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Ski Sisters skating on ice ANNE HARDIE When the temperature drops and the water freezes, two entrepreneurial teenage sisters are putting on their business hats and hiring out skates at St Arnaud’s natural skating pond.

Kaitlyn and Emma Robinson,

aged 16 and 13, bought the skatehire business at the start of winter – which amounted to 70 pairs of skates and as luck would have it, they have had the temperatures drop enough to freeze the pond and entice skaters.

As if a skate-hire business was not enough for these teenagers,

they also spend every weekend through the ski season working at Rainbow Ski Area – Kaitlyn as a ski instructor and Emma in rentals. But wait, it doesn’t stop there.

The industrious Nelson pair also spend their evenings after school or holiday jobs in the workshop where they run a tune, wax and

edge service for skiers and snowboarders. The frozen pond is the big excitement this year though, not just because it’s their first year with the skate-hire business, but because it’s just the luck of the draw whether it freezes over each year, or not.

“We were really lucky the pond

froze the first week of the holidays,” Kaitlyn says. “We’ve pretty much been sold out every hour, every day. People are coming from all over and getting skates.

Sometimes we’ve had to turn people away and tell them to

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The postcard that took five years to arrive KATE RUSSELL At first, Maarten van Geldermalsen thought his grandsons were playing a trick on him.

A postcard sent by the four boys had arrived in his letterbox on 5 July, 2024 from Petra, Jordan.

“That’s odd,” he thought, as his grandsons were currently in Richmond, two of them living just across the road from him. But when he looked at the date it was sent, he realised the postcard had taken nearly five years to reach him.

“It was sent on 3 September, 2019

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Maarten van Geldermalsen, pictured front right, with the postcard that was sent in 2019 by his grandsons, pictured back row from left, Jawad Salah, 15, twins Daniel and Yousef Manajah, 10, and Mohammad Salah, 12. Photo: Kate Russell.

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“I love to go line dancing and spend time with my friends.”

“I am a people person, so I enjoy talking to people and encouraging them in my spare time.”

“I like being able to sleep in the holidays as I can’t during school time.”

“I love to spend time with family and read.”

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come back in an hour. It’s a sizeable pond so you can have a really good skate around and you have the mountains in the background and forest. That’s why people like it, because it is so natural.”

Kaitlyn says neither sister could run their business operations without the other and “we just get on really well and have a good laugh”.

“We come home from school and crack down to skis – it keeps us out of trouble!”

The sisters operate the skate hire business from the garage of the family bach at St Arnaud and, being the ski season, they spend a lot of time there. The pair’s mother, Rachel Robinson, says

Ski Sisters Kaitlyn, 16, left, and Emma Robinson, 13, own a skatehire business at St Arnaud. Photo: Supplied. the girls purchased the 70 pairs of skates for the skate-hire busi-

ness using money they earnt last year with their ski workshop.

“They work together and spend hours in the garage at night with their music going and people coming and going with skis.

“They’ve spent hours cleaning up the old skates and to their huge advantage, the pond froze.”

The pond sits on Department of Conservation land and Rachel says it’s there for everybody to enjoy. The sisters simply supply the skates to those who need them, and the family has run a scraper over the ice to improve skating. She says there’s no danger of falling through the ice as it is a very shallow pond, which is why it freezes over. How often it will freeze over this winter is anybody’s guess, but keen skaters can contact the Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre for an update on the ice.

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FROM PAGE 1 - who knows where it has been all this time?” Maarten ponders.

The postcard was addressed to him and his late wife, who sadly passed away four years ago.

At the time, Maartens grandsons, Jawad, Mohammad,

Daniel, and Yousef were living in Jordan. The postcard showed Al Khazneh, where they had visited that day.

The message read: “The view we climbed to”.

All the boys now live back in New Zealand.

“They’d forgotten about it, of course,” Maarten says.

The boys think the postcard had “maybe got stuck somewhere” or “slipped behind a cupboard somewhere and that somebody found it”.

A spokesperson from NZ Post says it’s “rare” for post to be delayed by this long, but “it does happen from time to time”.

“It’s hard to know what might

have caused the hold-up in Jordan, but given it was sent in 2019 it is possible it could have been tangled up in the Covid supply chain issues.

“We are very pleased that Maarten has finally received his very special postcard from his grandchildren,” the spokesperson says.

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Speed reductions that ‘make sense’ should go ahead MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

Not all of the impending speed limit changes wanted in Nelson Tasman are in line with the Government’s new guidance, but the message from the region is that it shouldn’t matter.

The joint transport committee for the two councils approved its submission on the Government’s draft rule on the setting of speed limits on Tuesday.

Contained in the submission was a call for greater freedom for councils to set speed limits they thought were appropriate.

“A number of these rules essentially strip our council’s and our community’s ability to make decisions on the speeds that they want to see,” said Nelson’s deputy mayor Rohan O’Neill-Stevens.

“A lot of these questions are ones that, at least I believe, we should be asking and answering.”

The transport committee also recommended that the joint committee of all elected members from the Nelson and Tasman councils adopt the region’s amended speed management plan.

Though the amended plan won’t bring about the blanket speed limit reductions that were ini-

tially consulted on, it still allows for about 350 speed limit changes across the region, with most being slated for areas around schools, on narrow or winding unsealed roads, and on high-risk roads. Most of the changes are supported by the guidance from the Government in its draft rule, but there are several other cases where the councils are looking to lower the speed limits in areas that are inconsistent with the rule’s contents.

Those inconsistencies are for rural residential roads that ar-

en’t on the urban fringe, urban roads without footpaths, and rural sealed roads where there is an on-road section of the Great Taste Trail cycleway – one of the country’s Great Rides.

The committee’s submission on the plan explicitly called for those inconsistencies to be accommodated because speed reductions on those roads “make sense”.

Tasman councillor Jo Ellis expressed concern that those inconsistencies would be rejected because they had been supported by the commu-

nity and “make sense”.

“There’s a reason that each one has been selected,” she said.

“We’ve chosen roads with communities that actually asked for these [speed limit reductions] to happen.”

Speed limit changes on those roads inconsistent with the guidance currently laid out in the Government’s draft rule will only be abandoned by the councils if the finalised rule doesn’t accommodate them, and if those

changes are unable to achieve the approval of the Director of Land Transport. The first speed limit changes are expected to be implemented from January 2025, with the changes around the region’s schools being completed by May 2026.

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Expensive roadside rubbish

In the past 12 months, Tasman District Council has spent close to $45,000 collecting litter from roadsides, reserves and beaches, and more than $100,000 cleaning up material dumped on riversides. A council spokesperson says they have even had reports of people dumping rubbish on other people’s properties. “We must employ contractors to collect rubbish from roadsides and public areas, and this is a growing expense.” If you see rubbish being dumped call 543 8400.

Historic placing for brass band

NBS Nelson City Brass has taken out second place in the A Grade section of the National Band Competition – a historic placing for the band. The event, which took place on Saturday night in Auckland, saw the band compete against top others from around the country and overseas. While Wellington Brass came out on top, the Nelson band excelled in many of the individual sections of the competition gaining an aggregate score that put them into second place for the first time. Individual band members also shined at the competition, with Mike Ford and Kay MacKenzie both picking up awards.

