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Established 1992 - print run 2700 Ngä Pükörero o te wiki ki Mohua Friday 27 May 2016 DOC building closed: core business continues Building in the bay for over 8 years... Showhome: Askew 73Kirsty Richmond Road, Pohara Open: Wed & Fri 4–5.30pm & every Sun 1–4pm T 03 525 9496 M 021 120 0189 T 03 525 9496 M 027 677 942 EE [email protected] [email protected] 0800 JENNIAN jennian.co.nz flightseeing tours just stunning ... Golden Bay Air goldenbayair.co.nz 0800 588 885 gift vouchers available Scheduled • Scenic • Charter Congratulations The Hoard who came second in the Nelson RockQuest Final Well done! Billy Kerrisk 0276 085 606 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 The Department of Conservation has been forced to vacate its premises fronting Takaka’s Commercial Street due to concerns about earthquake vulnerability. The organisation’s recent “seismic shift” has involved relocating front desk staff and managers to back-room accommodation at the rear of the main building, off Buxton Lane. The evacuation has also required the removal of the window displays in order to discourage people from lingering on the pavement outside. “It pains all of us that we don’t have that front door open,” says Golden Bay operations manager Andrew Lamason. It’s a blow for the office staff, but Andrew is keen to stress that DOC remains open for business. “We still want people to come and say hello.” In line with the loss of space, Andrew explains that DOC is taking the opportunity to shed a number of recreation-based tasks, such as handling routine enquiries. “For hut bookings and information about the Great Walks, people should go to the [Golden Bay] Visitor Centre, or use DOC online.” But he says the DOC office is still the place for information on the more technical tracks or tricky river crossings. “If someone wants advice about going through the Dragon’s Teeth, they should come to us.” It also remains the place to obtain fire permits and hunting permits – and of course to discuss anything do with conservation. The reduced floor area has brought its challenges, explains Andrew. “It’s cramped and we can squeeze in, but we don’t have anywhere we can hold meetings.” It’s not all bad news, though: “Recreation and biodiversity are all in the same room so we will get some efficiencies from this.” And the lack of desks may prove to be the catalyst that pushes operations into the digital environment. “With smartphones and tablets rather than pen and paper our fieldies can spend less time at the desk.” There is also a potential silver lining for the Golden Bay Visitor Centre. Its manager, Casey Port, welcomes the opportunity to take on some of DOC’s more routine work and receive commission on bookings. And she is looking forward to the centre’s “DOC corner” being refreshed as part of the new agreement. “The display needs updating – we’ve been saying that for ages.” In addition to making bookings and providing information about the Great Walks, Casey’s staff will also sell DOC maps and brochures. Andrew doesn’t know when, or even if, GB Visitor Centre manager Casey Port. Her staff will handle DOC’s hut bookings and provide information on the Great Walks. Photo: Jo Richards. DOC will eventually move back into the old building or to some other premises. “The decision will be made at a high level; they are looking around at options.” But in the face of uncertainty, he is sure about one thing. “We want a high street presence.” Jo Richards Golden Bay equestrians at regionals Golden Bay High School was represented by two teams this month at the Tasman Secondary Schools Equestrian One Day Event at Marchwood Park in Motueka, and with great success. The Golden Bay Black and Gold team, comprising of Maia Schinkel (on Zulu Warrior), Shaye Oates (Milo) and Shannon Glover, a student from Garin College (Finamour) came third overall. Shaye Oates also came second in the dressage phase and first overall as an individual rider in 65cm. Frances Clarke, in the Green and Gold team, received fourth place in the overall 85cm. A total of 13 teams participated in this annual event. The overall winners were Nelson Girls College and second place went to Marlborough Girls College. A special thank you goes to Carla Nalder and Pam Norton who both volunteered their time to managed and coach the girls. The weather was not great leading up to the event and many practices were held in the rain. “The dedication and hard work from the girls paid off and their third place was well deserved,” says Pam. Submitted 1 Golden Bay’s whalery gets green light Last week a contract was signed that allows construction of the Golden Bay Museum’s whalery extension to begin. Museum chair Penny Griffith explained that it’s been touch and go whether the fundraising would be sufficient to get it built during the quiet winter period. “In the end, to get council’s approval to go ahead, we’ve had to rely on a personal loan from a generous local. So, we have to keep going with our fundraising to repay that loan by October. But it’s really exciting to have got to this point.” As well as $4,000 for the loan repayment, additional help is needed to create the information displays and lighting. Various improvements and additions have been made to the museum buildings first acquired and built in 198990, initially to house the Margaret Wilson collection. Since then, local history collections and displays have developed, Engineering supplies ǀ Fishing & Marine Power tools ǀ Welders ǀ Generators Agricultural components ǀ Water blasters Air compressors ǀ Trailer components Efficient service & Expert advice TradeZone Takaka (Waitapu Engineering Retail Store - located in the Waitapu Engineering Building) 46 Motupipi Street, Takaka Ph 525 9847 Golden Bay Surveyors Registered Professional Surveyor - Subdivisions, boundary marking, topographical surveys, building set-out. Resource consents for subdivisions, land use, discharges, etc Contact Martin Potter: Ph 525 8241, 0274 881 862 844 East Takaka Road [email protected] classified ads Personal Public Notices Trades & Services Health & Wellbeing For Sale To Give Away Lost & Found 10 11 12 12 - Wanted Employment Property Eating Out Learning Church Services Upcoming Events 12 14 13 14 14 14 14 contact us phone: 525 8679 fax: 525 8699 email: [email protected] article idea or request We welcome your suggestions. Please contact us. submission of a whakaaro We welcome readers to submit a whakaaro. Please contact us with your idea first. usual deadline for all submitted items 9am Tuesday. Usual deadline for all advertising Noon Tuesday. Late surcharge: Until 4pm on Tuesday: classified ads $3; display ads 10% surcharge (min $3). Agents: Paradise Entertainment Takaka or Collingwood Post & Gifts. Advertising costs: Classifieds: 50c/word. Display ads: contact us for details or see the website. The editor reserves the right to make final decisions on layout of submitted ads. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this publication, The GB Weekly does not accept any responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences arising from reliance on information published. The content of submitted material is not necessarily endorsed by the owners. Copies can be bought and we have a subscription service. www.gbweekly.co.nz 2 making Golden Bay Museum a significant part of the regional heritage network. The whalery will house Manawhenua ki Mohua’s pilot whale skeleton that is being prepared for display by Alan McLean. It will also tell the wider story of Golden Bay/ Mohua’s fascinating marine environment, including whale strandings. Golden Bay Builders was the successful tenderer and Tasman District Council, which owns the museum land and buildings, will manage the building project on the museum’s behalf. To find out more about the whalery project and how to donate, go to the museum website (www.goldenbaymuseum. org.nz) or get a flyer from the museum, The Wholemeal Café or The Village Theatre. Submitted whakaaro: A cautionary tale from the past Fifty-six million years ago, global temperatures rose several degrees over a period of about 20,000 years – a geological instant. Corals were nearly wiped out and many planktonic organisms became extinct. It marked one of the great upheavals in the Earth’s history, known as the PETM (Palaeocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum). Its effects were so dramatic that they mark the boundary between two geological epochs – the Palaeocene and Eocene. The beginning of the PETM was marked by a massive injection of methane into the atmosphere. At the low temperatures and high pressures on the ocean floor, this gas combines with water to form solid methane hydrate, of which there are huge amounts — many times more than all the known deposits of coal, oil and natural gas. Above a critical temperature it breaks down to release methane, a far more powerful greenhouse gas than CO2. If this were to happen to all the methane hydrate, the quantity of methane released would cause a massive increase in global temperatures. Many climate scientists think that something like that happened at the PETM. A small rise in global temperature triggered the breakdown of some methane hydrate, causing a further rise in temperature, and the release of more methane, which caused a further rise in temperature, and so on, in a vicious cycle. This kind of self-accelerating process is called “positive feedback”. Global temperatures are rising far faster than in the PETM. James Hansen, the climate scientist who first alerted the world to the dangers of global warming, believes that we are in a “planetary emergency”, and that unless we take action on a politically unimaginable scale, we are consigning our grandchildren to a rerun of the PETM. Some data may help to make this point. Globally, January 2016 was the hottest month ever recorded, but February eclipsed even this by 1.14°C, and March 2016 was the hottest March on record, and April was the warmest on record. Since 1800, the 10 hottest years have all been after 1997 and the 10 coldest years were before 1918. The hottest year ever was 2015, beating the previous record-holder, 2014, by a record margin. Why are we so resistant to this knowledge? Part of the explanation lies in a campaign of disinformation by the fossil fuel companies, particularly the largest, ExxonMobil. This campaign of lies is chronicled in Merchants of Doubt by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway. They show in great detail how it is, and how a few politically motivated scientists could ignore overwhelming scientific evidence of the threats posed by the adverse effects not only of industrial CO2, but also tobacco, acid rain, and ozone-depleting chemicals. There is more. Climate scientists have calculated that to prevent global temperatures from rising more than 2°C, we cannot afford to burn more than a fifth of the known and accessible fossil fuels. If the world cannot come to terms with this, we may be bequeathing a rerun of the PETM to our descendants. True leadership consists in having the courage and integrity to tell the people what they need to hear, rather than what they want to hear. To slightly misquote the American novelist Upton Sinclair: “It is difficult for politicians to understand something if their chances of being elected depend on their not understanding it.” No doubt most members of the present government have children, and many will have grandchildren. In years to come they will have a lot of explaining to do. Martin Hanson KEVIN KEVINHEBBERD HEBBERD TYRES BATTERIES SERVICE & REPAIRS BIKES-CARS-4X4’S W.O.F Ph 525 9482 13 Buxton Lane, Takaka PH: 5258233 MOTORCYCLE MOTORCYCLE & & MECHANICAL MECHANICAL Mr JGR Tidswell or Mr DA Earle will be in attendance at the offices of Warn & Associates NOW AT: 23 Motupipi Street, Takaka. For appointments please phone 0800 GLASGOW 0800 452 746 Glasgow Harley Solicitors 38 Halifax Street, Nelson The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 Upper Takaka horse trek for Brooke’s recovery Clockwise from top left: Co-organiser Lisa Bradley (centre) gives her part of the safety briefing while farm owner Nigel Harwood (right) looks on; Jane Bellerby and Tussock getting ready for the trek; A new twist on the horse whisperer? Sam McPartland’s horse Ricky (who really