Motueka
Encyclopedia
The town of Motueka in the South Island
of New Zealand
lies close to the mouth of the Motueka River
, on the western shore of Tasman Bay
. It is, after Nelson
and Richmond
, the third largest centre in the Tasman Region, with a population of 7125 (2006 census). The Motueka Ward had an estimated population of 10,900 at 30 June 2009.
The surrounding district has a number of orchard
s, as well as growing a variety of specialised crops such as hops
, and formerly serving as the main centre of tobacco
growing in New Zealand. A number of small vineyard
s have developed in recent years, one (Neudorf) gaining an international reputation.
Nearby beaches (such as Kaiteriteri
Beach and Marahau
) are very popular with holidaymakers, and the area around Motueka has one of the country's highest annual sunshine-hour indices.
Motueka, as one of the nearest towns to the Abel Tasman
and Kahurangi National Park
s, has become the base of many tourism ventures in those parks, as well as in Nelson Lakes National Park
, and in other recreational areas. Extensive limestone
cave
systems (including Harwood Hole
in the Takaka Hill
area north of Motueka) attract cavers and rock climbers. Sea kayak
ing and tramping now attract many thousands of visitors each year.
Many artists live in the area around Motueka, especially potter
s and reggae
musicians. The Riverside Community, in nearby Lower Moutere is a pacifist
intentional community
. Founded in the 1940s, it is New Zealand's oldest cooperative living community.
, and means weka island, the weka
being a small bird of the rail family.
The town is often colloquially
referred to as "Mot" by some residents.
, of the French corvette Astrolabe. He explored and described much of the Tasman Bay
shore line. Three ships carrying the New Zealand Company
's Nelson expedition, led by Captain Arthur Wakefield
, anchored at Astrolabe Roads, north of Kaiteriteri
Beach (about 16 km due north of Motueka) in October 1841. Kaiteriteri was selected as a site for the first settlement but was later abandoned in favour of Nelson Haven. The exceptional fertility of the soil and the suitability of the surrounding land for small farm settlement were the main reasons for the establishment of the second town of the Nelson settlement at Motueka in 1842. Motueka was created as a borough
in 1900.
which enters Tasman Bay about 4 km north of the town. To the west of the valley the land rises steeply to the Arthur and Pikiruna Ranges, and to the south the flat is broken by the gently rolling Moutere Hills.
The source
of the Pearse River
near Motueka is the deepest known cold-water cave
in the world.
had an estimated population of 10,900 at 30 June 2009.
: their New Zealand patriarch James George Deck
(1807–1884) lies buried in Motueka cemetery.
and the other by Rothmans International.
One of the town's largest employers is the Talley's Group, established in 1936 by Yugoslavian immigrant Ivan Peter Talijancich. The company's Port Motueka site incorporates the Group Head Office, the Seafood Division
and the Dairy Division. The Vegetable Division
began operations in 1978 at Motueka, but has since been relocated to Blenheim
and Ashburton
.
New Zealand Energy Limited
is a Motueka based company that operates small hydroelectric power stations in Haast
, Fox, Opunake
and Raetihi
.
. Today the Motueka Ward is represented by 3 Councillors and includes the nearby settlements of Kaiteriteri
, Marahau
and Riwaka
.
was created for the 1853 New Zealand general election
and was succeeded by the electorate of Motueka in the 1860-1861 general election which lasted until 1890. In 1896 the Motueka electorate was recreated, and lasted until 1946. Today Motueka is part of the West Coast-Tasman
electorate.
, which also broadcasts to Blenheim
, Nelson
, Takaka and Tasman
.
in Golden Bay to State Highway 6
near Richmond
.
The former State Highway 61, now known as the Motueka Valley Highway connects State Highway 60 at Motueka to State Highway 6
at Kohatu Junction near Tapawera
.
Port Motueka, 3 km south-east of Motueka, on a tidal lagoon of some 2,500 acres, provides sheltered berthage for coastal vessels.
