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Council grills Waka Kotahi on weeds Kate russell The city’s mayor and deputy mayor have both slammed Waka Kotahi over their handling of the out-of-control weed growth on some of Nelson’s most prominent roundabouts.

Waka Kotahi looks after state highways, including the central medians and roundabout islands on State Highway 6.

However, regulation changes made last year for the safety of workers have affected their ability to control weeds in high-speed

traffic environments, including the plantings within the 70kmh zones between the Beatson and Quarantine Rd roundabouts.

While Waka Kotahi has recently completed a lot of weeding around the key areas of concern, the city’s leaders say a longer-

term solution is required.

At a transport committee meeting last week, mayor Rachel Reese and deputy mayor Judene Edgar grilled Waka Kotahi Top of the South director of regional relationships, Emma Speight, on the matter.

Rachel said it has been one the most pressing issues she’s ever had feedback on during her time as mayor, with some members of the public even going out and clearing the weeds themselves.

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Community ‘angel’ has wings clipped sara HollyMan When Kay Guyton tries to explain what she does for work, she struggles. Not because she doesn’t know what her job entails, but because it’s hard to pinpoint all the different way she helps those around her.

Kay has run the charity Angel in My Street for almost 10 years.

She has been a support for rape victims, helped families secure a home to live in, clothed children, all while working through a weekly pile of growing requests for food.

She has been funded to do her work by Nelson Tasman Charitable Trust, but due to a change in circumstances, the trust has made the difficult decision to end funding for Kay’s services.

“I’m sure it will be deeply missed by a number of people, but over the period of time a lot has

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“It really did consume quite a bit of my inbox and a remarkable amount of people who had never talked to me in a negative way were really disappointed and embarrassed.”

Deputy mayor Judene Edgar echoed Rachel’s comments.

“It’s ugly, it’s unkempt, and it looks like no one cares. This is our urban environment and our gateway. I know aesthetics can’t be the only consideration but it’s a demonstration of civic pride.”

Judene says that while the safety concerns for Waka Kotahi roading contractors are valid, other flow-on safety issues have come about as a consequence.

“One is the ability to see at the roundabouts, and then you have the people that are getting out there and clearing the weeds,

One-metre-tall weeds on some areas of State Highway 6 have been labelled “ugly and unkempt” by the deputy mayor. Photo: File. that is another safety issue.

“Some of these flow-on consequences should have been thought about as part of that original decision to change the traffic management system. If they are not going to be able to keep it at a decent level of service, then they have to look at

alternative methods or increase their budget to do it.”

Emma told the committee that they are in the process of reviewing the processes and systems for temporary traffic management and worker safety.

“That does mean that things like roadside weed maintenance have

a lower priority.”

Judene asked if the roundabouts could be resurfaced in something a bit more “low maintenance”.

“It might cost more in the shortterm but significantly less in the long-term, so you don’t have those ongoing issues.”

Emma said it is something they would consider.

“There are certainly different treatments … if we concrete over them that’s quite a lot of embedded carbon and having a planted area can actually help manage water better in terms of run-off.”

Judene says she hopes the concerns of the community will be listened and responded to as quickly as possible.

“I would hope they would take this seriously and come back to us as soon as possible. We can’t have them getting this unkempt again.”

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Accused bach arsonist forced to get treatment Tracy Neal Open Justice Reporter

The man accused of burning down a nationally significant heritage bach on Nelson’s Boulder Bank has been placed under a compulsory treatment order.

The man, who received permanent name suppression, was recently found not guilty of the arson charge and a list of other charges, because he was considered insane at the time.

The man, who appeared in the Nelson District Court on Monday via an audio link, was charged with arson following last November’s inferno on the Boulder Bank.

The blaze was seen by hundreds and prompted multiple calls to emergency services, but the small wooden building - built in the 1880s - was destroyed.

It was one of only six baches remaining on the Boulder Bank which were officially recognised for their special character, said to be exemplary of the traditional and increasingly rare New Zealand seaside bach.

The court heart recently that health assessments found the man suffered from schizophrenia, and harboured delu-

Remnants of the Cederman bach destroyed by fire last November. Photo: Tracy Neal. sions about what was going on around him. Along with the fire he was accused of incidents in August and September last year, including assault, assaulting police, threatening to kill, wilful damage, and indecent assault.

The man was found not guilty on each charge by reason of insanity, and was remanded to a hospital or secure facility for further inquiries regarding his mental disposition, until 4 April.

Judge Michelle Duggan said during the man’s final appearance in court that day, that the subsequent reports concluded the man had been experiencing a “severe, chronic, psychotic episode” in that schizophrenia was active throughout the time his behaviour led to the charges.

He was also impacted by a personality style described as con-

sistent with autism.

Judge Duggan said the medical term was that he was “labouring under a disease of the mind”.

She said the latest report suggested the man would benefit from a long period in hospital with frequent monitoring. He was placed under the compulsory treatment order in a hospital.

The baches have been the domain of seafaring families for decades, although some, including the one that was destroyed last November, were thought to have originated as rough shelters built by fishermen in the late 1800s.

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Community ‘Angel’ has wings clipped from page 1 been achieved,” says chair of the trust, Steve Baigent.

He says a lot of people can’t help themselves and Kay has been with them to offer support.

“She walks the journey and she has walked with a lot of them.”

Heather Dickson first met Kay on the street she lives, while Kay was wandering between houses checking on everyone.

“She’s amazing,” Heather says.

“Kay has helped me with clothes for the kids, clothes for me, she has helped me through a court case, been with me in strengthening family meetings as well as being a constant emotional support.”

Heather and her children are just one of roughly 350 families who Kay is assisting at any one time.

Kay says Nelson Tasman Charitable Trust has given her great freedom and trust to help where she sees the most need, which is where she differs from other social agencies.

She says she loves working with the underpriveleged the most.

“There might be someone who doesn’t have a birth certificate and no ID so can’t get a benefit.

They can’t use a computer and it

Kay guyton hopes she can continue to help the community despite loosing funding for her position.

Photo: Sara Hollyman. all becomes too much for them. ing in themselves, sometimes all work from.

They’re the ones I love helping they need is someone to believe “When I was at Stoke School we because they build their life from in them.” were trying to get social agencies the bottom.

Broadgreen Intermediate prin- into schools, we tried a few and “The beauty of my job is I can cipal Pete Mitchener has been some worked but Kay just has stay with them the whole way working with Kay since he was that ability to assess the situation through. They go from nowhere, prinicpal at Stoke School, pro- very quickly and connect people doing nothing and not believ- viding her a base at the school to with the right services.

Pete says Kay’s support then had a flow-on effect through the school.

“A lot of families were saying how they were secure and enabled to stay in their housing for example, because of the support that Kay was giving them.

“When the family are settled, it’s better for the children and the children are happier.”

He says when the parents felt supported with what they were going through they often had more time to then come and support the school through the day.

Pete says when he moved to Broadgreen Intermediate he noticed the same needs across a wider section of the community so Kay moved her base. “It’s going to be a huge loss,” he says.

Kay says it’s a shame that her job is ending as the need is greater than ever. “I don’t know what I’m going to do now.”

She says people won’t stop coming to her for help and she won’t stop helping people.

“It’s not just something you can turn off, I have spent my life helping others, I just need a job or funding that allows me to keep doing that.” To discuss funding for Kay’s position email sara@ topsouthmedia.co.nz

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Nelson’s long-awaited pride crossing scrapped ERIN BRADNOCK Local Democracy Reporter

A year since it was first raised by Nelson City Council, the proposal for a pride crossing has been revoked due to accessibility concerns, instead, city centre bike sheds will be decorated in support of the region’s LGBTQIA+ community.

The pride crossing was proposed by councillor Rohan O’Neill-Stevens and supported by the council’s infrastructure committee in February 2021.

In a delayed report presented to the committee on Thursday, councillors were advised a pride crossing would not be suitable for the communities blind and low vision community.

