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Mot High teacher retires after 34 years Colin Wilson takes part in the grand parade at the Golden Bay A&P Show over the weekend. Photo: Ab’s Snaps.

Golden Bay on show About 5000 people herded in Tākaka on Saturday for country festivities at the Golden Bay A&P Show.

The annual event featured an array of vendors and activities from food and entertainment to classic cars, vintage machinery, sheep shearing, wood chopping and kids activities.

Vice president Noel Baigent says the event was “brilliant”.

“We had overnight rain the night before, but the day was bright and sunny and we had really good crowds… everybody has said ‘what a great country show’, and we’ve heard no complaints,” he says.

“We had the grand parade which is always a big event, the Tākaka Citizens Band played, and then we had a group called the Leisure Marchers, and they marched in front of the grand parade which was followed by the horses, cows, vintage machinery, and classic cars, so that was pretty cool.”

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ANNE HARDIE About 12,000 vehicles are driven along the busiest sections of the Coastal Highway every day and accidents happen which are often due to driving behaviour, says the chair of the Automobile Association’s Nelson District.

Richard Popenhagen says driving behaviour has deteriorated on Tasman’s busy roads in the past few years and there is a strong case for more driver education.

He says many of the accidents occurring on the busy road can be attributed to impaired driving, distraction, or driving behaviour such as tailgating or using a cellphone, which he says is “as bad as driving drunk”.

The road can be driven safely though, he says.

“Tens of thousands of people drive that road every week and don’t have crashes. The country as a whole in the last few years seems to be more aggressive and wound up. There’s more frustration and less tolerance. We need to calm down a little and give fellow motorists a bit more space.

“We see people venting on social media and it’s like a sense of entitlement that we need a

Tens of thousands of people drive State Highway 60 every week.

Photo: Anne Hardie. straight run on a piece of road.”

He says driving licences are not a right, but a privilege that comes with responsibility.

He points out that mistakes can happen and the causes for two accidents last week near Māpua are still being investigated.

One person died in the second accident on State Highway 60 (Coastal Highway) at the Māpua Dr intersection.

Mistakes make a case for improving aspects of the highway where there are safety concerns, Richard says.

As busy as the road is now, he says, traffic volumes increase and in freight alone volumes in the South Island are expected to increase by 40 percent in the next decade and SH60 will get its share of that.

Local perception is that traffic volume has increased rapidly

in the past few years, but Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency figures show it has stayed reasonably static.

The annual average daily traffic count in 2022 - which are the most recent figures - was 11,886 vehicles at the Appleby Bridge and 11,998 at the Research Orchard Rd intersection.

Numbers dropped beyond Māpua to 7182 on the Ruby Bay Bypass. Five years earlier, vehicle numbers were much the same.

Jump back even further to 2012 though and the Appleby Bridge had 6736 vehicles passing over it every day, while Research Orchard Rd intersection had 8910 and the Ruby Bay Bypass just 4738 vehicles.

Traffic numbers have increased, but system manager for Top of the South Island Rob Service says the road has not been a stat-

ic piece of infrastructure over the years.

In the 1990s there were a series of works carried out along the route involving upgrades and realignments and then the Ruby Bay Bypass which was completed in 2012.

Richard says the AA Research Foundation found the bypass reduced deaths and serious injuries by 40 percent in the nine years following its completion - including the bypass and former road - compared to the nine years prior its construction.

That bypass is about to get new side and median barriers installed between Dominion Rd and Harley Rd intersections to help to reduce the risk of deaths and serious injuries from runoff-the-road crashes.

As well as upgrades, in 2018 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Tasman District Council lowered speeds on the highway between Richmond and Maisey Rd, as well as nine neighbouring local roads, to improve safety.

Between 2008 and 2018, eight people were killed and 24 seriously injured on that stretch of road. In the year following the speed limit reduction, the agency recorded one person seriously injured on the road.

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Beloved retiring teacher reminisces about nail guns and Crystal Apples ELISE VOLLWEILER Peter Allan’s automotive workshop has some rather unique décor.

The Motueka High School head of technology teacher is much loved by many of his past students, but possibly slightly less so by those whose phones he impaled by nail gun to the wall.

“I hate cellphones,” he explains cheerfully.

