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Nelson’s noisiest streets revealed Kate Russell Reporter

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Quebec Rd has been Nelson’s most raucous street this past year, while noise complaints in total

for the whole city have increased.

Nelson City Council has revealed which 10 streets received the most noise complaints in 2020/21.

Quebec Rd topped the list with 49 complaints. This was followed

by Hodgson Pl, Washington Rd,

Cobham Cres, Fergusson St, Tipahi St, Vanguard St, Queens Rd, Atawhai Dr, and The Ridgeway.

There were 1436 noise complaints received by the council in the last financial year - this is up slightly

from 1360 in 2019/20.

Clare Barton, group manager environmental management, says in terms of individual streets, there could be several factors for a street having more than the average noise complaints, including

a larger number of houses, and proximity of houses on that particular street.

“It is important to remember that these are complaints, not

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Nelson College celebrates its Miles Toyota Championship win after a hard-fought final against Christ’s. Photo: Shuttersport.

College crowned Champions For many of the players, it was their final game at home in the blue and white hoops and Nelson College made it a memorable occasion as they

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pipped their traditional rivals Christ’s College 22-20 in the Crusaders Schools final on Saturday. Nelson ran in three second half tries in a stunning

comeback to win the Miles Toyota Championship for just the third time in the school’s history.

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infringement notices, and Noisy Nelson many complaints are reThe top five noiseist solved without formal regustreets in Nelson latory action needing to be taken,” she adds.

1 Quebec Road The council deals with spe2 Hodgson Place cific noise problems, such 3 Washington Road as loud parties and stereos, 4 Cobham Crescent house and building alarms, 3 5 Fergusson Street construction activity, busk1 ers and bars, industry or commercial uses affecting residents, and barking dogs.

If council officers deem the noise to be excessive then they issue a warning for the person to alleviate the noise for 72 hours. If they do not comply or turn the noise 5 back up, then the council 4 officer can return with the police and confiscate the offending item.

Nelson’s noisiest streets have been revealed by the Nelson City Council. Graphic: File.

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Lockdown causes court backlog Jonty Dine Reporter

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The Nelson region’s justice system has not been exempt from the effects of the national lockdown.

Courts are now experiencing a significant backlog while people both in and out of custody are on edge as a result of the delays.

Nelson lawyer Mark Dollimore says the Covid-19 pandemic has put a “freeze frame” on court proceedings.

“Everything has been put on hold and it is stressing out some clients.”

Mark says a number of people facing smaller charges such as drink driving are just wanting to get on with their lives.

Another concern for Mark is the potential loss of liberties for vulnerable clients. Due to distancing rules, clients with mental health issues are unable to have a lawyer close by as a support person.

Mark worries this can also result in the client not fully comprehending what is happening.

Those in custody are also experiencing anxiety as they fear a Covid-19 outbreak in jail.

“There are people who have been stuck in custody for a long time before having their case heard.”

Further clogging the system up are people claiming to be sick

Local lawyers are concerned that that the effects of lockdown are adversely affecting the justice system. Photo: File. on the day of their hearings.

Prisoners applying for electronic monitoring are also facing challenges finding an address.

“If they want to go live at nan’s house, they are going to be breaking her bubble.”

Mark says many clients are also resorting back to their vices as they have expressed frustration over an inability to make contact with alcohol and drug services. Though Mark says the backlog has made things difficult for many, it is an unavoidable reality to ensure community safety.

Ministry of Justice spokesperson Anton Youngman says the justice system, including court, is an essential service.

Any hearings that impacted the liberty of a person were going ahead, as well as hearings which protected the at-risk or

vulnerable, and other priority hearings. Many of these were taking place via video calling.

Lawyer Steven Zindel says, while jury trials can now happen, the backlog is getting worse.

“Clients are confused as to their court dates, especially if their contact details have changed. There are various problems with adjourned dates for certain clients.”

Steven also says the spacing and mask mandate makes it difficult to talk to clients about their cases.

“Email would be a help, but some clients don’t have an email address and legal aid does not tell lawyers the client’s email address even though they capture this information on the legal aid form.”

He says very few cases are being heard within a year.

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Lockdown stress adds to domestic violence cases Erin Bradnock Reporter

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Victims of domestic violence were reassured they had a safe haven during the latest national lockdown.

Whakatū Refuge manager Diane Strong says the refuge experienced a busy first few weeks as the country entered lockdown.

“It was the contrary to what we thought, we were quite busy this lockdown in those first initial few weeks,” Diane says.

She believes part of the rush was due to the suddenness of going

into lockdown.

“Last time we all had 48 hours to prepare but this time we didn’t have that luxury.”

Diane says, as referrals level back to “normal numbers” the refuge is prepared for a second rush in response to the social and economic fallout of lockdowns.

“We will all experience a gradual growth back to higher numbers because of economic pressures.

The pressures on the ordinary home environment as people’s hours are reduced or they are made redundant. The economy effect contributes to all those social ills.”

Refuge wāhine and rangitahi

programme facilitator Nichola Harvey says tamariki group programmes are unable to continue at Alert Level 2.

She says they will likely not be able to go ahead for another few months.

“It’s a really challenging time for our younger ones being isolated.

It took a few months after last year’s lockdown before we could get started again,” she says.

The refuge offers individual and group programmes for local tamariki, teaching children about emotions, coping with trauma and how to keep themselves safe.

Nichola says more people were aware that the refuge was ready

and open during lockdown.

“This time people knew we’d be there.”

Police say preliminary data shows that Nelson Police had a small increase in the number of reported family harm incidents since the Covid-19 alert level restrictions came into force.

“While there has been a small increase, family harm reports do fluctuate due to a range of external factors.”

Police say they have been out in communities, working alongside partner agencies, to provide safety and reassurance during the restrictions.

This includes contacting at-risk

families, conducting reassurance checks and delivering food parcels where needed.

“We know that the alert level restrictions put additional pressure on families and increases the risk of arguments, or violence from a partner or family member.”

Police assure anyone experiencing harm at home that they are here to help, no matter the alert level.

“We urge anyone experiencing abuse or violence to seek support.

If you feel scared, threatened or unsafe please call us on 111.

“We also urge anyone with concerns about a loved one or friend to call us on their behalf.”

Long-serving Nelson deliverers recognised Kate Russell Reporter

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Long-serving Nelson Weekly deliverers Jenny and Andy Spruyt have been nominated as the paper’s deliverers of the month.

The couple has been doing their run in The Brook since 2012 and were nominated for their consistency over the past nine years by delivery contractor Karl Hadfield.

“We used to help our daughter do the deliveries - she started when she was

It’s a good bit of extra income.

Andy Spruyt 12-years-old. But when she went off to university, we decided to keep doing it,” says Andy.

“It’s a good bit of extra income.”

Andy says he was recently

diagnosed with diabetes and finds his weekly walk to deliver the papers good exercise, too.

The couple deliver more than 400 copies of the paper every Wednesday on their run which includes Brook St and Westbrook Tce. For their efforts, Jenny and Andy receive a double pass to see a movie at State Cinemas. If you would like to nominate your Nelson Weekly deliverer, email kate@nelsonweekly.co.nz

Andy and Jenny Spruyt are the Nelson Weekly deliverers of the month. Photo: Kate Russell.

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Nelson College moves to pay off millions in debt Staff Reporter Nelson College is looking to address debts of almost $3 million as it recovers from the financial difficulties Covid-19 has exacerbated.

The Nelson College Board has decided to repay its historical debt in order to consolidate its financial position.

The school is currently in debt of $2.9 million and expects this to deteriorate if no action is taken.

This debt results from the college’s decision to renovate two of its boarding houses between 2015 and 2018.

Board chair Deleece Hall says the board has developed a strategy to address its debt which has been reviewed independently. The school is also working with the Ministry of Education to resolve its financial situation.

The ministry recently confirmed that the college is a going concern and that current payments associated with the debt are within ministry guidelines. The original business plan had an expectation that the renovations would result in 190 boarders per annum. This didn’t eventuate. A loan of $2 million was taken out from Westpac in 2019, along with an overdraft facility of $1.5 million.

The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated the situation by diminishing the college’s international student income since 2020. The college doesn’t expect international income to fully resume until 2023 at the earliest, and its revised financial plans don’t depend on international student income.

The majority of Nelson College’s boarders have always been from New Zealand rural families.

Through this, Nelson College students continue to excel academically. NCEA results are well above national averages and in 2020 the college achieved its best ever results in NCEA. “We’re excited about the college’s vision. The headmaster and college staff are working hard to provide quality academic and cocurricular opportunities to our rangatahi,” Deleece says.

Nelson College headmaster Richard Dykes says they are confident they can retire its historic debt and put the college on a sound financial footing for the future.

“Repaying this debt will reduce the financial pressure on the college especially as interest rates are likely to rise, and allow us to focus positively on our academic, cocurricular and pastoral programmes for our students.”

Angela Barrett with her happy hound Mike at Nelson’s Church Steps. Photo: Erin Bradnock.

Trafalgar St goes to the dogs Erin Bradnock Greyhounds and their humans hit Trafalgar St as part of the Great Global Greyhound Walk on Sunday morning.

About 20 greyhounds, and a few allied beagles and bichons, made the walk from the Trafalgar Centre to the Nelson Church Steps with their adoring owners.

Greyhounds as Pets Nelson volunteer coordinator Olivia Martyn says the event is about raising awareness for ex-racing

greyhounds making the perfect pet.

“I’ve had my greyhound Curly for three years. They’re so lazy and so easy to look after,” she says.

