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Georgie’s lasting legacy for hospice SARA HOLLYMAN Georgia Ferris lived her life “full send”, with no time for doing things half-assed, according to her twin sister Liv. She made the most of the life she’d been given,

although it was fleeting.

Georgia, Georgie, Gee, is described as F***n insane, stubborn, headstrong and charitable,

by Liv and their mum Robyn. But above all, she was determined.

Georgie passed away in Novem-

ber at age 27 after a long and public battle with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and, even though she is no longer here, she continues to make a huge impact.

While Nelson Tasman Hospice was involved with assisting Geor-

gie for the better part of three years, her final months were spent at Stoke’s hospice facility, a place that Robyn says gave herself and Liv a second family.

“We embraced hospice because the minute you walk through the

door you are greeted with love and you’re coming home to a really special part of your family,” Robyn says. “And you know that when you walk through those

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Before Georgie Ferris passed away last year, she organised a pyjama day at Nelson Tasman Hospice, inspired by her love of Peter Alexander PJs. She has left a lasting legacy for hospice in the form of a hand-drawn colouring book. Photos: Supplied.

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“Certainly not on [cycle lanes], I’ve lived in Richmond for most of my life and it’s a shame that the council has gone and done what they’ve done… someone is going to get bowled.”

“Roading, I think it’s really bad, there’s congestion, and it would be nice to have an overbridge.”

“Roading, they’ve spent millions on it, but it’s still not that great… also public safety and general wellbeing.”

“Roading would be a good one, Richmond is growing significantly, and at the moment the roading and traffic in town is quite bad.”

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Here’s a wrap of some things that happened in the Tasman District between July and December 2023. The information was put to Tasman District Council during last week’s Operations Committee meeting...

Resident’s waste decreases Waste Management and Minimisation total waste to landfill from the Nelson Tasman region, measured during July-Dec 2023 was 341kg per person, which represents 682kg per person per year. The target is less than 705kg per person.

River dumping There were 25 instances of dumping reported and 21 of these were recorded as being removed within five working days (84 per cent success). The remainder were all completed within nine working days. The reason for this drop in performance was reviewed with the contractor and was due to short term staffing challenges. Target removal withing five working days is 95 per cent.

Libraries get new books 11,163 new items were added to library collections between July and December. This equates to 188 items per 1000 residents. The annual target was expected to be achieved by the end of the year. Target number of new and replacement items is equivalentat to at least 300 items per 1000 residents.

First in region to receive Hilux hybrids The arrival of 10 new vehicles to augment the TDC fleet is expected in June. This includes five Toyota RAV4 Hybrids and five Toyota Hilux Hybrids. Notably, this will make TDC the first in the region to receive the Hilux Hybrids, aligning with their ongoing decarbonization plan.

Richmond Aquatic Centre The flushing mechanism on some of the Aquatic Centre toilets have become difficult to use due to age and an unexpected repair will need to be carried out. Staff are planning to reprioritise existing work to achieve this, however, if not possible the work will be deferred until the new financial year.

The roof on the Richmond Library sagged after solar panels were installed followng flawed engineering advice. Photo: Max Frethey.

Engineering ‘mistake’ behind Richmond Library’s leaking roof MAX FRETHEY

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The solar panels on the Richmond Library which caused the roof to sag and leak were installed after the council received flawed engineering advice.

“We had an engineering report that said that the roof would be able to take the weight of the panels,” says Nick Chin, the council’s enterprise and property services manager.

However, the roof started leaking after the panels were installed 18

months ago.

“We’ve gone back to the engineers and they said ‘look, it was a miscalculation’ … they have admitted that there was a mistake.”

The solar panels are now planned to be relocated from the centre of the roof to the side of the building, which Nick said was “a lot more cost-effective” than the original idea to relocate the panels to the Tākaka Library.

When presented with the information during last week’s operations committee meeting, councillor Brent Maru suggested the

engineers would be insured for mistakes in their professional advice.

“Is that being followed up and is that going to help offset the move?”

Committee chair and councillor Christeen Mackenzie directed Nick to investigate that possibility after he said he hadn’t looked into that.

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Runway extension hearing proves ‘emotional’ at times The “emotional” hearing for Nelson Airport’s private plan change request and notice of requirement ran for five days last week.

The changes would provide the airport with the necessary planning approvals to support its future operations – including the ability to extend the main existing runway to the north within the next 10-15 years.

The airport highlighted its importance to the regional economy and argued to the panel of three commissioners that an extended runway would be safer and is expected to cater to next-generation, low emission aircraft.

However, swathes of Tāhunanui, including the campground, would also become subject to new restrictions imposed by new air noise boundaries.

Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park chief executive David Pattinson said he was “gravely concerned” about the impact of the development restrictions would have on the park, such as limiting the construction of much-needed new ablution blocks.

However, he also raised concerns about the future of the holiday park’s 115 long-term

residents who could be facing eviction thanks to a “unique” combination of the sought designation changes and planning discrepancies at Nelson City Council.

David Pattinson said he was “gravely concerned” about the impact of restrictions.

Photo: Supplied.

The council is due to present on the situation to the independent commissioners on Thursday.

The Nelson Golf Club called the runway extension an “existential” threat – the runway extension would cut the golf course “in two” – and also submitted against the airport’s proposal.

Golf club leadership and mem-

bers told the panel that the club provided an important role in the region, providing a space for dozens of community groups and playing a central role in raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity.

The Tāhunanui Business and Citizens Association also opposed the plans because of the development restrictions that would be placed over parts of the suburb which would contribute to the area’s deprivation, said chair Jacinda Stevenson.

Dozens of other individual submitters also voiced their concerns about increased noise from aircraft, development restrictions, environmental effects, and community engagement.

The hearing has been paused after Nelson Airport’s counsel suggested a 6-week break to allow further engagement between the airport, the holiday park, the golf club, and council, to try and find outcomes more palatable to all parties.

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Georgie’s lasting legacy for hospice FROM PAGE 1 doors, everything’s going to be okay.”

Gee’s deteriorating health came with many sleepless nights, but rather than dwell and feel sorry for herself, she turned to colouring and then drawing, eventually penning intricate mandalas and works of art herself by hand. She began drawing pieces for others to frame and then someone suggested she turn them into a colouring book to sell, so that’s what she did. Robyn says the book is a testament to Georgia’s giving side, as she decided to gift it to Nelson Tasman Hospice in perpetuity for them to continue selling as a fundraiser.

“I think that’s what people will remember about Georgia, is how much she wanted to make other people smile, or just to ease some of the pain.”

“And it’s a giggle,” Liv adds of the adults-only book. “If you know Gee you know that everything’s all roses, and it’s all pretty on the outside and there’s a subtle ‘f**k’ in there.”

“There’s definitely two levels to this book,” Robyn says. “There are people who need some time out, and to be able to remove themselves from a situation.

Then there’s the fundraising side of it, and knowing that it’s come from someone who has has been through the hospital system and understands.”

Grant for cycle trail

Tasman Great Taste Trail has received a grant of $2,900 for its Waimea Estuary Enhancement Project, thanks to OneFortyOne. Trail Manager for Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust, Belinda Crisp, says they saw an opportunity to beautify the segment last year and launched a project to

Gee’s room at hospice was a place she had full permission to make her own, masking the walls with fairy lights and photos, and even bringing in a mini fridge.