should be called Licky?); Brett Hutchison on Star and a group of trekkers about to leave the road and start on the farm-track. Photos: Neil Wilson. “Horsey folk” from Golden Bay and from over the Hill have raised over $2000 for a very good cause. Former Golden Bay resident Brooke Solly had a serious car accident in Central Otago in early April. She sustained major injuries and is recuperating in Burwood Hospital in Christchurch. Last Sunday’s fundraising horse trek in Upper Takaka was a way for horse-lovers to show their support for Brooke’s family, especially her mum, Tiff Price. Everyone close to Brooke is making major sacrifices to be there as she goes through her extensive rehabilitation process. “Brooke’s family is very well respected,” said trekker Jane Bellerby. “This is a way for some of us to show our support.” Jane added that horse-lovers also love to go for “a bit of a hoon”. Having access to the spectacular landscapes on Waitui Farm, the home of Fiona and Nigel Harwood, was an added attraction for many of the 30-plus participants. The horse trek was organised by Rita Virtama, Fiona Harwood, Marie Pirie and Lisa Bradley with the assistance The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 of a lot of individuals and businesses. Riders were sent off in groups of two or three at regular intervals. There were no prizes for being first to finish – and no prizes for anything else, either. The experience of the trek and the knowledge that they were helping a good cause were ample reward, according to riders we spoke to. For four to five hours, trekkers were able to explore the farm tracks and karst landscapes at Waitui. A debrief, sausage sizzle and cuppa followed. Speaking for the organisers, Rita said: “It was a great day, thanks to everyone involved. I enjoyed being a part of it and I feel good about helping Tiff and her family in a small way.” Brooke and Tiff spoke to The GB Weekly from the Burwood Spinal Unit on Monday and they were pleased to report on some positive developments. “We’re doing fine. Brooke’s got some movement in one of her legs and that’s a really good sign,” said Tiff. “It’s been seven weeks since the accident and the spinal cord swelling has gone down, so we’re dealing with nerve damage now. Nobody knows what the final outcome will be. Brooke’s doing lots of physio and occupational therapy and she’s got this really positive attitude. When she first came into Burwood she said she was determined to walk out. She’s kept her sense of humour and she’s very, very resilient.” Tiff sends her thanks to the Golden Bay community. “Words aren’t enough to explain how grateful we are. It’s amazing that people never fail to support you in tough times. You don’t know how lucky you are to live in a small place where people look out for each other. Because of our community – and the communities in Ranfurly and the McKenzie country that Brooke has lived in since she left home – I can be here, my boss is looking after my job, and my bills are being taken care of. My little girls are happy that Nana and Granddad are spoiling them a bit too.” Tiff says she is looking forward to being home in August and being able to take Rita and Lisa on a trip round the trail enjoyed by last Sunday’s horse-trekkers. “They were too busy organising the trek to take part in it. I’ve promised them we’ll do it together when I get home.” Neil WIlson 3 LETTERS Rec Park grandstand Our family would like to voice our support to Jill and Bryony Pearson’s plea to keep the grandstand at the show grounds. We too feel it would be a huge loss to the community if this structure was demolished or removed. In these days of increasing rates of skin cancers it seems to me that the grandstand is an excellent form of sun protection. I am sure many families appreciate being able to shelter from bad weather as well as the sunshine. On occasional weekend days when I have been working and my husband has been practising with the fire brigade in the show grounds, our children have been able to sit comfortably with a book on the grandstand. We also use it for our (infrequent) cross-country practice each year - a few laps around the show ground then running up and down the steps of the grandstand. Who needs expensive gym equipment? My thoughts also go out to the families who have attended funerals for their loved ones in the club rooms below the grandstand. Joanna Howard and family Rec Park grandstand I need to correct an error in my letter (GBW 20/5). I stated that the proposed new shared recreation facility building was never actually on the grandstand site. Today I was able to look at the first plans for the development dated April 2014 and the new building did actually partially cover the grandstand footprint. From the plans of August 2014 the new building did not impact on the grandstand footprint. Bryony Pearson A Medieval Presentation Are you interested in life in medieval times? Do you know what they ate? What they wore? What sorts of games they played? Would you like to find out? The Golden Bay Genealogy Group is hosting A Medieval Presentation on Sunday 29 May at 1pm in the Community Health Rest Home lounge. Coming directly from the 16th century will be Lady Fleur de Lys de la Weta Rouge and the Lord Jacques de la Weta Rouge. My Lord, a notable archer, will come complete with longbow. Come along and join the fun. The more the merrier. Sally Gaffney Cycle Fund welcome I read in The Leader, 19 May, that Prime Minister John Key announced that an extra $25 million would be available for New Zealand cycle trails projects. Will Golden Bay get any of this money? Golden Bay cyclists have been pleading to Tasman District Council since early 2000 for money to construct a cycleway from Pohara to Takaka township, to no avail. Abel Tasman Drive is one of our most dangerous roads in the Bay for cyclists. I have watched from our home the total congestion between Butts‘ culvert and Burn’s hill (the rise between Butts’ culvert and Clifton corner) of an ambulance, a Solly’s truck, cars and cyclists all meeting on the rise. The cyclist couldn’t get off the road to let the ambulance pass because of the width of the road and the ditches. The ambulance was on a priority call lights flashing, sirens going. The road at the rise measures 6.3 metres. If you give a cyclist 1.5m the ambulance 2m, the Solly’s truck going the opposite way 2.4m it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out there is just not enough room for all concerned. Even with cars going in opposite directions and one cyclist there is still not enough room to pass safely. More schoolchildren would bike to school if there was a cycle way. The children who already do so would be a lot safer. In the peak season Abel Tasman Drive has a constant flow of traffic, which has extended to about eight months of the year. TDC has permitted 300 new properties in eastern Golden Bay. What have they done for safe transportation? We plead to you TDC, for the sake of our safety send some money our way. Jane Baird Response from TDC: Jane’s letter raises two issues: the limitations within the recent announcement from the Prime Minister and the local working party focused on the Pohara – Takaka cycleway. While extremely welcome, the additional funding announced recently by the Prime Minister is limited to New Zealand’s Great Rides ie The Otago Rail Trail, Alps to the Sea and the Great Taste Trail. The central government funding will not be applied to local cyclepath construction. That funding is still the responsibility of local councils and communities to negotiate. As to the possibility of a cycle path between Pohara and Takaka there has been progress. A community-led working group has been meeting to design and plan a cycle pathway. Golden Bay Fencing For all your fencing requirements ▌Post and rail/stockyards/wooden gates ▌Horse arenas/security fences/retainer walls ▌Post driving ▌House piles ▌New driver with extra height and weight David Jacobsen | 03 525 8426 | 027 266 7335 [email protected] 4 Trust in Members of Parliament In early April, the VUW Institute for Governance and Policy Studies reported that the level of trust in Members of Parliament has fallen by 54 per cent since 2013, with less than one in 10 New Zealanders saying they have complete or lots of trust in elected officials. So I wrote to all leaders of the major political parties to ask whether they accepted the findings of this report and, if so, what they and their parties would do to raise the existing level of trust. As yet I have had no reply from any leader. What lesson might I draw from this experience? John Lee Community Board meeting At this month’s Golden Bay Community Board Meeting the statements made by Peter Foster, Dick Lamb, Ursus Schwarz, Maxwell Clark and others, regarding going back to a Colden Bay County Council are expressing a growing feeling within our community. More and more I am being approached by ratepayers expressing these sentiments. There is no doubt (using a farmer’s statement) “our ward is sucking the hind teat“ with regard to Golden Bay being a source of revenue, without fair representation. Our two councillors have no influence against the other eleven councillors representing the wards over the hill. As to the possibility of this happening it would involve ministerial involvement and challenging the LGA. It is not impossible to change things. To get this idea moving will need outstanding support from all of us ratepayers. In the words of Ursus Schwarz, ”You can’t manage Golden Bay from Richmond; it’s not possible.“ The Richmond TDC is not serving us. The election in October will need a complete change of elected representatives and Mayor if we want to have a fresh approach and obtain power back to ratepayers. The great movements in history for change will happen when the will of the people want it to change. Autonomy for Golden Bay could be achieved, we could do it. Parliament can change anything. Let the lobbying begin. All it needs is us ratepayers to unite with the common cause. Reg Turner letters not printed this week CM: We cannot withhold your name on this issue. Takaka library’s new books list Non-Fiction • A History of New Zealand Women by Barbara Brookes. An in-depth, illustrated narrative of the country’s past from the perspectives of the women who have lived here, from those who arrived in the first waka to those who struggled for women’s rights, and on to the women who have ended up on the world stage as politicians and artists. • The Hundred Year Walk, an Armenian Odyssey by Dawn Anahid MacKeen. Taking her grandfather’s long-lost journals as her guide, Mckeen retraces his steps across Turkey and Syria as he sought to escape the horrors of the Armenian genocide in World War 1. • The Modern Natural Dyer by Kristine Vejar. A comprehensive, illustrated guide to dyeing silk, wool, linen and cotton at home, with foraged and garden-raised dyes, as well as with natural dye extracts. • Wired to Create; discover the 10 things that great artists, writers and innovators do differently, by Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire. Combining the latest findings of neuroscience and psychology with original research, the authors dig into the creative mind. • Elephant Complex; Travels in Sri Lanka, by John Gimlette. A multifaceted portrait of Sri Lanka as it emerges from 26 years of civil war. • Gratitude by Oliver Sacks. A tiny volume of four essays written during the last months of Sacks’ life, exploring his life and coming to terms with death. The committee, whose membership is made up of local proponents, the council and is chaired by Cr Martine Bouillir, has funding for the project’s planning and design needs. • Creating a Forest Garden; working with nature to grow edible crops, by Martin Crawford. Modelled on young natural woodland, with a wide range of crops grown in vertical layers, with little need for digging, weeding or pest control. Fiction • The Living by Anjali Joseph. The story of two lives: a young single mother working in one of England’s last remaining shoe factories, and a recovering alcoholic, now a grandfather, who makes hand-sewn leather slippers in India. • The 14th Colony by Steve Berry. Fact, fiction, history and speculation combine in Berry’s latest thriller involving ex-Justice Department agent Cotton Malone who is shot down over