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Crowds out for ‘best ever’ starlight paradeTIM O’CONNELLWarm weather and a range of

entertainment brought a large number of families, festive folk and curious visitors to the annual New World Starlight Christmas Parade as crowds expectantly lined the roadside right along the parade route which stretched from Pah Street to the New World Carpark.

This year saw 42 parade entries watched by a crowd understood to have exceeded last year’s number of 6,500- a total that if correct more than trumps Richmond or Nelson’s attendances this year.

Whether or not Motueka has topped the bigger towns, Organiser Julie Jacobson is once again reflecting on another suc-cessful Christmas celebration.

“I was thrilled and humbled as usual by the level of com-munity effort and engagement,” she said.

“We sure do have commu-nity spirit in bucket loads here in Marvellous Motueka.”

Along with a wide range of yuletide themes and concepts from Snoopy’s Christmas and Percy the Engine through to life sized gingerbread men and Nativity scene, Motueka’s inter-national make up was repre-sented strongly this year with old favourites like the RSE workers and first time entries like The Filipino Cultural group.

The work of volunteers war-ranted particular mention for their efforts in bringing the event together in 2015.

Among those acknowldeged were Peter Burke, MC Liaison Robin Reeve, Paul Hawkes and the Kiyosato Fund Raising Group for a great job Marshalling.

Also thanked was Dave Nicholas who did a great job as MC and the man charged with officially opening the parade on the stroke of 7pm, West Coast -Tasman MP Damien O’Connor

who also had a very hard task in judging the floats.

Mark Wentworth from the State Cinema who worked hard all day and night to help Event Audio with Sound system. It was the first year Event Audio had done the sound as every year previ-ously it had been done by David Scott of Nelson Sound who sadly passed away a few months ago.

Jacobson said that in the aftermath of the event she had received a lot of very positive feedback with “Best Parade Ever” being conveyed multiple times.

Also a popular happening on either side of the parade was the inaugural Christmas night mar-ket held in the Deck’s Reserve Carpark, held as a fundraiser for the Motueka Playcentre.

From entertainment from Rob FireNix, the Twisty Twins and Sturgeon Amusements’ ferris wheel to various food and craft options on Wallace Street many made the most of the balmy twi-light on the site of the regular Sunday Market.

Organiser Eva Lawrence was thrilled with the public response

to the idea and like Jacobson was hopeful of the market being a regular fixture.

“Motueka Playcentre is keen to hold the market again next Christmas, and is already plan-ning ways to make it even bet-ter,“ she said.

“We welcome any feed-back and suggestions from the Motueka community too.”New World Starlight Parade winners for 2015 were: Best School - Parklands - Recycled Christmas at the North Pole.

Best Business - Warehouse - Kiwi Snow Globe.Best Community Group - (A tie) - Tasman Gymnastics Club tumblers and the Alive Church Nativity Scene.Best Friends and Family: RSE Workers - uplifting rhythm and voices.Best Overall: Country Kids - Snoopy Christmas.

Jacobson gave special thanks to the sponsors, without whom there would be no event.

The float that was judged best school entry in Friday’s New World Starlight Parade- Parklands School’s recycled salute to the North Pole. This was one of 42 that thrilled a bumper summer crowd along High Street, while the entertainment contin-ued into the evening with the Christmas Night Market at Deck’s Reserve offering a real reason to stay in town a bit longer.

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Global excitement comes to a head next Wednesday as Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens premieres at 11:59pm on December 16.

State Cinema Motueka will join with theatres around New Zealand in being the first in the world to see the new JJ Abrams-directed film on account of time difference and Manager Mark Wentworth says that as of today, just over 30 tickets are still available for the late evening ses-sion. These can be purchased online, phone or at the cinema on Old Wharf Road.

For those really looking to make it a marathon occasion, a screening of the latest James Bond film ‘Spectre’ commences at 9pm.

Pictured here are fervent sci-fi fans Storm Trooper John Burt (left) and Clone Trooper Captain Rex AKA Lee Youngman. A local phar-macist by day, John’s dedication to the franchise has seen him gain membership to the worldwide Star Wars costuming group, the 501st Legion.

While wearing the costumes of Star Wars vil-lains the club undertakes much charity work, earning the tagline ‘Bad Guys doing good’.

The fans awaken

Santa’s coming to TakakaTakaka’s Santa Parade is on this Saturday

between 10am and noon. It should be spectacu-lar with 40-50 floats and more than a thousand specators expected. There will special prizes for best decorated bicycles and face painting will be free. The parade starts at Golden Bay Coachlines and after it collectable cars will be displayed in the main street. The Takaka Citizens Band and the Motueka Highland Pipe Band will entertain.

Thank you Mapua Makers Market marketers said last

Sunday was a BIG day and they thank everyone who came. They also thank the ‘unknown dance group who decorated the hall with wonderful bright hanging tissue balls. The next market, the Summer one is on at the Mapua Hall Sunday 17th January.

Beyond organics - Six figure farming tourThere’s a greater awareness of the unsustain-

able nature of industrial agriculture, and there’s a slow shift to local food production - in people’s front or back yards. There’ll be a public talk at Fairfield ouse 8th Feburary, with a workshop next day. Two Canadian who run successful ‘farms’ on small urban plots will share thei knowledge. One of them, Jean-Martin Fortier has cre-ated a six-figure income from under two acres of organic vegetables. Read more at www.sixfig-urefarmingnztour.com

Mahana’s Centennial book viewableMahana School now has a copy of the centenary book at the school. It

can be viewed and ordered with the cost $30 to school families. If you’d like to access the 329 centenary photos this can be done via dropbox but you need to contact the school re access.

Movie night fundraiser for Steiner’s new schoolThis Friday, December 11th, 8.00pm in the Riverside Community

Hall there’s a movie/documentary by Yann Arthus Bertrand. He spent three years collecting real-life emotional stories from more than 2,000 people in 60 countries. The emotions, tears, smiles and struggles and laughs unite everyone. After the movie there’ll be a discussion. $10.

Christmas in the ParkBirdhurst’s Christmas in the Park is on again this

Saturday in Decks Reserve Motueka at 7.30pmThe occasion will finish around 9.30pm.It should be a great community celebration of Christmas. Bring your family, friends and a picnic blanket and join in with carols, a visit from Santa, a Christmas message, performances and more. Your gold coin donation will go to our local Fire Brigade.

Carols by LamplightThis Sunday, December 13th, 7.30pm at Dyke’s woolshed, Central

Road, Lower Moutere Christmas will be celebrated with traditional well-known Christmas carols, with St Andrews Uniting Church choir, Motueka District Brass, ‘Sisterhood Quartet’ and the Tongan Seasonal Workers Choir. Sounds wonderful.

