October 2001
Residents & Ratepayers Association
Our 10th September meeting was dominated by the 'Meet the Candidates Night' forum, therefore all Association business was held over to our next meeting in October. Mayoral, Council, and Health Board candidates were introduced and they presented their views on a variety of issues of local interest. Good Luck to all the candidates!
Our thanks to Mayor John Hurley & councillors for their co-operation and time given for consultation during their term of office with local issues, and matters concerning the clean-up of the chemical site. We hope that the same relationship will prevail with the future council. There was a good turnout of local residents and some enthusiastic questions from the floor.
Negotiations with Council are in progress for a 'Discussion Plan' to be produced by Heidi Meadows, Landscape Architect. This will be a 'streetscape' design for Mapua, for the area between the Tavern and the Wharf, and your input will be encouraged. The Ratepayers Association committee was very heartened when praised for its hard work in working on a forward plan for the chemical site and estuary boundary.
Matthew Fensom of Thiess Services, Australia, has started the preliminary analysis process on the site. There was a public meeting on Monday 24th at 6 pm and another on Sat 29th Sep at 11am on site, (if wet under the Coolstore veranda), where Matt will be very happy to talk to you regarding the clean-up.
We sincerely congratulate the Broadsea Avenue residents on the outcome regarding the construction of a new sea wall. Also a vote of thanks to Mike & Rose Stephens for their great efforts on the fortification work being done to prevent erosion along the coast. Their efforts are greatly appreciated.
Well folks - We have your progress and well-being at heart, and your input is always welcome. Our next meeting is 7.30 pm Mon 8th October at Mapua Hall. Subcriptions are $5 p.a. per family. Treasurer John Jackson, 142 Stafford Drive, Ruby Bay will receive your subs. Leave your name & address. Indicate if you require a receipt please. See you next month!
Wilma Tansley (chair)
Rural Policing Update
I said I would report back about the youths involved in racing around Mapua early in the morning of 5th August.
There were 5 youth in the car; 3 female and 2 male. The male driver of the car is a 17 year old Nelson lad, he has been charged with:
· Wilful damage of the picnic table at the wharf
· Drink driving under 20 years of age
· Has been given a $400 instant fine for breaching his restricted drivers licenceHe is due to appear in court on 24/9/01…reparation of $120 is sought from the offender to repay the Boat Club.
Two of the females have written letters of apology for being in the car and their part in "stirring up the driver" - one letter has been forwarded to the Leisure Park and the other to Constable Parfitt of the Motueka Police. The driver of the car admitted everything except doing wheelies on the grass at Grossi point - he claimed he drove on the shingle only. The other male cannot be proven to have caused any damage - however he got bitten by the police dog when he tried to evade police!
All in all I think this is not a bad result. It would be nice to actually make them all front up to some of the residents and apologise, but they all live in Nelson and I don't know what your thoughts are about this. I thought it was pretty good that the two letters were written.
Grant Heney,
Rural Community Constable,
Motueka
Ph 03 528 8800,
POBox 156 Motueka,
Mailbox at Mapua Store
Editors Note
We are now into edition four. The policy of putting copies in display will continue and thank you all for the donations - thus we stay financially viable. The display stands, eight in all, are in both stores, the garage, both pubs, the Health Centre, Library and the gift shop at the Port.
We continue to involve more people:- Kees Van Egmont is now our Treasurer; Mike and Barbara Halse mail out subscription copies ($10 per year, subs sent to Coastal News, Mapua Store); Kate Hine handles advertising accounts; Bill Williams is the news hound; Marion Cross and Lori Marevich type everything; Andrew Earlam puts it all together; Beryl Wilkes takes it to the printer and picks it up [printing is provided by the TDC]; Alan Knowles puts it in the display stands and keeps them stocked up; Rick Coleman puts each edition on the website. At the end of the month Bill Williams and Alan Knowles clear the donation boxes. The tasks are therefore spread.
On another note, we would like to congratulate the Boat Club on the erection of their new signal/flag pole, and look forward to reading many messages displayed there. We understand they have a full locker of signal flags.