Peter retired at the end of last year, although The Guardian still found him at the high school this week, finishing up his duties and cleaning up “34 years of rubbish”, as he put it. Peter studied at Christchurch Teacher’s College, getting into teaching “via the trades”, he says. After a two-year stint at Kuranui College in the Wairarapa he arrived in Motueka, and there he has stayed for more than three decades.

“It’s been fun. God, it’s been fun,” he reminisces. Although he is looking forward to his retirement,

Peter Allan spent 34 years in the technology department at Motueka High School. He retired at the end of last year, saying it was time to bow out before he ended up teaching three generations of local students. Photo: Elise Vollweiler. and spending more time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, retirement is obviously a little bitter-sweet.

Peter is a 2006 winner of the prestigious Crystal Apple in the National Excellence in Teaching Awards, which acknowledg-

es “outstanding teachers who’ve gone above and beyond for their students”. He also won Rotary’s top award – the Paul Harris Fellow. His stories tumble with memories of driving kids to work experience at the crack of dawn, and finding ways to engage those

who were about to give up on school. He ran the school’s Good Behaviour Programme, which ensured that students who were not making waves were not overlooked. This involved a daytrip for 30 children and four teachers across to Wellington on the ferry, annually for 15 years. There was also the work he did helping RSE workers learn practical skills, and the after-school work he did helping ex-students complete their apprenticeship paperwork.

“I always tell kids that learning doesn’t finish on the bell,” he says.

“Learning is continual.”

His joy at teaching comes from the delayed joy of seeing what becomes of his students.

“If I look at this town, and I look around at all the guys I’ve taught and all the trades they have, it’s absolutely brilliant.”

One of his favourite memories is taking the junior students paintballing, as an end-of-year activity.

Apparently, the students adored it too. ‘Were you a good target?’ The Guardian enquired.

“Oh, I was a good shot,” he clarified, with a sly grin.

Dora the Explorer wanders beyond bounds ELISE VOLLWEILER When you adopt a cat called Dora the Explorer, you might think you’ve been warned about what sort of personality you might be welcoming into your life.

This time however, Dora has wandered in way that is out of character for the smoochy feline, and the 10 residents of Abbeyfield Motueka are desperate for her to come home.

Dora has been missing for over a week, and although sightings have been reported around the town, she still hasn’t returned home, which is unusual for a cat that had previously never ventured beyond the neighbouring

RSA. Abbeyfield’s Jenny Hudson says that many of the residents have owned cats before, and they were missing her company terribly.

“She just adds a lot of fun and laughs here.”

It’s possible that Dora was trying to tick off a few chores in her travels, because she was spotted first at Milnes Beatson accountants in central Motueka, and then down the road at The Doctors.

“And then she had the night at the Spring and Fern, thank you very much, at the pub,” Jenny says with a laugh.

“She had dinner there.”

The group of residents collectively adopted Dora from the Nelson

Dora the Explorer settles into Jenny’s suitcase, perhaps readying herself for her next adventure. Photo: Supplied.

SPCA last April, and they share the cost and responsibility of looking after her. She adores having 10 laps to sit on, and 20 hands

to pet her.

“She’s like Goldilocks,” Jenny explains. “She tries out each bed.”

“Every room is her home,” fellow resident Keith Faulkner agrees, adding that Dora likes to curl up on his pillow.

She also joins in their games and happily goes for a ride on the residents’ walkers.

Their concern is that another household might be trying to adopt her, and they very much want her home. Their cherished cat is microchipped, and a Missing Pet file has been opened at the vet.

Although Dora doesn’t have a collar or any distinctive markings, the group is pretty sure that

the sightings around town are indeed Dora, as they’ve been sent photos in response to a social media plea.

The behaviour matches that of their Dora, too.

Perhaps she jumped into someone’s car and went for a ride, the group speculates. She did, after all, once spend 36 hours in a car boot after jumping into an open vehicle.

“Black on black, you see,” Jenny says ruefully. “Nancy didn’t see her when she shut the boot.”

Dora’s absence has left a hole in the residents’ day-to-day lives, and they are fervently hoping that she saunters back into the Anzac Place residence for her dinner.

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People, places and pedals in bucket-list cycling odyssey ELISE VOLLWEILER

Doris Lindegger and David Renwick in Stein am Rhein Switzerland, at the beginning of their epic overland cycling trip. Photo: Supplied.

There’s an abundance of scenery to process when traversing 14 countries by bicycle, but this Motueka couple says that it was the fleeting but unforgettable encounters with local people that were the special gems in their nine-week adventure.