Superseniors website Maggie Barry launched this useful website as the Senior Citizens

Minister and it’s a beauty. It has information about finance and planning, health and well being and an inspiring Out and About section showing all sorts of interesting older folk getting out there and doing it. Loneliness can be a real problem for solo people and there’s an interesting article on Intergenerational Housing. Well worth a perusal. www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz

A splashThe Motueka Community Swimming Pool fundraising team made a

splash at the A&P Show on Sunday with a booth providing information about the plans for enclosing the Motueka High School swimming pool for year-round use by the whole community and $322.80 was raised.

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Judges Natalie Taeke, Dana Taeke, Kevin Lawrence and Eva Best with the Supreme Champion horse of the show Wilberorce owned and ridden by Tracy Rose-Russell

Jason and Teresa Brooks from the Moutere Valley enjoying the sun and the fun of the fair .

Motueka’s 80th A&P Show a warm success It wouldn’t be a birthday without the cake and so it was for the 80th running of the Motueka A & P Show. Here Patron Kay Hart is given the honour while Show Manager Mary Wilson is on hand for the first slice. Photo by Ken Horrell.

The Travelling Hillbillies from Nelson got the show off to a great in the morning with some foot stomping melodies on the enter-tainment stage. Technology old and new provided plenty of interest to those who

remember and bewilderment to those who do not.

Marchwood Park welcomed locals and visitors to its arborous surrounds as town and country met with young and old to create a successful Motueka A & P show

Held on the same weekend as the Starlight Parade, the 80th running of the A & P Show was the first for the new commit-tee headed by Mary Wilson, and by all accounts the response has been encouraging.

“I think it certainly was a rebuilding exer-cise- People seemed to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and we’re pretty happy with how it turned out,” Wilson said. She added that a first year of the Motueka show being on a qualifying sched-ule for the National Horse of the Year Competition, was another key aspect of the shows success this year.

While rain clouds

swept through Nelson and Richmond in the afternoon, the weather on this side of Tasman remained pleasant, ensuring all attending had the best condi-tions to peruse stalls or take part in the fam-ily-friendly activities on the day, as well as newer attractions such as laser tag.

The entettainment stage was a popular location througout the day with everything from honky tonk and

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Street talkWhile they were busy giving Damien O’Connor’s office a yuletide makeover, we asked Parklands School pupils what they liked best about Christmas?

IndeeMotuekaSanta and presents

BentleyMotuekaPresents, holidays and go karts

ManaiaMotuekaSanta Claus and his reindeers.

SifaMotuekaFor Christmas, I want a motorbike.

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Apples used to be barged across the estu-ary from the Tasman and Mariri packing sheds to the Motueka wharf. Next time you travel over the causeway have a look.

The Motueka Recreation Centre in Old Wharf Road was once a co-operative pack-ing shed which was built in 1975.

In 1925 in the Moutere Hills area, a packing shed was built using mud bricks. Another orchardist used concrete for the lower half and mud bricks for the upper. Most sheds were built of wood.

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Vital industry exhibiton opens

John Grooby was one of the first to have a look around the new All About Apples exhibition at Motueka District Museum, which offers a fascinating look at the history of this major crop through the years.

TIM O’CONNELLMotueka District

Museum’s major sum-mer exhibit is now open to the public right through until March 2016 and got under-way in tasty fashion over the weekend.

An official opening function took place on Saturday afternoon at Muses Cafe, where an invited few consist-ing of prominent grow-ing families and identi-ties were given a first look at what is antici-pated to be a popular attraction in the next few months.

After a welcom-ing address from Museum Board Chair Anne Thompson local orchardist Paul Heywood spoke of his pleasure at having an industry dear to his heart recognised by the community in this way, as well as the tre-mendous efforts of the local historical groups who had invested a lot of time in getting the exhibition up and run-ning.

“You’ve come up with a unique repre-sentation of this his-

tory, and for this we thank you,” he said.

Mr Heywood also touched on a few of the histroical milestones that have helped Motueka’s star rise since the first orchard was planted in Dehra Doon back in 1843.

Among these key events were the first apple exports in 1908, and the establish-ment of the first New Zealand fruit growers association in 1911. Heywood also paid tribute to the inter-generational nature of many current opera-tions, noting that a handful of families have reached over a century of production on the same block of land.

“What we have in this region in quite out-standing.”

Director of Charitable Trusts for New Zealand Fruit Growers Federation John Nicholson was equally as pleased with the exhibition and hoped for plenty of interest from the gen-eral public.

With 55 years involvement with the

industry and his wife being part of the local family legacy herself, Mr Nicholson said Motueka’s family-based contribution to fruit growing was spe-cial and unique when compared to places such as Nelson.

Guests were treated to some apple-based fare from Muses Cafe, including cider, tarts and a winning apple cheesecake creation.

The free exhibition is open Mondays to Fridays from 10am - 3pm, and on Sundays from 10am - 2pm.

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Kaiteriteri Store opensA milestone in

the development of Kaiteriteri Beach’s new building complex has been reached with the shop on the bottom floor of the two sto-reyed facility officially opened on Monday morning with a bless-ing by local iwi.

At the start of April this year the old store was demolished and work began on the new store and upstairs motel units.

While the motels are expected to be com-pleted by March 2016, the many visitors who descend on the iconic Tasman destination will have access to food and essential hol-iday extras as contrac-tors have been busy ensuring the were ready in time for peak season.

Staff have also been busy stocking shelves and familiarising them-selves with equipment before the doors were opened to the public this week.

Operating as an On the Spot Express store under the Foodstuffs brand, a temporary premises were set up over the winter months while construction was taking place. Team members from the ‘old’ shop Lyn Hadfield, Monique Haldezos and Lee Hadfield were involved with running the temporary store.

Not a bad view to be working from- Retail Manager Mark Chapman surveys the scenery from the service window which will no doubt greet thousands in the coming months.

Iwi, Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Board members, building representa-tives and others with a close association to the new develop-ment gathered to officially open the new beach store, which will be ready to cater for the sum-mer influx.

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Tasman ratepayers are set to benefit from the Tasman District Council’s sustained focus on debt reduction and reduced spending, with a lower than predicted rate increase next year.

The Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) 2015-2025 had signalled an overall rate rise of 2.96 per cent next year. While the exact details are still being worked out, the Council is expecting rate rises across the District to be significantly lower than that.

Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne said the Council had been working hard to deliver value for ratepayers.

“Before the development of the Long Term Plan we received a very clear message from the community that they wanted us to reduce debt and focus on prudent financial management. We worked really hard to deliver that and we were already forecasting debt and rate levels that were a big improvement on the previous LTP. To now be looking at an even better outcome for ratepay-ers than we expected is fantastic.”