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
You should have received in your mailbox a coloured flier titled 'Clean-Up Update' and a separate flier about the works happening on the FCC site at present. Thanks to Wilma Tansley and the Mapua Ratepayers Group for organising their distribution.
The Council has let the tender for cleaning up the site to Thiess Services of Australia, in conjunction with Auckland company EDL, who will provide the soil treatment machinery. Stage 1 being carried out at present involves sampling the contamination and particle sizes from a network of trenches across the site. Soil samples are being sent to laboratories for sieve analysis and pesticide analysis. This allows Thiess to work out which areas of the site won't need treatment, and how much contamination will need to be screened and treated from the rest of the site.
The information obtained from this final sampling stage will be summarised in the resource consent applications to be obtained during Stage 2. The clean-up proper will be Stage 3, planned to start mid next year.
The current work involves digging 200 test pits and drilling 5 groundwater bores. This will take about a month. Thiess have a resource consent for the work and are required to comply with conditions controlling dust, odour and noise.
Matt Fensom is Thiess's project manager on the site. He has a site office and can be contacted on 540 3452 if you have any concerns. Council's staff member Jenny Easton is assisting with the sampling and ensuring the consent conditions are complied with.
Contract supervision is provided by Paul Russell of Montgomery Watson Harza in Richmond. If you have any queries about the project, call or leave a message for TDC's project manager Andrew Fenemor on 544 3412 or email andrw@tdc.govt.nz. Or you can speak to community representatives on the Mapua Task Force: Gillian Pollock, Pat Perry or Annette Walker.
Thanks for your forbearance and support while this work is carried out.
Andrew Fenemor
Manager Environmental Information, (TDC)
Mapua Health Centre News
We are in the process of looking for a replacement doctor for Vivien Edge who has left to take up a partnership in a city practice. Until another female GP joins our practice, Richard Thomas, Sally Harris and Tim Ewer will be covering the Thursday and Friday clinic sessions. We hope that this does not cause too much inconvenience.
It's already starting to warm up for what the weather experts predict could be another hot and sunny summer. The ultraviolet radiation begins to increase rapidly in Spring, so is a good time to begin thinking about sun protection, especially for children. The important things to remember are to wear a hat (preferably wide brimmed), clothes which cover much of exposed legs and arms, and sunscreen for the remaining bits.
We will be offering free spot checks by the practice nurse, please book a time with the receptionist on 540 2211. Also, a reminder that all appointments with the doctors need to be arranged in advance and that calls in the morning cannot be taken until after 8.10 am.
Farewell
As many people are aware, I have just finished working at Mapua and District Health Centre. I have thoroughly enjoyed working here over the last four and a half years. It is a special health centre in a very special community and I feel privileged to have been part of it.
I have not had the opportunity to say "goodbye" to many of you whom I have seen as patients and come to know over this time. So, I would like to do that now and to wish you all the best of health and of life, whatever it may bring. Thank you for your trust in me.
Every day in my work I see the strength and resilience, goodness and hope of the human spirit. In this time of dreadful world uncertainty I pray that through the human spirit, peace can prevail.
Although I will be taking up a practice in Nelson, Ken, Adam, Sophie and I will continue to live in Mapua and we look forward to remaining part of the community.
Dr Vivien Edge
Mapua - Mahana C.W.I
The 13th of September was a perfect sunny Nelson day as four cars and fifteen people set off for a mystery tour, organised by Jenny Ralf and Diana Furlong. Leaving Nelson we headed towards the Rai Valley. On the way we enjoyed morning tea and coffee, with sandwiches, asparagus rolls and cakes, provided by Jenny and Diana.
At Rai Valley, we found Country Crafts - a delightful shop that sold useful gifts, including pottery, crocheted butterfly magnets, cards and baby bootees with a tiny ladybird on each. The shop displayed some amusing quotations: "Missing cat and husband; $100 reward for the cat." And "I'm a good cook; I do three things well, - frozen, canned and takeaways."
At Saint Claire Estate Wines on the new Renwick road, we were made very welcome and most people dined on hot smoked chicken panini with salad. Desserts were available too, but we resisted in favour of ice creams later. Across the carpark, we entered a shop selling preserves - blueberry jam, feijoa and ginger jam, cauliflower and pineapple chutney, wood crafts, embroidered pictures and landscapes.