Blind Citizens New Zealand Nelson and Blind Low Vision Foundation member Karen Wilson spoke to the alternative bike shed proposal during the meeting’s public forum.

“It’s a safety concern, when we put our foot on a colour it disappears,” she said.

The option for two murals to be displayed on the Trafalgar St and Montgomery Square bike stands was supported by Nelson Pride Inc representative Daniel Jackson.

“We want this to be something that is safe and inclusive for everyone,” he said.

The committee unanimously agreed to revoke the pride crossing proposal and to instead install separate artworks on the bike sheds at an estimated cost of $8000.

No designs or timeline have been confirmed by council as of yet.

Council’s group manager for infrastructure, Alec Louverdis, confirmed that $5000 of the budget will be covered by Nelson’s Youth Council as was initially proposed for the crossing last February, with the remainder suggested to come from council’s roading budget.

He said a further $2000 raised initially over Givealittle for the pride crossing would need to be discussed with teenage community organiser Sophie Weenick as to whether the funds will be returned or transferred to the bike shed project.

Sophie told Local Democracy that the money could have made a difference for inclusivity but decals on a bus stop just sounds like an afterthought.

She says she has provided council with bank account details for Q Youth which will evenly share the money with Nelson Pride.

The bike stand outside Civic House will receive a makeover in support of the pride community. Photo: File.

“Myself and other community members are happier for the money to go to Q Youth and Nelson Pride to be used wisely. It is so sad that the Rainbow Crossing won’t go ahead, or even a beautiful inclusive mural.”

Alec was questioned by mayor Rachel Reese as to whether the proposed implementation of a pride crossing made in February 2021 was raised in accordance with the Local Government Act and council’s standing orders.

Following a short adjournment, Alec confirmed the proposal was in line with the act.

He said engagement selected had not been to the level he had un-

dertaken in the report presented on Thursday.

Rohan apologised to the committee in which he admitted to making a “fatal flaw” in his pride crossing proposal during his debate.

“In initially progressing this I made the fatal flaw in looking around the country at the pride crossings popping up and believing that the needs of blind and low vision citizens had been considered.

“Unfortunately, the reality is New Zealand remains ignorant and unengaged,” he said.

He said, while this proposal “isn’t perfect” he was “relieved” to have

reached the conclusion of the decorated bike stands, thanking the low vision community for input and council staff for their mahi.

“I want to especially thank rangatahi, the LGBTQIA+ community members who reached out to me over the past year, especially for those who it was the first time for acknowledging their sexuality to someone other than themselves,” he said.

Rohan said he was disappointed by the council’s response to the onslaught of homophobic commentary from the public that resulted from the pride crossing announcement last year, specifically council removing their press release.

“Acceptance requires more than passivity. In a community that still harbours homophobic views, passivity lets it flourish,” he said.

The mayor agreed council could have handled the situation “better”, extending her apologies to the rainbow community who had been subject to harmful comments as a result of the announcement.

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Living with alopecia SARA HOLLYMAN For Romy Colbatz and Caralee Wills, leaving the house can sometimes be scary.

Both women live with alopecia universalis, meaning they have no hair on their entire body, a condition they describe as traumatic and crushing.

The auto-immune disorder was cast into the spotlight following an incident between Oscar host Chris Rock and Will Smith, after Rock made a joke about Smith’s bald wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who also suffers from alopecia.

For Romy and Cara-lee, people assuming they have cancer and are going through chemotherapy is a daily occurence.

When they explain that they have alopecia they are met with comments such as ‘that’s great, you’re not sick’ or ‘oh that’s good, it’s just hair’.

“It’s not just hair,” stresses Romy.

“It’s very traumatic and difficult to deal with. Especially as a woman, to lose all of your hair. It’s such a big part of who you are, you don’t recognise yourself in the mirror, especially after the eyebrows are gone.”

Romy got her eyebrows microbladed which made a huge difference to her confidence.

“The eyebrows are the biggest thing that frame your face, if they are gone you look in mirror like ‘who are you?’

“It was an awful awful time, you take for granted that you’ve got hair, like you’ve got arms and legs.”

Cara-lee began to lose small areas of hair when she was just 13-years-old. They grew

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One lung no barrier for singing Nicky 9 March 2022

Nelson Musical Theatre’s run of ‘Victors, Victims and Villains’ went “brilliantly” according to director Francesca Beckett. “We sold 95 per cent of our tickets and we added an extra night for which we only had two tickets left. We had some amazing feedback. The word we heard most was ‘slick’ which, as an amateur society, is wonderful to hear.” She says while they haven’t added up how much money was raised yet, the show returned a “significant” profit.

“It was above expectations and being our first production since December 2020, the injection of funds will help our finances for the year ahead.”

Romy Colbatz and Cara-lee Wills still have days when they struggle with who they now are – two women living with alopecia. Photo: Sara Hollyman. back, but in 2017 she lost all of her hair.

Romy’s journey began just three years ago, she never had prior warning or patchiness but within a couple of weeks she had lost every hair on her body.

“I had really thick, nice brown hair all of my life, all of a sudden it started at the back and within two or three weeks it was all gone.”

Cara-lee says she still has days when she finds the looks people give her difficult.

“It’s taken me a long time to be comfortable with who I am and be confident.”

“You just always feel so seen,” adds Romy. “Not in a good way.”

The pair say it’s easy to take for granted having eyelashes, eyebrows and hair on your head, but until you’ve experienced something like total hair loss, you can’t understand how important it is.

“Especially as a woman, it frames your whole face, some people are lucky and small patches will grow back, oth-

ers - that’s it, it’s gone,” Romy says.

She says it was difficult to read there was no cure and not much she could do about it.

Cara-lee says to begin with she was really scared because she thought something was wrong with her.

“When the doctor said ‘it’s just alopecia, there’s nothing you can do’ that’s really crushing when you’re a child because you think you can fix things with a pill or hair cream or something like that.”

She says it didn’t really hit her until she completely lost all of her hair.

“I didn’t feel like myself, once the eyelashes and eyebrows go that’s it, you don’t feel like a woman anymore, you don’t want to go out, you walk into the supermarket, people are looking, you walk down the road, people stare at you.”

Eventually, following a long battle with self-esteem and appearance worries, Cara-lee says she began to feel confi-

dent.

“This was going to be the new me, but when you want to get dressed up for a night out and you’ve got your bandana on, you can’t do fancy hair and that sort of thing, it is quite crushing.”

She wants to remind people to be kind to others.

“We are going through something and learning to deal with it ourselves, so please don’t make comments.”

Cara-lee says it’s reactions that make people feel ashamed of being themselves.

“When you have confidence, you live a better life. It’s taken me a long time to be confident with who I am and I’ve had to fight lots of inner demons to get there.”

Cara-lee says a local online support group has about 300 members, many who are still ashamed to go out in public and don’t show themselves how they really are to others, will be an invaluable support to many. For support with an alopecia journey email alopecianelson@gmail.com

Hunt for Marg’s saviour 9 March 2022

Marg Farelly has tracked down the man who she says saved her life on the side of the road in Richmond last month. The man’s partner first messaged Marg through Facebook after seeing the article. “She said her partner was a very humble man and didn’t want any fuss, so I told them I’d respect their privacy and keep him anonymous,” Marg says. Just a few days after the article ran she spoke with the man on the phone and was finally able to thank him for assisting her after she injured her leg on a friend’s bike.

“I was just so appreciative of what he’d done, we had lots of laughs. We had a big, long chat, it was great. We found our man.”

Marg says thanks to the article she has reconnected with past colleagues and friends who have contacted her.

Bull swims 80km 2 March 2022

The bull which was swept 80km down the river from a farm on the West Bank of the Maruia River to Westport has returned to its home.

Teacher Sarah Peacock says the bull was in very good condition with just a bit of an eye infection which is being treated. Year 9 student Angus Forrester won the ‘name the bull’ competition with the name ‘Kehu’ which has local significance to the Murchison area.

