Nelson Magazine - June 2022

JUNE 2022

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Cathedral’s rich history

PLUS: A fresh way to shop | On the Street | What’s On

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Mark Bruce-Miller, General Manager of Whenua Iti Outdoors, with some kind words about the Bowater Toyota Community Partnership.

“Bowater Toyota have been on a journey with Whenua Iti for over a decade, supporting us from a small team of 7 staff, to our current team of 43 (at last count!), and have helped raise our profile in the community by sharing our stories and enabling access to a fleet of vehicles that take us everywhere! They help us 'drive our dream' of inspiring change with reliable, dependable vehicles, providing safe passage for our students, whilst diversifying our fleet to lessen our carbon footprint and providing a utility vehicle for the hard work when it's needed.

Their community vision meant Bowater Toyota were on board with us very early on. They have helped us adapt and diversify as our needs change and will continue to change. The journey continues.”

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Whenua Iti Outdoors is a local Lower Moutere based charitable organisation which not only provides opportunity for the youth of the region, but also the entire wider community. The work they do is nothing short of inspirational; they take children from all walks of life, and encourage them to be more positive, filled with confidence and excited for the next adventure, whatever that may be. They break down boundaries and build up skills.

Their vision is "Experiential learning inspiring positive change” and from our own experience of dealing with Mark and the team, and seeing the courses in action, this is certainly a case of actions speaking louder than words. They do a wonderful job of creating these experiential and exciting learning opportunities, in a way that promotes not only personal growth, but also crucial social skills. These are the core values of the Whenua Iti Outdoors vision, and with their holistic approach to students' learning, creates benefits for both individuals and the community.

Whenua Iti Outdoors has recently added a Toyota Prius PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to their fleet as they commit even harder to lowering their carbon footprint as an organisation and making sensible choices that reduce fuel use without sacrificing practicality.

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Located on a 7.5 hectare property in Lower Moutere, they offer a wide range of onsite activities, but it is out in the wilds of our region where they really shine, delivering their programme of experiential learning safely in the great outdoors of our exquisite local environment. .

Bowater Toyota is very excited to be able to help the charity with vehicle support, and we have taken every opportunity to connect with the programmes that they offer. Their Toyota fleet of Hilux, Prius Plug In Hybrid, and Hiace vans are vital assets required to safely and efficiently move their students and staff around this massive and epic region.

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June 2022

What’s inside Features 16-19

Cathedral’s rich history

20-23

A fresh way to shop

25-27

The power and potential of volunteering

19-32

From the fringe to centre stage

71-77

Joinery and Design Awards

20-23 Regular 13

A day in the life of

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On the Street

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What’s Hot

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Health

53-56

Food and drink

59-61

My Home

65-69

At Home

79

What’s On

80-85

Social pages

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Gardening

87-90

Harcourts Real Estate

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When editing our feature article on local volunteers in this month’s Nelson Magazine I came across this great quote: Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.

Awareness Month. If you’re inspired by the article, head along to the Volunteer Expo on 25 June at Annesbrook Church to see how you can be involved.

I thought it was a perfect way to sum up the value volunteers bring to our community. The societal benefits of volunteers are incalculable and there are a few that are undeniable. Volunteers create safer, stronger communities.

Organisations and sports clubs wouldn’t survive without them, and the work provides the volunteers themselves a sense of purpose and increased self-esteem.

Our community is a much better place thanks to the thousands of local volunteers within it, so it feels extremely appropriate to recognise just a few of them this month, which is also Volunteer

You will have also noticed a big happy face on our cover this month. It is a cover that also made me happy because it represents a come-back of the events sector. The Nelson Fringe Festival hasn’t been able to operate as normal the last two years due to Covid, but this year it’s back, and how great is it to have events like this back in our region?

Finally, don’t forget you can subscribe to the Nelson Magazine and have it home delivered each month. Email me at editor@nelsonmag.co.nz for more information.

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Your Say Have you volunteered before?

Annie Murrell

Peter Westphal

Megan Clark

Mark Sherlaw

I have for the Brook Sanctuary doing bird surveys.

I am the group leader of Iron Duke Sea Scouts and was a Scout leader for 25 years. My favourite part is being able to work with young people.

I have been volunteering for the Cancer Society for six months. A friend suggested I get involved, it’s enjoyable being able to give back to the community and helping a good cause.

I have, for Businesses in the Community. I enjoyed being able to help struggling businesses get back up and running. It’s quite rewarding, and you get to see some interesting stuff.

I’ve got to know all the birds and noting what different species now are coming into the city from the sanctuary, it’s very rewarding.

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This month’s Nelson Magazine was a real treat from front cover to back page! I read it all including the advertisements that provide links to local resources.

I simply love how your articles often contain quotes, particularly “everyone’s got a fight going on, whether it be golden gloves or getting out of bed” and “they say it takes a village to raise a family, I am lucky enough to just be one of the puzzle pieces.”

These quotes ring so very true, and they provide an authentic and powerful connection with the people that you have showcased. How very special it is for us to share in the lives of some of our local people.

Your magazine is beautifully presented and quintessentially showcases Nelson and many of the pearls that are to be offered in our beautiful Nelson Tasman district.

Thank you to the team at Nelson Magazine!

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Headliners What made news in our region Solar-powered milk

Plans for Nelson Hospital

Oaklands Milk has made the big step to switch to solar power to help run their dairy business more sustainably. The dairy farm located off Suffolk Road, now has nearly 700 solar panels in its fields, meaning the factory is fully self-sufficient during production hours. Owner Julian Raine says the next step in their sustainability plan is to switch to a fully electric vehicle fleet, custom-made for milk deliveries of course.

Money has been allocated in the government’s 2022 budget to begin planning for a new Nelson Hospital. $1.3 billion has been put aside for health capital investments around the country with Nelson Hospital to get part of the investment. Nelson MP Rachel Boyack says she’s delighted to have secured initial funding for Nelson Hospital, it will be the biggest capital project in Nelson in a generation.

Hall of fame for Phill Jones

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Phill Jones has been inducted into the Basketball New Zealand Hall of Fame, five years after hanging up his boots. The citation recognises Phill as one of the best to ever play in New Zealand, with a worldclass shooting style. Phill has had a long-spanning career in the game with 400 appearances with the Giants squad and 200 appearances as a Tall Black, he now commentates home games for SkySport.

Phill says he wants to give back to the region and the sport, as a coach for both grassroots level kids teams, and the Waimea senior boys.

When Jolene Horrell’s dog Midnight went missing and still wasn’t found eight days later, she was heartbroken. Family, friends, and members of the community continually looked for Midnight, they even tried using a drone for better coverage. Jolene was then put in touch with Don Schwass, who has a long-running background with search and rescue, and his dog Piper. Amazingly, just two and a half hours into the search they found Midnight.

Midnight is reportedly happy to be back at home and is making up for the 4kg she lost with plenty of treats.

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Movie-goers have something big to look forward to this month with the opening of the muchanticipated, multimillion-dollar cinema at Berryfields Crossing in Richmond. The theatre will offer more than just the usual theatre snacks, with a menu of starters, sides, and meals available to be ordered and delivered to your luxury recliner seat while you watch the latest blockbuster, classic or arthouse film.

A 70km row from Awaroa to Nelson celebrated two of the Nelson rowing community’s ‘remarkable men’ last month. The Golden Edge Nelson Rowing Club hosted the very first Myles Sellers Memorial Row in honour of Nelson man Myles Sellers, who passed away last year. Myles’ great uncle was Olympic medallist rower Darcy Hadfield who grew up in Awaroa, hence the starting location of the memorial row.

Things we love We love how much fun the community is having with Waimea’s graffiti wall. The region’s first legal graffiti wall, situated on the Great Taste Trail, was recently opened to coincide with Tasman District Council’s Youth Week.

Angus Dixon and Riley Ten Hoora Boer are pictured having a blast trying out their graffiti skills.

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“I got to 40 and realised that I want to do those things I really enjoy and give that crazy side of me a go again” James Murray Pages 29 - 31

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11.30am 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm

Consults start for the afternoon – we see a huge range of pets with lots of different health issues.

The afternoon rushes by with skin problems, vaccinations, sore legs and red eyes.

6.00pm

Grab a quick coffee before the team have a beautiful one-year-old boxer all prepped and ready for her spay.

A quick chance to call clients and give updates on their pets, let them know lab results and answer questions.

This is catch-up time where we can finish phone calls, notes, plan bookings and surgery slots over the next few days.

7.30pm

8.45am

The order of the day is planned. Fixing an ACL/cruciate ligament is first up. We get Ted the labrador to sleep and then spend the next couple of hours operating on his shin bone and realign everything with a plate and screws.

10.45am

The awesome nurse crew admit the surgical patients for the morning, we check them over to make sure they are healthy, and surgery can go ahead as planned. Each patient has their own anaesthetic, nursing and surgical plan checked.

Time for a lunch break today. Often we miss out on lunch. We have a big team, so getting a chance to catch up is great.

Home to see Kate and the kids. The hectic time of the day where Kate has far more skills at corralling the kids towards bed. Dinner and then story time for Georgia and Louis. Ems our oldest, reads Morrigan Crow to us.

8.30pm

Team huddle to make sure we are aware of what is on that day and what everyone will be doing. A great chance for us all to say hi as our team changes face day-to-day.

Next up is Beau, a pug that is in for his castration and surgery to open up his airway.

Pugs are all personality, and this guy is no different. Waking up from airway surgery can be stressful so Beau has a small team watching him very closely – he wakes up like a champ!

Relax and catch up with Kate, often case study fits in here but not tonight.

10.00pm

6.00am

Head into work. Lower Queen Street isn’t clogged today so get to work a little earlier to do some research and catch up on notes.

8.15am

7.15am

Alarm goes off, snooze it once before getting up to have a shower. Georgia and Louis manage to organise their own breakfasts while I make some toast and a coffee. Then we make the dreaded school lunches, which are usually a team effort in our house.

8.00am

Our youngest kids Louis and Georgia come to check if it is ‘up time’ yet. My wife Kate manages to convince them to go back to bed, every minute of sleep counts.

6.15am

Your four-legged friend may not love a trip to the vet, but veterinarian Todd Field and the dedicated team at Richmond Town and Country Vet certainly make sure they’re in safe hands. Todd shares with us what he gets up to in a day as a small animal vet.

Sleep time!

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In times of uncertainty, leadership becomes more important than ever. Strength and conviction in decision making yes, but empathic leadership too as we experience an uncontainable swing from routine to instability. Ambiguity impacts all and in the face of it we need to be the type of people who can make clear decisions and take others with them.

But leadership also appears in many guises. It’s not just where the buck stops, it’s in project leads and aspirational goals, and that’s why we think Aspire 2022 is for everyone. If you run a business, work in a business, or have any connection to this region – join us for an impactful day of inspiration and connection.

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Sealord is one of Nelson’s largest companies, dishing up delicious fish for families all over the world. Its CEO Doug Paulin sits down with Nelson Magazine to talk about the company and what’s next for it.

What makes Sealord a unique company to have based in the Nelson Tasman region?

Sealord is one of the largest companies in the Southern Hemisphere and New Zealand’s biggest deep sea fishing enterprise. Ninety percent of our catch is exported to forty different countries so it’s a significant company to be based in Nelson, especially considering that many of our twelve hundred and forty staff work here. The ownership structure is also pretty special - an equal partnership by Māori owned fishing company Moana and global Japanese seafood company Nissui Corporation (Nissui). Both have an inter-generational approach to business; ensuring consideration of the present and the future, particularly in relation to the environment and people.

What are the big challenges facing your company?