The Motueka Aerodrome is located 3 km west of the town centre and serves as a base for the Motueka Aero Club, the Nelson Aviation College and several sky diving businesses. The airstrip at the Motueka Aerdrome is often used by the Nelson Drag Racing Association for drag racing
events. In 1984, Motueka Air started scheduled passenger flights from Motueka to Wellington, New Zealand
using a Piper Aztec
aircraft. Within a couple of years the Motueka Air network had grown to include Nelson, Wellington and Palmerston North
using additional Piper Chieftans
. In 1988, Motueka Air was renamed Air Nelson
and relocated to Nelson Airport
.
, Japan
South Island
The South Island is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the more populous North Island. It is bordered to the north by Cook Strait, to the west by the Tasman Sea, to the south and east by the Pacific Ocean...
of New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
lies close to the mouth of the Motueka River
Motueka River
The Motueka River is located in the north of the South Island of New Zealand and is a popular tourist destination for watersports and fishing. The Motueka flows from the mountains 40 km west of the city of Nelson in the southeast of the catchment and flows north to the Tasman...
, on the western shore of Tasman Bay
Tasman Bay
Tasman Bay is a large V-shaped bay at the north end of New Zealand's South Island. Located in the centre of the island's northern coast, it stretches along of coastline and is across at its widest point. It is an arm of the Tasman Sea, lying on the western approach to Cook Strait.At the bay's...
. It is, after Nelson
Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson is a city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay, and is the economic and cultural centre of the Nelson-Tasman region. Established in 1841, it is the second oldest settled city in New Zealand and the oldest in the South Island....
and Richmond
Richmond, New Zealand
Richmond, the seat of the Tasman District Council, lies 13 km south of Nelson in the South Island of New Zealand, close to the southern extremity of Tasman Bay...
, the third largest centre in the Tasman Region, with a population of 7125 (2006 census). The Motueka Ward had an estimated population of 10,900 at 30 June 2009.
The surrounding district has a number of orchard
Orchard
An orchard is an intentional planting of trees or shrubs that is maintained for food production. Orchards comprise fruit or nut-producing trees which are grown for commercial production. Orchards are also sometimes a feature of large gardens, where they serve an aesthetic as well as a productive...
s, as well as growing a variety of specialised crops such as hops
Hops
Hops are the female flower clusters , of a hop species, Humulus lupulus. They are used primarily as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, to which they impart a bitter, tangy flavor, though hops are also used for various purposes in other beverages and herbal medicine...
, and formerly serving as the main centre of tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco is an agricultural product processed from the leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana. It can be consumed, used as a pesticide and, in the form of nicotine tartrate, used in some medicines...
growing in New Zealand. A number of small vineyard
Vineyard
A vineyard is a plantation of grape-bearing vines, grown mainly for winemaking, but also raisins, table grapes and non-alcoholic grape juice...
s have developed in recent years, one (Neudorf) gaining an international reputation.
Nearby beaches (such as Kaiteriteri
Kaiteriteri
Kaiteriteri is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is close to both Marahau, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, and the township of Motueka.It is best known for its scenic beach.-External links:...
Beach and Marahau
Marahau
Marahau is a very small settlement located in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand, approximately 19 kilometers north of Motueka. Its location on Tasman Bay and at the southern entrance of Abel Tasman National Park makes it a popular holiday destination for trampers, kayakers and...
) are very popular with holidaymakers, and the area around Motueka has one of the country's highest annual sunshine-hour indices.
Motueka, as one of the nearest towns to the Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman National Park is a national park located at the north end of the South Island of New Zealand. The park was founded in 1942, largely through the efforts of ornithologist and author Perrine Moncrieff to have land reserved for the purpose. With a coverage of only 225.3 square kilometres,...
and Kahurangi National Park
Kahurangi National Park
Kahurangi National Park is a national park in the northwest of the South Island of New Zealand. It was gazetted in 1996 and covers 4,520 km². It is the second largest of New Zealand's fourteen national parks...
s, has become the base of many tourism ventures in those parks, as well as in Nelson Lakes National Park
Nelson Lakes National Park
Nelson Lakes National Park is located in the South Island of New Zealand.It was formed in 1956 and covers some 1,020 km². It is centered at two large lakes, Rotoiti and Rotoroa. The park also includes surrounding valleys and mountain ranges...
