Motueka Golden Bay Guardian newspaper

03/09/2026

Motueka’s Returned and Services Association (RSA) building is set to be sold after debt levels have reached a level where the club can no longer service them.

Motueka RSA building for sale amid debt

21/08/2026

Motueka’s not-for-profit Community Store will close its doors this Saturday after distributing more than $226,000 to the community over the past decade.

Motueka Community Store closes after decade of giving

19/08/2026

Plans to incorporate Motueka's service centre into the town's library are forging ahead despite community opposition.

‘Disappointed is an understatement’ – service centre library move reaffirmed

04/08/2026

Residents protested at the weekend’s forestry awards in Nelson amid concerns about the industry’s impact around Mārahau.

Mārahau protest targets forestry environmental impacts

02/07/2026

Should bottle stores be allowed near schools? Tasman District Council is asking for feedback on its alcohol policy review, with potential new guidelines and trading hours on the table.

Bottle store rules near schools under scrutiny

02/07/2026

Motueka’s Esther Clark has marked her 104th birthday at Woodlands Retirement Village, surrounded by family, friends and memories of a long life shaped by love, loss, faith and community.

Motueka woman celebrates 104th birthday

25/06/2026

National titles are proving meat and drink for Smoking Barrel after its second straight Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge win.

Smoking Barrel wins wild food title again

21/06/2026

Local volunteers are adding fresh colour to Motueka’s Sanctuary Ponds Reserve, with new plantings set to brighten the park this spring.

Motueka Sanctuary Ponds spring planting boost

18/06/2026

⚽️ World Cup flags in the office? A football-themed dress-up day at school? An early morning match-watching session at home?

We’re looking for photos for our next Community Corner feature showcasing how people around Motueka and Golden Bay are getting into the FIFA World Cup.

Schools, early childhood centres, workplaces, sports clubs, community groups and households – we’d love to see what you’re up to.

📸 Send your photos and a few details to [email protected], including names, location and a short description. We’ll share a selection in next week’s paper.

15/03/2026

A new 21m 2degrees cell tower is being built on High Street, Motueka, near the NPD station. Connexa says it’s needed to meet growing demand and prevent service disruptions. Construction is underway now, with completion expected by the end of March.

New 21m Cell Tower approved for Motueka