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WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2015 PH 03 5282088

TIM O’CONNELLIt was a celebration of success

and an expression of hope for the future at last week’s Motueka High School Senior Prizegiving, as a host of academic and sport-ing prizes were handed out before a full assembly hall on November 4.

Board of Trustees Chairperson Ian Palmer provided an opening speech that touched on many of the key moments this year includ-ing the welcoming in of a new principal and the confirmation of funding for the new cultural cen-tre which is set to be ready for use in Term 3 next year.

Guest speaker for the evening was emerging fashion designer and former student Lucille Gray who has made enormous strides and received international recog-nition in a tough industry culmi-nating in the launching of her own label just over a year ago.

Merely six years after finishing Year 13 at Motueka High School, her designs have been show-cased at New Zealand, London and Paris Fashion Weeks, and have even been worn by Mel B of the Spice Girls.

In an inspiring address, she highlighted the rollercoaster of emotions and hard work she has experienced to achieve her goal of breaking into the world of fash-ion. Her advice to students was that healthy dose of naivety and risk taking but ultimately self-belief goes a long way.

“I have endured many sleep-less nights in the pursuit of my dreams, but in the end they are my own and I am not living those of someone else,” she said.

No doubt heeding Lucille’s pearls of wisdom was 2015 Dux Stella Bogdanoff, whose aca-demic and creative endeavours in 2015 have already suggested a similarly positive trajectory.

Her cultural involvement within the school includes 28 different

activities, not least her passion-ate leadership as one of the Arts Captains this year where Stella was acknowledged to have dressed accordingly. Next year she will have a gap year before studying fashion or costume design at Massey University or Toi Whakaari.

The honour of top student went to Livia Strub, and with it a giant trophy that will no doubt hold pride of place at her family home or in her course of study in 2016, understood to be sports science.

A senior leader and sports cap-tain, Livia has gained all their level 3 credits at the merit or excellence level this year, while managing to remain prominent in volleyball, athletics and netball, the school production for the last four years and various French and Maths competitions.

Over $55,000 in scholar-ships were also handed out to deserving students, providing an immense kick start to their higher education.

Included in these were five $8000 Kina Scholarships that were given to Bogdanoff, Strub, Nari Casely, Rebecca Sandlant and Head Student Kora Appleton.

In his Principal’s remarks, John Prestidge reiterated the pride and optimism he had for the school both today and into the future.

“It has been said that youth is wasted on the young, however youth is certainly not wasted on this group,” he said.

He commended all those who had been rewarded for their aca-demic and sporting endeavours this year, saying that the mod-ern student deserved the utmost respect for reaching such high levels of achievement, especially in the age of an often challenging NCEA framework.

This year’s Head Students Kora Appleton and Nathan Peacock gave a thoughtful but light-hearted reflection on their

time as students and leaders which began as Year 9s in 2011.

After announcing Aaron Bunn and Hine Markham as the Head Students for 2016, a momentary

pause in proceedings prompted Peacock to ask, “Where do we go from here?”

An innocuous comment, to be sure, but indeed one that would

certainly apply to all students as they embrace what lies ahead, be it one more year of secondary education, or making the giant leap into the big wide world.

MHS Prizegiving reflects on a ‘Stella’ 2015

Motueka High School’s Top All round Student for 2015, Livia Strub, signed off on her time at Secondary education in style, as did the many other winners at last week’s prizegiving.

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In briefJaws openA four kilometre intermediate grade downhill track in

the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park opened last Saturday at noon with the cutting of a ribbon at the entrance to Jaws near the top of Corkscrew. Committee member, Guy Trainor, said the largely descending digger-benched track had taken more than two and a half years to con-struct. “It tested our track building skills and machinery. It wouldn’t have been achieved without the support of many.”

Not long to go!Don’t miss the Motueka Pottery Workshop’s exhibi-

tion at the Museum until November 20th. The theme is ‘Seasons’ and local potters have interpreted this is a number of ways – artistic, traditional and folk artwise.

Kina Haus successOlives New Zealand announced the winners in the

2015 New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards at the Awards Dinner held in Wellington in October. Best in Show went to Robinsons Bay Grove Blend, produced by Chris and Annette Moore of Akaroa. Congratualtions to local producers Wayne and Nini Wooff of Harley Road who won a silver medal with their Kina Haus Frantoio and a bronze with their Kina Haus Leccino

Bookabach local winnerCongratulations to Nic Picard. Beech Hill near Mapua

has been named the Supreme Bach of the year in Bookabach’s annual awards. “Not only is it the best pet friendly but the best all rounder. It appeals to all travel-lers and it’s a high scorer in traveller feed back,” said the judges.

This Sunday 15th!The Motueka RSA Fishing Club is holding its annual

‘Take a Kid Fishing’ event next Sunday 15th November ( not 13th as we mistakenly said last week!- sorry!) from 9am to 11.30am at Talleys Fishing Platform. The event is open to all Primary School age children who are accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Children will need their own fishing gear but bait is supplied.

Waste not.An improved recycling service is proving successful at

reducing the amount of waste going to landfill in Tasman District, with kerbside recycling volumes up 23 per cent since its introduction. In October a total of 262 tonnes was collected, up 17 per cent on last October.

The TDC changed its kerbside recycling service on June 29, with fortnightly collections and large 240-litre bins issued to households for plastics, cans, paper and cardboard. Residents now use the previous small blue bins solely for glass. “Hopefully the trend continues and we can make a decent dent in the amount of stuff that ends up in our landfill.” Said T D C’s Trevor Norris

The Council also offers a $20 discount on compost bins at participating retailers to encourage people to compost rather than put food scraps in the rubbish.

A great Christmas shopping nightThis year’s Starlight Parade is on Friday 4th December

between 7pm and 8pm and a market will be held in Decks Reserve during and after this year’s parade closing at 9pm. Beginning at 5pm it is being organised by the Motueka Playcentre and the stall holder booking fees are going to that organisation. This should prove a great time to buy some unique Christmas presents from local arti-sans. If you’d like to book a possie email the market coor-dinator/playcentre mum Eva Lawrence [email protected] would like to hear from you.

A quiet sanctuaryKeep Motueka Beautiful has a new project – at the

Sanctuary Gardens next to Goodman Park fields. Once upon a time the Motueka Soroptimists looked after the facility.The reclaimed swamp area, in Old Wharf Road has a new entrance and pathways created with help from the TDC and a grant from Network Tasman.The new picnic table donated by long term KMB committee member Jim Butler is dedi-cated to the memory of his late wife Beryl.Sanctuary Gardens was a shallow part of the estu-ary before Old Wharf Road was built, and it allowed small flat-bottomed boats to move cargo towards the early township at high tide.

Thorps Bush thoughts After 18 months work investigating attitudes to Thorps

Bush and analysis and thoughts for its future Motueka’s Youth Council presented its report to the Motueka Community Board last week. The Youth Council chosen each year from students at Motueka High School, researched the perceived problems associated with Thorp’s Bush, surveyed nearby residents and compared perceptions with reality. Four hundred and seventy nine people took part in the survey over five months. The perception of the bush being a place with major issues around alcohol and drug use “is simply not true”. “While we accept that there is an issue, this is a small minority.” Statistics discredit that opinion with only 8% of the 33% of the surveyed having ever seen or experienced it. It was also discovered that many young folk hang out at the site because they can access free wifi and it’s close to KFC and McDonalds.