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WEDNESDAY 6 April 2022 Fatal crash on Beach Road

One person died when a motorcycle crashed on Beach Rd in Richmond on Friday 1 April. Emergency services were called out to the incident about 8.55pm Friday night and the road remained closed while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.

Police, ambulance, and Richmond fire crews attended the scene.

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Nelson City Council is warning that lids can’t be collected through the kerbside recycling service because they’re too small for the sorting equipment. However, the council is Hopped Up organisers Laney Ogle and Amie-Jo Trayes. Photo: Kate Russell.

Hoppy days at Hopped Up Kate Russell Nelson craft beer enthusiasts made the most of sunny skies and local brews at the inaugural Hopped Up beer festival at Founders Cafe on Saturday.

Founders Cafe owner Amie-Jo Trayes says the sold-out event couldn’t have gone better and with Marchfest being forced to cancel last month, people were eager to support it.

“The Marchfest team were super supportive, we really didn’t want to compare it to what they do.”

Amie-Jo says organising a

beer festival in such uncertain times felt like a “huge risk”, but manager Laney Ogle convinced her otherwise.

“The whole thing was Laney’s baby, she was the creative director and made it all happen, so big kudos to her.

“We said we’d get about 150 people but ended up with 180.

Once the latest changes to the red light setting were announced, tickets just sold like wildfire.”

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“People are so keen to get out and do things. We could have done nothing, but we did and now the team feels happy, the brewers are happy, the park is happy, and the musicians are happy.

“We want to put a big thank you out there to everyone for turning up and making it feel like a real festival, so watch this space.”

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promoting Lions Club’s ‘Kan Tabs’ collection bins which are dotted around the region, including at the council’s customer service centre.

Wine bottle caps, can pull tabs, and other small aluminium items can be put into the collection bins, but not coffee pods or beer bottle caps because they’re made of the wrong materials.

RNZAF squadron fly over Nelson

The Royal New Zealand Air Force conducted a flypast of Nelson about 2.50pm last Sunday afternoonas part of its 85th birthday celebrations. The four-plane squadron was composed of one Avenger, two T6C Texan II, and one Spitfire.

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The riders made it to Lake Rotoiti after hours on their 50cc motor scooters. Photo: Supplied.

Seals to Eels ride raises thousands Max Frethey The Seals to Eels on Scooter Wheels event raised $15,000 for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust.

The event on 23 March saw 35 riders take part in riding to Lake Rotoiti from Tāhunanui and back on 50cc motor scooters while

dressed up in costumes.

Helicopter trust general manager Paula Muddle says she enjoyed the event.

“It was so good to be back out there putting the ‘fun’ into fundraising. The organisers did an amazing job and the weather gods looked after us.”

It was organiser and participant

Mike Gane’s first time doing the ride and he says he’s looking forward to next year’s event.

“Never ever have I ridden so far, so slowly. Normally I’m looking ahead for things that may cause me harm, this time I was riding along watching the grass grow longer as I passed,” he says.

“It was a great day and obviously

“It was an absolutely fantastic event, I had heaps of fun.”

Debbie and Craig Boyce’s team managed to raise $1,710 for the trust.

“Thanks to all the people who supported us,” Debbie says.

She says she is looking forward to next year’s event which has been earmarked for 25 March, 2023.

the cause was great as well.”

Paula says that it takes about $3,500 to save a life through the helicopter, so the event raised enough money to rescue four people.

“We can probably double that for next year though,” Mike says.

It was Debbie Edwards’ first time doing the ride as well.

Driver caught over the limit while driving a drunk mate tracy Neal opeN justice reporter A Nelson hospitality worker who

serves alcohol, now guilty of drink-driving, wants to help educate young people on the harms of drinking.

Andrew Milham represented himself when he appeared in the Nelson District Court on Monday and admitted a charge of driving with excess breath alcohol.

The 36-year-old was found driving over the legal limit when he was stopped on St Vincent St in the early hours of 31 January.

Police prosecutor, Sergeant Malcolm York, said breath testing showed Milham with 686 micrograms of alco-

Judge Michelle Duggan advised him he had a right to legal advice, to which Milham replied he had been “caught in the act” and was therefore guilty. She noted he had no prior record, the fact there was no accident or injury and that he had entered a guilty plea, before disqualifying him from driving for six months and fining him $700 plus court costs.

hol per litre of breath. The limit is 250mcg.

York said Milham’s explanation was that he did not want his friend to drive, who was intoxicated.

Milham told the court before entering a plea that he wanted to be referred to Restorative Justice.

This is so he could help inform young people in schools about the dangers of drinking and driving.

“I just figured that using what I can in my experience it might be a good time to hit the young ones,” Milham told the court.

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Translating teeth health for refugees Max Frethey Dr Jacob Linn has been working to improve the dental literacy of the region’s refugee community by creating resources for them in their first languages.

Jacob says he became aware of the issue while he worked in the Nelson Hospital’s dental department and saw significant rates of tooth decay and gum disease in former refugees coming through the public health system.

“When you’re seeing the young kids coming through the hospital and they’ve got decay on almost every tooth in their mouth… that’s heart-breaking,” Jacob says.

He thought the best way available to him to maximise dental hygiene was through education, but he says he found it difficult trying to communicate with the refugee families.

“The language barrier was really obvious; it was very, very challenging.” Jacob says. “It’s hard enough to listen to a dentist anyway when they’re talking to you in English.”

The solution was simple: create resources for the refugees in their first language.

“That was the goal, to really break down the language barrier to be

Local dentist Dr Jacob Linn has been working to improve dental literacy amongst the region’s refugee community. Photo: Max Frethey. able to improve education with the long-term aim of improving the condition and health of the patients.”

The region’s largest refugee groups are Bhutanese, Burmese, and Colombian, so they were Jacob’s starting point for the project.

He successfully applied for a US$1,000 Oral Health Education grant from the New Zealand Dental Association and Mars Wrigley Foundation Community Service Grants programme.

The money was used to hire professional translators to translate Jacob’s dental health information into the native languages of the region’s major refugee groups.

The information is split across several brochures and explores brushing, access to care, dietary advice, and smoking cessation.

The brochures have been distributed amongst local dentists, English Language Partners, and the refugee communities themselves to ensure a wide dissemination of good oral hygiene information.

“You can’t hope to change everything overnight, but long-term you would hope to see that the information on these resources is taken on board and that you begin to see a change in the habits which are causing tooth decay.”

He says that his undertaking is only the tip of the iceberg with his addressing of three specific ethnic communities and believes his resources could be expanded upon nationwide.

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Funding keep costs down for outdoor education provider Nelson-Tasman’s Whenua Iti Outdoors says they’re delighted to receive a $5,322 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust. Whenua Iti Outdoors deliver single and multi-day programmes that focus on personal and social development across Te Tau Ihu (Top of the South Island) and Te Tai o Poutini (West Coast).

The grant will be used for the purchase of new equipment, including water safety helmets and a new utility trailer.

General manager Mark BruceMiller says the grant will help meet the increased demand for their programmes, without handing the costs onto the communities they engage with.

“The grant from NZCT enables increasing programme accessibility and affordability right at a time when young people could do with the extra boost that our programmes can provide.”

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Sailing outside the comfort zone Max Frethey A trio of Nelson teenagers are preparing for a challenging experience that will see them stand at the helm where Sir Peter Blake once crewed his team to victory.

Nelson Iron Duke Sea Scouts Keegan Dunlea, 14, Holly Fortune and Silas Bailey, both 15, are fundraising to take part on a fiveday ATL@S voyage.

The 20200 ATL@S, or Advanced Training in Leadership at Sea, voyage is a five-day-long sailing excursion which will see 24 teens stay onboard the 84ft maxi ketch Steinlager 2 - the ship on which Sir Peter Blake lead his crew to victory in the 1989-90 Whitbread Around the World Yacht Race.

“He’s one of the most famous America’s Cup sailors in the world,” Silas says of Peter Blake.

“To go on one of his boats is a really special opportunity.”

Holly, Silas and Keegan will experience life on the sea, explore leadership challenges, and engage in teamwork and personal development.