Doris Lindegger and David Renwick began their journey through Europe in the middle of last year. They set off from Doro’s native Switzerland, and travelled next to Germany, and then Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Slovenia.

Their budget was limited, so most meals were cooked next to their tent, and they would camp on farmland or forests, stopping at a campground every few days to shower and wash their clothes. Many times along the way, locals would invite them to stay at their properties.

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The couple travelled an average of about 65km each day, and at times they would not even notice that they had crossed a border from one country to another. Occasionally they took trains or buses to reduce the tedium of the repetitive countryside, but most of the time, they managed to soak in the scenery despite the physical nature of their journey.

“There’s some decent hills,” David remembers. “Some days we’d have to climb 700m, and do a lot of wheeling, a lot of walking.”

“You build fitness as you go,” Doro says. They carried about 25kg of weight each, in front and rear paniers, and that added to the physicality of their trip. Romania and Hungary were 38 degrees “in the shade”, and Doro laughs that she has never sweated so much in her life.

David reckons that the couple relishes a physical challenge, as well as the simplicity of self-sufficiency and “bare essentials” travel.

They learned how to say good day, thank you and water in six different languages, and felt safe everywhere they travelled – “apart from the traffic in Eastern Europe,” David laughed. “Bloody awful.”

A European cycle trip had been on the radar for David for a long time, but the plans took a back seat after he met Doro at Riverside’s Inakord choir in 2013. David says that they have spent the last decade raising Doro’s two teenage daughters, and “kept our eye on our health in the meantime”.

The couple encountered a wealth of characterful people on their bucket-list trip, and were touched by the help that they received along the way.

“We really loved the interactions with the people, and the hospitality was great, wherever we went,” Doro says.

Her main message to people was to not give up on their dreams as they got older, pointing to 70-year-old David as an inspiration that age need not make their world smaller.

Possible water contamination testing Tasman District Council has identified several Tākaka houses that have bore water which may have been contaminated by run-off from the ITM building fire on 11 January. Council says it has contacted occupiers of the identified homes, and bore water testing in the Motupipi St area had been undertaken. “The result indicates that there is no BTEX [benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes] contamination of the water samples taken in the Motupipi St

area.” Council says it hoped other test results would be available by 22 January. Based on the information provided and the test results received so far, the risk of the bore being contaminated is low but council recommend people do not to drink the water until test results are back. “We have undertaken dye tests and we are asking all residents that if they have seen any pink or red dye, or if they notice any discolouration or odour from their water, to contact council.”

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Pulling the wool over Tapawera ELOISE MARTYN Tapawera will be buzzing again this weekend with sheep shearers coming together from across the Top of the South and as far as Kaikōura and Canterbury to compete in the annual Tapawera Speed Shear competition.

Last year the competition drew a big crowd with the annual Music in the Mountains event being held at the same time.

“Last year people were really entertained, and many people said what a good day it was,” event

organiser and local sheep and beef farmer Kerry Irvine says.

Kerry will once again take the stage as a competitor in several sections on Saturday.

He says sheep shearing competitions are very competitive and this makes for interesting watching.

Judges assess the quality of the shearing, looking for clean and well-finished work, so it’s not all about speed.

Speed is a main factor, but shearers must balance speed with preci-

sion to avoid any nicks or cuts that could harm the sheep or affect the overall quality of the wool.

There is a range of different competitions on the day including junior, senior, and women's sections. “It’s always a good day, something different for those who haven’t experienced it before, come and have a look,” Kerry says.

The Tapawera Speed Shear competition is being held on Saturday, 27 January, at the Tapawera Recreation Centre from 10am - 3 pm.

Speed shearer Kerry Irvine in full swing during last year’s Tapawera Speed Shear competition.

Photo: Barry Whitnall/Shuttersport.

Local artists present ‘pop-up shop’ ALEXANDRA KONITZ

Nina van der Voorn, Sarah Campbell and Kerri-Ann Gray presenting some of their handmade pieces. Photo: Alexandra Konitz.

Just a short distance from Motueka in a former fruit shed is the “quirky” and “colorful” Zappekin Artists & Allies, an art collective that is currently a pop-up shop of local artists work.

The gallery is run by ten local artists who showcase their artworks ranging from paintings and ceramics to handmade clothing and weaving.