Alcohol advertising at Saxton Oval

Nelson and Tasman councils have given the green light for alcohol advertising to take place at international cricket matches that come to the region.

The change came after last-minute exemptions were made for the international games over the summer season that had been jeopardised due to an alcoholic beverages company being one of the games’ major sponsors. The alcohol advertising will only take place at international cricket games at Saxton Oval.

Mikah inspires plans for kid’s market ANNE HARDIE Little did five-year-old Mikah Ballagh know that when she put her tiny stall out on the street to give away food and toys, it would inspire plans for a kid’s market.

Mikah has only just started school, but already has a sense of community that makes her want to give to people. So far, she has set up her tiny stand on the footpath outside her Berryfield’s home with toys, books and lollies to give away to neighbours passing by. She has also asked her mum for baking so she can walk along the street to knock on neighbours’ doors and hand them a muffin.

“I want to make them feel happy and comfortable around them,” she says. “I just like giving it.”

Very firmly, she tells Waimea Weekly “no hard questions and no French” as she counts out chocolate eggs for her stall with its rainbow in the middle of ‘Mikah’s stall’, complete with an apostrophe.

Her mum, Rebekah Ballagh,

Mikah Ballagh, 5, wants to make people happy through the act of giving. Photo: Anne Hardie. posted Mikah’s stand on the community’s Facebook group so her daughter would have an opportunity to give her items away.

“If I post she is desperate for a ‘customer’, you have people turning up and it’s really

lovely. People are eager to help each other.

“Whenever I do baking, she wants to go door to door to give it out.”

It has all led to the suggestion of a kid’s market at the new Ascot Reserve nearby,

once the weather warms up.

“I thought it’s an awesome idea. Kids would be divine with baking and crafts.”

Rebekah says the community-minded nature of the area means the market will probably happen.

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Councillors itch for wider-reaching feral cat control MAX FRETHEY

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Nelson Tasman’s updated pest plan will keep the focus on managing feral cats to a few specific sites, despite councillors’ eagerness for stronger controls.

The review of the region’s pest management plan allows for the control of feral and stray cats, and of several species of wilding pines.

The control of pest cats will be limited to select sites in the Abel Tasman National Park, around the town of St Arnaud, around the Waimea Inlet, and in high-value sites in Nelson City.

Nelson councillor Rachel Sanson questioned why there weren’t additional sites in areas like the Waimea Inlet, Motueka Valley, Golden Bay, and Cable Bay slated for control of feral cats.

“Being that we are in a state of biodiversity collapse. I just want to make sure that we are really considering these other areas.”

Nelson councillor Matthew Benge and Tasman councillor Mike Kininmonth also expressed frustration at the lack of penalties for irresponsible cat owners within the plan.

“Is there no consequence?” Matthew asked. “Because if there isn’t, we haven’t achieved anything.”

Nelson councillor Aaron Stallard advocated for a stronger approach to holding pine plantation owners liable for the spread of wilding pines onto neighbouring properties where pine control was being undertaken.

The plan limits the plantations’ liability to July 2024 onwards.

“The rule is severely hamstrung by the fact we’re not addressing legacy pines,” he said.

Tasman councillor Celia Butler,

While feral cats will now be included in Nelson Tasman’s pest management plan, they will only be controlled on high-value sites. Photo: Department of Conservation. chair of the Regional Pest Management Joint Committee, however, reminded councillors that the changes to the pest management plan were required to undergo a cost-benefit analysis.

Controlling feral cats and wilding pines across a larger area or for by applying rules retroactively would make pest management far more costly.

“We’ve got to limit it somewhere, from a pragmatic point of view, for what’s doable and remembering the cost-benefit analysis required.”

Rob Smith, Tasman District Council’s acting group manager for information, science, and technology, added that the updated plan was about getting “on

the pathway” towards better pest management.

“It is a learning opportunity for us and the community, and for the next few years the operation of these new rules will essentially be reported against,” he said.

“So that when we come back in 2029 to re-do the regional pest management plan, we can learn on that as well. We will get better, this is our first stab.”

Speaking to concerns of the councillors more directly, Smith

added that the new feral and stray cat rules would enable pest control groups at the identified locations to better protect those high-value areas.

The pest management plan would also work “hand-in-hand” with the cat bylaws that each council was developing, and that cats were also controlled to some degree by other laws, such as the Animal Welfare Act and the Wildlife Act. As for wilding pines, Rob acknowledged the current rules weren’t the “endgame” for their control but were encouraging positive management going forward with the support of the community and plantation owners. Councillors then voted to recommend that the region’s two councils adopt the updated plan at the end of the committee’s meeting on Thursday.

“Our region is definitely going to be the better for this outcome,” Rachel said.

Regional pest management will be reviewed again from about 2027 in preparation for a 2029 plan which could have greater scope than the current version.

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It’s now done what Gill describes as a full-circle, and inspired a new display at the store.

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“When I started reading through the book I just started making the amazing cakes and jellies and put them all away because life got in the way.”

Gill, who has claimed multiple awards for her World

of Wearable Arts creations, says a conversation with Maria transpired to an offer of a window to utilize for the display.

The display comes complete with a Christmas ham and turkey, three-tiered cakes, and ‘ginormous’ colourful jellies.

“It’s quite a masterpiece,” Maria says. “It’s nice because Gill’s a customer and she’s so talented.”

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A talented Wakefield artist and busy mother of three is trying new things by entering her first artistic piece into the prestigious Tasman National Art Awards.

In its seventh year, the Tasman National Art Awards, hosted in Māpua, exhibits work from artists nationwide.

Each piece is judged through stages, many not making the final cut, until they are down to seven sought-after award’s winners.

“I thought I would give it a go, it will be a good experience,” says Natalie Cochrane, who for the first time ever has taken the plunge and entered a painting into the awards.

Natalie says she developed her art skills as a child.

“Dad is quite artistic and encouraged art a lot, mum was also a good supporter. As we were home-schooled, my parents were really involved in what my siblings and I were doing. Later as a teen,

Talented Wakefield artist Natalie Cochrane and her painting ‘Towards the Light’ which she is entering in the prestigious Tasman National Art Awards. Photo: Supplied.

I got more serious about art.

Since having kids, I have been doing a wee bit here and there.”

Natalie mainly creates oil paintings but also enjoys pencil and charcoal drawing.

“I recently joined the Wakefield Art Group which has

been great. There is a set time and space for art each week, we share different techniques, styles, and mediums used, and problem-solve together,” she explains.

Natalie selected her nature-inspired piece ‘Towards the Light’ for entry.

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More people needed on community patrol ANNE HARDIE Richmond’s Community Patrol is short of at least a dozen voluntary patrollers to help keep local communities safer at night.

Marty Price wears a lot of hats in the community, including patrol leader for the team that spends a few hours every Friday and Saturday night driving the streets of Richmond and out to Brightwater and Wakefield.

He has been part of Richmond’s community patrol for 17 years and says they have just 12 patrollers now when they need at least 25 to work in pairs and cover every weekend.

While many people think it is a role for retired people, he says it is also an ideal step for younger people considering joining the police.