The Council’s debt for the 2014-15 financial year was $28 million lower than projected. It achieved an operating surplus of $8.6 million. That means it needs to raise less revenue from rates than it expected when the LTP was written.

The draft rates income increase for 2016 will be released between February and March next year.

The Council’s first quarterly financial report for the 2015-16 financial year (covering the three months to 30 September 2015) shows it is con-tinuing to achieve strong results.

The quarterly results show the Council’s net debt for 2015-16 is forecast to be $14 million lower than predicted in the LTP, and the year-end operating surplus is on track to be $2.95 million higher than budgeted.

Sustained focus gives smaller rate rise

The Motueka Family Service Centre was blue and yellow and brimming full of people last Saturday afternoon. Invited family and whanau gathered to celebrate the eight parents and children who, after completing two years’ work, graduated from the HIPPY Programme!

Miranda Sikking, the HIPPY Co-ordinator con-gratulated the graduates on their huge commit-ment and enthusiasm. Miranda and Emma Mister, the graduates HIPPY tutor, presented each child and parent with a certificate and gifts including a fun children’s picture book donated by Paper Plus.

Miranda said it was wonderful for the positive effects of the HIPPY programme to be recog-nised and thanked sponsors Sarah and Mark from Paper Plus for their ongoing support.

Luisa Jones, one of the parents who com-pleted the programme said that “HIPPY was a fantastic programme and everyone should do it!” She said it was fantastic to spend that one on one time with her son Kaleb – doing things that she would not have thought to do with him. “It was a great start for Kaleb’s schooling.”

HIPPY is an enrichment programme for par-ents and their pre-schoolers to do together at home. The programme only takes 15 minutes a day and encourages parents and children to work together to build a positive bond around education and learning. This sets up children to do well at school.

If you are interested in finding out more, con-tact Miranda at the Motueka Family Service Centre when your child is turning 3 years old. Ph 528 0234 or Txt 021 0381017.

HIPPY Graduates (from left) Charlotte Stratford, (back row) Jack Thompson, Kaleb Jones, Hank Freeman-Carrie, (front row) Tasman de Roo, Travis Mister, Jacob Robertson & Lachie Rohan.

New HIPPY graduates

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TIM O’CONNELLA Motueka businessman hit three times by burglars in the space of a

fortnight has expressed his frustration at the recently-implemented Police telephone system when attempting to reach the local constabulary.

Ray Gill owns the Video Ezy store on High Street and had his walls kicked in and stock stolen at around 2:20am on Saturday November 21.

A local patrol car chanced upon the damage to his building soon after the event and informed Ray before a further phone call from the Police at 7:00am that morning re-alerted him to the incident.

It was on Monday morning when he tried to ring the Motueka Station in relation to the incident that he encountered the new phone system in place and was a bit perplexed by the process involved to try and reach a local member of the force.

In his case, it involved an initial menu offering several options inappli-cable to him and after connecting with the operator had several rounds of being redirected to the operator when the phone wasn’t being picked up from Motueka.

Eventually his call was answered, however Ray queries why there is a need send calls to a central location when all he wants to do is dial straight to his local station.

“I’ve been running business in Motueka for 35 years and on several occasions I’ve had reason to ring the Police- especially when I had the Mitre 10 store,” he says.

“It used to be that I’d have their attention straight away and I can’t speak highly enough of the local force in this respect.”

“Please get us back on our local station phone line so we can talk to local people who know the area.”

The frustration continued for Ray one week later, when the Video Ezy premises were broken into in similar fashion, with fresh holes booted this time through the office walls.

A third break in on Friday evening was disrupted by a Community Patrol which saw the offenders take off into Thorp Bush on scooters.

While business continues as usual for him, the repeated thefts and dam-age has required some DIY remedial work to cover the holes and reinforce against any additional vandalism.

“I don’t think they’ll be able to get through the plywood now- but perhaps all this is telling me it’s time to retire,” he ponders.

Ray is hopeful of a more straightforward line of communication with the Motueka station should the need arise in the future, especially on the occasions where there is a short window of opportunity to catch offenders.

“There are gangs of kids causing damage and having scraps right out-side the shop- when you’ve got staff on their own it’s a bit concerning that we can’t access our local force more directly,” he says.

Tasman Police spokesperson Barbara Dunn said last week that Police are currently trialling a new telephony system which is aimed at improving customer access and reducing call waiting times.

“The Police operating model requires staff to be out in the community doing crime prevention work as often as possible and in smaller stations this may mean there is no one present at the station to answer phones all of the time,” she said.

“With this telephony system those calls will not go unanswered.”She added that Police are constantly reassessing this trial system and

upgrades are being made to further improve the service.As for the crime itself, Ray has his own ideas for what may be the best

way to deal with the offenders- something that makes parents just as accountable as well as the culprits themselves.

“Most of the offenders are probably under age to prosecute- I think par-ents should be made to pay costs and the children to do community work,” he suggests.

Police phone system doesn’t engage besieged businessman

Motueka businessman Ray Gill surveys the damage to his Video Ezy store, which has been targeted three weekends in a row. Mr Gill wants to see a more direct phone line to the Motueka Police Station.

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Kelly Byrne has been appointed Golden Bay Civil Defence’s new Alternate Local Controller.

He will provide backup to the Bay’s lead Local Controller, Sara Chapman. Both roles are vol-untary.

Mr Byrne is a former Commanding Officer Base Wing, RNZAF Base Woodbourne, now liv-ing in Takaka. In recent years he has also run his own vineyard and was manager of Marlborough Airport Ltd.

Mr Byrne said: "My wife and I have recently moved to Golden Bay and, now being retired, we'd thought it time to do something for the com-munity. We had already joined Lions but when I saw that the community needed a new alternate Controller I thought that I'd volunteer since I'd held this role in Marlborough."

Nelson Tasman Emergency Management Group Controller Roger Ball welcomed Mr Byrne to the role. “Our region is privileged to have the support of talented and hard-working people in the community,” he said.

The appointment is made by a committee consisting of the mayors and deputy mayors of the Tasman and Nelson region, under the Civil Defence and Emergency Management Act.

Golden Bay Civil Defence consists of volun-teers and personnel from Councils, emergency services and government agencies.

A decision has been made to appoint a sec-ond Alternate Local Controller for Golden Bay in order to provide better operational leadership. Interested people should contact [email protected] for further information.

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Last Thursday was New World Motueka’s annual Christmas Shopper day. Food tast-ings, lots of giveaways and loads of free gifts and hampers for our loyal local cus-tomers always makes for a busy day full of fun. Winners of the huge prize draw will be contacted later this week. Amongst the priz-es given away this year were a Cane picnic hamper, a Microwave oven, a Bicycle, and various other gift hampers.

