November 2001
Residents & Ratepayers Association
A lively turnout of residents attended a "Discussion Plan" presentation at our October meeting. Heidi Meadows, a Nelson Landscape Architect, has been commissioned to produce a plan for Mapua, with very welcome finance provided by the TDC. This plan is in the form of a "streetscape" and will involve the entrance to Mapua from the School to the Wharf. This is the 1st stage of a design to beautify our village, while still keeping our unique character. Everyone has the opportunity to add their own ideas, and at the meeting separate groups were formed, each group used an aerial photo to show their preferences. Further opportunity will be made at our November meeting when preliminary drawings will be presented.
Good progress at the chemical site!! 1st stage trials are now completed, and after analysis final decisions will be made. We have been very busy - two "on site" public meetings were well attended. Matt Fenson the project manager answered any questions. Things are looking up in Mapua! If you have any concerns please contact any of our Committee.
The Tasman Council and Health Board elections are now over. We extend our congratulations to Mayor John Hurley, councillors Trevor Norris, Tim King and new councillor Michael Higgins. We look forward to the same co-operation and consultation during their term.
Next Meeting: 12th November, 7.30 PM at Mapua Hall. Thank you to those who have paid their subscriptions, they can be paid at the Mapua Store. See you at the meeting!
Wilma Tansley (chair)
Tasman Area Community Association
The Tasman Area Community Association invites all community members, their guests, family & friends to the
"Concert at Kina"
Sunday 25th November
Tasman Golf Course 4.00pm - 8.00pmLive music including
"Soundworks & Jiggery Folkery"
Tempting tasty food from the Tasman School Fundraising team
Wild Pork Spit Roast,
BBQ food
Bar facilities
& wine availableSingle Ticket $5.00
(Children- gold coin donation on the day)
Tickets available from
TASMAN STORE, OR TASMAN GOLF CLUB
(event held wet or fine)
Coastal Concert at Kina - a community get together.
Last year the residents in our area gathered to "meet the neighbours" at a garden party in the neigh-bourhood. This year - on Sunday 25th November we can "meet our neighbours" at a concert on our magnificent golf course at Kina. This will be an informal gathering - a chance to mix & mingle, enjoy tasty food, take in the ambience whilst listening to a range of live music.
The purpose of this event is to bring our community together to experience musical diversity in our own backyard in an effort to "foster community spirit". It is an opportunity for the golf club to show off its picturesque surroundings and encourage "would be" golfers, a chance for many local children to access an outdoor concert with their family and pursue some Xmas art activities at the same time, and for Tasman School to raise some funds through the sale of tempting tasty food.
The association would like to acknowledge the support and generosity of sponsors for this event so far - Festivals & Events Funding (TDC), Michael & Lorraine Talley, Fullmer Gallery, Tasman Pottery, Fruitfed, Rotary, Denton Winery, Tasman Store & the Tasman Golf Club.
The concert is open to all community members, their guests, family & friends - in the Tasman/Kina/Mariri to the Bluffs area, and we would like to extend this invitation to include our neighbouring Ruby Bay & Mapua community.
Editors Note
With this fifth edition we would like to suggest space for "Letters to the Editor". This would add another dimension to the Coastal News as well as giving an opportunity for residents to voice concerns and to applaud good happenings. With our communities expanding so quickly it would now be timely to introduce this form of communication. Perhaps first letters could comment on how the Coastal News is accepted with any suggestions welcomed.
Also we wish to draw to readers attention our system of Postal Delivery, whereby for $10 per annum each monthly issue will be mailed to you. A form is included for your benefit - mail it or drop it off at Mapua Store.
Coastal News
Published monthly, to come out by the first of each month. Clubs and organisations are encouraged to submit copy to be published whenever they have something to say. Hard copy needs to be at Mapua Store by the 20th of the month, copy filed electronically via e-mail needs to be in by the 24th, to coastalnews@mapua.gen.nz If you want to advertise please also e-mail or phone Andrew Earlam, 5402845.
FCC Site Clean-Up
COMMUNITY MEETING 12 NOVEMBER
Members of the project team working on cleaning up the FCC site on Aranui Road will be at the Residents and Ratepayers Association meeting at the Mapua Hall at 7.30pm on Monday 12 November to give an update on progress on the project.