Keegan Dunlea, Holly Fortune, and Silas Bailey are fundraising so they can go on the ATL@S voyage in Auckland. Photo: Supplied.

But first they must each raise more than $1500 to pay for the trip of a lifetime.

“It’d be really to cool to get an opportunity to sail places that I’ve never been to in New Zealand

before, such as the Hauraki Gulf,” Silas says.

Keegan agrees and says it will be a new experience.

“I wanted to try something new and grow my confidence, meet-

ing new people and working with new people.”

Holly says it will be an adventure.

“It’s an opportunity to do something new and to also learn how to sail a yacht.”

To raise money for their trip to Auckland and to cover the coast of the voyage itself, the kids are selling Pestell’s bacon, car washes, barbeque cookbooks, and covers of requested songs.

They’re also selling challenges, such as boiling water in a paper bag or keeping their rooms clean, where they send their donator proof of their efforts.

Holly’s father Chris, who is also a Sea Scout leader, thought a website would be a good way to fundraise without being confined to a narrow geographical area.

“We wanted an online fundraising platform,” he says.

“It allows anyone in the community to show their support.”

Chris says that being a Sea Scout, and the opportunity the ATL@S voyage provides, is character building for the children.

“It pushes young people outside their comfort zones.”

If you feel like supporting Keegan, Holly, and Silas, you can donate to their fundraiser at iron-duke-seascouts.myshopify.com

Men step-up to mentor young people Max Frethey Nelson-Tasman Big Brothers Big Sisters has had a great start to their ‘22 Men for 2022’ campaign with 20 men signing on to become mentors.

The organisation has been lacking male mentors to pair with younger boys who are in need a positive male role model in their lives.

Two matches have been made since the campaign launched and they have 18 men who are ready

to be trained and matched with children.

“Every child on that waiting list is really keen,” Nelson-Tasman Big Brothers Big Sisters programme director Chelsea Routhan says.

“There were young people on that waiting list who had been waiting for two years.”

Nelson Weekly has run a series of articles profiling the bond between the young children and their mentors enrolled with the Big Brothers Big Sisters programme.

Chelsea says the series has “absolutely made a difference” to raising the profile of the importance of the mentorship programme.

However, there are still 45 boys who are waiting to be matched.

So, despite coming close to meeting their 22 Men for 2022 campaign goal, Chelsea encourages any men who are thinking about getting involved as a mentor to get in touch.

“Not only can it change [the child’s] life but it can be pretty amazing for them, too.”

Taking action to lift incomes Since 2017 we’ve worked to lift wages and reduce cost pressures for Kiwis, with measures like cheaper GP visits, lunches in schools, and family tax credit increases.

We know Kiwis are doing it tough, and we’re taking action. From April 1, we’ve increased support for Nelsonians, including: Many families will be, on average, $20 a week better off, thanks to Working for Families increases People on Superannuation will receive an extra $52 a fortnight, or $80 extra for a couple People receiving main benefits will see a boost in their weekly income Student Allowances and Living Costs will increase by $25 a week Full time workers on the minimum wage will earn an extra $48 a week We’ve also cut the cost of public transport by 50% for three months

Nelson-Tasman Big Brothers Big Sisters also recently had their annual charity golf day.

The organisation managed to raise $14,000 which will go towards the continued running of their programme.

Big Brothers Big Sisters receives no government funding and relies entirely on donations and grants to keep operating.

Chelsea says the last two years have been tough for the organisation given the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

She says it was good to be able to raise a bit of money.

“Every cent raised means that we can support the matches we already have and to make sure we have quality support for the new ones coming on board.”

If you are interested in becoming a mentor to a young person in the region, please check out the Big Brothers Big Sisters website: www. bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz, or give the Nelson-Tasman team a ring on 03 545 9864.

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Opinion Kicking the petrol habit

Good article, if the council was to fast track a dedicated bike route around the town I am sure many Nelsonians would abandon their cars for two wheels. Too dangerous negotiating all those cars on their two kilometre journeys. I do see many brave mums and dads out there with their kids on bikes risking life and limb to get their kids to and from school. Nelson could set the lead on being the first dedicated bike town in NZ. Craig

Making sure all Kiwi kids can thrive

Jean says 160,000 children live in households where their median income is less than half of the national median income before housing costs. This statistic is not a measure of poverty, as if every household had their income doubled, exactly the same 160,000 children would live in households where their median income is less than half of the national median income. A drive down any suburban street to see the cars, boats and motorhomes parked will show that the national median income

in New Zealand is pretty damned good!

Peter Wastney

Untidy Nelson

Bruce McDowell (Nelson Weekly 30.3.22 ) is absolutely right. Nelson is an incredibly untidy city right from the scruffy roundabouts and traffic islands near the airport (sure they’ve been trimmed back but they’ll just grow wild again – no actual weeding, gardening or replanting has actually taken place) to the untidy riverbanks, rubbish bins that are frequently overflowing, rubbishfilled streams. There is a general lack of attractively planted gardens. Just take a look at Invercargill, Dunedin, Ashburton, Oamaru and Blenheim to see how nice and colourful a town really can look with lots of flowering annuals along main traffic routes and outside amenities such as pools, halls, sports area and offices owned or run by the councils concerned. The councils in those places put in far more effort than NCC. It shouldn’t take volunteers to do the work of the council. Come on NCC, make a bit more effort and take some pride in the appearance of Nelson. Maybe you need to employ someone other than Nelmac to do the job?

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Playing outdoors JaNelle JoHNsoN GarNiNer Nurture@Home team leader

We know that being outdoors can make you healthier and happier and as the global Covid-19 pandemic continues, evidence emerged early that it was safer to be outside as the coronavirus transmits less effectively outside. Ample research has also shown that nature exposure has numerous long-term benefits and outdoor play fosters children’s intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. By being outside and surrounded by nature, children experience an ever-changing and freeflowing environment that stimulates all the senses, developing all aspects of a child in synchrony.

Most of us spent ample time in nature as children, climbing trees, exploring rocks and bugs, or even just playing games outdoors with friends. Little did we know that these fun activities were actually building our brains, bodies, and characters for later life. There is growing evidence that children are increasingly disconnected from the natural world and without these direct experiences

in nature, research findings suggest that children are missing opportunities to enhance their health and wellbeing. In an increasingly urbanised world – with television, computers, and extracurricular activities competing for time – fewer children have the opportunity to enjoy playing in nature.

Many studies show the positive links between direct experiences in nature and children’s mental, emotional and physical health and well-being, providing strong foundations for lifelong learning. The studies show that regular direct access to nature can: • increase self-esteem and resilience against stress and adversity.

• improve concentration, learning, creativity, cognitive development, cooperation, flexibility, and selfawareness.

• prevent childhood obesity.

Time in nature is not leisure time; it’s an essential investment in our children’s health. We can confidently reassure parents and whanau that by spending time playing outdoors their child/ren will develop much stronger foundational skills for now and in the future.

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Nelson’s history overdue for a move Just fantastic to see this moving ahead. Great for Nelson Tasman. Great team.

Robin Whalley At last this project has momentum again. This new building to me has priority over the NCC’s library proposal. Hope the planning progresses at a good pace to see it finished.

Carol Stewart I did work on the leaking roof on that building years ago. It’s a shambles. Also, one main point. I did it for nothing cause they had no money.

That council has priorities.

Yeah right.

Dave Roberts

Councillors continue to question library development Why waste money when there is no need for a new library.

Mark Goodman What a waste of money. Our mayor only wants to make a name for herself before her term is over.

Motueka built their library for $5 million. How the hell is ours going to cost $50 million? Ridiculous waste of money. That money should be put towards building apartment complexes and houses to house people and a homeless shelter which we do not have. How the heck can they justify spending that money on the library when there are so many people absolutely desperate for housing? Having to rehome animals, living in motels - people are so desperate for more houses and accommodation.