Greyhounds as Pets New Zealand is a registered charity supported by volunteers from around the country.

Olivia says there are more than 50 greyhounds registered in the region as part of the Greyhounds as Pets programme.

This year, the hounds dressed in

blue as part of Prostate Cancer New Zealand’s Blue September and best dressed entries included glittered doggy capes and superman-inspired costumes.

Member Angela Wilson created bespoke blue capes and collars for her three greyhounds, Rocky, Honey and Buddy, and for fellow members’ dogs too.

“We’ve had greyhounds for just over 11 years, six greyhounds in total. We love their personality and their temperament,” she says.

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The cost of delivering drinking water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure across the country will get “frightening” in the coming years, without change, says Nelson City Council’s chief executive.

The council is currently taking part in shaping huge reform under the Three Waters proposal, which would see all of Nelson’s water, stormwater and wastewater assets transferred to a new entity.

Modelling done by the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) shows that collectively the country needs to spend between $120-185 billion in three waters infrastructure over the next 30 years to catch up with historical underinvestment, meet drinking water and environmental standards, provide for future population growth, and undertake ongoing maintenance and refurbishment of the assets.

Council chief executive, Pat Dougherty, says Nelson runs a good operation and its three waters are in good shape. “I think that reflects the investment the council has made in its water, wastewater and stormwater and the fact that we are a very compact urban area.”

WICS forecasts were that in 2051, annual costs across Aotearoa for three waters will range from $1900 to more than $10,000 per household. “That is just crippling for some parts of the country,” Pat says.

Nelson’s costs are projected to be

$2330 per household – one of the lowest in the country. Should we become part of the new entity, costs are projected to be $1260 per year. Nelson currently charges $1290.

Mayor Rachel Reese says she is not convinced on all elements of the proposal as it stands, and it still needs a lot of work.

“I really want to have that conversation and still push and prod around some of these parts,” she says. “There are some areas that are still outstanding around governance, representation, how you influence the entities and those sorts of aspects that we still really need to work through.”

She questions how rates will be able to remain low if council stands alone.

“I don’t enjoy delivering a 5.7 per cent rates rise, but only three years out from now that would be a really hard ask and all of those projects I’ve been looking at in terms of the City Centre Spatial Plan and what we will be doing there, I don’t know how we will have money to do those things.”

Rachel says council will be “consumed” with paying for three waters upgrades and would have very little money to achieve anything else should they stick with the status quo.

“If we just kick this can down the road, it will get to the point where I’d say I’m not sure how we deliver the next LTP, I think we’re getting to that point.” Council is holding an online engagement session on Thursday 16 September at 5.30pm. go to shapenelson.govt.nz/threewaters-reform to find access.

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City councillors views on water reform The Government’s proposal to combine the country’s water, wastewater and stormwater assets into four entities has seen mixed reactions across Aotearoa. Sara Hollyman asks Nelson City councillors to briefly sum up their thoughts on the Three Waters proposal so far: Judene Edgar

The Good - Efficiency gains, assets not sold, less Council debt, reduced user costs, support package, meet Taumata Arowai (environmental and health) standards. The Bad - Planning integration, prioritization of Nelson’s needs, consultation with and accountability to Council & community, future privatization risks, stranded assets, timelines, critical information gaps.

And The Ugly - Governance model, no direct representation on Regional Representation Group, Council influence on Statement of Intent, poor communication and consultation by Government.

Rohan O'NeillStevens

While there’s a clear case that the status quo can’t remain, what a future with consistently high quality three water services looks like is a bigger question. The devil’s always in the detail; accountability, protection from privatisation, better quality services and resilience must be bottom lines - and with large questions remaining over many parts of the proposal, it remains to be seen if it’s the right option for Nelsonians.

Rachel Sanson

At a national level reform makes sense to me - improving outcomes for all. At a local level, our infrastructure is in a good state but we’ll need significant investment in coming years. Climate impacts on stormwater and coastal wastewater infrastructure will trigger change. Wastewater dispersal into Tasman Bay is not sustainable. Retaining public ownership is built into the reform. Financial implications for Council/residents needs to be understood better. Local voice at a governance level is critical. Community engagement is essential.

Trudie Brand

Concerns with the current proposal relate to cost, asset management, ownership and timely delivery within Nelson region.

Current process used didn’t trigger a local referendum, it should. Proposed governance structure is top heavy. Assets would reside outside government books, creating a potential pathway for privatisation, despite reassurances.

Local councils should be represented on the entity, ensuring synchronicity with local Council’s planning / projects teams. Proposed economic regulator must ensure delivery at quoted $’s allowing for inflation.

Gaile Noonan

This proposal has been described as very complex. As such, I would like to see the timeline extended so there is an ability to have a better understanding by everyone. I have some concerns over both the governance and ownership proposal and want to see maybe a co-operative model, among others, explored. Maybe a trial in one of the areas would be helpful to prove/disprove theories and assumptions.

Yvonne Bowater

It’s not the first time central government has tried to rush change; this is a critical decision; they need to take the concerns of councils on board and undertake proper consultation with all of New Zealand. As for those cartoons: they do not give any quantitative narrative to such an important reform.

Taumata Arowai will be the dedicated water services regulator later this year, once this is in place, we can be given a better understanding of any shortfalls.

Brian McGurk

Three Waters proposal is significant and complex.

It’s provided the opportunity to consider how we meet the new legislative requirements for drinking water, increasing expectations for wastewater and stormwater discharges, and the costs of providing new and replacement infrastructure. We need to properly understand the implications for Nelson, now and in the future. It’s too early to take a fixed position on any particular aspects of the reform proposal.

Matt Lawrey

I applaud the Government for addressing the issue but believe we need more time for meaningful public engagement.

I’m also not convinced that centralisation will mean lower costs and I’m concerned about being grouped with Wellington, given how much it will cost to fix the capital’s crumbing pipes. At the same time, we can’t keep kicking this can down the road. Please visit my Facebook page for more on this.

Mel Courtney

Public say is essential.

Here’s the deal on offer, Nelsonians own freshwater, stormwater, and wastewater assets worth $626 millon and the Crown is to acquire them for $20.7million or 3 per cent of the value.

This deal does not benefit Nelson. These water assets are a 1/3 of council’s asset base. I will request a referendum is held

on the Three Waters proposal before a decision is made to retain or divest the assets.

Tim Skinner

I’m strongly against the ‘Three Waters Reform’ proposal. A forced handover would be a theft of our $600m assets, and a robbery of democratic governance. It’s heartening to see majority of Councils and Mayors around NZ are standing by their residents and are writing to Minister Mahuta, with decision of ‘Thank you, but no thank you’. Hopefully my fellow council will have the gumption to do the same on Thursday.

Rachel Reese

It’s a complex issue as New Zealand grapples with new environmental standards, a backlog caused by underinvestment in infrastructure, while preparing for climate change resilience. An environmental regulator has been established to set standards for councils for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater. How we fund and deliver to meet these standards is the next big issue. The Government proposes four new water entities to keep costs down.

They’d be owned by councils. It’s worthy of consideration but needs some changes to the model.

Kate Fulton

Community expectations around quality of drinking water and the discharge of wastewater and stormwater are increasing. Alongside this, increased extreme weather events due to climate change threaten existing, ageing infrastructure. Legislation is also changing. The Water Service Bill will enforce higher standards. This proposal offers an opportunity to consider how we equitably meet these rising expectations and costs and ensure consistent high quality infrastructure and protection of our environment in both rural and urban areas.

Pete Rainey

There’s no question, this is a significant issue facing not just the Nelson community but the entire country. I think the process has been too rushed and would back any move to extend timeframes to allow our community to have time for consideration. I’m disappointed many in the community have used this as a vehicle for airing personal discontent on a wide range of issues unrelated to three waters. I have welcomed the opportunity to give further and deep consideration to a complex issue.

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The housing crisis is on everyone’s doorstep Nelson’s housing crisis affects everyone in our city. Those directly impacted include first-time buyers facing house prices that have almost doubled in five years, single parents struggling to access secure, affordable housing, and retirees on fixed incomes. But as any employer struggling to attract workers to this city will attest, the crisis has ramifications for our entire community.

We all have a right to secure, warm housing. The fact that even people in relatively stable employment can struggle to find somewhere to live is a sign of how bad the housing crisis really is and something we must all help change if we are brave enough to do so.

Back in 2010, there were petitions, street meetings and protests at Council’s plans to gift land in the Brook to the Nelson Tasman Housing Trust to build a nine home development. Opponents said it would create a ghetto, and it was even referred to as a ‘suburban stalag’.

None of this has come to pass and I can say with absolute certainty that there is no stalag in the Brook. Instead, those homes are filled with long-term renters quietly getting on with their lives and making a positive contribution to our community.

Nelson City Council is proposing to sell Council-owned land in the city centre to Kāinga Ora to create up to 175 social and affordable homes. Less than 50% will be for social housing, the rest affordable. How many of each is still to be decided, but we do know that Kāinga Ora is committed to a mixed-tenure model, with developments like Arlington Street in Wellington currently being built following this approach.

Arguments for and against the proposal are already being made, but people with insecure housing can lack the same platform to speak as those in a more privileged position. So, I’d like to make a strong case for why social and affordable housing should be a part of our city centre.

Firstly, the need clearly exists, with people on the social housing waiting lists

smaller property a close walk to town is becoming an attractive option, but many are locked out of this lifestyle option due to affordability. Nelson’s city centre is within walking distance to schools, supermarkets, parks and many places of work. For many people, living centrally would also make life without a car a real possibility.