“I had to get a bigger car because we were doing two or three loads backwards and forwards to get her stuff to hospice,” Robyn laughs. But it’s just another thing the family say makes hospice such a special place.

Liv says, after their time there Gee may be responsible for a huge number of people having “very unhealthy addictions” to Peter Alexander pyjamas. Because she couldn’t go out shopping and was in bed a lot of the time, it was a way she could look and feel better.

“Look good, feel better. That whole saying goes for so many things,” Robyn says. “Whether you’re ill or you’re really struggling mentally or physically, you look good, you feel better. And for her, it was her Peter Alexander pyjamas.”

Gee, always wanting to do “little extra things” for the hospice and staff that gave so much to her, took it upon herself to organise a PJ day for the entire hospice, including a three-judge panel – herself, Robyn and Liv – although Gee had final say, awarding prizes for the best set of pjs.

“When you have the CEO of hospice turn up in his pyjamas, and the charge nurse in her pyjamas you know that they really kind of

loved her,” Robyn says. “Because not everybody would do that for someone.”

Hospice clinical services manager & clinical psychologist, Dr Lea Galvin, says hospice worked with Gee and her family/friends for a significant period of time to support Gee to “live well”. She says living well with a life-limiting illness involves many different specialists to ensure that the person and their whānau are able to meet their goals.

“Goals can be as diverse as managing pain, travelling to a bucket list destination, buying the perfect Peter Alexander PJs, and, in Gee’s case, living every second with dignity, compassion for others and having a good laugh along the way. Supporting patients and whānau can be hard, we care deeply about the people who need us in the final chapters of their lives and Gee and her family were no exception.

“While Gee is no longer physically with us, she has contributed to how we at NTH understand life and death and she and her family will forever be a part of us.”

Robyn and Liv hope that people will get out and get themselves or their loved one a copy of Gee’s book, which they have oficially launched as part of May’s Hands up for Hospice campaign.

“We just want people to buy it and enjoy that legacy that she’s left behind and help her help hospice. We want people to be able

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Georgia Ferris worked her way through a ‘f**k it list’ of things she wanted to do before she died.

Inset: the book Gee has donated to hospice. Photos: Supplied. to support hospice in Georgia’s name,” Robyn says. “Everybody wanted to see her live her lifetime in the time that she had left, and she did, she lived a lifetime in 27 years, and this is a way she can

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Rainbow Ski highway’s beautification grant

Melissa Gallagher, and her stepdaughters, Georgia Suttie, 8, centre, and Amelia Suttie, 10, have placed a myriad of crocheted toys at Richmond’s Washbourn Gardens. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Yarning behind the crochet critters GORDON PREECE Whether it’s animals or French fries, Hope-based Melissa Gallagher has crocheted 70 items since 2021 to give visitors to public spaces a random act of kindness.

Waimea Weekly recently printed a photo of a crochet ladybug that was found by a Hope resident in a local playground, which a reader recognised as Melissa’s work.

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Kindness NZ Facebook page has more than 490 members in stitches, crocheting or knitting small objects with a note, and placing it within their local communities for a lucky stranger to find and hopefully make their day.

Melissa intertwined with the group after volunteering at a charity which made comfort packs for children, and says with the help of her stepson, Connor Suttie, 11, and stepdaughters, Georgia Sut-

tie, eight, and Amelia Suttie, 10, they have placed crochet items all over Nelson, and as far away as the Maruia Falls.

“It’s really nice to get the messages on the Facebook page, and it’s nice to see that [the crocheted items have] gone to a really nice home, especially when the children are sleeping with them or turning them into keyrings and putting them on their school bags,” she says. “It’s a bit of a spin on the painted

rocks we see around the gardens, so I thought it might be quite nice to have something comfy to take home.

“I put on mine, ‘I’m not lost, I’m just alone, If I made you smile, please take me home’, and I reference one of the random acts of crocheted kindness websites on there so they can go and see what we’re all about.”

Melissa says the items are kept in clear plastic bags as they await their new owners.

Rainbow Sports Club Inc has received a grant of $2,500 from OneFortyOne for its highway beautification project. Club committee member Steve Alloway says the direct access from State Highway 63 onto the Rainbow Valley access road is the first impression for visitors and is currently “unsafe and unsightly”.

The roadside parking/car pool area is overrun with five foot high blackberry, which is a safety issue for the cars parked behind them as they are not visible from SH63.

“A beautification project has begun through volunteer efforts. Progress to date has the area being mown with specialist mulching head machines, sprayed twice and weed whacked into shape, the main sign removed, repainted and replaced.”

The funding for the project comes from OneFortyOne’s community grants programme.

“With the OneFortyOne community grant funding, we now able to spread mulch on the bund and plant low height native plants to beautify the entrance area. This will be a community planting activity with St Arnaud School involved, as well as parents and locals,” Steve says. “Having a more appealing road entrance will benefit not just the Rainbow Ski area image but also the very popular Rainbow Rd to Hanmer summer traffic.”

Rainbow Sports Club is community run and locals have learnt to ski there over the past 30 years.

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Chris Zesk spent about six hours painting his latest creation beside The Coastal Highway in Appleby. Photo: Anne Hardie.

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This is his third mural in three years on the wall near the Appleby Bridge, with the monarch butterflies of his last mural now replaced with super-sized bees feasting on blossom. In

the centre is the graffiti-style signature of his artist name, Zesk, emblazoned in bright yellow to catch the eye of some of the thousands of people who drive past every day.

Builder by day, street artist when he gets the opportunity, Chris spent about six hours spray painting his latest mural onto the wall, which is one of about eight murals he has around Richmond and Nelson.

“I’m always looking for places I

can paint and I always thought this would be a prime spot.”

The owners of the shed are happy for him to paint the wall and his aim is to repaint it every few months with a fresh design. Chris says he tried the art route as a career, but it was a struggle to stay enthused when he was not always painting what he wanted to paint.

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Paying it forward to heat homes ANNE HARDIE More people are turning off the heating in their homes as the cost-of-living bites deeper and the Fifeshire Foundation is looking for more superannuants who do not need their winter energy payment to pay it forward and help keep families warm.

Last year, the foundation ran a winter grants programme based on superannuants donating their government winter energy payment and it became part of a fund of nearly $10,000. That helped 161 families warm their homes by either covering some of their power costs or receiving one of the 73 loads of firewood delivered around Nelson and Tasman.

This year, the foundation’s executive officer Shanine Hermsen says it is tougher for more families and nominations for the winter grants have been flooding in since the opening date at the beginning of May. “In the past, we used to help with the ‘nice to haves’, but over the years that has changed to a lot more challenging needs. We’re seeing families with two incomes who can’t make ends meet and this helps them stay warm through winter.

Nigel Brabyn from OneFortyOne (left), Fifeshire Foundation’s Shanine Hermsen and Laurie Gabites from the Nelson Anglican Diocese are working on heating more homes this winter. Photo: Anne Hardie.

“We’ve got stories of people who literally can’t put the heating on in winter because they can’t afford it, so they just stay cold and get the blankets out.”

For some, she says the rent leaves little left over for expenses each week, let alone heating.

Some applications are for single mothers with young children, of-

ten with respiratory problems in a cold house.

Others are pensioners – one with a heat pump that no longer works and another looking after adult children who have challenges and no money left over for heating.