Sarah Forsyth Why wont they listen to the people? We do not need a new library! Maintain the present one and do the spending on the essentials. There are several more pressing needs.

Lynne White

I don’t have an issue with the new library, as long as it meets the needs of everyone over all age groups. I’m very much a books person personally - no kindle in my place, I can assure you. But I also agree with Mayor Reece - councillors are elected for a 3 year term, and decision-making doesn’t suddenly cease just because it’s an election year. Frankly I’d prefer 4 year terms at both central and local government levels.

Dennis Goodman How about have a public vote on it, surely that would then get the answer the council needs. Why is the decision solely based on what council says? It is our money after all.

So many people are against a new library, but all for public housing. I could think of 15 fantastic sites that inner city living could be built. I seriously don’t know why we need 15 car sales yards within the CBD. I’d like to know who owns those prime real estate properties.

Frances Minogue

Tāhunanui southbound lane proposed for this year How fortunate we are to have a beautiful, green, active travel corridor that is a more direct, healthier, economical and enjoyable to use than these awful roads crammed full of fuel guzzling, polluting and dangerous vehicles.

With a global pandemic, unstable economies, food insecurity, mental and physical sicknesses for many, there is nothing we need more than these green spaces that not only allow us to travel actively, but also provide us with much needed connections to community and the natural world.

Rebecca Glen Consultation? What a joke, this didnt work last time, they had to be taken out. Now they want to waste more money, a government department with no accountability. I feel for the businesses in Tahuna.

Patrick Pascoe Ridiculous idea. This road is at the mercy of winds, high tides and rain with poor stability of the bank. Quite simply we are

putting all our eggs into a basket full of holes!

Rowan Strange It’s just soul destroying to have these changes rammed through despite the objections of the community. It makes a mockery of the word consultation, not to mention the whole ‘safer communities’ mantra.

Linda Hansen The only thing we can be sure of is that they will do what they want without any respect for local views. Really it is just horrible that this can happen, forcing good people to have stand up in protest when their lives are busy enough. The tactics by the government are that people will run out of energy to resist. Let’s not let that happen in Tāhunanui.

Chris Harvey

Caution urged after crashes Nelson roads are rubbish.

Scary they are. I live on a street which had the top part sealed in 2001 and the guys said they would be back in 6 months to complete the street. Well it’s 2022 and still no one has returned and the surface is all uneven.

Also there is no footpath in our street so have to share the road with the cars. I remember our mayor saying every street in Nelson only needs a footpath on one side of the street. We have never had one. Our roads and streets aren’t fit for purpose and the more people on the road at the same time, the higher the chance of an incident. Impatience and distraction are on our roads constantly.

Pam Frances There were two crashes at exactly that same spot last week, days apart. There is a manhole right there on the road and it is bloody dangerous when wet and coming downhill. Thank god there were no pedestrians/ kids walking on that footpath at the time.

Maybe council needs to look at that and ask what can be done to rectify it.

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Public speaking club on verge of closing Max Frethey Powertalk Nelson-Waimea might soon have to close due to their dwindling membership.

The club, which has been active in the region for more than 40 years, focuses on building confidence and public speaking skills for its members through a nationally-recognised accreditation programme.

Linda Bergman has been part of the club for about 30 years and credits it with helping her find her personal voice.

“It gave me confidence, self-esteem, and skills that took me to an international-level of conference and events organisation,” she says.

President Sandra Johnson says the skills learned from Powertalk are widely applicable.

Sandra says people like budding entrepreneurs or community and sport leaders could benefit from the programme.

She says these sorts of roles require many interpersonal interactions that should be engaging and receptive to their listeners.

But Powertalk Nelson-Waimea has been struggling for the past few years and is looking at having to close, despite its benefits and

Sandra says that Powertalk’s fortnightly meetings are built on member participation which ensures that active learning occurs while you attend.

Powertalk meets twice a month at the Richmond Town Hall and its members take part in a few

Our organisation is more valuable now than it’s ever been.

Club member Linda Bergman

Linda Bergman (left) and club president Sandra Johnson hope more people will join their public speaking club Powertalk. Photo: Max Frethey. proven results.

The club had a strong membership of 25 people a decade ago but this has since dwindled to a small but committed six.

While Sandra wants to keep the club going, she doesn’t think it’s feasible if numbers remain low.

“Do we keep doing this for the six of us?” she says.

“As much as we love it, it’s a lot of work to organise a programme each fortnight.”

Linda says that it’s never been a better time to get involved in Powertalk given the slip in inter-

personal skills following society’s shift to online during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Right now, with everybody working from home, with no person-to-person chat, our organisation is more valuable now than it’s ever been.”

speaking activities.

The newer, less confident members are coached along by the club’s accredited members in a judgement-free environment.

“It’s a warm, friendly, safe place,” Sandra says.

Linda agrees and urges anyone who is considering getting involved to sign up.

“It’s the best thing you ever do for yourself.”

If you’re interested in joining Powertalk Nelson-Waimea, you can give Sandra a call on 027 4766 0347 or email the club at powertalknelson@gmail.com

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Region welcomes back a national treasure Jo Kent The Kiwi nurse who helped treat the British Prime Minister when he had Covid-19 is giving talks in Richmond about her experiences as a London ICU nurse during the pandemic.

Jenny McGee, whose parents live in Redwood Valley, is back in the country after a gruelling two years working on the frontline as an NHS nurse.

“It took me a very, very long time to get a spot in MIQ, but I’m finally home for a couple of months to spend as much time as I can with my family,” she says.

“I haven’t had extended time off for a few years so it’s therapeutic being home.”

Jenny was catapulted into the media spotlight after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital where she worked.

“I looked after him with one other nurse and when he was discharged, Boris thanked us in a public address and credited us for saving his life.

“From that point on, my world exploded.”

Jenny says she’s been on a wild ride ever since with offers of book deals, TV appearances and sackloads of fan mail.

“I was just doing my job, but even coming back to New Zealand two years after it happened, I was asked to appear on TVNZ’s Breakfast show. It’s nuts.”

She puts the media frenzy down to the fact the world needed a feel good story in the middle of the first wave of Covid when the world was in lockdown.

“Jacinda Ardern messaged me and thanked me personally and the whole country was just so proud that a Kiwi nurse had helped save the Prime Minister’s life. It was a positive story during such an awful time.”

But despite the media storm Jenny found herself in, the mental and physical burnout of her job had already started to take its toll.

“You won’t find anyone who was more in the thick of it than me and experiencing how hard that was. New Zealand still has a tough time understanding what that was like, but I want to describe it to people if I can, so they can appreciate how well this country has done.”

She says the main difference between New Zealand and the UK during the pandemic was the loss of life.

“It was on a whole different level. We are talking over 100,000 deaths from Covid. And in Lon-

Jenny McGee has come back to New Zealand to visit family and recover from working as an ICU nurse in London during the pandemic. Photo: Supplied. don, everyone knows someone who has lost someone to Covid.

Here, no one really knows anyone who has died of it, not on that scale, and that’s the big difference.

It was so dark in the UK, such dark times because of the sheer loss of life and the sheer tragedy that was going on.

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“It was so all consuming and a really depressing time.”

The British public didn’t start getting vaccinated until a year after Covid hit, and Jenny says that’s the number one reason why it was so bad in the UK. “By the time Omicron made it to New Zealand, the country had 95

per cent of their population double vaxxed, which is incredible.

The country effectively had two years to prepare for a virus that came and by the time it arrived, it was a lot milder version.”

After publicly resigning from the NHS in May last year, Jenny worked in Curaçao, in the Caribbean, for several months before returning to London to do vaccination work.

“It was incredible to be able to go to the most picturesque beaches I’ve ever seen in my life.

“It really helped me heal from the first and second wave of Covid-19 because that was a dark period of my life and my career, but one that I’m immensely proud of.

“I’ve shown a lot of resilience and I’ve taken a lot from it. I feel very lucky to have been able to go out and do that.”

During her time in New Zealand, Jenny will be talking about her experiences to fundraise for the Waimea Soroptimists.

