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24 years scone KATE RUSSELL After 24 years under the same ownership, Nelson’s iconic Yaza cafe is up for sale - along with its famous cheese scone recipe.

“Initially I was thinking of advertising just the recipe and we’ll throw the cafe in for free,” says co-owner Kelly Malone.

“They have been popular since day one and now there are so

many scone addicts in Nelson that can’t go without - we’ve created a beast.

“The despair on people’s faces when they come in and see an empty plate, then the joy to hear

batches - about 240 scones.

The Montgomery Square eatery was opened in 1998 by Philipp and Donna Jaser (pronounced

the next batch will be out soon, it’s priceless.”

Often the scones have sold out before they come out of the oven with the daily record being 10

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End of supermarket’s flooding on horizon MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

The end of flooding woes could be on the horizon for a local supermarket as Nelson City Council investigates stormwater upgrades in Strawbridge Square.

New World Stoke’s new owner Brendon

Rae only took over the business in August, but he’s relieved to see that flood mitigation upgrades are on their way.

“It’s fantastic, it obviously allows us to focus on the business,” he says. “It also then doesn’t interrupt trading for customers and us being able to serve the community.”

The investigative work took place last week to “establish the exact location of services,” according to Alec Louverdis, council’s group manager infrastructure.

“And to assess the level of coal tar that may be present in the road.”

But the work is still in its very early stages, Alec warned.

“Due to the inevitable long-term recovery work needed for our region, an exact project timeframe has yet to be decided,” he says.

The New World is in a flood-prone corner of Strawbridge Square and

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“Yes, I’m for public displays only.”

“I think it’s fine as long as people keep their fireworks in their own property.”

“I don’t know, I’m 50:50.

Some people are responsible, but I do feel for the animals.

We had lots of fun when we were young, but some people ruin it for the rest.”

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frequently requires sandbagging during stormy weather.

“I haven’t experienced the flooding, but I know in the past it has caused some quite major issues with them having to shut the shop temporarily to get rid of all the water,” Brendon says.

The store managed to escape flooding during the destructive August weather event, “thankfully”. However, Brendon had the New World’s flood prevention measures prepared during the August downpour.

“We did have sandbags lined up ready to go, just in case.”

Funding for the implementation of stormwater works is currently provided in the 2024/25 financial year.

Nelson City Council will progress with detailed design plans and cost estimates now that the investigation is complete.

Design plans will be developed after discussions with adjacent business if the proposed works will impact them.

“Council remains committed to this project,” says Alec.

Lawyers, police, court staff and government workers tried their hand at tossing a gumboot for charity during their lunchbreak on Friday. Organised by Nelson Court Security team member Graeme Seymour, the event raised $667 for I Am Hope, a charity that provides free counselling session for those under 25. “There’s so many people that know a youth who have mental health challenges,” Graeme says. “A lot of these people have really tough days at work, to be able to come and have a laugh and break down those barriers is really great.” The winning distance was a gumboot thrown

by Ben Allinson, who managed to toss it 36.1 metres. Pictured is lawyer Tony Bamford tossing a gumboot. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

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Nick ‘disappointed’ with local govt review MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith was “disappointed” with the recently released draft report on the future of local government, saying it doesn’t give councils a roadmap forward.

With central government embarking on a reform programme that includes Three Waters and the Resource Management Act, councils will see their responsibilities change extensively in the coming years, but Nick didn’t find the clarity he hoped for.

“I was looking for direction on the big picture,” he said. “I can see some parts of the reform programme that I’m quite supportive of, but the sector needs to know the broad direction.”

The report highlights five key focuses: strengthening local democracy, enabling authentic relationships with Māori and iwi, prioritising community wellbeing, building genuine partnership between central and local government, and establishing more equitable funding.

On funding, the draft report recognises that local councils are under significant financial

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith.

Photo: Max Frethey. pressure and in need of new funding mechanisms.

However, Nick says that alternative income streams should be “thought through carefully.”

“While rates have their problems, the risk of using a central government income source is that local government will lose its practical independence.”

The report also discusses a mutual lack of trust between local and central government.

Nick, having been Minister for Local Government and now mayor of Nelson, says the sectors need to rise above the “parochial” arguments that interfere in the relationship between the two levels of gov-

ernment.

“Central and local government both have their strengths and weaknesses, and we need to play to the strengths of both sectors.”

But going forward, Nick will be pushing for greater clarity on local government’s future.

“My input into the submission process will be trying to squeeze the government to get a clearer sense of that direction,” he said. “Confusion will continue until there’s a clearer enunciation on what the future looks like.”

Deputy Mayor Rohan O’Neill-Stevens echoed a similar concern but recognised the draft report was “a good place to start.”

“It covers some really key issues, but I still think we need a bit more of a cohesive look at where we’re heading in the context of the major reforms in water and planning services.”

Some specific recommendations made by the draft report have already been enacted by Nelson City Council.

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Chopper Appeal raises $130k TRACY ALLAN The Top of the South community has given generously to help keep a most vital service, the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter in the air.

The NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeal raised a total of $130,402.90 during October.

Last year the appeal raised $64,273.

Rescue Helicopter Trust general

manager, Paula Muddle thanked local businesses for the mammoth effort this year.

“We are so grateful to everyone who got involved in this year’s campaign who drove a number of activities that really made a difference to the final total.”

NBS chief executive, Tony Cadigan says he is “absolutely delighted” with the increase in funds raised.

“We were proud to be able to

get the Tasman Mako involved in challenging our community to take part in the #NBS10for10 Challenge and through this we’re happy that we could engage with the wider community to raise awareness of the vital work of the rescue helicopter.”

Paula says the appeal has an immediate affect on saving lives in the region.

“Last month, we responded to 43 missions across Te Tauihu

After returning from one of the missions Paula spoke with the crew.

“It was humbling and heart-warming speaking to the crew involved when hearing the positive outcomes and what it meant to them.

“One crew member literally held up a piece of equipment that we had just purchased, and they told me that it directly saved two lives.”

Nelsonians urged to secure vehicles

Nelson Police are investigating several incidents in which cars have been stolen while parked on the roadside or in public spaces and would like to remind vehicle owners to ensure their vehicles are secured and any valuable items are removed when they’re unattended.

Two young people have been placed before the Nelson Youth Court in relation to recent offending, however police believe there may be others involved and are continuing to investigate in an effort to hold those involved to account.