As work continues apace to get everything on the Mapua Wharf ready for a pre Christmas open-ing a new group has arrived. Representatives of the local Iwi and Archaeologist Deb Foster. A skull was found early last week and by Thursday a skeleton was being unearthed under supervi-sion. This is the second Koiwi found in the area and although Deb is uncertain of the age or status of the individual she said there is plenty of proof of an earlier settlement in the area between the sea and Grossi Point.

“When the footprint for the new building was being prepared just below the asphalt surface there was a 200 millimetre layer of evidence – ovens and occupation material. And in front of the new building old pits and post holes have been found.

The latest discovery happened while a storm water drain was being dug.

Red and Phillipa of Te Akina Te Taiau were busy sifting through dirt from an excavated mound. The dark earth they thought was stained from the aquarium fire is , according to Deb, from the much earlier occupation. They were finding snapper and pigeon bones.

“Eventually an interpretation panel will be erected here,” said Deb Foster.

In 2012 work was delayed nearby when the Mapua pump station was being replaced due to an archaeological find.

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The Twisty Twins drew a size-able audience along Wallace Street for their performance post-parade on Friday night.

John Nicholson (left) and Paul Heywood have a long association with apples in the region and so were thrilled to see what has been put together at the Motueka Museum for the ‘All About Apples’ exhi-bition which opened with a special function on Saturday afternoon.

Hannah was delighted to break the bottle over the bow of her father’s boat “Happy Days” at the Motueka Marina Saturday. That’s Hayley Webley with her.

The Motueka Business House Twilight Croquet competition hosted by the Riwaka Croquet Club, played the 4th & final session last week-with the Motueka Family Services Centre team of Ross & Fran narrowly beating their colleagues Blyda & Lea. Here they are with club members Wayne (left) and Keith (middle). There’ll be a new competition in the New Year.

Holly Fitzgerald with Kate Silcock and her son Carter wondering what to look at next at Sunday’s A and P.

Dylan Stone-Cuthbert had his snazzy TQ midget on display. He’ll be racing this weekend at Appleby. Infield Engineers, Tasman Tyres and the Lone Star Restaurant help him with their sponsorship.

Jordon , Shaar and Jake members of the Motueka Brass Band who played at the show visit the poultry section of the Motueka A and P show where Jake had won first prize for his chickens.

Geoff Morgan and Harry Harrison are committed volunteer members of the Coast Guard. The latest call out was last weekend when two young skinny dipping women were stranded on a Tahunanui sandbank at 1.30am But the police were quick off the mark and these guys were stood down. The average number of annual calls is 30.

Heather and Tinky Hovendon of the Collingwood Tavern will celebrate 40 years at the helm next year. Here they chat with Clive Miln of Ruakaka, who was in the north of the south to buy a tractor.

Jiggery Pokerie entertained passers by with its Folkery music and hard case lyrics at Sunday’s A and P show in Motueka.

Getting up close and personal with white tail spiders at the A and P Show!

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TIM O’CONNELLA national campaign focused on promoting

safe sleep practices for babies, New Zealand’s Safe Sleep Day took place on Friday with events taking place across the country.

In Motueka, Public Health Representatives Natasha Cunningham and Miraka Norgate were on hand to do their bit in educate and raise awareness in a prominent position outside Motueka Museum, just prior to the stallholders arriving for the Starlight Parade.

The day is an initiative by Whakawhetu National SUDI Prevention for Maori to address the sad statistic of babies in this demographic accounting for over two thirds of SUDI deaths in New Zealand.

Every year in New Zealand, more than 30 babies die from Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy, formerly known as cot death or SIDS and is the main preventable death in children under the age of one.

Parents, children and interested passers-by were given information on best and safest sleep practice through pamphlets and face to face interaction, plus a survey to fill out if they so wished.

The acronym P.E.P.E draws on the Te Reo word for baby and stands for the four main principles being promoted on the day- correct Placement of the child, Elimination of risk factors, Positioning of baby and the Encouragement of breastfeeding.

As well as reiterating the basic guidelines of safe sleeping, the onus on parents and particu-larly mums to ensure a baby’s safety was being highlighted, especially in terms of fostering a smokefree environment before and after the child is born.

“People who smoke during pregnancy are actually conditioning their baby to have limited oxygen, so when it comes time for them to be born and go in their cot, they’re so conditioned to having such a little supply of oxygen that if something was to obstruct their breathing, be it a blanket or toy, they are likely to think this is normal,” Natasha explained.

The benefits of traditionally-woven flax bas-kets- or pepe pods- as comfortable, breathe-easy sleeping spaces were also being promoted, with two examples of fine handiwork on display.

Miraka added that the pods help to avoid injury through the rollover effect that can often occur through co-sleeping between mums and infants, instead encouraging space for the child.

Natasha was also taking names of those interested in attending a potential Wanakura Wananga at the Onetahua Marae in Golden Bay, where women could learn to make their own flax baskets using the appropriate tikanga or protocol.

Safe sleep awareness in Motueka

Last Saturday 8 Downer workers worked with MoTEC staff to update the latter’s garden, giv-ing up their Saturday morning to give the area a facelift. Arriving with utes, diggers and topsoil they pulled up all of the existing weedmat and shell, creating a blank canvas for future projects. Jo Calt from MoTEC said the Downer boys were totally amazing and have really made a differ-ence to our plans for a new Rongoa Garden and a Forest Garden for MoTEC.

Downer are raising money for an OXFAM water project.

Natasha Cunningham of Te Piki Oranga (Right) was one of the Public Health rep-resentatives there to explain the saf-est sleep practice for babies and to engage .Stopping by for a chat were (left) Czylah ‘Puti’ Conmee and Kiri Higgs with her happy little ukulele player Izaak.

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“We’re here to get you back out there”Highly regardedSo highly is Chris regarded that earlier this year he

was flown to Italy for 10 days to suss out an 18 metre Prestige 180 vessel for a Christchurch businessman. It’s the same one that was parked up at the Motueka Marina’s dry dock for the past four weeks and left only last Saturday.

Kelvin, the boat’s happy owner speaks very highly of Chris. “He went right through the boat in Italy. And when it got to New Zealand he skippered it down to Motueka. He’s honest and genuine and he acts with integrity.

A real asset“I hope the locals give him a fair go. He’s a real asset

to Motueka. He’s confident in what he does and he can follow right through.”

“Getting the boat ‘Happy Days’ back on the water has involved a number of local firms. “Kel left a lot of money behind in the town,” said Chris.