“Anyone who wants to join the police can come to us as it’s a stepping stone. It gives them an insight because, if they’re 18 they don’t have life experience and so can volunteer for us for a few years before they step up to police.”

Over the years on patrol, he has informed the police of numerous drunk drivers, been first at the scene of car crashes in the middle

Community Patrol leader Marty Price wants more patrollers. Photo: Anne Hardie. of the night and been part of traffic control at events.

In general, it’s about keeping an eye on the community.

“We’re here for the petty crime and keeping people safe and hoping people get home safe.”

He says they work closely with the police, giving them the heads up when something looks suspi-

cious and vice versa when the police want more eyes somewhere.

“It’s very rewarding,” Marty says.

“We see all walks of life and want to help out.”

Compared to when he first began patrolling the streets, he says there are now fewer problems.

He remembers back in 2007 when there was constant damage

on the streets and in the carparks plus boy racers in the town, and he says things have definitely improved.

He attributes much of that to more cameras and lighting on the streets and in the carparks, partly due to recommendations from the community patrol.

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streets has also had an impact.

“I think we have made a difference to the community and improved safety.

“It’s still happening, but not as much.”

These days, they are more likely to see people searching through the Salvation Army Family Store bins and the patrol team will often stop and check on those people who are going through a tough time.

He saw just how hard it is for some families when the community went through the Covid-19 lockdowns and the patrol delivered up to 1,100 food parcels a day for a food charity.

All volunteer patrollers are vetted and trained in health and safety, being an effective patroller, dealing with the public and traffic, plus simply learning how to be watchful in the community.

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To volunteer or find out more information, pop into the Richmond Police Station or email the Community Patrol Team at Richmond@cpnz.org.nz

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Taking over the helm to help families ANNE HARDIE Rochelle Iremonger just wants to help people and that has led to her latest role at the helm of Richmond charity Helping Families Nelson.

The charity was founded six years ago by Kristy Rowe who wanted to provide essentials for free to people who could not afford to clothe their family. While she remains on the board of the charity, she felt the time was right for a change.

“It’s still my baby – that’s not going to change,” she says. For the charity, Kristy says it will be business as usual and she will still be involved at board level.

For Rochelle, it’s a continuation of a lifetime helping others, which began as a 16-year-old raising her seven-year-old brother and later fostering her nephew and nieces alongside her own family. For six years she worked for the Salvation Army Family Store in Richmond where she became co-manager, and now she will be overseeing about 20 volunteers for the Lower Queen Street charity that tries to fill a growing need in the community.

“I just love helping people – it makes me happy.”

Rochelle Iremonger is the new face in charge at Helping Families Nelson. Photo: Anne Hardie.

It’s a 20-hour-a-week paid job as operations coordinator to run the charity and she reckons that if you spend half your life working,

you’re best to do something you are passionate about.

“I realise we’re all here for a reason and I think I’m here for chil-

dren – that’s where my passion comes from to help people. You have to have crazy people like me for people out there in need.”

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Tasman’s audit fees have come under scrutiny as the council is slated to pay $100,000 more in 2025 than it did two years prior.

In 2023, the council’s audit cost $237,000.

This year, that fee has jumped to $273,000 and is forecast to climb yet again in 2025 to a proposed $332,000 - almost a 40 per cent increase from 2023.

“That is an astronomical amount of money,” councillor Christeen Mackenzie

She has only been in the job a short time, but says she is already blown away by the generosity of businesses helping the community, including The Warehouse donating winter pyjamas for children and Shoe Clinic for footwear.

Clothes and goods at the charity are free and the process is managed by getting people to fill out a form outlining their family needs and then offering them items to fit those needs.

“Lots of people don’t have enough to even clothe their family and have food. The cost of living is really affecting the community out there and they can come to a place that’s welcoming and will help them in any way they can.”

Organisations also make requests for individuals and Helping Families Nelson makes up parcels for those people.

Rochelle says the charity can’t function without fundraising, so that will also be a big part of her role. The centre takes orders for the Hapori fruit and vegetable boxes and she says they will try and build that, as a small percentage goes to the charity. It also has its book fair coming up on September 7 and 8 which will be held in the Hope Hall this year.

said when presented with the figures at Wednesday’s meeting of the council’s Audit and Risk Committee. “As a chartered accountant myself, I totally understand all the effort required around the financial statements, but I think I’ve got a big question about whether we’re taking a sensible risk-based approach to the audit of the non-financial performance of the council.”

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Mary Poppins ‘wonderful show’

If they going to start toll roads like other countries they need to drop the amount of tax they charge on every litre of petrol to the level other countries charge.

Allan Archer

Last Wednesday evening we were treated to a wonderful show!! We came away amazed at the talent of all of the young people involved, each playing their part in this production. We have two Granddaughters that were playing their part in the orchestra and know how much hard work and enthusiasm that was put in over two terms. Although the orchestra was down in the orchestra pit and couldn’t see what was going on, up on stage, everything was synchronized perfectly, with nonstop music for two hours. Well done Waimea College. It was a great night out for us Grandparents. Thank you.

Ann and Alan Kinzett

Toll road ‘not acceptable’ for bypass I don’t know the actual cost, but if public transport was free a lot of people would use it, surely they would save on road maintenance and new roads?

Mark Shuttleworth The solution is not a bypass. The issue is all the growth down Lower Queen Street with the residential and industrial subdivisions. The infrastructure has not been

How is a motorway bypassing Hope going to fix the traffic congestion between Nelson and Richmond?

Mandi Halliday A toll would be well worth paying to get this benefit.

Kay Peterson How about a bypass in Motueka first.

We’ve been waiting for decades.

Lindsay Thompson Who will use it if tolled?

Matthew D’Herville upgraded to cope. Bypassing Richmond is not the problem. Maybe a big roundabout instead of the traffic lights, that links up with Beach Road also will help traffic flow.

Even just getting rid of the red arrow for turning right would help, especially outside of peak time.

Sandie Sixtus

My understanding is that evidence shows that building another road doesn’t ease congestion in the long term.

Sarah Whittle

I’d be asking why it costs so much to begin with. How can it cost 100 million per km?

What’s the break down costing?

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Road user charges should cover all of the roadworks nationwide. The government is collecting enough to build a motorway the length of the country.

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Toll Roads are being phased out in the EU because too many cars and trucks use alternative secondary roads to avoid the tolls.

New Zealand living in the 1980’s.

A light raíl line from the northern end of Nelson to Richmond would be a better idea.

Graeme Shepherd

Seems pointless, that’s not even the area causing the congestion.

Tania Jones

I still don’t understand why it’s not called the Richmond bypass. Seems like a weirdly conceived idea. Honestly can’t see how it will ease congestion. It’s feels like we’ll just have two busy roads 50 yards apart.

Neil Richard

Budding software engineer at 16 Great work, nice to see our youth believing in themselves and getting out there and doing it. All the best.

Gina Anderson Go you! This is amazing!

Christine Scott Awesome. And such a lovely young guy.

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New World construction to begin in September How many supermarkets do we need?

Matt Black Going to be a nightmare on that road with New World going in.

