July 2003
Residents & Ratepayers Association
We can always be reassured of plenty of positive energy and a sharing of ideas from our regular ratepayer members. Those attending our June 9th meeting were no exception.
A special welcome to new residents, -- your input is very important to the well being of The Community. Main topics discussed:
Erosion of Ruby Bay beach front between the rocks fronting Mike Stephens property and those at Broadsea Avenue. The reserve that so many locals and visitors walk along is definitely loosing footage. Something constructive needs to be done urgently to retain this area.
Re-piling of the Mapua Wharf, --- believe that the TDC has recognised the need there, -- well done! The wharf is such a popular venue in our lovely district.
Pinehill Reserve:
This is hopefully to be re-named "The George Boyd Reserve" after the owner of Holton House who gifted the reserve to the Council during a subdivision.Community Dance: --for your diary: October 11th, 7:30 pm at the Mapua Hall. Dust off your dancing shoes, kilts, tartans sashes etc. and come and join in a night of Scottish Country Dancing. More information later.
Thanks to Deputy Mayor Tim King and Councillor Michael Higgins for taking time from their busy schedules to attend our meeting. Councillor input is appreciated.
Your new committee is settling in, -- lots to do on your behalf. Next Meeting: Monday July 14th, 7:30 at the Mapua Hall. Topic to be discussed: FCC Site Clean Up. Speaker: Andrew Fenemor and others. Do come along. Keep well and warm.
For the Committee: Wilma Tansley (chair)
FCC Site Clean-Up
Consent Application Lodged
The applications for resource consents for the clean-up of the FCC Site have been lodged with the Tasman District Council. The applications were accompanied by an "Assessment of Environmental Effects" (AEE) report and numerous supporting technical reports covering (in some detail) individual issues such as vibration, noise, groundwater, air quality etc.
The AEE report is a summary of the investigations that have been undertaken and describes the remediation process and all the work that will be carried out on the site, as well as how Thiess Services and EDL plan to manage the project to minimise effects on the community and environment.
In line with the statutory process required under the Resource Management Act, the Tasman District Council notified the applications in the Nelson Mail on Wednesday 25 June, and has called for submissions on the applications. The consent process is a fully public one and anyone may make a submission on the project. Submissions can be in support, may request changes or conditions that should apply to the way the remediation works are carried out, or may be in opposition.
Submissions must be made in writing and sent to:
Environment and Planning Manager
Tasman District Council
Private Bag 4,
Richmond 7031
To be received by: 4.30pm on Wednesday 23 July 2003.Written submissions may be hand-delivered, or sent by post or fax, but note that emailed submissions will not be accepted. Contact the Tasman District Council's Customer Services Section (Suzanne Westley, on ph 544 3390 or info@tdc.govt.nz) for a submission form (although a submission can be in the form of a letter and need not be made on the standard form).
A copy of the applications and the accompanying reports can be viewed at:
· Tasman District Council's offices, Queen St, Richmond
· Tasman District Council's Motueka, Golden Bay, and Murchison Service Centres
· Mapua Community Library (corner Aranui Rd and Toru St)
· On line at www.tdc.govt.nzMembers of the Project Team will be at the next meeting of the Mapua Ratepayers' Association (14 July), where we will give an update on the application and consent process, and answer any queries that may assist you in preparing your submission.
In the meantime you may see some activity going on at the site. This is related to establishing the MCD treatment plant, and is authorised under a separate non-notified resource consent that was granted last month. That consent is separate to the main applications mentioned above, and in no way pre-supposes the outcome of the main applications.
If anyone has any queries about the project, feel free to contact Sally Marx on the freephone 0800 FCCSITE (0800 322 748). A reminder though, that if you want to be formally involved in the consent process you must lodge your written submission directly with the Tasman District Council by 23 July (and send a copy as soon as practicable to Thiess Services Pty Ltd, c/- Tonkin and Taylor Ltd (Attention Tony Cussins), P O Box 5271 Wellesley St, Auckland).