I love it hereAli and Chris decided on the move to Riwaka for the

schooling of their three children just over a year ago. “I absolutely love it here,” he said,” We have three acres with plenty of room for the kids. Tasman is 15, Hayley 13 and Conley six. Ali is a teacher aide at Lower Moutere School.

When they first settled here Chris did outboard servic-ing from his home and worked elsewhere but it was time to branch out and open a shop.

“Word of mouth and people popping in while the boat’s been on the wharf has been magic.”

“We love our boating too,” said Chris. In fact they’re quite a water sports family.

The two oldest children already have their PADI scuba qualification and even young Conley reckons kayaking and paddle boarding is great. Tasman is often Chris’s right hand man. He’s a mountain biking fanatic too and he loves the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park.

Seventeen year’s experienceChris Webley of Motueka Marine Shop, the town’s

newest business, at 33 King Edward Street, knows all about outboard and inboard motors.

He’s had 17 years of experience in his own business in the marine industry both in Christchurch and latterly in Picton.

Services all brands “I’m a one man band. I service all brands of outboards

and I do call outs and on site servicing,” said Chris. “And early next year I’ll be looking at a new motor franchise – Tohatsu outboards.”

“I can do steering and electronic installations- all aspects of boat electronics and anything electrical.”

Pictured at the Marina just before ‘Happy Days’ launch is the family from left Ali, Hayley, Conley, Chris and Tasman.

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Ali, Hayley, Conley, Chris and Tasmanat the Motueka Marina Saturday.

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A newly upgraded, state-of-the art wastewater treat-ment plant for Takaka was officially opened on Tuesday, providing a greatly improved treatment system for the community that is also better for the environment.

The upgrade has been a real community project, with input from residents, students from Golden Bay High School and local iwi, Manawhenua ki Mohua, throughout the process of considering different upgrade options and developing the final solution.

The original treatment plant was built in the early 1980s to service Takaka, Pohara, Ligar Bay and Tata Beach. The increase in wastewater over recent years had resulted in reduced effectiveness and occasional environmental issues including overflow and odour.

A key outcome of the upgrade is that there will be no overflow from the plant into the Takaka River, even in the event of heavy rain or flooding. The new system has built-in backup systems, so it can cope with flows in the event of power outages and maintenance. The improve-ments mean the wastewater is treated to a higher stand-ard, the system design minimises the risk of odour and the plant has enough capacity to deal with the summer population surge and future population growth.

Construction of the upgraded plant cost $3.1 million. It provides a completely sealed inlet area to prevent odour, a new screening system, baffles and aeration to extend the treatment time (using natural ultra-violet light), a float-ing wetland, and eight new soakage basins.

The Golden Bay High School students designed the natural screening and planted all the trees and shrubs at the entrance to the plant. These will grow over the next few years to screen the treatment plant from the road, at which time the existing willows will be removed.

The opening was open to the public and included speeches plus a tour of the plant.

Takaka’s new wastewater plant opens

The climate change conference is underway in Paris and it is the most important one of all time.

The future of our planet will be decided. Renowned climate scientist James Hansen has stated that the big-gest threat to the future of mankind is the burning of coal. Global warming is real, it needs action and we all have to do our bit.

How can it be that folk still burn coal for domestic pur-poses? No normal thinking person in this day and age would burn coal you would think whilst there are so many other alternatives. Renewable energy is the future and it needs to be promoted, especially for those ignorant people.

Sadly, nothing much is happening. If one looks at the composition of our area’s leaders in Motueka, three councillors and four community board members are all white, middle aged or older males. Nothing progressive, needed for change, comes out of it.

Climate change is happening and we need to take action. Surely the first thing to do is stop burning coal. The shops and retailers should not sell it and our elected members of the TDC and the Community Board should get involved. Tasman, it’s the lifestyle but without stink-ing, toxic, polluting coal.

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Our food is made to shareA superb settingAll that could be heard was the wash of the waves, the

occasional yahoos of delighted children as they raced one another into the water and the call of the oyster catchers. Two mothers catching up over coffee chatted happily, watchful eyes on their children. A yacht sailed past, and the Mapua Ferry chugged across to the Rabbit Island landing again. A kayaker paddled peacefully by making for the open sea,such are the delights of the Boat Shed at the Mapua Leisure Park.

Daniel Monopoli, well known to many discerning food-ies for his Nelson restaurant which he is still running, has been “chipping away all winter “transforming the building once painted in stand out bright colours into a much less intrusive building. Everything is in shades of white and grey – the walls and the outside furniture. “It looks bigger and it’s clean and tidy. If in doubt, paint.” he said “The focus should be on the setting, not the building.”

“We’re stoked to be here”Daniel is pleased to be in Mapua. “I have a strong management team in Nelson and at

the moment I’m here most shifts as we get systems in place.

“I have excellent staff here too and a great kitchen group. They all have a chance to put their footprint on the menu. They can really get their teeth into the job.”

The staff is stoked to be there too.

We’re a beachside café

This place appeals to people who are relaxed easy going and recognise what we are trying to do. It’s not fine dining with white linen and silver service. It’s a beachside café.”

“I think it has a similar feel to the Boat Shed in Nelson but here you can actually put your toes in the water. Or have a swim!”

Set for nibbling anddrinkingOur food is made to share. The menu is set up for

nibbling and drinking over a couple of hours or more. Small plates are on offer and we suggest you throw them together and build a whole bunch of different tastes to share. But there are main dishes for classic dining, burg-ers and fish sandwiches for a light meal also.

Seafood a featureSeafood is a feature. Today we’re showcasing oys-

ters. Other days it’s squid, or maybe tuna. It depends on what’s available. But of course we also have meat and vegetarian dishes on the menu so cater across the board. We change the menu every day. We’ve made desserts a specialty too and they are going down well. They’re damned tasty! Also coffee and scones are prov-ing popular in the morning with bikers and walkers.

Possibly Nelson’s best selection

Local wines and craft beers are available. “Our fridge is full of independent brewer’s beers. I think we have one of the better craft beer selections - possibly in Nelson.”

From left: Paula, Miles, Daniel, Robin, Jasper and Brianna - some of the Boat Shed’s stoked staff.The cafe will be open seven days a week over summer ( except for Christmas Day)

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“We’re stoked to be here”Snug in all weathersWithout compromising the view, it’s now possible to

stay warm and dry in the most blustery or wet of weather. A new plastic see-through shelter has been created for Daniel by Tasman Canvas.

Open all year“Support from Mapua Leisure Park camp managers

June and Tony has been absolutely spectacular and the café intends to keep serving the camp users without compromising quality.

We decided not to serve classic fish and chips as there’s a perfectly good fish and chip shop on the wharf.

Our Hole in the Wall will be open from 8 o’clock for breakfast – coffee, muesli, pastries – early morning stuff.

