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Early education staff left out in cold SARA HOLLYMAN Early education staff have been left feeling angry and hurt after their employment abruptly ended when Little Red Fox ECE in Stoke was put into liquidation at

the end of last month.

Manager of the Nayland Rd centre, Elise Walton, had been in negotiations to buy the business, but says poor communication from the company’s owner Bethany Fox ultimately lead to the centre

having to close its doors instead.

Elise and Bethany had previously joked about Elise buying the centre, but in February when Little Red Fox in Golden Bay closed, Elise thought she could look into it as a possibility.

It was around this time that Little Red Fox home-based staff from Blenheim contacted Nelson Weekly with claims of mismanagement, missed pays and stonewalling of staff by Bethany in the final weeks of the Blenheim busi-

ness. Bethany was at that time president of the New Zealand HomeBase Childcare Association, but has since resigned.

“Bethany Fox resigned from her

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Victory School gets the top table KATE RUSSELL When Victory Primary School’s old picnic table was starting to fall apart, the Rotary Club of Nelson West stepped in to build a new one.

Member of the club and past president, Rod Witte, who also has a grandchild at the school, was quick to get to work when he heard what was needed.

He constructed the new table from untreated timber from around the world, including teak, macrocarpa, redwood, elm, and totara grown from trees planted in Aotearoa.

“All these trees, apart from the totara, have their origins from countries in Asia, Europe, and the American continent - very much like the children that attend the school who are part of a multi-cultural community,” says club president Charles Lambert.

It even has a special engraving underneath reading ‘made by Harriet’s grandpa, April 2013’ and the school’s motto, ‘Kia Toa’ engraved on the top.

The table was presented to the school on 27 April and principal Dan George says they were all “blown away” with it.

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Victory Primary School students, from left clockwise, Rachell Mortimer-Green, Teresa Pah Su, Hedi Koelble, Harriet Witte, Zereena Mongar, Dawt Cem Zaathang, Ayan Ahmad, Arthur Morris, Bawi Khup Chawn, and Zeke Kennedy, enjoy the new table. Photo: Supplied.

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position and no longer has any role within the association,” confirmed interim president Larce Kippen.

Nelson Weekly attempted to contact Bethany, but at time of print, had not recieved a response.

At the end of March staff were told that they couldn’t be paid past the end of the week and the centre was closed, with most teachers looking after children in their homes until Elise was able to open the centre again with support from local office MOE to allow the sale and purchase to be worked through.

“We all, including teachers, my amazing husband and family, did all we can to meet the conditions on our end of the agreement. But, Bethany was unresponsive to many professionals

trying to help with the sale,” Elise says.

Late last month, liquidators arrived at the centre to collect the keys and shut the doors while Elise was at home with Covid, which meant the centre no longer had a licence to operate.

A ministry spokesperson confirmed the licence for Little Red Fox Nayland Road is currently suspended and the ministry is working through further processes with the service.

Hannah, a part-time teacher who asked to have only her first name used, says the situation has been one of the most stressful in her life. She became emotional discussing losing her employment so suddenly.

She says they knew there were troubles in the water in January when problems began with pays being late.

“It was so stressful, I think Bethany 100 per cent knew that the ship was going down.”

Elise says the experience has left her, her staff, and the centre’s families hurt and angry.

“I wasn’t able to be with my team on the last day, I hate reading the messages from parents about their kids missing their teachers. My three-year-old is angry, he wants to go to preschool, he misses his friends.”

A parent, who asked not to be named, says the centre’s closure has left her unable to find employment.

“Everything is a mess.”

Having recently ended fulltime work due to her daughter’s health issues, the mother says no potential employer wants to hear that she has a sick child with no support in place.

“Day-care was no issue for me

because I had the support of the LRF teachers. Now I have no plan.”

Another mother says she can’t return to work from maternity leave as the centres she’s contacted have large wait-lists for placements for her two daughters.

Elise says, because of Bethany’s actions, not only have families been suddenly left without care for their children, but 17 people have been left without jobs.

“If Bethany had sought professional help earlier for sorting the business, instead of making choices that were intended only to protect herself, then maybe the centre would be open, and I could have bought it and we wouldn’t have 17 people with no jobs and lots of children we all miss.”

Elise still hopes to open a centre one day.

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A potential conflict of interest about the funding for Port Nelson’s slipway upgrade project and a political donation to former minister Shane Jones did not eventuate, according to the Auditor-General.

Controller and Auditor-General John Ryan investigated the potential conflict of interest after receiving a letter from MP and ACT Party leader David Seymour outlining his concerns.

Seymour’s letter noted a $5,000 donation to Jones from Nelson marine engineering company Aimex Limited to Jones in 2019, the $9.8-million-dollar government loan made to Port Nelson in 2020 for the slipway upgrade project, and Jones’s involvement as one of the three ministers involved in approving the loan while he was Minister for Regional Development.

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Former minister Shane Jones has been cleared of claims of conflicts of interest about a donation to his campaign and subsequent loan to Port Nelson. Photo: Dan Cook/RNZ. later changes – made after the approval of the loan – to how the funding was structured and how the project would be delivered meant that only Port Nelson received funding with Aimex relegated to becoming a supporting funder of the project. Jones told the Office of the Auditor-General that he only became aware of the donation when he filed his donation return for the 2020 election in 2021 – after the funding had been approved and after he had left parliament.

“We have not seen any evidence to suggest that Mr Jones was aware of the donation when he made the funding decision or that he had any other connection with Aimex before approving the funding,” Ryan

said. “Although no conflict of interest eventuated, there was a potential conflict that was not identified at the time the decision was made.”

However, the Auditor-General also noted it was important to properly identify and manage potential conflicts of interest and that it was “imperative” that there are systems in place to ensure ministers can promptly identify and manage all potential conflicts.

But Jones didn’t think there was anything else that could have been done to prevent the perceived conflict.

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Wastewater treatment plant looking to go solar KATE RUSSELL

William Saville, 12, from Nelson College, won the Speed Build Challenge at Victory Community Centre’s Lego workshop last week. Volunteer organiser, Paul Lowry, says it’s something new he’s introduced to the free drop-in class.

“I bought six new sets recently with money donated to me by the Top of the South Brick Show and thought it would be a good way of engaging the kids.”

The group runs on the last Thursday of every month from 3.30pm and Paul says it’s open to all ages from toddlers upwards. “We have huge boxes of Lego for kids to rummage through and create whatever is in their minds. Everyone has different styles, some like to sort the bricks while others like to build. It’s about giving them the power to learn through play and tap into the engineering part of their brains.” Photo: Jo Kent.

Tasman councillor Kit Maling, says the region needs to look at ways to make sure our core infrastructure has a secure power supply, especially with many communities in the North Island losing power during Cyclone Gabrielle.

“With a solar facility on Bell Island, we can help reduce greenhouse gases associated with the electricity that the plant uses,” he says.

“Also, if we can go ahead, the cost savings will be significant over the expected life of the treatment plant.”

The agreement with Infratec provides for the construction of a plant capable of producing approximately 15 megawatts of electricity.

Deputy chair of the NRSBU, Nelson councillor Tim Skin-

ner, says while it’s still “early days” this could be a “clean and sustainable option for power for households in our region”.

“One of the factors we liked about Infratec’s proposal is that the facility’s capacity is likely to be more than 10 times the consumption of the treatment plant, meaning the asset will actually provide a significant power supply for the wider Nelson Tasman region.”

The NRSBU will also benefit from Green Credits for the electricity used from the plant.

Infratec chief executive Grant Smith says it will allow for increased energy resilience and security, as well as a financial benefit to the local ratepayers.

The Bell Island wastewater treatment plant could soon be powered by solar - and it could also help power the region.

The Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit (NRSBU) is investigating the feasibility of a large-scale solar facility on Bell Island, beside the plant.