Sally Marx,
Consultation Coordinator,
Tonkin and Taylor
ph (0800 322 748)
Andrew Fenemor,
FCC Site Project Manager
(on behalf of TDC) ph 545 7710
Mapua Boat Club
Guardians of the Wharf
At last! Some positive news!
The TDC Engineering Committee has accepted that the wharf should be repaired before next summer. This is going to involve closure of at least part of the wharf that is unsound in the immediate future, then a larger section once work begins on repairs. The repairs will involve some re-piling and replacement of a substantial amount of the substructure and decking. Total estimated cost is $410,000. This includes the cost of the decking, which is the responsibility of the Club. Decking timber alone is estimated to cost $21,000. The Club has the funds to meet this cost.
Remember this is your wharf, so if you aren't already enjoying this wonderful facility, take a wander down, if only to watch the ebb and flow of the tide. Take a look at the Club's historic photo museum, which is open every day at no charge. We are still not sure what the term of the Boat Club's new lease will be and the Executive will be meeting with the TDC for discussions in the near future.
BOATING EDUCATION
NZ Coastguard Day Skippers Course:
If you don't have a Day Skipper's certificate, now is your chance to get one.
Club President, John Ward, will be running a 12-hour course over six weeks starting on Tuesday 29th July, 7pm to 9pm. For inquiries or enrolments call John on 03 5442 752 or 025 6115149.
For those who wish to further their nautical knowledge, John is intending to run an ongoing education program at the Clubrooms starting early spring. Details still to be finalised. There is one thing for sure, when it comes to boating, you can never know too much!
Scallops:
Remember that it is time to make sure your scallop dredge is ready to go as it is only a few weeks before the season opens. If you don't have a boat then join the club as we are going to organise scalloping trips for those who don't have their own boats.
Mapua Bowling Club AGM
The meeting was held on the morning of the 24 May proving more popular than last years evening meeting, with 24 members attending.
In his annual report the Club President, Paddy Hood, thanked a number of members for their particular contributions to the activities of the Club and also the wider range of members who had assisted with the general upkeep of the green and the Club facilities. He spoke of the successful bowling year with only one planned event - the Club Closing day- cancelled because of rain. It was also a positive year for membership with 8 new members joining the Club. This had resulted in the first real increase in membership since the 1996/7 season. The Monday evening League bowls had also been very well supported. The existing office holders were re-elected for the 2003/4 season.
At the invitation of the Club, Mr. Lloyd Kennedy, Community Services Manager, TDC attended the meeting to talk about the possibility of re-locating the Club to the Mapua Domain. He assured the meeting that the TDC would support such a move and said that he would set about making the required land available if the Club expressed an intention to move. He was very encouraging in discussing the assistance that could be available to the Club in moving to the Domain.
Kees Van Egmond, the Club Captain, thanked members for their positive response to a survey of those interested in moving to the Mapua Domain. After some discussion of how to proceed a sub-committee of four members was formed to examine further the feasibility of such a move in terms of cost and practicability.
D Higgs, Publicity
Mapua & Districts Business Association
Peter Abel, Branch Manager of ACC Nelson, and Toko Morrell, Accounts Manager at ACC Christchurch, were the guest speakers at the general meeting of the Mapua and Districts Business Association, held on the 18 June 03.
Toko began with some introductory comments and general information and then moved into his presentation that targeted ACC and the self-employed and small to medium sized business.
The array of information presented to the members was vast and to condense the evening into a report does not do justice to the quality of the evening. Members were able to ask both general and specific questions throughout the presentation and chat informally with Peter and Toko afterwards with any personal questions.
Toko covered the following subjects:
· Self employed registration
· ACC cover options
· The three groups of self employed, "newly," "recently," or "established self employed"
· Compensation entitlements
· ACC Levy Invoice
· ACC Workplace Safety Management Practices programmeIn summary, the members all gained further insight to the workings of ACC and benefited from attending this evening. A big 'thank you' to Peter and Toko for spending their time talking to us.