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increasing by almost 90 per cent in the last two years. The lack of affordable homes due to increasing market rents and income levels lower than the national average is also pushing more and more people into social housing.

Did you know Nelsonians spend an average of 38% of their income on mortgage or rent? That’s higher than Auckland, and shows just how many residents are likely to be part of “the missing middle”.

This is a concept explained to me by Dr Kay Saville-Smith, Director of the Centre for Research, Evaluation, and Social Assessment, that involves people with relatively secure, low-to-middle income jobs who struggle to access and afford secure housing, or older people who have rented all their lives but can no longer afford market rental prices after retiring.

These are people who are precariously close to needing social housing.

Secondly, the location makes sense.

As our population changes and housing needs change, living in a

For those that don’t think the city centre is the right place, consider this feedback from a member of the public in relation to a similar development in Whangarei.

“We can’t continue to put housing like this in out-of-the-way, out-of-sight, notin-my-backyard areas ... that is simply continuing to encourage the cycle of poverty and trauma that whānau get stuck in.”

Thirdly, we have a great partner in Kāinga Ora. Because they are not restricted by the need to make a profit, they have more flexibility than a private developer. And because part of their mandate is to deliver affordable homes, we can have faith that they will not allow affordable properties to be sold on for a quick profit.

And if you have doubts about the potential occupants, remember the people who would live there are already friends, neighbours, work colleagues, sports teammates, fellow school parents and essential workers.

So, when you tell us what you think, try to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. How would their life change if they went from insecure, damp housing to something warm and permanent?

Consider the potential of a young family who can finally stop worrying whether their landlord might sell and their children repeatedly shifting schools.

Nelson is a tight-knit community, and we depend on each other to lead happy productive lives. The housing crisis leaves none of us untouched, and we can only address it by working together.

Submissions can be made: Online at shape.nelson.govt.nz Email submissions@ncc.govt.nz Posting to Te Ara ō Whakatū: Nelson City Spatial Plan, PO Box 645, Nelson 7010 Submissions close this Friday, 24 September.

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An aerial shot of the Kaka Valley area where developers are proposing to build hundreds of homes. Photo: Supplied.

Maitahi Bayview plan change looks set to pass first hurdle Kate Russell Reporter

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The Maitahi Bayview private plan change (PPC) looks set to pass its first hurdle this week, with Nelson City Council releasing a report which recommends accepting it for processing.

At a meeting this Thursday, the council will consider the PPC request submitted by the development companies - CCKV Dev Co LP and Bayview Nelson Limited - which seeks to rezone about 287 hectares of land located within the Kaka Valley. The development would see hundreds of homes built near the Maitai Valley.

The only options available to the council at this stage under the Resource Management Act (RMA) are to convert the request (deal with as if it were an application for a resource consent), reject the request (there are only limited grounds on which a private plan request

can be rejected), adopt the request (treat it as a council plan change) or accept the request and permit it to move through a submission and decision process.

The report recommends going with the last of these options accepting the request and progressing the PPC through the normal channels.

The report states that council officers found that there were no RMA grounds to reject the request for a PPC, but it stresses that this does not mean the entire development has been approved.

“At this stage, the council’s decision is only whether the PPC should be able to continue being processed as a plan change.”

If council accepts the PPC request, the application will continue as a PPC, it will move to be publicly notified, and the public will have the opportunity to make submissions on it.

It has been recommended that accredited commission-

ers consider the PPC and make recommendations to the council.

Opponents of the development say, regardless of what councillors may have been advised, the law provides for them to reject the PPC on the basis it is not in accordance with sound resource management practice or that there is insufficient information provided.

“Council works within the framework of the RMA and higher-order planning instruments, including the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and the Nelson Regional Policy Statement,” says Save the Maitai spokesperson Dr Aaron Stallard. “[Councillors] can each be remembered as one of the councillors who sacrificed the Maitai Valley and still didn’t solve the housing crisis, or they can be remembered as helping to save the Maitai for future generations of Nelsonians.”

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Campaign launches to stimulate local spending: Following the latest Covid-19 lockdown, the Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) has launched a community-led campaign called ‘We’ve Got You’ that aims to give local businesses a boost by stimulating local spending. Due to the uncertainty of ongoing Covid restrictions, major shipping delays, labour shortages, and cost increases, it has been an incredibly challenging year for many business owners. “We are a region full of small businesses, run by locals. A lot of them are doing it tough at the moment,” says Hannah Norton from the NRDA. Locals are

Decision on Seafarers Memorial Jetty delayed: Nelson City councillors have requested more information before deciding on the future of the Seafarers Memorial Jetty, which was on the agenda of last Thursday’s community and recreation committee meeting. The council is to consider and approve the transfer of ownership of the jetty from the Seafarers Memorial Trust. A new resource consent is required for the jetty and the trust has been asked to renew this before a potential handover. However, the trust says they are not able to fund the entire cost and has requested the cost be shared with council.

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Your Voice Priority lanes: Priority lanes on arterial routes at peak hours are a genuine attempt to get people out of cars and onto buses to mitigate climate change.

The public preference for this option shows people are willing to start taking responsibility for our region's transport emissions - amongst the highest per capita in the world. But the Tāhunanui businessmen believe it's more important for people to be able to stop right outside their shops at all times. Can't they sense the sea lapping at their doorsteps or envisage the havoc caused by periodic ‘weather bombs’ that we are bringing on ourselves?

Kate Malcolm Speeding Cyclists: A ride around the Waimea estuary last Sunday opened my eye’s to the dangers of some cyclists riding electric bikes. Weather-wise, it was a great day for cycling, bringing out young and old and those in between, riding a full range of bicycles. What concerned me the most was the speed in which some of those riding electric bikes were travelling.

Many did not slow down going in either direction nor were bells being sounded to indicate those who were approaching from behind. Sadly, for safety reasons, I am seriously thinking of flagging away cycling on the weekends for the fear of being in a collision with one of these folks riding electric bikes.

Why? Because I know full well who will come off the worst - me.

Ivan Jellyman

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Wakapuaka Cemetery headstones: Last week I saw a public notice in the classifieds about the free cleaning and restoration of headstones in the Wakapuaka Cemetery.

Yesterday, I went with friends to have a look at the cleaning and restorations that have been done on the 100 to 150 year old headstones so far.

And how did they look? So good - some even looked almost new.

Keep up the good work Brian and your volunteers.

Anton Hyman Three Waters Reform: Under the Government’s proposed Three Waters Reform, councils will have no shareholding in the new water service entities, so contrary to what Nelson City Council chief executive Pat Dougherty keeps saying, (Nelson Weekly 15/9) councils will therefore have no ownership.

Furthermore, the current proposal is for the entities to be run by people who are appointed, not elected, so at this point councils will also have no real say or influence over the running of the entities. It’s true enough for chief executive Dougherty to have said that the transfer of water assets is not a sale, because it is effectively a confiscation of billions of dollars’ worth of ratepayers’ assets without fair compensation.

The case for change has not been proven, and the supposed economic benefits and modelling put forward by Government have been shown to be fatally flawed.

You really have to ask, what is the Government’s real agenda behind the proposed confiscation of our water assets?

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each other understand their debits and credits. All the best in your futures. Cheers.

Kevin Gledhill Good luck to you guys.

Daphne Mckay Brilliant combination.

Linda Grant Good stuff, boys.

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Three spring lambs have been welcomed at Natureland. Manager Ruth Seabright says one sheep gave birth to twins and the birth of a second set of twin lambs is expected this week.

Retailers reeling from another lockdown: As supermarkets, banks, and other big businesses are making record profits, average New Zealanders and small businesses struggle. The big guys are creaming it. What about the average people? Government should tax more of those huge profits and share it around.

Rayon Mackenzie What exactly are the risks for the South Island if it moves to Level 1? To be clear, the only way to travel from Auckland is by air or sea. The control points (air and sea terminals) are few and very clearly defined. Rather than utilise these control points, the Government has opted to strangle the entire South Island and retain the restrictions of Level 2. Is the risk of moving the South Island to Level 1 that Aucklanders will become disgruntled?

It is not a virological risk unless there is incompetence in manag-

ing basic protocols at terminals. If there were a bomb scare, we’d see those basic protocols implemented without hesitation. The economic hardship being wrought on Nelson businesses is a political choice. Doug Higgins It doesn’t help when there is The Warehouse and Kmart in town with the same products at half the price.

Terry Beach Last dance for dynamic college duo: Well done, you two. All of us are all so super proud of this XV Nelson College team go NC. Abbie Grant Brilliant, so great to see these kids (or youth, they are hardly kids anymore) doing so well. A super proud moment.

Cindy Rigg Great news, always good mates in class too - helped

Lab staff work around the clock to tackle Covid: Huge thanks to all the Medlab team, you're all awesome super lab workers.

Brenda Mary Serious crash on McShane Rd: Drove past this minutes after the accident occurred. Lots of people had stopped to assist. People need to take care on this intersection. Until a roundabout is put in here, I'd strongly recommend no right turns out of McShane Rd in particular. Dennis Goodman Nothing wrong with the intersection. If there is, and they are putting a roundabout there, I'm guessing they will have to put a roundabout on every intersection along that road all the way to the Rabbit Island turn-off. Darrin Limmer Motueka says ‘no’ to new liquor store: Good call, too many bloody liquor stores around places now. Philip Steans Well done, Motueka.