“We do a variety of different fundraising events to keep Zappekin going, so a small percentage of the sales go back into the space, but the majority is going directly to the artist – this means we are allowing local artists to make a living from their work,” explains Nina van der Voorn.

Visitors, both locals and tourists, seem to love the concept of the gallery according Nina. “It’s been amazing, even better than we

hoped for. It’s been a great community response,” she says.

The best part for visitors is the connection to the artists, says Sarah Campbell, who is one of the artists. The back part of the gallery is used as a studio space, giving visitors a chance to witness the creative process and interact with the artists.

The gallery is open every day from 10am to 4pm and will run until Wednesday, 7 February.

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Wayne Packard showing a cow. Photos: Ab’s Snaps.

Soaking up the rural sun: It was another stand out Golden Bay A&P Show on Saturday. Jorja, Rose and Sydney, who went to Motueka’s Parkland’s School together, reunited to enjoy the day. Photo: Jen Ayers.

Golden Bay A&P Show on Saturday

Amber Thomason, Amelie Harris Macready and Millie Bryant-Murray perform at the show.

Crowther Reynish and the Takaka Citizens Band.

Rachel Nalder in action during the woodchopping competition.

Showjumping was one of the popular events at the Golden Bay A&P Show on the weekend.

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Motueka and Golden Bay alumni awarded scholarships AMY RUSS Motueka and Golden Bay High School alumni were among four Top South students granted with the Sir Wallace Rowling Scholarship for their school services.

The scholarship plays a pivotal role in fostering local students’ academic ambitions and recognises the hard work and dedication of local students who are entering tertiary education.

Jacob Ogilvie, who graduated Motueka High School last year, was nominated for the accolade by teacher, Heidi James, for his academic excellence and representing the region in cricket.

He says the scholarship represented his hard work and dedication towards his future tertiary studies at the University of Canterbury where he plans to study engineering.

Jacob Ogilvie, who “Companies such as graduated MotueRocket Lab, Dawn ka High School last Aerospace and Kea year, was nominated Aerospace are placfor his academic exes that I now dream cellence and repreof being an employsenting the region in ee for, hence setting cricket. my sights high on achieving this goal,” he says.

“Throughout my study at UC, I plan to major in mechanical engineering and minor in Aerospace engineering to give myself the best opportunity to achieve this goal.

“I also plan to join UC’s Aerospace Club and hope to become a strong member and advocate for the growing industry of aerospace.”

Hinewai Lewis, who graduated from Golden Bay High School last year, was Hinewai Lewis, who nominated for the graduated from scholarship by prin- Golden Bay High cipal, Linda Tame for School last year, her hard work and received the Sir dedication.

Wallace Rowling She had displayed Scholarship. an outstanding commitment to both her community and goal to create a better future for younger generations, and was actively involved in school sports days, cultural activities and was one of the head students.

Hinewai says the scholarship would allow her to reach her full potential, and work towards her goals to help people and give back to the community.

She plans to begin studying a Bachelor of Psychology majoring in Māori psychology at Victoria University of Wellington this year.

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If you go down to the woods today: Motueka’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic will be welcoming teddies of all shapes and sizes on Saturday, 3 February at Goodman Reserve near the recreation centre. Shia Burton, with her seven-year-old son Xavier (pictured) are busy putting the final touches on the free annual event, which will include bouncy castles, face painting, a scavenger hunt, and displays by emergency services. If the weather isn’t flash, the event will be held indoors to protect those precious plush toys.

Photo: Elise Vollweiler.

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“We are keen buyers, especially of the items in the list below” said Mr Grant.

“Nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy buying 1 item as we are buying 1,000 items” he said. The buyers will be in convenient locations in Mr Anthony (Tony) Motueka and the Nelson W. Grant Region next week (see details Fellow of the Royal Numismatic below). As Tony Grant points Society of New Zealand Incorporated out “If you are in doubt about Director and Buyer any items you may wish to John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd sell, bring them along for an Author of the John Bertrand NZ Coin & Banknote Catalogue instant appraisal.”

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Mr Grant is in Motueka and the Nelson Region next week on a buying trip for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd and would be very keen to see any of these issues. “We will pay at least $300 for any undamaged Ten Shilling or One Pound banknote from

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Denominations of five pounds and higher would be worth from $700. “Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000” said Mr Grant.