, and in other recreational areas. Extensive limestone
Limestone
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate . Many limestones are composed from skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera....
cave
Cave
A cave or cavern is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter. The term applies to natural cavities some part of which is in total darkness. The word cave also includes smaller spaces like rock shelters, sea caves, and grottos.Speleology is the science of exploration and study...
systems (including Harwood Hole
Harwood Hole
Harwood Hole is a cave system located in the northwest of the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of several important cave systems in Takaka Hill, between Golden Bay and Tasman Bay. Starting at the surface as a 50 metre round entrance and descending 183 metres, Harwood Hole is New Zealand's...
in the Takaka Hill
Takaka Hill
Takaka Hill is a range of hills located in the northwest of the South Island of New Zealand. Made of marble which has weathered into many strange forms and with numerous sink holes, it is typical karst country....
area north of Motueka) attract cavers and rock climbers. Sea kayak
Kayak
A kayak is a small, relatively narrow, human-powered boat primarily designed to be manually propelled by means of a double blade paddle.The traditional kayak has a covered deck and one or more cockpits, each seating one paddler...
ing and tramping now attract many thousands of visitors each year.
Many artists live in the area around Motueka, especially potter
Pottery
Pottery is the material from which the potteryware is made, of which major types include earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. The place where such wares are made is also called a pottery . Pottery also refers to the art or craft of the potter or the manufacture of pottery...
s and reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
musicians. The Riverside Community, in nearby Lower Moutere is a pacifist
Pacifism
Pacifism is the opposition to war and violence. The term "pacifism" was coined by the French peace campaignerÉmile Arnaud and adopted by other peace activists at the tenth Universal Peace Congress inGlasgow in 1901.- Definition :...
intentional community
Intentional community
An intentional community is a planned residential community designed to have a much higher degree of teamwork than other communities. The members of an intentional community typically hold a common social, political, religious, or spiritual vision and often follow an alternative lifestyle. They...
. Founded in the 1940s, it is New Zealand's oldest cooperative living community.
Name
The name Motueka, or more correctly Motuweka, comes from the Maori languageMaori language
Māori or te reo Māori , commonly te reo , is the language of the indigenous population of New Zealand, the Māori. It has the status of an official language in New Zealand...
, and means weka island, the weka
Weka
The Weka or woodhen is a flightless bird species of the rail family. It is endemic to New Zealand, where four subspecies are recognized. Weka are sturdy brown birds, about the size of a chicken. As omnivores, they feed mainly on invertebrates and fruit...
being a small bird of the rail family.
The town is often colloquially
Colloquialism
A colloquialism is a word or phrase that is common in everyday, unconstrained conversation rather than in formal speech, academic writing, or paralinguistics. Dictionaries often display colloquial words and phrases with the abbreviation colloq. as an identifier...
referred to as "Mot" by some residents.
History
The first known European visitor to the coast near Motueka in 1827 was French explorer Jules Dumont d'UrvilleJules Dumont d'Urville
Jules Sébastien César Dumont d'Urville was a French explorer, naval officer and rear admiral, who explored the south and western Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica.-Childhood:Dumont was born at Condé-sur-Noireau...
, of the French corvette Astrolabe. He explored and described much of the Tasman Bay
Tasman Bay
Tasman Bay is a large V-shaped bay at the north end of New Zealand's South Island. Located in the centre of the island's northern coast, it stretches along of coastline and is across at its widest point. It is an arm of the Tasman Sea, lying on the western approach to Cook Strait.At the bay's...
shore line. Three ships carrying the New Zealand Company
New Zealand Company
The New Zealand Company originated in London in 1837 as the New Zealand Association with the aim of promoting the "systematic" colonisation of New Zealand. The association, and later the company, intended to follow the colonising principles of Edward Gibbon Wakefield, who envisaged the creation of...
's Nelson expedition, led by Captain Arthur Wakefield
Arthur Wakefield
Captain Arthur Wakefield served with the Royal Navy, before joining his brother, Edward Gibbon Wakefield, in founding the new settlement at Nelson, New Zealand.-Royal Navy:...