Anne Milligan A people's victory. Great result. Dennis Goodman

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Community conversations wanted at Victory centre happen here at the centre. We’re trying to engage more people and get the voices of those who we typically don’t hear from.”

Kate Russell Reporter

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Leigh Dalzell and Bill Fergie after a ProstFit class to help those living with prostate cancer. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

Raising awareness of prostate cancer Sara Hollyman Reporter

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At 73-years-old, Bill Fergie knows he will more than likely die from prostate cancer.

It’s a fate many with the diagnosis will suffer – more than 700 men died from the disease in New Zealand last year.

Bill was on the tail-end of a brutal lung cancer battle when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The diagnosis was that he would live three months but die within two years.

A doctor told him, for a second time, to get his affairs in order.

That was in 2009 and Bill is still fighting the long game. He credits an overhaul of his lifestyle habits and diet to his longevity.

This month is Blue September, the annual fundraising campaign which normally sees men and women across the country come together for ‘Blue Do’s’ to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. However, this year many of these events cannot go

ahead due to alert level restrictions and Bill says the foundation will really feel the loss of funds raised.

While New Zealanders have free screening for breast, cervical and more recently, bowel cancer, free prostate cancer screening is something that still hasn’t happened.

Bill believes such a programme would have found his cancer before it was too late. He now spends the bulk of his time championing for and supporting the cause as the Nelson support co-ordinator for the foundation.

One thing that has helped him on his journey are the local ProstFit classes. Group instructor Leigh Dalzell says the class has a focus on mental and physical wellbeing.

“People who are having or have had treatment, the hormone therapy and radiation hammers the body so you can have a light day if you want to, or if you’re feeling good you can do a bit more,” Leigh says.

She says the class is also about building a support network through what can be the hardest time in a man’s life. For more info email leighsdream@gmail.com

The Victory Community Centre is encouraging locals to have their say in its latest survey.

The centre has been granted Lottery Covid-19 community wellbeing funding to undertake the online survey following last year’s lockdown.

“We are keen to understand the impact of Covid-19 on the community and to hear ideas about how we can support them,” says manager Jenni Bancroft.

“We want to know how they are doing, what we can do for them, and what they would like to see

We’re trying to engage more people and get the voices of those who we typically don’t hear from.

Jenni Bancroft

Independent community researchers Karen Darling and Brigid Ryan have been engaged to undertake the project.

“We are getting some really good feedback so far,” says Karen.

Anyone who completes the five-minute survey will also go in the draw to win one of five $100 Prezzy Cards.

The survey closes on 30 September. The feedback will then be analysed and presented to the community towards the end of the year.

They are also inviting people to come to the centre this Sunday at 3pm for a chat.

“It’ll be a bit of an informal brainstorming session,” says Jenni.

Alert Level 2 protocols will be in place and attendees will be required to sign and wear masks, which will be provided.

To complete the survey, go to www.victorycommunity.org.nz

Victory Community Centre manager Jenni Bancroft and community researcher Karen Darling are keen to hear from the community in their current survey. Photo: Kate Russell.

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Coastguard Nelson wins international honour Erin Bradnock Reporter

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The Coastguard Nelson crew has won an international rescue award for a daring 14-hour rescue in March last year.

Last Tuesday night, the International Maritime Rescue Federation Awards presented the Outstanding Team Contribution to Maritime SAR Operations award virtually to Coastguard Nelson.

Coastguard Nelson won out over a raft of global submissions that the International Maritime Rescue Federation and award presenter Theresa Crossley described as the “strongest field yet”.

Coastguard Nelson, alongside Nelson Police SAR Squad, Tasman District Harbourmaster and Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) was recognised for their rescue of the SV Ocean Gem near Rangitoto ki te Tonga (D’Urville) Island over March 18 and 19, 2020.

Amid 20 to 25 knot winds, a 12-tonne sailing yacht travelling from Hobart to Picton lost its steering and was drifting helplessly in rough Cook Straight waters.

Coastguard New Zealand predicts that had rescue agencies

The Coastguard Nelson team moments after finding out they had won big at the International Maritime Rescue Federation Awards. Photo: Supplied. not intervened, the yacht was five crewmates onboard the main Pete points out he was not only on destined to drift into rocks, put- rescue vessel, another vessel duty as Coastguard Nelson presiting the yacht and crew of six in meeting them halfway to refuel dent but also as the emergency harm’s way. and the risk management and co- manager at Nelson Marlborough A mayday was received by RCC- ordination team back at base in District Health Board which was NZ at 9pm on 18 March and from Nelson. Coastguard New Zealand preparing for the country’s first then a full-scale search and res- says communication between the Covid-19 lockdown just a few Coastguard crew, RCCNZ and days later in March 2020. cue operation was carried out.

RCCNZ advised Coastguard Nel- the Ocean Gem, detailing the After a long passage, at 7.20am, son and police of the situation at vessel’s moving position, made Coastguard Nelson finally met 4am. The Coastguard crew set the search efforts possible as they Ocean Gem where all crew were out on a long journey into the navigated a 3 to 4 metre swell in found safe and accounted for. night on a smaller and older boat the early hours of the morning.

The 14-hour rescue returned six with no seats or toilets, to reach Ocean Gem had drifted so far out people safely home, including the vessel. that Coastguard Nelson had to crewmate David Hows.

Coastguard Nelson president Pete obtain a special travel exemption “Coastguard Nelson deserve this Kara says the award is a testament from Maritime New Zealand to award because as professional to the collaboration between the allow them to reach the yacht. volunteers they put their lives

and their vessel at risk to come to the aid of SV Ocean Gem and her crew of six in very difficult and challenging conditions,” David says.

“We are forever indebted to the Coastguard Nelson for the selfless work of their entire team in keeping sailors safe on the water and bringing people who get into difficulty on the ocean, home to their families.”

Pete says the award is a testament to the efforts of all emergency services involved in the rescue.

“It’s fantastic to receive such a special award from IMRF, which only speaks volumes about the difficulty and bravery of the volunteers’ actions during the rescue,” Pete says.

Coastguard chief executive Callum Gillespie also noted the exceptional circumstances of this rescue and how the Coastguard Nelson crew risked their own lives to save others.

Pete says the award recognises the work of volunteer coastguards and maritime responders across the country.

“We got this award not just for us but for all the coastguard volunteers across the country who are ready 24 hours a day 365 days a year who would have done exactly the same thing.”

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Nelson Arts Festival cancels majority of programme Staff Reporter The Nelson Arts Festival has made the decision to cancel most of its 2021 programme of shows and events due to the continued impact of the Covid-19 Delta outbreak.

Planning is continuing for a select number of events - including the Mask Carnivale, Night Vision and Pukapuka Talks.

Chair of the Nelson Festivals Trust, Brent Thawley, says the lockdown and alert level restrictions have impacted greatly on everyone in Aotearoa and have ongoing implications for the arts and events sector.

“Our decision to cancel events in the 2021 programme has been made now so that everyone - our artists, technicians, producers and makers, as well as our sponsors and supporters, and our audiences – all have clarity.”

He says, from the very beginning of the planning period for the 2021 Festival, the Nelson Festivals Trust and Nelson Arts Festival Team developed contingency plans for various scenarios.

“With the majority of the programme involving artists from around the country, the ongoing lockdown restrictions make it impossible to present the 2021 programme as it was envisaged.”

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Theatre Royal loses $65k due to Covid-19 lockdown Erin Bradnock Reporter

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The Mask Carnivale is one of the few events that will still go ahead as part of the Nelson Arts Festvial. Photo: Sara Hollyman. were touring to other regional 2021 programme and all the exfestivals throughout October traordinary mahi that has gone – the sharing of shows is an es- into it from the trust, team, vensential part of the planning for ues, artists and community.” all festivals, in terms of sharing The festival is continuing with workload, knowledge, resources plans to present a locally foand financial costs. cussed programme.

“Delaying the decision further This includes the outdoor comwould put the Nelson Festivals munity events, Night Vision Trust at jeopardy and risk our (Thursday 21 October) and the ability to sustain support for art- Mask Carnivale (Friday 29 Ocists, staff, venues and our com- tober) alongside the outdoor munity long term.” concert at Neudorf Vineyards The leadership team of co-cre- (band tbc), Pukapuka Talks and ative directors, Rose Campbell most of the visual arts exhibiand Lydia Zanetti, and com- tions. munity and education director The trust will make a further Shanine Hermsen, say they are decision about the remaining devastated at having to make 2021 programme in early Octothis tough decision. ber. The festival will be offering “Despite not being able to pre- full refunds to those who have sent the festival we envisioned, purchased tickets to cancelled we’re incredibly proud of the shows.

Nelson’s Theatre Royal is eager to get back to Alert Level 1 as it faces tens of thousands of dollars in losses.

After a month of no income for September, Theatre Royal manager Eliane Polack is hoping a change of alert level by October will help turn things around for the theatre.

“I did the calculations recently and we’re looking at a loss of around $65,000 for the month of September. We’re a bit frustrated at going through plans A, B, C, D and even E,” she says.

Eliane says they are grateful the theatre put in cost-cutting initiatives long before lockdown. She says these savings, alongside the wage subsidy, has kept the theatre from going under.

Another move the theatre is thankful to have made before this lockdown is having their own ticket booking system so they can reschedule and refund customers without hassle. Eliane hopes this will make theatregoers more confident about getting their tickets early.

Eliane reminisces on a busy Au-

gust before lockdown with soldout shows and a booked-out theatre programme.

“That was awesome, that’s why it’s so extra sad as everything was going really well right before lockdown.”