People are welcome to attend the meetings of the Business Association, which are held every third Wednesday of the month. For further information, please contact:
Chairperson: Marion Satherley,
phone 540 2180
Treasurer: Vincent Emms,
phone 540 3321
Secretary: Diane Maisey,
phone 540 2909
Mapua/Mahana CWI
Members celebrated at the Grape Escape for their 64th Birthday on the 12th June. A huge and beautifully decorated carrot cake was shared for dessert (never mind the calories!) Birthday sprays of flowers were given to Netta Perry and Janice Higgs who celebrated their birthdays in June. Jokes were shared during the meal and Valerie Roche showed us a very old china money box. Tales of childhood trauma when fixing plaits, ringlets and the first perm brought back many (painful) memories for members, discovering that there was a price to pay for beauty!
After lunch, members visited Eyebright, always full of temptations and yes, we were tempted.
The Social Group met on the 4th of June at Jennie Ralfe's home where some gardening problems were solved. Next month, we hope to make Lavender sachets.
Our July meeting will be at 5 James Cross Place, Mapua, when Dot Siddle will be our Hostess. Please bring something for a "pot-luck" lunch at 12 noon. There will be a sales table and floral competitions. The Roll Call is for "Your favourite recipe". Please write this out to share with others.
Keep healthy and warm (despite the request for power conservation - your health comes first!)
New members are most welcome - contact Barbara on 5403901.
Reported by B Halse
Family Trusts
Are Family Trusts Worth Having?
This is a frequently asked question now that the Government has taken steps to alter the minimum asset level for eligibility for rest home subsidies.
The answer as we see it is that very little has changed. Eligibility for rest home subsidies was only one of the reasons for transferring the home to a family trust. And, bear in mind, the new level (which will be introduced in June 2005) is still only $150,000.00. Few homes in the Mapua, Moutere Hills area are of this value or less these days.
Some of the reasons for establishing a Family trust are:
· To protect assets for family members - by transferring the ownership of assets to a trust, a settlor may be able to undertake a higher risk occupation or venture knowing that those assets will not be put at risk;
· To ensure certain assets - eg, a family business or farm - are transferred intact to the next generation;
· To make sure some assets are retained for other family members should the person setting up the trust need rest home or hospital care;
· To protect family members or a family business from possible relationship property or family protection (contesting a will) claims;
· To manage the assets of someone who is unable to manage their own affairs, perhaps through age or disability;
· To assist with estate administration (and reduce costs) by transferring assets to a trust before death;
· To change tax liability. More or less tax may be payable. Tax liability should be reviewed regularly.Any one or more of these may be a reason for establishing a family trust.
A trust can operate in almost exactly the same way as an individual person can. A trust can hold property, raise mortgages, hold bank accounts and generally hold all types of assets and investments as long as it operates according to the powers set out in the trust deed.
The main parties to a trust are:
The settlor: The person (or people) who make the initial transfer of property. Anyone who transfers assets to the trust may be treated as a settlor.
The trustees: A trust normally has two or more trustees - usually people in whom the settlor has confidence. A settlor can choose to be a trustee of his or her own trust. In most circumstances, it is advisable also to have an unrelated trustee, who might be a family friend, the settlor's accountant or lawyer for example, or a corporate trustee.
The beneficiaries: People for whose benefit the trust has been established. They can be either named individuals or a group, such as 'children' or 'grandchildren'.For the month of July, Smythes Solicitors will make no charge for a preliminary half-hour consultation. During this time we will provide a clear overview of what is involved in setting up a trust, and whether this is a sensible option for you. If you decide to go ahead, we will use up-to-date, easily understood documentation. Once the trust is established, we will make sure that it is properly and efficiently managed so as to achieve your objectives.
Please phone 546 8750 to arrange your free consultation at our Nelson or Mapua office.
Mapua Health Centre News
Just a reminder about flu vaccination - they are still funded until the end of June for those over 65 years old and with certain chronic medical conditions. Also, the regular tetanus vaccination for adults is now at 45 and 65 rather than every ten years.