Marion Maxwell

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Nelson Honey draws on three generations of beekeeping and honey production experience to offer you the best New Zealand bee products and skincare. Following many years of producing exceptional honey and bee-based supplements, Philip Cropp, with his “honey will fix it” approach, developed a range of wonderful skincare products that are popular worldwide.

Our Royal Nectar Skincare range has a well-deserved reputation for creating healthy, radiant, younger-looking skin. We were among the first companies to combine Bee Venom and Manuka Honey into our skincare products. The media hype surrounding the use of Bee Venom and its success as an anti-aging treatment among celebrities meant that the Royal Nectar range quickly became a famous household name. The range combines Manuka Honey and Bee Venom and a soothing blend of natural waxes and oils that boost natural collagen production, smoothing out wrinkles and other skin imperfections and creating healthy, younger-looking, radiant skin.

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Little Bird Audiology is Nelson’s locally owned and operated hearing clinic. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services provided by the most experienced audiologists in the region. This includes speech in noise, and loudness discomfort testing, which we find to be crucial for tailored treatments. As an independent hearing clinic, we have no financial incentive to recommend a specific hearing aid. We are not part of a chain, and we are not owned by a manufacturer.

This allows us to offer unbiased recommendations and services for all major hearing aid brands, driven solely by what is best for our clients' needs. If you are looking for a refreshing alternative to the typical sales approach and value honest, expert guidance for your hearing health, contact Helen to schedule an appointment with Jackie or Anita. For more information see our website. www.littlebirdaudiology.co.nz.

oasis to escape the hustle of life. Revive’s experienced, friendly and knowledgeable instructors offer group fitness classes and personalised private sessions to support the needs of each client. Reformer Pilates offers many wonderful benefits including enhancements in muscular endurance, core stability, flexibility, coordination and balance, all of which lead to daily life improvements like better posture, injury recovery and relief from chronic pain. Sessions at Revive are suitable for all levels. Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes are on Revive Fitness offer seven days a week.

With an affordable $40 introductory offer for Nestled in the heart of Nelson’s 4 classes, concession passes and CBD, Revive Fitness is a boutique membership options available to Reformer Pilates studio dedi- suit your schedule and budget, cated to movement. Tucked away there’s a class for everyone, come on the second floor of Miki D’s find yours! gym facility, owner Serena Hobson says the high ceilings, natural Falls prevention and physical aclight and airy feel creates a calm tivity go hand in hand. Have you

tripped or slipped in the last 12 months, felt unsteady, or have difficulty getting out of a chair? If the answer is ‘yes’, then it's time to act. As we age falling over can become scary and often dangerous and it is natural to worry and fear that it may happen again. Confidence can be impacted which sometimes leads to less physical activity, and decreased muscle strength and balance.

Attending a free ‘More Stable More Able’ falls prevention session provided by Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) is a great option. Information is provided about the causes of falls, the importance of strength and balance exercises and how to access them through ACC-approved Community Strength and Balance classes. Move your way to a stronger more balanced you and reduce your risk of falls. Contact Ange on 021 790415 Thinking of making some lifestyle changes??? Speak to the team at Green Prescription, ask them about “KICKSTART” a free NBPH service that supports people to make small, achievable changes to improve their quality of life. For more info call the team on 0800 731 317.

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A player of the tournament performance at the National Sevens in 2017 saw Andrew Knewstubb catch the attention of national selectors. The young landscaper from Tasman was brought into the Sevens camp and went on to play at eight of the ten tournaments that year. Knewstubb was part of the Sevens team to win Commonwealth Games gold and the Sevens World Cup in 2018 as well as silver at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. An ACL injury has seen Knewstubb sidelined for almost two years as he fought back through several complications to gain selection for the 2024 Olympics.

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Local trade excellence with the region's top specialists Local businesses play a crucial role in maintaining the region's infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. Among these are five standout companies that exemplify excellence in their respective trades. Each of these businesses brings unique expertise and a commitment to top-notch service, making them integral to the local trade landscape.

building industry. Owners Graham and Jo Davey bring a unique perspective to the industry and their motto, “Done once, done right,” perfectly reflects their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.

They specialise in renovations, extensions, re-cladding, fences, retaining walls, decks, garages and carports, pergolas, small concrete work and landscaping solutions.

small. Owner Abe Lee and his highly skilled professionals boast a wealth of Enterprise PDL (Painting and Decoexperience in the industry and provide rating Limited) is a local business that the highest level of service and qual- delivers exceptional painting and decoity. Whether enhancing rating services. Owner Bruce Wilson is a 22 Wednesday 11 October 2023 Feature functionality or elevating highly qualified tradesperson with over the aesthetics of a drive- 40 years of experience in the industry. way, path, yard or carpark, Serving the region since 2012, Enterthen look no further than prise PDL cater to all decorating needs Driveway Specialists Nel- including interior and exterior paintson to transform your out- ing, decorating and wallpapering. The team handle modern homes through door space.

The new owners of An opportunity to continue a family legacy Nelson Heat Pumps, to heritage properties with precision Simon and Briar and care.

The Electric Company is Duncan with their Following a family tradition spanning tant legacy.

Pumps and jumped at the opfour children. many decades, Nelson Heat Pump “Duncan Air Conditioning was suc- portunity as it gave us the abila key player in the electriowners Simon and Briar Duncan’s cessfully run in the region, servicing ity to grow quickly.” cal toservices sector. Owned Nelson Heat Pumps, owned by Simon deep understanding of the industry and installing for a number of build- Now a mum four, changing set them in good stead to take over ing companies which gave consistent careers from teaching to being by Marc Edgar, the regis- and Briar Duncan, is a family-owned the already established business, ear- amounts of work. Before Covid hit, in the office was a big change, business that deliver high-quality serTherese and Greg decided they want- says Briar, lier this year. but it isMaster a role she Electricians tered Simon followed in his father, Greg’s, ed to sell the business, and Simon is relishing. “I really enjoy the vices. They offer a wide range of servicspecialise in residential, footsteps and worked at an air condi- and I took the opportunity to buy it customer service side as I love tioning company in Blenheim from a off them and carry on the name in being with people.

We are still commercial, and industrial es, including heat pump installations, the region.” young age, says his wife Briar. in the process of amalgamatmaintenance, and repairs. Combin“Simon’s parents, Greg and Therese, Simon and Greg continued working ing the two projects companies,across but the the region then moved over to Nelson and start- together as a two-man team which crew are comfortably finding ing technical excellence with a genuand cater to a diverse clied Duncan Air Conditioning which the couple ran from their home their feet and we are getting a they ran from their home. Greg con- in Stoke. rhythm entele. going!” ine commitment to their community, Whether you retinued to run his company alone for a “Our family grew with the addition “We would like to thank Sitight-knit Nelson Heat Pumps have wealth of knowledge and will find the right solution work number of years before being joined of newborn twins, Duncan Air was mon’s parents quireforresidential upgrades, their dedication to high-quality The supporting for you.

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Feed shortage ‘the rain came too late’ ELOISE MARTYN The dry spring, summer, and autumn have severely affected farmers and lifestyle block owners, making it hard to find enough feed for their animals.

Many are now spending heavily on expensive feed, a financial burden that could take up to two years to recover from.

Depleted winter reserves and stunted autumn growth forced them to buy baleage, palm kernel, and barley.