Angry protestors1080 protestors Rolf and Ute Kleine of Golden Bay, want

an apology and compensation for damage to their property and a day of lost business, while they were detained at sep-arate police stations during the search in March. The Kleines were among more than 60 people nationwide approached during the Operation Concord investigation, which ended recently with the arrest of a North Island business man.

Mr Kleine said detectives had search warrants for the Kleine’s house, car and Takaka business. They were then taken separately to the Takaka and Motueka police stations.

“I was away all day in Motueka - detained for eight hours and lost a day of business,” said Rolf. They also want answers about whether there were reasonable grounds for their property to be searched, after police declined to explain at the time.

“I feel we do have a very good case, because there were no reasonable grounds to do this,” Mr Kleine said.

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Ollie visits J.I.F.JANE WELLSMaryke Lups’s health

issues have meant her giving up work, but is she sitting at home moping? No - she’s out in the community working vol-untarily with her delightful Lab / Border Terrier, Ollie. Together they are regular visitors at the Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital.

Ollie is a two year old rescue dog from Queenstown. Maryke always imagined get-ting a pup and training it but Ollie is proving ideal for his job with Canine Friends Pet Therapy.

Canine Friends Pet Therapy is a New Zealand-wide network of people who share their friendly well behaved dogs with others usually people in hospitals and residents in rest homes and hospices. Pet thera-py usually helps people in care.

That furry head laid on a knee and the touch of a dog’s silky coat may break down barriers and remind people of happier times Pet therapy works on many levels making people feel reconnected to the world.

Jennifer Grant, a dog trainer from the Motueka Valley who trains Police, and Search and Rescue dogs offered free six weeks training to Ollie as Maryke is a volunteer. “As well as training Ollie Jennifer taught me about dog body language.”

Ollie was subjected to a hassling from a group of strangers who pulled his ears and his tail as they surrounded him, and heavy objects were dropped beside him but he passed his suitability assessment easily. “He was not easily frightened and passed his test with flying colours,” said a delighted Maryke

So in the past 6 weeks he’s spent quite a time at J.I.F. where residents are really getting to know him. “For some of them it brings back happy memories of their dog owning days. And it’s been proven that a pat is able to decrease heart rates and blood pressure..”

Obviously Ollie’s enjoying the experience too. “He stands up and wags his tail as we turn into Courtney Street. He knows where he is going!”

“I never push him if he walks away from any-one. With certain residents he is really happy,

Thomas McNeall has been a resident at the J.I.F. for 4 months now. Here he is with Ollie the specially trained pooch.

but with others he’s more wary. I let him get to know them in his own time,”

Ollie is particularly wonderful in the Dementia Unit. “He’s very very gentle. It’s like he knows. He’ll just put his nose in their hands or lie quietly at their feet. He’s really calm.”

”“For me there is satisfaction in being a volun-teer. I really enjoy being with Ollie and seeing the happy reactions of residents. Some of them have had to leave their dogs behind when they come to live at J.I.F. It’s very nice that they allow dogs in. I do have to have him checked regularly by the vet – to ensure he is well and worm free.

Ollie certainly looks a picture of health with his beautifully shiny coat.

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Street talkMapua School had its official centenary celebrations over the weekend. We asked several former pupils to recall some memories and escapades.

ScottyMapua (1980-86) Heaps of good people that I met and have lost touch with- it’ll be good to see some of them again.

PaddyHobart (1959- 66) I remember the smell of silage coming in the window...gosh it used to stink. We won’t talk about what went on behind the Buddleia bush, though.

Lincoln Motueka (1947-55)We had a big guy who used to pick on us, so we stuck him in a sack and tied it up- you probably can’t do that anymore but he left us alone after that.

FlynnMapua (Late 80s-90s)The old adventure playground which was amazing- I would sign any waiver to let my kids play on something like that.

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Centenary celebra-tions commenced under bright sunshine on Friday morning, with an historic recov-ery setting the scene for the highly-anticipat-ed occasion.

Principal Neil Chalmers pre-empted an enjoyable weekend ahead with his open-ing address, welcom-ing those who had come long or short distances to attend the centenary.

He added that he was looking forward to the many anecdotes that normally accom-pany such reunions, getting the ball rolling with one involving a former Principal and his methods of impart-ing bathroom etiquette to the students.

Guests were then led to a spot at the side of the school grounds where 25 years earlier, a time capsule was laid to commemorate the 75th Jubilee of the School’s opening.

Teacher Warren Taylor had been instru-mental in putting the capsule underground

back in 1990 and so the long-standing serv-ant of education was bestowed the honour of bringing it back up in 2015.

A VHS cassette was the first item to be extracted from the time capsule, which was promptly held up by Mr Chalmers to a mixture of chuckles and bewil-derment.

“Does anyone know what this is?” he asked.

“It’s a tape for a really old machine,” came the darndest of replies from a young-er student no doubt more acquainted with the digital age. Three audio cassettes were also tucked away in the pipe, as well as a special edition North and South magazine from New Zealand’s sesquicentennial year.

Examples of school work, newsletters and mementos of school excursions, not to men-tion photos of staff and students were most prominent however, and provided much merriment to those stu-dents who had contrib-uted to the time cap-sule 25 years earlier

as they were reunited with their past.

One student had even gone to the effort of listing the top 20 songs for the week that the time capsule was laid, which was head-ed by INXS’ ‘Suicide Blonde’ but also com-prised MC Hammer’s ‘U Can’t Touch This’, Jon Bon Jovi’s ‘Blaze of Glory’ and ‘The Power’ by Snap.

Both Mr Taylor and Principal Chalmers expressed a wish to put down another

time capsule of 2015 artefacts which would be buried under con-crete until the School’s 125th Jubilee in 2040.

The event was a fantastic way to kick off the official cen-tenary celebrations, which began on Friday morning with the capsule’s unearth-ing, followed by a picnic and concert by current students and concluded with a tra-ditional Friday football match which included some of the returning

old boys and girls.Various school

tours, a formal din-ner on Saturday plus a church service and Devonshire Tea on Sunday rounded off the festivities for visit-ing attendees, while the annual Moutere Hills Schools Athletic Sports offered a chance to see the new generation in action against Mahana, Dovedale, Upper Moutere, Tasman and Tasman Bay Christian Schools.

Mapua dredges up the past

After 25 years in the dirt, a time capsule containing items and work from students was extracted before past and present pupils as part of the school’s centenary over the weekend. Teacher Warren Taylor (pictured, in white hat) was given the honour of digging up the cap-sule he helped lay in 1990.

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TIM O’CONNELLThe mid-range sound of small engine aviation

made way for high octane velocity and the smell of cooked rubber as the 2015 V4 and Rotary South Island Champs came to the Motueka Dragway on Saturday.

An estimated 4000 people made the trip to watch over 50 competitors on four wheels and two tear up the Dragstrip as part of a two-day extravaganza which brought entries and specta-tors from around New Zealand to the popular racing venue.

Entertainment was plentiful on and off the track, with spectators able to get an up close experi-ence of vehicles and their drivers in between races as well as various exhibitor stalls offering all the tools to give punters an edge in their own speed-related pursuits.

Steve Zahorodny's Vaporiser was the star attraction on the Saturday with spectators treat-ed to an exhibition of speed and flaming exhaust from the sleek jet car even when reduced to travelling at half its top speed of 450km/h on the Motueka tarmac.