The cancellation of most of the Nelson Arts Festival programme has also come as a blow.

Local theatre and dance companies are also crossing their fingers to see the iconic theatre open its doors again.

The Nelson Academy of Dance has managed to reschedule their ballet ‘Coppélia’, originally planned for September, for October 13 to 15, the second week of the school holidays.

“The cast was totally gutted when lockdown was announced, the week before we were due to set up in the theatre,” says company director Gillian Francis.

She says the cast of 70 odd dancers reacted to the new dates set with cheers over the phone and the company got back into rehearsals at Alert Level 2. Despite having to put ongoing repairs, that are not feasible for now, on hold, Eliane says the theatre will have good ventilation with sufficient fresh air supply to help put the theatreloving community at ease.

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you to be there for your children, or leave your family provided for should you pass away.”

With summer fast approaching and people planning on visiting friends and family and vacationing, it’s a great time to have an insurance review, to make sure your insurances in place are upto-date with your current situation. Insurance can be a chal-

lenging topic and Beck likes to take a down-to-earth approach keeping things simple and relaxed for people. “I enjoy getting to know my clients and want them to know that I’m there for them at every stage.”

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Bee Aware Month

a month dedicated to celebrating bees

Apiculture NZ. Events planned for the month are currently on hold, but educational resources produced for schools, community groups and families to use are available on the Apiculture New Zealand website.

Apiculture NZ is also running a Kids’ Art Competition with the theme ‘Bees, Trees and Me’ throughout the month. The 12 winning entries from

this competition will be compiled into a calendar and sold to raise money for Apiculture New Zealand’s bee health research and education fund.

For more information about Bee Aware Month please see the Apiculture New Zealand website: https://apinz.org.nz/bee-aware-month-2021/ or contact Charlotte Lee-Smith info@ apinz.org.nz or 021 046 3952.

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Beekeepers are calling on beelovers across New Zealand to take what actions they can to improve the health and resilience of Kiwi bee populations this September for Bee Aware Month.

Apiculture New Zealand, the national body representing beekeepers and honey producers, is asking Kiwis to Feed the Bees by planting bee-friendly trees and plants this spring.

“One of the best things Kiwi bee lovers can do for our bees is to grow bee-friendly trees, wildflowers or shrubs in their gardens or public spaces. This provides essential nutrition for our bee population ensuring they can be resilient in the face of the many challenges they face,” says Apiculture New

Zealand chief executive Karin Kos. Throughout September, Apiculture NZ members and supporters will be sharing information about planting for bees. When choosing what to

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from page 1 They left it late, but Nelson College has kept its season alive with a dramatic 22-20 victory over Christ’s College on Saturday.

Nelson trailed for 67 minutes of the Miles Toyota Championship final, until a late try to winger Timoci Sauira sealed the win and Nelson’s third Crusaders Schools title.

Sauira says it felt like an age for skipper Ollie Inch’s skip pass to arrive.

“The pressure was all on me, but I just kept my head down and ran to the line.”

Ollie was elated following the enthralling encounter.

“Bloody stoked aye, for a lot of our boys it could have been the last game they will put the blue hoops on, so awesome to earn ourselves another game.”

Nelson will now head south to meet Otago Boys to decide the South Island champions for 2021.

Nelson was dominant in the early exchanges but unable to turn a wealth of territory and possession into points.

Down 15-3 at halftime, Nelson would score three second half tries in a thrilling comeback.

“We knew we could do it, we just had to believe and trust in the processes,” says Ollie.

Inch has been involved in a number of triumphs in his three years in the 1st XV. He played in three Quad wins on the trot and the 2019 championship winning side but says as captain, this victory ranks right up there.

“This one is pretty special, just so proud of the boys, they have worked so hard this season.”

The final at Forsyth Barr Stadium will be live on Sky Sport on Saturday kicking off at 2.35pm.

The match was always destined to be a nail biter with just two points separating the traditional rivals in their previous six encounters.

Conditions were perfect at Trafalgar Park with a small but vocal band of supporters granted access due to the limitations of Alert Level 2.

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It was a tense final two minutes as Nelson held on for victory against Christ’s College on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Shuttersport.

Fullback Nic Sauira was incredibly prominent with three strong runs in opening three minutes as Nelson looked in imperious form.

Christ’s took 12 minutes to enter Nelson territory but would come away with the opening try on its first venture inside the 22.

The visitors would strike again on the back of a Nelson error as winger Jack Boucher was the beneficiary of a deft offload and ran it around under the bar.

With three minutes until the half, Nelson was awarded a penalty in front which Cooper Grant converted to put his side on the board.

However, Christ’s Nic Shearer responded almost immediately with three of his own to

send the sides to the break at 15-3.

Nelson came out firing in the second and its most prolific try scorer in Netani Baleisomosomo went over for one of his most crucial scores as he got brought his side right back into the contest.

Christ’s quickly reasserted its dominance through its pack who mauled Nelson backwards 30 metres before Shearer’s pinpoint cross kick found the waiting arms of fullback Angus Hammett to score.

The tit-for-tat continued when Wil Thornalley sniped blind and linked with Jayden Waharoa who showed incredible determination to find the chalk.

Grant nailed the difficult conversion to reduce the margin to three.

The visitors enjoyed a sustained period on attack as Nelson struggled to get out of its own 22.

They were unable to convert however, and Nelson eventually got themselves back on attack. Skipper Ollie Inch threw a skip pass to Timoci Sauira to score in the left corner to give Nelson the lead for the first time in the final.

Thornalley showed a cool head as he controlled possession for the final minutes before Grant hammered the ball into touch to lose out a famous win.

Scorers: Nelson 22 (Baleisomosomo, Wharoa, T. Sauira, tries, Grant 2 cons, 1 pen) Christ’s 20 (Idiens, Boucher, Hammett, tries, Shearer 1 con, 1 pen)

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Richmond wins first division title Peter Jones

Richmond are the 2021 Nelson division one football champions for the first time in ten years after edging Rangers AFC 1-0 at the Renwick Domain on Saturday. nding champions Rangers have set the pace all season and went into the final round-robin match, which was delayed a month due to Covid-19, tied on points with Richmond, but with a better goal differential.

That meant a win or draw would have handed the home side backto-back titles and for much of the match it appeared a stalemate was the likely result.

The deciding goal came around the 75th minute mark and had an element of luck about it.

Rangers lost the ball in midfield where it was picked up by substitute Lee Merrion.

His low shot struck the home side’s post, ricocheted into the body of Rangers’ player/coach Tore Waechter then bounced into the empty net.

At the time Richmond were enjoying their best period of the game, throwing more and more players forward in pursuit of a result.

The fact they had not conceded in the previous 75 minutes was down to some resolute defence

Richmond players celebrate the match-winning goal against Rangers AFC to win the Nelson first division in Renwick on Saturday. Photo Gavin Hadfield/Shuttersport. and inspired keeping from Daniel Dowding.

He pulled off a couple of stunning saves in the early stages, when Rangers created a multitude of chances to bag an early goal which may have put the match out of the visiting side’s reach.

After a moment’s silence to remember local football stalwart John Columbus, Rangers got to work, with Harrison Pine, Julian Delgado and Aaron Hayes having shots close on target.

A stoppage after 15 minutes to switch referees seemed to slow the home side’s momentum.

However, they created chances and had the better of the first 45 minutes.

The second spell was a different story.

Richmond began strongly, with a long-range strike from Fergus Griffin-George just being tipped over the bar by Rangers’ goalkeeper Liam Kennedy.

Waechter powered a header over

the Richmond bar soon after, before the visitors upped the ante, resulting in their decisive strike.

The final 15 minutes were frantic and, despite some desperate attack from the hosts and a couple of headed chances, they were unable to stop Richmond’s celebrations.

Richmond coach Clay Wilhelmus was elated as the club picked up their first Nelson division one crown since 2011.

“I thought that our attack and

patterns of play were better and I always felt like we would eventually get one [goal].

“They are obviously a massive threat from free kicks through Tore and Harrison Pine, but we weathered the storm in the first half and I just felt that it would open up in the second.

“I just said to the boys that there was no point just going out and spending the next half defending because a draw is no good for us,” he adds.

“We made a tactical change in the midfield and I think a couple of substitutions also paid off.

“At the end of the day, sheer determination got us there in the end. I felt we deserved it.”

The coach said all the Richmond players had put in big shifts during the game, which was great to see.

However, he singled out holding midfielder Sam Barnett, keeper Dowding and centreback Patrick Keys.

The win caps a remarkable season for Richmond Athletic. The club also won the women’s first division, the men’s third division and men’s fifth division.

Nelson Suburbs won the men’s and women’s second division and FC Nelson won the men’s fourth division and men’s masters league.

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Be part of action-packed netball fun at Saxton’s this summer – register now for Twilight Netball (Social Ladies and Mixed) which takes place on Tuesday evenings, from 19 Oct to 7 Dec 2021. $250 per team. Or why not pull together a team for Summer League (Competitive Ladies and Mixed). Commencing on 29 October and goes through to 17 December 2021, this takes place on Friday evenings inside Saxton Stadium. $350 per team.

Registrations for Twilight Netball and the Summer League close Wednesday 13th Oct 2021.

Both competitions run for eight weeks and are organised by Nelson Netball Centre, which also

has an exciting new initiative planned for Intermediate and College netball enthusiasts, so watch this space!

“Playing at the Saxton Netball Courts is a cool, fun environment, and it’s a great way to get fit this summer,” says Aleisha Cederman, Junior Development Coordinator.

