hummed at the Active Ageing Expo on Pah St on Sunday to celebrate the International Day of the Older Person. A programme of demonstrations along with several side shows where you could ‘give it a go’, learn or watch with interest gave attendees plenty to do. The expo showcased a range of local options, talents and inspirations within our community and beyond. Reviewing your lifestyle to stay active socially, mentally and physically, finding meaningful occupations and find fun things to do, was the aim. Whether it is getting out in nature, enjoyable movement, travel, considering a pet, needing to strengthen and get your body functional, looking for a hobby, wanting to push the boundaries or perhaps just looking for your tribe, the expo had something for everyone. Pictured are the Tasman Bay Line Dancers.

Photo: Tess Jaine.

A group of about a dozen budding engineers met at Motueka Public Library – Noninga Kuma last Thursday, to construct LEGO bridges that could withstand the weight of a tin of tomatoes. Emma Moll, 6 (pictured), was confident her structure had the right reinforcements to be up to the task. The Great Lego Challenge was held twice during the school holidays. The library is also running sessions for children to construct STEAM-based artwork and creations, and kids can enter a competition to design their own book buddies.

Tasman fire restrictions

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Tasman District and advises residents to visit www.checkitsalright.nz to apply for a fire permit and to check fire safety.

Mission of a month for rescue helicopter

The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust had a total of 34 missions in September. The day of 25 September was the busiest day of the month, with three missions, which were to DÚrville Island, Squally Cove, and Takaka.

Photo: Elise Vollweiller.

Bird scarer in Motueka

‘Here we go again’. This is the third year we have had to endure the explosions in the Kiwifruit Orchard in Motueka. Last Thursday it started, no explosions Friday (wet) and none on the weekend, then started again Monday and on the hour Tuesday. Do the birds not come out in the rain? and do they stay home at the weekends? It seems the Orchardist concerned have no respect for their neighbours and the residents of Motueka. It frightens the daylights out of us when they go off and I have heard reports it shakes houses. It beggars belief the Orchardist can get a permit to operate this machine, being so close to town and, if so, who has given the permission on this, without consulting the public first. So C’mon - chuck away the ‘ Boom Boom Machine’ and let us get back to our peace and quiet again.

M J Birchfield

Young farmers club active

Great idea Blair.

Irene Steele

Awesome article. Well done to all of

you connecting up the young hard working people of our rural communities. You all do a fantastic job for our country.

Maree Park

‘Butt-ugly’ fence

As a fence, it works. In this age of absolute stupidity, you can hardly blame the council for attempting to head trouble off!

Connie Quence

Are they going to fence off every rocky point on the coast because a rock might slip ...what a world we live in ...no wonder kids have problems...

Andrew Mickell

I’m surprised it’s still standing... looks like a pre fab chicken coop just needs a few mods.

Khan Jones

Why waste money with a fence, it’s historic restore it before someone does get hurt.

Alan Fowler

I don’t think the granite blocks have changed much in the last 30 years I

have lived nearby. The TDC amazes me. Now we also have Old Wharf Road closed to through traffic for six weeks to build a raised pedestrian and cycle crossing!

David Beatson

I saw that and wondered when they were going to finish it lol. I guess it is so that all of us stupid people don’t go wandering off the end? Nanny state still making the rules.

Fiona Steffens

How about allowing people to take responsibility for their actions rather than feeling compelled to nanny state them? If you get hurt doing something risky it’s on you, the less govt has to do with people’s lives the better

Ryan Carr

Is the fence really that off-fence-ive?

Gary Corcoran

Fizzy collab with a heart of gold

So good working with you, and the lemonade is delicious!

Heart Kids NZ

STREET TALK

The new Motueka Skatepark is open, what else is missing would you like to see in the Tasman community?

Odd items found in Motueka River

clean-up

Should have said you found a pile of money in the mattress, you might have found out who dumped them.

Terry Beach

More patients for struggling GPs Is it more people or less doctors.

Maureen May

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“We definitely need a new boat ramp (in Māpua).”

“We would like to see the new boat ramp completed at Māpua.”

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“More playground areas for the grandchildren.”

Kelly Ogilvie Redwood Valley

Ruth Meier Māpua

cool playground here in Māpua.”

Ian Stonehouse Māpua

Janet Bond Māpua

Giving Golden Bay youth a place in the community

ELOISE MARTYN

Youth in Golden Bay now have a place to call their own, and it has been a huge success.

The Golden Bay Youth Habitat was launched in early 2022 and since then the team has developed a youth-friendly space that was co-designed by local youth.

“Community youth was a subject that kept coming up in the community,” says Golden Bay Workcentre Trust manager Cait Tomlinson.

“In late 2021 we were fortunate to receive 12 months of seed funding from a private donor which allowed us to create and staff a youth space here in Golden Bay.” Youth participated in the layout of the space, including a large mural that was painted by them.

“We sought their feedback on the resources for the space and we ran a name competition for the space, the winner being the ‘Youth Habitat,’” says Cait.

“We actively engage with youth on all matters relating to their space and their voice has been prevalent in the planning of activities and events, down to the types of kai we have on offer.”

Youth worker Lisa Bradbury says the Habitat has been “incredibly successful” so far.

“Our busiest days are Wednesdays and Thursdays when we hold Dungeons and Dragons groups.

We offer fortnightly smoothie mornings which works with the late start Wednesday at Golden Bay High School, and we always have food on offer for the youth to help themselves too - a lot of it is donated by one of our local cafes, which is amazing.”

