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Mike Ogle, in his capacity as a fauna ranger for DOC Golden Bay, has been involved in blue whale survey work in recent years.

In his latest presentation he explained that these whales are found worldwide and the global population is in the range of 10-25,000, with three main subspecies: the northern blue, the Antarctica blue and the pygmy blue.

The pygmy subspecies is commonly encountered around New Zealand and can reach more than 21 metres and weigh up to 90 tons. When surfacing, they create a huge pressure wave at the front.

“Imagine when it comes out of the water—the ocean just parts and this mountain of an animal comes out,” said Mike. “The blow from them isn’t just a blow; it’s an explosion of vapour. It would just about take your head off. You can see the plume at least a couple of kilometres off.”

Also working with Mike is whale researcher Leigh Torres, of

Oregon State University. Leigh received international funding of $400,000 (including a contribution from NZ DOC) for her studies on blue whales.

In 2013, she began a three-year survey research programme in the South Taranaki Bight. DOC had collated some casual observations for their database, but the many sightings in the Bight indicated good numbers. Satellite images of chlorophyll concentrations in the bight showed phytoplankton blooms due to the Cape Farewell nutrient-rich upwelling. Krill can multiply to huge numbers feeding on this phytoplankton – and this attracts many blue whales to the bight.

Three main surveys, in 2014, 2016 and 2017, have investigated different activities. Photography is given high prioritisation for identification and behaviour, and usually two people use cameras with 300mm zoom lenses. Small biopsies yield a plug of tissue to determine sex, subspecies, diet and other details. Cont on page 2

Blue whale research throws light on giants’ lives

A blue whale surfaces, in the South Taranaki Bight. Photo supplied by DOC

New Golden Bay resident Fred Archer is looking for the man who first told him about Golden Bay back in India, in 2012. Photo: Supplied.

Were you in India, sporting a long grey pony tail, and aged late fifties to early sixties in 2012? A new Parapara homeowner may want to buy you a beer.

Chef Fred Archer was in Varanasi, India, early 2012 with plans to get a working holiday visa in New Zealand as soon as either his money or Indian visa ran out. He knew he would be arriving in NZ in mid-winter and he wasn’t a “huge fan of cold weather”.

He got talking to a “gentleman from Golden Bay” one relaxed afternoon on the top floor restaurant of the Shanti Guesthouse. The gentleman (Fred can’t remember his name) recommended Takaka or Nelson.

“I wrote it as ‘Tarkarka’ in my journal. Here we are almost six years later and I’m a full New Zealand resident, and my fiancée and I have just bought a place in Parapara. I’d love to meet this guy again, buy him a beer and say thanks for the chat, advice and wisdom…Funny how life turns out and the most random of encounters can change everything!”

Fred reckons it’s a “bit of a long shot” but he’s been thinking about the mystery man for a while. In a picture he sent The GB Weekly, he’s with the bike he was travelling on, which the mystery man may recognise, as it was always parked outside the guesthouse they both stayed at.

If you think you know this man is, please email Fred on [email protected].

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Continued from page 1Drones are a new technology now widely used and

“worth their weight in gold,” said Mike. Water temperature, salinity and phytoplankton are

measured from the vessel, along with other data. Over three summers, valuable new information covered 24 days, 2500 nautical miles, 101 whales, 16,000 photos, data on mother-and-calf pairs, around 40 biopsy samples, drone flights, faecal samples, krill samples, echo sounding and more. Eighty-four individual whales (not previously identified) were counted, indicating good numbers.

Data is also being collected with hydrophones, or waterborne microphones, by Cornell University. It is thought that whale calls can be heard for 1000kms. Five microphones record six months of whale calls before being collected, cleaned and refurbished in the DOC biostore.

Other individuals are also working with the two universities and DOC on the research. There is still much work to be done on feeding patterns, socialising, calf care, photo identification and sightings around New Zealand.

There is enough evidence now to hypothesise that “our” blue whales are either resident or semi-resident, as opposed to migratory. The study has now shown the South Taranaki Bight to be a blue whale foraging ground (the fifth known in the Southern Hemisphere), but more information is needed to determine our blue whales’ movement patterns.

Their future welfare is of great concern. Data from Trans Tasman Mineral Resources, a company proposing seabed mining, shows 12 months of marine traffic in the bight. There are concerns about ships colliding with the whales. One dead blue whale had ingested seven metres of rope. This area is also an industrial zone containing gas and oil platforms, and is busy with big ships. The vibrations from seismic surveys for oil have been shown to have killed krill larvae— something that could drastically affect whale behaviour and wellbeing.

We don’t know yet how global warming will affect these whales, but ongoing research will identify and monitor all potential threats to the whales’ endangered status.

Anita Peters

Hennie Pemberton and her daughter Zoe Leetch have been busy over the winter creating a spectacular sculptural silk hanging especially for the celebration marking 200 years since the birth of Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Baha’i faith.

The artwork has been designed to hang full length in the East Takaka Hall throughout Labour Weekend. Viewing it in its entirety in Hennie’s home has been impossible due to its sheer size and length; hanging on each of two concentric rings are five sheer white banners four metres long and one metre wide, 10 banners in total.

“We had to use the whole kitchen basically to make it, and there’s been fluff about for months,” said Hennie. “And now we’ve had to move all the furniture out of the sitting room to do this trial hang. I came home the other day to my husband in the corner there trying to watch the rugby.”

Yet this has been more of a spiritual process than an artistic one, despite drawing on both women’s extensive creative skills. “It’s a gift really, to the community and to Baha’u’llah,” said Hennie.

Baha’u’llah was born in Persia, exiled and imprisoned for his whole adult life, then passed away in Palestine, which is now Israel. Hennie was able to make a brief visit to the Baha’i holy places in Israel this year, and spent time at the Shrine of Baha’u’llah, praying and reflecting on the most appropriate way to express their ideas for the bicentenary.

“We wanted to try and convey something of the feel of that special, sacred place,” she said. “There is a lot of light; it is very simple, still and serene, with visitors sitting silently in prayer and contemplation.”

Much experimentation and trial and error went into the panels before the final idea was realised. Delicate pre-felted pieces of 50/50 silk/merino mix were cut into shapes, then laid carefully onto the silk tissue where the wool fibres could then be felted into the silk weave. Light inside the hangings produces an ethereal effect, with a soft merging of layers evoking branches, leaves and birds.

“We felt strongly about this symbol of the tree,” said Hennie. “And a lot of Baha’i writings talk about birds and the bird of the heart.”

Throughout his lifetime Baha’u’llah produced hundreds of authenticated writings full of symbolism from the natural world. Many references in his writings are to himself as the “Tree of Life”, or the “Sacred Tree”.

“Baha’u’llah taught unity really,” said Hennie. “He taught that mankind is one, and that all the religions are one; they are all part of the same ongoing teachings from God. Baha’is accept Moses, Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Mohammed all as manifestations of God, who came at times when new teachings were needed. The teachings of Baha’u’llah are around the unity of humanity, the unity of religion and the unity of God.”

Zoe is currently in Mongolia, where her husband is from, and will celebrate the bicentenary out on the Mongolian steppe. This is a worldwide event with each community celebrating in various different ways.

“Here, on the Saturday night we’ll have a short programme of readings to celebrate the bicentenary and Zing Choir will sing, the hanging silk banners will be there, supper, and we’ll show a 50-minute film about Baha’u’llah, produced by the Universal House of Justice, the world administrative body of the Baha’is.”

The hall will be open again on Sunday evening to display the hanging and replay the movie, and on Monday morning Hennie plans a unity celebration for children with songs, learning and an art activity. The art piece is a fitting tribute for this occasion and one well worth a visit.

There are “only a handful” of Baha’is living in Golden Bay. Hennie says that everyone in the community is invited at any time of the weekend: “People of all faiths or no faiths—anybody.”

Bicentennial of Baha’u’llah: 21 October, East Takaka Hall, 7pm. See advert on page 14 for full details.

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Tree of Life: the silk banner artwork made by Hennie Pemberton and daughter Zoe Leetch will hang in the East Takaka Hall during Labour Weekend for the bicentenary celebration of Baha’u’llah. Photo: Anita Peters.

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Stormwater, road maintenance and visual arts all featured in October’s Community Board meeting at the Takaka Service Centre.

The meet ing also celebrated the contributions of a stalwart of the community, with the Mayor presenting Elva Harwood with a special award.

Pohara stormwater. Pohara resident Graham Rogers spoke of the “continuing saga of drainage” in the settlement, highlighted by the weekend’s intense rainfall. He described areas where “significant flooding” had occurred and wanted to know what progress was being made in addressing the problem. TDC’s head of planning Dennis Bush-King responded: “Some meetings are going ahead today...but there is nothing to report.”

Mayor Richard Kempthorne had some assurances for Graham. “Fixing the culvert on Kohikiko Place should have significant improvements.”

Gibbs Road track. GB Community Board member Grant Knowles informed the meeting that Collingwood resident Angus Scotland has volunteered to maintain the planting on the footpath. If the board purchases a suitable weedeater, Angus will supply the fuel and labour. The board agreed that it was a generous proposal, but there were concerns expressed about the health and safety implications of the agreement. Mr Bush-King undertook to clarify the position.

Voting system. Reg Turner said he was concerned about an article in the council’s Newsline publication, which mentioned a review of the district’s representation that could review the number of councillors, the ward boundaries and even the existence of the GB Community Board. He also referred to the council’s recent decision to retain the First Past the Post (FPP) voting system for the next two elections. “How was that decision made?”

Mr Bush-King answered first. “Council has to do it [decide on the voting system] every six years under the law. It was presented to council in June and it’s out for comment in the community.”

Mr Kempthorne explained about the review. “People are welcome to support the process or suggest changes. There is a submission process.” He added some clarification concerning the voting discussion. “Public input on the voting system process is a petition.”

First Encounter 375. Penny Griffith made a request for council discretionary funding to add to the $20,000 already granted for the event. “It’s become apparent that there

are additional costs.” The extra funding she explained was to cover the costs of sound system and projector hire, and a bus to transport visitors. The sum requested came to $1080.

Mr Kempthorne said TDC could not make further donations. “$20,000 is generous and the Mayor’s discretionary fund will cover the costs of hosting visits.”

Cr Paul Sangster offered the free loan of his sound equipment, and a local business representative at the meeting offered a substantial cash donation. After some discussion the board agreed to grant $360 to pay for the shuttle bus service to Collingwood.

Golden Bay Young Artists. Cr Sue Brown read out a letter from Paige Climo, one of eight former Golden Bay students currently studying art at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. In Paige’s letter she explained that the students were seeking sponsorship to support their upcoming exhibition at the Refinery Gallery in Nelson. Funding would be used to pay for an opening night event and printing of promotional material. “They need $600 to do the exhibition,” said Sue.

Fo l lowing some d i scuss ion , the Community Board agreed to donate $360 to the young artists.

Road maintenance. Bill Wallis drew the board’s attention to a number of chronic roading issues, including the absence of arrows on the Takaka Bridge, washouts on Long Plain Road and the dangerous state of the Anatoki Track Road. The board agreed to issue service requests to address the problems.