Shanine says unheated houses are cold and damp, which leads to more problems.

Nominations for the winter grants are submitted from various agencies rather than families making an application and then those nominations go through an approval process with the foundation trustees.

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selves. Successful nominations can receive up to $500 for power or a load of firewood delivered, depending on the size of the family.

“It’s been a really amazing way to help families that need help without putting up barriers.”

She says superannuants can choose not to receive their winter energy payment if they do not need it, but she urges them to pay it forward instead.

“We always say pay it forward to us and keep it local.”

Shanine says anyone can make a donation to the foundation for the winter grants – or any of its grants.

“Any donations – whatever people can afford – makes a big difference.”

The foundation has also received a boost of $5,000 this year from forestry company OneFortyOne’s own community grants programme and, last week, the winter grants’ programme got another $2,000 boost from Whakatū Rotary Club of Nelson.

Anglican Care has also partnered with the foundation by supporting the programme with funding for nominations received from people in the community over the age of 60.

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Staying warm on a budget as cooler days increase Winter’s almost here. We’re definitely feeling some cooler days, and power bills will rise.

If you’re on a benefit, including superannuation, you’ll be receiving a ‘winter energy payment’ between May and September, but what can you do to help yourself?

You can check you’re on the best electricity plan by contacting your provider, or check the Powerswitch app. Use free energy from the sun when possible, by drying laundry outside on a washing line or clothes airer.

Water heating costs more in cold weather, so keep showers short

and check the flow rate. If water from your shower fills a bucket in less than a minute you could save up to $150 per year by installing a more efficient showerhead they’re not expensive.

Insulation keeps the warmth your heating system creates, inside. Warmer Kiwi Homes subsidises insulation if you own and live in your home and have a low income. Check if you’re eligible and apply online. For renters, the Healthy Home standards cover this. Thick curtains touching the floor will stop heat escaping through windows. DIY double

glazing with plastic sheets or bubble wrap works for very cold rooms, and use old-fashioned ‘snakes’ - a tube of fabric stuffed with batting - to stop draughts under doors. You can source curtains at Op Shops, as well as blankets and duvets to keep you warm at night. Did you know that a warm underblanket or mattress-cover keeps you cosy?

Heating can be electric or an approved woodburner. If you have a woodburner, check that it has a Council permit and make sure you’re burning dry wood.

Even in winter, you need good

ventilation to air the house and remove moisture from cooking, showering and laundry. Open windows on fine days and close them as the day cools, because dry air is easier to heat than damp air. A dehumidifier may help, and is cheaper to run than extra heating. Remember, there is help available. Te Whatu Ora’s Healthy Homes programme provides grants for insulation and heating for home owners and landlords.

Their website has more helpful tips for staying warm and keeping down your costs.

Useful links: www.nmdhb.govt.nz/ public-health-service/ health-and-wellbeing-initiatives/ healthy-homes www.eeca.govt.nz/co-fundingand-support/products/warmer-kiwi-homes-programme www.powerswitch.org.nz www.consumer.org.nz/topics/ winter-heating-guide CAB Nelson Tasman. TDC Richmond. Ph: 03 5482117 / 0800 367 222, nelsontasman@cab.co.nz

Mad Max does burgers Appleby is a far cry from Thunderdome in a post-apocalyptic desert, but it does feel like a rebel from a Mad Max movie has rumbled into its midst since Anarchy Burgers parked up at Greenwood Park. One of the family members behind Anarchy Burgers, Alan Gundry, says the vehicle was built in Christchurch with a Mad Max theme, but using a 1963 Fairlane Compact lodged on top of a Dodge International. A gun turret, gas tank and the general impression of anarchy sets the scene for a business that is more about selling a decent burger. Photo: Anne Hardie.

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Educating through forestry exploration ELOISE MARTYN Seeing a Kenworth log truck, with its 24 wheels and a full load of 15-metre-long logs destined to be turned into fence posts, arriving at Brightwater School was an exciting and memorable experience for the children who recently had the opportunity to learn more about our vast forestry industry.

‘Wood is Good’ is a forestry and log transport programme specially developed for primary schools nationwide to educate children about the forestry sector and the importance of wood in our daily lives. It is funded by the Forest Growers Levy Trust and the Wood Industry Development and Education Trust.

“It was a great day, the whole school took turns and every child got to go out and get up in the cab of the log truck and have a look at how big the truck and its wheels were,” Brightwater School’s deputy principal (junior syndicate)

and Wai-Iti teacher and team leader, Aimee Sinclair, says.

“Through a series of demonstrations, children got to see first-hand how the sheer size of the truck made it hard for the driver to see them and gave an understanding of blindspots.”

The pupils in groups talked about logs and trees and found out how forests work and how they are cared for, which highlighted how valuable local forestry is to the community.

Children were asked to raise their hands if someone in their family, or someone they knew, had a connection to the forestry sector; a huge number of small hands quickly shot up.

“Many of our families have a connection to the forestry industry, and the ‘Wood is Good’ programme provided resources and activities, videos, forestry activity books and picture books, which further enhanced the learning experience, encouraging children to explore different

aspects of forestry beyond what they might initially think of,” Aimee says.

Topics covered were environmental carbon storage and climate change, the diversity of wood products, and how plantation trees are grown and harvested in our area.

The information was delivered by Grace Perkins of Tasman Pine Forests and Hannah Munro of Discover Forestry New Zealand. They are professionals who work in the industry so were able to talk about what they do in an interesting and relatable way for the children. Some of the classrooms had the opportunity to learn about the use of drones as forestry work tools.

Brightwater School reported that they feel the programme plays a crucial role in fostering the understanding and interest in the forestry sector among the younger generation and potentially would inspire future involvement and careers in this important industry.

Log truck driver Grant Wilkins with Brightwater School pupil Emily Newlands, 5, at a special ‘Wood is Good’ session aimed at educating children about our vast forestry sector. Photo: Eloise Martyn.

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A football first for Murchison This really is awesome to see.

There is so much good that can come from this.

Phil Smith We are so incredibly proud of this team and to call them a part of our club. You know what the best part is? They even get to play at home in Murchison!

Richmond Athletic AFC Thanks to Cherie, Bryan and Richmond Athletic AFC for making this possible for our kids and Murchison. They are having a great season so far and looking forward to their first win.

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Would love a few more.

Jessie Barber Ooh, Vietnamese food!

Andrea Grocott

Waimea Old Boys also for the women Great to see a write-up on the ladies team.

Debbie Harvie

‘Over the moon’ at NASA opportunity

This is awesome! Teaching real life skills from a young age! Thanks for the inspiration and all the best to the kiddies making $$!

Ruby Kay Thank you for your time, Anne, and for this lovely article - we appreciate you supporting the little guys and little stories in Nelson!

Louise Monge-Grassi Fantastic, teaching great work ethics from a young age.

Sheryl Waterhouse

Wow, congratulations Tait!

Sue Neal

I’m still wondering why we need a Hope Bypass. I drive along there weekly and it’s never an issue, Rocks Rd is way more urgent.

Sue Wilson

Fantastic brigade out there in Tapawera.

Lance Evans

Kindling kids all fired up

Family is just as important as the worker.

Sam Sam

New faces in Richmond business world

We don’t need a Hope Bypass. We need better public transport options, the school in Berryfields, less house building on arable land in Hope, etc.