For further details and to register, visit www.nelsonnetball. co.nz. Or send an email to Aleisha: development@nelsonnetball.co.nz if you have any questions.

Grab your mates and be quick to register a team for the 2021/22 season.

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Grab some friends, family or work mates and enter a team for social Netball.

FC Nelson Summer Football competition starting October 19thth (until early March 2022).

Footballers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in the social and fun competition taking place at Neale Park.

Teams can choose to enter in one of four leagues in the summer competition – social, mixed family, women only and youth. Grading games will be held to determine which league each team will play in, based on ability and team preference.

All leagues are 6-aside, and games (40 minutes) kick off from 5.15pm (youth) or 6pm (family and social).

The social league is for any combination of players, the mixed family league (very social) allows for little ones to play alongside their parents, Women league is women only and the youth league can have any combination of girls or boys playing (from age 9).

For more information, including registration details, important dates and competition rules, visit www.fcnelson.co.nz. You’ll also find FC Nelson – Summer Football on Facebook.

This summer, why not take up golf? It’s the ideal leisure and sports activity for people of all ages. Lo-

cated just 10 minutes from the city centre, up the picturesque Maitai Valley, the Waahi Taakaro Golf Club is the friendliest, most affordable golf club in Nelson. Perfect for a quick 9 holes after work, or for a longer game during the weekend.

It’s also great for Christmas or work functions – you can hire the course and use our clubroom facilities.

We welcome everyone from beginners through to regular players to our excellent parkland course on the banks of the Maitai River, where you can enjoy the wildlife as well as the golf. Our green and course hire fees are affordable, our staff are friendly and helpful, and we have golf equipment and carts for hire. Bookings aren’t essential.

For more information visit, www. waahitaakarogolfclub.co.nz or ring the manager at 5487771 or 0274433494.

The Tahuna Touch competition has been going strong for around 30 years, and locals will be rapt to know registrations are now open for another summer season! College grades (Boys, Girls and Mixed – Jnr (yr 9-10) and Snr (yr 11+) will play on Tuesday evenings. Men’s, Women and Mixed grades (1-3) plus Corporate grade (mixed) will play on Thursday evenings.

“It’s a great way to get outside and have a run around. We cater for all levels, whether you are serious or want to put a social team together, if you have played before or not,” says organiser Glen Heke.

The games go for 30 minutes in total and take place in an awesome location next to Tahuna Beach. The Tahuna Touch Adults competition kicks off on October 21st.

Register your team at www.sporty. co.nz/tahunathursday or facebook "Official Nelson Bays Touch"

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Looking for a cricket club to join this summer? You are welcome to join The Car Company StokeNayland Cricket Club, winners of the Kirkpatrick Cup for ‘Senior Team of the Year’ of the last 5 seasons. The club has got plenty of options for all levels and abilities, and their adult pre-season training sessions have just started.

SNCC registrations are now open for all grades for the 2021/2022 season. To register, login at: https://registrations.crichq.com/ register/36385 For information about Adult Grades, please contact Brendan Hodgson on 0276763666 or email stokenaylandcricket@gmail.com.

For information about Intermediate Grade, Primary Hardball Grade, Superstar Incrediball Cricket or Superstar Kiwi Cricket, please contact Stoke Nayland Junior Co-Ordinator, Danielle Hampson – 0278449483 or email: stokenaylandcricket@gmail.com.

Drop us a line if you’re after some more info, or feel free to turn up to the Saxton Oval Indoor Centre and catch us there. You’ll also find The Car Company StokeNayland Cricket Club on Facebook.

Why not give softball a go this summer? There are loads of benefits – you’ll improve your fitness levels, build lifelong friendships,

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ister their interest.

Surf Sport’s junior club, U14 Surf Nippers, is ‘serious fun’ while gaining confidence in the water, and they’re taught skills in Beach Sprints, Beach flags, Surf Swim & Board Race. “We’re also encouraging more seniors to get involved,” says Aaron Lyttle, club captain of Nelson Surf Lifesaving.

“This year, we’d like to enter a team into the national championships. During the past year, our focus has been on IRB racing, so we’ve had teams involved in the nationals, which is great.”

Senior Surf involves all the beach Looking to play cricket his summer? Look no further than Stoke events like beach flags, beach Nayland Cricket Club, winners of the Senior Team of the Year for sprint, surf-swim events, board racing, ski races and combined the last 5 seasons. events like Iron Man. develop mental toughness and sonsoftball.org.nz or head over “In New Zealand there’s water have heaps of fun. Nelson Soft- to the Nelson Softball Facebook everywhere, so Surf Sport is ideal ball Association has a range of page. because we teach people skills to teams to cater for all ages and Both the United and Eagles Soft- keep them safe in the water or to abilities – youth, senior, fast- ball Clubs welcome new players help others.” NSLSC also has lifepitch men and women, and social for the up and coming season. guarding courses coming up. For slo-pitch teams.

Nelson United SoftRegistrations are now open for ball Club: nelsonunitthe 2021-2022 season. edsoftball@gmail.com The Senior Fast Pitch competition Eagles Softball Club: (Men and Women) starts 9 Octo- j.m.g.rennie@gmail.com. ber, and the USC Monday night Youth Leagues starts Monday, 1 Nelson Surf Lifesaving November (Ages 5-15, T-Ball & Club and Surf Sport is U11’s is FREE!!!). USC Mixed gearing up for the summer Wednesday night Social Slo-Pitch season, with an Open Day League starts 3 November. planned for early NovemTo find out more, visit www.nel- ber, when people can reg-

more details, visit www.nelsonslsc.org.nz.

Nelson Childrens Athletics is a friendly, positive club where your child can try all aspects of track and field in a supportive and positive environment. Meet new friends, learn new skills and compete against each other locally and regionally. Our friendly coaches will teach your children how to run, throw and jump in a safe and enjoyable way. Get fit for the summer and watch your child's confidence grow with regular opportunities to compete against other kids and clubs. This is a great introduction leading to intermediate and high school athletics. Starting on Thursday 21st October at 5:15-7pm at Saxton Field and then running every Thursday during term 4 and 1 (2022) Suitable for children from age 7-14. No experience necessary.

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WEDNESDAY 22 September 2021

Swimmers from around the region were blessed with a perfect morning in the annual Blue September fundraiser for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. A field of 44 started the race, raising $895 for the charity through entry fees and donations. The swim took in a course of 600m from the Nelson yacht club, symbolising the 600 men who die each year from prostate cancer. Noah Brehaut, 13, was the youngest in the race and he displayed a youthful exuberance in storming around the course in 9 minutes and 12 seconds, winning by three seconds from Lucy Barron, 29, with 58-year-old Christina Harris taking third place in 9min 19sec. There was a 65-year span in ages taking part, with Tom Dunn, 78, and Ralph Hetzel, 77, the oldest. Pictured are Noah Brehaut, left, first to finish, ahead of Lucy Barron and Christina Harris. Photo: Lucy Barron.

ROUND 4 Jack Carmody 14/18

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Tasman vs Waikato

Manawatu vs Northland

Southland vs Canterbury

Wellington vs Hawkes Bay

Bay of Plenty vs Taranaki

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It was a long wait between drinks but the Mako restarted its Bunnings NPC campaign with an impressive win over a game Northland side in Whangārei on Saturday afternoon.

Tasman ran in eight tries in the 48-29 victory to move to the top of the premiership, as the side chases three consecutive titles.

The Taniwha struck first through Blues halfback Sam Nock who sneaked over from the base of the ruck.

It didn’t take long for the defending champions to respond, Jacob Norris scoring on the back of a rolling maul.

Sione Havili was forced from the field after twenty, replaced by Anton Segner.

Leicester Fainga’anuku showed his tremendous power as he muscled over for Tasman’s second.

Mitch Hunt went in moments later in a dubious decision as he was ruled to be onside before gathering Jack Grooby’s box kick.

Scott Gregory pulled one back for the hosts following some strong work from the pack.

Despite a desperate cover tackle from Sam Nock, Mark Telea managed to find the grass as the Mako bagged a bonus point before halftime.

Northland refused to go away however and got its third right on the stroke of half-time through Kaliopasi Uluilakepa as his side trailed 24-15 at the break.

Skipper Jordan Olsen brought the Taniwha within two as the hooker struck first to open the scoring in the second.

Fainga’anuku’s second pushed the margin back past a converted try with the centre again showing his finishing prowess.

A scorching try followed as Hunt burst through the Northland line and threw a beautiful pass to winger Timoci Tavatavanawai.

The Mako really began to flex its muscles late, Talea scoring his second to put Tasman into the forties.

Taine Robinson, Luca Inch and Max Hicks were given their Mako debuts with ten minutes remaining.

Northland scored a well-deserved consolation through Raikabula Momoedonu but Tasman would have the final say as Shannon Frizell capped the third win of the season.

The Mako now sits in first with 13 points, two clear of second -placed Waikato. This week sees the side return home to host the Mooloos in a top of the table clash at Trafalgar Park in Nelson. .

Meanwhile, the Mako women will resume their Farah Palmer Cup season on Sunday, taking on the Manawatu Cyclones at Trafalgar Park, Nelson, with a 11.35am kick-off.