Like all other primary industries, we are grappling with major challenges thanks to Covid. Balancing the prices we are able to get for our products against rising costs, notably fuel, and dealing with a huge labour shortage. Normally we would be employing four hundred seasonal workers but those people aren’t available now and our onshore factories will be making a considerable loss as a result.

Another challenge is meeting our responsibilities as far as carbon management and the environment go. Our customers the world over are becoming just as conscious as we are about how important it is to create a sustainable future and we are continuing to evolve our business to contribute to the positive and forward-thinking changes that are needed.

One example is bottom trawling, with much misinformation from some quarters about the practice. Many people are unaware that only 1.1 percent of the EEZ is trawled each year to produce 700 million servings of healthy seafood. Regardless, at Sealord we’re focussed on the environment and looking at better ways of doing things. I have proposed an ambitious plan for Sealord and the deep water fishing industry to increase formal protection of seamounts (underwater mountains) by closing 89% of them to fishing (up from 50%), balancing the need for conservation and ongoing sustainable food production.

Can you describe the culture at Sealord?

Sealord has a very special culture. Although we are a commercial organisation, we are also a close-knit community imbued with whānau (family) values.

Many staff have been here a long time – 140 have worked for us for more than ten years and 95 have been here more than 20 years. We work hard to make sure that there is a positive culture, so people feel valued and able to contribute and share their ideas. That has paid off during Covid where people have really pulled together to help the company continue to operate productively.

What does the next ten years for the company bring?

We need to continue to develop innovative ways of operating the business while supporting our people and making sure that the company is sustainable long into the future. The next few years will be tough, but Sealord is a company in very good heart.

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Cathedral’s rich history Christ Church Cathedral is synonymous with the Nelson city landscape and its identity, but despite the church’s longstanding significance and longevity it wasn’t always the building that stands today. Through conversations with current cathedral staff and pouring through historical documents, Jack Malcolm pieces together the legacy of the church from its inception as a tent on the hillside through to the modern day.

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n 1842 the first Bishop of New Zealand, George Selwyn, erected a tent on the side of Piki mai. He described it as “a most complete cathedral,” with seating to accommodate 200 people on boards placed over felled native trees. On that same trip, Bishop Selwyn purchased an acre of land on the hill which would become the permanent cathedral’s site.

Prayers had been read in the open air on the hill since the first surveyors arrived in Nelson in 1841, but without an ordained minister, it wasn’t until the March 20 1842 that Reverend Octavius Hadfield held the first formal worship. Now, also known as Church Hill, the site has become a rich tapestry of the history of the settlement and the emergence of Nelson as a city.

Nelson Cathedral Dean Graham O’Brien says Nelson is in a unique position because it was a planned settlement. “Nelson is a place where you get settler history from the beginning. The key thing is its location... it’s such a symbol for the city.”

Through the years, the site and its buildings have transformed into what it is today. From its humble beginnings as a tent on a hill, the Christ Church Cathedral now dominates the city’s skyline.

Originally, Piki mai was the location of a Maori pa that was used seasonally by Ngati Awa. Occupants of the pa would fish from the shorelines, hunt and trap Kererū in the forests and grew crops and harakeke (flax) at Koputiraha, the area now occupied by the Nelson City CBD. Meaning ‘come hither’, the site had seemingly appeared to be unoccupied when the European settlers arrived, and they quickly set up camp on the strategically important position.

After the Wairau incident in 1843, the first confrontation between Maori and settlers following the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, residents fortified the hill fearing retribution. Four Maori and twenty European settlers, including several of Nelson’s leaders, were dead.

Named Fort Arthur, the hill was fortified entirely, including the use of a drawbridge, but the retribution the settlers feared never eventuated. Residents at the time commented on the apparent contradiction of having to cross the bridge and enter the defences to attend Sunday services. By 1848 the church had been granted the title to the land, and two years later they had raised funds to start building. The build was estimated to cost £800, with work starting on June 26 1850 and finishing just in time for Christmas on December 14 1851.

The first permanent church on the hill was officially opened and dedicated by Bishop Selwyn, with approximately 600 residents in attendance. It was described by The Nelson Examiner as a neat wooden building in the early English Style, with approximately 40 feet to be added to complete the design. The original structure lasted just eight years before it needed to be modified, with the need to extend the nave, where congregants sit, to accommodate the growing number of parishioners.

In 1858 Queen Victoria signed Nelson into cityhood, but the church would have to wait nearly 30 years before it had its first cathedral. Work was carried out to widen the original church and a town clock was installed before it officially opened in February 1887. The wooden building, which was largely still the original structure, suffered a major setback after an 1893 earthquake that moved the spire nearly a metre out of line. In 1913 the stairs, made from Tonga Bay granite, were built after a donation by philanthropist Thomas Cawthron. The church steps are a synonymous part of the Nelson townscape, says Graham. “It’s significant when we have these issues, like Ukraine, and everyone gathers at the steps. It’s a natural gathering spot, whether it’s religious or not.”

While the entrance to the church had been given a grand makeover, the building itself had fallen into a sad state of disrepair. The spire and tower had to be removed in 1916 and it was labelled as a “menace

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to the public”. A fire in 1920 served as a death knell for the building, and plans for the new cathedral were drawn by architect Frank Peck.

They called for an extravagant church that would have been approximately twice the size of the one that stands today, with a giant spire instead of a bell tower. Work started in 1925 with an estimated cost of £80,000. But by 1931, questions were already being raised about the suitability of the building after the devastating Napier earthquake. The great depression also contributed to slowing work to a halt in 1932 with just the nave completed and a temporary roof erected, bandaging it together with the old church’s chancel and sanctuary.

World War II came and passed with the cathedral standing unchanged, and it became clear that Frank Peck’s grand plans were never going to be realised. Architect Ron Muston put forward a more modest design in 1954 and, despite the controversy over the remodel, work began.

Instead of using marble, which was expensive and required skilled stonemasons, the new areas of the church and roof of the nave were built with reinforced ferroconcrete and faced with a ground marble plaster.

Reminders of the former church can be seen throughout the new church, with the wooden cross on the northern wall built from the wood of the 1887 church and the original lectern, pulpit, and several of the windows were kept. “They matched two visions of architecture together,” says Graham. “What we’ve got, against the old, original vision.”

Forty-two years after the first foundations were laid, the church as it stands today was completed.

It was opened in 1967 by Governor General Sir Bernard Fergusson, the son of former Governor General Sir Charles Fergusson, the man who had laid that first stone.

Further changes to the sanctuary and chapel took place in 1984 and further stained glass was installed, but the church was done.

Church bell ringer and spokesperson David Lucas says while the building is significant, it’s what they do inside that they think is important. “In some ways we see it hasn’t got walls. People look up the hill and think that’s just a building, but it’s very busy.”

With a flag that was part of the ANZAC landings hung on the wall and the chairs that were used

by Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh during their royal visit in 1954, the interior of the cathedral hosts just as rich of a history.

Dominating the building and catching your eye the moment you walk, standing high above the cathedral floor raised by four massive pylons, is the massive organ and its 2481 speaking pipes.

Originally installed in 1871 after being shipped from England, it was rebuilt in 1968 but kept all of its original pipes.

The history of the cathedral of the hill will forever be linked with the history of Nelson’s European settlement. From its first days as a tent with men and women sitting on trees to the building Frank Peck dreamed would be built. While the building may seem permanent now, it will always be changing with history.

1. Work being completed in the late 1950s. The new areas of the church and roof of the nave were built with reinforced ferroconcrete and faced with marble plaster, a more cost-efficient solution to marble blocks. Christ Church Cathedral under construction, Nelson. Nelson Provincial Museum, Kingsford Collection: 163457. | 2. The original design for the church.

Work started on the nave, but the depression and changing times saw the project stalled for 42 years. During which time budget constraints saw the design be redrawn and simplified. Proposed cathedral building. Nelson Provincial Museum, Kingsford Collection: 153635. | 3. The choir sings at the Cathedral during Messiah performance. Christ Church Cathedral, 4 December 1995. Nelson Provincial Museum, Nelson Mail Collection: C30420. | 4. An early picture of the first church, taken from Shelbourne Street. Dr. F. A. Bett, A Guide To Christchurch Cathedral. | 5. The organ, with its 2481 speaking pipes, is an important fixture in the interior of the cathedral. It was shipped from England and originally installed in 1871, then rebuilt in 1968 with its original pipes. | 6. Dean Graham O’Brien took on his new position of Dean of Nelson Cathedral in 2021.

A fresh way to shop There is nothing like the scent of strawberries or the crunch of the first new season’s apple and more and more Nelsonians are taking to rural shopping and markets to get their fix of the fresh, extraordinary array of produce and artisan food items that are now being produced here.

Words: Adrienne Matthews

The trend was underway before the arrival of Covid, but the pandemic has encouraged a greater determination to support the region’s local growers and producers, leading to what looks like a change in purchasing habits of food items.

live in the region and stock vegetables and fruit from

Nowhere is this more obvious than at Connings Food Market in the Old factory Corner Complex in McShane Road. The Connings family have been market gardeners in the region for forty years and the store is an extension of their primary business of growing vegetables and fruit, based on the principle of ‘Our paddock to plate.’ What started previously as a small shop to sell the vegetables that the supermarkets wouldn’t take has been transformed into a substantial shopping destination for people from all over the region.

as to provide a “one stop shop” experience, The

Director Simon Connings explains, “We were having to throw away, or not harvest, far too much of our good produce simply because it didn’t match the exact specifications of the supermarkets. When we first set up a shop it was to sell these out-of-spec vegetables, but as demand has increased we have expanded to meet it. We really try to make it worth people’s while to travel out here from wherever they

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other local growers too, aiming to provide produce that is super fresh and affordable.” Customers are voting with their feet with the carpark generally full.

Being keen to entice other businesses on site so Junction and Good For food stores have added to the popularity of the site along with other non-food based shops.

Virginnia Thomas, a member of the prestigious French Guilde Internationale des Fromagers, is proudly part of The Junction’s team which sits opposite the Conning’s store. She has experienced first-hand the change in customer’s purchasing habits over the last few years. “Increasingly people are more health conscious and want to know exactly where their food comes from,” she says, “along who it is made by and what ingredients it contains. They are also much more conscious of packaging and appreciate that here they can bring in their own containers for products like cheese, honey, milk, Kombucha and so on. They also comment that they like to know that the money they spend is going to local people.”

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1. Director of Connings Food Market, Simon Connings is passionate about fresh produce and supporting local | 2. Co-owner of Tasteology, Cam Woods is enjoying their new location in the Moutere | 3. Todd and Kate Bray of Golden Bay Ferment Works produce lacto-fermented vegetables packed with gut-friendly bacteria | 4. Expert cheese affineur, Nicolas Morfoisse washing cheese wheels at The Junction.

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The region is blessed with an array of weekly markets which gives the opportunity for urban dwellers to benefit from the local fruits of the land. Manager of the Nelson Farmer’s Market, Miriam Clark, is excited to see the increasing trend for marketgoers to shop seasonally and the benefits that brings. “There is a real shift towards eating food that has low food miles attached to it,” she says. “Shoppers are discovering that eating seasonally is really affordable. Our stall holders are really consistent with their pricing throughout their season, so you always know what the costs are going to be”.

In Golden Bay the manager of the local village market, Grant Knowles says, “The quality of food producers we have in the Bay is exceptional and people even come over from Nelson to experience it first-hand.” He quickly reels off a volley of names of Golden Bay businesses that are based in the area.

Included among them are Kervella Cheese, one of only three accredited raw milk cheese producers in New Zealand, Bacca Bakery who use Golden Bay grown flour, Ellis Creek Farm who are third generation farmers focused on farming in an ethical and environmentally sustainable way and Flower Power Honey who are passionate about caring for bees and making honey using methods that are in complete harmony with the environment.