The cafe opens at 10.30 and closes late. We’ll be open seven days a week over summer

(except for Christmas Day)” said Daniel “and it’ll likely be a 5 day operation through winter.”

“All I am is a chef, and I went out and decided to create

quality food at a reasonable price in a fantastic location.”

What a perfect place for mothers to coffee while the children romp! Note the sandy tummies.From left Simone, Harriet, Hector, Mischa, Alfie and Anne. Simone is an architect who will soon open for business in one of the new premises on the Mapua wharf.

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The Motueka branch of Nelson Building Society is the primary local drop off point for this year’s Big Give organised by the Fifeshire Foundation.

However the box set up at the counter to receive goods is decidedly low on gifts at present, prompting a last minute call for donations ahead of tomorrow’s final collection.

This year, the aim of the Foundation is to provide 60 families with a $50 Countdown grocery voucher, a bag of treat food and gifts, and so they are asking the people of Tasman to give a little to ensure this happens.

Gifts can be dropped off- preferably unwrapped so they can be checked and sorted prior to distribution- at the High Street branch right up until the collection date of December 10.

A final drop will be held later that afternoon from 4pm – 7pm outside the Motueka Museum.

The Fifeshire Foundation will then get to work handing out the bounty to those who require it over the weekend of December 12 and 13, no doubt bringing a bit of joy to the families throughout the region who may other-wise miss out during the festive season.

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West Coast- Tasman MP Damien O’Connor was visited by the Piwakawaka class of Parklands School, with the children bringing decorations and drawings to brighten his Motueka office.

TIM O’CONNELLVisitors to West

Coast-Tasman MP Damien O’Connor’s Motueka office on High Street will be feeling a bit more Christmasy in the next few days, after pupils from Parklands School dropped by to deck the halls with bells, drawings and unique decorations to go on the tree.

With Labour’s red colours a handy fit for the festive season, the premises had already started to take on an appropriate seasonal charm with banners and Christmas tree

already in place.However, as has

been the tradition for a number of years, a local school is invited prior to the end of year to help give the cosy space that little bit extra.

In 2015 the 20-plus children from Room 9 ‘Piwakawaka’ class arrived with Teacher Shona King and Deputy Principal Jenny Milne, all clutching the hand made creations made by themselves and some of the big-ger kids.

The resourcefulness of the children in the materials used was evident with silver bells crafted from meals on wheels trays.

Drawings depicting the children’s imagi-native interpretations of Christmas scenes were put up on the front window and figurines featuring of the child-rens faces were each assigned a branch on the tree.

After a busy twenty minutes hanging and sticking items around the office, Electorate Secretary Cecelia O’Connor and visit-ing Electorate Officer from Greymouth Angela Stratford-a former pupil of Lower Moutere School, no less- offered some well-deserved treats in the form of marshmal-lows and apple juice for all.

Then to top it all off, a rousing version of Jingle Bells was sung with plenty of gusto, especially in the cho-rus.

After giving his vocal cords a thorough workout, O’Connor expressed his enjoy-ment in having an annual happening like this that young children in the town will remem-ber fondly.

“What’s good about this is that over the next few days the kids can walk past and see their drawings and art-works with their par-ents or grandparents and say ‘that’s my one’,” he said.

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We go all the way - from concept to completion

Two businesses

Cluster Construction and Specialised Structures are two businesses that have come together. The Specialised Structure franchise was borne out of Kiwi Span steel buildings.

A network of professionals

Cluster Construction is a network of professional people – engineers, chartered engineers, architects, and builders who work closely together to see projects like farm sheds, sleep outs, life style dwellings right through to full commercial buildings from initial ideas to the issu-ing of the Code of Compliance. “We’re multi-skilled, not jacks of all trade.” said owner Lance Robinson.

A gang each side

With headquarters in Golden Bay there are special-ised gangs on either side of the hill. “Together they can do the whole design and build job from start to finish, regardless of the size. We have the people and equip-ment capable of running multiple projects,” said Lance.

Lance Robinson has been involved in the contruc-tion industry since 1973. He’s carried out all man-ner of projects over the years. These days he says he’s more of a finger pointer - the overseer!

Pictured from left are Toshi Bolwell, Carl Koberstein, Ray Cusack, Rex Bolwell and Matt Krammer. Now the Top 10 Motueka project is complete they are all busy building a freight storage shed at Solly’s Richmond.

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On time and on budget at Motueka’s Top 10

John Tate, manager at Motueka’s Top 10 Holiday Park is delighted with the new facilities. Everything will be ready in time for the busy season which begins between Christmas and New Year and continues until Easter. “The company was helpful and professional,” said John. Only the asphalting remains to be done.

Years of experience and wisdom

Lance has been involved in the construction industry since 1973 & has lived in Golden Bay for 35 years and in that time he has been involved in all manner of projects. “These days I’m more of a finger pointer – a project man-ager, leaving the physical work to the two experienced teams.”

Gentle management

In each place the gang has seven members. Lance heads the Golden Bay team while Rex Bolwell is the Nelson Construction Manager. “Like me he manages gently .He has top quality mature and happy guys who create a great end result.”

Right: Ron Rowden puts the finishing touches to the walkway which runs between the new units.

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Working on a wide range of structures

The protection of the highly valued protected trees in the highly sought after Fearon’s Bush amidst the new buildings, has meant extra work for the builders of Cluster Construction Golden Bay. They’ve dug 160 pile holes by hand, and constructing part of the verandah from timber to protect the trees’ roots. Here Ray Cusack, Carl Robertson and Ron Rowden, part of the company’s team of 7 on the Motueka side of the hill, lay the remaining boards. But everything was completed on time and on budget.

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The Golden Bay Team

The Golden Bay team work well on a wide range of projects. Currently it is involved in a Specialised Structure shed, an upgrade of the Upper Takaka substation, a new bach build and a house relocation.

The Nelson Team

Now the Top 10 job is finished the Nelson crew is build-ing a freight storage shed for Sollys in Richmond and a Specialised Structure residential in Brook Street Nelson.

Other projects are pending.

On time and on budget

The team was great and efficient,” said Camp Manager John Tate, “They made eve-rything easy.”

Helpful and professional

“He’s been wonderful. We’re very happy with the way the project has been run. On time and on budget. The company was really helpful and professional,” comment-ed Tasman District Council’s Commercial Services Property administrator, Rhonda Marshall. The camp is fully owned by the T.D.C.

A good relationship

“They were excellent to work with. We had a really good working relationship,” said Lance.

