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‘Awesome community’ lifts retail ANNE HARDIE It’s been tough for retailers, yet spending in Nelson and Tasman still grew by 2.6 per cent last year and in Richmond, Stacey owner

Jackie Gibbs-Beaton says it helps to have an “awesome community”.

Worldline NZ’s figures show that nationally, consumer spending growth in 2024 was the slowest it has been in half a decade, but in

Nelson there was at least that little bit of growth on the previous year to reach $85 million worth of transactions. Some regions had negative growth.

Jackie says her fash-

ion clothing business was up “just a little” on the previous year, but it took a lot of hard work to achieve that, and she is fortunate to have repeat shoppers.

“We have a fantastic team and an

awesome community that gets behind us and supports us,” she says. “I haven’t got anything to complain about because so many

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End of an era for second-hand books Brett Loper will close his second-hand book shop in Richmond at the end of January. Photo: Anne Hardie. See page 2.

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“Life coaching, I think everyone could be happier and you can’t practice that as a profession unless you’ve achieved [happiness] personally.”

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End of an era for second-hand books FROM PAGE 1 ANNE HARDIE Walking into Brett Loper’s second-hand book shop is a bibliophile’s heaven, with books stacked on shelves and weighing down tables, but after 34 years in the business he is calling it a day and welcoming retirement.

For the past 18 years, Bretts Book Exchange has been part of Queen St in Richmond; a place to exchange books or find a long-sought-after treasure to read.

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ginning with a shop in Stoke and followed by another in McGlashen Ave, before settling in Queen St, adding up to 34 years.

Even further back, books were just a part of a second-hand family business in Stoke where he helped out in the shop as a youngster.

“I’ve been behind the counter for 57 years!” he says.

“We started out with keys and bicycles and books took over.

“Stuarts was revamping their shop, and we got all the shelves and we couldn’t put anything on them except books. I still have those shelves here.”

He started off working after school in the family shop and,

at 18, went into partnership with his father John and, as they say, the rest is history and there’s plenty of history on the shelves as well.

Incredibly, he says he has only ever had two 10-day holidays and has worked six days a week, surrounded by his books.

It’s a social life though and he estimates he gets to talk with 60 to 100 customers each day and has become a good listener.

“When you are behind a counter like this, people stop and talk. I get home at night and my wife wants to talk, but I don’t want to talk!”

Books aren’t considered the treasures they used to be

though, and Brett says it is a sign of the times that younger people buy less books and when they do buy them, they buy online.

Ironically, retirement will hopefully provide time to read a few books himself – if, in fact, he has the time after working through the long list of jobs to be done on his property.

Brett plans to close the shop door for the last time at the end of January, with all books half price until then to clear the shelves.

Any books not sold will head to Founders Heritage Park and Brett hopes it will open a similar shop down the track.

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‘Awesome community’ lifts retail FROM PAGE 1 stores have closed and so many retailers struggling.”

She says her customers are not online shoppers and when she holds ticketed events, every ticket sells. But whereas those events used to be the icing on the cake, they are now an essential part of the business to stay ahead.

At Carpet Plus, owner Jill Gale says 2024 was a quiet and hard year for the business – quiet two years – but 2025 has started on a positive note with more sales and that gives her hope.

“Everyone reckons this year will be different, so that is what you have to hope. We have so many repeat customers that get us through.”

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Stacey owner Jackie GibbsBeatson says her fashion clothing business got through last year with more sales because of the community that supports her business. Photo: Anne Hardie.

Wilson says she just wants people to be happy and have more money to spend that they spend locally.

“We have such awesome busi-

nesses here and we’re lucky with what we’ve got.”

Annette McCrae owns McCraes Blinds and Screens at Wakatu Estate and she noticed an im-

provement in sales toward the end of last year which has continued in January, but says they had to work hard to achieve it.

“There’s definitely a little bit of

confidence out there. I wouldn’t say it’s going to boom or go back to what it used to be, but people are starting to loosen their belts.

I think the lift will be slow.”

MS Motors also noticed a lift in business toward the end of last year, driven by parts, service and tyres, which chief executive Jimmy Banks says could have been prompted by summer holidays and more travel, so getting work done that may have been on hold.

“2024 was extremely tough, but the sunlight started shining in the last quarter and moving forward, we’re positive we will get back to business as usual.”

He says it will be helped along by the region’s improving economy, as primary industries and tourism benefit from the falling New Zealand dollar.

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Volunteer firefighters attend more than 1,300 callouts ANNE HARDIE Volunteer fire brigades around the region attended more than 1,300 callouts last year.

From Richmond to Murchison and northwest to Collingwood, 14 volunteer fire brigades have been to a range of callouts, from fires and motor vehicle accidents to sometimes being first on the scene for medical emergencies – and they have been busy.

In Richmond, with its higher population, the local fire brigade attended 304 callouts, with 81 structural fires and 60 motor vehicle accidents.

While in smaller communities such as Murchison, which had 42 callouts, the brigade was often the first on the scene to provide assistance.

Murchison chief fire officer, Brian Sara, says the brigade responded to more motor vehicle crashes than fires, and only had to use cutting equipment three times to free vehicle occupants.

As daunting as that still sounds, he says it’s better than it used to be, due to improved vehicle safety features.

“With modern vehicles, often the doors of severely damaged vehicles still open easily, and the occupant compartment remains pretty much intact.”

Vehicle safety may be improving, but the brigade twice arrived first at vehicle accidents after traffic had driven past.

On two nighttime callouts, crew were surprised to find they were the first people on the scene, despite the crash being some distance out of town. Brian says, in both instances the vehicle occupants had called 111 on their mobile phone and no-one had stopped to give assistance. Yet the crew had seen vehicles travelling towards them from the crash site.

