11 march 2015

WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2015 PH 03 5282088

By Jane Wells

Waking Friday to ghastly wind and torrential rain didn’t faze Principal Martin Major. He had faith in the weather forecast and this was born out when the sun beat down upon the last minute preparations for Parklands School’s Multi Cultural Festival later that afternoon. “We expect the final tally will be

over $10,000” Martin said of the

Parklands rejoices in its diversity

gathering. “But first and foremost it’s a celebration. Funds raised are a bonus.”The occasion began with the wonderfully colourful Parade of Nations when 28 flags represent-ing the nationalities of teachers and children past and present at the school, paraded down Pah Street and up High Street. It was led by the chanting and flag waving Tania Corbett - the resource teacher of Maori.

“First andforemost it’s

a celebration -funds raised are a bonus”

Then proud parents, fami-lies and friends of the school were an appreciative audience as the Kapa Haka group sang, performed action songs and did a rousing haka.

The music throughout the fes-tival was delightfully diverse and involved all ages. Last year’s champion Jump Jam team performed, with some who have gone on to high school coming back to take part.

“The festival was as good as always. We’re grateful the crowds came out and happy that most stalls sold out,” said Martin. “We were blown away by the business community’s generosity.”

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Above: Friday afternoon, just before the Parade of Nations, flag carriers gather in the brilliant sunshine. Here are Charlee Scott-Dick, Callaghan O’Brien-Bristowe and Sali O’Brien-Misa about to set off down the street.

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Synonymous with all things artistic in the region- Mary Nicholls (left) and Shirley Frater ponder the end of Shirley’s time heading the Arts Council. Mary has taken over as chair and is looking forward to the myriad of projects and artistic endeavours that will be put forward in the coming months, using art as way to engage the com-munity.

BrieflyLast chance to opt out.Don’t want the phone book? It’s your last

chance to opt out. Yellow® today remind-ed Nelson Bays residents, that if they don’t want the Nelson Bays phone book, they need to opt out before 5 April 2015. People can opt out by visiting www.ypgbooks.co.nz or calling 0800 803 803.

Summit sequel plannedFollowing last August’s economic summit,

hailed as one of the biggest forward-looking events in Motueka for many years, many have been wondering “What next?”

“Of course, big changes don’t happen over-night , so we have put together another pro-gramme to carry thoughts forward.,” said David Armstrong, Chair of Vision Motueka..

Four speakers and the subsequent discussion will centre around some of the challenges and opportunities faced by many local firms in the fast-changing business environment. Speakers will be Johny O’Donnell (use of online media), Marion Edwin (employment of an ageing work-force), Scott Haines (job and skills training for young people) and Iain Sheves (Wakatu’s plans for West Motueka development).

Registrations for the free summit will open shortly, and all local businesses will receive information and invitations to attend. For more information, visit www.motueka2030.nz, email [email protected]

Who deserves recognition? Nelson and Tasman residents now have the

annual opportunity to recognise the dedication of their local voluntary groups – with entries for the Trustpower Nelson Tasman Community Awards open. Anyone can enter a voluntary group or organisation. This year $7500 is up for grabs. These awards acknowledge the tireless work of volunteers and the important role they play in the community. Their work often goes unrecognised. Now you have the chance to say ‘thank you’ to these volunteers who work hard to improve your community – just by filling out an entry form.

You’ve until Friday 1 May to get entries in for this year’s awards. Entry Forms are available from Council offices or service centres or can be completed online at www.Trustpower.co.nz/com-munityawards.

Claire’s back!Acclaimed French pianist Claire Rouault will

soon give two recitals- in Motueka (Friday 27th March) and Golden Bay (Sunday 29th March).Claire will perform these concerts on Piano on Tour’s new concert piano. The programme:- Schubert: Impromptus No. 2&3, Brahms: 4 piec-es for piano Op.119, Chopin: Barcarolle, Waltzes, Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante Op.22 Piano on Tour aims to make classical music more accessible all over New Zealand through affordable concerts in com-munities that otherwise rarely get the chance to such music. Free concerts in low-decile schools, retirement homes, hospitals, etc. are funded by the Piano on Tour Charitable Trust.

Weetbix Tyathalon successThe Nelson 2015 Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids

TRYathlon was a great success with a new event record of over 1800 local kids aged seven to 15 years taking part in the event on Sunday 8 March at Tahunanui Recreation Ground. Sporting celeb-rities including Aaron Gate, Anita Punt and Sam Dempster joined the fun at the event by cheer-ing the kids on and handing out Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon medals at the finish line.

The TRYathlon is in its 23rd year, has turned into a rite-of-passage for Kiwi kids. The event is the world’s largest triathlon series for under 16s as certified by the International Triathlon Union.

Ted, Poppy and World War TwoLive theatre comes to Riverside’s Community

Hall Saturday 21st March. There’s a matinee at 4pm and an evening performance at 8pm. There’s no need to book but if you need extra information email jane [email protected]

Arts council in good hands for the future

By Tim O’ConnellAs the Motueka Arts Council

wrapped up their recent meeting last week, planning for this year’s popular winter workshops moved forward and sculptures were nomi-nated for the chance to be an icon-ic part of the Motueka landscape.

But perhaps the overriding point of business was the end of an era for one of its finest servants.

Shirley Frater has made the decision to vacate her post as Chairperson of the Council, and while pleased with where she leaves the community organisation she is perhaps more excited for the future.

“We can blart on about the past but let’s look at what’s ahead,” she says.

Making the call to move on was not a sudden one for the long-time arts advocate. Age had taken its inevitable toll on her energy and the time felt right to scale back her involvement.

However, don’t expect her to disappear off the artistic grid too swiftly.

“I’ll be working my way back-wards, but when you have a net-working mind like I do, that’s very hard,” she admits.

Taking over at the top is Mary Nicholls.

Also a long time member of the Arts Council amongst numerous other roles in the local communnity, Ms Nicholls has been alongside Mrs Frater in the good times and in the trenches since 1990.

She says that the role is made so much easier by the quality of the people on her committee, as well as the size of the region being receptive to artistic endeavours.

“The great thing about (Motueka) is that it’s small enough to network without being dominated by any

local authorities,” she says.“It’s a smorgasbord of stimula-

tion.”Ms Nicholls plans to maintain the

open flow of communication that exists between the council’s com-mittee members, emphasising that the structure is more about having people with their own expertise putting forward ideas for discus-sion.

“I think we’ll just continue as we go- we’re not led from the top and everyone has their say,” she says.

Both women speak with pride about the impact that the Arts Council has on the town and region as a whole.

From seeing people making a living from skills learnt at the winter workshops through to the way the community embraces projects like Art on High, they have been able to include a broad range of activities, such is the appeal amongst locals.

“We’ll do anything if it has an art content associated with it,” Says Mrs Frater.

“Some organisations can take a leaf from us in the way that you can use activities to draw people in.”

Ms Nicholls also highlights the innovation of some projects as ways in which the community has banded together to ‘start some-thing’.

“The banners in town were a good example- there weren’t many around the country beforehand but by corry they certainly are now,” she says.

On final reflection, Mrs Frater overs some sage advice with how she has dealt with the bouquets and the brickbats throughout her 27 years as part of this vital com-munity organisation.

“You don’t hit your head against the wall, you just get on with it.”

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By Tim O’ConnellRestoring the Tarrant Memorial

on Motueka’s Old Wharf will do much to honour a local war casual-ty, while hopefully giving some lev-erage to the historical significance of the conflict in which he died.