Tasman Youth Council. Representatives of the Tasman Youth Council made a request for the installation of toilets and rubbish bins at the Top Rocks car park where users routinely dump litter and toilet waste.

It was established that the area is a roading reserve, so the council has management responsibilities, but Mr Kempthorne pointed out that there could be a danger of creating a de facto freedom-camping site.

Memorial Park mural. Following Public Forum and the board’s response, the board chair Abbie Langford initiated a discussion about the Memorial Park mural and the artists’ competition. “We need to create rules of entry and terms and conditions.”

It was agreed that the board would ask for ideas to be submitted with the closing date for entries sometime before the December board meeting.

Christmas and summer decorations. Grant Knowles had some disappointing news

Community board meeting: artists, funding, decorations

Elva Harwood is presented with her Community Award by Mayor Richard Kempthorne. Photo: Jo Richards.

about a new decorations initiative. “We submitted a plan to the Community Grants Scheme, but didn’t get any funding. Can the Community Board fund it?”

Grant said the estimated cost of 30 banners for Takaka and Collingwood was $4697, and urged the board to act quickly. “If we don’t move now, we won’t have them in time [for Christmas].”

The board agreed to fund the project with the provisos that designs were fully approved by the board and that there weren’t any additional installation costs.

Collingwood stormwater. TDC confirmed that the board needed to make a submission to the Long Term Plan regarding Collingwood stormwater management. Abbie Langford agreed to put a document together for circulation to board members.

Mohua Project. Simon Gray (Golden Bay Community Arts Council) and artist Mat Nalder provided the board with an update of the proposed Takaka gateway sculpture. Simon explained that until now, the arts council had managed the project, but he believes that as it progresses to the next stage, new management is required. “We will support the process but we need to withdraw from some aspects.”

Sue Brown said a lot of the pieces were

already in place. “It has seed funding, a design and permission to be sited. It just needs the money to make it happen. It needs a champion.”

Mayor Kempthorne agreed. “The community board and arts council need to come up with a project manager.”

Project Mohua. TDC’s environmental educator Claire Webster had some positive news about the Project Mohua weedbusting and conservation collective. “We are moving forward to establish a not-for-profit trust. By next February we will be seeking trustees and then making large funding applications. We are hoping to attract millions. It’s very exciting.”

Elva Harwood. With most of the business dealt with and morning tea fast approaching, the meeting was joined by a dozen or so recent recipients of Tasman Community Awards and one special guest: Elva Harwood was presented with a Community Award “in recognition of outstanding community service” by Mr Kempthorne. In his address, the Mayor acknowledged Elva’s decades of commitment as a Justice of the Peace and to the community of Upper Takaka.

In her response, Elva thanked the Mayor for the award and said her time with the JP Service had been “very special”.

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LETTERSVoting system

Geoff Aitken in his letter (GBW 6/10) informs us the TDC has chosen to retain First Past the Post (FPP) voting system for the next two elections 2019 and 2022. When was this decided? I do not recall the opportunity to change to the alternative STV system.

We know Mayor Kempthorne was elected on a minority vote for the last two elections. This is because the other mayoral candidates split the majority vote. He goes on to say, “to force TDC to poll electors on their wishes a petition of 1,828 electors wanting to change from FPP must be presented to TDC before 21 February next year.” The current Newsline (issue 409) tells us that our council is about to carry out a representation review.

As John Lee states in his letter (GBW 6/10) we must make full submissions on the preferred voting system that will address the structure of full council and community boards.

Dear readers of this paper, now is the time to grasp the opportunity to bring critical changes that will give us better representation. Go to the TDC website and make a submission to change. “Carpe Diem.“

I would like to see STV in place for the 2019 elections.Reg Turner

Donald Trump In response to Joan Marrian’s letter (GBW 6/10), I quote

H L Mencken, a journalist for the Baltimore Sun, about 90 years ago:

“As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.”

Peter FosterRetraction and apology

I stand corrected, on reading DOC’s cancellation letter again; OSPRI was planning to aerial 1080 from Whanganui Inlet to Kahurangi Point for possum control this year as part of their ongoing tB control programme. My point was tB has arrived back in Golden Bay on a truck, which has always been the single main vector of spread throughout New Zealand.

I also now understand that the NAIT system allows for a dairy herd with C10 clear status to import up to 20 per cent of their cows from high risk areas, and the herd still retains clear C10 status. As tB can remain dormant for several years, and not be detected by the annual tests, it is quite possible for a farmer to buy in cows from a C10 herd and be unaware of the individual cow’s history and original risk status.

Given that, I accept that it was unfair of me to suggest that the farmer involved was unscrupulous, and suggest he knowingly brought stock in from an infected area. I apologise for that assertion, and any added stress this may have caused him or his family.

Regards 2014 rat numbers, the Conservator for Nelson in Sept 2014 (OIA response) acknowledged no rats above 1400 metres, and said “the Department does not intend to aerially apply 1080 to the majority of open tops, where the triggers for initiating predator control have not been met”.

A week later DOC 1080’ed those very areas, and 29 out of 29 tagged rock wren on Grange Range simultaneously and mysteriously disappeared, apparently because of a heavy snow fall.

1080 is achieving nothing for the eradication of tB, and nothing for conservation. In 2018, 1080 poison will have been used in NZ for 65 years, and should be officially retired.

Bill WallaceEd. The GB Weekly is working on a tB article.

Brass band concert this weekendGive yourself a treat and join the Takaka Citizens’ Brass

Band along with Paul Sangster as MC at the Takaka Primary

School Hall this Saturday night at 7.30pm. Enjoy the music, with song and verse, that you’ve probably never heard. This concert is for your entertainment. Come along and support Takaka’s popular brass band, they have been supporting community functions for nearly 140 years. Tickets: adults, $10; children 12+,$5; under-12, $2.

Barry Cashman, life memberNew mural at Memorial Park

Re: new mural at Memorial Park, Community Board report on page one (GBW 22/9). Please can you clarify...New? Change? Or extension? I trust the work is being orchestrated by Chris Finlayson and simply an extension to the wonderful and special community mural that is already there?

Chris WatsonResponse from Noel Baigent, Golden Bay RSA president: On 9 May this year the President of the Golden Bay

Returned and Services Association (GBRSA) made a presentation to the Golden Bay Community Board (GBCB) requesting their support to alter the mural on the northern wall of the new Memorial Park to something more befitting of a remembrance park. GBRSA is very aware of the variance of opinions within the community and for this reason later made a formal submission to the GBCB requesting they take the lead role in progressing this project.

In 2012 GBRSA had initiated a project to save the park from becoming a building project. After much negotiation and consultation this led to the park being re-designated to its former status as a War Memorial site.

Many visitors, including professional tour guides, and many in our community have commented that we need a mural that is more ‘in tune’ with the atmosphere of a remembrance park and one that complements the unique features incorporated in the memorial itself.

That does not mean the current mural is not fine piece of artwork, it was the exact thing needed to brighten up the area at the time.

As the GBRSA was the driving force in creating this park we feel it appropriate we should have an input in deciding what mural is best. We think that nearly everyone in Golden Bay will have a different idea or concept of what the mural should look like so we have asked the GBCB to manage the project.

Noel Baigent, president, Golden Bay RSA

International Day of Rural WomenThis coming Monday, 16 October, Rural Women Golden

Bay will celebrate the International Day of Rural Women. The United Nations recognises the role of rural women, including indigenous women, in agricultural and rural development, particularly in developing countries on 15 October each year.

We invite Golden Bay women to mark this occasion at a lunch on Monday 16 October (I know we are a day out) at Zatori, SH60, Collingwood from 11.30am to mix and mingle (there will be raffles), followed by lunch, cost $25.

Our guest speaker is Joan Reilly, a woman with vast experience in our rural area who exemplifies the role that rural women contribute to our district. All most welcome, please phone me 524 8132 or email [email protected] as soon as possible so we can give Tracey at Zatori our numbers for lunch.

Carolyn McLellan on behalf Golden Bay Rural Women

Peaceful protestingGB Peace Group are keen supporters of The Bentley Effect.

This documentary offers a fascinating account of how an Australian community rose against a social injustice and won. It’s a great example of non-violent protest in action. Screening at the Village Theatre this Tuesday and Wednesday evening, 8pm, with Q+A to follow with director Brendan Shoebridge and activist Naomi Tarrant (NZ born).

Paddy BrennanGB Cycle and Walkway Strategy route proposals

The Cycle and Walkway Strategy Working group is now at the exciting stage of calling for community input on great cycle routes and trails for the Golden Bay region. This will be sent out as an email to all those who have registered on the Strategy database (including all those who are members of the Cycle and Walkway Society). If that’s not you, and you would like to suggest some great routes, then please email [email protected] by 16 October to be included on the “call for routes” email.

A copy of the trail map and route proposal forms will also be held at The Quiet Revolution cycle shop for those who prefer to avoid the electronic approach.

In anticipation of an amazing network of trails.Debbie Pearson

on behalf GB Cycle and Walkway Strategy Working groupRainfall at Te Hapu in September

Total was 232mm over 17 raindays with the heaviest fall of 54mm on the 25th.

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In 1866, the Burgess Gang murdered five men on the Maungatapu track, near Nelson. The play Maungatapu delves into the relationships between gang members Burgess, Kelly, Levy and Sullivan as they plot and carry out the murders, are arrested, tried, then executed. Maungatapu has been developed by writer Justin Eade, working with director Giles Burton to develop the play as a three-man developmental production, with the assistance of playwright Michelanne Forster as dramaturg.

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Another gripping yarn from author Jenny Pattrick

Teacher, jeweller, lyricist and one of New Zealand’s foremost historical novelists Jenny Pattrick recently spoke at Takaka Library about her latest book, Leap of Faith.

Jenny’s first novel, Denniston Rose was written 14 years ago and since then she has penned another eight.

“I started late so had to get on with it fast,” she laughed. “Usually I like to write about a real thing, but I make up the

main characters so I can put a good story through as well,” she said. “Otherwise if I’m sticking to all the real characters their lives aren’t quite interesting enough to make a good plot.”

Leap of Faith is about the construction of the Makatote Viaduct on the main trunk line through the central North Island, completed in 1908. While travelling this same route during refurbishment of the viaduct, Jenny was fascinated to see workers scraping and gathering loose paint from the girders of this enormous structure.

The viaduct and railway were built so that the entire New Zealand Parliament could travel from Wellington to Auckland in a single day to celebrate the arrival of the American fleet then sailing around the world.

Jenny decided to write about the last year-and-a-half of construction and the great push to complete the main trunk line against many physically challenging odds.

“For those workers who came from all over New Zealand and overseas to work there, it was a nightmare,” said Jenny. “The rain just fell. It was two years up there on the volcanic plateau where you get snow and very cold winters, and all the workers were in tents. I thought ‘What a good story.’”

Almost 3000 workers were employed on the project, supervised mostly by public works, but it was a wild landscape with no roads, supply lines or materials, and no infrastructure. A huge workshop was built in the wilderness, and they made a turbine and their own electricity with which they ran a small railway and crushed the rock for the foundations. Steel was brought in by huge teams of horses.

“There were drilling machines and overhead hoists; it was a great engineering masterpiece,” said Jenny. “Because I was a jeweller, I’m still interested in how things work. In a way they had more ingenuity than we have nowadays.”