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Richmond Preschool staff, Stacey Gallagher, left, Megan Bond, Sam Gibbons and Rachel Foskett will undertake this year’s Relay for Life. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Returning cancer fundraiser laces up GORDON PREECE Cancer Society Nelson Tasman’s largest fundraiser is laced up to return to its true form after a sixyear hiatus.

The biannual Relay for Life fundraiser is held throughout New Zealand by regional Cancer Society branches to raise funds for their local organisation, and to celebrate cancer survivors and

the volunteers who support patients during cancer treatment.

Centre manager for Cancer Society Nelson Tasman, Michelle Hunt, says the fundraiser was last held in Nelson in 2018, but it was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions.

She says a virtual fundraiser was held in 2022. Michelle says this year’s event will circuit at the Richmond A&P Showgrounds

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from 4pm on 16 March to 8am on 17 March, and she encourages the community to rally team members to support the cause.

“In previous years it’s always wonderfully supported by our community… we get between 600 and 800 people and we raise about $100,000, so we’re hoping to have the same number again this time,” she says.

“Most teams have 10 people…

and all teams need to have somebody walking on the track at all times. People can camp overnight inside the race track, and we’ve also got different entertainment throughout the event.”

Michelle says the fundraiser opens with the survivors and carers lap to celebrating those who have fought against cancer, before a candlelight ceremony later in the evening to remember those

who have lost their lives to cancer. She says the event’s overnight timeline gives participants the opportunity to appreciate that cancer can be a “dark time” and when the sun rises the following morning it symbolises light and hope on the other side. Registrations cost $20 per person. Visit relayforlife.org.nz/nelsontasman, or contact 03 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz to register.

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Opinion

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Cyclists need to warn others

I’m getting here. Perfect for soaking the soil and mud between the toes. Caroline Mew.

When I first started cycling many years ago convention had it that you let other cyclists know that you were about to overtake them, either by wringing your bell or shouting a warning such as “Coming through” or “On your right” or left as the case may be. This wasn’t only a courteous thing to do, it was also a matter of road safety. Nowadays, especially since the advent of ebikes, I seldom get a warning. Cars I can hear coming up behind me, bicycles I can’t.

John Aitchison

Fatal crash in Māpua Teach your babies to count motorbikes when they’re little, make it a game. Mine are teens now and ALL have such good awareness of where scooters and motorbikes are. They see them! Thinking of all families involved.

Lauren Hollyman

My favourite bug.

Teresa Mendes Voted - Giant Weta is the most amazing critter, just magic.

Lee Corlett

Heavy rain watch for Tasman Woo-hoo great, we need it.

Lee Corlett

That’s hardly heavy rain on the Coast, lol.

Fiona Steffens We are on orange alert... red is south of us... we should cope ok... I hope it’s a lot less than what’s forecast ...the folk of South Westland don’t need any more carnage from torrential rain... they get hammered all the time! The country doesn’t need any more major weather events full stop.

Tamzin Ford I’m loving the gentle rain and showers

Street Talk

So very sad. Probably an unpopular opinion because no one seems to like slowing down, but that intersection needs a roundabout.

Leanne McLean Very very sad, unfortunately there have been some shocking drivers recently.

Christine Graham Personally, I think all drivers should have to pass a motorcycle licence before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, nothing against car drivers, it’s just you have to think like a motorcyclist constantly.

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It’s another accident waiting to happen.

Jess Arnold.

Driver training should require everyone to spend time on a scooter or small motorbike. That’s a good way to learn road manners and respect.

David Thomas Healy

Tasman’s giant wētā needs you I have voted for this amazing creature.

Lizz Conroy

Sending our aroha to the families involved. This was a heartbreaking scene and I know there were members of the public that did their best to help the injured and to control the traffic, in what seemed like an eternal wait for the emergency services to arrive. Thank you to all those that showed compassion and respect when they were helping or passing.

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Debbie Fisher elected as Tangata Tiriti Co-President of the New Zealand College of Midwives Debbie Fisher, Associate Director of Midwifery at Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough has been elected as Tangata Tiriti Co-President of New Zealand College of Midwives.

The prestigious role will bring value to the Nelson Marlborough region and beyond by giving midwives the opportunity to voice challenges and successes which will be discussed at a national level. “I’m very humbled, it’s a huge honour”, she said.

“For me, it’s really important that the College of Midwives represents and meets the needs of its members and values diversity.”