Todd Bray who owns Golden Bay Ferment Works with wife Kate says, “People’s habits have changed.

They want to buy food from the people who’ve actually made it. They know they’ll get a straight answer from us about where our ingredients come from.” Like so many other businesses based on the principles of locally-grown and made-with-love, their business is thriving.

The Moutere contributes its own share of food products including the well-known Moutere Gold range of jams, chutneys and curds. Taking over the business in 2003 in the early days of artisan food development in the region, Joanne Costar went on to establish The Old Post Office in Upper Moutere as a place to sell her products direct to the public. “Over the years I gradually introduced items from other local producers such as Oakland’s Milk along with free range eggs, berries and other seasonal goods.”

Still producing Moutere Gold, she has now leased the store to the owners of ‘Tasteology’, Cam Woods and Maria Gonzales. With a passion for food and wine they are thoroughly enjoying taking up the banner of

bringing the taste of the region to the Moutere. Along with takeaway coffee and baked treats the store has an array of artisan foodstuffs to whet any appetite including brands such as Neudorf Mushrooms, Kakariki Olive Oils, the Sausage Press salamis and sausages, Cranky Goat cheeses, Yum Granola and Nutty D’Lites. “Tasteology is evolving as we discover more artisan foods produced in the region,” explains Cam. “We are enjoying celebrating the array of great food items available now and sharing them with the local community and visitors to the area.”

Owners of Moutere Strawberries, Sally Wishart and Barry Clelland opened a shop last summer because of the increased interest in their large range of fruit jams. “We found that people wanted the experience of coming out to our farm and seeing where we grew the fruit, so we started to include tastings,” explains Sally. “What with cycling tours growing in the area and our store becoming so popular we are going to open a day a week through the winter months just so people can get their jam fix regardless of the season,” she laughs.

Just out of Motueka, Caroline and Peter Pomeroy of Victoria Gardens know exactly how much their community appreciates being able to buy their fruit and vegetables locally. Despite a devastating tornado in 2020 that they only survived by leaping into a container for shelter, the couple have worked tirelessly to rebuild shattered tunnel houses and growing fields.

“Our customers are very loyal and we live in an area where people really care about how things are grown,” says Caroline. “Everyone is looking forward to us being able to grow our own produce again.”

The regional local/artisan food wave is being contributed to by people from other shores such as Liezel De Wet who owns African Flavours in Landsdowne Road. “It started with me making some of the food I missed from South Africa, biltong and dried sausage,” she says. “In the beginning it was mostly my fellow country-people buying the goods but now they are taking off with locals as well, as they realise how much they love the flavours.”

The Nelson region is awash with people growing produce and creating all manner of delectable foodstuffs and the public is lapping it up, appreciating the effort and love that goes into making food that has heart, soul and plenty of Nelson sunshine in it.

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Volunteering is something Dave Prebble enjoys doing with members of his family.

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ave Prebble doesn’t really remember when he first started volunteering, but it goes hand-in-hand with his love of the bush, native plants, tramping, and all things outdoors.

A volunteer for Brook Waimārama Sanctuary, Dave has been part of the track-cutting team for around 10 years, helping with track maintenance, pest monitoring, checking trapping lines, and supporting the Wasp Wipeout programme. But as well as being a volunteer himself, Dave has also helped recruit the next generation of volunteers, taking his sons Thomas and Nick with him. “We’ve always done stuff together as a family, so volunteering was just another thing,” he says. “After school, weekends and during the holidays I’d take the boys up the Brook with me, weeding old man’s beard.” His son Thomas has fond memories of weeding with his dad and brother as well as tree planting with Forest and Bird and helping with DOC’s Battle for the Bird pest control programme. And then, once he was old enough, Thomas joined the Brook Sanctuary as a volunteer himself, track building and pest monitoring. “It’s a pretty special place and such a good bunch of people to work with,” says Thomas.

“It’s a good excuse to get outside, get a bit grubby, and do something positive at the same time.”

Thomas says that it’s cool to be involved in a project that is making such a significant long-term difference to the community and to the wildlife. He’s also impressed with the stamina of some of the volunteers, even if they do show him up! “It’s inspiring to see old dudes out-performing the young fit guys – it certainly puts you in your place a wee bit,” laughs Thomas. “It’s much better than going to a gym to keep fit!” Dave adds that despite it being pretty physical work, it’s a lot of fun, and “we always have a good chinwag and share a few jokes.” And while Dave spends full days with grubber, axe, and saw in hand clearing bush, hauling rocks and track-cutting, he says that there are plenty of different opportunities for people to join in for as little or as much time as they want.

And now the third generation of Prebble-men has started volunteering. Three-year-old Archie has joined his granddad Dave, uncle Thomas and dad Nick up at the Sanctuary a few times to help with skink and lizard surveying. You can find Dave up there most weeks, and despite currently living away from Nelson for work, Thomas still finds time to pop up to the Brook to volunteer whenever he’s back in the region and loves being able to create new family memories with Archie.

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Joan Dunbar has been volunteering at Nelson Tasman Hospice for 30 years.

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very week for 30 years, Joan Dunbar has been turning up to Nelson Tasman Hospice to do volunteer work. It’s quiet, unassuming, behindthe-scenes work with little fanfare, but critical administration work that gives the nursing staff more time to spend with patients. But as she entered Hospice for her usual Wednesday shift on 3 March, she was welcomed by a rousing chorus of “For she’s a jolly good fellow” and presented with a gigantic bouquet of flowers. “I was totally surprised and a bit overcome, but it was very thoughtful,” blushes Joan. Normally Hospice celebrate their volunteers and recognise long-standing service with an annual garden party, but they weren’t able to hold it this year. However, Volunteer Programme Manager Krisca Gould says they couldn’t go without acknowledging Joan’s contribution. “She’s gifted an amazing amount of time to our community and we couldn’t even begin to thank her enough.”

Joan was a busy mother of five who did shift work as a telephone exchange operator from midnight to 6am so that she could be at home with her children.

Once the children were older, she worked for Telecom before being made redundant. She decided to take the opportunity to “do something for the community.”

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She saw a Hospice advertisement seeking volunteers and having lost her sister to cancer, she decided to apply. “48 years ago when my sister died there wasn’t Hospice; but it’s such a wonderful service. And it’s not just about those in the building, they do a lot of work in the community supporting people in their own homes.”

A lot has changed over Joan’s 30 years – she started out working in an old villa on Waimea Road near the former nurses’ home, later shifting to the twostorey house on Tasman Street, and three years ago this month was delighted to move into their new premises on Suffolk Road. But she says the one constant is the number of wonderful people. “I’ve seen a lot of changes, but a lot of people stay for a long time because it’s so rewarding.”

Joan does a variety of administration jobs from photocopying to making up patient information packs for binding. “I don’t think people realise how many different volunteers there are, but they’re all appreciated as it all makes a difference.” While she says that she won’t be going for another 30 years, she’s just taking each week as it comes. “I never thought I’d be there for 30 years, but it’s amazing how time has flown by. I’ll just do it as long as I can.”

Gabi Melo enjoys giving back to her new hometown.

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hifting to Nelson with her husband and two young children for a sabbatical, Gabi could have been forgiven if she’d spent her time tramping, biking and enjoying Nelson’s quiet and relaxed lifestyle. Coming from Sao Paulo, Brazil’s largest city with a population of 13 million, Nelson has been quite a significant lifestyle change, but one which the family has relished. Due to Covid, their year-long sabbatical has turned into three and a half years, but she wasted no time giving back to her new hometown. A ceramic artist, she started volunteering for the Refinery ArtSpace, welcoming people to the gallery and helping with exhibitions. “It was a great way to be close to the arts and artists,” she says.

“Nelson is so lucky to have such a contemporary, modern gallery.”

She’s also enjoying the connections that a small city provides, meeting new people through her volunteering at Cultural Conversations, helping with exhibitions and workshops. “Nelson is very small compared to Sao Paulo, but it’s amazing how it gathers people from all over the world and gives them opportunities to show their works.”

Used to the “crazy, wild” pace of Sao Paulo, Gabi’s version of a quiet life involves volunteering for multiple organisations in addition to being a mum to two children, a working artist (under the name Madame Lama), a teacher at Nelson Community Potters and having a stall at Nelson Market. “When I see all the struggles in the world and the poverty of others, I know I have to help, and it makes me happy to help.”

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Through the Volunteer Nelson website, she found out about Days for Girls in Richmond. Days for Girls is part of an international movement sewing menstrual kits for women and girls enduring period poverty in developing countries. Being able to speak Spanish and English as well as her native Portuguese, she was also able to interpret for a group of Colombian women who were volunteering, sewing, ironing and cutting fabric.

She also volunteers for Kai Rescue, collecting food from supermarkets and growers that is surplus or non-saleable that would otherwise go to waste, and redistributing it to around 60 community organisations that support individuals and families in need.

Last year she enjoyed volunteering for Red Cross supporting their Pathways to Settlement programme, working with a group of four volunteers helping a family of four former refugees from Myanmar arriving in Nelson. “It’s very important and meaningful work,” she says. “When you volunteer, what you do has to resonate with you and be meaningful to you.”

If you are interested in volunteering visit the Volunteer Expo on Saturday 25 June, between 10am-2pm at Annesbrrok Community Church.

This is a great opportunity for anyone thinking about volunteering to have a chat with representatives from community organisations.

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From the fringe to centre stage Words: Judene Edgar

“It might be a roll of the dice, but the odds are in your favour”, says Nelson Fringe Festival director Giles Burton. Choosing a fringe festival show can sometimes be a gamble, but with a programme packed with comedy, theatre, cabaret, music, improvisation, dance, puppetry and more, there’s definitely something for everyone.

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fringe show is life on the edge - it’s about stories and laughs and music that is happening right there,” says Giles.

“There’s such a great mix of really exciting works.

With up to three shows each night, you can start the night with a play, then see a comedy, and end with a cabaret.” To get the most out it, Giles recommends going to at least three shows: one you’ll love, one you’ll like, and one that you have no idea about.

“Most shows are on multiple nights this year which means people don’t need to miss out on any of the shows they want to see; and using three venues means that there is a greater range of shows on offer than ever before.”

It’s been four years since the last full fringe festival in Nelson, so Giles is excited to present a jam-packed programme with 38 shows. The festival took a break in 2019, and in 2020, having already postponed the festival twice due to Covid, was switched up to a highly successful virtual festival. In 2021 it was back in person with a smaller “best of” festival with 13 shows including the introduction of Scratch Nights.

“Scratch nights are an innovative way for creators to experiment with new shows, new formats, and new characters,” says Giles. “Performers present short pieces of work in development and take audience feedback. Some succeed, some need development, and some might fail.”

Not only is there a Scratch Night again this year, but two of last year’s performers have gone on to create full-length shows. Comedians Mary Glaisyer and James Murray were in the same Scratch Night last year and both have shows in this year’s festival. When Mary entered Scratch Night, she says that she didn’t realise how much people would enjoy her comedy. “It’s very useful to get feedback and it gave me the encouragement to work on a full-length show. I’m really looking forward to presenting four shows alongside Stephan Gilberg.” In A Little Closer to the Edge, Mary draws on her life experiences to provide humorous and sometimes absurd stories with musical interludes from Stephan.