Doubling as the first event in the Nelson Drag Racing Association calendar, a strong Nelson and Tasman contingent of entries was present in all classes.

Karl Dykes was one of the locals thrilling the masses in his yellow 1984 Suzuki Katana, and was pleased with the initial performance of his bike after rebuilding the motor over the winter.

With many more runs anticipated on his home strip and further afield this season, the Motueka rider said the weekend was a good chance to further fine tune the machine he has owned for a year.

“We put (the motor) back together last week and took it for its first decent run along some of the back roads,” he said after the morning’s qualifying.

“Today we really just want to see what she can do out there- first run mate, we’ll get better from here.”

With a dry track and warm conditions providing an ideal template for competitors, some good times were posted with the fastest time going to motorcyclist Andy Urwin-Wells on his 2012 Suzuki GSXR, clocking 9.7 seconds at a top speed of 225 kmh.

The event continued through until Sunday, with attention shifting to Nelson’s Saxton Stadium for the Show and Shine section of the weekend, where a slightly more static but no less noisy representation of vehicles was on display.

The sights and sounds in a brilliant day of action at the V 4 and Rotary South Island Champs, Motueka Dragway.

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If you had to imag-ine your ideal fam-ily outing, you might end up describing the nearly founded Gypsy Fair Extravaganza, a unique blend of market stalls, arts and craft, food, musical entertain-ment and kids shows. Why 'Extravaganza'? Mels Berg, one of the co-founders says “We had so many good ideas, we decided to do them all! It soon grew into something so huge and exciting that it needed a huge name.”

So they formed a Charitable Trust, and stretched their ideas to the maximum, incor-porating their com-mitment to using only compostable and recy-clable packaging, and returning profits to the communities who sup-port them.

Travelling the coun-try in a colourful array of house trucks and buses, created to be cosy homes some-times for whole fami-lies, this travelling

Gypsy life celebrated roadshow is made up mostly of people who have previously sold their wares at fairs markets and festivals. They have a good idea of what the public want: a great day out, cool stuff to buy, yummy food and drinks, enter-taining music, and lots of interesting things to do and see.

As well as including all the usual stalls that the public has tradition-ally loved about Gypsy Fairs, face painting, tarot and palm read-ers, herbal remedies, heaps of funky cloth-ing, amazing jewel-lery and crafts, The Extravaganza has cre-ated a unique event that will leave you buzzing for weeks after.

Entry is free with lots of free things to do, including old school games like hula hoop, puppet shows, tug of war and sack races. You can even attend free hula hoop work-shops with Summer Spins, as seen on NZ's

got Talent. Their giant kaleidoscope is bound to be a hit with the whole family and no child will be able to resist the huge bouncy castle.

To ensure the very best experience for everyone, there are healthy food options, (or if traditional 'fair food' is your prefer-ence you will find that too) and throughout the two days they have talented musicians on stage for your enter-tainment. In keeping with the theme of com-munity involvement, the Gypsy Musicians encourage other per-formers up, particularly locals, to share the stage and join in the fun.

Chances are, no-one will want to go home at the end of the day. They have that covered too – check out the avail-able stall options and join them on the road! Meanwhile don't miss the fun when they are in town this weekend.

Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne says it was an honour to host roy-alty in Tasman.

Mr Kempthorne joined Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, at Mahana Estate on Saturday to sample some of the region’s finest wine and food.

“It was an honour and a privilege to meet and host their royal highnesses. They were engaging and had a real interest in what we had to offer. It was particularly pleasing to show off the depth of choice and quality of produce we have to offer here in Tasman, with Mahana’s selection of food and wine.

“The best thing is that we don’t have to be royalty to experience this – it’s in our own backyard.”

Mr Kempthorne thanked those that took the time, effort and investment to put the event on for the royal couple, particularly Glenn Schaeffer and Chandler Parker of Mahana.

Royal pair given taste of Tasman

The Gypsy Fair Extravangza is known to be so entertaining, some people simply refuse to go home, instead joining the road-show as a stallhold-er or performer.

Congratulations Tori Holden:Elected Board of Trustees Student Representative.

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Nola Tait , her family and friends celebrated her 80th birthday in style at Toad Hall on Saturday. Nola in red and black!) a fanatical Crusaders and All Blacks fan was chuffed when Richie arrived half way through. He was immediately given pride of place. David , Nola’s brother is at left and sister Alayne at right front.

Violet Wardell was looking particularly wonderful when spot-ted at JIF last week. She was decked out in her finery for Melbourne Cup Day. She comes in for two days a week between 10am and 4pm as a Day Care client.

Linda Woodgate and Linda Glew were spotted having lunch in the sun at Muses Cafe last Friday. Don’t forget this weekend’s Take a Kid Fishing competition on Sunday - Linda G is an organiser.

Looking a little wetter than usual are Birgit Baader, Roni Forsyth and Ilona Hart. Coach Roni had organized a deliberate capsize as part of her waka crew’s preparation for the weekend competition.

Birthday girl Jean Hodson ( right) is pictured with friends Shirley Lattimore and Geoff Cooper. A happy crowd came on Sunday to Jean’s Trewavas Street home to help her celebrate her milestone birthday.

Audrey Ashby had just taken part in the horse racing in JIF’s lounge. on Melbourne Cup day,she is a Day Care cli-ent

Nike Schofer, aged 17, is a recent arrival from Wellington where she was in a waka team. Being a part of one of Motueka High’s teams has eased her transition into life here.

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The pedestrian killed on Te Mamaku Drive about 10.20pm on Friday 6 November 2015 was Sergei Andrew McDOWELL, aged 21 years, of Nelson.

Police are still investigating the incident and have received a number of calls from people who were travelling on The Coastal Highway and Te Mamaku Drive that night

Detective John Nicholls said Police were still keen to speak with anyone who saw a cyclist heading towards Nelson from Motueka sometime after 9.00pm on Friday. Anyone with information should call Nelson Police Ph 5463840.

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TIM O’CONNELLGoing pink for a very worthy cause has paid off for the staff at Tasman

Tyre Treads Motueka, having been named as Bridgestone Tyres’ highest fundraising store in New Zealand for the recent ‘Pink Your Ride’ campaign.

The campaign saw Bridgestone and Firestone stores sell Pink Caps to go on any tyre with a valve for just $2 each, while a facebook page also encouraged people to share stories on how breast cancer has affected them or their family.

Bridgestone’s five Tasman stores collectively brought in $2000 from the sale of the pink caps during October, with Motueka contributing $1200 of this total.

All proceeds went to the NZBCF to assist with early detection of the dis-ease, education, support for sufferers, research and medical grants.

The team also got into the spirit of things earlier last month by donning pink shirts and hats for the first day of the Pink Ribbon Appeal on October 9, with some of the blokes sacrificing a few man points in showing their support.

“We put a lot of effort in and I think it’s awesome that we are the high-est fundraiser nationally,” said Manager of Tasman Trye Treads Motueka Andrew McGowan.

“It’s a great cause and Motueka is brilliant at getting behind things like this.”

This year’s efforts add to the $600,000 the company has already raised for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation since 2008.

Meanwhile, the wheels continue to roll in regards to the promotion of breast cancer awareness, with the Foundation’s Pink Caravan roadshow setting up at New World Motueka last Wednesday.

The Tasman stopover was one of 32 destinations taken in during the 10 week campaign and for travelling Nurse Janice Woods,

“We’ve had a really good response, plenty of interest and a number of fantastic stories from survivors too,” Janice.