Jenny works on one novel at a time and says she loves delving into the history, researching books and newspapers

Jenny Pattrick reads an excerpt from her latest book Leap of Faith. Photo: Anita Peters.

and visiting museums. Even photographs offer important details such as the type of clothing people wore.

Anita Peters

Golden Bay Air co-director Lisa Sheppard de-briefs school kids after their short flights over Golden Bay. Photo: Charlotte Squire.

Blue skies greeted 20 schoolchildren and four adults when they took up Golden Bay Air’s recent offer of short school-holiday flights over the region as part of the Rec Park Centre’s school holidays activity programme.

Rec Park Centre’s recreation assistant Keri Brownlie said four flights – two on the three-seater plane and two more on the five-seater plane – were filled.

“Everybody seemed excited and happy with their scenic trip around the Bay. The excitement and buzz on the ground waiting for their flights was replaced with a big smile and

almost silence when exiting the plane.”The pilots took two flight paths, trying to cover the general

areas of where the children and adults lived. One flight path covered the Onekaka area, and the other took them over town and out to Port Tarakohe, said Keri.

“Big thanks to Golden Bay Air’s Richard and Lisa. They did an amazing job accommodating the changing requirements of flight guests. Their pilots did an amazing job too.”

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DOWN TO EARTH: Beneficial plantsAny plant that provides

food for humans, animals and insect life, feeds the soil, provides us with medicine, dyes, fibre, timber, fuel, she l te r , p ro tec t s f rom erosion, improves drainage and habitat for wildlife could be considered a beneficial plant.

Here are a few of the best plants that provide multiple benefits and suit Golden Bay conditions.

Habitat enhancement. New Zealand native plants are still the best suited to our soils and environment, and provide the best habitat for native animal and insect species. My favourites are the Pittosporum species, which establish fast shelter and bird habitat. Phormium species (NZ Flax) are fantastic for wet areas and have many uses around the home. Favoured for weaving by the Māori, the leaves also make great garden ties for climbing plants and for building temporary structures.

Shelter. Because of our high rainfal l and often wet soils (like now) the Alnus species, especially A. glutinosa (common or black alder) are excellent as fast-growing shelter. Alder is good for firewood and if a decent stump is left they coppice (resprout), providing ongoing shelter and firewood. Their historical use includes waterside construction as the wood becomes harder the longer it stands in water. Being a nitrogen-fixing plant they make great mulch to feed the orchard. Their edible leaves provide fodder for horses, goats, cows and sheep.

I l i k e T a g a s a s t e (Chamaecytisus palmensis) or tree lucerne, for providing fast-growing hardwood for firewood, as a sprawling she l te r t ree (g rea t fo r p rov id ing sub t rop i ca l plantings with wind and frost protection) and mulch (also a nitrogen fixer). They do however need free-draining soil. Tagasaste’s early spring flowering also offers nectar for birds and insects.

Dynamic accumulators. Comfrey (Symphytum spp.) is definitely my favourite

beneficial plant. It is one of the most nutritious herbaceous perennials, accumulating six minerals (including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium) at higher-than-average levels by mining them from deep soil. Russian comfrey (Symphytum x uplandicum), the most common type, multiplies as a plant or by root cutting. When planted in orchard tree drip-lines (but not close to trunk) it releases these nutrients and organic matter to the soil surface when it naturally dies back in winter. The leaves can be cut (not pulled) at least five times in the growing season and used as mulch, or rotted in a drum as valuable liquid fertiliser. Dilute this concentrate 1:100 in water and use on vegetables or fruits in the garden. Leaves accelerate compost making and significantly increase potato yields if incorporated at planting. Its many nectar-filled flowers provide extra food for beneficial insects and can be fed to poultry as nutrient-rich greens.

Nettles (Urica dioica) are another fantastic accumulator of seven different nutrients and can be used as mulch, fertiliser and in compost. Nettles also provide habitat for both the red and yellow admiral butterflies. Using nettles for tea or in cooking adds much-needed minerals to our diet. Take care to manage their spreading habit, though.

Lucerne or alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a legume valued by farmers for its protein and highly digestible fibre. Its deep-rooting

ability allows it to absorb loads of nutrients and water from the soil. It can be harvested several times a season for fodder and makes excellent mulch for the vegetable garden. Sown with other perennial pasture plants in the orchard, it makes mulch or feed for animals like chickens and rabbits. Its prolific purple flowers provide nectar for bees and other beneficial insects.

Attracting beneficial insects. Cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) and other Apiaceae family members such as fennel, parsnip, carrot, parsley and coriander have umbel-shaped clusters of tiny flowers that attract many beneficial insects with easily available nectar. In particular, parasitic wasps love cow parsley and aid the gardener by parasitising and eating leaf roller caterpillars and codlin moth larvae, the worst of the apple pests. Cow parsley, a herbaceous perennial like comfrey, is a great addition to the orchard understorey. Limit its self-seeding habit.

Tansy leaf (Phacelia tanacetifolia) is another brilliant insect attractant. Sown in autumn (in or by the vegetable garden) phacelia then produces beautiful purple flowers in spring/summer, just when the garden needs beneficial insect pollinators, especially Syrphid or hoverflies, whose larvae devour aphids, mites, scale insects and young caterpillars.

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Comfrey and flax below grapefruit in subtropical border. Photo: Sol Morgan.

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Resource consents for subdivisions, land use, discharges, etc

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Golden Bay Community Health - Te Hauora O Mohua Trust held its annual general meeting last Friday. The Trust owns the health centre building on behalf of the community on land leased from Nelson Marlborough District Health Board (NMDHB).

Treasurer Kim Johnston told the meeting the trust’s bank loan was below $2.9 million; great progress given the original bank loan was $4.2 million when the facility opened in 2013.

Rent from the facility’s operator Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) fully covers outgoings and maintenance and enables the trust to meet its debt repayments. As originally agreed, the trust is next year due to begin repaying a $1.5 million loan owed to the NMDHB.

Chairman Mik Symmons said the trust’s focus remains careful financial management to ensure debt is repaid and maintenance and repair work is undertaken in a timely manner, as well as funding improvements where possible.

This year upgrades included improved security for residents and staff with window stays, installing security lights and repainting the original wing of the building complex.

The trust-owned facility’s three-way Golden Bay Health Alliance - between the Trust, NMDHB (the main service funders) and NBPH (the service operator) - was operating very

effectively, with benefits and problems shared cooperatively. During the past year the alliance received a large bequest

and was working to ensure the bequest was spent in accord and with the terms of the bequest.

“The alliance is incredibly grateful for the money which will benefit the Golden Bay users of our wonderful health facility,” Mik said.

“We would welcome anyone dispersing their estate to consider a bequest to the trust - as a gift to health care in this community.”

Mik paid tribute to the huge contribution made by local businesses and volunteers. He said the facility’s gardens were maturing beautifully and were a credit to the rose society and organic gardens volunteers.

Other local people who contribute in many ways to the smooth running of the facility include Golden Bay Plumbing, Fuse Electrical, Jono Webb, Frank Byrne, Alexia Russell and Sue McLaren, and property manager Laurie Davidson.

During the year Jan Morgan retired as a trustee and James Mackay joined the board. The other trustees are Mik Symmons (chair), Kim Johnston (treasurer), Chris Hill, Eric Sinclair, Carolyn McLellan and Linda Sanders.

Submitted by Te Hauora O Mohua Trust

Another successful year for health trust

“Golden Gray” represented Golden Bay in the 45+ category of the 2017 South Island Masters Football tournament last weekend.

This was the first time that the Golden Bay men’s team have entered the competition. The team, organised and led by Pew Singh and managed by Richard Price ended up playing six matches over three days. On day two Golden Bay achieved qualification to the semi-finals having won three out of four of their pool games. On day three, in challenging and muddy conditions, they played the semi-final. The game was very tight and ended with Golden Bay losing 1-0. The team played their hearts out and were unlucky not to have scored.

Having lost the semi-final there was a third/fourth place

playoff too. By this stage the main pitch had no grass left, just mud. Conditions made football almost impossible with the ball not even rolling because of the amount of mud. Golden Bay conceded very late in the game, to end up fourth in the tournament. It was a huge achievement for a team that had not all played together before this tournament.

Roland “the Black Panther” Muntwyler was awarded the Golden Gray player of the tournament for his stellar performance in goal. Goal-scorers were Peter van der Meer (5), John Ogilvie (2) and Mark Shelly (1). The team were grateful to all those who travelled over to cheer them on in the pouring rain.

Submitted

Golden Gray at the Masters Games

Tristan Strange ph 027 515 5204 10+ years’ of local agricultural contracting experience

Specialising in:* mowing * raking * round baleage * square hay * cartage

Contact Tristan to discuss your agricultural needs

Former Poet Laureate to visitNew Zealand’s Te Mata

Poet Laureate (in 2002), Elizabeth Smither, will be visiting Golden Bay this month and performing at the Mussel Inn and at Takaka library.

Multi-award winner and a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Elizabeth Smither has an honorary DLitt from the University of Auckland for her contribution to literature. She won the New Zealand Book Award for Poetry in 1990 and the Montana New Zealand Book Award for Poetry in 2000, and in 2008 she was given the Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement. In 2016 she won the Sarah Broom Poetry Prize, New Zealand’s most valuable poetry award.

“We are honoured to have such an accomplished literary figure come ato the Bay,” says Rose Michel von Dreger, co-ordinator of Golden Bay Live Poets. “Elizabeth says she is delighted to perform at the top of the South.”

Elizabeth has written five novels, five collections of short stories and eighteen poetry collections. Her new collection, Night Horse, was published this year by Auckland University Press.

Musician Leigh Strange will open for Elizabeth Smither at the Open Mic poetry night. Recently moved to Golden Bay, she saw her first two original recordings produced in Wellington in 2016.

Open-mic participants welcome. Gold coin entry. Mussel Inn, Thursday 19 October.

Elizabeth will also be reading at the Takaka library on Friday 20 October at 11am.

Submitted

Elizabeth Smither will perform at the Mussel Inn on Thursday 19 October. Photo: Supplied.

More recognition for business

Karalyn Barnett and Michael Drummond (above) from Takaka’s Super Liquor store are celebrating more success.

Karalyn and Michael have been recognised at the franchise’s annual awards ceremony in each of the two years they have been operating. Last year they won a local store marketing award and this year they were finalists in the regional store of the year award for the whole southern region.

“Right from the start we’ve focused on providing a friendly helpful shopping experience for our customers,” says Karalyn, “We’re pleased that that has flowed through to the recognition we’ve gained from the national Super Liquor organisation.”

Changes are happening at Takaka Super Liquor.“We’re going to extend the store and add a large walk-

in chiller to show off our growing range of craft beers,” says Karalyn. “The work has just started so if all goes well, that will be completed by Christmas. We’re also extending our range of single malt whisky, other spirits, port, and premium wines and we’re always happy to get in any products our customers ask for.”

Michael and Karalyn say they are grateful for the support they’ve received from their customers in the two-and-a-bit years they’ve been trading as Super Liquor in their Junction Steet store.