The meeting will be attended by Andrew Fenemor from TDC, Sally Marx of Tonkin and Taylor, and Matt Fensom from Thiess Services. Matt's company is in charge of the clean-up project, and Sally is coordinating the consultation with the community and other interested parties as part of the resource consent process.
Andrew, Matt and Sally will present the latest on;
· what is proposed
· the results of investigations to date
· the intention to run a trial of the treatment plant and have public open days to see the plant working
· the latest programme
· how the community can be involved in the resource consent process and obtain up-to-date information.A free phone number has been set up for anyone wanting information on the project at any stage. This rings through to Sally. The phone number is 0800 FCCSITE (0800 322 748).
We look forward to seeing you on the 12th and telling you more.
Sally Marx
Consultation Coordinator, Tonkin and Taylor Ltd
Mapua Health Centre News
We are still in the process of finding a permanent replacement for Vivien Edge, however, we are fortunate that Dr Pip Reeve is able to take at least one session per week in the meantime. She has worked here before and was greatly liked by both patients and staff. She will be available for Wednesday morning appointments. Our practice nurse, Sharon Sandilands, is available for cervical smear taking on Thursdays and Fridays.
Thankfully, most of the Spring flu's have done their dastardly deeds. There has been diarrhoea and vomiting bug going around some of the young children which has been self limiting. It's important to try to maintain a good fluid input during bouts of D&V and to consider using electrolyte replacement such as Gastrolyte.
A quick reminder also about the increasing intensity of ultraviolet radiation from the sun and the importance of covering up well over the summer months to avoid sun damage to the skin.
We have been trialling an on-call arrangement with the Richmond GP's for some of the weekends, which seems to have gone well. Please let us know if you have difficulty getting in touch with a doctor during out-of-hours times. We have a new cellphone which will hopefully provide better reception in this district, but there may still be situations when we are outside the signal area. Please remember to leave a message when prompted by the voice mail, including your phone number.
Mapua - Mahana C.W.I
Members celebrated International Month at the October meeting by recalling distant places visited - from Yukon, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Scotland, England and two ladies reached Norkkapp in Norway (the top of the world). Member Ella Theobold had just returned from a visit to Canada, experiencing flying over the vast areas of Afghanistan, Greenland, Hudson Bay, England, Scotland and on to Yukon and the neighbouring State of Alaska.
The Alaskan highway has opened up the country and tourism now produces significant income along with oil and timber, their gold rush, like ours being over. Ella gave us an insight into life in a sparsely populated land with beavers, bears, wild sheep, buffalo and moose, cranberries, Saskatoons, wild raspberries, and houses heated by gas to a constant 20º. In remote areas, where roads are impassable in winter, children often are flown to school. Ella treated us to scones with Saskatoon berry jam.
Jean Satherley gave the motto: "You learn by your mistakes" - so true! We farewelled Marie Paget, a long time member and ex-president, who is departing for Cambridge in the North Island. A donation of $100 was given to the Mapua Hall Committee to assist with the purchase of paint for upgrading the Supper Room, the new curtains and resurfaced floor having been completed.
Competitions:
Three Belgian biscuits: 1. J Higgs; 2. H Wells
Shrub: 1. H Wells; 2. J Ralfe; 3. C Savage
Bloom: 1.B Halse; 2. J Higgs; 3. J Ralfe
Cluster: 1 J Higgs; 2. H Wells: 3. C SavageThe November meeting on the 8th will be a Group day, with a Mini-Show, which will include flowers (especially roses), crafts and baking. All members will be hostesses; lunch is to be shared at noon. Mr. L. Metcalfe will the afternoon speaker. There will be a raffle and a sales table. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO VIEW THE EXHIBITS AT 2PM.