Transport costs rose by 9-12 per cent at the start of July, adding to the strain as farmers truck feed from across the South Island.

“Many people think when the rain comes the drought is over, this is not the case. The rain hasn’t brought any growth as it’s too cold, the rain came too late,” Top of The South Rural Support Trust coordinator Sarah White explains.

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“With decreased prices for meat and wool and increased interest rates and costs it’s tough going.”

She has a list of people with feed in some areas and has been encouraging locals to band together when buying feed to bring the cost of transport down.

Maruia beef and dairy farmer and Nelson Federated Farmers dairy chair, Brian Dineen, says that with an ever-changing budget people need to be having conversations with their bank and accountant early.

“Have conversations early, the last thing you want to do is be at the bank at Christmas, so do things early,” Brian explains.

“You also don’t want to push your farm that hard that it’s detrimental to next season so don’t leave anything to surprise.

“Look at feed budgeting and talk with your bank and accountant now.”

Brian mentions that in previous years Canterbury and Timaru usually supply feed to our area during shortages.

However, due to drought in North Canterbury and other

Maruia beef and dairy farmer and Nelson Federated Farmers dairy chair, Brian Dineen. Photo: Supplied. parts of the Top of the South, these regular suppliers have run out early.

Federated Farmers have relaunched their Feed Coordination Service to help connect those who have surplus feed with those who need it.

Please note this service is only intended to connect buyers

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Visit Federated Farmers website for details. Rural Support Trust also has a list of feed available in the Top of the South as well as assistance and support for those under financial pressure.

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Trout spawning season and conservation efforts NELSON MARLBOROUGH FISH & GAME Winter is here and all over the country trout are in spawning mode.

Currently, brown trout are close to finishing their annual breeding duties, with rainbow trout spawning commencing in the following couple of months.

Like salmon, trout will spawn in their place of birth, and can travel some way to get there.

Conversely, where salmon perish once their duties are done, trout generally survive the ordeal and can return year after year to spawn.

If conditions allow, trout can live well over a decade, meaning a single fish can contribute to many years of recruitment.

Watching spawning trout is a unique and fascinating experience; after finding a mate and reaching their intended destination, trout will scratch around to locate the ideal gravels – generally around pebble size - small enough to dig up but not so small as to get washed away.

The pair go on their sides and flick up gravel to create a bed, where eggs are deposited and fertilized, then covered up similarly to cre-

ate what is termed a trout ‘redd’.

Once complete, one or both fish will defend their redd for some weeks, guarding it against disturbance by other spawning trout.

Trout redds can be easy to identify, commonly seen as an oval area of clean ‘scrubbed’ gravel, and in shallow water areas such as the tail of a pool.

From then it’s up to nature to determine the survivability of their progeny: the more stable the water, the better for trout recruitment.

Generally, it is the months that follow that are the most important.

Eggs incubating in the gravel are vulnerable to smothering from sediment through stream bed disturbance, especially during base flows.

Similarly, as newly-hatched trout emerge from the gravel, they are most vulnerable to flood events.

One or two stable winter/spring periods will see successful recruitment and transition from juveniles into medium and largesized fish – meaning a booming fishery and happy anglers as we are currently experiencing in the region.

On the other hand, damaging floods or in-stream disturbanc-

es through this crucial time can have flow-on consequences for trout numbers, which become apparent in the following years.

Likewise, drought or low-water periods can also impact trout and native fish abundance.

Fish & Game staff monitor trout spawning activity in many rivers and streams, which are mostly achieved via foot surveys, counting trout redds and spawning fish and assessing spawning habitat.

Comparisons can be made yearto-year if a waterway is surveyed regularly or on an ad-hoc basis to paint a picture of the fishery.

Frequently our sp aw n i ng results and habitat assessments are used to inform on specific RMA matters.

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gage with TDC river engineers/ Taylors contractors over river works within trout spawning waters so winter channel stabilisation work can still be achieved, whilst minimising damage to trout spawning activity.

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in affected fish was evidence of nutritional deficiencies, often occurring post-spawning.

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Snapper affected by this condition typically exhibit a skinny appearance and have soft, white flesh instead of their usual firm, translucent texture, indicating malnutrition.

MPI Nelson, Fisheries New Zealand and Biosecurity New Zealand, have had no reports of snapper with milky white flesh syndrome from the Nelson Tasman.

The Dawnbreakers Fishing Club Nelson also says they have not had any reports of it.

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Age-grade basketball legacy in the making JACK MALCOLM Nelson’s age-grade basketballers have won back-to-back National Championships.

After winning the U17 title last year, the team travelled to Wellington last week to repeat the feat in the U18 nationals.

But, with a significant number of players from last year’s squad ineligible due to their age, it was essentially a brand-new team that took the court for Nelson.

Led by Hayden Jones, who was one of the members of both U17 and U18 teams, Nelson went undefeated through the competition before smashing Manawatu 112-66 in the final to clinch the title.

Having trailed 27-17 at the first quarter break, the team came back in the next three to take a 15 point lead into halftime before running away with the game.

With 33 points in the final, Hayden was also named the tournament MVP as well as in the all-star five tournament team alongside James Matthews, the only other player in both U17 and U18 teams.

The pair have just returned from making history with New Zealand’s U17 Team in Turkey with the highest finish in an age-grade World Cup by making the semi-finals before losing to Team USA. And it was a trip from hell to get back home in time to play, with delays meaning they arrived in Wellington just 70 minutes before they took the court for the team’s first game.

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Tauranga in an 107-86 win with to make a formidable side.

28 points to James, 22 to Hayden There’s even a chance Hayden, and 21 from Jerome Sinclair. who is in year 13 this year, can Coach Phill Jones says he and as- play; with the American college sistant coach Huw Beynon were season starting after the tournaconfident they were going to be ment. a challenger for the title ahead of While Phill hasn’t really thought the competition. about what his role with the team “It was probably a surprising may be moving forward, having aspect for me how comfortably spent all his annual leave travwe won most of our games. We elling to tournaments around had input from everyone, all 12 the country this year, he says he [players]. Hayden and James are will take some time over sumthe two anchors of the team, but mer to think about it. He wantthey were really well supported ed to thank the team’s sponsors by everyone else.” for their support, as well as team While the team may spread out manager Meg Matthews, who as they travel to university, with he says is a driving force for the several players like Hayden and team’s strong performances with James, who is still in year 12, her work behind the scenes. expected to pick up scholarships to America, the team still has more chances to etch their names further into the history books with one final agegrade competition.

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Hayden Jones was named the U17 National Championships MVP after leading Nelson to back-to-back titles. Photo: Basketball New Zealand. tion, Hayden top scored for his team in four of the six games where he took the court, with James close behind.

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With around 80 locals in the mix alongside over 550 gymnasts from around the country, the event is just one of three on the national calendar to be held in a stadium.

This year’s event director, Helen Houghton, says it’s her last year organising the event after a decade-and-a-half of involvement.

“It’s a long-established competition and known to be very friendly and very hospitable.

“We can’t get a stadium for next year; we haven’t got a booking.”

This year’s competition was held at the Trafalgar Centre.