Other initiatives at Habitat include a Red Cross youth-based first aid course, and youth yoga, as well as resources and links to mental health services and information.

Karen Howieson joined the team in May and brought with her over 30 years of counselling experience.

“My role is really suited to me as I am passionate about making a difference and walking alongside young people,” she says.

“It also means that I get to be part of something grassroots, with young people taking the reins while we support them to participate in activities and programmes.”

Cait says they are looking for some volunteers to help with driving youth to and from activities.

“Picking up youth from Collingwood, and other areas further away, so that they can be included is an area we need support with. We have our own van we just need the volunteer drivers.”

Lisa says new youth are welcome to attend any of the sessions.

“Just turn up, or if you prefer, message us on Facebook. Come hang out have some kai and a chat, we would love to connect with you.”

New trees planted on High St

Have you noticed the two young trees that have just been planted on the pavement outside the museum?

This is a Keep Motueka Beautiful project, funded jointly by Tasman District Council and Genia (formerly Motueka Lumber Company).

A lot of trees on High St were removed by Waka Kotahi when the traffic lights were installed, which caused quite a public outcry.

“This is a small compensation

for all the lost trees,” says Isobel Mosley, chair of Keep Motueka Beautiful.

“Our desire is to enhance the area outside the museum, which could be a huge asset to the town. The trees will provide shade in summer and help to create separation from the busy road, not to mention all the other environmental and social benefits from street trees.”

Genia’s managing director, Harvey Hewetson, says they are pleased to partner on the proj-

ect to reinstate trees to High St.

“One of our core company values is ‘adding value’, which includes people and communities. These trees will leave a lasting legacy for future generations to enjoy.”

The trees are Persian ironwoods, to match the young trees planted on High St five or six years ago. They are deciduous and will provide shade in summer, but not in winter. They have attractive autumn colour and have thrived on High St.

Golden Bay Youth Habitat team Karen Howieson, Cait Tomlinson, and Lisa Bradbury. Photo: Ella McKay.

Shelley Doherty from Genia, Isobel Mosley from Keep Motueka Beautiful, and Harvey Hewetson of Genia admire one of the new trees on High St. Photo: Supplied.

Golds picked from wine comp vine

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Gold awards have poured in for six local wineries at New Zealand’s most full-bodied wine competition.

The New Zealand International Wine Show awakens the senses of global winemakers to harvest a double gold, gold, silver or bronze label to promote their wines to its oenophiles.

Appleby’s Seifried Estate, Tasman’s Blackenbrook and Vista Wines, and Motueka’s Anchorage Family Estate and Torrent Bay Wines were all awarded gold labels.

Double golds were also awarded to Tohu’s 2020 Whenua Matua Upper Moutere Chardonnay and to Torrent Bay’s 2023 Sauvignon Blanc.

To be awarded a double gold, the wine must recieve unanimous gold medal scores from the cief judge, three assistant chief judges, as well as the three-person senior judge team.

Seifried Estate won gold for both its 2021 Nelson Chardonnay and its 2022 Winemakers Collection Nelson Barrique Fermented Chardonnay.

Winemaker Heidi Sei-

fried-Houghton says the team were “over the moon”.

“It’s always good to get that kind of endorsement by the judges and

it continues to give the consumer confidence that you’ve got great wines,” she says.

“We’re a small region, so our

wines can be harder to find, but they’re great wines and for us I think it’s just the care and attention through every step of the

process that gets the results.

“Hope the locals get to find a bottle or two and enjoy them over the coming months.”

Blackenbrook co-owner, Daniel Schwarzenbach, says winning gold for its recently released 2023 Pinot Blanc after a tough season with large rainfall and leaf growth was a “privilege”.

“It’s a variety that we’re very passionate about and it’s good to see it getting the recognition,” he says.

Vista Wines co-owner, Greg Dryden, says the team was “absolutely thrilled” for winning gold for its 2023 Pinot Rosé which was only released on 1 October.

“It should be a perfect summer wine with a summer salad, or fish, or smoked chicken or for drinking,” he says.

Anchorage Family Estate won gold for its 2023 Sauvignon Blanc and Torrent Bay for its 2023 Pinot Gris.

Seifried Estate also hauled in four silvers and seven bronzes, Tohu two bronzes, Anchorage Family Estate three silvers and Blackenbrook two silvers and two bronzes.

The awards attract wines from vineyards around the world.

Blackenbrook co-owners Daniel and Ursula Schwarzenbach with their gold award-winning Pinot Blanc. Photo: Gordon Preece.

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New arts worker for Bay

ELOISE MARTYN

“It’s a stunning drive from Motueka to Tākaka, once you get to the top of the hill and you’re looking straight across to the Cobb Valley where all the mountains are covered in snow at the moment it’s quite breath taking,” says Gary Smith, Golden Bay Community Arts Council new Arts Worker.

Gary and his family live at the Riverside Community in Lower Moutere and his new role as Arts Council sees him drive to Golden Bay weekly.

“It’s not just the stunning drive, once there I really enjoy dipping into the lovely Tākaka energy.” The arts worker position that Gary has stepped into is a newly created role funded by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage with the aim of creating a community strengthening programme to support artists and to create Summer Arts Festival. Many creative people make Golden Bay their

home and by geographic and demographic characteristics it considered to be a region in its own right.

“Art is a significant part of the personality of Golden Bay. There are more artists in the Bay compared to other communities throughout New Zealand, which

he has developed skills around event, sound and stage management, including festivals, community events and workshops and working with the subtle energy body.