Both C.W.I. Members and the public will be asked to make a small donation of $2. This money and the proceeds of the raffle and the sales table will be forwarded to a local project to bring 100 families of New York relief workers to the Tasman/Nelson region for a ten day respite holiday. If you would like to learn more about this project, the local contacts are
Liz and Ernie Patterson,
Coastal Highway,
Mariri,
RD2 Upper Moutere,
Ph : 03 5466 020
or email, theinlet@xtra.co.nz
Mapua Leisure Park
Yes, Maureen and Peter are back at the Boatshed. All the signs are for another long hot summer. So, join us down at the beach for a glass of wine, perhaps try Moutere Hills Pinot Rose - a fragrant summer wine (exclusive to the Boatshed) add a stack of lipsmackingly yummy spare ribs or maybe nibble on a board of moreish dips. The desserts are as scrumptious as ever - what about profiteroles stuffed with ice cream and drenched in choc sauce… mmmmm. We look forward to seeing you all again.
We celebrate another summer season welcoming Guests and Day Visitors to the park.
We kick off with the opening of the Mapua Boatshed Café & Bar at Labour Weekend, once again offering fabulous beachfront dining for lunch and dinner. Patrons are invited to drive down and park near the restaurant in the Café Parking Area.
Parking for Day Visitors is near the front office and charges this year will be $5.00 per adult and $2.50 per child. You are welcome to the use of the facilities, including the barbecues, kitchens, showers and swimming pool, between 10 am and 8pm each day excluding New Years Eve and January 5th.
Children must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the park and supervised at all times. This is especially important in the swimming pool area, where children must be supervised by an Adult Swimmer, and we would appreciate it if children are not permitted to play or wear togs and clothing in the showers.
Because of damage and high maintenance to our grounds, we will not be allowing bikes or scooters to be ridden in the park, a bike stand will be at the office for you to use.
Our Spa Pool is available for hire from 10am for half hour bookings. Adults $5.00 Children $2.50 (minimum charge $10.00). Please ring the office to ensure availability. The Sauna is open for a public session every Sunday night from 7pm to 10pm. The cost is $5.00 per adult, children are allowed to use the Sauna between 7pm and 8pm if they have an adult in the Sauna with them.
As the use of our beachfront increases from now on, we request that if you are walking your dog around the beach that you please keep it on a lead across the causeway and until you reach the end of the Park at the Estuary entrance.
We hope everyone has a great summer and a wonderful holiday season.
Please feel free to come into our office and talk about Season Passes, using the Spa and Sauna, look at our brochures on local attractions or just to say Hi! so that we get to know you.
Kathy, Dave, Gary & Sue
Mapua-Mahana Rural Women
Recently the Mapua-Mahana Branch of Rural Women New Zealand held the AGM at the home of Mrs Ruth Fraser, in Stephens Bay. Ten members enjoyed a pot-luck lunch before the afternoon meeting.
The President, Caterina Marshall reported that a variety of interesting programmes had been organised during the year. Members Noreen Thomas, and Kelly Parlane spoke to us about their respective trips to Canada, and South America. Other speakers were Liz Lock, the provincial President, Hazel Nicholls, and Dianne Higgins, who reported on the Rural Women's Conference, which was held in Invercargill.
Members of the Tasman Mariri Branch joined us for our Christmas Luncheon at Waimea Estates, and we also enjoyed an outing to the Old Hop Kiln Emporium.
Monthly meetings are held in members' homes on the second Wednesday and new members would be welcome.
Rosina Robb, Secretary/Treasurer
Mapua Boat Club
presents
The Biggest Games Day
The rumours we reported last month were indeed true: local pirates have been overheard discussing the Mapua Boat Club's Biggest Games Day - confirmed date December 2nd - on Tuesday evenings at the Mapua Tavern. Some dangerous-looking experiments have yielded pool balls almost half-a-metre in diameter. Contestants in the human-sized 'table' soccer will resemble a can-can troupe of crucified scarecrows. Planning is well underway, with teams, sponsors and community groups signing up to participate, and Sir Greg has been test-firing his cannon in preparation for the event. Keep the date free, and if you need more information or wish to get involved then email pirates@mapua.gen.nz for information.
Community Library
Even if you have 20:20 vision, a survey of the large print shelves can be rewarding. This type of print is also much easier on the eyes of habitual late-night readers! The section contains works of popular fiction, autobiographies and whodunits by well-known crime writers.