Motueka resident Gwyn Rees has completed a booklet document-ing the story of Trooper Leonard Tarrant, who is widely known as the first New Zealand POW to die in captivity during the Second Boer War in 1900.

Suffering from enteric fever, Lower Moutere-born Tarrant was travelling in a wagon convoy with other sick New Zealanders when they were captured by Boers and taken to a POW camp in Pretoria.

On 15 April that year he died from his illness, thus becoming the first New Zealander to die in captivity.

As a retired Captain in the New Zealand Navy, Gwyn’s interest in the story of Tarrant does in part stem from his own military back-ground.

As well as numerous hours of research undertaken, he has also come into possession of Tarrant’s war medal as well as his last will, which Tarrant made in South Africa after witnessing the first New Zealand death in battle.

The main motivation for wanting to push forward with the restoration was to improve the aesthetics of the long standing monument.

“It is a bit of a wreck,” he con-ceded.

This feeling was shared with a dedicated committee of locals who are now assisting Gwyn with his efforts.

The Tarrant family has been extremely supportive of the inter-est in the project and have already offered some assistance.

However in writing the book, which was released this week, Gwyn has renewed awareness of the overall significance of New Zealand’s involvement in the Boer War in shaping our identity as a nation.

Prior to our involvement in South Africa, the focus as a nation was on ‘pulling ourselves up by the boot-straps’, said Gwyn.

“Before 1899, we’d never sent anyone overseas with a gun.”

Tarrant a link to interweaving of history says memorial man

However, with a solid number of New Zealand-born men soon in their adult years and already trained in small local corps, the Second Boer War gave us a chance to show our development and growing militarism.

The involvement also predates our Trans-Tasman cousins as a nation, he adds.

“Gallipoli was the first time the Federation of Australia was sent abroad to fight, before then they were sent as New South Wales.”

The current New Zealand flag was also a product of our Boer War involvement, with legislation rushed through to give soldiers an ensign to fight under.

With this in mind, Tarrant’s involvement provides a local link to the events and important figures which encapsulated the Boer War.

Winston Churchill, Mahatma Ghandi and Lord Kitchener all served on the South African bat-tlefields, as well as adventurer Frederick Russell Burnham who was the inspiration for H. Rider Haggard’s Allan Quartermain character in books such as King Solomon’s Mines.

Fundraising for the restoration has essentially started from scratch and currently the kitty sits at ‘a cou-ple of hundred dollars’.

Once the project has been com-pleted, it is envisaged that the Tarrant Memorial will have a com-plete overhaul of the masonry, run-ning water provided in the bowls either side of the structure and the lamp adorning the top of the memorial

Gwyn puts the total cost of achieving the restoration objectives at $20,000.

The Lotteries Commission has agreed to assist with a grant although one-third of the cost must be met directly by applicants before this can proceed.

It’s not the first time that finding the finances for the memorial has proved tricky.

“Even when the Mayor pulled the flag down on the unveiling in 1903, he making a plea for people to give money to fund the memorial,” said Gwyn.

Copies of the book can be pur-chased by contacting Gwyn:

[email protected]

Raising awareness to raise funds: Gwyn Rees sits beside some of the research undertaken in compiling his newly-released booklet detialing the life and times of Trooper Leonard Tarrant. It is hoped that the book will assist in the restoration of the memorial located on Motueka Quay.

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Street talkAs Winston Peters makes a play for a seat in Northland, what are your thoughts on the man’s place in New Zealand politics?

Peter ChristchurchHe’ll always be there to annoy John Key. You have to have a thorn in there, don’t you?

WendyMotuekaI actually like the man- I’ve met him when he has come here and he’s a very pleasant chap.

GregRichmondHe’s as old as the hills- he has a pret-ty good fanbase. I’d rate him as one of our more honest politicians.

Dave RichmondHe’s a complete waste of space who just keeps costing the tax-payer

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Warm hearts in a cold landEmma Stevens had an unexpected and out of character

long term on line relationship with an Alaskan man. Later they watched the millennium dawn on a South Island beach and eventually married and then Emma moved to the other end of the earth to be with him. For six years they lived in the wilds of Alaska but now they’re residents of Tasman and Emma’s been busy writing about these memorable years. She’s written two books so far and she’ll be at Motueka’s Library 26th March from 7pm to read extracts from her first book, “Walking on Ice” She’s a great storyteller so don’t miss meeting her. “Nesting on the Nushagak” is the sequel, but is it her last?

Emma, pictured right, in her Tasman garden. Don’t miss meeting her the library soon and look out for her interview later this month in the New Zealand Womens Weekly.

Mahana’s great Sunday Just as well Mahana had a day

up its sleeve for Saturday afternoon was still too unsettled for its Fiesta. Sunday there was a great crowd , lots of food stalls and an excellent fun area for the children who zoomed about on the train, in the mussel buoys, climbing the box mountain, horizontal bungee jumping, hav-ing their physiognomies painted or bouncing on the castles. Both boys and girls queued for their turn at Laser Tag and then crept amongst the hay bales as they hid from or stalked their “enemies”.

Principal, Justin Neal said he was really happy with the day. “The bottom line isn’t out yet, but we always raise enough!” With no liquor licence forthcoming from the TDC he’s unsure of what a difference that made to the day. “The process seemed pre-ordained” he said.

Above: Local farmer, school parent and Board Chairperson Nigel Brown performed a stirling role taxi-ing Fiesta patrons to and from their cars. He also had a busy day Saturday as he dashed hither and yon chang-ing Fiesta posters from Saturday to Sunday!

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Midday walkers become first response fire fighters

By Tim O’ConnellFor residents and lunchtime walkers along

North Street last week, a pop-up fire along the banks of the Motueka Estuary saw them called into action before the big guns (and hoses) arrived to contain things.

Witnesses noticed something unusual just after 12:30pm on Thursday, with dry grass near the edge of the recreation reserve well-ignited upon discovery.

Despite burn offs being ill-advised at this time of year, from nearby Trewavas Street the trail of smoke that rose into the air initially offered little to suggest anything untoward was afoot.

Yet once it was established that this was not a mere backyard incineration, a handful of concerned people soon converged at the source of the smoke to assist with buckets and shovels, with seawater from the nearby estuary being a handy source of liquid to stop the fire spreading.

The Guardian was on hand to catch the early stages of the incident, snapping these pictures shown above before joining initial efforts to dampen the flames.

Local resident Rosalie Smart was taking a stroll along the estuary walkway approaching from the north side of the reserve with friend Kay McDonald when she noticed the smoke rising from the side of the track.

“We didn’t have a cellphone between us -and there was no one home in the house here right where the fire was, so we had to go back along to the next lady down and get help,” she said.

“All she had was one glass jug”.Another woman, who declined to be named

but arrived on the scene with a trusty watering can, said that there was no real inkling as to

what might have caused the fire. Like everyone else, it was not until things

were well underway that she became aware of it.

“I could see the flames but it was the crack-ling that made me come over,” she said.

“I did hear some kids laughing, but that was ages ago- if you’d lit something you’d probably want to hang around and see it go up.”

Fortunately neighbours were quick to dial 111, and the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade had arrived within 15 minutes with a single appliance and four crew.

Police also responded to the incident.Once extinguished, the ground was

scorched black but thankfully the extent of the damage was kept away from homes and the playground.