Scorers: Tasman 48 (Norris, Fainga’anuku 2, Hunt, Telea 2, Tavatavanawai, Frizell, tries, Hunt 4 cons) Northland 29 (Nock, Gregory, Uluilakepa, tries, Reihana 1 con, Cooper 1 con)

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PLEASE CHECK IN WITH INDIVIDUAL GROUPS REGARDING WHICH ALERT LEVEL MEETINGS WILL RESUME. MONDAY TEA & TALK Mon 10-11.30am - Victory Community Centre Come and join us for a cuppa tea and a wee treat. Meet new friends and enjoy morning tea served on vintage china with occasional entertainment and guest speakers. Ages 60+, $2 INTRODUCTION TO ZEN BUDDHISM: Beginner Instruction available Mon evenings at our Nelson Centre. Learn how to meditate the Zen way. Phone Gwitha, 0211218133 for information. Mountains and Rivers Affiliate Nelson.

TUESDAY NNELSON 50+ TUESDAY WALKERS Sept 28, Richmond Foothills.Meeat 10am at Easby Park. Ph, Noeline or Kerry, 541 0000.

NEW BRONCHIECTASIS SUPPORT GROUP inaugural meeting 12th of October at Club Waimea please email Sue, Nelson Asthma Society Manager on asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz or Ph: 5445162.

PLAYGROUP - Victory Community Centre Playgroup Tues 9.3011.30am. Parents with babies 0-4 all welcome to come along and share morning tea or a cuppa at Victory’s friendly community playgroup. Meet new people and make new friends. A lovely way of bringing whānau in our community together. Koha.

SILVER SERVICE REPAIR CAFE at the NOOK. Tāhunanui ReStore, Tues 9.30-12.30 for all repairs and darning jobs. With school holidays looming all uniform repairs and small alterations welcome to either use a sewing machine or come and chat while we prepare. All donations go to Habitat for Humanity Call 0272406302 for info.

SIT & BE FIT - Tues 11-11.45am - Victory Community Centre Enjoy Exercising sitting down. Keep your heart healthy and lose that “lockdown loaf” while listening to great music! A great way to make friends and meet new people. $4.

WAKAPUAKA INDOOR BOWLS New season has just started.

7pm Tues, Clifton Tce School Hall. This is a friendly active club, for all ages. Brian 545 0542, Shirley 539 6205.

NELSON CREATIVE FIBRE GROUP Welcome you to friendly fibre craft meetings. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tues monthly 9.30am in the Jaycees room Founders Park. $2 for members, $4 for non-members. Next meeting 11 May Knit & natter. Ph. Lesley 576 5654 or Facebook.

WEDNESDAY VOLUNTEER GARDENING at Waimarama Community Gardens every week. Tantragee Rd, The Brook. Wed mornings 9.20 - 12.

Tools provided. On the bus stop. Ph 0211709443.

NELSON NEWBIES coffee morning every Wed 10:30-11.30 am at Deville's Cafe, 22 New St. Want to get out and meet people?

Join us for coffee and chat. New people always welcome. Ph: Clive 021 205 4731.

NelSONG neurological choir - Fun singing for your general well-being, plus increased brain, breathing and vocal strength.

Wed mornings. Details RSVP Colette music therapist, ntmtcollective@gmail.com, ph: 021 644618.

RADIO CONTROL MODEL PLANES at the Wakapuaka flying site on Wed and Sun from 10am to midday, weather permitting. New members welcome. Contact Murray 021457663 for information.

BETTER BREATHERS NELSON CLASS 1pm Wed at the Reformed Church, 15 Burrough Place, Enner Glynn. No need to book in just turn up to the friendly wee class. Only $5 per person. For more details contact Nelson Asthma Society, 544 1562

THURSDAY NELSON LIONESS - Seeking new members to join our service club. We are very social and active in our community. We meet

every 1st and 3rd Thurs of the month. Contact Jillian on 027 278 2743.

ARE YOU WONDERING what the Bible really has to say? New Weekly Bible Study Night @ Victory Community Centre, 7-8pm Thurs All Welcome! Contact: Pastor Janine 021 02664608.

NELSON BAYS HARMONY CHORUS meets Thurs evenings (currently by Zoom!). They are looking for a musical director.

This women’s a cappella choir loves to perform, compete and have fun! They seek a dynamic leader whose musical skills will help them grow and achieve their goals. www.nelsonharmony. org.nz/director-search. Tel 027 544 4121.

FRIDAY CULTURAL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Fri 10-11am Victory Community Centre - Come along and share morning tea & a cuppa with Victory’s friendly multicultural roopu. Volunteer opportunities for all people to participate.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY WAIMEA HARRIERS two-person relay Sat 25 Sept, Washbourne Gardens, Richmond. Start time for both runners and walkers 2.30pm. Everyone and all abilities welcome. See website for details. Enquiries 0223729432.

GENERAL GROUPS SEPARATION/DIVORCE workshop for women: To support and empower you through the process. Val will be presenting a presentation on the research finding of the impact of marital breakdown and available to chat one on one about family court matters. Ph: Val 022 159 1715, email valmaipalatchie@gmail. com HAVEN CLUB PROJECT Pinc Next Steps (cancer rehabilitation), now available Rakaia Lions Lilies. Bag of 4 Oriental Lily

GIVE LAWN BOWLS A GO Summer & Winter at our friendly Tāhunanui Bowling Club, 131 Tāhunanui Drive. Free coaching and a ‘cuppa’. Phone June for more info on 021 373 813.

ATKINS GALLERY at Founders Heritage Park, next to Founders Cafe (87 Atawhai Dr). Exhibition of original Toss Woollaston paintings and drawings for sale, along with quality arts by local artists or info@cancernelson.org.nz HOLISTIC PULSING 50 mins sessions for Women at the Nelson Women's Centre, by koha. Call 5467986 to book.

THE NELSON RAILWAY SOCIETY is seeking volunteers to drive their passenger railcar weekends and school holidays. Clean drivers licence required & full training given. Contact Bob 027 221 8083.

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. 548 2400 lifelinc.co.nz AIKIDO - Want to learn self-defence and become more confident? Do AIKIDO a Japanese Martial Art. We have children’s classes from 8-16yrs Wed & Fri 5-6pm. Check out Facebook, www.aikidonelson.nz, or call Callum 0210694211.

LUNG CANCER CONNECT for those who are going through or who have gone through lung cancer Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz FREE FUNCTION ROOM HIRE to all community groups. Avail 7 days. Wakatu Hotel 83 Collingwood St. Craig 548-4299.

ASTHMA? COPD? Nelson Asthma Society offers a free eight week Pulmonary Rehab Course - Nelson course in August, and Motueka in November. This course can help you improve your respiratory self-management skills and shortness of breath.

Phone your medical centre for a “Pulmonary Rehab course referral” or contact asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz.

Bulbs $10, Bag 20 Freesia bulbs, plant now and will flower this season. Email margaret.ralph.c@xtra.co.nz or Ph: Audrey Kitto 5446243, Margaret Ching ph 5476571 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. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757.

THE NELSON CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 26 Nov - 16 Jan. Email Christmas@nelsoncathedral.org for an entry form and reserve your place. Entries can be from individuals, families, community groups, businesses, and schools. A great way to promote your group or organization. Entries need to be in by 30 Oct 2021.

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.

DOWNSIZING OR DECLUTTERING? Vinnies in Vanguard St can collect your good quality household donations. Please just call us on 03 548 9372.

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A VOLUNTEER? Are you a community organisation looking for volunteers, training, info or advice? Check out our website www.volunteernelson.org.nz Ph 5467681.

DO YOU LIKE TO TEACH? Are you patient? Have a passion for working with different cultures? Are you an experienced driver with Full license for 2 years or more? Interested in supporting former refugees get their license? Contact Margo at Red Cross 59 Parkers Rd openroad.nelson@redcross.org.nz or 021 255 8550.”

NELSON WOODTURNING CLUB. Join us at our club rooms for Turning, camaraderie and sharing of knowledge. New Learn to Turn classes starting soon. Ph or txt Allan for more information 021543345.

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.

Due to the popularity of this column, while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

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Souchebys Antiques, 75 Ph Allan (03) 391 9093 Gladstone Road, Richwww.massage-therapy.co.nz mond.

SITUATIONS VACANT

LEARN TO KAYAK

PUBLIC NOTICE

Nelson Canoe Club is offering a beginners kayaking course for those interested in progressing to Sea Kayaking or White Water Kayaking.

Classes begin Wednesday, 6 October 2021.

For more information see Nelson Canoe Club at www.nelsonkayakers. co.nz or phone Vince, 0274327440.

We are currently undergoing the free cleaning and best restoration of headstones in the Wakapuaka Cemetery. Most are around 150 years old. While most families are happy for us to do this we understand some are not. If you do NOT want us to work on your family headstone please contact us on 027 548 0757 - Brian.

SITUATIONS VACANT NELSON

Housekeepers

Nelson Hospital Permanent, part-time positions.

Position 1: Working 36 hours a fortnight (0.45FTE).

Shift: 12.00 mid-night to 6.00AM (Fri, Sat & Sun) 6 hr days.

Position 2: Working a guaranteed 40 flexi hours a fortnight (0.5FTE) covering staffing shortfalls across all shifts.

Flexibility and availability to sometimes cover shifts at short notice is essential.

Closing date: Sunday, 26 September 2021.

Ref: N21-619.

Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz Register for job alerts and view full details of vacancies

www.nmdhb.govt.nz/careers

Diversional Therapist/Activities Coordinator We are a community owned Aged Care Facility situated in Motueka committed to providing excellent resident centred care. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our supportive team.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE - 5PM FRIDAY

PH 548 5900 sales@nelsonweekly.co.nz

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ANTIQUES

WANTED TO BUY

Antiques, Furniture, Collectables. 6 rooms, huge selection with recent estate lots inc toys, car & house, lamps, paintings, silver, jewellery, china, cameras, records, marine, small & large furniture, etc. Sell-Buy-Value.