Dave Orme, Glen Martin and Johnathan Arbuckle dig deep in the final minutes of their 24 hour ride, raising over $18,000 as part of Gumboot Friday which helps provide services for young people in the mental health space around New Zealand. The trio finished their ride on Saturday afternoon with a combined 1321.8km in front of friends and family, with Glen saying he could no longer feel his legs and Johnathan completing the entire 24 hours in a pair of gumboots. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

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24 years scone: Yaza up for sale FROM PAGE 1 Yaza).

Six months later Kelly was employed as the chef and within a few months, he and his partner Karen, with their first baby on the way, bought into the business and by mid-2000 were the sole owners.

Yaza’s other co-owner, Beth O’Farrell, came to work there fresh out of school at age 15 and was manager by 18.

Eight years later she bought into the business.

Now, with Kelly and Karen’s family all grown up and Beth’s just beginning, they say the time is right to pass on the institution.

“It will be an emotional day when we officially sell,” says Beth.

“I’ve been here half of my life and I still see customers I served on my first day.”

Both Beth and Kelly agree that cheese scones aside, consistency has been the key to their longevity.

“You don’t have to be the flashiest place in town, but genuine honesty and consistency are key,” says

Beth O’Farrell with daughter Emerson and Kelly Malone with daughter Kenya. Photo: Kate Russell.

Kelly. “Keeping the prices right has also been part of our success, since I started a long black is only one dollar more,” adds Beth.

“We have stuck to most of the original recipes and menus as our customers tend to get upset with too much change.”

Kelly reminisces about the early days when Yaza also thrived as a music venue.

“We used to have a gig or two

Matina Thelmo, Dee Mo and Po Meh from the Nelson Karenni community hold a sign showing their native alphabet which many only learnt about last week. Phray Meh says she found it by searching for an alphabet song on Youtube because several members of her community never learnt to read or write in their native tongue, but can remember songs. The performance was part of Nelson’s English Language Partners celebration of learning, which is an annual event that had been cancelled in previous years due to Covid-19. English Language Partners work with refugees and migrants to help them learn English and find their place in their new community, says programme and home tutor coordinator Trish Standring. They offer services to around 100 learners in the region, ranging from people who cannot speak the language right through to hosting conversational classes and running a home tutoring scheme.

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each weekend, there was a fantastic local band scene and it was great to be part of it,” he says.

“Being part of the community has been an important factor in our idea of what hospitality is and it’s been rewarding in so many ways.

It’s been such a buzz to have our children grow up with the cafe and then work in it - and we’ve had employees experience that too.”

Kelly says, while the last couple of years have been a challenge for hospitality, Yaza adapted well and has come through the other side stronger than ever.

“We didn’t lay off a single staff member, we looked after them and they looked after us. I’d love to give a big shout-out to all who have contributed over the years and been a part of our success.”

Kelly says they are not in a rush to sell, as it’s important it goes to the right people.

“The ultimate evolution would be a passionate new owner bringing their spark into it. We know we have created a gem and look forward to watching its continued success.”

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Women apprentices building the future TRACY ALLAN Neave Osborne is leading the way for women in trades in Nelson, all while building 14,000 followers on her Instagram page detailing her journey as an apprentice and co-owner of Osborne Build.

Neave enrolled at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)’s construction and joinery pre-trade course after a head injury saw her rethink her future work options.

“It’s been quite a journey, but I am pretty stoked with where I’ve ended up,” Neave says.

She says the pre-trade course gave her invaluable hands-on experience “We worked all day and completed three, full-sized three-bedroom houses for Habitat for Humanity as well as five tiny homes.”

She still keeps in touch with the other four women who were on the course.

“They are all doers, really active, and love problem-solving.

She says, the line of work has other benefits too.

“Why not do a job you are interested in where you get paid really well?

“You get all the benefits of working 9-5pm Monday to Friday and

get the weekends with your family,” she says.

Melissa Malett, apprentice electrician of the Electric Company, started her work journey in Nelson with Fulton Hogan when the work offered more money than the office job she had applied for.

“My dad always told me you can always fall back into work with a truck driver’s licence.

“I never in a million years would have chosen truck driving, but I really liked it.”

After a few years of driving trucks and sealing roads, Melissa says she was working on a subdivision and saw the electricians happy and having a great time.

“I was bored, so it was time to try something else’.”

Owner of the Electric Company Marc Edgar says there is almost an equal ratio of male to female employees in his company.

“I don’t really see the need to determine the outcome of a potential employee by their sex.

“I have found that, generally, the females have shown themselves to be the most proactive and persistent in gaining the opportunity to work within the industry,” he says.

Skills Consultancy group account manager Georgie Kerby says

women make fantastic tradies.

“There is definitely an increase in women in trades thanks to some great government initiatives,” she says.

“Things are improving. I think it’s a great opportunity for women.

They are a great resource for employers.”

Georgie says, with current staff shortages employers are more open to resourcing with women.

Mechanical engineering tutor at Te Pūkenga, formerly NMIT, Donna Connell, says there is still a long way to go to equal the male-to-female balance in the workplace but they are making progress.

Although female workers have much lower rates of participation in apprenticeships, data collector EducationCounts says last year 13 per cent of men working in construction were apprentices compared to 3.1 per cent of women.

Overall, 4.4 per cent of the male workforce were apprentices compared to just 1 per cent of the female workforce.

“If there are any women out there who think they would like to get into the construction industry, then go for it, is my advice,” Marc says.

Neave Osborne entered the building industry after a head injury saw her reconsider her work options. Photo: Supplied.

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Touch of Brazil lights up Nile Street TRACY ALLAN Brazilian-born Nani Denardin dreamed of a time when she would create a community space where people would gather together and share in the joy of food.

Now, locals of Nile St can pop down and enjoy an acai smoothy bowl, which Nani says you can’t find anywhere else in Nelson, or the head chef Rodel Gozo’s signature dish - pulled pork and poached egg served on waffles.

But the road to the ‘Function Room’ has not been entirely smooth sailing.

After arriving in New Zealand almost 20 years ago, Nani fell in love with her partner Mike in Auckland in 2005. They set off and travelled the world together, working in top hotels and restaurants before returning to set up on their own.

A stint in Lake Tahoe gave them the opportunity to ski and save money.

“We did a lot of travelling, including an American coast-to-coast road trip and travelled around Europe. You have to be very disciplined working in hospitality, but I think my accent helped with tips.”

Spotting the Prince Albert business for sale 10 years ago, they headed south to settle in Nelson.