No wildlife were affected by the blaze.After the area had been dampened down

just ten minutes after arriving on the scene, Station Officer Gavin Christie said that the fire had encompassed an area of approximately 22 x 8 metres on the edge of the walkway.

However, despite initial investigation of the burnt area and speaking to witnesses at the time, the cause was as yet ‘undeter-mined’.

With summer temperatures still regularly hitting 25 degrees around the Tasman dis-trict, even the smallest spark is capable of causing damage and authorities are remind-ing everyone to continue exercising extreme caution with all heat sources.

As always, alerting the necessary services by dialling 111 should be the priority if peo-ple notice anything suspicious.

Left:Smoke on the water-The scene that greeted a handful of surprised locals on Thursday afternoon as a small fire ignit-ed on the shore of the Motueka Estuary near North Street Reserve. Dry condi-tions despite the weekends downpour mean that the risk of fires remains high for at least a few weeks yet.

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By Tim O’ConnellThe Moutere Inn was the venue to a very

special lunch occasion last week to com-memorate a friendship that is still harvesting memories fifty years on.

A core group of ten former pickers and packers from orchards around Tasman have reunited to celebrate 50 years since they all worked the sheds.

Of the group gathering in Motueka for a week’s reminiscing, the group included eight Australians, a Canadian and a lone Kiwi, orchard manager Bruce Bithell.

Providing the hospitality and chaperoning for the week-long visit are Heather and Alan Tait, who employed many of the group on their former orchard on Marriages Road.

“(In 1965) It was our first year in the shed, it was all new but not so much the technol-ogy available to us at the time,” says Mrs Tait, recalling the environment that the hardy workers came into half a century ago.

“It’s lovely to have them back.”Aside from a barbeque with locals who

made acquaintance with the crew in 1965 and sharing old photos and memorabilia from the day, they also paid visits to their old accommodation quarters in Kina and in Tasman, as well as stopping by the packing sheds and orchards where they once toiled.

Listening to the anecdotes, told with such vigour that they could have occurred yester-day, it is clear that the real fun happened after they clocked off.

Drawing from the Tait, Easton and Rush orchard operations, Friday meant a welcome chance to socialise for all the workers, and The Moutere Inn was a handy first stop for most after work had finished for the week.

“We used to just sit and drink out there on the grass- back then the highway was just made of riverstone so we weren’t in any real rush to get in the car,” says Wendy Bateman (nee Butterworth) who these days hails from New South Wales.

However the real fun began when it was time to get supplies from Motueka, with up

‘It’s the apples that must’ve kept us going’

to eight people squeezing into Australian native Ron Leggett’s 1938 Austin car to get groceries and most importantly, flagon bottles aplenty.

Having sufficient amber fluid on board proved a godsend on one occasion where the car, possibly overloaded, caught fire and a two litre vessel was sacrificed to put out the mini blaze.

Disappointed to learn of the Swan Hotel’s demise, Queenslanders Frances Dabovich and her sister Elizabeth Mittermayer admit a soft spot for the old Motueka institution.

“On a Friday we’d all go down to the Swan- I was the chug-a-lug champion,” says Frances.

No mean feat, considering 1965 was still during the time of the six o’clock swill.

With so much frivolity taking place after hours, it was natural that friendship would eventually develop into something more.

So it was for Ron, who was introduced to his wife Shaaron when she was a recently arrived Canadian in the orchard.

Shaaron had spurned travel plans to Europe to come to New Zealand and was getting to know her fellow workers at a post-work gathering at the men’s accom-modation bach at Kina.

“She picked up a sausage that had fallen off the barbeque, dusted it off and said ‘someone’s going to have a sandy sausage tonight’- I thought ‘well there goes my kind of woman’,” said Ron.

After that fateful meeting at Kina, love blossomed between Ron and Shaaron and they later got married in Dunedin before moving to Shaaron’s homeland of Canada where they’ve lived ever since.

On March 5, they celebrated 49 years of marriage with those who witnessed that first spark ignite.

The bond has seen the group keep in touch throughout the years after filling their last bin.

A twenty year reunion was held in

Motueka in 1985, with another held in Hamilton nine years ago.

The most ambitious reunion was held in 2011 when the packers made the journey to visit Ron and Shaaron at their home in Manitoba province, Canada.

Alan ‘Herb’ Wright has been instru-mental in keeping the lines of com-munication open throughout the years as well as facilitating travel through his work with Australian airline Qantas.

“I guess we’re just frightened to let it go on too long without talking to each other,” he says.

Mr Bithell stayed on as orchard manager for another 6 years, eventu-ally playing 14 seasons for Rangers Rugby Club over his tenure at the Tait’s orchard.

Now residing in Carterton, he looks back on the time spent with the group as being a special era, one that very few people do in this day and age.

“Out of all the workers and seasons I had over that time, this is the only

group that’s done that,” he says. “These days it’s all done by email-

how we’ve managed to do it before then is amazing.”

Dot Askitis (nee Taylor) agrees, and points to her children’s experience in the same as an example of how the working environment has changed over time.

“It was just such a lot of good clean fun,” she said.

“My daughter came back to do a sea-son here and she didn’t really like it- it had obviously changed a bit since we were there.”

Mrs Askitis’ finest memory of her time in the orchards is the final day of the season in 1965, where workers adorned a tractor with streamers made from toilet roll before embarking on a joy ride through neighbouring orchards and onto the main road.

Here’s hoping the last days of this reunion finish on an equally raucous note.

The fruits of friendship (from left): Shaaron Leggett, Ron Leggett, Allan ‘ Herb’ Wright, Heather Tait, Elizabeth Mittermayer, Frances Dabovich, Wendy Bateman, Bruce Bithell and Dot Askitis. Below Right: Flashback to 1965 with (L-R) Herb, Ron, Shaaron and Dot hard at work on Tait’s Orchard.

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By Tim O’ConnellThe Hahn family have the entire auditorium to themselves on an overcast

Wednesday morning.This makes the trip from Upper Moutere no chore for mum Louisa and

her daughters Chantel, four year old Bailea, 15 month old Meadow and Chantel’s one year old daughter Ocean.

But while the kids no doubt enjoy having the equipment to themselves, there is plenty of room for a few new buddies to show off their skills to.

Targeted at 1-2 year olds, Tumble tots has been running for several weeks now after being introduced to bridge the distance for those travelling to the Richmond and Nelson-based sessions.

It is held at the Motueka Recreation Centre every Wednesday morn-ing with an assisted learning class for 5- 10 year olds taking place in the afternoon.

But while the after school sessions enjoy good numbers, the mini version is at this stage monopolised by three wee adventurers- all from the same family.

Tumble Tots Co-ordinator Samantha Lowe said the emphasis of the Tumble Tot sessions was on exploring and encouraging the little ones attending to getting their first words out.

After hearing of a woman who brought her children all the way from Takaka to participate in sessions at Tahunanui, Mrs Lowe decided that there was definitely a hole that needed to be filled.

An earlier incarnation of the programme was held at the Moutere Community Centre. However, the fire which ripped through the building in 2013 put a temporary hold on that until recently when space at the Recreation Centre was offered to Mrs Lowe by Sport Tasman.

Now that they are up and running here, the next goal is getting a few more families along.

“With the population of Motueka, it could be so much more,” she con-cedes. Given the target age of the Tumble Tots programme, competitive-ness not to mention overall structure is minimal within the sessions.

Colour and climbing are the key aspects in encouraging kids to enjoy the play area, not least in giving young children a head start in developing motor skills for the future.