This would reduce the plant’s energy costs and potentially provide energy to the wider Nelson Tasman region as well.

Depending on the outcomes of the feasibility investigation, construction is expected to start in 2025.

The NRSBU sought expressions of interest in 2021 for the installation of a solar power system on Bell Island to supply power directly to the wastewater treatment plant as part of a plan to reduce carbon emissions and improve the plant’s resilience.

The successful bid came from New Zealand-based renewable energy firm Infratec Construction of a large-scale solar facility on Bell Island New Zealand.

Chairperson of the NRSBU, could start by 2025. Photo: Supplied.

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Spreading awareness of ovarian cancer KATE RUSSELL It was World Ovarian Cancer Day on Monday and Nelson Soroptimists were out spreading awareness about the disease.

Spokesperson Megan Riddell says their current national focus is on increasing education, advocacy, and funding to decrease the impact of ovarian cancer on women in New Zealand.

She and other local members were out and about around Nelson, Stoke, and Richmond on Monday, distributing posters, information cards, and pamphlets to medical centres

Whangamoa roadworks return

Road crews will return to the Whangamoas this month, bringing the main route between Nelson and Blenheim down to one lane during the day. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says road crews will return from 15 May - 17 July to perform essential highway maintenance between the Rai Saddle and Hira. The highway work, requiring single-lane

and women-focused organisations.

Out of five gynaecological cancers, ovarian cancer has the highest death rate and early detection is vital for survival. The latest national statistics show that one person dies every 48 hours of ovarian cancer in New Zealand, and 85 per cent of people who are diagnosed with the disease are diagnosed in the later stages when treatment options are limited.

For more information such as symptoms and support, or to donate, go to www.cureouro variancancer.org/nz stop-go and temporary speed limits, will take place between the hours of 7am and 6pm.

The road will have both lanes open most nights, but temporary speed limits will remain in place.

Decline in home values

The Nelson region has seen a 1.8 per cent decline in home values, according to the April

From left are Nelson Soroptimists Megan Riddell, Shiona Smith, and Anna Mae Angeles who were out spreading awareness of ovarian cancer on Monday. Photo: Kate Russell.

QV House Price Index. The average home value for the region is now $787,531. Nationally, values reduced by an average of 4.5 per cent throughout the first four months of 2023, including an average reduction of 0.6 per cent in the month of April. The national average home value is now $902,501, which is 13.3 per cent less than the same time last year, but 22 per cent higher than before the Covid-19 pandemic first began in February 2020.

Victory Primary School gets the top table FROM PAGE 1 “It’s an amazing piece of work and really meaningful for us as a diverse school. All of the different elements come together to make a beautiful, strong table and all of the different wood is necessary for the table to be strong and func-

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Pic’s is not for sale Pic’s Peanut Butter founder, Pic Picot, is adamant that the iconic Nelson company is not for sale.

Pic tells The Nelson Pod this week that the recent appointment of his stepdaughter Aimee McCammon to the role of chief executive officer gives the company security that it will remain a family business.

“I really like what it is for Nelson. I would hate the thought of anybody closing it down and taking it somewhere else. I think it’s a wonderful community asset and by having it as a family business I’m confident it’s in good heart for the future,” he says.

Pic tells host Matt Lawrey that he believes their customers like the fact it’s locally owned.

“The people of Nelson and the people of New Zealand appreciate that they’re buying something from a family business.

It’s not an overseas-owned entity and it’s not something weird, it’s actually hands-on making stuff.”

He says he is “so excited” to have Aimee in the job.

“She’s so good….she’s an incredibly motivated woman and

Host Matt Lawrey talks to Pic’s Peanut Butter founder Pic Picot on The Nelson Pod. Photo: Be Seen More. she’s incredibly compassionate too,” he says.

Pic talks candidly in this week’s edition of The Nelson Pod about his relationship with Aimee and why he thinks she’s such a good fit for the company.

The chat also covers his belief that the world needs a revolution if it’s to meet the challenge of climate change, his plans for a new book, his love of swamps

and the joy of being a grandparent.

Matt says he hopes the podcast gives people an even better idea of just what a remarkable man Pic is.

“He’s kind of extraordinary.

It’s quite an intimate chat and I think it reveals how Pic’s passion for everything that he cares about really is still as strong as ever.

“He also gets a little emotional

about becoming a grandfather again which is nice,” Matt says.

The Nelson Pod will feature a long-form interview with Aimee McCammon in an upcoming episode.

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Dancing for a Cause is a major fundraiser for Nelson Tasman Hospice. It sees 10 locals, with varying degrees of dancing experience, team-up with trained dancers and hit the dance floor on Saturday 27 May at the Trafalgar Centre. This week, Sara Hollyman talks to contestants Ben Douglas, Kat Campbell and Angela Miller about preparing and their hopes for the event.

What first drew you to Dancing for a Cause?

How much money are you hoping to raise?

Ben: An email out of the blue from Sarah. I was familiar with the event having supported Hamish Fletcher last time round but never thought it was something I would be involved in.

Ben: Millions. Anyone out there that has millions and wants to share them with an amazing cause….?

Kat: As much as I am able!

Is this the craziest thing you’ve ever done? If not, what was?

Kat: For the 2021 Dancing for a Cause, KC&CO. Real Estate sponsored Clint the MC, we love being involved in anything that assists and supports Nelson Hospice.

Angela: We all had a target of $5000, so something above that.

Kat: I don’t tend to do crazy things – so I guess this is it

Why is the Nelson Tasman Hospice important to you?

Angela: Yes… I think learning something I have no clue about ready to perform it in front of thousands of people has to be right up there.

Angela: After attending the previous two shows I’ve always thought what a great event it was and an amazing thing to do to raise money for Hospice.

Tell me about your previous dancing experience (or lack of).

Kat: Zero! Unless you count the dance floor clearing moves I use to bust out with friends on Friday nights.

Angela: Zero - none. I’ve been a marching girl my entire life, but I quickly learned that that is more of a hindrance than help for dancing purposes.

Ben: Picture arms and legs going everywhere and that’s about it.

What’s been the hardest part of the process?

Angela: The ‘dancing’! I didn’t for a minute realise how hard it was going to be.

Kat: Hospice is an awesome facility that we are fortunate to have; the staff, the buildings and grounds, the care experience and expertise.

Angela: I’ve had friends having to use hospice services and the wonderful care they and the families receive during what is an extremely difficult time is amazing.

Ben: Endless stories I hear around the community about the support offered by the Hospice team and facilities.

What can people expect from your performance?

Angela: Well, hopefully a good one… it’ll be great to show everyone what we’ve been working so hard on.

Ben: Expect arms and legs going everywhere…. No, I think anyone that knows me will have low expectations so I aim to mesmerize all concerned.

Ben: The trainings are super hard, so much to take in and remember, but at the same time very enjoyable.

Kat: Hopefully a lively and dramatic performance.

Kat: Learning to do spins – oh my golly, they look easy as, but nope.

What are you most nervous about?

Ben: Losing to Ryan Edwards

Kat: I’m not yet, ask me on the night.

Angela: Probably the obvious…. Completely stuffing up the dance on the night!

Angela Miller

Ben: By far the craziest thing I have ever done.

Has anything surprised you?

Ben: The skill and patience involved to perform these dances, huge respect for all you dancers out there! So much harder than Scrums and Lineouts.

Kat: It’s certainly been an interesting time, I think I’ve surprised myself at some of the things I’ve learnt along the way!

Angela: I was surprised how hard it was. It’s sooooooo hard and no one would have any idea until they go through the process.

Kat Campbell

What sort of practice or preparation and how much of it have you been doing?

Angela: For a few months we have only had one lesson a week with our dance teacher.