“When we’re responding for a crash, we’re looking for traffic coming towards us to see if the road is still open. In both those cases, the vehicles were clearly visible.

“I wonder if there is more apprehension now?”

In Wakefield, the brigade headed out to 246 callouts, which was 21 more than the previous year, and 150 of them were med-

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Murchison Volunteer Fire Brigade assists other emergency services with an injured patient following an accident. Photo: Supplied. ical events. Deputy chief fire officer Dot Ashton says the arrival of a fire truck for a medical can alarm people, but they can simply get there faster because they are local.

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Nelson’s residential property values have risen slightly for the third month in a row. The city’s average home increased in value by 0.7% to $781,940 last quarter, according to QV. It means the average home did little better than break even in 2024, with annual growth sitting at 0.6%.

“Last year saw house prices remain generally stable across the region. There was an increase in properties available on the market, with sales volumes still being relatively subdued overall,” said QV Nelson/Marlborough manager Craig Russell. “Now as 2025 gets underway, recessionary pressures are continuing to impact housing affordability, and serviceability remains difficult, despite the gradual easing of interest rates in the latter part of last year.”

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“This has alarmed some people who are new to the area and have rung for an ambulance and a fire truck turns up. We do take the time to reassure they have done nothing wrong, and the ambulance is still on its way.”

Appleby chief fire officer Bella Clark-Melchers points out that some callouts will entail three different vehicles with crew on each vehicle. Last year the brigade responded to 66 callouts, which was less than usual, and 20 of those callouts were vegetation fires.

“People light fires and they get out of control. Some are people lighting fires for the hell of it and others think they’ve done everything right, but the wind picks up and it starts creeping. Or, they go inside and it’s still hot.”

In other communities, Brightwater attended 56 callouts, Tapawera 35, Upper Moutere 49, Māpua 70, Tasman 40, Motueka 260, Ngatimoti 21, Upper Tākaka 27, Tākaka 95, and Collingwood 24.

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Denise Gridley and Denise Milne use the bus several times a week and say it takes the hassle out of trips into the city. Photo: Max Frethey.

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A new programme has been launched to support and encourage seniors to use public transport across the region.

“The eBus is something that I think should be more accessible for older people – our population’s growing so much, and not everyone is able to drive,” says Jackie MacIntyre, a community support coordinator with Age Concern Nelson Tasman.

The organisation is hosting a series of drop-in information sessions as part of its All On Board programme over the next couple of months so people can learn more about the eBus service.

Information will include how to read a timetable, something Jackie says can be “a little bit daunting”, how to pay, and how the bus accommodates walkers and wheelchairs.

There will also be several semi-guided bus journeys alongside volunteer ‘bus buddies’ so seniors can give the service a go without the stress of having to figure it out themselves the first time.

“I was a bit nervous of using the buses,” admits Stoke resident Denise Gridley, “but once I used it for the first time, it was great.”

She currently uses the bus once a week to take a trip into Nelson to socialise and run errands but will making the trip more often once she

moves.

“It’ll be at my gate; I’ll be hopping on and off it more regularly,” Denise says.

Denise Milne also catches the bus from Stoke into Nelson and Richmond several times a week to meet with friends or do shopping.

Catching the bus takes away the hassle of dealing with traffic or parking,” she says.

“I just find it much more relaxing going on the bus.”

Denise adds that the drivers are “really helpful” and so people shouldn’t be apprehensive about using the service.

A full list of the drop-in sessions and bus journeys can be found at ageconcernnt.org. nz/events-and-activities/allon-board.

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Snr Sgt Lyn Fleming farewelled GORDON PREECE Fallen Nelson police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was farewelled at the Trafalgar Centre on 16 January with full police honours and moving tributes.

The 38-year police veteran was remembered for bypassing fame in and out of the blue uniform.

Her humility and unceasing dedication were the mantra.

Born in 1962, Lyn and her family eventually settled in Howard near the Nelson Lakes, where the outdoors became her “happy place”.

Her lifelong attachment to netball also evolved in her youth, and she was a nurse upon leaving school before becoming an Auckland traffic officer in 1986.

Lyn’s move to police officer in 1992, when the two services merged, initiated her frontline tenure.

After marrying husband Bryn Olsen in 1991, who was also a police officer, they relocated to Nelson from Tāmaki Makaurau in 1994.

Her service to policing, netball, and whānau, which soon included son Aren and daughter Rayna, went from strength to strength.

Aren led the tributes saying, “words can’t come close to de-

scribing the character and the strength of Lyn”.

“Mum, I love you, always have, always will. I know you would have hated being the centre of attention like this, but you’ve always deserved this recognition for just how special you are.”

Rayna described her mother as “my everything”.

“You gave your heart and soul to absolutely everything you did and to everyone around you,” she said. “I could have not asked for a better or more beautiful life than the one you have made for us.

“I know you have been tired mum, but you can rest now, I love you so much.”

Michael “Woody” Fleming, a sibling of Lyn’s along with Carol Taylor and Jo Brown, spoke of idolising his older sister in their younger years for her protective nature.

He elaborated on Lyn’s humility, saying she would often avoid events which entailed her recognition.

“The fact that she has become a historical figure is going to annoy the hell out of her,” he said.

“Our family will never be the same again, but we are determined to survive this.

“If we don’t, then Lyn’s life and

Aren, Bryn, and Rayna Olsen at the funeral. Photos: Gordon Preece. all she stood for will have been in vain, and we won’t let that happen.”

Nelson College for Girls sport director, Jon Routhan, said Lyn was a constant in the college’s netball scene for more than 10 years, and with other local netball teams in the decades prior.

Her dedication to the sport was so intense that her annual leave was largely used on netball-related travel.

Jon said Lyn also worked tirelessly to generate funding for anyone to play netball, no matter their circumstances.

“She was the best of us, and she is irreplaceable,” he said.