Perhaps because of their bigger print size, these volumes rarely show up in the 'overdues'. But at a recent count there was a staggering total of 154 cards in this section of the issue box. Taking $10 as an average cost, this represents a big slice of our hard won cash cake. Borrowers have been telephoned, some more than once, and accounts have been sent for really outstanding issues (some go back 2 years).
Books are easy to misplace, and few of us could wear the "I've never had an overdue library book" T-shirt. But come on, folk, a concerted effort would be appreciated. Give that house guest a ring; check the book shelves; get the kids to look under their beds. Lets get these books back into circulation.
NOTICEBOARD
Mapua Friendship Club meets third Thursday of the month, Mapua Hall 2-4pm. Indoor bowls, cards etc, sales table, mystery parcel, raffle & lovely afternoon tea. Come & enjoy a good afternoon.
Moutere Hills Rose Society. Are you interested in roses? Enjoying and growing, pruning, planting and perfume, showing and sharing these beautiful and addictive blooms? We are a group who meet - usually the 1st Monday in the month, to improve our knowledge, visit gardens and listen to interesting speakers. If you admire a wild rose on the roadside or an exquisite bush covered in blooms - join us. We would love to welcome new members. Contacts: Robyn Williams 540 2925 (Pres); or Jo Drummond 03 528 7596 (Sec).
The Mapua Woolgatherers meet 2nd Tuesday of each month in the supper room, Mapua Hall, from 10am-2pm and would welcome all those interested in spinning, weaving or indeed any handicraft to join them. Contacts: Pat Holland 5266 814, Mary Russ 5402 021
MAPUA FIRE SERVICE
- September call outs
7/9/01 Eves Valley saw mill, Heat plant
20/9/01 Shed Fire, Hortons Rd, burnt to the ground
23/9/01 Pine tree / scrub fire, Hortons Rd/ Dickers Rd. Non permit burn, got out of control
24/9/01 13:19. . Good intent call back to Hortons Rd
24/9/01 13:55. Same as aboveSafety Tip - Be safe with Fireworks, read labels, use in an open area
On the 6th October the brigade held its annual awards and honors evening at the Village Rest. The Mayor handed out medals to all members of the brigade for the International year of the Volunteer.
Other honors to be handed out were a 3 year certificate, two 5 year medals, and a two year gold bar for CFO Perry (29 years).
Walkways
To Ratepayers of Mapua/Ruby Bay
Walkways - TODAY I'm writing about walkways in our area.
And I'm writing about TIME, the time NOW!
Subdivisions are taking place, one after the other, around us in Mapua and in the hills above.
Think of the RATES we are paying now and forever. Our rates. Let us endeavour to have Council put more land aside for walkways.
Think of a vision of walkways linking the countryside above Mapua. If they can be put in NOW, you will be thanked by future generations.
The McKee/Pinehill Walkway came about through the foresight of landowner van Beek and Bill Williams of the Residents & Ratepayers Association. Suggestions for other walkways linking this to other areas could include Pine Hill Road (a paper road), across to Seaton Valley, over to Dawsons and Dominion Road areas and down to the planned Estuary Walkway.
Ratepayers, we need to negotiate for more walkways now.
Kate Hine
Community Hall
There was a flurry of activity last month so two items have been crossed of 'The List'. Lindsay of Tasman Floor Sanding has achieved an incredible finish on the supper room floor. His choice of sealant has lightened the area, and enhanced the natural colour of the wood.
The new curtains were hung by Jenny Ralfe and Helen Wells, who also did some sleight of hand with the voluminous net hangings by the committee room door. Jenny donated the outside mat, and Neil Kearns gave his time and skill to fix it to the concrete.
Keep an eye on the main hall for a somewhat startling innovation. This idea was suggested by a local identity - no stranger to halls and stages and such - who has volunteered to do the job (which is on 'The List', sort of).
Tamaha Seascouts
Thanks for the support that has been given to the sale of the fish fertiliser. We had our first pre-Jamboree camp at Kina last weekend, which was a great success.