Merophy Hyslop

Love it and them!

Vivienne Borlase

At the cost of a supermarket, a sport shop, furniture and appliances store of late.

Twenty years ago, we had

We don’t need a Hope bypass, we need a Richmond lights bypass.

Vicki Scott

Fantastic, and all the very best to the new Murchison team.

Stu Reid

They are now available at all 3 Vinnies shops.

Just pop in or call.

3 bags for $40. All proceeds go towards helping people in your community.

All the best!

Baby On The Move - Nelson

Wonderfu! How special that a kaiakō from your school had been able to do this... even more precious.

Kelly’s Kete

Fantastic kids.

Cheryl Brooks

Fun fire afternoon for Tapawera

Love it! Well done to everyone involved and the players! They are ace.

Lianne Farrow

Do you know we have good quality, 6kg bags of cut rags for sale?

So good to finally have a decent outdoor store in Richmond.

Hayley Green

Appleby School’s mural tells a story

Wow, congratulations on this.

Dennis Goodman

Great work, Richmond Athletic AFC. Toni Elizabeth Benton

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PlaceMakers, Mitre 10, appliance stores, carpet and tile retailers and banks.

Shops that thrived on a Thursday night and Saturday morning. Now it’s dead to what it was, and we have quadrupled the population.

Really advancing, aren’t we.

Merrick Allan

P.M. visits Waimea Community Dam

And the wood has been brilliant for starting my fire. Dry and a variety of thicknesses.

Dixie McDonald

It’s awesome. Learning that everything is not just handed to them. Won’t be part of an entitled teenager. Well done, the 4 of them.

Vanessa Rose

Inclusive playground ‘would be magic’ Good work, beautiful ladies!

Annie Riley Nice work!

Lisa Hill That’s awesome.

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Methodism in Richmond ROBYN PARKES The history of Methodism in Richmond goes back almost to the settlement of Nelson. The first Methodist service in Richmond was held in 1843 and the first Church was built the following year, being a small weatherboard structure. Rev. John Aldred was appointed minister to Nelson and during 1843 a preaching service was opened in Richmond.

The first marriage in the first church was Matthew Hawkins Little to Mary Ann Jackson, on October 16, 1846, by the Rev. J. Aldred, and the second was Joseph Batey to Mary Ann Wagstaff on 16 January 1847. Among the baptisms in the 1840s were the surnames of Harwood, Stirling, Stone, Wallis, Dodson, Ladley, Jefferies, Harwood, Garnett, Best and Haycock.

In 1866, additional land was pur-

chased on which was a cottage.

The Rev. R Burn and his wife resided in the new parsonage and in the same year a new church was built costing 400 pound. In 1877 a parsonage of eight rooms was built at a cost of £350. By the time of the church’s centennial in 1943, twenty-one families had lived in the old home.

In 1881, a separate circuit from Nelson was established with Richmond as the centre containing eight preaching places. Rev. Joseph Berry was the first superintendent of the new circuit.

The time came when a more suitable building was needed for the congregation and in January 1913 the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of a new church was performed in the presence of a very large number of people, a large proportion of whom journeyed out from Nelson by train.

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singing of a hymn, followed by a prayer by the Rev. G. W. Bond. The Rev. Mr. Eaton wished all those who had come to the gathering, especially the Rev. Ready, a very hearty welcome. Prior to the laying of the foundation stone, Mr W E Wilkes, contractor for the building, presented Rev. Ready with a silver trowel as a memento The new church 1913. Photo: Nelson Provincial Museum Kingsford of the occasion. The stone, Collection 161458. which was of granite, was then lowered into position. a children’s service held in the were of plaster, finished in rough The new church was opened on afternoon. The church was built cast and the roof was painted a wet and wintery day in June. on the site of the old one and it iron. The interior walls were also The congregation gathered at the was noted that the pretty design plastered with a dado panelling, doors of the church and, after could not fail to attract notice. the furnishings being in stained singing a hymn, Mr Eaton pre- Besides the main building, the di- wood and lighted with kerosene sented the key for the front doors, mensions of which were 45 by 30 lamps. The whole building was calling on Rev. S Lawry, President feet, there was also a gallery, ves- of Gothic design costing around of the Methodist Conference, to try, two ante-rooms, belfry, and £810. The church accommodatopen the doors and lead the way a front and side porch. Seating ed the congregation for many into the church. Services were accommodation was provided years before being condemned in held morning and evening with for about 180 people. The walls 1989 and demolished in 1992.

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Men’s group comes to Murchison ELOISE MARTYN For the last three years, Victor MacGill and Hardy Bachert have undertaken a major initiative to make men’s groups more visible and accessible to the public and now they are offering sessions for the men in Murchison.

Victor has been a member of men’s groups since 1982, but a few years ago felt that the groups were mainly made up of the older generation, with dwindling membership numbers.

So, he teamed up with Hardy to enliven the group’s sessions and direction, which has been a success with men’s groups now formed and meeting regularly in Nelson, Golden Bay, Reefton and, very recently, Murchison.

“We see ourselves as a part of an international movement and together we have formed four new groups in the past two and a half years as well as hold retreats for deeper personal development work. We also run International

Victor MacGill and Hardy Bachert are welcoming Murchison men to come and have a chat and talk about what’s going on in their lives at their recently-formed, men-only drop-in coffee sessions.

Photo: RISE. Men’s Day events annually, promoting our work and the services available to men,” Victor explains.

He says that it’s important for

men to share what’s happening in their lives.

“We like to chat about what’s on the top for each of us, health, re-

lationships, money, family, addiction, we all have something going on.”

Last year they held a retreat for

beginners and an open day in Reefton which led to a Reefton’s men’s group forming. Following that success, they recently held a Murchison event and from that have formed a Murchison dropin café for men.

“We held a little low-scale event in Murchison and got a few men along, so we are going to offer a few more drop-in coffee sessions which we hope will grow.”

Usually, men’s groups meet fortnightly for an evening and the groups believe in taking responsibility for their own issues without blaming others, building caring, empathetic relationships with loved ones, making amends to the ones they may have hurt, all while supporting each other and holding each other accountable.

Each group also has its own local network of support and resources from other groups.

“We will be at the Murchison tea rooms every second Wednesday around 2pm, come and say hi,” Victor encourages.

Splish splash success ELOISE MARTYN Nine Plunket parents and their little ones recently immersed themselves in a special, funfilled water safety session initiated by Nelson/Tasman Plunket. Led by a trained swimming instructor, the session focused on acclimating babies to the water whilst instilling essential safety skills. Nursery rhymes added to the excitement, creating a buzzing atmosphere as mums and babies bonded over

the shared experience.

“The babies loved it, and it was great as you are in the pool with them doing all the activities,” says Ashleigh Monopoli, a Plunket mother to eightmonth-old Bjorn. “I think it’s so important for our young kids to start swimming early on and help them become confident near water.”

Tasman Plunket community support coordinator, Michelle Wright, described the session as “great,” noting that “every-

one came out buzzing.” Parents and babies from Hira to Wakefield attended, fostering a strong sense of community.

Participants left eager for more aquatic adventures.

The initiative not only promotes water safety but also nurtures a sense of community and confidence in young swimmers.