Helen says preparations for each year’s event start the moment the tournament ends, with things ramping up as it gets closer.

“I have a timeline for a whole year.

“You do a little bit getting sorted and organised and it’s really quite involved for two months.

“We’re very thankful for Blenheim’s gymnastic club, who lend us two 20-foot

Nina Usui in control as she tackles the balance beam at what may be the Top of the South Gymnastics competition’s last edition after they couldn’t secure a venue for 2025. Photo: Jack Malcolm. containers of gear and matting to come over, it’s a big undertaking.”

And the competition attracts some top talent, with 10 of the country’s top 11 judges in attendance.

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cals were Nina Usui and Ashlee Reddecliffe, who came away first and second in the step 9 all-round apparatus finals.

Nina, with 45.05 points, finished in first while also taking the top spot in uneven

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Racing conditions were near perfect over the weekend for Isaak Fletcher (pictured) and his competitors as KartSport Nelson in conjunction with Waimea College hosted the New Zealand Schools National Championship. With racing on Saturday and Sunday, Ollie Workman came away the top local finisher with a second place in his Rotax Light. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

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WIth just three points apiece from the first half, Wanderers ran away with a 28-17 semi-final win in the second 40 over Huia with four tries, including one to first five William Powick (pictured). Photo: Barry Whitnall/ Shutterport.

Wanderers look to topple finals favourites JACK MALCOLM Stoke will be hard to topple as they enter local rugby’s second division final this weekend as favourites, but if anyone can it’s Wanderers.

The home side at Greenmeadows this weekend have been the team to beat all season, but they haven’t been infallible.

With one loss on their record to Marist earlier this season, Wanderers will have to come up with something special if they want to

walk away with the silverware.

But they’re no slouches themselves, having finished the regular season in second spot on the table behind Stoke with just two losses to their name.

Only two points separated the two teams when they faced off in the regular season, with Stoke coming up trumps 26-24 as Wanderers Joshua Kelly and Stoke’s Finn Nalder both scored a double.

With a wealth of experienced former-premier players throughout

the Wanderers squad, the club’s highest grade team will be hungry to bring a trophy back.

With both teams capable of putting in a game winning performance, it will likely come down to who wants it more on the day, with Wanderers showing that grit in their semi-final win.

A second-half flurry of points saw Wanderers win 28-17 over Huia after a nervous start to the game.

With the two teams playing each other to round out the regular

season the week before, it was a much closer game in the rematch last weekend.

Only six points were scored in the first 40 minutes of action, with the teams trading a penalty apiece before the floodgates opened.

Six total tries with four to Wanderers, saw them snatch the win over Huia for the second week in a row.

Captain Steven Soper scored twice, while Joshua Kelly and William Powick scored one apiece.

But the Wanderers will need to lift again if they want to topple Stoke, who have a points differential of 280 points this season on the back of scoring 401 after 10 games.

Stoke’s 39-24 win over Waimea OB in the semi-finals last weekend saw centre Keegan Thomas score a hat trick, but there are threats across the park.

Action kicks off at 1:15pm on Saturday at Greenmeadows, Stoke.

Big win ahead of Olympic debut JACK MALCOLM Soon-to-be Olympic cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black is in the perfect place to capitalise as she works towards the Paris games.

The 23-year-old won the third stage of the Giro d’Italia Women’s tour of Italy and earned third place on the podium of the points classification alongside her SD Worx teammate, Lotte Kopecky, who won.

“I was feeling [I] was in a good position, and I knew I needed to find the right moment,” Niamh said in a post-race interview.

Having finished 10th in the general classification standings after eight stages, the result will be a boost of confidence ahead of the winner-takes-all format

Niamh Fisher-Black celebrates as she crosses the line in first place in the third stage of the Giro d’Italia, having won by six seconds on the gruelling stage. Photo: Supplied. of the Olympics.

The former U23 road race World Champion has been

racking up impressive results all season, with winning the Giro d’Italia stage the highlight

to date.

The result sees her in the mix as a medal hopeful, with the Olympic road race seeing a similar course and just one race to decide it all.

Niamh’s win came on a 113km course with 1100 metres of ascent, while the Paris course will see her tackle 158km of racing and 1700 metres of ascent.

Having been her team’s lead rider in the 2023 edition of the Giro d’Italia, Niamh has been methodically working her way up the rankings.

In 2022, she won the U23 World Championship after paying her own way to compete in the event when Cycling New Zealand could not meet the costs.

She has also won Sport Tas-

man’s Sportswoman of the Year for two years running.

Niamh is part of a crop of local cyclists who have all come through the system together and are achieving on the highest levels.

Along with her brother Finn, who was named a reserve for road cycling, alongside local George Bennett, the New Zealand team also includes locals Shaane Fulton and Keegan Hornblow as part of the track team.

Niamh will be in action on Monday, 5 August, with racing starting from midnight and broadcast live on Sky Sport.

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WET FELTING WORKSHOPS, Mn, 29 Jul, 10noon, 1-3pm, Richmond Library. Learn wet felting techniques by making your own Table Mat. Beginners welcome. $8 for materials. Please register by phoning 03 543 8500.

JUNIOR BADMINTON, Mon, 6-7.30pm, Badminton Hall. For School-aged kids. Racquets avail. Ph: Joe 0277834720 / e: joe@peak.co.nz.

SOCIAL EVENING BADMINTON, Mon, 7.30pm, Badminton Hall. Racquets avail. Bring indoor court shoes. Ph: Joe 0277834720. $5/night.

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP meet Mon, 10am, Ginger, Richmond Mall, for coffee & friendship. New faces always welcome. Ph: Margaret 0272600748.

PHILOSOPHY GROUP Meet 2nd & 4th Mon of the month, 10am. S.O.S Coffee House, 42 Rutherford St. All welcome. TXT Zoe 0279741758.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: Wed, 24 Jul, 1.30- 3pm, Halifax Café. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz.

RICHMOND LIBRARY BOOK GROUP for Adults, Wed, 24 Jul, 3-4pm. Meet new people and share what you have been reading.

STORYTIME AT RICHMOND LIBRARY, Wed during term time, 10-10.30am, Join us for exciting stories and songs for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers. Free.

SING YOUR LUNGS OUT, Wed, 10am, Club Waimea. A fun filled singing class for those with respiratory conditions. No singing experience necessary. Ph: Jess 0275467675.

TASMAN TRACKIES CYCLING, Wed During winter and spring (Jun – Oct), 11-12.30pm, Saxton Velodrome. Fun track racing events. Coffee & chat at ZINK Café after. Track bikes avail free of charge.

Road and mountain bikes can be used. All levels and ages welcome. Coaching & bike set up avail.

Ph: Murray 0276450033, or Roger Ph: 0274756459.

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THURSDAY

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP, Tues, 23 Jul. Marsden to Ngawhatu. Meet on the Ridgeway behind Isel Park at 9.45am. BYO lunch. Contact Gwen 0221638714.

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY LIBRARY GROUP Tues, 10.30-11.30am, Richmond Library. If you are living with Dementia, this group is for you. Come along to this supportive, friendly group at your familiar local library. Free.

WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WINTER CHILL ZONE, Thurs, 18 Jul, 2-4pm, Richmond Library.