Scratch Night was James’s first foray into comedy and his first time on stage since he was nine. “I got to 40 and realised that I want to do those things I really enjoy and give that crazy side of me a go again. Scratch Night was such a brilliant opportunity, and the audience was really lovely.” James says that it’s a wonderful way for people to release their creative energy, uncover their talents, and give them the confidence they need to perform – whatever their age. He has since gone on to perform at Backroom Comedy and to develop his new show Hawkman, which he describes as “a narrative comedy with a bit of a story behind it”.

Improviser Jim Risner may be a seasoned performer, but this year he has written and is starring in his own one-person play. “I usually stay in the comedy realm, but I’ve always liked sci-fi yet there’s never any sci-fi theatre,” he says. Only One Choice was originally written in 2019 for the Dunedin Fringe Festival, but due to the cancellation of the 2020 festival it premiered to an audience of 12 people in the back of a pub. “It rolled, and I’ve done some tweaks since then, so I’m looking forward to performing it to a full-sized audience,” Jim laughs.

Only One Choice is set 34 years in the future where Cam is working on an energy station in the middle of the Atlantic. His only companion, CC, the central computer, wants to be human but doesn’t know how to achieve it.

Another one-person play is The Sh*t Kid from awardwinning writer and comedian Sarah Harpur. The Sh*t Kid is about sibling rivalry, Olympic dreams, and a sexy horse. While her twin brother wins Olympic medals, Sharni is relegated to teaching rich kids to ride horses. Sharni has a plan to get to the Olympics, but standing in her way is a baby, a lack of cash, and a sh*tty temperament. Despite being “so fictional”, Sarah says that she did grow up riding ponies and that Mark Todd was a big hero of hers. “I find the equestrian world quite fascinating, but underneath it all, it’s about Sharni’s drive for ambition which comes from struggling with the drudgery of motherhood and trying to escape that.” Sarah has performed

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The Sh*t Kid at the New Zealand and Dunedin fringe festivals and is looking forward to her first Nelson Fringe Festival. “I’m really excited that the arts are continuing to persevere through these times.

It’s always amazing to have the opportunity to put yourself out there in front of a live audience.”

– the most connected yet ironically unconnected generation. Eight years in the making, Jess says that she wanted to put it into the fringe for the last four years, but finally decided to this year. “I’ve never performed it before so I’m nervous and excited to see how the audience react to it.”

Another show hot off the fringe festival tour is Ocean Denham’s R18 cabaret No! I’m Not Australian! The part comedy, part musical, feminist extravaganza is inspired by Ocean’s own somewhat bizarre, and often cringeworthy experiences as a Kiwi in the UK. “I had an idea of what my trip was going to be like before I left, but the reality wasn’t nearly as glamorous as how other people paint their experiences.” Sharing the amazing and crazy events from her trip, she’s realised that she’s not alone, with audience members coming up to her afterwards sharing their stories, and happy that they’re not alone either. “I like the idea of making things more acceptable. I strip away and talk about things people wouldn’t want to talk about, especially taboo subjects or things women aren’t always meant to talk about.”

The Up Late Cabaret is back again bigger and better than ever, taking over the Red Door Theatre for more R18 late-night action. Curated by Jasmine Tease, the cabarets feature a hand-picked itinerary of musical, burlesque, comedy and lip sync talent.

With a different line-up each night, there’s every reason to go twice! Jasmine says that she’s super excited to present Up Late Cabaret as it gives local and visiting artists a chance to showcase some of their other talents.

Also weaving songs and true-life stories together is Jess D’Ath in her show Break which tackles the topic of postnatal depression. Jess takes the audience on a journey through the strange dual-reality of millennial motherhood in the age of social media

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“It’s time to get back into theatres and enjoy live entertainment again,” says Giles. “You never quite know what you’re going to get but take a risk and see something you may not normally see.”

The 10-day festival runs 23 June – 2 July at Red Door Theatre, Studio One and the Refinery Artspace. The full programme is available online at nelsonfringe.co.nz.

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elson Centre of Musical Arts is excited to bring regular live music back to the stage after a hiatus through the pandemic.

The Friday evening NBS Live Lounge series and Thursday lunchtime concerts presented by Nelson Pine Industries have made their return to the storied institution with a host of exciting performers poised to take centre stage.

After reducing programming and staff to a minimum to keep the doors open during the pandemic, NCMA Director James Donaldson says it’s time to bring live music back. “It has felt pretty lonely over the last two years, it’s about time we celebrated the vibrant performing arts scene in Nelson.”

He says you can almost feel the anticipation building from both the public and the musicians as they busily put the finishing touches on events that can run safely. “Live music is about people; it’s as much about the characters in the audience as it is the characters on stage. The calibre of performers who make their

home in Nelson is remarkable…and they’re really eager to reconnect with their audiences.”

James says the return of live music to NCMA couldn’t have been achieved without support from local businesses. NBS General Manager – Commercial Howie Timms says they are excited to be working with community groups like NCMA to help reach a wider audience.

“We’re delighted to be supporting NCMA in their vision of making music available to as many people as possible.”

The NBS Live Lounge events are free to the public, with the bar open and a relaxed atmosphere to kick off Friday evening in style. “All I have to do is walk out of my office door into the bar and my weekend is underway,” says James.

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What are you wearing today?

Pretty much everything I am wearing is second-hand except my sunnies (which are Stella and Gemma) and my headscarf (from a $2 shop). My pants are one of my current favs, bought from a seller on Instagram, my coat is from Trade Me, my blouse is vintage from St John Community Shop in Nelson, my bag is from the Nelson Tasman Hospice Shop and my boots are a pair I upcycled from Trade Me. They were beige and I dyed them aqua. My necklace is from Savemart, my two-tone bangle is mentioned below and the others are thrifted.

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Headscarves and hats, an outfit always feels more complete when I have something on my head!

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I am trying to take a more sustainable approach to shopping these days. I like to update my wardrobe a lot and also change my style regularly so I’m not someone that can buy ‘forever’ pieces, so I tend to buy second-hand to reduce my environmental impact. To be fair it is not just that, I love the thrill of the chase with thrift shopping!

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Generally, my latest find is my all-time favourite purchase!

However, I do have a set of ten vintage French bangles that join in the middle with magnets so I can mix and match the colours. I bought them in the Blue Mountains in Australia when I was visiting one of my best friends who lives there, which makes them extra special.

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I’m not sure I have one. I have worn such a range of styles and genres over the years but I don’t have any regrets, they were what I loved at the time. My only true clothing disaster was when a pair of jeans I was wearing gave way on both legs right beneath my bum while I was paragliding!

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Boutique salon in a peaceful location A must-have for healthy skin. This powerful multi-tasking serum contains a high concentration of active ingredients, designed to strengthen the skin’s protective barrier and address multiple skin concerns simultaneously.

eunoiabeauty.com

Ph: 022 354 8771 thebasin.co.nz

Organic style

Unique designs

Renaissance Organic Hair Salon use only organic colour systems. Discover their range of naturally healthier hair products. Book online or call for a free consultation to find out more about starting your hair journey today.

Offering boutique gel nail enhancements in Nelson’s CBD. Personalised, one on one service, flexible bookings, and the newest trends

The Nail Room Nelson thenailroomnelson@yahoo.com

Ph: 03 548 9887 renaissancenelson.com

Profhilo only at enhanceskin

Teeth whitening that works

Profhilo stimulates collagen and elastin, attracting moisture into the deepest layers of your skin.

Ideal for treating fine lines, loose and wrinkled skin.

Patented slowrelease technology offers long-lasting benefits.

Ph: 03 548 8216 enhanceskin.co.nz

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The Basin is a lovely place to relax. Louise offers a full range of hairdressing services at her home salon in Appleby, Richmond.

June 2022

Professional teeth whitening at a great special-price. Just $169 for your 60-minute treatment (RRP $599). Rose Askin (NZCTWA registered, trained and qualified)

Ph: 0272 462 449 sparklewhite.co.nz

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Nelson Skin Clinic

elson Skin Clinic is the amalgamation of Nelson Appearance Medicine and Nelson Beauty Therapy. Cheena Windleburn and her team of experienced cosmetic nurses and internationally qualified therapists are excited to announce the rebranding of the clinic.

First purchasing the Nelson Beauty Therapy brand in 2020, Cheena, also a registered nurse, brought with her a background of over a decade in appearance medicine. She has built a trusted reputation, training with the best and combining her knowledge and years of expertise with that of her team to create the most advanced skin therapy clinic in the Top of the South. “We wanted to rebrand the business to reflect the specialist services the clinic has to offer” says Cheena. “We’re taking beauty and skin to a new level of care with the combination of world class procedures and solutions, performed by highly experienced and passionate experts in their respective fields”.

Integrating their services with Nelson Plastic Surgery (NPS), they have the ability to provide continuity of care for their clients, working closely with NPS, where Cheena also works, alongside specialist plastic/cosmetic and skin surgeons. “For clients needing next level specialist skin care, we can refer them through to NPS for further trusted consultation and advice.”

Joining Cheena in the appearance medicine rooms is Casey Havik, also a registered nurse specialising in skin therapy and cosmetic medicine, with experience

working in Auckland and Wellington clinics. Hollie Gordon and Emily Tibbs are both internationally qualified senior therapists at the clinic. Hollie has 19 years’ experience and shares Cheena’s values and client-focused results and says, “Nelson Skin Clinic has the best equipment, including one of the latest medical grade lasers. Its FDA approved and certified to offer the highest level of safety and treatment. We can use it to treat skin conditions such as redness and broken capillaries, spider veins, pigmentation, skin rejuvenation treatments, acne and permanent hair removal.”

Nelson Skin Clinic also has the only advanced OBSERV 520x in the Top of the South. This state-ofthe-art skin analysing system comprises of eight observational modes to show the ‘skin journey’ beneath the skins surface and will document a client’s progress, with a visual diary as evidence of procedure/product effectiveness.

The team are passionate about providing the best home skincare available and are proud to stock two internationally renowned skincare product lines – ASAP - a cosmeceutical grade brand, and the medical grade ZO Skin Health range. Both of which are vegan friendly, cruelty-free, not tested on animals, and contain no animal derivatives “We are more than just a beauty clinic,” says Hollie.

“And for us it is always about putting the clients first and ensuring the best solutions are available to support essential skin health, in the most effective and safest way.” Backing the clinical team are the ladies behind the front desk and answering the phones, Lily, Jade and Dana, who work hard to help provide a top-class clinical experience from entry to exit. “We have a great crew, it’s the best place in Nelson to work!”

Nelson Skin Clinic 3 Alma Street, Buxton Square, Nelson 03 546 8474

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Exceptional care and hospitality We are the Nelson Tasman region’s only private surgical hospital.

We provide skilled surgeons, modern state of the art theatres and equipment, alongside excellent quality surgical care.

36 Manuka Street, Nelson Phone: 03 548 8566

www.manukastreet.org.nz

Personalised REJUVENATE AND ENHANCE YOUR BEST FEATURES WITH COSMETIC INJECTABLES

Get the look you’ll love with a personalised treatment plan from our team of experts.

Have a free consultation to learn more about injectables this June and take home a skincare gift on us!*

Caci Nelson 40a Halifax Street

03 546 7462 caci.co.nz

*Terms and Conditions: Gift available while stocks last and rewarded upon completion of your complimentary Cosmetic Injectables consultation in clinic. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Health

Secrets for a longer life

Want to know how to live a longer, healthier life? By following just a few simple habits, we can potentially live up to 30% longer. Nelson GP Marissa Kelaher explains.

EAT WELL. Diet is one of the greatest predictors of life expectancy - if we follow an optimal ‘longevity’ diet from age 20 we can add on up to 10 years to our life. This diet is mostly whole plant foods, rich in veges, fruit, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. It’s very low in red meat, processed foods, saturated fat, and added sugar. People who eat five or more servings of fruit and veges a day consistently live longer healthier lives. This is thought to be partly due to nutrients that are only found in plants (phytochemicals) that are highly protective for health. The best way to get a diverse range is to eat a ‘rainbow’ of different coloured plant foods. Coffee and tea consumption is also linked to 20–30% lower risk of early death.