She stressed that with the annual fundraising campaign done and dusted for 2015, the emphasis for the tour was on education and awareness.

Locals were also encouraged to sign a petition urging the government to extend the age limit of their breast screening programme from 69 to 74.

This appeared to be something that had strong backing from many within the district, with over three A4 pages crammed with supportive signatures in just four hours.

Janice was accompanied on a wet weekday by wee dog Otis, who seemed content to enjoy the comforts of the caravan over any public engagement, although he was more than happy to pose for a photo.

Pink Cap claps and breast cancer awareness

Pink Caravan Nurse Janice Woods and companion Otis the Dog were in town to promote Breast Cancer Awareness last week. Meanwhile, Tasman Tyre Treads Motueka were being acknowledged as NZ’s highest fundraising store for their Pink Caps campaign.

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Cawthron Institute last week launched a chari-table foundation to help solve New Zealand’s leading environmental challenges.

Given the previous work undertaken by sci-entists around the Tasman district, the launch indicates some positive benefits for our rivers and waterways.

The Cawthron Foundation sets out to raise donations, bequests, and endowments towards public-good science, as well as scholarships to support talented emerging scientists.

It is overseen by an independent trust board and chaired by Dr Morgan Williams – current chair of World Wide Fund for Nature in New Zealand and former Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.

Dr Williams says the model of the Cawthron Foundation is very similar to what is used by most major universities and other research insti-tutes in New Zealand.

“Combining the expertise of top scientists at Cawthron with philanthropic support ensures essential research on land and in fresh water and marine environments is maintained as support from other sources waxes and wanes according to political priorities. The health and wealth of our natural environment, communities, business and region ultimately depends on it,” Dr Williams says.

One of the challenges the Cawthron Foundation aims to tackle is improving the quality of New Zealand’s freshwater to ensure future genera-tions can swim in, fish and drink from it. A lead-ing freshwater scientist, Cawthron Institute’s Dr Roger Young, says degradation of freshwater is New Zealand’s top environmental issue.

Dr Young has been instrumental in collecting research data relating to integrated catchment management in the Motueka River over a dec-ade.

“Water is without doubt our most precious resource. You can live without oil or gold, but you can’t live without water,” Dr Young says.

Further research by fellow Cawthronites John Hayes and David Kelly surrounding fish species populations has been welcomed internation-ally while Rob Holmes’ work on the agricul-tural impact on waterways has enjoyed an over-whelming buy in from farmers, Fonterra and the Department of Conservation.

A landmark state of the environment report released last month – Environment Aotearoa 2015- identified declining water quality as one of the areas of greatest concern.

Also of value to the region is the TASCAM hi-tech coastal monitoring buoy used to remotely collect physical and biological data on the water quality of Tasman Bay.

Owned by a charitable trust, Cawthron Institute is New Zealand’s largest independent science organisation. Around 60 percent of the Institute’s revenue is from private companies and organisa-tions.

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Cawthron Foundation Chair Dr Morgan Williams addresses guests at the launch of the new charitable entity last week. The foundation hopes to address environ-mental challenges throughout Tasman and beyond.

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of what this special site offers. Treat yourself to your own slice of paradise and turn your dreams into a reality.

Greg & Kirsten Jones

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View www.harcourts.co.nz/MT3376

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Motueka 39 Poole Street - Circle This One - It's A Winner!

5 3 3 2Motueka 58a Mytton Heights

Executive Living With Stunning ViewsPositioned perfectly overlooking the sweeping landscape of ever changing vistas is an

executive home ready and waiting for you. With stunning rural and ocean views this modern

home provides all day sun, privacy and offers a fantastic lifestyle for families, extended family or

maybe a home business opportunity.

Built in 2004 this large home with generous open plan living areas with logburner, gas fire and

fabulous indoor/outdoor flow, hostess kitchen with scullery, four spacious bedrooms, master

with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, family bathroom, study, double garage plus an internal self-

contained one bedroom apartment with open plan living will impress.

Combining high-spec with homely warmth and character, you´ll be swept away with 1.25

hectares of wonderfully landscaped grounds. Atop of fabulous Mytton Heights this picture

perfect home is peaceful country living in one of Motueka´s prestigious locations.

Viewing Highly Recommended.

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Spoilt For Choice On Mytton HeightsLot 9 - Wow all the hard work has been done on this massive 11606m2 section with a natural

stream running through it. The water tanks are in, power at the boundary, building platform is

ready, there are numerous fruit and citrus trees, beautiful gardens and well established tracks

have all been put in place, now it´s ready for you!

Lot 22 - This private, elevated 5070m2 private section with views over the gorgeous Motueka

Valley is located at the top of the subdivision. With formed, graveled access to the site and

power to the boundary this is a wonderful opportunity to own an acre of prime rural land close

to town.

Both sections are covenanted by the Atamai Village.

For more information on Atamai Village visit: www.atamaivillage.org

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Condor fashionsSeminar a code crackerAfter a long but

ultimately successful season, Motueka High School’s girls rugby squad has one more big tournament to attend and they need your help to get there.

The twelve strong 7s team are fund-rais-ing for their trip to the National Secondary School Condor 7s held weekend of the 5/6th December.

The fundraiser is a Fashion Show being held in conjunction with Whitwells, show-ing off the latest sum-mer and shoe fashions for men and women.

Hopes are high for the team to do well after continuing their ascent up the national rankings with local dominance and numerous regional tournament wins.

Included in these are the Tasman Womens 10s, the Crusader Regional Final, and the Tasman schools 15s.

The team also won best overall team trophy and most dedicated team trophy at Motueka High’s

Prizegiving last week.Integral to their suc-

cess are 15s coaches Mark Kelly and Bevan Thompson, 7s Coach Steve Dunn, Manager Lisa Brown and the sup-port of their families in supporting them along the way.

From Friday night until Sunday after-noon, MoTEC hosted Rails Girls, a free coding event for girls. Rails Girls is an inter-national program, developed in Finland, to introduce and encourage girls into the world of software. During the course, students are intro-duced to Ruby, a com-puter programming language that was developed in Japan, and Rails, a web app framework written in Ruby. It is under-stood that this was the first regional event in the world, in the rural township of Motueka (home to 7100 inhab-itants), whereas all previous international events had been held in cities.

The fifty attendees were supported by 14 coaches, four of whom hailed from the Enspiral Network, one of the sponsors. The rest of our coaches heard about the pro-gram through a vari-ety of local media releases, social media

and by word of mouth. The ratio of coaches to students is expect-ed to be 1:3 but with many excited young students who attend the Year 7 and 8 tech-nology programmes at MoTEC on a weekly basis, we managed with a ratio of 1:4. Half of our attendees were under twelve years of age, whilst the other half were adults. No

teens enrolled due to high school exams happening the fol-lowing week – which means organisers will have to host another one to cater to them – at a more convenient time of the year.

Charlie Ablett, a software developer, mother and keen Rails Girls supporter, was one of the main driving forces in implement-

ing this programme in Motueka, having been a speaker and coach at other Rails Girls events elsewhere in NZ. She was support-ed by Jo Calt, head of MoTEC, and a network of educators interest-ed in extending and providing alternative education programs to youth.

Attendees came from as far as Westport

Jade Jowsey (Left) and Lily Nelmes were two of the many fabulous females who attended the Rails Girls weekend at MoTec.