, anchored at Astrolabe Roads, north of Kaiteriteri
Kaiteriteri
Kaiteriteri is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is close to both Marahau, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, and the township of Motueka.It is best known for its scenic beach.-External links:...
Beach (about 16 km due north of Motueka) in October 1841. Kaiteriteri was selected as a site for the first settlement but was later abandoned in favour of Nelson Haven. The exceptional fertility of the soil and the suitability of the surrounding land for small farm settlement were the main reasons for the establishment of the second town of the Nelson settlement at Motueka in 1842. Motueka was created as a borough
Borough
A borough is an administrative division in various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing township although, in practice, official use of the term varies widely....
in 1900.
Geography
Motueka is situated on the small Motueka Plain near the Motueka RiverMotueka River
The Motueka River is located in the north of the South Island of New Zealand and is a popular tourist destination for watersports and fishing. The Motueka flows from the mountains 40 km west of the city of Nelson in the southeast of the catchment and flows north to the Tasman...
which enters Tasman Bay about 4 km north of the town. To the west of the valley the land rises steeply to the Arthur and Pikiruna Ranges, and to the south the flat is broken by the gently rolling Moutere Hills.
The source
Source (river or stream)
The source or headwaters of a river or stream is the place from which the water in the river or stream originates.-Definition:There is no universally agreed upon definition for determining a stream's source...
of the Pearse River
Pearse River
The Pearse River is a river of the Tasman Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows east from sources in the Arthur Range, reaching the Motueka River 20 kilometres southwest of Motueka.-References:...
near Motueka is the deepest known cold-water cave
Cave
A cave or cavern is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter. The term applies to natural cavities some part of which is in total darkness. The word cave also includes smaller spaces like rock shelters, sea caves, and grottos.Speleology is the science of exploration and study...
in the world.
Demographics
The Motueka Ward of the Tasman District CouncilTasman district council
Tasman District Council is the Territorial Local Authority for the Tasman District of New Zealand.-Mayor:The current mayor of Tasman is Richard Kempthorne, who previously served as a Richmond councillor for two terms before being elected Mayor in October 2007.-Councillors:Tasman elects its...
had an estimated population of 10,900 at 30 June 2009.
Religion
Motueka once served as a centre for the Plymouth BrethrenPlymouth Brethren
The Plymouth Brethren is a conservative, Evangelical Christian movement, whose history can be traced to Dublin, Ireland, in the late 1820s. Although the group is notable for not taking any official "church name" to itself, and not having an official clergy or liturgy, the title "The Brethren," is...
: their New Zealand patriarch James George Deck
James George Deck
James George Deck was a New Zealand evangelist.- Life :Deck was born in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England...
(1807–1884) lies buried in Motueka cemetery.
Economy
At the height of tobacco production, Motueka was home to two tobacco factories. One owned by Australian company WD & HO Wills HoldingsWD & HO Wills Holdings
WD & HO Wills Holdings Limited is an Australian tobacco manufacturer controlled by BAT Australia Pty Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco PLC.Its cigarette brands include:*Benson & Hedges...
and the other by Rothmans International.
One of the town's largest employers is the Talley's Group, established in 1936 by Yugoslavian immigrant Ivan Peter Talijancich. The company's Port Motueka site incorporates the Group Head Office, the Seafood Division
Fish processing
The term fish processing refers to the processes associated with fish and fish products between the time fish are caught or harvested, and the time the final product is delivered to the customer...
and the Dairy Division. The Vegetable Division
Frozen vegetables
Frozen vegetables may be commercially packaged or frozen at home. A wide range of frozen vegetables are sold in supermarkets, usually packaged in either rectangular boxes or plastic bags....
began operations in 1978 at Motueka, but has since been relocated to Blenheim
Blenheim, New Zealand
Blenheim is the most populous town in the region of Marlborough, in the north east of the South Island of New Zealand, and the seat of the regional council. It has a population of The area which surrounds the town is well known as a centre of New Zealand's wine industry...
and Ashburton
Ashburton, New Zealand
Ashburton is a town and district in the Canterbury Region on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is the third-largest centre in Canterbury, after Christchurch and Timaru. The area around Ashburton is frequently referred to as Mid Canterbury, which is also the name of the...