Dr Tim Ewer has been to a nutritional medicine conference from 6-10 June and to Auckland University from 16-27 June as part of a diploma in occupational medicine course.
The latest update on SARS reminds us that anyone returning from an infected country who has the onset, within 10 days, of a fever greater than 38 degrees centigrade, one or more respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing and has had close contact with a person with SARS or travelled in areas reporting SARS must seek urgent medical attention. It is important to phone before arriving at either their GP or the hospital. If you need any information regarding travel advice you can phone 546 1537 or check the MoH website at www.moh.govt.nz/sars.
We are continuing to go through the government imposed registration process for all patients and we greatly appreciate your co-operation with filling in the form that is held at the health centre.
Hills Community Church
America has just launched a space probe to Mars - a hugely exciting demonstration of their expensive, cutting edge, technology - just to know if there is any water there which might sustain life.
What about this wonderful planet, Earth. Huge energies and resources are needed to find and supply water to the poor drought stricken countries that haven't enough water to grow crops to feed their people?
If anyone blindfolded were to stick a pin in a map of the world, one would surely find some poverty ridden country desperately short of clean drinkable water. We have 50 million refugees who have fled their countries because of war, persecution, starvation, disease.
In Cairo in Northern Africa, we have a family working from the Cathedral there. A recent Cairo report on the refugee ministry within their churches works with the JRM (Joint Relief Ministry) to serve displaced Africans. At the moment there are over 20,000 Sudanese refugees in Cairo with numbers increasing. The staff of 40 at the Cathedral, Egyptians, expatriates and Sudanese, offer a variety of support. Medical care, emergency food and clothing, education, income generation in training skills such as sewing, jewellery and other craft making, a domestic cleaning course giving training with a real prospect of employment at the end, assisting refugees in the preparation of their case with the UNHCR (United Nations High Commission to Refugees).
Genty is from Southern Sudan. One day her husband failed to return home. She struggled to care for her 4 children. She was arrested and interrogated about the whereabouts of her husband. When she failed to be able to give an answer she was physically abused. So when released, she fled with her children to Egypt. She went to register with the UNHCR. After 18 months they told her to collect her application forms and she would be scheduled for an interview late in 2003. She had no means of livelihood, so sought help at the Joint Relief Ministry at the Cairo Cathedral. Now she is one of the many beneficiaries and she and her children have access to medical care and receive food and training.
This type of missionary work is continuing all over the world.
Jesus tells us that the kind of life which will receive approval from God is the life that offers mercy to the poor and the oppressed. Jesus said "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, naked and you clothed me". And the people asked him, "When was it that we did these things"? And he replied, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did to one of the least of these people, you did for me." [Matthew's Gospel chapter 25]
You are very welcome to come and worship with us!
Moutere Hills RSA Memorial Library
We received some very exciting news this month when we learned that Fred Cassin and Carolyn Holland of South Island 4 x 4 Coast to Coast Adventures have over the past 12 months been collecting money on our behalf. Each year the company chooses a different organisation to be the recipient of money raised by a "fining" system that is a light hearted way of highlighting the 4 wheel driving exploits of those taking part in their trips. There must have been some very entertaining trips over the past year as we have received $1700 much to our delight. This money will be spent exclusively on new books for the Library, so keep an eye out as new books come on stream over the next few months.
The Library is open on Wednesday nights from 6 - 7pm to give working people an opportunity to visit the Library. This option has been well patronised over the summer months. We would like to keep it going over winter, and we will assess demand over the next few weeks. If you want us to stay open at this time, make sure you pop in to get your books so we know you want it to continue. Many thanks to Amanda for giving her time each Wednesday night.
Library Hours: Tuesdays and Saturdays:- 2.00 - 4.30pm
Wednesdays : 6 - 7pm Thursdays:- 10am - 12.30pm
Mahana School News
June has been another busy month at Mahana School that included a field trip to the Richmond library and a Tahunanui sign writer, interschool sports, tree planting for Arbor Day and a Parents Working Bee to spruce up the school grounds.