“People don’t realise the importance of teaching their kids that basic coordination and eye tracking,” Mrs Lowe said.

“There’s some kids who can’t even do a simple forward roll or put their head below their hips these days.”

Needless to say, some additional play friends would be well received by Ocean, Bailea and Meadow.

Tumble buddies short of Mot tots

Ocean Hahn makes the most of playtime at Tumble Tots in Motueka on Wednesday.

Police ReportCrimestoppers: totally anonymous information line: 0800 555 111

02/03 Burglary reported to address on Whakarewa Street Damage reported to address on Lodder Lane, Riwaka Family Violence Incident reported in Mapua

03/03 Burglary reported to address on Chamberlain Street Some property found and returned. Burglary reported to address on Grey Street

04/03 Two vehicle crash on Wilkinson Street - no injury Family Violence Incident report in Tasman

05/03 23 year old male arrested in Decks Reserve for Assault - to appear Nelson District Court 30/03 Report of a scooter stolen from Pah Street, Motueka Burglary reported to an address on Wallace Street - 15 Year old to appear in Nelson youth court. Family Violence Incident in Little Sydney Road, Brooklyn

06/03 Family Violence Incident reported in High Street, Motueka Fence & pailngs reported damaged in Riwaka-Kaiteriteri Road

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Last week there was a confirmed case of canine parvovirus in Motueka. The dog had been on at least 2 properties during the contagious period. “We unfortunately cannot be confident that the disease risk has been contained,” said Motueka’s Vet Centre.

Parvovirus is a highly contagious and serious disease. Usually it will cause severe vomiting and diarrhoea often with blood present and is fatal in over 90% of untreated cases. Puppies and the “black and tan breeds” such as rottweill-ers are particularly susceptible. Treatment is possible but requires extended intensive care in isolation and can be costly!

It may be spread by direct dog to dog transmis-sion. Dogs can start shedding virus 3 days after exposure. This may be before they show clinical signs. This can continue for up to 3 weeks.

“Very importantly, dogs may pick up the dis-ease from a contaminated environment. Parvo is a hardy virus able to survive easily for 12months in the environment and sometimes longer.

People in contact with a parvo dog and its environment can spread the disease further on clothing, footwear, vehicles and other objects.

Dogs can take up to 2 weeks to show signs if they are exposed to parvovirus.

If you have an unvaccinated dog or puppy, (or are unsure of its vaccination status) you are advised to vaccinate and isolate your dog on your property until 10 days after the course is complete.

If you think your unvaccinated dog may have been in contact with a parvo dog or contaminated environment a check up is advisable which may include a parvo test before vaccination. This will take place in your vehicle outside the clinic. If your dog is showing symptoms please call the vet immediately for advice.”

Parvo alert for dog owners

Jack Russells, Billy and Bruce spent Sunday morning together. They’re safe as they’re both vacinnated.

A ‘Vigil for Peace’ took place near Motueka on Thursday March 5th .

The group gathered to show their opposition to the sending of NZ troops to Iraq.

This was Motueka’s contribution to Peace Vigils which took place all around New Zealand, initiated by ‘Peace Movement Aotearoa’.

The small group say they represented many others who believe it is not right to send troops to Iraq,

Organiser of the Motueka vigil Fran Deech said it is pertinent that the vigil took place at Riverside Community in Lower Moutere, as this commu-nity was founded during the 2nd World War to promote peace.

The vigil was held in a beautiful outdoor arena, the participants sang words from the bible which when translated mean “Nations shall not lift up swords against nations, neither shall there be any war.” The singing was followed by several minutes of silence.

“The deployment of troops to Iraq will not help the situation there and will increase the likelihood of New Zealand becoming a terrorist target”, said participant Katerina Seligman.

“It’s all about wanting to foster a military rela-tionship with the US, just as the government is doing with the Five Eyes spy system” she said.

Vigil for peace in Moutere

Organised Stopping Distance Demonstrations are being held as part of a road safety campaign to show how long it takes for a car to stop when travelling at di�erent speeds.

You, your family and your neighbours are encouraged to join in with one of these demonstrations.

Please note:

Cars will be allowed into & out of the area under controlled conditions at certain times.

No road side parking will be allowed during the road closure.

Emergency services will be noti�ed and allowed access.

If you have to exit your driveway during the road closure period please seek assistance from a steward in a safety vest before exiting. This is for your own safety.

Exact times for the demonstrations can be found on the Council website (www.tasman.govt.nz).

For further information please contact: Krista Hobday, Tasman District Council on Ph. 03 543 8551 / 027 405 6888.

Invitation to attend a Road Safety Demonstration in your neighbourhood

The following roads will be closed to tra�c to allow these demonstrations to take place:• Fairfax Street, Murchison

Monday 16 March 2015, 9.00 am – 10.30 am

• Iwa Street, Mapua Monday 16 March 2015, 1.15 pm – 3.00 pm

• Wadsworth Street, Takaka Tuesday 17 March 2015, 9.15 am – 1.10 pm

• Grey Street, Motueka Wednesday 18 March 2015, 9.10 am – 12.15 pm

• School Road, Lower Moutere Wednesday 18 March 2015, 1.15 pm – 2.45 pm

• Woodland Avenue, Motueka Wednesday 18 March 2015, 6.00pm – 7.30pm

• Greenhill Road, Ngatimoti Thursday 19 March 2015, 9.00 am – 11.30 am

• Goddard Road, Tasman Thursday 19 March 2015, 1.30 pm – 2.55 pm

• Church Street, Richmond Friday 20 March 2015, 9.05 am – 12.15 pm

• Herbert Street, Richmond Friday 20 March 2015, 1.35 pm – 3.00 pm

ROAD CLOSED

COME and SEE this dynamic road safety demonstration and meet some of your neighbours

WOODLANDS AVENUE, MOTUEKA

WHEN – Road closure from 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Activities and displays from 6pm – Demonstration at 6:15pm – 6:45pm

WHY is it important ? If a pedestrian is hit at; 70km/hr - 95% will die 50km/hr - 40% will die 30km/hr - 5% will die

• Chat about neighbourhood issues with Citizens Advice Bureau volunteers, and discover how they can help

• Learn more about Civil Defence preparedness from the Nelson CD Emergency Management team

• Enjoy a picnic on the lawn or the sausage sizzle from MORE FM

Kill your speed... not a child!

What’s on!

This neighbourhood road safety event is supported by:

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By Tim O’ConnellEnthusiasm is abundant amongst Tasman District’s new generation of

leaders, if the mood at last week’s Youth Council Hui was anything to go by.Twenty one representatives from Murchison, Golden Bay, Motueka and

Waimea gathered at Bridge Valley Adventure Camp on Friday evening for a 24 hour training camp, with a handy balance of experience and fresh faces meeting for the first time in 2015.

The purpose was to gear up this year’s class of councillors to be the spokespeople for their peers on issues that affect their respective clusters, in communicating concerns to the council and through involvement in local projects.

Expectations for the overnight hui were laid out on arrival at the camp, before introductions were made between attendees, their cluster coordina-tors and facilitators for the event.

In stating their reasons for joining the Youth Council, the most common response amongst most attendees echoed its main goal - to make Tasman a better place for young people to live.

Others had more modest intentions.“I’m here because Dave (Myall-Golden Bay Coordinator) told me I should

do it,” admitted Denise Porter from Golden Bay High School.TDC Youth Council Coordinator and hui organiser Paul McConachie was

quick to stress the merits of each individual in making the grade as a Youth Councillor.