“My mum is an active member of the charity and I’m happy to be able to give back in any way I can.

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“The building stands in such a proud position, overlooking the fields,” says Robert. “No matter how built up the area becomes, that will never change. You have views from all angles – whether in the north-facing apartment and overlooking the beach, sea and Rocks Rd, or southfacing and looking all the way out to Richmond and Mt Owen.”

Aaron Walton Architecture+Design and Arthouse Architects says the design team were given a brief from Tony to produce a Gold Coast-style resort that would suit this unique site overlooking Tahunanui beach.

The concept for the building was to try and reduce its scale by using a selection of materials to break it into smaller buildings.

“Each apartment has generous spaces, living areas open out to the beach, bedrooms get views back to the hills behind Stoke. With the addition of two swimming pools, a spa, gym and BBQ area available to all owners, we believe this appeals to a wide range of people wanting to live in this beautiful part of Tahunanui.”

With the concept completed, collaboration with Scott Construction and Tony Vining and Jacques Reynolds from Vining Investments began in 2017. The project was initially listed as part of a special housing area (SHA) by Whakatū Incorporation in 2016. Now, Tony’s vision for a gorgeous Gold Coast-type resort is coming to fruition with the completion of Oceanview Apartments and the upcoming next phase of construction, with plans progressing for

a block of land situated next door.

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Each apartment has generous spaces, living areas open out to the beach, bedrooms get views back to the hills behind Stoke. storey complex with commercial ground floor and space for, what Tony describes as, a ‘metro-style’ supermarket.

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“The landscaping is amazing. It would have been easy for Tony to have capitalised on the remaining land and built more dwellings, go for maximum floor area, but he was quite mindful of creating a quality place for residents to live. It is easy to get that wrong and go too far. Tony created a perfect balance of apartment living and the wide-open spaces that Nelson is known for.”

Seeing the build through two local lockdowns did not deter the team from pushing forward and using the time to their advantage, tweaking plans and designs so they could hit the ground running when operating levels were once again opened up. Robert says a build of this magnitude was a massive undertaking for the whole construction industry in Nelson and Scott's worked hard to make the design as efficient as possible. Special mention goes to quantity surveyor, Luke

OCEANVIEW APARTMENTS Benton, and site manager, Peter Bennett, who were involved in the Oceanview Apartments project from beginning to end and were key to its success. Amongst other things, they played a key role in the extensive value engineering exercise that got this project across the line in terms of budget. Teamwork between sub-contractors was a huge component, with both local and out-of-town contractors collaborating when programme requirements exceeded local capacity.

“We had to work extremely hard to design and prefabricate as much as possible, some building elements were under construction and stored off-site six months before they were required, just to meet the installation timeframes. It is such a big development and right at the limit of what the city could offer.

We did a lot of work with Tony and his team over these last years to get it all over the line.

A lot of pride goes into these builds.”

Proud of everyone involved, from workers on-site, project managers, sub-contractors and suppliers, Sally Klein, project coordinator for Scott Construction, says everyone came together to make the construction happen. “It was a huge team effort right from the beginning through to completion. It is really exciting to see what happens next.”

Tony cannot speak highly enough of the Scott Construction team, saying it was more than just an apartment block, they helped see his vision through, of creating a lifestyle for everyone who resided within it. “We have to credit these guys with so much. The plan really evolved over the whole six years. It was refined and tweaked from the initial plans.

From the aluminium cladding to the use of timber in the gym and the stairwells. It is those touches that really make it beautiful.”

With the massive complex now completed, Robert says the team have learnt a lot of valuable information that will transfer over to future builds, and he is enthusiastic about

the effect structures of this size will have on the region. “The resources being put back into the community during the build of Oceanview Apartments were huge. Using local tradies and suppliers is a big plus, but even the out-of-town contractors were staying at local accommodation providers, buying provisions locally, and using local facilities. It all gets pumped back into the economy.”

Next on the cards for Scott Construction and Vining Investments is an apartment complex at 71 Haven Rd. The 31 apartment, 6-storey building on the edge of the port hills overlooking Trafalgar Park will be the tallest cross-laminated (CLT) building in the South Island with apartments being released to the market shortly. CLT is a highly environmentally-conscious building product gaining favour worldwide, says Robert.

“Instead of spending a lot of carbon creating cement for concrete, the construction will have solid timber walls all the way through.”

The cross-laminated, wood panel system is a lightweight and eco-friendly product that is quickly becoming popular in buildings across the country. “It is fast to put up, durable, and looks fantastic.”

Sally says there is a lot more opportunity to build high-density living in Nelson’s CBD. “It makes sense for us to use land that has already been developed and the infrastructure that is already in place, rather than impacting on valuable greenfield space.”

The Vining Investments and Scott Construction team seem to be a force to be reckoned with. Tony credits this to the large faction of professionals who have seen the Oceanview Apartments through to completion.

“We are all happy to get stuck into the next project. There has been a heck of a lot of trust built up between us and we now run like a well-oiled machine.”

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However, after a sell-out season of ‘Victors Victims Villains’ and plans for three more shows this year, they are hoping to get back on their feet.

Theatre Royal Nelson manager Eliane Polack says the changes won’t make a difference for them.

“As far as current mandates are concerned, raising the maximum capacity while keeping the distancing restriction results in a total possible capacity of 110 - 120 for us. For most hirers, this is not financially viable.”

She says the fallout will be felt for a “long time”.

“We have very few, if any, firm bookings for the coming months. It’s not worth it for organisers with the lead-in Theatre Royal Nelson manager Eliane Polack. Photo: Kate Russell. time and uncertainty.”

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As of yesterday, vaccine passes and most vaccine mandates were dropped, and the number of people allowed to gather inside venues has increased from 100 to 200.

However, Nelson Musical Theatre president Robbie Burns believes confidence in the sector is “shot”.

“People won’t buy tickets until the last minute as they are worried events will be cancelled, and with large scale events still being cancelled the latest changes will have very little to no effect,” he says.

“Those who depend on the arts for a living are walking away from it and those who remain are taking a serious long look at a project before they commit to it.”

He says “having the goalposts shift again and again” is taking its toll. “For the arts sector to survive Covid, Nelsonians need to get out and buy tickets, see local shows and bands.

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the next lockdown.”

He says 2021 was tough with a slew of their shows, including Mary Poppins, being cancelled.

“Last year was extremely hard. I have never seen so many hours of work go into productions and to have none of them open.

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Volunteers providing the community St John is a charity organisation steeped in history. From the establishment of the first St John ambulance service in the late 1800’s to today, the value of enhancing the health and well-being of all in New Zealand still rings true.

St John Nelson and Tasman Bay Area Committee is the vital link between local communities and St John.

The committee is led by local members who volunteer their skills and expertise, with a focus on community needs, volunteer support and custodianship of St John buildings in the community.

Tracy Simonsen, committee chairperson, says “The Nelson, Motueka and Golden Bay area committees have recently amalgamated to ensure that the combined strengths and resources of the committees are brought together for the best outcomes of our community.”

Currently, St John provides emergency ambulance services in the Nelson Tasman district, and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

“While our emergency ambulance services will always be at the heart of what we do, we believe we can now play a bigger part in helping to build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.”

St John believe it is important to develop strong communities to help people live independently, get the social connections they need and improve their well-being.

“Central to everything we achieve is the energy and generosity of our volunteers and supporters.”

The committee supports the community in a myriad of ways, including a health shuttle service, a telephone friendship service, hospital emergency department support, and youth programmes.

St John Community Store manager Stacie Doyle, St John Community Engagement Co-ordinator Sarah Carpinter, and Friends of the Emergency Department team leader and volunteer Jeanette Douglas, with a range of the first aid kits available from the St John store. The community store on Rutherford St is the hub for St John in the region where people can purchase first aid kits, make donations to the organisation, and find out more information on volunteering for St John.

New volunteers are always appreciated in these areas and Tracy encourages any-

one wanting to get involved to contact the Nelson area office for more information.