“A favourite of mine was what became Resonance Karamea, a 4–5-day multizone festival featuring workshops, live music, kidzone and both a tribal and electronic zone.”

The Arts Worker role is for a 12-month period and will strengthen the other work underway under the community arts banner.

This month, Kiwis will elect 120 MPs to our 55th parliament. In the first parliamentary elections (1853) only property-owning, male, British subjects over 21 could vote. Twenty of the 37 candidates became MPs simply by putting their names forward!

In 1881, Māori men with personally owned land or who were ratepayers could vote for their own four Māori MPs, but nearly 5,000 Chinese men who lived and laboured here were still excluded. It was a world first when NZ women achieved the vote in 1893. However, women couldn’t be candidates until 1919, with the first winning election in 1933. Our first female Prime Minister was Jenny Shipley in 1997, followed by Helen Clark (19992008), then Jacinda Ardern (2017- Jan 2023).

has created a real need for the artistic community to network and extend its support system as well as provide more opportunities for exploring creativity and expression,” he says.

Through Gary’s background in social anthropology and psychology over the last 15 years

“I’m not reinventing the wheel. My focus... is to get a feel for what support structures already exist for creatives in the region, look for potential where there can be collaboration to create a network that stimulate artists and finally, allow space for my passion for this position to feed my own creativity, it’s exciting.”

New Zealand now has an almost equal number of men and women MPs, with 25 identifying as Māori, 11 as Pacifika, and 8 Asian. In 2023, there are 567 candidates from 19 parties, with only two parties not having a party list.

Traditional voting places are schools, libraries, councils, community hubs, with an additional 63 in retail areas across NZ like The Warehouse, Pak ‘n Save and New World. You can find your nearest option at vote.nz/2023-gen-

eral-election/how-to-vote/find-a-voting-place. Times and dates of venues vary, but you can vote from Monday 2 October until 7pm Saturday 14th. If you can’t get to a voting place, there are different options to help. ( vote. nz/2023-general-election/get-helpto-vote/cant-get-to-a-voting-place)

There’s even a telephone voting service for blind, low vision or physically disabled. (Call 0800 028 028 to register ) You’re legally allowed to have time off work, without loss of pay, to vote on election day, or you can cast an early vote from 2nd October.

If you’re travelling, it’s probably easier to vote early, too. For most Kiwis, voting involves going to a polling booth and identifying who you are. You don’t need ID, but taking your EasyVote card will speed things up. Make two ticks - one for your preferred local candidate, and one for your preferred party. These choices can be different. If your preferred party doesn’t get into Parliament, your vote isn’t given to another party.

Votes are confidential, papers kept secure, then hand counted.

We don’t use voting machines or electronic counting. Exercise your right to vote!

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Gary Smith is Golden Bay’s new arts worker. Photo: Supplied.

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Join thousands of Kiwis on Friday 27 & Saturday 28 October and help kick breast cancer to the kerb this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Your support will help fund breast cancer education, innovative projects by some of our country’s top researchers, and support patients and their families as they navigate through their breast cancer journeys.

We believe that one day, no one will die of breast cancer.

Breast cancer will probably still exist, but we’ll catch it early, and treat it better to prevent it from spreading. Our job is to do all we can to bring that day forward, but we need your help to get there. Your donation will help fund breast health and early detection programmes; help our hospitals get access to the latest technologies and equipment and train our doctors and nurses to use them; fund ongoing research and fellowships and support breast

cancer patients and their families. Every year more than 3,500 women are diagnosed with breast cancer across the country. Early detection is crucial for surviving breast cancer – the 10-year survival rate if breast cancer is detected by mammogram is

95%. Women should be ‘breast aware’ from the age of 20, which means getting to know the normal look and feel of your breasts so you can tell your doctor if there are any changes. Breast Cancer Foundation NZ recommends considering annual mammograms

from 40-49, then every two years from 50. Free mammograms through Breast Screen Aotearoa are available when you’re 45-69. Find out more at www.timetoscreen.nz/breast-screening Here in Motueka we often go above and beyond when it comes to supporting those in need, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month let’s do what we do best and offer our support. Whether it’s encouraging women to go for a mammogram, hosting an event to raise funds, donating to street collectors or purchasing Breast Cancer Foundation endorsed ‘Pink Products’ at the supermarket, every bit helps.

The Foundation is still seeking volunteers to collect for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal. For more information on this and other ways to get involved with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/bcam

Casting for Recovery

Earlier this year a group of dedicated locals got together and put on a Pink Ribbon morning tea at the Motueka RSA to raise funds for breast cancer support. Their efforts and generosity en-

Please give generously to collectors on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 October and let’s help kick breast cancer to the kerb.

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Planning ahead with Simplicity Funerals

Grief has a way of overwhelming us, clouding our judgment, and making even simple decisions feel insurmountable. Anna Loach, manager of Simplicity Funerals, encourages planning ahead as it not only makes things much

easier for your family but can also offer you peace of mind. Simplicity Funerals is dedicated to assisting you in documenting your preferences for your funeral service and handling the practicalities that follow your passing. Anna and her professionally trained, compassionate team are more than happy to meet with you to discuss your wishes, ensuring there is no uncertainty after you've passed away. This is particularly important if you desire personalised touches in your funeral or have specific requests that you

To simplify the process, Simplicity Funerals provides a free preplanning pack. This pack allows you to record essential information required by the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, along with details of who should be notified of your passing and your funeral preferences. Anna mentions that many people find this to be a valuable step, instantly lifting a weight from their shoulders. Much like writing a will, there is a profound satisfaction in knowing that everything is taken care of. This recorded information is also deeply appreciated by grieving families. It provides them with peace of mind and a sense of direction when planning the funeral, knowing that the person who has passed had their say in the music, readings, or casket choice. It's truly gratifying to see their wishes carried out.