Drop-in session. Chill out in a calm family zone with: Mindful colouring, Puzzles, Quiet games, and a Reading Nook. BYO snacks.

RICHMOND CREATIVE FIBRE Meet, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thurs of month, 9.30am, Birchwood Hall, Richmond Showgrounds. Come and meet others who enjoy working with fibre. Ph: Janine 035445023.

DEADLINE: MIDDAY FRIDAY - 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY PLEASE SEND TO: events@topsouthmedia.co.nz

RICHMOND WELCOME GROUP, 1st & 3rd Thurs of month, 10am, Paragon Cafe Langdale Drive Richmond. Do you want to make new friends? Join a friendly group for coffee and a chat. Ph: Ansley/ Phillip 035410350 | 0272212943.

JUDO, Juniors, Thurs, 5-6pm, Seniors/ Competitive, Tues/Thurs, 6pm, Peewees, Thurs, 4.30pm, 20A Gladstone Rd (upstairs Waimea Old Boys Rugby).

Ph: Michelle 0275422254.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP, Thurs, 1112pm, Richmond Library. Would you like to improve your English with a qualified, experienced ESOL teacher? Join our friendly English conversation group. Free.

FRIDAY RICHMOND/WAIMEA RSA ARE MEETING FOR A SOCIAL GATHERING, Fri, 19 July, 4.30pm, Club Waimea. Ex Service personal and partner’s welcome. Restaurant open if you want to stay for a meal. Queries 0277127247.

WAIMEA LADIES’ FRIENDSHIP CLUB, meet, 3rd Fri of month, 9.45am, Richmond Church of Christ, cnr Croucher & D’arcy Sts. Welcome new members, interesting speakers, morning tea, dining out, outings. Ph: Bev 035441469

SATURDAY RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB SOCIAL TENNIS, Sat, 1.30-3pm. Open to club players, visitors & members of other clubs. Free. Ph: 0274872480.

SARAU WINTER SALE WEEKEND, 27-28 Jul, 11-3pm. Your chance to choose a new wardrobe, enough books for a year and of course soup, or coffee. This year we also have a section with fabrics,

yarn and plants.

FREE GUIDED MEDITATION, Sat, 3pm, under the white pergola of Washbourne Gardens. Relax, unwind, and enjoy inner peace & stillness. For info e: meditaterichmond@gmail.com. Free.

SUNDAY ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP SUN, 28 Jul, midday. Meeting for lunch, Speights Ale House, Ph: Margaret 0272600748 SUNDAY WORSHIP You are warmly invited to attend weekly worship. Sun, 10am, Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish Church, 94 Neale Ave Stoke.

Morning tea follows the service.

NELSON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH, weekly service, Sun 7-8pm, Cnr Tipahi and Motueka st. All welcome. Healing avail before and after service.

LEARNING from the teachings of Jesus and trying to follow/live as Christians. Sun, 4.30-5.30pm and Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Waimea Intermediate School Hall. All Welcome.

GENERAL GROUPS ‘NELSON CAMERA CLUB’ PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION, Richmond Library. Opening hours during July.

‘CAMERAS THROUGH THE YEARS’ DISPLAY, Richmond Library. Opening hours during July.

Come, reminisce, and share with our younger generations.

CLUB WAIMEA SQUASH Lower Queen St. Family friendly club, 4 glass back courts, easy non-member booking system – instructions on squash club front door. Ph Dave 0274751940.

LINEDANCING For everyone. A new Beginners class for keen people. Warnes hall Songer St. Free morning tea friendly and social. We are a caring Community. Ph: Diane 0274491569.

RUTHERFORD ROTARY New members welcome.

Ph: 0211475357.

PICKLEBALL, Mon & Wed, 4pm, Tues & Fri, 9.30am-11.30am, Richmond Tennis Club.

Bats, balls and coaching available. $5 non-members. Enq Ph: 0274872480.

NELSON RAILWAY SOCIETY. Follow us on facebook and our website for updates on Train and Railcar runnings.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Ph: 08002296757.

ASTHMA? COPD? Nelson Asthma Society offers Pulmonary Rehab Courses. Can help you improve your respiratory self-management skills & shortness of breath. Ph: your medical centre for a “Pulmonary Rehab course referral” or e: asthma. nelson@xtra.co.nz.

CANCER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUPS for info Ph: 035391137.

AGED CONCERN EVENTS & CLASSES, 62 Oxford St. Ph: Miriam 035447624 ext 6 for a schedule of events.

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly. Info Ph: Heather 0274444708.

FEELING SAD, STRESSED, DEPRESSED, OR STUCK? Identify explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face-toface counselling sessions avail now for individuals & couples. 035482400 lifelinc.co.nz.

Community Notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising. Due to the popularity of this column,while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads. If you want to place a business advert or want to advertise a course you are running, please call classified ads and public notices on 544 9037.

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Classifieds

AGM

AGM

ANTIQUES

AGM NOTICE

“ANTIQUES, ART, COLLECTABLES, etc” TOTAL/RETIREMENT SALE

Brightwater Horticultural Society NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given in accordance with clause 12.8 of the Network Tasman Trust Deed that a public meeting will be held at Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre, Main Road Stoke, Stoke at 2.30pm on Friday, 26 July 2024.

Business:

1.30pm Sunday 28th July 2024 Richmond Library

Nominations for Office and Management Committee accepted from Members at the AGM or email the BHS Secretary with your intentions.

Wendy Molloy: brightwaterhortsociety@gmail.com

All stock &/or business as going concern after 32 years!

Real potential in this growth area with full backup for one year ahead if reqd.

Make us an offer we cannot refuse!

On all or part.

- Souchebys Antiques -

92 Bateup Rd, Richmond Mon - Fri 9.30 to 4.30 & Sat 10.00 to 4.00 Ph 03 544 0723 or 021 417 413 www.antiquesnewzealand.co.nz

1. To receive Trustees’ report on the operations of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2024 and to receive the Financial Statements for that period.

FOR SALE

2. To receive a report on the operations of Network Tasman Limited for the year ended 31 March 2024 and the Company’s Financial Statements for that period.

ADVERTISE YOUR ITEMS HERE PH 05 03 544 548 5900 PH 9037

3. To comment on the Company’s compliance with its Statement of Corporate Intent and receive comment from the public.

4. To appoint an Auditor for the 2024/2025 year.

The Annual Report is available by contacting the Trust Administrator – admin@networktasmantrust. org.nz or phoning 0800 82 78 78. You can also view this on our website networktasman.co.nz/trustannual-reports/ from 19 July 2024. Hard copies will also be available at the meeting for viewing.

G Davis

CHAIRPERSON

FUNERALS

S irie ctct Siim mpple leDD re FFuunneerraa lsls Low LowCost Cost~~Low LowStress Stress Friendly Friendly~~Professional Professional Excellent ExcellentReviews Reviews

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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email: shelley@waimeaweekly.co.nz sales@nelsonweekly.co.nz

ANNOUNCEMENTS

it’s free!

email: shelley@waimeaweekly.co.nz

FOR SALE

MEMORIAL

House for sale. Open home Sunday 21 July 10.30–11.30.