“It was a business we could run together … We’ve been each other’s bosses before and it worked very well.” Nani says.

Mike and Nani now manage 20 employees across three businesses - the Function Room, The Prince Albert, and Bridge Backpackers.

And locals are flocking to the Function Room in the spirit it was intended.

A fire in the couple’s house, caused by a malfunctioning heater, and the Covid-19 pandemic

Nani Denardin has opened new cafe Function Room on Nile St. Photo: Tracy Allan.

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along with Nani battling cancer, have been some hurdles to overcome. They also had a baby girl during that period, who is now 4-years-old.

“We made it through the pandemic and a few other life hiccups. It puts life in a different perspective.”

During the Covid-19 level 3 lockdown Mike and Nani served takeaway coffee through a window, which was a hit with locals.

“We had such great feedback from the community.”

And of the cafe concept, Nani says she wants to create a space where everyone in the neigh-

bourhood feels joyous to get together in a unique space, with delicious coffee and food.

“We all love to be social in our own neighbourhood, and after the pandemic we deserve it.”

Trained in gastronomy, Nani has been producing and selling intricately-piped cupcakes since searching for a hobby between chemo sessions which will soon make an appearance at The Function Room.

“We have amazing staff and are quite proud of having the same smiling faces working together.”

The Function Room is open Monday to Friday on Nile St.

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Building future dreams out of Lego JO KENT TV’s Lego Masters NZ semi-finalist Georgie Palmer will be displaying some of her creations at the Top of the South Brick Show at Hope Hall this weekend.

The 20-year-old starred in the first-ever series of the show last year with her dad and says the experience was once-in-a-lifetime.

“I’m so glad we did it, but it was such an intense time that I wouldn’t want to do it again.”

Filming ran for five weeks, and during that time Lego was literally all she could think about.

“Dad and I went running for active relaxation in between the shows.

“The competition was so full-on, I’m not sure I’d have got through

Georgie Palmer with one of the Lego creations she’ll be showing this weekend, along with 80 other exhibitors. Photo: Jo Kent. it without him.”

Her love of Lego began when she was a toddler, and she says

she wanted to go on the show to prove that girls can be just as good as boys when it comes to

construction.

“It’s not just about building, it’s engineering, design and aesthetics, creative storytelling and so much more.

“It’s the whole package and that’s why I love it.”

Since appearing on the show, Georgie has been recognised in public and receives fan mail, but struggles with the fame.

“When I do the exhibition shows, lots of kids, girls especially, tell me I’ve inspired them, and that aspect has been really rewarding.

Those moments make it worthwhile and it’s such a nice feeling to be inspiring a new generation of kids.”

Holding her Lego Masters trophy, of which there are only 500 in the entire world, Georgie says

that her life now revolves around music and composing.

“It’s funny because music is kind of similar to Lego in that you use blocks to make something big in both of them. But with composing, it’s aspects of music which makes a big new thing.”

Currently studying a Bachelor of Music degree at Dunedin, she’s already won awards for her compositions.

“I have always been quite creative, so it doesn’t surprise me that it’s the route that I’ve gone down.”

The Top of the South Brick Show is on this Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 November at Hope Hall from 9am-5pm (4pm on Sunday). $2 entry, cash only. All profits raised go to support local families affected by the Nelson floods.

Koha massages for Victory community KATE RUSSELL Jess Johnstone is passionate about helping people with massage therapy - that’s why she is offering her services in Victory for just a koha.

Since May this year, she has been going to the Victory Community Centre one morning a week to offer a massage therapy service for people who would not have been able to afford it otherwise.

“The average cost for a massage in Nelson is around $90 an hour, so it’s luxury for sure,” says Jess. “I think massage could help so many people, but only people who have the extra cash.”

People are asked to pay what they can afford, and it is fine if that is nothing.

“For me, it feels better to give rather than receive, I get a huge amount

out of it. I feel refreshed when I leave because I have just seen some really grateful people.”

Jess, who has recently retrained as a massage therapist after spending nearly 20 years working in radiology, says she got in touch with the centre last year to see how she could help.

“I read an article a few years back about a similar service they do with acupuncture. I was working at the hospital, and I remember thinking that if I had a skill like that, I would love to share it with the community,” she says. “There are huge problems with equitable access to healthcare, while we’ve got an awesome healthcare system, massage therapy is never going to come under that umbrella.”

Every week she sees four people at the centre for a 45-minute session.

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While it’s to address physical discomfort for some, for others it serves as a much-needed break.

“It might just be them needing some ‘me time’, having that undivided attention of someone looking after you, a bit of self-care.

There are some clients where it’s the first time they’ve had a massage.”

Steve McLuckie from the centre says Jess’s service complements their community chiropractor and acupuncture clinics.

“Jess is usually booked out every week and sees a variety of people.

We’ve had glowing feedback about what it’s done for people.”

The feedback has been everything from people’s shoulders feeling great and not getting pain, and for some people it’s making a difference on more of a holistic level.

Massage therapist Jess Johnstone is offering a massage service for koha in Victory. Photo: Kate Russell.

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High UV levels for Nelson JO KENT Experts are warning Nelsonians to be extra cautious in the sun this summer, with UV radiation levels already averaging higher than last year.

UV index levels over Nelson on 24 October were around 8.3, but on the same day last year they were around 7.6.

Last Wednesday, a UVI level of 9.5 was recorded in the region whereas last year it was just 8.1.

A UVI level of three is enough to cause skin damage. For comparison, UV 8 is rare in the UK, even in the height of summer.

UV radiation is produced by the sun, and exposure can cause sunburn, premature aging and increase the risk of skin cancer.

Meteorologist for NIWA, Richard Turner, says the high UV levels were probably due to a slight depletion of the ozone layer over the past few months,

possibly worsened by the Tongan volcanic eruption.

“Our atmosphere shields us from a lot of the sun’s radiation because of the thin ozone layer in our stratosphere, which absorbs most of the UV.” Research suggested the Tongan volcano injected so much water into the stratosphere, it may have created a temporary loss of ozone.

Luckily, the effect would be reversible, Richard says, as the water would be naturally removed from the stratosphere in a few years.

The ozone layer naturally breaks down and restores, but it has become thinner over time especially over New Zealand.

It is particularly prominent over Antarctica, where a large hole forms in the spring with the effects felt in Kiwi summertime.

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Nelson Cancer Society manager Michelle Hunt says with blue skies and a big outdoor environment, people in Nelson need to be extra careful in the sun.