Another crucial aspect to consider in advance is the cost of the funeral. This proactive approach can prevent a financial burden on your family, who might otherwise have to bear the expense themselves. Simplicity Funerals offers the FDANZ Funeral Trust, which allows individuals to prepay part or all of their funeral expenses. The money

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Anna Loach, manager of Simplicity Funerals, encourages planning ahead as it not only makes things much easier for your family but can also offer you peace of mind.

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Funeral Ceremony: Costs related to the funeral ceremony may include catering, printing, flowers, livestreaming, and more.

Burial: If a burial is chosen, this may cover the purchase of a gravesite, interment fees (opening and closing of the gravesite), and any necessary maintenance fees.

Cremation: Generally, cremation tends to be more cost-effective than a traditional burial.

Memorial Plaques and Headstones: There are numerous options available for plaques and headstones, which can be personalized to reflect your loved one. The cost will depend on the type and material chosen.

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Planning your funeral in advance can make a difficult time easier for your family. Thinking about your own funeral plans may seem odd to some, but by planning ahead, you can help ensure that your family will not experience extra distress at an already difficult time, knowing your wishes are being fulfilled.

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Caring for our community - Te Āwhina Marae

Papakāinga – a place to call home

Te Āwhina Marae is the home of the hapū and iwi of Ngāti Rārua and Te Atiawa o te Waka-a-Māui. It is a place that openly welcomes people to come and learn, seek shelter, find hospitality, access hauora services, kōhanga reo and more.

To now also be able to offer warm, dry, and affordable housing, not only to kaumātua, but to whānau of all ages, is a dream come true.

On Saturday, marae whānau, hapū and iwi, partners, contractors, joined by West CoastTasman MP, Minister Damien O’Connor, and MP for Te Tai Tonga, Rino Tirakatene, gathered to bless the first four homes in a new 20-home Papakāinga. By the end of the month, the first whānau tenants will be settled in.

“There has been a lot of work to get here, but we are just so proud, of our whānau and of all those involved really,” says Te

Āwhina Marae board chairwoman Rima Piggott.

“It is a game changer for our whānau and for our wider community. The vision has been there for more than a decade, and with the housing situation worsening, it was time.”

The papakāinga development is a partnership between the marae and Te Puni Kōkiri – Ministry of Māori Development and is the largest papakāinga Te Puni Kōkiri has supported, with an investment of around $12m. Te Āwhina has also worked alongside Wakatū Inc, which owns the land the papakāinga sits on, Rāta Foundation, Whakarewa

Rātā Foundation is proud to support the papakāinga development at Te Āwhina Marae.

Rātā Foundation is proud to support the papakāinga development at Te Āwhina Marae.

The opening of the first houses is a momentous occasion for the whānau and hapū of Te Āwhina Marae, one that takes them into a new era of mana motuhake, ‘living on their terms’.

‘ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini’ my strength is not as an individual, but as a collective

The opening of the first houses is a momentous occasion for the whānau and hapū of Te Āwhina Marae, one that takes them into a new era of mana motuhake, ‘living on their terms’.

‘ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini’

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alongside the whānau of Te Āwhina Marae E

(formerly known as Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust), Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua, Te Atiawa o te Waka-a-Māui and Tasman District Council as well as many others to build this vision. It has been a true collective effort.

“From the get-go, everything has run smoothly. We are lucky to have worked with some incredible people and we hope that all of them will look back in years to come and take heart that they have played a part in this.”

With the remaining 16 homes due to be finished early next year, the Te Āwhina Marae community are not resting on their laurels. The Papakāinga is just one phase in a much larger $28m marae redevelopment plan, which includes construction of a space for a trades and technology hub with accommodation, a new wharekai, wharenui, and office and auxillary buildings.

“We have a firm vision; this is just the beginning.”

The whānau of Te Āwhina Marae extend their thanks to all who have been involved in the papakāinga development.

Photo: Te Āwhina Marae/Melissa Banks

“We have a firm vision; this is just the beginning.”

Te Āwhina Marae –a special place

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the whānau, hapū and iwi of Te Āwhina Marae on the opening of the first homes in the new Papakāinga. This is an incredible milestone for the marae, Motueka and the wider Tasman region, one which will have ripple effects for generations to come.

Te Āwhina Marae is a special place for the community and for me personally. For many years, the marae housed my good friend John Murphy, and for this I will be forever grateful.

The whānau behind the redevelopment are ambitious, well organised, and aspirational for their community.

We are proud to stand behind them as a Government. Our commitment to building new houses and partnering with iwi Māori to get projects like this off the ground has been steadfast and we remain committed to solving the public housing shortfall.

The Te Āwhina Marae Papakāinga has received national attention for good reason – it is a great example of what is possible when we embrace partnership and work with communities on the ground to find solutions to the big issues we're facing.

I couldn't be more proud of all those behind the initiative. These new homes will be life-changing for whānau and contribute to the vitality of the marae and wider community.

The Labour Government is excited to continue to support the redevelopment journey for Te Āwhina Marae as they seek to strengthen cultural, economic, environmental, and social outcomes for their community.

Damien O’Connor

Marae

A new era for Te Āwhina Marae

Rātā Foundation is proud to support the papakāinga development at Te Āwhina Marae. The opening of the first four of 20 new homes is a momentous occasion for the whānau, hapū and iwi of Te Āwhina Marae, one that takes them into a new era of mana motuhake, 'living on their terms,' says Leighton Evans, Chief Executive of Rātā.