.
New Zealand Energy Limited
New Zealand Energy Limited
New Zealand Energy is a New Zealand company, operating small hydroelectric power stations in Haast, Fox, Opunake and Raetihi.NZ Energy proposes to build a 4.6 MW hydroelectric scheme at Lake Matiri near Murchison, Nelson....
is a Motueka based company that operates small hydroelectric power stations in Haast
Haast
Haast is a German family name. It may refer to:* Bill Haast, founder of the Miami Serpentarium and pioneering snake venom collector* Julius von Haast, a German geologist and explorer of New Zealand; several things in New Zealand are named for him:...
, Fox, Opunake
Opunake
Opunake is a small town on the southwest coast of Taranaki in New Zealand's North Island. It is located 45 kilometres southwest of New Plymouth. Rahotu is 16 km to the northwest. Manaia is 29 km to the southeast. State Highway 45 passes through the town.The population was 1368 in the...
and Raetihi
Raetihi
Raetihi is a town in the central North Island of New Zealand. It is located at the junction of State Highways 4 and 49, 11 kilometres west of Ohakune. The 2006 New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings recorded its population as 1,035. This constitutes a decrease of 3.4% or 36 people since...
.
Local
The Motueka Borough Council was formed in 1900 and existed until 1989, when local government reforms saw it merged into the Tasman District CouncilTasman district council
Tasman District Council is the Territorial Local Authority for the Tasman District of New Zealand.-Mayor:The current mayor of Tasman is Richard Kempthorne, who previously served as a Richmond councillor for two terms before being elected Mayor in October 2007.-Councillors:Tasman elects its...
. Today the Motueka Ward is represented by 3 Councillors and includes the nearby settlements of Kaiteriteri
Kaiteriteri
Kaiteriteri is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is close to both Marahau, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, and the township of Motueka.It is best known for its scenic beach.-External links:...
, Marahau
Marahau
Marahau is a very small settlement located in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand, approximately 19 kilometers north of Motueka. Its location on Tasman Bay and at the southern entrance of Abel Tasman National Park makes it a popular holiday destination for trampers, kayakers and...
and Riwaka
Riwaka
Riwaka is a small town in the north of New Zealand's South Island. It lies beside Tasman Bay, five kilometres north of Motueka, and close to the mouth of the Riwaka River....
.
National
The electorate of Motueka and Massacre BayMotueka (New Zealand electorate)
Motueka is a former New Zealand Parliamentary electorate. The electorate of Motueka and Massacre Bay, created for the New Zealand general election, 1853, was succeeded by the electorate of Motueka in the 1860-1861 election, and lasted until 1890...
was created for the 1853 New Zealand general election
New Zealand general election, 1853
The 1853 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 1st term. It was the first national election ever held in New Zealand, although Parliament did not yet have full authority to govern the colony, which was part of the British Empire at...
and was succeeded by the electorate of Motueka in the 1860-1861 general election which lasted until 1890. In 1896 the Motueka electorate was recreated, and lasted until 1946. Today Motueka is part of the West Coast-Tasman
West Coast-Tasman
West Coast-Tasman is a New Zealand Parliamentary electorate. It is the largest General electorate by land area.It is currently held by Damien O'Connor MP.-Population Centres:The electorate includes the following population centres:*Collingwood*Greymouth...
electorate.
Primary Schools
- Brooklyn School
- Lower Moutere School
- Motueka South School
- Parklands School
- Riwaka School
- Rudolf Steiner School
- St Peter Chanel School
- Tasman School
- Tasman Bay Christian School
Media
There are two local newspapers in Motueka: The Guardian Motueka - out every Wednesday and The Motueka Golden Bay News -out every Thursday. The area has a local radio station, Fresh FMFresh FM Nelson
Fresh FM is a not-for-profit community access radio station run by the Tasman Broadcasting Trust that covers the top of New Zealand's South Island.Local iwi have gifted it the name "te reo irirangi o te tau ihu o te waka a maui"....