EAT MORE NUTS, BEANS, AND WHOLE GRAINS. Eating three servings of nuts per week improves life expectancy by 39%. Two-three servings of whole grains per day reduces the risk of early death by 20%. For every extra 20g of legumes we eat per day, our longevity increases by 6-8%. Aim for at least 100g a day.

EAT LESS MEAT. Longevity diets contain very little red meat. Some research shows the risk of early death directly increases with more red meat consumption. Try to eat meat sparingly, ie a palm sized serving, maximum three times per week.

CALORIES AND FASTING. Calorie restriction improves lifespan, while excess calories shorten life expectancy. The Japanese concept of hara hachi bu (eating until 80% full) is good. Fasting may also help us live longer healthier lives, ie time restricted eating or the 5:2 diet. Some people shouldn’t fast please check with your doctor.

AVOID ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS, LIMIT ADDED SUGAR AND ANIMAL PROTEIN. Ultra-processed foods (UPF) include most fast and pre-packaged foods. Eating more than four servings of UPF daily can increase the risk of early death by 62%. Added sugar and high amounts of animal protein increase hormones that reduce longevity (ie insulin and IGF-1), so should be limited.

QUIT SMOKING AND DRINK IN MODERATION. Smoking cuts around 10 years off your life and makes you three times more likely to die earlier. Limit alcohol to seven units per week for women, and 14 units per week for men.

MAKE FRIENDS. Here’s another reason to be grateful for your friends - strong social networks help us live up to 50% longer. Having just three close friends decreases our risk of early death by 200%. Happiness can help us live up to 18% longer – it switches on anti-inflammatory genes and even protects DNA from damage. People who are chronically stressed are around two – three times more likely to die early.

GET ENOUGH SLEEP AND KEEP MOVING. Sleeping less than six hours per night long term can shorten lifespan. Lack of exercise causes 10% of early deaths and just 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise improves life expectancy. Even 15 minutes a day can add three years to your life.

Marissa can teach you how to live a longer, healthier life in her Reboot Your Health course.

Visit yourlifestylemedics.com for more details, and the full blog post on longevity.

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Healthcare Feature

Nelson Plastic Surgery

Dr Greg Taylor has been performing cosmetic procedures for over 15 years.

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ighly respected plastic surgeon, Dr Greg Taylor, has been performing cosmetic procedures in the region for over 15 years.

Extremely proficient in his field, Dr Taylor has performed in excess of 3,750 eyelid surgeries and specialises in cosmetic surgery. An active member of New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgery and Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr Taylor is also a published author and was fundamental in the breakthrough of cosmetic surgery and laser skin surgery in New Zealand.

Based in Auckland, Dr Taylor travels to the region regularly, and is available to perform local anaesthetic minor procedures from the Nelson Plastic Surgery rooms for one week, each month. He specialises in eyelid surgeries, management of skin cancers, mole removal, scar revisions, dermabrasion to remove fine lines around the mouth area and correction of prominent ears.

providing a warm and caring environment for her patients, putting their needs first and ensuring full comprehension of a surgical process.

“As a surgeon I am very aware of putting the patient’s interests first. I want to help make them feel as comfortable as possible.”

Based in Christchurch, Dr Mooney travels to the region every month offering consultations at Nelson Plastic Surgery’s Collingwood St rooms with procedures, recovery and initial post-op care taking place in Christchurch. Working with established plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr Jesse KentonSmith at Nautilus House in Christchurch, Dr Mooney welcomes any questions and invites potential patients to book a full consultation to discuss options tailormade to your needs.

Eyelid surgery is Dr Taylor’s most popular surgery, where excess eyelid skin and fatty pads are removed from upper and/or lower eyelids resulting in a fresher, less tired look. It is a day stay procedure, taking one-to-two hours.

Dr Taylor’s expertise, skill and knowledge is an enormous asset to the region, and he offers a friendly, comprehensive initial consultation to help ensure the best course of action and outcome for each patient.

New Zealand trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr Kerri Mooney has been performing consultations from the Nelson Plastic Surgery clinic since the beginning of the year. Offering a multitude of cosmetic procedures Dr Mooney brings with her over ten years of experience in her field and provides full consultations and surgery for a range of breast and aesthetic procedures, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), liposuction, facelifts, labioplasty, and rhinoplasty (nose surgery).

Dr Mooney has received a fantastic response from her local patients thus far, is prolific in her skill set, knowledge, and expertise and prides herself on

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Christchurch based, Dr Kerri Mooney, performs consultations for cosmetic procedures from Nelson Plastic Surgery.

105 Collingwood Street, Nelson Ph 03 548 1909 nelsonplasticsurgery.co.nz

Chris Adams, plastic and reconstructive surgeon Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Chris Adams, who specialises in aesthetic (cosmetic) and reconstructive breast surgery and the surgical management of melanoma, visits Nelson once a month.

He consults privately from Specialists @132 in Collingwood St and has regular private operating lists offering outpatient surgery through The Rutherford Clinic and inpatient service through Manuka St Hospital. For the past 12 years he has been the visiting plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Nelson Public Hospital.

Chris graduated from Otago Medical School in 1990 before training in plastic and reconstructive surgery in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington. In 2001 he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Australasian Surgeons (FRACS). After completing his training in New Zealand, Chris spent two years in the UK where he completed fellowships in aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery and burns surgery at hospitals including the Wellington Hospital in London and Frenchay Hospital in Bristol.

In addition to breast and melanoma surgery, Chris offers a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures including non-melanoma skin cancer management, hand surgery (especially for Dupuytren’s Disease) and post-traumatic (ACC) reconstruction.

Experienced plastic surgeon, Chris Adams.

Wellington Plastic Surgery Institute L6, 15 Murphy Street, Wellington Specialists@132, 132 Collingwood St, Nelson

His practice is based at the Wellington Plastic Surgery Institute (WPSI) in Wellington. The Wellington Plastic Surgery Institute offers comprehensive plastic surgical care including advanced plastic surgery nurse specialists to support Nelson patients. WPSI is an affiliated provider for Southern Cross patients.

04 499 7642 wpsi.co.nz

Medical and injury centre The Medical and Injury Centre (MIC) is Nelson Tasman’s only dedicated urgent care centre. Specialising in patients with injuries, fractures, and any other urgent medical needs, with extended hours of 8.00am – 10.00pm, daily. Backed by Nelson Bays Primary Health and Nelson Bays General Practice Ltd, a collaboration of the district’s general practices, they are well supported to be there when needed.

MIC has just welcomed some new clinical leaders to the team.

The new clinical nurse lead, Carla Wilton, who has bought many years of experience from the District Health Board with her and is supporting and developing the nursing team. The fresh-faced medical director, Dr Will Parkyn, has a long-standing work history across Nelson and Wairau Hospitals and more recently Rural General Practice in Hanmer Springs. The seasoned general practice lead, NP Andrea Chapman has remained the backbone of MIC and who’s sage advice is often sought.

The leadership team is proud to be surrounded by a skilled team of doctors, nurses, health care assistants, administrators, and receptionists. People are their main priority, and the friendly staff encourage locals and visitors alike to pop into MIC for anything urgent.

MIC offers a walk-in service for medical needs, contraception, sexual health advice, assessments of acute respiratory illnesses, access to x-ray and specialise in minor injuries such as broken bones, sprains and cuts and provide follow up fracture clinics.

If you are worried and cannot see your GP, visit MIC.

Andrea Chapman, Dr Will Parkyn and Carla Wilton.

98 Waimea Road, Nelson.

03 546 8881 micn.org.nz

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Mee t some of THE TEAM

At Tasman Day Surgery our team of caring health professionals will support your health journey. With a purpose-built hospital, you can be assured that your safety and comfort are prioritised every step of the way.

Dr Jane Strang

Mr Mark Stewart

General Surgeon - MB ChB (Otago), FRACS

General Surgeon - MB ChB (Otago), FRACS

Jane has worked in Richmond and Nelson since 2010. She established laparoscopic colorectal surgery and the enhanced recovery after surgery programme in the region. Jane has worked as a consultant general and colorectal surgeon in Richmond and at Nelson Public Hospital since 2010.

Mark is a consultant general, upper GI and bariatric surgeon offering upper and lower GI diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. He offers surgical treatment of reflux disease and weight loss procedures. Mark also has interests in trauma and the provision of surgical care to rural and provincial communities.

Dr Rebecca Shine

Dr Jonathan Panckhurst

Colorectal and General Surgeon MBChB, FRACS, CSSANZ

Clinical Director of Anaesthesia MBChB, BMedSci(Hons), FANZCA

Rebecca is a specialist colorectal and general surgeon with advanced training in laparoscopic general and bowel surgery, minimally invasive trans-anal procedure, proctology and endoscopy. She is a consultant colorectal and general surgeon at Nelson Public Hospital, senior lecturer in surgery with University of Otago and a member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, colon and rectal section.

Jonathan has worked at Nelson Public Hospital since 2018, where he leads the day stay surgery portfolio for his department. Jonathan also has interests in trauma management, bariatric surgery and is the education officer for the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists.

Lynda Wakefield

Soo Aylward

General Manager Registered Nurse

Administration Co-Ordinator

Lynda is a registered nurse with 30 years’ experience in the health service. Lynda has been at the forefront helping to establish Tasman Day Surgery.

With her experience she sits in a leadership role to ensure a smooth pathway supporting the team to provide exceptional patient focused service.

Soo emigrated from Guernsey 2002, and after travelling around New Zealand in a campervan decided that sunny Nelson was the place to call home. With a background in accounting and administration, Soo’s most recent role was as a health care clinical administrator.

Matthew Crocker

Kate Flack

Perioperative Coordinator Registered Nurse

Infusion Co-Ordinator Registered Nurse

Matt is a registered nurse who graduated in 2013. Since this time he has worked in theatre, obtained a post graduate certificate of nursing, and subsequently trained as a registered nurse assistant to the anaesthetist. Matt’s unique skill set means he is well placed to ensure safe co-ordinated care for our patients.

Kate is an infusion service coordinator for immunotherapy/ chemotherapy of non-funded drugs at Tasman Day Surgery. Tasman Day Surgery enables this service to be available in the Nelson Tasman area. Her role is to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment to administer immunotherapy/chemotherapy drugs and other IV medications and fluids for patients referred to the service by their specialists.

YOU CAN COME DIRECT TO SEE US OR THROUGH YOUR GP OR SPECIALIST REFERRAL. 341 Lower Queen Street, Richmond 0800 827 329 | enquiries@tasmandaysurgery.co.nz www.tasmandaysurgery.co.nz

New co-branded look for NMIT I

These include: •

Graduate Certificate in Management (Level 7)

This addition signals the start of the transition into the national tertiary provider, Te Pūkenga— the organisation responsible for delivering vocational education and training across New Zealand.

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NZ Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5)

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NZ Diploma in Horticulture Production (Winegrowing) (Level 5)

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Leadership for Primary Industries (microcredential) (Level 4)

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Project Management for Primary Industries (micro-credential) (Level 4)

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NZ Certificate in Apiculture (Queen Bee Rearing) (Level 4)

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New Zealand Certificate in Joinery with strands in cabinetry, timber door and window, timber stairs, and laminate fabrication (Level 4)

f you have a keen eye, you may have noticed another logo appearing alongside NMIT’s.