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“Ninety per cent of skin cancer is preventable,” she says.

Even on a cloudy day you can burn within minutes.

“We always say to seek shade, more so between 10am - 4pm.”

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Who is new Nelson city councillor Kahu Paki Paki?

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Kahu Paki Paki was elected to Nelson City Council to represent the Māori Ward and so will help govern the city over the next three years, but who is he?

His favourite colour was blue and he loves scallops fried in butter and garlic.

As for hobbies, Paki Paki said he was “outdoors orientated” and loves fishing and hunting. He also used to do a bit of golfing but hasn’t had much time for it lately.

“Every other bit of spare time that I have is devoted to my artwork.”

Paki Paki specialises in hei taonga (worn adornments) such as hei tiki and combs, and works with steel, bone, wood, and stones like pounamu and pakohe.

Despite being born in Kaikōura, Paki Paki grew up in Nelson.

“This is where I call home. I have whakapapa connections

Kahu Paki Paki has been sworn in as a Nelson City councillor, but who have voters elected? Photo: Tessa Jaine. to this place.”

Paki Paki has earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and is a qualified builder and carpenter in addition to having had an extensive and wide-ranging career.

Some of his many past jobs include working as a youth support worker, a New Zealand representative at the United Nations University in Tokyo, as well as working in drug and alcohol recovery pro-

grammes, the Department of Corrections and Wakatu Incorporation. He also owned a construction company while he lived in Australia.

He was even cast as a core extra in the film ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ as a centaur, and as a Rider of Rohan in ‘The Lord of the Rings’.

“I’ve lived a very eclectic life,” Paki Paki said. “A very rich and rewarding experience of what I would regard as a

valuable example of what a life can be.”

But Paki Paki hadn’t had his sights set on council and said that only six months ago he had “no ambitions” of running for a seat.

“It was a concept I had never ever even considered.”

However, the idea of standing for election was planted in him by members of the community and he eventually decided, given his work experience, that he had something to offer the city.

“They convinced me that I would be a good example, or at least I would be able to contribute.”

Now that he has a seat at the table, Paki Paki said he’d like to show that Māori have, and deserve, a place at that level of governance, to encourage greater Māori participation in the local government sector.

“We belong here.”

Bird of the Year announced

The Pīwauwau rock wren won the Bird of the Year award with 2894 votes. “The pīwauwau win proves New Zealanders love an underbird,” says Forest and Bird Chief Executive Nicola Toki.

“It’s been awesome to see Kiwis get to know some of their lesser-known feathered neighbours and celebrate how awesome they are.”

Classified as nationally endangered, they are threatened by introduced predators such as stoats, mice and rats which raid their nests.

“A vote for pīwauwau is a vote for climate action. As Aotearoa’s only true alpine bird, these tiny wrens are already feeling the impacts of warmer temperatures, which allow predators like rats and stoats to climb higher and invade their mountaintop homes.”

Forestry company and Habitat launch new sponsorship

A new sponsorship with forestry company OneFortyOne will help Habitat for Humanity Nelson build more affordable homes in the Top of the South. Tracy Goss, general manager of OneFortyOne’s Kaituna Sawmill says it’s a natural fit for his company.

“Our timber is being used as internal timber framing, fencing and other hard landscaping, all provided by our local customer ITM.” Habitat Nelson’s general manager Nick Clarke says by partnering with OnefortyOne they can provide decent, affordable and healthy homes.

Habitat Nelson currently have 14 houses being built, with over 30 more homes to be completed by 2025.

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Registered Legal Executive Sophie Ennor joined the legal team at Rout Milner Fitchett in March 2020. After completing a degree in psychology and criminology at Victoria University, Sophie moved back to Nelson and studied to become a legal executive, becoming registered in 2019.

Day to day, property is the main focus of Sophie’s job, in

particular first home buyers and things like KiwiSaver withdrawal applications, an area where she has gained a lot of experience in recent years. “If you want to make an offer on a property, we can meet with you beforehand and go over any concerns you may have, or give advice with regards to finance, etc.” Sophie says they can also draft agreements if required, to ensure the client’s wants are clearly understood. “We can do the due diligence side.

Without it, making an offer on a property can be very risky.”

Selena Roberts became a Registered Legal Executive in 2014 and has been with the firm for over three years now, having worked previously in another

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Selena works mainly in residential conveyancing and subdivisions, but is always keen to expand her area of expertise and her move to Rout Milner Fitchett was made so she could expand her general practice.

She specialises in residential sale and purchase transactions including refinancing and subdivision work, but also assists with commercial leasing and estate work. Another area which Selena assists in and is often the last thought for a

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client, is wills and enduring powers of attorney. Selena thrives on building strong and friendly working relationships with her clients to ensure they receive as stress-free service as possible. Whether you are a first home buyer, a downsizer or an investor, the legal team at Rout Milner Fitchett has the expertise to handle all the legal aspects of buying and selling a property and can answer any questions you may have. Providing robust and competent legal advice in a timely and cost-effective

manner, the legal team ensure a warm and welcoming environment to all of their clients. “We are committed to listening to our clients and to assist and promote their interests, and act for them, free from compromising influences or loyalties.”

To contact Sophie or Selena, you can send an email to: sophie.ennor@rmf-law.co.nz or selena.roberts@rmf-law.co.nz Or call 548 0064 to make an appointment with Sophie, Selena, or one of the team at Rout Milner Fitchett.

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Local focus at the heart of the business Celebrating 30 years of business, Summit Real Estate are at the top of their game, continuing to provide exceptional service and a well-earned reputation for proven results.

With offices spread across the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions, providing specialist knowledge and service in all areas of real estate, including residential sales, subdivisions, commercial and auctions, the Summit Stoke branch offer more than just real estate expertise throughout the whole of the region – they are a true one-stop shop also offering a property management office and mortgage broker options.

The Stoke team alone combine over 100 years of experience in the industry.

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including their longest standing member Chris Ferguson with 25 years of experience, Paul Nicoll, Val Cooper, Diane Taylor, Micheal Fox, Bruce Batty and Mandy Troy, and rounded out by their office superstars Krystal Ilton and Nicola Greig, and their newest team member Deborah Page. “This makes Summit Stoke one of the most experienced offices in Nelson when it comes to Real Estate,” says Mark.

“This also means, through the combined career of the team that our vendors and clients can be reassured they are being advised with proven experience and knowledge.”

Never compromising on honesty and integrity, the local team with local knowledge work strongly together to achieve the best results for their clients.