Our next stop was at Quilters' Barn and here most people had a big spend-up! This is a 'must see' place for craft folk. Our ice creams or choice of cakes were enjoyed at the café adjoining, before we had a quick look in the Olive Shop where oils, soaps and pottery tempted us.
At Havelock, we discovered two more craft ships with beautiful bone carvings, more pictures and ideas for gifts. Back in the cars again and off to Pelorus Bridge café, where we had afternoon tea, thanked our mystery tour organisers and headed for home. This was a most enjoyable outing, clusters of daffodils, spring blossoms, newborn lambs, calves and foals added to the pleasure and the sun shone all day.
Reminders for 11th October
Speaker: Ella Theobold. Hostesses: J. Berthelsen and M. Paget. Rollcall: Most distant place visited; photo and /or map please.
Competition: The usual floral exhibits and 3 Belgian biscuits filled with raspberry jam and iced. Also, there will be a sales table. Entries for the Mini-Flower Show in November at the Group Day should be given to Jean Satherley by 9th October - see your programme for details.
Reported by Barbara Halse
Clean-Up For The Waimea Inlet
Mary and Des Gill beside the dingy of rubbish and the road sign that they found in the inlet
A clean looking Waimea Inlet is good for their clients and visitors to Mapua so it was the least that Mapua Jet and Mapua Adventures could do to organise and run a clean up afternoon for the Inlet as part of the Clean Up NZ week.
Along with keen volunteers Des and Mary Gill from Ruby Bay, Gareth and Hamish set forth for the edge of Bell Island and the eastern end of the Inlet. They could not believe the amount of rubbish they found and brought back a whole dinghy-full. They even had to leave a small stockpile to pick up later.
Meanwhile Gordon and family did a quick whiz around the islands closer to Mapua - thankfully not as bad.
Gareth remarked that it was a good motivator to "keep it up the whole year round….its so easy not to stop and pick it up but once you start you see every little bit". As for Des and Mary they thought it was "a great way to spend the afternoon".
Mapua Adventures
Mapua Adventures is the latest Tourism venture to start up at the Mapua Wharf. They will be offering Sea Kayaking in the Waimea Inlet, Mountain biking on Rabbit Island and Mountain Bike hire.
A Journey between Nelson and Mapua via sea kayak, mountain bike and a Jet Boat ride with Mapua Jet will also be offered.
Gareth Hare says that "the Inlet is far more ideal for families than for instance the open and exposed water of the Abel Tasman, so we hope to see the Mums and Dads with their kids making use of us". All trips are guided as well because apart from safety, "the Inlet does have some sensitive sites that need protecting and we want to add value to the trip by including interpretation of the natural environment".
Mapua Adventures opens in October. Phone enquiries 540 3770.
Eco-Tours with Mapua Jet Mapua Jet will this summer be offering an extension of the Bird watching and Eco-Tour theme that has been part of their standard run up until now.
The Eco-Tours will be guided by Ecologist Dr. George Bennett - Wilkinson and they will focus solely on the ecology of the Waimea Inlet and in particular of course the bird life. They will be based around the high tides when the birds are roosting and loafing and the longer time frame (up to 2½ hours) will allow people to gain a far greater appreciation and understanding of the birds and their habitat.
Bookings can be made with Mapua Magic, 540 3226 New Zealand Eco-Tours also offer an extended day-long natural history and ecology tour of the Waimea Inlet which includes the Jet Boat trip. A list of other trips can be found on their website: www.NewZealandEcoTours.com
Mapua Boat Club
presents
The Biggest Games Day
If the whispers are true, Wearable Arts may soon be upstaged by some motley Mapua pirates and a huge crowd of their crew. A secret subcommittee is planning the inaugural Mapua Boat Club's Biggest Games Day, to start with a cannon-blast at 2pm, December 2nd at the local wharf. From there the event will move to Mapua Domain for an afternoon of music, pirate pastimes for the kids, stalls in support of Mapua School and other local groups, and possibly the odd TV camera. Not to mention games, on a scale worthy of the Guinness Book of World Records: a pool match using tuna-boat poles for cues; darts thrown with the help of a crane; and human-sized table soccer. Peg-legs and eye-patches will be the height of fashion this summer, so start fitting the family now and keep December 2nd free. Interested sponsors, supporters or other contributors can email the Club at pirates@mapua.gen.nz for information.