Neil Wilson

NEWS IN BRIEF


SPORTS RESULTS / Hua tākaro

BRIDGEWednesday 4 October. Kotinga Pairs R1. Open: K Cavaye-D

Sarll 66.2%, J Edmondson-S van Wijngaarden 65.76%, J Beatson-E Bradshaw 53.7%. H/cap: K Cavaye-D Sarll 77.01%, C Bird-J Kingston 65.76%, L Scurr-C Petyt 61.5%.

Friday 6 October. Summer Sizzle R3. Open: J Warren-C Mead 63.69%, S van Wijngaarden-J Beatson 61.9%, E Evans-D Perreau 51.19%. H/cap: J Warren-C Mead 71.39%, S van Wijngaarden-J Beatson 66.28%, E Evans-D Perreau 64.45%. Final results. Open: J Warren-C Mead 61.06%, S van Wijngaarden-J Beatson 58.73%, E Bradshaw-M McKellar 56.4%. H/cap: J Warren-C Mead 68.76%, S van Wijngaarden-J Beatson 63.11%, E Bradshaw-M McKellar 61.07%.GOLF

Tuesday 10 October. Final round Dene McConnon Match Play Pairs: J Prescott & M Solly bt C Gilbert & C Le Comte 2 up. Best of the rest: B Miller 38. Closest to pins: 3/12 J Prescott, 9/18 D Ray.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

ROCKVILLE Museum Labour Weekend “Steam-Up” and early settlers’ machinery and action day. Sunday 22 October, 10am-3pm. See Upcoming Events section for details.ALCOHOLICS Anonymous. If you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop that’s ours. Meeting Thursdays 7pm, Catholic Church Hall. Ph 0800 229 6757.

KOKALITO Wednesday market on the village green will happen once more before a break. Our winter crops are slowly going to seed while the spring veges take another wee while before they can be harvested in larger quantities. We continue to cater for our wholesale and regular box customers plus anyone who wishes to put in an order for Tuesday or Wednesday pick-up. Ph 027 119 3579 or [email protected]. Thank you to everyone who has supported us during winter. We’re looking forward to seeing you again soon on the village green with our large range of fresh, certified organic spring veges.

FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation on our website freshfm.net is tax deductible. Email Maureen: [email protected] or ph 525 8779, 027 335 1395.TAKAKA Citizens’ Brass Band raffle results: GB Pharmacy $120 voucher, Sheena Bruning; FreshChoice $120 voucher, Jill Holmwood; Ratanui Lodge dinner for two, Ali Symmons. Thank you to everyone who supported our raffles. Don’t forget our variety concert this Saturday, 14 October at Takaka Primary School Hall, 7.30pm. Adults, $10; child 12+, $5;

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei

ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free only if emailed to [email protected]

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

MARY Couper, née Galey. 3 May 1936 to 7 October 2017. After a brave struggle, Mum slipped away at Nelson Hospital surrounded by family. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Memorial service to be held at Motupipi Hall on Saturday 28 October at 11am. Messages to Jan, 400 Glenview Road, RD1, Takaka 7183.

Evie Lowe BRUNINGGorgeous wee daughter of

Simon & Jaimie, & Little Sis for Indii.Born 18 September 2017 at Nelson Hospital.

Many thanks to Janet & Kerri (GB Midwives) & the great team at Nelson

Maternity, who kept us on track, plus love & support from our families & friends.

Best wishes from very proud grandparents: Frank & Cherie, Karen &

Mark, Paul & Jess, & Aunties Nade, Jean, Livvy & Eilish & extended whanau oxox

The Whittaker TrustFunding Applications – October 2017(applications close Friday 3 November 2017)

Applications are invited from local organisations seeking financial assistance to improve the quality of life for the sick or elderly members of the Golden Bay community.

Application forms are available from: The Whittaker Trust secretary, Jaine Lindsay,

email: [email protected]

Completed applications must be submitted no later than 5pm, Friday 3 November

either to: PO Box 348, Takaka 7142 or to: [email protected]

under-12, $2.AUDITIONS for play You’ve Got Hate Mail, this Sunday, 15 October, at The Playhouse, Park Ave, 2pm. Three women, two men. Info from Gary Bowden ph 525 8103. A Takaka Drama Society production.

FRIENDS of the Cobb AGM, Thursday 26 October, 12.30pm at the Mussel Inn. All welcome.

COLLINGWOOD Playcentre AGM, 26 October, 7pm, Zatori. All welcome.

THE Golden Bay Museum will be closed from Saturday 14 October to enable us to instal our summer exhibition. We will be open again on Saturday 21 October 2017, come along and see the new exhibition – History of the Puponga Coal Mine.

LEARN how to stream music on your tablet/PC/smartphone. Colin and Barbara Hooker from Motueka SeniorNet will present a workshop on music streaming at the St John Rooms, Thursday 19 October, 1pm. All welcome, $5. Queries: Jennie ph 525 8758, [email protected]

PUPU Hydro Society Inc AGM, Takaka Bowling Club, Haiwatha Lane, Thursday 19 October, 8pm. All welcome.SPCA. All enquiries, ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays. PARADISE Entertainment, Takaka and Collingwood On the Spot store are The GB Weekly’s agents.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.

ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email [email protected]

ANATOKI Construction, for all build types on and off grid. Ph Beau Quartly 027 455 6542.ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.

BOBCAT/GRADER SERVICES. Tracks, driveways, landscape construction, general earthworks.

Sparks Contracting ph 027 354 0500.

CHILDCARE, Takaka township. Subsidies available. Tess James ph 027 362 5598, www.nurtureathome.co.nz/staff-


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PHONE YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTRE

TAKAKA 03 525 0020

Council MeetingsAgendas and Minutes for Council Meetings can be viewed on Council’s website at www.tasman.govt.nz.

Saxton Field Committee Saxton Field Netball Pavilion. Tuesday 16 October 2017, 3.00 pm. Public forum

Motueka Community Board Motueka Service Centre, Hickmott Place. Tuesday 17 October 2017, 4.00 pm. Public forum

Full Council Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond. Thursday 19 October 2017, 9.30am. Public forum

Tasman Regional Transport Committee Venue to be confirmed. Thursday, 26 October 2017, 1.30 pm. Public forum

Everyone is welcome to attend our public meetings. There is a public seating area where you can observe the meeting, with many of the meetings having a ‘public forum’ providing an opportunity to speak to the meeting if you wish. At the beginning of ordinary meetings up to 30 minutes is set aside for public forum. Each speaker is allocated five minutes. You don’t need to pre-register your intention to speak – just take your turn when invited by the chairperson. These presentations don’t form part of the formal business of the meeting – a brief record will be kept of the matters raised. Any matters requiring further investigation may be referred to staff by the Chairperson.

No soft plastics in kerbside bins pleaseSoft plastics must be dropped off at participating supermarkets for recycling - not put out in your kerbside bin.There has been a big increase in the amount of soft plastics contamination in kerbside recycling bins lately. It seems lots of you are really keen to recycle soft plastics – and that’s great. Unfortunately though, if you put them in your kerbside bin our contractor will not be able to take your recycling. We are not set up to deal with soft plastics – they are too light for our gravity-based sorting system, they can jam the machinery and we do not have the handling systems to bundle, compact and bale them.Soft plastics can only be recycled through the Love NZ soft plastics recycling scheme offered by New World, Countdown and Pak'nSave supermarkets, so please collect them up and drop them off when you next take a trip to the grocery store.Find out more about the scheme at www.recycling.kiwi.nz/solutions/soft-plastics.

Rates and water rates by emailYou can now opt to receive your rates assessments/invoices by email. If you sign up for rates by email, you will no longer receive an account via the post. You will need to be an owner of the property to apply. Please have your valuation number(s) handy. To sign up please visit: www.tasman.govt.nz/link/rates-by-emailTerms and conditions apply.

Get Ready Week

Get Ready Week started on Monday 9 October and this year's theme is Stay Safe, Stay Informed. Emergencies can happen anywhere, any time, and without warning. Make sure you and the people you care about are ready to get through by knowing the different ways to stay informed.You need to be ready at home, at work and at school, so make your plan at www.happens.nz.Radio

If the power goes out, a solar or battery powered radio (or your car radio) can help you keep up to date with the latest news, In an emergency, tune to these stations:

• Radio New Zealand

• The Hits

• NewstalkZB

Online

For local updates, check nelsontasmancivildefence.co.nz as well as your council website.For national updates, follow Civil Defence on Facebook and Twitter.

• More FM

• Radio Live

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

MEMBER/TESSCHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726.

COMPUTER repairs, upgrades and service. Ph Joshua 027 831 4156.

ELECTRICIANS. Fuse Electrical Golden Bay. Ready to solve all your electrical needs. Ph Thomas 525 9300, 027 788 8500.

FRUIT tree pruning. Soil testing. Permaculture design. Organic gardening advice/mentoring. Edible landscaping. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 524 8795 or 027 434 5405

GBTECH: Experienced computer technician. Ph Warwick 027 814 2222.

GIBSTOPPING /coving (NCPB qualified). Local friendly service. Ph Rob McDonald Plastering, 027 712 2552, a/h 525 6005.

GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684

GOLDEN BAY GLASS. Cat and dog doors. Supplied and installed for you. 96 Commercial St. Ph 525 7274.

HEADSTONES shop, G Miller & Sons. Ph Rose Slow 525 9213.

HEDGEROWS and shelter belts cut, trimmed or topped. Golden Bay Hedge Trimmers. Ph Keith or Liz 525 7112.

HELPING HANDS 525 6226. Lawnmowing, scrubcutting, gardening, gutter cleaning plus full garden blitz.

“KNUCKLES” Driving School. Ph 027 323 6298.

LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Takaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. [email protected]

LINDSAYS, for printed tees, $15.

MORTGAGE adviser, Anna McClure, ph/txt 021 755 611 or email [email protected]

NGANGA PICTURE FRAMING, Collingwood, enquiries ph 021 107 6312, 524 8660.

Australian Picture Framers Assn framer of the year 88/89

PARADISE Entertainment. Recent releases. Three movies,

three nights, $15.

PATONS ROCK STORAGE. Modern, insurance-approved, alarmed. Self-locking various sized units, some 24/7.

Owner lives on premises. Ph Gavin 525 9956.

PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.

PORTABLE BANDSAW MILLING. Ph Tim 524 8997, 027 714 4232.

RADIO and telecommunications specialist. Consulting, installation, maintenance and repairs. High speed internet broadband, telephone and PABX systems, auto and marine HF/VHF/UHF/sat radios, television tuning and much more. <[email protected]>

SEPTIC tanks emptied. Ph Chris 525 9153.

STORAGE /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Takaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991.

Takaka Garden Services, ph 525 6080, 027 859 6847.

TAKAKA Self Storage, Commercial Street. Have containers (new) available. Excellent security, cameras etc. Ph 525 6181.TILER. Bathrooms and kitchens. Tiling installation, water-proofing. Ph Wayne Robinson Tiling 027 576 1620, 525 8396.TREE removal, confined area felling, chipping, chipper hire. Fully insured. Ph 525 7597, 027 212 4020.VELVETS, linens, cotton prints, voiles for curtaining, large range upholstery fabrics. Purchase by the metre and make up yourself or have us make them up here in Golden Bay in a simple sophisticated ceiling to floor wave header, an elegant finish to any space. View at Imagine designs or ph Tracey 027 440 0071 for a free measure and quote.WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

ACUPUNCTURE: Lynne Cooper, 54 Commercial Street. Ph/txt 027 221 0045.