Siberia. • What Lies Between Us by Nayomi Munaweera. Sri Lanka again, but this time it’s fiction, in the form of a childhood set in the idyllic hill country, then a girlhood spent negotiating the challenges of teenage America. • The One-in-A-Million Boy by Monica Wood. Miss Ona Vitkus is 104, and protects her secrets fiercely, the boy is 11, and he makes her feel like she might be special after-all. • The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. The Plumb siblings grapple with old resentments and present-day truths when Leo’s rehab costs severely deplete the joint trust fund they were all relying on. • A Time of Torment by John Connolly. The latest in the private detective Charlie Parker crime series. TUMEKE LOGGING WAYNE SOLLY Forest & woodlot harvesting Hauler & ground-based bush-rigged excavator Locally-owned operation with local crew Ph 027 455 9895 The GB Weekly welcomes letters to the editor. Please email your letter to us. Include the writer’s full name, home address and daytime phone number. Letters will be printed over the name of the writer; names are withheld only when compelling reasons can be established. Letters should not exceed 250 words. Letters that are too long might not be considered. All correspondence is at the discretion of the manager, who reserves the right to decline, edit, or abridge letters without explanation. CARPET COURT Our Salesperson will be in your area on Wednesdays We supply and install a great selection of: carpets and vinyl • curtains and blinds • wood and laminate • ceramic tiles • hot wire under carpet and tile heating 6 months before you pay at the cash price Phone 0800 787 777 Free measure and quote or 021 416 517 www.carpetcourt.co.nz Mon-Fri: 8.30am-5.30pm Sat 9am-4pm Great specials The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 They did it: The Hoard looks to big final IALS NEXT WEEKS SPEC th May 27 Offers valid from 16 20 ne Ju h 6t to Grant’s Scotch Whisky or De Valcourt Napoleon Brandy 1L Gordon’s Gin or Dewar’s Scotch Whisky 1L 3699 $ 3499 $ each Russian Standard Original Vodka 1L Jim Beam Bourbon 1L 3499 3699 $ It was mission accomplished last Friday night for local hip-hop band The Hoard. The six-piece band from Golden Bay High School finished second at the Nelson Regional Finals of the Smokefree Rockquest. Their prize was a $400 voucher from the Rockshop but most importantly the result entitles them to attempt to secure a place in the national finals in Auckland in September. The judges will view DVD recordings submitted by all the first and second-placed bands from the regional finals across New Zealand. It is not clear how many bands will make the final cut. The Hoard and its mentor Carl Woodward are now practising harder than ever and planning how to make the DVD that will get them onto the stage in September. Carl says that The Hoard were “amazing” last Friday. “The crowd absolutely loved them.” The next part of the process will see the band continuing to sharpen its act, adding some new equipment to its line-up – thanks to the prize voucher – and playing some gigs. The Hoard is in hot demand. They will also need to raise some money to fund their campaign to get into the national final Watch this space. Neil Wilson each $ Montana Classics Range Fat Bird Wine Range 750ml 750ml 9 7 $ 99 $ 99 each each Photo competition win for local tramper Cody’s or Woodstock 7% 18 Pack Cans or Woodstock 5% 18 Pack Bottles Speight’s Gold Medal 24 Pack Bottles 330ml 2999 Grolsch 12 Pack Bottles 330ml 34 Corona or Heineken 12 Pack Bottles 330ml $ each $ 99 1999 $ 2499 $ each Liquorland Golden Bay 5 Motupipi Street, Golden Bay. T. 03 525 7270 www.liquorland.co.nz Adelaide Tarn, runner-up in “Above Bushline” category. Photo: Crystal Brindle. Award-winning photographer Crystal Brindle is a fit young adventurer who delights in visiting remote places. She won the Federated Mountain Clubs photo competition for 2016, and with two other stunning entries was runner-up in the Above Bushline (photo above) and Landscape categories. As a member of the Golden Bay Alpine and Tramping Club, Crystal won $250 for the club, along with impressive personal prizes. Crystal’s gorgeous photos will be on the big screen at the Tramping Club’s inaugural Club Night at the Community Centre on Tuesday 31 May at 7.30pm. Tramping Club Nights will be an opportunity to ogle photos of lovely tramping destinations and be inspired by guest speakers. Two locations will be in focus this coming Tuesday night: the wonderfully laid-back, scenic holiday destination of Great Barrier Island, presented by Angharad Bolland and Daniel Dunn, and a trans-alpine tramp in the Southern Alps, over the Lambert Tops to the Garden of Eden The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 snowfield, presented by Gaylene Wilkinson. Club Night will also feature a quick backcountry quiz, a complimentary supper, and an opportunity to participate in the club’s trip planning for the next three months. The club will soon offer two courses: Navigation for Absolute Beginners, and Introductory Alpine Skills. The limited places on these courses are expected to fill quickly, so if you would like to enrol you should come along to Club Night and sign up. A rogaine is also on the calendar, providing an ideal opportunity to practise your navigation skills. Our tramping club has regular tramping trips and other adventures which cater to all ages and abilities. Some are just a few hours of easy ambling, others are multi-day expeditions. The club’s website will have a full programme up soon after we have jointly created it at Club Night. Check out <goldenbayatc.org>. You don’t need to be a member to enjoy any of this, all are welcome. Submitted by GB Tramping Club warn & A S S O C I AT E S We have moved to 23 Motupipi Street Takaka 03 525 9919 [email protected] 23 MOTUPIPI ST TAKAKA 7110, GOLDEN BAY www.warnassociates.co.nz 5 Bikes in the Heaphy: New proposal five years down the track Five years after opening up the 78-kilometre Heaphy Track to mountain bikers, the Department of Conservation is seeking feedback on a proposal to extend the biking season from five months of the year to eight. The draft amendment to the Kahurangi National Park Management Plan (KNPMP), if approved, would see bikers on the track between 1 April and 30 November, starting next year. Their access is currently restricted to the period 1 May to 30 September, but according to DOC, the majority opt for the warmer months, May and September. The proposed amendment retains a walkersonly season from December to March, plus Easter, which usually falls in April. Mountain biking on the Heaphy was first sanctioned in 2010 following a partial review of the KNPMP, which included provisions for a three-year trial from 2011 to 2013. The physical, ecological and social impacts associated with the introduction of biking were monitored throughout this trial period. The 2013 report summarising the findings concluded that the management measures put in place had been effective and recommended that mountain biking be allowed to continue. The bikers have definitely boosted the usage of the track, especially during the winter months. Pre-biking, 581 people walked the Heaphy Track between 1 May and 30 September 2010, but by the end of the third year of the trial, 2,263 people had either walked or biked the track over the same five-month period. Although the booking system does not distinguish between those on two feet and those on two wheels, other evidence points towards most of the increase provided by the latter. Unsurprisingly, the biker numbers have been a major factor in the observed increase in the year-round figures; since 2009, annual visitor numbers have risen from 4992 to 6857. From a physical point of view, DOC believes that the Heaphy could comfortably accommodate a further increase in biking. The 2013 report found there was no significant impact on well-formed and free-draining sections of the track – and since then, track and bridges have been upgraded to Great Walk standard. Three huts (Perry Saddle, Mackay and Heaphy) have also been renewed to provide increased capacity. But it’s not all about the infrastructure. Conflict between walkers and bikers was seen as a potential problem, but this does not appear to have materialised – partly because of the respective usage patterns of the two groups. Walker numbers spike over December and January, fall to a relatively constant level between February and April, and drop substantially during winter. The proposed extension, however, will create more overlap between the different users and increase the potential for negative interactions. Before the initial trial there had been some concern expressed about possible ecological impacts, but monitoring during the trial period produced no evidence of damage to trackside vegetation nor reports of adverse effects on kiwi. Furthermore, according to a report published in 2014, the restrictions placed on night riding to protect native land snails appear to have been effective. “The impacts of mountain bikers and other track users on Powelliphanta snails are considered to be minimal and of no concern for the conservation management of the Powelliphanta species.” Although the draft amendment makes a pretty upbeat assessment of DOC’s management of biking in the National Park, it also recognises the need to remain vigilant and to monitor further if an extended season for mountain biking is approved. Details of the proposed amendment, including online submission forms, can be found at: www.doc.govt.nz/ kahurangiamendment Written submissions must be made by 12 July and can be sent by post to: Kahurangi Plan Amendment, Department of Conservation, Private Bag 4715, Christchurch 8140. Or, by email to: [email protected] Jo Richards 6 whakaaro: Debt and the TDC There have been a number of recent letters to the editor and articles in The GB Weekly concerning TDC’s debt and, in particular, their use of interest rate swaps. In an election year, and with TDC’s proposal to substantially increase debt to fund a community dam, it is no wonder TDC’s debt management is a topical issue. Why does TDC borrow? TDC’s current borrowings total around $150 million and, at $7,000 per ratepayer, that is one of the highest levels of debt per ratepayer in the country. Councils borrow to fund the acquisition of “intergenerational” assets where the services provided can span many decades eg sewage works. The initial costs to acquire these assets are spread over current and future generations of users by way of debt. Councils are not permitted, under the Local Government Act, to run operational deficits so annual revenues (from rates, fees and charges etc) must cover annual expenses, including the annual interest costs on this debt. How does TDC borrow? The Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) is a national body established and jointly owned by councils throughout New Zealand to borrow funds efficiently. TDC (as do almost all councils in NZ) borrow through the LGFA, paying a floating interest rate, reset every three months to the market rate. This rate fluctuates with the Official Cash Rate set by the Reserve Bank, the same rate your house mortgage is based on. TDC then enters into swap contracts with a bank switching the floating rate for a fixed rate payment. These interest rate swaps are solely for the purpose of borrowing funds at the lowest achievable fixed interest rate. The fixed rate TDC pays on its swaps (which averages 5.5%) was the financial market’s best estimate of the fixed rate for that term of borrowing, based on all known economic data, and taking into account the market’s expectations of future rate rises or falls, at the time the swap was entered into. Are TDC using swaps to gamble on interest rates? Quite aside from TDC’s borrowings, a council could enter into a swap contract on interest rates without any principal involved, in which case they would be taking a bet on favourable interest rate changes. However, as TDC’s swaps are matched to the LGFA borrowing, any change in interest paid on the borrowing is offset by an equal and opposite change in the receipt from the bank on the swap. The Auditor General’s office audits every council in New Zealand annually and ensures that swaps are matched against borrowings. It would be perfectly acceptable for our