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Kevin Winter (left) recently retired after 50 years in the plumbing and sheetmetal trade. Local builder Wayne Rothwell (right) has now taken over Kevin’s sheetmetal business Golden Bay Sheetmetal. Photo: Jo Richards.

JO RICHARDS

After more than 50 years in the plumbing and sheet metal business, Kevin Winter has finally hung up his work boots and vacated his Takaka workshop.

The sale of Golden Bay Sheet Metal to local builder Wayne Rothwell comes almost two years after Barry Graham took over Kevin’s other long-established business, Golden Bay Plumbing.

It was back in 1969 that Kevin first started working for local plumbing and sheet metal firm Spence and Son, but, after ten years in the trade, he set up his own business. “I went out on my own in 1980,” says Kevin. Sheet metal fabrication was not initially part of his service, but was added in 2004.

In his time, Kevin has folded, cut, and riveted innumerable plain sheets of metal, transforming them into a wide variety of standard articles – including chimney flues and flashings, but he also designed and made his own creations. “The water leaf guards go all over the country, and the scallop measures were very popular – when there were still scallops in the Bay. We also HOW DOES IT WORK? Register by going online to the Tasman District or Nelson City Council websites (search phrase = Second Hand Sunday). You can also call the Councils’ Customer Service Centres. Instructions for the day are also online. had a contract with a company to make cake icing nozzles.” In the days before rainwater tanks were made from plastic, Kevin manufactured them using galvanised iron.

The sharp-edged metal sheets, not to mention the cutting and bending machinery, are a constant hazard in the workshop, but Kevin has been careful to keep his digits intact. “I’ve still got all my fingers and thumbs,” he says.

It looks like he’ll be needing them in retirement, with his mother, and artist wife Nikki, making sure there’s plenty on his to-do list. “I’ve got to fix up my Mum’s home and I’ve got lots of pictures to frame,” says Kevin, who will also make time for some of his personal interests, including fishing, and watching football.

While the technical nature of the business has changed over the years, one thing has remained constant, according to Kevin – and that is the friendships he has forged with other tradies. He believes it’s what he will miss the most. “It’s good to see the builders come in here – I will miss catching up with the guys.”

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Pakawau Residents’ Assoc AGM: Erosion, health services, policing

JO RICHARDS

Last Saturday afternoon, around 50 people assembled at Pakawau Hall for the Annual General Meeting of the Pakawau Community Residents Association (PCRA).

Shortly after opening the meeting, president Laurie Jarrett delivered his annual report. Unsurprisingly, dominating his address were the subjects of coastal erosion and the longrunning campaign to gain consent for a protective rock wall. Erosion was the catalyst for the formation of the association in 2014, but it remains far from being resolved.

Laurie announced that he was stepping down from the role of president and handing over to fellow beachfront resident Nigel Lloyd. But he said he would continue to focus his efforts on the “core” function of protecting properties from coastal erosion.

Laurie was followed by treasurer Bruce Collings, who presented the summary of accounts before the election of officers took place. With the exception of Laurie, all other incumbents remain in post.

In his inaugural speech, the new president said he would ensure the community’s voice was heard. “My main point of effort is to identify the immediate concerns of the community and take action.”

Laurie proceeded to outline the latest situation regarding beachfront residents’ campaign to construct a rock wall along the seaward boundary of their properties.

It had, he said, been a frustrating six years, with Tasman District Council staff coming out strongly against the rock wall and outsourcing consultancy work and other key roles to individuals known to be sympathetic to the council’s views. “They cherry-picked all the negative points.”

However, he believed there was renewed hope following the election as mayor of Tim King, who along with Golden Bay councillors Chris Hill and Celia Butler, was taking a more positive approach to the residents’ plight.

Also attending the meeting was the manager of Golden Bay Community Health, Linzi Birmingham, who provided an update of local services – and had some good news.

“We now have a permanent GP – Hannah Cummins –

New president of PCRA Nigel Loyd. Photo: Jo Richards.

who is working a full day every Wednesday in Collingwood.” Linzi explained that the Tuesday blood testing service in Collingwood would continue. As well as establishing the Collingwood GP surgery for face-to-face consultations, Linzi would like to increase the number of virtual consultations. “I’m a big advocate of telehealth.”

The latest recruit to the Bay’s Police force, Dean Schroder, introduced himself to the Pakawau community. Prior to joining his three fellow officers at the Takaka station during lockdown, Dean was part of the organised crime unit in Nelson where he was a commended detective. Following an interesting anecdote relating to his previous service, Dean reminded everyone about calling the 105 number in non-emergency situations. “If it’s already happened, call 105 rather than 111.”

Under Any Other Business, Laurie Healy, a member of the Golden Bay Local Board Working Group urged the community to participate in the current consultation about the local board proposal.

After Nigel brought the formal part of the meeting to a close, all attendees were invited to enjoy tea and biscuits, and to continue the conversation.

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