For those interested in joining future sessions, please contact Michelle.Wright@plunket.org. nz

Ashleigh Monopoli with 8-month-old Bjorn and Stephy-Rose Thelin with 6-month-old Beau recently joined in on a fun-filled splish splash success session focusing on acclimating babies to the water whilst instilling essential safety skills. Photo: Supplied.

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Climate action festival well grounded ANNE HARDIE Whether it is getting your hands into soil or a bike-to-work breakfast, the Nelson-Tasman Climate Action Festival has more than 30 events focusing on a ‘grounded community’.

It is the theme for the climate change action festival which takes place from 24 May to 2 June around Nelson and Tasman and includes hands-on workshops, webinars, and even a birthday

celebration for a three-year-old microforest.

Volunteer and project coordinator, Christina Simkanin, says the aim of the festival is to offer events to suit everyone in the community. The focus is on connections and being “grounded” to earth and nature, while reducing our impact on the climate at a local level.

“It’s meant to be easy and doing practical things like how to enhance your own garden and re-

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duce your food waste. So much about climate change is doom and gloom, so the festival is meant to be empowering.

“We want to keep this festival as accessible as possible to people, so most events are free or low cost. It’s a real partnership with the community with many events run by other community organisations.”

Among the week-long festival is a bike repair workshop for beginners, composting workshops

and caring for your soil, common edible weeds and seed saving for local food resilience. Webinars include talking with an architect about climate-friendly projects, budget-friendly energy tips and the impact of urban form on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Or there’s the opportunity to sit back and watch a movie, with the focus on climate.

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1903 SQ, NELSON “Absolute Community is our heartfelt com1:30 - 2.30pm Cut your Power Costs: Budget-Friendly Energy tips MOTUEKA LIBRARY GOLDEN BAY TUE 28 mitment to extending our values beyond insu3.30 - 5pm Garden Potions for Thriving Soil NELSON lation and creating healthy homes. Its purpose MOTUEKA LIBRARY 5 - 7pm Compost Get Together - Washing up party NELSON is to work closely with local community iniNELSON tiatives, charities, and organisations, as well as 7 - 9pm Once You Know - Movie screening in Motueka THE GECKO, MOTUEKA NELSON to run our own community-driven projects.”

9.30am - 12.30pmTHE Weekly working bee at the Waimarama community garden MOTUEKA NELSON “The support from our community is abGECKO, solutely vital in keeping us operating and in LUNCHTIME WEBINAR: The impact of urban form on GHG ONLINE WED 29 12.30 -1.30pm NELSON rden the air doing what our crew do best,” Nelson emissions - and what that means for Nelson Tasman Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust manGHG 4 - 6pm Activating behaviour change for climate action in business NELSON ONLINE ager Paula Muddle says. “Absolute Energy’s fundraising initiative is fantastic as homeownClosing the Loop: Understanding and Implementing a Circular ess THUR 30 5.30 - 6.30pm NELSON NELSON ers will be warmer and we benefit from these Economy donations.” ircular 12.30 - 1.30pm NELSON ONLINE WORKSHOP: Plant-based eating with a light footprint ONLINE Paul says they are calling on the Nelson TasFRI 31 man community to support the event.

6 - 8.30pm Climate Festival Party for event hosts and festival supporters MELROSE HOUSE, NELSON ootprint ONLINE “Whether you’re a builder, a homeowner, or 10am -12pm Compost Get Together NELSON simply someone who wants to make a differters MELROSE HOUSE, NELSON ence, your attendance and purchases at the 10am - 4pm Empowering Soil 1.0. with Elliot Cleland TAKAKA NELSON SAT 1 garage sale will directly support the Nelson 10 - 11am Introduction to worm farming NELSON Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and Nelson TAKAKA 1 - 3pm Forest Bathing Experience NELSON Tasman Hospice.

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Empowering Soil 1.0. with Elliot Cleland NELSON SUN 2 10 - 4pm This is more than just a sale; it’s an opportuSTOKE 10.30 -11.30am Waimarama Community Gardens Crop Swap NELSON nity to support essential community services, NELSON get great deals on insulation products, and NELSON The Climate Acton Festival learn more about Absolute Community. Tois proudly sponsored by gether, we can make a significant impact and help ensure the continued operation of these vital services.”

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Be safe and be prepared when navigating our winter roads As winter descends, stunning landscapes offer breathtaking beauty alongside heightened road hazards. With plunging temperatures and unpredictable weather, navigating our highways during winter calls for caution and vigilance.

Our diverse terrain presents a myriad of challenges for winter travellers. From alpine passes to winding roads, each stretch of asphalt harbours its own set of perils.

Black ice and reduced visibility pose significant threats, and winding roads, sharp curves and road works amplify the dangers and necessitates caution behind the wheel.

With ever-changing conditions, the key advice from Caroline Perry, NZ director at the road safety charity Brake, is for drivers to use roads as safely as possible. “This Road Safety Week we're encouraging everyone to be a road safety hero.

Stoke school students Ryder PakiPaki and Carter Illingworth getting behind Road safety week. Look out for kids and slow down on our roads.

If you're driving, this includes looking out for people on foot and bike.” Take care around school buses, especially when they have stopped.

The speed limit in New Zealand for passing a stopped school bus is 20km/h. “In winter it can be harder to spot people like

children walking or cycling, due to reduced light and visibility.

“So, it's important drivers slow down, particularly around schools, playgrounds and other places where there are children, pedestrians and cyclists.”

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try, no matter the season, and the people who work to build and maintain our roads do their best to keep things moving as best as possible. "Roadworkers do an important job building and maintaining infrastructure.

They're also people who want to get home safely to their families every day. We urge drivers to slow down around roadworks and follow the instructions of any traffic management in place, to help make sure everyone makes it home."

Regular maintenance checks should be undertaken prior to any major trip, including tyre tread depth, brake functionality, and fluid levels. A well-laid plan can also mean the difference between a smooth journey and a calamity. Check weather forecasts and road advisories for potential detours and alternatives, and adjust your travel schedule accordingly.

The key message this season is to exercise caution and adapt driving behaviour to the road conditions. Reduce speed, increase following distances, and avoid sudden manoeuvres.

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Waimea flying Mary Poppins into Nelson ANNE HARDIE It has been three long years since Waimea College’s last musical production, but in June, Mary Poppins will be flying into Nelson’s Theatre Royal.

Production manager Tracy Gibbs says more than 100 students are involved with the show, from cast to orchestra and the large crew behind the scenes.

Nelson Musical Theatre had planned to take Mary Poppins to the stage and had the set ready to go, but Tracy says plans were twice “scuppered” by the pandemic. That opened an opportunity for Waimea College to hire the travelling set, props and costumes for their own show.

She says Covid-19 squashed Waimea’s production plans for the past three years and Mary Poppins will be a largescale show to make up for it.

One of the highlights will be running the show in the Theatre Royal Nelson, she says.

That means packing the sizeable set up and setting it up in the theatre in preparation for the show that takes to

the stage on June 26 for five shows over four days.

The magical Mary Poppins with her umbrella is Year 13 student Shenae Speedy, who says even the younger generation know many of the songs of the classic including Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and A Spoonful of Sugar – which was the nanny’s solution to help the medicine go down.

Shenae is already a seasoned actress outside the school and says this production will be special as it is a show with her peers. Being on stage is right up her alley.