Community Board to request written confirmation of this from the Auditor General. Why does TDC borrow at a fixed rate? Councils are required, under the Local Government Act, to manage their finances prudently, and to provide certainty and affordability in their current and future charges to ratepayers. Over the past decade, until the Global Financial Crisis, interest rates, although volatile, have generally trended upwards. In this environment, it was prudent for councils to seek certainty and avoid the risk of increased interest costs by borrowing at a fixed interest rate, allowing it to plan and set future council rates with certainty, and minimising the chance that future increased interest costs would make council rates unaffordable for ratepayers. It’s similar to managing your own mortgage. You fix the rate so that if interest rates go up, you won’t pay any more than the fixed rate agreed with your bank. You gain certainty over your cashflows, and reduce the risk that you can’t meet your future mortgage payments. Why are ratepayers upset? Interest rates have been falling for the past few years, and most economists predict this to continue. With quantitative easing (printing money) to avoid deflation, some overseas countries have nil or negative rates. If New Zealand follows this trend, we may be experiencing low interest rates for the foreseeable future. If TDC had borrowed at a floating rate, currently 2.6%, TDC’s annual interest costs (currently $8.5 million) would have fallen by $4.5 million, and your annual rates bill would be $200 lower than what you will pay. If interest rates fall to 1%, the annual saving foregone grows to $300. Can TDC get out of these swaps? Potentially yes, TDC could “close out” the swaps, and pay the floating rate (around 2.6%), or alternatively re-fix (via new swaps) at the current swap rate (around 2.8% pa). However, as the cost to close out the existing swaps would be the same as keeping them (i.e. the reduced interest cost over the life of TDC’s borrowing, at the current market rate, would be the same as the amount to close out), it would only make sense to do so if TDC decided to switch from fixed rate to floating rate borrowing. And this only makes sense if you want to “bet” on interest rates dropping further than the financial markets currently expect. Summary. With hindsight, yes we could all be paying lower Council rates, but interest rates may have gone up rather than down and you would be paying more than you do now. There are advantages and disadvantages in either borrowing at a fixed rate or a floating rate. We don’t elect councillors to take risks with our money. Perhaps TDC are right to seek the certainty of a fixed rate payment. RolandToder PhD Sc and Tony Lawton B Com, M Fin Leaders attract big crowd to community whanau meeting Community connectedness was a key message at this week’s Community Whanau meeting where five professional leaders – all relatively new to Golden Bay – were the guest speakers. From Left in front: Tony Keatley (clinical manager, Community Mental Health); Shelley Harvill (manager, dialectical behaviour therapy at Te Whare Mahana); Jenny Bennett (principal, Takaka Primary School); Katrina Hutton (principal, Golden Bay High School) and Linzi Birmingham (manager, Golden Bay Community Health) addressed the meeting for a few minutes each to introduce themselves and to talk about their philosophies and the challenges and goals they have in their roles. Community interest was high. Extra seats were put out and the meeting room at the Golden Bay Community Centre was full. The speakers described their diverse backgrounds and the interesting journeys that had brought them to their present positions. All five stressed the importance of the relationships between the institutions they lead and the community in which they live. Neil Wilson The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 Council’s interest rate swaps: “matter closed” Tasman District Council CEO Lindsay like without the swap arrangement?” McKenzie has defended his refusal to answer Those questions are likely to remain questions about council debt management at unanswered, but there is sufficient information an appearance at the Golden Bay Community in the council’s own documents to answer Board’s April meeting. In response to Bruce another: Who makes the decisions? The Collings’ questions about the council’s use policy document makes it clear that the of interest rate swaps, the CEO fronted up by Treasury team (corporate services manager, reading through a prepared script, but backed finance manager, financial accountant) in down from engaging in any further debate by conjunction with council’s treasury advisors refusing to take any questions from the public (PricewaterhouseCoopers) set the interest rate (GBW 13 May). risk management strategy. But the corporate A packed agenda and time constraints were services manager alone is responsible for cited as the reasons for the lack of a Q&A “authorising the use of approved interest rate session but Mr McKenzie later denied this. management instruments within discretionary “The reason was not as either the Nelson authority” and is authorised to “manage Mail or The GB Weekly reported – a lack of borrowing and interest rate strategy” and time. As I said at the GB Community Board “adjust interest rate risk profile”. That meeting, the questions were seemingly simple individual authority extends to contracts that but were actually simplistic and it would have a maturity date of up to 12 years from not have enlightened anyone if I’d tried to Chart showing how TDC’s interest rates compared with budget and mortgage rate over the past the start date. answer them.” In this complex and occasionally ten years. Graphic: TDC. Mr McKenzie made it clear that the debate acrimonious debate, the council has come was now over, and that any unanswered questions are likely council’s 2014 Annual Report, which included its Financial across to its critics as defensive and reluctant to openly to remain that way. “I have nothing more to say. I do consider Statement. discuss the issue. During his presentation to the community the matter closed as far as the council is concerned.” Assessing prudence is more problematic. In principle, board, the CEO at times became rather personal about the His position appears to be shared by councillors: Prior to the policy is prudent in that it aims to provide stability and man asking the questions, saying it was unfair of Mr Collings the CEO’s presentation, Cr Brian Ensor said there were “more certainty to the council’s finances. However, Mr Collings to create anxiety, accusing him of pushing an ideology, important things to address”. It appeared from comments doesn’t consider TDC was especially prudent in practice, implying that his concern wasn’t genuine and concluding made at the GBCB meeting and elsewhere that TDC’s judging by the deals it struck under that policy. He believes that his assertions “don’t stack up.” financial dealings are not fully understood by the elected the council made a serious error of judgement when it hedged Both parties can be considered correct to some extent; Mr representatives who officially endorsed the use of interest rate against upwards movements in rates because, he says, it was McKenzie is justified in stating that TDC’s debt management swaps when they approved TDC’s Treasury Risk Management entirely predictable that rates were going south and staying is legally compliant, auditable and aims to be prudent, and Policy in 2014. there is no evidence to indicate that the swaps were not there for the foreseeable future. The basic principle of these financial derivatives is fairly “In a world where interest rates have been tumbling year purchased with the best of intentions and in accordance with simple – they are used to exchange variable interest rate after year, the TDC has chosen to purchase financial derivative the policy. However, Mr Collings’ belief that there has been payments for fixed rate payments through formal agreements instruments that have a very significant and unnecessary cost “an error of judgement” in hedging against the rising cost of with another party when, for example, one organisation wants to TDC ratepayers unless interest rates rise.” borrowing also has credence, bearing in mind the long-term to pay a variable rate, and another wants to limit future risk by Mr Collings’ view on interest rates is supported by the outlook for interest rates and the large amount of ratepayers’ paying a fixed-rate instead. The use of such variable-for-fixed latest Westpac Economics Forecast, which shows NZ Official money at stake. And it is open to debate whether delegating swaps is fully consistent with the council’s policy – and by Cash rate interest rates falling to 2% in the second quarter of decisions on rate swaps to one individual member of staff is fixing rates for up to 12 years, the council is cushioned from this year (from their current 2.5%), not increasing until the especially prudent. sudden upwards movements in the Official Cash Rate, as Mr middle of 2019 and subsequently not rising above 4% until Mr Collings said he had no legal or ethical concerns about McKenzie explained. the council’s use of rate swaps. at least 2026. “Managing the risks associated with swings in interest “I have never attempted to say that the TDC is doing Admittedly, the global economy is notoriously hard to rates and providing certainty to the community about the predict, and it may be that the USA is able to push rates up. anything untoward; I just have a problem reconciling their cost of funding our capital works programme is what drives An unlikely scenario, perhaps, but if it comes about and words on this issue with the high rates of interest that we are our policy approach.” interest rates rise sharply, then TDC’s swaps could provide a seemingly locked in to.” TDC is one of many local authorities using swaps to useful buffer – as they did during the noughties. “Significant However, he is frustrated by the council’s determination manage debt – but there isn’t necessarily safety in numbers; financial benefits accrued during the period from 1999 until to put an end to a legitimate democratic debate. “I would a swap is effectively a zero sum game where one party is 2008, as interest rates were climbing,” said Mr McKenzie. like the CEO to explain in more detail. He is our public almost certain to come out ahead while the other will lose. He believes that council has continued to benefit from servant; it seems strange that he is upset by our interest in The party that is obligated to make the fixed rate payments, its strategy. Referring to a chart depicting TDC’s weighted this very important long-term issue. I am just looking for a in this case the council, will profit when the variable rate average interest rate over the period 2007-2016 (Figure 1), clear explanation of what the TDC has tied us up with. Why increases, but lose when the rate goes down. Mr McKenzie explained that, “Over the past 10 years the is that unfair?” Mr McKenzie claimed that there was absolutely no cause council has consistently achieved a lower interest rate than Mr McKenzie’s Report Number RGB16-05-06, Council’s for concern and explained that the council’s Treasury Risk either budget or the five-year mortgage rate.” Treasury Management Policy and Interest Rates – Response Management Policy was robust. Mr Collings pointed out that this 10-year period falls largely to Questions from the Community, is available from the “Contrary to Bruce Collings’ assertions, the council’s outside the swap era and asks: “Why does the graph not show TDC website. approach to managing debt is prudent, legally compliant the rates for the next 10 years? What would the graph look Jo Richards and auditable.” The CEO was correct when he said the council’s use of swaps is legal, but it required a change in the law to make it so. In December 2011, following the enactment of the Local Government Borrowing Act 2011, the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) was incorporated as a limited liability company. The LGFA was established to raise debt on behalf of local authorities on terms that are more favourable to them than if they raised the debt directly. One of the mechanisms it allows is interest rate swaps. It’s also correct to describe the council’s finances as auditable. TDC and all other local authorities are subject to financial audit. 