Fashionably attired in their South Island Secondary Schools tournament team uni-form are MHS team members Risi Pouri-Lane and Sydnee Wilkins with NCG’s Cheylah Tuitupou.

The fashion show will be held on Tuesday 17th November at Huia Clubrooms, starting at 7pm.

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It’s hard to know where to focus your attention when you visit Hooked. Located right on the Marahau waterfront, the views across Tasman Bay and to the north along the Astrolabe Roadstead are breath-taking. Equally as engaging is the café’s new interior. The experience is much like walking into a classic Kiwi bach. Every surface is adorned with vintage nautical objects; shells, driftwood, crayfish pots, water skis and model boats.Hooked recently reopened for the summer season and the response to the new look has been outstanding.

Zoe Alborn, the manager and co-owner of Hooked explains that rather than simply throwing some paint around, the decision was made to completely revamp the entire restaurant from the ground-up. “At the outset we decided our new concept would be: Fresh. Local. Simple. We then set about implementing that philosophy across every aspect of the relaunch from

Revamped, relaunched and ready for summerthe redecoration to the sourcing of local produce and our new menus.”

Zoe, her sister-in-law co-owner Johnna Alborn, and Johnna’s mother, Sue Tunney, decided a nautical,

Cape Cod-inspired, beach house style best suited the waterfront location. They then spent countless hours visiting second-hand shops and searching online for the perfect furniture and bric-a-brac. “Every item has a story,” recalls Zoe. “We were also given a lot of items by friends and we restored everything ourselves.”

Although Hooked has always gone to lengths to source produce locally the crew looked throughout the region again for initiative new produce and suppliers.

Breakfast now includes a fantastic potato hash as well as lighter options like almond and coconut bircher muesli and a market-

fresh fruit plate served with coconut yoghurt.

The new lunch menu has pulled pork rolls, individual summer fish pies and crisp, fresh summer salads. During the day, an excellent range of cabinet food

is also available for dine-in and takeaway customers. Star-baker Kara’s ginger gems and individual bacon and egg pies have been an instant hit. The Atomic Coffee served by Hooked is simply divine.The north-facing beer garden is an extremely popular spot during the daily happy hour from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. It’s

hard to find a nicer way to relax than sitting in the late afternoon sun enjoying a cold Sprig & Fern or Hop Federation beer, or one of the hand-picked selection of local wines.

The dinner menu has a strong focus on local seafood including salmon ceviche, smoked fish pâté crispy salt and pepper squid. This is not to say the lamb and steak dishes are under represented or that the vegetarian and gluten-free options are not equally as impressive. Homemade desserts, including individual coconut pavlovas, round things off perfectly.

Everybody seems to agree that Hooked has been transformed into something magical over the winter break.‘

Zoe is now hoping that its fresh new look and inspired menu will help convince more locals that the short drive over the Marahau hill is well worthwhile.‘

The new menu matches the new concept perfectly: Fresh. Local. Simple. ‘

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Great atmosphere - friendly staff

Sarah and Tessa love being at Muses Cafe. It’s a year since they began their business, they’re very happy.

Fanastic support “We’ve had fantastic local support. It’s been awesome

– a total eye opener - a total change” said Sarah. “And there are so many new faces too!”

It’s a year since the Hogge sisters Tessa and Sarah took over the ownership of Muses Cafe.

Food flies out“It’s more successful than we ever imagined. People

love our scones, muffins and made to order sandwiches. And our gluten free range just flies out the door! So do our homemade pies.”

The muffin runThe twice weekly muffin run up and down both sides

of Motueka’s main street is popular. Armed with their portable EFTPOS machine the sisters head out each Monday and Thursday between 9am and 10.30am. On board they also carry a salad selection and their popular gluten free egg wraps.

$12 take away roastsTheir every-day-of the-week $12 take away roasts are

another very popular menu item. These are ideal for those living on their own and elderly folk appreciate the service too.

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“Like a second home now!”

Tessa, Ruby McCarthy and Sarah - all makers of wonder-ful coffee at Muses.

Followers“We have our followers

from the R.S.A. coming here too.”

Busy season“We’re expecting a

busier summer than last year,” So we’re getting more chairs and tables for outside on the grass.”

Christmas off

For the first time in 15 years the girls aren’t working Christmas Day as they’re having a fam-ily Christmas. But they expect to be straight back into it Boxing Day. They remember the long queues of last year. “Smoothies and frappes are very popular at that time of the year.”

Christmas dos Until Christmas they’re happy to cater for Christmas

functions. “We can cater for anyone,” they say. “Smorgasbord or whatever. And there’s our courtesy coach to get you home.”

Late nightsFriday, Saturday and

Sunday’s Muses is open until around 8.30pm. As the season heats up they’ll add Thursday nights to their repertoire. Extra staff will be need-ed.

Courtesy car

Tessa and Sarah remind you that they have a courtesy car which operates within the town limits, that they are fully licensed and their new summer menu is almost here.

Birthday time!It’s birthday time at Muses Café this week – Friday 13th

to be exact and you’ll get the presents! There’ll be a $5 coffee and cake special, spot prizes all day, a $10 lunch special and free fluffies for kids. At night children under 6 dine free, there’ll be free garlic bread and also a $5 drink special.

Nikki says“It’s very welcoming

and friendly here with fabulous coffee,” said Nikki. “It’s like a second home to me now!”

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A growing clubSuppliedTasman Bay Anglers Club is now in its second season

as a club.The club has grown and is well known around the

region,and the country in which other fishing clubs now deal with us. As with any new adventure nothing is plain sailing and a club is only as good as the committee and structures in place but now things are looking really good.

Tasman Bay Anglers Club into its 2nd year

Above: Jarron Spalding snapper caught strayline in Tasman Bay.

Monthly club daysFrom September through to March 2016 monthly club

days are taking place which involves the morning out fishing to award prize giving at the Post Office Hotel. We as club would like to thank Jerome and the staff from the Post Office Hotel for all their efforts in supporting the club. Raffles are run every Saturday plus a long running raffle through the week.

A great chainsaw raffleAt the moment we are raffling

a chainsaw sponsored by Kerry Diamond owner at Lifestyle Centre Riwaka. There is a special area where

they have advertised our club all framed and pinned up from shirts to articles pictures etc.

Below: Aaron Sharkie with his snapper caught slow jigging.

Below: Paul Robinson with a snapper caught on Flasher rig.

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Saturday 28th NovemberNow onto the small matter of the 2015 Monster Fishing

Competition which is held on Saturday 28th November. This year we have polished up on a few things notably the weigh in,there will be tents pegged on the grass area opposite the ramp. Furuno will have a their stand with a display so feel free to have a chat to Alastair about the latest electronics. DNA Boats be there with their locally built boats, an all day bbq will be cranked up so support the girls and ice creams etc will also be available.

Average snapper wins!The club has made the decision that the big prize

sponsored by Furuno will not go to the biggest snapper this will now go to the average snapper.

It has been designated that everyone is on the same playing field. Many sponsors are very much supportive of this. Children entered 13 and under are not eligible in this section. In regards to prizes we have real quality up for grabs so any winner will be very satisfied. The club has supported the Nelson/Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service as the chosen charity for donation this will be on going for each competition run.

Prize giving will be from 7pm at the Post Office Hotel.

A great fishing competition is coming up!

2015 Monster Fishing Competition

Saturday 28th December

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Above: Paul Hurrey caught this John Dory slow jig-ging. Below: Jason Manson with his 10.5kg snapper caught slow jigging.