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Summit are market leaders, selling more property in the top of the South Island than any other company. Photo supplied doing our job to the best of our ability and seeing people enjoy one of life’s biggest transactions, whether it is their first home or their fifth, it is a true adrenaline rush having the luxury to be involved in an important purchase or sale, this is an absolute key driver behind our team’s passion - people.”

Supporting the local community is also a huge driver for

the team, giving them the opportunity to express their gratitude for the support they, in turn, have received. Hosting the inaugural Keir Wilkinson Memorial Golf Tournament at Nelson Golf Club in September, they managed to raise nearly $50,000 for Nelson Tasman Hospice. The tournament offered the opportunity to celebrate the life of a dear friend

and colleague and raise funds for a worthy organisation.

“This is another huge passion of Summit as a locally familyowned business, our team is all about supporting key events that recognize and support the hard work of our community super workers, from Hospice to local sporting teams to the Westpac chopper, we love to support local!”

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The 2022 New Zealand Cider Festival is back for its 7th year in New Zealand’s cider capital, Nelson.

Held on 12th November in the beautiful parklike setting of Founders Heritage Park.

The festival will coincide again with the Annual NZ Cider & Fruit Wine Awards. These awards have been held annually since 1984 and aim to recognize the high quality of cider produced in NZ as well as the growing range of styles available. The winners are announced at an awards evening on 11th November and then festival attendees will get the chance to try some of the winning ciders at the Cider Festival on Saturday. Whether you like complex, dry, sweet or lighters ciders or perhaps cider blended with fruit, you are bound to find a cider you love!

The NZ Cider Festival is an annual celebration showcasing the diversity of cider with over 100 different ciders from NZ’s premium cider producers. This year’s event will have 22 cider producers travelling to Nelson for the festival from all over NZ, each will have a stand and sell a range of their quality ciders.

Cider popularity has doubled over the last 7 years and Nelson can be described as ‘heaven for cider-seekers, producing over 50% of the country’s cider! This, coupled with our sunshine hours, make it the perfect location to host NZs only dedicated cider festival.

Alongside sampling cider, festival goers can enjoy all day live music with local bands Kahu S-B & Imani-J, Brazilian Social Club, DJ King B and Minor Celebrity, organisers are pleased to welcome back to Nelson Phil Madsen, to play an afternoon set on the main stage. Also enjoy roving entertainment from the Nelson Sambassadors and Ragged Crow.

In the Cider Session workshops, learn about how to create cider

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cocktails, how cider exporting works and taste the 2022 Award winning ciders and hear why the judges chose them.

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Their film ‘Oakdale Grove’ impressed judges at this year’s OnScreen programme, a nationwide school short film competition.

Free to enter, students were tasked to create a short film of up to five minutes inspired by one of four thematic briefs.

The team from Nayland College, led by director Isaac Adams, chose the ‘alternate realities’ brief and found inspiration in Richmond’s Berryfields subdivision, where it was filmed.

“It has a bit of an eerie feel to it - all the houses are a little bit the same - like you’re trapped in a suburb,” says Isaac.

The story follows the main character Lucy, played by Tegan Jessop, who is at a friend’s house and gets a call from her boss. She steps outside to take the call but when she tries to get back in the door is locked.

“It then explores the eeriness of the endless identical houses,” says Isaac.

Judge Jennifer Ward-Lealand said it was a “really impressive film”.

“A strong story, well told, showing excellent use of filmmaking techniques,” she commented.

Isaac says placing second (which came with a prize of $1500) as well as winning the best director award, was a “bit of a shock”.

“Last year we did a local competition called Briefs, but I hadn’t entered any national competitions before so to do this well was pretty cool.

“Attending the awards, meeting the judges and some of the other students, and seeing their work was really awesome.”

He says his passion for filmmaking started at a young age.

“We had this thing in primary school called ‘genius hour’ and an editor for TVNZ came in and helped us make a short film. I really enjoyed the process so I continued it through intermediate and college.”

Their media studies teacher at Nayland College, Duncan McKinlay, says the students showed “real independence” throughout the process.

“I just gave them the tools and let them go for it, they’ve become really good filmmakers.”

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For the love of flight, Helicharter Nelson are there when you need them Helicharter Nelson owners Matt and Rebecca Gibb this year celebrate being in business for 15 years. “Matt and I both grew up on the West Coast before moving up to Nelson. Our children have grown up in Brightwater and we have a strong connection to the community. We enjoy helping at school galas and supporting our local sports teams, we really believe in supporting local businesses,” says Rebecca. With a solid reputation for experience, safety and skill, Matt has been flying for over 25 years and was drawn to it from a young age, loving the freedom it instilled. Within the business, Matt operates a Hughes 500D Helicopter – which comfortably holds four passengers and has

Matt and Rebecca Gibb, owners of Helicharter Nelson, celebrate fifteen years in business.

a cargo carrying capacity of 500kg and the couple have recently added an AS350 B2 Squirrel to the fleet, enabling the team to cover a huge range of services. “The Squirrel can hold six passengers and can carry cargo of 1000kg. This allows for a much larger scope, especially within commercial and equipment transport needs.”

“Pilot Willie King, who hails from D’Urville Island, has been with us for two years. Willie specialises in agricultural spray-

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Helping when it's needed comes with the territory for the company, with Matt being one of the first helicopters in the air during the 2019 Pigeon Valley fire, at the scene of one of the country's largest aerial fire fights. Amid building a home at the end of Eves Valley, the business’s own hanger had also become dangerously close to the action and needing evacuating. Rebecca, along with friend's, set to task removing as much as possible while Matt was in the air flying for 12 hours a day to fight the blaze. “That was a scary moment in time. The fire came very close to our neighbours and friends house, our community was like a war zone” says Rebecca.

Another moment that stands out for the team is the rescue of two trampers in Anatori, in 2020. Flying above the remote terrain for several days looking for points of interest, Matt was the first to spot

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Hayden Mortimer (pictured insert) took the week off work to build his Toyota Starlet (pictured) from the ground up ready for King of Kohatu on the weekend. Photo: James Giblin/ Projexphoto.