Now that the event is closer, Anthony and I have added another two practices each week.

Kat: Every time I walk up the hallway, I have to practice something. Head, chin, chest up – step 1,2,3…..

Ben: One hour per week since February, along with honing my skills any chance I get – beer seems to help with this oddly enough.

Ben Douglas

Update from Rachel Boyack MP

As I write this column on Monday morning, there is light rain outside and our Civil Defence, First Responders and Council teams are preparing for potential heavy rain on Tuesday. We were very lucky over the weekend that the rain event was nowhere near as severe as the August 2022 floods, but some of our infrastructure was damaged and a small number of people were temporarily evacuated from their homes. My thanks to all of the staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly over the weekend to ensure we were well prepared as a region.

The rain events are a reminder of our need to be prepared for weather events, at both an individual and community level. Check your drains and gutters and clear any debris, make sure you have a ‘grab bag’ packed, and check on your neighbours to see if they need any help or support.

The Government’s investment into the Saxton Creek upgrade is a good example of how local and central government are working together to upgrade critical infrastructure in our region. The Saxton Creek upgrade was brought forward thanks to a $7.5 million grant from the Government and will be completed later this year. The upgrade will mean the area can cope with a large flood event, and the likelihood of the road closing during a heavy rain is significantly reduced.

Over the weekend, like many Nelsonians I tuned into the Coronation coverage on Saturday night.

As New Zealanders we hold a range of views regarding the role of the Monarchy, and I acknowledge the service the Royal Family have provided to New Zealand and many communities across the world. It was lovely to attend a special Coronation service at Nelson Cathedral on Sunday night. As a former Chorister at Nelson Cathedral I very much enjoyed the Coronation music, and the singing on Sunday night at the Cathedral.

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Restorative Justice engages community through arts SARA HOLLYMAN

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A play that delves into the restorative justice system and its outcomes is touring the region as a New Zealand first, aiming to engage the community in a system many never get the chance to see.

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The NZ first performance of All of Us delves into the thoughts and feelings of each of the family members in the lead-up to his release from prison.

After the play, the audience then has an opportunity to ask questions of the Restorative Justice Nelson team.

A restorative justice conference is an informal, facilitated meeting between a victim and an offender and gives the opportunity for the offender to take responsibility for their offending, apologise to the victim and decide how to put right the harm caused.

Restorative Justice facilitator Miranda Warner says the Nelson team has been thinking of way to engage the wider community for some time now.

On an extended visit back to the UK, Miranda connected with the organisation Mint House, who facilitate restorative justice in England.

After her return to New Zealand, she was asked by them to present in an online webinar discussing her use of theatre to prepare prisoners for release in Capetown, South Africa.

“I used drama and improvisation tools with a group of men who were due for release,” Miranda says.

“We used drama tools to build emotional literacy to look at how we manage anger, build empathy, rehearse apology and prepare for outside life.”

In the same online event, British author Rebecca Abrams presented about a play she had written centered around restorative justice works in the UK. “Basically, afterwards I fangirl emailed her, I just thought it was an absolutely amazing play so I stuck my neck out and said ‘could I put it on, please’.”

Miranda is part of the four-strong cast as well as the producer.

“Part of the kaupapa of the event is to bring great arts to the community but it’s also about giving people the opportunity to see restorative justice from the inside.”

She says an important part of the show is the Q&A segment afterwards.

While the play is based in England – where Restorative Justice happens at the end of a sentence - the Q&A offers the audience a chance to ask questions about New Zealand’s system, where it happens prior to sentencing.

“People can ask about restorative justice and the process as well as air any concerns and ask questions.”

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Ben Bushell and Tim Morozgalski have partnered their businesses to close the loop on organic waste. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

Closing the loop on kitchen waste SARA HOLLYMAN A natural partnership between a local landscaper and community composter is diverting food waste from landfill and seeing it utilised in gardens across the region.

Tim’s Garden owner Tim Morozgalski and Community Compost Nelson founder Ben Bushell have paired up and are currently processing two tonnes of food scraps every week.

Community Compost Nelson was the provider for the organic waste trial run by Nelson City Council in 2021, which saw 20 litre buckets distributed to 130 homes along a set route.

The bins were collected from the kerb once a week, much like recycling bins.

Ben says the trial successfully collected the data needed to paint a picture of the infrastructure needed for the region and he and his team have put together a proposal for council to save waste across Nelson Tasman.

Organic waste takes up space in landfill, but also significantly contributes to the production of greenhouse gases as it decomposes over time.

“The climate crisis first activated me,” Ben says.

“There was the awareness of

methane produced in landfill from organic waste. I noted around the world there were community composting groups starting off to help and there wasn’t one in Nelson, so I started one.”

That was four years ago, and he says the community is bigger than ever before.

Ben and his team now process roughly three cubic metres, or two tonnes, of food waste every week which gets fed into bEartha. bEartha is an in-vessel composting machine designed and built right here in Nelson. Its primary purpose is to make the hot composting process more automated and efficient. bEartha does this by continuously monitoring the compost temperature with sensors, and automating the turning of the compost with an electric motor and mixer when the highest optimal temperature is reached.

This re-oxygenates and optimises the conditions for the micro-organisms doing the decomposition.

The machine also captures the methane produced by the composting process using a biofilter, reducing both emissions and odours.

“This can process food that home composts can’t,” Ben

says. “bEartha takes care of the heat so we can break it down much faster protect it from all the pests and smells it’s very contained and safe.”

After the week-long process, the raw compost then gets handed over to Tim and his team who manage it for the next few months.

“The nice thing is we are closing the loop rather than going into landfill - it’s going back into gardens and giving it a place to go,” Ben says.

Tim says the compost produced varies in size but it’s a living compost so very different to bulk compost that you typically get in yards.

“It’s great for new builds – they’ve typically been scraped away and everything living is gone.

“This is what we use to inoculate that soil and kick start it again. You need much less of it.

You wouldn’t fill a raised bed with this, you would just top it up,” Tim says.

“It’s also really good for making soil more drought tolerant and great for root growth – it’s a really good stimulant for plants in the early stages.”

Tim’s Garden sells the living compost in buckets, wheelbarrow or truck loads, which can be pre-ordered on their website.

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Regional bus service gets new name: eBus MAX FRETHEY

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The new bus service that launches in August will be known as eBus, replacing the current The NBus’s name will change to eBus when the new service launches on 1 August. Photo: Supplied.

NBus name.

It was decided by Nelson City and Tasman District Councils that the new service would need a different name as NBus was too Nelson-centric.

The new expanded network will link the Tasman towns of Wakefield and Motueka with Nelson’s Brook Valley and Atawhai, with the Nelson Airport also being linked into the network.

“To have a combined bus service that was continued to be named NBus was not consistent with the partnership and needed a new change,” says Nelson Mayor Nick Smith.

It was thought the new name should also signal the environmental benefit of the new service with 17 new electric buses being added to the regional public transport fleet, and also reflect the added digital aspects of the new service with wi-fi on the buses and real-time information displays on the buses locations at the major interchanges.

Elected members were presented with four options: MyBus, UsBus, NeTBus, and eBus, with the name eBus being approved by the joint regional transport committee on Friday.

“I think the eBus both reflects the excitement of an all-electric fleet and that there is an environmental benefit of both, not just the electric, but also using buses.”

Now the name has been approved, work will continue to install brand livery on the buses, timetables, website, and the bus stops and shelters.

Bus patronage has now also returned to preCovid levels.

“That is significant, we’re well out of that hole,” says Nelson City Council’s manager for transport and solid waste, Marg Parfitt.