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The godwits have just flown half way around the planet to be here, lets give

them a well earned break!Volunteering in conservation can make a

world of difference.Subscribe to our new monthly volunteer events newsletter.

There is something for everyone from skilled, high fitness activities to social and educational events, to days you can bring the whole family.

Subscription and newsletter details can be found on the DOC website at:www.doc.govt.nz/volunteertasman.Volunteer coordinator: Email: [email protected]: 03 546 3145

Celebrate their arrivalFriends of Motueka Estuaries is celebrating the arrival

of the godwits back to the Motueka sandspit with an event on Sunday 15 November, between 11am and 1pm at the Old Wharf in Motueka (by the Janie Seddon).

Spokesperson Dana Wensley says, “Friends of Motueka Estuaries is pleased this year to welcome two local iwi to the godwit event. Members of Ngati Rarua, Te Atiawa and associated groups will play a special role in the opening ceremony.

“We believe involvement of local iwi is crucial to the ongoing support for the kuaka and the biodiversity of the estuary.

“We are also pleased this year to have the continued support of Birding NZ. Through their telescopes, viewers can see the godwits in their natural habitat.” There’ll also be the Peter Chanel School, a biodiversity display and other children’s activities.”

Kuaka- the bar tailed godwits are back!

Photo courtesy Fay Bolt

THE PROGRAMME

11.00 am formal welcome by Te Atiawa

11.15 A few words by Dana Wensley to introduce the event

11.17 Local minister, Father Pat Maloney will say a few words and offer a prayer of thanks

11.25 The formal presentation of chil-dren’s prizes by DOC

11.30 The formal event will finish and then people are free to look at telescopes displays, and to eat.

Place: Old Wharf by the Janie Seddon

Sponsored by a grant from the Tasman District Council

Grumpy airline passengers consider this….Each year bar-tailed godwits fly across the Pacific Ocean from Alaska to New Zealand - flying non-stop for eight or nine days. Juveniles make the flight when they are less than four-months-old, usually without adult company. Passengers on a 12 hour flight across the Pacific will appre-

ciate what the trip involves. Godwits do it without big engines on their wings, a flight crew to navigate, or food and drink brought to their seats!They fly up to 12,000 km without food, water or sleep, pow-ered by a tiny cardio-vascular system burning fat!

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Pauline’s influence lives onPauline Samways was a highly respected local orni-

thologist who was instrumental in making godwits an integral part of the seasonal life of Motueka and the estuary. Sadly she passed away recently after a long battle with cancer,

“ She was inspired and pivotal to much of what we do for the godwits, and her loss is significant to Friends of Motueka Estuary both emotionally and professionally”, says FOME spokeswoman Dana Wensley. FOME was founded by Pauline and Beth Bryant. And since then it has taken a lead role each year in promoting knowledge of the sandspit and the birds that live there.

www.godwit.weebly.comDana is taking Pauline’s work on and she has built a

website which she hopes will be the ‘go to’ point for the godwits. www.godwit.weebly.com She hopes it will be a way of connecting with the community, not just for the annual festival to celebrate the arrival of the god-wits but also about the need to preserve the sand-spit.

Godwits winners!With 13,000 people voting, the bar-tailed god-

wit edged past the kōkako in winning Forest and Bird’s annual Bird of the Year competition..

A big weekend ahead for novice Waka Ama paddlers

JANE WELLSIt was wonderful to witness the three waka heading

smoothly out to sea paddled by 18 keen youngsters early Sunday afternoon. Friday is their chance to prove their prowess as they take part in the Motueka Waka Ama Club’s regatta at Kaiteriteri.

This year there will be six junior teams representing the club. Thanks to funding from the Rata Foundation ( previously known as the Canterbury Community Trust) the club has been able to provide four of the teams with regular coaching , assist with their transport, pay for their club membership, Waka Ama NZ affiliation, t shirts and race entry.

The youngsters have been training weekly with experi-enced paddlers, LeaAnne and Todd Jago in preparation for Friday’s race when they will take part in their first ever 10km race.

Another group of keen homeschool students has been paddling weekly too and two teams will enter the 5km race.

From left back row:Danielle Simpson, Mina Kiel, Mamie Makaere, Young boy in Mamies arms Taitama Patu age 2, Isabella Cranshaw, Nike Schofer, Kea Winkler - Stringer, Erika Saunders, Jacob Neha - Manihera, Sonny Grant, Asher Delany, Canaan Neha - Manihera, Victor Moore, Dallas Horne Front kneeling:Hannah Beech Peri Beech Pagan O’Donohue-Roger Peyton Neha - Manihera Miro Soochoon

“It’s good to see young people coming up and carrying on into the future. There’s lots of competition from other sports although some of them do play rugby as well. Parents enjoy coming to the beach to watch them. We’re keen to establish more clubs across the top- of the south. Already there are also teams in Golden Bay, Nelson and Waikawa,” said Todd.

Paula Puha waiting patiently on the sand has long been associated with Waka Ama through her sister and niece . Each Sunday since July she has brought a small group from Nelson to Kaiteriteri for training. She’s of the firm belief that Waka Ama is a great training ground for learning skills that transfer to other outdoor activities. Her niece has gone on to work as a sea kayak guide during summer and as a snowboarding instructor in the colder months. “It’s a great thing to put on their C.V’s and they learn a lot about team work.”

Organisers are expecting about 250 paddlers from around New Zealand. Fine weather has been ordered.

MOTUEKA TOUCH INC Week 5 = Thursday 12th November 2015 Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5 Field 6 Field 7 Field 8 Field 9

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Tune up time for Mahana500 already registeredThe Hits 89.6 Run Mahana is two weeks away and

Nelson’s favourite footrace has a few changes.

Half offThe Half Marathon is off the programme but that

certainly hasn’t dampened enthusiasm with over 500 already registered for their athletic action at Mahana Estate on Sunday November 29th.

MiGym pacesettersMiGym has pacesetters in the feature 10km so runners

targeting 45minutes, 50minutes, 55minutes or wishing to eclipse the hour mark can simply stick with the balloons carried by the respective ‘clocks’ and be sure to hit the finish line right on schedule.

Single lap 10kmThe single lap, 10km, around the picturesque country

circuit has it’s start ‘tweaked’ from previous years as the initial stretch is through the vineyards before venturing out onto George Harvey Road. The rest of the course is ‘same same’ – undulations over the first few kilometres, followed by Gardner Valley’s straight, then homeward bound along Old Coach Road.

Vineyard rompThose in the 5km again will enjoy their vineyard romp

knowing at the end they have earnt their bottle of Mahana wine.

Kids usual Mahana MileNothing has changed for the kids as they get to com-

plete the Mahana Mile, being able to run or walk on their own or with their elders and enjoy the encouragement as they cross through the finish shute.

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WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2015 23Sport

DressageMotueka Dressage are holding their next competition on Sunday 29th November. Entries close on Monday 23rd November.Queries to Sue at [email protected].

TIM O’CONNELLSome good perform-

ances from local club teams offered promise for future endeavours in the abbreviated game but not enough to claim some silver-ware as the Tasman Sevens were held at Sportspark Motueka on Saturday.

A strong turnout in the mens draw saw 10 senior teams from Blenheim, Nelson and Motueka, plus Div 2 side Rangers and Condor Sevens-bound

Nelson College pro-vide some high scoring action in two pools.