St John Health Shuttle is a service provided by trained volunteers, offering door-to-door transport for people to and from essential medical and health-related appointments. “There is no set fee for shuttle transport, however a koha is appreciated to cover costs.”

The service operates on weekdays travelling as far as Wakefield through to Wakapuaka.

The St John Caring Caller programme is a free telephone friendship service that offers people who are housebound, live alone or feel lonely, the opportunity to stay in regular contact with someone who cares. “St John Caring Caller is not a helpline. It is a friendly phone call with a trained St John volunteer that both the client and caring caller enjoy.”

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For those who find themselves in the Nelson Hospital Emergency Department, St John provide a Friends of the Emergency Department (FED) programme. “For patients and their whanau and friends, seeing the friendly face of a FED volunteer can provide the comfort, support and often a much-needed cup of tea.”

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The popular ‘ASB St John in Schools’ programme educates and provides learning experiences for pre-school, primary and intermediate school-aged children, giving them the confidence and knowledge to act in an emergency situation. The recently introduced Whātuia te Waiora or ‘Weaving Wellbeing’ programme is a positive mental health programme, providing year seven and eight students the skills to weave positivity into their daily lives.

Funding for these programmes is boosted by the Nelson St John retail store, which is located at 46 Rutherford Street, Nelson. Tracy says the store raises much-needed funds for our local services. “Our store manager, Stacie Doyle, and her team of dedicated volunteers always welcome donations of good-quality items”.

Other St John services include medical alarms. These are monitored 24 hours a day and connect directly to St John, helping people to live independently for longer and give them and their families peace of mind.

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medical coverage at a wide range of community and sporting events. The organisation also runs First Aid training courses ranging from basic first aid training and industry-specific modules through to advanced resuscitation for hospital employees. St John also provides Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices and a range of quality first aid kits.

The St John 2022 Heart of Gold Annual Appeal is on now, “However, once again due to Covid restrictions, our annual street collections have been cancelled to keep our volunteers and the public safe. We still need your support though, to continue to invest in our local programmes and deliver initiatives in our communities to improve health and well-being. Please help us to help our community!”

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Nelson and Wanderers were relegated to the sidelines to watch Marist and Kahurangi win their opening-round fixtures, after their game was abandoned due to Covid-19 on Friday.

The encounter between Stoke and Marist was a bruising affair, where two of this season’s predicted front-runners played to the final whistle in a 30-27 thriller Greenmeadows, while Kahurangi downed Waimea Old Boys in a dominant 44-14 victory at Riwaka.

After shaking off early nerves, Stoke put the first points on the board through the boot of Taine Robinson and started looking confident.

The hosts had the lion’s share of early momentum, but Marist scored the first try with Wil Thornalley dotting the ball down underneath the posts following an easy draw and pass by Rahiri Witehira, who made the line break.

Rahiri was strong throughout the game in the centres, with impactful ball running and hearty defence that was rewarded with a try to retake the lead in the second half.

Stoke was strong in the forwards, with its maul doing serious damage and resulting in two tries.

The first was to Matt GrahamWilliams, who scored three tries in his team’s attempts to snatch victory.

Marist was ultimately too good, as they were better able to materialise their pressure into points.

While Stoke were able to stay with their opponents to the end, they never really looked like they had a firm grasp on the game and instead found success in Marist’s mistakes.

Marist coach Shawn Begg says they “piggybacked” their opponents down the field at times with penalties.

“Stoke put out a good performance, but we were our own worst enemies out times.

“We left 20 points out there.”

He was proud of his team’s re-

Marist halfback Wil Thornalley streaks away to score his second try under the posts in the first half. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport. silience in defence, saying he thought it won them the game along with their control of territory.

Stoke coach Joe Kirker says they always expected a tight game against Marist, but they made mistakes at crucial moments.

“It was certainly a tight one, and we were up for up.

“We just couldn’t quite finish.”

He says they won’t let the loss weigh on them as they focus on

improving their own game, looking forward to next weekend.

“One way to look at it is it’s our first game and we’re building.”

In Riwaka, Kahurangi came firing out of the blocks, scoring two early tries to number 8 Manu Parkin and prop Josh Te Hira.

But then it was Waimea’s turn.

The visitors fought back from its 12-0 deficit to dominate the final 25 minutes of the first half, taking a 14-12 lead into the half-time

break. That was as good as it got for Waimea though. Kahurangi dominated every aspect of the second half, scoring four tries to run away with the game 44-14, and in the process, win the John Goodman Challenge Trophy.

Waimea coach Scott McKenzie says he was proud of his team’s effort after Covid saw eight players made unavailable for selection.

“No excuses though, Kahurangi were very good and had enough wise heads to help them through.

I thought our young guys stood up though. We’ll aim to build on this and get better throughout the year.”

Kahurangi had the better of the scrums and looked dangerous out wide, breaking through Waimea’s defence on several occasions in the first half before cutting loose in the second.

Stoke 27: Matt Graham-Williams 3, Kendal Hodson tries; Taine Robinson 2 conversions; Taine Robinson penalty. Marist 30: Simione Ofa, Rahiri Witehira, Wil Thornalley 2 tries; Sam Briggs 2 con; Briggs 2 pen.

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Local women’s pro mountainbiker Raewyn Morrison lived up to her racing number, 001, by crushing the field by more than two and a half minutes ahead of her closest rival, Louise Kelly.

She says she was feeling her form as she dominated the Nelson leg for the Mammoth Enduro presented by Santa Cruz.

After rain earlier in the week, the trails had dried up nicely and were in near perfect condition for the racers, who descended across the country for the event. The result for Raewyn, who is one of the country’s best enduro racers, comes at the perfect time as she prepares to head overseas later this year to compete in the Enduro World Series.

“How good is racing at home,” she said in a post on Facebook.

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Raewyn Morrision says she’s pleased with her form after winning the Nelson Mammoth Enduro race by over two and a half minutes. Photo: Henry Jaine. proving ready for the season ahead.”

In the men’s competition, times were tight with the riders battling hard all day. Queenstown pro rider Cole Lucas got out to a dominant early lead, winning all of the stages except for the fourth, Whaimana, which caused the most problems for riders throughout the day. This paved the way for Tākaka’s Brady Stone on

this stage, who expertly used his local knowledge to win the stage by 14 seconds and with it the overall fastest male of the competition by one second. The result netted him and Raewyn $1000 each in prize money. The young riders also put on an impressive performance tackling the technical course, with the under-17 winner, Kiran Taylor, only two minutes off Brady’s time.

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Josh says he was familiar with the professional environment from his experience in the Central Districts, having played 130 games at either first-class, List A or twenty20 level. However, he says it was still a different atmosphere at camp.

“The step-up is playing in an international outfit. It was a good opportunity, and hopefully, there’s many more to come.”

Despite a reduced series, with one match cancelled and another shortened due to rain, Josh says he relished the opportunity.

He made 26 runs over the two games, being caught and bowled in their first encounter and dismissed LBW for a golden duck in the second.

Josh says that he tries to get back to Nelson as much as he can to play, but was too busy to play this summer with commitments to the Central Districts Stags.

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Josh Clarkson, pictured in late 2018 playing in one of his last Hawke Cup games for the Nelson Griffins, credited the experience he got in Nelson as one of the defining moments in helping him achieve his cricketing goals. Photo: Shuttersport. impact player in the middle of the order.

“My power game at the end, there’s not many people in New Zealand have that in the back end. I’d like to think I was on the [selectors’] radar, but it’s always good to get the phone call to know you’re selected.”

Having earned a scholarship to Nelson College to play cricket as a young man, he says the region has everything it needs to help guide emerging talent to their goals.

“They’ve got awesome facilities and coaches around them to take their game to the next level.”

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There are great seasons with long balmy days on the water and then there are the other seasons. Sometimes opportunities to get on the water are few and far between and one needs to find a way to appease the hankering to get out there somehow.