Community Library
Borrowers may have noticed that some of their choices have a temporary card, paper-clipped to the flyleaf. These books are on loan for six months from Richmond Library. At any one time, we may have up to 300, with half that number being 'rolled over' every three months.
An exchange took place recently. Armed with print-outs, Committee members track down books to be returned. Some are out on loan, which means a hunt through all the cards in the issue box. Cards in the returnees are removed before this quota is boxed, taken back to Richmond and another selection made.
We process these books by first putting the 'Mapua' stamp on the existing Date due slip. The old issue cards are recycled by means of a blank label across the top, on which we print the new details - author, title and anything else relevant, such as L.P for Large Print volumes. A yellow sticker on the spine makes for easier future location of works of non-fiction.
Our efforts were sustained by hot, fresh coffee, courtesy of Chair Sheila Stephens; also a beautifully presented platter of delectable asparagus rolls and sandwiches, provided by recently-retired Committee member, Pat Hoare. Thanks Pat.
Because we are currently very short of space, fewer books were chosen on this occasion. We hope borrowers find something to enjoy in the latest additions.
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. The winner of the Brenda Mathews Plate is Diana Furlong, No.4.
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
- August call out
6/8/01 - Assist Motueka, did not leave station
16/8/01 - Controlled rubbish fire back of Perry Auto
27/8/01 - controlled pruning fire Williams Rd, TasmanSafety tip - Do you have an extinguisher in your house and car?
If you can hear the Mapua fire siren day & night & have spare time & would like to be a fire fighter, we would like to hear from you. Contact the Chief, Ted Perry at home on 5402 674, or call in at the fire station Thursday nights` at around 7:30 PM
Mapua Netball Club
The Mapua and Districts Netball Club finished on a high this year, with our senior team coming first equal in their grade, and our respective junior teams all having successes.
The fundraising dance held on 15th September was a great success with all who attended having a great time, and a good amount of money being raised for the club. Raffles were held on the nights, but there will be more raffles placed for sale at the Mapua Store so keep an eye out for them.
A big thank you to all our sponsors this year, as well as our side line supporters - who would have thought that Bruce Gilkison could yell so loudly…
Keep an eye on the Coastal News for more information about next season.
Community Hall
With the prospect of so many new enterprises in the Village, the Hall building suddenly looks tired, and in need of something more than routine maintenance and housekeeping. Aiming high, the Committee has drawn up a wish list of renovations, some modest, others quite ambitious.
Hall users will notice the refurbishment first in the Supper Room, where the floor is being sanded and sealed and new drapes and curtains are being hung. The old orange seat-covers will be replaced gradually, so this useful room will have a complete new look.
Probably the biggest job, inside and out, is a re-paint. It's on 'The List'. So is an upgrade of the men's toilet area, and replacement floor covering in the women's cloakroom. Wheel chair access is being considered. The garden will be rationalised, and notices made more visible.
Community owned and operated, this amenity has served the area well for many years (think of the recent delightful school production). The Hall Society would welcome new blood, fresh ideas and skills, and support for the initiatives in the Three, Four, Five? Year Plan.
Tamaha Seascouts
We would like to thank the Mapua community for the support they have given us over the last couple of months while we have been raising funds to go to Jamboree. The firewood sale has been a great success and we really like to thank Murray Pascoe of Bushline Freight who delivered the wood free of charge. We are well on track, fund raising wise. We have 2 pre-Jamboree camps coming up - one in October at Kina Domain, and one in November at the scout den in Wakefield.
The next important date on the community calendar will be Guy Fawkes night at Grossi Point, Guy competition at 8pm and fireworks at 8.30pm. Gold coin donation proceeds going to Tamaha Cubs & Scouts.
We are sad to see Rose Deck go as a leader, Rose has been a great strength to the Seascouts and we wish her all the best for the future.