The Peer Writing programme has started with the training of the student writing tutors and the beginning of their work supporting younger student writers. Music, with the help of Alison Pickford, is in full swing with singing and instrument classes. Students have also been learning the songs for the musical "Nizagim" to be performed in Term 3.
The interschools Challenge Cup saw a contest between Mahana and Tasman School in a game of two ball soccer. Tasman School scored in the last 10 seconds to take out the match. A closely contested game that was enjoyed by all.
The school computer advisor spent a day upgrading teacher's computer skills and the Road Sense programme is continuing to teach important Road Safety skills to our students.
For more information about Mahana School please contact Rodger Smith, Principal at principal@mahana.school.nz or 543 2887. Also check out our school website: www.mahana.school.nz
Mapua School News
Mapua school students have been climbing, writing, visiting, cooking, welcoming, celebrating, thinking, digging and problem solving this month.
Summit Day, the 50th anniversary of Edmund Hillary conquering Everest, was celebrated with our school House Leaders organising a challenge afternoon in which the students were split into vertical house groups and went around a series of fun outdoor activities.
Several students went to a writers workshop run by published author Janice Marriott.
Room 1 (year 1,2,3 students) visited the local restaurant Bentwood Barn and made pizzas as part of their science unit. They are planning to run a classroom cafe later in the term. They have also been experimenting with different recipes to cook as have our New Entrant class who will be running a cooking day in the near future.
We have welcomed 8 new students to our school since last month's issue - some children coming as far and wide as Hong Kong. Lots of thinking opportunities have been offered to students in the form of Problem Maths Challenges, Australasian Competitions and an inclass focus using de Bono's Thinking Hats.
Room 6/7 (year 5/6) slushed and sloshed in their gumboots as they beautified Langford Drive by tree planting last week. Our students also received accolades for their skills and behaviour demonstrated at the recent Motueka Gymnastic Competition.
I have found my time as Acting Principal extremely rewarding and a valuable learning experience. Hugh Gully will be back next term - with all his studying finished, ready to be back in the hot seat.
Enjoy the winter break
Rebecca Armstrong, Acting Principal
Community Policing Report
Greetings. Colder mornings greet us all at this time of year and by the time you read this the shortest day will have been and gone. As the calendar keeps ticking over we are traditionally into the "quieter" period now. Not so many people around and cooler weather tends to keep people indoors more.
With damp frosty roads I thought I'd give you a timely reminder to be extra careful on some of those country roads. Even cars with anti-skid brakes cannot avoid sliding on frost or ice.
I recently visited the Mapua Primary School and was told of congestion and parking woes outside and near the school. This isn't a new problem. There is not enough room to allow every parent to park in the sealed area. Future plans will hopefully relieve the situation, but in the meantime the school has been encouraging parents to park over by the Mapua Tavern - this works well with the new walkway that keeps the children away from the busy highway and directs them 50 metres along Aranui Road. If you regularly pick up or drop off children at the school, a big request to not:
· Park in the Bus bay
· Or the disabled car park
· Or on the yellow lines out in front of the schoolThe old excuse of "I'll just be here for a minute" doesn't really wash I'm afraid. If everyone tried to "just park for a minute" it would be a shambles. Please keep these areas clear.
I've heard from several sources concerns being voiced about the activities of some of the youth in Mapua...particularly over the weekends.
I strongly suggest that parents regularly check that their offspring are actually where they say they are going to be. A phone call to "Johnny's" house to confirm that a group are watching videos there is sensible and responsible parenting. There have been concerns that some youth are being left to their own devices too regularly.
I'm following up on a report of some youths throwing eggs at people and vehicles near the RSA Library on Aranui Road on Sunday 15th June.
Please keep me informed.