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Debbie shyly admits to having had a voracious sweet tooth from a very young age, and after school she would head for the kitchen and bake. Ginger crunch was a favourite, and during the weekends she would fill the biscuit tins ready for the next school week. Debbie’s family ate fairly simply, as was the case back Debbie’s food philosophy is then. She remembers roast Photo: Fiona Feasey. chicken on birthdays, and her dad’s amazing vege garden, from which they lived year round. After leaving home, Debbie spent a year-and-a-half travelling, spending carefree days on a greyhound bus and eating Taco Bell. Much of that time was spent in New Orleans, where she remembers praline (for that sweet tooth), gumbo with okra and the traditional gumbo spice filé (a spicy herb made from the dried ground leaves of the sassafras tree), crawfish étouffée (a spicy cajun stew with vegetables and freshwater lobster), and the city’s historic red beans and rice on Mondays. Learning on the job has been Debbie’s recipe for success. Waitressing and watching everything happen in some of the tiniest kitchens furthered her education about food, cooking and eating. The taste of food is what interests her, not its artful arrangement on the plate or the fact that it’s two miles high. Her favourite things to eat at home when she’s not cooking kid-friendly food are Thai, spicy, raw vegetables, noodles, meat and herbs. Big flavours. Her favourite seasonings are cumin, coriander, paprika and fresh herbs. If she was allowed to take just three ingredients to a desert island they would be fresh ginger, white jasmine rice and a green vegetable. Debbie’s food philosophy is to eat sensibly, go back to making food from scratch, use local ingredients, to eat everything, and enjoy the variety we are fortunate enough to have available. With her lifelong love of baking in mind, Debbie and her friend Zara Pedersen have teamed up and launched a cakebaking company called Golden Baked, which specialises in wedding cakes. They have so far made cakes for groups of 80 to 250 people. Apart from also raising her two children, Lucas and Leia, Debbie coaches the kids’ soccer team, loves gardening, walking her dog, adapting recipes, making sweet desserts, and reading, especially novels about food. Debbie says she works with a great team at the Dangerous. In a recent poll I conducted, asking Golden Bay children of all ages what their favourite birthday meal would be, all responded “Dangerous Pizza!” The café’s pizza is a classic Brain overloading with digital dilemmas? to eat sensibly, go back to making food from scratch . example of perseverance and a team effort led by co-owner David Dwyer, using a combination of ingredients to achieve its notable result. The café makes sourcing local produce a priority, and it is very well supported by Waitapu Gardens, Puramahoi’s CSA and Tom the spinach man. The Moosewood cookbook is a well-worn companion and still used regularly for inspiration and recipes. ~~~~~~~~~~ My daughter asked me to beg Debbie for the Dangerous Kitchen’s berry cheesecake recipe, but to ensure that we all keep returning to the café she gave us instead this lovely slice recipe, which she developed herself. Sticky Lemon Ginger Slice 340g softened butter 100g icing sugar 215g plain flour 200g buckwheat flour 30g ground ginger Put butter and icing sugar into a food processor. Process until light in colour, add flours and ginger, and process until a ball forms. Press into a 34cm by 22cm tin and bake for 10 minutes at 170°C. 800g raw sugar 8 eggs 8 tablespoons of plain flour 2 teaspoons of baking powder rind of 4 lemons 180g lemon juice 130g crystallised ginger, finely chopped Sift dry ingredients and set aside. Process eggs and sugar in the food processor for at least a minute (mix must be pale). Put egg mixture into a bowl and add lemon rind and juice. Sprinkle flour and baking powder mixture on top and mix gently together with a slotted spoon. Evenly arrange crystallised ginger on the base and gently pour the egg mixture over it. Return to the oven (170°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Fiona Feasey SOLLYS Contractors For all Computer Sales | Computer Repair | Business Solutions 03 525 8633 027 831 4156 for t r [email protected] po ! Sup & Mac www.joshuatree.co.nz PC Techy of choice for The GB Weekly 8 earthmoving requirements House sites - drainage - land development driveways - farm maintenance and cultivation Phone 525 9843 Patrick 0274 437 035 The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 High school principal settles in Some good news has just arrived at the Golden Bay High School principal’s office. The school’s rock band, The Hoard, has just won a place in the finals of Smokefree RockQuest, and the new principal Katrina (Kat) Hutton’s pride in her students is infectious. She has been the principal for only one term, but she says of the school and Golden Bay: “It’s already been everything I thought it would be, and more.” Kat Hutton always knew she wanted to join the teaching profession. “I felt when I was in school that I wanted to make a difference and be a teacher. My parents were both teachers.” She adds: “I Golden Bay High School’s new principal Kat Hutton enjoys being in the heart of a rural community. think when you have your Photo: Liz Smyth. own kids as well you really want to be involved in the spiritual, physical and mental wellbeing of a child, building education system. You want to make sure it’s on the right relationships with family and community are also important. track for your kids as well as everybody else’s.” “I do think that we do that really well here in Golden Bay in Originally from Liverpool, Kat qualified as a secondary terms of pastoral care…It’s just unbelievable what the parents school teacher in Britain. She and her husband decided to and the community offer. The opportunities our students are emigrate, and in 1999 they flew “for 23 hours non-stop” exposed to are fantastic here.” with their four children (then aged 8 to 18 months) to New Towards supporting “a collaborative approach between Zealand. staff, students and the wider community” she has arranged Kat began teaching maths at Bream Bay College in a consultation hui at the school on 6 July, “for the parents Ruakaka, Northland. She says of the area: “They’ve got kind and community to look at what we are doing, and to give us of a similar mountain range to the Takaka hills. It had a feedback around what things they would like to see in the ‘Romancing the Stone’ kind of feel to it, with the bush, and college, and to get that feedback so we can work together I kept getting this Kathleen Turner vision of sliding down on a way forward”. the mudslides, and I was really fascinated.” In a “baptism Kat has also been working on professional development by fire” she became head of the school’s maths department with her staff, ensuring that everyone has goals for after three months. improvement, for teaching and enquiry “and how they can Kat found that it was this first taste of rural community that improve student’s achievement in a meaningful way for she loved. “Everyone knows everyone. I just like that, and them”. everyone looks out for each other.” This extends to leadership, which she wants to develop She later took up the position of deputy principal at “not just for staff but for students as well”. Rodney College, Warkworth, then became deputy principal The position does come with challenges. Kat said that at Fairfield College in Hamilton. Her last position before in the last year in New Zealand, over 60 principals left the arriving in Golden Bay was as deputy principal at Morrinsville teaching profession. One challenge this term is for GBHS College, working alongside principal John Inger for five years. parents, students and staff to learn about the new Health and It was an inspirational experience for her. Safety guidelines in the New Zealand Government Health “John was always looking outside the square and he would and Safety at Work Act 2015. Certain schools are not even be constantly challenging us around our thinking (where are letting students climb trees because of the risk of falling, but we going?) and the future of education.” Kat calls GBHS “a really outdoor-education school”. Kat had heard great things about Golden Bay High School “We’ve got students kayaking, abseiling and caving, and and when she saw the advertising for the principal’s position, I don’t want our kids to not have those experiences, but the she jumped at the chance. “I just felt it was time to try and staff are now are having to do the mountains of paperwork on push myself that bit further.” risk management for this to happen.” A school committee has With her four eldest children grown and living in the North looked over the risks and hazards, and has tried to minimise Island, Kat, her five younger children and husband headed to the risks, she said, but she is planning a meeting with parents Golden Bay and drove over another set of hills. “We go over and the community so that they can talk through and work to Nelson a lot with our boy with football, but coming back on the regulations together. over the Hill it already feels like we are heading home. I’m “Everyone wants the same thing for their kids. In a rural just so amazed that I feel so quickly at home in a place.” community everyone gets together and helps, and that’s what Her first term at Golden Bay High School was focused I’m enjoying so far.” mainly on getting to know the children and staff. When Kat still has five children at home and a husband who asked about her vision for the school, Kat says, “I’m just travels out of the Bay often for work. She appears to be a reading the new Education Review Office publication and very busy woman, but says: “I don’t know any different and it comes back to the vision of “Ko te Tamaiti te Pūtake o te I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Kaupapa - The Child - the Heart of the Matter,’ and that says The children have settled in well to Golden Bay life. “I’m everything for me.” amazed how settled they are, to be honest.” She believes that as well as looking after the emotional Liz Smyth Northern Rata Trees for Golden Bay Project Crimson have been providing rata trees for Golden Bay since 1998 and are providing 400 Northern rata trees for planting projects again this year. Northern rata were a common tree in lowland Golden Bay providing a spectacular display of red in summer and bountiful nectar for birds, geckos and insects. The aim of the project is to celebrate our rata and re-establish this species in the region. Northern rata trees need a large sunny site that is not too frosty, and free draining soil. They will need weeding for the first few years and possibly watering if it’s a dry summer. They will also need protection from hares and possums. Priority will be given to projects on public land and conservation covenants but trees are also available for private planting. If you wish to plant Northern rata as part of your revegetation project please contact Richard Struthers at the Department of Conservation, Takaka Office, phone 03 525 8026 to arrange collection. GBHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK 27 MAY Jesse Eckert For being an exemplary member of the Lipsync Committee, core backstage person, in charge of technical lighting and music. Also supportive of juniors and his peers. He stepped up to be the key technical student in the production - a major role. GBHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK 13 MAY Grady Brown For outstanding Golf play at the GB Open on 30 April and 1 May, being the youngest player in WKH¿HOG$OVRZLQQLQJKLV division in the U14 Boys in a Junior Tournament in Nelson on the 13th March :HOOGRQH Your local one-stop shop for all construction and maintenance work in Golden Bay Call us for good honest advice and free quotes on: • Road and driveway • House and building site construction development • Concrete construction • Farm roads/races • Sealing and asphalt • Excavation Phone: Kevin Bruning 027 433 5010 Great deals on overseas travel. Flights, Package Holidays, Hotels, Adventure Tours, Cruises, Car Hire, Visas & Travel Insurance. Dawn Beresford Simplytravel Takaka [email protected] 03 525 6011 www.simplytravel.net.nz The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 9 Sports results / Hua tākaro Public notices / Pānui a whānui golf 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. Wednesday 18 May. Stableford. R Heuvel 37, N Goodman 37. Closest to pins: 3/12 B Osmond, 4/13 D Win, 8/17 B Osmond, 9/18 L Davidson. Twos: L Davidson. Best gross: D Win 82. Saturday 21 May. Tui cup match play round one. L Trent bt N Barnes 1 up, L Davidson bt C McDermott 8/6, J Crocker bt R Riley 1 up, J Riordan bt P Milne 1 up, N Goodman bt S Bensemann 5/3, C Coleman bt B Osmond 4/2, J Solly bt J McKay 2/1, W Collie bt G Bradley 1 up, M Stone bt J Garner 4/3, B Win bt R Miller 4/2. Others played stableford. D Holloway 36, R Heuvel 36, G Olliver 34. Nearest pin: 3/12 R Heuvel, 4/13 F Bryne, 8/17 N Barnes, 9/18 J Riordan. Best gross: W Collie 69. Longest drive 8/17: B Climo. Twos: L Trent, J Riordan, S Bensemann, W Collie, R Miller, Brian Win (2). Twos 7/16: D Holloway. bridge 18 May. Onekaka Pairs, R2. Open N/S: K Cavaye-E Bradshaw 63.99%, J Edmondson-C Petyt 61.61%, J Kingston-P Wood 51.19%. E/W: L Gamby-J Pemberton 57.14%, B Burdett-L Scurr 63.86%, M Hill-C Mead 53.87%. H/cap N/S: K Cavaye-E Bradshaw 74.10%, J Edmondson-C Petyt 71.33%, J Kingston-P Wood 63.86%. E/W: B Burdett-L Scurr 64.29%, L Gamby-J Pemberton 61.71%, M Hill-C Mead 60.50%. 