“Her wit, knowledge, love, and

purple puffer jacket will stay with our girls forever.”

Long-term colleague Dave Gibson described Lyn as “the mother figure” who always helped others on her own accord.

Tasman District Commander Superintendent Tracey Thompson said Lyn was “fiercely loyal” with an “immeasurable sense of duty” to the Police, her staff and the community.

“Her qualities will be alive and well in all of us as we continue to deliver the services that our community so heavily rely on us for,” she said.

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said Lyn was ‘a beautiful soul’ and he knew her person-

ally during his tenure as Tasman District Commander from 2012 to 2014.

He said, after gauging Lyn’s capabilities he offered her a national-level role.

“Her response to my offer was resounding and clear, ‘no’,” he said.

“I said, ‘Lyn, why not?’ - she said her commitment to her family, to her community and to her colleagues here in Nelson was more important, and she was right.

“Rest now, dear colleague, your journey is through, you served with pride in the boldest blue.”

Lyn, 62, was killed in the line of duty after she and her colleague Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay were struck by a vehicle in central Nelson in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Adam is currently recovering from his injuries, and he was one of more than 1000 people who attended the funeral.

Lyn’s coffin was adorned with flowers, her Police hat and insignia, a New Zealand flag and a korowai.

A Police piper led her coffin’s exit from the venue to the hearse.

Colleagues performed a haka in her honour and the New Zealand Police flag was presented to Lyn’s family by the Commissioner.

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Artist ‘paints’ with her sewing machine ANNE HARDIE A picture of two tīeke in a titoki tree looks like a detailed painting, but Susan Devonshire has created it with fabric which is why she refers to her art as ‘painting’ with fabric.

Her work is not the usual patchwork quilting because it is not exactly patchwork, but a detailed combination of fabric.

Among them are Canterbury scenes that capture the arable patchwork of paddocks, to layers of mountains and a braided river crossing the plains.

The details are accurate, she points out, to every peak, hill, farm and the flow of the river.

The tīeke, or saddlebacks, is one of her favourite creations over the years and she continues to piece together fabric with her sewing machine in her villa at the Arvida Oakwood’s retirement village.

“At school I was a bit hopeless at art, and the only one my teacher thought was any good I didn’t like and thought it was awful!”

She enjoyed sewing her own clothes

though and years later the “accidental happenings” of two quilts using a “combination of applique” techniques occurred.

“When I paint, I put in too much detail and my husband would tell me to stop fiddling. When you ‘paint’ with fabric, you are obliged to simplify.”

What got her started was a banner she made for the Christchurch Cathedral in the 1980s, and one for Rural Women New Zealand.

After those works, people started asking her for them and she has been sewing pictures together ever since.

Many of them have dozens of different fabrics to make up the intricate landscapes and she says she enjoys solving the many problems that arise when trying to put them together to look realistic.

A wall-hanging in her home was made for her husband as his memory was fading, and picks out favourite aspects of his life to use as talking points and the detail makes locations easily identifiable.

The one she is working on now will

be nikau palms along a Karamea road, leading into the Heaphy Track.ō

Susan Devonshire created a wall hanging for her husband, with aspects important to him that included the Pohara Band Rotunda. Photo: Anne Hardie.

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Hiker rescued from mountain A hiker was at “real risk” after spending an unexpected night in the elements near Mt. Angelus after fog rolled in.

Two well-equipped and experienced Department of Conservation rangers and a hut warden were in the right place at the right time to help the hiker, who got into trouble near Maniniaro/Mt. Angelus in the Nelson Lakes National Park last week.

The rangers were camping in the area while carrying out kea monitoring work when they heard someone calling for help at about 9pm on Tuesday night, just after heavy fog rolled into the area with a southerly change.

A coordinated search continued until 1am when poor conditions forced the search to pause until first light. They found the hiker on Wednesday morning on the edge of some bluffs below the north ridge of Maniniaro/Mt. Angelus, but couldn’t get to her.

The hiker was not hurt but was cold and wet, as she had left most of her tramping gear at Angelus Hut. She had become disoriented when the weather rolled in, and had missed a cairn on the route.

In the meantime, two LandSAR Teams assembled but could not fly in by helicopter due to the weather conditions, so were preparing to travel across Lake Rotoiti by boat and then head in on foot.

The rangers tried a different route and made their way carefully down to the hiker’s position. They warmed her up and walked her back up to the ridge and down to Angelus Hut.

Murchison a mecca for hang-gliding

Wakefield pilot Lloyd George prepares for take-off. Photo: Maree McNabb.

ANNE HARDIE Murchison can safely call itself the hang-gliding capital of New Zealand as it again hosts the national championships and pilots launch from its mountain with the same name.

The New Zealand Hang Gliding National Open Championship is taking place this week, with pilots taking off from the top of Mt Murchison where they have 360 degrees

for takeoff.

Tasman Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club president, Kevin Rooke, says the Murchison area is a “special place to fly” and a world-class site for hang-gliding.

“A lot of people don’t really have much spectacular flying for most of the year, but then they come here and can get a PB (personal best) or get a flight that is quite memorable.”

Co-organiser Tom Mulder

describes Murchison as the hang-gliding mecca and not just because of the “excellent” thermic conditions for flying and spectacular scenery.

It’s also the appeal of the riverside campground where they can have a dip in the river after a day’s flying, and the friendly locals.

“It’s kind of the perfect place to get good weather. For flying, you want good sunny days and you want to see cumulus clouds in the sky and a

good cloud base and you want to see that for as many days as you can for the week,” Tom says.

“Murchison invariably turns that on for us.”

To top it off, the mountains, valleys and lakes are great to view from above.

“It’s spectacular; the scenery is amazing.”

He says the plan is to continue holding the national competition in Murchison into the future.