“It will be interesting to see what will happen when half-price fares come off at the end of Manuka Street Hospital is a Joint Venture partnership June, but of course we are introducing a new between a local Nelson Trust, Manuka Street Charitable fare structure on the first of August which will Trust, and Southern Cross Healthcare Limited. This combination of expertise, local knowledge and history, be as good as half-price fares.” ensures the people of the Nelson Tasman region are That fare structure will include a $2 flat fare beprovided with a first class surgical hospital. tween Nelson and Richmond and a $2 fare to the airport.

We provide our skilled surgeons with modern, state-of-theThe recovery of bus patronage has likely beneart theatres and equipment so that Nelson Tasman residents fitted from the region not suffering a shortage can have access to the very best in surgical procedures. of bus drivers, that has resulted in reduced serContact us to find out more. vices elsewhere.

“It is a real compliment to both councils but also more particularly our contractor [Nelson Coachlines – SBL Group] and how well they’ve managed their staffing that we have not had disruptions in this area,” Nick says.

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Changes to Nelson’s parking bylaw

Hon Dr Nick Smith

If they want to take responsibility of my Berm then I would expect to see them every two weeks out there mowing it keeping it tidy.

Ruth McLaren

NEW EBUS SERVICE The upgrade of Nelson’s bus services on 1 August is a major project for our region this year. The new electric buses will offer more frequent services, expand the destinations to Motueka, Māpua, Wakefield, Brightwater and Nelson Airport, and be zero emissions.

The goal is a convenient, affordable, quality and sustainable bus service.

Who is it harming to have a ‘For Sale’ sign in the window of a vehicle that is parked on the street?

Donna-marie Quinn Yay, more bylaws.

Tish Carey They have this bylaw in other places like some parts of Christchurch… it’s never enforced.

Anton Stechman So the Council take away 90 per cent of the street parking, in my street. Now we can’t park on the Berm. Where are we meant to park? And if I can’t use the Berm, I’m not going to mow it. They can.

Diane Thomas I got a ticket for parking my trailer on the road for more than 7 days by the boys in blue. Xmas eve too.

Rex Collier

Having struggled with visibility issues when turning out of driveways onto busy roads with a big caravan or housebus parked for sale, this would be good.

As a cyclist this would be lots safer than having to pull around big caravans and housebuses parked on busy streets and narrower residential streets. I often feel sorry for people in a residential area and a big caravan is parked for months blocking the view of other residents.

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There are many challenges in delivering the upgraded service. These include securing the new buses, organising their shipment, determining the new routes, setting the fares, finding the right places for the new bus stops, accessing the latest technology to provide real-time information, recruiting new bus drivers, marketing the new services and building a new bus hub. There will be bumps along the road but the prize of a much better service is worth it.

I advocated last year for a joint Nelson Tasman Regional Transport Committee to better co-ordinate transport planning and this was agreed by both Councils. This committee agreed last Friday to rebrand the new bus service. “NBus” is to become “eBus” as it’s not just a Nelson service. The new brand also highlights the environmental benefits of bus transport and the new electric technology.

We are also making progress on developing a new bus hub at Millers Acre. There was concern about the loss of carparks, which we have addressed by purchasing the adjacent property at 41 Halifax Street to provide about 26 replacement carparks.

The new eBus service is to be provided by our existing operator, Nelson Coachlines, a family-owned 90-year-old local business.

Public transport in other cities has been badly disrupted over the past year by driver shortages, inadequate planning and poor maintenance. Nelson Coachlines has consistently provided a good, reliable service and looks after its team of great drivers. The company is working hard with our Councils to make the new service a success.

The debate over transport should not be about buses or cars or bikes. My objective as Nelson’s Mayor is to improve all modes of transport in our city. I do not support demonising car users. People’s circumstances are all different. This new eBus service is about improving transport choices.

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OUR NELSON TŌ TĀTOU WHAKATŪ Issue 169 • 10 May 2023

Nelson weather – how to stay informed Nelson City Council contractors have been busy making sure our city and its roads are safe for residents following a week of consistent rain across the region.

Work to cover and waterproof exposed slips to limit erosion has been undertaken as well as regular monitoring and inspection of bridges and intakes.

Council contractors have been out clearing culverts, sweeping roads and fixing minor damages as a result of the heavy rainfall.

In the event of further rain, Nelson City Council will continue to keep residents up to date across all of its channels, including on our website nelson.govt.nz and our @Nelsoncitycouncil Facebook page. To receive important updates straight to your phone, download the Antenno app.

If you require urgent assistance, please call our Customer Service Centre at 03 546 0200 (phone service available 24/7). Please make sure to call 111 in an emergency.

You can keep up to date with the latest information by visiting the following: • @NelsonTasmanCivilDefence for important information and how to stay safe.

• @nztasouthisland for State Highway updates.

• journeys.nzta.govt.nz for Highway Closures.

• bit.ly/3M24aEP for Local Road Disruptions and Closures.

• metservice.com for Weather Updates and Warnings.

We know that weather events like these can be unsettling, please make sure to look after yourself and check in on your neighbours, friends and family.

Council land purchase to support bus hub Nelson City Council has purchased 41 Halifax Street, adjacent to Millers Acre, for $970,000 to support the development of the new central city bus hub.

Council voted to purchase the property at a confidential meeting on 3 April and bid at auction on the property, which has a Capital Value of $1.04 million. The sale has now settled.

The commercial building on the site will be removed and the area turned into a carpark.

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says the development of a new bus hub at Millers Acre is an important part of upgrading Nelson’s public transport and visitor services.

“This land purchase better enables us to make it a hub for not just the Council bus service but also InterCity, tourism coaches and other operators. The extra space enables us to improve the layout of the bus hub, improve access for the adjacent businesses and provide about 26 carparks.”

The new hub not only provides more parking than the original plan that combined the bus hub and carparking in Millers Acre, it also improves safety by separating the bus manoeuvring areas. Council will be seeking part funding from Waka Kotahi in support of the new hub.

Mayor Nick says the upgrade of Nelson’s bus network on 1 August 2023, with more frequent services, new destinations such as Motueka and Wakefield, and an all-electric fleet, is a challenge. The new bus hub will further improve the service.

Council staff will be working with adjacent businesses and bus operators to refine the design. It is hoped that construction can begin in 2024 for completion in 2025.

“This is an exciting project to provide a vibrant transport and tourism hub at Millers Acre with the bus interchange, the updated DOC information centre and bike rental business.

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I am also wanting Council to consider a combined bus ticketing office and replacement i-SITE for the site,” Mayor Nick says.

“The purchase of this property for parking reflects my approach to transport of working to improve all modes of transport. It is not about buses or bikes or cars but improving the infrastructure to create a more vibrant city and support more transport choices.”

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Simply look up our property rates search and then enter the property street address to view the current year's rating information.

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Sunshine for a rainy day: Solar power facility investigated for Bell Island Wastewater Treatment Plant The Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit (NRSBU) is investigating the feasibility of a large-scale solar facility on Bell Island, beside the wastewater treatment plant, that will reduce the plant's energy costs and potentially provide energy to the wider Nelson Tasman region.

In 2021, the NRSBU sought expressions of interest for installation of a solar power system on Bell Island to supply power directly to the wastewater treatment plant as part of a plan to reduce carbon emissions and improve the plant’s resilience.

The successful bid came from New Zealand-based renewable energy firm Infratec New Zealand.

“With many regional communities in the North Island losing power during Cyclone Gabrielle, it’s clear we need to look at ways to make sure our core infrastructure has a secure power supply,” says Chairperson of the NRSBU Councillor Kit Maling.

“With a solar facility on Bell Island, we can help reduce greenhouse gases associated with the electricity that the plant uses. Also, if we can go ahead, the cost savings will be significant over the expected life of the treatment plant.”

The agreement with Infratec provides for construction of a plant capable of producing approximately 15 megawatts (MW) of electricity.