20 May. Relaxed Friday. Open: L Gamby-S van Wijngaarden 63.13%, A Hunt-C Mead 56.88%, B Burdett-J Cooper 56.25%, E Bradshaw-K Cavaye 56.25%. H/cap: L Gamby-S van Wijngaarden 69.77%, A Hunt-C Mead 68.21%, E Bradshaw-K Cavaye 66.36%. Indoor bowls 22 May. Rockville drawn pairs tournament held at Collingwood hall. Exciting close games resulted in winners: Fiona Prosser and Jeanette Marsters and runners-up: Ron Inglis and Nancy Ward. hockey The Rogue Runners fought a fast first half against a full strength GBHS team, one-all at half-time. Full time score was GBHS 3, Rogue Runners 2. The low scores don’t reflect the effort put in by both teams. Hoihos won by default to the Drastixs, though a very competitive six-aside game was played on a reduced field with some open space and plenty of room in the goal circles. Good to see a full spectrum of players each Saturday ranging from four to 64 years of age. takaka Drama Society AGM, Sunday 29 May, 1pm at the Playhouse. All welcome. Pohara Boat Club AGM, Sunday 29 May, 5pm at the Pohara Boat Club followed by Sunday dinner. All welcome. Toy Library AGM, Monday 13 June, 7pm, Brigand Café. All welcome. East Takaka Hall AGM, Tuesday 31 May, 7.30pm, at the Hall, followed by a cuppa and snack. All welcome. Motupipi Public Hall AGM, Wednesday 8 June, 7.30pm, Motupipi School staffroom. Rockville Indoor Bowls Club extends hearty thanks to sponsors of our recent tournament: NV Miller Ltd Collingwood, NBS Takaka, BNZ Takaka. Manage My Health. SeniorNet is offering a short workshop about this at its usual Help and Advice session, 3pm, Tuesday 31 May, at the St John Rooms. Members free, non-members $5. LOCAL community radio Fresh FM. Top o’ the South on 104.8 or 95.0 FM. Listen live now www.freshfm.net. Get into it! Ph Sage 525 8779, email: [email protected] or visit us at the Workcentre. SPCA. All enquiries, ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays. GB Promotion Association Inc AGM Monday 30 May from 7:30pm At the Golden Bay Visitor Centre, Willow Street Recent AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei SPCA Golden Bay. President, Carol Wells. Vice-president, Judy Ray. Secretary, Janice Win. Treasurer, Marilyn Hill. Committee: Dianne McKenna, Lisa Campbell, Joe Thompson. GBA&P Show Committee AGM 7.30pm Monday 30th May 2016 Keith Page Hall (Recreation Park) Anyone interested in helping to organise and/or run the show very welcome to attend Contact Jean 5259142 [email protected] Allowing Golden Bay Promotion Assn to work for you and your business. Where to from here? We have exciting ideas to share with you! RSVP: [email protected] by 28 May We wish to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors for the 2016 Collingwood Tavern Pig Hunting competition Lion Nathan Mana The Plumber Motueka Gun Shop PGG Wrightson Mathew Toynbee Takaka Fuels & Fishing Farmlands Hammer Hardware Golden Bay Scaffolding NV Miller Ltd DB Breweries T&G Contracting BMTT Pipeworks Rural Service Centre Fresh Choice Nick Riley Electrical Harwoods Upper Takaka Trade Zone Placemakers Mobile Mechanical ITM Clay Hoskin C-wood Builder Cape Farewell Horse Treks Rural Service Centre/Vet Club Kent Strange Builder Merial Ancare (Neville Phillips) Abel Tasman Plumbing & Gas THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED Our appreciation also extends to MARK & WENDY STRANGE for their tireless efforts to make the event an ongoing success Newslineupdate Phone (03) 524 8160 27 MAY 2016 K e e p i n g yo u i n fo r m e d a b o u t n e ws a n d e ve nt s i n Ta s m a n D i s t r i c t PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES Apply for a Community Grant online Rates rebate Are you planning a great community event or project – but need a little help to make it happen? We may be able to help. Applications for our Community Grants are open, and there is funding available for Tasmanbased projects that meet a community need, join communities together and have community support. Priority is given to projects that can show financial support from other sources as well. We’re moving to a simplified, online-only application form this year. To help you get started, we will be running sessions at our local libraries to show you how to fill in the online form. Details of these will be posted on our website and publicised in future editions of Newsline. Applications close on 31 July 2016. Grants are available for projects that fit into the following categories: • Arts/culture/heritage/museums • Festivals and events • Youth and children • Social services • Environment • Emergency services • Sports and recreation facilities. Apply online: Visit tasman.govt.nz/link/grants to fill in the online application form. For more information: Visit our website, tasman.govt.nz/link/grants or email Community Partnerships Coordinator Mike Tasman-Jones, [email protected]. You may qualify for a refund of a portion of your rates. You have until 30 June 2016 to apply for a rebate for the 2015/2016 rating year. You will have automatically received a rates rebate application form and guide if you have received a rates rebate in the past. These were sent in mid to late August 2015. You need to pay your rates account as usual. We will credit the rates rebate amount to your rates account and notify you once your application has been processed. For more information go to www.tasman.govt.nz/property/rates/rates-rebate Richmond 03 543 8400 Murchison 03 523 1013 10 Motueka Takaka 03 528 2022 03 525 0020 Agendas and Minutes for Council Meetings can be viewed on Council’s website at www.tasman.govt.nz Community Development Committee Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 2 June 2016, 9.30 am. Public forum Community Grants Subcommittee Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 2 June 2016, 1.00 pm or at the conclusion of Community Development Commitee. No public forum Full Council Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 9 June 2016, 1.30 pm or at the conclusion of Environment and Planning Committee. No public forum Environment and Planning Committee Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 9 June 2016, 9.30 am. Public forum 10178 HotHouse Communications 24 Hour Assistance COUNCIL MEETINGS The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 Board of Trustees Election Declaration of Parent Election Results 2016 1399 $ 3 $ 49 kg bag Fresh NZ Beef Rump Steak Country Fresh Washed Potato Range 2kg At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Chubb, Cherrie Nalder, Kirsten Sampson, Cynthia Struck, Susanne Williams, Andrew Steph Hartill, Returning Officer. 5 3 $ 69 each Meadow Fresh Yoghurt 1kg Sanitarium Weet-Bix 1.2kg 7 $ 99 $ 99 each (Excludes Greek) each Mainland Mild/Colby/Edam Cheese 1kg Trades and services / Mahi a ratonga tree removal, confined area felling, chipping, chipper hire. Fully insured. Ph 525 7597, 027 212 4020. lawnmowing. Pakawau, Bainham, Takaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail. com WOF at Kevin Hebberd Motorcycles & Mechanical. Ph 525 8233. Patons Rock Storage. Modern, insurance-approved, alarmed. Boats, vehicles, self-locking various sized units. Owner lives on premises. Ph Gavin 525 9956. “Knuckles” Driving School. Ph 525 8100. Storage /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Takaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991. Travel for families, friends, groups and business. Ph Sue, Travel Gallery 021 555 836 or email [email protected] hELPING HANDS 525 6226. Lawnmowing, scrubcutting, gardening, gutter cleaning plus full garden blitz. electricians. Fuse Electrical Golden Bay. Ready to solve all your electrical needs. Ph Thomas 525 9300, 027 788 8500. COMPUTER t e c h n o l o g y s p e c i a l i s t , p h W a r w i c k 027 814 2222. Landplan. Landscape architect and licensed builder for all your landscape requirements from planning to completion. Ph John Videler 027 874 4038. bobcat/grader services. Tracks, driveways, landscape construction, general earthworks. Sparks Contracting ph 525 7096. headstones shop, G Miller & Sons. Ph Rose Slow 525 9213. Cottage Plants Onekaka. Perennial specialists. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Ph 525 9253. Gibstopping /coving (NCPB qualified). Local friendly service. Ph Rob McDonald Plastering, 027 712 2552, a/h 525 6005. GB chimney sweepING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 525 6267 or 027 434 5405 Takaka Self Storage, Commercial Street. Have containers (new) available. Excellent security, cameras etc. Ph 525 6181. The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 7 3199 $ 1 $ 00 $ 99 pack each L&P 1.5L Montana Classic 750ml DB/Export Gold/Tui 24 x 330ml Bottles Prices apply from Monday 30th May to Sunday 5th June 2016, or while stocks last. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specified apply per customer per day. All prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale. FreshChoice.co.nz F r FreshChoiceNZ each FreshChoice Takaka 13 Willow St, Takaka. Phone 525 9383. Open 8am-7pm, 7 days. FCGB2705 Buying a house, land or business? Get a better loan a better way. Anna McClure, mortgage adviser, ph or txt 021 755 611. [email protected] WINE DEAL OF THE WEEK Trades and services / Mahi a ratonga tiler. Bathrooms and kitchens. Water-proofing, hole-drilling services. Ph Wayne Robinson Tiling 027 576 1620, 525 8396. Consultancy. Ph 525 9110, 027 514 9112. ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Selfemployed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 0508 TAXAYTON or email [email protected] GUTTER gunky? Get the guttergunkgoneologists. Ph 021 070 0656. Golden Bay Digger Hire 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684 need wood splitting? Ph Peter van der Meer 525 9928. computer repairs, upgrades and service. Ph Joshua 027 831 4156. Chimney cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. Hedgerows and shelter belts cut, trimmed or topped. Golden Bay Hedge Trimmers. Ph Keith or Liz 525 7112. golden Bay Electrical. Ph Paul Callaghan 027 316 2749. golden bay glass. Window repairs. Residential and commercial. 96 Commercial Street. Ph 525 7274. Cars wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576. Margy Meys Sewing Studio. Dressmaker, designer, upcycling, alterations, and sewing classes. Ph 525 9079. Jack Stevens, qualified arborist. Ph 021 211 5580. TYRES at Kevin Hebberd Motorcycles & Mechanical. Ph 525 8233. TREE work. Topping, pruning, felling etc. Ph Stacy 021 154 4258. Portable saw milling. High yield, low waste, bandsaw milling. Great for dimensional timber or flitches. Suitable for any log size on any site. Ph Tim 524 8997, 027 714 4232. flooring? I can help. Keeping it local, saving you money. Golden Bay Flooring. Ph Wyatt 525 7400, 021 297 8196. septic tanks emptied. Ph Chris 525 9153. ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919. fruit pruning. Soil testing. Organic gardening, advice and mentoring. Permaculture design. Edible landscaping. Trichodowels and Bt for sale. Sol Morgan, GroWise 11 For sale / Hei hokohoko CUSHIONS in bold geometric cottons, vibrant palette linens, and striking velvets, only $30 each including inner. Imagine designs for all your curtains and blinds, next to GB Glass. firewood. $180/3.6m3, dry pine. Ph 027 960 4540. window repairs. At home or work. Ph Golden Bay Glass 525 7274. 96 Commercial Street. barley straw for sale Boost Your Immune System for Winter! DoTerra AromaTouch Technique Ph 027 224 8337 Stress Management ●Immune Support● Healthy Inflammatory Response ● Homeostasis/Health Balance medium squares Phone: 021 346 642 or 525 8106 Fridge /freezer $120. Ph 524 8567. rMt MnZ, Dip. Mass CCnM $4 new releases every day for frequent flyers at Paradise Entertainment. Building or renovating? AES Wastewater Treatment system: No power, 20-year warranty, supplying NZ from Golden Bay. www.et.nz, ph 525 9020. shed, 31m2, 8.5 x 3.5. Transport available. $2500. Ph 027 785 1912. hay. Weed-free meadow hay, $8/bale. Can deliver at extra cost if needed. Sports fundraiser. Ph Scott 027 824 7368, 524 8056 or Campbell 027 470 5390. Avocado plants. Ph 525 8342. mattress protection needed? Plastic sheeting at Stitch ‘n Sew, 71 Commercial Street. dry in-season firewood. 75% off secondhand goods. Bay Firewood ph 525 9560. Closed Saturdays. Resene paint. DIY or phone Arlun, Rycari Painting 525 6036 for a free quote. BUSINESS. Earn $20,000 part-time or grow it. Trade Me 1083749200. Slash your electricity bill. Install a grid-connect PV system. Professional design and install. Ph Paul Stocker, Azimuth Renewables, 525 6019. Treated posts. 2.7m x 75-100mm smallest end. Approximately 90. $7 each. Ph 525 8107. toyota Carib/Corolla 1996 4WD station wagon. Economical, reliable, reg, WOF. $2500. Ph 525 9226. sleepout, 3.6m x 2.4m. Full electrics, fully insulated. Ph Alan 525 8766. large, Oak chest of drawers with mirror, $100. Ph 525 9243. Hay and Baleage for Sale Please contact Warick to discuss price and delivery options 027 525 9192 eye SITE The Country Store: the Bottling pears reduced for sale – 2kg bag now $3.00 New season seed garlic, seed potatoes and a selection of citrus, feijoa and apple trees have just arrived in store. The essence of good vision Country Store Winter Hours Closed Saturdays from 11th June until 23rd July Our next visit to Takaka: Tuesday 14 june For appointments ph 525 9702 Wanted / Hiahia Honda Civic 1981-84 station wagon parts. Ph 03 548 2424. volunteer supervisor for father-daughter visits. Saturdays 1-4pm. Short term. More info ph 022 315 6981. Lease Land Wanted Any area considered, large and small blocks, Top dollar paid. Please phone James 021 040 7310 Health & wellbeing / Hauora nEyecare nSPECTACLES nCONTACT LENSES WE ARE CommitteD TO PROVIDING FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL EYECARE AT REALISTIC PRICES Neil Esposito BSc Dip Opt Your eyes are special - Let us look after them - i’m back. Annie Turner, therapeutic (aches and pains) relaxing massage. Ph 027 454 6706. acupuncture: Private and ACC treatment. Lynne Cooper, 54 Commercial Street. Ph/txt 027 221 0045. Thai yoga massage, deep tissue massage, relaxation. Ph Debora O’Callaghan 525 8794, 021 185 8795. REIKI. Treatments and all levels of attunements. Ph Nanditha, Reiki Master, 021 0828 4311. CAROLYN Simon: Craniosacral therapist for babies, children, adults. Pain and trauma resolution. Naturopathy, flower essences, herbals. Ph 525 8544 or 027 483 5865. !"#$%&'($##&%%! !"#"$%"&'()*+,-./ In Golden Bay +TQVQK[QV;\WSM?ISMɇMTL5W\]MSI! Carole Horrell B H Sc (Podiatry) "#$%!&'(')(!*+(#!*&*'+*,+%! !"#$%&'($##&%%! !"#"$%"&'()*+,-./ Next session: Thursday 2 June )*'+,-'+,./'.+0/'$#'+0'1,/'2-,+'3'4"#$%&56$78%&9&&:;4$;<= +TQVQK[QV;\WSM?ISMɇMTL5W\]MSI! at Golden Bay Community Health Centre "#$%!&'(')(!*+(#!*&*'+*,+%! Phone 525 0060 for appointments www.mobilefeet.co.nz )*'+,-'+,./'.+0/'$#'+0'1,/'2-,+'3'4"#$%&56$78%&9&&:;4$;<= ortho-bionomy®. Facilitate your body’s return to natural alignment. Ease pain, stress, trauma, injuries. Ph Susan 525 9795. Polarity Therapy. Enhancing the body’s natural ability to balance energy, deeply relaxing, nurturing and liberating. Ph Bella 027 929 3774 for one-hour session, $40. Hair Revolution. Excellence in hairdressing, waxing and facials. Feel beautiful. Ph 525 9898. Simon Jones: Counselling and mentoring, 25 years’ experience. Ph 525 8542, 027 599 9696. 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. Franca Morani, massage therapist, Reiki master. Ph 525 6202, 027 441 8137. Polarity Therapy bodywork. Fully clothed, hands-on touch. Non-invasive, therapeutic, calming. Marsha Jones (EPP) ph 027 944 8988, [email protected] HOMEOPATHY at Golden Bay Health Centre with Amalia Fish, reg homeopath, 23 years’ experience, UK-trained. Ph 03 926 3476, 022 327 7904. complete Healthcare with NIS by Neurolink, using neuroscience principles to achieve optimum health. 2015 Masters series. Practitioner Anne Michell. Ph 525 8733. Tuis, fantails and hummingbirds $42 a set, suitable for outdoors Ask about our locals card Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2 Ph 525 9990 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. PHYSIO. Tudor Burchill. Massage, manipulation, acupuncture, electrical stimulation. ACC-accredited. Ph 021 207 6256. 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 12 The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 1 IMPRESSIVE WORK FROM HOME IN POHARA This exquisite architecturally designed home has the WOW factor and a 7x7m garage for your boat. From the moment you enter you will be impressed with the quality and with the clever floor plan that offers you and your guests some privacy whilst providing a vast entertaining area that seamlessly combines indoor and outdoor living. A great holiday home to share! This is the most uniquely designed home we have on offer, it is warm and inviting and has the benefit of a wonderful double glazed studio with oodles of potential for anyone who wants to work from home. Set in 1500m2 gardens with a babbling stream and bush backdrop this elevated home has a passive solar design and grunty woodstove. The sun streams in all day, and daily beach walks are just a stroll away. 1 Exclusive $650,000 View By appointment with Agent 11 Nyhane Dr, Ligar Bay www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz/GBA20385 rwgoldenbay.co.nz/GBA20385 Billy Kerrisk 0276085606 [email protected] Exclusive $490,000 View by appointment with Agent 14 Haile Lane, Pohara www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz/GBA20219 rwgoldenbay.co.nz/GBA20219 Billy Kerrisk 0276085606 [email protected] MOTIVATED VENDOR SAYS SELL FOR $51K BELOW RV ONEKAKA COTTAGE Urgent sold sign sought on this delightful beach house. Asking just $299,000 - and that's furnished! On offer here is a private waterfront two bedroom beach house, presented beautifully, with a lock up garage and sheds to ensure you have plenty of storage and surrounded by a woodland garden - all very easy care. 1 Set in just under an acre of rambling gardens, chock full of fruit trees and potential, this sunny character home is a great place to call home. Situated in the hamlet of Onekaka in the heart of the Bay, this property is just a bike ride away from the beach and only stumbling distance from the famous Mussel Inn - you will be the envy of your friends when you settle here, that's no lie! 1 Exclusive REDUCED TO $299,000 View by appointment with Agent 44 Totara Ave, Pakawau www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz/GBA20519 rwgoldenbay.co.nz/GBA20519 Billy Kerrisk 0276085606 [email protected] Your Property Next D L O S D SOL Exclusive $325,000 View by appointment with Agent 1162 Takaka-Collingwood Hwy www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz/GBA20522 rwgoldenbay.co.nz/GBA20522 Billy Kerrisk 0276085606 [email protected] "Unlike other agents who only go after the money, Billy strives to reach a fair deal for everyone. She was honest and approachable all steps of the way and ensured both the buyers and sellers ended up over the moon with the transaction" - Happy Vendors - Bob and Joan, April 2016 "Billy and her staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Their integrity I would place above all others; Ray White should be proud to have agents such as Billy" - More Happy Vendors - Barry and Gae, April 2016 28 Feary Crescent 18.5.16 Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008 | 027 608 5606 | Office 03 525 7219 | Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz RETRO CHARMER AT PARAPARA NEW LISTING/OPEN HOME Property wanted / Rawa hiahia Small dwelling sought by middle-aged man. Non-smoker, non-drinker, no pets, references. Rent by auto payment. For health reasons must be quiet, private, well insulated and sunny. Long term. Ph 970 7051. Mature woman with two cats seeking accommodation close to Takaka. Please ph 022 622 4404. workspace and/or storage wanted around Onekaka area. Ph Glyn 021 139 6278. needing somewhere to rent. Would love private setting, one-two bedrooms, reasonable rent. Single person on permanent part-time hours. Please ph Suzanne 027 698 6244. Thrive Therapies offers Colon Hydrotherapy, Detox Programmes, Herbal Medicine, Iridology, Reflexology, and Naturopathy from Aroha Health Spa in Pohara. Ph 525 8179 or Aroha 525 8870 or [email protected] for information/appointments. Property available / Rawa watea house, one-bedroom, Kotinga, $170/week. Snug and warm. No smokers or pets. Ph 525 8369, 027 379 0431. for lease. Patons Rock, 12.35ha, executive home with three bedrooms, self-contained flat, heated pool, private, ample sheds, well fenced. Horse facilities (arena). Good well water. Close to beach. Need two references. $800/week. Ph 027 525 8321. ROTOTAI. For sale: four-bedroom home, as new $350,000 or for rent long term $350/week or board $125/week (fully furnished). 2 Toiora Place, cnr Arapeta. Trade Me 1082991854. Ph 027 423 7428. Long -term rental, three-bedroom private home on TakakaValley Highway near Craigieburn. $275/week. Ph Lisa 525 7123 or 027 205 8385. house to rent. Three bedrooms, warm, walking distance to schools and town. $280/week. Long term. Ph 021 040 9383. Office: Professional room for rent in shared premises. Takaka township. Ph Rowan 021 106 8461. to rent, four-bedroomed house or could also be commercial property/offices, 96 Commercial Street, Takaka. Popular location. Ph 027 622 2228. The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 22 Parapara Esplanade With only 2 prior owners, the original retro charm of this 3-bedroom bach has been maintained during improvements. A recently installed logburner is located so one can gaze at the flames in winter whilst taking in the magnificent seaviews. A special place to “get away from it all”! $440,000. ! "#"$ %#%&'&' (((" ! "#"$ OPEN HOME: Saturday 28 May 2.30–3pm www.goldenbayproperty.com Reference: 3484 For further details: Annie Telford ph 027 249 1408 GOLDEN BAY FIRST NATIONAL Licensed Agents REAA 2008. 50 Commercial Street, Takaka $/#4*0''/# 24ǻ *(($// /* 3 '' ) ǻ 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 Experience Our Hands On Approach & Call Us Today ǖǜǚ' )1$ 2*Ǽ*/0+$+$ '/$)0('0 $($/ $ ). " )/ǕǓǓǛ Shona Martin | Property Manager P 0800 4 shona (74662)| M 021 217 8959 E [email protected] www.shonasrentals.co.nz 13 Employment wanted / Hiahia mahi Upcoming events / Mea pakiri haere need an extra pair of hands? Mature family man requires work. 17 years’ dairy experience, last three years managing intensive beef operation. Anything considered. Ph Ray 027 482 1129. FRIDAY 27 may Eating out / Kai wahi kē $7 coffee and cake Weekdays 11am-5pm Meditation and self defense? Learn Wing Chun KuenChinese boxing. Private training $60/hour. Public class $10, 6-9pm, Masonic Hall. Structure. Reflex. Sensitivity. Awareness. www.earleswingchun.com Ph James 04 889 0840. ANATOKI Salmon, the place to have your lunch. Great selection of salmon-related food, beautiful coffee and fully licenced café. Great value for money. Open all year round from 9am until 5pm. Ph 525 7251. action songs for pre-schoolers. Fridays, 10-11am, Anglican Church Hall (behind church). $2 koha. Brigand Café. Open 7 days from 11am. Providers of great food and live entertainment. 