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• Butchers: potential to earn an average of $1,365 based on a 40-hour working week, exclusive of overtime • Boners: potential to earn an average of $1,374 based on a 40-hour working week, exclusive of overtime • Halal Slaughterers: potential to earn an average of $1,353 based on a 40- hour working week, exclusive of overtime • Labourers: earn a minimum of $26.50 per hour across a day, inclusive of allowances • Minimum of 30 hours a week, usually 45 hours a week • Up to 7 months of full-time seasonal employment • Upskill yourself with an opportunity to gain NZQA qualifications • Receive ongoing training and support • Access to free onsite health services including a nurse, physiotherapist, counsellor • Access to our free employee assistance programme Ō pūkenga - about you • • • • •

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Hayden Mortimer has fond memories of his first car, some that he got to relive at King of Kohatu on the weekend.

“My first car was a yellow Toyota KP61 Starlet. I had it for years, it was my boy racer car - first time I lost my licence in it, got thousands of dollars of fines, blew so many diffs and motors up in it.”

Hayden says he also learnt to drive in it, almost died in it and made lots of friends and many more memories before he sold it.

“I went through so many other cars but they were never the same as the yellow starlet.”

He went on to race mountainbikes and karts and TQs at speedway. After years passed by, Hayden saw Kohatu Park and thought to himself ‘my family needs a yellow starlet’.

So, he purchased a “rusty old shell” off Facebook and, just a week before the race, started rebuilding it to enter King of Kohatu last weekend.

“We went full steam and built it in a week. I was still painting it at 2pm on Friday and it had to be loaded up on the trailer and at the WOW building at 6pm for scrutineering. We just made it.”

While he didn’t claim the crown as ‘King’, he did get to

race in his freshly-finished starlet.

“What a week.”

Scott Alexander was the racer who claimed the title as the new King of Kohatu after beating 17-year-old Ollie Ward in the hard-fought final race.

Ollie was one of the most consistent drivers throughout the event, improving through the knockout stages to post the fastest time of the weekend, a 1:31.27 in the semi-final, before having a half spin in the final and falling three-and-ahalf seconds short.

Conditions were perfect for racing, with a dry and dusty track allowing drivers to let loose on the closed gravel track.

Event organiser Mark Kibble says one of the highlights was watching professional motorcycle racer Avalon Biddle take to four-wheeled racing like a duck to water.

The two-time New Zealand and two-time European champion was a celebrity guest at the event, driving a borrowed crosscar from Jeff Ward at Semog racing.

Despite having never driven the vehicle before getting in it over the weekend, Avalon went on to be one of the favourites to lift the title before she had a half spin in the semi-final and fell two seconds off the pace.

Avalon says it wasn’t a hard question to answer when Mark came to her with the offer of racing in the event.

She had very little experience racing cars, having done a twoday Rally of Otago last year, but says she wasn’t nervous.

“I went in pretty cold, but it worked out alright.”

While she couldn’t touch the pedals when she jumped in the car before the weekend for the first time, she says she was assured they were adjustable and was excited to see how she’d do.

Last year’s winner Jason Clark blew a gearbox in his first run of the weekend, he also jumped into a borrowed crosscar and went on to finish in the top eight, which further highlighted Avalon’s achievements, says Mark.

“It’s a good litmus test to show just how good Avalon is. To go from two wheels to four, we all knew she was good, but to come in the top four is impressive.”

Avalon also competed in the race for the world’s fastest All Blacks car against Wyatt Crockett after his opponent, Piri Weepu, pulled out due to a family emergency.

She won that race and was crowned the fastest All Black with Wyatt’s blessing, laughed Mark.

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Retirement can’t slow down Derek PETER GIBBS Nelson swimmer Derek Eaton seems indestructible. At 81-years-old, the former Bishop of Nelson has rarely been beaten in age group ocean swimming since he retired in his mid-sixties.

Bishop Derek carried on his winning ways by winning his age group in race one of the national Banana Boat Ocean Swim Series last month, a distance of 3.6km across the Bay of Islands from Paihia to Russell.

To make matters more difficult, the wind was howl-

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ing, the tide was flowing and it was very rough.

Derek was the oldest of the more than 300 competitors and as the only competitor in his age group he was bound to win the gold medal.

However, it was the ease with which Derek swam the race that was impressive.

He left two-thirds of the field in his wake as he finished in 1 hour and 20 minutes. The tailenders took twice that long to cross the bay.

The field included three other Nelson swimmers, Cathie Lindsey, Brian Mc-

There will be at least 22 Tasman players in Super Rugby for 2023, with two teams (Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua) still to name their squads. Nine Mako players were named in the Crusaders, including halfback Noah Hotham and winger Macca Springer in their debut season.

The Highlanders have named eight Mako in their squad.

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Gurk and this writer.

With that season-opener out of the way, a much larger bunch of Nelson swimmers is planning to travel north for race two of the Banana Boat Series - the 5km crossing of Auckland Harbour from Rangitoto Island to St Heliers Bay on November 26.

The national series continues with a total of nine races, mostly in the north of the country, until May 2023.

Before that happens, Nelson starts its own Rylock Sea Swim Series of weekly races on Thursday November 17.

Nelson coach Neil Anderson has led the Northern Moana to a 3-2 win in the national volleyball league championship finals. The league runs on a draft system, with Neil winning the tournament last year with the Southern Pounamu. Local coaches Colin Redpath and Brendan Crichton were the head coaches of the

The series continues for 18 weeks, offering two distance options each night. Up to 150 swimmers take part each week.

A points tally combines each swimmer’s best 12 results to arrive at the season’s top male and female swimmers in ten-year age groups.

In addition, there are four races in the Rylock Endurance Series, held on Sundays through the summer and varying in distance from 2km to 5km, with shorter options available for each swim.

Full details at nelsonseaswims.co.nz

Central Hawhenua men’s and women’s teams respectively, both losing in the semi-final playoffs.

Bowls

Results of Richmond Bowling Club recent Club Championship Men’s & Women’s Singles Events: Jan Marsden defeated Helen White in a strongly contested final to take out the Women’s title

Derek Eaton’s oratory skills from his past life as the Bishop of Nelson came in handy as he accepted his gold medal in front of a large adoring audience in Russell following his 3.6km swim. Photo: Peter Gibbs.

for 2022. David Walker defeated Gus Cuthbertson, also in a real tussle, to take the Men’s singles title for 2022.

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nal tour match against the Scott Robertson-coached Barbarians at Twickenham this weekend.

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Having left the All Blacks tour while they were in Japan for family reasons, Leicester Fainga’anuku is back in the fold. He will join the All Blacks XV’s squad for their fi-

The Aldo Cuccurollo Memorial Trophy was contested over the weekend between Nelson’s Club Italia and Wellington’s Club Garibaldi. Nelson walked away deserving winners 4-2.