“I’ve just always loved the theatre and I’m probably a bit of an attention seeker! And the adrenalin rush is massive.”

Likewise, Year 13 student Myles Smalley, who is cast as Mary Poppin’s friend and jack-of-all-trades, Bert, is in his happy place on stage.

“I just love making a fool of myself in front of people.”

Show director Mike O’Malley says the aim is to capture the magic of the show when the team of 100-or-so students take Mary Poppins to Nelson.

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Established in 1984, they have a dedicated team of staff comprising skilled tradespeople in management, workshop and building sites. Trubet embodies a commitment to professionalism and quality craftsmanship and at the heart of their ethos lies a dedication to stay abreast of the current building code, practices, and certifications, ensures every project undertaken by the Trubet team meets the highest standards of quality and expertise with client satisfaction. From excavation to concrete work, residential and commercial carpentry, accessible bathrooms and solutions, to specialised areas like Skyline Buildings

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Our joiners excel in custom and bespoke design. Trubet Building and Joinery Ltd has become synonymous with excellence in the local building industry. With a legacy built on integrity, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, Trubet has enjoyed many repeat customers giving longevity in business as they continue to be the builder of choice covering all levels of budget for discerning clients seeking quality construction solutions with service.

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Tasman Roofing - Proud to put the roof over your head!

Tasman Roofing, a family-owned, independent business led by Nick and Holly Rowney, has been a stalwart in the local roofing industry for over a quarter of century. Providing top-notch services to homeowners and businesses alike, they take pride in their hands-on approach and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Their strong, longstanding foundations ensure that every project, from start to finish, receives the attention to detail it deserves.

Led by an experienced management team, Tasman Roofing boasts decades of collective expertise in the local roofing industry.

With a focus on quality craftsmanship and personalised service, their team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results every time. From new installations to re-roofing, their professional, specialist tradesmen are equipped to handle all roofing needs with precision and care.

At Tasman Roofing, they're a one-stop roofing solution. Their comprehensive range of services includes new and architectural roofing, membrane roofing, wall cladding, fascia, spouting, and re-roofing. With an in-house pricing, sales, and project management team, clients can trust that every aspect of their project will be handled professionally, efficiently, and effectively.

A particularly noteworthy aspect of Tasman Roofing’s service offering is its specialisation in re-roofing projects. With the ability to manage the entire project, from scaffolding to spouting and downpipes, Tasman Roofing provides a seamless and hassle-free experience for clients looking to rejuvenate their roofs.

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Tide returns to salt marsh ANNE HARDIE Three little culverts are all it should take to return 5.8ha on Rough Island back into its original salt marsh habitat.

Tasman District Council’s project manager, George Daly, says the causeway at the northernwestern end of the equestrian park was built in the 60s with a small culvert that has never enabled enough seawater to flow into the area which has become largely tall fescue grass with little tidal water. That altered the original salt marsh habitat for fish, marsh birds and the native fauna that once grew on and around the intertidal flat.

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Now the incoming tide is expected to flow further into the marsh which is wedged between Tic Toc Road and the equestrian park, enabling it to return to a salt marsh, which are described as one of the most productive ecosystems on Earth.

Though the Waimea Inlet still has about 278 hectares of salt marsh, George says it is estimated that 70 percent of salt marsh in the Waimea Inlet has been lost, primarily through roading and urban developments, or conversion to farmland.

“What remains is extremely important for marsh birds, but also coastal birds. It provides for a whole food web below them, like in-

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The causeway at the base of the salt marsh is part of a popular walking track around the outside of the equestrian park and now the single, small culvert has been replaced that part of the causeway has been reinstated. The next step is planting the area with salt marsh species, as well as coastal forest planting such as ngaio and manuka above the tide line.

“We’ll have more salt water and more vegetation to get the birds back.”

George says an improved fence with sheep netting will be erected around the salt marsh to keep dogs out and the taller trees and shrubs

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are intended to provide privacy for the often-shy birds that he hopes will take up residence, including the Australasian bittern and fernbird. He says some marsh birds and coastal birds already nest there.

Though the tide will flow further into the area between Tic Toc Road and the equestrian park, George says it is not expected to flow on to the road or the park, apart from during storm events which already affect low-lying areas on the island.

The project is being funded by the Ministry for the Environment and Tasman District Council through the Jobs for Nature – Mahi mō te Taiao programme.

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Trade Central NZ

Trade Central celebrate a decade of providing top quality services As Trade Central commemorates its ten-year milestone, owner Bruce Farquhar and his devoted team express immense gratitude to the community that has been their cornerstone since day one. "Ten years ago, we embarked on a journey fuelled by a simple yet powerful ethos: provide exceptional service and give back to the community that supports us," says Bruce.

"We owe our success to the unwavering support of the Nelson region, from Motueka to Wakefield, and extending to Marlborough. Without their trust and patronage, Trade Central wouldn't be where it is today."

This also extends to the amazing Trade Central staff, he continues.

“We have a great team, some of whom have been with the business since the beginning. There is no better feeling than having a client say, ‘your staff were great, and we would like to have you back’. For me, it is like winning the lottery. What more could you want?” In a ‘delicious irony’, Trade Central are working on a whole house renovation this month right next to the house in Atawhai where Trade Central was first founded, 10 years ago. “It’s like we’ve come full circle,” says Bruce.

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The ethos guiding Trade Central is simple, yet profound: "We turn up when we say we will; our team do great work and we clean up after ourselves." These principles, instilled by Bruce himself, serve as the foundation upon which the business thrives. "I started Trade Central as a disgruntled homeowner, frustrated by the lack of reliability and quality in service providers. I knew that by prioritising these three vital components, we could set ourselves apart from others in the industry.”

“In my opinion, if you can do those three vital things then you are 90% ahead of other companies. This is what people notice and what I believe is our point of difference. Keeping in communication with clients is another key factor

and is something which goes such a long way. You have to stand for something when you are in business. By focusing on providing those key services, everything else falls into place.”

Indeed, Trade Central has become synonymous with reliability and excellence in service.

From repairs and maintenance to renovations and extensions, painting, electrical work, and beyond, the team tackles every project with dedication and professionalism.

"Whether it's fixing a leaky tap or undertaking a full-scale renovation, we approach every job with the same commitment to excellence.”

However, Trade Central's journey isn't solely about business success; it's about giving back to the community that has supported them wholeheartedly.

Over the past decade, Trade Central has contributed substantially to various community initiatives and individuals in need. From supporting homeowners facing hardship to sponsoring events like The Top of the South Film Festival and Nelson Netball, Trade Central believes in assisting those who are in need of help. "We like the idea of giving a hand up, instead of a handout. This year alone, we have returned over $20,000 to the community, and we're incredibly grateful for the opportunity to give back," says Bruce.

To celebrate their milestone anniversary, Trade Central is inviting the community to join in the festivities. While the team will mark the occasion with a private staff event on the 25th, they have also launched

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Trade Central also hire out a full-service mobile bathroom, kitted out with all the mod-cons.

Bruce says the Trade Central staff are invaluable to the company, many having been on the team for a number of years. an exciting giveaway extravaganza for the public, with Bruce saying, “It is our way of saying thank you to the community.”

With ten years in business comes ten incredible prizes, including three separate priz-

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one for eight hours of carpet or vinyl laying. A free gutter clean is up for grabs along with four hours from a builder or glazier. The big kahuna prize is one 40-hour week of free builder labour.