The NRSBU will also benefit from Green Credits for the electricity used from the plant. The agreement does not require any capital expenditure on behalf of the region’s ratepayers.

“One of the factors we liked about Infratec’s proposal is that the facility’s capacity is likely to be more than 10 times the consumption of the treatment plant – meaning the asset will actually provide a significant power supply for the wider Nelson Tasman region,” says Deputy Chair of the NRSBU Councillor Tim Skinner.

“It’s early days, but this could be a clean and sustainable option for power for households in our region.”

Infratec is very excited to be working with the NRSBU on this project and applauded its innovative approach to developing the site.

“There will be many benefits from the project for the larger Nelson / Tasman region, including increased energy resilience and security, as well as financial benefit to the local ratepayers,” says Infratec CEO Grant Smith.

“It’s great to see NRSBU leading the initiative to develop infrastructure that is well suited to solar power, ensuring our communities can benefit from New Zealand’s decarbonisation opportunities while improving local energy supply and resilience.”

Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce offers support to entrepreneurs in their prime The Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce (NTCC) is excited to announce the launch of a Senior Entrepreneurship Programme called Primetime, which is aimed at empowering and supporting entrepreneurs aged 50 and above who are looking to start or scale their business ventures.

The Chamber has been selected by the Office for Seniors together with four organisations to run a 12month pilot set to start in June 2023.

This unique programme will provide older entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to turn their business ideas into reality, including: • One-on-one mentorship from experienced business leaders • Access to a network of successful entrepreneurs and industry experts

Traffic and Parking Bylaw Submissions are now open You can now make a submission on the draft Traffic and Parking Bylaw.

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• Educational resources and training sessions on topics such as marketing, finance, and business planning • Connection to local business organisations through the NTCC Project Manager Stephen Broad-Paul says the Chamber is looking forward to helping entrepreneurs “bring their ideas to life.”

“We recognise the incredible value and experience that senior entrepreneurs bring to the table, and we believe that age should not be a barrier to entrepreneurship. That's why we've opted to become involved in this programme to provide the support and resources that entrepreneurs in their prime need to succeed.”

Expressions of interest for the Primetime programme are now open, and interested entrepreneurs can apply online at primetime.org.nz.

Depending on the outcomes of the feasibility investigation, construction of the plant is expected to start in 2025.

The NRSBU is a joint committee of Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council. It operates the Nelson Regional Sewerage Scheme on behalf of NCC and TDC. Infratec New Zealand is a low carbon energy solutions provider with activities in New Zealand and the Pacific/ASEAN regions.

MEETINGS The following meetings of the Nelson City Council have been scheduled.

Council - to hear submissions to draft Annual Plan 2023/24 (if required) 9am each day 11 and 12 May Hearing Panel 1pm

18 May

Chief Executive Employment Committee Mayor's Office, Floor 2B, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 2pm 19 May Joint Shareholders Committee - Tasman District Council Chamber, 189 Queen Street, Richmond 9am 22 May Council - to deliberate on submissions to draft Annual Plan 2023/24 9am each day 25 and 26 May Changes to meeting Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit - previously advertised to commence at 10.30am 2.30pm 19 May

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"The biggest challenge was the little touches, and we really found a winner by inviting local artists to use our big walls to display their work. It finished the space off beautifully! I'd like to thank all the trades and suppliers who helped me in opening my first restaurant. Particularly Rob at RT Joinery, Tamas at Pacific Painting, Dean at Independent Beer Systems, Anna at Giesen, Joseph at Proof and Company, Nick at Ease Integration, Louise at MMCA & Michael at Knapps (now Core).”

Supporting Pete in the journey is head chef Sarah Maunder. “Sarah is gutsy and creative and has a great way with flavours. She previously ran the kitchen at Mama Cod

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I have found the best team to support me at Eight Plates, they are experienced and willing to take risks.

"They all took one in joining me in the first place! I'm a big believer in professional hospitality careers and I treat my team as professionals. I want us to be known for our friendly and relaxed service, beautiful drinks and creative plates. Sarah and her team's creativity will be key as we continue to develop our Eight Plates.

“I'd like to think that the bar at 'Cod', under my stewardship, was also known for its creative drinks, and this is definitely something that I'll be carrying on. I'm creating new cocktails all the time and always on the lookout for interesting wines & beers to feature, too.”

The biggest thing Pete wants to instil in his chefs, bar team and FOH is a passion for creating new and creative experiences.

“Our menu will be constantly changing, and the Eight Plates concept is based on that constant change. Whilst I love having favourite items, I also want to discover new favourites, new ingredients and new local products and producers that we can champion through what we produce and the stories we tell.”

Creativity is also apparent in the opening hours, being Thursdays through to Mondays from 10am to 10pm.

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“Monday is a really cool day for us to open, it lets us invite other hospitality professionals from around town to join us for ‘Hospo Specials’ whilst they enjoy their day off. It's just another way that I can champion professional hospitality careers in the community and look to share my space with other people I know and value.

Their support has been outstanding and has helped me in getting to this place.”

Pete looks forward to creating a destination that is known for its friendly and knowledgeable service, beautiful drinks and creative plates. “I loved building Cod into a Nelson favourite, and I hope that we become one too!”

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Taking Dr. Suess from the page to the stage KATE RUSSELL Nayland College is bringing a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza to the Theatre Royal this week.

With a live orchestra and plenty of fun, ‘Seussical’ is sure to delight Dr. Suess fans young and old.

Everyone’s favourite characters will be making an appearance, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and Jojo - a little girl with a big imagination.

Director and head of arts at the college, Ross Gerritsen, says there are about 50 students in the cast and 100 people involved with the production in total.

“We’ve got a really talented and strong group of year 13 students with lots of experience, but it gives all students a chance to perform,” he says.

“It has had a positive impact on them - working together collaboratively to get a full-scale music happening is great for the students.”

Ross says the show, which runs for 75 minutes in one act, is for “everyone”.

“It has all the characters everybody knows, great music, and it’s

lots of fun.”

It tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many ‘thinks’.

Horton faces a double challenge, not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him.

Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Molly Clarke, who plays The Cat in the Hat, says it has been a memorable experience.

“We’re all good mates, so we’re having lots of fun.”

‘Seussical’ is on at the Theatre Royal from 11 - 13 May with one matinee performance this Saturday where both children and adults are invited to dress up as their favourite character and come on stage for a photo with the cast.

For tickets, go to www.theatreroy al.co.nz

Nayland College students, from left, Sam Clark, Molly Clarke, and Samantha Gerritsen, get ready for Seussical. Photo: Kate Russell.

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Emma and Alistair Hebberd are the seventh custodians of Shone and Shirley Funeral Directors on Tahunanui Drive, owning and operating the historical business since November 2019. The Nelson couple take a lot of pride in the history of Shone and Shirley, established in 1862, and the fact that, today, it's still a family-owned operation. “Not all funeral homes are locally owned or even New Zealand owned, so it's a real privilege owning this business,” says Alistair.

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Jack Fletcher talks about the history of Hamish Fletcher Lawyers.

“Fletcher is our name and with it comes a long history spanning four generations. Our story started in the 1930s when my great grandfather Vern Fletcher worked for a local firm until establishing a new legal practice in 1950.

In 1958 Ron Fletcher joined his father, serving as Managing Partner until stepping down to help his son, Hamish Fletcher, start a business of his own”.

Hamish Fletcher Lawyers opened its doors as a small boutique business.

“This year we are proud to celebrate our 20th birthday and are fortunate to have had dedicated team members support us along the way. Despite our humble beginnings, we have grown over time and are now one of the region’s largest law firms with teams specialising in Trusts & Estates, Property Law, Commercial Law, and Dispute Resolution.”

“I now lead the business with a vision to provide the best end-to-end legal service possible for our clients. Helping them throughout the course of their lives is our absolute privilege, and for this we are very grateful. That is why we are here.”

