This page provides information on community events and news in the Tasman District. If you have a news item or event for inclusion on this page, send details to mark@drycrust.com
Nelson A&P Show
The 118th Annual Nelson Agricultural & Pastoral Show at Richmond Park Showgrounds
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2009
Pre-purchase your tickets at discounted rates. Available from 1 November 2009 at the RICHMOND MALL office and HAVEN REALTY RICHMOND (cash sales only please)
ADULT $10, CHILD (5-17 years) $4
FAMILY PASS $22
The Nelson A&P Show
where town and country meet for a fantastic day out!
Golden Bay Community Board 2009 Garden Competition
Entries close Wednesday 2nd December at 4.30 pm.
Judging will take place on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th December.
Register at the Tasman District Council Golden Bay Service Centre in Takaka by phone (525 0020) or by entry form available at the office.
2009 categories are:
Best Vegetable Garden (not including orchard)
Best Orchard (any size)
Best Group Garden school, community, church, club, business, etc
Best Road Frontage Garden (what is visible from the road)
Best Self Sufficient Garden/Property (organic, water efficiency, variety of produce, growing for all seasons)
Best Flower/Formal Garden (Private property & under 2000 m²)
Best Novice Gardener (gardener has gardened for less than 3 years)
Please note each property can enter a maximum of 2 categories. If they enter the Self Sufficient Garden category then they cant enter the Vegetable Garden or Orchard section too.
New World Motueka Starlight Parade
Friday 4 December 2009
Float Registrations are being accepted now.
Categories are:
Best Business, School and Community Group
Best Christmas Theme and Most Innovative idea
Stilt-walkers, clowns, mime artists are also required for the evening of the parade
For a registration form or to be involved as a performance artist please contact Jacqui at Our Town Motueka Ph 528 4488 or e-mail ourtownmotueka@xtra.co.nz
Mid-week swimming
Weekly bus trips to ASB Aquatic Centre
Timed to take in aqua-fitness classes, swimming lessons or swimming of your choice.
Leaving Rec. Centre carpark Wednesdays at 9.45 am sharp and returning to Rec. Centre by approximately 1.00 pm.
$7.50 return, preschoolers free.
Pick up en route from Tasman Store, Ruby Bay Store and Mapua Tavern (Approx. 10.00 am)
For more information contact Lynn ph 528 9252 or 027 295 7967 (school term).
Richmond Playcentre
Session days and times
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9.30 - 12.00
Thursday 9.15 - 11.45
Thurday afternoon 12.15 - 2.45
Only $4.50 per week per family (winz subsidy ava)
Under 1's - Free
0 to 6 years of age welcome.
First 3 visits free
46 Waverely Street
Richmond, phone 03 5446316
Richmond Playcentre Fundraiser
Pacific Portrait Photo's, Sunday 22 November 2009, outside shots if fine, inside centre if wet.
Only $10, phone Richmond Playcentre and ask for Wendy or Tina Ph. 03 544 6316 for a booking.
Richmond Playcentre Gala
Friday 27th November 2009 3.00pm till 6.00pm
calling all interested stall holders, new or second hand stuff, everyone welcome $10 for a stand, (ITS GOING TO BE BIG) please ring Kerri Le Cheminant on 547 7120 or Tina Holland on 03 544 6316
Richmond Playcentre is looking for your preloved items that you no longer want. Please phone 03 544 6316 to organise time for us to pick up.
Planting Day
Black Valley Stream, St Arnaud
Sunday, 22 November 2009, 1.00 pm onwards
Meet at the footbridge on Bridge St, St Arnaud.
Bring a spade, good sturdy shoes and gardening gloves.
We will be planting natives on the stream banks to replace the willows that were controlled last winter.
Suitable for all abilities so bring the family. Afternoon tea will be provided on-site.
If the weather is very wet the planting day will be postponed. If the weather looks doubtful, phone the Nelson Lakes National Park Visitor Centre, Ph 03 521 1806
For more information call Sandra at DOC Nelson Lakes, Ph 03 521 1806.
Motorcycle / Scooter training and skills courses
Further motorcycle / scooter courses are being run now the weather has warmed up.
The next courses will take place on:
Saturday 21 November 2009 (beginner / intermediate)
Sunday 22 November 2009 (advanced)
These courses are suitable for riders of all ages and experiences and on all types of bikes or scooters. From students scootering to school to those who are getting back on a bike after a few years there will tips and advice on cornering, emergency braking, hazard detection and avoidance, understanding the limitations of your and your bike and lots more. The course is a mix of practical and theory learning so there is plenty of opportunity for riders to practice the skills they have learnt.