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Call for volunteers to support local police ELOISE MARTYN The need to support local police has been trending on social media, and with the growing population, the demand for community patrol volunteers is more urgent than ever.

Community Patrols play a key role in maintaining community safety but are currently facing a volunteer shortage.

Community Patrols operating in Nelson, Richmond, and Motueka hit the streets on Friday and Saturday nights with some day patrols assisting local police.

“Volunteers help with all kinds of things by operating as eyes and ears, and communication to help deter criminal activity and offer support during times of need, especially during Covid and any unplanned emergencies like Tasman Fires and Nelson flooding,” explains Marty Price, district support officer for Nelson Tasman and co-founder of the Richmond Community Patrol.

The initiative isn’t new the Nelson Community Patrol has been active for 30 years and the Richmond Community Patrol for 17 years. However, with rising

crime rates and a growing population, the need for volunteers has never been more critical.

“We operate with limited resources and rely heavily on volunteers and donations to cover expenses such as vehicle upkeep and equipment, and we currently need both to help us meet demand. We have some amazing businesses that support us but always in need of more,” Marty says.

This shortage of funds and volunteers is putting pressure on the patrol’s ability to continue its valuable work. Are you able to help?

“Volunteers usually head out once a month and we are always in pairs, so you’re never on your own.” Marty adds.

“The need to reduce crime, build safer communities, and support local Police is crucial.

“I enjoy helping keep people safe and making a difference in our community, I hope others will consider doing the same.”

For anyone wanting to volunteer or donate funds, email Marty on tasmandso@cpnz.org.nz or pop into your local police station.

Marty Price says he enjoys volunteering to help keep people safe, make a difference in our community and he hopes others will consider doing the same. Photo: Anne Hardie.

Pesty wasps about to take a hit ANNE HARDIE Wasps are increasing around Nelson Lakes National Park and it’s just about time to hit them hard with their annual treat of protein bait.

Department of Conservation’s operation manager for the area, John Wotherspoon, says wasp Bait will soon go out to numbers are building reduce wasp numbers at strongly in the lower alsites around Nelson Lakes. titude areas from Lake Photo: Supplied.

Rotoroa to Murchison and bait will be laid soon around main picnic areas and campsites to kill nests.

While that is aimed at protecting visitors from the insistent pest, the bait programme for biodiversity protection around Lake Rotoiti is timed for the end of January or February as wasp numbers build later at the higher altitude. Though wasps may have fared better through a warmer winter, he says a wetter spring has slowed the development of nests and now it is all about timing for laying bait to hammer the wasp population as the pest moves from a sugar diet of honeydew in the beech forest, to protein. “You can never eradicate them, but it’s pretty effective. Invariably, we’ll knock out over 80 per cent.

It’s that 20 per cent that’s left though, and they also come from outside the area because the queens spread around.

“It used to be much worse around Lake Rotoiti. In the 90s, you could hardly eat a sandwich because they’ve be on it before you could stick it in your mouth.”

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I haven’t changed – my country has

Richmond forms a brass band

That was a very well-presented Opinion piece by Keith Griffiths published in the January 8 edition of this paper. It set out my sentiments exactly. We are one people and may it always remain that way.

Thank you, Keith.

Linda Anderson

I spotted the name G Mockler. Guessing it was George. He was in the Nelson Silver Citizens band when I was in the Garrison Band ( now Nelson City Brass) He also had a brother playing as well but can’t remember his name.

1960’s Murray Greig

Digital billboard approved in Richmond

Dude, where’s my summer?

I agree that it will be a distraction.

However, if it has the means to forewarn drivers of bypass closures, perhaps it’s an idea to consider? We all know roadside billboards suck. There’s enough crap obscuring a driver’s view now, inside and outside the vehicle.

Perhaps it should just be a message banner like Tākaka Hill and the Whangamoas have?

Andrea Grocott

I’m LOVING this cooler weather! Long may it continue.

Philippa Foes-Lamb It will in Feb/ March.

Warrick Sadler I’ve never seen my lawn so green with so much clover!

Andrea Grocott

And this improves the township how?

Sue Robson Huh? It’s already a nightmare to use..

But hey. let’s add more distractions ... ummm. Shelley Bishop Something to watch while stuck in the traffic.

Elizabeth Marshall Might as well make using cellphones while driving legal again.

Rayon Mackenzie

Waimea Dam cost finalised

but residents can’t use water from it as there are no pipes coming from it. It’s for irrigation agriculture and farming to pull from rivers. The cost sits with ratepayers.

Jil Southon It’s a tad higher than the $80m we were told in the beginning. It was always going to blow out, but they knew best.

Sue Wilson It will seem cheap in a few years.

Marty Wells

Blooming crazy. Not only huge overspend

Poor family having to go through this. I lost my mum young and it’s the worst experience you have to go through in your life. Rest in peace ,Lyn. Anna Nicholls A beautiful Service of Farewell. Well done to all who organized and participated in this. Rest in Peace now Lyn, your duty shift is done.

Gill Atkins Bit disrespectful of those motorists driving towards it. I was always taught to pull over for a funeral procession. RIP, lovely lady.

Yvonne Henderson Thank you so much for honoring Lyn’s memory.

Kelsey Low So sad, her poor family. When you go to work you should come home alive.

Yvonne Hart

Nelson Tasman housing market bucks the trend

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming farewelled Thank you so much to Lyn’s family for allowing the service to be live-streamed. It allowed her community to share in her farewell. This amazing woman touched many hearts. We will never understand why. RIP, Lyn. Maria Frahm There will never be another Lyn so selfless in helping others. If there is a God he will take great care of her as he knows he has one of the best.

Sylvia Stephenos Thank you to Lyn’s family and loved ones for letting us public be able to view Lyns farewell live and pay our respects in our own way. Rest in nothing but love now Lyn, thank you for your service.