Terms and conditions do apply so make sure you check out their social media page for the guidelines, but entering the giveaway is simple: 'like' their Facebook post, and either comment on why you deserve to win or nominate someone you believe should be the recipient.

“The prizes will be drawn on June 7, with terms and conditions ensuring fairness and transparency in the selection process. Whether you've been a loyal customer for a decade or are yet to experience the excellence of Trade Central, there's a prize for everyone. Singing Happy Birthday to us for our 10th year isn't necessary as we wanted to offer something special to both our longtime supporters and those who are new to Trade Central.”

As Trade Central looks ahead to the next chapter, their commitment to exceptional service and community support remains unwavering. "We're excited for what the future holds and look forward to continuing our journey alongside the incredible community that has been with us every step of the way.” For those in need of Trade Central's services or eager to learn more about the giveaway, they can be reached at 8 Selwyn Place Nelson, by phone at 03 545 1007, or via email at help@ trade-central.co.nz.

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Richmond Bowling Club’s $250k facelift JACK MALCOLM Richmond Bowling Club’s renovations are well underway ahead of another busy season of winter bowls.

Having ripped up their old green, contractors are already in the process of levelling the playing surface before installing a new artificial turf.

At an estimated cost of $250,000, club vice president Geoff Powell says the renovation has been in their sights since moving to their new location 12 years ago.

“The last one we put down was supposed to last 10 years.

“It was getting very worn. . . not worn out, but the seams were exposed and it had lost all of its colour.”

Geoff says the cost of the upgrades was already budgeted from the proceeds from selling the club’s old assets when they moved.

With over 100 years of club history, having been established in 1919, he says it’s exciting to be part of writing a new chapter.

The new green will be artificial, with Geoff saying it’s nothing like astroturf and instead looks and

Richmond Bowling Club members Russell Stevens, Bob Burroughs, Helen Guiney, Steve Ford, David Walker, Gavin Sparks, Stu Peterson and Geoff Powell cannot wait for the club’s facelift and to be playing again. Photo: Jack Malcolm. feels almost like a woven fabric, like carpet.

“It will be similar to before but with a different firmness. . . The green will be faster, so it will take bowls longer to get to the other end because they’ll just roll and roll and roll.”

Because the design and build are complex, the club has employed

contractors from Auckland for the installation.

To create a perfectly flat playing surface, they have removed three inches of gravel and will relay the framing, which will house the new green.

With lasers to ensure everything is level and heavy machinery in action, Geoff says the only work

club members have contributed to was busting the hole in the fence to allow site access.

He expects work to be done within the month, but there’s no exact time frame for the process’s completion.

“They reckon, once they start [working] they’ll put it down in a week.”

The club, which currently boasts a membership of about 100, hopes that their new green will attract some new players to their ranks.

Geoff says the club normally receives an influx of registrations for winter memberships as one of just four clubs in the region with facilities that can be played yearround.

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More World Bowls glory for region’s top male JACK MALCOLM Shannon McIlroy is on the World Championship podium again, returning home with bronze around his neck.

Adding to his list of accolades, including over 400 tests for New Zealand and a World Outdoor Singles championship in a 20-year career, his most recent challenge saw him head to the Channel Islands to play in the World Indoor Bowls Championships.

With games played in a fullsize indoor facility, Shannon says it was a lot like regular bowls as he raced away to an early lead by winning his section. Having travelled 46 hours to play, Shannon almost missed out on playing when a one-hour layover turned into 10 after he was caught up in the flooding in the UAE. He wasn’t even originally selected to play, receiving the call-up less than a month before the tournament and jumping on board.

Shannon McIlroy, pictured with women’s representative Tayla Bruce, faced stiff competition at the World Indoor Bowls Championship. Photo: Bowls New Zealand/ Facebook.

“It was a wee bit of time, but not enough to get yourself fully prepared. I knew what to do to fast-track my training,” he says.

Winning his section meant Shannon skipped the first elimination round, but found himself in a tough end of the draw and fell just short in his semi-final match-up against England.

Results this week Rugby: Premier Men: Stoke 32 - Marist 29; Nelson 26 - Waimea Old Boys 28; Moutere 0 - Central 29; Kahurangi bye.

Premier Women: Marist 21 - Kahurangi 31; Moutere LBD - Waimea Old Boys WBD. Second division: Riwaka 27 - Marist 15; Nelson 7 - Takaka 60; Waimea Old Boys WBD - Collingwood LBD; Stoke 22 - Huia 15; Murchison 22 - Tapawera 29; Wanderers bye.

Football: Southern League: Nelson Suburbs 4 Ferrymead Bays 2.

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“I held the game to be in the final end, but the last bowl of our match he had in his hand and I couldn’t do anything about it. That’s the luck of the coin toss.”

Shannon says that at the highest levels of competition, it’s hard to set expectations for himself because he knows that if he plays well, he has the skills to win

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Premier men: Rangers 2 - Sprig & Fern Tahuna 0; Smith & Sons Richmond 1 - Motueka 1; Nelson Suburbs Reserves 7 - FC Nelson Karenni 2; FC Nelson 2 - Golden Bay Mountain Goats 1.

Premier women: Nelson Suburbs Reserves 1 - FC Nelson Swans 0; Mapua Cougars 0 - Richmond Foxes 5; Sprig & Fern Tahuna Breakers 3 - Golden Bay Shield Maidens 1.

Basketball: NBL: NBS Nelson Giants 69 - MidNorth Whai 83.

Rapid League: NBS Nelson Giants 42Mid-North Whai 27.

Premier men (14 May): Waimea College 122 - NC Sky 37; ABC Rhythm 75 Stoke Bears 87; NC Navy 98 - Waimea

against anyone.

“Sometimes expectations can be your downfall. The internal expectations and the external pressure of people at home wanting you to do well. It’s all about trying to mitigate those pressures that are uncontrollable and just play the game, because the game doesn’t change. At the elite level, it’s our thought processes that change.”

Shannon says he’s now looking forward to “switching off bowls” for a bit as he takes a break through winter.

He says it’s nice to be able to support his kids and their winter sports, with no plans of going to Australia this off-season.

“It is a time-consuming sport. And the better you are and the more you keep succeeding, the more you seem to play because people keep inviting you to events and you play because there’s a big carrot at the end of it.”

His next scheduled tournament is NZ’s Champion of Champions singles in July.

Knightriders 63; Nayland College bye.

Premier women (14 May): Lynx 42 Waimea College 51; ABC Storm 29 Old School 65; Nayland College bye.

Netball: Premier: Richmond F45 30 - Jacks OPD 64; Prices Waimea Ahurei 63 Stoke NBS 43; FCL Nelson Men 58 Nelson Girls College 26.

Hockey: P1 men: Federal 8 - Tasman Black 2; Waimai United 2 - Tasman White 3; Stoke bye.

P1 women: Stoke P2 0 - Rewa 2; Federal senior women 6 - Waimai United Red 0; Federal NCG 3 - Endeavours 3; Waimai United Gold 0 - Federal Premier 4; Stoke P1 2 - Tasman Black 0.

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Nelson Motorcycle Club members along with Tony Firth from Tapawera Rugby Club, discussing the track layout for the upcoming Tapawera trail ride fundraiser while overlooking the Tadmor Valley. Photo Supplied.