179a Princes Drive, Nelson.

3br + big studio/rumpus room on lower level. 027 350 6230.

OMLO

WANTED Wanting paddock to rent for 2 well cared for small mini ponies in the Richmond, Hope area with water and shelter. Ph 0274 049 036.

WANTED TO BUY Cash paid for old wristwatches Scrap gold & Silver. Old coins & Jewellery. Vintage / quality tools. Military & Firearms items. General antiques.

Also buying estate & shed items. Collection & downsizing.

Phone Tim Gladstone. T&B Vintage 0800 653 935 or 548 5235.

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Shannon David 8/04/1987 - 16/07/2018 In our hearts, you remain, a loved Son, Father and Brother Your presence a gift we hold dear Memories of you for ever near Each memory a treasure, shining bright Guiding us through the darkest night Though you’re gone your love survives In our hearts where you spirit thrives You have an unfinished life Shannon Love you and miss you Son Mum and Dad

FUNERALS

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Providing Gentle Guidance When You Need It Most Prearrangements - free of charge Prepaid Funeral Trust No additional mileage fees No hidden fees

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Part of Your Community Nelson | Ph 03 539 006 | Richmond | Ph 03 929 5145

PUBLIC NOTICE

APPLICATIONS OPEN: Matiri Hydro Scheme Community Fund The Matiri Hydro Scheme Community Fund was establish to benefit the wider Murchison community following the construction of the scheme.

Applications for the 2024 fund are now open.

To be eligible for funding, your organisation will be in one of the following sectors: • Health • Education • Sport • Volunteer Services Full details and application form are available via the QR code. Applications close 31 July 2024.

nelson.simplicity.co.nz

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Mini Buses for Hire

8 to 12 seaters - Later Models Clean • Tidy • Reliable • Long or short term

nelson Mini Bus Hire

0800 696 686

email: bookings@motorhomerentalsnz.co.nz

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Trades&Services

PH 544 9037

sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz agricultural

ADULT SHOP

arborist

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Treescape are your local specialists for tree, vegetation, and environmental management.

Kathy - OWNER

03 544 0588 027 274 5653 south@treescape.co.nz

www.treescape.co.nz

Ph 03 545 9997 117 Hardy St (Montgomery Arcade) Nelson

Open 7 days and by appointment

agricultural

sales•parts•service

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for all makes and models

Agents for

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Parts and Service for ALL makes and ALL models PH: 03 544 5723 Main Rd Appleby, Nelson

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Agricultural Contractors • Baleage • Hay • Mini Baleage • Heavy Rolling • Seed Drilling • Postdriver & Fencing • Based in Wakefield • Quality Standing Grass Wanted

Ph: 03 541 9115 Stewart: 021 113 9940 Jane: 021 051 3875

CLEANING

Cars Wanted

AUTOWRECK NELSON

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Stephen Oliver proprietor

Phone now on

545 1053

CONCRETING

We specialise in solutions for all budgets and needs.

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OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: Chimney Sweeping | Bird Guards | Fire Inspections & Repairs

CALL OLLY TO BOOK NOW 022 528 2160

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Call today for a free quote admin@concreteunlimited.co.nz

DEMOLITION

PAINTING CONTRACTORS

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

www.mckenziepaint.co.nz

electrician ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN

117 PASCOE ST, NELSON

Maintenance & Repairs Registered Electricians

Geoff Harnett

Ph: 021 482 088 or 542 2328

simply.electrical@outlook.com

18b Wakefield-Kohatu Highway, Wakefield

027 220 2957

www.rdelectrical.co.nz

Murray - Live Kitchens 027 229 8494

GARDEN MAINTENANCE GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Mowers Chainsaws and more Repairs and Sales

Domestic & Commercial Wiring PV Solar expert

KITCHENS

We’re in Nelson every second week for a no obligation quote

MICHAEL BUTCHERS 027 833 0730

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Update Your Kitchen with a new Stone, Quartz or Acrylic benchtop go direct and save thousands.

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• Driveways • Patio’s & Paths • Decorative Concrete Cutting • Floor Placing & Finishing • Truck & Digger Services • Retaining Walls

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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

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021 193 8507 kiwigold09@hotmail.com

• Winter Clean Ups • Lawns • Edges • Gardens • Section Clearing • Hedges • Rubbish Removal 30 years experience

• LPG servicing • Safety checks on LPG systems • Gas hot water conversions • New gas fire & appliance installs • Caravan & Campervan LPG servicing

Ph: 546 6336

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maintenance

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PH 544 9037

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PAINTER

Treat your Roof for

The Maintenance Man Nelson

• Property Maintenance • Deck & Fence Repairs • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • General Building Repairs & Maintenance • Kit-set Assembly Any job you want done, give me a call

Adam Davidson 027 475 2510

L IC H E N

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

now, ready for Summer Painting • Interior Painting also available

Tony Sproul

021 209 3313

Call Adam

027 671 8417 info@brumwellpainting.co.nz www.brumwellpainting.co.nz

www.AdvancedRoofCoatingsNelson.co.nz

maintenancemannelson@gmail.com

PAINTING

PLASTERING

PLUMBING

maria wilson

REAL ESTATE

REPAIRS

certifying/craftsman plumber

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

• Qualified Tradesman • Locally owned & operated

“I’ll turn up on time and in over 30 years I’ve never had a complaint”

027 232 1550 quentinearlepainting@gmail.com

Interior Plastering Specialist

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

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ROOFING

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- 24/7 access - Fully fenced - 24 hour surveillance - Staff on Site Mon – Fri Roofing • Windows • Steel frames

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PROFESSIONAL QUALITY BUILDING SOLUTIONS

0800 666 677

027 454 3813

e: admin@hopestorage.co.nz

HOPE STORAGE - 52 Ranzau Rd, Hope

Roofing • Residential,

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• Repairs,

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STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE

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Windows • Elite Joinery • Windsor Garage

Doors Steel Frames

CAMPER | CARAVAN | BOAT

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• Portable Buildings

Nelson: (03) 538 0824 • 41 Venice Place Nelson Blenheim: (03) 577 7720 • 35 Kinross St Blenheim

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1 year just $750 ($14.40 wk) 6 months just $420 ($16.15 wk) Contact: admin@greenacresgolfclub.co.nz

03 544 8420

STUMPS

24 hour, 7 day access

Various unit sizes available

Access codes and lighting

State of the art surveillance

11 Saltmarsh Ln, Richmond

027 787 3786 surestorage.nz

Stump Grinding Tree Felling & Removal Site Clearance

tarpaulin hire

TV AERIAL freeview

WATERBLASTING

Tarpaulin Hire • Heavy Duty PVC • Ropes with shorteners • Good condition guaranteed • Range of sizes available • Contact us for a free quote

Television - Aerials and Installation Telephone, Internet Problems and Installation

Andrew Workman

021 081 82 123 Free Quotes & Prompt Service

www.stumpgrindingservice.co.nz

44 Beach Rd, Richmond

Phone 03 544 6352 mortimerupholstery.co.nz

tasmancomtech.co.nz

rubbish removal

Residential Refuse Wheelie Bin Service Order online at www.smartenvironmental.co.nz or phone 0800 424 990

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