The courses run from 9.00am 4.30pm and are held at ENZA on Nayland Road with each course costing $70 (or $35 with valid student ID / community services card). Riders will need to bring their own bike and must hold an appropriate license for this bike.
Places are strictly limited so to register your interest, or for any further information, contact Krista Hobday at Tasman District Council on 03 543 8551 or krista.hobday@tasman.govt.nz
Heartland Services Takaka - November 2009 Agency Days
Community Law every Monday
CYFS Every Wednesday
IRD & IRD Child Support Tuesday 10 November 09
Free Hearing testing 11th & 12 November 09
BeWell Free Health Check Thursday 19 November 09
Community Whanau Meeting Tuesday 24 November 09
Community Probation Wednesday 25 November 09
Career Services Thursday 26 November 09
Green Prescription every Monday
For appointments: Phone Wendy Ph. 03 525 6151 or email: heartlands@gbwct.org.nz
Richmond & Districts Information Centre
Volunteers are required to work three or four hour shifts on a weekly or fortnightly basis at the Information Centre in Gladstone Road. Successful applicants would be required to work with more experienced volunteers initially before being asked to work on their own. Applicants should have a knowledge of the local community, be well presented and enjoy meeting and conversing with visitors from all over New Zealand and the world. The Centre is well appointed with good facilities. If you are interested in this type of work, call in to the Centre or phone 03 543 9521 for further details.
Kevin Chaplin, Volunteer Co-ordinator. Ph 03 547 3116.
Motueka's Friday Night Youth Taxi Only $2 to get home safe, warm and easy on a Friday night.
Pickup from:
Motueka Recreation Centre at 10.00 pm
Church of Christ, High St Motueka at 10.30 pm
The taxi will deliver youth aged 18 and under home, anywhere within the Motueka Ward (which includes Riwaka, Brooklyn, Motueka Valley etc)
Golden Bay Community Board 2009 Garden Competition
Entries close Wednesday 2 December 2009 at 4.30 pm. Judging will take place on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 December 2009.
Register at the Tasman District Council Golden Bay office in Takaka, Ph 03 525 0020 or by entry form available at the office.
2009 categories are:
Best Vegetable Garden (not including orchard)
Best Orchard (any size)
Best Group Garden school, community, church, club, business, etc
Best Road Frontage Garden (what is visible from the road)
Best Self Sufficient Garden/Property (organic, water efficiency, variety of produce, growing for all seasons)
Best Flower/Formal Garden (Private property & under 2000 m²)
Best Novice Gardener (gardener has gardened for less than 3 years)
Please note each property can enter a maximum of 2 categories. If they enter the Self Sufficient Garden category then they cant enter the Vegetable Garden or Orchard section too.
Encouragement Grants
Funding up to $500 is available for groups/organisations from the Motueka Arts Council, for projects within the Motueka region in performing or visual arts.
Applications close on the last day of every month except December. Projects should not start until at least one month after applications close.
For further information and application forms please contact Shirley Frater, Ph 03 528 7104 or Pam Marchant, Ph 03 526 8515 or download from this page (Creative communities arts funding Motueka forms).
Fun Ukulele Classes
with Paul Bond. Municipal Band rooms, Motueka Recreation Centre, Motueka.
7.00 PM until 8.30 pm every Wednesday. $5
For more info please contact Jane on Ph. 03 528 4995
New World Motueka Starlight Parade
Friday 4 December 2009
Float Registrations are being accepted now.
Categories are:
Best Business, School and Community Group
Best Christmas Theme and Most Innovative idea
Stilt-walkers, clowns, mime artists are also required for the evening of the parade
For a registration form or to be involved as a performance artist please contact Jacqui at Our Town Motueka, Ph 03 528 4488 or e-mail ourtownmotueka@xtra.co.nz
Sand Sculpture Extravaganza
09 January 2010
Where: Pohara Beach
Starts 9.00am
(rain day 10 January 2009)
Gold coin per entry
Bring: shovel, spade, mum, sun block, water, sunhat, dad, creative ideas, children
For more information contact Grant Ph. 03 525 7974
Supported by Golden Bay Community Arts Council
Luminate Festival
28 January 2010 - 2 February 2010
Where: Canaan Downs, Takaka Hill
Returning for its third year, Luminate is an earth friendly festival of music, dance, art, creativity and sustainability, organized by the Luminate Festival Educational and Spiritual Trust. The Trust aims are to educate on how to live sustainably, encourage spiritual, mental and physical well being and provide an opportunity to participate in and gain a wider appreciation of traditional and contemporary arts and culture.