The Te Tauihu region is facing an affordable housing crisis, with financial hardship one of the biggest barriers to homeownership or access to quality rental options. Motueka has been particularly hard hit. Rental housing stock is scarce, and demand is high. The papakāinga development will be a further shift in the paradigm for Te Āwhina whānau as they look to revitalise their marae by opening up new and affordable housing stock. But even more than that, by creating new homes that act as pathways to pro-

gress to home ownership Te Āwhina is empowering whānau to remain in the Motueka area and contribute further to the local community and marae. As this phase of the wider marae redevelopment project takes shape, the opening of the first four homes marks a much greater journey of revitalisation. We believe that this project is a great example of a by Māori, for Māori approach to delivering much-needed housing stock to meet whānau needs. It will be a transformation that happens across generations. The papakāinga aligns strongly with Rātā Foundation funding priorities to strengthen communities by supporting connections to people and place in areas of need and enhancing places where people gather, such as marae, in a way that continues to foster a sense of belonging and cultural connection for whānau

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and the local community. Ka pai tō mahi Te Āwhina – it is a privilege to walk alongside you in this kaupapa.

Leighton Evans, Chief Executive at Rātā Foundation.

Finding new pathways to housing security

Tasman District Council

Ko te whare e hanga te tangata, ko te tangata e hangaia e te whare.

Papakāinga is more than a housing model. A generations-old Māori concept that provides for, and is, a community. With this development Te Āwhina Marae is strengthening its relationship with the wider community by providing a cultural heart for all of Motueka. For that alone, the Marae deserves the respect and gratitude it is due.

In congratulating those involved with the successful completion of this project the Council recognises the advantages this example provides the region. Against a backdrop where recent housing discussion has been centred around home ownership and how difficult young families find it to get a foothold on an ever-climbing ladder, papakāinga provides a solution by en-

abling communal space and enabling a venue for community needs and services. It is about communal guardianship of a shared space whilst providing a safe and healthy alternative to individual ownership.

The benefits of this concept, especially in areas where the housing opportunities are particularly challenging, are acknowledged and supported by the Council. That is a key reason why Council applied for, and was successful in gaining, central government support on behalf of the marae.

Tasman has a small number of areas zoned for papakāinga, but this concept can be applied elsewhere where the infrastructure and amenity value of the land can be shared by homeowners. There are a small number of similar developments outside of Māori land ownership currently within the district. Not only do they provide for a greater use of land not normally

available to many through traditional home ownership models and allow for an economic delivery of infrastructure, but they also enable an enhanced sense of community.

The Council is open and more than happy to discuss the possibilities with those interested in developing a wider variety of housing initiatives to meet community need and aspiration.

Ko te whare e hanga te tangata, ko te tangata e hangaia e te whare.

The whare builds the people and the people build the whare.

Te Āwhina Marae wishes to thank all those involved in this project, from partners to contractors and suppliers to local professionals. We are proud to support local business

“It has been a privilege to work with Te Āwhina Marae throughout the project and we wish the Marae the very best for the long-term future of the papakāinga.”

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Matua Barney Thomas, a well-known figure in Te Tauihu, leads proceedings. Thomas is a trustee of Te Āwhina Marae and also sits on the Marae Redevelopment Project Team. Photo: Te Āwhina Marae/Melissa Banks

Nau te rourou, naku te rourou ka ora ai te iwi – with your basket and my basket the people will thrive.

Proud to support the Te Awhina Marae Papakainga project

“With this development Te Āwhina Marae is strengthening its relationship with the wider community by providing a cultural heart for all of Motueka.”

The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter is gearing up for its annual NBS Rescue Helicopter

Appeal this October – a muchneeded month of fundraising in the communities they service across Te Tauihu.

The 2023 appeal includes a range of ways people in the Nelson, Tasman, Buller and Marlborough communities can support their rescue helicopter.

From push ups to donations from individuals and businesses, there are opportunities for everyone to get involved.

The rescue helicopter service, which runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, plays a crucial role in saving lives and providing urgent medical support across the top of the South Island. It relies heavily on the generosity of our communities to remain in operation, as government funding falls short of annual operational costs.

Operating across Te Tauihu, from just north of Westport and east of the Clarence River, the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter is a lifeline for those in distress. With at least one mission a day –

and sometimes up to seven – the helicopter team provides invaluable assistance during medical emergencies, accidents, search and rescue missions and more. In addition to community outreach, another key to the success of this fundraising endeavour is the backing of NBS – an associ-

ate sponsor for the helicopter service. For the past seven years, NBS has financially supported the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter, providing essential support to help keep our rescue crew in the air.

Tony Cadigan, NBS Chief Executive, says, “By supporting this es-

sential service, we are ensuring that our region has access to the highest level of emergency medical care when it matters most.”

The NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeal is just one of the ways that NBS offers ways for the community to get involved.

This year sees the return of the

Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter over Nelson Bay.

#NBS10for10 push-up challenge, a viral social campaign that began in 2022. When people post a video of them doing 10 push-ups to social media, tag @nbshelicopterappeal and use the hashtag #NBS10for10, NBS donates $10 to the Helicopter Appeal – up to a total of $10,000.

This challenge means people don’t have to reach into their pockets to help. They can do 10 push-ups instead, whether that’s military-style, from their knees or even leaning against a wall – it all counts!