Because of the changes with the leaders we are still on the look out for help with leadership or committee. Any questions come along to one of our meetings on Tuesday night 6.30 till 8.30 at the wharf.
We will keep you up to date through this newsletter -
John de Jong.
Mapua School News
The highlight of last month was undoubtedly the highly successful production Dinosaurs And All That Rubbish. Every student was involved and we performed over two days to capacity crowds at the Mapua Hall. We hope to have a link on our web page soon to celebrate the show.
We had outstanding success at the recent Science Fair with Toshi Bolwell securing second prize and Hannah Shirer fourth overall. Several other students gained awards.
The annual cross-country was a fierce competition between houses, with Te Marama winning the overall competition. The students' attitude was outstanding as they ran with enthusiasm trying to win points for their house.
Next term is looking to be a very busy one with Rooms 6 and 7 off to Lake Rotoiti and Room 5 off to Pakawau for camp.
Check out our website that is updated weekly: www.mapua.school.nz
Hugh Gully, Principal
email: hgully@mapua.school.nz
Fun Day
Room 5 at Mapua School is having a Treasure Trove and fun day Saturday 13th October, at the school.
We are fundraising for our trip to Golden Bay where we will be doing the Farewell Spit tour, horse trekking, mountain biking, as well as a visit to cockle farm and a dairy farm. 34 children and 8 adults will be going.
Our Fair will have a selection of unwanted treasures of all sorts, including furniture. The BBQ will be going, music, coffee, tea, muffins, sweets, baking, car wash and raffles will be on offer.
Games for the children with prizes. Come and have a morning out with the kids, and relax with a coffee while the kids play games.
For more details contact: Pauline Bowe, 540 2708
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
This small church, pastored by Ian Smith, serves a large area, as well as Mapua, reaching into the Moutere Hills and Tasman. A strength is the extent to which the Pastor is known in the community, evident in the way in which he is called to minister in crisis times.
The commitment is to provide two distinct styles of worship. At the 9.15 a.m. service a more traditional form, using the NZ Prayer Book (Anglican) or the Presbyterian Order of Service, is held in St. James church building, while at 10.45am an informal contemporary service is held in the United Church across the road. Up to 50% of this congregation is children and after a relaxed beginning to this service, at about 11am, the children leave to join their respective programmes led by a team of teachers. On the first Sunday of each month a combined service is held at 10.45am when worship is shared in an unpressured way. A strength is evident in the way in which, through the mix of music and intercession, each congregation is exposed to the worship style of the other. The Pastor's interactive preaching style is highly valued by many. A shared lunch follows this service. One Presbyterian style service a month is held at Tasman.
An increasing awareness of discipline is evident with more than 60% of worshippers involved in six study groups held at different times of the week in people's homes.
As an outreach into the community, other groups such as Kids 'n' Koffee, Craft & Coffee and the Women's Fellowship cater for various needs and interests. At the Kids 'n' Koffee there is a creche for the children, leaving the mothers free to enjoy the coffee and a chat. The craft group is soon to commence a 10-week course making gifts and decorations for Christmas. Everyone is welcome to join these groups - especially new comers to the district, as a means of getting to know others in this area.
Mapua Bowling Club
League Bowls
We plan to start this competition on or about the 15 October. If you are interested in joining, ask someone who is playing or has played. I'm sure they will convince you it is a great evening's fun. Games are played each Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Teams of three can be made up from families, friends, workplaces or we can make up teams from individual entries. Please contact Thelma or Owen Dunn, 5402 700
Lightning Access
Tasman Solutions Lightning Wireless Broadband Service.
This enables very high speed Internet connections that are 'always on'. Lightning is similar in cost to Telecom Jetstream (which Telecom has no plans to install in Mapua).
Tasman Solutions would like to know the level of interest in the Mapua area with the view of giving residents, businesses and organisations high speed internet access. This is essential for the future development of this area. Some families have had to move away! I want to work from home more often!
For more details have a look at: http://www.ts.co.nz If interested, please email: wireless@mapua.gen.nz All we need to know is your location.
Thanks in advance, Steve Christie
Tasman Solutions - your only LOCAL Internet Service
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.