For over 78 years, Stoke Bakery has been providing locals with delicious breads, pastries and snacks. What began as a modest bakery in 1943, soon became a booming business.

The bakery is privately owned and operated by locals Margaret and Neil, who along with their dedicated staff, produce an astounding range of meat pies, fruit pies, biscuits, slices, cakes and sweet treats which are freshly made on the premises.

They also bake beautiful bread on a daily basis and everything they create is preservative-free. Located at 510 Main Road Stoke, it’s easy to pop in the bakery to pick up a snack, get some lunch on the go, or enjoy a coffee catch-up or lunch with a friend.

Through the years Stoke Bakery has always been the place to go to order your handmade traditional Christmas Cake, delectable Christmas Mince Tarts and delicious Easter Hot Cross buns.

Stoke Bakery is open from 5am to 4pm weekdays and 6am to 1.30pm on Saturdays.

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Nelson Auto Glass Specialists Ltd have been looking after locals and their automotive glass needs for over 20 years. Supported by a crew of very experienced and competent auto glaziers and administration staff who combine ‘well over 150 years' experience’, the team warmly welcome their newest member, local lad Toby Bowden, to the business.

Continuing the legacy of offering the same reliable service, Toby brings over ten years of industry experience along with in-depth technical knowledge to the business. Investing heavily in the very latest of digital technology, owner Francis Lagrutta says it's ‘out with the old tools and in with the new’ with their new diagnostic machine enabling precise calibration of windscreen sensors in newer vehicles, ensuring customers leave the site with their vehicle working to optimum safety specs once a windscreen has been refitted.

“Toby brings a fresh, new perspective to the team, and a move towards more modern technology.” The team at Nelson Auto Glass Specialists Ltd are passionate about helping clients fix their car windows and assisting with any auto glass-related problem as quickly and painlessly as possible, and continue to care about keeping you safe on the road.

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TUNES FOR TENNIS: Maria Howes and David Turnhout from the Nelson Bays Tennis Association with local musician Bryce Wastney.

Photo: Kate Russell.

Musicians serve up tunes for tennis KATE RUSSELL A range of Nelson musicians will be serving up tunes at The Boathouse next Friday night to help raise funds for the Nelson Bays Tennis Association.

The line-up includes accomplished guitarist, piano player and singer/ songwriter, Bryce Wastney, and five-piece band, PlayTime, who have formed especially for the concert.

Bryce says he used to dabble in tennis in his youth and was eager to support the cause.

PlayTime will play a range of jazz, pop, and blues tunes and consists of Kim Carr, Warren Houston, Paul Thompson, Paul Jeffries, and David Turnhout - who is also the president of the association.

David says funding sources, such as grants, have dried up to some extent over the past 12 months.

“Like other sporting clubs, we are having to diversify how we obtain our funding through other events.”

An auction for a range of items and goodies, including artwork and vouchers, will be held between musical acts.

Co-ordinator for the association, Maria Howes, says there are 11 tennis clubs across the Nelson Tasman region.

“We are trying to make the sport more accessible to more people while still supporting the association,” she says.

David says they would love to get some more ticket sales and have 120 available at $30 each.

The fundraising concert for Nelson Bays Tennis Association is on Friday, 19 May, 8pm - 11pm at The Boathouse. For tickets, go to www. eventbrite.com and search ‘Nelson Bays Tennis’.

Wide-spread flooding hit the region on Saturday with bridges and roads closed due to surface flooding. Collingwood was cutoff from Tākaka, SH6 was closed between Hira and Havelock, and The Maitai Valley closed at the Domett St intersection. The Maitai River breached its banks on Saturday morning, but the water looked to subside quite quickly. Residents of Clouston Tce self-evacuated their homes when the river breached shortly after 9am on Saturday. One resident says some of the homes are still uninhabited after the street was severely damaged in the August weather event. Another home had just been fully refurbished and was ready to put back on the rental market, she says.

Pictured is a Clouston Tce home that has undergone refurbishment following the August flooding. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

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Rapid growth leads to New Zealand team call up JACK MALCOLM A swimmer and his coach are hard at work putting on the final touches as they prepare to travel to France to race later this month.

Finn Russ is in the pool every day as he gears up for the Virtus Global Games, training upwards of nine times a week.

Alongside coach Glen Findlay, who has been selected as one of the team’s coaches, the pair have been hard at work tinkering away before the big tournament in Vichy, France.

While the team was announced just last week, Finn’s times made him a shoo-in for a spot in the New Zealand team.

“We’ve known for a while. . . the qualification standards came out for the Global Games, Finn met those and he’s improved on them since then,” says Glen.

Glen has worked with Finn for the past three years and says he was relatively new to swimming when he started in 2020.

“He’s made phenomenal progress in such a short amount of

time. . . four-and-a-half years ago, Finn was still learning how to swim.

“To go from learning how to swim 25 metres properly to swimming world-class times is something quite unique.”

He says there’s still a long runway of improvement for Finn, as they’ve just started incorporating gym work into their training.

“Last time he was at a national standard, he’s very quickly gone to top 3 (in the country) in multiple different events.

“He’s got a really natural connection to the water, and he’s a phenomenal competitor.”

Having coached eight different national teams over the years, Glen says this is the first time he’s been selected to coach a neuro-divergent team on the world stage.

“The process is the same for where each athlete is at.

“Their ability to develop skills and physical fitness is the same, it’s just changing up the communication.”

Having been in the middle of

16 weeks of training preparation for the upcoming Global Games, Finn says it’s been hard, but fun, work.

Despite all the hours in the pool, he says it’s always worth it when he gets in the water and puts on his cap and goggles.

“I enjoy just all of swimming.

There’s heaps of times I just get through it, but it’s all quite enjoyable at different times.”

For Finn, it will be the first time he’s gone on a big overseas trip, saying he’d had previous holidays overseas but a lot closer to home.

The quadrennial Virtus Global Games is the biggest event of its kind, designed as an elite competition for athletes with an intellectual disability.

Of the approximately dozen New Zealand athletes expected to compete at the Games, the Top of the South region has three athletes.

Nelson’s Alfie Linn will represent the country in table tennis, while Blenheim Swim Club’s Jack Bulger has also been selected alongside Finn.

In just three years, Finn Russ has gone from learning how to swim 25m properly to being selected for the New Zealand team to travel to France for the Virtus Global Games. Photo: Supplied.

A new lease of life for Nelson College’s front field JACK MALCOLM After an extensive facelift over the summer, the finishing touches are being put on Nelson College’s front field.

With a win in their first game of the season, the school’s first XV will play their first game on the newly-upgraded ground this weekend in a rematch of last year’s final against St Bede’s College.

Over $350,000 was raised to improve the field’s irrigation, alongside countless businesses around the region stepping in to volunteer their time and equipment.

Nelson College Old Boys executive member Iain (Angus) Graham says it would have cost at least twice as much without the community’s support.

“We’ve spent $350,000, but Christ’s (College) are doing the same thing, and their budget is $950,000.

“There’s been sizable amounts of time and effort put into this project.”

Iain (Angus) Graham has spent almost every day down at Nelson College's front field as significant upgrades to improve the ground were completed over the summer. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

He says it’s been a team effort, with everyone integral to making the project succeed as it expanded in scope.

“They call us ‘the five with the drive’. It’s five businessmen around town, Gary Donaldson, Duane Whiting, Shane Drummond, Scott Gibbons and myself.

“There was significant support of contractors, who did a reasonable amount of work in kind, like Donaldson Contracting and Edridge Contracting.”

Iain says he and Old Boys president Chris Harvey have spent just about every day down at the field over the summer as they kept expanding the project

to include more of the field.

Having initially planned to do just the playing surface, they have since decided to refit the entire grounds.