Six of NBS’ eight branches in the rescue helicopter’s operational area across Te Tauihu are also getting involved.

At the Nelson Branch, members of the public can buy a raffle ticket for a wheelbarrow full of goodies, while the Richmond Branch is hosting quiz nights at the Sprig and Fern in Upper Queen Street.

The Motueka Branch, meanwhile,

is hosting a bingo night at the Beached Whale in Kaiteriteri and the Tākaka Branch is selling firewood for the cause as well as running sausage sizzles each Friday during the appeal.

“I encourage everyone to do their bit, whether large or small, so that we can raise vital funds for the Rescue Helicopter Trust,”

Tony says.

NBS is not alone in this remarkable show of community support.

To date, over 18 local businesses have also put their hands up to help. Just to name a few, Salvito's Pizza Bar is donating $1 per pizza sold during the month of October, Mitre 10 MEGA Nelson is hosting a gardening evening that directly benefit the appeal funds, Nelson Skin Clinic is donating $20 for every ZO facial and JR Construct are donating a portion of new contracts.

Nelson KIA, another steadfast supporter of the Helicopter Trust,

is taking its involvement to new heights – celebrating its 10th anniversary by aiming to raise $10,000 by donating a portion of each sale during the month of October. From $1 from each burger and cappuccino sold at Hampden Hotel in Murchison,

to the portion of sales from KIA, these fundraising initiatives all make a significant impact to the ongoing operations of the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter. Tony encourages other local businesses to join in, ensuring the vital service continues to thrive.

FLOORING TO SUIT YOUR STYLE

As the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter embarks on another appeal, Paula, on behalf of the rescue crew, expresses sincere gratitude to NBS, local businesses and community members for their unwavering commitment to saving lives in our region. “With your support we can keep the rescue helicopter in the sky, ready to respond to emergencies and provide critical care when it's needed most,” she says.

To get involved in this year's fundraising efforts, follow the appeal on social media @nbshelicopterappeal, participate in the #10for10 challenge, donate via nbshelicopterappeal.nz or at any of NBS’ local branches, or visit and support participating businesses. All participating businesses can be found on the appeal

Paula Muddle, GM Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust, says, “big or small, it all helps.”

Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Crew, 2023.

“We are proud to support the NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeal.”

— Bevan & Bridget Hoult

Tapping out the competition

JACK MALCOLM

Shaun Pattillo says he wants to see how far the sport can take him as he gears up for nationals.

The young Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) grey belt is still riding the high of a gold medal in his Pacific Championship BJJ tournament earlier in the year, but says it barely even ranks on his ever-growing list of awards and accolades.

“I’m most proud of my silver medals because they’re the ones I learnt from the most.”

With two stripes already on his belt, Shaun has rapidly risen through the ranks since starting the sport two years ago.

Having watched grappling and UFC videos with his brother one summer, they were surprised to find out there was a local gym in town on Google, and he hasn’t looked back.

“It started what’s turned into my little thing,” says Shaun.

“It’s this whole other sport category. I think it’s kind of cool, wrestling and tapping people out.”

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling-focused martial art that emphasizes earning submissions from chokes and targeting weak joints.

Invented in the early 1900s, it’s core principle is that a much smaller opponent can use technique and leverage to beat someone far bigger and the sport has since been popularised as one of the most successful forms of martial arts through its use in MMA.

Shaun trains four times a week, twice at the newly-opened Motueka BJJ gym under coach Peiro Carrasco and twice at MyBJJ Nelson under professors Stuart Marks, Shane Winterton and Sam Benjamin.

Prior to a local gym opening, he says it was a big commitment to make the drive into town so

many times a week. With his first-ever national competition just around the corner in November, he says he’s excited to test his limits against the best in the country.

While his prior competitions have been age-grade, nationals has no children’s grades and he will be rolling with young adults with a much higher belt. And although he says the tourna-

ment is more a trip to gauge the level of competition of the best in the country, he’s also trying to win.

At 14 years old, Shaun isn’t daunted by that prospect as he regularly trains in the adult classes instead of with the other kids. “They don’t learn as much technique and getting beaten a bunch of times (by adults), it humbles you a bit more.

“I don’t have a big ego when I beat a bunch of kids. “Versing adults, it’s hard to put pressure on (because of my size) so it’s hard to know if I’m really good. . . I keep on getting flung off by people.”

With the pathway to a black belt often taking far longer than a decade, Shaun says he’s in it for the long haul. His favourite submissions are the buggy choke, which is similar to a triangle choke, and “everyone’s favourite”, the rear naked choke.

Shaun Pattillo (third from right) with his MyBJJ Nelson team after winning two golds in Christchurch earlier this year. Photo: Supplied.

the team battled through the semi-final before coming out on top in the third and forth playoff against Christchurch South. Photo: Supplied.

GYM WITH RHYTHM

Morning warmup, breathing and basic moves for better strength, flexibility, energy, stability and ease. Traditional and preventative forms of healthcare.

Taichi, Shaolin, Taoist, Wuji and Dayan Qigong, Tibetan & Hatha Yoga for all ages with music, includes deep relaxtion and acupressure points.

Early risers 7.30am every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Hagar Round Cafe by the Motueka Airport. Wednesday 9am - Motueka Recreation Centre. Thursdays 9.00am - Motueka over Fifties Social Hub.

Enquiries: gythmhealth@gmail.com

Come and join in, a morning warm up for general wellbeing. Includes balance, stretching, posture, neck and shoulders, lumbar, tapping and toning exercises. Plus learn a simple way to develop healthy core strength without tiring the limbs or crunching. A great solution for weight loss or power issues.