Mapua Occurrences:
Late May = a burglary and theft reported from near Kina. A car seen leaving the scene of the burglary at 3pm !! Chainsaw, welder and tools stolen
6 June = Theft from a vehicle at Warren Place overnight. Laser level in yellow case stolen.
11 June = Burglary overnight from Trafalgar Road. Compressor, welder, 3 chainsaws, power tools stolen.
14 June = 2 young people dealt with for theft from Mapua 4 Square.
20 June = Burglary at Smokehouse restaurant at 4.20am. Alarm activated. Nothing stolen. (3 other similar burglaries in Richmond area the same night)Of real concern is recent information about very suspicious vehicles seen in our district over the last 2-3 weeks. We suspect that some are connected with a spate of rural burglaries in the greater Tasman area where welders and compressors have been stolen. Please be aware of these vehicles:
· Red Mitsubishi Spacewagon, Reg: OR 3415
· Blue 1986 Toyota Corona, Reg: MK 349
· White 1981 Bedford Van, Reg: RL 285
· Grey 1984 Toyota Hi Ace Van, Reg: RF 8584I realise this is a lot to look out for. The Toyota van has been seen acting very unusually in Kaiteriteri.... we don't want them "snooping around" Mapua !
Thank you. Keep warm
Grant Heney,
Motueka Rural Constable
Ph: 03 528 1220,
fax 03 528 1221
Combined Probus of Mapua and District
On Wednesday 28 May 17 club members headed up to the top of the Takaka Hill for a 4 hour tramp around a circuit track. It was our club's first major walk. After morning tea it was an hour's steady climb to the telephone and TV relay tower.
The views were magnificent giving clear views from Motueka in the East, the coastline of the Able Tasman National Park and the Takaka Valley to the North. To the West we got a great view of the Upper Takaka Valley and beyond the Cobb area.
Although the weather was sunny our tramping group was well prepared for the cold South Westerly wind.
The track descended over rocky open scrub country, through batches of bush and passed a variety of Tomos or sinkholes. We had an interesting lunch break having the company of some curious cattle. The final part of the tramp was a steady climb to return to the car park, a few group photos, and individual thanks to Bob Mackenzie for organising a good day out.
Our monthly club meeting was held at the Mapua Hall on the 6 June. Our guest speaker was Robyn Thomas, partner to the Fresh-A-Peal food products of Hope.
Robyn and her husband sold their vegetable shop some nine years ago to set up their business with two other members of their family. They could see a unique market supplying ready processed vegetables to a variety of outlets including many supermarkets around the South Island. The company's aim is to produce vegetables, fresh ready to cook or eat, saving the customer preparation time. A display of the company's products shown at the meeting were packed in a variety of plastic containers. Their products are varied including vegetables cut to a suitable size for roasting. The company employs a staff of 20, with the business operating 6 days a week, Saturday being their day off. Robyn ended her talk with club members filling in a questionnaire on the company's products. The display products were distributed to members from names drawn from their questionnaire form.
The meeting concluded with two mini speakers. Nancy Bensemann spoke of her childhood days in Dovedale during the war years. She started school at the age of 6 at the Dovedale School having one teacher to 28 children. Rationing was a major problem, especially petrol, being restricted in getting to Nelson. The family was only able to get to town twice a year. Nancy moved on to the Tapawera High School which she disliked, being the only female in the class. Her first job was in the tobacco Fields at 9 pence an hour. After the loss of her first husband and nine years living in Nelson, she moved back to Dovedale.
Brian Say our second mini speaker spoke as local co-ordinator for the University of the Third Age (U3A) The aim is to promote an education stimulus for retired communities by learning together. U3A was started in France and spread through many of the western countries. Nelson has had the U3A service for over 10 years. The courses offered are varied. The classes are for 2 hours per week, for 8 weeks at $5 per course. There are 2 groups of courses run per year. There are over 300 members of U3A in the Nelson district. Brian advised the meeting that the second group of courses for the year would be starting in July, and detail pamphlets will be available at the Mapua Library.