We arrived Friday night, putting all the tents up including a marquee and the emergency kitchen, which we will be taking up to Hamilton as well. Saturday morning was set aside to build two towers at the entrance to our camp. Made of manuka poles, this didn't go without a "hitch". We had a game and some general organising for Jamboree in the afternoon.
After dinner some groups did a play and had a game of spotlight before bedtime.
On Sunday morning we set of with half the troop in kayaks and the other half walking along the beach towards McKee Domain. We had morning tea on our way and the groups swapped around on the way back. By the way, our troop was joined by one leader and two scouts from Golden Bay who will join us at Jamboree. We took all the tents down after lunch, and while there was a parent meeting the scouts had another game in the bush.
Thanks to the parents that gave us a hand packing up.
John de Jong.
Mapua School News
New Logo designs
Another busy term is in full swing with exciting camps to Lake Rotoiti (Years 5/6) and Pakawau (Year 7/8) planned as well as the Historical Moutere Hills Athletics day at Upper Moutere.
The school roll has climbed steadily throughout the year to reach an all time high of 196 this week. We are due to break the 200 mark in November, however lose a large group of Year 8 students to Secondary School for 2002.
We are in the process of selecting a new logo. The old logo has served us very well for about 10 years and was an excellent representation of the Mapua district. However it has dated, lacks colour and is difficult to use on sports uniforms and letter heads. Samples of the new design can be viewed to the left, at school or on our school web page.
We are delighted to have appointed Rebecca Woodley as our new Deputy Principal and teacher of Year 7/8 in 2002. Rebecca is a very skilled practitioner and comes highly recommended. She is currently Deputy Principal at St Pauls in Richmond.
A large group of Principals, Deputy Principals, Teachers and Ministry Officials form Japan, spent the afternoon here recently. It was a thoroughly enjoyable time as they mixed in with lessons and talked with our students. Suffice to say they were very impressed with the outward friendliness of our students and high standards of behavior.
For more information check out our website that is updated weekly: www.mapua.school.nz
Hugh Gully, Principal
email: hgully@mapua.school.nz
Mapua Woolgatherers
Designing Boys Scott Satherly and Elliot Bowie were the winners of a competition at Mapua School organised by Mapua Woolgatherers as part of their exhibition Fabulous Fibres. All pupils at the school were asked to design a jersey for themselves, one that in some way reflected the local community.
The children's designs were just brilliant. Staff at Mapua made an initial selection and sent them to us (numbered, not named) and we then had the very difficult task of choosing the two we thought the most attractive and knittable - we were surprised when we found that both winners were boys.
The jerseys have now been knitted by two of our members; Mary Russ and Jeanne Taylor, and will be presented to the winners at the opening of our exhibition on Tuesday 23rd October. Other designs will be on display at the exhibition.
Fabulous Fibres is the annual exhibition of the Nelson/ Marlborough Area of the New Zealand Spinning, Weaving & Wool craft Society, showing a very varied display of members' work from the area. It was held in Mapua Hall 24-28th October.
Contact: Pat Holland 5266814
Mapua Play Centre
84 Aranui Road, Mapua. ph: 540 2386
Play Centre offers:
- A safe, fun and stimulating environment.
- Trained qualified staff meeting early childhood education requirements.
- Mixed sessions with children ranging from 0 - 6 years.
- 2½ hr sessions - Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:15-11:45am
We warmly invite you to 3 free visits.Play Centre parents, Whanau and caregivers can:
- Be involved with their child's learning.
- Make new friends.
- Have time for themselves.
- Have opportunities for adult education.Training can lead to N.Z.Q.A Certification.
Hills Community Church Report
September 11th has etched itself into the lives of Americans as the biggest disaster that has happened to their country, and indeed, horrified many other countries - even the whole world. Because the world has grown smaller through the effect of modern technology, trade and travel, the economics of America can have spin off effects on the whole world. A world recession? On TV we saw the terrorist attack on the twin towers in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, by terrorists from a Muslim country, and the immediate response was to hit back at the Muslims in Afghanistan. Some people have even taken it into their own hands to hit at Muslims in their own countries - innocent people far from Afghanistan - just because they are Muslims. I was surprised to read that 50 attacks have taken place in New Zealand!