Sarah Jayne

There are plenty of factors at play here. Remember this article only looks at asking prices, not actual prices properties sold for.

There are a lot of more expensive houses without asking prices (often deadline sales or by negotiation), while traditionally Nelson Tasman has been ‘enquiries over’ compared with ‘asking prices’.

With enquiries over, usually lower than asking price. I have noticed that a lot depends on how desperate the seller is to sell their place.

People have lost their jobs or are struggling in the economy or have already moved and so may be more willing to lower the price than vendors who aren’t urgent to sell.

Scott Donaldson Guessing it won’t make rates cheaper.

Margaret Andrews RiL. Thank you Lyn, for looking after my whanau.

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A cutting-edge approach to revolutionising skin grafts A New Zealand trained General, Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeon, Dr Tom Burton brings his expertise and extensive knowledge to Tasman Day Surgery (TDS).

Dr Burton talks about TDS’s newest investment, an electric dermatome which allows the opportunity for patients to get a skin graft procedure done much more quickly.

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Q. How does this technology improve a patient’s experience?

Q. What message would you like to share with patients considering treatments?

A. The dermatome has been around for a long time, however access has been limited to the hospital. As we now have access to this at TDS it means we can offer patients privately funded, quick turnaround procedures which will reduce the wait for them compared with wait time through the hospital.

A. The key message that we are trying to push is that TDS is capable of providing high quality, up to date surgical services for removal/excision of all types of skin lesions (both cancerous and non-cancerous) with all available options including direct closure, flap reconstruction and skin grafts available. In addition to these skin lesions, we can offer patients excision of unsightly or large subcutaneous lesions (e.g. cysts or lipomas) which will not get through the public hospital system. These can be done either in clinic rooms or if larger done through Tasman Day Surgery.

Q. What types of procedures or treatments is the dermatome machine primarily used for?

A. The dermatome is a surgical instrument that we use to harvest a thin layer of skin from the donor site. This is typically used for patients who need a skin graft for lesions (either benign or cancerous skin lesions) removed from the skin. It is typically powered and has a blade that can be adjusted to control the thickness of the skin removed. This instrument allows for precise and controlled harvesting of the skin.

Q. What are the key benefits compared to traditional methods?

A. Previously, split skin grafts were taken with a Humbee knife - a handheld knife - which was imprecise and often left worse cosmetic scar outcomes. The dermatome allows harvesting of a dedicated area of skin and a controlled depth of skin to ensure that the best possible graft is taken to allow healing for wounds.

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Events and activities for seniors in Tasman All on board with Age concern eBus drop-in information sessions Get answers to your questions, see maps of where you can go, learn how to read the timetable, purchase a Bee Card and plan your journey.

Bring your SuperGold Card, Community Services Card (if eligible) and some money. Drop in anytime between the times stated below.

• Wednesday 12 February, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm, Motueka Library.

• Thursday 13 February, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm, Elma Turner Library, Nelson.

• Tuesday 25 February, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm, Nightingale Library Memorial.

• Thursday 27 February, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm, Stoke Library.

• Tuesday 4 March, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm, Atawhai Playcentre Carpark.

• Wednesday 5 March, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm, Richmond Library.

Positive Ageing Forums As part of promoting positive ageing, we host regular networking and information sessions for older people called Positive Ageing Forums.

The meetings are open for agencies and individuals and cover various topics such as wellbeing, housing, digital literacy and others.

Meeting dates for 2025 will be confirmed soon. Keep an eye on tasman.govt.nz/positive-ageing-forum for more details.

• Tuesday 11 March, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm, Motueka Library.

• Wednesday 12 March, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm, Wakefield Community Library.

For more information, see facebook.com/ageconcernnelsontasman, phone 03 544 7624 (ext 4), or email community@ageconcernnt.org.nz.

Semi-guided eBus journeys Build confidence, stay connected, and travel for free between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm. Bring your Bee Card, SuperGold Card and some money for a cuppa.

Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time. There could be a distance of walking between eBus stops. Wear comfortable footwear and bring an umbrella if it looks like it might rain.

Bookings are essential. To register, phone Age Concern on 03 544 7624 (ext 4), text 021 195 8018 or email community@ageconcernnt.org.nz.

• Wednesday 29 January, meet outside The Warehouse on Queen Street, departure time 11.49 am. Travel to Nelson (via Rocks Road). Opportunity to attend a ‘Ready for Surgery’ talk at 1.15 pm – 2.15 pm at Age Concern Nelson Office, or make your own arrangements.

• Wednesday 29 January, meet at Nelson City Interchange, Bridge Street, departure time 2.40 pm. Travel to Richmond (via Rocks Road).

• Monday 17 February, meet at Nelson City Interchange, Bridge Street, departure time 9.50 am. Travel to Nelson Airport – admire the views over Tāhunanui Beach. Return to Age Concern Nelson Office for a cuppa.

• Monday 17 February, meet at Nelson Airport, departure time 10.22 am.

Travel to Age Concern Nelson Office for cuppa and a catch up.

Regional Accessibility Forum The Regional Accessibility Forum (previously known as the Accessibility for All (A4A) Forum) considers accessibility for everyone in the Tasman region, aiming to ensure that both public and private facilities and activities are inclusive.

It’s a joint venture project between Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council, with the support of many community organisations. Its mission is to break down barriers.

This is where practical solutions to accessibility barriers in consultation with Council projects are developed and discussed.

Your voice matters and your insights are valued. You’re invited to join in shaping the accessibility landscape across the region.

Share your experiences, challenges and suggestions, and help create a truly inclusive environment.

2025 meetings Monday 24 February, Monday 26 May, Monday 25 August and Monday 24 November. Meetings are held at the Tasman District Council offices in Richmond from 10.00 am – 12.00 pm.