From next year, all ākonga (learners) at NMIT campuses, and our online and in-work students, will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga. Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network. This will give learners more choices and flexibility in what, where, and how they learn.

Learning that fits around life, rather than having to fit life around learning. Te Pūkenga will use its size and scale to strengthen the quality and range of education delivery throughout Aotearoa.

By bringing together on-the-job, on campus and online learning, Te Pūkenga supports learners, employers, and our communities to gain the skills, knowledge, and capabilities Aotearoa needs now and for the future.

Being part of Te Pūkenga enables NMIT to incorporate best practices from across the network, creating strong, fit for purpose, programmes.

However, partnerships at a local level will be critical to meet our specific regional needs. NMIT has recently gained approval to deliver several new programmes, starting soon, which will upskill and enhance employees in our regional industries.

PROMOTION

See more upcoming programmes and options to partner with on the business and employers’ section of the NMIT website: nmit.ac.nz/upcoming-intakes Get a feel for tertiary study and student life at NMIT’s free Taster Days: 27 June – 1 July. These are an opportunity for schooler leavers, and anyone wanting to change direction or upskill, to have a taste of the course content, and get the skinny on what it’s like to study on one of our campuses.

Register to attend workshops at nmit.ac.nz/ taster-days

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Eat & Drink Local

Gostoso Cuisine

Solander Gourmet Seafood

Western Ranges Honey

Pão de Queijo is a traditional Brazilian snack which Davi has brought to Nelson for you to try.

This gluten free cheese bread is sold at the Nelson Farmers Market every Wednesday, 8am – 1pm, and is available year-round.

The very best seafood available in New Zealand and around the world is now easily accessible to you via online order and home delivery.

Select from the finest seafood and other gourmet products on offer to ensure that your summer meals and dining experiences are healthy, delicious, and incredibly well priced.

Delivering gourmet seafood direct to your door.

From the remote Baton Valley, bordering the mountainous Kahurangi National Park a small family business produces delicious, raw honey in glass jars. Buy with confidence knowing it has been independently tested and verified as glyphosate free.

Facebook: Gostoso Cuisine Instagram @gostoso.snacks

gourmetseafood.co.nz

westernrangeshoney.co.nz

The Veggie Guy

Aroha Chocolate

Sprig + Fern Brewing Co.

Handcrafted by their master chocolatier using only the best ingredients, from the finest Belgium Callebaut chocolate to Nelson grown raspberries, Aroha Chocolates are famous for their delicious, distinctive, and lasting flavours. Your next perfect gift for a birthday, anniversary, corporate gift, Mother’s Day, or just to say thank you.

It’s not winter in Nelson Tasman unless you’ve spent time at a local Sprig + Fern Tavern enjoying a pint of craft beer or cider. Real beer, real people, really local.

arohachocolate.com

sprigandfern.co.nz

Tamarillos are a good source of Vitamin A, B6, C and E. Rich in iron and potassium, low in calories and high in dietary fibre. Eaten on its own, or in fruit salad, sauces, chutneys, tamarillos can also be used as a meat accompaniment.

theveggieguy.co.nz

Sprig + Fern Milton St, Sprig + Fern Hardy St, Sprig + Fern Tahuna, Sprig + Fern Upper Queen, Sprig + Fern The Meadows Sprig + Fern Brightwater, Sprig + Fern Mapua ,Sprig + Fern Motueka

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Dining

Mapua Village Bakery

Anchor Restaurant and Bar

Ambrosia Café

Open for breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day, choose from their fantastic menu full of all your favourites. Dinner is sorted with fabulous take home family pies ready to heat and enjoy or pop in the freezer, plus takeaway cakes for dessert.

A great place to have a work meeting or breakfast, then indulge in one of the many tempting treats. Their amazing coffee will add a bounce to your day too. Open 7:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 4pm on the weekends.

68 Aranui Rd, Mapua 03 540 3656 mapuavillagebakery.co.nz

Top quality food is best served with amazing ocean views! Blessed with a fantastic spot on the water, you will feel welcomed and won’t want to leave.

As soon as you step inside, the smell of freshly brewed coffee and the delicious daily fare sets your mouth watering.

Specialising in local seafood and steaks, there are also delectable choices for non-meat eaters, people with special dietary needs and kids.

Ambrosia Café is licensed, so whether you want a quick coffee and something sweet, brunch, lunch with friends, a business lunch or a glass of wine and a snack, it’s all here. Open every day.

62 Vickerman St, Port Nelson 03 546 6614 anchorrestaurant.co.nz

226 Queen St, Richmond 03 544 0025 ambrosiacafe.co.nz

McCashin’s Tap Room

The Indian Café

Miracle Restaurant

Bring in the work crew! Whether it’s for a meeting, or just celebrating the freedom to head out for after work drinks again, head to McCashin’s.

With three great locations you can enjoy Indian Cafe’s delicious food no matter where you are. Head in and find out why Indian Café is the favourite choice for anyone looking for the highest quality food and a memorable cuisine experience.

Famous for classic Chinese and signature Thai family dishes, Miracle Restaurant offers rich and diverse Asian fusion cuisine with Yum Cha available all day. Come and meet Mira - Miracle’s friendly robot who will deliver dishes to your table and even sing happy birthday. Popular set menus are available for individual diners, and all menu items can be ordered online for takeaway. Fully licensed and open 7 days for lunch and dinner.

In both the new outdoor area and the spacious café, there’s plenty of room to suit back and enjoy a cold beverage made right there at McCashin’s Brewery, accompanied by one of their platter selections, a couple of pizzas, or stick around and enjoy one of the many menu options.

660 Main Rd, Stoke 03 547 0329 mccashins.co.nz

All venues offer intimate restaurant dining and courtyard settings and takeaway options.

94 Collingwood St, Nelson | 03 548 4089 266 Queen St, Richmond | 03 544 8979 201 Songer St, Stoke | 03 547 0008 theindiancafe.co.nz

200 Hardy St, Nelson 03 545 8163 miracleasian.co.nz

Seafood Chowder As winter sets in nothing warms the soul like a seafood chowder. Solander Gourmet Seafood share this easy and versatile chowder recipe, and make creating it even easier by offering all of the premium seafood chowder ingredients you’ll need in a handy frozen pack that can be ordered online.

Ingredients: • 1.5kg fresh whole mussels • 300g seafood of your choice (eg, white fish or shellfish - frozen bluenose, cockle meat, prawn cutlets, shrimps or use a frozen seafood mix) • 300 ml cream • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped • 1/2 onion, finely chopped • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, finely chopped • 2 potatoes, cubed

Method: Steam open mussels with a little water. When cooked, strain, keeping the mussel stock. Aim to have 1/2 a litre of stock remaining. De-shell, remove beards from the mussels and cut in half.

Fry onion, celery, garlic and thyme slowly in butter until soft.

Pour in reserved mussel stock, add cubed potatoes and cook till potatoes are soft.

Add mussel meat and seafood mixture, cook for 1 minute.

Stir in cream, season and reduce till desired consistency.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Roast Lamb Shoulder Served on a parsnip puree with crispy roast potatoes and rich gravy.

With rosemary and garlic infusing the lamb and accompanied with a parsnip puree and homemade gravy, this roast lamb shoulder recipe is a favourite at The Tides.

Roast Lamb Shoulder

Parsnip Puree

• 1x lamb shoulder

• 2x parsnips – diced

• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic

• 100g butter

• 2 sprigs of rosemary

• Splash of olive oil

• Salt and pepper

• 1 ½ cups cream

• Olive oil

• 1 cup vegetable stock

• Water Preheat oven to 230 degrees celsius.

Rub lamb with garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper and olive oil. Place lamb in roasting tray and pour in 1 cup of water.

Roast for 30 minutes at 230 degrees celsius. Turn oven down to 140 degrees celsius and roast for a further 2½ hours (top up with water if looking too dry).

Crispy Potatoes • 3x potatoes

• Salt and pepper In a pot melt butter with a splash of oil to prevent burning. Once butter is sizzling, place in your parsnips and season with salt and pepper. Cook out parsnips in the butter stirring constantly until parsnips are soft and starting to fall apart. Add cream and vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.

Cook until cream is slightly reduced and parsnips are fully soft.

Blend until smooth.

Gravy In a pot place 100g butter and juices from the bottom of the lamb dish.

Bring to a slight simmer and whisk in flour until you have formed a paste.

Once you have a paste consistency, whisk in beef or liquid stock slowly until the paste is back to a liquid, keeping on the heat the whole time. As the liquid gets hotter it will thicken up again so add more stock as desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook out, stirring constantly until you no longer taste flour.

Serve lamb shoulder and all ingredients with blanched seasonal green vegetables, and a side of mint jelly!

• Squeeze of fresh lemon juice • 2 teaspoonns crushed garlic • Olive oil • Salt and pepper Slice potatoes into thick rounds.

Put into a pot with cold water and bring to the boil. Cook for 5 minutes then drain water. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Season with salt and pepper then roast in oven at 200 degrees celsius for 20 minutes.

OPEN ALL DAY EVERYDAY (except Christmas) BREAKFAST 7am - 11am | LUNCH 11am - 5.30pm | DINNER 5.30pm - 8.30pm

0800 872 459

(0800 TRAILWAYS)

trailwayshotel.co.nz/dine

MEET YOUR LOCAL SPRIG + FERN TAVERN OWNERS Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. beers and ciders are well known around New Zealand, and Sprig + Fern Taverns are popular in their communities with eight in Nelson Tasman and 14 nationwide.

This month we get to know Lee Fern who owns Sprig + Fern Hardy St. What do you do for fun if you ever have spare time outside of running your business?

I have taken up fly fishing again after 30 years and so far I’ve had moderate success, which gives me lots to build on.

What made you decide to go into business with Sprig + Fern Hardy St? I was looking for a new challenge after 11 years on the road playing music full time. I initially came in as a manager and the rest as they say…

Favourite craft beer on tap at your tavern currently?

Harvest Pilsner™ – the fresh hops are always exciting and very palatable.

If you could only drink one style of beer for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Cold beer. But if pushed, I guess it would be a Pilsner of some kind.

What makes the Sprig + Fern Hardy St special?

Its demographic changes through the day and through the week. It’s a bit like the song Four Seasons in One Day, but we have four generations in one day. Everyone gets along.

Favourite local sports team?

Not a team but a person. Jeff Rackley. Born in Nelson, Jeff has been successful in cricket and rugby, as well as representing NZ at the famed Munich Olympics in ’72 as a welterweight boxer. Jeff has always been a big community supporter and that fits in nicely with the ethos of Sprig + Fern.

Favourite national sports team?

Again, a person rather than a team. Annelise Coberger (the first person from the Southern Hemisphere to medal at the Winter Olympics), I still remember watching her in Albertville. I had only been in NZ for 12 months.

What keeps you motivated to own a business in Nelson Tasman?

Nelson is a great spot to live. Everything is on our doorstep and I have made lifelong friends here. What’s not to like?

Favourite part of owning Sprig + Fern Hardy St?

Offering 20 core beers and ciders on tap, as well as limited release products which are often experimental in style or the hops used.

The ability to put back into the community and see real results. The friends. The music.

The memories.

From hazys through to porter, hard seltzer and ciders, there is something on tap for everyone.

Open 7 days Mon to Fri - 11am to late Sat & Sun - 12pm to late

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Simone Henbrey is passionate about extraordinary property. Several years after launching Sotheby’s in Nelson, Simone came across Alton House in 2020 and bought it as a project. Originally built in 1850, it was one of Nelson’s very first homes. Now lovingly restored, the historic building is a wonderful central city home, as well as office space and luxury accommodation.