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GolfTasman Golf ClubResults from the day’s play Saturday 28

November 2015; Closing Day:Lizburn Trophy Mixed Best Ball StablefordMike and Caroline McGee 47 PointsBruce Thomson and Raewyn Bailey 45 PointsPhikat Trophy Men’s Best Ball StabelfordEric Satherley and Gerald Warwick 48 PointsAlan Tait and Colin Rush 47 Points

Twos: Eric Satherley, Derek Gray, Mike McGee Nearest the Pin: Caroline McGee and Doug

Hattersley.Motueka Golf ClubSaturday 5th saw the running of our very popu-

lar Whitwells Tournament. This is played under a Nett and Gross format in grades. The tourna-ment is one of our most popular of the year and we had a huge field of over 100 players. We are very grateful to the support that Whitwells con-tinue to provide to our club and we were proud to host Whitwells Manager Brent Prestige to his annual round of golf. Not only did he start with a par, not the only one he had, but also managed a very impressive birdie! You need to play more often Brent there is a lot of hidden talent there!

Results were; Best Nett Alan Brookes 642nd Nett Brent Thomson 65Best Gross Peter Neil 762nd Gross Jack Armstrong 77Mens Division 1 1st Nett Joel Daniels 682nd Nett Michael Hay 691st Gross Mike Inwood 792nd Gross Kevin Armstrong 79 Mens Division 2 1st Nett Andrew Tasker 682nd Nett Allan Barbara 681st Gross Peter Cederman 832nd Gross Thierry Scheidweller 85 Mens Division 3 1st Nett Trevor Michell 662nd Nett Allan Hamilton 671st Gross Murray Hamilton 862nd Gross Ian Buchanan 88 Mens Division 4 1st Nett Alan Tait 692nd Nett Bob Anderson 701st Gross Rob Guild 1002nd Gross Mike Mansfield 102 Ladies Division 1 1st Nett Jane Adams 672nd Nett Astrid Tudberry 681st Gross Jocelyn Thomson 912nd Gross Penny Vincent 91 Ladies Division 2 1st Nett Robyn Frater 672nd Nett Jan Overall 691st Gross Liz Hall 972nd Gross Tania Appelman 98

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Greenbacks vs YFY

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BridgeMotueka Bridge Club Mapua Handicap 7-12-2015North/ SouthMary McCallum & Richard Olykan 60.88%Patricia R England & Bet Glengarry 60.88%Martin Thompson & Justine Thompson 58.56%East/ WestMalcolm MacLeod & Barry Simpson 65.74%Brian Field & John Keene 62.04%Vicki Adnams & Mary Hamilton 55.56%Handicap ResultsNorth/ South Patricia R England & Bet Glengarry 62.41%Mary McCallum & Richard Olykan 61.93%Martin Thompson & Justine Thompson 58.69%East/ WestMalcolm MacLeod & Barry Simpson 69.20%Brian Field & John Keene 63.03%Vicki Adnams & Mary Hamilton 55.54%

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TIM O’CONNELL The final event in

what has been an arduous but ultimately successful 2015 sea-son for Motueka High School’s Girls rugby team concluded in satisfactory circum-stances in Auckland, with a sixth placing at the Condor Sevens Secondary Schools Tournament.

After losing their opening match to Fielding High 28-7, Motueka bounced back in style to emphati-cally win their next two games against Wellington’s St Mary’s College 19-5 and Bay of Islands College 22-7

to easily achieve their pre-tournament objec-tive of a top eight fin-ish.

However, in qualify-ing second from their pool a quarter final against Hamilton Girls loomed large and would ultimately prove to be their undoing, although in losing 29-5 Motueka High had the distinction of being the only team to score against the even-tual champion dur-ing the entire tourna-ment- even in the final where the trounced Southland Girls 35-0.

A win over Tauranga 19-0 in the plate section semi saw them thor-

ough to the playoff for fifth and sixth against nemesis Christchurch Girls High, however sil-verware was just out of reach for Motueka with the Cantabrians taking the plate final.

The girl’s fine efforts

as a team were capped off with one of their own being named in the tournament team.

Risi Pouri-Lane was rewarded for some outstanding attack and confident all round play, punctuated by

a 75 metre intercept against St Mary’s College in pool play.


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

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FOUND on Hau Road Thursday 3 Dec, a set of four keys, ‘Gate' writ-ten on one. Ph 03 528 8426.

LOST Canon Power Shot Camera, a while ago. Phone 03 528 8784.

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NEED time out? Face massage, foot reflexol-ogy ($60), back exfo-liating, pedicure deluxe ($57), holistic massage ($60). Karin 5287186. www.LummisMassage.co.nz

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SATURDAY 15 Taylor Avenue, 9am. Porta Potti, crockpot, dog crate, boat anchor, elec-tric coffee pot, books, new soft toys, general household items.

LACES - Ribbons - Embellishments. Get yourself a bargain. Lace and ribbons by the metre. Bows, rib-bon roses, butterflies all $2.00 packet. Earrings $1.00. All stock is new from ex sewing busi-ness. 15 Taylor Avenue, 9am Saturday.

SATURDAY 12th Dec, 8am-12pm, 98 Thorp St. Building materials, household goods. All sorts.

SOUTHERN end of Thorp Street. Signs out at 8am. Open until 12pm. Cancelled if wet.

SATURDAY 12th Dec, Woodland Ave. Signs out 9am. Fridge, wash-ing machine, dehumidi-fier, single divan bed. Bedding, cabinets, cof-fee table, office chair, tent odds and sods.

SATURDAY 12th from 9am. Big combined garage sale at Motueka Steiner School, 480 High Street.

SATURDAY 12th, Thorp Street from 10am. Something for everyone.

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XMAS TREES. Tag now and cut later or cut fresh anytime $15. Juicy dark cherries. 133 Dehra Doon Rd, Riwaka. Phone 03 528 8304.

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JUICY dark cherries. 133 Dehra Doon Rd, Riwaka. Phone 03 528 8304.

BLUE sun lounge. Never been outside. $80. Phone (03) 528 7397.

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RURAL For lease, 30 acres of pasture for sheep grazing, Lower Moutere. Ph 03 528 6750.


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

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

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TWO Bedroom flat, handy to town, refer-ences needed. $250 per week. Txt 021 1100 733.

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CARAVAN wanted to hire for a site at The Kaiteri Motor Camp for the approx. dates of December 27th - January 6th for a responsible family group. Please ph Penny on 021 1211 713 or 03 319 5644.

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to letHANDYMAN 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.

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

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

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Seasonal work availableMotuekaWe have a number of positions available in the New Year for people who enjoy working in a team environment and have a good work ethic, particularly around attendance. Full training for all positions available. Potential for moving into some of our full-time positions.

