Nelson Weekly Locally Owned and Operated
tuesday 3 May 2016
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Originair ready to fly again Andrew Board Originair’s owner says he is “a day or two” away from announcing a new deal to get the fledging airline carrier back in the skies. The Nelson-based airline started commercial flights last August with a service from Nelson to Palmerston North, it later expanded to include a Nelson to Wellington service. But in March, the airline – which is owned by former Origin Pacific and Air
Nelson owner Robert Inglis – was grounded when the Civil Aviation Authority placed restrictions on Air Freight Ltd operating Originair planes, over safety concerns. Robert says he has made “good progress” on getting his two aircraft flying again. “Yes, we have progressed, but I probably need another day or two before I can make an announcement on that, I just
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Originair managing director Robert Inglis in front of an Originair plane last winter.
Big turn out for half marathon page 23
Snaparock’s Aly Cook, left, with local musicians who are among those who will compete to open at Snaparock at the Trafalgar Centre in September. They are from left; Ben Greer, Josh Pannell, Sam McIlroy, Devon Brassfield, Steve Mitchell, Mat Charles, Tim Babbage from Begg’s Musicworks and Tegen Fisher. Photo: Andrew Board.
Musicians to compete for Snaparock Nelson musicians will have the chance to compete for a spot on the hottest gig in town. Snaparock is coming to the Trafalgar Centre in September, featuring a line-up of Aussie rockers. But opening the show will be a local act and Nelson Weekly readers will have the chance to decide who it will be. A competition between promoters of the festival and Nelson Weekly, Waimea Weekly and nelsonlive.co.nz will see local musicians enter the competition to play at the concert. Local readers can then go online and cast a vote for their favourite. The
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andrew@nelsonweekly.co.nz three acts with the most votes will then be put in front of Dynosaurs band member Graham Bidstrup, who will pick the overall winner. Event manager Aly Cook says it’s a great way to build excitement ahead of the concert. “It’s going to be a huge event so it’s great that we can give a local act this kind of opportunity.” Acts have until the end of May -New Zealand Music Month -- to enter the competition, with the voting
process open during the month of June. To enter, bands need to submit a blurb about themselves, why people should vote for them and a YouTube link to a music video or them performing. The winning band will also receive a voucher from Begg’s Musicworks. Aly says interest in the two-day Snapafest, of which Snaparock is the first event, has been huge. “We’re really happy with the interest and we’re getting a lot of people from outside Nelson enquiring about it.” To enter the competition, email details to open4snaparock@gmail.com.
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