LET'S TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY

NZ champs roll into town

ELISE VOLLWEILER

The 2023 Roller Hockey New Zealand Nationals were held last week at Motueka’s recreation centre, and the event was a smashing success, according to player and Motueka Magic coach Alana Janssen.

Motueka only hosts the tournament every five years on rotation, and is currently the only roller hockey club in the South Island.

Alana said that although the North Island teams had to contend with ferry cancellations and wild weather just to get here, the NZ roller hockey community turned up to play their hearts out and there was fierce competition in every division.

“The hard work and dedication of all players, club members, parents and supporters has allowed the sport to thrive in Motueka amongst players of all ages,” said Alana. “The talent is undeniable!”

Elijah Bramwell, 16, Carly Guild, 15, Serena Curran,

17, Emily Thompson and Alana Janssen have all been selected to head to China this month for the upcoming Asia-Oceania

Rink Hockey Championships, and from there, they hope to qualify for the World Skate Games, to be held in Italy in 2024.

Serena Curran, 17, of the Motueka Mermaids, snakes up the rink towards the goal during the Roller Hockey New Zealand Nationals last week. Photo: Supplied.

Tasman U18 wahine have taken out third place in the South Island U18 tournament. With seven girls from Motueka playing in the representative side,

Community Notices

MONDAY

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

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

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

MAPUA FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Indoor bowls, 1st & 3rd Mon. Mapua Bowling Club rooms. 2pm, Bring a plate of afternoon tea. Lots of laughs. Ph: Val 035403685.

TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY

MOTUEKA ARTS COUNCIL office at Community House, Decks reserve. Wed, 11-3pm. Inquiries about art activities; funding for Art; Art ideas for Motueka. Ph: 0210589388.

AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK, Every Wed, 10.30am, The Shed, 24a Tudor St. More info Ph: 0279214074.

KNIT & NATTER Wed, 10-12.30pm, Motueka

Over 50s Social Hub, 10 Pah St. Friendly group for all ages. Includes refreshments. Ph: Chris 0212514359. All welcome.

WALK 4 HEALTH, Wed, 10am, Motueka Community Garden. 30 min walk at your own

pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Phone 0279305310 or email welontrack@gmail.com

TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA meet 1st & 3rd Wed of month. 6.45pm start, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hospital, Courtney St. Gain speaking confidently, friendly environment. More Info Ph: Peter 0277468311.

THURSDAY

COMMUNITY HOUSE, Thurs Mornings, Motueka Community House. Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust (BUWT) is available to give free advice and support if you are having problems with WINZ, ACC or IRD.

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP every Thurs. More info Ph: 0212640403 E: secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com, or www. motueka50pluswalkers.co.nz.

RUMMIKUB Thurs, 1-4pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Club, 10 Pah St. Friendly group, includes refreshments. All welcome. Ph: Chris 0212514359.

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

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

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

Community Notices

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SEND TO: office@topsouthmedia.co.nz

FRIDAY

INDOOR BOWLS, 3rd & last Fri of the month, 2pm, Mapua Hall. Followed by bring a plate” afternoon tea. Beginners welcome. $3. Mapua Friendship Club. Ph: Val 035403685.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY

NELSON RAILWAY Railcar will run Sat 7 & Sun 8 Oct on demand from 11am, weather permitting. Adults $6 Children $5 Under 3 years free. Updates on fbook or website.

DOVEDALE OPEN DAY open day display Sun, 29 Oct, 1-4pm, Dovedale Hall. Please bring anything you can share, photos, documents, etc, we will have a copier/scanner to use for a small charge if needed. Tea provided. Donation entry. E: nottkr@xtra.co.nz.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Every Sat, 10-12pm, 218 High St. Free services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures are available.

GENERAL GROUPS

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

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING, Wellbeing is important for all of us to thrive. The shed is a safe place to meet new people in a supportive and caring environment. We can connect you with other agencies for the right support needed. More info Phone 0279214074, E: admin@ght.co.nz or pop in 24a Tudor St, Motueka.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Ph: 0800aaworks, 08002296757.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, If you have or have had breast cancer, come along to this friendly atmosphere. 102 Hardy St, Nelson. Reg: 035391137 or E: info@cancernelson.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. E: housing@ght.co.nz or Ph: 035457100.

GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve on Wallace St. for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Phone 035289076 or email greypowermot@gmail. com.

MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Do you want to be part of a fun, social and competitive band, who make players welcome? E motueka. brass@gmail.com or Ph: 021728168

MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. More info Ph: Jana 035284355.

MOTUEKA DISTRICT TOY LIBRARY, Tues, and Thurs, 10-11.30am, and Sat, 10-12pm, 44 Pah St. Annual membership $30. Hundreds of toys for all ages.

INDOOR BOWLS, Mon & Wed, 1.15-3pm, Motueka Over 50s Hub, 10 Pah St. All abilities welcome. Ph: Jude 0273244226

MOTUEKA MENZSHED, Wed or Thurs,

9-12pm, Marchwood Park, College Rd. Want to do some woodwork but have no tools? E: secretarymotmenzshed@gmail.com, or just turn up.

MOTUEKA SENIORNET provides a fun and friendly learning environment. Join Seniornet Motueka. Ph: Kay 0211095902 or www.seniornetmotueka.org.nz

MOTUEKA TRAMPING CLUB, would you like to go walking on the weekends but are not sure where to start? Start with your local club: www.motuekattrampingclub.org.

