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wednesday 23 January 2019
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Mayoralty challenge likely Charles Anderson Editor
charles@nelsonweekly.co.nz
The Nelson election is heating up with at least two Nelson city councillors seriously weighing
the idea of challenging for the mayoralty. However, some are saying that signalling such intentions this far out from the election is “unhelpful” and acting in “self-interest”. The Nelson Weekly surveyed all
sitting councillors to ask their intentions for this year’s local body elections, which occur in September. Almost all said they would run again with some being coy about their plans. Mel Courtney and Matt Lawrey
said they are “definitely” running for council but are also seriously considering running for the mayoralty. “There are strong moves among councillors for change in the mayor’s office,” says Matt. “But
people are still considering their options and the best way to go about it.” He says that many people have also come to him asking about
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Surf’s up at Tahuna Kate Russell Nelson’s surf lifesavers battled windy conditions at Tahuna Beach on Sunday in what was their first competition of the season. Around 60 competitors took part in Nelson Surf Life Saving Club Carnival, which featured IRB racing and both junior and senior competitions in beach events, beach flags, sprints, swimming and board races. There was also a ‘run to the bay’ long haul race. “It was a fantastic event and good competition with clubs from out of town including Rarangi, Sumner and Kotuku,” says the clubs’s sports officer, Aaron Lyttle. “It was also good build-up for the juniors looking to go away to champs this year.” Aaron says events like these are also a good way to showcase to the public that surf lifesaving is not all about the rescues. “This is the competition side of things - it’s not just patrolling and watching between the flags.” Aaron says they have a strong membership this year but are always looking to keep building.
Billie Maskell, 8, dives for the flag at the Nelson Surf Life Saving Club’s carnival on Sunday. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.
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