, which also broadcasts to Blenheim
Blenheim, New Zealand
Blenheim is the most populous town in the region of Marlborough, in the north east of the South Island of New Zealand, and the seat of the regional council. It has a population of The area which surrounds the town is well known as a centre of New Zealand's wine industry...
, Nelson
Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson is a city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay, and is the economic and cultural centre of the Nelson-Tasman region. Established in 1841, it is the second oldest settled city in New Zealand and the oldest in the South Island....
, Takaka and Tasman
Tasman, New Zealand
The Tasman Region is both a region and a district of New Zealand. It borders with the West Coast Region, Marlborough Region and the Nelson Region. It is both a region and a unitary authority, and the District Council sits at Richmond, with Community Boards serving outlying communities in Motueka...
.
Transport
Motueka is served by State Highway 60 which runs 114.5 km from CollingwoodCollingwood, New Zealand
Collingwood is a town in the north-west corner of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located in the hub of the Aorere Valley, in the western half of the Golden Bay area.-Geography:The town lies at the end of State Highway 60 in Golden Bay...
in Golden Bay to State Highway 6
New Zealand State Highway 6
State Highway 6 is a major New Zealand State Highway. It extends from the northeastern corner of the South Island across the top of the island, then down the length of the island, initially along the West Coast and then across the Southern Alps through inland Otago and finally across the Southland...
near Richmond
Richmond, New Zealand
Richmond, the seat of the Tasman District Council, lies 13 km south of Nelson in the South Island of New Zealand, close to the southern extremity of Tasman Bay...
.
The former State Highway 61, now known as the Motueka Valley Highway connects State Highway 60 at Motueka to State Highway 6
New Zealand State Highway 6
State Highway 6 is a major New Zealand State Highway. It extends from the northeastern corner of the South Island across the top of the island, then down the length of the island, initially along the West Coast and then across the Southern Alps through inland Otago and finally across the Southland...
at Kohatu Junction near Tapawera
Tapawera
Tapawera is a small Kahurangi Gateway town in New Zealand's South Island. It is located 30 kilometres southwest of Nelson by the banks of the Motueka River...
.
Port Motueka, 3 km south-east of Motueka, on a tidal lagoon of some 2,500 acres, provides sheltered berthage for coastal vessels.
The Motueka Aerodrome is located 3 km west of the town centre and serves as a base for the Motueka Aero Club, the Nelson Aviation College and several sky diving businesses. The airstrip at the Motueka Aerdrome is often used by the Nelson Drag Racing Association for drag racing
Drag racing
Drag racing is a competition in which specially prepared automobiles or motorcycles compete two at a time to be the first to cross a set finish line, from a standing start, in a straight line, over a measured distance, most commonly a ¼-mile straight track....
events. In 1984, Motueka Air started scheduled passenger flights from Motueka to Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington
Wellington is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand, although it is likely to have surpassed Christchurch due to the exodus following the Canterbury Earthquake. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range...
using a Piper Aztec
Piper Aztec
-Accidents and incidents:*On 18 April 1974, Aztec G-AYDE was involved in a ground collision with BAC One-Eleven G-AXMJ at London Luton Airport after the pilot of the Aztec entered the active runway without clearance. He was killed and his passenger was injured...
aircraft. Within a couple of years the Motueka Air network had grown to include Nelson, Wellington and Palmerston North
Palmerston North
Palmerston North is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is an inland city with a population of and is the country's seventh largest city and eighth largest urban area. Palmerston North is located in the eastern Manawatu Plains near the north bank...
using additional Piper Chieftans
Piper PA-31 Navajo
The Piper PA-31 Navajo is a family of cabin-class, twin-engine aircraft designed and built by Piper Aircraft for the general aviation market, most using Lycoming engines. It was also licence-built in a number of Latin American countries. Targeted at small-scale cargo and feeder liner operations and...