1/2 Shell Mussel Factory• Makegood$$onContractMusselOpening• WearealsolookingforPackers• Dayshiftandnightshiftpositionsavailable

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Motueka Community Christmas DinnerHeld on Christmas day at the Memorial Hall, Pah Street, Motueka, our guests enjoy entertainment and carols beginning at 11.30 am, with the beautiful meal served at noon. Father Christmas will also be arriving. This is a completely free event and anyone who would like to share their Christmas Day with us is most welcome. Come along to the Fun, Free, Fantastic Food event. You need to register early as places are limited. This is required for catering purposes. You can go in person to the Salvation Army, Greenwood Street or to Community House, Decks Reserve. Alternatively contact Pat Ph. 03 528 9802, Rankeil Ph. 03 528 5089; txt Sandra 0212 645233; Email: [email protected].

Mayors’ Christmas DinnerEvery year the Mayors of Tasman District and Nelson City hold a Christmas Dinner for senior citizens who may otherwise spend the day alone.

Event Details• Where: Nelson College Hall, Nelson• When: 11.00 am – 1.30 pm, Friday 25 December 2015• Tickets: $15. Please bring your ticket with you on the day.There will be live entertainment, drinks, sing-a-long, Christmas dinner of ham, roast chicken, vegetables and puddings, giveaways, entertainment, door prizes, and surprises!

TicketsAvailable for $15 from Tasman District Council’s Richmond O�ce, Stoke Library and Nelson City Council o�ces until 19 December.

Transport OptionsIf transport is required, (within Nelson and Richmond only) please phone Brian McGurk on Ph. 027 444 0170.

How to Donate or Help on the DayDonations of cash or in kind, may be sent to the Mayor’s O�ce. Please indicate: “For Mayors’ Christmas Dinner” on the envelope, and if a receipt is required:Mayor’s O�ce, Nelson City Council, PO Box 645, Nelson 7045.If you wish to help on the day, please phone Brian McGurk on Ph. 027 444 0170.

Community Development CommitteeTasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 10 December 2015, 9.30 am. Public forum

Engineering Services CommitteeTasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 17 December 2015, 9.30 am. Public forum

Corporate Services CommitteeTasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 17 December 2015, 1.30 pm or conclusion of Engineering Services Committee. No public forum

Commercial SubcommitteeTasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Friday 18 December 2015, 1.30 pm. No public forum

RoadingProposed Road ClosureThe following roads are proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicles for the periods and times indicated below:

Nelson Drag Racing AssociationSaturday 9 January 2016, 7.30 am to 4.00 pm, Queen Victoria Street, from King Edward Street to Green Lane.Objections can be lodged at: Tasman District Council, 189 Queen Street, Richmond. Objections close: Friday 18 December 2015.

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Rubbish and Recycling Services over the Summer HolidaysFor times and dates see the 18 December issue of Newsline or go to www.tasman.govt.nz/services/rubbish-recycling

Tasman District Libraries holiday hoursAll Tasman District Libraries will be closed from 5.00 pm on Thursday 24 December 2015, re-opening Tuesday 29 December 2015 and from 5.00pm on Thursday 31 December 2015, re-opening Tuesday 5 January 2016.All the sta� at Tasman District Libraries wish you a happy holiday season and look forward to seeing you in the library in 2016.

Tasman District Council holiday hoursAll Tasman District Service Centres will be closed from 3.00 pm on Thursday 24 December 2015, re-opening 8.00 am on Tuesday 5 January 2016.At all times over the Christmas/New Year break the Council’s 24-hour phone service will be operating. To contact the Council during the holiday period, just phone your local Council Service Centre number.

Resource ConsentsThe 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 notices 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: D & N Inch.

Location: 25 Green Tree Road, Riwaka.

Consent Type, Application Number and Proposal:Coastal Permit – Occupation, Disturbance and Erection of a Structure (Application RM150737)To occupy and disturb the coastal marine area in association with the construction and use of a jetty and excavation of an access channel.

Coastal Permit – Disturbance (Application RM150885)To disturb the coastal marine area in association with the removal of abandoned structures.

Land Use Consent – Erection of a Structure (Application RM150738)To erect a structure (jetty) in the coastal environment area.

Submissions due: 4.30 pm on Friday 22 January 2016.

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32 WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2015 Sport

TIM O’CONNELLThe all-Motueka entry in next

year’s GodZone multisport event have reached the next level with their training, with 40 hour train-ing runs and sleep deprivation par for course in their quest to best prepare for the arduous adventure race.

Team Motueka, consisting of Brent Steinmetz, Jake Stow, Claire Sykes and Mark Rayward have spent many hours explor-ing the geography of the Tasman region as the countdown to the race nears the four month mark.

Since confirming their line up and sponsors in late- August, they have been busy testing the group dynamic, equipment and their own physical limits ahead of the start at Kaiteriteri on April 2nd.

With the exact course of both the 500km Pure and 400km Pursuit events a mystery to com-petitors until just before each leg, the team has been traversing every part of the host area to ensure they are ready for whatev-er organisers can throw at them over the expected five days.

Routes within the Richmond Forest Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and Kahurangi National Park as well as a recent weekend excursion through the Abel Tasman have been under-taken in recent weeks, with the most recent outing encompass-ing an overlap of challenging ter-rain within close proximity to their

home base of Motueka. With the help of key sponsor

Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi the four-some Kayaked from Marahau to Totaranui before trekking further back into Golden Bay via the Kill Devil Track to Cobb Dam before looping back to their start point- a 46 hour non-stop adventure which allowed the quartet just two hours sleep on the first night.

“I wouldn’t say it’s pleasant but

it’s one of the things you have to come to terms with,” says team member Stow in reference to the lack of shut eye. After a further period of pushing the envelope- a 70 hour trip is on the cards- over-all fine tuning and race strategy will be the focus as the intensity begins to taper off in early 2016.

“We know nothing can prepare you for five days, but we’ve been out in rain snow and the burning

sun- at this stage we know what we’re good at and not so good at,” he says.

“We’ve taken things to the next level now and are feeling very confident now in our pacing and ability- we’ve got most boxes ticked now.”

Among the aspects requiring optimisation prior to the event- the ever present necessity that is nutrition- with the team still chew-

ing on a few ideas to make the journey easier.

“Food is weight, so we’re experimenting with a few differ-ent freeze dried options in search of the ultimate meal,” says Stow.

Entries for GodZone 2016 sold out in a matter of days with 25% of teams representing over-seas nations from as far afield as the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Scandanavia.

More training, less sleep for GodZone team

Team Motueka members (from left) Claire Sykes, Jake Stow and Mark Rayward are close to their peak in training for the GodZone race, with fine tuning a focus for the quartet, which includes fellow multisport athlete Brent Steinmetz.

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