Winners Wanderers snared a terrific tri-fecta for 2015 with an unbeaten run to claim the Buccaneers Trophy, a fine addition to their Tasman and Nelson Bays Club tro-phies. Kahurangi fin-ished second in pool B after a narrow loss to Nelson College before being before over-run by Wanderers 24-5 in their semifinal.

The women’s sec-

tion was a more com-pact affair, with just three teams left to fight for the title after Moutere withdrew. Left to take on familiar foes Waimea Old Boys and Marist, Motueka High School’s preparations for the Condor Sevens were tested by some quality opposition and a knee injury to key player Sydnee Wilkins.

However, the girls were still able to make the final where they ultimately went down to Waimea 20-7.

garage sales

SATURDAY 14th, 9am-3pm, 354 Main Road, Riwaka. Estate sale - furniture, tools, kitchen items. All to go.MONSTER garage sale at Motu Enterprises, 55A High Street, Motueka. 8.30am start - Saturday 14th November. Variety, something for everyone.

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RAGS - Clean sheeting, $20.00 per bag. Bays Apparelmaster, 30A Hau Road, Motueka.

flatmate wanted

BOARDER/Flatmate wanted for nice house near beach. Please phone 021 127 1904 for details.

ARTS UNIQUE / Marahau has sculptures and caravans for sale, check big wooden sculpture and gypsy wagon on trade me.

entertainment

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$$$ for your antique fur-niture, paintings, china, clocks and jewellery. Plus quality restoration & reproduction service. Call at Mariri Gallery, Coastal Highway, Mariri, or telephone 027 448 4430 (weekdays 9am - 4pm).

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carpet cleaning

TASMAN Carpet Cleaning services. Great deal from $25 per room, profession-al clean, eco friendly. Phone Greg 0274 300 626.

computers

COMPUTER running slow? Need help with software? Downloading your photos? Printer support? Internet issues? 30 years computer expertise. Recently moved to Motueka. Call Robert 027 6622611 for a com-petitive quote.

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birthdays

GolfMotueka Women’s GolfResults for Tuesday 3/11/1518 hole played hidden partners.1st. Elizabeth Martin /Judith Garrett-Brown 141Robyn Hawker/ Rita Mitchell 143Suk Kyung Lee & Melva Webby 145Helen Hughey & Joy Bawtree 146Nett Eagles Rhonda Heckler, Joy Bawtree.

9 Hole played 4BBB Stableford.Equal winners were Verna Drummond & Trish Misipekaand Dottie Holgarth & Pam HolyoakeTasman Golf ClubWomens 9 hole Bisque Par winner 9th November Jill Gillan, 2nd equal Norma Clark and Jackie Hall.

DartsMotueka RSA Darts Mel 110B 123Dane 121 135 140X3 100B 101B 130B 170B

Nathan125 137 140X2 115FBarry O 140Julie 95 103 140

BridgeMotueka Bridge Club 9-11-2015North/ SouthJoan Lloyd & Charmaine Satherley 60.71%Janet Howell & Natalie Vonk 58.04%Vicki Adnams & John Keene 56.25%

East/ WestAnn Cegarra & Mary McCallum 62.50%Carolyn Gatenby & Malcolm MacLeod 61.01%Phil Donaldson & John Trotter 56.25%

Wanderers claim clean sweep with sevens crown


situations vacant

properties for sale

properties for sale

properties wanted

St John in Motueka needs YOUSt John Motueka is looking to recruit volunteers to help with fundraising projects during the coming year.

For more information, please contact:Ann [email protected]. 528 7791

public notices

FAWLTYS Social Club Quiz Nite, 14th November 7pm at Hotel Motueka. Teams of 4 - $20. $300 prize pool up for grabs. Ph 03 528 7070 to confirm teams. All welcome.

photography

NEED a photographer? 25 years' experience, for your special occasion, birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings etc. Call Robert 027 6622611 for a competitive quote. No job too small. Based in Motueka.

NEW Dentures, relines and repairs. Phone John Turnock 528 6769.

personals

lost & found

LOST Ladies gold Rado watch at Nelson Market or Tahunanui Reserve on Sat 7. Reward. Phone 03 528 0998.

in memoriam

health & beauty

health


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ALWAYS Buying and selling good tidy cars. Finance and trades welcome. Open 7 days. Motor-eka Ltd, 8 Whakarewa Street (next to McDonald's). Phone 528 8885. www.motoreka.co.nz

vehicles for sale

2005 Mitsubishi Colt Plus. 111,009ks, excel-lent condition. Light green. Phone 528 5377.

wanted

MODELS required for life drawing in the Upper Moutere over the sum-mer months. Ring Jane 027 263 5211.

tuition

trades

MOTUEKA Rooms to let. $100 pw power and phone included. Long term preferred. Phone 03 527 8578 or 0274 305 051.

to let

to let

to lease

SHOP on High Street with High Street Frontage. Excellent position, arcade next to New World car-park. Tel 527 8261.

to let

thank you

situations wanted

situations wanted

HANDYMAN Storage. Motueka's newest most secure storage unit. Security cameras. Insurance approved. 26 Huffam St, Motueka. Ph 0274 344 254. Courtesy trailer available.

TASMAN Storage units available from $5.90pw. Clean, dry, secure units. Insurance approved. 24/7 access. Phone 528 0071.

storage

STORAGE Systems Motueka. Secure self storage available from $6 a week. Ph 528 4060.

stump grinding

STUMP Grinding, tree felling. Stumps ground to mulch for ready gar-dening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.

MARAHAU Permanent part-time work. Brush cut-ting paddocks and fence lines $19 ph. Equipment supplied. Tel 5278261.

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WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2015 27PUBLIC NOTICES

24 Hour Assistance

Richmond 03 543 8400Murchison 03 523 1013Motueka 03 528 2022Takaka 03 525 0020

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Public Notices Resource Consents

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

Intention to Prepare Management Plan for Moturoa/Rabbit IslandYou are invited under s.41(5) Reserves Act 1977 to send written suggestions to Tasman District Council on the proposal to prepare a management plan for the recreation and local purpose (plantation) reserves on Moturoa/Rabbit Island, Rough Island and Birds Island. Written suggestions need to be lodged with Council (c/- Strategic Policy) by 29 February 2016. Information about the natural/historic/recreational/other resources of the reserves is available on the Tasman District Council website (search for Moturoa/Rabbit Island).