. In 1988, Motueka Air was renamed Air Nelson
Air Nelson
Air Nelson, a subsidiary of Air New Zealand is a regional airline based in Nelson, New Zealand. It operates services on provincial routes under the Air New Zealand Link brand. Its main base is Nelson Airport, with hubs at Auckland, Napier, New Plymouth, Wellington, Tauranga and Christchurch.The...
and relocated to Nelson Airport
Nelson Airport (New Zealand)
Nelson Airport is an airport in Nelson, New Zealand. Approximately 1.2 million passengers and visitors are said to use the airport terminal annually. Total passenger numbers for the 2011 financial year were 758,250. This represents passenger growth of approximately 11% on the previous...
.
Notable residents
- Denis AberhartDenis AberhartDenis Charles Aberhart is a former New Zealand first class cricketer who played for Canterbury and Central Districts between 1976/77 and 1983/84. He later became coach of Canterbury during the 1990s before being appointed coach of New Zealand in 2001, replacing David Trist...
, cricketer - Simon ManneringSimon ManneringSimon Alexander Mannering is a New Zealand professional rugby league player who currently plays for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League competition...
, rugby leagueRugby leagueRugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
player - George Black, politician
- Edward ChaytorEdward ChaytorMajor General Sir Edward Walter Clervaux Chaytor KCMG, KCVO, CB was a farmer, and a military commander of New Zealand troops in the Boer War and World War I....
, military commander - Bevan CongdonBevan CongdonBevan Ernest Congdon OBE is a former New Zealand all-rounder who played 61 Test matches from 1965 to 1978. He was captain of the New Zealand Test and ODI team from 1972 to 1974. Congdon was the first New Zealand captain to record a victory over Australia...
, cricketer - Josh CoppinsJosh CoppinsJoshua Coppins is a professional motocross racer who rides for the Aprilia factory racing team. He began his international racing career in 1996 as a privateer. Coppins was runner up to Mickaël Pichon in the 2002 F.I.M. 250cc world championship riding a Honda...
, professional motocrossMotocrossMotocross is a form of motorcycle sport or all-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed off road circuits. It evolved from trials, and was called scrambles, and later motocross, combining the French moto with cross-country...
racer - Herbert CurtisHerbert CurtisHerbert Evelyn Curtis was a 19th century Member of Parliament in Nelson, New Zealand, New Zealand.He represented the Motueka and Massacre Bay electorate from 1856 to 1860, then the Motueka electorate from 1861 to 1866, when he retired....
, politician - James George DeckJames George DeckJames George Deck was a New Zealand evangelist.- Life :Deck was born in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England...
, evangelistEvangelismEvangelism refers to the practice of relaying information about a particular set of beliefs to others who do not hold those beliefs. The term is often used in reference to Christianity.... - Ruth GilbertRuth GilbertRuth Gilbert ONZM is a New Zealand poet whose work has been widely published in New Zealand and Commonwealth countries. She was born in Greytown and educated at Hamilton High School and the Otago School of Physiotherapy....
, poetPoetA poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary... - Owen FranksOwen FranksOwen Franks is a New Zealand rugby player who plays for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby competition and the All Blacks at international level.-Early Career:He attended Christchurch Boys' High School. His local rugby club is Linwood...
, Rugby Player, Crusaders, All Black - Toni HodgkinsonToni HodgkinsonToni Louise Hodgkinson is a former New Zealand middle distance runner, originally from Takaka. She currently holds the New Zealand woman's record in the 800 m....
, middle distance runner - Keith HolyoakeKeith HolyoakeSir Keith Jacka Holyoake, KG, GCMG, CH, QSO, KStJ was a New Zealand politician. The only person to have been both Prime Minister and Governor-General of New Zealand, Holyoake was National Party Prime Minister from 20 September 1957 to 12 December 1957, then again from 12 December 1960 to 7...
, politician - Denny HulmeDenny HulmeDenis Clive "Denny" Hulme, OBE was a New Zealand racing driver, the 1967 Formula One World Champion for the Brabham team....