David Higgs, Publicity
A History of Probus
The first Probus club was formed by the Rotary Club of Welwyn Garden City, 20 miles north of London in 1965. One of the club members, Fred Carnhill, after his retirement, met up with retired professional and business people; a group of men, mostly ex commuters working in London. From the early group meetings the "social club" developed into a luncheon club of 45 men. They named their group the Campus Club, as their meeting was held at a venue facing the centre of town known as the Campus.
The first retired social group to adopt the name of Probus was formed by the Rotary Club of Cateram. The adoption of the name of Probus was a shorten version of "Professional and Business". The name also referred to a village in Cornwall and the name of a Roman Emperor.
From these early beginnings new Probus Clubs were formed around the UK and Ireland, with an estimation of over a thousand clubs by 1997. The interest of retired people in the Probus Movement expanded to many European Countries, also South Africa, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and N.Z.
In October 1975 eight men had 3 attempts to increase numbers and enthusiasm to form Australia's first Probus Club at Hunters Hall near Sydney. Probus was introduced in to New Zealand in 1974, after a Rotarian, Gordon Roals, returned from Scotland. He met up with two Probus members who gave him the idea of forming a club on the Kapiti Coast. The club is still expanding with a membership of 210.
In 1981, the Probus information centre "Probus Centre South Pacific", was formed as a supporting body to Probus Clubs around New Zealand. The growth of Probus has been a steady expansion, with 1726 clubs by April 1997.
The Mapua and Districts Probus Club was formed on the 25 September 2000 with an initial meeting conducted by our first chairman, Peter Butchart. The Guest speaker at the first Club meeting on 4 October was the Mayor of the Tasman District Council, John Hurley, to launch the beginnings of the new club.
The Club has a current membership of 70 with a continuing interest in well-organised Club activities. For further information please phone the Secretary Mrs. Rae Mackenzie 540 2797
Parks & Reserves
Mapua Domain
Resurfacing continues, the new grass is beginning to emerge. Don't be concerned about the ponding of water, more drainage and reseeding work is scheduled in the Spring. In conjunction with this work we will be seeking assistance from interested groups and individuals in formulating a landscaping plan for the park's perimeter...so please register your interest and concerns.Grossis Point
You may be aware that the TDC have earmarked some funds for further development of this Reserve, detailed proposals are to be made available for public comment in the next few months, so we will keep you informed. Do you have some ideas on how we can enhance the attractiveness and functionality of this reserve?Aranui Park
Do you recall the successful community planting day last year? Tentatively diary the third Sunday in September for another fun-filled afternoon. We will be extending the plantings of native trees and shrubs in the proposed "wetlands walk"...if your family or group wishes to develop and maintain a dedicated area, you are encouraged to do so, and we will endeavour to select a site suitable for your plants.Ruby Bay Esplanade Reserve
It's good to see an increasing number of recreational walkers using this local amenity, it is a useful corridor to connect to the other interesting walkways in the area. At the northern end there exists a serviced rest area called Pine Hill Reserve and we have been approached by the Boyd family to rename it the Boyd Reserve. Putting aside the obvious practical difficulties of making a name change, we would like to hear from all residents of Ruby Bay their feelings on this request. Please consider and advise your support or opposition.Next Meeting: July 9th at 7:45 pm.
Venue; Flavour Restaurant
Keith Darling (Chair.)
Ph. 540 2540
Mapua China Painters
Mapua China Painters are members of the Nelson Porcelain Artists Association. Locally, we have approximately 16 members who meet weekly at the Boat Club rooms on the Wharf, on Wednesdays between 10am and 3pm.
Visitors are welcome to view our efforts and learn a little of our craft! An Exhibition is held in November each year, together with a sales table. Next year we plan to have a stall at the Mapua Easter Fair.
Annually we organise a three day Seminar to extend our knowledge and skills. We apply to the TDC Community Arts Council for the Tutor's travel and accommodation fees, (we as individuals pay the tutoring fees), this helps enormously with the funding.
If there are any China Painters out there - either actual or potential - who would like to join our group we would love to meet you.
Trish White.
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.