“We have to remember that this isn’t just a rugby pitch, but it’s also a field for these school boys to use.”

Iain has fond memories of his time as a boarder at Rutherford house, saying the front field was where they spent all their time outside school hours.

It was Chris’ idea to do the project as they sat there watching a game with the field in such a state that they knew something needed to be done.

Teams from Christchurch had started to consider if travelling to play on it was feasible, and the timing was right to make it all come together.

The first XV last season had to play their final in Motueka after rain inundated the field with water, and it turned into a swamp.

That was the natural progression of the field over winter,

with the previously installed irrigation completely blocked and effectively useless.

“It’s our front garden to the school, and it’s the first thing anyone sees when they turn up,” says Iain.

“It’ll be a bit of relief (when it’s done) to be honest.”

The work saw the field completely stripped of turf before 38 channels were dug at five-metre intervals to install the new drainage.

The rugby ground has also been shifted 10 metres towards Waimea Road, now aligning halfway with the school’s iconic staircase down to the field.

As part of the project, significant fundraising was done, such as an ‘adopt a square’ project for the field that raised a significant amount as well as a lunch hosted by the Car Company that brought in All Blacks coach Steve Hansen as a guest speaker. Significant grants were also awarded from the Mainland Foundation and the New Zealand Community Trust.

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Mastering her craft in her 40s JACK MALCOLM After being sidelined with multiple potentially season-ending injuries, Joeline Jones was surprised by her performance at the World Masters Indoor Athletic Championships in Poland.

Having torn her calf muscle twice this year and suffered through Achilles Tendinitis, she says her stubbornness was the only thing that kept her on track.

“My goal was to get into a final, but I didn’t expect that it’d be for the 400m.

“Because I’ve had so many injuries, I wanted to pull out of that event.

“To get fourth was a bit of a

shock.”

Joeline also made the semi-finals in the 40-44 women’s 200m and 60m events, setting a new national record for the 60m and missing the New Zealand record for the 200m by just 0.1 of a second.

She says the sprints are her bread and butter, and the 400m was a race that her coach, Tony Aikenhead, had to convince her to compete in.

Because of her injuries, her training had to be modified because she could only sprint and not jog.

She hadn’t raced 400m since November and says she felt like she was about to vomit on the starting line.

“This is a tough race that some

say feels like torture (and is) also dubbed the death race as athletes have to hold a high speed for a long distance.”

As she worked her way through the heats and into the knockouts, she says she became more confident at every race start.

It was the first time she’d raced on an indoor track, and it was a sharp learning curve to get up to speed.

“It’s very different. The first couple of rounds, I kept changing lanes because it was a banked track. It’s also 200m, not 400m, so it’s a bit tighter.”

She says it made racing a lot more fun and tactical, and she plans to be back for the next Masters In-

door Champs in two years.

“Before you race you’re about to vomit because you know what you’re going to put yourself through.

“But once I got more confident and comfortable and got an idea what I was doing. . . I really enjoyed running the 400m indoors.

I would love to go there injury free, and I’d like to crack the 60s mark for the 400.”

While she might be the only person out on track racing, she says it’s the team behind her that has made her success happen.

From Sports Clinic, Nelson helped to keep her on her feet and racing through her injuries trouble and World Travellers

Motueka and Athletics Nelson also chipped in to help with the travel expenses.

She also credits her coach for much of her success, expecting to be training hard despite having a slightly quieter competition season expected next summer with just three planned events.

“Tony’s awesome. He’s been absolutely amazing.

“It’s been my first full season under him, and he’s changed a lot of my technique.

“I’d put quite a lot of it (my success) down to his coaching. The way he gets me to train is very different to what I’ve done in the past. I’m faster now in my forties than in my late 30s.”

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Weather

Bad weather and a forecast for more to come over the weekend saw sports throughout the region cancelled. All local sport was called off except the Giant’s Saturday night game against Taranaki, while Nelson College and Nelson Suburbs travelled to Christchurch, with varying success. The first XV kicked off their season with a 34-22 win over St Andrew’s College, de-

spite being reduced to 13 men for a period, while the Suburbs were unable to produce an upset against competition front runners Christchurch United in a 4-0 loss. Catch up with the full game reports on the Nelson App.

Cycling

A crash has dashed Niamh Fisher-Black’s hopes of a podium finish in La Vuelta Femenina.

Having sat inside the top 10 of the general classifications coming into the fifth stage, Nimah had to wait to change her bike after the crash which saw her fall behind the pace of the lead pack, forced into accepting her fate as she crossed the finish line as part of the chasing peloton, falling to 1:45 seconds off the pace on the leaderboards.

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Flood damage

Maitai Valley’s Waahi Taakaro Golf Course and Two Arrows Archery are again picking up the pieces after the river breached its banks, depositing sediment and gravel over their grounds. Just months after recovering from the August floods, the golf course says it was devastating to see the damage come back again in a social media video showing the water level of the river running over the course at the height of the temporary bridge, which has been damaged.

Hockey

Premier men hockey’s Whakatu Shield goes on the line this week-

end in a winner take all match between Tasman White and Waimai United.

Orienteering

Eddie Swain is fundraising to compete in the U18 European Championships in Bulgaria by hosting a night-time rogaine through the Silvan Bike Park on Wednesday 31 May. With an earliest start time of 4:30pm, the 90 minute course will be raced into the dark with entry costing $20 for adults and $10 for U18. More information can be found on Nelson Orienteering Club’s Facebook.

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String together a couple of wins and we’re right back in the playoff picture was the message from NBS Nelson Giants head coach Mike Fitchett after they put on a demolition derby against the Taranaki Airs on Saturday night. It was a breakout performance by the starting five, like guard Alex Mcnaught (pictured), for the home side as they finally found their winning formula, leading by as many as 41 points before sitting their starters for the final quarter in the blowout 11783 win. Even the players who don’t often get to shine on the court got their fair share of game time as coach Mike Fitchett sat the starters for the final quarter.And even when the starters weren’t on the court, there were superstar moments, with Ernest Kerr making a massive block on the 208cm and 116kg Anzac Rissetto, earning a foul while in the bonus and draining both free throws. It’s a big turnaround for the local team, who lost in convincing fashion last weekend against the previously winless Wellington Saints. The Giants return to the road this week for a double-header of action as they travel to Southland for a game against the Sharks on Friday night before heading north to play the Canterbury Rams on Sunday evening. Photo: Evan Barnes/ Shuttersport.

Community Notices

Community Notices OSTEOACTIVE, fitness and education for participants with osteoarthritis. Mon, 9.30am, Holy Trinity Hall, 27 Dorset Street, Richmond. ACC approved community strength and balance class. Ph: Nicola 0210788609 or nicola.rae.11@gmail.com. Cost: koha NELLIE KNITTERS GROUP. Every Mon, 1-3pm. Nightingale Library in Tāhunanui. Come along and join our super friendly group of knitters and create garments for donation to community groups. All materials provided. Donations of wool gratefully accepted. Ph: Jillian 035395546.

COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKING BEES Mon, 1-2pm.

Victory Community Centre. Regular free working bees.

Learn from other experienced gardeners. A dedicated team of volunteers are making the garden into a beautiful and productive space. Ph: Nadia 035468389 or kai@ victorycommunity.org.nz.

bers. Meeting 3rd Tues of the month, 10am. Reformed Church, Enner Glynn with guest speaker. Regular outings and activities. Ph: Ian 0211482580.

NZ CHRISTIAN WRITERS NELSON GROUP Tues, 16 May. 1-4pm.Richmond Baptist Church Lounge. Open to writers at all stages from wanna-be writers to published authors of all ages and whatever genre you use. For more info contact Kay Ph: 0275476777 or kaypeterson4@xtra.co.nz.