For more info visit www.luminatefestival.co.nz
Motueka Starlight Parade
The New World Motueka Starlight Parade is on Friday 4 December 2009
Float Registrations are being accepted now.
Categories are:
Best Business, School and Community Group
Best Christmas Theme and Most Innovative idea
Stilt-walkers, clowns, mime artists are also required for the evening of the parade
For a registration form or to be involved as a performance artist, contact Jacqui at Our Town Motueka, Ph 03 528 4488 or e-mail
ourtownmotueka@xtra.co.nz
Exercise to music classes Masonic Hall, Takaka
Mondays 9.30 - 10.30am
Wednesdays 9.30 - 10.30am
Fridays 9 - 10am
Onsite childcare provided, qualified and experienced instructor.
Call 03 525 6110 or 027 668 8553 for further details.
Nourish: Motueka Breastfeeding Support Group 1st and 3rd Friday of the month:
Anytime between 9.30 am and 11.30 am
We are a group of local people promoting breastfeeding as a usual thing to do and supported by a business who offers a relaxing comfortable space with free lactating tea twice a month.
Location: Arcadia Organics Lounge.
Cost: Free
Infophone: Jude: 03 528 8827 or Cat: 03 528 5436
Info: Fay - email fayz@ts.co.nz
Richmond Farmers Market Every Saturday - all weather
Starts 8.30 am
Locally grown produce and locally made goods - including organic fruit and veges, flowers and cheeses.
Sundial Square, Richmond.
Infophone: Jenny Bates 03 544 5200 or 03 544 9037
Baby and Buggy Do you want to get active but don't have a babysitter?
Come along to Baby and Buggy for fun, fitness and friendship.
Where: Tasman Recreational Resource Centre (Richmond Town Hall, 9 Cambridge St)
When: Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, starting Monday 28 May
What: Interval walking or walk & talk; all at your own pace whatever the weather
Time: 10am with 45mins activity then cup of tea and chat
Cost: $2pp
Contact: Jenny Dravitzki 03 546 3306 or
Paula / Glenis 03 544 3955
Email: way2go@iconz.co.nz
Motueka Community House - Decks Reserve (Also the home of; Nelson Bays Community Law, Red Cross Op Shop, Grey Power, Adult Learning Support, Womens Support Link, Fresh FM, Relationship Services and Vocational Insight)
Function Room and smaller meeting spaces available 7 days per week at reasonable rates.
Also see our friendly staff for typing and CVs.
For more information phone 5280404 or email us at mch@tasman.net
Office hours 9am 2pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm Fridays
Riding for the Disabled Helpers and horses needed
The Motueka branch of the RDA needs more volunteer helpers and more horses.
If you can help, please contact: Frances, Ph 03 528 8396.
SeniorNet Motueka Computers for the over 55s
- in a friendly environment held in our well-appointed clubrooms at 42 Pah Street.
Join now and be part of a happy, sociable club with competent volunteers dedicated to teaching you the rudiments of your computer through to advanced Word Processing, together with file management, spreadsheets and email and Internet communication.
Enjoy photography with the digital camera group and explore your family tree with the genealogy group.
Contact the Membership Secretary: Ann Long 03 528 8224.
Encouragement Grants Funding up to $500 is available for groups/organisations from the Motueka Arts Council, for projects within the Motueka region in performing or visual arts. Applications close on the last day of every month except December. Projects should not start until at least one month after applications close.
For further information and application forms please phone:
Shirley Frater 03 528 7104 or Freda Gerslov 03 528 6510 or download from www.tasman.govt.nz/forms
Funding for arts projects Arts Council Nelson administers grants up to a maximum of $500, to assist arts based projects which demonstrate clear community benefits in the Richmond, Tasman and Waimea areas.
Closing dates for applications are the second Wednesday of each month.
Application forms may be uplifted from the Arts Council Office, posted out on request or may be downloaded from our website at www.acn.org.nz
Please feel free to contact Lloyd Harwood if you would like to discuss your project, or if you would like assistance with making an application.
Ph 03 548 4640 Email: artscouncilnelson@paradise.net.nz
Richmond's Gazebo Market Every last Friday of the month at the Gazebo, corner Queen & Croucher Streets 9.00 am to 3.00 pm
Get on down for crafts, food, sewing, knitting, plants and a whole lot more! (no second hand goods)
To book a stall call ph 03 544 6701 or 025 470 753
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