, Formula OneFormula OneFormula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
car racer - Richmond HursthouseRichmond HursthouseRichmond Hursthouse was a 19th century Member of Parliament in Nelson, New Zealand, and a cabinet minister.He represented the Motueka electorate from 1876 to 1887 when he was defeated....
, politician - Roderick McKenzieRoderick McKenzieRoderick McKenzie was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Buller and Motueka, in the South Island.-Member of Parliament:...
, politician - Glenn MilnesGlenn MilnesGlenn Stefan Milnes was a New Zealand cricketer who played six first-class matches, 15 one-day matches and 47 games in all for the Central Districts in the late 1990s. He played for the New Zealand Development side, Nelson in the Hawke Cup, Guernsey and Reading CC in the United Kingdom and Gouda...
, cricketer - Walter MoffattWalter MoffattWalter John Moffatt Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand from 1927 to 1935. The son of Harry Louis Moffatt, wharfinger at Motueka, Moffatt was a coachbuilder by trade having served his time in Nelson and Motueka. He followed his occupation in Feilding, Palmerston North, and Marton, before returning to...
, Mayor of NelsonNelson, New ZealandNelson is a city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay, and is the economic and cultural centre of the Nelson-Tasman region. Established in 1841, it is the second oldest settled city in New Zealand and the oldest in the South Island.... - Michael MyersMichael Myers (judge)Sir Michael Myers, GCMG, KC, PC, was the sixth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Zealand from 1929 to 1946 and served occasionally as Administrator of New Zealand from 1930 to 1941. He was the first person of Jewish descent to hold this position...
, Chief Justice of New ZealandChief Justice of New ZealandThe Chief Justice of New Zealand is the head of the New Zealand judiciary, and presides over the Supreme Court of New Zealand. Before the establishment of the latter court in 2004 the Chief Justice was the presiding judge in the High Court of New Zealand and was also ex officio a member of the... - Charles ParkerCharles Parker (New Zealand)Charles Parker JP was a New Zealand politician and a carpenter.-Early life:Parker was born at Newent, Gloucestershire, England, on 4 March 1809. His parents were Sarah Potter , a weaver, and her husband, Edmund Parker , a builder...
, politician - Richard Phineas HudsonRichard Phineas HudsonRichard Phineas Hudson was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Motueka seat in the 1914 election, and held it to the 1928 election, when he was defeated.-References:...
, politician - Alfred Christopher PicardAlfred Christopher PicardAlfred Christopher Picard was a New Zealand politician. He represented the Motueka and Massacre Bay electorate in the 1st New Zealand Parliament, but did not serve in any subsequent Parliaments....
, politician - Bill RowlingBill RowlingSir Wallace Edward Rowling, KCMG , often known as Bill Rowling, was the 30th Prime Minister of New Zealand. He was in office for just over a year, having been appointed Prime Minister following the death of the highly popular Norman Kirk...
, politician - Clarence SkinnerClarence Skinner (politician)Clarence Farrington Skinner, MC, was a Labour politician from New Zealand, former Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand and a Minister 1943 – 1949 and 1957 – 1960 in the First and Second Labour governments.-Personal information:Skinner was in the New Zealand Army in the Middle East in World War...
, politician - Brigette Thomas, winner of New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 3New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 3New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 is the third season of New Zealand's Next Top Model which is a reality TV show based on America's Next Top Model. Fourteen young women compete for the title and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry...
- Florence YoungFlorence YoungFlorence Selina Harriet Young was a New Zealand-born missionary who established the Queensland Kanaka Mission in order to convert blackbirded labourers in Queensland, Australia. In addition, she conducted missionary work in China and the Solomon Islands.-Life:Young was born in Motueka, South...
, missionaryMissionaryA missionary is a member of a religious group sent into an area to do evangelism or ministries of service, such as education, literacy, social justice, health care and economic development. The word "mission" originates from 1598 when the Jesuits sent members abroad, derived from the Latin...
Sister cities
Motueka is twinned with: Kiyosato, HokkaidōKiyosato, Hokkaido
is a town located in Shari District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 4,818 and a population density of 12.96 persons per km². The total area is 402.73 km².-External links:...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...