More information: tasman.govt.nz/regional-accessibility-forum.

• Wednesday 19 February, meet at 88 Berryfield Drive (opposite Alioke Eatery), departure time 9.00 am. Travel to Motueka (via Māpua).

Opportunity to visit Wellby Talking Café at Motueka Library or make your own arrangements.

Positive Ageing Expo

• Wednesday 19 February, meet at Motueka Library, departure time 1.00 pm.

Travel to Richmond (via Māpua).

Saturday 5 April, 10.00 am – 2.00 pm, Headingly Centre, Richmond.

For March events, see www.ageconcernnt.org.nz.

Registration for stallholders is open from 1 February – 16 March.

For more information and a registration form, please email yulia.panfylova@tasman.govt.nz.

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It’s a new year and 2025 is the year to upskill for new employment opportunities, re-new old passions, or just increase your knowledge or fitness. You can do this at a friendly, affordable night class or workshop at Waimea College Adult Community Education. A diverse range of courses will surely satisfy your thirst for knowledge or simply a desire to meet new people who share a common interest.

Tutor Elena Hill is an experienced Yoga Teacher with a background in exercise science. With the popular demand for yoga, two levels are now being offered.

The Beginners Course provides gentle yoga classes built from floor-based postures into standing sequences, designed to help you move and live well, building strength, flexibility and balance.

Perfect for those new to yoga or with less than a year's experience.

The Beyond Beginners Course is a dynamic flow class suitable for students with some prior experience of yoga asana.

This course is designed to both challenge and support students with balance, strength and flexibility, offering a wide framework of options to suit student prefer-

ences and a strong emphasis on exploratory, feel good flows.

Would you like to learn how to crochet in the new Crochet for Beginners Course? Designed for complete beginners, you will learn stitches, create beautiful squares, and transform them into a cozy blanket or something you desire. Enjoy hands-on guidance with tutor Alet de Bruin making creative projects in a supportive group. Start crafting your unique crochet and unleash your creativity. For more information and to book online, www.waimea. school.nz/community-education or email ace@waimea.school.nz Discover the joy of ballroom and Latin dancing with Step Together Studios in 2025! Based out of both Hope and Wakefield, professional instructor Hazel Black offers personalised classes and private lessons for all ages and skill levels – from absolute beginners to experienced competitors.

As the sole teacher, Hazel is committed to helping every student achieve their goals - whether you’re looking for a fun, social activity, or aiming to become New Zealand’s next champion.

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beginner classes that are fun and welcoming, as well as children’s classes that cater for different ages and levels, with small class sizes to maximise personalised attention and improvements.

Are you ready to start your ballroom or Latin journey? Contact Hazel at steptogetherstudios@ outlook.co.nz or visit Step Together Studios on Facebook or Instagram.

Learn to sail, windsurf, or wingfoil this summer at New Zealand’s oldest yacht club! Established in 1857, the Nelson Yacht Club has long been an iconic feature on Wakefield Quay and offers a range of programmes for people with all levels of ability from beginner through to advanced.

Club Manager Tim Fraser-Harris says, “Along with our Junior/Youth Programmes, afterschool sessions and holiday programmes, we also run programmes for adults. Our awesome team will introduce you to the sport of sailing in a fun and supportive learning environment.

Courses and training are based on guidelines set out by Yachting New Zealand, with regular tasters, group courses, and private

Nelson Yacht Club coaching. There are also supervised sailing sessions and informal racing, where you can put your newfound skills into practice, as well as a busy club racing scene once you're up to speed.”

Adult programmes run for six weeks and will begin after Nelson

Anniversary weekend. Keep an eye out for the Wahine on Water courses on Monday evenings.

“Sailing is a sport for life, and one that really takes you places, and Nelson is such a fantastic place to learn.” Membership is not required for an initial course.

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For more information contact: sailingschool@nelsonyachtclub. org.nz or check out our website www.nelsonyachtclub.org.nz Love the sound of cornets, horns and trombones? Why not take up a fantastic opportunity to learn a brass band instrument in 2025?

What’s more – when you join the NBS Nelson City Brass Band, the tuition is free and so is the instrument hire for a whole year!

“People of all ages are welcome to participate, and we particularly like to encourage primary, intermediate and college students to join,” says NCB secretary Sheena Whitehouse.

“The junior band have lessons on Tuesdays after school in the band room at Hathaway Terrace (next to Trafalgar Park).” Sheena says it’s a great activity in which the participants get to travel around.

“Once they get up to particular standard, they can join the junior band and play three or four times a year in public. We will also be looking to take the band to a regional or national contest this year. The term starts in late February, but people are welcome to join Nelson City Brass anytime.

To register, email secretary1@ nelsonbrass.org.nz

Nelson Yacht Club Ready to start or continue your reo journey? For over 45 years, Te Ataarangi has been at the heart of the reo revitalisation movement, creating immersive and supportive spaces for learners.

The reo development programme He Waka Kuaka continues this tradition with courses designed specifically for the workplace.

With small group sizes, flexible times during work hours, and a mix of group learning and self-

and abilities in Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Acro, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, and Tap. With classes at our studios in Richmond and also NEW in Upper Moutere, we have something for all dancers aged from 2 years upwards. Catering to preschool, recreational and competitive dancers, Legacy Dance gives the opportunity to learn technique and skill, gain confidence and perform onstage, all while having fun. We value all dancers, from those who just want to attend a class or two a week, through to those who aspire to take their dance further, we have a place for you. We have a Open Day this Saturday, 25th January, where you can come along and try out a class. We look forward to meeting you and your dancer. For more information on enrolment, timetables and the Open Day visit: www.legacydance.co.nz or email: legacydancenz@gmail.com

directed study, it’s an engaging them to learn more. way to build confidence and connection through te reo.