“You’ve been chosen because we think you are all good enough to do this role- we didn’t have to choose you, but we have,” he said.

Mr McConachie added the time spent at the hui would give them an understanding of what their roles entailed and how they can fit in with the Tasman District Council in planning and decision making processes.

But despite the responsibility placed upon them, the main objective of the weekend seemed to be enjoyment and making new friends.

“We’re here to have fun- if we aren’t having fun here then it’s a waste of time us being here,” said Mr McConachie.

Motueka Cluster Coordinator Josie Bisley said last week that she was looking forward to another year running the local programme.

“Definitely. We have a good team who are all really interested in making a difference,” she said.

Eleven students were selected from Motueka, with seven attending the hui.

New projects were in the pipeline for 2015 which would be confirmed in the coming months. However the major focus would be to continue on with efforts around Thorp Bush which were started by the Youth Council last year.

From Golden Bay, an equally enthusiastic batch of recruits made the trip over the hill for the event.

With Denise Porter and Xanthe Rose from Golden Bay High School and Daniel Tombe- Walker from Collingwood Area giving voice to the youth of their piece of paradise.

The wet weather on Saturday provided the Youth Councillors with a perfect chance to knuckle down indoors, with five morning workshops pre-sented to attendees.

Highlighting youth involvement in local government, leadership and in dealing with alcohol related issues in their respective areas, time was also set aside to discuss operational matters within the youth councillors own clusters.

Youth Portfolio councillors Peter Canton and Martine Bouillir, Janet Taylor and Sally Wood from Youth and Community Works were on hand to pro-vide information to the class of 2015 during the morning sessions.

The Tasman Youth Council was established in 1998 after local young people told the Council they wanted to have their voices heard and their interests taken seriously.

Operating under the Community Development banner of the TDC and open to persons aged between 13- 20, each member is offered youth leadership and development opportunities to help them fulfil their role.

Youth councillors prepped for 2015

Doing it for the kids- the 2015 Tasman Youth Council delegates from Motueka and Golden Bay at the training hui held at Bridge Valley Adventure Camp on Friday and Saturday.

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out&aboutSnapped

out

Sharntaye at Parklands Multicultural celebration with a flag from her home country - the Cook Islands.

Michaela Christie and Hayden Wordsworth, of Motueka High School’s Community Issues class, last week gauged public opinion about the future of the wreck of the Janie Seddon in the estuary,The Guardian looks for-ward to seeing the conclusions soon.

Jeanette Gibson, Mandy Alexander and Bev Nairn from the Bay of Plenty returned from a week’s tramping in Nelson Lakes, Thursday and stopped for a coffee at Mapua. “We’re really glad we came out a day early.”

Bill Thompson and his loyal mate Bailey visited the Moutere Valley recently. While there Bill enjoyed croquet at Kina and vowed to go home and set up acourt on his large lawn at Mosgiel.

With Pedro and Bob the cacti are Finn Edwin, Jake Maley and Casey Mills. It was just about to begin selling their nachos Friday at Parklands.

Over from Nelson to see the Godwits on the Motueka Sandspit are 2 year old Asher Bradley and his sister Jessica, 4.

What a difference a day makes in our region! Enjoying the warm sun-shine on Sunday after a rotten Saturday is Judy Miller and Mike Speak, both of Motueka.

Also out for a great day by the shore and a chance to see the Godwits before they fly north are Sue Jepson and her husband Peter, with Sophia (front left, 5) and Ash (9)

Nicki Aerakis and her two boys, one year old Ollie and Costa, 3. They’re on their way to Bounce Pre School

Agyeiwaa and Amponsaa from Ghana holding their country’s flag, with Job from Japan holding his.

Mahana School parent, Wayne Picard, did a roaring trade in raffle tickets from his novel rafflemobile.

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Business in earnestIt’s 10 years since Amy Marshall qualified as a Beauty

Therapist through the National School of Aesthetics in Christchurch and she moved north soon after and worked in a top beauty salon in Nelson until she married, moved to Motueka and had her two children.

While her two boys, Isaiah 8, and Elijah 6 were at home Amy kept her skills up by working from home but now they’re both happily at school Amy’s started her business again in earnest.

Recently she moved into town. Now she has her own private, quiet room attached to Rev Hair in Motueka’s High Street and she’s loving it!

Making people feel good I really like my job – I like making people feel good

and I love meeting new people.“Said Amy “I love seeing my clients walk out feeling amazing.”

“Rev Hair so welcoming”“Rev Hair “is such a great location and they’re such a

lovely group of ladies to work with. They’ve welcomed me into their team.”

So many ways to feel greatAmy offers waxing – from eyebrows, legs, and bikini

– whatever you need. “Be assured I make my waxing clients feel comfortable.” She also does make up – for brides, and for other special occasions likes balls. Eyelash and eyebrow tinting too which makes a big difference in defining people’s faces. “I do relaxing mas-sages too – half body, full body and an exfoliating body polish.”

Maybe you’d like a pedicure or a manicure and she can also do Gel Nails Bluesky which goes over your natural nails and last up to two or three weeks.

Skin Deep, a beautiful New Zealand product contain-ing manuka honey and kanuka oils is suitable for all skin types. Amy uses it for facial treatments.

Sounds like a wonderful place to go and be pampered.

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Coast to Coast a new challenge for old hands

Full circleIt’s like Sarah and Alister Twisleton have come full cir-

cle. They met on the very airfield where they now have their business – Motueka. In 1990 they were both study-ing commercial subjects there for their pilots’ licences. In 2013 they bought Coast to Coast Helicopters from Andy and Jane Brown, and their almost new hangar sits in its strategically handy corner of the airfield adjacent to the entrance to Marchwood Park.

So as you can see Alister and Sarah have had a long association with the aviation industry, both learning to fly in their teens and completing their commercial licences the year they met – Sarah in a fixed wing and Alister as a helicopter pilot.

Extensive experienceOver the years Sarah’s flown from Kaitaia to Invercargill

and is presently a pilot flying the 19 seat Beech 1900 while Alister has continued with helicopters and his job has taken him throughout Australia, New Zealand and more recently to Blenheim. Since they purchased Coast to Coast Helicopters, two bases at the top of the south have been maintained – one in Motueka and the other in Marlborough.

Combined expertiseAlister and Sarah were excited to have the opportunity

to combine what they have learned during their aviation careers with the successful and well established Coast to Coast Helicopters.

With the continuation of significant previous employ-ees, Willie King and Tony Wagner and three new folk – Glen Kingan, Anna Gargiulo, and Craig Borgfeldt. The company is enjoying new growth while maintaining the proven traditions of the previous company.

“You name it, we can do it!”

Coast to Coast Helicopters offer a wide range of serv-ices for different industries.

“You name it, we can do it!” “From the ten minute scenic flight to air transfers,

surveys, agricultural horticultural spraying and fertilis-ing, wilding pine control, precision lifting, animal control, mustering, pest control , helicopter training, fishing and hunting!”

“A great team!”Sarah said “We’ve got a great team with good com-munication and mutual respect key to our opera-tion.” Above is the team from back left: Willie King (pilot), Glen Knight (pilot)Front: Oban King (aged 1), Anna Garguilio (recep-tion), Sarah and Alister Twisleton and Tony Wagner (Loader driver) Absent: Craig Borgfeldt.