As tempting as it might be to chance a marginal forecast, many of us prefer and promote a much safer way to indulge our love of fishing. Instead of seeing an opportunity lost, we instead see an opportunity to attend to those many tasks that often get overlooked.

Firstly, there is the all-important safety equipment, which of course varies depending upon how and where you fish and should be routinely checked but sometimes get overlooked.

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Then there is fishing gear to sort. Nothing worse than being busted off or a gear failure due to lack of maintenance.

Are all rods and reels up to the task? Does any line need to be replaced? Does any tackle need to be restocked? A rainy windy afternoon or evening can be a great time to tie some traces or rigs so come the right weather you are ready to set your lines and go with the minimum of delay.

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The three Tāhunanui teams together after sweeping all three Cameron Cups last Saturday. They are: (Back) Kate Prebble, Jules Day, Susan Rooney, Alice Anderson, Erica Svarc, Oscar Symonds, Scott Cameron; (front) Claus Reichardt, Sam Piper, Connor Edmonds.

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Tāhunanui Tennis Club reigns supreme at Cameron Cup Muriel ronen and Jack MalcolM Tāhunanui Tennis Club has clean swept the Cameron Cup in commanding fashion to finish the tennis season.

The finals were held at the Richmond Tennis Club, celebrating the end of the NBS Senior Interclub season with a battle between the top clubs in Nelson Bays.

It was a commanding win, not only in the men’s and women’s divisions, but also in the inaugural mixed doubles cup, which was donated by Scott and Johnnie Cameron.

The women’s final held in the morning saw the Tāhunanui team of Ruth Seeman, Sue Rooney, Alice Anderson and Gilly Yeo take a 4-2 win over the Richmond team of Leanne Greep, Annette Bormolini, Grace Roberts and Libby McLean.

The upset win by the Richmond pairing of Leanne and Annette over the more fancied combination of Ruth and Sue in two hardfought sets was tennis at its best.

The men’s final, held in the afternoon session, saw the Tāhunanui team of Oscar Symonds, James Hunt, Dan Lynch and Connor Edmonds take a comfortable win of 5-1 over the Richmond team of John Gardiner, Stanley Vercoe, Michael Lams and Findlay Clark.

In the inaugural mixed doubles Cameron Cup, it was again the Tāhunanui team winning emphatically 4-0 over Nelson Lawns.

President of the Tāhunanui Tennis Club, Sam Piper, says their teams had an expectation to do well after winning through the regular season, but to walk away with all three trophies was a great endorsement for the club.

“It’s pretty impressive and great for a little club like ours.”

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Nook Café at the Habitat Hub Thursday 14th April, 10am - 11.30am For more details: wellby.org.nz or phone (03) 546 7681

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PLEASE CHECK IN WITH INDIVIDUAL GROUPS REGARDING WHICH ALERT LEVEL MEETINGS WILL RESUME. MONDAY PHILOSOPHY GROUP meets 10-12pm the 2nd Mon each month at the Nelson Library. This month we consider, What is Beauty? Newbies welcome. Ph: Zoe 027-974-1758.

NELLIE KNITTERS GROUP - come along and join our super friendly group of knitters and create garments for donation to community groups. Meet every Mon at Nightingale Library in Tāhunanui 1-3pm. All materials provided. Donations of wool gratefully accepted.

Ph Jillian 5395546.

ACTING UP DRAMA GROUP Mondays 10.30am12pm, Whakatu Presbyterian Church Hall, 271 Songer St Stoke. New members welcome. Ph Anne 5380400.

TEA & TALK Mon 10-11.30am - Victory Community Centre - Come and join us for a cuppa tea and a wee treat. Meet new friends, enjoy morning tea served on vintage china, with occasional entertainment/guest speakers. Age 60+, $2

TUESDAY LINE DANCING- for all Warnes Indoor Bowls hall next to the vet in Songer street Stoke. Starts 12 April.

Beginners 9.15-10.15am. (Free morning tea) Please bring a cup. Experienced 10.40-11.40am Ph: 0220 685695.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ - 1.30-3pm Tues 12, Richmond Library. 10-11.30am Thursday 14, The Nook at The ReStore. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups and activities. www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681

HARAKEKE WEAVING: Tues 3-4.30pm - Victory Community Centre - This will run on 12 April. Learn how to weave harakeke or help others to learn. Bring some flax if you have some or just bring yourself.

Koha Welcome.

WEDNESDAY INDOOR BOWLS Come and join us for social indoor bowls and a cuppa every Wed and Fri afternoon 1.15 - 4pm. Beginners welcome. Trafalgar Street Hall. Ph. 547 6066 or 0274979330.

VICTORY COMMUNITY GARDEN: Wed 2-3pm - Join the team for regular working bees. Learn from other experienced gardeners. The dedicated team of volunteers have made the garden a beautiful and productive space. Ph: Sylvia 03 546 8389 or vcckai@victory. school.nz NELSON NEWBIES coffee morning every Wed 10.3011.30am 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 0212054731.

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 CLASS is now on! At the Reformed Church, 15 Burrough Pl, Enner Glynn, Wed, 1pm-2pm. $5 per class. Ph: Sue at the Nelson Asthma Society 035441562 or asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wed and Sun, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards.

IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome.

Contact Peter 0275443923 for information and times.

THURSDAY 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.

FRIDAY DARTS - Enjoy the social friendly atmosphere at the Morepork Dart Club. Learners, new players, and social team challenges welcome. Ph: Miranda 0273766013.

COMMUNITY CHIROPRACTIC: Fri 12.30-1.30pm, Victory Community Centre. Focuses on the smooth functioning of the spinal column and other related joints and structures. Proper alignment, posture and movement reduces stress on the vital nervous system and allows for better health expression. Cost: Sliding Scale - $5 - $40 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 CAR BOOT MARKET & BOOK SALE Richmond Church of Christ, Darcy St. Sat 9 April. 9 - 12pm. Cancelled if Raining. Ph: Richard 5448028 /0276180547 CHINMAYA MISSION NELSON - A workshop shedding light on practices and lifestyle to reconise the ever-available happiness. within. 10am-3pm, Sun 17 April. Ph: Swamini Amritananda 021 146 0438.

PRETTY CRAFTY MARKET & FUNDRAISER Second

Chance to help local dogs in need. Sun 10. 10-2Pm. Richmond Town Hall. Locally made crafts & quality pre-loved clothing with a crafty seamstress on hand to quote for alterations. Gold coin Koha entry. Ph: 021 0246 5396 NELSON TASMAN SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE: all inclusive, all ages. Open day 10 April. Register at www.ntsfl.nz Ph: 027 801 9978.

Morning or afternoon availability appreciated. Ph 03 5463912 or Email Krisca.gould@nelsonhospice. org.nz 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 GROW Needing help. Use a Program and Method.

We are here for your mental health. Koha appreciated. Ph: Patricia 547-6120.

NELSON HINEMOA CROQUET CLUB Saltwater Lane (off Halifax St, beside squash & tennis courts). Give Croquet a Go: Friendly supportive club, for competition or just fun. Coaching and equipment available.

Individuals or groups catered for. Nettie 5488432 / 027 6828168 nettiebarrow@gmail.com DOWNSIZING OR DECLUTTERING? Vinnies in Vanguard St can collect your good quality household donations. Please just call us on 03 548 9372.

HOLISTIC PULSING 50 mins sessions for Women at the Nelson Women's Centre, by koha. Call 5467986 to book.

LUNG CANCER CONNECT for those who are going through or who have gone through lung cancer Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz 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 selfmanagement skills and shortness of breath. Phone your medical centre for a “Pulmonary Rehab course referral” or contact asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz.

GENERAL GROUPS 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.

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.

FREE FUNCTION ROOM HIRE to all community groups. Avail 7 days. Wakatu Hotel 83 Collingwood St. Craig 548-4299.

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.

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NELSON TASMAN HOSPICE Need volunteers to help in Nelson, Richmond, Motueka and Takaka Hospice Shops. Volunteering is a great chance to meet new people, gain new skills and help your Hospice.

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