AROHA Health Spa. Massage, advanced clinical massage, myofascial release, hot stone and relaxation, infrared sauna, spa bath, facials, holistic health and more. Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30am, 792 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara. Ph 525 8870.

CAROLYN Simon: Naturopathy, craniosacral, herbal medicine, flower essences. Newborns, children, adults. Ph 525 8544, text 027 483 5865.

CHILD /adolescent psychotherapist, Heather Robertson. Registered PBANZ, MNZACAP. Working with young people and their families with problems in daily living – anxiety, low mood, change, loss and relationships. Ph 027 907 6294.

COMPLETE Healthcare with NIS by Neurolink, using neuroscience principles to achieve optimum health. 2016 Masters series. Practitioner Anne Michell. Ph 525 8733.

CRANIOSACRAL therapy for increased physical, mental and emotional ease and well-being. Ph Angelene 021 0864 2469.

EAR Health Clinic. Removal of ear wax using microscope and suction. Next private clinic with registered nurse Debbie Dalzell Friday 20 October at GB Hospital. To make an appointment ph 0800 400 403.

FRANCA Morani, massage therapist, reiki master. Ph 525 6202, 027 441 8137.

HOMEOPATHY consultation. Akiko Minematsu, Dip Hom,

FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLES SWEET TREATS FRESH JUICES & SMOOTHIES REAL FRUIT ICE CREAMS 51 Commercial St, ph 525 8231 Mon-Fri 10-5.30, Sat 10-2


HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

PH 525 8406, 027 766 6869.

IRIDOLOGIST, herbalist. Lisa Williams ph 525 6150, www.goldenbayiridology.com

MASSAGE: Relaxation and therapeutic. Reiki. Ph Emma Sutherland 525 8359, 027 487 2639. www.ameliorate.nz

MASSAGE and trigger point therapy for chronic muscular pain, dysfunction, sports performance. Specialising in unresolved muscular pain. 20 years’ experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334, 54 Commercial Street.

HAIR REVOLUTION. Excellence in hairdressing, waxing and facials. Feel beautiful. Ph 525 9898.

ORTHO-BIONOMY®. A gentle, effective bodywork therapy promoting pain relief, structural alignment, and deep sense of well-being. Ph Susan 525 9795.

PHYSIOTHERAPY. Anel Baker at 22 Meihana Street. Ph/text for appointment, 021 053 4337.

THAI yoga massage, deep tissue massage, relaxation. Ph Debora O’Callaghan 525 8794, 021 185 8795.

TRACEY Smith. Structural soft tissue therapies for musculoskeletal realignment and pain relief. NST Bowen Therapy, AMT. Cert NZCM. MNZ member. Gift vouchers available. Ph 525 8449, 021 293 9076.

Contact: Teresa - fully-qualified beauty therapistPh 525 7406 | 43 Commercial Street, Takaka | Monday-Friday www.touchofbeautytakaka.co.nz, [email protected]

Touch of BeautyRelax, Unwind & Rejuvenate

Lolly Dadley-Moore PACT, IABT, ITEC Craniosacral Therapy and Aromatherapy

For Health, Balance, Injury, Chronic Pain, Post Surgery, Trauma Resolution. Specialist in working with pregnancy, babies

and children. Health practitioner for over 25 years. Wellness Advocate for DoTerra Essential Oils. Golden Bay Health Centre.

Ph 027 338 9504, [email protected]

Offering ACC-Registered diagnostic Physiotherapy and Clinical Massage Therapy

We specialise in:• Sports Injuries• Complex Musculoskeletal injuries and problems• Sports Screening / Muscle balance assessments• Postural Correction• Exercise Rehabilitation• Massage Therapy

Ask us about our no-cost initial Physiotherapy assessment

Contact: Aaron or Michelle to organise your appointment today

0800 PHYS EX (749 739) / 03 525 8437

FABRICS, liners, quality blinds; blackout rollershades to duettes by Luxaflex®, durable robust tracks, rods, hold-backs, tie-backs, cushions. View at Imagine designs ph 027 440 0071, next to GB Glass.

CAT and dog doors. Installed for you by Golden Bay Glass. 96 Commercial St. Ph 525 7274.

MATTRESS, Design Mobel, queen-sized, excellent condition, $200. Ph 027 494 5833.

BATHROOM equipment including 1.5m spa bath with mactrack surround for curtain, 1.2m white vanity, white towel rails and taps. Ph Marj 020 133 4687.

BUILDING or renovating? AES Wastewater Treatment system: No power, 20-year warranty, supplying NZ from Golden Bay. www.et.nz, ph 525 9020.

FIREWOOD. Ph Bay Firewood 525 9560, 027 769 6348.

NATIVE plants, colourful grasses, specimen and shelter belt trees at the TLC Nursery. Ph 525 6183.

WAIMANGA Firewood. Green split pine, lots available. Ph/txt Don McKnight 021 116 8654, Gail 027 451 5407.

SLASH your electricity bill. Install a grid-connect PV system. Professional design and install. Ph Paul Stocker, Azimuth Renewables, 525 6019.

LIKE TO INCREASE COW NUMBERS THIS SEASON? Mature Friesian cows, good condition, five in-milk, two

to calve soon. Get in-calf and return end-of-season. Good producers. More information ph 525 9569.

HONDA CBF250 motorbike. 2008. 10,350km. Givi

topbox, helmet and gloves included. New WOF and reg till December. $3300. Ph/txt 027 222 7110.

WEANER pigs. Ph Terry 525 9809.

SLEEPOUT, made in Onekaka. Funkyshack. Ph 022 306 6191.

WHITEBAIT. Fresh and frozen half-pound bags. Can deliver. Ph 525 9089 or 021 732 467.

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

WANTED / Hiahia

ZUTANO avocados, for seed. Ph Sarah 027 525 9974.

WORKSHOP /garage needed for woodworker. Ph 027 472 8578.

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga

LOST. Cat, missing from 21 Hamama Road. Young female seal point Siamese cat called Lila. Reward.

Ph 525 6064 or 027 333 7983.

FOUND. Long scarf, pink and grey, main street Takaka. Ph 525 9441.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

GB Garden Centre seeks experienced florist/front-of-house salesperson. Email: [email protected] or drop in.

TURNER /machinist required, full-time position at Waitapu Engineering. Ph 525 9575.

GB Garden Centre seeks experienced horticulturist/retailer. Good plant knowledge a must. Drop in or email: [email protected]

Owned and operated by locals

FreshChoiceNZFreshChoice.co.nz 525 9383 FreshChoice Takaka

FreshChoice Takaka13 Willow St, Takaka. Open 8am – 7pm, 7 days. *Terms & Conditions apply, see FreshChoice.co.nz for details. While stocks last at

FreshChoice Takaka only. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Trade not supplied.

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Alpine Butter 500g Kellogg’s Sultana Bran/Nutri-Grain/Coco Pops/Special K 290-420g (Excludes Special K Fruits)

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Grant WatsonManipulative Physiotherapist

Collingwood Health Centre at Collingwood Area SchoolTuesdays, and Friday mornings

Phone: 027 370 6472 or email: [email protected]

TO GIVE AWAY / Koha

BEE swarm removal. Txt 021 061 0975.


IN-MILK DISPERSAL SALEHigh Producing Friesian Herd and Replacement Yearling Heifers

Tuesday 17 October 2017 at 11am Vendors M/s Ray and Sandra Hocking | 523 Takaka–Collingwood Highway, RD 2, Takaka 7182

Sale to be held on the vendor’s property will comprise:• 134 Friesian in-milk cows• 35 Friesian yearling heifers • 169 Head TB Status C10, EBL-free, Lepto-vaccinated• Herd BW 44 PW 66 RA 99%

Our vendors, after a lifetime of dairying, have decided to retire from farming and sell their complete herd, only retaining 2017-born heifer calves which will be sold as in-calf heifers. This high-performing herd averaged 2.48kg ms, 27 litres/cow in early September and in previous seasons has averaged up to 470kg ms/cow. Only inputs have been maize silage and a small amount of PKE. They are farmed under a basically grass-fed system and all cows are wintered at home. The LIC Premier sires bull San Ray FM Beamer ET S2F was bred in this herd and has several daughters in the sale. No females will be mated prior to sale day.

These are nice quality, medium-size, very good-uddered Friesian cows milked on a wet property, that are recommended to shift well. They are no-nonsense cows (those with issues have gone). The yearlings are well grown and are by popular AB sires. Those farmers in need of replacements or extra cows are encouraged to attend this sale. All cattle are fully recorded and transferable.

Payment terms: Payment is due 10 days from sale day.

Catalogues giving all details are available from the auctioneers, Brian Robinson Livestock Ltd or view online at www.brianrobinsonlivestock.com

Enquiries to the auctioneers, Brian Robinson Livestock Ltd

Brian 07 858 3132 or 0272 410 051

Selwyn Donald 0274 378 375

Neil McDonald 0272 188 904

Kevin Hart 0272 915 575

Matt Satherley 0278 697 805

Golden Bay Community Heath

Golden Bay Community Health Golden Bay Community Health includes a wide range of primary, secondary and community care including 24 hospital and rest home level residential care beds. We are now seeking to employ:

Volunteer coordinator (unpaid) (closes 15th October 2017)

We are looking for a dynamic individual to help us establish a volunteer service. This person needs to be a good communi-cator and have good organisation skills. If you would like to discuss or get a job description for this role please contact Angela Knox on 5250100 or [email protected]

Golden Bay Community Heath

Golden Bay Community Health Golden Bay Community Health includes a wide range of primary, secondary and community care including 24 hospital and rest home level residential care beds. We are now seeking to employ:

Volunteer coordinator (unpaid) (closes 15th October 2017)

We are looking for a dynamic individual to help us establish a volunteer service. This person needs to be a good communi-cator and have good organisation skills. If you would like to discuss or get a job description for this role please contact Angela Knox on 5250100 or [email protected]

TRAFFIC CONTROLERWe are looking for experienced Traffic Controllers to join our busy and friendly team working as part of the Golden Bay Regional team.

• Experience as a Level 1 TC with a proven track record in delivering superior Temporary Traffic Management preferred but not essential

• Minimum Class 1 NZ drivers licence• Flexibility to work night shift and weekends as required,

providing traffic management for projects and events• The ability to read, understand and implement Traffic

Management Plans• A strong focus on safety and quality• Experience leading a team• Full class 1 license (Class 2 preferred)

ROAD MAINTENANCE FOREMANAs the Foreman of our roading maintenance crew based in Golden Bay, you will be a leader and passionate about delivering a quality service to all internal and external customers on key projects in the Tasman region.The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong construction and leadership experience• Full class 2 drivers licence minimum (Class 4 preferred)• WTR endorsements with competent skills in roller, excavator

and loader operations• Self-motivated with the proven ability to lead and motivate

a team• Drive to achieve productivity, goals and deadlines• Flexibility to work night shift and weekends as required• Good attitude towards care and maintenance of machinery• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high

attention to detail• Good knowledge of site safety and hazard management

and a commitment to achieving our Zero Harm targets

If this sounds like the exciting next step in your career then apply today at www.fultonhogan.com/careers or alternatively for further information please contact Charlotte on 0278996250.

Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drugs screen.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

Liquorland Golden Bay

Due to growth in our store we are needing to add a new staff member to our team.The position is permanent part-time, 3 to 4 shifts a week, total hours 20+ with more over the summer months. Shifts will involve some nights and weekends but not every weekend as we still want you to have a life!Approximate roster will be available on application and discussed at interview.We need this new team member to be a team player, to have an outgoing, friendly nature and be able to give our valued customers the best service. We need you to be honest, very reliable and well presented.We would also like expressions of interest from applicants looking for a summer-only job. Previous experience in the retail sector is required with current references. Police checks will be done pre-employment in accordance with the Sale of Liquor Act. Job applications available at the store or via email. Send CV to: [email protected] or drop off at store address, attention Trish, in a sealed envelope.

SUPPORT WORKERFemale support worker required to join a team of wonderful people who care for tetraplegic

man in his own home in Takaka.

Permanent shift offered is Friday from 7am to 3pm. We require someone who is

compassionate, caring, reliable and motivated. (Possibly ideally suited to a fit semi-retired

lady). Person needs to be able to work as a team member. Experience not neccessary.

Paid training available. Start asap.

Please call Carmel 03 525 7320

Contact Andy O’LearyP: 03 525 7647 E: [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT WANTED / Hiahia mahi

SOLLYS Freight (1978) Ltd.

EXPERIENCED ADMINISTRATOR

Sollys Contractors currently require the services of an experienced administrator. A background in the freight, contracting or a similar industry would be preferable.

This is a full-time role based based in Takaka.

The primary responsibility for this role is customer invoicing across the business which include several branches as well as varied freighting and contracting operations.

Applicants will have the capacity to deal with high volume data entry, validation and processing; be confident with invoicing systems together with Word and Excel; capable of working to tight deadlines in the preparation and co-ordination of weekly and monthly invoice runs.

We are seeking a pro-active person with a team attitude and excellent service when dealing with customer queries and reconciliations.

Remuneration will be in line with experience.

For a Job Description & Application Form please contact Wynne Adrian: Phone 03-525 9843 or email [email protected]

Applications close 31st October 2017

Apply with CV to: Wynne Adrian PO Box 162 Systems Manager Takaka 7142 Email [email protected] Fax 03-525 9748


EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

ANATOKI SALMON. Land your own lunch or order from the menu. Open 7 days from 9am. Ph 525 7251.

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS FUNCTION NOW! Zatori also does weddings and funerals and special events.

We’re fully licenced and have an in-house chef. Bookings essential. Ph Tracey 524 8692, [email protected]

BRIGAND CAFÉ. Open 7 days from 11am. Providers of great food and live entertainment. 90 Commercial Street, Takaka. Ph 525 9636.

COURTHOUSE CAFÉ Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-4pm. Pizzas, Saturdays 5-8pm. Ph 524 8194.

CURRY LEAF. Open 7 days, 11.30am til late. Chef-made food, takeaway prices. Ph 525 8481. Phone orders welcome.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-late. For delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Ph 525 8686.

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Eat-in or take out. Downtown Takaka. Ph 525 7111.

FAREWELL SPIT CAFÉ. Open 6 days, 9am to 5pm, closed Tuesday. Ph 524 8454.

GARDEN SANCTUARY CAFÉ at Aroha Health Spa. Organic coffee, herbal teas, fresh juices, light meals and treats. Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30am, 792 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara.

MAD CAFÉ, Making A Difference in Collingwood with in-house healthy foods. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 7am-7pm, Sundays til 6pm. Closed Mondays. Orders ph 524 8660, 021 107 6312.

OLD SCHOOL CAFÉ. Open 4pm-late Thursday, Friday; 11am-late Saturday, Sunday; closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Ph 524 8457.

POHARA GENERAL STORE. Monday-Thursday, 7am-6pm; Friday, 7am-8pm; Saturday, 8am-8pm; Sunday, 8am-6pm. Home-made food, great coffee, groceries and lots more. Takeaways Friday and Saturday, 5pm to 7pm-ish. Great fish & chips, burgers and the best pizzas. Gluten-free options available. Phone orders welcome on 525 9591. www.poharastore.co.nz

RATANUI LODGE. Elegant dining in Pohara. Serving dinner Friday-Sunday, 6-8pm. Reservations essential by 12pm. Set three-course menu changes daily: www.ratanuilodge.com/menu. Ph 525 7998.

ROOTS BAR. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 2pm to late. Closed Monday. Gourmet wild burgers, open fire, good beer, good people. Ph 525 9592.

TAKAKA INFUSION, teahouse and bakery. Quality breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, European-style breads, espresso coffees, pastries and cakes. 30 Commercial St. Ph 525 7294.

Open 7 days, from 11am90 Commercial St, Takaka

Bookings appreciated: 525 9636

HAPPY HOUR: Friday 4pm to 6pm

Stuffed pork belly

with vegetables, apple sauce and jus

$15 Lunch Specials

$7 COFFEE AND CAKE SPECIAL IS BACK TOO

11 Richmond Road, Pohara, ph 525 8663 www.sanssouciinn.co.nz

Sans Souci InnOpen for evening meals Fri, Sat, Sun Open seven days from Labour Weekend Menu (bookings essential)

Fri Marinated Beef fillet with a dijon mustard sauce, a mushroom filo parcel, roasted root vegetables and a mixed green salad $38.00

Sat Tender Lamb fillet with puy lentils and spinach, a pumpkin and potato dauphinois gratin and a salad of roasted beets with a walnut dressing $35.00

Sun Venison fillet with Eastern spices and pomegranate jus. Served with a white bean puree, lemon and herb bulghur wheat and a salad of roasted cauliflower, feta, almonds and apricots $39.00

All meals include a bread and olive oil starter, vegetables or salad. Vegetarian option on request. Half portions for children available.

A choice of freshly-made desserts is available every night. Dinner is served at 7pm. Bookings essential until 4pm.

We are fully licensed.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

FOR sale. Lifestyle property, 2.2ha bare land with creek, Pupu Valley Road, Trade Me listing 1334246138. Ph/txt 027 211 7046.

COTTAGE /sleep-out/sudio, long-term rent/lease, by local retired gentleman (artist), quiet, non-smoker, best references, who is forced out of his home of 17 years by heartless TDC. Alternatively, a private spot to park a self-contained caravan

Shona Martin | Property Manager

P 0800 4 shona (74662)| M 021 217 8959

E [email protected]

www.shonasrentals.co.nz

For All Your Property

Management and Rental Requirements

Short, Long Term & Holiday Homes We offer a full range of services from rental appraisals,

assessing tenants to full management of all types of properties

Property Maintenance & Assistance We offer total house cleaning, water blasting, lawn mowing

and more

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Short, Long Term & Holiday HomesWe offer a full range of services from rental appraisals,

assessing tenants to full management of all types of properties.

Experience our hands-on approach - call us today

Shona Martin Property ManagerP 0800 4 shona (74662) M 021 217 8959E [email protected]

For All Your Property Management & Rental Requirements

75 Motupipi Street, TakakaThis four-bedroom, two-bathroom character villa has been transformed over recent years, and now includes modern

kitchen and bathrooms, aluminium joinery, heat pumps, HRV system, gas hot water, insulation and sky domes. Given the location and six+ carparks, Airbnb is a great

option. Separate dining, office and fenced outdoor areas add loads of appeal to this property in town.

Viewing is essential - Come see on Saturday 1.30pm - 2pm. Offers above $385,000 invited.

www.goldenbayproperty.com Reference: GB3586

VILLA MAGIC...

GOLDEN BAY FIRST NATIONAL Licensed Agents REAA 2008. 50 Commercial Street, Takaka

NEW TO THE MARKET/OPEN HOME

For further details: Annie Telford [email protected]

ph 027 249 1408

FOR PRIVATE SALEGrazing and Cropping Block

Upper Takaka

148ha. Approx 45ha able to be cultivated. Previously grown maize, fodder beet and kale.60ha rolling hills, 12ha gravity irrigation system and water trough supply to most paddocks. Balance steeper hills and gullies in grass.Some regenerating native bush and 4 permanent streams.

Other improvements:• 3-bedroom home – tidy condition.• 3-stand woolshed, covered sheep yards and cattle

yards with all-weather loading race.• 2 haysheds – approx storage 250 medium squares.• Lock-up storage shed/workshop with mains power.• Electric and deer fencing internally, boundaries

post and batten.

Viewing and possession date by arrangement.Price on application.

Contact Colin Langford ph 03 525 8089

Licensed REAA 2008

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

would be welcomed too. Please ph Michael 525 8525.

LOCAL family, three adults, need a new home to rent. Preferably three bedrooms, nice location within 10 minutes’ drive of town. Prefer long term but short term 20 October till 20 December also an option. Ph Greg 525 9147 or Julia 027 525 8004.

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

www.rootsbar.co.nz Gourmet wild food, Open fire, Good beer, Good people

‘the good people place’

“italian style wild goat balls, spicy napoli”“crispy free farmed pork belly burger”

“Jamaican style goat curry, cumin spiced yogurt“-ALL MEALS AVAILABLE TAKE AWAY-

***bookings, functions, live musicGourmet food & burgers, Open fire, Good beer, Good people.

Ph: 525 9592 www.rootsbar.co.nz

GOLDEN BAY STORAGETAKAKA

Phone 525 9698 or 027 222 [email protected]

Secure Alarmed Cameras

Self-Locking UnitsShed UnitsSecure Compound

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

TAME EELS & BUSH CAFÉ. Pancakes, bagels, salads and platters. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 9am. Next to the Anatoki Salmon Farm. Ph 525 8261.

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days, 11am til late.

TOTOS CAFÉ & PIZZERIA. Licensed café specialising in wood-fired pizza. Special opening all Labour Weekend, 10am-5pm (unless very wet). Ph 021 187 1849, 03 970 7934.

TOTALLY ROASTED. Open 7 days. Choicest coffee and excellent eats @ Totally Roasted Coffee House, Roastery and Café.

Don’t forget your dining vouchers


Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | Office 03 525 7219 | 027 608 5606 | www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz | Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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BEACHFRONT PAKAWAUBeachfront Section with Cabin on the open market for the first time, this prime Pakawau beachfront section is one of very few that have not yet been fully developed. The cute Cabin could be all you need, a base camp for holidays and fishing trips! Situated on the North facing part of Pakawau Beach, separated by a well-established Esplanade Reserve, you will appreciate the views to Farewell Spit and enjoy watching the Oyster Catchers, Terns and Godwits sunning themselves on the expansive beach flats.Deadline Sale Closes 9 November 1pm (Unless Sold Prior)

View OPEN HOME: Sunday 2.30 - 3pm1190 Collingwood - Puponga Road, Pakawaurwgoldenbay.co.nz/GBA20698Billy Kerrisk 027 608 5606 [email protected]

New Listing / Open Home

1190 Collingwood - Puponga Road, Pakawau

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Open Home

19 Haile Lane, Pohara

SHARE THE GOOD TIMES - THIS HOLIDAY HOME SLEEPS 12 to 14!!!!You can all easily enjoy your holidays in this spacious open plan home just 425m from Pohara Beach. Situated on a low maintenance and elevated section with a boatshed, 118sqm deck, mezzanine floor and sleepout it is well worth your consideration. My vendors describe life here as "one of inertia" Sounds divine! .