Legacy Dance offers engaging The programme runs in 10-week and fun dance classes for all ages blocks with three intakes each year, first round starting late January 2025.

Cost for this programme Learn te reo Māori in 2025! is often covered by PLD funding. Embrace this Introducing He Waka Kuaka - our workplace reo national taonga with your development programme. Designed for central & workmates! Visit www. local government agencies, businesses and tereomaori.org or email community organisations, this programme offers progressive courses, delivered in 10 week blocks, during work hours. $280+GST pp.

Enquire today: hewakakuaka@tereomaori.org www.tereomaori.org “The learning that happens in the real, as opposed to the virtual, classroom is unparalleled.”

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Samuel Fittall - A man dedicated to his community ROBYN PARKES Samuel Fittall, a highly-respected resident of Richmond was born in London, in 1837, the fourth son of Stephen Fittall.

After completing his education in England, Samuel worked for the Gutta Percha Company of London.

At the time Samuel worked there, the company was connected with the construction of using rubber as an ideal insulator for submarine telegraph cables.

Samuel left England, sailing to New Zealand in 1858 aboard the ship Montmorency and disembarked at Wellington. One of his first jobs was in Hawkes Bay, painting and papering what was known as the great Separation Room in Napier, afterwards used by the first Provincial Council of Hawkes Bay when the district separated from Wellington.

Samuel then moved to Nelson

and married Ellen Maria Hooper, daughter of Edwin Hooper, in 1868 and the couple had seven children.

By 1881 they were living in Richmond, at which time Samuel was an overseer of roads and works for the Richmond, Hope and Stoke area.

He appears to have been a progressive with a focus towards the future of the Richmond settlement, and was involved in securing a good water supply for Richmond and having the town declared as a borough.

Samuel, having shown civic and political tendencies, was elected to the newly-formed Richmond Town Board and then to the Borough Council when it came into being. He held a position in the council for many years, later becoming the Town Clerk.

Samuel was an avid letter writer to the local newspaper on a huge number of subjects, and was never

The Fittall home. Photo: Tasman Heritage. afraid to tackle the difficult questions, often receiving some severe criticism. He was also on the local school committee, was at one time secretary to the Richmond Highway Board, and was an active worker in the Richmond Baptist Church, often acting as a

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Samuel led a busy life juggling family, council and other civic duties, but he also had a small store as part of his house on the northern corner of Salisbury Rd and Queen St. In January 1915, he retired, par-

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Of Samuel and Ellen’s children, five lived to a good age, but eldest son Edward, who was with the 3rd Dragoon Guards in India, died at age 31 from typhoid, and Charles was killed in action during World War One in March 1917, at Messines, Belgium.

At this time Samuel was 80 years old, and with declining health, his son’s death must have affected him.

It is not known whether it played any part in his own death but, only two months after Charles was killed, Samuel passed away on 17 May. He is buried in Richmond Cemetery.

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Horse racing could make a mid-year comeback to Nelson Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) is exploring the viability of returning two former race dates to Richmond Park.

The popular two-day June meeting was last held in 2019 and became a Covid-19 casualty.

The Nelson Harness Racing Club is keen to get those days back and HRNZ head of racing and wagering, Matthew Peden, has confirmed they are looking at how they can come back for a second time during the year.

The club used to race on a Friday and Sunday in June, but

was a shame they lost those winter dates as country racing is incredible.”

Matthew has seen plenty of it in the past few weeks, going to Westport and Omakau and Cromwell in Central Otago before taking in both days at Richmond Park.

“Great settings. Great towns.

These are meetings that are important to us,” declares the former bookmaker who took up his HRNZ role last year.

His trip to Nelson got off to the best possible start with a horse he has an interest in, Seaside Pond, winning the first race at the meeting.

Havili captains Crusaders: After fishing and boating at Kaiteriteri and Golden Bay over the festive season, David Havili couldn’t wait to get back to the Crusaders rugby environment in Christchurch.

So motivated, he headed back two weeks early. His All Blacks leave meant David was not due to return to Super Rugby until next Monday, but he was keen to catch up with his teammates and take on his new challenge – captain for the 2025. Incredibly, he has become the first back in the history of the franchise to be handed the job at the start of the season. Photo: Barry Whitnall/ Shuttersport.

Harness Racing NZ executive Matthew Peden trackside at Nelson trots earlier this month. Photo: Stephen Stuart.

“I have always enjoyed having a share in a couple of horses that go round. I am pretty lucky to have some horses with really good trainers,” reveals the Sydneysider.

Really lucky actually, as he is involved with some of racing’s real high-flyers in a trotter called Bet N Win, which won seven races in a row on both sides of the Tasman over an 11 month stretch.

“In my role, being an owner helps me understand from their perspective, while I also try and consult with trainers to make sure the decisions we are making are the right ones,” says Matthew. He enjoyed the relaxed Richmond atmosphere and also knows how much visiting trainers and drivers like being able to take it easy here before the races, after working hard over the past few months.

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Haysie lends a helping hand STEPHEN STUART Avid surfer Greg Hay was probably beginning to wonder if he would ever catch a break on his return to the Central Districts cricket fold.

The outstanding provincial batsman retired last season and has pretty much travelled the world since before fielding a call from a former CD teammate turned high performance manager, Dave Meiring.

“They wanted someone to offer a bit of support to the Central Hinds T20 coach Deepak Joon, so I rang BJ Barnett who had that role two years ago and he said it was good fun,” says Greg.

“I thought ‘why not’? I didn’t have anything else planned for January, so it was a good time to get back on tour. I love CD cricket.”

He is also passionate about his surfing and traded his bat for a board since pulling stumps last March.