“Thanks a lot for the extremely high level of service you have provided this operating sea-son in getting food to our hiking groups in the Kahurangi. In particular we found communicat-ing to be very easy and punctual, making our operations significantly easier.”

Mark Jordan, NOLS 24 April 2014

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Above: Coast to Coast operates in Lochmara, Queen Charlotte Sound offloading house parts from a barge with the Notar. With no tail rotor system the Notar is extremely quiet and safe, and ideal for operating in places like the Marlborough Sounds.

“Nothing’s a problem - “You name it , we’ll do it!”

We do it all!Scenic flights to air transfers, surveys, agricultural, horticultural spraying and

fertilising, wilding pine control, precision lifting, animal control, mustering, pest control , helicopter

training, fishing and hunting!

Contact us: Telephone 0800CTCHELI (0800 282 4354)

info@coasttocoasthelicopters.co.nzwww.coasttocoasthelicopters.co.nz

Sarah and Alister have a long association with the aviation industry - since 1990.

Coast to Coast Helicopters has been granted

concessions by the Department of Conservation to operate in Nelson, Marlborough and on the West

Coast. This includes the National Parks such as Abel Tasman, Kahaurangi and the Richmond

Ranges.

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What a treat!What a pleasure the Mapua Literary Festival will be!

Joe Bennett on his own is a big enough delight but there are other well-known authors attending with already established reputations and all sorts of other goings on! Early bookings would be advisable.

Joe in charge!Library Patron Joe will not only run a “General Fiction

for Adults” workshop on Saturday, but he’ll be the M.C. on Sunday and at the helm Friday night when the festival opens with a Joe-style quiz.

So who is Joe?Joe Bennett columnist and travel writer has been a

full time freelance writer since 1998. He’s been Qantas Media Awards Columnist of the Year three times. He runs a wonderful thought provoking workshop.

A great occasion for a wonderful libraryJoe says...

“I like people, but not in herds. I distrust all beliefs, most thought and anything ending ism. Most opinion is emotion in fancy dress.” says Joe.

A workshop for childrenBarbara Else, leader of the Children’s Workshop has

written five novels for children and six for adults starting with her best selling adult novel “The Warrior Queen”. Her Saturday morning workshop called Trap and Train Your Story although for children welcomes accompany-ing adults. After lunch there’s a sing-along with children’s songs and stories led Kath Bee and Anna Crosbie.

Whodunnit?At Sunday’s Whodunnit the ‘crime scene’ is the Mapua

Community Hall. Sounds such fun with a great line up of well-known writers Carl Nixon, Barbara Else, Dylan Horrocks and Charlotte Grimshaw.

They are being interrogated by participants and Joe.

Short story and Limerick competitions

Competitions supporting the festival closed at the end of February. Plenty of entries in all age groups are keep-ing the judges busy and the results will be announced soon. Check the festival website to see if you are among the prizes.

Sue England, organiser of the festival, pictured out-side the picturesque Mapua Library. Sue encourages everyone to come along Sunday when an amazing group of talented authors will be there to speak and be questioned. A unique oppor-tunity!

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LettersFreedom campers not to blameMay I point out that freedom camping is not the prob-

lem; it is the leaving of humanure, litter and unattended fire. These problems are perpetrated by a tiny minority of mostly untrained youths from other countries. Dog-manure and cattle-manure are related problems. The root causes are ignorance and irresponsibility; the solu-tions are education, deterrence and the provision of alternatives.

Education can be provided on entry to the country and on hiring or purchase of touring vehicles in the form of a leaflet outlining good practice, the penalties, and how to avoid getting caught short in the first place, which is eas-ily managed by control of food intake. It is hard to catch offenders so deterrence should consist of very harsh punishment such as extremely heavy fines, imprison-ment and deportation, which is appropriate for those who disrespect this great nation. Alternatives such as composting toilets and firepits at known trouble spots will allow valuable resources to be harvested.

Freedom campers are not “bludgers”; the country belongs to its citizens. Tourists pay their way through GST and other taxes and money not spent on unwanted luxury accommodation is spent elsewhere. Forcing them to waste money on it reduces the attractiveness and competitiveness of NZ as a tourist destination. Fining campers has the same effect, and what sort of govern-ment is it that denies shelter to its own people?

Attacks on freedom camping itself are attacks on the basic rights and freedoms of all Kiwis, and are highly suspect. Heavy-handed and senseless measures such as forcing people into expensive oversized self-contained vehicles, branding campers as “responsible” (or “irre-sponsible” by implication), or preventing camping where good facilities exist, merely serve to deny ordinary, decent Kiwis the right to enjoy their own land. We must be careful not to throw out the baby with the bathwater, and beware of those with ulterior motives.

Steve Penny

Lucky You!The next person to say “Lucky You” may just see me

break my right wrist as I punch them. Why is it so lucky to break your left wrist and be bruised all over with black eyes and a wobbly front tooth? How am I supposed to feel lucky?

My sister tells me I don’t walk, I stride. Perhaps if I “just walked” I would have taken just a little tumble, bruised my pinky and walked off again.

Spread eagled best describes what I did – and it is not very elegant. There was blood pouring from my nose, spreading all over the footpath, and my left wrist was at a very funny angle. When the emergency services asked how old I was I could only whisper 75, when I really wanted to shout “I’m not elderly.”

“Lucky” because it is my school reunion shortly? I will be meeting people I haven’t seen for 60 years, some of whom I knew all the way through from the ages of 5 to 16. I had bought killer heels and had imagined walking in on the arm of my tall dark handsome husband. Instead my shoes will be flat, my arm in plaster, my eyes either purple or green, my tooth still wobbly or missing entirely – and I will have stick to ensure my balance.

Lucky?Well yes I am – to live in a town called Motueka. A

place where people stop to come to your aid, where dentists ring to check whether you are still in pain, where your doctor declares a “love and kindness day”, i.e. no charge – and the Nelson Hospital staff treat you like roy-alty, as do family, friends and neighbours.

Thank you allMarilyn Fisher

A unique institutionRun by volunteers

Mapua Library is unique. It’s the only library facility run entirely by volunteers for the benefit of the local commu-nity. It has 10,000 books and 1,300 families registered as patrons there. There are 50 volunteers.

No joining feesThere are no joining fees, no charges, and a temporary

membership is available for visitors. Ninety percentof library income is spent on books with money coming from donations, grants and fund raising. And there’s a new exhibition on the walls every 6 weeks.

“Very special & treasured”As Sue England organiser extraordinaire says “Mapua

Library is very special and holds a treasured place in the hearts of villagers.”

So why not join the festival, enjoy yourself and swell the library’s coffers at the same time?

Three of the Mapua Library’s volunteers - Sue England, Val Hunter and Yvonne Jardine

Mapua Library Hours

Monday – Saturday 2pm – 4.30pm

Wednesday evenings 4.30pm – 6.30pmThursday morning

10am until 12.30pm

Festival website :www.mapuafestival.wordpress.com

Bookings and information:

Call Sue 03 540 2934

For a fun weekend for all!

A busy Friday for Mapua fire folkFire person, Ella Evans, (pic-

tured right) has been a mem-ber of the Mapua Brigade for 15 years “in between having seven children”.

“I don’t do anything by halves. I joined because a bloke said I couldn’t.

“I wish more women would join. It’s a team effort and you don’t have to built like a bloke and we’re more likely to be at home during the day.”

Last Friday before going to the library Ella had already attended three call outs caused by storm damage.