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s w e N g n i h s Fi Back in the bay RUTH BELL The snapper had returned!

Great anticipation ensued as we planned our first outing of the new fishing season. The first hurdle was a total womble at the boat ramp who queued without his crew – really?! The basics of boat ramp etiquette apply to everyone. Three empty launching lanes and a stationery line of boats out to the street is frustrating.

My husband wrongly assumed that there would probably be a bit of downtime, so I had decided on pancakes for breakfast instead of boring cereal. No sooner than the first dollop of batter hit the hot pan there was a flurry of action.

Three of the team had instant hook ups, although we weren’t anticipating the feisty kahawai

on line #1 to wrap around the anchor then proceed to tangle in line #2 that was reeling in the first snapper. Line #3 was proving difficult and shark-like to bring up. Then another hookup, line #4 had a snapper on a sabiki rig.

I moved quickly around the bow to heave on the anchor rope, intent on clearing the kahawai so the snapper #1 could be landed. What about the pancakes? Then #5 the strayline also hooked up, but alas it was a sheerwater in on the action. The tangle was intense to clear with fish in the water, but soon enough we had everything landed and released.

The first pancakes were rather well-done but still edible. We heartily ate and then enjoyed the rest of the morning fishing under a little less pressure.

Stoke/Nayland make the bails go flying in their game with Nelson College, where they hold a commanding advantage going into day 2. Photo: Barry Whitnall/Shuttersport.

Uphill battle for ACOB JACK MALCOLM Athletic College Old Boys have an uphill battle ahead of them next weekend after a tough first day in their game against Waimea Toi Toi United.

Meanwhile, out in Brightwater, the game hangs in the balance, with Wanders/Motueka Wolves posting 238/10 in their first innings and Wakatu New World Nelson City having made 145/4 before the end of play.

Nelson College will also have their work cut out for them as they try and chase a defendable total after being bowled out for 141 and Stoke-Nayland making 247/9 before the end of play.

Batting first, ACOB were bowled out for 125 runs with

ing one, three, seven and nine wickets.

“We wanted to get ahead, knowing they have a few people coming in. Having three wickets up there it’s now closer for an outright win.”

Sam was instrumental in making the breakthrough in the second innings, clean bowling two batsmen on consecutive deliveries to set up a hattrick chance.

He was also impressed with Hamish Chisnall, who took three wickets in the first innings and took another in the second to have ACOB on the ropes.

Captain Ollie Jones-Allen says the declaration wasn’t a surprise, with an expectation that they would likely have to bat out the day.

opening batsmen Martin Slabbert scoring a handy 65 runs before he was caught and bowled by Paul Elmiger.

The WTTU batsmen all made good starts but were unable to form a meaningful partnership against some tight bowling by ACOB, particularly their spinners Mason Lund and Martin Slabbert.

Martin would take four wickets, which saw WTTU tactically declare ahead by 25 runs with an hour left in the day at 150/7.

WTTU captain Sam Baxendine says the decision was two-fold, to have an attack before the end of the day and to take away a bowling point from ACOB. Bowling points are awarded in the first innings for teams tak-

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NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP Tues 15 Nov. Meet 10am at Market Rd Carpark. Ph: Irene 021 122 5312.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ - 10 -11.30am, Tues 15 Nov. McCashins, Stoke. Wellby Talking Cafes are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681.

KIDS-N-KOFFEE PLAYGROUP – Tues 9.45-11.45am.

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MUMS & BUBS Walking Group Thurs 9.30-10.30am, Victory Community Centre. A weather dependent walk for Mums and Bubs around our local community. Dads, Opas, Nanas & their Bubs are welcome too! Led by volunteer Emma, these short hikoi will start at the Community Centre and probably end up at one of our local parks or back at the Centre for a brew! Cost: Free!

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♦ All Transfers ♦ Legal Paperwork ♦ Wooden Coffin All Transfers • Legal Paperwork • Wooden Coffin ♦ • Cremation ♦ Death Certificate ♦ Arrange Notices Cremation • Death Certificate • Arrange ♦ • Ashes personally returned to family Notices

$26 +gst pw

• Ashes personally returned to family

100% local ~ 24/7 service at no extra costs

Graveside Burials from $5000 incl. Plot and Wooden Casket 00 WINZ benefits of up to $2100.

100% Local • 24/7 Service at no extra cost Do not let the cost of saying goodbye $ 2,100 add to your grief.

• WINZ benefits of up to

PH 548 5900

Ph 0820 541 0820 / 021 120 1314 Ph: 541 / 021 120 1314 www.sdfunerals.nz www.sdfunerals.nz 5 Talbot Street, Richmond 5 Talbot St, Richmond

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SITUATIONS VACANT

DELIVERERS WANTED

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For further details please email: deliveries@thedeliveryguy.co.nz

Builder / Handyman

Builder / Handyman

• Fences • Decks • House Repairs • Doors • Flatpack Kitchens • Concrete / paving • Landscaping

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

AUTOWRECK NELSON

Trade Qualified, Experienced 25+ Years Nelson

$$ CASH PAID $$ * CARS VANS UTES TRUCKS

Renovations & building requirements Home Maintenance Building and Carpentry service

022 024 8914 *Conditions apply

CLEANING

CLEANING Specialising in

10% OVFANF CED

AD GS BOOKIN

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Stephen Oliver proprietor

Phone now on

545 1053

Quick Drying All Year Round All General Cleaning Professional Service Fully Trained, Security Screened

Quick - Efficient Professional

CATERING

Having a party or a wedding?

Call us for all your requirements.

FREE REMOVAL

For all your building requirements Call 021 100 6820

BUILDER

Materials at Trade Cost

CARS WANTED

BUILDER

Do you want to be part of the award winning Top South Media team?

We are looking for reliable, hard working people to deliver our paper every Wednesday.

Position is perfect for after school work, stay at home parents or anybody wanting extra income.

BUILDER

www.gourmetcatering.co.nz

Ph 027 667 2837

Gourmet Catering Nelson

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

$26 +gst pw

PH 548 5900

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CONCRETE

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sales@nelsonweekly.co.nz

DECKING To contact us call or visit our website:

6cm x 1 column only

$26 +gst pw

PH 548 5900 DRESSMAKING

Sandy D Dressmaking Eveningwear Daywear Weddings Children’s wear Soft furnishings Alterations Phone: 548 2554 or 027 5484 524

56 Tukuka St

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN

Ltd

Domestic & Commercial Wiring

YOUR TRADE OR SERVICE RIGHT HERE?