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). To book a ride, Ph: 0226822373 or E:mapuawheels@gmail.com.

24 hours’ notice required.

NELSON HOSPICE The Motueka shop needs volunteers! If you would like to volunteer for us, please enquire at the shop or Ph: 035281178.

RADIO CONTROL SAILING Wed and Sun, 1pm onwards, Best Island. Weather permitting. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New members welcome. More info Ph: Peter 0275443923.

RED CROSS MOTUEKA BRANCH Fundraising shop, open Mon – Fri, 10-2pm. Community House, Decks Reserve. We sell clothing, household linen and books. Donations of sellable goods are appreciated.

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS, if you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer, come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Ph: 035391137 or info@cancernelson.co.nz for info or to reg.

Community notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising only. For classified ads and public notices please call 528 2088. Due to the popularity of this column, while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

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DENTURES

New dentures, reliners, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

WANTED

Gardener wanted to tidy flax and weed. Approx 15 hours work. Harley Road, 0279500510

SITUATIONS VACANT

guardian.motueka@xtra.co.nz

STORAGE WANTED ENTERTAINMENT

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

TRADES

TASMAN BLASTING

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

Huia Rugby Football Club warmly invite all members to vote on the new clubrooms and discuss new business. Huia Rugby Clubrooms 186 High Street Motueka.

Wednesday October 11 2023 6.30pm.

ANTIQUES

FINAL PROJECT: EX MOTUEKA LIONESS LIONS CLUB

MOTUEKA LIONESS LIONS CLUB

LIONESS CLUB JAM SALE

New World Motueka

LIONESS CLUB JAM SALE

Thursday 5th and Friday 6th October 9am - 5pm

Lioness Club Jam Stall now at New World Motueka, Friday 19th November

Saturday 20th November 9am - 5pm

SUPER FRESH JAMS, SAUCES & PICKLES

SUPER FRESH JAMS, SAUCES & PICKLES

Service Assistant Checkouts

Plumbing / Retail Assistant

We are looking for a motivated individual who strives for excellence! You must place focus on exceptional customer service and work well within a team environment.

Mitre 10 continues to thrive in the NZ DIY retail market through both its market share and number of stores throughout the country – and you can be part of our continuing success by joining the team at Mitre 10 Motueka.

This role reports to the Store Managers. The role involves stocking and selling our bathroom range, listening to our customers’ requirements, assisting in the retail section of our store, and presenting the right solutions. Previous retail experience and/or experience within plumbing or bathrooms would be favourable.

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

Thank you all for your support. Funds to Tasman Hospice, Motueka

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A passion for customer service excellence.

• Initiative and problem-solving capabilities.

• Knowledge of kitchen and bathroom products.

• Ability to work collaboratively within the team.

Part of this success is the great customer service we provide, so we would be really keen to hear from you if you have our passion for ensuring our customers get the right product and an exceptional level of service every time they walk through our doors –going the extra mile will be the norm for you. This role is within our Retail area working a part time position, based at checkouts. You will be required to take phone calls, handle cash securely, and assist in the immediate area with stocking down and product queries.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

For this position we are looking for someone who has:

• Exceptional time management.

• Organisational skills and planning ability.

• Enthusiasm and team spirit

• Great computer skills.

• A passion for customer service excellence

• Health and Safety Focused.

• Good time management

• A quick and alert mind, with the ability to adapt and be exible

GARAGE SALE

YOUR AD HERE! Call 03 528 2088.

• Willingness to learn

• Excellent communication skills

As a locally owned and operated business we aim to provide customers with a superior shopping experience and will be responsive to their needs.

CHURCH NOTICE

If you want to work in a fun, dynamic work environment, as well as receive ongoing training, uniform and great sta buying privileges, and you think you can deliver on what we seek, then please forward a CV and cover letter to Ethan Sim: Ethan.Sim@Mitre10.co.nz

You will be working in a diverse environment, alongside others with the same passion.

If you believe you have the right attitude, experience, and attributes for this role, please apply in store, or email a cover letter and CV to Ethan Sim: Ethan.Sim@mitre10.co.nz

Come and celebrate Pastor Francis Ghatt

10am Sunday Victory Church

Corner of High St & Fearon St

The little stone church with a big heart

Kaiteriteri 29 Gannet Heights

Relax, unwind, discover

Embrace paradise in this exquisite home nestled in the heart of nature's beauty. With breath-taking views stretching over the serene Otuwhero Inlet and the charming village of Marahau, this property offers a lifestyle beyond compare. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by an open and inviting floor plan split over two levels seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The living room boasts expansive windows that frame the mesmerising vistas, allowing natural light to flood the space.

Contact Matt Galvin today to schedule a viewing and experience the magic of this stunning property for yourself. Paradise awaits! bayleys.co.nz/4051919

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Motueka 33 and 35 Wallace Street

Incredible investment opportunity

Property overview:

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Property zone: Commercial

Total land size: 1894sqm (more or less)

Building One: 110sqm (approximately)

Building Two: 172sqm (approximately) bayleys.co.nz/4004915

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Motueka C/22 High Street

More than meets the eye

This renovated 2-bedroom unit boasts spacious living, and wonderful mountain and orchard views.

Accessibility features are thoughtfully integrated, including a wheelchair ramp at the entrance and a spacious, accessible bathroom, catering to individuals with diverse needs. The unit's abundant natural light adds to its inviting atmosphere, creating a welcoming and comfortable ambiance. bayleys.co.nz/4051940

For Sale offers invited over $420,000 View 1-1.30pm Sun 8 Oct or by appointment

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