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250 competitors are in already!Saturday’s Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon & 10km

courses are both challenging with a few hills to climb…..but that hasn’t stopped 250 competitors taking part in the annual event.

Both finish on the pristine golden sands, and the recov-ery dip a mere metre or two away is always a more than welcome respite.

1/2 leaves 8.15amFirst away is the 125 strong half marathon field at

8.15am with their course around the Riwaka coastline before the steady ascent to the Sandy Bay Hill summit. Unfortunately Jim Fraser and his fellow pipers will be missing in action this year but Nelson Events are search-ing for a suitable musical replacement to spur all on at the approximate halfway point.

From there its out to Marahau before reversing and returning to Kaiteriteri.

Phil again?Phil Costley and Collette Read should head them

home unless a last minute Kenyan makes an appear-ance.

10 km off at 9.15amThose in the 10km have a different journey at 9.15am

whereby they head straight towards Marahau on an out and back course linking up with the half marathoners on their return leg, adding numbers to the challenge as both “grind’ it to the finish.

Late entriesLate Entries will be taken..but only up until Thursday

night on www.nelsonevents.co.nz

AFTER KAITERITERI GOLD…what’s next

For women it’s the 27th McFadden McMeeken Phillips Lawyers Nelson Women’s Triathlon on Sunday April 12th …5km Run or 3km Walk, 14km road cycle and 4 laps of Riverside Pool. Already 200 have signed on September’s Abel Tasman Coastal Classic from Awaroa Lodge back to Marahau always proves popular …200 of 400 spots have already been taken so still time to get on the start list and make the commitment to train and com-fortably complete the 36km journey along New Zealand’s favourite coastline track.

If it’s an overseas experience you are after and an athletic one…...then give serious thoughts to joining the Nelson Striders heading to Mooloolaba in August and the Sunshine Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km..plus watching the” Onesie Runsie” the night before….!4 days enjoying the warmth of Queensland, plus fun like minded people to travel with Andrea @ Wildside Travel has all the details but places are limited.

Saturday’s the day, Kaiteri’s the placeLast year’s keen field in the 10km run leave Kaiteriteri.

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WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2015 23Sport

By Tim O’Connell

Coach Tony Aikenhead could afford a smile once he got the feeling back in his limbs after enduring some terrible weather at the National Athletics Championships in Wellington over the weekend.

His hands would have been fine though, with plenty to applaud after his charg-es from the Motueka Athletic Academy brought home six medals, including two golds.

Competing in the green and black sin-glet of Tasman with fellow Nelson and Marlborough peers, Amanda Fitisemanu continued her rise through the ranks with a commanding effort in bringing home gold in the youth women’s 400m.

Coach Aikenhead was ecstatic to bear witness to her triumph at Newtown Park, not only in reaping the rewards of three years’ hard work, but to appreciate what it took to beat an added opponent in the weather.

“She was doing an ‘s’ shape along the track like a slalom- if she’d veered off too far she would’ve been disqualified.”

But just like her other successes this summer, there was no time to rest on her laurels.

No sooner had the New Zealand Nationals concluded in the capital that Amanda made her way to the interna-tional departure lounge to catch a flight to Sydney, and a shot at the Australian Junior Nationals.

Also bringing home gold from Wellington was Eliza Harris in the junior Javelin.

She initially finished in second place to Gwoelani Patu but due to her being an international competitor the national title went to Harris.

Harris also claimed silver in the youth grade of the same event.

Like Fitisemanu, Harris’ efforts were almost thwarted by the windy conditions with two throws being sent sideways, yet she held strong to finish at the top of the

Athletes defy conditions to put Tasman team among the medals

podium and claim her third gold medal at national level.

Meanwhile, at the same meet as Commonwealth Games representatives Tom Walsh and Jacko Gill, Kai Mason sent another ominous warning of his potential with a silver in the under 20 men’s discus, throwing a personal best distance of 44.6 metres, breaking his own Nelson record in the process.

Mason then snared a bronze in the jave-lin event with another personal best throw of 52.6 metres.

Both his medal winning efforts made more impressive by the fact he was using heavier implements than what his school level competitions would regulate.

A fourth place in the shot put capped a fine all round performance.

Another silver medal came the way of the 4 x 400 metre women’s relay, in a new Tasman record time of 4 min 01 seconds.

The relay team consisted of Fitisemanu and Kelsey Barrett, as well as one runner each from Nelson and Marlborough.

“The whole squad performed the best that they possibly could have. They could not have placed as well as they did, espe-cially in the conditions they faced,” he said on Monday.

Aikenhead paid tribute to the mental toughness and focus he thinks gave the athletes an edge over their opponents.

Most heartening- or frightening depend-ing on what side of Tasman Bay you live on- for the prospects of Motueka High School’s future as an athletic powerhouse is the fact that there is a staggering reserve of talent coming through the ranks.

Aikenhead said he has an unprece-dented number of Year 9 students in the academy, with 18 showing the right work ethic to be given a chance to reach the same heights as the seniors in the next couple of years.

“There were probably eight to ten other kids I could have taken up to Wellington, but I just thought it was probably too soon

for a Year 9 or 10 student,” he said.“But it’s cool that they’re making the

national standards age 13.” Aikenhead places the highest emphasis

on the efforts of the students in training and in competition.

However, due credit has also been given to the institution that the Academy oper-ates out of, with Motueka High School allowing academy members 3 hours of ‘enrichment time’ a week to refine their track and field skills.

This acknowledgement is, according to Aikenhead, ‘the definition of enrichment- allowing them to reach their potential’.

“I met a lot of coaches up there who are very envious of our setup.”

The haul by local athletes made up a large portion of a very successful total of medals won by Tasman athletes over the weekend, with 21 podium places gained.

DartsMotueka RSA Darts scoresAlicia 85Nathan 140 125Dane 140 140 135 121Brian 100 100 87b 89bLucan 140Shirley 105Crystal 85John 121 131Barry 120Claire 81

GolfWomen’s Golf Motueka3/3/15 Hudson Cup, Par, Round 11st:Pam Chapman +32nd Equal on +2 Sandy Lepine,

Helen James, Jacquie Martin,Lorraine Moorhead.

3rd: Elizabeth Martin square

9 Holers: Sue Bunt ( National Event), Ist of 3.

Group A: Aileen Swarbrick 51-15 36Meredith Rayner 51-14-37Jenny Smith 55-18-37Vonnie Goodall 55-18-37Group B: Pat Bell 59-25-34Dawn Benseman 67-28-39

Tasman Golf Club Women’s 9 hole Dobbie Plate (Nett)

1st Rose Barnes, 2nd Analee Emery3rd Valerie Docker. Women’s 18 hole Captains Trophy &

Autumn Trophy winner Marita Hattersley who won after a day of mixed results

BowlsMotueka Bowling ClubResults of Talleys Open Triples1st. Trevor Hodgkinson, Penny &

Gordon Morris2nd. Keith Dowe. Ally Krammer, Noeline

Geary3rd. Ron Inglis,Steve Ferguson, Helen

DouglasResults of League BowlsSponsored by NBS1st. Rockin Bowlers2nd. Ring Inns3rd. Post Office4th Three NoddiesOne Bowl Challenge: Scott RiordanT.R Riordan- Sponsor.