Exclusive $650,000

View OPEN HOME: Saturday 1 - 1.30pm

19 Haile Lane, Pohara

rwgoldenbay.co.nz/GBA20679

Billy Kerrisk 027 608 5606 [email protected]

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COUNTRY LIFE WITHOUT THE STRIFEAre you keen to experience country life, but not so sure you want the strife of too much land to look after? Well this charming farmhouse half an acre is a great place to start! A convenient location, spacious home, great shed, fantastic climate and plenty of space for kids and pets to run around. The pretty 1920’s farmhouse is a darling, original leadlight windows, gorgeous polished timber floors, and every room bursting with character and echoes of the past.

Deadline Sale Closes 2 November 1pm (Will Not be Sold Prior)

View OPEN HOME: Sunday 12 - 12.30pm188 Hamama Road, Takakarwgoldenbay.co.nz/GBA20536Billy Kerrisk 027 608 5606 [email protected]


188 Hamama Road, Takaka

Open Homes

Saturday 12.00 - 12.30 1 Wadsworth Street 1.00 - 1.30 19 Haile Lane, Pohara 2.30 - 3.00 19 McShane Road Sunday 11.00 - 11.30 17 Hamama Road 12.00 - 12.30 188 Hamama Road 1.30 - 2.00 15 McDonald Place 2.30 - 3.00 1190 Cwd - Pup Road

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WHITEBAIT NET INCLUDED

This 9x8m Versatile garage with consented bathroom, sheltered BBQ area, and unlicensed private bar, has been a well loved holiday bach for this young family for many years.

However right now there are other fish to fry, so the Whitebait net AND this property

are up for grabs! $225,000 buys it! With the section a whopping 1157m2, there's room for pretty much any sized house you want!

Exclusive $225,000

View OPEN HOME: Sunday 1.30 - 2pm

15 McDonald Place, Collingwood




15 McDonald Place, Collingwood

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SPACE FOR EVERYONE

Ideally placed close to Takaka Township and between Takaka Primary, kindy and High School, you'll be the winner with this lovely spacious four bedroom home plus a separate shed with workshop. Partially renovated, with room to make it your own, this home offers so much by way of summer and winter living capturing all day sun, a spacious private fully fenced section with carport and internal access garage. Act quickly, call us now to view.

Deadline Sale Closes 31October 2017 1pm (Unless Sold Prior)

View OPEN HOME: Saturday 12 - 12.30pm

1 Wadsworth Street, Takaka




1 Wadsworth Street, Takaka

VIVA THE VILLAIn Golden Bay there are only a handful of original Villas left, The Old Vicarage is one of them and it is located in the heart of Takaka, opposite the High School. Ornate fireplaces feature in two of the four bedrooms and two bedrooms have roomy ensuite shower and the family bathroom has a claw foot bath. Good insulation and a heatpump add modern comforts and the spacious living room has an inbuilt woodburner. The kitchen is tastefully modern and combined with the dining area form the hub of the home.

Price by Negotiation

9 Waitapu Road, Takaka



1A RAY OF SUNSHINE - SOLD FAST

• Signs up Wednesday Morning

• First viewing Wednesday Afternoon

• Sold Friday

378 Abel Tasman Drive, Takakarwgoldenbay.co.nzBilly Kerrisk 027 608 5606 [email protected]

SOLD IN 2 DAYS

378 Abel Tasman Drive, Takaka

High demand properties are selling fast. If you are actively looking for a property make sure we know your wish list so you don't miss out on properties like this one.

TEAM BILLY KERRISK


ROSE COTTAGE MOTEL - BUY YOURSELF A JOB!

Providing your family with a lovely home in a fabulous part of the world is priority number one. Priority number two is income - so why not buy yourself a job?Rose Cottage Motel is popular with tourists from around the world and judging by the comments on Booking.com it is the quiet rural setting, huge indoor pool, and the serenity that sets it apart. Accommodation is provided in two Studios with garden views and a two bedroom suite.The spacious family home is private from the units and enjoys views over the park-like gardens and surrounding rural countryside. For a virtual tour of the home see our walk-through tour.

Tender Closes 9 November 2017Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, TakakaView OPEN HOME: Sunday 11 - 11.30am17 Hamama Road, Takakarwgoldenbay.co.nz/GBA20655Billy Kerrisk 027 608 5606 [email protected]


17 Hamama Road, Takaka


19 McShane Road, Wainui

WAINUI FARMHOUSE – READY FOR REINVENTIONAfter three generations calling this place home, and continue to farm the land around, this pocket of paradise must be sold. Offered for closed Tender is this well cared for homestead embraced in beautiful gardens looking down the valley to the splendid Wainui Inlet. The 6533m2 property is distinguishable on the valley floor by the skyscraping and well conserved stand of ancient native trees. Ponder on what this property could mean to you and your family? Perhaps with Tourism on the increase, and so many world class assets on the door step, you might like to share this home paying guests….take a step towards reinvention!

Tender Closes 8 November 2017Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, TakakaView OPEN HOME: Saturday 2.30 - 3pm19 McShane Road, Wainui, Takakarwgoldenbay.co.nz/GBA20692Billy Kerrisk 027 608 5606 [email protected]


GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

NGANGA Arts Centre. Originals, prints, cards, jewellery, gifts, classes and framing. Ph 524 8660, 021 107 6312.

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 13 OCTOBERMEDITATION AND SELF DEFENSE? Learn Wing Chun Kuen-Chinese boxing. Private training $60/hour. Public class $10, 6-9pm, Masonic Hall. Structure. Reflex. Sensitivity. Awareness. www.earleswingchun.com Ph James 04 889 0840.

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYSCATHOLIC Mass times at Sacred Heart Parish, Takaka: Sunday, 4pm. For enquiries, contact Fr Seph Pjfers, ph 03 544 8987. Mass is held behind the historic church building in the former Catholic Hall. All welcome.

CHRISTIAN Church of Golden Bay. Wednesday night service 7pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall. Pastors Jason and Teresa Brough ph 525 9971. Pastor Carol Robinson ph 525 8396. Senior Pastor Phil Baker ph 525 8396.

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them each Sunday, 10am at Takaka and 4.45pm at Collingwood.

ST Andrew’s Presbyterian Church invites you to join with us for Holy Communion at 10am. AGM will follow. Ph 525 8089. Speaker: Rev Neville Jackson.

SundayService10amIncludesKidsandYouthprograms

FridayNightYouthContactRuthVaughan0272834758

Pastors:David&DorothyThorpe027869063993CommercialSt,Takaka.www.godunlimited.orgPh:5259265

Jesus,Emmanuel,whichmeans‘GodwithUs’

AllWelcomeJ

Kahurangi Christian ChurchCelebration Sunday with Kids’ Time: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays each month, 10:30am at Anglican Hall, Haven Rd, Collingwood. Ph Robin & Lauren Swafford 524 8498.

Community Connection: 2nd & 4th Sundays in various formats & localities. Ph Tracey Hennessy 525 7573.

ACTION SONGS FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS. Fridays, 10-11am, Anglican Church Hall (behind church). Gold coin.

SATURDAY 14 OCTOBERVARIETY CONCERT. Paul Sangster with the Takaka Citizens’ Band present an evening of music, song and verse. 7.30pm at the Takaka Primary School Hall. Adults, $10; children 12+, $5; under-12, $2. A fundraiser for Takaka’s brass band.

LAST WEEKEND OF CREATIVE FIBRE EXHIBITION at Art Bank, 10am-4pm.

SUNDAY 15 OCTOBERLAST DAY OF CREATIVE FIBRE EXHIBITION at Art Bank, 10am-4pm.

MONDAY 16 OCTOBERLUNCHEON FOR ALL WOMEN to celebrate International Day of Rural Women, at Zatori, Collingwood, $25. Guest speaker: Joan Reilly. Please book with Carolyn ph 524 8132 or email [email protected] by Saturday night, 14 October.

TUESDAY 17 OCTOBERTABLE TENNIS at Kotinga Hall, 7pm, now Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

BADMINTON. GBHS gymnasium, 7-9pm. Ph Ian 525 9038.

GB WEEKLY deadline: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays. Paradise Entertainment and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents.

WEDNESDAY 18 OCTOBERCOSTUME HIRE. Playhouse, Park Avenue, 7-9pm. After hours ph Joan 525 8338 or Diane 525 8097, evenings.

SHARED FAITH SERVICE As part of the Week of Prayer for World Peace (15-22

October) a shared faith service will be held at the Catholic Church, Commercial St, Takaka on Wednesday 18

October at 5pm. This is a warm invitation to people of any faith, or none, to join together. Leaflets with daily readings

and prayers are available. Koha for Syria. Inserted by Golden Bay Quakers. Helen Kingston ph 525 9576.

THURSDAY 19 OCTOBERDAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9.30-11.30am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

CARER SUPPORT GROUP for those caring for the frail elderly, monthly meeting this Thursday, 10am-12pm, Activity Room at Golden Bay Community Health. New members welcome. For info ph Margaret Fricker 525 6288.

KIDS’ CLUB, Presbyterian Hall, all six- to 12-year-olds welcome. 3–4.30pm, no charge. Games, food, Bible stories, songs. Ph Debby 027 449 1515.

LATER EVENTSWOMEN’S TEA PARTY, annual fundraiser for the GB Community Workers, Saturday 18 November, details TBA.

SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER. Unity gathering, East Takaka Hall, 7pm. All welcome. See display ad.

SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER. 7pm, prayers for world peace and Tree of Life silk hanging, East Takaka Hall. All welcome.

MONDAY 23 OCTOBER. 10am, children’s unity gathering with art activity, East Takaka Hall. All parents and children welcome.

MOTUPIPI HALL LABOUR WEEKEND BOOK FAIR and lunch. Saturday 21 October, open 10am-2pm. Lunch at 12.30pm, $15. Plastic shopping bag of books $5. Produce,


baking, raffle. Everyone welcome to visit us.

ROCKVILLE MUSEUM LABOUR WEEKEND STEAM-UP and early settlers’ machinery and action day. Sunday

22 October, 10am-3pm. 1880s stationary steam engine, Tangye steam winch engine, Anthill goldmine steam

winch, pelton wheel. Blacksmith in action - using the JC Hickmott & Sons forge. Pioneer kitchen scones, sausages

and drinks available all day in our Plough Room Café. See ALL our wide and varied collections and displays of early settlers’ treasurers and historical memorabilia - tractors, farm machinery, stationary engines, the Marine Frisco

standard engine, chainsaws, horse gear, dairy, household, vintage radios, hospital, plug-in telephone exchange, the red telephone boxes, the mural wall designed and painted by local school children in 1982, and more in

our “inner room”. The Ancient Order of Foresters 1914-1918 memorial tablet, local history books to peruse.