90 Commercial Street, Takaka. Ph 525 9636. gb weekly deadline: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays. Paradise Entertainment and Collingwood Post Office are our agents. courthouse Café Collingwood. Open 6 days, 8am4pm. Closed Wednesdays. Pizzas on Saturdays, 5pm-8pm. Ph 524 8194. Courtyard BYO CafÉ. Best curry and Pad Thai in town and freshly-roasted organic coffee. Sit back and enjoy our sunny courtyard and check out our cabinet food. Takeaways too. 29 Commercial St. Ph 525 8681. 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, 9am8pm. Ph 525 8686 for bookings and takeaways. TUESDAY 31 may $15 lunch specials Open mic NIGHT: Thursday 9pm HAPPY HOUR: Friday 4pm to 6pm old School CafÉ. Open 4pm till late Thursday, Friday; 11am till late Saturday, Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Ph 524 8457. PENGUIN CAFÉ. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-close. Closed Monday. Ph 525 6126. Ratanui Lodge. Elegant evening dining in Pohara. Open Thursday through Sunday. Three-course set menu !changes daily. www.ratanuilodge.com/menu Reservations essential. 818 Abel Tasman Drive, ph 525 7998. roots BAR. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11.30am-ish to late, closed Monday. Gourmet wild burgers, open fire, good beer, good people. Ph 525 9592. THE GUMBOOT AND THE MOREPORK. Café by day, relaxed bistro dining by night. Open 6 days, Monday-Friday 6am-9pm, Saturday 8am-9pm. Closed Sunday. 2 Motupipi St, Takaka. Ph 027 667 3767, 525 7441. The Mussel Inn. 7 days, 11am to late. TOTALLY ROASTED CAFÉ will be closed on Wednesdays (changed from Thursday), open from 9am, 6 days for choicest coffees and excellent eats, Pohara beach. Spanish. Ph 021 211 1339, spanish.in.goldenbay@gmail. com Café by day, relaxed bistro dining by night 6am-3pm: Brunch, burgers, pizzas and cabinet food available 3pm-5pm: Cabinet food as well as fries, wedges and pizza 5pm-9pm: Mains, burgers, pizza and desserts 2 Motupipi Street, Takaka. 027 667 3767, 525 7441 Nourishing Kitchen presents...A cultured food and stress care workshop. The art of fermentation and other essential wholefood nourishing ways to reduce stress within your body. Saturday 4 June 4-6.30pm, Golden Bay (venue TBA). $40 (bring a friend and you each pay only $35). Includes tastings and tea. http://eartheartnourishment.co.nz/ events/, [email protected]. Please register by 1 June. Takaka Library Book Sale. Queen’s Birthday weekend, Friday 3 June 9.30am–5pm; Saturday 4 June 9.30am– 12.30pm. Come and join the Toy Library for World Play Day on Saturday 28th May 9.30am-11.30am St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church regrets to inform you that there will be no service at this church today. Ph 525 8089. catholic Mass times at Sacred Heart Parish, Takaka: Saturday vigil, 4pm. For enquiries, contact Fr Seph Pjfers, ph 03 544 8987. Mass is held behind the historic church building in the former Catholic Hall. All welcome. ! ! ! !"#$%&'!()*+,(-'./'%0' Golden Bay Associated Football Club Fixtures Saturday 28th May 1:15pm Mens1st Team Vs Nelson Suburbs 2nd team - HOME Mens 2nd Team Vs Tahuna 2nd team - Away Womens 1st Vs Motueka Angels (3pm) - Away (No matches Queens Birthday Weekend) ! "#$!%&'!('&)!*'+,#-'.! After home match presentaions and drinks at Roots Bar. Gourmet wild food, Open fire, Good beer, Good people www.rootsbar.co.nz !"#$%&&'()*+,#-./#0+1+1+2####33324%567,*&*.'52%(4########89:#;<;!#<=;# 8+>.%(>:#?+@*5#A#?%(%.9B#09%(C'# Christian Church of Golden Bay Service !"#$#%&&'(()*$"+%&,-./-&(")*#&0123&,.4-&5#6& Matthew 13: 31 - 32 Teas, espresso coffee, brunch menu. Cabinet selection: Cakes, scones, muffins, pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches, wraps. Packed lunches made to order. $15 hot meals eat-in or take away (ph/text order). Motupipi Hall Queen’s Birthday Book Fair and lunch, Saturday 4 June, open 10am-2pm. Lunch 12.30pm, $15pp. Plastic shopping bag of books, $5. Produce, baking, raffle. golden Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them each Sunday, 10am at Takaka and 4.45pm at Collingwood. Wholemeal Café, now open Friday and Saturday evenings. All new menu from our new chef Amedeo, all the way from Italy. Bookings preferred, ph 525 9426. Monday to Friday: 6am to 9pm Saturday: 8am to 9pm CLOSED SUNDAY ALZHEIMZERS SOCIETY fieldworker, Jane Anderson, will be holding a drop-in clinic at Heartlands, Golden Bay on Wednesday 8 June from 11am-2pm with advice, information and support for those living with memory loss. church services on sundays TOTOS Café & GALLERY. Enjoy excellent wood-fired pizza and refreshments, next to the Abel Tasman National Park. Open in winter for weekends unless raining from 10am-5pm. Ph 021 187 1849 or 03 970 7934. OPENING HOURS: later events learning / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi PLAN B CAFÉ & BAR. Open daily from 3pm, closed Tuesday, Wednesday. Reservations ph 525 7678. POHARA GENERAL STORE. Open Monday-Thursday 7am7pm; Friday 7am-8pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm. Home-made food, great coffee, groceries and lots more. Takeaways open Friday-Sunday 4.30-7.30pm-ish, including Queen’s Birthday weekend. Great fish & chips, burgers and the best pizzas. Gluten-free options available. Phone orders welcome on 525 9591. www.poharastore.co.nz COSTUME HIRE, Wednesdays, 7-9pm at The Playhouse. Ph 525 8338. Open 7 days, from 11am 90 Commercial St, Takaka Bookings appreciated: 525 9636 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 Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 10am-4pm. Ph 524 8454. WEDNESDAY 1 june with children’s church at 10am Senior Citizens’ Hall Senior pastor: Phil Baker ph 525 8396. Church pastors: Jason and Teresa Brough ph 525 9971, and Carol Baker ph 525 8396 or 027 429 8088. Instructor Monday Tuesday Leigh Leigh Wednesday 8.50am 9.30am 5.10pm Georgie/Ruth Georgie/Ruth Sarah Friday 9.15am 10.30am Body Balance ComboGeorgie/Ruth Ruth 1.00pm 10.30am Combo Join us at Kahurangi Function Centre 10:30am Sundays. Kid’s time during term. Ph Robin Swafford 524 8498. Georgie/Ruth Georgie/Ruth Leigh Ruth 5.10pm 5.45pm Kahurangi Christian Church Be Loved Be Encouraged Belong 8.50am 9.30am 5.10pm 10.30am Body Balance Saturday Sarah Sarah Suitable for all fitness levels, male and female. Bring towel and water. Equipment supplied. Golden Bay Masonic Lodge Hall (In between Top Shop Dairy & Roots Bar) 1 Commercial Street, Takaka Contact: Leigh Crocker M: 021 162 1935 Georgie M: 027 343 1035 Ruth M: 027 248 5944 www.groupfitness-goldenbay.co.nz 14 The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 Takaka Basketball Assn The Telegraph Hotel annual The 2016 winter season is nearly upon us – if you have a team and would be keen to be involved in Wednesday Night basketball, or would like to join a team, register your interest now to: Pig of the Bay 2016 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 Queen’s Birthday Weekend (Start date to be advised) Proceeds to the GB Rec Park UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS... Join us from 1pm for LIVE music and stalls Final weigh-in 3pm (sharp) Sunday 5th June Prize giving at 4! Entry forms available from Telegraph Hotel and Tinkys Friday 24th June Reggae Fridays goes Dubstep! DJ TRUTH Feat; M-PHONIK, GALANJAH **Reggae, Dubstep, Bass music** $5 www.truthdubstep.com Entry $40 per team of two Kids under 12 FREE Saturday TBC GHETTO FUNK! Feat; Mammadafunk, Nefarious + guests **A night of bass bootie ghetto funk!** The Wholemeal Trading Co Presents IMPORTANT ANNOUNCMENT: “MY WAY” The Mussel Inn Roots Bar will be going back to 2pm opens Tues - Sun as of 31st May :) Gourmet wild food, Open fire, Good beer, Good people A musical tribute to Frank Sinatra Conceived by David Grapes & Todd Olson By arrangement with David Spicer Productions www.davidspicer.com.au Directed by Ronnie Short Fri 27th - tonight - TIKI TAANE - $25. SOLD OUT! Sat 28th RICHARD GILEWITZ - great finger-style guitarist and teller of humorous tales. 8pm. Starring ------Wayne Green Billy Kerrisk Cath Tucker Buddha Childs Tues 31st CHRIS VON ROY - Celebrate the power of words - a book reading with a twist. Ask about our Wild food comp at the bar! 00 IN 0 2 $ R OVE WON! 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The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016 9 noon 3 May 30 6:00 am 6:26 pm Best at Good 6:51 am 7:17 pm Best at Good 7:42 am 8:08 pm Best at Good 8:35 am 9:01 pm Best at Good 9:29 am 9:56 pm Best at Bad 10:25 am 10:53 pm www.ofu.co.nz 15 50 Commercial Street, Takaka Golden Bay First National Licensed REAA 2008 - MREINZ www.goldenbayproperty.com Ph: (03) 525 8800 THE PERFECT LIFESTYLER! CRACKER ON MEIHANA STREET LI NEW ST IN G 30 MEIHANA STREET A great family starter, with 3 bdrms, conservatory, log fire & heat pump. Large timber decking makes for great entertaining. Internal single car garaging & plenty of off-street parking. Close to schools, kindergarten & shop, short walk to town. Ref: 3485 OPEN HOME Saturday 11.00am - 12.00pm Price: $319,000 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 SERIOUSLY? - SUNBELT! 6 SUNBELT CRESCENT That’s right! This 878m2 section is on the edge of Town! It has established planting giving future privacy for your new home! Easy walking to schools or shops just minutes away. Great spot for young or old. Call me for more details or to view. Ref: 3481 Deadline Sale: 4pm TODAY! Sarah-Jane Brown 0274 222577 ONE UP - 2 DOWN 1319 COLLINGWOOD-PUPONGA MAIN ROAD, PAKAWAU $568,000 You will be living the good life here! 5 ha of fertile land, 3 bay shed, chook run, fruit trees….the list goes on! Add a very comfortable 3 bedroom home with new bathroom, modern kitchen & lots of extra storage/hobbie room. A few minutes walk to the beach & close to Westhaven to add fish to the menu! Let me show you this lovely property - the good life could be yours! Ref: 3428 Contact: Sarah-Jane Brown 0274 222577 HOT MARKET - SIZZLING HOT PROPERTY! ENERGY EFFICIENT LOCKWOOD 9 NORMAN BENSEMANN PLC Set in a quiet cul-de-sac, this 2 level home is a great buy right in town! Open plan living & kitchen, master bdrm & bthrm upstairs; 2 single bdrms & bthrm down. An ideal set up for the growing family. So close to….. ..well, everything in town! 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Ref: 3221 $480,000 Brian Taylor 0274 540 355 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 YOUR HAPPY PLACE! GREAT PLACE—GREAT SPACE 156 PUPU VALLEY ROAD 6 HARWOOD PLACE Price: Price: A good solid 3 bedroom home on a 734m2 section with a lovely outlook front & back, complete with childrens’ playground right next door. Family would love the great community atmosphere here in Upper Takaka. Great first time home! Ref: 3370 Set amongst established gardens, this 3 bdrm lifestyle home on 17.65ha is tranquil & the outlook superb. A lovely location near Te Waikoropupu Springs & the Takaka River with great whitebaiting spots! Only 5 km from Town. Ref: 3477 $890,000 $265,000 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 Annie Telford 027 249 1408 PRIME BLOCKS - PRIMO PRICE! CUTE CORNWALL COTTAGE RESIDE IN TATA STYLE! 60 TANGMERE ROAD, ROTOTAI $795,000+GST IF ANY On 9ha of fenced pastureland not far from Town. With a fantastic 2013 Lockwood family home: superb kitchen, stainless benches walk in pantry, logburner/wetback…. Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 Ref: 3429 LOT 1 & 2 ABEL TASMAN DR 38 TATA HEIGHTS, TATA BEACH $639,000 Looking for a stunning home with a seaview? Modern & spacious, this high spec’d 4 bdrm home is stylish & landscaped for privacy at fabulous Tata Beach. Great decks. Annie Telford 027 249 1408 Ref: 3409 Sharon McConnon Manager 16 Helen Hodgkinson Two blocks on offer here - 4.99ha & 45.01ha. Both have amazing views & formed access to the building platforms, including a stream. Call me for further information of these 2 desirable lifestyle blocks overlooking beautiful Ligar Bay. Ref: 3464 38 CORNWALL PLACE, TATA BEACH $480,000 Classic Kiwi bach in a great location, 100m from Tata Beach. 2 bdrms, 2 bthroms + sleepout & garage. Lots of improvements: heatpump, insulation, gas, new roof. Annie Telford 027 249 1408 Ref: 3479 Paul McConnon Annie Telford Price: $399,950 each James Mackay 027 359 0892 Brian Taylor Sarah-Jane Brown James Mackay AREINZ Belinda J Barnes AREINZ The GB Weekly, Friday 27 may 2016