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Notice of Road StoppingTasman District Council is notifying its intention to stop a portion of un-named and unformed legal road which runs alongside the Anatoki River from the southern end of McCallum Road to a dead end where the legal road stops. The proposal to stop this section of unformed road is being considered pursuant to Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 1974.The road proposed to be stopped is shown as Section 1 on SO Plan 487432. The land area is 1.6429 hectares. The road stopping application is being made by Rainbow Valley Community Ltd which owns freehold land adjacent to the road to be stopped. The road itself is 40m wide in most places. If the road stopping is approved, the public will retain the right to use a minimum of 20m of public road and other public land adjacent to the Anatoki River. If the applicant is able to acquire the land involved, it has o�ered a 10m wide esplanade strip alongside the Anatoki River where there is no legal access at present. When combined with the 10m wide esplanade strip, public access will be possible from the northern end of McCallum Road to the Southern end, alongside the river. A number of dwellings encroach onto the legal road corridor. The proposal is intended to improve legal access alongside the Anatoki River, while allowing the applicant to acquire the legal road underneath the dwellings. An unformed portion of McCallum Road is to be moved slightly to the south. The width of the road will remain the same.Plans of the proposed road stopping are available by Email: [email protected]. Plans may also be viewed at the Takaka Service Centre and Richmond O�ce of the Tasman District Council. Copies of plans, and this public notice, will also be available on the Council’s website.For further information please contact Robert Cant at Tasman District Council on Ph. 03 543 8400 or by Email: [email protected] objections to the proposed road stopping must be made in writing to the address below and must be received no later than 4.00 pm on Friday 18 December 2015. This is the �rst of the two notices required under the Local Government Act 1974. Valerie Gribble, Executive Assistant, Corporate Services DepartmentTasman District Council, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050Email: [email protected]

The Council has received applications for resource consent, which have been publicly noti�ed in The Nelson Mail. The applications and supporting information may be examined in any Council o�ce. The full public notice may be found online at Council’s website (www.tasman.govt.nz). Any person may make a submission on the applications in accordance with Section 96 of the Resource Management Act 1991. Submission forms are available from Council o�ces and on Council’s website. Please note that the following are abridged advisory notices only.

Applicant: Harakeke 2015 Limited.

Location: In the Aporo Road, Mamaku Road, Marriages Road, Horton Road and Permin Road area between Tasman Village and Ruby Bay.

Consent Type, Application Number and Proposal:This application seeks resource consents for a signi�cant residential and commercial development either side of Aporo Road. The proposed residential development is designed in several rural-residential clusters across the 178 hectare site, with the apartments and commercial activities in a new village centre.

Subdivision Consent (Application RM150576)To subdivide 17 existing computer freehold registers (CFRs) with an overall area of 177.8278 hectares to create 130 rural residential-style allotments; 55 apartment allotments; 2 commercial apartments; Lot 700 walkway to vest as local purpose reserve; Lot 701 to vest as esplanade reserve; Open Space allotments Lots 702-710 and 714-716; three utility allotments Lots 711, 712, 713; a separate title for an historic pa site; and Lots 720, 721, 722 and 723 to vest as road, within a Rural 3 Zone.

Other ConsentsEighteen other associated consents are being sought, for: land use activities including dwellings, apartments, commercial buildings and activities;

earthworks, and the removal and replacement of contaminated soil and for the proposed change to residential activity in accordance with the National Environmental Standard (NES) for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health Regulations 2011;

discharges of potentially contaminated stormwater to land where it may enter water during the construction phase; and to discharge stormwater from each of the residential allotments, and from apartments and commercial areas;

discharges of wastewater from apartments and commercial areas, and from individual allotments;

a water permit to change conditions of taking groundwater to transfer use from irrigation to community supply;

to carry out works in the bed of a waterway for the purpose of channel realignment and the placement of boulders and woody debris within waterways; to discharge sediment-laden water from land disturbance activities and works in waterways; to divert and dam water for new waterbody channels and wetlands and bypass; to dam and divert �ood waters, including by earthworks that raise the level of the land and by structures.

The land is zoned Rural 3 according to the Tasman Resource Management Plan.

Submissions due: 4.30 pm on Monday 23 November 2015.

Environment and Planning CommitteeTasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 19 November 2015, 9.30 am. Public forum

Audit SubcommitteeTasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 19 November 2015, 1.30 pm or at conclusion of Environment and Planning Committee. MEETING CANCELLED

Tasman Regional Transport CommitteeTasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Friday 20 November 2015, 9.30 am. MEETING CANCELLED

Joint Shareholders CommitteeNelson City Council, Trafalgar Street, Nelson, Friday 20 November 2015, 1.30 pm. No public forum

Moturoa/Rabbit Island tracks closedThe western end of Faulkners Track and Higgins Road are both closed until Friday 27 November 2015 to ensure public health and safety while contractors undertake work in those areas.All the other roads and tracks on the island are open, including Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. Access to the ferry is also open.

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Open: - Between sunrise and sunsetClosed: - At times of high dangerDistances:- Full loop via Bird Road 9 km - Half loop via Tawa Road 5.5 kmRules: - Bicycle helmets to be worn at all times - No smoking or - Stay on marked trails - Observe all directions and safety signsHazards: - Falling debris from trees - Tree harvesting operations - obey all signage - Vehicles and heavy machinery - Bio-solid application - obey all signage

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Temporary Track Closure due to Bio-Solid Spraying Higgins Road and Western Faulkners Track Closed from 16/10/2015 to 27/11/2015 Eastern Faulkners Track, Bird Road,Cooper Road, Tawa Road and Great Taste Trail Open.

Contact PF Olsens during business hours if you require further information 5440066

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28 WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2015 Sport

With only a handful of Twilight meets left before the Secondary School National Champs in December, the Motueka High School Athletics Academy ath-letes are turning up the heat at the track.

There were a host of personal bests on Friday night as they strive to impress their coach, Tony Aitkenhead before final selections are made for the trip.

There were too many PBs in the 100m to mention. Year 9 student, Izzy Neal continues to shine, her PB of 12.58 secs was a real highlight but with the tight competition in this event, almost all the athletes are posting better results.

The 200m was similar with seven of the nine Mot High competitors posting “best ever” results. Izzy Neal, Camryn Smart, Carlos McRobert and Jack Gorrill were two of the big improvers from last season.

In the 800m senior race, Jacob Bryan posted his second PB for the night (after the 100m ) with a 2.06.11 in running third behind the older Nelson athletes, William Wallace and Angus Wemyss.

Nelson athletes Kalani Sheridan (9min.4.72 sec) and Sam Mead (9min 5.88sec) tus-sled it out over the 3000m and both recorded enormous person-al bests with Kalani 29 seconds better and Sam and astounding

Countdown to nationals

54 seconds faster.Jan Lammas and Taylor May

Robinson continue to improve in the javelin with Jan taking out the men’s event and Taylor run-ning second behind South Island Champion, Eliza Harris.

Kai Mason took a break from his usual events to throw him-self down the long jump pit for a 6.0 m jump and the win with Tess Haunch taking the women’s event.

The focus for Tony over these final weeks before Timaru’s Nationals, is to fine tune these athletes to their absolute best before competing against the country’s best secondary school athletes.

Alana Inglis-Beckett, Anihana Kirkwood Thorpe, Sarah Fitisemanu, Camryn Smart and April Young in the 100m event at last week’s Twilight Athletics meet. Photo Grant Bryan.

TIM O’CONNELLIt was officially a day at school but for the hundreds of children who

participated at the Moutere Hills Schools Athletics Sports Day and the parents who came to support them, it was anything but a struggle to get out the door over the weekend.

The annual event was held on Saturday at the Upper Moutere Domain and involved children from the six nearby Schools – Dovedale, Mahana, Mapua, Tasman, Tasman Bay Christian, and Upper Moutere.

These annual athletic sports are a standards meeting that include such activities as high jump, long jump, sprints, target ball throwing, distance throwing, distance running, relays and shot put, with children given a mark between one and three for each activity on the desig-nated circuit.

A series of traditional interschool races were also held including the Peace Shield –involving one runner from each school over 200 metres – the RSA Cup race for the school’s second fastest runner and the Neudorf 4 x 4 Relay.

Pre-schoolers, ex-pupil and parents races were also run.

Weekend sports at Moutere Hills

Tug of war was one of many traditional activities and events that Moutere Hills schoolkids gave their all in on Saturday.

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