Do drop in on your Sunday drive. Join us, be amazed, socialise. Donations on entry appreciated. See our display

advertisement in next week’s GB Weekly. Proudly supported by Tasman District Council.


BEGINNERS’ 8-WEEK COURSEDetox, tone and strengthen your body

whilst decluttering your mind. Join us in a small group setting. Learn the

foundational poses and breathing techniques to support you throughout

your life. Either mornings 9am OR evenings 7.15pm. $80.

Starting Wednesday 18 October Contact Fi 027 232 9459

YOGA

yoga

Detox , tone and strengthen your body whilst decluttering your mind.Join us in a small group

setting. Learn the foundational poses and breathing techniques to support you throughout

your life.Starting weds 18th October.Either mornings 9am or evenings 7.15pm.$80.Contact Fi

0272329459

Beginners 8 week course

You are warmly invited to a Golden Bay celebration of

unity and peace with singing by Zing Choir

the Tree of Life Silk Hanging film Light to the World

on the Bicentenary

of the Birth of Baha’u’llah

founder of the Baha’i Faith

at the East Takaka HallSaturday October 21st

starting promptly at 7pm.Enquiries ph 525 8363

WEEKEND PROGRAMMEat the East Takaka HallALL ARE WELCOME

Saturday 21st Oct7pm. Unity Celebration (with Zing Choir singing)

View Tree of Life Silk Hanging and film Light to the World

Sunday 22nd Oct 6pm. Shared Potluck Tea

7pm. Week of prayer for World PeaceView Tree of Life Silk Hanging.

Film Light to the World (repeat showing)

Monday 23rd Oct10am. Children’s Gathering with Art Activity

All parents and children welcome

Celebrating the Bicentenaryof the Birth of Baha’u’ llah

Any enquiries ph 5258363

Robot mAking Coding Electronics CreAtiVe design

Golden Bay i-Design

Ages 9 to 17After school sessions enrolling now

Website/Videos: www.gbi-design.comEmail: [email protected]

LEARNING / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi

SPANISH. Ph 021 211 1339, [email protected]

FREE SEMINAR & WORKSHOPS

Thursday 26 October 2017:10am to 12.30pm: Introduction to Business Seminar.

You will learn about: Business structures, provisional tax, expenses, GST, employer tax, rental income

and much more. 1.30pm to 3.30pm: GST Seminar. It is ideal for sole traders, partnerships and other small businesses. This workshop covers: what is GST, GST registration, record keeping - cash book, basic adjustments, GST filing (online and manual) and payment, online services, and how to use our interactive “Tool for business”.

To register your attendance please email: [email protected] or ph 0800 377 774

Booking is essential due to limited room capacity


Friday: Northwesterlies becoming strong, then changing westerly and easing later. Cloudy with brief rain about midday then clearing.

Saturday: Westerlies. Some showers in the west otherwise mainly fine and mild.

Sunday: Westerlies. A few showers in the west otherwise fine.

Monday: Northwesterlies becoming strong. Some showers for a time, then clearing as winds change lighter southwest.

Valid from Friday 13 October until Monday 16 October.

Golden Bay weather forecast

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Gourmet food & burgers, Open fire, Good beer, Good people

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...Saturday 28th October

totally roasted presents:Totally ghosted!!

** DRESS UP HALLOWEEN SPECIAL **ALION/ NIGHT OWL/ MZ BLACKHEART

Saturday 4th November KON-TIkI TriO

The Kon-Tiki Trio (Simon Lusby, Redford Grenell & Darrin Andrews) will be funkin' it up.

Saturday 11th NovemberKAYLEE BURNETT

acoustic/soulful tunes, some classic covers and a taste of reggae

[email protected]

Community Hui Evening

Thursday 26 October at 7pmAll parents, caregivers, business owners, community members and other stakeholders are warmly invited to the Golden Bay High School Hall for an opportunity to meet with the Senior Leadership Team and Board Members to discuss the future direction for Golden Bay High School.

The purpose for the evening is to seek your opinions and feedback so that management and governance will be better informed for strategic planning in the future.

Golden Bay High School plays a pivotal role in our community. We believe that community consultation is important and we value your feedback regarding our role.

We appreciate you taking the time and look forward to seeing you there.

Nibbles and refreshments will be provided.

Kind regardsAndy WilliamsBoard of Trustees Chair

Please RSVP to [email protected] or phone 525 9914 for catering purposes.

Potton & Burton and Take Note Takakawarmly invite you to an author talk with Gerard Hindmarsh

KAHURANGISTORIES

N O R T H W E S T N E L S O N

M O R E TA L E S F R O M

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G E R A R D H I N D M A R S HMonday 16 October 2017 at Take Note, 29 Commercial Street, Takaka

5.30pm start ~ 6.00pm author talk ~ Signed books available at $39.99


Monday 16 October 2017Take Note, 29 Commercial Street, Takaka

5.30 pm start ~ 6.00 pm author talkSigned books available at $39.99

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Monday 16 October 2017Take Note, 29 Commercial Street, Takaka

5.30 pm start ~ 6.00 pm author talkSigned books available at $39.99

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G E R A R D H I N D M A R S H

ANNUAL EXHIBITIONGolden Bay

Patchwork & QuiltersLabour Weekend 21-23 October

Collingwood Memorial Hall Saturday and Sunday 9.30am-5pm

Monday - 9.30am-4pmMerchants, competitions and raffles

Entry $2

Put on your Tennis shoes!!!

Golden Bay Tennis Club invites all fans of the game,

(16yo and over) for a FREE social Sunday event at our

club’s courts.

Park Ave. September 17th, start 11.00am

(Rain postponed day - September 23rd, start 1.00pm)

Join us for some short friendly games.

Have a go at the ball machine.

Checkout our facilities and plan for the coming season.

Some gear, light drinks and snacks provided.

For more info phone: Dave - 027 8020165

or Shauli - 021 0300585

Golden Bay Tennis “get those shoes on”

Open Day & Registration Day

Saturday 14 October9am Beginners. 5, 6 and 7 year-olds.

10am Juniors. 8, 9 and 10 year-olds.

11am Intermediates. 11, 12 year-olds

12pm Teens.

1pm Adults

Coaching with Ngaire starts Thursday 19 October




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or Shauli - 021 0300585

For bookings phone 525 8453Film information may be found at www.villagetheatre.org.nz

Coming events at The Mussel Inn

Sat 14th HUGH MCGINLAY + JERSEY BOB $5Sun 15th ANDREW LONDON TRIO $15Tues 17th ROYALE RIOT (Nelson Arts Festival show)

$25 pre-sales (online only); $30 door (if available)

Wed 18th HELEN DOROTHY & PLot $5Thur 19th LIVE POETS. 7.30pm, ALL WELCOME. Guest

poet ELIZABETH SMITHER. Music from LEIGH STRANGE. Entry - gold

coin or more.

YOUR LOCAL

Equipment Specialist

408 Main Road, Riwaka

In the Bay weekly - FREE pick up and delivery

For all Mowers, Chainsaws, Trimmers, and Blowers

Sales and ServicePh Kerry 027 224 2085 │ 03 528 9212 ext 7

[email protected]


50 Commercial Street, Takaka Golden Bay First National Licensed REAA 2008 - MREINZ

www.goldenbayproperty.com Ph: (03) 525 8800

A DELIGHTFUL SETTLEMENT Not far from the base of Farewell Spit, this home offers a bright future if you’re looking for an income with somewhere to live in a carefree environment. Call me for further info. Ref: GB3581 Price: $775,000 (+gst if any) Call: Belinda J Barnes

021 236 2840

BRIGHTER HORIZONS BECKON YOU! 10 NORMAN BENSEMANN PL Needs work, but nonetheless, a great place to grow a family. If you’re looking for a first home and want to make your mark, this could be the one. Call me to view. Ref: GB3560 Price: Offers Ov er $330,000 Call: Belinda J Barnes

021 236 2840

FAMILY HOME - TOWN LIVING

Sharon McConnon Manager

Paul McConnon

James Mackay AREINZ

Sarah-Jane Brown

Belinda J Barnes AREINZ

Annie Telford

HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY VENDORS & PURCHASERS!!

More Properties Needed! Call Sarah-Jane Brown 0274 222 577 or

[email protected]

75 MOTUPIPI ST, TAKAKA OFFERS ABOVE $385,000 …. and modern and light & bright and full of character and warm and spacious and close to town and well priced and everything you could want really! Ref: GB3586 Annie Telford 0272 491 408

JUST CHARMING! TOTARANUI HILL ROAD

69 RICHMOND ROAD, POHARA Faultless presentation at this 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom home sitting nicely amongst well manicured gardens with some outstanding views out over Pohara to the Western Ranges. If you’re undecided as to whether to build or buy, this fine example may just help you make up your mind, especially if you’re sitting in this price range. Vendors have purchased elsewhere. Price: $579,000 Ref: GB3583 Contact: Sarah-Jane Brown 0274 222577 or [email protected]

HEADING PICTURE PERFECT IN POHARA If you’ve held off until Spring to list your property for sale

STRIKE NOW while there are still

serious buyers actively looking to purchase

property in Golden Bay!

Choose us to exclusively to market your property between now & Christmas & you’ll enjoy

working with a team of fun real estate professionals, who will give you great service

AND WE WILL ALSO gift you a FREE trademe.co.nz listing (approx. value $180.00)

For a friendly, no pressure approach, call us anytime (03) 525 8800!

60 TANGMERE ROAD A sizeable block of land on the out skirts of Takaka Township and near the beach. Modern, near new low maintenance home. An incredible opportunity so close to town. Ref: GBR3429 Price: $695,000 (+gst if any) James Mackay 0273 590 892 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872

9HA WITH FAMILY HOME NOT FAR FROM TOWN

1313 ABEL TASMAN DR An elevated section with sea views & sunsets, just a few hundred metres from the golden sands and azure blue waters of Tata Beach. 480 sqm, serviced with power, phone, WW & SW – ready and waiting for your bach plans. Ref: GB3468 Price: $185,000 Annie Telford 0272 491 408

SUMMER IS ON THE WAY…. 89 BISHOP RD, PARAPARA Beach walking, gardening, reading a book, coffee in the sun, that’s the life! Directly opposite the beach, this refurbished cottage sitting on a 1905m2 section is ready for some new memories to be made. Ref: GB3579 Price: $460,000 Annie Telford 0272 491 408

WE KNEW SHE’D GET SNAPPED UP!

SUBURB Not in a “subdivision” in the true sense, therefore not the common constraints, means this should be an appealing option. 4628m2 of well- fenced land not far from the “Mussel” Ref: GB3554 Price: $185,000 Call: James Mackay

0273 590 892

JUST ONE LEFT - COULD IT BE YOURS?

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OPEN HOME Saturday 1.30 - 2.00pm

156 PUPU VALLEY ROAD Such an established, lovingly maintained property - 17.65ha in total. Predominantly bush & scrub, with large grassed areas and spacious 3 bdrm home. Just 5km from town. Ref: GBR3477 Price: $859,000 Contact: Annie 0272 491 408

Belinda 021 236 2840

GREAT PLACE - GREAT SPACE



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