ALL SAINTS CRECHE, Tues, 9.45-11.45am. 30 Vanguard St. Indoor, outdoor play areas, sandpit, toys, crafts, Music session. Fun and fellowship. Ph: Lois 0274331213. No Charge.

PILATES Tues, 5.30-6.30pm. Victory Community Centre.

Pilates teaches you about breathing with movement, balance, coordination, positioning of the body, spatial awareness, strength & flexibility. Try before you buy! Your first session is free! Blocks of 6 sessions through the year.

COST: $50 per six session block.

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NELSON LIVE POETS Tues, 16 May, 7pm. Yaza Cafe. Open mic and Guest Poet David Merritt. Ph: 0223601451. Koha entry.

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP Tues, 16 May. Ngawhatu to Marsden. Meet 9.45am on the Ridgeway behind Isel Park. BYO lunch. Ph: Ruth 035471359.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ Tues, 16 May. 10 -11.30am.

McCashin’s Stoke. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities, and services. www.wellby.org.nz. Ph: 035467681.

WINTER CARDS euchre has started again. Tues 1pm for 1.30pm start. Stoke Bowling Club, Ranui Rd, Stoke.

Warm and friendly atmosphere, All welcome. Enquiries Ph: Lesley 0210407768. $4.00 per person for cards and afternoon tea.

STOKE TAHUNANUI MEN’S CLUB welcomes new mem-

FOREST & BIRD Wed, 10 May, 7.30pm. Tāhunanui School Hall, Muritai St. Evening talk by Joris from DOC about his time on the Auckland Islands.

CAKE DECORATORS MEETING Wed, 17 May, 6:30pm. We are using wafer paper as new medium. Creating an Anthurium wafer paper flower. New members are welcome.

Ph: Desiree 0276302359.

STOKE TAHUNANUI LADIES’ REBUS CLUB welcomes new ladies to come along and enjoy fun fellowship and friendship. 3rd Wed of the month, 9.45am, Nelson Golf Club Bolt Rd. Ph: Diane 035476331.

POP UP PSYCHODRAMA 3rd Wed of the Month. Victory Community Centre. Come and experience this lively spontaneous method exploring personal, political and community issues. Increase your spontaneity and find new ways to respond to old situations in your life.No acting

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experience required! Ph: Ali 0272765992 for more information. COST: Koha BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS. Wed, 7pm. Nelson Bridge Club. Ph: 035481999. contact@nelsonbridge.co.nz to book. First “taster” session. FREE. SCRABBLE CLUB meet Wed, 7pm, Nelson City Club 1 Kinzet Terrace. Ph: Tony 035451159 or Genie: 0212141270.

All ages welcome.

THURSDAY WEEKLY PERSONAL GROWTH GROUP for Women. Develop your ability to respond effectively to old situations or new challenges. Increase spontaneity and creativity in all areas of your life. Psychodrama will be used to explore relevant themes. May, 11th, 18th, 25th 10-12.30pm.

Nelson Women's Centre. Ph: 035467986 FOSTER CARE INFORMATION EVENING Thurs 11 May, 7pm. 10D Kotua Place, Stoke. Interested in becoming a Foster Parent? Come find out about our Christian Foster Care programme. Light supper will be provided. RSVP Ph: Mika at Open Home Foundation 0274610497 or E: mika. ito@ohf.org.nz.

HOBBY CORNER EVENT If you enjoy arts and crafts such as sketching, knitting, sewing, scrapbooking, or whatever, then come along. Thurs, 18 May, 1.30 - 3.30pm. Victory Community Church, 238 Vanguard St. Ph: Tracey-Lynn 0220996556. Gold Coin donation.

NELSON CITY PROBUS CLUB welcome both men and women. We meet the 2nd Thurs of the month (Feb thru to November) 10 am. The Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tāhunanui. Our programme varies monthly. E: nelsoncitygroupgmail.com.

KEEP ACTIVE, STRENGTH, BALANCE, and general fitness. Thurs, 9.15am. Holy Trinity Hall, 27 Dorset St. All ages welcome. Standing and seated options, resistance bands, circuits. Ph: Nicola 0210788609 nicola.rae.11@

gmail.com.

FITNESS & FRESH AIR IN THE CITY. FREE supervised exercise sessions for seniors. Thurs, 12pm. Maitai river walkway 30 mins walk & learn to use the outdoor exercise equipment safely. Ph: Ange 021790415.

ARE YOU WONDERING what the Bible really has to say? New Weekly Bible Study Night. Thurs, 7-8pm. Victory Community Centre. All Welcome! Ph: Pastor Janine 02102664608.

GENERAL GROUPS SUTER ART SOCIETY, until 28 May. Showing the large colourful abstract artwork by Marlborough artist, Arlin Sukalin.

NELSON GARDEN SHOW calling stallholders who are interested in a site for our show on 2 Sept. Contact Margaret Hart Ph: 035472999 or m.hart@slingshot.co.nz.

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS - If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Register Ph: 035391137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz.

DOWNSIZING OR DECLUTTERING? Vinnies in Vanguard St can collect your good quality household donations. Ph: 035489372.

FALLS PREVENTION: Free 2hr session for anyone who has fallen or is at risk of falling. Relaxed & informal setting.

Book at Nelson Bays Primary Health. Ph: Ange 021790415.

FOOD, IS IT A PROBLEM FOR YOU? Are you suffering from anorexia, bulimia, obesity and/or compulsive eating? Overeaters Anonymous works. Ph: 0226730237. All welcome ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN wanting to make a difference in the life of a child? We are looking for caring Christian people who are willing to open their home to care for a child/ young person. To find out more, Ph: Mika at Open Home Foundation 0274610497 mika.ito@ohf.org.nz.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can't?

Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Ph: 0800aaworks 08002296757.

FEELING SAD, STRESSED, DEPRESSED, OR STUCK? Identify and explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face to face counselling sessions available now for individuals and couples. Ph: 035482400 or lifelinc.co.nz

FRIDAY NELSON NEWBIES WALKING GROUP welcomes new people. Every Tues & Fri, 10am in Nelson, Stoke, Richmond. Ph: Karin 022 152 9963.

STOKE SENIOR CITIZENS is a Friendship Club accepting all INDOOR BOWLING beginners and players. Mon & Fri 1:30-3:30pm. Annual $5 subscription and a $2 mat fee covers costs levied for the afternoon. Mats and bowls are provided by the club. Ph: 035479814 or 035473052.

AIKIDO Want to learn self-defence and become more confident? Do AIKIDO Japanese Martial Art. We have children’s classes from 8 -16yrs Wed & Fri 5pm – 6pm. Check out www.aikidonelson.nz or Ph: Callum 0210694211.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY FREE KŌRERO AND Q&A with Paula Morris. Find out what makes a good short story. Sat, 13 May, 2.30pm. Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Road, Tāhunanui. Stay and socialise at the Golf Club Happy Hour.

MOTHERS DAY POSIES Sat, 13 May, 9-1pm. Queen Street, Richmond outside TDC Library. A fundraiser for the Waimea Floral Art Group. $6 each.

NELSON PHILATELIC SOCIETY Sun, 14 May. Doors Open 1.30pm - Meeting Starts 2.00pm. Stoke Baptist Church.

4-8 Page Display competition, Mitchener Cup – Letter “A”, New Displayer’s Cup Competition. Ph: Robin 0275442518

Community notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising only. For classified ads and public notices please call 548 5900.

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Within Tū Manawa there are two levels of funding that a group or community organisation can apply for. The Fast Fund up to a maximum of $10K and Full Fund $10-30K. This round we are receiving applications for both funds.

We know from research that there are some groups who are more at risk of missing out or being less active, including those living with a disability, in higher deprivation communities, girls and young women. Programmes or projects that reach these groups will be prioritised for funding.

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