President Bush has condemned that action and by his speeches and his presence at a Mosque in America, has shown his tolerance to people of other faiths. The relevant response is to root out terrorists and their evil exploits. Islam and the people who profess it, called Muslims, stand for peace. So the terrorists have not the true spirit of Islam, just as those who fight in the name of Christianity are not in the true spirit and living in the faith of Christians - e.g. Ireland.
Many people have turned to God and filled the churches to pray for those bereaved and affected by the September 11th atrocity, to find comfort in their trauma and to pray for guidance for those in authority, who could, by a wrong decision, lead us into a world war. So we do fervently pray for the peace of the world, as so many did when the clock struck 12 on the eve of the year 2000. Celebrants throughout the world that night joined together with prayers for world peace. AMEN to that.
POSTCRIPT.
Since writing the above article, we all know of course, that attacks have commenced on the Taleban strongholds. America, in her wisdom, sought the assistance and backing of other nations, and many have given it in different ways. There are many other hidden pockets of corruption and starvation in forgotten countries (brought to our notice by the recent documentary of John Pulger) which fester terrorism. So we pray that September 11th will awaken the United Nations to work and grow together for the good of humanity and the peace of the world.November Service Information
Nov 4 10.45am Combined Service (Uniting)
Nov 11 9:15am NZPB Holy Communion (St James)
10.45am Contemporary Worship & Communion (Uniting)
Nov 18 9:15am NZPB Morning Worship (St James)
10.45am Contemporary Worship (Uniting)
Nov 25 9:15am Holy Communion (St James)
10.45am Contemporary Worship & Communion (Uniting)
11:00am Morning Worship (Tasman)
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Mapua Auto CentreWelcome to our new monthly column where the aim is to help:
1. Keep you up to date with changes within the Motor Industry
2. Increase general awareness regarding vehicle maintenance and safety issues.
Why use coolants in the cooling system year round?
The cooling system must be capable of keeping the engine at operating temperatures under all extremes, and there are many extremes under a vehicles bonnet. Coolant is required to perform two specific functions, these are:
A) The Glycol within a coolant can provide adequate level of anti-freeze and anti-boil protection.
B) The Inhibitors within a coolant can provide adequate acid corrosion protection. (The effectiveness of both these functions is dependent on the quality of the coolant being used)In fact, corrosion is a very real danger in modern engines due to the high use of aluminum, and unfortunately corrosion within the engine block or cylinder heads can be one of the most expensive items to repair.
Even topping up your radiator with water or diluted coolant will dramatically reduce the effectiveness of the Glycol (anti-freeze/anti-boil) and the Inhibitor (anti-corrosion).
What can you do to help minimise damage?
1. Have your vehicles coolant tested and possibly changed completely at least once a year.
2. If you ever need to top up your radiator with water, please ensure it is only to enable you to get to a place (Automotive Workshop or Home) so the Glycol/Inhibitors levels can be restored to optimum protection levels.
Mapua Tennis Club
The fence at the end of the old courts has been repaired at last, stopping the balls disappearing into the playground, and making people use the proper entrance again. The tennis net has been repaired and just needs putting back up, to make the old courts quite usable for summer.
Kirsten Anderson is coaching 20 Juniors on Fridays, with a practice session on Tuesdays with Sarah McLeod. On Sunday mornings - at 10ish - we have casual play, when any players are welcome to come along and join in. There is also some coaching available on a casual basis.Wednesday evenings we have friendly interclub matches with teams from Motueka Club.
Membership is $40 for the year or please pay court fees of $1 per person. Juniors are paying $10, which includes the coaching. We are applying to Pub Charities courtesy of the Village Rest for funds to cover coaching and the new fence. New members are most welcome.
Contacts: Bruce Gilkison 5402867 or Andrew Earlam 5402845.
Credits
Edited by Bill Williams & Andrew Earlam. Contact us at 5402528 or 5402845 or andrew@mapua.gen.nz. Copy to Mapua Store by 20th of the month. Non-commercial classified ads – $2 must be included with copy. Club notices etc free. Published on the world wide web thanks to Site Productions of Mapua and Tasman Solutions, Richmond.