Streetlines : January 2012
Following is a digest of Our Town Motueka's latest Streetlines newsletter. If you want to receive the full newsletter in print or PDF form, contact Jacqui Taylor at .
Raft Race: Happy New Year! Not quite the summer holiday weather we are used to - but every cloud has a silver lining:- the grass is greener and the "veges" are flourishing!
There is quite a bit in the pipeline in the next few weeks. The revived Motueka River Raft race is on Monday February 6th. If you haven't got your registration in yet. Contact the OTM or Abel Tasman Outdoors. Registrations close 27 January - that's this Friday!
Raft Race 2011 - "off to a soggy start"
Top Shop: The annual Top Shop promotional event has been rescheduled this year, to avoid clashing with other activities mid-year. Timing also allows an opportunity to take advantage of evaluating your well-honed customer service skills which have been more active in the busier summer months. Top Shop will be launched in Motueka on Monday 13 February 2012.
Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce is holding the following workshops presented by Stephen Caunter of ANZ National Bank to assist businesses to improve.
Flower baskets: Many comments have been received regarding the flower baskets, trees and general appearance of the town looking brighter and more welcoming. Thank you to those retailers and staff who have diligently watered the flower baskets and special thanks to the Motueka Rural Fire Service for their voluntary efforts watering regularly too.
We are aware that some have taken a hammering from the wind and general conditions and the watering system is not perfect however, better irrigation is being worked on for next year.
Motueka maps: Supplies of the Motueka street directory/map are available from the OTM office, which lists Motueka businesses and an event calendar. It is in a folded format. The Motueka map by Harlequin in desk pad form is available from Abel Tasman Outdoors.
Space for pedestrians and customers: Comments regarding street furniture racks and signs have been bought to the attention of Our Town Motueka. TDC are currently monitoring the situation. Local authority bylaws state that anything other than an advertising sandwich board/sign on the pavement requires a permit. If you need clarification of this check the policy on the TDC website.
Coming up: On Sunday March 4th, the 2nd charity cricket match will be conducted at Motueka’s Memorial park The selected charity will be the Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital to assist in subsidizing the imminent extensions and also the Food Bank. For further information ph Ian Bolton 9055