Chocolate Dog Studio

What four words would you use to describe your home?

Gracious, spacious, comfortable and old!

What inspired this look?

Soft colours and classic elegance. I retained the beautiful features like the burr walnut fire surround and have tried to honour the integrity of the house. As it has a lot of multi-purpose spaces and can be let for commercial use, I’ve tried to keep the décor neutral for whoever owns it next.

What do you love about the neighbourhood where you live?

My neighbours.

What piece would you never part with?

Sean Garwood’s painting ‘The Immigrants’. Sean is one of New Zealand’s most talented fine artists, his work simply takes my breath away.

What’s your favourite spot in the house?

The sunny back courtyard. It’s private, leafy, and divine.

Where do you shop for homewares?

Local where possible, online if not. My background as an interior designer means I know where to source things online... which can be dangerous late at night with a gin and tonic and a bank card!

ABOVE: Simone Henbrey bought the historic Alton House on Nile Street in Nelson as a project in 2020.

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Perfectly imperfect. Quality and comfort. I prefer slightly worn or rustic furnishings with patina and charm. This style only becomes more endearing with age and use and can be enjoyed without being precious.

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When it comes to homeware, do you save or splurge?

Splurge. My mother always told me to buy the best you can afford, she was right. I remind my clients that no one ever regretted buying quality.

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Best budget tip?

More local art… with so many talented artists here, it’s hard to resist.

Invest wisely. Never scrimp on horizontal surfaces, they take a hammering and need to be resilient! Spend most on the things that give you daily pleasure. Opulent sofas, heavenly beds and bedding, a fabulous coffee machine – coming home should be something you look forward to.

Have you done any renovations?

Absolutely. Alton House had been well-loved when I bought it. It was ready for re-wiring, re-plumbing, and refurbishing. From replacing floors, to fences, gates and decking, it underwent a major renovation inside and out. Having restored several very old historic properties for myself, and then Melrose House for the council, I thoroughly enjoy this type of project and working with skilled local tradespeople.

What should every home have?

What is one thing you would change about your home if you could?

I would add a sea view. But the convenience of living a few minutes walk from the centre of town, river, walkways, and marina is an excellent compromise.

A garden, no matter how small. The joy and pleasure of a living garden enhances any home.

1. One of Simone’s favourite pieces in the home is ‘The Immigrants’ painting by Sean Garwood. 2. The upstairs bedrooms feature original 1800s style ceilings and low windows that look out over the street. 3. Alton House was built in 1850 and has seen a number of renovations over the years. Simone has restored many of the original features. 4. The kitchen has an English country charm to it.

5. The outdoor area required extensive work and is now a perfect spot for entertaining in the summer.

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ou only need to stand in front of Melrose House to appreciate the magnificence that is one of the premier grand old dames of historic Nelson homes. Built in the late 1870’s it has stood the test of time remarkably well thanks to the loving care bestowed on it by the early families that lived within its walls. Today, the trustees of the Melrose Society ensure Melrose House retains its Heritage New Zealand status to provide a unique venue for weddings and events. With modern updates in keeping with the house’s heritage that include heating throughout, the grandeur of the past can embrace new generations of Nelsonians while offering beautiful spaces that can be hired for all manner of occasions.

Enhancing the Melrose experience are the grounds with sweeping lawns, heritage trees and the onsite café. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, high tea and delicious coffee, it also caters for events. With a reputation for excellence, catering can be as low key or as extensive as those using the house require.

The drawing room with its magnificent high windows is the perfect setting for weddings, corporate functions and celebrations of any kind.

Able to seat fifty for dining, ninety for cocktails, it is a room with an adjacent parlour that enhances any occasion, while up the beautiful curving staircase on the second floor are the boardroom and library also used for meetings. These rooms have splendid views over the gardens and beyond.

Melrose House is open daily during the hours the café is open. There is a visitor guide available and anyone is welcome to wander through the rooms and be whisked back to days of old while planning their next event.

As trustee Sylvia Wesney says, “Melrose House belongs to all Nelsonians, so the more people who can use and appreciate it, the better.”

Hire/group tour enquiries: 03 548 7269 email: melrosehouse@gmail.com

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Wow moments, without the stress George Guille Media Ltd

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ome house builds come with waves of stress and endless anxious moments but not so for a homeowner in Richmond. For her, building

was a joyful experience thanks to the care and consideration shown by her chosen builder, Tasman Homes. “From the first meeting with the owners, Garry and Paulette Nott, learning about their building team and experience, I felt completely at ease,” she says.

Her dream was for a home that was beautiful, would sit comfortably in the environment and enabled planting around it so that she would always hear birdsong and feel like she was in her garden. She wanted three pods, a central living area with bedrooms on either end that are reached through glass walkways, and for the house to be bathed in as much sunlight as possible from dawn till dusk. “I liked the idea of a restful, resort style with clean lines,” she says, “filled only with things that I use or love.”

“Garry understood what I wanted right from the start. It was a real joy to go onto the site because he and his team are such good communicators and there is a real team culture. It felt like being part of a happy family. All the way through they were particular about every detail and they welcomed my input. It was exciting to see the progress.”

The central living pod has exterior cladding of vertical New Zealand larch weatherboard, not an easy material to work with but the resulting warm, golden effect was just what the owner wanted. Despite being a relatively simple design the house is packed with special features, most notably, structured insulated panels (SIPs) made by Formance. A revolutionary product that can be used for roofs, walls and floors, they offer superior strength, flexibility and far better insulation than standard batts. Easy to work with, the pieces were supplied ready-cut, considerably reducing the time it takes to build a home with less construction waste. The owner is thrilled with the

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result of using this method. Independent tests have shown that compared with a standard concrete floor/ timber framed house, the system gives a seventy-five per cent saving in energy costs. She can certainly attest to its benefits. “The house is warm and dry and comfortable to live in all year round,” she says.

In the cooler months the only heating is a gas fire that is more for its ambience than for actual heating.

Another special feature of the home is use of locally grown elm on the ceilings and floor. Its honeyed warmth contrasts with the simplicity of the white walls and the greenery in the landscape outside.

The spectacular bank of folding doors allows for the whole front to be opened up which is a much loved feature of the owner’s. “There is barely a day that goes by when those doors aren’t open, leading out to the garden and the view over the plains” she says.

A favourite aspect in the kitchen is the splashback.

A picture of dandelion seed heads, carefully chosen by the owner, printed on glass forms- a lovely and very unique backdrop to the food preparation process. Directly behind is a large walk-through pantry with extensive bench space for appliances and plenty of storage.

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Wanting the look of schist but not the price, the owner opted for engineered stone pillars. Installed expertly by a block-layer, they provide another point of difference and, like the ceramic kitchen island, act as a heat sink, heating during the day when the sun comes in and warming the house at night.

Each bedroom has its own ensuite where the timber look is carried through and contrasts with carefully chosen tiles and exquisite hand basins. “I wanted the master bedroom to feel serene which is why I chose the blue wallpaper,” she says. “Blue always feels like a calming colour and I love this feature wall.”

The laundry is expansive with plenty of drawer space. “There is room for picnic and camping gear and all the other bits and pieces it is so often hard to find places for,” she says.

“There were wow moments right throughout this build,” she says. “Garry’s motto that building has to be fun was true all the way along. I remember the day I walked into the finished house and it was exactly the beautiful, happy home I’d imagined.”

Tasman Homes Ltd 021 226 6296 tasmanhomes.nz

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Supreme Kitchen Design Best Benchtop Best Biophilic Design

Nelson-Marlborough Master Joiners president Phil Agnew (right) presents The Myles Sellers Supreme Award to George Molnar and Anna Thomas of Bays Joinery.

Excellence in joinery design and craftmanship The regional Joinery and Design Awards (JADA) 2022 offer local Master Joiners the opportunity to showcase the very best of their work in front of their peers. Registered Master Joiners bring innovation to the joinery industry. They encourage competition and the pursuit of excellence between, and from, its members, their employees, and apprentices.

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irst held regionally in 2015, to help boost the confidence of local joinery companies prior to entering nationwide events, the awards recognise local excellence in joinery, innovation and design, and encourage the use of best sustainable practice. Philip Thompson who established the awards back in 2015 is the association secretary of Nelson Marlborough Master Joiners and branch manager of Laminex NZ, and says the awards are about recognising quality and innovation in the industry of which members can then celebrate with customers. “Exterior and interior joinery are premium products which require a level of protection to enhance the properties of the products. It is therefore important that you take your time in selecting who designs, manufactures, and advises on care and maintenance. Master joiners bring that to the construction industry.”

Philip says since its inception the awards have been going from strength to strength. The event has grown in numbers from just 14 entries in its first year, to 158 entries in 2022, “Both the numbers and the quality has increased year after year.” Entries are considered by three carefully selected and independent judges. They are critiqued on the level of workmanship displayed, the use of materials, the complexity of the project, and its overall visual appeal. The winner of each category was announced and presented with an award at the event on May 14, at The Granary at Founders Park in Nelson which was attended by many from the local building industry, joiners and designers.

Philip is proud of the level of craftsmanship being created in the region. “It continues to amaze me the standard of work across the industry, true craftsmen,

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complete KITCHENS and wardrobes

JADA 2022 award winners The Myles Sellers Supreme Award – Bays Joinery Best Use of Colour – The Sellers Room Best Creative Lighting – The Sellers Room Best Kitchen Design – Cooper Webley Best Spatial Solution – The Custom Space Best Speciality Bar, Counter or Fitment – The Custom Space Best Kitchen under $20,000 – Orange Joinery Best use of colour - The Sellers Room.

Best Kitchen $20,000-$50,000 – Bays Joinery Best Biophilic Design – Cooper Webley Best Kitchen – Bays Joinery Best Door or Window – Ruby Bay Joinery Best Use of Timber – Decade Joinery Most Outstanding Kitchen Renovation - The Sellers Room (Judges commendation – Cantwell Joinery) Best Benchtop – Cooper Webley Best Apprentice Award – Marcus Fiser – The Sellers Room Emerging Designer Award – Grant Pyne – Complete Kitchens Customer Journey Award – The Joiners Shop

Best creative lighting - The Sellers Room.

Best kitchen design - Cooper Webley.

amazing designers, and such innovative cool stuff being made. The concept behind the awards was to get the local industry to peek their heads over the parapet and celebrate what amazing work they do. I had no idea that the industry would grow and gain such confidence in what they do and how they celebrate their work. The professionalism and the attention to detail is truly recognised as the best in New Zealand. Nelson Marlborough performing so well on a national scale - it is great to be a part of.”

Once again, the quality of entries for the 2022 round of awards has been outstanding. Sustainability came to the fore with the use of materials sourced in New Zealand that still provided a global feel.

Best spatial solution - The Custom Space.

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It continues to amaze me the standard of work across the industry, true craftsmen, amazing designers, and such innovative cool stuff being made.

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Bays Joinery won the Myles Sellers Supreme Award for their kitchen renovation which brought new life to a 15-year-old home, creating visual interest and impact by using a combination of contrasting materials and textures. This kitchen also won the award for Best Kitchen, while another Bays Joinery entry won the award for Best Kitchen under $50,000.

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Best specialty bar, counter or fitment - The Custom Space.

Best kitchen under $20,000 - Orange Joinery.

Best kitchen $20,000 - $50,000 - Bays Joinery.

Best biophilic design - Cooper Webley.

Best door or window - Ruby Bay Joinery.

A touching tribute in honour of a great master craftsman A special mention about this year, is the renaming of the original Supreme Award to The Myles Sellers Award. The award categories cover all aspects of joinery including spatial solutions, creative lighting and colour use, kitchen design, best apprentice, emerging designer, and customer journey, and the most poignant one of the evening is the Myles Sellers Supreme Award, sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries.