Motueka Bridge Continued.North/ South1. Doug Elliot/ Wendy Miller 142.0/ 238 59.66%2. Ruth Field/ Charmaine Satherley 127.0/238 53.36%3. Patricia R England/ Richard Olykan 117.0/230 50.87%East/ West1. Brian Field/ Diana Whitten 142.0/238 59.66%2. Mary Hamilton/ John Keene 139.0/238 58.40%3. Jean Hodson/ Karen Logan 137.0/238 57.56%

BridgeMotueka Bridge ClubIndividual 2 A Room Green Section9-03-2015North/ South Handicap Results1. Doug Elliot 0.78 60.45% Wendy Miller2. Ruth Field Charmaine Satherley 1.75 55.11%3. Patricia R England Richard Olykan 1.12 51.99%

East/ West Handicap Results1. Brian Field Diana Whitten 2.15 61.81%2. Mary Hamilton John Keene -0.30 58.10% 3. Jean Hodson Karen Logan -0.48 57.09%

Smiles all round for two of the Tasman success stories at the National Track and Field Championships held at Wellington’s Newtown Park over the weekend. Left: Amanda Fitisemanu at the top of her game and the podium after winning gold in the 400m, and Kai Mason (right) with his twin haul of medals in the javelin and discus. Photos: Tony Aikenhead.


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Tasman District Council: Richmond O�ce189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050, New ZealandPhone: 03 543 8400 Fax: 03 543 9524Email: [email protected] Website: www.tasman.govt.nz

Tasman District Council has released its Consultation Document to begin the public consultation phase of the Long Term Plan process. People are now invited to have their say on any aspect of the issues contained in the Consultation Document and on the proposals and policies outlined below.As well as the Consultation Document there are a number of other documents and policies that the Council is consulting on which support the Consultation Document:• Schedule of Charges• Policy for Early Payment of Rates in the Current Financial Year• Revenue & Financing Policy• Development Contributions Policy• Funding Impact Statement• Rates Remissions Policy• Policy on Rate Relief for Māori Freehold Land• Statement on fostering Māori participation in Council decision-making

Consultation Document for the Long Term Plan 2015-2025The Consultation Document was approved for public consultation by the Council at its meeting on 5 March 2015. Changes to the Local Government Act 2002 now require local authorities to produce a Consultation Document instead of a Draft Long Term Plan. The Consultation Document, identi�es the big issues and key options that will in�uence the Council’s decisions as it plans its budgets and activities for the next 10 years.There are also a range documents that went into the development of this Consultation Document and support the Long Term Plan 2015-2025. These documents, in addition to those listed as Statements of Proposal above, include:• Accounting Information• Activity Summaries & Management Plans• Community Outcomes• Financial Strategy• Growth Strategy• Infrastructure Strategy• Signi�cance & Engagement Policy• Treasury Risk Management Policy, including Liability Management and Investment

Policy• Waimea Community Dam information updateAll of the information is available on the Council website, from the Council O�ce, Service Centres and Libraries:• Richmond O�ce, 189 Queen Street, Richmond• Motueka Service Centre, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka• Takaka Service Centre, 14 Junction Street, Takaka• Murchison Service Centre, 92 Fairfax Street, Murchison• District Library, Queen Street, Richmond• Motueka Library, Pah Street, Motueka• Takaka Memorial Library, Junction Street, Takaka.The Council encourages people to view it electronically to minimise production costs. Copies are available on compact disc from the Council O�ce, Service Centres or Libraries, or can be downloaded from the website www.tasman.govt.nz/LTPTo assist ratepayers and residents with any further information, the Council will be holding public meetings around the District. Please refer to our website for dates and times. You’re invited to make a submission on the Consultation Document for the Long Term Plan 2015-2025 and/or on the other documents and policies being consulted on. These must be received by 4.00 pm on 20 April 2015. Submissions maybe made online (www.tasman.govt.nz), emailed ([email protected]), delivered to your local Tasman District Council O�ce, Service Centre or Library, or posted to:LTP SubmissionsTasman District CouncilPrivate Bay 4Richmond 7050Submitters who wish to speak to their submission will have an opportunity at a Council hearing during the �rst week of May 2015.

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

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LOST Black and white fluffy male blue cat from Lodders Lane/Main Rd, Riwaka. Super friend-ly, answers to Pudge. Much loved and missed. Please phone 027 324 7360 or txt.

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SATURDAY 14th March, 8am-12pm at 6 Harry Rankin Street. Cancelled if wet.

SATURDAY 14th, King Edward Street. Signs out 9am.

SATURDAY 9am-11am, 181 Thorp Street. House clearance. Houseware, curtains, beds, cycle, cycle rack, heaps.

SATURDAY 14th March, 10 Wharf Road, Riwaka. 8.30am wet or fine. Old tools, electrical goods, crockery, outdoor furniture, wide range of bits and pieces.

SATURDAY 14th March, Parker Street. Signs out at 8.30am. Household items, toys, something for everyone.

SATURDAY 14th March. 9am, 172 Stafford Drive, Ruby Bay. Household items, bedding, shelving, CD's, DVD's, Books.

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GOLF Clubs and cart. 5b Talbot Street. 528 5377.DAFFODIL Bulbs $25/100. Phone Ann 03 528 9354.SHEEP Manure. Give your garden a treat. $8 a large bag delivered anywhere in Motueka and spread where you want it. $20 for three. Phone June or Graham 528 7592 or 021 945 805.

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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

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MARRIED Couple wanting to rent from April onwards an independent sleepout or a one bed-room flat. Please contact either email [email protected] or ring/txt on 027 425 0776.

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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.

LARGE 3 Bedroom house with large sec-tion, carport and garage. Whakarewa St. Professional couple or family. Ref required, no smokers or pets. $375 per week. Available mid March, call 0274 484778.

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.

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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 gar-dening. Ph: Andrew 021 081 82 123, AH (03) 553 0633.

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28 WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2015 Sport

Seven day delay for charity cricket

Due to both pitch and outfield underfoot conditions on Sunday, the Import-4-Less Charity Cricket Match between the Motueka Invitation XI and a local Indian XI was postponed. It has been rescheduled for Sunday March 15, beginning at 11:00am at Memorial Park Motueka.The day had dawned sunny over much of the region and hope was held out for the game going ahead. However, after consultation with NelMac and with all alternative venues being in a similar waterlogged from the barrage of bad weather, players were informed that they would be able to go home and take notes on how to bat and bowl by watching the Black Caps v Afghanistan game instead. Pictured left to right at Sponsor Gregg Nelson’s Import-4-Less Lounge are: Former All Black and guest Stu Wilson, Rachael Cancion from Import-4-Less, former New Zealand test bowler and guest Ewen Chatfield and match day coordinator Ian Bolton.

Swimmers make splashBy Tim O’ConnellThe previous week it was the athletes rewrit-

ing the record books at Motueka High School.On Thursday, the swimmers had their chance

to put their mark on the best times in the pool, as the annual swimming sports took place under overcast skies but mild tempertatures.

The unhinged festivities of the house swim-ming sports were a distant echo as the top ech-elon of talent attempted to put down some good times for upcoming secondary school and club competitions in coming weeks.

The timekeepers were certainly kept busy over the day with some very quick races leading to eight swimmers breaking records.

These students were Daniel Trevurza, Samantha Trevurza, Charlotte Thain, Matthias Hausberger, Jenna Heywood, Floris Mersmans, Leonard Taube, and Lauren Walker.

Amongst the winners on the day were;

Girls U161st Tate Roberts

Girls U191st Samantha Trevurza

Boys U141st Daniel Trevurza

Boys U151st Benjamin Cudby

Boys U161st Leonard Taube

Boys U191st Matthias Hausberger

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