Debbie, who trained to be a midwife almost 25 years ago, still enjoys occasional clinical work as it allows her to hear from midwives about their first hand-experience working in the field, while addressing any questions or concerns and sharing knowledge.

“I really enjoy spending time working alongside my midwifery colleagues.

It keeps me well connected and grounded”, she said. “That’s where I learn and hear about what’s working well, what’s not working so well, and what can be improved to make their working life easier and better.”

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great work that’s happening across New Zealand.”

Midwives play a crucial role in New Zealand’s health care system. Despite being a hugely rewarding career, the midwifery sector in New Zealand, and across the world, is experiencing challenges with recruitment which Debbie also hopes to address. to hear from midwives in all settings, including community, hospital, birthing units, specialist, leadership, research and educational roles.

Not only will Debbie elevate the voices of those working in the midwifery healthcare sector across Aotearoa, she also aims to work collaboratively with the Board to consider standards of practice and professional practice guidance to ensure they are fit for purpose.

“It’s an exciting time for midwifery, and a great space to learn”, she said. “I’m looking forward to engaging with other midwifery colleges around the world to learn from them, explore midwifery issues together, and share all of the

“Te Whatu Ora Midwifery Leaders, Workforce teams and stakeholders have been working on recruitment and retention strategies for midwives and also support roles such as Maternity Care Assistant roles, which allow midwife students to work in a maternity role while they’re not doing their clinical placements”, and Kai Amo Pokai or Kaiawhina roles which are proving to be invaluable for supporting new parents and their whānau too.

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Nelson drivers find success across country JODY SCOTT Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway drivers had a successful weekend around New Zealand, the biggest at Wellington Family Speedway who were running the NZ Streetstock championship.

A dozen drivers made the trip across Cook Strait to compete, a record 110 entries for the title.

3nz Steve Soper started his championship off with a win in the opening heat of qualifying night, his brother Perry Soper and Ryan Musgrove also picking up heat wins on the night.

Four drivers made it into the championship finals, Steve and Perry were joined by Cody McCarrison and Doug Corbett.

The championship night was delayed due to wet weather, but the Wellington club did a fantastic job of drying the track to get racing underway an hour late.

Four Nelson drivers made the repechage race, Ryan Musgrove, Brian Shaw, Malita Evans and Richard Bateman, to claim the final spot in the championship group, but it was defending NZ champion Paul Leslie who took the win.

Steve Soper started well with a 2nd placing in the opening heat, McCarrison 7th, Corbett 19th, and Perry Soper out on lap 7, the

overheated engine not able to restart. Heat 2 was won by Cody McCarrison, Perry finished 3rd with Steve coming home in 10th and Corbett again in 19th.

The final heat had all four cars finished inside the top 10, Cody and Steve 4th and 5th respectively with Perry and Doug 9th and 10th, a huge effort for a final championship heat.

Dunedin’s Alan Finch won the NZ title with Nelson drivers Cody McCarrison and Steve Soper finishing 2nd and 3rd on the podium, Steve keeps his 3nz number while Cody will have the 2nz on his car until next year when the NZ title is in Auckland before coming to Nelson in 2026.

It was a huge reward for McCarrison, after pushing Steve Soper round in the final race in Blenheim to get the 3nz on the Soper door last year.

The Nelson Knights teammates shared the love in Wellington, the grade has been on the improve for the past few years and to get two drivers on the NZ podium is a just reward for all the efforts that have gone in behind the scenes.

Alex Hill continued his love of Rotorua, the shortened World 240’s event run in a single day after heavy rain on Friday. The change of format meaning just two races to qualify for 20 spots out of 120 drivers.

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The Village Cycles Tasman Classic attracts a strong field of local riders as they look to make a strong start to their racing seasons. Photo: Supplied.

Entries open for Tasman Classic The Nelson Wheeler Club are gearing up for the premier event of their cycling calendar.

Taking in the beautiful countryside of the Moutere, entries are now open for The Village Cycles

Tasman Classic on 16 March.

Starting from the Moutere Community Centre and finishing on Kelling Rd, riders will traverse Old House, Central and Waiwhero Roads, travel

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Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Nadine (Motueka), Sharon and Ken (Auckland), Bronwyn and Chris (Western Australia) and Steve (Victoria).