“I have been a bit all over the show. I went to Bali and then San Diego and caught up with another Nelson cricket personality, Marty Kain. Been over to Adelaide as well and then spent the last few months in the Far North,

Greg Hay back at Saxton Oval in a new guise for Central Districts. Photo: Stephen Stuart. about 40 kilometres from Kerikeri, just chilling and doing a lot of reading,” reflects the player they called “Haysie”.

The Waimea College product returned to Nelson at the start of the month as the Central Hinds assistant coach, observing they

had a “good vibe going”.

But the side just couldn’t establish many batting partnerships and lost its first six matches to languish at the bottom of the Dream11 Super Smash table.

“Any time in a run chase, you need those partnerships. As a

coach, you have to keep it pretty level.

“We know, when we get it right we can beat anyone,” declares the 40-year-old.

And they finally did last Friday at one of their home grounds, McLean Park in Napier.

After Nelson bowler Claudia Green delivered the perfect inswinger to claim the opening wicket, the Hinds cast their own spell over the Canterbury Magicians.

Despite conceding a staggering 32 extras, they restricted the visitors to just 119 and then produced their best batting partnership of the season to chase that down and win by eight wickets.

English import Hollie Armitage batted through the innings for the third time this season and finished 72 not out.

Greg Hay would have appreciated that, as he played his final CD match at that ground 10 months ago and also top scored, with 179 runs.

He faced more balls than would be sent down in an entire T20 game, in an innings that stretched more than 10 hours.

As for his future after this competition finishes at the end of the month, he is unsure.

“It is always nice to be here in Nelson but, there are no waves, so that is a bit of a dampener,” concludes the cricketing nomad.

“I have moved out of the beach house up north, so I am not based anywhere.”

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Brooke just gets home in ILCA nationals STEPHEN STUART Brooke Mundy picked the weather right in deciding what sailing class to contest at the Scott Construction ILCA National Championships in Nelson.

The Waimea College student had been considering racing in the ILCA 6 fleet but decided the weather forecast looked a bit windy so stuck to the ILCA 4 which has a smaller sail.

She stormed to the overall lead in light conditions on day three and then hung tough to claim the crown on the following day.

“I think I would have been overpowered in a 6 in those stronger winds on the final day,” reveals Brooke, who took up sailing seven years ago.

The youth committee member at the Nelson Yacht Club finished second behind Canterbury’s Lucy Luxford in the final two races to win overall by a solitary point.

“I was a bit anxious. The competition was really good and it was great to win at home,” says Brooke, who is already teaching others to sail. Her summer training partner Sandra Williams was “stoked” to see her prevail.

It completed a double for Nelson as the club’s vice-commodore was the first female grand master

Brooke Mundy on her way to taking out the ILCA 4 title for youth sailors in Nelson on Sunday. Photo: Suellen Hurling/Livesaildie.

(55+) home in the ILCA 6 Masters fleet.

Sandra was 10th overall and the first of the seven Nelson sailors across the 10 races in that division.

“I usually capsize when the winds pick up but not this time. There was a real range of conditions over the four days. The ILCA 6

may look simple but they are a hard boat to sail fast. It was pretty competitive and actually pretty good fun,” declares Sandra, who was the driving force in bringing the nationals to Nelson.

She is already thinking about going to next year’s championships in the Bay of Islands.

Meanwhile, as expected, Olym-

pian Greta Pilkington made no race of the ILCA 6 fleet on her first visit to Nelson.

“I do a lot of racing overseas so it is always nice to be back on local waters,” enthuses the 22-yearold from the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Auckland.

Tim Pitcaithly was the best of the local entrants in the 37 strong

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“It was awesome having these top sailors in town. The stronger winds on the last day were fantastic. I would have liked to have had them all week,” commented Tim, whose father Geoff was the race officer for the week.

The ILCA nationals attracted more than 100 entries.

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morning stroll near Belfit Lane last Monday. in someone’s head to

Mum-of-three Jenny Lines says her property backs on to the trees and her kids love playing on

downs, when the kids had energy to burn and nowhere to go.

“It’s really disappointing to think

Hilton, who assessed the damage, says both trees are severely damaged and can’t be saved.

community and many families have been left distraught at the thought of losing them.

trees on the reserve behind our house. The trees were even more appreciated during both the lock-

community, the beautiful lished trees are part of that.”

Reserves officer for TDC, Richard

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The damage to the 25-year-old tilia trees was spotted by local walker Bob Croy when out for his

BOARD driving read the sign disHughes Country”man himself didn’t “This is StephenSaturday – and the on into into Riwaka lead his side rugby captain with a thrilling appoint. division two Stoke The Riwaka competition final in Cooks Reserve.drive to this weekend’s local rivals Huia at with a strong over scoresheet 26-25 win through the got on the corner mid-way Hughes also in the left-hand score a try with a well-de-a the game meant second half. the Guardian after said the win to the skipper Speaking in his hand, showed served beer Our boys lot to his team. oon and really proud.

“I’m over-the-m in the park. the first a lot of heart.” was far from a walk goals in half alBut the game traded tries and penalty the second tries. of to Huia in The two teams a yellow card a lead with a couple three in out – half before to stretch .

Huia players lowed Riwakacards dished out to a comeback chances of minutes More yellow have scuttered any less than ten to down with all – looked down 26-13 But being Hayden Mortimer (pictured insert) took the week off ball against 24 a clean line-out in fine form work to build his Toyota Starlet from the ground up SEE PAGE was iloli takes Hughes Robin-Sen Louie ready for King of Kohatu on the weekend. Full story captain Stephen lf try as well.

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Nelmac is Nelmac and the a Nelson-based, REA. in her The REA The Reunited Employees opening The lawyer council-control has been seeking Associ- ployment statement in the Emparity Nick Mason, acting for Nelmac, organisation led trading with wage rates court on Monday. told Open Justice and allowances provides it environmental that in the collective was the first time agreement Nelin legal history management a union has been found in breach SEE Reporter

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