30 years experience @ Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Road, Richmond (Ph 03 544 0723) www.antiquesnewzealand.co.nz

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR Full time position Richmond based Food Charity.

Salary & benefits.

Full drivers licence, right to work in NZ, great communication skills are all essential.

This role involves heavy lifting.

$$$ CASH PAID $$$ TOOLS, SHED GEAR COLLECTABLES All hand tools modern, vintage & antique. Also fishing gear, records, books, vintage toys & games, NZ pictures & postcards.

Plus much more.

Large or small lots.

Estates & Downsizing.

Steve Lawson Ph 538 0020 or 027 538 0020 (Nelson Based)

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Applications close 8th October

OLD WRISTWATCHES SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY VINTAGE / QUALITY TOOLS MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING

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Preferred applicant will ideally: • Be a registered diversional therapist (ideal but not essential) or; • Have a Level 3 or 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing For more information, please see our website https://jackinglishome.nz/job-vacancies.html for an application form or call us on 03 528 9662 (office hours).

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Delene and tle place her team are excite called Xpres own litd to be in Buxton Squar sions in their new “I felt it would e which I premises 10 years, had for on New Stree spent on some be money well mainl t. nails. I sold y doing acrylic tastefully where else. thing new somedecorated moved back the business and out, with I kept seeing throughbuilding mural which the includ four treatment on New Street in 2008 and to Christchurch rooms ises complete with comfy leather ing a online, so worked in called ‘Magn covers two walls my work pop up relaxation double room and Spa.” a Medi ificent Mena couch and a cosy fire – ideal for a Creat Bridgette colleague lounge, “wher gerie.’ ed by an and I went Delene, who ents Auckland grabbing a coffee and sitting and realis holds an along their can go after they’v e cli- pany, the comed ploma in wallpaper Itec Die had has treatment, down for a chat with one of the perfect; it it was Beaut art, y ” says Delen which been printe Therapy, had just working for was e. friendly team. Prior to starting d to the the right herself at of the wall, amount a year before home is a strikin scale the business, Rochelle and Brenof rooms the earthq for and bestruck. jungle design g green uakes don moved around New Zealand ing in town , inter“So, Richa would spersed ‘chasing jobs’ until realising they be better with brigh rd and I came back for to Nelson t flowers and A lot has changed in the three needed to settle in Nelson. Rothe long term us in and I took birdlife. at Woman up As client years since the Mathews’ fam- chelle was working fulltime and would get – we s come into Beauty undera role previous the entran ily opened The Bike Station in encouraged her husband to find the owner before foot traffic more ce area, the busin they will here buying its central location on Vanguard something that ‘made his heart than Nile ess not two years only Street."

“Bridgette be greete Street; the business has been sing.’ “Brendon has come from later.

She says d by warm and Holly the new have been with me smiles on evolving and growing to meet an a biking background; he’s been premises since that reception, Hayley for time allows they will increasing demand for quality racing since he was 9; his fathem to just on three and notice the have with new beautiful bikes and reputable brands. With ther owned bike shops so, when same numb the new recep staff comin years, board as tion desk g on easy access and great off-street he was growing up, that was his well. the rear of er of carparks at created by the "We have “There is Bays Joiner parking, you’ll love visiting The world. We decided it was time "It’s a small property. good solid also an adjace y. has been team that er space; for nails “It has the Bike Station 7-days a week. The to open our own store. Brendon heat and easier to around for and a make nt area ance of appearto cool down marb We are where a while. up shop offers a spacious interior is so passionate about it. He saw friendly previous . Our pedic clients can also area at its base,” le with real Kauri and location bringing says Delen and huge selection of bikes – from an opportunity. That’s how we got have “We ures.” was a down to helpful, ful, but the e. are very New Street beauti- You’ll love proach to earth apcommuter, road and kids bikes started. The rest is history.” happy The has its own building service; this way it’s turne new Wom with the in the new charm; we new locati Woman Beauty’s reflects to all manner of E-bikes (comperfect place an Beauty Day it here.” on all love The range d out.”

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number of tracks in a short space of time, which is important to me as a busy mum. Nelson is ideal for biking; in terms of our weather and proximity to everything.”

Sunshine. Exercise. Good for the environment. Fewer cars on roads. Endorphins. The benefits of owning an E-bike are endless.

Valued Team brings Wealth of Experience

Three years ago, Brendon and Rochelle Mathews first opened The Bike Station in central Nelson and today the vibrant, expanding business has fantastic stock and a passionate, experienced team.

Rochelle says contrary to what some may think, Ebikes aren’t a lazy option.

“Ours are pedal-electric, so you still have to pedal but you get assistance as

you need it, so they’re suited to anyone, including those with a medical condition.

“Using an E-bike allows me to get uphill quickly and ride for longer.

They’re great enablers. I can do a

Staff are a massive part of The Bike Station. “Without them, we wouldn’t be here today,” Rochelle says. From the outset, Brendon and Rochelle have been focussed on having high-quality staff and, because they all have significant experience with bikes, the couple have 100% faith in their ability to provide fantastic service.

Yohann, who is from the UK, says, “It’s been useful to experience how bike shops operate in other countries, including New Zealand.

I picked Nelson because of its awesome mountainbiking trails and The Bike Station had cool brands, a nice workshop and it’s a great place to work.” Meanwhile, two-time national track cycling champion and national record

holder Kaio, loves working at The Bike Station while teaching young bike enthusiasts (in schools) how to ride and it helps build up the local junior base.

Hunter, who has recently left college has been working fulltime at the store since November last year.

“I’ve done a lot of mountainbike racing, so my passion has inspired me to work here as a bike mechanic and be part of the mountainbiking community. It’s an awesome business and getting to work on bikes all day long is great.”

Lindsay, who has been with The Bike Station for just under two years, says he had been looking to get back into the bike industry as a mechanic after a stint in Whistler, Canada. “This is a nice place to work; a good bunch of guys. They have the same kind of passion that I have for mountainbiking, so it’s a no-brainer really.”

Finally, Sam began working for the business in December after moving from Auckland.

“I started as a customer and ended up working here; I love the team; we all get on well. It’s always a good sign of a great workplace

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Whatever kind of bike you require – whether it’s commuting, for exercise or exploring the great Owners of The Bike Station, Brendon and Rochelle Mathews, have focussed on having high-quality staff outdoors, drop into The Bike whose combined wealth of experience is invaluable to the business. (Front L to R: Hunter, Sam, Kaio. Station at 54 Vanguard Street and have a chat with one of the Back L to R: Rochelle, Lindsay, Johann, Brendon). friendly team. For more informaif you are socialising outside of Trade-In Programme for fantastic deal on kids' bikes. Pay tion, visit www.thebikestation. & car ol d Cafe oln evar linc ly Boul full price for the first bike then co.nz d tosuP work and the general vibe of the Ply Kids' Bikes to supp Prou ud place makes it pretty fun to be in.” The Bike Station offers a Pro

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Foster parent to many.

Grandfather to Jessica & Daniel, Kayla Mason Harlen & Arlo. On the way to his heavenly home. Due to covid restrictions a funeral will be by invitation.

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Maree Susan (13yrs) daughter, passed away due to accident on 22.8.75 Sadly missed by husband and father John and eldest daughter Lynda.

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BEDS

YOUR TRADE OR SERVICE RIGHT HERE? 6cm x 1 column only

$23 +gst pw

www.sdfunerals.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITE SERVICES TEAM LEADER Production is going great guns at our Eves Valley Sawmill and we continue to invest in plant and opportunities for our people. The site services Team Leader position provides oversight for site services, buildings, water and waste.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Leadership and People management • Provision of critical site services, water and waste management • Manage and co-ordinate contractors • Site facilities maintenance • Monitor project progress, set deadlines, troubleshoot issues as they arise • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS: • Experience in contractor management • Experience in project management • Understands maintenance best practice • Awareness of resource consent obligations and issues

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, APPLY NOW: Please contact Mel Sheppard to discuss the role and/or to request a Position Description.

Send your CV to mel.sheppard@chhwoodproducts.co.nz to express your interest.

Applications close on: Monday, 4 October 2021.

PH 548 5900

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BUILDER

Builder / Handyman

Materials at Trade Cost • Fences • Decks • House Repairs • Doors • Flatpack Kitchens • Concrete / paving • Landscaping

Quality workmanship guaranteed Richard 021 118 1183 or 545 2298 marblepoint@xtra.co.nz

BUILDER

WEDNESDAY 22 September 2021

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BRAND-NEW SERVICED APARTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW!*

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Designed for confident and easy living Summerset serviced apartments are designed and built for residents over 70 years of age.

Located in the heart of the village, Summerset serviced apartments are designed to create the perfect balance between independence and services to support your needs.

Our serviced apartments are some of the largest available in the market and feature a separate double bedroom with a large ensuite, plus a kitchenette and spacious living area.

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Open Weekend Saturday 25 September Sunday 26 September 10am - 3pm Summerset Richmond Ranges 1 Hill Street North, Richmond *Licence to occupy.

For more information or to RSVP to our Open Weekend, contact Jessica Bagge on 03 744 3432 or email richmond.sales@summerset.co.nz We’d love to see you there!

If we are in Alert Level 2, an RSVP will be required due to restricted numbers, please call the sales manager to RSVP. For event information, visit www.summerset.co.nz/events

03 744 3432 | summerset.co.nz/richmond

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