Loved grandma to her 8 grandchildren (Amanda, Chantelle, Claire, David, Jaime, Caitlin, Michael and Matthew and greatgrandma to Amber).

Survived by her youngest brother, Terry Walker and wife, Sue (Brisbane) and sister-in-law, Verna Walker (Nelson).

Deepest gratitude to Noeline’s wonderful doctor, Richard Fuller, the Greenwood Health team, Nelson Tasman Region Hospice and our amazing ‘angels’ at Hospice, Motueka, (Joss, Sarah, Ang, Jamie and Tamara) for their loving tender care and endless support of ‘Mum’ over the past 7 months.

Last, but not least, grateful thanks to Hospice volunteers, Ali, Denise (District Nursing Services) and the Access team, especially the hardworking, dedicated carer’s (Annie, Angela, Rickie, Judy, Evelyn, Emilco, Nancy and Birgit who brought sunshine and joy into our daily lives.

Heartfelt thanks to Lynley, as Mum slipped away and Karen, who delivered me pizza the next day!

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Wednesday 24 January 2024

Sport

Five wickets in five balls JACK MALCOLM Five wickets from five balls, not a bad effort from Motueka’s own Alex Brogan.

It’s not often you can say someone had a perfect game in cricket, but Alex came close on Saturday for Wolves (Wanderers/Motueka) with a bowling performance for the ages. Finishing with figures of 7-17 from 10 overs, the young bowler was in red-hot form to set up a strong win for his team over Nelson College.

The fireworks started for Alex in the 10th over as he picked up four back-to-back wickets after opening with two dot balls for a double hat trick maiden over.

Not finished, he opened up the 12th with another golden duck, making it five in a row.

He says, with every delivery the excitement grew and the field came in another step.

“By the fifth, everyone was around the bat.

“It was a bit weird because the same thing kept happening.”

With his last four wickets being clean bowled, he says the ball was “swinging quite a lot”.

“I’ve never had a hat trick before. . . the boys were just laughing.”

The performance saw Nelson College limp to 48 all-out from the first innings, with Wolves making 251-6 in response before declaring with Finn Raxworthy top scoring with of 90 from just 63 balls, hitting eight fours and six sixes.

He was aided by opener Andrew Beatson (83 runs) and Michael Olsen (39 not out) as the Wolves batted like they had somewhere to be, taking just 40 overs to notch up their 250.

Now more than 200 runs behind, Nelson College had an improved performance but still succumbed before stumps on day one.

Alex says it’s going to be a bit weird having a Saturday off for the first time in a while.

“I won’t know what to do with myself.”

He didn’t pick up a wicket from the second innings, with Joseph O’Connor the best for the Wolves as he picked up three for 17 runs from nine overs.

The result culminates a strong week for the Wolves after they solidified their T20 finals spot with a top-of-the-table midweek clash against Stoke-Nayland.

Winning by 10 wickets, with Justin Hobbs 53 not out and Joseph

Motueka Golf Club Results Mixed veterans Wed, 17 January Men 1st Peter Neal.

39 2nd Gary McConchie. 38 3rd Ken Melind.

37 Ladies 1st Diane Strong.

2nd Marie Langford.

3rd Carol Versfeld.

38 38 36

Sat 20 January Westrupp Mug of the Year Danny Cuisel. Net 65 New World Monthly Mug Medal Mug winner best Net Steve Jones 65 Best gross Danny Cuisel.

70 A Grade 1st Nett Andy Tasker.

66 2nd Nett Bernie Hedges. 71 B Grade 1st Nett. Karl Clark.

2nd Nett Stu Dixon.

3rd Nett. Peter Johnso

70 71 71

C Grade 1st Nett Daryl Pedersen. 68 2nd Nett Jared Williams. 76 3rd Nett Keith Dowie.

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Alex Brogan’s five wickets from five balls set the stage for a firstday victory over Nelson College in the Nelson Cricket two-day competition. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.

D Grade 1st Nett Leith Kelly.

66 2nd Nett Lindsay North 68 3rd Nett Ivor Hawker.

69

a winner-takes-all game on the artificial pitch at Maitai Cricket Ground between ACOB and Stoke-Nayland.

Ladies 1st Nett Joyce Bullock.

71 2nd Nett Jenny Ferrier. 74 3rd Nett Becky Gammon 76

O’Connor 44 not out, the Wolves will enter the January 31 final unbeaten. Their opponent will be decided this Wednesday with