Maintenance & Repairs

Ph: 021 482 088 or 542 2328 GARDENING

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

021 193 8507 kiwigold09@hotmail.com

Landscape Design, Service and Maintenance 021 043 1188 KITCHENS

PAINTING CONTRACTORS

C

SPE

MOSS REMOVAL

022 132 6947 brad@washrite.co.nz

• Garden tidy ups • Regular maintenance • Roses and pruning • Irrigation • Qualified team

Ask for a FREE quote

03 546 0910

REFRESH YOUR KITCHEN WITH A COAT OF PAINT FREE QUOTES locally owned and operated Ph 03 548 5259

www.mckenziepaint.co.nz

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

HOME MAINTENANCE

Mowers Chainsaws and more Repairs and Sales

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Chainsaws - Lawn Mowers Blower/Vacs - Weedeaters Ride On Mowers Sharpen and Set Reel Mowers

We sell the best and service the rest Pick up and Delivery Available

www.nelmac.co.nz

info@gardenbuds.nz @gardenbudsnelson

26 years experience

$26 +gst pw

PH 548 5900

Bridget and Richard Merritt

IAL ROOF MOLD AND

YOUR TRADE OR SERVICE RIGHT HERE?

26 Gloucester Street, Nelson 03 539 1122 timsgarden.co.nz

GARDENING

• House Washing • Commercial Building Washing • Roof Washing • Gutter & Driveway Cleaning • Moss & Mould Treatments

Ph 544 8024

6cm x 1 column only

merritt

• Lawns • Edges • Gardens • Section Clearing • Hedges • Rubbish Removal • Handyman Work

PH 548 5900

www.trinder.co.nz

gardenaffairsltd@gmail.com

GARDENING

$26 +gst pw

Your trusted partner in structural steel and coded pipe work

GARDENING

GARDENING

Lesley & Nick

GARDENING

6cm x 1 column only

ENGINEERING ENGINEERING

PH 548 5900

www.rdelectrical.co.nz

027 831 4414

PH 548 5900

NELSON

www.jimsdogwash.co.nz

$26 +gst pw

Registered Electricians

Regular maintenance Pruning Lawn mowing & care Tidy ups Handyman work Small jobs welcome

$26 +gst pw

HOUSE WASHING

YOUR TRADE OR SERVICE RIGHT HERE?

0800 454 654

GardenAffairs

6cm x 1 column only

GARDENING

0800 332 5748 WE ARE LOCAL!

Pampering pooches in your area NOW!

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6cm x 1 column only

PV Solar expert

18b Wakefield-Kohatu Highway, Wakefield

FENCING

DOG GROOMER GROOMER DOG

DECKS4U.CO.NZ

CONCRETING

PH 548 5900

LAWYER

A HANDYMAN GARDEN SHEDS DECKS & FENCING LANDSCAPING HOME MAINTENANCE PAINTING EXTERIOR/INTERIOR JOINERY/CABINETRY

Brent 020 4156 7993

31 Venice Place, Stoke Phone 03 547 3276

hashtagahandyman@gmail.com hashtagahandyman

LAWN MOWING

LAWN MOWING

Seniors, do you need to talk to a lawyer?

Stoke LawnS

Meet Dallas Woods Specialising in Senior Law

Wills - Estates - Powers of Attorney House sales - Retirement Villages Ring for a no obligation discussion

SeniorLAW Dallas Woods LLB - Solicitor

Ph 547 33 66 E: dallas@senlaw.co.nz

Stoke Central Mall (next to Professionals) Cnr Main Rd & Songer St

ECO FRIENDLY

- non fossil fuel equipment & mulching TRADITIONAL PETROL POWERED SERVICE

022 129 7497 tallgreenmantim@gmail.com

www.tallgreenman.co.nz

HOME VENTILATION

Lawn mowing One off/regular Free quotes Winz/pensioner rates

A/h: 547 4839 M: 027 522 5223

LANDSCAPING

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PAINTER

MASSAGE

PAINTER

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PAINTER

PAINTER

PLUMBER

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MASSAGE Open 7 days a week 10am - 7pm WE OFFER:

Body Relaxation Massage Thai Traditional Massage Deep Tissue Palm Massage Neck & Shoulder Massage Foot Reflexology Massage Buxton Square Nelson ph | txt | walk-in 022 453 3679 shop 03 265 5040

PLUMBER

- Exterior/Interior - Airless Spraying - Waterblasting - New & Old Work - Fully Qualified Tradesmen - Obligation Free Quote

Interior & exterior New homes Wall papering Repaints & renovations Award winners www.nbd.co.nz Call Steve for a quote

Call Adam

027 671 8417

Ph: 538 0755

or 544 9415

or

021 0235 2728

www.brumwellpainting.co.nz

PLUMBER

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

L &N Property Services

Plumbing Gas Drainage

maria wilson

certifying/craftsman plumber

plumb er yes. a female YES. A FEMALE plumber PLUMBER

cell. 027 6316 319 email: maria.plumbher@gmail.com

Window cleaning Lawn Mowing Pruning Handyman jobs

03 547 0002

www.clyne-bennie.co.nz

Nick

No job too big, too small or too ugly!

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

022 341 0961

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

REPAIRS APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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

$26 +gst pw

PH 548 5900 REAL ESTATE

Full Property Management Service

Elite

OR Tenant Assessment and Quarterly Inspections Service only

Experience counts, let’s talk

Vicki 027 465 1812

vicki@dpmnz.co.nz

dunstanpropertymanagement.co.nz

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL | INDUSTRIAL BUYING OR LEASING

Bevan Dixon bevan.dixon@summit.co.nz

nelson’s Commercial Specialist 0274 755 063 545 6100

summit.co.nz

ROOFING

• Leaks • Repairs • Maintenance • ReRoofs • New Roofs

ROOFING

STUMP REMOVAL

Stump GrindinG ServiceS Stump Grinding Tree Felling & Removal Site Clearance Andrew Workman

021 081 82 123 Ph: 538 0824 Stoke

Proudly supplying Orange Residential Homes roofing requirements for over 10 years

Free Quotes & Prompt Service

www.stumpgrindingservice.co.nz

RUBBISH REMOVAL

STOVES

Stoves Plus+

TV AERIAL/INSTALL

Television - Aerials and Installation Telephone, Internet Problems and Installation

REFURBISHED STOVES

027 548 6200

tasmancomtech.co.nz

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