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The Tapawera community is gearing up for an incredible event – a community trail ride fundraiser across three private farms to raise funds for Tapawera Rugby Club and Tapawera Area School.

Tapawera Rugby Club’s Tony Firth came up with the idea for the trail ride, spending countless hours organising it and gaining access to a trail that crosses three private properties.

“The Hodgkinson and Warnes families have generously allowed us to access [the farms], so it will be great to ride this trail and enjoy the different scenery,” Nelson Motorcycle Club event organiser Ben Towse says.

Untouched and unridden for eight years, the trail is a 30km loop that crosses over 700 hectares of stunning farmland and Ben says they are estimating 300-400 riders to

Shooting Nelson Waimea Clay Target Club Inc has received a $2052 grant from OneFortyOne to upgrade their shooting lanes. Jacqui Oldham, club secretary, says the upgrade will ensure the club meets the standards required to maintain its Provincial Championship level of grading.

Rugby: Waimea Combined Barbarians were forced to settle for an away draw to start their campaign after a late converted try to St Thomas’ second XV, 17-17. The team make their local debut this weekend as they face Roncalli Aoraki 1st XV at Sports Park Motueka.

Golf: Entries are flying in for the 2024 Cowman Construction Waimea Open at Greenacres Golf

attend.

Ben emphasises the inclusivity of the event, offering family-friendly loops, a mini track for young riders (peewee bikes) and extending a welcome to quad bike enthusiasts.

Beyond the thrill of the ride, there’s an opportunity to enjoy food and a sausage sizzle with the entire event helping to bring in some much-needed community funds.

“It’s going to be an amazing day and a great fundraiser,” Ben says.

“I’m looking forward to seeing many riders out there supporting the Tapawera community and the Nelson Motorcycle Club, flick the dust off your bikes and get ready for some fun and supporting a great community.”

So, get ready to rev up for a memorable day in Tapawera on Sunday, 2 June, at 601 Tadmor Valley Rd. Check out the Nelson Motorcycle-club Facebook page for information.

Course. With two days of golf over King’s Birthday Weekend, prospective players are encouraged to get their entries in fast as spots are selling quickly.

Mtb: A large group of local riders are in the mix as the UCI World Cup Enduro series kicks into gear in Europe. With two rounds of action under their belts, Nelson pair Rae Morrison and George Swift improved to 11th and 12th respectively after a slow start in the first round, while Louise Kelly finished 25th in the elite women’s race. Up-and-comer Xanthe Robb was the lead Kiwi in the U21 females, coming home in sixth place after a hot finish, while Nelson’s Aidan Robinson was 24th in the under-21 men.

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Where to support your Waimea teams this weekend • Division 1 Nelson RFC v Waimea OB Trafalgar Park 3pm • Senior Women Moutere vs Waimea OB Women Awarua Park 1.15pm • Division 2 Waimea OB vs Collingwood Jubilee Park 1.15pm • U6 Rippa Waimea OB Red vs Huia Jubilee Park 10.15am • U7 Rippa Rangers vs Waimea OB Red Upper Moutere Domain 10.15 • U8 Waimea OB Red vs Huia Jubillee Park 11am • U9 Wanderers vs Waimea OB Red Lord Rutherford Park 10.15am • U10 Waimea OB Red vs Wanderers Jubilee Park 10am • U11 Rangers vs Waimea OB Red Upper Moutere Domain 10.15am • U12 Moutere Magpies vs Waimea OB Red Awarua Park 1.15pm.

• U13 Moutere Magpies vs Waimea OB Red Awarua Park 3pm.

• U17 Waimea OB vs MBC Blue Jubilee Park 11.30am • U15 girls Motueka HS Takaka vs Waimea OB Buller Friday, 24 May 6pm

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Waimea maintain strong run of form JACK MALCOLM Waimea Old Boys were put to the test by the struggling Nelson over the weekend but still came out victorious.

The 28-26 win at Trafalgar Park keeps them in the hunt as 2024’s dark horse in the premier grade rugby competition. With five teams in the hunt for top of the table places, it’s all to play for as the competition comes down to the wire. Waimea sit second on the table with 25 points, just behind first-placed Kahurangi (26) and in front of Central (24), Stoke (22), and Marist (21). Nelson, who are without a win and have racked

Sam Briggs kicking game has been a large part of the Waimea Old Boys newfound form. Photo: Evan Barnes/ Shuttersport. up nine penalty points to sit at

the bottom of the table on -7, had their best performance of the season, taking the lead into the half time break.

An early try for Waimea lock Jeff Lepa had Waimea out in front early, before Nelson bounced back with two tries of their own as they fought for their competition survival.

Whatever the message was at half-time for Waimea Old Boys, it looked to pay dividends as halfback Codey Grimes scored to snatch back the lead less than a minute into the second stanza. With the score bouncing back and forth, a Nelson penalty kept them in touch but still behind as Sam Briggs had a perfect

Youngest ‘Old Boys’ Name: Harlen Canning

Age: 5

What’s your favourite thing about playing rugby?

If you could play for any sports team what would it be?

Who is the best sports player ever and why?

Who is your role model or hero?

Who is it and why?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

What other hobbies do you have?

Hangin’ out with my friends.

My team mate Jett because he’s so good.

A rugby coach (like my dad).

What’s your favourite sport?

Rugby!!

My team – Waimea Under 6.

My team mate Parker because he’s so fast!

Gaming, swimming and biking.

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To have fun and score lots of tries.

game off the tee, with four conversions. Expectations for Waimea Old Boys this season were for the team to bounce back from previous seasons at the bottom of the table. But no one could have predicted the run of form the team has found, with just two losses through the first round of competition including an unexpected defeat to Moutere.

With a bye this weekend, Waimea will be hungry to avenge their other loss to Kahurangi, as they play host to them at the end of this month.

A full round of action is still to play, with it all sitting on a knife edge as five teams hunt for the four semi-final places.

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WAIMEA HARRIERS Pack Run/Walk, Sat, 25 May. Meet at the Appleby Bridge/ Playcentre by 2.20pm for a 2.30pm start. Welcome all abilities for running and walking to join us. See web for more info. waimeaharriers.nz.

NELSON ELECTRONIC ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB, meet 1st Sat of month, 1.30pm, Stoke Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy music as either a listener or player, please come along. Ph: Yvonne 0276070050.

NELSON BRANCH OF ROYAL NZ AIRFORCE ASSOCIATION, meet 2nd Sat each month, 12pm, Club Waimea, Richmond, Phil’s Restaurant. Interesting speakers, raffles & members interested in Aviation Ph: Trever Squires 039706644 or John Bethwaite 035476634. Cost of meal $25.

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NELSON VETERANS’ TENNIS CLUB BBQ lunch, Sun, 9 Jun, 12pm, Social Tennis, 1pm. Please support your Club. Ph: Leona 0210792370.

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GENERAL GROUPS ‘COLLECTIONS’ EXHIBITION, During May, Richmond Library. Come and see an exhibition of treasured collections shared by members of our public.

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SENIOR MOBILITY CLASSES Tues, Thurs & Fri, 10.30am, Wanderers Community Gym, 12 Charlotte Lane, Brightwater. Improving balance, mobility & independence among our aging populations (55+). Ph: James 021 0441526. $2 donation.

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