Only a category winner can compete for the Myles Sellers Supreme Award.

Hugely talented and dearly loved by all, Myles Sellers was greatly passionate about the industry. He worked tirelessly with Philip to bring much-needed recognition, appreciation and change to the industry.

He was involved in developing the concept of the awards and supported the idea of JADA to help lift the

standard of local joinery and help give members a much-needed boost in confidence.

Widely respected both personally and in his chosen field, Myles was appointed to National Education Strategy Leader for the New Zealand National Master Joiners Association in August 2020. This was a role where he excelled immensely, using the opportunity to exhibit his dedication to apprenticeship training and setting higher standards for business learning opportunities tailored to the joinery industry. “The Supreme Award has been renamed in Myles’ honour, says Philip, “It is something he loved and promoted.”

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Best benchtop - Cooper Webley.

Best use of timber - Decade Homes.

Most outstanding kitchen renovation - The Sellers Room

Best apprentice - Marcos Fiser, The Sellers Room

Most outstanding kitchen renovation, judge's commendation - Cantwell Joinery.

Emerging designer - Grant Pyne, Complete Kitchens.

Much thought and care went into creating a trophy for the Myles Sellers Supreme Award, ensuring that it reflected Myles’ personality, his values, the respect he had for the joinery industry, and the respect those in the building industry had for him.

Myles often referred to joiners as ‘the rock stars of the building industry’ and so a five-pointed star sits prominently on the base. Made from Corian which was Myles favourite benchtop choice, the two black arms of the star represent a balance of work and life, while the three white arms represent the three most important things in his life – his girls; wife Margarette and daughters, Olivia and Hollie.

Made of rimu, and sitting on a totara base, it was created to simulate a traditional mere - a symbol of chieftainship; a chisel to represent his craft; and a paddle to recognise his association with rowing.

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11 June Giants vs Bulls 17 June Giants vs Saints 24 June Matariki Festival Celebrations 24-26 June Speedcubing South Island Championships 2 July Giants vs Airs 9 July Giants vs Sharks 13 July Giants vs Jets 30 July Electrix Cheersport

Event dates are correct at time of printing. Events may be restricted, postponed or cancelled due to changes in COVID 19 alert levels.

Please check itson.co.nz for updates.

JUNE | 22

On now - 30 June LIVE MUSIC AT NCMA Relax into your weekend with NBS Live Lounge. Free, Fridays from 5pm. R&B, folk, jazz, latin and celtic music.

From classical to cabaret, enjoy a lunchtime concert every Thursday at 12:30pm, $15 entry, thanks to Nelson Pine Industries. Details at ncma.nz

What’s On For updated information visit itson.co.nz

NCMA, 48 Nile Street, Nelson

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ROCK! 35 YEARS OF ROCKQUEST

TUKU 22 WHAKATŪ HERITAGE MONTHS

Smokefreerockquest have banded up with Make/Shift Spaces to celebrate 35 years of music making with a light installation and exhibition for the 2022 nationwide competition.

Boasting more than 70 events, activities, shows, talks and adventures, June is the last month to share and explore Nelson’s stories of people and places through its heritage.

For a full programme visit itson.co.nz.

37 – 39 Halifax St and opposite Nelson i-site.

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TOP OF THE SOUTH FILM FESTIVAL

CLIMATE ACTION WEEK

48 of the best short films by local film makers featured in five screenings with red carpet events.

Visit suter.statecinemas.co.nz to view schedule and buy tickets.

A range of experiences and opportunities for people to learn, connect and act. The event aims to make climate action more accessible and encourage people to get involved in some of our climate actions.

View the full schedule at nelsontasmanclimateforum.org.

Suter Theatre

Various sites

15 June FIRST HOME BUYERS SEMINAR

25 June THE RULE OF 3

Nelson Young professionals are hosting an event for first home buyers. Listen to speakers, including a mortgage adviser, real estate agents, building inspector, valuers and lawyers.

5.30 – 7pm.

The mastery of NZTrio will feature in two triple concertos, setting the beloved music of Beethoven alongside our own Gareth Farr. The concert will be conducted by James Donaldson, director of NCMA and Ukrainian composer Miroslave Skoryk.

Mahitahi Colab

NCMA, 48 Nile St, Nelson

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Gardening

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Send in your question and you could win a Daltons prize pack - see entry details below.

We live on a riverbank with very acid soil which is fantastic for growing fungi pretty much all year round but our lawn, if you can call it that, is quite something else, everything but lawn! Can I change this at all, or do I accept defeat?

Many grasses prefer an acidic soil, so it may well be worth experimenting with a few different grass species instead to see if one is significantly more successful in your property.

Always remember that preparation before sowing is absolutely key to establishing a successful lawn.

It may be necessary to import some weed-free fresh soil into your property and a free-draining loam (a soil composition of equal parts of sand, silt, and clay) is preferable.

In spring, carefully divide your lawn into areas and sow a number of different grasses e.g., rye, brown top, fescue. As the seeds germinate, irrigate to encourage

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MARKET UPDATE WITH

Chris

The data has just been released from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) relating to sales for the month of April. The latest data and insights shows a further slowdown in sales activity, more moderate price growth and, as properties stay on the market for longer, it appears favourable to buyers backed by equity.

In February we predicted the possible drop off in actual sales volumes and that we would be talking about first home buyers leaving the market and the inevitable price drops that would follow.

Today we’re now in the phase of the property cycle where demand has weakened, sale counts are down but prices remain high. We’re seeing a slowdown in activity, there is more stock staying on the market for longer, and while annual price growth is more moderate, the month-on-month trend nationally shows a fall in median prices.

Chris Harvey PRINCIPAL We may see the market continue to slow with more stock available which is good news for purchasers, giving them more choice and time to complete an informative buying decision while the New Zealand property market is still settling.

For those motivated to sell, conversations with real estate professionals will be vital to understanding the nuances of the local market and ensuring the best outcome.

Trust is a big part of the relationship that you have with your real estate professional. In April New Zealanders voted Harcourts, once again, the most trusted real estate brand for a remarkable 10 years in a row.

Harcourts is the only real estate brand to achieve this honour since the real estate category was established in 2013.

What’s happening in your location?

Nelson & Richmond

Tapawera

368 Tadmor-Baton Road

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Motupiko

254 Kohatu-Kawatiri

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A Baton that you want to be passed

Where Old World Meets Modern Day

With the lifestyle dream becoming more and more just that, this productive river flat grazing property could turn that dream into a reality.

The Lockwood style home, with warm matai and redwood timbers offers 4 bedrooms, cosy log burner and a large deck that wraps around the sunny side of the house with terrific views. With a consent to irrigate, providing more options for now or into the future and excellent shedding, including a freestanding double garage/ workshop and large farm shed, plus smaller 3 bay stables this property certainly gets all the ticks. A short walk across the paddocks to the Motueka river and a stones throw from Tapawera.

If you are a character home lover, you need to take a look at this exceptional lifestyle property with the homestead turning 100 years old - the current owners have lovingly and respectfully renovated to create the expansive and modern home that it is today. As you would expect with a property of this age, history is all around, with some of the storage sheds, possibly being older than the homestead itself, along with mature gardens and a wide variety of fruit trees. The flat re-grassed pasture is perfect for raising your own stock and making winter feed – it really is the perfect mini farm.

Toby Randall M 027 233 9170

toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Brightwater

76 Teapot Valley Road

Sharyn Miller

Toby Randall

M 021 377 930

M 027 233 9170

sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz

toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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Tasman

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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491 Tadmor-Glenhope Road

Price by Negotiation over $749,000 View: harcourts.co.nz/NN25552

Elegant, Country Living with Views to Match!

Lifestyle with Loads of Opportunities

Sitting pretty on the top of the hill, this home will certainly not disappoint, from the second you drive down the tree lined driveway, you will be immediately impressed by the architecturally designed 350m2 home with its warm timber features and bold South Island schist cladding. Recently renovated, including a new designer kitchen complete with butler’s panty and new flooring the home is open and bright, opening out to the sunny patio and large flat lawn beyond. 10.44 ha of rolling to hill grazing offer plenty of scope to run a few head of cattle, have some horses or lease it out, plenty of work has been done out on the land!

It isn’t often that we see affordable lifestyle properties in the Tasman Region. Just 12km from Tapawera, consisting of a mixture of sloping and flat grazing, Douglas Firs and native bush pockets throughout with two streams, with multiple entrances from the road, the property has numerous sunny sites on which to potentially build.. The current vendors have started the process of converting a wool shed to a four bedroom dwelling, it now just needs your finishing touches. The old milking shed also on the property, has a separate access from the road and there is water and power to here – great for storage or work from home options.

Toby Randall M 027 233 9170

toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Sharyn Miller M 021 377 930

sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Toby Randall M 027 233 9170

toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Sharyn Miller M 021 377 930

sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Nelson & Richmond

451m2

Stoke

32A Manson Avenue

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Price by Negotiation View: harcourts.co.nz/RC5976

Comfortable Townhouse

Just can’t get away from the Views!

This 3 bedroom Stoke townhouse will have instant appeal. On a quiet back section which will be very easy to maintain, it would be perfect for people who have busy lifestyles and want to just come home after a hard day and relax. Winter warmth is well catered for with a log fire on a wetback in the lounge. There is scope to redecorate the interior to your very own taste.

The double internal access garage is also a plus. Situated just minutes from Stoke central shops, it’s also an easy drive down the main road to Richmond. Rateable Value $670,000 (2021)

From dawn to dusk you will be mesmerised with an all encompassing outlook, starting from the magnificent Grampions, to the provincial city of Nelson, across the Boulder Bank and then to the glorious blue of Tasman Bay, and the Western Ranges beyond, featuring the iconic waterfront symbol of Nelson, The Cut! Featuring large open plan living, it also boasts 3 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs, and a huge rumpus/workshop downstairs, double garaging, and off street parking, within close proximity to shops and schools! Perhaps, just waiting for some entrepreneurial expertise to capitalise on its outstanding location - could this be you?

Mike Rollo

Michael Mokhtar

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

M 027 443 2703 michael.mokhtar@harcourts.co.nz

M 027 435 2927 mike.rollo@harcourts.co.nz

Richmond

28 Lodestone Road Sun, Sea Views, Location!

609m2

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Wow! Nestled in an elevated position on the Richmond Hills, surrounded by greenery, and at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, this immaculate family home offers privacy and spectacular views. The spacious open plan living and well-appointed kitchen opens up onto the balcony, catching all day sun and those incredible views over Tasman Bay. The master bedroom with its own access to the deck shares these views. There’s also a small office, and carpeted internal access garage, with workshop area and extra storage. Heat pumps on both levels, great insulation, and a HRV system maintain the correct temperature year-round.

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Wakatu

14 Pinnacle Place Up Where You Belong

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“Pinnacle’’, the highest point of development or achievement, the culmination! With number 14 you can reach your very own pinnacle.

Reward yourself for all your hard work and achievement by purchasing this fabulous large home, then sit back and enjoy the many benefits. A choice of outdoor entertaining areas commanding full sweeping views of Tasman Bay and the mountains, with picturesque sunsets and moody storms. This contemporary home will win you over with its multiple living spaces which are perfect for entertaining friends and family.

Rateable Value $1,530,000 (2021)

Steve Thomas

Mike Rollo

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

M 021 774 609 steve.thomas@harcourts.co.nz

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Deadline Sale (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 12pm Friday 27th May View: harcourts.co.nz/NN25548

M 027 435 2927 mike.rollo@harcourts.co.nz

Nelson & Richmond

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